Only God Forgives Unpleasant movie to watch, not even because the violence (there's truly only one scene that's hard to watch, the rest isn't too bad) but for the fact that nobody acts, there's barely any dialog, character development or anything to makes you feel something for any of those characters. I found it truly obtuse, I guess I don't get Refn :/
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Gintoki313
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This is the End (2013)
So I just saw this movie a few moments ago and it was amazing! I can't really say much about the acting or special effects since I'm not very intelligible of that stuff. The comedy I can tell you about. The comedy is funny as heck and if you go through this movie without laughing, you might want to get your humor in check. I seriously can't see anyone watching this movie without laughing unless they go there and try their hardest not to laugh.
The story was decent. When i first saw the trailer i thought the movie would be some bull where the end has no explanation, but
It was actually pretty intriguing because that is mostly what it would be like.
, your running out of supplies, and your usual funny moments of a usual survivor experience. Anyways the story was pretty neat, but your mostly here for a laugh not a movie to make you cry or anything.
It was great, very funny, had a great assortment of actors, and an interesting story for a comedy.
9/10
So I just saw this movie a few moments ago and it was amazing! I can't really say much about the acting or special effects since I'm not very intelligible of that stuff. The comedy I can tell you about. The comedy is funny as heck and if you go through this movie without laughing, you might want to get your humor in check. I seriously can't see anyone watching this movie without laughing unless they go there and try their hardest not to laugh.
The story was decent. When i first saw the trailer i thought the movie would be some bull where the end has no explanation, but
actually it does get an explanation and its about the rapture.
You get your double crosses
It was great, very funny, had a great assortment of actors, and an interesting story for a comedy.
9/10
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) - I like Nicholson as Frank Chambers, and I can see why another (fourth?) adaptation of the James M. Cain novel was made given what could be shown on screen in the 80s, but it's just wholly disappointing. I did enjoy it, but that's probably because of how much I enjoy the book, the other adaptations and the characters. Nicholson's never been seedier, the 'ghost of america' atmosphere is all fine, and the production values are generally good, but it just feels pretty hollow in the end. There's very little tragedy in this version. Also the ending is missing. What you're given isn't the ending of this story, it makes no sense to leave out what follows what is given here.
so basically refn is like a modern day bresson
Kilgore Trout
Member
Bresson's films evince emotion and have sympathetic characters though (Balthazar, anyone? or Mouchette?)
Man of Steel (2013)
jett said:Aw man. I'm sorry to say it was kind of hit or miss for me. First off, this is a pretty weird movie. It's more of a sci-fi/alien invasion deal than a comic book or even a Superman adaptation. I suppose Superman has been realized as believable as he can be in MoS. Where such a direction is good or bad will depend on each person. They've also virtually reinvented and rewritten him and his mythology. They take a couple of huge liberties which may or may not enrage the comic book die-hard. I personally rolled with them.
BTW, I'll be making some BB comparisons for obvious reasons.
Now, the good stuff. The actions sequences in this movie are outstanding, awe-inspiring even. There's a 10-minute sequence in the middle of the movie that immediately takes its place among the all-time greatest action scenes in cinema. During those 10 minutes, it's the Superman we deserve, it's everything everyone hoped for. Faora is BADASS, I'll say no more. And Cavill does a fine job as Supes. Most of the time he's a digital double punching stuff, though.But he does bring good emotion to the character when needed.
Unfortunately I wasn't really feeling the rest. Snyder/Nolan gives Krypton, Jor-El and Zod a frankly absurd amount of screen time. The movie may have spent more time establishing and building up Zod than Superman himself. It's like they tried to pull off a Batman Begins here, which has an established link between the villain and the hero. Except BB doesn't waste time with Ra's, and except there's no direct link between Zod and Supes, it's a tertiary link through his father.
The trailers act like there's some sort of interesting internal conflict with Clark, but there really isn't one, what little is there is pretty much surface level. Lots of Lois Laetoo, in a way it almost seems like one of those forced female characters so that the movie doesn't feel too dudebro. This woman is everywhere. Amy Adams is fine but her Lois is not really compelling or interesting.
Lastly, visually I can't say I enjoyed how blue this movie looks. This movie is bleak already and the desaturated color palette makes it even bleaker. Even BB had more color variety, and even had a few good jokes in it, this really does not. Super serious all the way through, some of the tension towards the end doesn't let up at all. Not saying this is bad, just describing the thing.
Overall, it's a good time, and I'm interested in seeing it again. I was expecting an emotional core that resonated with me more, I suppose, but the action stuff is really top notch. I guess Nolan is to blame for this movie's deficiencies in the end.
Honestly I found it to be painfully bad. Worth seeing to say you've seen it, and it's fun to talk about. Not so fun to watch. Every once in a while if you squint the hazy, VHS/MTV '80s look can be quite beautiful, and Tim Curry is great in it, but it's one of the most dated films I've seen. Considering the visual fidelity and clever scripts of Alien and Blade Runner, Legend was a huge disappointment.
i guess. his movies never really impacted me like they do for other people, though.
i actually had more of a reaction towards Pickpocket as opposed to Balthazar and Mouchette.
Kilgore Trout
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Well, he didn't want them to affect you the way actors normally would in films. By forcefully limiting their range they become more ambiguous, vessels for the audience's emotions--whatever those might be--instead of vehicles for the director's expression. Although I don't see how anyone couldn't feel for Balthazar who seems as much of a saint as any animal ever could be.
saw The Way Way Back. pretty strong cast—Rockwell has some funny moments, Carell has absolutely none (but he was very clearly playing against type and did fine). but other than that, it was way way melodramatic and way way saccharine (laughably so...) and it commits the cardinal sin of coming-of-age movies where the first half of the movie, the protagonist is pathetic, and the second half of the movie, they're not, but then they never show us how we get from point A to point B. that's the whole fucking point of the movie, and they glossed over it with a half-assed montage. why.
movies like these are a dime a dozen, and they can be done well. this made far too many missteps for me to enjoy it—one-dimensional characters to the point of self-parody, socially awkward "naturalistic" dialogue (I was 14 once too but I could string a sentence together, as can most 14 year olds. god I hate poorly written kids in movies. you couldn't pick this kid out of a lineup of one.), and really it just had no balls. It took zero risks of any kind, so when the end of the movie came, there wasn't really much to take away besides a loose collection of clichés. Well executed, yes, but still cliché.
movies like these are a dime a dozen, and they can be done well. this made far too many missteps for me to enjoy it—one-dimensional characters to the point of self-parody, socially awkward "naturalistic" dialogue (I was 14 once too but I could string a sentence together, as can most 14 year olds. god I hate poorly written kids in movies. you couldn't pick this kid out of a lineup of one.), and really it just had no balls. It took zero risks of any kind, so when the end of the movie came, there wasn't really much to take away besides a loose collection of clichés. Well executed, yes, but still cliché.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Alright folks, which is the best trilogy?
The Before Trilogy or the Three Colours Trilogy?
The Before Trilogy or the Three Colours Trilogy?
Buckethead
Banned
Before by a country mile although they're not really comparable are they?
White is garbage. Red is the shit though.
White is garbage. Red is the shit though.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Buckethead
Banned
I found it to be boring and quite tedious.
Just my (strong) opinion.
Just my (strong) opinion.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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A History of Violence - I liked it, but it felt like it was missing something and it could have benefited from a slightly longer running time. It seemed like it was over too quickly. I'll probably watch the commentary tomorrow. Eastern Promises is next.
Just got done watching Cloud Atlas thanks to Redbox. Thought it was a really good film (other than a few minor issues with the whole Valley timeline having hard to instantly understand language and the sub-par visual effects) with some terrific stories and a killer sound track. Going to have to pick up the Blu Ray next time I see it on sale. Seeing all the various actors in their different roles across each story was fun for me to see too, Tom Hanks was just awesome in most of his roles.
No idea why the OT thread created for the movie was locked though, otherwise I'd post there.
No idea why the OT thread created for the movie was locked though, otherwise I'd post there.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - A well crafted thriller/spy genre but not one that enthralled me. You need full attention to be able to follow the plot development otherwise it can become boring, the slow pace may also helps on it so you must be with the right mood to watch it. I wasn't impressed with the Blu-Ray quality, more noticeable on darker scenes. 3.5/5
Had the chance to watch Django (1966), the one with Franco Nero (he participated in 7 movies that year!), but from which Tarantino's is only very loosely based. I know there are some other "Django" based movies but I only saw this one. The music is typical of these period's Italian Westerns and surely helps the mood even being somehow a Morricone's copycat. The style is clearly inspired by Leone's works, but with less craftmanship, and some minor flaws. It is definelty more worthy for "Spaghetti" Western fans. 3/5
Had the chance to watch Django (1966), the one with Franco Nero (he participated in 7 movies that year!), but from which Tarantino's is only very loosely based. I know there are some other "Django" based movies but I only saw this one. The music is typical of these period's Italian Westerns and surely helps the mood even being somehow a Morricone's copycat. The style is clearly inspired by Leone's works, but with less craftmanship, and some minor flaws. It is definelty more worthy for "Spaghetti" Western fans. 3/5
Premium Rush - This movie is pretty fun. I can't recall watching Michael Shannon in anything before, but I'll be going to Man of Steel tonight to see him in villain mode again.
I saw it not too long ago but don't remember it well. It was decent, I suppose, but mostly interesting because Ridley directed it back in the day.
kurisu_1974
Banned
I would recommend Take Shelter (2011) and especially My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009) for more Michael Shannon awesomeness.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Any of you know about pre 70s foreign films with openly gay characters or themes? or just early gay themed films (that aren't overly negative), or 70s and 80s films. Hopefully good films. lol
I know they couldn't depict homosexuals in film in the US unless they were shown negatively and that that didn't start to change until the 70s.
I know they couldn't depict homosexuals in film in the US unless they were shown negatively and that that didn't start to change until the 70s.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Duh.
I was wondering if anyone knew specifics
Many of those aren't very open about it.
There are some pretty interesting mentions though, so thanks.
Duh.
I was wondering if anyone knew specifics
Many of those aren't very open about it.
There are some pretty interesting mentions though, so thanks.
Oh ok. Well there's one on there called "Lawrence of Arabia." It's about a man who wears a dress for a lot of the movie.
Actually if you go here you can just look by year:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lesbian,_gay,_bisexual_or_transgender-related_films_by_year
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Yeah, I noticed later. By year and country. I like it, thanks.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Victim (1961, UK)
Les Amities Particulieres (1964, France)
Les Biches (1967, France)
Funeral Parade of Roses (1969, Japan)
A Bigger Splash (1975, UK)
Funeral Parade of Roses will probably blow your mind, knowing how much you appreciate Kubrick. Lots of Kenneth Anger's work, too. That was pretty close to being revolutionary.
You might like reading through this essay from the late '70s: http://www.ejumpcut.org/archive/onlinessays/JC18folder/GaysinFilmDyer.html
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Thanks man, just what I wanted. Definitely have to check Funeral Parade of Roses.
I didn't know Victim was the first film to use the word homosexual. It's incredible they couldn't even use the word.
Anton Sugar
Member
Man of Steel
I enjoyed it and can't make sense of why so many critics have not. However, to that point, it has some deep flaws.
A lot of the characters are super thin, and there are a lot of them. I wouldn't have minded cutting or minimizing some of these smaller characters/moments in exchange for more time on Superman's motivations/thoughts. However, all characters are well-acted. Cavill does the best he can with the material he's given; Crowe stands out and I love Michael Shannon. Though he is given some bad writing at times, Shannon really brings out the dedication that borders on lunacy for Zod. You might even feel some sympathy for his situation but in general, the dialogue and writing leave a lot to be desired.
There is a lot of superficial pondering of morality; unfortunately, you never really feel like Clark is torn, but more that he is just pushed in the "good" direction by both sets of his parents. Not even that, but he's been doing "good" things all his life, limited only by his desire to stay hidden. There is no drama in his choosing to be Earth's savior: it's the next logical step.
It did bother me that Superman was so nonchalant about destruction and death of random people, but I could accept it, given he was working for a higher purpose/cause. But not acknowledging the carnage at all? Even worse, the scene afterward was lighthearted.
This lack of awareness is becoming a trait of Zack Snyder, like he sometimes doesn't even realize what his movies are portraying.
I really enjoyed the cinematography, even if I didn't care for some of the desaturated color grades. Unfortunately, in a lot of the more "epic" shots, more often than not Snyder utilizes a zoom that just feels out of place given the scale of this film. It doesn't help that he follows the convention of "intense scenes need lots of camera movement" in an attempt to build drama/tension that is unearned.
Some of the setpieces were amazing, and when the camera gives you enough time, the action scenes are great. The
is one of the better superhero action scenes I've seen in a long time, and while the final battle gets a little tedious and repetitive (not to mention the rubber CGI
), it is at the very least a spectacle.
I enjoyed the scenes with young Clark discovering his powers and fighting with who he is; it's a shame there were not more of them. I think the strongest underlying motif is the sense of figuring out who we are and the idea of being born to do something. One of the most powerful moments for me was Zod's reaction to
Given that people were bred to specific purposes on Krypton, I would have liked more.
Overall, a good movie that doesn't deserve the hate it has gotten critically, but it also carries trademark Snyder, and even Nolan, flaws. Be prepared.
7/10
I enjoyed it and can't make sense of why so many critics have not. However, to that point, it has some deep flaws.
A lot of the characters are super thin, and there are a lot of them. I wouldn't have minded cutting or minimizing some of these smaller characters/moments in exchange for more time on Superman's motivations/thoughts. However, all characters are well-acted. Cavill does the best he can with the material he's given; Crowe stands out and I love Michael Shannon. Though he is given some bad writing at times, Shannon really brings out the dedication that borders on lunacy for Zod. You might even feel some sympathy for his situation but in general, the dialogue and writing leave a lot to be desired.
There is a lot of superficial pondering of morality; unfortunately, you never really feel like Clark is torn, but more that he is just pushed in the "good" direction by both sets of his parents. Not even that, but he's been doing "good" things all his life, limited only by his desire to stay hidden. There is no drama in his choosing to be Earth's savior: it's the next logical step.
It was really strange to have a finale full of wanton destruction and loss of human life on a mass scale, and then the next scene we cut to doesn't deal with the aftermath, at ALL.
This lack of awareness is becoming a trait of Zack Snyder, like he sometimes doesn't even realize what his movies are portraying.
I really enjoyed the cinematography, even if I didn't care for some of the desaturated color grades. Unfortunately, in a lot of the more "epic" shots, more often than not Snyder utilizes a zoom that just feels out of place given the scale of this film. It doesn't help that he follows the convention of "intense scenes need lots of camera movement" in an attempt to build drama/tension that is unearned.
Some of the setpieces were amazing, and when the camera gives you enough time, the action scenes are great. The
Smallville fight
fights in the air
I enjoyed the scenes with young Clark discovering his powers and fighting with who he is; it's a shame there were not more of them. I think the strongest underlying motif is the sense of figuring out who we are and the idea of being born to do something. One of the most powerful moments for me was Zod's reaction to
Superman destroying his leftover gang/ship/devices. You get a real sense of anger here, not just for his loss, but his loss of purpose.
Overall, a good movie that doesn't deserve the hate it has gotten critically, but it also carries trademark Snyder, and even Nolan, flaws. Be prepared.
7/10
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
Member
Watch Shotgun Stories.
The same, even if it is almost painful to watch the events unfolding.
I was lucky enough to catch the Master at an open air screening two days ago.
Loved it. Fascinating movie. Anderson works with some incredible talent but his direction seems to just multiply that talent to new heights. It felt very close to TWBB in that we see two characters in an almost biblical powerstruggle. One forces himself onto others through sexuality and brutality and the other through excessive codes and obedience. Phoenix and Hofman are out of this world.
I bought Pynchon's Inherent Vice. Hope that it's going to be the third part in an inofficial triology. At least it would fit in chronologically.
Loved it. Fascinating movie. Anderson works with some incredible talent but his direction seems to just multiply that talent to new heights. It felt very close to TWBB in that we see two characters in an almost biblical powerstruggle. One forces himself onto others through sexuality and brutality and the other through excessive codes and obedience. Phoenix and Hofman are out of this world.
I bought Pynchon's Inherent Vice. Hope that it's going to be the third part in an inofficial triology. At least it would fit in chronologically.
Portrait of Jason may be of interest to you, though I haven't actually seen it for myself yet. I have watched a film called Nitrate Kisses, which was an interesting experience, speaking as a straight guy.
There's also Fassbinder's Fox and His Friends.
You can't go wrong with Kustom Kar Kommandos.
Just watched This is the End and it is legitimately a very funny movie. It's stupid, ridiculous, and has quite possibly the strangest ending I've ever seen in a film, but it's all in good fun.
If you don't take your movie watching seriously and you go with some friends for shits and giggles, you'll have a good time.
Regarding the end:
If you don't take your movie watching seriously and you go with some friends for shits and giggles, you'll have a good time.
Regarding the end:
James Franco being the only one not to make it into heaven was, quite frankly, fucking hilarious.
I wouldn't even wait for a sale if it were announced on Blu. Do you hear me CC, that's TEN extra dollars you could be making.
I still have a gift certificate from Christmas
Region B. B FOR BAD.
Naked (1993) - Pure brilliance from start to finish. The film kind of evocates those weird pseudo-philosophical discussions I have with friends on a occasional basis, but it's put in a much darker context. David Thewlis also deserved props for his incredible performance in how he plays someone who was both despicable, equally charming and sympathetic, one interesting thing about his portrayal was how his characterization was contrasted with the character of Jeremy, while Jeremy is a fairly one-note character in the film, the way
Mona Lisa Smile - It's not a good film at all, but I enjoyed it for some reason, I think something about studying education makes these "teacher" movies appear 10x more entertaining on a subjective level for me.;p
the film implies a deep connection between those two characters throughout, yet subverts that expectation in their scene together without directly showing a cliche direct confrontation sequence between those two characters is a interesting artistic choice, espesically how their whole scene could actually be interpreted as showing a subtle connection between those two
Mona Lisa Smile - It's not a good film at all, but I enjoyed it for some reason, I think something about studying education makes these "teacher" movies appear 10x more entertaining on a subjective level for me.;p
As I finish off my western kick, I need a new thing to obsess on for a while. I was thinking french new wave, since - outside of clips in film class - I'm pretty sure I've never seen a single one of these from beginning to end.
Where, and with who, should I start? Extra points if it's available on Hulu
Where, and with who, should I start? Extra points if it's available on Hulu
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
As I finish off my western kick, I need a new thing to obsess on for a while. I was thinking french new wave, since - outside of clips in film class - I'm pretty sure I've never seen a single one of these from beginning to end.
Where, and with who, should I start? Extra points if it's available on Hulu
You should probably start with the three Jean's (Godard, Renoir, Rouch), who - across their filmographies give a pretty good spectrum across FNW to start with. Then branch out from there. Breathless is usually the starting point for most people and with good reason.
Kilgore Trout
Member
Jeremy was the one who
who ended up raping that girl, right?
The things that stuck with me were the scene with the night watchman, and the final shot, which is unforgettable. I think this film so greatly identifies that feeling of being lost and beyond hope when, at that age, the world seems so unfeeling and without reason.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Man of Steel
I'll try to do a proper write-up later, but I did quite like Berberian Sound Studio, even with the silly ending that it has. A lot of really cool references in there (the projectionist's hands being a highlight), and Toby Jones certainly does sell the growing unease of his continued participation on the film quite well. I think it's time to track down the fantastic soundtrack.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Yeah watch all the movies Renoir made after 1960...
Anyways, Blader with French New Wave you have to start with Breathless, 400 Blows, Chabrol, and Rohmer's early films. I would stick with the Cahiers Du Cinéma guys at first than venture out to the left-bank if you want to see what other French Filmmakers were doing during that time.
Ventilaator
Banned
I want a website that will e-mail me when movies I want are released on dvd/bluray.
Can anyone point to a specific one? The ones I found are all weird.
Can anyone point to a specific one? The ones I found are all weird.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Amazon.
Ventilaator
Banned
Tried Amazon. The alert button only appears for...random movies. About every fifth movie I tried had the option available.
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