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Skepsis93
11-24-13, 04:29 PM
I've been reflecting on the way I rate films lately. I usually reserve two stars or less for films I don't like. But then there's a few films I have given two and a half or even three stars to that I didn't particularly like either. I feel like my criteria for ratings films is all over the place at the minute. I'm just trying to understand where you're coming from with your ratings to perhaps re-evaluate my own rating system. Sometimes I reflect and feel as though I've been too generous, and other times feel I've been too harsh.
:shrug:
You're not alone there, mine's always been completely haphazard.
I may be different than others here. I don't all of a sudden come up with a rating when the movie is over. I try to rate it all along while it's on. Some films' ratings never change, but some go up or down, at various times. 3 is my low end for good or "successful" movies, and 2 is my high end for bad or "unsuccessful" movies with 2.5 in between. I rarely rate below 1 and above 4, but enough times that you'll notice. These ratings and their explanations are personal though, so there's more to it than this simplistic explanation. I have just learned that enough people are interested and agree or disagree with them that they come in handy. Maybe my forte is to be a "perfect reverse barometer", kind of like General Custer (Richard Mulligan) calls Jack Crabb (Dustin Hoffman) in Little Big Man, one of my 5 movies (maybe zero for you). :)
P.S. I'm sorry I can't do long write-ups any more because of my stroke. I would love to be able to in the future. Some of you guys are making up for me now though.
Gabrielle947
11-24-13, 05:17 PM
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - I know there was a recent discussion about the movie and I am definitely in the fan group.Quite disgusting and I can imagine,controversial film but,in my view,it had some amazing shots,well-created atmosphere and some creepy villains. 4
The Bank Job (2008) - decent interesting and entertaining crime movie,I'd recommend it for those who like Guy Ritchie or crime genre. 3.5
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) - I don't see how it differs from a typical American Pie type comedy.Well,it was maybe a bit funnier and Kevin Smith uses some film references (like Good Will Hunting),so there were parts which I enjoyed but overall,a weak film. 2.5
Training Day (2001) - I think it's safe to say that I am not a fan of Denzel Washington.I thought his role was a bit forced and it seemed a bit "fake",yet he got an Oscar.The movie itself is quite good, although there's too much action for a film which portrays one day.The ending and maybe even the whole story seemed a bit pushy,it seems that the director tried to show how crooked cops are and how good people can be. 3
Lock,Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) - one of my favorite crime movies.Funny,entertaining,captivating,lots of good music,twisted plot,interesting characters.Seriously,I can't see any flaws. 5
They Live (1988) - so this is where the bubblegum quote is from. I'm not sure how exactly to describe this movie but it easily falls into the "cheesy 80s horror" film category,only with Carpenters craftmanship and some "deep" ideas about society. 3.5
Happiness (1998) - this movie was so boring mainly because,from the first 10-15 minutes it's obvious that it is a cynical take on human lives with tons of sarcasm and disturbing characters.So what?It's about nothing.I couldn't really connect with the characters as they are quite unsympathetic and the whole movie is so scatered.It's like the opposite of Forrest Gump made for cynical unhappy people.It's also so dark and fake,I feel that the day I will start liking this film will the day I lose hope in humanity. 1
The Wicker Man (1973) - interesting to watch but a bit too predictable for my tastes.Wouldn't see again. 3
The Gunslinger45
11-24-13, 10:08 PM
The Breakfast Club 3
Drunken Angel 3.5
High & Low 4
Sansho the Baliff 5
Beauty and the Beast (1946) 3.5
Spring Breakers 1.5 If I hear someone say spring break one more time I will go full on homicidal on someone!
Gabrielle947
11-24-13, 10:32 PM
If I hear someone say spring break one more time I will go full on homicidal on someone!
:D Yep,when I watched the movie I tried to get detached that it's about some stupid holiday but James Franco had to mention it and ruin everything. :D
Mr Minio
11-25-13, 04:12 AM
Spring Breakers 1.5 If I hear someone say spring break one more time I will go full on homicidal on someone!
SPRING BREAK BEETCHEZ!!!
<trollface>
The Gunslinger45
11-25-13, 10:54 AM
spring break beetchez!!!
<trollface>
i will hurt you! ;)
bluedeed
11-25-13, 10:57 AM
Sansho the Baliff 5
Yes it is!
Mr Minio
11-25-13, 04:40 PM
i will hurt you! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ATggIrOjkY
honeykid
11-25-13, 10:07 PM
Blackfish: The Whale That Kills 3 - An interesting, though surely unsurprising to anyone who'd given it any thought, documentary about Tilikum, a Killer Whale who's killed three people, two of whom were his trainers. However, what this documentary is really about it how cruel it is to capture wild animals and get them to perform for our amusement and how those making huge amounts of money out of it will do, say and/or deny anything that gets in the way of making that money. In other words, the usual.
Skepsis93
11-25-13, 10:17 PM
Blackfish: The Whale That Kills 3 - An interesting, though surely unsurprising to anyone who'd given it any thought, documentary about Tilikum, a Killer Whale who's killed three people, two of whom were his trainers. However, what this documentary is really about it how cruel it is to capture wild animals and get them to perform for our amusement and how those making huge amounts of money out of it will do, say and/or deny anything that gets in the way of making that money. In other words, the usual.
I came across this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-17116882) a while back. I was always completely disgusted by the people that do that stuff but talk about putting the animals' suffering into an even harsher perspective. Apparently that Treehouse of Horror segment was closer to the truth than we thought.
Mingusings
11-26-13, 01:18 AM
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013, Coen Bros.): 4
Yeah, I'm only posting one movie, but it excited me because I think 2013 has been an overall crappy year for movies and finally one has come out that I really liked. Probably my second favorite of the year.
Westbound (Budd Boetticher, 1959) 2.5
Plymouth Adventure (Clarence Brown, 1952) 2.5
Let’s Talk Turkey (Felix E. Feist, 1939) 2.5-
The Thief of Bagdad (Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan, others, 1940) 3+
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If I Were King (Frank Lloyd, 1938) 3.5
The Thrill of it All (Norman Jewison, 1963) 2.5
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Arthur Lubin, 1944) 2.5
The Adventures of Robin Hood (Michael Curtiz, 1938) 3.5
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The Great K & A Train Robbery (Lewis Seiler, 1926) 2.5
Border Incident (Anthony Mann, 1949) 2+
Cheyenne Autumn (John Ford, 1964) 3
Soldier Blue (Ralph Nelson, 1970) 3.5
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On an Island with You (Richard Thorpe, 1948) 2.5
Mystery Street (John Sturges, 1950) 2
My Man and I (William A. Wellman, 1952) 2
The Castle of Cagliostro (Hayao Miyakazi, 1979) 3.5
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Days of Being Wild (Kar Wei Wong, 1990) 2.5
Where is the Friend’s Home? (Abbas Kiarostami, 1987) 2.5
Beau Travail (Claire Denis, 1999) 2+
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Chia-Liang Liu, 1978) 3+
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Nice list mark :yup:
I am a big fan of Sabu and Errol Flynn :randy: I have all their movies :blush:
I may be different than others here. I don't all of a sudden come up with a rating when the movie is over. I try to rate it all along while it's on. Some films' ratings never change, but some go up or down, at various times. 3 is my low end for good or "successful" movies, and 2 is my high end for bad or "unsuccessful" movies with 2.5 in between. I rarely rate below 1 and above 4, but enough times that you'll notice. These ratings and their explanations are personal though, so there's more to it than this simplistic explanation. I have just learned that enough people are interested and agree or disagree with them that they come in handy. Maybe my forte is to be a "perfect reverse barometer", kind of like General Custer (Richard Mulligan) calls Jack Crabb (Dustin Hoffman) in Little Big Man, one of my 5 movies (maybe zero for you). :)
P.S. I'm sorry I can't do long write-ups any more because of my stroke. I would love to be able to in the future. Some of you guys are making up for me now though.
Out of interest Mark do you ever hate a film? I mean really, truly hate a film? Do you ever hate a film just because of its quality (or lack of) like the rest of us seem to, or does it actually have to offend you in some way?
Also I'd love to see you be able to return to producing some write-ups in future. I came across an old post of yours recently with 4 or 5 write-ups and it was wonderful to read through.
The older I get the more pointless it seems to vehemently hate a film, but I sure have for most of my life. Then I rewatched many of them and decided they often weren't as bad as I once thought because I had focused on one or two things which burned me up but they actually had little to do with the overall film. You tend to get declawed and defanged as you age, so often what was important in my youth is ho-hum now. I'ii still call out films or filmmakers if I think they're being overpraised (and sometimes underappreciated), but I'm not as unrestrained as I've been in the past. So yeah, some movies still suck but I just am not as passionate about sharing that opinion unless I'm asked specifically; I've already "insulted" enough innocent people and their favorite films.
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That's one of the nice things about this place. Some of my best stuff will always (I hope) be on here. :cool:
Daniel M
11-26-13, 06:52 PM
Out of interest Mark do you ever hate a film? I mean really, truly hate a film? Do you ever hate a film just because of its quality (or lack of) like the rest of us seem to, or does it actually have to offend you in some way?
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:D
Those two go without saying. :)
Cobpyth
11-26-13, 07:42 PM
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:D
Don't forget:
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Sexy Celebrity
11-26-13, 07:46 PM
McDonald's
Wild at Heart is WAY better than the other three for me. I know I gave it the old "It stinks!", but c'mon. :)
Daniel M
11-26-13, 07:53 PM
McDonald's
What rating do you give it?
What does he usually give beefcake, assuming McDonald's sells beef. :)
Sexy Celebrity
11-26-13, 08:18 PM
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The Great Santini
Directed by Lewis John Carlino
Starring Robert Duvall, Michael O'Keefe, Blythe Danner and Stan Shaw as "Toomer"
1979
PLOT: Robert Duvall is a rowdy Marine pilot who makes it hard for his family to love him. Michael O'Keefe is his 18 year old son who befriends the ridiculed, stuttering black son of his big black maid. Despite the tough, stern, don't-you-ruin-our-reputation family attitude bossed out by daddy Robert Duvall, Michael O'Keefe still, for some odd reason, takes his geeky sister to the prom without Robert Duvall batting an eye. People die.
4
That was a favorite film of my first "out of the closet" (to me) friend. I met him because my younger brother was in the same grade in high school, but he became a lot closer to me. He had a thing for Duvall and men in uniforms - in fact, he later joined the Coast Guard. He was a funny guy; one day I came home through my bedroom sliding door which I kept unlocked, and he actually literally came out from hiding in my closet minutes later! I had talk to him about not doing that.
honeykid
11-26-13, 09:02 PM
I wondered whether Michael O'Keefe presence in the film was the reason SC watched it.
Sexy Celebrity
11-26-13, 09:09 PM
I wondered whether Michael O'Keefe presence in the film was the reason SC watched it.
I didn't even know who Michael O'Keefe was. Actually, I'm like Mark F's friend -- I found this movie the other day in a store and it was cheap and I saw Robert Duvall's picture on the cover and went, "WOAH."
rauldc14
11-26-13, 09:35 PM
Mark, how do u possibly watch that many films. Do you sleep?:p
Almost four hours a day (closer to three lately).
Mr Minio
11-27-13, 02:06 AM
Almost four hours a day (closer to three lately). Don't you feel exhausted after such marathon?
Sexy Celebrity
11-27-13, 02:31 AM
I know I snore 'cause I do it while wide awake.
The Iron Petticoat (Ralph Thomas, 1956) 2
An Adventure in Filmmaking: The Making of ‘The Blue Lagoon’ (John Wilson, 1980) 2.5
Le Bossu (André Hunebelle, 1959) 2.5
Under the Tuscan Sun (Audrey Wells, 2003) 3-
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On Location with: FAME (Mark Schneider, 1980) 2.5
Hollow Man II (Claudio Fah, 2006) 2
Viva Las Vegas (George Sidney, 1964) 2+
Funny Games (Michael Haneke, 1997) 2.5
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The Big Store (Charles Riesner, 1941) 2-
The Twilight of the Golds (Ross Marks, 1996) 2+
The Caller (Matthew Parkhill, 2011) 2.5
Touki-Bouki (Djibril Diop Mambéty, 1973) 2
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The Mating of Millie (Henry Levin, 1948) 2
Let’s Be Happy (Henry Levin, 1957) 2+
House by the River (Fritz Lang, 1950) 2.5
Sita Sings the Blues (Nina Paley, 2008) 3
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Genghis Khan (Henry Levin, 1965) 2-
Metroland (Philip Saville, 1997) 2.5+
A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers (Laurent Bouzereau, 2013) 3+
The Man Who Could Work Miracles (Lothar Mendes, 1936) 3.5
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Gabrielle947
11-27-13, 07:15 PM
aloha
In Bruges (2008) - I liked it more than the first time but I really don't get this director.I've seen Seven Psychopaths too and both of those movies are such a mix between comedy and drama and both movies just go waaay too far.I find In Bruges a bit slow for me,especially towards the end.However,both of them have amazing scenes and decent characters.Besides that,I really liked Colin Farrell in this one. 3
Gone Baby Gone (2007) - I watched it only because Affleck directed it.It's a decent movie,quite well made and acted.I liked the ending,although the twist was a bit predictable.And I don't like Casey Affleck,he's just weird. 3
Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) - it's a film about a death in a family and how it brings two very different people together - a beautiful family woman and a heroin addict.While in a way they hate each other,during the movie they realize that they're helping each other emotionally and both of them have good and bad sides.The tragedy affects their lives immesenly yet it's the only thing that brought them together and saved one of the characters.It's one of those movies that I want to like but I don't.It has potential but I feel that it just drifts away and it doesn't prove a point.It's also a bit sentimental at times.The beginning scenes are nonlinear (I believe that's the term) and it's annoying a bit.But I think the acting is decent,well,Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro are in the lead,so it can't really go wrong.It would be interesting if some drama fans would watch it. :)) 2.5
Chasing Amy (1997) - well,for starters,I'm not a fan of romance and I don't always like Kevin Smith's humor so this movie was a bit boring and rarely funny for me.But it has its moments and although some scenes were dragging,the whole movie went quite fast. 2.5
Coyote Ugly (2000) - boring and predictable romance crap with a happy ending. 1
Good Will Hunting (1997) - I really liked it now.This film is about so many things and when I saw the first time,I thought the movie is just a mess.Now I saw it after few years and I feel like it's so on the spot now.Who knows what will I see after few more years. :)) I don't even know how I should I comment on it because I really liked the idea itself,Affleck and Damon must be geniuses if they wrote that.I'd say it's a movie about finding your path,dealing with your past,learning about yourself,blending with the people,entering the world.And yet,how weird the plot is..a self-taught math genius with dark past who doesn't care about his gift??I am amazed sometimes how such weird movies become so good.I didn't really care about acting(ok,R.Williams is great in this) and directing and cinematography,that's how involved I was with the story itself.I saw that quite a lot members repped my post when I said that I like this film,share your thoughts with me! 4
Slacker (1991) - pointless,boring and not funny.The intro dialogue is epic,though. :D 1
Bonnie & Clyde (1967) - still love it.The story is great,lots of great characters,teasing introduction and tragic ending.And the gorgeous Faye Dunaway. :)) 5
bluedeed
11-27-13, 10:33 PM
Slacker (1991) - pointless,boring and not funny.The intro dialogue is epic,though. :D 1
Aimless maybe, pointless no. Purposefully anti-narrative, indisputably 90s.
honeykid
11-28-13, 12:15 AM
I'm with Bluedeed on this one. I can understand someone not liking it, but it's not pointless. Not really. And it's definitely 90's.
The Naked City (Jules Dassin, 1948) 2.5+
White Heat (Raoul Walsh, 1949) 3
The Vanishing Lion aka Le lion volatil (Agnes Varda, 2003) 2.5
Bullitt (Peter Yates, 1968) 3.5
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A Film Unfinished (Yael Hersonski, 2010) 3
B. Monkey (Michael Radford, 1998) 2
Rififi (Jules Dassin, 1955) 3+
The Asphalt Jungle (John Huston, 1950) 3+
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Side Street (Anthony Mann, 1949) 2.5
Stakeout on Dope Street (Irvin Kershner, 1958) 2
The Cat and the Canary (Paul Leni, 1927) 3
Moolaadé (Ousmane Sembene, 2004) 3+
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Rudy (David Anspaugh, 1993) 3.5
Field of Dreams (Phil Alden Robinson, 1989) 3.5
The Professionals (Richard Brooks, 1966) 4
Bonnie and Clyde (Arthur Penn, 1967) 4
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Wild River (Elia Kazan, 1960) 3
Black Robe (Bruce Beresford, 1991) 3.5
Darby O'Gill and the Little People (Robert Stevenson, 1959) 3
Riding Giants (Stacy Peralta, 2004) 3.5
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Vengeance Valley (Richard Thorpe, 1951) 2+
The Story of Us (Rob Reiner, 1999) 2.5
The Kid from Brooklyn (Norman Z. McLeod, 1946) 2.5
A Cat in Paris (Alain Gagnol & Jean-Loup Felicioli, 2010) 3
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The Paranoids (Gabriel Medina, 2008) 1.5 (Argentinian “comedy”)
Critters 2 (Mick Garris, 1988) 2.5
Death Machine (Stephen Norrington, 1994) 2.5-
The Gang's All Here (Busby Berkeley, 1943) 2.5-
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It Happened at the World’s Fair (Norman Taurog, 1963) 2+
Cannibal Holocaust (Roggero Deodato, 1980) 2
Ajami (Scandar Copti & Yaron Shani, 2009) 2.5+
The Muppets Take Manhattan (Frank Oz, 1984) 2.5
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Cube (Vincenzo Natali, 1997) 2.5+
Calling All Kids (Sam Baerwitz, 1943) 3
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Gavin Hood, 2009) 2.5
Departures (Yôjirô Takita, 2008) 3
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Fish Tales (Carl Dudley, 1954) 2.5
The Incredible Mr. Limpet (Arthur Lubin, 1964) 2+
Snowfire (Dorrell McGowan & Stuart McGowan, 1958) 2
Out of Time (Carl Franklin, 2003) 3
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TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
11-29-13, 03:37 PM
Withnail and I 4
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"Flowers are essentially tarts. Prostitutes for the bees. There is, you'll agree, a certain 'je ne sais quoi' oh so very special about a firm, young carrot."
It's unfortunate that the film has cemented its place in film history and in the hearts of many students as a cult stoner comedy. It always bugs me when people think films are about them and their mates- particularly when they're trying to be hip with their film choices.
It might sound pretentious to say that the film needs multiple viewings to fully appreciate it but it's apt in this case. The plot- two out-of-work actors living in squalor in London go for a weekend in the country to escape from their respective issues: one is neurotic (the unnamed 'I', played by Paul McGann), the other is filled with ennui (Withnail, played by Richard E Grant)- turns out to be a deception as the film meanders on. The pace is slow for a film that purports to be a comedy and the cinematography is grim and bleak. Watch it for the laughs and you'll be waiting a long time; not because there aren't some gloriously witty lines but because there's a melancholy tone that hangs over the whole proceedings and some very dark humour.
Really, it's a character study, and I'll start with the most famous characters: debauched luvvie Withnail and the grotesquely lecherous Uncle Monty (Richard Griffiths). As any Drama student/actor knows, actors are a funny lot and Withnail is your typical luvvie. He gushes out witticisms and vulgarities, swanning about in a long overcoat looking terribly emaciated and permenantly under the influence. Grant is perfect in the role, looking very gaunt and Byronic but also sinister. We like him because he's witty and shocking and yet we know that there's no substance to it. Withnail's flat that he shares with 'I' is rat-infested and there's something rather rat-like about him. If there is the opportunity for betrayal, he will betray.
Anyone who's watched The History Boys will instantly recognise traces of Hector in Uncle Monty. Hector is basically a reprise of Griffiths' Uncle Monty role, so use that as a benchmark when you're debating whether the film will offend you or not. Just as only Grant could play Withnail, only Griffiths could play Monty. He's a beautiful mixture of grotesque lechery, warm avuncular love and romantic poet. This is where the black comedy comes in- Monty is predatory and his prey is the 'I' of the title (the character is named as Marwood in the script so for ease of reference I'll use that name). He spends the film single-mindedly trying to get his leg over the delectable Marwood (as in the glorious lines I've quoted at the top of the review), and in one portion of the film, it seems like a very black sex comedy, as Marwood desparately tries to fend off his advances.
Marwood is the Nick Carraway character, the narrator who willingly fades into the background. McGann (i.e. The Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who) is equally as good as the other two but his character is nowhere near as showy as Withnail or Monty. Out of all the characters, he looks the most stereotypically sixties, rocking a John Lennon look with flowing locks and moon-shaped glasses. Like Withnail, he seems permenantly under the influence but more frighteningly so. He doesn't go for the decadence of Withnail's boozing and drug binges; we rarely see him take anything though he's often in a trance-like state. What throws you the first time when watching the film is that Marwood is ostensibly the 'likeable' character: he's loyal, good-looking, charmingly neurotic and provides the voice of reason. Yet throughout the film he seems to have one single-minded nightmare: that he will be sodomised. Even before he meets Monty, he seems to be constantly paranoid of this specific thing. You could argue that anyone could have played Marwood, seeing as he's mainly a foil, but McGann is perfect as a delectable victim (PS- he's also very delectable in The Rainbow, a DH Lawrence novel turned by Ken Russell into a pyschedelic sex romp). He also leaves Marwood's sexuality ambiguous; is his obsession fuelled only by drugs and homophobia or could he harbour some of Monty's longings? This is after all Marwood's narrative, and Uncle Monty constantly switches between loveable uncle and raging pervert.
So really, you can't comfortably identify with the film as many people claim to do, because that homophobia issue is always there. The film is director/writer Bruce Robinson's semi-autobiography and he alleges that Uncle Monty's advances are based on advances that Franco Zeffirelli made towards him, so maybe there is a degree of bitterness that clouds the narrative's judgement. Though that part of the film cannot be easily settled, I think that it's more a case of Withnail twisting everything and essentially sullying their friendship.
And yet you can't blame people for identifying with the film. It strikes a chord with those people who are in between their student days and respectable adult life; in some ways, it's very similar to The Graduate. However, there are no women here; not even a reference, apart from a moment where Withnail yells "Scrubbers!" at a bunch of schoolgirls, with childish glee.
Related films- about strained friendships/relationships and the ennui of being on the edge of a new decade/era: Midnight Cowboy, The Graduate and Cabaret. Less graphic versions of this theme would be The Great Gatsby and Brideshead Revisited (though the TV version is better than the film). Cabaret, Brideshead and Gatsby in particular portray the dynamics of the invisible narrator and their glamorous shallow idol. Midnight Cowboy and The Graduate are made and set around the time that Withnail and I is set, and Midnight Cowboy shows a similar portrayal of intensely fragile male friendships.
The Searchers-4+ .I thought it was a really good western film and a true classic, although with some flaws. The final shot of the film is absolutely stunning. This is already one of my favorite westerns.
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O' Brother where art thou- 3. It's a fun little movie but not very memorable sadly.
Dawn of the Dead(78' version)-3.5. Classic zombie flick, no doubt about that. It's obviously dated in alot of areas notably the effects, but once you get used to it the film becomes very fun. The satire that's present is kind of clever, and the film has a solid atmosphere.It's a zombie film with substance.
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Barton Fink-4.5. Loved the film. Surreal,strange and absorbing. It's definitely one of the best coen brothers' films without a doubt in my mind. This movie is extremely clever and quite creepy. If you are a fan of David Lynch films or films that are unnerving this one is perfect for you.
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Happiness-3.5. Uproarious dark comedy that's darker than midnight. This is a very messed up film exposing the layers of certain individuals and we see how messed up they truly are. Throughout this film you will cringe and laugh. If you feel you can handle dark films I think you will like it.
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Hunger-3 This is an extremely tough movie to sit through. It's so nihilistic, uncompromising and depressing I think I can only stomach it once.There's no sentimentality, or happiness here.The director of this film Steve McQueen has proven himself to be one of the most talented young directors working today. He makes film that are honest,focal, and genuine.Approach this movie, but with caution. This is some heavy,heavy stuff.
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Looper-3.5+ . Looper is a refreshing film in my eyes. A interesting and surprisingly effective take on the time-travel genre. Looper is furiously entertaining, fun, and quite intelligent as well. It's an entertaining sci-fi action flick with some substance and heart.
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Argo-2.5. "Meh". That's the best way i'd describe the 2012 best picture winner "Argo". It's not a bad movie, but it's not that good either. I honestly don't see what all the hype is about. It's a typical "based on a real event" story. It's moderately entertaining and engaging, and the way the film is presented just feels artificial. Again, it's not bad. It's just painfully mediocre.
Winter Light-4. I thought this one was pretty great. Bergman films take a while to get used to, but once you warm up to them you will find engaging,thought-provoking films about the human condition.Winter Light is about a man's internal crisis about his belief(or lack thereof) in god.It's not a joyful movie, but it's certainly effective. If you enjoyed The Seventh Seal, you'll love this one.
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Gabrielle947
11-29-13, 08:06 PM
I want to watch Hunger now. :/
Daniel M
11-29-13, 10:32 PM
The more I think about Barton Fink, the more I think it might be one of my favourite Coen Brother films.
The more I think about Barton Fink, the more I think it might be one of my favourite Coen Brother films.
Imo the only Coen Brothers film that's superior is No country for old men.
The Gang's All Here (Busby Berkeley, 1943) 2.5-
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I'm a big Busby Berkeley Fan :yup: That is why i love the big Lebowski so much :love:
Daniel M
11-29-13, 10:50 PM
Imo the only Coen Brothers film that's superior is No country for old men.
The Big Lebowski and Miller's Crossing are probably my favourites. Then there's Fargo and No Country which are also great and I'd rate similar to Barton Fink.
Cobpyth
11-29-13, 11:22 PM
They have so many good films that it becomes harder and harder for me to pick my very favorite. It's always been Fargo, but sometimes I feel like I love The Man Who Wasn't There, Barton Fink and even O Brother, Where Art Thou? or Miller's Crossing just as much.
Actually, I pretty much admire all of their films to some degree (except their newest one, Inside Llewyn Davis, as I haven't seen that one yet). When I start watching a Coen film, I always know that I can expect a certain quality standard. They never truly disappointed yet, in my opinion.
Speaking of the Coens, it's Joel birthday today.
Skepsis93
11-30-13, 06:35 AM
I need to rewatch a bunch of the Coen's work - Fargo, No Country, O Brother, Raising Arizona. For now though my favourite is either Lebowski or Barton Fink.
Brother Blue
11-30-13, 07:05 AM
Frances Ha (Baumbach, 2013) 4.5
The Great Beauty (Sorrentino, 2013) 4
Deseret (Benning, 1995) 2.5
The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (Hara, 1988) 5
A Pervert's Guide to Ideology (Fiennes, 2012) 3.5 ...and so on, and so on.
His Girl Friday (Hawks, 1940) 4.5
Gabrielle947
11-30-13, 08:00 AM
Where did you see Frances Ha? Tarantino put it in his top 10 of 2013. :/
Brother Blue
11-30-13, 08:02 AM
Where did you see Frances Ha? Tarantino put it in his top 10 of 2013. :/
I, uh.... *ahem*... acquired it from somewhere.
TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
11-30-13, 01:35 PM
I saw Frances Ha in a preview back in May. It was interesting but a bit too self-consciously arty for me, with its black and white cinematography intended to evoke some old French or Italian film. It's not very Tarentino-ish at all.
bluedeed
11-30-13, 02:33 PM
I saw Frances Ha in a preview back in May. It was interesting but a bit too self-consciously arty for me, with its black and white cinematography intended to evoke some old French or Italian film. It's not very Tarentino-ish at all.
Seems more evocative of Manhattan to me.
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The Hunters (Chris Briant, 2011) 2-
Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 (Kevin Rafferty, 2008) 3
Insanitarium (Jeff Buhler, 2008) 2
Christmas in July (Preston Sturges, 1940) 3.5
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Stag Night (Peter A. Dowling, 2008) 2
The Next Best Thing (John Schlesinger, 2000) 2
Snatch. (Guy Ritchie, 2000) 2.5
The Mystery of Picasso (Henri-Georges Clouzot, 1956) 3
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Kilimanjaro (Walter Strafford, 2013) 2
Gaslight (Thorold Dickinson, 1940) 2.5
Poetry (Chang-dong Lee, 2010) 2
The Black Stallion (Carroll Ballard, 1979) 3.5+
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The Covenant (Renny Harlin, 2006) 2
Turnabout (Hal Roach, 1940) 2.5
Okay Toots! (Charley Chase & Bill Terhune, 1935) 2.5
Shallow Grave (Danny Boyle, 1994) 3
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Ringside Maisie (Edwin L. Marin, 1941) 2
20 Million Miles to Earth (Nathan Juran, 1957) 2
Double Whammy (Tom DiCillo, 2001) 2.5+
The Blue Angel (Josef von Sternberg, 1930) 3+
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Godoggo
11-30-13, 11:00 PM
:up: for your rating of The Black Stallion , Mark.
The Gunslinger45
11-30-13, 11:04 PM
I remember watching The Blue Angel in my film class in college. Good solid flick!
Godoggo
12-01-13, 01:03 AM
Rewatches:
The Orphanage (2007 J.A. Bayona) 4
Hellboy II The Golden Army (2008 Guillermo Del Toro) 4
New Watches
Pacific Rim (2013 Guillermo Del Toro) 2.5
Dark Touch (2013 Marina de Van) 2
linespalsy
12-01-13, 11:58 AM
Beverly Hills Cop II (Tony Scott, 1988) 2
The Warriors (Walter Hill, 1979) 2.5+
Free Birds (Jimmy Hayward) 2.5+
Batman Begins (Christopher Nolan, 2005) 2.5
This Is the End (Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen, 2013) 3.5
Passion (Brian DePalma, 2012) 3
Also watched a couple of stupendously lame made-for-tv movies on the lmn (Ladies' Murder Network?) but I can't remember the titles, unfortunately.
Swimfan (John Polson, 2002) 2
Badman’s Country (Fred F. Sears, 1958) 2-
Shrines of Yucatan (James A. FitzPatrick, 1945) 2.5
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (Tom Thurman, 2004) 3.5-
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Scaramouche (Rex Ingram, 1923) 2.5
The Doll Squad (Ted V. Mikels, 1973) 1
Ten Violent Women (Ted V. Mikels, 1982) 1
Head-On aka Gegen die Wand (Fatih Akin, 2004) 3+
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Hitman (Xavier Gens, 2007) 2.5
Taken (Pierre Morel, 2008) 2.5
Hard Justice (Greg Yaitanes, 1995) 2
The Clock (Vincente Minnelli, 1943) 2.5
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Satisfaction (Joan Freeman, 1988) 2
Everyone Else (Maren Ade, 2009) 2
Sabata (Frank Kramer [Gianfranco Parolini], 1969) 2.5
Forty Guns (Samuel Fuller, 1957) 2.5
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Burning Bright (Carlos Brooks, 2010) 2.5-
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (Jalmari Helander, 2010) 2.5+
Millie (John Francis Dillon, 1931) 2
Play It Again, Sam (Herbert Ross, 1972) 4-
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Godoggo
12-01-13, 04:36 PM
The Citizen (2012 Sam Kadi)
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Sam Kadi's heart might be in the right place and you're probably going to root for the main characters, but that's all that The Citizen has going for it.
Kadi has an agenda but if he thinks this movie ads anything valid to the immigration conversation he's wrong. It's too mired down in it's own saccharine sentiment and cliche to be taken seriously. It becomes nothing more than a feel good Lifetime movie.
The main character Ibrahim is a nice guy and I liked him, but he was impossibly nice. Seriously, that could have been his super power. Nice Man; able to change lives with a single kind act. Which he actually does in the movie.
That really seems to be the core of Kadi's argument. Ibrahim is just such a gosh darn good guy, you'd be evil just for not thinking he had every right to become an American citizen. I'm already on your side, Kadi, but the situation is a little more complex than this. You're sweet though. 2
TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
12-01-13, 06:50 PM
Happiness-3.5. Uproarious dark comedy that's darker than midnight. This is a very messed up film exposing the layers of certain individuals and we see how messed up they truly are. Throughout this film you will cringe and laugh. If you feel you can handle dark films I think you will like it.
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It's one of the blackest comedies I've ever seen, and a very depressing analysis of the human condition.
Training Day-3.5+. Entertaining crime thriller with solid performances and interesting script. It's not what I'd call realistic, but it's gripping and you are never bored for a second. I thought Denzel Washington did a damn fine job as the crooked,dirty police officer.Ethan Hawke held his own as well, as the naive rookie cop in over his head.
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Days of Heaven-4.5Gorgeously shot, beautiful film by director Terrance Malick. The film's sweeping images are haunting and elegant, and the story is incredible as well. A wonderful blend of imagery and excellent storytelling make this an eternal classic and one of the best films of all-time.
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Magnolia-4+. Incredible film by PTA. Telling the story of numerous broken individuals all searching for happiness and even redemption. This 3-hour film flies by like a breeze due to it's tight script,intelligent direction and powerful performances.
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Man Bites Dog-2. Dull,nihilistic film that serves no overall purpose other than to shock. Not a terrible film, and obviously one may find merit in it. But I found it quite tedious and lifeless.Not one I would recommend.
Gabrielle947
12-01-13, 11:18 PM
this will be huge
Police Academy (1984) - quite funny but it has this 80s style which sometimes bores me as I don't really know the era. 3
Casino (1995) - it might be my second favorite Scorsese movie after Goodfellas.Very well directed,great performances,strong mob wife and just amazing storytelling.I also find this film quite funny at times. :D There's a scene where FBI uses a plane and stalks Nicky for so long that they run out of gas and have to land and quickly run away,it's not even a known scene but I think it's hilarious. :D 4.5
Clerks II (2006) - not even close to the first one but it has its moments,I like the dialogue and the funny film references.However,it's a bit repetative (the same "changing-your-life theme like in the original) and the ending is just way too over the top for me. 3
Leon (1994) - I watched it for maybe 7th time now and I think it's a first time I watched a different version as I saw some scenes which I haven't seen before! It's my all time favorite so I was amazed. :D Anyway,love the movie,can't really tell why,it's just great.I just love when movies with a weird concept(relationship between hitman who drinks milk and a damaged 13 year old?) actually work.It proves that a good filmmaker can make everything work. :)) 5
Aladdin (1992) - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this movie.It's easily my second favorite animated thing after Futurama.Funny,fast,stylish and inspiring tale with a great great performance of Robin Williams as the Genie. 4
Bambi (1942) - I thought it was boring.I've never seen it,I didn't grow up with it,I didn't even cry at the mother scene and I always cry during movies.But the thing which impressed me with this film is how actually dark it is.Jesus,what kind of ending is that?I'm glad they kept the main characters alive,I would have been literally amazed if they didn't. :D 3
Eastern Promises (2007) - it's one of those movies that I put in the "just interesting" shelf.Well,it has the great performance from Viggo Mortensen and I like Cassel in this as well but the whole story is very captivating and interesting to watch.It has this Cronenberg darkness but I love how this director mutates with time yet keeps his style. 5
Brokeback Mountain (2005) - I think it's a decent drama.A bit confusing monotonous and uncomfortable yet quite unpredictable and acting is decent. 3.5
Super (2010) - a mediocre film in my eyes.A bit too over the top for me,therefore,it seemed ridiculous.I didn't find it funny as well although I'm not sure if it's even a comedy. 2
Wasted on the Young (2010) - it's just one of those teenage dramas which fail to work.The premise is good but it goes off the rails pretty quickly.Woudn't recommend. 1
Animal Farm (1954) - I don't really like animation but I loved the novel,so I wanted to see this.Although lots of funny alegory made me smile most of the time,it's a pretty inaccurate movie and fails to prove that point which the book did.Now,you can't really compare the two but since I watched for that reason only,I was disappointed. 2.5
Pinocchio (1940) - after being shocked with Bambi's darkness,I read that this movie is even harsher but it wasn't.I haven't seen it before and it was nice to remember the tale which I used to read but I don't know,I just didn't like the film,I was bored. 2.5
Spring Breakers (2012) - I actually enjoyed the film second time watching.Maybe because I knew what to expect.And it's one of those movies for me that I disliked but can't really get out of my head,so after a while,I start thinking that it wasn't so bad.Anyway,I still don't like the whole dreamy atmosphere of the film,there's no normal storytelling and it annoys me the most.However,I don't know if it's just a stupid film or is it a hidden satire but I always wanted to see a modern film with modern 21st century things and this might be it. 3.5
Dumbo (1941) - I watched it because I know that someone likes this on the forum but my feelings are like with any other animation.Sweet,nice,innocent yet really forgettable and boring.I can't get into it.Yet,I can't claim that it's bad. 2.5
The Lost Boys (1987) - decent movie.A bit cheesy,yet it was funny and overall enjoyable. 3
Death Proof (2007) - it's Tarantino and I love his films.However,I prefer much more the first part of the film so it isn't very perfect. 4.5
Lion King (1994) - heh,it was my first time watching it,I'm not joking.Anyway,I enjoyed it more than typical animation,love the soundtrack and the whole idea about nature and identity,it's a clever,well-made film. :) 3.5
Heathers (1988) - it started well but I really didn't expected it to go the way it did. :D It was surprising but I didn't really liked the whole killing spree.Weird film. 2.5
The Godfather (1972) - this movie has no flaws but, in a way,that may be its drawback.I noticed this time that I really don't like the whole Corleone Island sequence.Well,I mean, of course I like it and it's perfect but it seems a bit slower and duller compared to the whole film. 5
Skepsis93
12-02-13, 03:06 AM
Risky Business (Paul Brickman, 1983) 3+
Frances Ha (Noah Baumbach, 2012) 4
Greenberg (Baumbach, 2010) 3+
Ran (Akira Kurosawa, 1985) 4
Memento Mori (Tae-Yong Kim & Kyu-Dong Min, 1999) 2.5+
A Taste of Honey (Tony Richardson, 1961) 3
Planet Earth (TV Miniseries, 2006) 4.5
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mistique
12-02-13, 11:24 AM
Where did you see Frances Ha? Tarantino put it in his top 10 of 2013. :/
You can watch it on the US netflix
jiraffejustin
12-02-13, 12:10 PM
I LOVE Planet Earth. Glad to see you enjoyed it, Skepsis.
Nausicaä
12-02-13, 12:46 PM
Where did you see Frances Ha?
It's also been out on Blu-ray since near the beginning of November in America, that's how I've seen it anyway.
Cobpyth
12-02-13, 01:06 PM
I think I'm going to watch Frances Ha tonight. I have had it on my watchlist for quite some time and all the praise it gets here, makes me curious.
Gospel According to Harry (Lech Majewski, 1994) 2-
The Garden of Earthly Delights (Lech Majewski, 2004) 2
The Mill and the Cross (Lech Majewski, 2011) 2+
Black Sunday (John Frankenheimer, 1977) 3.5-
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Torchy Runs for Mayor (Ray McCarey, 1939) 2
Having Wonderful Crime (A. Edward Sutherland, 1945) 2+
The House Across the Street (Richard Bare, 1949) 2
The Big Steal (Don Siegel, 1949) 3
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Medicine Man (John McTiernan, 1992) 2.5
Captain Salvation (John S. Robertson, 1927) 2
The Lair of the White Worm (Ken Russell, 1988) 2.5+
Winter’s Bone (Debra Granik, 2010) 3-
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Jungle Fever (Spike Lee, 1991) 3+
Blood Simple. (Coen Bros., 1984) 3
The Sun (Aleksandr Sokurov, 2005) 2
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Anatole Litvak, 1938) 3
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Mary, Mary (Mervyn LeRoy, 1963) 2.5
Takers (John Luessenhop, 2010) 2.5
Luncheon at Twelve (Charley Chase, 1933) 2.5
MacArthur (Joseph Sargent, 1977) 3+
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bluedeed
12-02-13, 10:18 PM
Several of my recent watches I'm ready to say things about:
King Lear by Jean-Luc Godard
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Now, typically I like to pull from different parts of movies here than I do when I post elsewhere, but god I love this image. Far more radical than Godard's popular 60s work, the film seems to me essentially about art and creation. This is a constant subject matter for filmmakers whether they know it or not. Lear managed to lend me momentary catharsis somehow though. After all of the radical confusion and near maddening manipulation of sound, Godard ends his film with images and monologues so pure that their meaning is irrelevant.
Ugetsu Monogatari by Kenji Mizoguchi
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Mizoguchi's depth staging and intricate camerawork mystify and inspire on every viewing. Mizoguchi's harsh and hostile world feels eerily more familiar to me this time. Was planning to watch a bunch of movies Friday, but Mizoguchi shuts me down, I really need to prepare myself before I see any of his films. The unbelievable beauty and craft of his films awe me, and the cold reality of his narratives shake me.
A Summer at Grandpa's by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
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Glimpses of Hou's incredible craft are visible in this much more naturalistic film. His framing is complex and geometric, much similar to Ozu's aesthetic that I very much adore. What begins as a very simple and by-the-numbers nostalgia filled movie evolves into a complex vision of maturity. Harsh and difficult things happen around the young boy, Tong-Tong, but instead of pushing the film towards epiphany, it slowly allows the boy to learn, and (importantly) not everything.
edarsenal
12-03-13, 12:22 AM
this will be huge
Leon (1994) - I watched it for maybe 7th time now and I think it's a first time I watched a different version as I saw some scenes which I haven't seen before! It's my all time favorite so I was amazed. :D Anyway,love the movie,can't really tell why,it's just great.I just love when movies with a weird concept(relationship between hitman who drinks milk and a damaged 13 year old?) actually work.It proves that a good filmmaker can make everything work. :)) 5
I feel EXACTLY the same way and that's the director's cut you watched. The first time (at the theater when it came out) i was hooked when leon was at the movie theater, enraptured, watching Singing in the Rain. Just LOVE this movie
and serious reps for all the old animated flicks you checked out
Much Ado About Nothing 3.5++ was very happy with Joss Whedon's rendition. Alot of shakespeare gets dull and he kept it moving and the actors did a splendid job
Lincoln 4VERY solid across the board. Quite an excellent historical movie and SO MANY great actors through out.
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REWATCH Three Musketeers (1993) 2.5 A perfect example of: could of, really really should of, but didn't quite do it. Considering the cast; Tim Curry playing Cardinal Richleau with delicious evilness, Rebecca DeMorney (sp?) as MiLady DiWinter - her and keifer sutherland's Athos' scenes still get to me - and there are several amusing action scenes that make me chuckle. . . but there are so many others that make me roll my eyes and groan. Sadly.
Masquerade (Korean) 5 When you can take a simple, familiar tune and create something exsquisite is a damn impressive thing and this is what this movie does. A poor peasant must impersonate a tyrannical emporer(sp?) and it does it with such warmth, emotion and humor that it is too freakin beautiful to behold.
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Iron Man 3 3.5++ pretty damn happy with the third installment of Stark. It was fun, well paced, and I enjoyed the ride
Great and Powerful Oz 2.5 I really, REALLY wanted to like this one, but it was clunky and i just couldn't relax and enjoy. The CGI that created Oz WAS f*ckin gorgeous
Hysteria 4 nineteenth century cure of women's anxiety (called hysteria) is a bit of personal/intimate rubbing by a doctor. This film follows a young doctor with a VERY sore right hand who discovers what wonders a "vibrating" piece of electrical machinery can truly do. Great cast.
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REWATCH Lockout 4 Guy Pearce is perfect as the smart mouth action star of this non stop sci-fi/action flick.
Star Trek; Into the Darkness 4.5 I was VERY happy with this one. I've heard alot of people complain that it was all about spock and kirk. . . well, yeah! That was exactly how the TV series went with Bones jumping in to argue, and the rest joining in when they can. I rather enjoyed the switch around near the end with the changing of roles between kirk and spock in regards to how it played out originally in Wrath of Khan.
honeykid
12-03-13, 02:33 AM
I've love to hear a few thoughts on The Lair of the White Worm, mark. As you know, I love Ken even when I don't care much for the film. I really enjoyed Lair the last time I saw it.
It's still as crazy as it was when I saw it at the theatre. You're never sure what Amanda Donohoe is going to do. She's very sexy. :cool: The best parts are probably those flourishes which are reminiscent of the montage effects sequences in Altered States, but the camp aspects, while initially enjoyable, probably limit the ultimate pleasure I get from it. Still, I wouldn't argue with a 3/5 because it's just so out of the norm and kinky, except for Ken Russell. :)
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Mmmm Donuts
12-03-13, 03:40 AM
I like that first picture very much. Rep.
honeykid
12-03-13, 06:03 AM
It's a wonderful film if you've not seen it and just sit back and go along with it, Donuts.
Thanks, mark. :)
TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
12-03-13, 06:00 PM
Where The Truth Lies 2
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A half-arsed exploration of celebrity scandals and lady journalists. TV presenters Lenny Morris (Kevin Bacon) and Vince Collins (Colin Firth) are a comic double act. But one night, whilst doing a 39 hour long telethon to raise money for polio, a murder occurs. Fifteen years later, Karen O'Connor (Alison Lohman) a young journalist, is interviewing Vince for a biography that's gonna make a lot of money. But she goes all Nancy Drew and starts sleuthing to find out the truth about what happened to the poor girl...
The poster makes it look like it's going to be a noir flick. Granted it does have some nice fifties outfits and even nice seventies ones but it's completely un-noirish. The whole thing is thoroughly tame- some mildly titillating nudity and lesbian action does not make a film dark or sexy. Firth and Bacon have zero chemistry, looking as if they had only just met each other rather than having a strong partnership. There's another type of chemistry they're meant to have as Firth shoots Bacon a brooding gaze. Unfortunately there's none of that either, and a rather embarrassing scene where Firth tries to 'join in' with Bacon's sexy time with a member of hotel staff.
Because the part is not dissimilar to what Kevin Bacon's done before, he comes off much better than Firth. I'm a big Colin Firth fan but he's best when he's playing a certain type. I can't take him seriously as a pill-popping violent blackmailer and due to his part being massively underwritten, he can't convey the depth of Vince's longing for Lenny. It's clearly a film that Firth was doing in between other projects and he phones in his performance.
The film is the kind of film that you watch and think to yourself "Is that it?" The story could have been told in an hour but it's dragged out so that all mystery and suspense is lost. I also find it hard to believe that an ambitious young journalist will go all gooey over Kevin Bacon, although the situation is explained in a contrived, but quite cute, twist, and I really don't need to see his bare bottom making frequent appearances- even more than Firth appears in the film.
The film's relatively entertaining and amusingly weak. I certainly wouldn't make any effort to see it but everyone involved clearly knows it's a load of tosh and so this doesn't spoil the entertainment factor too much.
The Culpepper Cattle Co. (Dick Richards, 1972) 3
This is the End (Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, 2013) 3
Watch the Birdie (Jack Donohue, 1950) 2+
The Hudsucker Proxy (Coen Bros., 1994) 3
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You know, for kids.
Death of a Scoundrel (Charles Martin, 1956) 2.5+
Trance (Danny Boyle, 2013) 2.5
Stop, You're Killing Me (Roy Del Ruth, 1952) 2
Gladiator (Ridley Scott, 2000) 3.5
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Barbara (Christian Petzold, 2012) 2
The Doorway to Hell (Archie Mayo, 1930) 2
Public Hero #1 (J. Walter Ruben, 1935) 2+
The Piano (Jane Campion, 1993) 3.5
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The Wackness (Jonathan Levine, 2008) 2.5
The Last Gangster (Edward Ludwig, 1937) 2.5
Bullets or Ballots (William Ketghley, 1936) 2
Brother Orchid (Lloyd Bacon, 1940) 3
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The Messenger (Oren Moverman, 2009) 2.5+ (first hour best)
One Eight Seven (Kevin Reynolds, 1997) 2
Spies (Fritz Lang, 1928) 2
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (Sam Peckinpah, 1974) 2
Cult Rating: 5 (iconic performance by Warren Oates)
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Cobpyth
12-03-13, 11:37 PM
The Hudsucker Proxy (Coen Bros., 1994) 3
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You know, for kids.
I love that film. If you haven't seen the film poster, that 'mystery joke' is one of the best ever, in my opinion. Brilliant stuff.
Everyone Else (Alle Anderen, 2009) 2
FYI that's the German title of the movie. The director is Maren Ade and she's made at least two really great films imo - this being one of them!
Fixed and acknowledged. :)
Monkeypunch
12-04-13, 05:56 PM
Catching Fire - Frightening, violent, and cruel, with a vision of the future that isn't too far off from reality. Thumbs up, but a bit of a downer.
Thor: The Dark World - Rowdy comic book hero vs monsters and time and space travel? I had so much fun watching this, the smile never left my face.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? - Can't say enough about this one. Funny, with a gorgeous soundtrack.
Man of Steel - A good start to a series, I think. Henry Cavill is a great Superman. Lots of action and special effects.
Catching Fire - a vision of the future that isn't too far off from reality
Agreed - silly people having lots of babies in the present and in 30 years we'll all be looking around wondering why everyone's got names like Plutarch and Katniss
Total self-fulfilling prophecy though
The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (John Brahm, 1952) 2.5
The Crush (Alan Shapiro, 1993) 2.5
Hard to Kill (Bruce Malmuth, 1990) 2+
The Roaring Twenties (Raoul Walsh, 1939) 3
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Passion (Brian De Palma, 2012) 2.5
The Story of Ruth (Henry Koster, 1960) 2.5
Last of the Buccaneers (Lew Landers, 1950) 2
Dark Shadows (Tim Burton, 2012) 3-
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The Boy and the Pirates (Bert I. Gordon, 1960) 2-
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (Charles Lamont, 1952) 2
Dare Not Walk Alone (Jeremy Dean, 2006) 2.5
Paper Moon (Peter Bogdanovich, 1973) 3.5+
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Gogol Bordello Non-Stop (Margarita Jimeno, 2008) 2
Harvey (George Schaefer, 1996) 2.5
The Town Christmas Forgot (John Bradshaw, 2010) 2+
Seven Psychopaths (Martin McDonagh, 2012) 3-
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Armored (Nimrod Antal, 2009) 2.5
I’m So Excited! (Pedro Almodovar, 2013) 2.5-
Terribly Happy (Henrik Ruben Genz, 2008) 2.5+
The Gay Divorcee (Mark Sandrich, 1934) 3
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Mr Minio
12-05-13, 11:34 AM
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (Sam Peckinpah, 1974) 2
Cult Rating: 5 (iconic performance by Warren Oates)
Do you give The Room cult/camp rating of five stars, too? :D By the way I have to see both!
No. Alfredo Garcia is thought by many people, especially Peckinpah fans, to be one of the most-personal and greatest films of all time. The Room is just an accident.
Daniel M
12-05-13, 11:43 AM
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Do you give The Room cult/camp rating of five stars, too? :D By the way I have to see both!
Just watch all the best Room clips from youtube ;)
No.
To be fair, The Room deserves some sort of recognition for being so unintentionally bad, it's definitely a cult film, but for different reasons where as many people will actually see Alfredo Garcia as a good film. I think what's shocking is that it cost $6,000,000 to make, and that after everyone watched it Wiseau claimed it was an intentional black comedy, this part makes me laugh "Wiseau, confused about the differences between 35 mm film and high-definition video, decided to shoot the entire film in both formats with two cameras" along with many other things. Also you guys should check out this game (http://www.vulture.com/2010/09/play_the_room_the_video_game.html)based on the film.
Monkeypunch
12-05-13, 12:24 PM
Agreed - silly people having lots of babies in the present and in 30 years we'll all be looking around wondering why everyone's got names like Plutarch and Katniss
Total self-fulfilling prophecy though
Okay, what did I do to you? Did I kill your cat? :mad:
bluedeed
12-05-13, 12:38 PM
I think what's shocking is that it cost $6,000,000 to make, and that after everyone watched it Wiseau claimed it was an intentional black comedy, this part makes me laugh "Wiseau, confused about the differences between 35 mm film and high-definition video, decided to shoot the entire film in both formats with two cameras" along with many other things.
He also bought all of the equipment instead of renting it out, constructed a rooftop set that necessitated the use of a CGI skyline even though he had an actual rooftop available, and fired his entire crew twice, among other things. This man had the money to do all of this himself! If you watch the movie, it lists two other producers, but neither had any involvement with the movie, and one of them had been dead for 2 years!
Daniel M
12-05-13, 12:42 PM
He also bought all of the equipment instead of renting it out, constructed a rooftop set that necessitated the use of a CGI skyline even though he had an actual rooftop available, and fired his entire crew twice, among other things. This man had the money to do all of this himself! If you watch the movie, it lists two other producers, but neither had any involvement with the movie, and one of them had been dead for 2 years!
There's just so much to love about The Room. He also keeps secret how he got the money but says he raised some through imported Korean jackets. All this is not even about the actual film, which has to be the movie which I have laughed at the most in my life.
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Skepsis93
12-05-13, 01:17 PM
Greg Sestero did a Reddit AMA (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1nbna6/oh_hai_mark_greg_sestero_mark_from_the_room_here/) about his role a while back. I haven't seen The Room in its entirety but all the (spectacularly funny) best bits are on YouTube anyway. I'm not sure experiencing the entire thing is something I want to do to myself. :p
Daniel M
12-05-13, 01:34 PM
Greg Sestero did a Reddit AMA (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1nbna6/oh_hai_mark_greg_sestero_mark_from_the_room_here/) about his role a while back.
How have I never seen that.
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Just found this...
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Gladiator-4.5. Thrilling,spectacular movie blockbuster. Gladiator is an action-packed, thoroughly entertaining and spectacularly realized film epic.I was certainly entertained.
The Nightmare Before Christmas-2.5-The film has neat and colorful animation. The film feels vibrant and alive, but it's a bit boring and uninteresting at the same time.I've seen a few Burton films, and maybe i've just grown tired of his visual aesthetic which he uses in practically every film he makes. It's a cute, but unmemorable movie.In my eyes at least.
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Boogie Nights-4. Ambitious and interesting tale about a few individuals involved in the pornographic film industry. The film has a colorful cast of characters, and tells a compelling story.It's entertaining and dramatic, yet full of humor as well.
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edarsenal
12-06-13, 12:54 AM
No. Alfredo Garcia is thought by many people, especially Peckinpah fans, to be one of the most-personal and greatest films of all time. The Room is just an accident.
I'm one of those peckinpah fans and its not his best, at all. Worthwhile flick, but out of his corral of movies, not by a long shot. I have heard that the most intimate one, the one that gives you a peek into who peckinpah is as a man, was The Ballad of Cable Hogue, which is very good, though, at times, a rather slow movie
Godoggo
12-06-13, 01:04 AM
Breathe In (2013 Drake Doremus)
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This is a movie of performances. It's not nearly as good as Like Crazy also written and directed by Drake Doremus. I didn't connect with the characters or their situation nearly as much, but it's saved by the acting of Guy Pierce, Amy Adams and especially Felicity Jones.
Let me just gush here a bit about Miss Felicity Jones. She is my new favorite actor. The actor that makes me watch a movie just because she's in it.( She's going to be in The Amazing Spider Man 2. Yeah! It's got one hell of a cast. I can't wait.) Neither Like Crazy nor Breathe In would have been half as good as they are without her. She doesn't look so much like your typical lead actress, but she has more presence than any of them. Against heavy weights like Pierce and Adams it's they who must rise to her level.
Breathe In is subject matter covered countless times. It's about a marriage about to implode on itself even though neither parties are aware of that at the moment. It's also full of many cliches. I'm not really bothered by either of those things. Sometimes life is pretty cliche and as long as it's interesting certain subject matter needs to be covered over and over. The problem is the the script is fairly dull and it took awhile to get into the heads of the characters.
Jones and Pierce's character seemed to have some sort of hostility towards each other at the beginning that I didn't understand. I'm guessing that they had immediate sexual tension towards each other that made them both uncomfortable, but I very much felt like an outsider looking in on a situation and I had no clue what was happening.
Like I said the performances are good enough to salvage the movie, but I doubt I'll ever watch it again. I'm also not sure that Adams was a great fit for her character. I think she's wonderful, but I just don't quite see her as a blindsided wife. 3 -
Ghostbusters (1984 Ivan Reitman) 4
Cube (1997 Vincenzo Natali) 3.5
The acting in Cube is awful and it feels a little dated, but it still creeps me and makes me feel completely claustrophobic and paranoid.
bluedeed
12-06-13, 01:58 PM
Cramming in movies before finals take over my life...
The Young Girls of Rochefort by Jacques Demy
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A wonderfully self-aware musical that never stops. I'm not sure there was a full minute without music or dancing. Luckily, the film has a delightful energy that carries through the entire film. Vibrant, late 1960s colors and the distorted delight of the cinemascope lens also make this film very much a delight.
Top Hat by Mark Sandrich
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My girlfriend is a big fan of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, so she made us watch this as my introduction. While during several musical numbers, Astaire's singing only reminded me of the far superior versions from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, the film has an extraordinary charisma and talent that make it a joyful film. While the obvious and momentous peak of the film (the "Cheek to Cheek" dance) made the last half hour of the film uneven, I don't think there's any good argument not to like this film when looked at from a light and not too serious lens.
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her by Jean-Luc Godard
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An attempt at reconciliation of the meaning of the image. While I think King Lear, which I recently saw, delved deeper and hit more of the root of what Godard seems to be searching for, his search for truth and ultimate failure is nonetheless interesting again. As long as there is a modern world there will be people terrified and angry at it, and Godard's take is less fun than Tati's 1967 masterpiece, Playtime, so I find myself less interested in the film's sociological implications. More transitional work than culmination, I don't think I'll revisit this like I will Lear, but it seems absolutely necessary in understanding post 1960s Godard. I never thought a cup of coffee could look so primordial.
White of Winter (Robert Saitzyk, 2003) 1
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (H.C. Potter, 1939) 2+
Follow the Fleet (Mark Sandrich, 1936) 2.5
Roberta (William A. Seiter, 1935) 3
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Psych:9 (Andrew Shortell, 2010) 1.5
In Another Country (Sang-soo Hong, 2012) 1.5
Nobody's Daughter Haewon (Sang-soo Hong, 2013) 1.5+
Jackie Brown (Quentin Tarantino, 1997) 3
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Angel Face (Otto Preminger, 1952) 2.5
Whores’ Diary (Michael Glawogger, 2011) 2+
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (Tom Six, 2009) 1
Black Hawk Down (Ridley Scott, 2001) 3-
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Eye of the Tiger (Richard C. Sarafian, 1986) 2
Riding the Bullet (Mick Garris, 2004) 2.5
The Abominable Snowman (Val Guest, 1957) 2
Under the Glacier (Guðný Halldórsdóttir, 1989) 2.5+
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The Adventures of Hajji Baba (Don Weis, 1954) 2
Assassination Tango (Robert Duvall, 2002) 2
The Egyptian (Michael Curtiz, 1954) 2.5-
Seven Years in Tibet (Jean-Jacques Annaud, 1997) 3-
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BlueLion
12-06-13, 03:07 PM
Jackie Brown (Quentin Tarantino, 1997) 3
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Paraphrase of Woody Allen - "You can say it. I don't know what it means, but you can say it."
bluedeed
12-06-13, 03:16 PM
In Another Country (Sang-soo Hong, 2012) 1.5
Nobody's Daughter Haewon (Sang-soo Hong, 2013) 1.5+
I could've saved you some time and told you that you'd definitely hate Hong Sang-soo
I have access to six more of his movies.
Mr Minio
12-06-13, 03:36 PM
I've only seen one Sang-soo Hong film. The Day He Arrives. 3.5
But seriously, mark, any arthouse film you rated 4.5? (or at least 4)
bluedeed
12-06-13, 03:38 PM
I have access to six more of his movies.
His movies are very similar, have fun!
I've only seen one Sang-soo Hong film. The Day He Arrives. 3.5
I'd recommend The Power of Kangwon Province and HaHaHa if you're interested in more.
But seriously, mark, any arthouse film you rated 4.5? (or at least 4)
My arthouse or your arthouse?
Mr Minio
12-06-13, 04:00 PM
Any movie you think is arthouse and you love.
rauldc14
12-06-13, 04:20 PM
Mark, in what type of a time window did u see those twenty films? That's utterly insane!
Mr Minio
12-06-13, 04:47 PM
He said he watches movies non-stop and devotes only 3 to 5 hours to sleep every day. It's kinda unhealthy if you ask me.
Daniel M
12-06-13, 04:59 PM
Mark, in what type of a time window did u see those twenty films? That's utterly insane!
He said he watches movies non-stop and devotes only 3 to 5 hours to sleep every day. It's kinda unhealthy if you ask me.
He's explained loads of times about why he can, it's not much of a choice for him, he's got his own health problems and suffered a stroke which has affected him - I'm sure he won't mind me saying as he's had to explain it many times before and there's stuff about it in his own thread (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=27058). Sometimes I honestly wonder if you guys actually read half of what people write, it seems to be the same questions over and over again: either this one or questions about his ratings :p
Anyway, I have some films too post up in here, but will do it later :D
donniedarko
12-07-13, 01:45 AM
Haven't posted in awhile, but have not been watching much either, lately only time I have to watch a film it is usually some junk with the family, here is a few of my more recent watches
Twixt, 2012, Coppola
Strange to think someone cam go from Apocalypse now to this. The movie had some interesting visual concepts, but never touched on the plot points that caught my interest, and went far to bizarre to take seriously; some creepy moments equates to a decent watch, but no point even trying to look into the ending.
2.5
My Boss's Daughter
I watched pieces of this on HBO years ago, and I honestly believe this film is consistently funny. While for most my rating is generous, I believe I could go higher. I have a soft spot for everything goes wrong comedies, no matter how cheesy or just plain illogical they are. Hell I even liked Ashton Kutcher in this film despite his non-existent acting abilities. Ninety percent of the laughs are sexual gags, or just absurdity, and I could not ask for anything more.
3+
Game Change- 2.5, oh Palin, film itself has some great recreations
Dive! - 2 Take this documentary with a grain of salt, reminds me of Crackhouse but this looks like a hem compared to that POS
Harry Lime
12-07-13, 04:55 AM
His movies are very similar, have fun!
I'd recommend The Power of Kangwon Province and HaHaHa if you're interested in more.
Tale of Cinema and Turning Gate.
Pride of the Marines (Delmer Daves, 1945) 2+
Unraveled (Marc H. Simon, 2011) 2.5
Silver Queen (Lloyd Bacon, 1942) 2.5
The 13th Warrior (John McTiernan, 1999) 2.5
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First Comes Courage (Dorothy Arzner, 1943) 2
Deceived (Damian Harris, 1991) 2.5
Arabian Tights (Hal Roach, 1933) 3
Running Scared (Wayne Kramer, 2006) 2.5 (insanely idiotic)
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Babylon A.D. (Mathieu Kassovitz, 2008) 2+
A Night at the Movies (Roy Rowland, 1937) 2.5
Blonde Venus (Josef von Sternberg, 1932) 2+
Cleopatra (Cecil B. DeMille, 1934) 3-
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Roustabout (John Rich, 1964) 2
Spiral (Adam Green & Joel David Moore, 2007) 2+
He Ran All the Way (John Berry, 1951) 2
American Graffiti (George Lucas, 1973) 4+
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Seven Cities of Gold (Robert D. Webb, 1955) 2.5
Maisie Gets Her Man (Roy Del Ruth, 1942) 2
Blame It on the Bellboy (Mark Herman, 1992) 2.5
Ride the High Country (Sam Peckinpah, 1962) 3.5-
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) by Tobe Hooper 5
Flight of the Red Balloon (2008) by Hou Hsiao-hsien 3.5+
Shooter (2007) by Antoine Fuqua 1
The Brood (1979) by David Cronenberg 3+
I am Cuba (1964) by Mikhail Kalatozov 4.5+
Outrage: Way of the Yakuza (2010) by Takeshi Kitano 3.5
The Dead Zone (1983) by David Cronenberg 2.5
The Bride Wore Black (1968) by François Truffaut 3
American Splendor (2003) by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini 2+
Thirst (2009) by Park Chan-wook 2+
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Pierrot le fou (1965) by Jean-Luc Godard 4.5
Assault on Precinct 13 (1973) by John Carpenter 2.5+
Les Plages d'Agnès (2008) by Agnès Varda 3.5+
Elephant (2003) by Gus Van Sant 2.5+
Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962) by Agnès Varda 4
The Goat (1921) by Buster Keaton and Malcolm St. Clair 3
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Vampyr (1932) by Carl Theodor Dreyer 4.5
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Jacques Demy 3.5
Vagabond (1985) by Agnès Varda 3.5+
Still Life (2006) by Jia Zhang Ke 3.5+
The Conformist (1970) by Bernardo Bertolucci 3.5
bluedeed
12-07-13, 12:54 PM
I really need to see some Dreyer! After Tuesday I have three weeks off from school, and then another 5 weeks where I'm only taking one class (and an easy one) until spring semester starts up so I'll have a lot of time on my hands. I plan on finishing all of the Hou Hsiao-Hsien I now have access to, and getting into Dreyer, Rohmer, Yang, and Bresson as much as I can in that time, along with more post-1960s Godard. I've literally been planning my break for months!
donniedarko
12-07-13, 03:48 PM
Watch Day of Wrath, it's one of the greatest films I have ever seen- Passion of Joan of Arc and Vampyr just didn't click with me, but they do for many other people
bluedeed
12-07-13, 03:51 PM
Watch Day of Wrath, it's one of the greatest films I have ever seen- Passion of Joan of Arc and Vampyr just didn't click with me, but they do for many other people
Thanks, I was unsure where I should start for him, the others were easier. The lineup: Day of Wrath, The Green Ray, A Brighter Summer's Day, Au Hasard Balthazar.
I think Ordet and The Passion of Joan of Arc are Dreyer's most profound.
Brother Blue
12-07-13, 04:35 PM
The lineup: Day of Wrath, The Green Ray, A Brighter Summer's Day, Au Hasard Balthazar.
That's quite a lineup. If only it were possible for me to watch A Brighter Summer's Day for the first time again...
bluedeed
12-07-13, 04:57 PM
That's quite a lineup. If only it were possible for me to watch A Brighter Summer's Day for the first time again...
I have a lot of catching up to do, been very busy.
Daniel M
12-07-13, 06:17 PM
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RoboCop (Paul Verhoeven, 1987) 3.5+
RoboCop is a film I had heard a lot about prior to watching it, I know it has its fans on this forum, so it made sense to give it a viewing before submitting my eighties list and also whilst a current remake is in production.
A fantastic action film, RoboCop is a massive load of fun for most of the part, but that is not to say it is simply a throwaway popcorn film, there are many other qualities that make the film well known and remembered, the film acts as a commentary on a number of social and moral issues as a dying police officer has his memory erased as part of his transformation to RoboCop, and there is a great sense of humour about the film to match its high energy, as well as a number of colourful and memorable characters.
On a slightly random note: David Lynch or whoever is casting manager is must have been a fan of this film, with a few familiar faces showing up from Twin Peaks.
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The Lady from Shanghai (Orson Welles, 1947) 3.5+
Possible one of the greatest yet flawed films that I have ever seen, which going by what I have read about Orson Welles and the production of his films, seems to be the most fitting description of many films in his filmography.
Massively cut with some scenes re-shot before it was released, there are so many brilliant moments in the film that make you wonder what kind of masterpiece this could have been had Welles had total control. It is an ambitious film, with a complicated plot and various locations used, and ultimately this seemed to work against Welles in getting the film made.
The story does not seem to all add up all that well, like most noirs do, and some scenes feel heavily out of place or just plain weird - the courtroom scene, the chinatown theatre etc. - but there are a greater number of fantastic elements in the film to make it watchable, and highly enjoyable. The above image shows just one of the films fantastic moments, towards the films end, with Welles famous for his innovative camera techniques that were first shown to the world of cinema with Citizen Kane.
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Trainspotting (Danny Boyle, 1996) 3.5-
Another film which would be easy to describe as a 'whole lot of fun', a film that carries a certain energy about it that makes you laugh and enjoy yourself for most the part, but it is not a film for everybody and certainly not one to glorify its content (drug use), with many disgusting and gritty scenes in its realistic portrayal of heroin abuse.
So what makes the film so enjoyable? The direction is top notch, the scenes flow seamlessly and the film never seems to stop moving, I think it is fair to say that there is never a dull moment, the film has a number of pop culture references (it was marketed as the British Pulp Fiction), and a fantastic sound track to match its high octane feel. There are some scenes that are done brilliantly, with fantastic direction giving us some fantastic visual interpretations to drug use, such as when Renton falls into the carpet to the sound of Lou Reed's "Perfect Day", the whole sequence is to be admired from a directorial view point. There is also a number of top performances from young stars such as Ewan McGregor and Kelly Macdonald.
I'm not sure if the film has much to say, but I do not think that is the point, for what it is the film is a great and highly enjoyable experience, even if at times it may not be pretty - much like the experience of drugs itself, some may say.
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Eyes Wide Shut (Stanley Kubrick, 1999) 4
A copying/expansion of my thoughts from the trade-off tab, I am glad that I finally got around to this Kubrick film after for some reason delaying my viewing.
Whilst I am not sure it is one of Kubrick's best as many people around here believe, it certainly is a great film, and a very interesting one that may generate more discussion and controversy than his other works due to the mysterious nature of the story it tells.
Tom Cruise gets some criticism for some of the roles he takes but like some other actors, I have no complaints over his acting ability which shines when placed in the right role (watch Magnolia), I am sure even those who have not seen this film are aware of the basic premise that his character discovers a secret sexual cult as he goes on a sort of 'sexual expedition' following his wife's revelation that she once wanted to cheat on him.
The sexual cult/orgy scenes are some of the most mesmerising and fascinating I have ever scene in film, they are something you could only imagine Kubrick creating, and throughout the scene you get a haunting, deathly feeling that is matched by what soon occurs. The use of music, and Kubrick's camerawork as we first circle around a ring of nude women before then travelling through the entire building, is superb.
Tom Cruise's characters expedition reminded me of Griffin Dunne's endeavours in another MoFo recent favourite, After Hours. In both films the characters end up travelling to various different places within the city, meeting various strange characters and witnessing events that can not really be explained, both are surreal and dream like, with each character soon finding themselves trapped in nightmares that they want to end.
Monkeypunch
12-08-13, 03:05 AM
Tokyo Godfathers - An amazing animated film from Japan about a trio of homeless people who find an abandoned baby, and go looking for it's mother. It's funny, moving, exciting, and makes an excellent Christmas film, actually. The exaggerated animation style draws you into the characters lives very well, and you find yourself caring about them a lot. Definitely a must see.
TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
12-08-13, 09:09 AM
The Lion in Winter 3_5
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"If you're a prince, there's hope for every ape in Africa."
A nice alternative Christmas film here. It's 1183 and just cause it's Christmas, Henry II (Peter O'Toole-again) lets out his incarcerated wife Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katherine Hepburn) so they can spend the day with their three sons: village idiot John (Nigel Terry- Daddy's favourite for the throne), scheming viper Geoffery (John Castle) and closeted angster Richard (Anthony Hopkins- Mummy's favourite for the throne). But of course, it's not all fun and games around the tree; rather plotting, treachery and the opening of old wounds. Think 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
Other players in the game include Henry's mistress Princess Alais (Jane Merrow), who wants him, in the words of Beyonce, to 'put a ring on it', and smouldering man-boy Prince Phillip (Timothy Dalton, looking like a star in his first feature film). These pretty faces only make those family feuds even worse.
The film is adapted from a successful stage play, and it's at its best when it's in interior spaces. The few scenes of opening out are tiresome and don't fit with the heavy artifice of the play. The play looks a little odd on film- it's essentially Blackadder meets classic American family drama meets potboiling melodrama. The mix works well on stage but on film, it looks confused.
However, that dialogue! It boasts one of the best screenplays in the business- witty and barbed, yet sometimes the speaker feels the barbs even more than who they are speaking to. The characters are all compelled to be ruthless and unpleasant but some feel a certain regret about it.
And those performances! Everyone (maybe with the exception of Merrow, who only has to look pretty and show some cleavage) turns in an excellent performance, but it is the dual performances of Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn that set the screen alight. Despite Hepburn being twenty-five years older, they portray a heated relationship where the sexual tension sizzles. In this era, Hepburn was known for playing spinsterish types, but this harks back to her younger screwball days. She looks pretty and majestic and her comic timing and delivery is impeccable. O'Toole out-Burtons Richard Burton, gloriously boisterous and full of sexual aching. His character is meant to be fifty and O'Toole convinces. I don't know if O'Toole and Hepburn made another film together but they have a brilliant chemistry that is playful, sexy and tragic. Fabulous!
Talking of sexy, Timothy Dalton is striking. He works brilliantly with Hopkins and everyone is under his thrall. Those boyish charms mask his boyish spite, as he learns his viper instincts from Henry II.
It's a long film but any fans of good acting and good writing will be in for a treat this Christmas.
Address Unknown (William Cameron Menzies, 1944) 2
After the Sunset (Brett Ratner, 2004) 2.5
The Alligator People (Roy Del Ruth, 1959) 1.5
Paperhouse (Bernard Rose, 1988) 2.5
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Wife, Husband and Friend (Gregory Ratoff, 1939) 2
A Modern Coed (Eric Rohmer, 1966) 2.5
Dangerous Blondes (Leigh Jason, 1943) 2
Post Mortem (Pablo Larraín, 2010) 2.5
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Date Night (Eugene Levy, 2010) 3
Task Force (Delmer Daves, 1949) 2.5
War Comes to America (Frank Capra & Anatole Litvak, 1945) 3+
Air Force (Howard Hawks, 1943) 2.5
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Caught in the Crossfire (Brian A Miller, 2010) 2-
Reap the Wild Wind (Cecil B. DeMille, 1942) 2.5
4 Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle (Eric Rohmer, 1987) 2
Boccaccio 70 (Monicelli, Fellini, Visconti, De Sica, 1962) 3- (restored 205 min)
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Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific (Ruth FitzPatrick, 1935) 2.5
Live a Little, Love a Little (Norman Taurog, 1968) 2
Blue Sunshine (Robert Lieberman, 1976) 2.5
Star Trek Into Darkness (J.J. Abrams, 2013) 3.5
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Godoggo
12-08-13, 01:42 PM
I'm glad that you posted Paperhouse, Mark. I haven't seen it for awhile and I need to watch it again for the 80s list.
Jacob's Ladder-4. Jacob's Ladder is a surreal psychological thriller.It centers around a man named Jacob who is seeing evil hallucinations and demons everywhere he goes. As reality spirals around him he tries to figure out what's going on, and what really happened when he was back in Vietnam.This film is quite creepy. It's surreal,strange and dreamlike to an extent.You never know whats real or not, and neither does Jacob. You get this disorientating effect when watching it,you feel like you are in Jacob's shoes. I thought the acting was fine,as was the look and feel of the film as well.I recommend it if you are in the mood for something different.
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Heat-4.5. Absolutely loved this film. It's absolutely thrilling, extremely entertaining and beyond satisfying. It's such an effective crime thriller. The performances are great,the direction is absolutely incredible, and the story is great although flawed(i'll get to this later).The movie in a way is Cops Vs. Robbers.But at the end of the day it's about two men on the opposite sides of the tracks. One is a criminal thief and the other is a veteran police officer.DeNiro and Pacino shine here, and their dialogue and conversations are astonishing. The movie i feel is morally grey. It's not a black and white, good guys, bad guys. It takes a neutral,unbiased look at it's subject matter. The movie is very sharp and realistic.The gunfights hold a weight to them, and the action scenes are taught and suspenseful.The main issue with the film is that some side-plots don't go anywhere.Like some subplots literally went nowhere, it feels as if 30 minutes or so of the film were cut off to shorten the already extensive run-time. Other than that this is an incredible film. One of the best films of the 90's and a classic in the thriller genre.
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Insidious 2-2.5+. I admit I did enjoy the first Insidious. I thought it was a rather entertaining horror flick. Insidious Chapter 2 as it's called is a solid, yet unremarkable horror film. It's not a bad movie, but it's not entirely memorable either and at the end of the day it is more of the same.Starting with the good, i think the movie is entertaining and I like the fact that it continues the story of the first one without feeling like a retread.There were a few twists, and some genuine scares.Some of the scenes are claustrophobic, and eerie.The main issue with the film is that it doesn't do anything that new.It's already been seen countless times before.It's filled with horror cliches and tired tropes.Some scenes are a bit cheesy, and the film does become silly once it reaches it's final act.Still,at the end of the day Insidious 2 is an entertaining horror movie.If you are a fan of the first, I think you should check it out. If not, I'd stay clear.
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Seven Samurai-3.5. I think this movie is good and it is most definitely revolutionary...but I was expecting a bit more. I've heard nothing but good things about Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece. It is certainly a good film, but it hasn't aged as well as it should. Starting with the good, I will say that the movie is extremely ambitious especially for it's time.Most of the action films you see today are in one way or another inspired by this film. At the time this must have been absolutely jaw-droppping. Another positive is that it is rather entertaining. It movies along at a solid pace.But my problem comes with the fact that you never really care for the characters. Like I just felt like I never got to know any of the Samurai. It's hard to invest when the characters on display aren't all that interesting. I think the action scenes though astonishing for their time just don't hold up that well. It's hard to see what's happening, and the choreography just isn't all that great.There's no satisfying kick to the scenes on display, you never really get a chance to admire what's being shown. I found myself struggling to distinguish whose who during the countless battle scenes.Still I respect Seven Samurai, and it's place in cinema history. I just didn't "click" with it, simple as that.
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TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
12-08-13, 07:11 PM
Possession 2_5
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"I cannot let you burn me up, nor can I resist you. No mere human can stand in a fire and not be consumed."
This film was far more vapid than it needed to be. It had a good director behind it- Neil LaBute- but he's at his best with his own material. He doesn't make any attempt to try to make the film more than a chocolate box period drama and simply gives into the saccharineness.
The premise shows promise: two modern day scholars (Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart) uncover a literary secret- two nineteenth century poets (Jennifer Ehle and Jeremy Northam) had an affair. As the scholars rifle through their posessions, they become possessed by the historical love affair. I do like a dual narrative and as an English graduate, I like a bit of culture in my romances.
This film removes all hints of culture. Part of the problem is that we get no evidence that the poets were particularly remarkable and that anyone would be interested in them. Ehle and Northam get very little lines and as such, don't bother to act. Ehle is like a tired half-hearted version of Elizabeth Bennett (though she does have a chaste lesbian lover) and Northam...it's hard to tell what his character is meant to be. He's not particularly Byronic or Romantic- he's just a little dull really. Not worth a romp with in your white nightgown (this is eroticism that won't offend Aunt Edna). Paltrow and Eckhart's relationship is a miserable on-off affair, with Paltrow playing a stiff upper lipped Brit whose accent is so RP it makes the Queen sound like she's on Eastenders, and Eckhart playing a brash American. Coz, you know, American men don't understand literature or romance!
There's also a pantomime villain in the form of a rival scholar (Trevor Eve) who has some sort of plot but really acts as a plot device and a stereotype, as the American money-hungry vulture who doesn't appreciate the true love portrayed in the love letters! The revelation of the letters is really quite laughable, as they appear to just come out of nowhere. Believability is not exactly a strong point of the film.
It's entertaining in a mushy vapid way but it shies away from having any intellectual depth, so becomes a 'women's picture' set in the unglamorous world of academia.
Godoggo
12-08-13, 10:37 PM
I Declare War (2012 Jason Lapeyre, Robert Wilson)
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I was immediately put in mind of Stand By Me even though this is very different plot wise and is a movie completely without sentiment. I think it was mostly in how the kids related to each other and how the kids seemed to be both extremely realistic and unrealistic at the same time.
The kids in I Declare War aren't cute actor type kids. These are good-thing-your-momma-loves-you kids. They are mostly obnoxious and foul-mouthed. Every kid has a role to play; the loser, the girl, the kid that just wants friends, the know-it-all, the side-kick and every thing in between.
I think it's one of those movies that get a little better every time you think about it. It's right on in how kids relate to each other, their innate violence towards each other and how the roles we have as kids carry on to the rest of our lives. The problem is that this is a very heavy handed movie, but then I guess children aren't noted for their subtlety. There were times watching that I thought the scene was so over dramatic, but having spent more time around kids this past year I'm not so sure it was.
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The Innkeepers (2011 Ti West)
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If you like fast paced gore-splatter horror stay far away from this movie. It will bore you to tears.
I however love movies like this. It's the type of movie I always look for but can never find; a good ghost story with characters that are more than one dimensional and that is also scary.
For me this was a complete charmer. 3.5 +
A Visit to Santa (No “Director” Listed, 1963) 1
The Prince and the Pauper (William Keighley, 1937) 3
The Doctor (Randa Haines, 1991) 3
Scrooge (Ronald Neame, 1970) 3.5
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Chicago, the Beautiful (James A. FitzPatrick, 1948) 3-
Storm Over the Nile (Terence Young & Zoltan Korda, 1955) 2.5-
Anaconda (Luis Llosa, 1997) 2+
Intermezzo (Gustaf Molander, 1936) 2.5+
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The Aviator’s Wife (Eric Rohmer, 1981) 2
Susan Slept Here (Frank Tashlin, 1954) 2
The Beatles Mod Odyssey (No Director Listed, 1968) 3
Yellow Submarine (George Dunning, 1968) 3.5
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The Trial of Joan of Arc (Robert Bresson, 1962) 2+
Mountain Justice (Michael Curtiz, 1937) 2.5
When's Your Birthday? (Harry Beaumont, 1937) 2
Faust (F.W. Murnau, 1926) 3
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The Roots of Heaven (John Huston, 1958) 2.5
The Lion (Jack Cardiff, 1962) 2+
Mouchette (Robert Bresson, 1967) 2+
The Tenth Victim (Elio Petri, 1965) 3
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honeykid
12-09-13, 05:05 PM
I'm always pleased to see The Tenth Victim get a mention. :)
Sarah and I would still love to remake it. Any suggestions on casting?
honeykid
12-09-13, 05:46 PM
I can't say I'm a fan, but Rooney Mara is about the right age and could probably do a good job. I think Anna Kendrick could do well (and I quite like George Clooney for Marcello, despite his age) and, for some reason, I can completely see Kiera Knightley in the role of Caroline. Maybe Gemma Arterton?
For Marcello, I'd like Sam Rockwell though he's a little older than I'd like. Jude Law might've been ok a few years ago, but I doubt he could look right for it now. I think Ioan Gruddudd, Neil Patrick Harris and Rufus Sewell could do a job and, for a more outside bet, how about Jason Statham? Again, maybe slightly older, but it could work.
jiraffejustin
12-09-13, 05:51 PM
Hey Mark, I'd be interested in the channels these movies come on so I could keep an eye out for them. Is there anyway you could start including that information on the ones you watch on tv?
A few years ago, we wanted Clooney and Charlize Theron for the principal roles with Steve Buscemi or John Waters for the guy presiding at the location of my image. That's about as far as we got, but we need to think about the ex-wife and the girlfriend.
Besides TCM and various Encore channels, they're on mubi (http://us.mubi.com/films/) and huluPlus. Yellow Submarine and The Tenth Victim are my personal DVDs. I'm not sure what you get with that link. You can watch a rotating selection of 30 movies for 30 days (they drop one and add a new one each day, so that's 60 movies and some are rare) at mubi for free (no credit card), and if you like it, it's $5/month afterwards. You can get a week free at huluPlus and they have a lot, including Criterions, but they want a credit card for the free week, and if you don;t cancel, it's $8/month. You can watch a lot of HD movies for free though. I may keep them since I don't pay Blockbuster anymore. :cool:
BlueLion
12-09-13, 08:24 PM
Sarah and I would still love to remake it. Any suggestions on casting?
Wait, what... you're a filmmaker?!
No. My daughter graduated from USC Film School in May though. When I first showed her The Tenth Victim, she wanted to remake it so we worked together on some script ideas, but she got busy with school and work. She's working on other projects now, but she'd like to get back to it soon. :)
Elysium (2013, Blomkamp) 2_5
After 2009's impressive District 9, I was excited to see what this director could do with a larger budget. As it turns out, it seems all he could do was rip off an anime story while hitting us over the head with political anvils.
The Elysium concept is directly lifted from Battle Angel Alita, complete with poor children looking up and wishing they could just find a way up to the promised land. Then the viewer gets clobbered with bad Universal Health Care allegory over and over and over...
A miss for this director, riddled with poor choices and heavy handed allegory.
The effects were well done, so I must give a positive mark there. There just isn't much else to the proceedings, unfortunately.
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"No, you cannot haz health carez!"
Godoggo
12-10-13, 08:00 PM
Heavy handed is the correct term for Elysium especially in regards to Jodie Foster's acting. She really should have turned it down a few notches.
The Gunslinger45
12-10-13, 09:46 PM
Insidious 2-2.5+. I admit I did enjoy the first Insidious. I thought it was a rather entertaining horror flick. Insidious Chapter 2 as it's called is a solid, yet unremarkable horror film. It's not a bad movie, but it's not entirely memorable either and at the end of the day it is more of the same.Starting with the good, i think the movie is entertaining and I like the fact that it continues the story of the first one without feeling like a retread.There were a few twists, and some genuine scares.Some of the scenes are claustrophobic, and eerie.The main issue with the film is that it doesn't do anything that new.It's already been seen countless times before.It's filled with horror cliches and tired tropes.Some scenes are a bit cheesy, and the film does become silly once it reaches it's final act.Still,at the end of the day Insidious 2 is an entertaining horror movie.If you are a fan of the first, I think you should check it out. If not, I'd stay clear.
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Seven Samurai-3.5. I think this movie is good and it is most definitely revolutionary...but I was expecting a bit more. I've heard nothing but good things about Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece. It is certainly a good film, but it hasn't aged as well as it should. Starting with the good, I will say that the movie is extremely ambitious especially for it's time.Most of the action films you see today are in one way or another inspired by this film. At the time this must have been absolutely jaw-droppping. Another positive is that it is rather entertaining. It movies along at a solid pace.But my problem comes with the fact that you never really care for the characters. Like I just felt like I never got to know any of the Samurai. It's hard to invest when the characters on display aren't all that interesting. I think the action scenes though astonishing for their time just don't hold up that well. It's hard to see what's happening, and the choreography just isn't all that great.There's no satisfying kick to the scenes on display, you never really get a chance to admire what's being shown. I found myself struggling to distinguish whose who during the countless battle scenes.Still I respect Seven Samurai, and it's place in cinema history. I just didn't "click" with it, simple as that.
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I am sad you did not like Seven Samurai as much as I love it. I hope you still try to some of his other works. :)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath, 2008) 3
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her (Jean-Luc Godard, 1967) 1.5
Dead Man’s Curve (Dan Rosen, 1998) 2-
To Be and to Have (Nicolas Philibert, 2002) 3
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The Basket (Rich Cowan, 1999) 2.5
Gulliver's Travels (Rob Letterman, 2010) 2
La Collectionneuse (Eric Rohmer, 1967) 2+
Escape from Tomorrow (Randy Moore, 2013) 2.5
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Black Moon (Louis Malle, 1975) 1.5
Bewitched (Nora Ephron, 2005) 2
Love Potion No. 9 (Dale Launer, 1992) 2+
The Confession (Costa-Gavras, 1970) 3.5
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Climates (Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 2006) 1.5
Edie & Pen (Matthew Irmas, 1996) 2+
Partners in Crime (Jennifer Warren, 2000) 2.5-
Speedy (Ted Wilde, 1928) 3+
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Harold Lloyd driving Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium
Decade for Decision (Ardis Smith, 1957) 2+
Nim’s Island (Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin, 2008) 2.5
13 Ghosts (William Castle, 1960) 2+
Russian Ark (Aleksandr Sokurov, 2002) 2.5
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Skepsis93
12-11-13, 02:02 PM
*rewatch
Lola rennt* (Run Lola Run, Tom Tykwer, 1998) 4.5-
Blue Velvet* (David Lynch, 1986) 4
- Doesn't hold up in a visceral sense, for me, and I still don't see why people find Hopper so scary: darkly comic, yes, incredibly weird, yes, but too much of both of those to be all that frightening. I do think I have a much better understanding of what Lynch is trying to say now though. A brilliantly nuanced and technically accomplished film.
Gwoemul (The Host, Bong Joon-ho, 2006) 3
His Girl Friday (Howard Hawks, 1940) 3+
Natural Born Killers (Oliver Stone, 1994) 3.5
The Naked Gun (David Zucker, 1988) 3.5++
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BlueLion
12-11-13, 02:17 PM
Blue Velvet* (David Lynch, 1986) 4
- Doesn't hold up in a visceral sense, for me, and I still don't see why people find Hopper so scary: darkly comic, yes, incredibly weird, yes, but too much of both of those to be all that frightening. I do think I have a much better understanding of what Lynch is trying to say now though. A brilliantly nuanced and technically accomplished film.
But let's face it, you'd poop your pants if you were in MacLachlan's place.
Skepsis93
12-11-13, 02:25 PM
MacLachlan's or Jeffrey's? I might have been more scared of an out-of-character Dennis Hopper. :p
Daniel M
12-11-13, 05:10 PM
You're rating for Blue Velvet is still too low, but you're getting there slowly :p
I am sad you did not like Seven Samurai as much as I love it. I hope you still try to some of his other works. :)
Oh I'll certainly be checking out his other films,I'm going to watch Ikiru soon. :)
BlueLion
12-11-13, 05:17 PM
MacLachlan's or Jeffrey's? I might have been more scared of an out-of-character Dennis Hopper. :p
Both probably.
Skepsis93
12-11-13, 06:31 PM
You're rating for Blue Velvet is still too low, but you're getting there slowly :p
It's the same as last time. ;)
Daniel M
12-11-13, 06:34 PM
It's the same as last time. ;)
I thought it was 3.5 last time :p
Skepsis93
12-11-13, 06:35 PM
Nope, gave it a 4.
Daniel M
12-11-13, 06:38 PM
Nope, gave it a 4.
Fair enough, now go and watch Twin Peaks.
donniedarko
12-11-13, 08:03 PM
That's one of the the few Lynch projects I'd say don't bother with
Daniel M
12-11-13, 08:07 PM
That's one of the the few Lynch projects I'd say don't bother with
Our friendship is over.
The Gunslinger45
12-11-13, 08:10 PM
But let's face it, you'd poop your pants if you were in MacLachlan's place.
Especially when he starts putting on lipstick and talking about "love letters."
BlueLion
12-11-13, 08:13 PM
Especially when he starts putting on lipstick and talking about "love letters."
oh jesus.
I was just going to bed, man.
The Gunslinger45
12-11-13, 08:16 PM
oh jesus.
I was just going to bed, man.
LOL! My bad. :D
TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_
12-11-13, 08:55 PM
The Rainbow 3_5
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"But what does it mean, love? So much personal gratification. It doesn't lead anywhere"
So, a rewatch here but thought I'd review it again seeing as it's been a few years since I watched it.
The film is an adaptation of a DH Lawrence novel directed by Ken Russell. Despite being the prequel to Women in Love, Russell made this film twenty years later. In 1993, he would tackle Lady Chatterley's Lover. So this is I guess number two in his trilogy of Lawrence adaptations.
Though the film generally got lukewarm reviews, I think it's a lovely little film. It tells the story of Ursula Brangwen (Sammi Davis- no, not THAT one. A minor actress): her sexual awakening and her quest for independance. I'm not sure whether we can entirely called Lawrence a feminist but his very open-minded philosophy on sex created female characters that despite being written and existing in the 1910s, they have their own minds and opinions.
Davis' performance has been described as wooden, and true, she's not exactly a shining star, but she is suitably down to earth and plays the role very earnestly. Despite the many obstacles Ursula faces, Davis gives a sunny optimism. Her lack of guile as an actress really works for this film.
Ursula gains her first sexual experience from her female gym teacher Miss Inger (Amanda Donohoe) before moving on to a family friend- a dashing soldier Anton Skrebensky (Paul McGann, AKA 'I', AKA The Eighth Doctor) who awakens her sexually. The film is shot and styled in a relatively restrained way, considering this is Ken Russell. Some shots are quite cheesy and laughable: Anton is swinging on a swingboat with Ursula and it cuts between the two, dopily grinning away. And in one sex scene- again, one that cuts between Anton and Ursula- Ursula practically flies half way across the room! What is very interesting about the love scenes is that the camera is always focused on Ursula; the partner is either looking away or it cuts between the two actors. The sex scenes may nominally be between two people but the real focus is on Ursula's awakening. It challenges the concept of the sex scene as being an intimate, equal bond.
Donohoe is brilliantly manipulative as Miss Inger, who styles herself as a bohemian but actually just likes to use people. Yes, it is not explained why Ursula has a sexual relationship with a woman but it doesn't really need to be. It's simply an experiment, the first step on her journey towards fulfilment; one which will be unconventional. McGann is suitably dashing and gorgeous; he looks like a Hardy character- a bit like Seargeant Troy from Far From the Madding Crowd- but when it comes down to it, it's all Lawrencian testosterone. The disconnect really works and means that McGann adds extra layers (and luckily for the female audience, sometimes removes them!).
Rather bravely, all three main actors participate in scenes involving nudity. You can't really have a Lawrence film without nudity- it would be hypocritical considering Lawrence's views on sex and prudishness- and this is one of the few films where I think it's not simply a case of trying to titillate by having the actors get their kit off. If you're offended by the film, it'll be the content and themes rather than the nudity, which is actually all very pleasant, apart from an odd dream sequence where everybody chases each other naked. THAT's more like Ken Russell.
donniedarko
12-11-13, 09:30 PM
Our friendship is over.
I'm still on your friends list so idk about that :cool:
To be fair I can understand why people love Twin Peaks, but the soap opera surrealism just did not get me and my impatience got frustrated when interesting concepts wouldn't come up again- I only saw the first 6 episodes, I was going to watch the last episode of season 1 when I was in a more psychedelic mood but never got to it.
Support Your Local Gunfighter (Burt Kennedy, 1971) 2.5+
House of D (David Duchovny, 2004) 2.5
High Time (Blake Edwards, 1960) 2
The Wind Journeys (Ciro Guerra, 2009) 3
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Road to Bali (Hal Walker, 1947) 2.5
Snow in August (Richard Friedenberg, 2001) 2.5
The Big Game (George Nichols & Edward Killy, 1938) 2
Aaltra (Gustave de Kervern & Benoît Delépine, 2004) 2.5
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Over the Goal (Noel M. Smith, 1937) 2
The Cowboy Quarterback (Noel M. Smith, 1939) 2
Aquamarine (Elizabeth Allen, 2006) 2
Nightwatching (Peter Greenaway, 2007) 2.5 (141 min)
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Horton Hears a Who! (Jimmy Hayward & Steve Martino, 2008) 3
Capricious Sommer (Jiri Menzel, 1968) 2.5+
Shrek Forever After (Mike Mitchell, 2010) 3
Thirst for Love aka Ai no kawaki (Koreyoshi Kurahara, 1967) 3+
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Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (Fritz Lang, 1924) 2.5 (148 min)
You’ll Never Get Rich (Sidney Lanfield, 1941) 2.5
You Were Never Lovelier (William A. Seiter, 1942) 2.5
Dirty Harry (Don Siegel, 1971) 3.5+
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Skepsis93
12-12-13, 10:54 AM
Fair enough, now go and watch Twin Peaks.
Watch Mad Men and I will.
Gabrielle947
12-12-13, 10:39 PM
mostly 2013 movies which I didn't rush to see during their release
Drinking Buddies (2013) - boring,just boring.I don't like these kind of movies and I don't really care for them. 1
Now You See Me (2013) - I really enjoyed it.I like that it's fast-paced and quite mysterious but it's way too twisted and unreal. 3.5
The Hangover Part III (2013) - I confess,I quite liked this one.It's not as repetative as the second one and it's pretty much humorless but I liked the story,however silly it was. 3
Lovelace (2013) - I think it's one of those "good idea,bad execution" movies.The acting was decent but the story is quite dry and too straight,the movie could have been longer.However,this film had an interesting idea to portray Linda Lovelace's public life and then separately show basically the same scenes,only from a more personal perspective,where there's no public.But I think the idea failed,it made the story less dramatic. 2.5
The Purge (2013) - this film is just wrong.Emotions and characters are so cliche in this film.Some people say that the idea is good,I don't see anything good with it,it would take a genius to turn "Purge" idea into a great film.Buuuut...it sure did have one creepy villain. 1
A Good Day To Die Hard (2013) - there's way too much action in the movie and I am not a fan.But I really enjoy those cheesy McClane quotes. :D 2
Toy Story Trilogy (1995-2010) - the first one was typical.Quite boring.The second had the best moral,therefore,it makes a more interesting story for me.The third one was much more entertaining and funnier than both of them.But honestly,not a very special trilogy,wouldn't watch again.2.5 ; 3 ; 3
Wolverine (2013) - I really didn't look forward to it because I disliked Origins movie a lot but this one was quite good.Very stylish,not over-actioned but the ending is a bit over the top and overall,the film,in terms of the story,isn't very original. 3
Sharknado (2013) - boring,the acting is quite cheesy,the plot is unrealistic and the ending just killed me.I didn't really understand what the film is about exactly. 0.5
Side Effects (2013) - It's one of those one-time movies for me.Not bad,the story is decent and I liked the twist,didn't see that coming.But basically that's it.There's no characters to love,not story to connect to,no one to feel for,no need to remember the movie. 3
Behind The Candelabra (2013) - I was so surprised with this movie and the director Steven Soderbergh.He is above average director for me and his movies are entertaining yet there's nothing really exceptional about his work.But this film was really good.And not only because of the performances like a lot of people claim.I think the cinematography was amazing and the acting is great too but my favorite thing about the film is the story which is so well-told and written.I love biographical "from A to B" stories and this was just it.Unusual,fast,not too emotional but still dramatic.Reminded me of Scorsese actually.I still want to see some 2013 gems but so far,this is the best movie I've seen from 2013. 4
Watchmen (2009) - I like this film more when I don't watch it. :D Because when I do,I see how messy it is and it puts me off.Anyway,it's the only Snyder film which I like and it's the first time I'm watching Director's Cut.Actually,I think the Ultimate Cut is better because it helps to improve the mood.The film itself really is unique,I like how dark it is and how it differs from other superhero films. 4
Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge (Fritz Lang, 1924) 2.5 (129 min)
Silk Stockings (Rouben Mamoulian, 1957) 3
Four Jills in a Jeep (William A. Seiter, 1944) 2.5-
The Band Wagon (Vincente Minnelli, 1953) 3+
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Week-End in Havana (Walter Lang,, 1941) 2.5
Eulogy (Michael Clancy, 2004) 3
Where the Truth Lies (Nelson McComick, 1999) 2.5+
Pleasures of the Flesh (Nagisa Oshima, 1965) 2.5
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The Tender Trap (Charles Walters, 1955) 2
W.R. - Mysteries of the Organism (Dusan Makavejev, 1971) 1.5
The Cinematographer (Jerry Hopper, 1951) 2.5
Some Came Running (Vincente Minnelli, 1958) 3
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Two Weeks in Another Town (Vincente Minnelli, 1962) 2.5
Boa aka New Alcatraz (Phillip J. Roth, 2001) 1.5
Alex in Wonderland (Paul Mazursky, 1970) 2
Cinema Paradiso (Giuseppe Tornatore, 1988) 3.5
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Santa Fe Trail (Michael Curtiz, 1940) 3 (rubbish as history)
Grand Central Murder (S. Sylvan Simon, 1942) 2
Tennessee Johnson (William Dieterle, 1942) 2.5
Sullivan’s Travels (Preston Sturges, 1941) 4-
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Mingusings
12-13-13, 08:33 PM
Pacific Rim (2013): 2_5
Se7en (1995): 4_5-
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (1987): 3
Frozen (2013): 3+
Miss Congeniality (2000): 2-
Dark Skies (2013): 1_5
Frances Ha (2013): 3
Monsters University (2013): 3
The Places Beyond the Pines (2013): 4
Mmmm Donuts
12-13-13, 09:18 PM
Nice ratings!
Monkeypunch
12-14-13, 02:41 AM
We're the Millers - Jason Sudekis as a small change pot dealer who is forced to smuggle an RV full of marijuana out of Mexico to settle a debt, disguising himself as an inane family man with the help of a stripper (Jennifer Aniston), a timid neighbor boy, and a homeless teenage girl. Quick witted comedy with lots of laughs. Way funnier than I thought it'd be.
The Ladykillers - The Coen brothers plus Tom Hanks...strangely doesn't add up to genius despite the fact it should. I don't know what's exactly wrong with the film, despite a good cast, it just doesn't fire on all cylinders...
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Amadeus-4. Amadeus is an excellent period piece and easily one of the best films of the 1980's. The sets,costumes and detail are immaculate and the performances are strong as well.The film is lengthy but it never overstays it's welcome, it's always absorbing and quite interesting. I see it as a "character study" of two different individuals:Amadeus and Salieri.The film is not one-sided and portray it's characters as perfect human beings, they are extremely flawed and imperfect. This precise characterization is what I feel make Amadeus soar.Considering the Top 100 of the 80's list is coming up soon I recommend you guys check this one out before you submit your list.This is a great film.
Synecdoche N.Y-2.5. I'll admit this film left me quite disappointed. I wanted to check this film out because I've seen Roger Ebert and many other critics praise it, and i heard this was a good film that deals with existential themes. It's not a bad film, and there are positives for sure but in sum I thought this film was convoluted,quite dull, and .....pretentious. I really don't like using that word but the movie just isn't nearly as intelligent as it thinks it is. The positives are the excellent performances, and the film's first act.
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Watchmen-4. Watchmen is easily, and I mean easily one of the most intelligent superhero films if not the most intelligent. I'm not a big fan of the genre, but I feel this movie delivered an interesting and unique take on a tired genre.The movie is ambitious and it delves into deeper themes and ideas than your typical cape film.It has social commentary and it deconstructs the meaning of the "superhero". The film's art style is vibrant and interesting,and the CGI is quite neat as well. I've never read thte graphic novel so I can't say how this compares to that, but I feel Watchmen does alot in it's 2 hour and 40 minute runtime.Entertaining,quite smart and ambitious. This is the type of blockbuster i want to see.
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Lock, Stock and two smoking barrels-3.5. This gangster film from Guy Richie is an entertaining,fast-paced and energetic crime thriller. The dialogue is quick and clever, and the film moves at a rapid pace.If you've seen films like Snatch, or In Bruges or even Tarantino films I think you will love this film.It's on Netflix instant stream at the moment,so If you are looking for something fun this is a great pick.
Before Sunrise-3.5. Light,warm romance film with two interesting characters and dynamic, realistic dialogue. The movie is entirely centered around two people who have met on a train, and their night together.Everything feels completely natural and you really feel like you are watching two people connect and begin to love each other. I look forward to seeing the rest of the trilogy, and see how these characters have grown and changed over the years.
Wild At Heart-3.5. Another romance film but not nearly as subtle. David Lynch's surreal romance is centered on two star-crossed lovers Lula and Sailor and their attempts to evade Lula's overbearing mother and the men she has ordered to kill Sailor. Vivid,strange and hella entertaining Wild at Heart is an interesting and unique film.
Mr Minio
12-14-13, 03:04 PM
The Room
2
Couldn't rate it lower, because I enjoyed it more than any other 2 or below star film I've seen. Also, it's probably the only atrocious film I'd like to rewatch. Or at least several scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9Ew3TIeVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4
Freakin' hilarious!
Also, a love scene every 15 minutes and that moaning. OH MY GOD. And his voice. The movie was robbed of several Oscars! xD
Brother Blue
12-14-13, 05:32 PM
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Jackson, 2013) 3
The Great Beauty (Sorrentino, 2013) 4.5*
Drinking Buddies (Swanberg, 2013) 3
Frances Ha (Baumbach, 2012) 4.5*
Laura (Preminger, 1944) 3.5
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Speilberg, 2001) 3*
Performance (Roeg & Cammell, 1970) 4.5
The Informant! (Soderbergh, 2009) 3.5*
Walkabout (Roeg, 1971) 4
Generation War (Kadelbach, 2013) 4
Gun Crazy (Lewis, 1950) 3.5
Indie Game: The Movie (Pajot & Swirsky, 2012) 2.5
*-rw
And God... Created Woman (Roger Vadim, 1956) 2.5
Cool Runnings (John Turteltaub, 1993) 2.5
A League of Their Own (Penny Marshall, 1992) 3.5
City of Life and Death (Chuan Lu, 2009) 3.5
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Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (Saul J. Turell, 1979) 3
Swing Shift Maisie (Norman Z. McLeod, 1943) 2
Home (Ursula Meier, 2008) 3-
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (Sam Peckinpah, 1970) 3.5+
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Golden Mask (Jack Lee, 1953) 2
The Love Goddesses (Saul J. Turell, 1965) 3
Funny Girl (William Wyler, 1968) 3.5
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Mike Nichols, 1966) 5
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7th Cavalry (Joseph H. Lewis, 1956) 2+
À Nos Amours. (Maurice Pialat, 1983) 2.5-
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Michael Apted, 2010) 2.5
Throw Momma from the Train (Danny DeVito, 1987) 3.5
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Grand Prix (John Frankenheimer, 1966) 2.5
The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013) 3-
Tomorrow Is Forever (Irving Pichel, 1946) 2.5
Midnight (Mitchell Leisen, 1939) 3+
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Mr Minio
12-15-13, 04:10 PM
City of Life and Death (Chuan Lu, 2009) 3.5
Had no idea you'd like it so much. A 4 film to me. ;)
Extraterrestrial (2011) - Nacho Vigalondo
As with the director's Timecrimes, interesting. 3.5
Four Rooms (1995) - Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, etc.
Childish but occasionally entertaining 2.5
The Jacket (2005) - John Maybury
Quite good but ultimately pointless time travel story 3
St Elmo's Fire (1985) - Joel Schumacher
There were some great movies in the 80s ... but they aren't the ones most people remember 2.5
Talk to Her (2002) - Pedro Almodovar
Excellent 4.5
Kenny (2006) - Clayton Jacobson
Australia makes one type of movie well - the "good bloke" story 4
Sunrise (1927) - FW Murnau
Ignore the fact that it's a romantic story about a guy who cheats on and plans to kill his wife (maybe that was cool in 1927?) and you have a fine movie 4
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - John Hughes
Probably not as good as it's reputation but the ending gets me every time 3.5
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) - John Hughes
Probably is as good as it's reputation 4
The White Storm (2013) - Benny Chan
Three of Hong Kong's biggest stars battle with one of the more ridiculous plots I've seen. Perhaps worth watching for the single worst acting performance of all time from a Thai "actress" who was so bad I won't even look up her name ... still, stars and action were good 2
Death by Invitation (Ken Friedman, 1971) 1+
A Christmas Carol (Edwin L. Marin, 1938) 3
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (Laurent Bouzereau. 2011) 3
Blue Is the Warmest Color (Abdellatif Kechiche, 2013) 2.5
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My Joy (Sergei Loznitsa, 2010) 2.5
Gunfight in Abilene (William Hale, 1967) 2
The Messengers (Danny & Oxide Pang, 2007) 2+
Arsenic and Old Lace (Frank Capra, 1944) 3.5
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The Tale of Sweeney Todd (John Schlesinger, 1997) 2.5
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (Mike Bigelow, 2005) 1.5
Scary Movie 3 (David Zucker, 2003) 2.5-
Scarface (Brian De Palma, 1983) 3
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Reno 911!: Miami (Robert Ben Garant, 2007) 2+
Toyland Casino (Joseph Henabery, 1938) 2
Unmistaken Child (Nati Baratz, 2008) 2.5
The Bishop’s Wife (Henry Koster, 1947) 3.5
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The Lemon Drop Kid (Sidney Lanfield, 1951) 2.5
Dirty Harry’s Way (No Director Listed, 1971) 3
Dirty Harry: The Original (Jerry Hogrewe, 2001) 3
Star in the Night (Don Siegel, 1945) 3
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Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) - Tom McLoughlin
Most of this series is pretty bad but this is one of the watchable episodes.2.5
Family Business (1989) - Sidney Lumet
Not sure what happened to Lumet in the 80s 2
Faces (1968) - John Cassavetes
Unhappy middle aged people get drunk and angry for two hours. Hard work but mostly good. 3.5
I Was Born, But ... (1932) - Yasujiro Ozu
I've not seen enough silent films but this is the best so far. For a guy who never married and lived with his mum his whole life Ozu sure does understand families. 4.5
Waking Life (2001) - Richard Linklater
Certainly an interesting experience. Have seen lots of people say it's the worst film they have seen - which is a valid reaction. For me it all came together in the final scene. 4
The Natural (1984) - Barry Levinson
View this as a serious sports film and it's a terrible movie. As a fairytale it's pretty decent. 3
Blood Simple (1984) - The Coen Brothers
Pretty good debut film and shows glimpses of what was to come. 3
bluedeed
12-16-13, 05:01 PM
I Was Born, But ... (1932) - Yasujiro Ozu
I've not seen enough silent films but this is the best so far. For a guy who never married and lived with his mum his whole life Ozu sure does understand families. 4.5
Waking Life (2001) - Richard Linklater
Certainly an interesting experience. Have seen lots of people say it's the worst film they have seen - which is a valid reaction. For me it all came together in the final scene. 4
Recommendations based on these, Woman of Tokyo, I think Ozu's best silent film, and Slacker from Linklater.
Recommendations based on these, Woman of Tokyo, I think Ozu's best silent film, and Slacker from Linklater.
Not seen Woman of Tokyo, will track it down.
Have seen Slacker. It was decent and interesting but not too much more. Interesting because Linklater came up with something new ... but new doesn't equal good. With Waking Life he used a similar idea but made it good :)
Slacker was almost like a bunch of annoying people in a pub giving their view on life ... when, quite frankly, I didn't give a crap - if you know what I mean.
Overall I liked it and gave it a 3 from memory but found it a bit annoying at times. Linklater always seem a bit like he is trying to show how smart he is - which works as part of a more traditionally structured movie because it makes the characters more interesting. But as part of a film where the script is the main focus, it seems kind of pretentious. With Waking Life I felt that the end made what had come before seem less so.
bluedeed
12-16-13, 09:39 PM
Have seen Slacker. It was decent and interesting but not too much more. Interesting because Linklater came up with something new ... but new doesn't equal good. With Waking Life he used a similar idea but made it good :)
Slacker was almost like a bunch of annoying people in a pub giving their view on life ... when, quite frankly, I didn't give a crap - if you know what I mean.
Overall I liked it and gave it a 3 from memory but found it a bit annoying at times. Linklater always seem a bit like he is trying to show how smart he is - which works as part of a more traditionally structured movie because it makes the characters more interesting. But as part of a film where the script is the main focus, it seems kind of pretentious. With Waking Life I felt that the end made what had come before seem less so.
I love Slacker's non-narrative and think the narrative aspects of Waking life are it's weakest part. There's a disjunction between narrative and form in Waking Life that's not present in Slacker. Waking Life seems to me Slacker about dreams, and so it works except for the narrative that feels forced and inserted as a sort of unsure attempt at commercialization. Slacker was only really half-scripted when production was started if I recall correctly. While pretension is not out of the question when talking about Linklater, I think that Slacker is less the thought experiment that Waking Life is and more an examination of a time period.
Gabrielle947
12-16-13, 10:51 PM
4 movies is lazy but I wanted to share my thoughts while their fresh. :D
Home Alone (1990) - It's my Christmas movie.I don't have anything more to add. :D 3.5
Seven Pounds (2008) - I've heard so much about this movie and lots of "non-movie" people like it so I knew that there must be something wrong with it.I was right.The first thing which bothered me the most was the reverse storytelling.Ok,it may be a matter of taste but what's the point of dramatic scenes(especially pushy scenes) in the beginning if they don't really make sense as the viewer doesn't really know what is happening?Well,maybe it applies to some people.Anyway,despite the storytelling,I didn't really like the idea,it's too cliche and unrealistic.I knew the "heart" twist after about an hour into the movie,it's obvious.The acting isn't that special either.Oh,and it was boring.I didn't understand what's happenning in the first hour and I was waiting for the ending which I already guessed during the second hour.How messed up is that? 1.5
Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (2005) - I've seen lots of members here talking about movies and using the term "lazy movie".I never really understood the term but the first thing which I had in my head after watching this hood film featuring 50 Cent was "there was no effort put in this film".It's so conventional,the same black guy from the same poor dead family sells the same drugs but has the same good heart and intentions to leave the hood and falls in love with the same pretty girl.There are tons of plot/character holes which are just put together like no one will notice them.If you like hood movies,I think you might enjoy it anyway but don't get your expectations high.I kind of feel bad for giving Seven Pounds a bad rating,at least it wasn't so lazy. 1
The Wrestler (2008) - Still my favorite Aronofsky movie and overall one of my favorite dramas of 21st century but it didn't have such an impact as it used to. 4.5
V For Vendetta (2005) - I don't really like this film but I can't put my finger on what it is wrong about it.Maybe it's the overall weird concept,maybe it's the old fashioned dialogue which is a bit irritating,maybe it's a bit unrealistic characters.I like the spirit and the rebellion idea and it seems like hard film to make but I just disliked it.I guess you have to like its style.It's a rewatch btw,didn't like it the first time too.3
I love Slacker's non-narrative and think the narrative aspects of Waking life are it's weakest part. There's a disjunction between narrative and form in Waking Life that's not present in Slacker. Waking Life seems to me Slacker about dreams, and so it works except for the narrative that feels forced and inserted as a sort of unsure attempt at commercialization. Slacker was only really half-scripted when production was started if I recall correctly. While pretension is not out of the question when talking about Linklater, I think that Slacker is less the thought experiment that Waking Life is and more an examination of a time period.I felt that Waking Life was about more than dreams - there was some ambiguity there so in these cases I usually assign a meaning that works best for me and the ending took me back to something that was mentioned earlier:
He died when he was hit by the car and the whole movie was the 8-15 minutes that the brain stays conscious after the heart stops. So he wasn't dreaming as such and it made all of the philosophising about what is real and what is not gain new meaning.
No idea if that is a generally accepted meaning or if anyone else agrees but it made sense to me and made what may seem pretentious not be.
On the other hand, Slacker was kind of about nothing. I understand where you are coming from, especially in regards to it being about the time period, but as a movie it just didn't work as well for me. Loved the animation in Waking Life as well which helps.
Godoggo
12-17-13, 12:26 AM
Maniac (2012 Franck Khalfoun) 2 - I don't know why Elijah Wood toned down his creepy stare in this of all movies.
I Saw the Devil - (2010 Kim Jee-Woon) 3- I'll do a write up of this in the movie trade off tab sometime soon.
Despicable Me 2 (2013 Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud) 3.5 - This may not have the magic of some Pixar movies, but it's funny, sweet, cute and kids will love it. If I had them, I would own this.
Monsters University (2013 Dan Scanion) 2 Bland and forgettable.
Kick-Ass 2 (2013 Jeff Wadlow) 1.5 I didn't like the first one and I thought this one was worse.
Matinee Idle (Arthur Hurley, 1930) 2
Saadia (Albert Lewin, 1953) 2
Mary Had a Little... (Edward Buzzell, 1961) 2
Pickpocket (Robert Bresson, 1959) 2.5
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The Petty Girl (Henry Levin, 1950) 2+
The Camera Caught It (Pete Smith [producer], 1954) 3
Alps (Giorgos Lanthimos, 2011) 1.5
The Unholy Three (Tod Browning, 1925) 2.5
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Victor McLaglen, Harry Earles (Hans from Freaks) and Lon Chaney
Joyride (Quinton Peeples, 1997) 2
Just Cause (Arne Glimcher, 1995) 2.5+
The Black Dakotas (Ray Nazarro, 1954) 2
The Visit (Bernhard Wicki, 1964) 3
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Attorney for the Defense (Irving Cummings, 1932) 2+
Glacier Park and Waterton Lakes (James A. FitzPatrick, 1942) 3
Walk Cheerfully (Yasujiro Ozu, 1930) 2.5
O. Henry's Full House (Hathaway, Hawks, King, Koster, Negulesco, 1952) 3
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The Gift of the Magi
Good Sam (Leo McCarey, 1948) 2.5+
Everything I Have Is Yours (Robert Z. Leonard, 1952) 2
Of Human Bondage (Edmund Goulding, 1946) 2.5
Meer John Doe (Frank Capra, 1941) 3.5
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linespalsy
12-17-13, 11:43 AM
The Serpent and the Rainbow (Wes Craven, 1988) - 2.5+
Amar Akbar Anthony (Manmohan Desai, 1982) - 3.5+ (a linespalsy top 100 pick)
Behind the Candelabra (Steven Soderbergh, 2013) - 2.5
The Informant! (Steven Soderbergh, 2009) - 3.5-
Gangster Squad (Ruben Fleischer, 2013) - 2-
The Disco Dancer (Babbar Subhash, 1982) - 3
much as i scoff at mark's faith in the central limit theorem as a guide to rating movies, i guess i have some myself. if i didn't have any The Disco Dancer would be a 4 and Gangster Squad would be a 1.
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Enjoying this break from work and study - watching as many films as I can :)
The Edge (1997) - Lee Tamahori
Getting a New Zealander who made one of the most brutal and emotionally taxing movies ever to direct a pretty standard thriller was such a waste. Still, Bart the Bear was good. 3
When Harry Met Sally (1989) - Rob Reiner
Simply entertaining. 3.5
The Terrorizers (1986) - Edward Yang
I haven't had this much trouble "getting" a movie for ages. At face value it's a very good story of connected lives in Taiwan. Beyond that, not sure, need to watch it again. 4
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) - Stephan Elliott
Another Australian "good bloke" story with a slight twist - the whole dudes wearing dresses thing. 4
Gummo (1997) - Harmony Korine
I liked it ... not sure what that says about me ... 3.5
The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) - Zhang Yimou
When Zhang isn't making historical epics he makes great stories about Chinese people going about their lives - like Chinese neorealism. Gong Li's best performance. 4.5
Sunset Blvd. 4.5. Sunset Blvd. in lack of a better term is quite simply...brilliant. It's one of the best film classics I've ever seen, and a film I feel is a highlight of American cinema. It's a fascinating noir-film that's rich with clever satire and intelligent social commentary. It starts by showing a dead man's body floating in a pool, and from there the deceased narrator tells us the story of what occurred. The film's rich from a visual standpoint. The light and shadows are used quite well to set up a atmospheric,mysterious mood.The story movies at a calculated pace and keeps the viewer intrigued throughout.
The real star of this film is quite literally Gloria Swanson.Her performance as a forgotten silent film star is haunting and intoxicating. She's a woman stuck in the past, completely shut off from the outside world. The film embodies numerous themes about Hollywood and Cinema in general. Its a forlorn look at the death of the silent film era, it's a study of how fame molds people, and it's a film about obsession.Obsession with fame, obsession with making it big. Making it big in an industry that'll cherish you one second, and kick you to the curb the next.
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Zerkalo aka The Mirror 4 The Mirror in my eyes is one of the most difficult films I've ever seen. Watching it I felt confused,but captivated due to how beautiful and stunning the imagery was.The imagery is haunting and eerie, yet soothingly beautiful in a way few films are.It's nonlinear distorted plot is a hassle to keep up with,but as purely a piece of visual art it's extravagant.After finishing it I read some words about this film from it's legendary director Andrei Tarkovsky. The Mirror is not about story, nor about a plot per say. The Mirror is cinematic poetry. It's not about symbolism or trying to keep up with the plot, it's about losing yourself and hopefully connecting with something that's extremely personal to Tarkovsky.
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District 9 3.5 It's always refreshing to see a film that's not a sequel,remake,or complete trash. And when a film comes out that tries to be something more intelligent than the rest and has something to say its always a big plus. District 9 is an action-packed,lighting fast sci-fi flick.It's definitely allegorical Sci-Fi, and while it's not the most subtle. It works. Dealing with themes like racism,xenophobia,poverty, and even human evil District 9 tells an interesting tale. The pseudo-documentary visual style is a tad bit annoying at first but once you are settled in you are engaged from start to finish. The action scenes are rather visceral and pack some punch, and the CGI is fantastic. It still has your generic tropes and heavy-handed scenes of melodrama but this is still a damn solid sci-fi flick, no doubt about that.
Don Jon 3. Fun little film. It's quite funny, and sweet. There's nothing much else to say. It's an enjoyable comedy film with solid direction,solid acting, and this pervasive energy that flows through it. You have alot of fun while watching it so it works.
Gabrielle947
12-17-13, 09:21 PM
I'll be watching Sunset Blvd. soon,50s classics are not really my thing but I feel that I should see it.
The Mirror is a decent film,too. :) I've seen it ages ago and I didn't know what's happening but it felt quite familiar.
bluedeed
12-17-13, 09:31 PM
Some of the movies I've watched over break:
Leviathan by Verena Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor
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Coming to documentary cinema with small, attachable cameras and an avant-garde interest in it's subject and medium, the film feels like an extended experiment more scientific than the usual. Meaning that it's use and reuse and length, and unwillingness to halt it's experiments gives the film a laborious feeling from both the filmmaking and fishing perspective. While this might be the intended result, it's singular use and reuse of small wide angle cameras to capture the truth of the industry lied about in shows like Deadliest Catch (which comes up in the film's funniest scene) is better served as short subject, and I found finishing it just as laborious as working on a fishing boat (no offense to fishermen).
The Green Ray by Eric Rohmer
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This film struck me at a very personal and relevant level. Rohmer's depiction of Delphine is flawless in its execution. The way a single word in a conversation can set her off on a rant or clarifying something that may seem completely extraneous and anything as simple as a field of grass at the end of a walk could cause a shower of tears from her. The catharsis is always momentary, which makes me feel slightly conflicted about the film's particlarly Christian (I think) ending. While I'd like to think that this too is momentary, it seems different, though instinct tells me it shouldn't be. Still a brilliant film.
Mysterious Objects at Noon by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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Disappointed that I could only find a copy of French subtitled Mekong Hotel, Weerasethakul's newest feature, I decided instead to see his first feature. I think that it's both Joe's weakest and most aesthetically and structurally radical one. Keep in mind the weakest film of one of the best directors to reach prominence in the 21st century.
All the Boys Are Called Patrick by Jean-Luc Godard
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An early short from Godard written by Rohmer. Godard shows off his cinephilia early on in his career with a reference to Mizoguchi early on. The film, whose title I adore, is basically a joke about two women picked up by the same guy. Far less sophisticated and hilarious a joke as the similar one in Boyfriends and Girlfriends (a film I recently saw and will put up here later as well), the film is brisk and enjoyable for its 20 minutes, though not much more.
Many more films to come in the next few days (and weeks).
Pussy Galore
12-18-13, 01:15 AM
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I'd rate it Clue (1985) 3.5 it's a pretty solid comedy that made me laugh. And at the end I really was tense to know who was the murderer even though the whole movie is a joke. It will not make my 80's list, but is nonetheless a fantastic comedy.
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That's a fantastic film. I'd give it an easy 8.5/10. I loved the chief indian role it was really well played by the old actor who also plays in Josey Wales I think. It's really a character study and a fantastic one, the movie made me think and it's now amongst my personal favourites.
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Ashes of Time 3 I can see that's a great movie by Wong Kar Wai, but to be honest I was bored by a good part of it. That's one I'd definitely need to rewatch
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2 This one bored me to death :S. It might be a really good movie, but I didn't get it
GI JOE - Retaliation 1_5
Not sure why I sat in front of this thing, but maybe the ninjas did it. Rough stuff, for sure. The drama scenes were clearly written by an 11-year old, and the thing was just too long for a bad action movie. Sometimes I like to watch a trash flick or two, but this failed in that capacity, as well. Not a good movie.
linespalsy
12-18-13, 11:20 AM
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Ashes of Time 3 I can see that's a great movie by Wong Kar Wai, but to be honest I was bored by a good part of it. That's one I'd definitely need to rewatch
Which version did you see?
Pussy Galore
12-18-13, 01:28 PM
Which version did you see?
the redux director's cut
linespalsy
12-18-13, 03:20 PM
ok. everyone seems to think it's the better version. i've been meaning to re-watch both.
Tom and Huck (Peter Hewitt, 1995) 2.5
Caged (John Cromwell, 1950) 3
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (Mel Brooks, 1995) 2.5+
Frozen (Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee, 2013) 3.5
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Woman of Tokyo (Yasujiro Ozu, 1933) 2.5
The Holiday (Nancy Meyers, 2006) 2.5
Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler, 2013) 2.5
Remember the Night (Mitchell Leisen, 1940) 3.5
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Lovely Christmas romance with Stanwyck and MacMurray, pre-Double Indemnity, written by Preston Sturges
Tokyo Chorus (Yasujiro Ozu, 1931) 2.5-
Rush (Ron Howard, 2013) 3
Good Boy! (John Hoffman, 2003) 2.5
The New World (Terrence Malick, 2005) 3+
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The Lady and the Beard (Yasujiro Ozu, 1931) 2+
Peggy Sue Got Married (Francis Ford Coppola, 1986) 3-
A Bundle of Joy (Norman Taurog, 1956) 2+
Bachelor Mother (Garson Kanin, 1939) 3.5
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Changing Lanes (Roger Michell, 2003) 3-
Double Down aka Zig’s (Mars Callahan, 2001) 2+
The Road Killers aka Roadflower (Deran Sarafian, 1994) 2
Captain Phillips (Paul Greengrass, 2013) 3.5
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honeykid
12-19-13, 12:17 PM
Ping-Pong 4 - Touching, endearing, heartwarming, inspirational and all those others adjectives that people use to try and capture the feelings and emotions of a documentary like this. We meet and follow eight of the competitors for the 2010 Over 80's Table Tennis World Championship and, if that sounds dull to you, just go with it. You'll be smiling and chuckling for much of the runtime.
Mr Minio
12-19-13, 06:37 PM
I started watching Stalingrad (2013), but stopped after an hour into the movie. Bondarchuk let me down again. Not even half as good a director as his father. Too bad he tried to mimick contemporary USA blockbusters and thus the movie is packed with special effects and video-game-like action. There was maybe a shot or two, which were quite good, but the overused slowmotion made everything look much worse than it actually was. No rating since I didn't finish it, but I feel like watching it to the end some day just to give it a poor rating. If you're looking for Russian cinema, go for independent cinema. Same goes for other countries as well.
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Thanksfully, I watched one more film tonight. John Carpenter's The Thing turned out to be an amazing flick. No wonder it got a cult status. Not only is it entertaining, but also incredibly atmospheric and psychologically interesting. Also, special effects are awesome. I loved the look of the monsters - much better than in most other films I've seen. Kurt Russell's beard stole the show. 4
honeykid
12-19-13, 07:40 PM
Blimey! That's Mr. Mino giving a good rating to a film on the HK 100. Granted, it's The Thing, but still....
Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? (Yasujiro Ozu, 1932) 2
Constellation (Jordan Walker-Pearlman, 2005) 1.5
Broadway Melody of 1940 (Norman Taurog, 1940) 2.5
5 Broken Cameras (Emad Burnat & Guy Davidi, 2011) 3.5-
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An Inn in Tokyo (Yasujiro Ozu, 1935) 2.5
Shall We Dance (Peter Chelsom, 2004) 2.5
Nobel Son (Randall Miller, 2007) 3
Alien (Ridley Scott, 1979) 4-
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Drumline (Charles Stone III, 2004) 2.5
Record of a Tenement Gentleman (Yasujiro Ozu, 1947) 3-
Game Warden (Harry W. Smith, 1955) 2.5
Aliens (James Cameron, 1986) 4-
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Tanbark and Turf (Earle Luby [producer],1955) 2.5
King Arthur (Antoine Fuqua, 2004) 2.5
The Far Country (Anthony Mann, 1954) 3-
The Naked Spur (Anthony Mann, 1953) 3+
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Easter Parade (Charles Walters, 1948) 3
Babes in Toyland (Jack Donohue, 1961) 2-
The Thaw (Mark A. Lewis, 2009) 2.5
A Farewell to Arms (Frank Borzage, 1932) 3 (89 min)
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Cache (2005) - Michael Haneke
Gave me probably the biggest shock I've ever had in a movie. Actually put my hands up to my face in an exagerrated motion - just like Kevin in Home Alone. 4.5
Paris, Texas (1984) - Wim Wenders
Absolutely loved the opening 45 minutes - didn't quite maintain it but very good. 4
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) - Dominique Othenin-Girard
Garbage. 0.5
Das Boot (1981) - Wolfgang Petersen
Apart from the scenes that looked like they were from McHale's Navy (when they are on top of the U-Boat), this was great. 4.5
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) - Masaki Kobayashi
At times I actually found this a bit simplistic but it built as it went on. 4
Babe (1995) - Chris Noonan
Cute and well made but mostly kinda shallow - and why did everyone have bad American accents? 2.5
Gabrielle947
12-21-13, 12:04 AM
Gave me probably the biggest shock I've ever had in a movie.
what exactly was so shocking?
what exactly was so shocking?
When one of the characters cuts his own throat. That scene caught me completely off guard and seemed to happen so quickly compared to the pacing of the rest of the film.
Actually put my hands up to my face in an exagerrated motion - just like Kevin in Home Alone. 4.5
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Gabrielle947
12-21-13, 06:03 AM
That scene caught me completely off guard and seemed to happen so quickly compared to the pacing of the rest of the film.
yeah,I didn't see it coming,too but I got the impression that Haneke tries to shock the viewer just for the sake of shock.I'll discuss it more when I do the tab,I still have some movies to watch. ;)
Daniel M
12-21-13, 11:16 AM
I agree with Sane, probably the most genuinely shocking scene I have ever seen too.
Frozen (Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee, 2013) 3.5
Rush (Ron Howard, 2013) 3
Just 3 stars for Rush but 3.5 for Frozen? You big softy you Mark! Still just a little kid at heart! :p
I was leaning toward giving both lower ratings, but they won me over in the end, Rush for that exciting final race.
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Scrooge (Henry Edwards, 1935) 2.5
A Gentleman's Game (J. Mills Goodloe, 2002) 2.5
The Scent of Green Papaya (Tran Anh Hung, 1993) 2
The Godfather Part II (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974) 4-
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A Story of Floating Weeds (Yasujiro Ozu, 1934) 2.5
David Copperfield (George Cukor, 1935) 3
The Age of Innocence (Philip Moeller, 1934) 2
Show Boat (James Whale, 1936) 4-
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Sweet Adeline (Mervyn LeRoy, 1934) 2
Welcome to Death Row (S. Leigh Savidge & Jeff Scheftel, 2001) 3 (Doco on Death Row Records)
Bushwhacked (Greg Beeman, 1995) 2.5
The Life of Oharu (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1952) 3+
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Magnum Force (Ted Post, 1973) 3+
Stranger in Town (Stuart Margolin, 1997) 2
Superman Returns (Bryan Singer, 2006) 3-
A Hen in the Wind (Yasujiro Ozu, 1948) 3-
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Street of Shame (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1956) 2.5
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Rob Cohen, 2008) 2.5
Alien Resurrection (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 1997) 2.5+
Alien³ (David Fincher, 1993) 3
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Mark you gotta be one of the most well rounded cinephiles anywhere. The fact that you gave Godfather II a 4 makes me think I really need to tighten up my ratings.
Mark f - you gave Alien and Aliens the same rating. Do you prefer (even slightly) one more than the other?
Mmmm Donuts
12-21-13, 05:04 PM
Hey Mark, are you giving these ratings for movies that you have seen lately, or are you just picking random movies and adding them here?
honeykid
12-21-13, 05:18 PM
Hey Mark, are you giving these ratings for movies that you have seen lately, or are you just picking random movies and adding them here?
Those are the films he's seen since his last set of ratings.
Thanks, seanc. You've got to be true to yourself with your ratings. Donuts, I watched the movies in the last post in the last two days, and it was a day or two earlier for the previous post. T_L_P, I've loved Alien and Aliens since I saw them repeatedly in the theatre. On this last viewing, they seemed pretty even to me. Sorry, hk. :)
Mmmm Donuts
12-21-13, 06:42 PM
Donuts, I watched the movies in the last post in the last two days, and it was a day or two earlier for the previous post.
That's very impressive.
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Yup, that was me.
yeah,I didn't see it coming,too but I got the impression that Haneke tries to shock the viewer just for the sake of shock.I'll discuss it more when I do the tab,I still have some movies to watch. ;)
Not seen any of his other films yet. I'd imagine he does try to shock the viewer but that's happened forever - Psycho, Full Metal Jacket, etc. Whether or not it is done just for the sake of shocking rather than adding to the story is probably open to interpretation. In Cache I felt it worked because the whole thing is allegorical (look at me using the big words!) and the events that inspired it were shocking also.
I agree with Sane, probably the most genuinely shocking scene I have ever seen too.
I think it was helped a lot by the performance of Auteuil whose shock mirrored mine - stunned silence.
bluedeed
12-21-13, 07:03 PM
Not seen any of his other films yet. I'd imagine he does try to shock the viewer but that's happened forever - Psycho, Full Metal Jacket, etc. Whether or not it is done just for the sake of shocking rather than adding to the story is probably open to interpretation. In Cache I felt it worked because the whole thing is allegorical (look at me using the big words!) and the events that inspired it were shocking also.
I think Haneke has created his own brand of horror, possibly his own personalized genre of horror. I definitely think that shock is one of the main goal of Haneke's films. He's a very good and interesting filmmaker, but recently I've been seeing his films as more flat than I originally remembered, Code Unknown is still brilliant though.
bluedeed
12-21-13, 09:01 PM
New set of films from a little while ago:
The Time to Live and The Time to Die
by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
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The greatest of Hou's coming of age films and also one of his best films altogether. Hou is an extremely subtle and yet rigorous formalist, with justification for every one of his formal decisions within the thematic or narrative components of the story. The film's jump midway through the film in time naturally brings together Hou's greatest strength, relating and examining the relationship between national and personal histories. Despite being autobiographical, the film is shot in a much more distanced perspective than would be expected. This is both in keeping with Hou's style and with his meticulously detailed and articulate analysis of the past. This is a masterpiece among masterpieces from a great director I feel I'm only beginning to know.
Dust in the Wind
by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
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Perhaps it was due to it being left in the shadow of the much more grand (though Hou's grand is very personal) film above, but I found Dust in the Wind to be the weakest of the three coming of age films. While certainly still a very interesting and technically sound film, I just didn't connect with this film as much as A Summer at Grandpa's and The Time to Live and The Time to Die. The presence of Li Tian-Lu is always fun and interesting, the man has an extraordinary charisma for his age and is a joy to watch. The plight of the main character feels more superficial here than even in a past version of himself (the first and third films are based on Chu Tien-wen's life). By no means a bad film, and it's in fact a good (perhaps great) film, but when measuring it against Hou's standard in the previous two films, it fell a little short for me.
Three Times
by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
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Hou's 2005 film, Three Times feels a bit like an omnibus or anthology film in that it is composed of several short films, one of which is good, another okay, and another not so good. This film happens to present the films in that order. The film's first segment, set in 1960s Taiwan feel like Hou Hsiao-Hsien doing Wong Kar-Wai. For as shallow as the central romance may be in the segment, I can't help but fall for the lush colors and stylized glamour of the 60s so inherent in Wong's 60s set work, and Hou's new camerawork featuring lush, gliding long takes that flow kinetically. The also new use of shallow focus creates colorful backdrops instead of seeming like a lazy alternative to filling the frame. The second segment is also beautifully shot and maintains interest as well as having the strongest connection to its time period. Ultimately, it fall a little short in its silent film homage, feeling a little shallow and conflicted towards whether to pay homage or update the language. The third segment begins with a tremendous kinetic shot. After the mostly static shots of Hou's 80s and 90s films (with the exception of pans), it's incredible to see the director branch out and experiment with his shooting style here and in the first segment. The rest of the segment is fairly lackluster though. Hou's opinion of the modern world is fairly regular for a man of his age. One glimpse at the title, "A Time for Youth," shows how limited Hou's view of modern Taiwan is. A great film in some regards, but an unremarkable one in others.
Goodbye Dragon Inn
by Tsai Ming-Liang
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Tsai's aesthetics ensure that his film lacks a certainly degree of subtlety, which is not inherently a bad thing. Some shots, such as an extended shot of a woman cleaning up the theater before leaving the static shot of the empty theater for several minutes, depend too much on their form than the actual context or meaning. That being said, a lot of Tsai's film works in its semi-comic melancholy. While fairly simplistic, Tsai's formal elements match, nearly literally, the film's content. Without Tsai's long shots and long takes, the film might seem more like a holistic comedy than its tragicomic leanings.
honeykid
12-21-13, 09:21 PM
Tamara Drewe 3 - The kind of good, decent gentle drama that we do well, and this is another example of that. There's nothing special here, but everything's well done and it hits all the right notes as and when expected. If you're just watching for Gemma Arterton, here you are.
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Great reviews, bluedeed!
I haven't seen any of those Hou Hsiao-Hsien films but I will have to check them out. He's a great director
bluedeed
12-21-13, 09:38 PM
Great reviews, bluedeed!
I haven't seen any of those Hou Hsiao-Hsien films but I will have to check them out. He's a great director
Thanks T_L_P! Hou Hsiao-Hsien is definitely a great director, I've been heavy into him and Eric Rohmer these days.
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Rush-3.5. Rush is one of the best films of 2013. It's a finely tuned film that's entertaining,rather engrossing,exciting and overall just a good film. It's about the rivalry between two racers, Hunt and Lauda.Their relationship develops over the course of the film and their feud/rivalry is interesting to watch. Hemsworth and Bruhl give fine performances as the two centers of this film, and the rest of the cast are solid as well although not as memorable. The racing sections of the film are very well captured and shot. They're fast,dangerous, and disorientating. It's thrilling. The script is solid, but it is filled with some cliches and whatnot. It's nothing major but if you're familiar with sports biopics you kind of know how everything will turn out.Nonetheless Ron Howard crafted one fine film I think everyone could enjoy to at least to some extent. It's not perfect, but its certainly one of the better films to come out this year. I award it a 3.5.
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Before Sunset. This being the 2nd chapter in the series, I was unsure of how it will turn out. The first one was such a fresh,warm and interesting take on the romance genre. It was sweet,innocent and memorable. For the most part this part is damn good as well although not as good as the first one. Well this film takes place 8 years after the first one, and Celine and Jesse end up meeting once again.At first the conversations are sweet and I guess small-talk, but then once the film progresses you end up seeing how much these characters have changed and their inner thoughts and whatnot.It's nice to see these two again, and by the end I was more than excited to see the 3rd entry in this series. I did have a few issues with this film, notably some parts did kind of drag a little. It's not a big deal, but at a few points I was rather bored.Other than that this is a great romance film. 3.5
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The Sacrifice. Tarkovsky's final film The Sacrifice is a good film, and some scenes are eerily poignant and haunting but I wasn't as impacted by it as I was with The Mirror or Stalker. Tarkovsky is not a conventional filmmaker(far from it), and his films are damn difficult to get into. As a film The Sacrifice is as high-quality as you can expect. The performances are great, and the cinematography is visually haunting as always. It's just that I simple didn't connect with this one as much. I felt it was a little too long personally, and I feel it could have been a bit more focused. It's a good film from a very talented director,I just don't love it. I still award it a 3.5 if not for the quality alone. It is a very well-made film.
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After Hours. Martin Scorsese's black comedy After Hours is basically a depiction of how one night can go wrong in so many different ways. It plays upon our suburban fears of ending up in a place we can't get out from, and the type of weird stuff that ends up happening late at night.The film is very well-made, and the brilliant cinematography perfectly captures the look and feel of a dark city during night-time. The main protagonist is relatable, he's basically us:the audience. Someone who just ends up getting alot more than what they bargained for. The film takes place during the course of one night, and it's entertaining to say the least.It's a good film certainly but I wouldn't say its Scorsese's best. Nonetheless I enjoyed After Hours, its a good film from the good ol' 80's. 3.5
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Blood Simple. Blood Simple is a brilliant piece of film from the extremely talented Coen Brothers. It's very tense,dark,unpredictable and even hilarious at times. It's such a tight film, and it moves quick and fast. It's relentless with it's suspense, and you will be holding your breath alot of the time. In a way you can see parts of this film in latter Coen Brother films notable No country for old men and even Fargo.It's a triumphant directorial debut, a great suspense thriller, and a great film in general. If you love thrillers, I guarantee you will love this film. 4+
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Day of Wrath (1943) by Carl Theodor Dreyer 5
Police, Adjective (2009) by Corneliu Porumboiu 3
The Free Will (2006) by Matthias Glasner 4
Walkabout (1971) by Nicolas Roeg 2.5+
Tôkyô sonata (2008) by Kiyoshi Kurosawa 3.5
Paranoid Park (2008) by Gus Van Sant 2+
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Yi Yi: A One and a Two (2000) by Edward Yang 5
L'avventura (1960) by Michelangelo Antonioni 4
Spirit of the Beehive (1973) by Victor Erice 3.5+
Happiness (1965) by Agnès Varda 3.5+
Three Monkeys (2008) by Nuri Bilge Ceylan 4
Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Buster Keaton 3.5
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Sombre (1998) by Philippe Grandrieux 4.5
My Only Sunshine (2008) by Reha Erdem 2.5
Gomorra (2008) by Matteo Garrone 2.5
Still Walking (2008) by Hirokazu Koreeda 2.5
The Song of Sparrows (2008) by Majid Majidi 2.5+
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Bastards (2013) by Claire Denis 4
Mean Streets (1973) by Martin Scorsese 2.5+
The Wages of Fear (1953) by Henri-Georges Clouzot 3.5
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) by Jacques Demy 3+
Ping-Pong 4
Tamara Drewe 3
Wow HK that's two positive impressions of a contemporary film in a row! :eek: Are you feeling alright? It's most unlike you! :p Or is this just an example of you being in the Christmas spirit?
Brother Blue
12-22-13, 12:40 PM
His Girl Friday (Hawks, 1940) 4-
A Serious Man (Coen(s), 2009) 5*
Con Air (West, 1997) 2*
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (McKay, 2013 3.5-
Die Hard (McTiernan, 1988) 5*
Mud (Nichols, 2013) 4
Marketa Lazarova (Vláčil, 1967) 5
The Big Heat (Lang, 1953) 3
Lone Star (Sayles, 1996) 3.5
Lethal Weapon 2 (Donner, 1989) 3*
Compliance (Zobel, 2012) 1.5
Fargo (Coen, 1996) 4*
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (Lowney, 2013) 3.5
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Why are they showing so much garbage just before Christmas? I guess they think nobody's watching.
Fatal Beauty (Tom Holland, 1987) 2+
Osaka Elegy (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1936) 2.5
Earthstorm (Terry Cunningham, 2006) 1.5+
The Untouchables (Brian De Palma, 1987) 3.5-
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Bush Christmas (Ralph Smart, 1947) 2.5-
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (J. Lee Thompson, 1965) 1.5+
Montana Belle (Allan Dwan, 1952) 2
The Mouse That Roared (Jack Arnold, 1958) 3+
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Zombie Strippers! (Jay Lee, 2008) 2-
Woo (Daisy V. S. Mayer, 1998) 1.5
Steel (Kenneth Johnson, 1997) 2 (Shaq’s epic isn’t bad compared to some of this crap!)
Happy Birthday to Me (J. Lee Thompson, 1981) 2.5+
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Christmas Eve aka Sinner’s Holiday (Edwin L. Marin, 1947) 2
Princess Yang Kwei-fei (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1955) 2.5
Toolbox Murders (Tobe Hooper, 2004) 2
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (John McNaughton, 1986) 3
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Dante’s Peak (Roger Donaldson, 1997) 2.5
Tokyo Fist (Shin'ya Tsukamoto, 1995) 1.5
Husbands (John Cassavetes, 1970) 1- (Watch this, Guapo!)
Massacre Mafia Style aka The Executioner aka Like Father, Like Son (Duke Mitchell, 1978) 1.5 Camp Rating: 3.5
(Ridiculous, but not up to Disco Godfather heights)
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bluedeed
12-22-13, 01:36 PM
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Bastards (2013) by Claire Denis 4
I heard mixed things about Bastards, I'm glad you liked it, I was hoping I could look forward to it. Lola Creton seems to be a growing star, I first saw her in Bluebeard, but she's now worked with Assayas and Denis, two of France's top auteurs.
I think you can, though its not a movie for everyone. It has a rather fragmented narrative. For me it had a dark and eerie atmosphere, which was supported by the camerawork. One of my top choices for 2013.
bluedeed
12-22-13, 01:59 PM
I think you can, though its not a movie for everyone. It has a rather fragmented narrative. For me it had a dark and eerie atmosphere, which was supported by the camerawork. One of my top choices for 2013.
I tend not to watch movies made "for everyone," and I like Denis' style very much.
Daniel M
12-22-13, 02:01 PM
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Stalker (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1979) 5
A film (and director) that seems to divide opinions around here, I thought this film was brilliant. The film's style is very minimalistic and would not have cost much to make, but Tarkovsky makes the most of the locations/buildings to create a haunting but beautiful world - the zone. The film is much like The Wizard of Oz in how it deals with a journey of characters each with their contrasting personalities and problems, each wanting to complete the journey for different reasons, then there's the questions of faith, much like the Wizard of Oz turned out to be a opportunistic hoax, you ponder similar possibilities here. A film that stays with you after its fascinating final scene.
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Mirror (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1975) 4
Despite being almost half the length of Stalker, Mirror is far less accessible and straightforward than it. The film puts together various different pieces of various characters lives, each connected through a single man who appears to be reflecting (as the title suggests) on his past mistakes. In style, the film is built like a collage, sticking together very different pieces (black and white, colour, video footage, photographs) in a dreamlike style that makes the questions poised in Stalker seem fairly straightforward.
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Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean, 1962) 5
Another three hour (longer) artistic film that I award five stars, but a very different one from Stalker. Far more conventional, Lawrence of Arabia is storytelling and film making at its very best, an absolute joy to behold. There is just so much to be admired here, just the scope of the whole thing takes your breath away, how on earth they filmed most of it I don't know, in terms of cinematography and set design, the film is flawless, and then there is Peter O'Toole as an incredibly likeable character that ensures that films content is interesting enough to make you wish the film was even longer. The film also seems quite relevant in a political context these days, with Western activities in the Middle East. Without a doubt one of the very best films I have ever seen, and I can not wait to revisit it.
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The Graduate (Mike Nichols, 1967) 4-
An at times odd, but a delightful little film that I found myself smiling at throughout, mainly because of Hoffman's titular character. Ben Braddock is a character who you can connect with in how he is lost, at a crossroads in his life, unsure what to do, ensuring that the film works as a sort of 'coming of age' tale. There is a lot to love about the film, although the issues it deals with are serious, the films story a lot of the time feels unrealistic, but it is always aware. The music is delightful, there are a lot of funny moments, and the at times artistic directorial style ensures that the film always feels full of energy. A film I would recommend to everyone.
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Yi Yi: A One and a Two (2000) by Edward Yang 5
Fantastic movie.
The Song of Sparrows (2008) by Majid Majidi 2.5+
Have you seen Majidi's other films? I'm a bit of a fan but he hasn't reached the level of some other Iranian directors yet ... but I live in hope :)
No its my first one. I would be interested in seeing some more films by him. Im quite unfamiliar with his filmography so if you can recommend me a movie, i would be happy! The Song of Sparrows has some good tendencies but its not on par with for instance Kiarostamis films.
Yellow Earth (1984) - Chen Kaige
The earliest example of what I think of as modern Chinese cinema - that I have seen. Cinematography by Zhang Yimou. Interesting and mostly enjoyable. 3
Diner (1982) - Barry Levinson
Meh. Mostly good but the last 20 minutes aren't - let's quickly tie up every loose end ... and have Steve Guttenberg dance for 5 minutes. 2.5
Vacation (1983) - Harold Ramis
Chevy Chase is a pretty poor actor but he's funny when a director takes advantage of what he's good at. 3.5
Castaway on the Moon (2009) - Lee Hae Jun
A guy jumps off a bridge on the Han River and lands on a deserted island - where he starts a friendship with a girl who hasn't left her bedroom for three years. No-one does offbeat like the Koreans. 4
Hour of the Wolf (1968) - Ingmar Bergman
Even for Bergman this is pretty werid. Not his best but I liked it. 3.5
Robocop 3 (1993) - Fred Dekker
Has a pretty decent cast ... but that doesn't save it. 1
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) - Joe Chappelle
A slight departure from other films in this (or the Friday the 13th) series - a couple of people could act (including Paul Rudd). Still not good though. 1.5
Peppermint Candy (2000) - Lee Chang Dong
A man recalls events in his life moments before his suicide. Lee is a quality director. 4
Oasis (2002) - Lee Chang Dong
So close to giving this 5/5 but it suffers slightly from an issue that Lee's Secret Sunshine also had - just seems to get a bit bogged down through the middle. Great performances from the two leads. 4.5
European Vacation (1985) - Amy Heckerling
Not as good as the first ... or the third ... or most other movies actually. 1.5
No its my first one. I would be interested in seeing some more films by him. Im quite unfamiliar with his filmography so if you can recommend me a movie, i would be happy! The Song of Sparrows has some good tendencies but its not on par with for instance Kiarostamis films.
I've seen six of his movies and rated them all about the same. The Color of Paradise is possibly the best and Children of Heaven is a good example of that very simple Iranian style - about a brother and sister having to share a pair of shoes :)
Mr Minio
12-22-13, 04:45 PM
Black Mirror (6 episode TV series)
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Part two of the first season was the one that (de/im)pressed me the most. So freakin' sad and true and the final 'speech' I found as powerful as Chaplin's speech from The Great Dictator and that's something. The first episode was supposedly meant to be a black comedy, but I found it quite serious. The second ep of the second season was gripping and downright sad. The last episode of the second season I didn't watch to the end, but I already feel like giving a rating to the whole series, which makes me a pathetic hypocrite. It was a huge letdown, though. The rest is more down-to-earth (or at least compared to the other ones), but still awesome.
3.5
Alien
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The first time I saw it I was a toddler. On RYM I rated it 2.5, but a few days ago I noticed mark f giving it a good rating, so I thought I may as well give it another chance. As I expected I didn't remember anything, so it felt like I was watching it for the first time and... whatta letdown! I thought it would be almost a masterpiece like Blade Runner is and it turned out to be just an OK film. In spite of that, I boosted the rating to 3 mainly thanks to the ending.
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mark f, I don't believe you! I've been tricked again! xD
honeykid
12-22-13, 06:05 PM
Wow HK that's two positive impressions of a contemporary film in a row! :eek: Are you feeling alright? It's most unlike you! :p Or is this just an example of you being in the Christmas spirit?
Well, the first one is a documentary and I usually like documentaries. Secondly, it's not that I don't like contemporary cinema as much as it is contemporary Hollywood and/or award bait cinema. Tamara Drewe's just a nice film with proper acting and a decent script. Two things which are usually missing from the stuff I hate. Well, that and stupid space stuff or goblins or something. :D
Vacation (1983) - Harold Ramis
Chevy Chase is a pretty poor actor...
You're not wrong there.
... but he's funny when a director takes advantage of what he's good at. 3.5
And you've lost me. :D
a couple of people could act (including Paul Rudd).
That'd be a first.
European Vacation (1985) - Amy Heckerling
Not as good as the first ... or the third ... or most other movies actually. 1.5
Only worth watching for Beverly D'Angelo.
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AlienI thought it would be almost a masterpiece like Blade Runner is and it turned out to be just an OK film.
I would say something along the lines of "and this is why you should ask HK", but then you say Blade Runner is a masterpiece, so you're probably lost anyway. :p
Young Victoria 3 - It felt a bit lightweight to me. However, I can't tell if that's because it is or because it doesn't need it and, therefore, doesn't have the gravitas most historical dramas go for. Whatever the case, I enjoyed it and it took me in and held me, pretty much, to the end. If you don't get into it, it's probably a popcorn less.
Barney's Version 2.5 40 or so years of Barney's life, as told by Barney. Crossing decades and continents, it's a film of scope which requires, and thankfully has, a superb central performance from Paul Giamatti. He's aided by some cracking dialogue, some great support from, but not restricted to, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike and Minnie Driver and some good make-up to cover up/accentuate the years.
Pussy Galore
12-22-13, 06:52 PM
Amadeus (1984) 3.5 It's a really good movie, but the long opera scenes kind of bored me not being a fan of it at all. Also I didn't understand the reason why Mozart died. But it's still a very good film and a fantastic job by F Murray Abraham.
American Hustle (2013) 4 I really loved it, Christian Bale's transformation from TDKR is incredible. None only is it a pretty good crime movie, but it's absolutely hilarious. Just watching Bradley Cooper's haircut made me laugh the whole film. I'll definitely buy that one on Blu Ray !
Kagemusha (1980) 3 I have to admit that it's the first Kurosawa I've seen that has less than a 8/10. (I've seen 7 Samurai, Rashomon, Ikiru and The Hidden Fortress) It was too long and I got bored in the middle of the film, It's still a very beautiful film to look at.
The Mission (1986) 4 A really impressive historical film about colonisation. It gave me an other perspective of what the missions were and how the Jesuits were not necessarily sharing the same views of the native than the europeen governments. The landscape and the jungle were magnificiently shot and it was a pleasure to look at. It will definitely be on my top 25 from the 80's
Mississipi Burning (1988) 4 Another really good 80's movie. It's the first movie that I see that really talks avout the KKK and the way they were organising. I really learned about Mississipi I didn't know that in the 1960's which is not that far there were a state that was that much disconnected from the others. Great film !
The Mummy (1999) 3 it was entertaining, but it's a copy of Raiders of the Lost Ark. I'd rather rewatch Raiders for the 4th time than rewatch this one for the 2nd time.
Miss Vicky
12-23-13, 11:18 AM
Bolt (Howard and Williams, 2008) 4+
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Chechik, 1989) 4
Fred Claus (Dobkin, 2007) 3.5
Love Actually (Curtis, 2003) 4+
Blackfish (Cowperthwaite, 2013) 3.5
Reel Injun (Diamond, Bainbridge and Hayes, 2009) 3
Despicable Me 2 (Coffin and Renaud, 2013) 3+
Cloud Atlas (Tykwer, Wachowski and Wachowski) 4
American Hustle (Russell, 2013) 3.5+
The Hand (Trnka, 1965) 4+
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The River Murders (Rich Cowan, 2011) 2+
The Match Factory Girl (Aki Kaurismäki, 1990) 2.5
Dead Heat (Mark Malone, 2002) 2+
Christmas in Connecticut (Peter Godfrey, 1945) 2.5
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Sisters of the Gion (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1936) 2.5
Border Run (Gabriela Tagliavini, 2012) 1.5
Blood and Concrete: A Love Story (Jeffrey Reiner, 1991) 2+
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country (Anders Østergaard, 2008) 3-
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Black Dawn (Alexander Gruszynski, 2005) 1.5+
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Carlos Saldanha & Mike Thurmeier, 2009) 2.5+
Beethoven’s 2nd (Rod Daniel, 1993) 2+
Overlord (Stuart Cooper, 1975) 3-
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Nenette and Boni (Claire Denis, 1996) 2.5
The Greatest Gift (Harold Daniels, 1942) 2
Phone Booth (Joel Schumacher, 2002) 3
Come and See (Elem Klimov, 1985) 3.5 (If Tarkovsky went for the gut instead of the brain)
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Compliments of the Season (Arthur Hurley, 1930) 2
Basquiat (Julian Schnabel, 1996) 2.5
The Wicker Tree (Robin Hardy, 2011) 2
Love Finds Andy Hardy (George B. Seitz, 1938) 2.5
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Godoggo
12-23-13, 01:21 PM
Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl (1998 Joan Chen) 3.5 + *rewatch
Session 9 (2001 Brad Anderson) 2.5 *rewatch
Out of the Furnace (2013 Scott Cooper) 1.5
Ripa Hits The Skids (1993 Christian Lindblad) 3
Godoggo
12-23-13, 01:26 PM
Burma VJ is a really good documentary. I'd highly recommend it especially if you don't know a lot about that country.
bluedeed
12-23-13, 02:32 PM
Hey Mark, are you giving these ratings for movies that you have seen lately, or are you just picking random movies and adding them here?
Those are the films he's seen since his last set of ratings.
Time elapsed between today's and yesterday's ratings: 1446min
Combined running time of movies listed: 1761min
The missing minutes: 315
Mmmm Donuts
12-23-13, 02:33 PM
Haha, you really didn't like "Out of the Furnace". It sounds like it's one of those love/hate movies.
They shot that right here. Like, really right here. Like two minutes from my house.
The Good,The Bad,and The Ugly. Sergio Leone's stylish,extravagant spaghetti western is a feast for the eyes and ears.One of the best Westerns ever made, maybe even The best. Oozing with vibrant atmosphere,Leone immerses you into a vast world as vivid as any place you'll ever visit.Massive,sprawling landscapes stretching as far as one can see.Good ol' fashioned shootouts, and one of the best movie characters to ever grace the silver screen "The Man with No Name".Oh and it has one of the best themes ever composed "The Ecstacy of Gold" by the fantastic composer Ennio Morricone.
Pretty damn badas*, 4.
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The Wizard of Oz-The classic fantasy adventure dazzles with its incredible imagery and its simple but effective story. The visuals hold up remarkably well today. The sets,costumes,effects,and just the overall feel of Oz is beautifully rendered.It looks stunning to say the least.You get magic out of this you'll never get with CGI .The Wizard of Oz is a fun and simple Fantasy adventure that will continue to entertain for centuries to come.3.5.
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Mud. Incredible coming of age film that feels mature,focused and intelligent. Incredible performances, great direction, and an engaging story round out a truly great film.Never sappy or melodramatic,simply honest.4
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Mr Minio
12-23-13, 03:06 PM
Time elapsed between today's and yesterday's ratings: 1446min
Combined running time of movies listed: 1761min
The missing minutes: 315
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Hmmm, indeed. I only post 20 at a time, there is a slight backlog, and I don't always post them spontaneously. Then there's a practice of occasionally missing the beginning of a cable flick and skipping the end credits of most on cable too. Also, IMDb doesn't match up with the running times on cable and DVD. For example, on cable and uncut, The Dead Heat runs 97 minutes, not 120. Sisters of the Gion is 69 minutes on the Criterion DVD (as listed lower down in the IMDb listing), not 95. It's funny about that one; I had to watch it from the beginning several times over three days because I kept watching it late at might and falling asleep. If that's not good enough, OK, I'll admit it - I'm cinemaafficianado, but thanks for keeping me real. :)
Guaporense
12-23-13, 03:29 PM
It obvious, mark f has a time machine.
Daniel M
12-23-13, 03:42 PM
It obvious, mark f has a time machine.
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Come and See (Elem Klimov, 1985) 3.5 (If Tarkovsky went for the gut instead of the brain)
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Great movie, very good comment :)
bluedeed
12-23-13, 03:56 PM
Hmmm, indeed. I only post 20 at a time, there is a slight backlog, and I don't always post them spontaneously. Then there's a practice of occasionally missing the beginning of a cable flick and skipping the end credits of most on cable too. Also, IMDb doesn't match up with the running times on cable and DVD. For example, on cable and uncut, The Dead Heat runs 97 minutes, not 120. Sisters of the Gion is 69 minutes on the Criterion DVD (as listed lower down in the IMDb listing), not 95. It's funny about that one; I had to watch it from the beginning several times over three days because I kept watching it late at might and falling asleep. If that's not good enough, OK, I'll admit it - I'm cinemaafficianado, but thanks for keeping me real. :)
The backlog makes some sense, though you're consistently posting 20 a day, and I'm not sure when the last time you didn't was, so the backlog must have started a long time ago. The rest of this is mostly counting tens of minutes and such, which is relatively minor in comparison to the hundreds of minutes in discrepancy all of this while accounting for a full 24 hours of watching movies, which doesn't account for anything like meals, bathroom, human interaction, doing things on the movie forum, and sleep.
Daniel M
12-23-13, 04:01 PM
which doesn't account for anything like meals, bathroom, human interaction, doing things on the movie forum, and sleep.
He's explained loads of times about why he can, it's not much of a choice for him, he's got his own health problems and suffered a stroke which has affected him - I'm sure he won't mind me saying as he's had to explain it many times before and there's stuff about it in his own thread (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=27058). Sometimes I honestly wonder if you guys actually read half of what people write, it seems to be the same questions over and over again: either this one or questions about his ratings :p
+ I'd guess he doesn't watch each film with his full attention, like not on movie forums, considering he has seen most of them already, going on the forum as well as watching them makes sense.
linespalsy
12-23-13, 04:06 PM
The backlog makes some sense, though you're consistently posting 20 a day, and I'm not sure when the last time you didn't was, so the backlog must have started a long time ago. The rest of this is mostly counting tens of minutes and such, which is relatively minor in comparison to the hundreds of minutes in discrepancy all of this while accounting for a full 24 hours of watching movies, which doesn't account for anything like meals, bathroom, human interaction, doing things on the movie forum, and sleep.
the "tens" of minutes easily add up to "hundreds" over 20 movies. mark's already explained his general health/lifestyle issues and in particular his bathroom and sleep habits enough times on this forum and in this thread that there are probably dozens of mofos who can answer your questions by now, but i'm not going to because i'd feel dumb explaining to a third party how mark poops. if you're really that interested, go check out the mark f thread in the intermission forum. i'll leave it up to you to use the search function :).
Mr Minio
12-23-13, 04:12 PM
20 movies per day? I can do that! <browses 'short films below 2 minutes' on Google>
Daniel M
12-23-13, 04:16 PM
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Bonnie and Clyde (Arthur Penn, 1967) 3.5
A film that can be admired for a number of reasons, the story and characters are interesting (Warren Beatty is particularly great) and the story is told with great style - the cinematography, direction and screenplay make for a very enjoyable energetic crime film, however a few slight problems prevent it from getting another half star or more, how on Earth did Estelle Parsons win best supporting actress?
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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (Sam Peckinpah, 1974) 4+
My type of film, it's gritty feel, excessive violence and its rather pessimistic story will not be for everyone, but I loved it. And even if you don't like it, I don't know how people once considered this one of the worst films ever made, I actually prefer this to The Wild Bunch, the only over Peckinpah I have seen. Warren Oates is superb as a man who is desperate, he plays an empty character who is losing everything he has, and finds himself in a situation far too big for him to get out of.
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Blood Simple. (Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, 1984) 3.5
I had been meaning to watch the Coen Brothers' debut film for a while, and recent viewings by a couple of members on here finally gave me the inspiration to do so. It might not be a fantastic film, but for a first feature the Coens deserve a lot of credit for how professional and assured the whole thing feels, it's directed with such confidence and style, with the Coen Brothers 100% trusting their off beat style. The story itself is quite straightforward, but told in a way that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a number of slimy characters who motivations keep you guessing until the end. There's a great dark humour to this film, something now associated with the Coens, the final scene/line in particular I loved, and when contrasted with the music that plays in the end credits, you can't help but smile at this twisted but great little film.
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Jules and Jim (François Truffaut, 1962) 3
I'm not really sure if my rating here is too generous or too harsh, which probably means it is about right. From a technical perspective, it's one of the most beautifully shot films that I have ever scene, with great black and white cinematography, and the soundtrack is brilliant too. My main problems lie with the actual story which I was never quite convinced by, the performances are good, but what happens in the film leaves you frustrated. Maybe it's something about foreign films and subtitles that make films about characters more difficult to understand, which may be aided by repeat viewings, but I just felt there was something missing to make the story more believable and enjoyable.
Thanks, guys.
I'm in the TV room 24/7, and the TV is on even when I'm "asleep", eating, interacting, performing bodily functions (sorry), etc. I counted the movies as 1606 minutes which cuts the missing minutes in half, but that doesn't explain the missing minutes. These are definitely the most-recent movies I've seen, and I've watched them within the last 48 hours, which I mentioned in a recent post about what I post about. If there's something I'm being accused of, I wish you'd spit it out. It's hard to confess when you don't know what for. I'll admit I have an illness, but it's moviemania and not lying. I've used this forum for seven years to display my various forms of this illness, so it's well-documented. Before that, I hounded other people at other forums, and before the internet, I hounded my friends and co-workers. So yeah, I'm guilty of being a pest too. :)
The Gunslinger45
12-23-13, 04:45 PM
Mark has mega health issues, is bound to a bed (hospital style maybe?), watches movies all day while hanging on the forums for 20 hours, sleeps for four, and as for him using the toilet I am sure I can imagine how but do not much care to know exactly.
He is not saying he dates models by the truck load, is some high speed commando, or something that fantastic. Just a guy with a love of movies that goes back decades. Plus I have heard his voice from the podcast he did with Yoda where they talked about Jaws. Not a 14 year old kid faking it on the web.
Either that or he is THE DOCTOR!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ1kRxgKft4
Mr Minio
12-23-13, 04:49 PM
I'm pretty sure bluedeed didn't mean to accuse you, but rather to impress you with his math skills since you used to teach Math as far as I remember.
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