Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Arcanis]

The Bates Haunting - 3/10

My girlfriend is willing to try out Horror films that most everybody else would smartly choose to pass up. This is one such case. Terrible film, although weirdly not 100% as terrible as it could have been.


The Fugative - 8/10

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this is the best film of its year. Great acting, directing and writjng amounting to an immensely enjoyable film.


The Amazing Spider-Man - 8/10

Easily the best Spider-Man film, in my opinion. They finally injected the fun, personality and sarcasm back into a franchise that is largely defined by that (and a guilt-obligation cycle of heroism).

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/17/Fury_2014_poster.jpg/220px-Fury_2014_poster.jpg
3.5

Very solid war flick. Good characters and the action sequences were fantastic. One character and a couple of scenes removed and this would have gotten a much higher rating from me.

[thekgproject]

Akira (1988) 2.5

Entertaining with plenty of action, but it's the first animated movie I've seen in some time, in which I couldn't forget it was animated. I felt like I was watching a cartoon, but at least a good one.

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Yeah because you should forget you're watching animation?

[thekgproject]

The Amazing Spider-Man - 8/10

Easily the best Spider-Man film, in my opinion. They finally injected the fun, personality and sarcasm back into a franchise that is largely defined by that (and a guilt-obligation cycle of heroism).

If you like The Amazing Spider-Man cut your ties and don't watch the second one. It made me actually think less of the first film. That's how bad it was.

[Arcanis]

I've already seen it. It's definitely a step down from the first. It was far more focussed on setting up potential sequels / spin-offs than developing its own narrative and characters and ultimately felt like there should have been an Amazing Spider-Man 1.5 between it and the first (in terms of the brevity between films, the direction of Peter's relationship with Gwen, his place in the world, etc...). I didn't think that it was particularly bad, though, just severely flawed (mostly because Sony was so hyper-focussed on creating a one-franchise shared universe so that it can follow the MCU's example of superhero profitability).

[Guaporense]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.607999663857074712&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

It's probably no mystery on what I'm going to give this. 55

ITS WONDERFUL! MY NEW FAVORITE HAYAO MIYAZAKI MOVIE AND NEWEST EDITION TO MY TOP 10 MOVIES!

Indeed. One of the best movies ever made and one of the very few undisputed masterpieces of animation.

[cricket]

Never Let Me Go (2010) 3.5

This is basically a love triangle with a Sci-Fi based theme. I found it to be a bit melodramatic, which I do not mean as an insult, because that's what I like and what I was hoping for. Keira Knightly was terrific, Carey Mulligan was as brilliant as expected, and Andrew Garfield was stunningly amazing. The movie looks great and has a wonderful musical score. The movie is all about emotion, and it has plenty of it. I just wasn't completely emotionally devastated, which is what I wanted, but I was probably being greedy. I would definitely recommend it.

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[cricket]

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Yeah because you should forget you're watching animation?

For me, yes, because I'm not really an animation fan. I've only been watching animated movies recently for the upcoming countdown. My favorites, so far, have been the movies in which I completely forget that I'm watching animation, and I truly get into the story and characters in the same way I do live action movies. It's not a knock.

[Guaporense]

I think you should try Isao Takahata films, like Only Yesterday and Grave of the Fireflies as well as Whisper of the Heart. Hiperrealistic mature slice of life animation without any fantastical elements (besides dream sequences). Other forum members of your age range also love those films.

[cricket]

I think you should try Isao Takahata films, like Only Yesterday and Grave of the Fireflies as well as Whisper of the Heart. Hiperrealistic mature slice of life animation without any fantastical elements (besides dream sequences). Other forum members of your age range also love those films.

I have Grave of the Fireflies and Whisper of the Heart marked down, and I'll add Only Yesterday.

[Guaporense]

Akira is a more "juvenile" film as it is a favorite among those who are greatly impressed by animated violence, as it is extremely violent and features Disney levels of production values.

[cricket]

Akira is a more "juvenile" film as it is a favorite among those who are greatly impressed by animated violence, as it is extremely violent and features Disney levels of production values.

I did enjoy it but was wondering if maybe I should've watched it first. My plan is to watch all of the animated movies on the various MoFo lists, and also a few others.

[mojofilter]

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Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)


This was the first time watching this movie in its entirety.


Nick Nolte is great as a homeless man who loses his dog, goes searching for it, and wounds up hopelessly jumping in a swimming pool in the backyard of a wealthy and seriously dysfunctional Beverly Hills family. Richard Dreyfuss plays the patriarch of the family, and he, as usual, is great, too.


The movie was funny and kept my interest from start to finish. That's not to mention the remarkable soundtrack that includes the Talking Heads' classic Once in a Lifetime, and Randy Newman's I Love L.A.


4

[Citizen Rules]

Never Let Me Go (2010) rating_3_5

This is basically a love triangle with a Sci-Fi based theme. I found it to be a bit melodramatic, which I do not mean as an insult, because that's what I like and what I was hoping for. Keira Knightly was terrific, Carey Mulligan was as brilliant as expected, and Andrew Garfield was stunningly amazing. The movie looks great and has a wonderful musical score. The movie is all about emotion, and it has plenty of it. I just wasn't completely emotionally devastated, which is what I wanted, but I was probably being greedy. I would definitely recommend it.

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Cricket, I did a review of this movie and called it minimalistic movie making, which was a compliment. Did you feel it was minimalistic in both the story and in the acting?

[cricket]

Cricket, I did a review of this movie and called it minimalistic movie making, which was a compliment. Did you feel it was minimalistic in both the story and in the acting?

I read your review when Gbgoodies posted a link to it, and I was thinking about you saying that. My thought was that it wasn't a minimalistic movie as far as what my interpretation of that word means. That's not a term I ever use, but I see it used here all the time. I thought the movie was a slow paced drama, but my interpretaion of minimalistic is something else. I could be wrong about that.

[Friendly Mushroom!]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608055863503030636&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

5

Newest edition to my top 75.

[Citizen Rules]

... I thought the movie was a slow paced drama, but my interpretaion of minimalistic is something else. I could be wrong about that.

Thanks Cricket for answering. I also could be wrong in my interpretation of minimalistic. I suppose it's a term, like many, that can be used in different ways.

At lease it was a film that made me think about it the next day. Now many days latter, the impact of the film is fading. I don't know why that happens. But it does all the time.

[cricket]

Thanks Cricket for answering. I also could be wrong in my interpretation of minimalistic. I suppose it's a term, like many, that can be used in different ways.

At lease it was a film that made me think about it the next day. Now many days latter, the impact of the film is fading. I don't know why that happens. But it does all the time.

My idea of minimalistic is Jeanne Dielman, maybe Stalker, maybe Dead Man, not sure.

And yea, I don't think Never Let Me Go will stick with me either, but I still thought it was excellent.

[Darabont]

Silver Linings Playbook (El Lado Bueno de las Cosas). Me encanta Jennifer Lawrence y todo lo que hace me gusta. 1.000.000.

[thekgproject]

Changing Lanes
3

There's a lot more to this one day plot than appears.
This movie is a great character study. I believe it shows the lengths any man would go to maintain the lifestyle they've worked for. But at the same time each character develops to oppose their previous beliefs. Very solid movie.

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[thekgproject]

Draft Day
2

Phone calls, split screens, FOOTBALL!
There's not much to this movie, but manages to do some things well. There was a lot that just didn't make sense, especially in the end. The love angle didn't work AT ALL. If you want to see a movie that overuses split screen and wiping effects...watch Draft Day.

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[thekgproject]

Noah
4

Come on out haters.
What an underrated film. I guess it's cool to hate on this movie because it has a "religious" angle. But I managed my expectations and didn't view it as a christian or religious viewing. Because of this, I was sucked into the movie for all 135 minutes. I thought the weakest part was the ending by far. Besides that only a few parts took me out of it (CGI babies!). I loved this movie though and it looked great in Blu-ray on a 72" TV.

http://timeentertainment.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/noah-poster.jpeg

[Iroquois]

Lost in America - 2.5

Maybe it's because the "dissatisfied yuppie tries to change his life drastically with bad results" premise has been done to death in the years since this film's release, but even keeping that in mind this film did feel kind of limp in general. Brooks' sense of humour doesn't exactly skew towards the laugh-out-loud, but even the obviously humourous sequences just elicited a real "yeah, I get it" kind of response from me rather than any real appreciation. A good film in theory, but in execution...not so much.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/Her2013Poster.jpg/220px-Her2013Poster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Her2013Poster.jpg)
Her (2013)

4.5

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The Constant Gardener (2005)

3.5

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The Pianist (2002)

4

The bottom 2 were both rewatches but it was so long ago since i watched them.

[neiba]

Silver Linings Playbook (El Lado Bueno de las Cosas). Me encanta Jennifer Lawrence y todo lo que hace me gusta. 1.000.000.

hmmm... It's good you like Jennifer Lawrence, but english please? XD

[neiba]

Twelve Monkeys (1995)

When did Sci-Fi stopped being like this? The concept, the cinematography, the hidden messages, the soundtrack, the crossing with Hitchcock's Vertigo, everything is mind bending! Great movie!

Also, Brad Pitt at his best!

8/10

[Nemanja]

Alfie (1966) 4 A superb film.

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[arthursimon]

Full Metal Jacket 8/10

[Citizen Rules]

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Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)

Five Weeks in a Balloon stars Red Buttons, Fabian, and Barbara Eden. It's based on a story written by Jules Verne, and directed by Irwin Allen. It's about the adventures of a group of people who travel to different places in a hot air balloon.

The movie is a fun adventure, but it's kind of silly at times. It's entertaining, but it's not great. It also has a catchy theme song that I can't seem to get out of my head.

rating_3

I watched Five Weeks in a Balloon for the 1962 movie list. I have to agree with GBgoodies review. The movie is fun, silly, light entertainment. It's big on stuff happening and light on character development, a hallmark of director/writer Irwin Allen.

The best reason to watch this film is Barbara Eden, she never looked better!

rating_2_5

[kathepburn]

Pretty Woman, 1990
Dir: Garry Marshall

Sweet, funny, fluffy modern fairy-tale and a very charismatic performance by Julia Roberts. Nothing groundbreaking, but pleasantly lovely and entertaining.

6.5/10

[Friendly Mushroom!]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608046457518359288&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

3.5

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/43/TheDouble2013Poster.jpg/220px-TheDouble2013Poster.jpg
3.5

Surrealism doesn't work for me as often as I wish but I really like the themes here. Good performance from Eisenberg and a really cool score as well.

[kathepburn]

The Imposter, 2012
Dir: Bart Layton

Shiver-inducing documentary about (you guessed it) an imposter. Just the genre of this film brings out more intrigue than any other of your usual run-of-the-mill fictional blockbuster thrillers could. The main character is fascinating and extremely intimidating, but there is still a sentiment of pity for him. All dimensions of this character are deftly explored, I still can't take my mind off him and the perplexing circumstances he found himself in. This film is so suspenseful and absorbing I don't want to say much for fear of spoiling, you really have to see this without any idea of the plot for maximum effect.

8/10

[thekgproject]

Killing Them Softly
3.5

Heaven forbid a mob movie be smart and filled with dialogue. :facepalm:
Pretty underrated film. I think people just wanted a pure violent mob movie and this is not that. I think this was way smarter. Great dialogue! Also I love how the hitmen are SMART. Talking about how they won't kill multiple people, it was brilliant. Every performance is so on point in this movie. The acting is just impeccable. One of my only problems was some tonal shifts. The drug scene didn't work for me really either although it was very interestingly shot. Overall I loved this movie.

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/11/17/04/11170473_800.jpg

[Darabont]

110th movie of the year. Brokeback Mountain. 80/10. Great, only... great.

[Hrayr]

Rear Window 9/10

[jakehasspoken]

The Devils (1971)

a film that defines the ages of when religion was most regnant.
Power hungry kings, accused priests and sinister nuns, **** yeah.
4/5

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8d/Mary_and_max_poster.jpg/220px-Mary_and_max_poster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mary_and_max_poster.jpg)
Mary and Max (2009)

This will certainly be placed high on my animation list. A wonderful film.

4.5

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Saturday Night Fever (1977)

A rewatch that gets better every time.

4

[Nemanja]

Faces 1968 3.5

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[Lucas]

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Damnation (rewatch)
4+

Kesz az egesz

[Mr Minio]

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Damnation (rewatch)
rating_4+

Kesz az egesz That shot during the song when camera slowly moves forward and allows us to observe all the miserable figures, silhouettes of depression and ghosts of yesterday and then stops at the singer, zooms in, eventually gets bored with her and moves onto the saxophonist has to be one of the most atmospheric scenes ever conceived AND made. Tarr says he's got all these scenes planned in his head, not necessarily in the screenplay and then he tries to copy them into our real world. He is a genius, because he manages to do it.

[MovieMeditation]

Joy Ride.

Fun little thrill ride. Still with a few stupid things here and there, but overall it was a lot of fun and generally I enjoyed it. I mean, it didn't feel like it did anything it wasn't aiming for anyways. It did exactly what it should do and that's something it gets a bit of credit for from me.

3
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Akira.

I'm gonna get some hate here for sure, but to me this was a bit too over-bloated and messy for its own good. I mean, mostly the animation was great, and the story pretty interesting but it got lost in all the countless of explosions, people screaming, people yelling, things crashing, things flying around and on... I just became annoyed and tired by it and I wish it had more focus throughout.

2
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Gone Girl.

Wow, it went in a whole other direction than what I expected. Great little thriller, weird tone but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Soundtrack was awesome, and Pike was amazing as Amy. Can't wait to see it again to digg a bit deeper into the story and atmosphere...

4 this time, until a second watch.

[Derek Vinyard]

Joy Ride.

Fun little thrill ride. Still with a few stupid things here and there, but overall it was a lot of fun and generally I enjoyed it. I mean, it didn't feel like it did anything it wasn't aiming for anyways. It did exactly what it should do and that's something it gets a bit of credit for from me.

3
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Akira.

I'm gonna get some hate here for sure, but to me this was a bit too over-bloated and messy for its own good. I mean, mostly the animation was great, and the story pretty interesting but it got lost in all the countless of explosions, people screaming, people yelling, things crashing, things flying around and on... I just became annoyed and tired by it and I wish it had more focus throughout.

2

Joy Ride is great

[cricket]

Shock Corridor (1963) 3

I really loved the premise of this one-A fame hungry journalist wants to get committed to an insane asylum in order to find out the truth behind a murder there. He has his GF go to the police and say she's his sister, and that he attempts incest. So he gets in and the story goes from there. I found it pretty interesting as I had a similar experience years ago. I thought it was a great story, but I wasn't completely hooked all the way through as I had hoped. I would recommend it.

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[Tenshi]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/aa/Whitefangposter.jpg

White Fang (1991)

With: Klaus Brandauer, Ethan Hawke, Seymour Cassel

I didn't watch this movie in years, and man this was awesome yet again, made me cry like a kid just like it did before. Guess I have a weak spot for animals. The acting, the storyline, all was great, very enjoyable.

What a nice surprise I got when I didn't remember the ending at all, that was satisfying. Now I can sleep good.

4.5

[Friendly Mushroom!]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.607993504869060232&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

3.5

[gugubee557]

http://www.impawards.com/2013/thumbs/sq_wolf_of_wall_street_ver3.jpg
A great movie from a great director.
4

[cinemajack]

This is everything I've seen in the past week.

** rewatches

Bad Words (2014), dir. Jason Bateman **
3.5

Chungking Express (1994), dir. Wong Kar-Wai
rating_4_5

The Fault in Our Stars (2014), dir. Josh Boone
rating_2

Fury (2014), dir. David Ayer
rating_2

The Grandmaster (2013), dir. Wong Kar-Wai
rating_3_5

The Judge (2014), dir. David Dobkin
rating_3_5

Touch of Evil (1958), dir. Orson Welles
rating_4

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), dir. Elia Kazan
rating_5

You're Next (2013), dir. Adam Wingard
4

Viva Zapata! (1952), dir. Elia Kazan
rating_4_5

[The Gunslinger45]

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4

[-KhaN-]

Sucker Punch:
http://www.panicposters.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/f63dc5ec28f3175f8a7f615bd217eb71/f/p/fp2540-sucker-punch-girls-poster.jpg
What was that!?Are we supposed to watch it while on heavy drugs?Don't take me wrong this movie is not Batman and Robin kind of bad,but its not good either...Did writer died in mid of process?Because I saw more dialog in scenes with Khal Drogo...It is very sad movie to be honest,not to make you cry but to ruin enjoyment of everything else,if she can forget what she is doing and where she is...I can't...I wanted bloody death for so many characters(in her real life) but it never happened...Acting is not very good,its enough for this kind of movie I guess.Fight scenes are good and that is what saves the movie,they did have a lot of imagination in fights.Good idea,didn't play out as they thought it will...BvS will still rock... :P

Verdict: 6.5/10

[n3wt]

The Reef 2.5
Killer Joe 4
Afflicted 5
American Mary 3.5
Poltergeist 5

Some of the films we have watched recently.

[Nemanja]

Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966)
3
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[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/07/39steps60poster.jpg/220px-39steps60poster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:39steps60poster.jpg)
The 39 Steps (1959)

3

Slightly prefer the Hitchcock version however i'm not a huge fan of the story.

[cricket]

The Lion King (1994) 4

I didn't think I'd like this, figuring it was for kids. It is a kids movie but I loved it. It's just so cute. Being an animal lover didn't hurt.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/5e2cdd9104f54cbef44f8cd4052229db/the-lion-king.jpg

[seanc]

The Lion King (1994) 4

I didn't think I'd like this, figuring it was for kids. It is a kids movie but I loved it. It's just so cute. Being an animal lover didn't hurt.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/5e2cdd9104f54cbef44f8cd4052229db/the-lion-king.jpg


:up::up: I go between this and Aladdin as my favorite animated movie. It doesn't hurt that I am a big Elton John fan.

[rauldc14]

Aladdin and Lion King are surely the best of the traditional DISNEY FILMS. Expect both to make good runs in the animation countdown.

[MovieMeditation]

The Lion King (1994) 4

I didn't think I'd like this, figuring it was for kids. It is a kids movie but I loved it. It's just so cute. Being an animal lover didn't hurt.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/5e2cdd9104f54cbef44f8cd4052229db/the-lion-king.jpg
Animation is NEVER just for kids, remember that. ;)

Animation is just another way of expressing art and themes. Just look at Wall-E. Yes, it's essentially a movie for kids, but there's so many layers and a relevant theme which makes it as much for adults. While kids can enjoy the fun and gags in animated movies adults can enjoy all of what may not be appreciated by kids, like the way it is animated, the way the themes are presented, the way the story evovles, the way the actors portray their characters and so on... :)

[cricket]

I forgot Aladdin even existed; I'll make sure to watch that too.

[cricket]

Animation is NEVER just for kids, remember that. ;)

It's not the animation that makes it a kid's movie to me; it's the rating.

[MovieMeditation]

It's not the animation that makes it a kid's movie to me; it's the rating.
I don't see why that would make the difference. I mean, there isn't really a rating that says "hey, this is only for kids!" Does it have to be violent or filled with profanity before it can be enjoyed as an adult? High rating, low rating, animated or not animated, in the end the movie itself is what counts. :D

[seanc]

A whole lot of animation is written for kids. I don't understand why some people feel the need to fight this fight. There is nothing wrong with something being written for kids but sometimes it just is. Disney, Pixar, and yes even the oh so precious Miyazaki write their dialogue with children in mind.

[cricket]

I don't see why that would make the difference. I mean, there isn't really a rating that says "hey, this is only for kids!" Does it have to be violent or filled with profanity before it can be enjoyed as an adult? High rating, low rating, animated or not animated, in the end the movie itself is what counts. :D

I did love it, and I am an adult, but I would definitely consider it a children's movie. It's not a bad thing.

[Daniel M]

The Adjustment Bureau (George Nolfi, 2011) 2.5+

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1c/The_Adjustment_Bureau_Poster.jpg/220px-The_Adjustment_Bureau_Poster.jpg

Decent sci-fi thriller, I didn't watch it with my full attention so I'll post it in here. Interesting concept as usual from Philip K. Dick, and an enjoyable romance at the centre of it, but nothing great that fully had my pulled into the world.

[Memento Mori]

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Paths of Glory
4

[honeykid]

A whole lot of animation is written for kids. I don't understand why some people feel the need to fight this fight. There is nothing wrong with something being written for kids but sometimes it just is. Disney, Pixar, and yes even the oh so precious Miyazaki write their dialogue with children in mind.
It's nice to see someone else making this point for a change. :up:
I did love it, and I am an adult, but I would definitely consider it a children's movie. It's not a bad thing.
Exactly. It's a kids film. Not bad, not good, simply what it is.

[Lucas]

http://www.horrorsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Black-Sabbath-movie-poster.jpg

Black Sabbath 3.5

Sorta kitschy, a bit campy, a little freaky. The movie is a blast to watch, although I wouldn't quite call it great. Had a good time with it though.

[Modine]

Just saw Pretty in Pink with Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy and Jon Cryer. I have only seen it a few times and not recently. I was very impressed with what for me are usually intangibles like cinematography and the soundtrack. Quite a pretty movie and full of teenage mythology. 4/5

[honeykid]

I know this is kinda irrelevant, but does the separation of KU and BRICK in that poster have some kind of meaning?

Yes, it means it was designed by a ********. :D

[bluedeed]

*Honeykid proceeds to giddily masturbate to his own perceived cleverness and uniqueness*

[Derek Vinyard]

The Lion King (1994) 4

I didn't think I'd like this, figuring it was for kids. It is a kids movie but I loved it. It's just so cute. Being an animal lover didn't hurt.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/5e2cdd9104f54cbef44f8cd4052229db/the-lion-king.jpg

Glad you enjoy it Crick' !! it's wonderful

[honeykid]

*bluedeed provides evidence that he may be the designer of said poster.*

[Derek Vinyard]

Mind hunters - Renny Harlin (2004)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b6/Mindhunters_poster.jpg
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- This is one hell of an underrated forget 2000's flick. Action pack , nice acting and very good storyline with an awesome performance from Lee-Miller as the vilain... I love it from the beggining till the end.

4.5-

[honeykid]

I really like Mindhunters, too. I'm not surprised you liked it, Derek. :up:

[bluedeed]

*bluedeed provides evidence that he may be the designer of said poster.*

I ain't in love with no Kubrick

[Arcanis]

The Last Stand - 6/10

I'm actually pretty disappointed with this. It looked like it was actually going to be a pretty good action movie. It's so overblown and ridiculous, though, even for 80s-styled action, and surprisingly boring to boot.

[Gideon58]

Identity Thief....5/10...a real disappointment from the people who brought us Horrible Bosses

[Miss Vicky]

Identity Thief....5/10...a real disappointment from the people who brought us Horrible Bosses

Wait, so you are saying you actually had high expectations after seeing Horrible Bosses? :confused:

[honeykid]

I'd have thought the trailer for Identity Thief would've been enough.

[Memento Mori]

I know this is kinda irrelevant, but does the separation of KU and BRICK in that poster have some kind of meaning?

No. I just found this poster on google. ;)

[kathepburn]

All About Eve, 1950
Dir: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Intelligent, sardonically hilarious and iconic piece of 1950's cinema. Bette Davis as ageing prima donna of the theatre Margo Channing is fabulous (as always), full of snark (as always) and exudes a paradoxical combination of arrogance and insecurity through her signature doe eyes (as always). Margo is far from sympathetic, in fact, there are times in which it seems as if the last thing she wants is anyone's sympathy, but one cannot help but love her for her haughty, sassy, amusingly cynical ways. Anne Baxter is convincing as the sweet and naïve Eve, who proves that she can hold her own in Margo's theater world with vicious manipulation and sheer determination. The film mocks the blind worship of stars, or actors, or the "light which flashes on top" of a tower created by those of minor importance, such as writers and directors (one of the funniest remarks of the film). But essentially, this elegant, witty film is about the theater, and how it is merely a fictional microcosm of the grandest, most complex and dramatic stage of them all: the real world.

9/10

[mrtylerdurden]

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Unenjoyable and awkward to watch with a step-parent, and depressing as hell. I don't usually mind depressing movies but when it's this forced and unnatural I can't stand it. Wasn't a huge fan of the camerawork for the most part either. I did like the chalkboard animations, and the final lines and final imagery of the movie though.
rating_2


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Enjoyable little flick, especially for fans of Frost and for Edgar Wright fans (Even though it's not an Edgar Wright movie, it sure does feel like one.) Has it's share of cliches and jokes that fall flat, but for the most part a funny and entertaining movie.
rating_3_5

http://www.heyuguys.com/images/2013/07/Filth-Quad-Poster.jpg
Great.

I usually don't go for filthy movies like these with lots of visually crude images and humor, but I enjoyed this. The movie is rightfully called Filth, because it is indeed VERY filthy. But all the human depravity and corruption is fun to watch. It would be a good film to watch when you're angry and having a bad day. McAvoy is perfect as always, showing amazing emotion in his facial expressions and line delivery. The story is strange and interesting and isn't ALL filthy acts (although that is a majority of the movie). Cinematography is very good in this movie and the fast paced and stylish editing is exciting. I was left with my mouth wide open staring at the ceiling at the end of this movie. I enjoyed it and if you're looking for a guilty pleasure, watch Filth. The only problem I had with it was I felt that there were a few too many sex scenes. I can understand a few to show the sickness of the main character, but there's a point where enough is enough. Sometimes story is more important than shock value, and while I enjoyed the story AND the shock value in this film, I felt that the story would've been a little more compelling if they would have had less time spent on sex scenes. Also, a few predictable moments too. Other than that, I thought Filth was a great film. I enjoyed it, and it even made me think in the end. I would reccomend Filth to anyone who doesn't mind a little edginess.

rating_4_5

[Chardee MacDennis]

What do you mean by "Too many sex scenes"?

I'm not following the logic.

[Miss Vicky]

What do you mean by "Too many sex scenes"?

I'm not following the logic.

That statement doesn't computer for me either.

[linespalsy]

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/cuban-fury-poster1.jpg

Enjoyable little flick, especially for fans of Frost and for Edgar Wright fans (Even though it's not an Edgar Wright movie, it sure does feel like one.) Has it's share of cliches and jokes that fall flat, but for the most part a funny and entertaining movie.
rating_3_5

just a friendly note that you might want to type out the titles of the movies you watch as well using images. That way when the picture no longer exists on the web (as the one above already appears not to), we'll still know what movies you're writing about :).

[mrtylerdurden]

What do you mean by "Too many sex scenes"?

I'm not following the logic.

All I'm saying is that I get the point of the sex scenes and all, but I just felt that there could have been less time spent on that and more time spent on the story. Some of the sex scenes seemed to be purely for shock value, and while I can understand where that's coming from I think that the story should've been a bigger priority. If this would've been a longer movie and would've had the sex scenes AND a larger focus on the story then I would've been happier.

[mrtylerdurden]

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/cuban-fury-poster1.jpg

Enjoyable little flick, especially for fans of Frost and for Edgar Wright fans (Even though it's not an Edgar Wright movie, it sure does feel like one.) Has it's share of cliches and jokes that fall flat, but for the most part a funny and entertaining movie.
rating_3_5

just a friendly note that you might want to type out the titles of the movies you watch as well using images. That way when the picture no longer exists on the web (as the one above already appears not to), we'll still know what movies you're writing about :).

Oh and the movie of that review is Cuban Fury. I would edit the post and upload a different poster but I'm using movie forums on my iPod right now and that would be a bit difficult.

[cinemajack]

http://pmcmovieline.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/detachment_poster_mlfull__120111183348.jpg

Unenjoyable and awkward to watch with a step-parent, and depressing as hell. I don't usually mind depressing movies but when it's this forced and unnatural I can't stand it. Wasn't a huge fan of the camerawork for the most part either. I did like the chalkboard animations, and the final lines and final imagery of the movie though.
rating_2
I gave it a positive rating merely for Adrien Brody alone. I really liked his performance.

[thekgproject]

Sucker Punch:
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What was that!?Are we supposed to watch it while on heavy drugs?Don't take me wrong this movie is not Batman and Robin kind of bad,but its not good either...Did writer died in mid of process?Because I saw more dialog in scenes with Khal Drogo...It is very sad movie to be honest,not to make you cry but to ruin enjoyment of everything else,if she can forget what she is doing and where she is...I can't...I wanted bloody death for so many characters(in her real life) but it never happened...Acting is not very good,its enough for this kind of movie I guess.Fight scenes are good and that is what saves the movie,they did have a lot of imagination in fights.Good idea,didn't play out as they thought it will...BvS will still rock... :P

Verdict: 6.5/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gXir4Pu0f0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQm1rBqh53Y

[The Gunslinger45]

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4

[thekgproject]

What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
3

Great performances by everyone. I especially loved John C. Reilly (his authenticity). But Leo was obviously the stand out playing a handicapped boy/ man by the end of the movie. It's a simple story that takes a look at life in a small town for a struggling family.
The plot and writing is pretty rough around the edges. I think it's a little overrated. Good movie over all though.

http://mariasmoviereviews.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/936full-whats-eating-gilbert-grape-poster.jpg

[gbgoodies]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Cats_dont_dance_poster.jpg

Cats Don't Dance (1997)

This is a fun movie about a cat named Danny who decides to follow his dream of going to Hollywood to become a movie star, but when he gets there, he finds out that there aren't any big roles for animals in Hollywood. He makes some friends and with the help of his friends, he tries to make his dream come true. It has some good song and dance numbers, (with some songs written by Randy Newman, and Gene Kelly contributing as a choreographer), and some great voice talent, including Scott Bakula as Danny.

This may not be on the same level as some of the classic Disney movies, but it's a good movie that I would recommend.

3.5

[gbgoodies]

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/9259/10261200_1.jpg?v=8CD97C76F906C90

The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

This movie is basically a Flintstones parody of James Bond. The adventure starts when a secret agent who looks exactly like Fred is injured, and Fred is recruited to take his place.

This is an adventure with action, comedy, and lots of fun. It even has a catchy theme song, and a few additional songs during the movie.

3.5

[The Gunslinger45]

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/9259/10261200_1.jpg?v=8CD97C76F906C90

The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

This movie is basically a Flintstones parody of James Bond. The adventure starts when a secret agent who looks exactly like Fred is injured, and Fred is recruited to take his place.

This is an adventure with action, comedy, and lots of fun. It even has a catchy theme song, and a few additional songs during the movie.

3.5

This movie takes me back! I was around 4 or 5 when I saw it.

[gbgoodies]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/TomJerryWizardOz.jpg

Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011)

I'm not a big Tom & Jerry fan, but I love The Wizard of Oz, so when Walmart sold this DVD for $1.96 on Black Friday, I took a chance and bought it. I hadn't watched it yet, but I decided to give it a try for the upcoming animation list.

This is a unique version of the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, but with Tom and Jerry playing key parts in the story. They also meet a little munchkin mouse named Tuffy who helps them. It features cameos of Droopy Dog and Spike the Dog as the Witch's two top guards. It even includes some of the classic songs from The Wizard of Oz.

If you like The Wizard of Oz, I highly recommend this unique version of the classic movie.

4

[gbgoodies]

This movie takes me back! I was around 4 or 5 when I saw it.


I think I may have seen it when I was younger too, but I only remembered the theme song, so I decided to watch it again.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bc/8mm-film-poster.jpg/220px-8mm-film-poster.jpg

4

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/Tootsie_imp.jpg

4

Was funnier the second time around.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/36/The_Sentinel_2.jpg/220px-The_Sentinel_2.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Sentinel_2.jpg)
The Sentinel (2006)

3

[Miss Vicky]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bc/8mm-film-poster.jpg/220px-8mm-film-poster.jpg

4

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/MoFoMovieGifs/batteryoperatedjoaq.gif

:up:

[Nemanja]

Contempt (1963) 4

http://www.pariscine.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/fichefilms/affiches_us/contempt.jpg

[Gideon58]

Wait, so you are saying you actually had high expectations after seeing Horrible Bosses? :confused:
Yeah, I really liked Horrible Bosses so when I noticed they shared the same director, I expected to like this film too.

[Arcanis]

Delicatessen - 7/10

So I finally got to watch this last night, and I have to say that it was absolutely nothing like what I had expected it to be. I came in expecting some kind of cross between Sweeney Todd and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but ended up watching a mix of Sweeney Todd and Benny & Joon.. The romance scenes were great - quirky, earnest, funny - but the actual horror elements, and especially the subterranian bandit portions, fell a bit flat for me. Also, weirdly enough, I felt that the film dragged near and during its climax despite only being 99 minutes long. The musical scenes were all incredibly memorable and top-notch quality, though.

[cricket]

Charade (1963) 3

This has a great cast featuring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, and George Kennedy. I think it's a very good movie that most people would like. I just didn't personally love anything about it.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/dd9a44cc33c2022d776ac5bf43b2cb9d/charade.jpg

[Friendly Mushroom!]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608039310702413103&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

5

[LiamMeli]

Pacing is great, the characters are fleshed out, the story is badass and the score... amazing.

[MovieGal]

The Salvation
(2014, Denmark)
7.5/10

http://i58.tinypic.com/6qh8jo.jpg

I soooo needed a Mads fix today. I decided to see if I could find his new movie "The Salvation" and I was not disappointed at all. When will bad guys learn you dont f*ck with Mads??? His performance was amazing. Eva Green did good job playing her role and Jeffrey Dean Morgan always plays a bad guy. If you like westerns, foreign films and revenge films, this is for you! Mads Mikkelsen is such a versatile actor, you can never go wrong with one of his films! The writer on the film was Anders Thomas Jensen, who has used Mads in 8 other films that he wrote or co-wrote.

http://www.sbs.com.au/movies/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/The-Salvation_704.jpg?itok=NPeHB3lT&mtime=1403059658

Interesting fact (imdb)

The role of Jon's brother, Peter, was intended for Mads Mikkelsen's brother, Lars Mikkelsen. When he dropped out, Mads Mikkelsen suggested Mikael Persbrandt to replace him.

[seanc]

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3

Pretty good doc following Cap N Video, who apparently was the original Jack Ass. Did a show on cable in the early 90's. Basically just shows off this one of a kind character. Entertaining watch.

[BlueLion]

Paprika (2006) - 3.5

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Must see for fans of animation. At times not easy to follow, but the stunning animation more than makes up for it. I thought it was better than Millennium Actress, but not as good as Perfect Blue.

[gbgoodies]

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The Brave Little Toaster (1987)

I just finished watching The Brave Little Toaster, and I really enjoyed this movie. It may not be good for very young children because it's kind of scary at times, and even somewhat depressing, but it's a very good movie. It's more than just a movie about appliances. It's about friendship and loyalty. It has some sad scenes, but it balances them out nicely with some happy scenes too. The voice actors are great, and it has a few good songs too.

I highly recommend this movie.

4

[rauldc14]

I hope it makes your list GBG

[Guaporense]

Must see for fans of animation. At times not easy to follow, but the stunning animation more than makes up for it. I thought it was better than Millennium Actress, but not as good as Perfect Blue.

Millennium Actress was his weakest for me the first time I watched it but it grew up on me.

[gbgoodies]

I hope it makes your list GBG


I haven't started compiling my list yet, but The Brave Little Toaster definitely has a chance.

[gbgoodies]

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Thumbelina (1994)

I liked Thumbelina, but it wasn't great. It has its flaws, including a poorly chosen supporting voice cast. The two main leads, (Thumbelina and the Prince) were both good choices, but I don't know who thought it was a good idea to use Gilbert Gottfried and Carol Channing. They are two of the most annoying voices. Most of the songs were only okay, with the only standout being the song "Let Me Be Your Wings". The story is okay, but it also has some minor issues.

Basically Thumbelina is a cute movie, but it won't give Disney a run for its money.

I would rate it somewhere between 2.5 and 3.

[Pippo]

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Gone Girl 4.5

definitely one of my tip 3 movies of the year, so far




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The Grifter 2.5




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Kill The Irshman 2 I don't really know what I didn't like about this movie, but I just didn't like it

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/23/Shallow.jpg/220px-Shallow.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shallow.jpg)
Shallow Grave (1994)

3

[cricket]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) 4.5

I'd like to watch this again soon because I wasn't 100% enthralled throughout it's entirety. It's still up there with the most powerful movies I've seen. It's very memorable, and that's what I look for. I would consider this movie to be mandatory viewing.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/6c20972a6540313f919957260e26bc84/hotaru-no-haka.jpg

I watched this movie dubbed in English. I wouldn't do that with a live action movie, but I figure with it being animated, it's dubbed anyway. Please let me know if I'm missing something with this.

[Nemanja]

The Hustler (1961) 4.5

http://store.walterfilm.com/images/HustlerThe012012LC5.jpg

[MovieMeditation]

The Secret in Their Eyes.

A haunting movie experience, but it's a very mixed feeling I have about this film. When I threw it on, it seemed like a decent foreign language film, with a decent set-up, but it was not close to being amazing and I wasn't at all truly captured by it. But then suddenly it picked up and turned into a great mystery thriller drama. But then it went down a bit again and suddenly blew up in the end to near perfection.

So a second viewing is defiantly going to be needed to truly grasp this film, but I'm sure about the fact that I really like it I just have to get a better grasp of the story and the structure... By the way, that long take at the soccer stadium, holy f*ck! And that ending, damn!

4
_______________________________

The Brave Little Toaster.

Decent animated flick. I felt like the animation was a bit dull and time really hasn't been that good to it. Maybe if I had watched this as a kid the nostalgic factor had raised the bar for how I feel about it. It had some good themes, but overall I think it was a mixed bag. The story needed some focus, and was more like a combination of set-pieces than one single story. The characters was also underdeveloped and didn't evolve that natural to me.

And damn was it dark and depressing lol. Not that it bothers me, but holy **** there were some scenes in there that would have made me crap my diaper as a kid!

2.5

[matt72582]

Le Jour Se Leve (1939) - Great
Loves of a Blonde (1965) - Ok
Ashes and Diamonds (1959) - Not bad

[Arcanis]

The Dead - 4/10

I guess that this is the thanks that I get for showing my girlfriend Delicatessen the other night. Despite not being a good movie by any stretch of the imagination, it is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The idea - a zombie outbreak in Africa as the reason for an American and an African to take a desperate road trip across the country - actually isn't all that bad. At times it struck me as trying to be the Lawrence of Arabia for zombies. It failed at this, of course, but it at least tried. It basically comes down to being a movie that's more ambitious than the quality of its creative talent would allow for. Bad, but one that I really can't fault all that much for its quality.

[Spaghetti QT]

La Boum 1980
Paris in the 80's + a young Sophie Marceau + "Reality" song = enjoyable and memorable rom-com flick
3/5

[LiamMeli]

The characters are boring, the story is all over the place, the acting is decent and one scene was actually really cool but it's just dull and not fun to watch.

[Mr Minio]

one scene was actually really cool


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[The Gunslinger45]

Lynch's movies are generally VERY confusing on the first try. Especially his movies like Mulholland Drive and Eraserhead. Let the movie sink in the first time, then give it a rewatch.

[LiamMeli]

[QUOTE=Mr Minio;1193159]

Haha, that one wasn't too bad either. The scene where the guy kills the other guy and ****s up really bad, that was scene was really cool.

[MovieMeditation]

The Girl Who Leaped Through Time.

Good anime from the director of one of my fav anime's, Wolf Children! This wasn't nearly as good imo, and the first many minutes I was like "this is good, but not amazing or anything". But then when the last 50 minutes or so started it really became captivating! Truly some powerful moments towards the end. But it never really got to me and the story could have been better structered and the idea better executed. Still, it was defiantly good.

3

[neiba]

Balas & Bolinhos 3 (2012)

This is the final chapter of a portuguese comedy trilogy, a bad one btw! The first one was made by one dude (Luis Ismael) and 3 of his friends with no money at all and a script full of pornographic and disgusting jokes. It became a success in the underground circles (it never aired on cinema theatres nor TV, the DVD went from hand to hand. To pay for the second one Ismael put his house on a mortgage and the movie became a hit specially among the teenagers (I have to admit that it's pretty funny).

The amateur look of the first two films was their strongest weapon, people watched it because of all the jokes, not because it was deep or a good piece of cinema. This one was launched in a lot of portuguese theatres in 3D, with some famous portuguese actors and a more developed script what kind of destroyed that image. The result is a poor excuse of a movie, with barely no laughing material and a poor story.

I dunno if the jokes of the second one would work translated to english but if any of you guys wanna try, tell me how is it after!

4/10

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The Man who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

This is one of the best westerns I ever saw! The style is very different from a Leone's. It doesn't have all that tension and amazing camera work and soundtrack but it has a very clever script and great acting! The reflections about democracy are really interesting and it explores some subjects that are not usually explored in a western! This will definitely feature on my 60's list!

8/10

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/St_Vincent_poster.jpg/220px-St_Vincent_poster.jpg
2.5

This is not a bad movie but one that already starts to diminish once you leave the theater and start pulling at its strings. The story is standard fare but Murray is pretty great as you would expect. Plus I got to see Holden Pike on the big screen.:cool:

[Swan]

Plus I got to see Holden Pike on the big screen.:cool:

Wait, what now?

[seanc]

Wait, what now?

Check out what Holden said here:

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1190703#post1190703

Pretty neat stuff.

[Swan]

OH MY GOD HOLDEN IS FAMOUS NOW!

WHAT'S NEXT? MARVEL?

[mojofilter]

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Fury (2014)


"War Never Ends Quietly" reads the tag line on the movie poster.


That just about sums up this movie.


Brad Pitt plays a part that looks, feels, and exists in the same setting like the one he played in Inglourious Basterds. Here, he plays the role of Wardaddy, the Staff Sergeant of a team of soldiers with an army tank out to kill Nazis in 1945 Germany.


The movie is loaded with exciting shoot-'em-up scenes and great acting, especially from Logan Lerman, who I expect will earn an Oscar nomination for his performance, who plays a typist that gets enlisted to replace Wardaddy's recently killed driver and bow gunner.


rating_4

[Friendly Mushroom!]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608051542772943292&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

4

[LiamMeli]

I just watched this after gods knows how many years and wow, this is the best Adam Sandler film ever made. It doesn't try to be funny for most of the time and the characters are really likeable and relateable. The soundtrack, superb. It still has some pretty forced jokes lke all Adam Sandler films but still, It's a fantastic movie.

[cricket]

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) 3

I loved the first half hour, but the rest of it was hit or miss. It's the first Lynch movie that dragged a little for me, but there was still enough good to leave me with a positive feeling.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/7ab4ba3370764a5e84a955daaf7c641e/twin-peaks-fire-walk-with-me.jpg

This is how I'd rank what I've seen of Lynch so far-

The Straight Story 5
Blue Velvet**4.5
Mulholland Drive**4
The Elephant Man**3.5
Wild at Heart**3
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me**3
Eraserhead**3

I still plan to watch Lost Highway and Inland Empire

[rauldc14]

Elephant Man 8/10
Eraserhead 8/10
Straight Story 7/10
Mulholland Dr. 6.5/10
Wild at Heart 4/10

[MovieGal]

Le Diabolique
(France, 1955)
6.5/10

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BuGQ0v3jxCg/TsAhybwIwwI/AAAAAAAABj4/Ous8X5G09-k/s1600/diabolique-4.jpg

Jadesoturi
(Finland/China, 2006)
6.5/10
Rewatch

http://media.finnkino.fi/1012/Event_5201/gallery/45d5a14b6f.jpg
http://www.febiofest.cz/admin_new/user_img/film/big/2013091_1129728797510a739414b3c.jpg

My Argentine friend watched this with me last night. He thought it was just going to be a martial art film with a love story attached. This film is so much more. Its a part of the Finnish "Kalevala". It was more than what he expected. He said to me: "I like it, and I can see why you love it."

[matt72582]

A Place In The Sun (1951) - Really good movie
The Fountainhead (1949) - Also a good movie

I'd talk more about it, but I don't wanna give anything away... I saw The Fountainhead before, but I like to watch a movie I've already seen as I'm going to bed.

[gbgoodies]

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Mary and Max (2009)

This was kind of strange, and interesting, but I didn't love it as much as everyone else seems to love it. I liked seeing the way these two people who needed each other were able to find each other across the world, but it got more and more depressing as it went on.

I kind of have mixed feelings about the ending too. I thought the ending was bittersweet when she found him and saw what he was looking at on the ceiling when he died, but it was very disappointing that they missed meeting by so little time. I would have preferred if they met first, and then he died. (So shoot me. I like storybook endings. :shrug: )

3.5

[gbgoodies]

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The Iron Giant (1999)

This is a wonderful movie about a young boy who finds and becomes friends with a large robot from space, and the army's efforts to stop the robot. This movie has drama, action, and more. It's an emotional movie that's great for the entire family.

4

[MovieMeditation]

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The Iron Giant (1999)

This is a wonderful movie about a young boy who finds and becomes friends with a large robot from space, and the army's efforts to stop the robot. This movie has drama, action, and more. It's an emotional movie that's great for the entire family.

4
Aaah one of my absolute childhood favourites! Loved it as a kid!

[Swan]

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Mary and Max (2009)

This was kind of strange, and interesting, but I didn't love it as much as everyone else seems to love it. I liked seeing the way these two people who needed each other were able to find each other across the world, but it got more and more depressing as it went on.

I kind of have mixed feelings about the ending too. I thought the ending was bittersweet when she found him and saw what he was looking at on the ceiling when he died, but it was very disappointing that they missed meeting by so little time. I would have preferred if they met first, and then he died. (So shoot me. I like storybook endings. :shrug: )

rating_3_5

Pew pew! You're dead!

[Miss Vicky]

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Mary and Max (2009)

This was kind of strange, and interesting, but I didn't love it as much as everyone else seems to love it. I liked seeing the way these two people who needed each other were able to find each other across the world, but it got more and more depressing as it went on.

The proper word is "poignant."

I kind of have mixed feelings about the ending too. I thought the ending was bittersweet when she found him and saw what he was looking at on the ceiling when he died, but it was very disappointing that they missed meeting by so little time. I would have preferred if they met first, and then he died. (So shoot me. I like storybook endings. :shrug: )

3.5

A storybook ending would've ruined the movie.

[cricket]

The Plague Dogs (1982) 4

This is a very bleak movie about 2 dogs who escape a British animal research lab. Tough for an animal lover to watch and not for kids; I'm hoping this makes the animation countdown.

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[israel-37]

The last Movie I saw was Rio 2, I am a big fan of the family friendly kind of comedy, and I heard that it was cool and i gave it a try, worth it :D
Loved the clumsy dad style that Blu played, they are always funny, and all the brazillian songs, as a Brazillian myself, loved the choice of songs and creations on the dancing choreographies and all that.
Even the passion for footbal is in the movie, capoeira, I dont know if the writters of the movie stayed some times in Brazil or something but they realy showd up our lifestyle.
The relationship husband and father in law getting build was great :D
Overall i liked the movie a lot

[neiba]

Star Trek (2009)

I wasn't so sure about what to expect from this movie! I'm not familiar with the comic book or the TV series of Star Trek but I am impressed! It's not a masterpiece, it does not intend to be, but it's pretty entertaining if you do not take it seriously!

7/10

[MovieGal]

John Wick
(2014, USA)
6/10

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Very action packed and entertaining film. I dont want to give to much away here so I wont say much. If you enjoy a lot of gun fire and hand-to-hand combat, then you will enjoy this film.

[Godoggo]

The Plague Dogs (1982) 4

This is a very bleak movie about 2 dogs who escape a British animal research lab. Tough for an animal lover to watch and not for kids; I'm hoping this makes the animation countdown.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4RKNUuVV_48/SKn2VMQIy0I/AAAAAAAADjw/7MdA5OSOYsM/s1600/Overhead%2BVet.jpg

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I don't know that it will be on my list. Not that it's not a good movie, but I don't think I can bear to watch it again. Dog movies destroy me and this particular one does the most damage.

[cricket]

I don't know that it will be on my list. Not that it's not a good movie, but I don't think I can bear to watch it again. Dog movies destroy me and this particular one does the most damage.

Very easy to see why

[cricket]

A Seperation (2011) 5

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A Hall of Fame nomination so I posted my thoughts in that thread.

[Derek Vinyard]

Gone Girl (2014) - David Fincher
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- Wow BRILLIANT. An other amazing masterpiece by Fincher Great performance by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. In my Top 3 of 2014.

4.5+

[dadgumblah]

I agree with cricket and Godoggo about The Plague Dogs. It's a truly heart-rending movie and for a person who loves dogs, I can't watch it very often.

A Guy Thing (2003)

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This is a lighthearted comedy, with lots of things you've seen before, but the fine cast sells it well. Jason Lee is soon to be married to Selma Blair but has a wild bachelor party at a bar and wakes up in bed with Julia Stiles (nice gig if you can get it!). It's one of those mistaken identity, trying to keep things secret, trying to dodge a psycho, engagement parties that go wrong, drugs getting put into the food, a "will he or won't he?" wedding, with everything all wrapped up in a bow in the end. No classic but a nice film to pass the time on a Saturday afternoon, which is just what I did.

P.S. There's a nice scene with a territorial dog that is very funny, given the dog's face.

3.5

[gbgoodies]

The Plague Dogs (1982) 4
This is a very bleak movie about 2 dogs who escape a British animal research lab. Tough for an animal lover to watch and not for kids; I'm hoping this makes the animation countdown.


I don't know that it will be on my list. Not that it's not a good movie, but I don't think I can bear to watch it again. Dog movies destroy me and this particular one does the most damage.

I agree with cricket and Godoggo about The Plague Dogs. It's a truly heart-rending movie and for a person who loves dogs, I can't watch it very often.



I was thinking about watching The Plague Dogs tonight, but I'm an animal lover, especially dogs, and I have a hard time watching movies where anything bad happens to animals, so you guys are starting to make me rethink that decision. :(

[thekgproject]

John Wick
4

Exactly what I expected, and exactly what I wanted.
An amazing action flick. Not too complicated, but has enough mythology to keep it interesting. Keanu is flat as ever, but that's one of my only criticisms. I wish Ian Mcshane's character was fleshed out a bit more. And the ****ing mayhem insurance guy is an actor in this movie! And he was good! All up until the very end when he had more than 2 lines. But I'm nitpicking. Far from perfect, but it's not trying to be! That's what makes it great.

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[Derek Vinyard]

Annabelle (2014) - John R. Leonetti
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- very nice !! I appreciate it, Mainly because dolls creep me out and because I very like The Conjuring. Creepy supernatural storyline with the haunted Annabelle doll and the demon behind everything. The Ending is nice and the acting is not bad.
3.5-

[hello101]

Kiss Me Deadly 4

[jakehasspoken]

What's eating Gilbert Grapes (1993)

a young Leonardo Dicaprio takes on the role as a mentally challenged kid (not so convincing, yet his character is so unlikable) who belongs to a family that's not so well off themselves. Gilbert, (Johnny Depp) plays the father figure role per say, with everything that comes at him is so over whelming. From an obese mother, a dead father, a mentally challenged brother etc. It's based in a smaller town closer to isolation and this movie just does that, makes you feel alone on their journey through the trials and tribulations. With some obviously intended puns that kind of make you laugh in your head, this film is okay.

2.5/5

[Gash Films]

Eraserhead 3/5

Fairly hard to watch and didn't say much to me. Well made though and certainly manages to provoke a reaction from the viewer. Can see why some folks love it but not my kind of thing.

[MovieMeditation]

V/H/S: Viral.

Absolutely awful. And it's a shame, cause I loved the first two. They were both great and refreshing takes on the found footage genre, with the most realistically intense way of doing it I've seen so far. They felt so low budget and well-made that you totally got captured by it, scared by it.

This new one though, did everything wrong. A lot of added music and CGI effects, which totally takes a huge dump on what the original two stood for. And the CGI is absolute ****, as was the stories... Why did they have to ruin this seriously.

0.5

[LiamMeli]

https://ifigma.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/preview29b189bd17f3c930e731741c1c275651.jpg

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, 10/10.

[neiba]

The Truman Show (1998)

The guy who told Jim Carrey he should specialize in comedy should be crucified! This is one of the best things I ever saw him doing! What a complete actor!!!!

The only bad thing about this movie is that it ended! I wished it had 20 more minutes to show his life after this!

10/10

[Citizen Rules]

The Truman Show (1998)

The guy who told Jim Carrey he should specialize in comedy should be crucified! This is one of the best things I ever saw him doing! What a complete actor!!!!

The only bad thing about this movie is that it ended! I wished it had 20 more minutes to show his life after this!

10/10Excellent review. I agree with you too. Jim Carey is so good at showing real humanity, as he did in The Truman Show, that comedy movies should take a back seat for him.

[Memento Mori]

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Eyes Wide Shut
4

[mrtylerdurden]

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Entertaining, but still full of problems.

Fury is about a group of soldiers who operate a tank that they call "Fury". When I think of this I either think of an emotional story about a group of soldiers trying to deal with the horrors of war, or I think of the action packed adventures of a wild and rough crew as they travel across Germany killing Nazis. The sad thing is that Fury tries to do both of these things in the movie, and this just makes a muddled mess. I will explain this in detail later, but I'd first like to talk about the acting.

Most of the acting in this film is great, but not quite all of it. There are some moments of overacting, but those happen relatively rarely. The two standouts in the film are Shia LaBeouf and Brad Pitt, and as good as LaBeouf is he gets nowhere near to enough screen time in the film. One thing I really wanted in this film was more character development. For example: Michael Pena's character doesn't do much in the film, and I didn't feel much emotion for him. The frustrating thing is that you can see good characters in there somewhere, but they are never fully realized and brought to life. The only characters that get true development are Brad Pitt's character and Logan Lerman's character. The other characters get brief scenes of emotion here and there, but never truly get a chance to show their true character. It's like someone wrote a script full of dialogue and character development and someone looked at it and said "What's this? Who cares about character development?? Throw that out and put this tank battle in instead." While we're talking about scripts, I need to talk about the dialogue and screenplay of the film.

The dialogue in this film sounds like it was written by two people. Because at some moments there are choppy brutish dialogue lines, and at other moments there are poetic and emotional lines. The combination of these two things is jarring and feels very out of place. This is part of why I think this should have been two movies, not one. In one version of Fury they could have had the rough 'n' tough dialogue and tons of action scenes, and in the other they could have had more of the poetic lines and more character development. This leads me to my discussion of the action scenes and huge tonal shifts in Fury.

Another plus for Fury is the action scenes. They get your blood pumping and are executed well. But after those blood pumping scenes where characters are shouting things like "Yeah, screw you Nazis!" are sad and somber scenes of men shooting guns with piano music in the background, making us think "War is terrible.." This ultimately confuses the audience member, making them wonder, "Are we supposed to be cheering for the main characters or be saddened by the horrors of war?" This continues throughout the movie, and it is one of Fury's biggest flaws. Also, it seems that Fury is going for a realistic action film, so the almost cartooonish violence does not fit well. These are more reasons to split this into two movies. One can have blood pumping action scenes with cartoony violence, and the other could have saddening action scenes with realistic violence.

Fury is not an all bad movie, and this isn't a review just to trash the movie, there were some things I really liked about this film. One thing I loved about this movie was the camerawork. The first shot of the movie is haunting and beautiful, and there is memorable imagery throughout the film. Camerawork and lighting was very very good and I was pleasantly surprised. Another thing I liked was the score. The music, especially in the sad scenes, fits very well with the somber, gray visuals. I also liked the last half hour or so of the film. It worked pretty well for the most part.

Fury was a decent movie, I just feel like they should have taken more time to make it and flesh out the characters more and adress a few other problems. It seems like it was in a rush to be released. They either should have taken more time with it or made it into two movies. Despite all it's problems, I enjoyed Fury for the most part. If there ever was a movie fit for a re-do, it would be Fury. This film had a lot of potential, it just tried to do too many things at once, and made itself a muddy mess. Fans of war films won't be as critical of me, so if you like Brad Pitt or war movies, then I would suggest you go to see Fury.

rating_3

[neiba]

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

As every great film, the less you know about this one, the more you will like it! This was on my watchlist for a long time but the only thing I knew about it was that it's a story about a old guy training a girl to be a boxer champion!

That said, it's unbelievable dark, powerful and dramatic! A truly masterpiece that really makes you think about a lot of stuff!

9/10

[Friendly Mushroom!]

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3

[Guaporense]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) 4.5

I'd like to watch this again soon because I wasn't 100% enthralled throughout it's entirety. It's still up there with the most powerful movies I've seen. It's very memorable, and that's what I look for. I would consider this movie to be mandatory viewing.

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I watched this movie dubbed in English. I wouldn't do that with a live action movie, but I figure with it being animated, it's dubbed anyway. Please let me know if I'm missing something with this.

I think you are. With the superior original voice acting the movie becomes more powerful. It's always better to watch movies in their original soundtrack even animated ones because the director of the voice actors is the original director of the movie and hence it preserves the artistic integrity of the movie.

Grave of the Fireflies is, along with Spirited Away, one of the very few anime films that film buffs in general love as much as animation/anime fans.

[LiamMeli]

Disney in the 90's were very hit and miss for me. Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and Tarzan were amazing, Hunchback of Natre Dame and the Three Musketeers were okay and Aladdin, Pocahontas and this just bored the ever living hell out of me.

The characters are boring, the story is cliché, the dialogue is painful and it's just so boring to watch. I suppose the animation, voice acting and the songs were pretty good. Also, James Wood makes Hades somewhat likeable because he's that good.

[JayDee]

I don't know that it will be on my list. Not that it's not a good movie, but I don't think I can bear to watch it again. Dog movies destroy me and this particular one does the most damage.

That's why I have no real interest in ever watching Plague Dogs. Even if someone told me there's a chance it could be my favourite movie ever I don't think so. Like you, movies that feature sad doggy moments just destroy me. Hell the Futurama episode "Jurassic Bark" was enough to reduce me to a blubbering mess and send me into the foetal position.

[Godoggo]

Yeah, I hate that episode. Not sure why they decided to make Futurama be all depressing. :(

[Guaporense]

But that was the all time artistic peak of North American animation. :) That and the South Park episode Scott Tenorman Must Die.

[thekgproject]

Fury
3
Lightsaber bullets!

A really good look at war. From what I've heard it was pretty realistic to world war II. Two things I liked the most were how they actually portrayed the advancement of Nazi technology, unlike most other war films. And the brutality of war. Sometimes it seemed violent just for the sake of violence.
The performances were good, but nothing oscar worthy (nominations included) here. I always feel like Logan Lerman is over-acting, so I don't particularly love him. Especially in such a big role.
The pacing was a little off as well. Some things needed to be drawn out more and others needed to be shortened. I also didn't care too much for the ending.
Fury had massive potential, but for me, didn't live up to the hype. I'm not a David Ayer fan by any means. Let's just hope Suicide Squad is much much better.

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[cricket]

The Uninvited (1944) 3

This is a ghost story from the top 100 horrors list, but there were many stretches when I forgot I was watching a horror movie. That wasn't a bad thing because it's a good, pleasant all around film. Nice atmosphere, setting, music, etc.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/The_Uninvited_%281944_film%29.jpg

[gbgoodies]

The Uninvited (1944) 3

This is a ghost story from the top 100 horrors list, but there were many stretches when I forgot I was watching a horror movie. That wasn't a bad thing because it's a good, pleasant all around film. Nice atmosphere, setting, music, etc.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/The_Uninvited_%281944_film%29.jpg


I just watched (re-watched) this on TCM a couple of days ago, and I don't consider it a horror movie. It's really more of a suspense movie, and a very good one.

[gbgoodies]

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The Plague Dogs (1982)

I was very much on the fence as to whether or not to watch The Plague Dogs, but I decided to give it a chance. I can see why this is considered a classic, but it's one of the most depressing and disturbing movies I've ever seen. This is billed as "an adventure of a lifetime" for two dogs who escape from a lab, but they just seem to go from one fight for their life, to another, and another, and on and on. It doesn't feel like an adventure. It just feels like a fight for survival.

And this is another movie that most people won't agree with me, but I don't care for the depressing ending. Although the ending is kind of ambiguous, it seems fairly clear to me that after all of that fighting to survive, they lose that fight and end up drowning while trying to reach either a non-existent island, or at best, an island that is too far away for them to reach.

As a rabbit lover, I've been on the fence about whether or not to watch the movie Watership Down, but this is from the same creators, so unfortunately, this movie probably solidified my decision not to watch Watership Down.

If you're an animal lover, this movie is probably not for you.
2.5

[Guaporense]

It's called tragedy genre. It's among my favorite animations, it is in my top 100 animations list.

[hello101]

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The Plague Dogs (1982)

I was very much on the fence as to whether or not to watch The Plague Dogs, but I decided to give it a chance. I can see why this is considered a classic, but it's one of the most depressing and disturbing movies I've ever seen. This is billed as "an adventure of a lifetime" for two dogs who escape from a lab, but they just seem to go from one fight for their life, to another, and another, and on and on. It doesn't feel like an adventure. It just feels like a fight for survival.

And this is another movie that most people won't agree with me, but I don't care for the depressing ending. Although the ending is kind of ambiguous, it seems fairly clear to me that after all of that fighting to survive, they lose that fight and end up drowning while trying to reach either a non-existent island, or at best, an island that is too far away for them to reach.

As a rabbit lover, I've been on the fence about whether or not to watch the movie Watership Down, but this is from the same creators, so unfortunately, this movie probably solidified my decision not to watch Watership Down.

If you're an animal lover, this movie is probably not for you.
2.5

The Plague Dogs isn't made for everyone, but Watership Down (to me at least) is much less grim and depressing if that's any consolation.

Some think the ending is code for doggie heaven.

At the end of the novel, the dogs swim to Snitter's owner and he reclaims him and takes in Rowf as well.

[Nemanja]

A Man and a Woman (1966) 3.5

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[MovieMeditation]

On the Waterfront.

Was oddly enough uncertain if I would dislike this movie, but I'm glad to say I didn't. I loved it. A great movie that I don't feel needs to be said much about. Solid acting, Brando was great, and oh my God that soundtrack! At times it felt like just another soundtrack but in the tense or dramatic scenes the soundtrack was just mesmerizing!

4

[n3wt]

Escape Plan 4

[honeykid]

A Man and a Woman (1966) 3.5

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So rare that I see anyone else has/is watching this that I just wanted to highlight it. :up: + rep, too.

[neiba]

Stalker (1979)

This is one of those movies that will keep me thinking about it the rest of the week. I think it will grow in me, I already like it more 15 minutes after it ended than I did when I was watching it... There are some aspects I don't quite understand yet (as the color change at the end) so I will probably have to rewatch it soon!

Personally, I see "The Zone" has a voyage through the human mind with the purpose to get to the meaning of life! This vision may differ from one person to another, but for me it makes sense! I loved the way the 3 characters - the scientist, the writer/artist and the Stalker (who can be interpreted as a priest/spiritual guider) - deal with each other and ultimately, with the Zone! Art, science and faith face their own limits as they realize that the truth cannot be touched...

It can be also a reflection of a single person's various personality traits and the way we struggle with ourselves in the search of the truth...

9/10

EDIT: 10 minutes after writing this, I already changed it and I expect that I will change it a lot... Thank you Tarkovsky!

"O brave new world,
That has such people in't."

[BlueLion]

Stalker (1979) This is one of those movies that will keep me thinking about it the rest of the week. I think it will grow in me, I already like it more 15 minutes after it ended than I did when I was watching it...

This is very often the case with me. Sometimes it takes fifteen minutes, sometimes days, sometimes maybe even weeks before I appreciate a film more than I did whilst I was watching it. Films like Stalker definitely grow on you. I feel that's the best way to appreciate them

There are some aspects I don't quite understand yet (as the color change at the end)

I think the color change shows just how important (and personal) The Zone is for our protagonist. But that's just how I see it

[neiba]

This is very often the case with me. Sometimes it takes fifteen minutes, sometimes days, sometimes maybe even weeks before I appreciate a film more than I did whilst I was watching it. Films like Stalker definitely grow on you. I feel that's the best way to appreciate them



I think the color change shows just how important (and personal) The Zone is for our protagonist. But that's just how I see it

Hmm.. Interesting.. I hadn't thought about it but it makes sense!

[matt72582]

Fail-Safe - I was a bit disappointed because the movie has been highly recommended for me, but most importantly, I've loved every movie directed by Sidney Lumet. I'd say the second half is better... There's too much technical military junk terminology that isn't necessary.

I also think it (along with Dr. Strangelove) were by-products of the Cuban MIssile Crisis. Neither of these movies were as good as "On The Beach" but Peter Fonda is such a great actor, just watching him is entertaining.

I wasn't around in 1962 (if you were, please tell us or me), but I have never been afraid of nuclear holocaust. It doesn't benefit anyone if everything is blown up. I think it's to control the population, regardless of what side. It brings nationalism to the core, and the people will obey, and there's a lot of money to be made by fear in the age of television, and now the internet. Millions of dollars for a 30-second commercial has to tell you something... And to think they put those commercials out to make large profits.

And, if it ever happened, what's the point of panic? I guess I worry a lot more about the loss of great music, film, comedy, etc... I thought the goal was to "get better" as a race.

[matt72582]

"Gervais" - I thought much of this was a drunken mess. Probably didn't do Emile Zola justice.

"Forbidden Games" - Also directed by Rene Clemente, a better movie, about a young boy who brings a young girl to live with his already poor family after something bad happens to her.

[hello101]

BAD SPAM MAN :(

[honeykid]

I thought the goal was to "get better" as a race.

There is no goal. Though that's a nice thing to aim for.

[JayDee]

But that was the all time artistic peak of North American animation. :) That and the South Park episode Scott Tenorman Must Die.

:confused: Surely you're overlooking the Thundercats episode where Lion-O contracted feline aids. Now that was some truly powerful TV

Or the Scooby Doo episode where Shaggy finally got some help for his marijuana addiction. Or the Flintstones where Fred and Barney finally explored their homoerotic feelings for each other

[MovieBuffering]

The Graduate (1967)
**I heavily spoil the plot down below so don't read if you haven't seen it.**

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6a/Graduate.jpg

Watched it on netflix last night for the first time. I really enjoyed the first half of the movie. I was entertained by Mrs. Robinson and Ben's relationship. But after they introduced the daughter I began to lose a bit of interest. Not at first because it provided an interesting variable to Ben and Mrs. Robinson's relationship. But Ben and her daughter went on one date, half a date really because he was tanking it, and he decides he loves her. Enough to expose his affair and drive up to northern California to pretty much stalk her. And what the hell does this Elaine chick see in Ben? He slept with her mother (granted before they talked), then her mother tells her she was raped by him. So she believes him over her after one day? Her parents are getting a divorce because of him. Wtf?

I would have much rather for the movie to explore deeper the relationship between Ben and Mrs. Robinson. Why was she unhappy? What attracted her to Ben? Why was Ben attracted to her. She was so forward and he was so timid seemed like polar opposites. I don't know maybe that was just me.

I see why it was a classic. Great performances. Neat story. Iconic end scene. If I were to put myself in the 60s I could see why it was so popular. The second half of the film probably appeals to the fairy tale optimisms who believe in love at first sight, I am just to much of a realist about that part of the movie that's why it bothered me so much.

One thing is for certain Mrs. Robinson was a stone cold fox. I get really turned on by women that know what they want like that. (need a cold shower)
http://indulgy.ccio.co/F/26/J7/tumblrmi2y9bMg6E1qb4tzyo1500.jpg

I'd actually be really interested in a remake were they explored Mrs. Robinson and Ben's relationship more. But overall I enjoyed the movie and I see what makes it a classic. I just wouldn't be able to put it as one of my favorites because of most of the 2nd act.

I'd give it a weak 3 out of 5

[mark f]

The movie is about growing up, and although both Benjamin and Elaine are smart, they've never really considered their lives seriously from their emotional side before. Even the second part of the movie is their reacting against their parents and their way of life. They're attracted to how different each is from the older generation, but they also have an unexplored backstory since their parents have been friends and business partners most of their lives so they already know each other pretty well. But after they get off that bus, they face a scary, tentative relationship, but at least it has a chance to be more honest and open than say... Mr. and Mrs. Robinson's. Benjamin had no chance when Mrs. Robinson came after him, a scenario she undoubtedly repeated several times earlier down through the years. Her marriage was wrecked but apparently workaholic Mr. Robinson didn't know that. There's a lot going on in the body language, the pauses and in what's not being said which will come through on repeat viewings. But others have reacted to the film the same way as you and wanted something else from it, so it's all good.

They are smiling initially but they settle into a "What's next?" look, and they seem to be reacting as individuals rather than a couple.
http://mgzn.pl/img/articles/art_1010_zdj_poziome.jpg

[Pippo]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/04/3a/62/043a6227a869d563f8e2ea4e616c3cab.jpg

Grand Piano 3.5

Turned out to be better than I expected, acting is not at it best, but it's a good movie




http://media.coveringmedia.com/media/images/movies/2012/10/07/mule_01tc.jpg

The Mule 2.5

Not bad, yet not so good, but definitely not boring and you won't regret watching it





http://static.dramastyle.com/images/3/8/6040/Panic-Room_6040_13.jpg

Panic Room 4.5

I can't believe I waited that long to watch that movie since I'm a David Fincher fan.

(now I know that Jared Leto is a great actor, not just a good one)

[kathepburn]

Heathers, 1988
Dir: Michael Lehmann

A dark teenage comedy that uses (very intelligent and witty) black humor to prove that high school is a society-within-a-society, with all of its divisions, conventions and social boundaries. It is a satire of teenage suicide and depression and how adults, as well as fellow teens, are unwittingly neglectful of them. It is a slightly hyperbolic but nonetheless amusing portrayal of teenage angst. Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer and Christian Slater as J.D. (the name is quite clearly a reference to J.D. Salinger, as you will find a lot of similarities with the movie's J.D. and Salinger's Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye) are untouchable as the ultimate rebellious insurgents of high school's dictatorial politics.

7/10

[Citizen Rules]

Heathers, 1988
Dir: Michael Lehmann
7/10

Finally a film being reviewed that I've actually seen. Well written review Kathepburn. I liked Heathers for the reasons you mentioned. I didn't pick up on the JD Salinger reference when I watched the film, so I'm glad you mentioned it. You know one thing I liked about this film is it surprised me. Very daring film.

[Memento Mori]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/Snatch_ver4.jpg

Snatch
4

Highly enternaining movie to watch.

[cricket]

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) 3

Compared to some of my recent animated watches, I didn't find this to be powerful like Grave of the Fireflies, emotional like The Lion King, or thrilling like Nausicaa, but it's very pleasant and likable, with terrific animation.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/f26434f0809fa280bcc9699f9d3b4de8/tonari-no-totoro.jpg

[SethYeh]

Old Boy - A+
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - B-
Perfume - A+

[Nemanja]

L'Avventura (1960) 4.5

http://store.walterfilm.com/images/LAvventura052013LC.jpg

[neiba]

Waking Life (2001)

A beautiful animated movie about a guy who, during a dream, meets a lot of people and has a series of apparently unrelated philosophical dialogues. At certain moment he realizes he's dreaming and starts looking at everything he experienced has a big life lesson!

it's not easy to keep focus during this entire movie but it raises some very interesting points, even if I don't agree with some! Also, the animation has some very intelligent details and the characters are drawn in a very expressive way!

8/10

[JayDee]

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) rating_3

Compared to some of my recent animated watches, I didn't find this to be powerful like Grave of the Fireflies, emotional like The Lion King, or thrilling like Nausicaa, but it's very pleasant and likable, with terrific animation.


:eek: Lion King over Totoro? Oh cricket when Guap sees this you're in trouble! May I suggest the Witness Protection Programme? :D

That said you're completely right! :p

[hello101]

A Serious Man - 4.5 (I somehow found a Coen bros' feature I like, a philosophical film for the ages, very mature)

Prince Of The City - 3.5 (As usual with Sidney Lumet, a great film about police corruption, gonna see how Serpico holds up against it)

[Arcanis]

The Purge: Anarchy - 7.5/10

Although over-crowded with one too many plot lines, this was far and away superior to the still-good The Purge. It delved a lot further into the inherent class warfare of the world in which it is set, has a much expanded scope and even managed to nab a solid up-and-coming action-oriented lead. I really was hoping that this was going to be a more Punisher-styled film, with the protagonist purging purgers and saving their victims as his sole mission for the night and really wished that they held off the government subsidy of purging for the main plot of the third film, but the end result was still more than adequit.

The Woodsman - 6.5/10

Although pretty well-made, with two excellent leads, this was ultimately a pretty dull experience: like a poor man's Mystic River that only followed Tim Robbins' narrative. It ended with a surprisingly interesting dynamic between the paroled pedophile and the cop, and came to an equally interesting revelation between the pedophile and his would-be relapse victim, but mostly I was just bored (albeit only slightly).

Footloose - 7/10

My second Kevin Bacon film of the weekend. This is a perfectly servicable drama that's far more enjoyable than it is good. It's also great to see John Lithgow in another antagonistic role, since I first saw him in Santa Claus: The Movie. Good music, good cast, good dancing, all leading up to a good film.

Friday the 13th - 8/10

I want to thank whoever realized that there was enough good material between the first three movies of the franchise (none of which was, by themselves, good) to make one good movie. The resulting remake is the only good Friday the 13th movie, in my opinion (excempting the crossover Freddy vs Jason, which got a low 7/10). This is how to make a good horror remake, especially when the original really doesn't give you all that much to work with.

Cool World - 2.5/10

Despite my best efforts to the contrary, when Friend A realized that Friend B had not seen it, neither I nor Friend C could stop what was coming. This is the pornographic version of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, in which every decision was an obvious misstep. Like Dogville and Moulin Rouge!, its mis-en-scene is so hopelessly overloaded that it physically hurts me to watch this. It's riddled with plot holes that are only plugged up after the fact (and poorly at that) and random cutaway animation for when its semblence of plot and reality of its hyper-sexualized antagonist can't be stretched out any further. I feel like this could have been made into a really interesting take on its subject matter, but even this loses out to dreck like Monkeybone, which is really saying something.

[LiamMeli]

I blasted through some films today

- Kill Bill Both Volumes = 10/10
- Happy (some documentary on Netflix) = 7/10
- The Dictator = 3/10
- X-men 2 = 8/10

[Lucas]

http://images.moviepostershop.com/the-piano-teacher-movie-poster-2001-1020361379.jpg

The Piano Teacher 4.5

Exquisite.

[Friendly Mushroom!]

:eek: Lion King over Totoro? Oh cricket when Guap sees this you're in trouble! May I suggest the Witness Protection Programme? :D

That said you're completely right! :p

I think I am in more trouble. I gave Totoro a 2.5.

I have not seen Lion King though.

[Miss Vicky]

I did not like Totoro. I haven't seen The Lion King in ages but I didn't like it either. I'm going to borrow The Lion King from a friend tonight and watch it sometime in the next week or so, but I don't expect my opinion of it to change.

[neiba]

:eek: Lion King over Totoro? Oh cricket when Guap sees this you're in trouble! May I suggest the Witness Protection Programme? :D

That said you're completely right! :p

I didn't watch Totoro, only Mononoke-hime, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle! And of these 3, only Spirited Away beats The Lion King (and not by far).

Am I in trouble? :p

[gbgoodies]

http://www.mattfind.com/12345673215-3-2-3_img/movie/u/m/k/annie_hall_1977_1024x768_908391.jpg

Annie Hall (1977)

I've resisted watching Annie Hall for over 35 years because way back in 1977, I was upset that it beat out Star Wars for the Best Picture Oscar. (Don't judge me. I was 11 years old at the time, and it was Star Wars. I didn't know any better.)

But I watched Annie Hall last night, and I have to admit that I was wrong to not give it a fair chance. Even though I think Woody Allen is a very annoying person, this was a funny and very entertaining movie. I'm still not sure that it deserved the Oscar for Best Picture, but it's definitely a good movie, and I would recommend it.

3.5

[VFN]

http://news.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/12yas-poster-art.jpg

C

Didn't see the purpose of the non-chronological elements, felt hackneyed. Maybe the first movie where I felt the director failed, that it would've been much better in more able hands. He did impart the brutality of slavery but what slavery movie hasn't.

[VFN]

http://www.mattfind.com/12345673215-3-2-3_img/movie/u/m/k/annie_hall_1977_1024x768_908391.jpg

Annie Hall (1977)
I'm still not sure that it deserved the Oscar for Best Picture, but it's definitely a good movie, and I would recommend it.

3.5

Annie Hall is a truly unique movie and monumental for a comedy. If not genius, pretty darn close.

[Miss Vicky]

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjExMTEzODkyN15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTU4NTc4OQ@@._V1_SX214_AL_.jpg

C

Didn't see the purpose of the non-chronological elements, felt hackneyed, Maybe the first movie where I felt the director failed, that it would've been much better in more able hands. He did impart the brutality of slavery but what slavery movie hasn't.

IMDb images cannot be hotlinked. In the future, I suggest using a different source for images and also type out the title so people know what movie you're talking about. :)

[seanc]

The Seventh Seal:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/69/Seventhsealposter.jpg/220px-Seventhsealposter.jpg
4

Bergman continues to amaze me. The guy is just a magician at asking all of life's pertinent questions, stripping them bare, not answering them, and still making you feel like you watched something profound. I still think I prefer his stuff that concentrates on the relationships more, but this was pretty great.

[rauldc14]

I thought Totoro was great. Must just be Guap and I though.

[Daniel M]

I thought Totoro was great. Must just be Guap and I though.

Me too.

[Daniel M]

Just got back from the cinema...

http://i.imgur.com/6YovYjp.jpg

5 of course :cool:

[seanc]

Very :cool:

[MovieMeditation]

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

I love stop-motion animation, but oddly enough this film never got my interest enough for me to watch it. I know Wallace and Gromit are quite huge, and it's british (I love british humor) and it's stop-motion, so why did I hold off for so long? Well clay anomation has never really been my favourite, I prefer it like in Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas and on, but I liked clay animation as a kid.

But although the clay characters are simple looking, the story and visuals are full of details and hilarious gags! I was so hugely surprised by this. The story and dialgue were smart and witty, as was the animation. It kept on surprising all the way through taking a lot of nice turns throughout.

This will defiantly land on my top 25 list! And now I will HAVE to check out Chicken Run too (again actually, never finished it).

4.5

[neiba]

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Shaky cam, CGI, explosions and shaky cam again... It's entertaining but nothing else... Highly predictable and badly acted!

5/10

[mark f]

Go back to the Mob!

[neiba]

Sometimes we need to remember ourselves what's bad to better appreciate what's good! :p

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/59/Interiors_moviep.jpg/220px-Interiors_moviep.jpg
4

I know a lot of people probably find Allen's writing on the nose and his characters pretentious. I think when he is writing what he knows he is incredible. Interiors fits that bill. I believe I have seen 15 Allen films now and this sits up in the top few.

[VFN]

IMDb images cannot be hotlinked. In the future, I suggest using a different source for images and also type out the title so people know what movie you're talking about. :)

I take it you can't see the image even though I can?

Changed the pic.

[Iroquois]

The Raid 2 - 3.5

For the time being, I'll give it the edge over the original, though it does have its fair share of plot holes, weak developments and - perhaps worst of all - repetitive (albeit skillfully done) action sequences. May drop this to a 3 at some point but for now I'll be generous.

[MovieBuffering]

The movie is about growing up, and although both Benjamin and Elaine are smart, they've never really considered their lives seriously from their emotional side before. Even the second part of the movie is their reacting against their parents and their way of life. They're attracted to how different each is from the older generation, but they also have an unexplored backstory since their parents have been friends and business partners most of their lives so they already know each other pretty well. But after they get off that bus, they face a scary, tentative relationship, but at least it has a chance to be more honest and open than say... Mr. and Mrs. Robinson's. Benjamin had no chance when Mrs. Robinson came after him, a scenario she undoubtedly repeated several times earlier down through the years. Her marriage was wrecked but apparently workaholic Mr. Robinson didn't know that. There's a lot going on in the body language, the pauses and in what's not being said which will come through on repeat viewings. But others have reacted to the film the same way as you and wanted something else from it, so it's all good.

They are smiling initially but they settle into a "What's next?" look, and they seem to be reacting as individuals rather than a couple.
http://mgzn.pl/img/articles/art_1010_zdj_poziome.jpg

Well that explanation seems to make more sense. Really well analyzed. I can see why the end scene is so iconic now. You can almost see them after they are done smiling saying "oh ****". It's just hard for me to relate to the 2nd act of just jumping into love like that. I am very calculated and not very spontaneous person. That's probably all my hang up is. But I can appreciate that point of view.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

that's a great post, mark. i also watched the graduate for the time a few days ago and i adored it. i related to it a lot.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://teamhellions.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/squaddvd.jpg

4

I probably would rate this higher if I saw it as a kid. But still a great flick.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

IMDb images cannot be hotlinked. In the future, I suggest using a different source for images and also type out the title so people know what movie you're talking about. :)The tone of your post would indicate that the inclusion of the smiley is supposed to be ironic.;)

[Pippo]

Just got back from the cinema...

http://i.imgur.com/6YovYjp.jpg

rating_5 of course :cool:


You are LUCKY :)

[Memento Mori]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Dawn_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes.jpg

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
3

[Nemanja]

Fat City (1972) 3

http://web.calstatela.edu/library/mmc/100/fat_city.jpg

[Arcanis]

A Fistful of Dollars - 8/10 (very nearly an 8,5)

Now, I'm not generally a Western fan, but this was one incredible movie: intelligent, tense and moving. I've always felt Eastwood was a great actor, and it was surprisig to see him so young (I just assumed that he was born old and stayed that way forever). My only gripe about the film is how disconnected the two halves of the film seem to be: the first a con-man playing two rival gangs off one another to collect a fortune from both, the second a revenge-and-rescue where the protagonist goes on the run and resurfaces to save his tortured friend. I would have loved to see either half fleshed out into a solo narrative of its own, although it works as-is just fine.

[matt72582]

Pygmalion-- I thought I'd like it more, but it was still worth watching I guess. Just seems pre-Brando the acting is pretty staged. Even the American actors try to portray the proper English perfect behavior.

[mark f]

What American actors?

[thekgproject]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Dawn_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes.jpg

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
3

http://rs1img.memecdn.com/I-Disapprove_o_103424.jpg

[mojofilter]

http://www.fatmovieguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/A-Million-Ways-to-Die-in-the-West-Movie-Poster.jpg
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)


Most reviews of the movie were unfavorable. The way I saw it was a series of hits and misses. The hits were signature Seth MacFarlane hilarious (the couple including a prostitute waiting for marriage to have sex, a flower planted in Liam Neeson's buttocks...etc). The misses were stretchy boring scenes of nonsense which results in a running time of almost 2 hours for a movie that should have been no more than 90 minutes.


If you have time to burn and you're in the mood for a few good laughs, it's worth a watch.


2.5

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3e/Brazilposter.jpg

4

[cricket]

The Woman (2011) 3.5

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/05/The_woman_film_poster.jpg

So you got this cannibalistic wild woman, and she's captured by this seemingly normal guy, and he brings her home and ties her up out in the barn. The fact that the guy's family appears like any normal family is where this movie excels. The father and his young son turn out to be sadistic deviants, while the mother and daughter are completely appalled. I thought it was the family dynamics which made most of this movie brilliant. It has some terrific dark humor, while being fairly disturbing. The negative for me was the last 10 minutes when the time came for crap to really go down. The intensity was there, and I was ready for sweet violent retribution. Sure enough, it came, and I'm cool with what happened, but the execution just didn't sit well with me. Overall, it's a movie that I would definitely recommend for fans of sick horror.*

I don't know how many people here have seen the movie Deadgirl, but the similarities are striking. The differences are in that movie, the girl is more or less a zombie, and she's tied up as a pawn for teenage boys. But both girls looks similar, act similar, are physically and sexually tortured, and have their time for revenge. The Woman could've easily been called Deadgirl 2: Welcome to the Family, and nobody would've questioned it. I posted photos below from both movies; the top is from The Woman, and the bottom is from Deadgirl.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSsKXLzN7DNlutSPtRc03ElMPjv-wHzitOoMiD_nTaffNltcUoTyfk0-lQ

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7Bm_CgX5Cp8gY1Lm8v0xImxGgtSQ5mYZzjxZb8ayNMYvuHnuPmj-Hw7P1

[jakehasspoken]

The ending of "the woman" caught me of guard, it's a pretty decent movie.

[Arcanis]

For a Few Dollars More - 9/10

Now, I really liked A Fistful of Dollars, but For a Few Dollars More is vastly superior to it in every single way. The non-Eastwood cast is far better, the direction is more focussed, the narrative tighter and the overal production far more polished. The chiming tune of the musical pocketwatch is easily one of the most haunting and memorable bits of music I've ever heard in a film, on par with even the score to Suspiria and the harmonica tune from The Killer.


Butch Cassidey and the Sundance Kid - 8/10

This is one that I haven't seen since I was a kid. I enjoyed it then, but I've grown to appreciate Westerns as more than just an "old person's genre." As a result, it's shot up immensely in my estimation. The performances are great and the dialog is equal parts intelligent and memorable. The film staggers a bit when it hits the travel montage to Bolivia, and again when it hits the Bolivian bank robbing montage, the second of which it doesn't really recover from. It's still a fantastic movie, and Butch's character in particular is a delight to watch.

[matt72582]

Last Holiday (1950) - I went to "LIKE" this on Facebook (to keep track) and saw a remake that is probably garbage with over 100,000 likes, while the original film had 364 likes. Next time you ask "What's the world coming to" look back...

Excellent film... Great script, great story, just wished it was longer.

[scatergurl]

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes-8/10
The Taking of Deborah Logan-this movie was pretty dumb. 4/10

[neiba]

Rubber (2010)

This actually had a lot of potencial! The concept was original and it could turn into one of those so-bad-it's-good-movies. However, it's only a so-bad-it's-bad... As a short could really work, though!

Yet, I rate it 5/10 for the originality, but has a movie is probably a 1/10!

------------------------

La science des rêves aka The science of sleep (2006)

This movie has serious storyline problems! The plot is a mess and you can never understand what's going on! Still, I loved the animation parts, it has an attractive atmosphere, and I liked Gainsbourg!

7/10

[thekgproject]

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
5

You can't fight in here! This is the war room!

This movie was fantastic. I have been waiting sooo long to see another perfect movie. This movie is quite possibly flawless. I wasn't sold on it being a comedy for the first 20 min, but when it picks up, this movie is hilarious. The one flaw I initially had with the movie was the ending. But I did some research and found out the whole back story of the pie fight and the Kennedy assassination. It's a shame really because with that ending, the movie would have been "complete." I'm hoping when I pick up the re-release on blu-ray the scene gets added.
I don't know what else to say besides this movie is near perfection.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pokwbetWd4A/UlCNyWVH0TI/AAAAAAAAAHg/cezTFeDva7w/s1600/dr-strangelove.jpg

Rare images from the final (deleted) scene.
http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/rare-images-dr-strangelove-custard-pie-fight

[Miss Vicky]

this movie is hilarious.

:nope:

[Swan]

this movie is hilarious.

:yup:

[neiba]

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
rating_5

You can't fight in here! This is the war room!

This movie was fantastic. I have been waiting sooo long to see another perfect movie. This movie is quite possibly flawless. I wasn't sold on it being a comedy for the first 20 min, but when it picks up, this movie is hilarious. The one flaw I initially had with the movie was the ending. But I did some research and found out the whole back story of the pie fight and the Kennedy assassination. It's a shame really because with that ending, the movie would have been "complete." I'm hoping when I pick up the re-release on blu-ray the scene gets added.
I don't know what else to say besides this movie is near perfection.

Rare images from the final (deleted) scene.
http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/rare-images-dr-strangelove-custard-pie-fight

I agree! One of the funniest and most amazing films I've ever seen!

[Mr Minio]

The only part of Strangelove I found funny was the disobedient hand at the end.

[The Gunslinger45]

Glad you liked it. It is my second favorite movie of all time. And yes it is hilarious!

[thekgproject]

The only part of Strangelove I found funny was the disobedient hand at the end.

:nope:

Probably just don't understand the humor :)

[dadgumblah]

I've been watching a few horror movies for Halloween lately. Of course I had to watch the original Halloween (1978), but this time on Blu-Ray and it was fantastic. Haven't got through all the extras yet.

I've watched a couple of films I haven't seen. The first is Return of the Vampire (1944), starring Bela Lugosi as a (drum roll) vampire, although not his famous Count Dracula. This time, instead, he is Armand Tesla, who is killed when a British professor drives a stake through his heart. The stake is left in, and Tesla's body is still intact. However, the London Blitz unearths his coffin and a couple of inept graveyard workers pull out the stake, reviving the count. What follows is a not-bad atmospheric Universal-type horror movie (albeit made by MGM) that is okay as long as you don't take it too seriously. Tesla's aide in evil doings is a werewolf named Andreas, who is a good actor named Matt Willis, who unfortunately looks like a scruffy puppy when he's a werewolf. More like something out of a Three Stooges short. Anyway, not bad if you've got nothing else to do. Here's the "werewolf" if you want a snicker:

http://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/1143972207_f.jpg

2.5

The second one was much better. It was Torture Garden (1967), starring Burgess Meredith, Peter Cushing, and Jack Palance, among others. It's one of the Amicus Films anthology releases that were popular in the late 60's and early to mid 70's. Tales From the Crypt (1972) is my favorite of the bunch but this one was very good. Meredith is the showman of a sideshow exhibit where he coaxes a handful of people into "looking into the shears of the Fate named Atropos," a seemingly wax woman who holds said shears and the people each see what may come to be in their future...so very much like the Tales From the Crypt movie. Each tale is fun and the actors are game no matter how far-fetched the tales are. And that's the fun of it: that they're far-fetched and you can just sit back and enjoy them one-by-one.

http://mannysbookofshadows.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/torture-garden_1967_promo-pics_021.jpg

3.5