Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[matt72582]

Secret Ceremony - 6.5/10
Lots of dead spots, but intriguing. Negligent considering you had Elizabeth Taylor AND Robert Mitchum
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[Gideon58]

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3.5

[matt72582]

rating_3_5
When I saw you left your comment after mine, I thought you had seen the movie with Liz Taylor, lol... (Have you? If so, what did you think?)

[Thursday Next]

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Incredible animation: the movements of the characters, the detailing in the textures, the landscapes. The story on the other hand is not anything to write home about.

3+

[Gideon58]

When I saw you left your comment after mine, I thought you had seen the movie with Liz Taylor, lol... (Have you? If so, what did you think?)

You must be talking about Suddenly Last Summer...this movie is just called Suddenly.

[Gideon58]

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4.5

[matt72582]

You must be talking about Suddenly Last Summer...this movie is just called Suddenly.
No, "Secret Ceremony" was the post I rated right before yours.

[Iroquois]

Serenity (2019) - 1

something fishy's going on

[John-Connor]

The Favourite 2018
3
Ghost World 2001
3_5

[John-Connor]

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018
https://i.imgur.com/NS8k5it.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVKlgfiYmU
5

[Rey Skywalker]

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

3.5

[Gideon58]

No, "Secret Ceremony" was the post I rated right before yours.

I saw Secret Ceremony when I was a kid, don't really remember it.

[pahaK]

Had a double feature of Pupi Avati today. I don't think I've seen any of his films before but will definitely try to see more after these.

Zeder (1983)

Used typewriter leads a young writer towards the secrets of immortality.

3

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The House with Laughing Windows (1976)

A restorer gets a job in small village to restore a fresco made by a local, now deceased, artist. Bleak and spooky giallo that's right up there with the likes of Don't Torture a Duckling and Deep Red.

4

[TokeZa]

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Bob le flambeur (1956) by Jean-Pierre Melville

3.5


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The Wild Pear Tree (2018) by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

3.5+


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Boy Meets Girl (1984) by Leos Carax

4

[John-Connor]

Hearts Beat Loud 2018
https://i.imgur.com/b1EcByQ.jpg
Cool feel good drama with some nice music and Ron Swanson.
3_5

[Stirchley]

51831

Good movie.

[Gideon58]

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3.5

[rbrayer]

7/10. Tremendous performances but too much time spent on unnecessary, non-character stuff

[Ms. M]

I got the impression that Szukalski has somehow been cheated by Polish art historians. He was born in Warta, Poland in 1893, and made several trips back and forth to the U.S.

In 1936 he was declared by the Polish government to be its greatest living artist. He escaped during the Siege of Warsaw, and eventually settled in the U.S. All his unsold works had been destroyed in the bombing.

Anyway, I think you'd enjoy the film if you get a chance to see it. Yes, he was highly opinionated. His sculptures are breathtaking.

~Doc
Hm. I think he and his art were controversial. I read somewhere that even father Leonardo DiCaprio confirm, that he was fooled. I'm not expert in art, so I can share only my subjective opinion - I'm not impressed.
I didn't see this movie yet.

[matt72582]

Ansikte mot ansikte6/10. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Face_to_face_movie_poster.jpg

[Gideon58]

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1st Re-watch...This lavish HBO movie still works thanks to incredible production values, detailed direction by Steven Soderbergh, and the incredible performances by Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.

4

[MijaFrost]

The House with Laughing Windows (1976)

A restorer gets a job in small village to restore a fresco made by a local, now deceased, artist. Bleak and spooky giallo that's right up there with the likes of Don't Torture a Duckling and Deep Red.

4

Whoa, the rare 4-star rating from pahaK! You got my attention there, I've now added this to my watchlist.

[Stirchley]

7/10. Tremendous performances but too much time spent on unnecessary, non-character stuff

First time I ever saw a negative comment about Midnight Cowboy, an American classic.

Ansikte mot ansikte6/10. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Face_to_face_movie_poster.jpg

Great movie.

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I thought it was very good.

[matt72582]

Hi, Mom! - 6/10
Some funny moments. I think there was only about a 5-10 year period of film satire in the US that is worth watching, but I'm still looking.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Himomposter.jpg

[Stirchley]

51842

Good movie.

[MijaFrost]

Hi, Mom! - 6/10
Some funny moments. I think there was only about a 5-10 year period of film satire in the US that is worth watching, but I'm still looking.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Himomposter.jpg

Which years would those be?

[chawhee]

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
4
I understand the critic complaints, because there were a couple noticeable flaws in camera work. However, the movie was entertaining as hell and I thought it did a good job of storytelling.

[hell_storm2004]

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7.5/10. Best Spider-man movie ever? Quite liked the concept, the story telling. I will say that this is going to win the animated feature, although I do have a soft spot for Ralph 2. It will be out of the two I guess.

[JoaoRodrigues]

THE FLORIDA PROJECT (2017) SEAN BAKER
http://cinemayward.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/florida-project.jpg
Instagram actress, some great kids working/playing with the green goblin, my latest favorite actor Willem Dafoe.
I believe many people saw themselves in this movie. Liked very much.


GRIZZLY MAN (2005) WERNER HERZOG
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Timothy Treadwell, a activist that fond in grizzly bears a cure to alcoholism... there short and sweet. This was my introduction to Werner Herzog docs, and I liked how he made me empathize with Timothy in the beginning, and give me the other side of the coin near the end. All levels perfectly made.


WHEEL OF TIME (2003) WERNER HERZOG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3a3OdJLh5vM/UfpuxlxK8yI/AAAAAAAAmIc/e7FCOl4mZvU/s1600/237017-ethnic-tibetan-people-gather-outside-a-temple-during-tibetan-new-year-.jpg
Werner Herzog take us to a Buddhist initiation ceremony in India. With photography he showed religion, poverty, pain, fanaticism, but mostly hope. Herzog written all over it.


ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD (2007) WERNER HERZOG
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Herzog started by saying he was not going to film pinguins, and this was not National Geographic, that I can tell you. Once again he showed like it is, beautiful landscapes, ugly dirt mess in McMurdo research station, where very interesting people worked/lived, from a woman IT specialist who once traveled to South America in a sewage pipe, researchers who badly (very badly) play electric guitars to celebrate discovering new species of aquatic life, a maintenance man who survived war and hunger that he couldn't find word to talk about, or a pinging specialist who doesn't like to talk with humans.

[AnyTimeTabletHire]

Its was really valuable. thanks a lot.

[Ultraviolence]

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★
Daniel Kaluuya rocks! He should had more time though, what a presence!
Apart from some good shots (the Kaluuya ones are great), the film really sucks at development and the dramas and twists are pretty boring and predictble...

[JoaoRodrigues]

AT ETERNITY'S GATE (2018) JULIAN SCHNABEL
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What would it be like to see the world through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh? I believe this came close.
They could have taken all the dialogue from the movie and it would have just as much meaning.
Forget the plot, forget judgment and just experience. What a gem.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/A_Star_is_Born.png

3.5
Snooze factor rating = Zzz


[Snooze Factor Ratings]:
Z = didn't nod off at all
Zz = nearly nodded off but managed to stay alert
Zzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed
Zzzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed but nodded off again at the same point and therefore needed to go back a number of times before I got through it...
Zzzzz = nodded off and missed some or the rest of the film but was not interested enough to go back over it

[the samoan lawyer]

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Dead and Buried (1981)


Solid little 80's horror that although is quite a slow burner, does has some really great scenes and a memorable ending. Well worth a watch for horror fans!!


rating_3_5

[the samoan lawyer]

Vice (2018) - 3
Can You Ever Forgive Me (2018) - 3+
First Man (2018) - 3+

[pahaK]

The Conjuring (2013)

One of the best horrors from this decade. It takes a familiar story and brings it to life with good characters.

4

[the samoan lawyer]

The Conjuring (2013)

One of the best horrors from this decade. It takes a familiar story and brings it to life with good characters.

rating_4


Agree. Definitely one of the best modern horrors.

[Chypmunk]

Tangerine (Sean Baker, 2015) 2.5
More like bananas imo

[MovieMeditation]

AT ETERNITY'S GATE (2018) JULIAN SCHNABEL

What would it be like to see the world through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh? I believe this came close.
They could have taken all the dialogue from the movie and it would have just as much meaning.
Forget the plot, forget judgment and just experience. What a gem.
Agreed. It's quite the experience. I loved it.

[matt72582]

Which years would those be?


1966 (end of censorship)-1976, but mostly late 60s, early 70s.. I might check out stuff that have less than 1,000 ratings on IMDB, thinking "I have a different sense of humor" (avoid mainstream comedy)

[matt72582]

Greetings - 6/10
De Niro was funny, some really good writing/moments, but the rest wasn't too good, too tedious or ridiculous, but I've been in the mood for these counter-culture comedy/satires
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Greetings_%281968_film%29.jpg

[Gideon58]

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Patricia Clarkson rules...


3.5

[TokeZa]

http://deeperintomovies.net/journal/image16/sapienza6.jpg

La Sapienza (2014) by Eugène Green

My first movie from the American filmmaker Eugène Green, which i saw on mubi.com today. It was a very idiosyncratic movie with a deadpan style reminiscent of the work Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub. A lot of the near perfect symmetric framing of the mise-en-scene made it quite intriguing to look at. Part fictionalised romance and part architecture documentary made it a rather high brow watch, not without its flaws (The scene with the Australian could be an example of a disjuncture in the movie).

All in all a quite interesting watch that wanted me to dive into his filmography.

4

[Gideon58]

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3

[matt72582]

Minnie and Moskowitz - 8/10
Probably the 4th time I've seen this. I saw it 14 years ago, and it was my introduction to John Cassavetes. I also remember being frustrated early on for a reason I won't mention because it might spoil, but also because it was a challenge, something totally original, but by the end of it, I liked it very much.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/56/Minnie-and-moskowitz.jpg

[Iroquois]

Happy Death Day - 3

it's a little repetitive

[Nostromo87]

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Link To Write-Up (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1991779#post1991779)

Regan's Cure (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsa12sotMqY)

Rating: rating_3_5 7.0 / 10

http://i.ibb.co/zFfcMYD/Exorcist-II.jpg

[Guaporense]

Warcraft
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4

Lots of fun and with great world building. Suffers shallow character writing but that is because it focuses on the world building. Still, I found it a better piece of entertainment than Infinity War but maybe that is because I am a huge fan of the videogames. :D

[ScarletLion]

'Free Solo' (2018)

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/free-solo/static/carousel8b.d77c115a.jpg

Gripping, in more ways than one. Absolutely superb documentary, even though some of the camera shots / angles made me feel physically ill.

4

[Hey Fredrick]

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rating_3_5

Well, this was a fairly violent little flick. Mads plays Duncan, a world class hitman nearing retirement at which time his employer will need to pay 8 million into his pension. The employer (kind of a mix of Fat Bastard, the Yellow Bastard and Andy Warhol) would rather Duncan disappear than pay up so he sends a hit squad out to locate and eliminate the worlds top assassin. Guess how that goes? I don't know if this is based on a comic book or not but it felt like a comic book movie. Also had a John Wick flavor to it. If you like films loaded with violence, a bit of sex and guns, guns, guns (C'mon Sal, the Tigers are playin', tonight) you could do worse a lot than Polar.

[SeeingisBelieving]

guns, guns, guns (C'mon Sal, the Tigers are playin', tonight)
Never miss a game.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/Smallfoot_%28film%29.png

3
Snooze factor rating = Z

Didn't know this was a musical so that was a little disappointing, found the songs cringeworthy.

[pahaK]

The Untamed (2016)

Sex, denial, oppression, social commentary and tentacled alien that gives the ultimate pleasure,

3

[rbrayer]

[QUOTE=Stirchley;1991504] First time I ever saw a negative comment about Midnight Cowboy, an American classic.

I generally agreed with Ebert. Its a great movie, but it could have been so much more without the detours.

[this_is_the_ girl]

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Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds (1989, Alex Proyas)
4+
Such a unique, quirky, whimsical take on post-apocalyptic existentialism. Beautifully shot in the Australian outback, the movie is deeply steeped in symbolism and explores the theme of flight as a means of escape (the allusion to the myth of Icarus and Daedalus was pretty obvious to me while I was watching the film). It's a weird movie, and an acquired taste for sure but I was really taken by the imagery, the score, the eerie, surreal atmosphere - loved it! (The Australian blu-ray looks pretty good).

[Gideon58]

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2.5

[matt72582]

The Girl Most Likely to... - 7.5/10
I liked this more than the score.. Some terrible acting (not by the main character), and some waste, but this had the potential to be a 10/10. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/59/The_girl_most_1973.jpg

[Iroquois]

Shirkers - 3.5

George Cardona for Villain of the Year 2018

(also if you haven't got enough Documentary nominees for the 2018 MoFo Film thing then watch this on Netflix)

[chawhee]

A Star is Born (2018)
3
I have to admit that I was expecting more from this given all the praise. I thought the look of the movie was great, but it was hard for me to buy in to Cooper's and Gaga's acting for this story. After all, it is the fourth time it's been told....

[WrinkledMind]

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7.5/10. Best Spider-man movie ever? Quite liked the concept, the story telling. I will say that this is going to win the animated feature, although I do have a soft spot for Ralph 2. It will be out of the two I guess.

Watched that yesterday and I agree that is by far the best Spiderman movie.

[Larry]

The Conjuring (2013)

One of the best horrors from this decade. It takes a familiar story and brings it to life with good characters.

rating_4


Agree. Definitely one of the best modern horrors.

X 2

[Iroquois]

Leave No Trace - 4

hide your face

[Raven73]

Ansikte mot ansikte6/10. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Face_to_face_movie_poster.jpg

Paging Dr. Rorschach...

I see a moth (again).

[Raven73]

8/10.
Utterly predictable, other than the ending.
Had some good moments.
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[SeeingisBelieving]

Paging Dr. Rorschach...

I see a moth (again).
I always see time travel :p;).

[Violetlvr]

51900
10/10: A classic Al Pacino film, I consider it a companion piece to Scarface since they have a few of the same actors and director working on the film.

[GulfportDoc]

51901

Lured (1947)

A noir lite, starring Lucille Ball and George Sanders. Lucy plays a straight role, where she goes undercover to nab a serial killer. There was surprising chemistry between Ball and Sanders. Good supporting roles by Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff, and Cedric Hardwicke. Directed by the great Douglas Sirk.

Doc's rating: 6/10

[Erabako]

Death proof seen it before ofc, i think 10 but have to give a 7 truly.

[Erabako]

death proof 7

[Cynema De Bergerac]

https://fanart.tv/detailpreview/fanart/movies/324857/movieposter/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-5b18cea49caf5.jpg
Okay, this was unbelievably good. Like, REALLY good.

Good humor. Good action. Doesn't drag. The animation looks like a comic book come to life; you just won't want to take your eyes off it. It's amazing. This was probably the most fun I've had with movie from 2018, to be honest. I had no expectations going in, but I'm so glad I took a chance. Seriously, go watch it.

based and spider-pilled

3.5

[Larry]

51900
10/10: A classic Al Pacino film, I consider it a companion piece to Scarface since they have a few of the same actors and director working on the film.

One of my all times favourites, my only little niggle is pacinos accent but I’m now over that. Amazing and moving film.

[Iroquois]

Masters of the Universe - 1.5

Hard not to think of this as inspiring all three Thor movies to one degree or another.

[cricket]

What Have You Done to Solange? (1972)

2.5

http://www.electricsheepmagazine.co.uk/features/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Solange-2.jpg

Recently I've watched more Giallos than ever ranging from Dario Argento gems to New York Ripper type sleazefests. I thought this fit somewhere in the middle. I don't know what to say about it, just thought it was ok.

[Erabako]

Chicago - 6.5/10. How in the world did this win Best Picture?

Well it was spectacular it had an amazing screenplay. Are you serious?

[Iroquois]

I seriously gave it a 1.5 after re-watching it a while back. Considering that it went up against the likes of Gangs of New York, The Pianist, and The Two Towers (and that's just the other BP nominees, never mind any other films from 2002), I would also question why it won Best Picture. I guess the Academy just liked the ol' razzle dazzle.

This Is Not A Film - 4

quiet devastation

[Obscure Lover]

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rating_2_5


It could have been good. It could have been really good. Great concept, intense suspense and action sequences. The disease sounded real enough made me feel genuinely uncomfortable. Unfortunately the cliche bogged it down (a tortured hero with a strained marriage getting together with his wife, corrupted politicians, gorvement conspiracy...) I especially like that at the beginning of the movie, some hippies broke into a secret goverment health institute for no good reason (really, a health institute? What exactly do you want to get from it?) The train fell into the water along with the collaping bridge, along with several people on board. This is clearly a cheap attempt at shocking the viewers because some minutes prior to that every passagers were already moved to the "safe" part of the train.


This movie could use some good polishing.

[GulfportDoc]

51917

Cold War (2018) (Zimna Wojna)
Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski

Beautifully photographed in black & white by Lukasz Zal, the absorbing story features a smoldering off-again, on-again love story between a producer/pianist and a peasant singer originating in post war Poland, with story lines in France, Yugoslavia and Germany up to 1964.

Joanna Kulig steals the attention with her sultry Simone Signoret type performance portraying the erratic Zula, while Tomasz Kot as Wiktor, a classically trained and jazz pianist, tries to stabilize their relationship.

The film leaves out as much as it relates. And the experience evokes at once both too much and not enough. We're left to imagine why Zula is determined to remain in her home land, despite a better life elsewhere, and whether she's capable of a lasting relationship. But the film seems to answer the questions in a sudden but agreeable ending.

Doc's rating: 7/10

[Marco]

Blended (2014)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/93/Blended_%282014%29_Poster.jpg/220px-Blended_%282014%29_Poster.jpg

Very enjoyable if predictable film. Not a fan of Sandler at all but I did genuinely laugh at points and that's nice for a Sunday :). Would have been better with a less sugary ending. 6/10

[Marco]

One of my all times favourites, my only little niggle is pacinos accent but I’m now over that. Amazing and moving film.

Saw this in Glasgow ABC Cinema and it didn't wash first time. Seen it a subsequent 3 times and it's a great piece of film and thoughtful.

[Gideon58]

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7th Re-watch..."it's Good to be da King"


3.5

[Ms. M]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c0/BorsalinoPoster.jpg/220px-BorsalinoPoster.jpg
3,5/5
Funny old-style comedy. Delon was much more handsome than Belmondo IMO.

[Ms. M]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/17/Bullitt_poster.jpg/220px-Bullitt_poster.jpg
2/5
Maybe I was too tired that day, but I couldn't get into the swing of it.

[Ms. M]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81YbJY59onL._SX342_.jpg
2,5/5
Quite predictable, but it got it's charm.

[cricket]

Polar (2019)

3

https://i0.wp.com/www.nightmarishconjurings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Polar_Unit_03547.jpg?resize=640%2C427

Not exactly a good movie but it was good for my action fix. Mads Mikkelsen wouldn't be a bad choice as the go to over the hill action star for the next several years, although he could show a bit more personality. At least if he doesn't talk about ethnic cleansing fantasies in the near future. This movie suffers from the usual cliches and stupidity, but it's also filled with nice scenery, hot girls, and tons of violence.

[SeeingisBelieving]

7th Re-watch..."it's Good to be da King"


rating_3_5

"JUDAS! Do you want a beverage?"

[matt72582]

Born To Win - 7.5/10
I bought this on VHS twenty years ago because it was a few bucks. I didn't like it all then, but I didn't know the drug nomenclature and liked it this time.. I think part of it was the misleading cover, with Robert De Niro, who is in about 2 mins of this.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Dvd_Born_to_Win.jpg

[Nostromo87]

Nightmare Sisters (1988)

Link To Write-Up (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1992180#post1992180)

Rating: rating_3_5+ 7.5 / 10

http://i.ibb.co/jvjgg8Y/Nightmare-Sisters88.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91e4HNx8kJL._SY445_.jpg


2

[Larry]

One of my all times favourites, my only little niggle is pacinos accent but I’m now over that. Amazing and moving film.

Saw this in Glasgow ABC Cinema and it didn't wash first time. Seen it a subsequent 3 times and it's a great piece of film and thoughtful.

Exactly the same - I saw it in my teens. Was wanting much more action, was wanting Pacino to be a ruthless villain. Watching it again as an adult things changed. Really feel for the character, also enjoyed the romance. My fav de Palma.

[cat_sidhe]

I'm going to wait with my rating for Lords of Chaos. Want to watch it again, it's really hard.

From one of my Norwegian black metal musician friends: "yes we were that stupid back then".

:eek:

I say this. Brutal murder scenes. :up:

[matt72582]

The Gunfighter - 7/10
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/The_Gunfighter.jpg

[pahaK]

Had hard time writing the review for the first of these so I'm little behind. I'll just dump them here in advance and hope other reviews are easier to come up with.

Kill List (2011)

Would have been good if only it had given some sort of an explanation. Now it's a good build-up that practically ends in the middle of a scene. I still don't know about the rating but something like +-1 to...

3
--

Alien (1979)

I've seen this about half-a-dozen times so it's gotta be good. Not my absolute favorite but it never really disappoints.

4
--

The Bad News Bears (1976)

Lo and behold, I do actually watch comedies voluntarily. It wasn't as rude as I expected but I liked it all the way up to the final match.

3 (probably)

[Ultraviolence]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDliY2UwYTYtZGE1OC00YmQ4LWJmYTItYzJlMmViYTNkZTg0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTMxMTY0OTQ@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,65 6,1000_AL_.jpg
★★★

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzRmOGI1Y2UtNDBlZC00MGJiLWI2N2ItM2E0MjY4OWY3Yjc0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODY5NzM4Nzc@._V1_.jpg
★★★★
An achievement!

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjE3NjM5OTMxMV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwOTIzMTQyMw@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,674,1000_AL_.jpg
★★★★
A film about L.A. and his statistic. It grew on me.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDgwNmFhOGUtOGIwYS00YjIxLTgzNjctYTE3NDMzZTU4MTcwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTYzMDM0NTU@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,70 6,1000_AL_.jpg
★★
Just another one...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDA3ZmE1NTMtYzNmNC00MjgzLTkxMmQtM2M0Yjk2OTM3YWE0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTI5NjIyMw@@._V1_.jpg
★★★★
So much better than Roma in every aspect.

[honeykid]

Kill List (2011)

Would have been good if only it had given some sort of an explanation. Now it's a good build-up that practically ends in the middle of a scene. I still don't know about the rating but something like +-1 to...

3

I get this completely. I saw it a few years ago and I didn't really know how I felt about it after I'd watched it. I said at the time that I'd have to watch it again knowing what to expect to understand how I feel about it. I've still not done so.

Just seen when this was released. Wow. I can't believe it's been so long.

[John-Connor]

Shogun Assassin 1980
https://i.imgur.com/CGsR6gc.jpg
4_5
Review here (https://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1992246-shogun-assassin.html)

[Chypmunk]

Leave To Remain (Bruce Goodison, 2013) 2+
Supposedly has its roots in reality but feels too artificial to be more than tenuously linked

[the samoan lawyer]

I'm going to wait with my rating for Lords of Chaos. Want to watch it again, it's really hard.

From one of my Norwegian black metal musician friends: "yes we were that stupid back then".

:eek:

I say this. Brutal murder scenes. :up:


Added to watch list.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://www.filminquiry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/serp2.jpeg (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjms9Dn-dbgAhWC1eAKHURmBLcQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.filminquiry.com%2Fserpent-and-the-rainbow-1988-review%2F&psig=AOvVaw1LAhtAvvFbvKgvBp2JXoGg&ust=1551186205634858)
The Serpent and The Rainbow (1988)


Had issues with the pacing for the first half of the movie but enjoyed the rest.


3


http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i181/seenoevil1971_103020120122.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiokdbp-9bgAhUTgHMKHaVGAwAQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcm.com%2Fthis-month%2Farticle%2F247091%257C0%2FSee-No-Evil.html&psig=AOvVaw1EWdW_CzsMvj6CwagOsO6r&ust=1551186935388452)
See No Evil (1971)


Decent home invasion thriller with Mia Farrow playing a blind victim.


2.5


https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/clown.jpg?w=680 (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjl3ODV_NbgAhUHDWMBHRwjA7EQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiewire.com%2F2016%2F05%2Fclown-trailer-eli-roth-jon-watts-make-kids-birthday-parties-even-more-terrifying-in-new-horror-film-288793%2F&psig=AOvVaw03xKFvdevsMY08zqDkWhWj&ust=1551187138114408)
Clown (2014)


Fairly typical but better than expected.


2.5

[Hey Fredrick]

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyaske.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F10%2FThe_Night_Comes_for_Us_poster_indonesia.jpg&f=1
rating_3_5

Another Netflix film about a hit man breaking good. It's a kung fu splatter flick with an emphasis on splatter. After killing an entire village for the Triads Ito has a change of heart and decides to kill his entire hit squad in order to save the final villager, a little girl. So now the Triads and all their goons are after him and the girl. The violence and gore is turned up to 11 and there's so much it gets to be funny. There is a ton of snap, crackle and pop along with plenty of gurgling and red drool. There's plenty to pick apart in this but I thought it was fun.

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.tvtropes.org%2Fpmwiki%2Fpub%2Fimages%2Fpaprika.jpg&f=1
rating_4

I'm not much of an anime watcher, tend to only watch the really popular ones which this is one of and it's very good. Animation was some of the best (granted, not a lot to compare it to) and the story about merging dreams and reality to influence/control was really interesting. There's a lot going on, plenty I probably missed so this will definitely get a re-watch.

[matt72582]

The Stranger - 7.5/10
I saw this before, and wanted to see it again. It's very interesting. I have only skimmed the Albert Camus "The Stranger" but it seems loyal... It's basically a man being put on trial basically for non-conformist, and while always having a serious tone, there's some black humor (at least for me).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Visconti_the_stranger.jpg

[Marco]

Wake Wood (2009)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1b/Wake_Wood.jpg/220px-Wake_Wood.jpg

Good little British supernatural thriller about a couple grieving their daughter after a terrible incident. They are presented with a form or necromancy so that they can say a proper goodbye to their only child.

My new found fascination with the UK horror channel tends to throw up more gubbins that good films and this is definitely closer to the latter. Performances are strong all round and its a good solid story. 7/10

[Marco]

The Stranger - 7.5/10
I saw this before, and wanted to see it again. It's very interesting. I have only skimmed the Albert Camus "The Stranger" but it seems loyal... It's basically a man being put on trial basically for non-conformist, and while always having a serious tone, there's some black humor (at least for me).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Visconti_the_stranger.jpg

Years ago I saw this, liked it. Difficult to capture Camus' absurdist ideas but I think it made a decent fist of it (from memory). Rewatch required.

[matt72582]

Years ago I saw this, liked it. Difficult to capture Camus' absurdist ideas but I think it made a decent fist of it (from memory). Rewatch required.


Definitely.. I also think entering this movie for the first time, with Marcello Mastroianni, you expect more charm, etc., and so the 2nd time is especially a great idea with this movie, although I rated it a 7/10 last time.

[Marco]

Nightmare Sisters (1988)

Link To Write-Up (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1992180#post1992180)

Rating: rating_3_5+ 7.5 / 10

http://i.ibb.co/jvjgg8Y/Nightmare-Sisters88.jpg


A philosophical work???? :)

[Stirchley]

51969
51970
51971
51972
51973
51974
51975

All good & very enjoyable.

[Fabulous]

First Man (2018)

3.5

https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/first-man-2018/hero_first-man-image-2.jpg

[pahaK]

The Laplace's Demon (2017)

An Italian scifi-horror-whatever that feels like an extended episode of The Twilight Zone (fortunately a good episode). Semi-interesting plot, nice retro look but bad acting. Still quite OK.

3

[Ms. M]

rating_3_5



https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.tvtropes.org%2Fpmwiki%2Fpub%2Fimages%2Fpaprika.jpg&f=1
rating_4


I associated this poster with
https://ecsmedia.pl/c/imieniny-jezycjada-tom-12-w-iext38489162.jpg
It's a book for teenagers

:D

[Ms. M]

https://ssl-gfx.filmweb.pl/po/56/37/805637/7864922.6.jpg
3,5/5

I thought I would hate it as it won the Oscar with Cold War, but it was really good. I'm not surprised at the comparission of this both movies.

[Saunch]

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

What was up with 2017 and using John Denver as a central plot device?

1

[Thursday Next]

The Little Stranger (2018)

Ruth Wilson and the general atmosphere were good. Weirdly paced though, which is not the case for the book, and goes over the same flashback too many times.


3

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTIwNzM5NTcwNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMjY4Mzg5._V1_.jpg


3.5

[mark f]

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

What was up with 2017 and using John Denver as a central plot device?

1
I saw what you did with that rating.

[Saunch]

I realized the Elton John factor was all the movie really had going on for it.

[Stirchley]

51986

Excellent movie with an annoying, overpowering soundtrack.

[FromBeyond]

The 15:17 To Paris 2018

3.5

Ralph Breaks The Internet 2018

4

Truth Or Dare 2018

2.5

[Gideon58]

https://i0.wp.com/www.tiffanyyong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Gifted-SG-Poster.jpg?fit=640%2C948&ssl=1



2.5

[John-Connor]

Silent Running 1972 Re-Watch
https://i.imgur.com/F8Pqw1v.jpg
Sadly did not age well, and a bit heavy on the 'Flower Power' sauce..
Wouldn't mind a remake, the story and message are still very relevant..
2_5

[TheUsualSuspect]

Happy Death Day 2 U

https://i.imgur.com/E9nY8Od.png

3

What the heck is going on here? We have a sequel to Happy Death Day??? Even crazier is the fact that this movie is just as or possibly more fun than the original? Or how about this for crazy....my wife chose this movie over Alita: Battle Angel and They Shall Not Grow Old. Yet...EVEN CRAZIER MY FRIENDS....MY WIFE CRIED DURING THIS MOVIE. I REPEAT, SHE CRIED EMOTIONAL TEARS DURING THIS MOVIE!!!

Full Review (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1992506#post1992506)

[Iroquois]

I saw what you did with that rating.

I don't, what was it?

The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl! - 3.5

should've been the token anime nomination at the Oscars instead of Mirai if you ask me

[the samoan lawyer]

https://media1.fdncms.com/riverfronttimes/imager/u/original/27293957/buster_scruggs_1_tom_waits_cred_netflix_web.jpg (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjPlrb2v9ngAhWKx4UKHUCBBMUQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.riverfronttimes.com%2Fstlouis%2Fin-the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs-the-coen-brothers-tease-out-western-absurdities%2FContent%3Foid%3D27293961&psig=AOvVaw1Cl0X1CfkpBDXGwbFymD8X&ust=1551273939193343)
The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs (2018)


Good to have the Coen bros back.


4

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z-9Y0f6OL.jpg


Probably 15th or 16th rewatch...my # 2 favorite film of all time featuring the finest work of Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Nichols. And Burton was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar. Amazing film and, for my money, the Best Picture of 1966.

5

[WorldFilmGeek]

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/abnormalattraction.jpg?w=407&h=611


3.0: Best way to describe the film? Halloweentown as if made for adults, set in a world where humans and monsters are co-existing. There are some laugh out loud moments and I thought this was a fun film with a cast including Bruce Davison, Leslie Easterbrook, Tyler Mane, Gilbert Gottfried, and Malcolm McDowell.

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDIwNjE3NjU2NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTQ2NjQzMw@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,679,1000_AL_.jpg


3.5

[mark f]

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

What was up with 2017 and using John Denver as a central plot device?

1

I saw what you did with that rating.

I realized the Elton John factor was all the movie really had going on for it.

I don't, what was it?
He originally gave it 2.

[Gideon58]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1416/8662/products/tootsie_original_film_art_spo_2000x.jpg?v=1539675782


9th re-watch...The perfect film comedy, plain and simple


5

[Steve Freeling]

https://images2.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/82163_front.jpgrating_5
Watched it twice back to back, first with the Japanese hypersonic track and then with the Streamline dub, in preparation for reviewing it. You can read the review over here (https://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1991982-akira.html) if interested.
https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/tuYEDIru7mmfQDxwzsHxlgkpuJb.jpg4.5
The whole dub is still on YouTube, so I decided to introduce Mom to this one - having WiFi meant I finally could, surmising that she'd enjoy it after how much she liked Wolf Children from the same director, Mamoru Hosoda; I can't wait to check out his Summer Wars and Mirai myself and he certainly has a chance at becoming one of my favorite directors. I think it was actually even better the second time around. I couldn't help noticing this time how much it gets right - Makoto does everything a teenager would do if they found out they could leap through time, like going back to ace that test, going back to the time you had your favorite dinner, and of course, going back to eat your snack before your greedy sister could - I especially love Makoto's reaction to the latter, dubbing her a "brat," though I'll admit to having been even harsher about it since I seem to distinctly remember calling mine a "selfish bastard" after she ate my pizza and didn't leave me a single slice, not even a crumb. I was especially cocky at that age, like a hybrid of Shotaro Kaneda and Asuka Langley, so it's probably a good thing I never figured out how to time-leap, or else I'd have had to learn the hard way like Makoto does.

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/boTrvK7Ug1DjVHyyMdw2icQ5rfQ.jpg4.5
Again, the whole dub is still on YouTube, so I introduced her to this one; she did like Trigun as well. I'm still amazed by how the new insurance girls sound just like the original insurance girls; if Funimation re-dubbed the original show and used them, I really wouldn't mind. Luci Christian, who dubs Meryl here, has really impressed me recently as Nami in One Piece and Hani-senpai in Ouran High School Host Club, the latter of which also has Caitlin Glass rising up the list of my favorite voice actors. And Trigun was what sold me on Johnny Yong Bosch as a voice actor and made me re-examine the Pioneer dub of Akira; he's really surprised me as 14-year-old Chakuro in Children of the Whales where he sounds just like a kid - shows just how much he can stretch himself. I also couldn't help noticing this time around that Gendo Ikari (father of Shinji) himself John Swasey was a perfect choice to dub Gasback, especially when the character's history comes out. Later, guys. Gotta go - Mom's hounding me to watch TV with her.

[Fabulous]

Woman of the Year (1942)

3.5

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i437/womanoftheyear_nowomeninthepressbox_FC_470x264_041920170657.jpg

[xSookieStackhouse]

10/10

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41S7SPK5XML._SY445_.jpg

[Steve Freeling]

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/hSFdyWptoDHuXlFZGzIrfVell4Q.jpg
4.5
This was on Netflix and I hadn't seen it in a while so I decided to rewatch it and I was especially eager to see it again after hearing that Netflix has the 1991 Streamline dub, the only Streamline dub of a Miyazaki film that's still widely available, and really aside from their Akira dub, one of the very few dubs they released back then in general that's still widely available. It's the default track on Netflix, so getting to it wasn't a problem. Miyazaki's very first film is still a blast and it was even better the second time around; of course, the HD transfer Netflix utilizes here is a big upgrade over the non-anamorphic DVD I first saw it on. Bob Bergen, who would dub the iconic thief in several more projects, is excellent as Lupin, called the Wolf here to avoid copyright issues since there was another character by the name (actually this Lupin's grandfather) and Streamline wasn't in a hurry to get sued; for the record, Lupin literally means wolf so it's not a big deal; it actually works when you consider his reputation. The same can be said of J.C. Henning as Clarisse and the rest of the cast and the dub script is completely natural. Though it's been a while since my first viewing when I checked the old DVD out from the library, if I had to go by memory, the Manga dub is just as good; for those who prefer Manga's effort, Netflix probably has it since they offer multiple audio choices on their anime line-up. I'm still not sure if I outright prefer one over the other myself; both dubs are very good and match the film's generally light-hearted tone. So, yes, Miyazaki's first film still delivers even with its 40th birthday fast approaching. Later, guys.

[John-Connor]

Unforgiven 1992
https://i.imgur.com/wE7VEkz.jpg
4_5

[John-Connor]

The Big Gundown 1966
https://i.imgur.com/806t6nu.jpg
3_5

[the samoan lawyer]

http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-endless-moons.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjcg5WYg9zgAhXJ2OAKHXi6Ae4QjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcollider.com%2Fthe-endless-interview-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead%2F&psig=AOvVaw11Z9bxDfPRra8eXZjxZRSd&ust=1551360555311711)
The Endless (2017)


3.5

[SeeingisBelieving]

The Endless (2017)

rating_3_5

Looks unusual.

[Gideon58]

10/10

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41S7SPK5XML._SY445_.jpg

Loved this movie...don't know if it's a 10, but it's a fun movie.

[the samoan lawyer]

Looks unusual.


Definitely recommend it. Better going in blind to it, as its a bit of a head trip and don't be expecting horror and its mostly sci-fi based. Good show.

[Gideon58]

https://d9nvuahg4xykp.cloudfront.net/385146731356232376/-6085426590167454465.jpg


8th re-watch...Dudley Moore's Oscar-nominated performance is a lot more than drunken pratfalls...watch him in the scenes when Hobson gets sick...there's some real acting going on there. And as for John Gielgud's performance as Hobson? Flawless, maybe the most deserving Oscar winner EVER!

4.5

[Chypmunk]

Creed (Ryan Coogler, 2015) 3.5+
Nice to see Goodison Park used for an actual sporting event for a change (sorry christine, couldn't resist)

[matt72582]

https://d9nvuahg4xykp.cloudfront.net/385146731356232376/-6085426590167454465.jpg


8th re-watch...Dudley Moore's Oscar-nominated performance is a lot more than drunken pratfalls...watch him in the scenes when Hobson gets sick...there's some real acting going on there. And as for John Gielgud's performance as Hobson? Flawless, maybe the most deserving Oscar winner EVER!

rating_4_5
This is the only movie I watched with my mom. At least 20 years ago... Very fun movie.

[Iroquois]

Twixt - 3

wonder if this Coppola guy's done any other good movies

[Fabulous]

The Public Enemy (1931)

3.5

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i394/publicenemy31_soyoudontwannadie_FC_470x264_022920160624.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/kentwired.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/73/5733133c-c1c5-11e8-9938-0fa3f121d726/5babe305d4193.image.jpg?resize=400%2C572


If you liked Gone Girl...

4

[Stirchley]

52019

Weird family documentary. Son murders his 4 year old sister. Weird.

52021

Not a fan of Emma Thompson, but she was really restrained in this movie. Great performance. Good movie.

52022

Not bad. Winslet great, as per. Belushi shouted all his lines. Surprised Woody let him do this.

[Ms. M]

https://ssl-gfx.filmweb.pl/po/99/45/819945/7874522.6.jpg
4/5
Great. Duplass brothers - there is nothing more to say.

[Chypmunk]

https://ssl-gfx.filmweb.pl/po/99/45/819945/7874522.6.jpg
4/5
Great. Duplass brothers - there is nothing more to say.
Is this the one about the bear from Peru? :goof:

[Fabulous]

Anastasia (1956)

3

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Anastasia_%281956%29_trailer_1.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81-RbKJiizL._RI_.jpg


3

[Derek Vinyard]

A Star Is Born (2018) - Bradley Cooper
http://www.insert-coin.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/a_star_is_born_still.jpg
- didn't expect anything probably because romance bore the sh*t outta me and this flick makes no exception. A couple of scenes were nice (Shallow scene was kinda nice) and the intro with the ''Wayside'' track was cool. I don't like the built and the conclusion is kind of meh... Bradley Cooper is good in the movie but my hate for Lady Gaga and her music just turn me off the movie from the beggining. I'm a huge fan of music in general and I don't think this movie correspond to the real life at all. decent at best.
2.5

[Stirchley]

52031

Documentary. Very good.

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZGRhOWZlMjctOWJlMi00ZGEzLThkZjMtMTcyYjA2MTlkYjI4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_.jpg


3.5

[Stirchley]

Noah Baumbach by way of Woody Allen was how someone described this movie. Good description. Greta Gerwig has got to stop playing Greta Gerwig in every movie she does.

Quite enjoyed it. Extremely wordy & took forever to get to the end.

52042

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Eraserhead.jpg/220px-Eraserhead.jpg

3
Snooze factor = Zzz

First time I watched Eraserhead was back in 2001 and I loved it. Second time around was quite disappointed with the film and was not quite how I remembered it.


And then went on to watch a second David Lynch film I loved first time around and this time couldn't stand most of it... this film won the Palme d'Or?!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Cora%C3%A7%C3%A3oSelvagem.jpg

2.5
Snooze factor rating = Zzz


Then I was waiting 96 minutes for this to end...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/eb/Climax_%282018_movie_poster%29.png

1.5
Snooze factor = Zzz


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Disobedience.jpg

3.5
Snooze factor = Z



[Snooze Factor Ratings]:
Z = didn't nod off at all
Zz = nearly nodded off but managed to stay alert
Zzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed
Zzzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed but nodded off again at the same point and therefore needed to go back a number of times before I got through it...
Zzzzz = nodded off and missed some or the rest of the film but was not interested enough to go back over it

[Gideon58]

http://www.dvd-covers.org/d/89052-3/65Take_Me_Out_To_The_Ball_Game.jpg


1st re-watch...it's not top tier MGM, but it's pretty good and Sinatra is adorable.


3.5

[Iroquois]

The Player - 4

did anyone else see the cameo

[TokeZa]

https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/leon-morin-priest-1961/hero_EB20091021REVIEWS08910219995AR.jpg

Leon Morin, Priest (1961) by Jean-Pierre Melville

3+

https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/great-movie-a-tale-of-winter-1992/hero_EB20011209REVIEWS08112090301AR.jpg

A Tale of Winter (1992) by Eric Rohmer

4

https://projectedperspectives.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/der-amerikanische-freund-1978-dvdrip-xvid-ac3-avi_20151022_123559-734.jpg

The American Friend (1977) by Wim Wenders

3+

https://crackmagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SId-and-Nancy-2.jpg

Sid and Nancy (1986) by Alex Cox

2.5

http://sensesofcinema.com/assets/uploads/2014/06/hqdefault.jpg

L'Opéra mouffe (1958) by Agnès Varda

3

https://p7.storage.canalblog.com/70/30/110219/49881551.jpg

Perceval le Gallois (1978) by Eric Rohmer

4+

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTc4MzEzMjc0Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzU1NTk4NjE@._V1_.jpg

Oh...my...God...


1.5

[Thursday Next]

Jack and Diane (2012)

Pretty excruciating watching scenes where there is literally no script and the actors just sort of shrug and mumble at each other. Disappointingly dull.


2-

[pahaK]

El Topo (1970)

Finally decided to watch my first Jodorowsky. Deformed offspring of spaghetti western and Salò on drugs pondering the mysteries of existence. Some nice scenes but as a whole doesn't interest me much more than your average prophet.

2

[Fabulous]

The Naked City (1948)

3.5

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i437/NakedCity48_whomovedthebody_FC_1_470x264_042120170553.jpg

[Gideon58]

http://www.movietrip.me/mda.php?id=5513&w=400


I don't think I get Greta Gerwig


2

[Rey Skywalker]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/f2d3ad1ab93dbba2a0d31580c50de2b6/tumblr_p681negK9I1say5iqo7_r16_1280.jpg

His Girl Friday (1940)


4

''Why divorce doesn’t mean anything nowadays, Hildy, just a few words mumbled over you by a judge.''

[matt72582]

The Castle of Purity - 8/10
"Dogtooth" was definitely influenced by this movie.. About a man who won't let his family leave the house.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/The_Castle_of_Purity_Poster.jpg

[pahaK]

Alien 3 (1992)

Watched the Assembly Cut for the first time. Clearly worse film than the first two and if my memory serves me right the theatrical cut is better version. I wonder how this would have turned out if the studio had let the writers and Fincher do their jobs in peace.

2.5

[JoaoRodrigues]

THE YELLOW SEA \ HWANGHAE (2010) HONG-JIN NA
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JSZJ1rHetaQ/U-XeROp1wjI/AAAAAAAAAkU/cnNX5ODXfCk/s1600/romblon2.jpg
Another typical South Korean mainstream movie, revenge+revenge+revenge = violence+violence+violence.
But this one was special somehow. I was thinking to myself that if I were the main character I would had given up and let them kill me, I got tired just from watching him try to save his life. A normal man with let's say 1,82m and 90kg, have around seven liters of blood, but this South Koreans must be vampires or something.

[Larry]

Alien 3 (1992)

Watched the Assembly Cut for the first time. Clearly worse film than the first two and if my memory serves me right the theatrical cut is better version. I wonder how this would have turned out if the studio had let the writers and Fincher do their jobs in peace.

2.5

Is it better than resurrection? I remember it being so... But at least resurrection is fun.

[Iroquois]

I'd say it's the better film, plus I'd also say that the Assembly Cut is better.

Fake Tattoos - 2.5

because even metalheads need their own manic pixie dream girl movie I guess

[Larry]

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

So that is were that meme/gif of Robert Redford with a massive beard smiling and nodding comes from.

First things first - Brad Pitt is a Redford doppelgänger.

The movie; it’s good and interesting in a survival and masculine fantasy type of way. Breaking free of people, hunting, building - things alien in our coddled world yet appealing to our primal side.

I’ve been watching a bbc reality show ‘life below zero’. This is that lifestyle on film with the addition of human on human violence. This in particular gets a bit much and ruins perhaps the last third of the film.

I do think the subject matter is handled well and except for the fight scenes, realistically. Indians display brutal behaviour yet there is understanding/reasoning rather than portrayal as mindless savages. The presence of the intruding white man is apparent.

Johnson journey from pilgrim/city man to mountain man and finally to warrior legend is interesting but also felt mild. There was no special sauce that I tasted. Well shot, well acted and interesting but not finger licking.

3.5 out of 5

Brad Pitt is a poor mans Robert Redford.

[SeeingisBelieving]

Is it better than resurrection? I remember it being so... But at least resurrection is fun.
The question is should an Alien film be fun :p?

[SeeingisBelieving]

Alien 3 (1992)

Watched the Assembly Cut for the first time. Clearly worse film than the first two and if my memory serves me right the theatrical cut is better version. I wonder how this would have turned out if the studio had let the writers and Fincher do their jobs in peace.

rating_2_5

I found the original idea of a wooden planet with monks really interesting. It would have looked like Cadfael (come to think of it I can't remember whether any of the Alien 3 cast ever appeared in that show but it seems likely).

[pahaK]

Is it better than resurrection? I remember it being so... But at least resurrection is fun.

I'll rewatch Resurrection soon so I'll be back on this subject. According to my memory Resurrection as a whole is better but the final confrontation with the alien is kinda bad. But we'll see, maybe even today :D

[the samoan lawyer]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMGFmN2ZjYWQtNmQ1Mi00ZWIzLThlMTMtODY4OTZkM2E0NjZiL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDE5MTU2MDE@._V1_.jpg (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiKteelhuHgAhU5AWMBHUgmDaQQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt0044000%2Fmediaviewer%2Frm475741696&psig=AOvVaw3cpaCcjgfSW2jfzdYk1THX&ust=1551533346476368)
The White Sheik (1952)


3


https://media2.fdncms.com/stranger/imager/u/large/25794328/film-inthefade.jpg (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj8gIzchuHgAhWsxoUKHcVnB1EQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestranger.com%2Ffilm%2F2018%2F02%2F07%2F25794340%2Fthe-brutal-grief-of-in-the-fade&psig=AOvVaw2Yxhlas8M5INjyDn7k-jXk&ust=1551533442434449)
Into The Fade (2017)


3

[WorldFilmGeek]

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/100yards.jpeg?w=390&h=550

100 Yards (Ross Campbell and Dale Fabrigar): A story of redemption and recovery for an American football player in the Philippines who nearly loses everything when his mother disappears, his girlfriend accuses him of hitting her, and he has been diagnosed with brain cancer. There is a great subplot involving a shady journalist who finds his moral compass hitting him hard when he is assigned to do a piece on the football player and the ex-girlfriend leaks out info about the abuse. The highlight is the football player and the young boy who is a fan of his, who introduces him to a board game called "100 Yards of Life", which becomes an inspiration for our protagonist. A great inspiring film, and I'm usually not one into faith-based films, but this one was really good.

4.5

[Hey Fredrick]

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Foldies.scdn5.secure.raxcdn.com%2Fi%2Fboxart%2Fw340%2Fa-z%2Fw%2Fwhv516814br.jpg&f=1
5

Gimmicky as it may be I still like watching movies in 3D and Warner did a very good job converting the Wizard. It was all depth, no pop out stuff, and it really looked good. One of my favorite movies of all time.

https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcps-static.rovicorp.com%2F1%2Favg%2Fcovers%2Fdrv100%2Fv123%2Fv12321pxipl.jpg%3Fpartner%3Dallrovi.com&f=1
2

2-2.5 ish. I've been a fan of Linnea since Return of the Living Dead so through the years I've slogged through a lot of her movies. This took awhile to get going but once it does it really doesn't get any better. As bad as it is there were a couple of things that made it watchable: bad fx (close up: head is about to explode, cut to: reaction shot of horrified friend, cut to: obvious dummy head exploding) and Linnea being Linnea and doing her best to elevate the material. You get a little of this and that which accounts for the 2 stars.

[FromBeyond]

Apostle 2018

Oh man was that a compelling yarn I was not at all expecting.. with a soundtrack reminiscent of The Witch and There Will Be Blood and something constantly happening and evolving in it's 2 hour run time, I wasn't bored at any time, love this movie quite simply if you couldn't tell, bold, brutal and old fashioned story telling that perhaps not at every turn perfect but without taking so many risks it wouldn't have been nearly so all around entertaining. A great effort by Gareth Evans, a film maker I am now excited to see what he will do next.

4.5

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51c2WXBCC4L._SX425_.jpg


2nd rewatch...I thought I loved Lucy...


1.5

[Stirchley]

52077

For some reason I’ve always shunned sci-fi movies, but I think I’m gonna stop doing this. Second movie from the director of Ex Machina & it’s really good. Excellent cast, but Natalie Portman carried the movie.

52078

Re-watch of his excellent movie. A good example of an actor being her rôle rather than acting her rôle.

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTk1OTU1OTM3NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDMwMjU2Mg@@._V1_.jpg


3.5

[Nostromo87]

Clownhouse (1989)

Link to Write-up (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1993301#post1993301)

Rating: rating_3+ 6.5 / 10

http://i.ibb.co/Vqw5x0s/Clownhouse89.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/E5MRJX/storm-center-bette-davis-on-poster-art-1956-E5MRJX.jpg



3.5

[Larry]

Is it better than resurrection? I remember it being so... But at least resurrection is fun.

I'll rewatch Resurrection soon so I'll be back on this subject. According to my memory Resurrection as a whole is better but the final confrontation with the alien is kinda bad. But we'll see, maybe even today :D

I’m still waiting...nah lol.

I rewatched resurrection lately. I won’t say too much but I liked it a lot more when I was 15/16.

[Larry]

Is it better than resurrection? I remember it being so... But at least resurrection is fun.
The question is should an Alien film be fun :p?

How dare you.

[pahaK]

I’m still waiting...nah lol.

I rewatched resurrection lately. I won’t say too much but I liked it a lot more when I was 15/16.

I watched Resurrection already. I just usually post on this thread after I've finished the review but why not...

Alien: Resurrection (1997)

More European and more comedic than previous films. I like it's odd characters and the resurrected clone Ripley is nice (Newt clone would have been nicer though).

3.5

So yeah, I liked it more than Alien 3.

[Larry]

I’m still waiting...nah lol.

I rewatched resurrection lately. I won’t say too much but I liked it a lot more when I was 15/16.

I watched Resurrection already. I just usually post on this thread after I've finished the review but why not...

Alien: Resurrection (1997)

More European and more comedic than previous films. I like it's odd characters and the resurrected clone Ripley is nice (Newt clone would have been nicer though).

3.5

So yeah, I liked it more than Alien 3.

Good to know. I haven’t revisited 3 since I watched all of them in my teens so going on 15 years or so.

[Iroquois]

How dare you.

It's a good question, though.

[xSookieStackhouse]

10 things i hate about you 10/10 one of my favorite movies

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FFc1GwVaL.jpg

[Larry]

How dare you.

It's a good question, though.

You could say Aliens blends in the fun factor.

[Iroquois]

That's true. However, I do think it creates a difficult expectation of what an Alien movie "should be" and so I don't automatically think that the series trying to chase the action-y fun of Aliens would've been a better direction. Whatever flaws the post-Aliens films may have, at least they keep it weird instead of sanding off the edges and giving us the Alien equivalent of Terminator Genisys.

Last movie watched...

Benny's Video - 3

this Haneke guy does not seem to think very highly of contemporary society and the place of the familial unit within it

[SeeingisBelieving]

How dare you.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtO-jK6fQgc

[Thursday Next]

The Girl With All the Gifts (2016)

Emotionally involving, thought-provoking and genuinely horrifying.

4

[Larry]

That's true. However, I do think it creates a difficult expectation of what an Alien movie "should be" and so I don't automatically think that the series trying to chase the action-y fun of Aliens would've been a better direction. Whatever flaws the post-Aliens films may have, at least they keep it weird instead of sanding off the edges and giving us the Alien equivalent of Terminator Genisys.

Last movie watched...

Benny's Video - 3

this Haneke guy does not seem to think very highly of contemporary society and the place of the familial unit within it

Ok...I said none of that. You’ve gone on a tangent. I was just having a little fun with seeing is believing. I also think 3 is better than 4 but it’s been years. Was just a light casual comment.

[Violetlvr]

Man On Fire (2004): 9/10

[pahaK]

Interview with the Vampire (1994)

I think the latest vampire trend had its roots in Anne Rice's books. The film's probably the most melodramatic and theatrical movie I like but that's how vampires are in the modern age.

3.5

[cricket]

A Star is Born (2018)

3.5

https://www.much.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/A-Star-Is-Born-Lady-Gaga-Track-770x433.jpg

It's not great but it's good enough and I'm a sucker for the story. The 30's and 50's versions are definitely superior but this one did a good job modernizing. I haven't seen the 70's version. I thought Lady Gaga did pretty well as a singer turned actress, much better than Madonna but not nearly as good as Cher. I couldn't name a single song of hers except for Shallow, and that's only because of the MoFo Oscar ballot. I don't listen to that crap anyway but I think she has a nice aura about her. I also thought Bradley Cooper was pretty good, but then I like him in everything. My wife and I enjoyed his musical numbers more than Gaga's. Nice to see the Diceman.

The Night Comes for Us (2018)

3.5

https://cinemashed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screenshot_20181020-152337-678x381.jpg

This was out of control. Standard action movie plot but it's a nonstop fun ride. It's one of the most violent movies ever made and I've seen a lot of them.

[Marco]

The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/The_House_with_a_Clock_in_Its_Walls_%28film%29.png

Quite charming whistful fantasy from director Eli Roth (!), I managed to put my aversion to Jack Black to one side and just enjoyed the ride. On a rainy afternoon this was a nice cheerer-upper with a few scares to match 6/10

[Marco]

The Big Gundown 1966
https://i.imgur.com/806t6nu.jpg
3_5

Gawd, that poster I want for my wall.

[Marco]

https://d9nvuahg4xykp.cloudfront.net/385146731356232376/-6085426590167454465.jpg


8th re-watch...Dudley Moore's Oscar-nominated performance is a lot more than drunken pratfalls...watch him in the scenes when Hobson gets sick...there's some real acting going on there. And as for John Gielgud's performance as Hobson? Flawless, maybe the most deserving Oscar winner EVER!

4.5

Without Minnelli mugging left right and centre this film would be a 10.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Lucky_%282017_film%29.png

3
Snooze factor = Zzz


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a6/The_Domestics_poster.jpg

2.5
Snooze factor = Z


[Snooze Factor Ratings]:
Z = didn't nod off at all
Zz = nearly nodded off but managed to stay alert
Zzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed
Zzzz = nodded off and missed some of the film but went back to watch what I missed but nodded off again at the same point and therefore needed to go back a number of times before I got through it...
Zzzzz = nodded off and missed some or the rest of the film but was not interested enough to go back over it

[Marco]

Creed (Ryan Coogler, 2015) 3.5+
Nice to see Goodison Park used for an actual sporting event for a change (sorry christine, couldn't resist)

i think the words of a weary Everton fan! My rating is exactly the same as yours Chypmunk. This film was better than I expected.

[Chypmunk]

i think the words of a weary Everton fan! My rating is exactly the same as yours Chypmunk. This film was better than I expected.
Close, words to a weary Everton fan more like ;)
And yeah, the fillum proved better than I expected going in too which is always a pleasant surprise.

[Marco]

Equus (1977)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/Equusposter77.jpg/215px-Equusposter77.jpg

Navel-gazing raspy performance from Richard Burton as a disillusioned shrink trying to make sense of a seemingy random violent act by an otherwise stable (ha ha) lad. Very stagey (from the play by Shaffer) but follow-able and believable. Young Peter is incredible.

Indulgent but an interesting watch 6.5/10

[Chypmunk]

Equus (1977)

Indulgent but an interesting watch 6.5/10
Without wishing to foment any rumours of one of us being an 'alt' of the other ..... I gave it the same rating ;)

[Marco]

Without wishing to foment any rumours of one of us being an 'alt' of the other ..... I gave it the same rating ;)

i wonder what *our* ratings on "Enemy" were :) :) :)

I thought the film (Equus) was good, Burton is such an old soak by this point it becomes parody but in this film (cerebral, descriptive) it actually works.

[Chypmunk]

i wonder what *our* ratings on "Enemy" were :) :) :)

I thought the film (Equus) was good, Burton is such an old soak by this point it becomes parody but in this film (cerebral, descriptive) it actually works.
I know what to do ... I'll say I've not yet seen Enemy and that'll throw them off the scent :D

My brief thunks on a re-watch of Equus last year: Offbeat psychological drama with an excellent performance from Mr. Firth as the troubled youngster but whilst the central tale is realised fairly well the dialogue heavy script sadly doesn't do that much for me

[Fabulous]

Tootsie (1982)

3.5

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i390/tootsie_dontplayhardtoget_FC_470x264_021020160443.jpg

[Iroquois]

Eight Diagram Pole Fighter - 4

why am I not watching Shaw Brothers movies all the time

[pahaK]

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

It's one of the best slasher films but I usually don't care about that genre too much. Opening credits are great and last 20 minutes or so too but the rest is just OK. Still trying to decide if the whole is good or just below so it's either...

3 or 3.5

[Gideon58]

Without Minnelli mugging left right and centre this film would be a 10.

Yeah, Minnelli is the reason I rated this film 4.5 and not 5.

[Gideon58]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTEwNjg2MjM2ODFeQTJeQWpwZ15BbWU4MDQ1MDU5OTEx._V1_.jpg

10th rewatch...For my money, Mel Brooks' masterpiece

5


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51plFxG0pKL.jpg

5th re-watch...this movie just gets better every time i watch, though I'm still not sure what was so Oscar-worthy about Emma Stone's performance.

4


https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzZjM2RlZWMtZjVhNC00ODAyLTg0MDEtZDNmNjU4ODg2YjY3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjc1NTYyMjg@._V1_UY1200_CR78,0,6 30,1200_AL_.jpg

4th rewatch...this movie is not nearly as bad as its reputation...impressive production design, stunning costumes, De Niro is funny and explosive and Minnelli's performance rivals her work in Cabaret

3.5

[Marco]

Yeah, Minnelli is the reason I rated this film 4.5 and not 5.

Sheesh, got too many people agreeing with me today, need to go for a lie down!:D

[Ms. M]

Is this the one about the bear from Peru? :goof:
Fortunatelly NO;)

[Ms. M]

https://resizing.flixster.com/b3nAMxuZl06e_umHudjbsnSP-28=/206x305/v1.bTsxMTE3ODM3NztqOzE4MDM5OzEyMDA7ODAwOzEyMDA
4/5+
Glenn Close is amazing here. A M A Z I N G!

[Ms. M]

10th rewatch...For my money, Mel Brooks' masterpiece

rating_5


4th rewatch...this movie is not nearly as bad as its reputation...impressive production design, stunning costumes, De Niro is funny and explosive and Minnelli's performance rivals her work in Cabaret

rating_3_5
Absolutely agree:up:

[Ms. M]

10 things i hate about you 10/10 one of my favorite movies

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FFc1GwVaL.jpg
Mine either - the cast,the plot (thank you Mr. Shakespeare) and titular poem:D

[Ms. M]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cf/Border_%282018_film%29.jpg
4/5
If I have been complaining for ectypal movies recently, I'm sorry. I'll keep my mouth shut.

[Raven73]

I'm not a fan of the Western, but I enjoyed it.
8/10.

Beautiful photography and lots of good actors.
Strangely errie.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/13/The_Ballad_of_Buster_Scruggs_%282018_poster%29.png/220px-The_Ballad_of_Buster_Scruggs_%282018_poster%29.png

[Joel]

What They Had (2018) dir Elizabeth Chomko

A strong drama of alzheimer's and dementia that has it's flaws but features some really sharp acting by Hilary Swank and Liev Schrieber, - I mean Michael Shannon (who is really damn good, as usual).:cool:

As the parents are Robert Forster and Blythe Danner (Gwyneth's mommy poo). Forster really can't be bad in a movie like ever, and Danner always seems to get down the eggshelly and remote sophist-o-ditz, and so casting for this movie really could not have been that much better all things considered.

The two adult kids want to lock up their forward retarding senility mom against strong wishes from the father who wants to keep her at home with him, where she can get the most care.

I laughed a few times because this movie offers comedy I don't find too much with more recent films, at least more recent films where the UNIVERSAL logo pumps out its indie rainbow camera flares mixed in with its CGI bumper plate.

The writing is tremendous, and that's not to say that the movie completely works, because it doesn't.

The teenage subplot seems kind of too developed for its own good. I found myself kind of feeling draggy once we took frequent detours to the usual cliche troubled baby of the family. It's not that this component was over-written - it's just that the director made sure to pepper it perfectly even within the film, and even if this may be a semi-autobiographical element to this film - it didn't work for me, personally. It was there enough to want to see something at least resolve more powerfully, and it does not. I suspect the casting might've been wrong for that part which took up so much time.

And looks like I'm out of time so there's the review!

3.5

[Gideon58]

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2.5

[pahaK]

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018)

A Korean scifi-action that's like a mix of Jason Bourne and superheroes. I'm possibly overrating this but I really like these lab built superhuman flicks (especially when they're teen girls). Starts really slow but picks up the pace nicely.

4 (probably a good example of how I rate on entertainment value alone)

[Marco]

The Lighthouse (2016)
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Impressively grumpy tale of 2 men stranded on an rock island manning a lighthouse when a storm comes and strands them indefinitely. Based on a true story about their descent into madness in the isolation. OK, not many chuckles in this one but the acting was superb and the claustrophobic atmosphere is captured very well. British Drama stalwart Mark Lewis Jones sure can do grumpy!!! And angry!!! :) 6/10.

[Marco]

A Star is Born (2018)

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Pretty decent retelling of the standard svengali tale. Some bits are really good (mostly involving Cooper who deserves great credit for starring and directing). Its very predictable and the transition of Ally from club singer to megastar could have been done in an 80s "montage" fashion it was that linear. Good performances from the leads so a 5/10.

[the samoan lawyer]

Polar (2019) - 2.5+
The Lego Movie 2 (2019) - 2.5+
47 Metres Down (2017) - 2.5
An Evening with Beverley Luff Lin (2018) - 1

[Marco]

Creed II (2018)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/90/Creed_II_poster.png/220px-Creed_II_poster.png

Pretty good but for over a 2 hour film there are few (if any) really iconic scenes. Ivans scenes with Viktor did stand out. All play well but just a little soapy for me.

6/10.

[Hey Fredrick]

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4

A very good Shaw Bros. Kung Fu flick. A young man goes to a Shaolin temple to learn Kung Fu. His goal - learn Kung Fu then take what he's learned back to the regular folks so that they may be able to defend themselves from the Manchu. It's a really simple plot. Most of the movie takes place at the temple and is about his training. There isn't a ton of fighting in this but there's enough and it's all A+ stuff.

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3

Like the poster says it's a R and R exploitation film. Wasn't bad. Acting (hammy) and story (minimal) are on par for these types of movies. The biggest problem I have with R and R movies, and this is where this one falls, is when the revenge doesn't quite measure up to the crime. I think the bad guys in this one got off a little light. All in all not bad - there's plenty of stuff happening to keep your eyes on the screen.

[Gideon58]

Mine either - the cast,the plot (thank you Mr. Shakespeare) and titular poem:D

I don't think it's a 10/10 movie, but I do think Heath Ledger's performance alone makes it worth watching.

[Chypmunk]

Desolation Canyon (David S. Cass Sr., 2006) 1.5+
Patrick Duffy channels his inner cowboy but ends up as slightly miffed Noel Edmonds more than Clint Eastwood

[matt72582]

The Assassin - 6/10
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/The_Assassin_%281961_film%29.jpg

[Gideon58]

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3.5

[Stirchley]

52139

Never heard of anyone in this indie movie, but I thought it was terrific.

[pahaK]

All in all not bad - there's plenty of stuff happening to keep your eyes on the screen.

Linda Blair sure has does things that are captivating.

[Gideon58]

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3.5

[Stirchley]

Good movie.

[matt72582]

Death of a Cyclist - 6/10
The interesting tag-line was not enough.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Muerte_de_un_ciclista.JPG

[matt72582]

Baran - 8.5/10
Minimalist, social realism with an original love story.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2c/Baran_FilmPoster.jpeg

[Nostromo87]

Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers (1989)

Definitely thought I'd seen Halloween 5 a few years ago at my beach house, but this was a completely different movie than what I envisioned remembering. Maybe I fell asleep the time before and missed a lot, maybe it was the alcohol, or maybe I really didn't watch this movie. Regardless my viewing today had a very "first time" vibe. One thing I've noticed about the sequels is that Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasance), Michael Myers' psychiatrist, keeps getting wilder and more crazed with every movie. What I enjoyed best was that the The Revenge Of Michael Myers managed to be highly comedic without even overtly aiming for that usually blatant shtick. Also did well capturing the fun spirit of the actual holiday Halloween, where teens such as Hot Blonde Samantha (Tamara Glynn) and Hot Brunette Tina (Wendy Foxworth), along with younger children Jamie (Danielle Harris), her friend Billy (Jeffrey Landman), as well as the adults, all get into the holiday. Came pretty close to crushing (in-a-good-way) the feeling of the holiday tradition's European roots with the mysterious man in black with the celtic symbol on his wrist, along with pranks, masks, costumes, tricks, and treats. It's also got an amazing 80s fashion, slinging the movie tremendously forward, and I'd gladly watch again and again. Happy I bought it.

80s Track Anything For Money by DV8 (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XVd89UL3UEg)

Rating: rating_4 8.0 / 10

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[resopamenic]

spiderman : into the spider verse - 5/10
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it's not that bad, had some fun but easily forgettable for most part, guess im just not on its demographic, sort of. quiet annoyed by this cloudy meat ball feel . Also since deadpool im kinda hate this insecure-self-conscious-on-writing trend where they kind of, try to excuse and led us to justify all the cliche. There this stupid chekov gun that also quiet bothering. Well none of those matter actually, if talk miles morales music taste is big downer, cant really relate with kid nowadays

Weird that best part came actually at post credit. That meme was 10/10 lol

[Derek Vinyard]

Fracture (2007) - Gregory Hoblit
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- Rewatch. I love it once again, I think Gregory Hoblit is one of the most underrated director ever and he truly deserved more credit and fame imo. Gosling and Hopking are terrific in this courtroom thriller. I love the storyline and it's really entertaining. The ending is so goooood and just that make it worth a watch no doubt. Homerun.
4.5

[doubledenim]

Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers (1989)


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All the hair in that gif is the best thing I saw today.

[Marco]

Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
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Not bad sub-Tarantino romp. 6/10

[the samoan lawyer]

https://wickedhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bloody-Moon-Movie.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjB6Oezh-vgAhVFgRoKHZJpCJMQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwickedhorror.com%2Ffeatures%2Fretrospectives%2Fbloody-moon-vintage-horror-top-notch-gore%2F&psig=AOvVaw1tPR-X6rFa211Ra9RTI1fN&ust=1551877195273288)
Bloody Moon (1981)


2


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What Keeps You Alive (2018)


2






Nothing to see here folks.

[John-Connor]

Runaway Train 1985
https://i.imgur.com/XtjvvaE.jpg
Still pretty good, Eric Roberts is a bit off, Voight and the soundtrack are solid..
3_5+

[John-Connor]

Fracture (2007) - Gregory Hoblit
https://p3.storage.canalblog.com/30/54/695883/53521911.jpg
- Rewatch. I love it once again, I think Gregory Hoblit is one of the most underrated director ever and he truly deserved more credit and fame imo. Gosling and Hopking are terrific in this courtroom thriller. I love the storyline and it's really entertaining. The ending is so goooood and just that make it worth a watch no doubt. Homerun.
4.5
Yes good movie, added it to my fav. 'courtroom' movies list..

[GulfportDoc]

What They Had (2018) dir Elizabeth Chomko

A strong drama of alzheimer's and dementia that has it's flaws but features some really sharp acting by Hilary Swank and Liev Schrieber, - I mean Michael Shannon (who is really damn good, as usual).:cool:
...
rating_3_5
Took your advice and watched the film last night. The story has pretty familiar elements, so the success of the production rested on the acting. The heavyweight cast came through like champs.

It was nice to see Shannon play something besides a kook. He's got a range to play just about anything, so his character was very believable. Robert Forster really had to carry the film, and his portrayal did the trick. Danner was good even though she didn't have much dialogue. Hilary Swank strikes me as somewhat limited, but she fit the bill perfectly here.

The film held one's interest throughout, and despite a somewhat abrupt and surprising finale, it's a touching and true to life picture.

~Doc

[GulfportDoc]

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Backbeat (1994)

If one is a Beatles fan, this film is an enjoyable bio-drama of their time in Hamburg at the clubs before they became big. All the early pre-Ringo members are developed very nicely. The way they must have been at about aged 18-19 rings pretty true.

The major portion of the film was spent on Stuart Sutcliffe (the bass player before McCartney switched from guitar) and his relationships with Lennon and Sutcliffe's girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr, and why he decided to leave the band. Tragically, Sutcliffe died at 21 from a brain hemorrhage.

For fans of True Detective (seaon 3), Sutcliffe was played convincingly by a very young Stephen Dorff. Even at that age, one could see that he would turn into a very fine actor.

A very nice biographical romp. Doc's rating: 6/10

[Iroquois]

Funny Games - 3.5

I can think of two things wrong with that title.

[Marco]

Blindspotting (2018)
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Pretty good feature here that had a kind of "Brothers Mcmullen" feel about it (probably due to the fact the 2 main actors wrote it). Issues like the gentrification of their old neighbourhood are tackled in a funny way that sometimes sits a wee bit uncomfortably against the bigger issues portrayed here. Still enjoyable, 6/10.

[Ms. M]

I don't think it's a 10/10 movie, but I do think Heath Ledger's performance alone makes it worth watching.
I have some doubts as it's quite easy movie for teenagers, but I watched it few times, as an adult person and really enjoy it. And I have to admit it wouldn't be painfull to watch it another time:D

[SeeingisBelieving]

Eric Roberts is a bit off

That's why we love him :p;).

[matt72582]

T.R.Baskin - 7.5/10
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b6/BaskinPoster.JPG

[Rey Skywalker]

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Wildlife (2018)

3.5

[GulfportDoc]

52176
At Eternity's Gate (2018)

Willem Dafoe’s Vincent Van Gogh was the performance of 2018. The film itself was modest in scope, almost boutique in feel, which, added to the fact that there were no social justice or fashionable causes advocated, may have caused the Academy members to pass over this unique and striking performance.

There have been several good screen portrayals of the fascinating painter, making it all the trickier to develop a character about whom so much has been written, and displayed so thoroughly. It’s hard to say whether the director, artist Julian Schnabel, had any input on the characterization. The screenplay was co-written by Schnabel, his girlfriend Louise Kugelberg, and the veteran Jean-Claude Carriere. We would guess that Mr. Carriere did most of the heavy lifting on the treatment.

The sound palette and photography were very important. The music of the wind, rustling wheat fields, and Van Gogh’s firm brush strokes blended with the beautiful scenes captured by cinematographer Benoit Delhomme. To his credit they didn’t attempt to mimic the essence of the paintings with film technique, but rather offered them both as a duet and a nod to Van Gogh’s inspiration.

Likewise they resisted the use of art film techniques to accompany the subject’s well known mental decline. Tatiana Lisovskaya’s score was adequate, but at times the unaccompanied piano portions didn’t seem to want to commit either to dissonance or tonality, instead providing sophomoric chords or intervals that were confusing in their ambiguity. Yet at other times the music perfectly matched the mood.

Oscar Isaac’s portrayal of Paul Gaugin seemed off the mark. The treatment seemed too conservative for such an opinionated and assertive character. On the other hand Mads Mikkelsen gave a powerful and nuanced cameo performance of the priest who ultimately decided to allow Van Gogh to be released from his last asylum stay. All the other character parts were first rate.

In a masterful decision the producers did not dwell on the infamous ear cutting event. In fact it was not even shown, but left only to the imagination. One wonders if Dafoe exhibits more resemblance to Van Gogh from his right side, since in the film they incorrectly chose the left ear for excision, whereas in real life it was the right.

The movie title took its name from one of Van Gogh’s works completed two months before his death, Sorrowing Old Man (At Eternity’s Gate), painted from memory of an earlier pencil drawing. The time frame is the last few years of his life in France, first at Arles, and finally at Auvers-sur-Oise. His death has long been thought to have been a suicide, but more recent evidence has emerged that suggested accidental death. This is the route taken by the film.

He desired "not to see a landscape but only the eternity behind it". This is an excellent study of Van Gogh’s final years, and a memorable portrayal of the afflicted artist by Willem Dafoe that should not be missed.

Doc’s rating: 9/10