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I'm disappointed that you would give Léon a higher rating than 2001: A Space Odyssey. Yoda, I need that tsk smiley now.
:p
2001 is a fantastic film but Sci-Fi just really isn't my thing. But on a rewatch it would get higher. It's number 13 now because I upped the rating to a 94. The lowest on my top 10 is also a 94 so it doesn't need much to make it.
It's also becoming very "desirable" to watch. This is the same thing that happened with Clockwork, I had to watch it again and it them made my number 1 spot.
The Sci-Fi Slob
04-28-14, 02:04 PM
Leon is a great film. I'd have probably rated both films in the 90's myself.
Captain Spaulding
04-28-14, 02:04 PM
I've always liked the concept of Nightmare on Elm Street more than the movies themselves.
I've always liked the concept of Nightmare on Elm Street more than the movies themselves.
I'll tell you what I think when I watch it. :)
I plan to post my top 100 at the end of the year when it has been fully defined so I won't be giving much away. But only things I've seen since the 1st make it on the list. I've started fresh. Everything on my top 100 is in this thread. I'll tell you each time something is knocked off which will be regular.
Audition has been knocked off my Top 100.
Current Lowest Rating = 74/100.
honeykid
04-28-14, 02:56 PM
I'm disappointed that you would give Léon a higher rating than 2001: A Space Odyssey. Yoda, I need that tsk smiley now.
:p
2001 is a fantastic film but Sci-Fi just really isn't my thing. But on a rewatch it would get higher. It's number 13 now because I upped the rating to a 94. The lowest on my top 10 is also a 94 so it doesn't need much to make it.
It's also becoming very "desirable" to watch. This is the same thing that happened with Clockwork, I had to watch it again and it them made my number 1 spot.
Don't buckle, Rhys. 2001 is crap and they know it. :p Leon is much better and it's on my 100.
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Daniel M
04-28-14, 04:04 PM
I never got the love for Léon, but I do think it's a good film :)
bluedeed
04-28-14, 04:49 PM
Audition has been knocked off my Top 100.
Current Lowest Rating = 74/100.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
THIS ALREADY HIGHLY ARBITRARY LIST JUST GOT MARGINALLY LESS ARBITRARY! DON'T YOU KNOW THE POINT OF LISTS!!?!?!!!
It's my personal Top 100. My favorite films. I'm not necessarily rating the film on how well it is made, or how "technically" perfect is it or whatever. If I don't like something as much as you like something that shouldn't matter.
I removed Audition because I enjoyed other films more. That isn't unreasonable.
Just to add, my list will soon be filled with films I love. This is just a starter list, in a way, so it is going to be quite "dynamic". My top 20-30 don't move all that much because I like these films a lot and the ratings I have given them are pretty high. Once I have a hundred of these highly rated films it will be a lot more solid list. I can see were you are coming from but my list isn't arbitrary. There is logic behind it and the rankings aren't without meaning.
Although, I do agree my ratings system needs work. The films themselves are in a correct order but the ratings are starting to just become numbers. So, with your comment. Even though it could have been said better, I am going to remove the precise ratings I have been doing. Instead I will stick to "popcorn ratings" and put in on the list in the place I think it should be. So, in a way, I thank you.
honeykid
04-28-14, 08:48 PM
Audition is hugely overrated. I thought it was OK, but I've no idea why people love it so or think so highly of it.
A Nightmare On Elm Street, the original, of course, is a masterpiece of horror filmmaking.
This probably has something to do with why you don't understand why people like Audition so much. Those of us who love Audition don't understand why people like A Nightmare On Elm Street so much. Well that's not exactly true. We do know why. It just comes down to taste. Some people like "entertaining" movies more, and some people like "realistic" movies more.
At least... that's my understanding... however limited it may be.
How long did you take to develop your "taste"? :)
Why do I feel like you're making fun of me?
Everyone develops their taste throughout their entire life don't they? I suppose I began making more of a conscious effort about eight years ago. Why?
Trying to get to know and understand you, but I don't want you to feel uncomfortable. :)
Frightened Inmate No. 2
04-29-14, 02:21 AM
Zotis, have you ever seen a grown man naked?
It's a quote from Airplane. ;)
Oh lol... I have only seen bits and pieces of Airplane.
honeykid
04-29-14, 04:31 AM
Just the wings and the fuselage?
The whole exterior, the coach section, the bathroom, the first class section in passing, and a brief glimpse of part of the pilot's cabin. To be specific. ;P
Oh lol... I have only seen bits and pieces of Airplane.
I'd definitely watch it all. =D
26th April
The Dark Knight Rises(2012,165min)
There was a lot of talking about TDKR yesterday so I rewatched just to "confirm" my verdict.As I said before,not as good as first two movies but still better than a lot of other superhero movies...It was good movie,interesting to watch.
Verdcit: 8.2/10
27th April
Live Free or Die Hard(2007,128min)
Verdict: 7/10
28th April
Transporter(2002,92min)
Verdict: 6.5/10
Nausicaä
04-29-14, 08:56 AM
Well, I'm probably going to watch more of his stuff because I liked Scream and I haven't seen anything elseDefinitely try Nightmare on Elm Street, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare - the better films in the entire series of Freddy Kruger films.
Also, Craven's version of The Hills Have Eyes is a bore, I recommend the remake that came out around 2006 and directed by the French director Alexandre Aja who made the Haute Tension/Switchblade Romance film. Far superior in every way in my eyes.
29th April 2014
Hellraiser: Bloodline
(1996, 85 mins)
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My least favorite so far but I did enjoy it. The space setting felt off at first but the majority of the movie was made up of scenes from the past showing the origins of the box. The film was shown as if someone was explaining the story... if you get what I mean. A man from the distant bloodline of the toymaker who made the box was the one telling the story. The CGI in the film was pretty bad at times though. But I forgive it.
Worth a watch. I'll be watching number 5.
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29th April 2014 Cont.
Reservoir Dogs
(1992, 99 mins, re-watch)
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A fantastic Tarantino film with some very memorable quotes and scenes. With brilliant acting and a simple plot which goes into detail, Reservoir Dogs is definitely a favorite of mine. It doesn't make my Top 10 but it does make the higher portion of my Top 100.
A brilliant directorial debut.
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29th April 2014 Cont. 2
Persona
(1966, 83 mins)
persona - noun:
the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.
"her public persona"
a role or character adopted by an author or an actor.
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Although this film confused me a fair amount and has still left me a little confused, I liked it a lot. I like mysterious films and I will look into this more deeply very soon. I loved the art style too.
3.5
Glad you liked it, but rating is too low. :p
It's initial. It's definitely a film that requires a re-watch so maybe I'll enjoy it more second time. I honestly didn't know what a Persona was until watching this film so that confused me too. :)
Derek Vinyard
04-29-14, 07:20 PM
29th April 2014 Cont.
Reservoir Dogs
(1992, 99 mins, re-watch)
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A fantastic Tarantino film with some very memorable quotes and scenes. With brilliant acting and a simple plot which goes into detail, Reservoir Dogs is definitely a favorite of mine. It doesn't make my Top 10 but it does make the higher portion of my Top 100.
A brilliant directorial debut.
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definitely you're a beast . thats it .
bowsergeek13
04-29-14, 08:02 PM
memento is a good one to watch
Thanks for the suggestion but I've watched it now. I liked it and I will re-watch it sometime too.
Also, welcome to the forum. :)
Thank you. It has almost been 4 months. Time has flown by. :p
honeykid
04-29-14, 08:14 PM
Definitely try Nightmare on Elm Street, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare - the better films in the entire series of Freddy Kruger films.
Also, Craven's version of The Hills Have Eyes is a bore, I recommend the remake that came out around 2006 and directed by the French director Alexandre Aja who made the Haute Tension/Switchblade Romance film. Far superior in every way in my eyes.
I second all this. :yup:
I'll add all of then to my watchlist now. :)
Don't listen to them, the original Hills have Eyes is one of my favorite horror movies.
rauldc14
04-29-14, 08:19 PM
I still haven't seen Reservoir Dogs or Persona. One of these days, I'm sure.
Don't listen to them, the original Hills have Eyes is one of my favorite horror movies.
I'll add that too then. :)
The Sci-Fi Slob
04-29-14, 08:35 PM
26/4/14
Dark Skies (2013) - 3
27/4/14
Critters (1986) - 4
28/4/14
Devil's Due (2014) - 1.5
29/4/14
You're Next (2013) - 3.5
So how are all you guys doing? I'm currently sitting on 153 films for 2014
The Sci-Fi Slob
04-29-14, 08:40 PM
So how are all you guys doing? I'm currently sitting on 153 films for 2014
148 for me.:cool:
I need to update but something like 185? I'll update when I'm next on my laptop. :)
153 is still a LOT of films.
Well, you all have me beat, but that's only because I'm not sure what I watched for the first 16 days of January, and I wasn't able to watch anything for about 15 days earlier this month because of dry eyes, so I have my excuses.
The Sci-Fi Slob
04-29-14, 08:45 PM
I need to update but something like 185? I'll update when I'm next on my laptop. :)
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I've kind of gone a bit crazy this month. XD
The Sci-Fi Slob
04-29-14, 08:51 PM
You could get DVT if you're not careful.;)
That's caused by not moving around enough right?
If so then thats not a problem.
148 for me.:cool:
Haha yes I am SUPERIOR!!!
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I need to update but something like 185? I'll update when I'm next on my laptop. :)
:mad:
B*STARD!!!
:p
cricket
04-29-14, 10:21 PM
I need to update but something like 185? I'll update when I'm next on my laptop. :)
I'm sitting at 172 for the year; some people have to work, you know!
I need to update but something like 185? I'll update when I'm next on my laptop. :)
I'm sitting at 172 for the year; some people have to work, you know!
Excuses. ;)
Just updated mine. 186, actually. ;)
29th April
Robocop(2014,117min)
It was OK,when you have in mind this is a reamake it makes it even better.Action was ok,acting was ok,story was ok,just ok movie overall.Robocop was cool looking,I liked Alex Murphy part,he is really cool cop.
Verdict: 7/10
30th April 2014
Saturday Night Fever
(1977, 118 mins)
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I didn't love it, but I thought it was good, I guess. The ending didn't do much for me and I found the story quite boring and I didn't think much of the acting. It wasn't bad though. Sorry if you like this movie, it just wasn't for me.
2.5
30th April 2014 Cont.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
(1984, 91 mins)
"One, Two....Freddy's Coming for You!!!
Three, Four....Better Lock Your Door!!!
Five, Six....Grab Your Crucifix!!!
Seven, Eight....Better Stay Up Late!!!
Nine, Ten.....Never...Sleep Again!!!"
http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc23ylky451rngm88o1_500.gif
This is the first time for me to watch this film and I got to say that I am VERY impressed. Here I am. Lying in bed, lights off and about to sleep after the movie and now... I don't know if that's going to be possible..... ;)
A very scary movie, well... at least I thought so. I also thought it was very innovative and I'm excited to watch the other movies. But not tonight.
This is my favorite horror film so far.
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Mr Minio
04-30-14, 07:28 PM
Talking about the number of films I've seen this year it's 189 for me. I'm disappointed. I thought it's gonna be at least 200.
That's one more than me. Ugh! ;)
A Nightmare on Elm St. is a Horror masterpiece. Glad you liked it. :)
The rest of the series isn't so good, but Wes Craven's New Nightmare is pretty damn solid though.
Mr Minio
04-30-14, 07:32 PM
That's one more than me. Ugh! ;) It includes some shorts, so you're probably a bit ahead of me.
A Nightmare on Elm St. is a Horror masterpiece. Glad you liked it. :)
The rest of the series isn't so good, but Wes Craven's New Nightmare is pretty damn solid though.
Thanks for the suggestion! I might watch that before continuing the series.
I'm starting to become a bit of a Wes Craven fan it seems. :p
That's one more than me. Ugh! ;) It includes some shorts, so you're probably a bit ahead of me.
Ah well that's good haha. Jk, you've still watched a lot!! :)
Oh wait. That is part of the series... sorry.
Daniel M
04-30-14, 07:44 PM
Wish I had counted all the movies I have watched this year, could go back through all my Movie Tab posts I guess.
BlueLion
04-30-14, 07:47 PM
Wish I had counted all the movies I have watched this year, could go back through all my Movie Tab posts I guess.
Why not use Letterboxd instead? The diary in Letterboxd is brilliant for this. I've seen 122 this year. Could have done better if it wasn't for a few TV shows and exams.
Mr Minio
04-30-14, 07:55 PM
Yeah, apparently I saw ~50 shorts this year! It's really hard to make out how many full length features would it be, as these shorts' durations vary from 10 to 40+ minutes.
If you watch one film every day it gives you ~365 films a year. It's not much. I watch 2, 3, or even 4 of them a day, but then there's a day, or two when I don't watch any (studies :( ). I've seen ~190 movies so far and assume that I will manage to watch ~400 of them in total this year (I hope to watch them like freakin' maniac in the holiday).
400 films = ~800h (assuming one film lasts two hours, but given how many shorts I watch, it's probably more like one and a half). A year = 8 760 hours. Therefore, I'll happily spend 9% of this year watching movies!
PS: I saw 554 films in 2013. It would be hard to beat this record this year, because I'm studying, which does not take as much time as you'd think, but minus the studying at home, the classes and lectures take a lot of time.
PS2: I feel like Guaporense now with my statistics!
BlueLion
04-30-14, 07:57 PM
Do you ever watch any series?
Mr Minio
04-30-14, 08:04 PM
I forgot I've seen Russian Sherlock Holmes and True Detective this year, so it's a bunch of hours added to the amount!
I also watched PMMM and On the Air.
So it's ~30 hours more!
I watched all the episodes of it's always sunny. If you're counting that too. ;)
I also plan to watch a lot in the holidays but it's either going to slow down or speed up once I get to uni. I am going to be doing film at uni hopefully, so that helps . :)
1st May 2014
Wild Strawberries
(1957, 91 mins)
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I enjoyed this but I think it will need a second watch like I do with Persona. This film was pretty different to anything I have seen before and I wasn't sure what to think at first. I know what to expect now so I think it will be easier to get into it the second time round. This should mean in theory, I will like it more. The story was very sweet, warm and is very well shot. I am looking forward to watching it again.
rating_3_5
4 MONTHS!
1/3 COMPLETE
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1st June 2014
Skipped a month, huh? :)
Somebody has watched Donnie Darko too many times. You're time travelling man!
I tried to think of a time travel joke but could only think of Primer, which Rhys hasn't seen.
Haha. Oh, right indeed I it does seem I have time traveled.
Thanks for picking me up. :D
Daniel M
05-01-14, 12:22 PM
Why not use Letterboxd instead? The diary in Letterboxd is brilliant for this. I've seen 122 this year. Could have done better if it wasn't for a few TV shows and exams.
Good suggestion. I do actually have an account and put all the films I had rated on it last year, but kind of forgot about it and never used it with the diary. Might start doing that.
I might start using it next year. I want it all manual this year though. :3
Glad to see youre sticking to your resolution homie! Heres 3 flicks that are a lil off the beaten path, but are outstanding.
The World According To Garp
Glengarry Glen Ross (If youve never been in sales you'll still appreciate it for the acting. Your jaw will drop when you see the cast)
The Lion In Winter with Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn. Not the Patrick Stewart / Glenn Close one, it paled in comparison.
Thank you! I added them all to my watchlist. :)
Here is a sneak peak of my current Top 100.
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30th April
Fight Club(1999,139min,rewatch)
Best comes at the end.
Verdict: 9.5/10
Will update tomorrow hopefully. :)
Will update tomorrow hopefully. :)
Take your time,lists won't run. :)
I was doing it everyday at first and it just got too much. :p
I like trying to do it early when the month changes so I can get the previous month archived. :D
The Sci-Fi Slob
05-02-14, 11:18 AM
30/4/14
Leon (1994) - 4.5
1/4/14
Rambo 3 (1988) - 3
2nd May 2014
The Seventh Seal
(1957, 96 mins)
Ingmar Bergman
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The Seventh Seal is a fantastic film which works fantastically well. I liked the music, the story is great and the overall feeling it put upon me is hard to describe. All I must say is if you haven't seen this movie yet I would definitely advise you to watch it. This film has great rewatch value, just like Wild Strawberries has, and again upon rewatch, the rating could definitely increase. Thank you Swan (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=49314) for introducing me to Ingmar Bergman.
rating_4
No problem, I'm glad you like him!
3rd May 2014
Raiders of the Lost Ark
(1981, 115 mins)
Steven Spielberg
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is a film I think I may have watched when I was younger. However, I highly doubt I watched it all. My attention span has bad back then and I couldn't remember most of it. This is a fantastic film, a lot better than expected, with great music and is overall super, super great fun. It is very re-watchable and easy watching as long as your attention span isn't like mine when I was 7/8. Hello, top 10!
P.S - I have also watched all or bits from the other films in the main trilogy. I can't remember these either. I'll be watching these in the very near future though.
rating_5
By the way. Since it's 2:00 am and the film only just counts as the 3rd May, I'm not counting it as today's film.
1st May
Mad Max(1979,88min)
Verdict: 7/10
2nd May
Mad Max 2:The Road Warrior(1981,94min)
Verdict: 8/10
3rd May 2014
Boyz N The Hood
(1991, 112 mins)
John Singleton
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Boyz N The Hood is a great film featuring a heartfelt story and some great cinematography. It isn't a perfect film but it managed to emotionally effect me and I thought that overall it was very good.
rating_4
Daniel M
05-03-14, 06:12 PM
I love The Seventh Seal and Bergman, Indiana Jones films I like but haven't seen in ages and I am a big fan of Boyz n the Hood :up:
I want to rewatch The Seventh Seal sometime soon. I enjoyed it a lot and it really does have potential to go very high in my Top 100. :)
4th May 2014
Brokeback Mountain
(2005, 134 mins)
Ang Lee
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Brokeback Mountain unfortunately wasn't for me. At least on first watch. I watched it on Netflix not knowing what to expect. I assumed it would be some sort of drama so when I found out that the film is about romance between the two men, I was very surprised, and it did throw me off a little. I have nothing against it, but it's just not something I had seen before in this sort of film. The initial tent scene was like a "WHAT?!" moment for me. I was enjoying the movie until the two men left the mountain. After that, for me it was fairly boring, but I do have to admit I was lost at times. I loved the cinematography though. Especially the shots with the frames full of moving sheep. I will watch this again sometime but I don't know if I will like it all that much the second time either. I don't think the film is for me. I'm not saying it's a terrible film though, because it's not and many, many people love it.
2.5
Just started watching Temple of Doom. :)
Indy and Short Round do nasty things.
This is good so far. Not as good as Raiders but I am enjoying it a lot.
Snake surprise
What's the surprise?
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Wow, that ceiling spike thing sure lasted a while. ;)
4th May 2014 Cont.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(1984, 118 mins)
Steven Spielberg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lptr6fq3ig1qc9abwo1_500.gif
Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, although not as good as the first movie, it was still great fun and I enjoyed watching it. I think my favorite scene was the one were they are getting shown all the "exotic" foods, and the one in the GIF above was pretty funny too. I'm definitely excited to watch the next addition.
Also, Short Round is great! :)
rating_4
You should probably skip Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Just a friendly word of advice. :)
Temple of Doom is magnificent though.
Miss Vicky
05-04-14, 03:21 PM
Glad you enjoyed Temple of Doom.
Scratching my head at the fact that you were ignorant to the content of Brokeback Mountain before seeing it, though. How does that even happen? Had you never heard of the movie before?
The Gunslinger45
05-04-14, 03:45 PM
Very happy you liked Temple of Doom. Now all you have to do is watch The Last Crusade. And yeah totally skip Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Glad you enjoyed Temple of Doom.
Scratching my head at the fact that you were ignorant to the content of Brokeback Mountain before seeing it, though. How does that even happen? Had you never heard of the movie before?
I had heard of it. Just nothing about it. I miss a lot. ;)
Also, I bought Temple of the Crystal Skull so I might go against your advice and watch it anyway. Just so I can rank them. Even if it's definitely going to be on the bottom.
Should I watch it with alcohol though?
Miss Vicky
05-04-14, 04:14 PM
Temple of the Crystal Skull
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull you mean.
Should I watch it with alcohol though?
Probably. How much do you have? You're going to need a lot.
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull you mean.
Probably. How much do you have? You're going to need a lot.
Yeah, that. Haha.
..and I'll have enough. ;)
I'm about to re-watch Scream with Swan.
Look out for a brand-new commentary thread in the next couple of minutes in you're interested.
Mr Minio
05-04-14, 05:05 PM
You should probably skip Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. No wai! Atomic fridge is a spot on.
Captain Spaulding
05-04-14, 05:35 PM
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was the first Indiana Jones movie that I watched. I had no interest in seeing it, but my friends are fans of the series and they were very excited about it, so I tagged along to the cinema with them. Not surprisingly, they hated it, but I loved how ridiculous and hilarious it was. I mean, you've got Shia Lebeouf swinging with monkeys and Harrelson Ford surviving an atomic bomb by hiding in a fridge. How is that not awesome?
Then I watched Raiders and thought it was dull in comparison. I've yet to watch the other two.
It has Shia Labeouf in it?
I'm gonna' hate it.
4th May 2014 Cont.
Scream
(1996, 111 mins, re-watch)
Wes Craven
https://24.media.tumblr.com/6e2fab3f71b9485ed4c05c8c72093363/tumblr_n512hteyPD1qij1mgo1_500.png
Scream is a fantastic slasher movie that should not be missed.
For a longer review, search thread.
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You'll like Crystal Skull. Shia LaBeouf does nasty things to an anthill.
Miss Vicky
05-04-14, 07:38 PM
It has Shia Labeouf in it?
I'm gonna' hate it.
We tried to warn you.
4th May 2014 Cont 2.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(1974, 83 mins)
Tobe Hooper
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a fantastic film. At first I didn't know what to think but it quickly grew on me and I thought that the last 15-20 minutes were pretty amazing. It's a very raw film, it felt a lot more real than any other horror I have seen. The last scene when they're on the road really did amazing me and I thought some of the cinematography was incredible. I will definitely watch this again. I'm very tired and I missed a lot, I think so It's something I need to do, really. Thanks for the suggestion once again Swan. I'm going to sleep now.
4.5
No problem, glad you liked it. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a horror masterpiece. :)
Just watched Blazing Saddles. Full review later.
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3rd May
Escape Plan(2013,115min)
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It was decant movie,I thought they will just hit and shoot at everything but it was not like that.Story was interesting,first prison break was possible,it was explained in a good way,I love when they first escape and then explain how they did it.Second prison looks very unreal and for me that is ok...Sad thing is,first prison break(intro) was better than main story prison break,it was well explained,better planed and imagined.In second prison break it becomes true action movie - shoot,shoot,shoot,kill,kill,kill and we are out.So ok story,second prison break is bad.
Action parts were good,I don't like when main guy kills 100000 soldiers with his gun or some sh*t like that,this movie didn't do that,they did go there near the end but it was ok...So I'm happy with action.
Acting was decant,ofc you need to understand this is action movie so acting is not on same lv as other genre's.Atmosphere was really bad,I never cared about who lives and who dies,they tried to make us fell like they are in prison they suffer etc but its hard to do it with these actors.
And finally verdict: 7/10
4th May
Source Cod(2011,93min)
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Very interesting story,but near the end it gets too complex I think,I can understand what is happening that is not the problem,problem is they could end it on few spots earlier,they just wanted more things to happen.Ending was still interesting.Atmosphere was very good,you care about characters,it keeps you interested,you want to see next scene,you want to find next clue.Acting was ok,nothing special.
Verdict: 8/10
5th May 2014
Blazing Saddles
(1974, 93 mins)
Mel Gibson
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Blazing Saddles is a hilarious comedy which I am definitely glad I picked up. Lots of memorable moments and quotes and very, very, re-watchable.
rating_4
5th May 2014 Cont.
Ratatouille
(2007, 111 mins)
Brad Bird & Jan Pinkava
https://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mczhkt6Nzt1ryq4tho1_500.gif
Ratatouille is a great animated film coming from the brilliant, Pixar Animation Studios. I'm not a huge animation fan but I enjoyed this a lot. It has definitely became one of my favorite animated films. This, again, is very re-watchable.
3.5
Now you've got to see Young Frankenstein.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1FLZPFI3jc
That looks great actually. I'm going to do some college work and watch Scary Movie but I might watch that after unless I need to do more work. Thanks! :)
P.S - I bought some more DVD's today. I'll update my thread later.
This is surprisingly good so far.
Daniel M
05-05-14, 03:29 PM
Not a fan of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre I'm afraid. Ratatouille is a delighful animation. I think Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein as Swan recommended are good comedies, but don't find them as hilarious as others do.
If you want to watch more animation I really recommend you check out Rango, it's a wonderful film that I always try to get people to watch, it's different from Pixar but brilliant.
Daniel M
05-05-14, 03:29 PM
Not a fan of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre I'm afraid. Ratatouille is a delighful animation. I think Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein as Swan recommended are good comedies, but don't find them as hilarious as others do.
If you want to watch more animation I really recommend you check out Rango, it's a wonderful film that I always try to get people to watch, it's different from Pixar but brilliant.
Thanks. Rango is one of the film I plan to watch on my phone on my expeditions. It will be the only thing I will be able to watch my films on for two 4 day expeditions.
Daniel M
05-05-14, 03:38 PM
Hope you enjoy it enough to want to watch it on a bigger screen. If you can, watch it HD, in my opinion the greatest animation ever made in terms of visuals.
5th May 2014 Cont 2 .
Scary Movie
(2000, 88 mins)
Keenan Ivory Wayans
https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mby1gzCk6C1rhchkyo1_500.gif
Scary Movie is actually funny. Sure, some of the jokes were bad and some were just disgusting but I thought that the majority was actually okay and I did enjoy the film. It's far from anything special, though.
rating_3
I'll watch Young Frankenstein tomorrow... probably for a first watch.
I'm going to watch Spider man now because I want to see if I'll like it. I liked it when I was younger.
When are you going to watch Halloween?
Soon... Soon. This week probably. :)
5th May
Rope(1948,80min)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5hOV6_k7v8/TzUqR66EDlI/AAAAAAAAAsA/h5NKDz2556c/s1600/rope+poster.jpg
Very good movie,very interesting and nerve racking.You kill someone,hide his body in apartment and organize a party,fantastic formula for thriller.His imagination is very good,every movie is same but again VERY different.Murder was well planned and explained,every character is different,everybody reacts to this in a different way.James Stewart is great as always.Atmosphere is great,I love that period of time,it is nice to see everyone in suits.You want to see what will happen next,its fun to search for clues with main guy,I mean that parts when you are like "he will notice it,yes he noticed it!" :)
Just great movie overall.I want to watch more of older movies,I started watching them few months ago but after some time you go back to movies after 70's,this time I will try to watch more of older movies.
Verdict: 8.7/10
5th May 2014 Cont 2 .
Spider-Man
(2002, 121 mins)
Sam Raimi
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Spider-Man is a decent movie. However, at times I didn't find it believable, and I don't mean that because there are superheroes and supervillains. I know this movie is meant to be fun but I found it a little too silly sometimes and I'm pretty sure that it's trying to take itself at least a little seriously. I'll watch the next movies but I'm in no rush.
rating_3
Will update totals later. Just had time to do my own.
MILESTONES
200 FILMS
20K MINUTES
Currently watching: Young Frankenstein
MY GRANDFATHERS WORK WAS DOODOO!
Werewolf?
There wolf.
There castle.
bahahaha
A little paint, a few flowers a couple of throw pillows.....
Cobpyth
05-06-14, 09:57 AM
I see you're starting the habit of watching films while posting on this forum. Don't do that (especially if it's a first watch)! It takes away from the experience, in my opinion!
I hope you enjoyed Young Frankenstein. One of my favorite comedies! :)
Yes, I enjoyed it but I thought the middle of the film wasn't as great as the rest. I didn't particularly like Frankenstein's monster himself/itself.
You're right about posting though. I should only do it for commentaries.
Full review soon but I'd give it a rating_3
I'm going to watch this: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/?ref_=nv_sr_6 in the next few days and watch Young Frankenstein again.
Just a quick post. Currently watching Stand by Me again. About 35 minutes left. Love this film. I think that it might go higher up in my top 10.
6th May 2014
Young Frankenstein
(1974, 106 mins)
Mel Brooks
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Young Frankenstein was very funny to start but I lost interest when Frankensteins monster was created. This is maybe because I haven't seen any of the Frankenstein movies. I will give this another chance once I have watched something Frankenstein related. However, I didn't particularly like the monster, if I'm to be honest.
rating_3
Hope you like James Whale's Frankenstein. Sh*t's classic.
6th May 2014 Cont
Stand By Me
(1986, 89 mins, re-watch)
Rob Reiner
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Stand By Me is a fantastic film. I love the music, characters, acting, cinematography, story and pretty much everything. This is my third watch and I plan to watch it again and again.
rating_5
6th May 2014 Cont 2.
Frankenstein
(1931, 70 mins)
James Whale
https://31.media.tumblr.com/dd04b376984e0335a07fdb8e872e87ad/tumblr_n3wlvkShPc1suchdko1_500.jpg
Frankenstein is a fantastic classic horror film with a great story, memorable characters and scenes and was overall very interesting. It is, in some ways, incredible due to the fact it was created over 80 years ago. It's very re-watchable and I am looking forward to re-watching Young Frankenstein. I am also looking forward to watching some other related films.
rating_4
Derek Vinyard
05-06-14, 07:14 PM
5th May 2014 Cont 2 .
Spider-Man
(2002, 121 mins)
Sam Raimi
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Spider-Man is a decent movie. However, at times I didn't find it believable, and I don't mean that because there are superheroes and supervillains. I know this movie is meant to be fun but I found it a little too silly sometimes and I'm pretty sure that it's trying to take itself at least a little seriously. I'll watch the next movies but I'm in no rush.
rating_3
Spider-man 2 is the best between all three by really far
Derek Vinyard
05-06-14, 07:18 PM
I hope so. :p
Thanks:)
btw nice rating I really like Stand By Me :)
btw nice rating I really like Stand By Me :)
Yeah, it's fantastic. Definitely deserves a 5.
Just got home from film studies in college. We are looking at Gomorrah as a minor piece for our exam. We only got time for half hour and watching the rest next lesson but I'm going to watch the rest now and watch the rest about next lesson. I can then count it as today's film.
If I get that chance I am re-watching La Haine today too (which is a major film for the exam).
7th May 2014
Gomorrah
(2008, 137 mins)
Matteo Garrone
https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maqnzv1ojM1r68x0io1_500.jpg
Gomorrah is a great Italian film which plays over 5 different stories. These stories don't necessarily connect though. They do, in a wider concept, but not directly. The characters don't all meet by the end like in most other multi-strand narrative films. The stories were great and I liked the characters too. This was definitely worth the watch.
rating_3_5
The Sci-Fi Slob
05-07-14, 05:12 PM
2/5/14
Mad Max - 4
3/5/14
Mad Max 2 - 5
4/5/14
Max Mad Beyond Thunderdome - 3
5/5/14
Fight Club - 5
6/5/14
Trollhunter - 3.5
Derek Vinyard
05-07-14, 05:42 PM
2/5/14
Mad Max - 4
3/5/14
Mad Max 2 - 5
4/5/14
Max Mad Beyond Thunderdome - 3
5/5/14
Fight Club - 5
6/5/14
Trollhunter - 3.5
Fight Club :D :D :D btw nice rating !
7th May 2014 Cont.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
(1989, 127 mins)
Steven Spielberg
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Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade is probably the funniest out of the three main films and is in my opinion equal, or slightly better than the second movie. I liked the plot and the final Holy Grail scenes are probably the most memorable from the main trilogy. I will watch number 4 but I'm not particularly excited. For now though, I think the main trilogy is probably my favorite trilogy of all time. I still need to watch the original Star Wars trilogy though. I know, it's pretty bad that I haven't seen it.
rating_4
Just got back from college, I've had a long day. I am going to watch Rocky for the first time.
8th May 2014
Rocky
(1976,119 mins)
John G. Avildsen
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Rocky is the greatest sports film I have ever watched. It's probably long overdue I watched this film. It never really interested me. But wow. This was fantastic. I've never been a big Stallone fan but this film might just change all that. The end fight was incredible and the story was too. I loved the characters and I thought it was a very believeable film unlike many other sports films I have watched. Were have I been all these years? Haha.
5
Rocky makes it to my top 10.
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 05:22 PM
I think that my favourite sports film is Chariots of Fire, but I can't say I've seen a lot of them.
I think that my favourite sports film is Chariots of Fire, but I can't say I've seen a lot of them.
I haven't seen all that many either. I haven't seen Chariots of Fire. I'll add it to my watchlist. :)
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 05:26 PM
How many titles do you have on your watchlist? It's ~850 for me.
How many titles do you have on your watchlist? It's ~850 for me.
Wow! Haha. 162 titles. :)
I will now watch the original Dracula.
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 05:36 PM
That's quite a lot. A girl studying my major complained she's got SO MANY films to watch and then said it's like 80 for her. Haha. I didn't say it's 10 times more for me. It would be awkward. She's not into art cinema as well. Not worth my time.*
I've seen 216 films this year, but then again there's a lot of shorts, so you're probably gonna win this contest.
You're studying film, so you're cheating, because you can watch films and learn at the same time. I can't. Oh, yeah, but I have no life, so I still have a chance to win this.
* Obviously, a joke. She's hot, but into partying, so not my type of a girl, anywayz.
Not recommended, but go ahead - it's short.
Nostromo87
05-08-14, 05:37 PM
I think that my favourite sports film is Chariots of Fire, but I can't say I've seen a lot of them.
i like watching actual sports, but sports movies are pretty cliché and uncreative. there's always the big pointlessly epic fictional matchup at the end. either the hero wins and its a happy ending or the hero loses and its a tragic ending. or they manufacture something where the hero loses but still wins by getting the girl or whatever. this is probably why i liked Slap Shot (1977), bc it kinda makes fun of that stuff
but even watching real sports has become a tad less interesting over the years. movies have definitely superseded sports as my favorite form of entertainment
anyways, glad you liked Rocky, Rhys :)
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 05:40 PM
By the way, I've made a nice discovery recently. What I mean is that in the city I currently live in there's a cinema that shows arthouse films only. Something stops me from going there, though. Maybe I could meet an arthouse buff, of course female. And hot. And willing to... Oh, that's it. I guess that's the only person I'm gonna meet there is a fat 60 y/o guy. Then again, I could go there, because they show some art movies. Then again, I can watch them alone at home and continue my social awkwardness.
By the way, I've made a nice discovery recently. What I mean is that in the city I currently live in there's a cinema that shows arthouse films only. Something stops me from going there, though. Maybe I could meet an arthouse buff, of course female. And hot. And willing to... Oh, that's it. I guess that's the only person I'm gonna meet there is a fat 60 y/o guy. Then again, I could go there, because they show some art movies. Then again, I can watch them alone at home and continue my social awkwardness.
As long as you enjoy what you do it shouldn't matter. I haven't seen all that much arthouse, I don't think. Maybe I should take a look at some of the things on your top 10. I haven't heard of anything, which is intriguing. Anyway, I'm going to unpause Dracula and watch it. I'll need to sleep soon.
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 05:52 PM
I wouldn't say that my top is that obscure, but for a person new to arthouse films, it probably is. Maybe I will visit the cinema after I'd passed all the exams.
bluedeed
05-08-14, 06:07 PM
By the way, I've made a nice discovery recently. What I mean is that in the city I currently live in there's a cinema that shows arthouse films only. Something stops me from going there, though. Maybe I could meet an arthouse buff, of course female. And hot. And willing to... Oh, that's it. I guess that's the only person I'm gonna meet there is a fat 60 y/o guy. Then again, I could go there, because they show some art movies. Then again, I can watch them alone at home and continue my social awkwardness.
All of my experiences in arthouse theaters I've been the youngest person there by 50 years, with the occasional exception of my girlfriend. Not the ideal place to look for that girl, Minio, the internet is where you'll find her!
I wouldn't say that my top is that obscure, but for a person new to arthouse films, it probably is. Maybe I will visit the cinema after I'd passed all the exams.
Your top is fairly canonized, Angelopoulos and Jancso are more obscure, but the former won the Palme d'Or. And then we've got two (bad :D) 21st century directors, how mainstream of you!
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 06:11 PM
Yeah, sure, Internet, especially given you never know who's on the other side. Even if you know, looking for somebody that takes a keen interest in arthouse cinema, is a girl AND is hot is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Well, the first one is not a must, but how should I expand it other way, if she let's say loves to party and listens to mainstream pop music both of which I don't like.
bluedeed
05-08-14, 06:13 PM
Yeah, sure, Internet, especially given you never know who's on the other side. Even if you know, looking for somebody that takes a keen interest in arthouse cinema, is a girl AND is hot is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Well, the first one is not a must, but how should I expand it other way, if she let's say loves to party and listens to mainstream pop music both of which I don't like.
Just join MUBI...
Also, have I suggested Cuadecuc, Vampir to you yet? Might be something you'd be into. All of the eroticism of Dreyer's Vampyr but refracted through the winking shell of the making of Jesus Franco's Dracula.
I think that my favourite sports film is Chariots of Fire, but I can't say I've seen a lot of them.
You cant make mention of this movie without listening to the greatest score ever put to film :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-7Vu7cqB20
Mr Minio
05-08-14, 06:47 PM
I already joined Mubi several years ago.
You didn't suggest Cuadecuc, Vampir, but I already have it on my watchlist for quite some time.
8th May 2014 Cont.
Dracula
(1931,70 mins)
Tod Browning & Karl Freund
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I really wan't enjoying this at all at first but when I was looking for reasons why I didn't like it I didn't find too many. The acting wasn't great, but it's a 1931 film, it's expected, isn't it? I also wasn't enjoying the story, but it got better and I think that the main dislike for it was the fact I didn't like vampires. Why I didn't like vampires? I just think Twilight. I think I hated on the idea for the sole reason that vampires are popular amongst teen girls. I now don't have any particular dislike for them.
Once the men, Van Helsing and the others, discovered Count is a vampire I thought the film really picked up, they started describing what a vampire is, and some other facts about them. These interested me and I learnt from them. Some of the effects are awful, like very, very bad, even for the time, I think, but this didn't bother me too much. Also, some of the cinematography was pretty great and I was quite impressed. This was a good film. I'll probably watch this again.
3.5
Daniel M
05-08-14, 07:17 PM
The acting wasn't great, but it's a 1931 film, it's expected, isn't it?
No ;)
Skepsis93
05-08-14, 08:05 PM
No ;)
truth
Not expected to be great, or it is?
Skepsis93
05-08-14, 08:14 PM
The acting is not expected to be bad simply by virtue of the film being made in the 30s. There are plenty of examples of great screen performances from the 30s and beforehand.
Daniel M
05-08-14, 08:18 PM
What Skepsis said. I disagree with you here Rhys. Good to see you enjoying older films nonetheless.
The Sci-Fi Slob
05-08-14, 08:49 PM
8/5/14
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2013/08/27/the-sacrament_612x907.jpg
An interesting mix of found-footage and traditional filming. The characters may have been infuriating at times and the ending all too predictable, but the The Sacrament is a well-made and disturbing edition the Ti West filmography.
3.5
Nostromo87
05-08-14, 08:56 PM
8th May 2014 Cont.
Dracula
(1931,70 mins)
Tod Browning & Karl Freund
Dracula (1931) along with the Invisible Man (1933) are my two favorites of the Universal Horror Classics
glad you were able to find some enjoyment out of this one Rhys
While I'd agree that there are some great performances in older films I can see where Rhys is coming from. I think the amount of 'bad' performances is at quite a high ratio, though much of that is just down to their very theatrical nature which is completely different from what we get today. So they can come as quite a culture shock
Anyway just to catch up on some of the recent watches. I'm glad you were so taken with Rocky Rhys, I also love it and have since I was a young un. I also love Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it's actually my favourite of the series. And Stand by Me is another of my absolute favourites.
Oh and I currently am at 168 films for the year.
Don't take this personally, but I've seen Dracula countless times, and it's got to be the worst Tod Browning film by my criteria.
Daniel M
05-08-14, 09:18 PM
While I'd agree that there are some great performances in older films I can see where Rhys is coming from. I think the amount of 'bad' performances is at quite a high ratio, though much of that is just down to their very theatrical nature which is completely different from what we get today. So they can come as quite a culture shock.
I feel like I am disagreeing with you all the time nowadays :p But someone else said to me that he only really liked modern acting and used an example of the acting in Vertigo being terrible today (a laughable statement in my honest opinion), saying that in old films why it may have been good then, it's laughable now. I completely disagree, and just because it's not what you're used to, doesn't mean it's bad. I think its quite an overstatement to suggest that the bad/good ratio is high for old films, because in my opinion it certainly isn't, there's hundreds of 'old performances' I enjoy, maybe you're wathcing the wrong films :p
Sexy Celebrity
05-08-14, 09:20 PM
I want to see a colorized version of the 1931 Dracula.
I feel like I am disagreeing with you all the time nowadays :p But someone else said to me that he only really liked modern acting and used an example of the acting in Vertigo being terrible today (a laughable statement in my honest opinion), saying that in old films why it may have been good then, it's laughable now. I completely disagree, and just because it's not what you're used to, doesn't mean it's bad. I think its quite an overstatement to suggest that the bad/good ratio is high for old films, because in my opinion it certainly isn't, there's hundreds of 'old performances' I enjoy, maybe you're wathcing the wrong films :p
And I feel like you're really starting to p*ss me off! :D I don't only like modern acting and certainly wouldn't be highlighting Vertigo as an example of terrible performances. While the fact people aren't used to such theatrical performances is certainly part of the reason why they may not like them I personally do think that many of them are bad in terms of being a 'movie performance'. Performances that would have been fine on stage don't always work on screen. And when I said the ratio was high I didn't necessarily mean that it meant there were lots ofbad performances, just that the ratio was higher than the standard today.
Daniel M
05-08-14, 10:06 PM
Okay then out of interest what old performances do you think stand out for you as bad and would you use as examples?
rauldc14
05-08-14, 10:07 PM
Yes I'm curious what you have seen that's bad in the 30s.
Nostromo87
05-08-14, 10:26 PM
I feel like I am disagreeing with you all the time nowadays :p But someone else said to me that he only really liked modern acting and used an example of the acting in Vertigo being terrible today (a laughable statement in my honest opinion), saying that in old films why it may have been good then, it's laughable now. I completely disagree, and just because it's not what you're used to, doesn't mean it's bad. I think its quite an overstatement to suggest that the bad/good ratio is high for old films, because in my opinion it certainly isn't, there's hundreds of 'old performances' I enjoy, maybe you're wathcing the wrong films :p
agree. some of my favorite performances are of the over-the-top variety, i.e. James Cagney
modern audiences may watch some of Cagney's gangster performances like 'the Public Enemy,' 'Angels With Dirty Faces,' or 'White Heat,' and it may take them off guard, or just seem 'bad' and over-theatrical
on the flip side, there seems to be this perhaps prominent mentality that things should be played realistically onscreen... almost like you'd expect a person to act in real life. but to me that can take the fun out of it. i don't go to movies to watch re-enactments of real life, but rather to experience what i wouldn't see very often in real life
I don't only like modern acting and certainly wouldn't be highlighting Vertigo as an example of terrible performances. While the fact people aren't used to such theatrical performances is certainly part of the reason why they may not like them I personally do think that many of them are bad in terms of being a 'movie performance'. Performances that would have been fine on stage don't always work on screen. And when I said the ratio was high I didn't necessarily mean that it meant there were lots ofbad performances, just that the ratio was higher than the standard today.
there you have it. now certainly there are poor and overly-theatrical performances. but some of the most memorable ones are overly theatrical. for a modern example, how about Daniel Day-Lewis.
'I'VE ABANDONED MY CHILD!!'
hilarious, awesome, over-the-top, and it's those kind of scenes that make me love movies
i saw some user the other day say the acting in the Shining was bad. if that's the case, give me more bad acting. i'll watch more movies
The acting wasn't great, but it's a 1931 film, it's expected, isn't it?
I agree with Daniel and Skepsis, I don't like when people say this. I highly recommend watching The Passion of Joan of Arc, which is a good example of a great old performance. Also, Buster Keaton is my favorite actor, I think he's a fantastic comedic actor.
Nostromo87
05-08-14, 10:38 PM
Bela Lugosi is great in Dracula
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Frightened Inmate No. 2
05-08-14, 10:39 PM
acting today is definitely more realistic. it just depends on how much you care about seeing realistic acting that divides opinions. i personally suppose i prefer modern acting if i had to pick, but older movies can have so much more to offer than just acting that it would be a shame to let a bad performance bother you.
Captain Spaulding
05-08-14, 11:18 PM
but some of the most memorable ones are overly theatrical. for a modern example, how about Daniel Day-Lewis.
'I'VE ABANDONED MY CHILD!!'
hilarious, awesome, over-the-top, and it's those kind of scenes that make me love movies
http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8pzf9be5Y1qeqz95o5_250.gif
http://manicwebsitepreacher.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/a13.gif
Cobpyth
05-08-14, 11:25 PM
there you have it. now certainly there are poor and overly-theatrical performances. but some of the most memorable ones are overly theatrical.
So true.
In the right context and with the right amount of charisma, going slightly over the top can have brilliant and extremely memorable results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47U-v3v1-Q
1:32 - "WENDEEUH!"
Derek Vinyard
05-08-14, 11:41 PM
So true.
In the right context and with the right amount of charisma, going slightly over the top can have brilliant and extremely memorable results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47U-v3v1-Q
1:32 - "WENDEEUH!"
Wendy , Darling , light of my life. I'm not gonna hurt you . You didn't let me finish my sentence. I said i'm not gonna hurt ya . I'm just gonna bash your brains in . i'm gonna bash 'em right the **** in !
one of my favorite scene of all-time so freaking incredible .
Nostromo87
05-09-14, 12:00 AM
So true.
In the right context and with the right amount of charisma, going slightly over the top can have brilliant and extremely memorable results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47U-v3v1-Q
1:32 - "WENDEEUH!"
good scene, i don't think it's the best like the video says, i'm partial to the 'caretaker' scene between torrance and grady as i've said before. but it's a good one, demonstrates the point. edit: who am i kidding, i love this scene, 'wendy, gimme the bat'
movies should be theatrical, in my view, yet also executed within a well-crafted vision. which i believe is the case for all these examples over the last page or so
Cobpyth
05-09-14, 12:14 AM
good scene, i don't think it's the best like the video says, i'm partial to the 'caretaker' scene between torrance and grady as i've said before. but it's a good one, demonstrates the point.
movies should be theatrical, in my view, yet also executed within a well-crafted vision. which i believe is the case for all these examples over the last page or so
Yeah, the "Corrrrect them" scene is definitely equally as good as the "Wendeuh" scene. :p
Well.. that sparked debate. I'll watch some more older films soon then. Has anybody got any suggestion of films that haven't been mentioned yet?
I agree with Daniel and Skepsis, I don't like when people say this. I highly recommend watching The Passion of Joan of Arc, which is a good example of a great old performance. Also, Buster Keaton is my favorite actor, I think he's a fantastic comedic actor.
Any Buster Keaton in particular?
I think Sherlock, Jr. is a nice introduction to Keaton. It's short and one of his best. Steamboat Bill, Jr. is another favorite of mine. The General is kind of his tour de force though, stunt-wise.
Skepsis93
05-09-14, 07:52 AM
So true.
In the right context and with the right amount of charisma, going slightly over the top can have brilliant and extremely memorable results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47U-v3v1-Q
1:32 - "WENDEEUH!"
Interesting you mention The Shining, because it also contains an example of over-the-top theatricality going completely off the deep end, with not-so-desirable results. In my opinion, of course.
http://www.filmdispenser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/The-Shining-Shelley-Duvall-Freakout.jpg
Swan mentioned The Passion of Joan, which is of course a great example of pre-30s film acting. But there's loads of examples, as I say, in both silents and talkies, theatrical and naturalistic. Chaplin, Keaton and Harold Lloyd were masterful comedic performers in their own ways. Off the top of my head, also take a look at Max Schreck in Nosferatu, George O'Brien and Janet Gaynor in Sunrise, Gable and Colbert in It Happened One Night and (this is getting toward the latter end of the 1930s) Bette Davis and Henry Fonda in Jezebel.
http://prettycleverfilms.com/files/2013/01/sunrise_02-620x350.jpg
http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Davis,%20Bette/Annex/Annex%20-%20Davis,%20Bette%20(Jezebel)_16.jpg
Deadite
05-09-14, 07:59 AM
I really think that most acting should be taken within the context of a film's overall tone or style. The Big Lebowski is utterly ridiculous from a purely 'realist' standpoint yet it captivates me with its antics. There's more to it than just being a comedy so "anything goes" - it clearly references old noir and screwball comedies (even its title), relying on their tropes to breathe life into its story and characters while also playing with them, spinning them and modernizing them enough to create a fusion or hybrid of old and new.
Also, to misquote Walter: AM I THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE WHO GIVES A ***** ABOUT IMAGINATION?!?!
Deadite
05-09-14, 08:02 AM
Also, The Shining is perfect. Perfect. Keep your grubby mitts off it. :p
Skepsis93
05-09-14, 08:05 AM
I really think that most acting should be taken within the context of a film's overall tone or style. The Big Lebowski is utterly ridiculous from a purely 'realist' standpoint yet it captivates me with its antics. There's more to it than just being a comedy so "anything goes" - it clearly references old noir and screwball comedies (even its title), relying on their tropes to breathe life into its story and characters while also playing with them, spinning them and modernizing them enough to create a fusion or hybrid of old and new.
Good point. And The Big Lebowski pretty much is a Chandlerian neo-noir at heart. At least, that's what I argued in my paper about it this semester. :p
Skepsis93
05-09-14, 08:06 AM
I just realised you've been forced to get rid of the longest favourites list ever in existence, Deadite. I'm gonna miss that monstrosity. :p
Deadite
05-09-14, 08:11 AM
They were all my babies. :(
;D
Nostromo87
05-09-14, 08:25 AM
Interesting you mention The Shining, because it also contains an example of over-the-top theatricality going completely off the deep end, with not-so-desirable results. In my opinion, of course.
'not so desirable results'
pshaw! classic, and the official MoFo #1 film of the 80's http://www.pennwagers.com/forums/images/smilies/first.gif
Deadite
05-09-14, 10:18 AM
I dunno, though... maybe my calculations are off and Shelly Duvall snivelled approximately 2.8 percent more than was required by the Director. :D
Just to be clear when I talked about 'theatrical performances' I wasn't referring to just generally over-the-top performances. In the right film and the right situation I can absolutely love a larger-than-life, outlandish showing. I meant it in the strictest term of the world, as in they are 'of the theatre.' Perhaps stagey would have been a better word to describe them.
I'm referring to the style of acting where every single word is delivered at considerable volume, where every syllable is over-enunciated, where every expression and gesture is wildly exaggerated, where they consistently drop in dramatic pauses etc. It's a style born on the stage in an attempt to connect with those sitting away at the back of the theatre. And on the boards of Broadway or the London West End it may work, but in a film where the camera is never more than 10 feet away from their face, not so much in my eyes. Now it's perhaps understandable when you take into account that most of them (especially the further back we go) learned their craft either on the stage or in silent movies but I just think it comes off as stilted, unnatural, hammy, amateurish and completely lacking in any emotion, completely devoid of any subtelty or minor work with the eyes, expressions, posture etc.
As I said however there are performances in older films that I think are great and that I really like (Jimmy Stewart in a whole bunch of films, the performances in Sunset Boulevard, the work of Jack Lemmon, Clifton Webb in Laura, Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men and Grapes of Wrath, Alec Guinness in Bridge on the River Kwai etc), just as there are certainly a number of bad performances to be found in modern films. I just think that the number of 'laughable' performances is at a much higher percentage in older films.
Deadite
05-09-14, 10:55 AM
Older films have worse acting....
I smell a sh!tstorm brewing on the horizon... :eek:
Mr Minio
05-09-14, 11:04 AM
Maria Falconetti. Your argument is invalid.
Deadite
05-09-14, 11:08 AM
Marlon Brando invented acting. End of argument. :D
honeykid
05-09-14, 12:02 PM
I'm referring to the style of acting where every single word is delivered at considerable volume, where every syllable is over-enunciated, where every expression and gesture is wildly exaggerated, where they consistently drop in dramatic pauses etc. It's a style born on the stage in an attempt to connect with those sitting away at the back of the theatre. And on the boards of Broadway or the London West End it may work, but in a film where the camera is never more than 10 feet away from their face, not so much in my eyes. Now it's perhaps understandable when you take into account that most of them (especially the further back we go) learned their craft either on the stage or in silent movies but I just think it comes off as stilted, unnatural, hammy, amateurish and completely lacking in any emotion, completely devoid of any subtelty or minor work with the eyes, expressions, posture etc.
I think the words you're looking for are... Nathan Lane. :yup:
BTW, better Dracula films.
Classic Hammer version
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Dracula1958poster.jpg/220px-Dracula1958poster.jpg
Dracula (1958)
Overtly theatrical, but God it's such good fun.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/df/Dracpos.jpg/220px-Dracpos.jpg
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
BTW, better Dracula films.
Classic Hammer version
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Dracula1958poster.jpg/220px-Dracula1958poster.jpg
Dracula (1958)
Overtly theatrical, but God it's such good fun.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/df/Dracpos.jpg/220px-Dracpos.jpg
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Two great movies. There was no better Dracula than Christopher Lee. And Wojciech Kilar's score on Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of my favorites.
I hate to say it... so I won't.
Deadite
05-09-14, 02:48 PM
Say it!
It's all been said before on here.
I don't know what you're talking about. Spit it out dammit. :mad:
9th May 2014
Rocky II
(1979,119 mins)
Sylvester Stallone
https://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m71lt6HHta1qbnylmo1_500.gif
Rocky II, although only watching the first yesterday, is my new favorite sports film. I watched this with low expectations but I loved it. The storyline was great, Stallone was great as ever, it's funny at times, fun and it also has it's sad parts. The end fight at least for me, was also better than the first. Rocky II is in my opinion, although only marginally, better than the first.
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Deadite
05-09-14, 03:12 PM
Mark, what Swan is trying to say is your views are respected here and we would like to know them even though you're probably wrong.
I will watch the other Rocky films too, I think.
I must say though that without the first Rocky being so good the second wouldn't have been as good. The first one in a sense is the better film but I preferred the sequel.
I'm going to watch Clockwork again, for the 4th time. I think I will do a lone commentary on it. On this thread. Unless someone wants to join in?
6th May
The French Connection(1971,104min)
http://content6.flixster.com/movie/11/16/49/11164964_det.jpg
Great movie,I really enjoyed it,it is not all black and white and they showed that.Good acting,good story,very interesting movie.If you love detective movies then it is even better.Some parts were boring but you will forget them very fast because they are very short.
Verdict: 8.2/10
7th May
Psycho - rewatch(1960,109min)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Psycho_%281960%29.jpg
Great atmosphere,great story,great acting...That ending...Wow...I don't know why I never counted Psycho in my top 10 but from this day until I watch something better Psycho is in my top 10!
Verdict: 9.5/10
8th May
Scary Movie(2000,88min)
Decant movie,few funny moments.
Verdict: 6.5/10
I should really update this thread. I'll do it tomorrow if I remember.
I'm watching a film with swam very soon and then Clockwork straight after. I'll do a lone review for that one.
9th May 2014 Cont.
Dredd
(2012, 95 mins, RE-WATCH)
Pete Travis
https://31.media.tumblr.com/41f4c95b936d92e8e53b571347763760/tumblr_mt1sla9rrc1qa69wso1_r1_500.gif
https://31.media.tumblr.com/c0ca07743e52d23119830d5f9d8ac745/tumblr_mt1sla9rrc1qa69wso2_r1_500.gif
https://31.media.tumblr.com/6072acb3a4e17fa3aea811684c8f3c2d/tumblr_mt1sla9rrc1qa69wso3_r1_500.gif
Dredd is a great film with brilliant cinematography and is very fun. The story is good enough and overall it's just a super fun film to watch, and if you like nice visuals and/or violence, you'll probably like this film.
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