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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 9:51:18 GMT
Welcome back to another week of the BEST & WORST edition of 'what movies did you see last week?' thread. For those who haven't been part of it before, basically your hosts (us) posts our weekly movies and you can comment on those and list your movie for the same time frame. We will get back to you on yours and you can talk to other users here about their films. It's a great place to talk about film.
FIRST TIME MOVIE VIEWING
Inherit the Wind (1960, Stanley Kramer) blu ray This films is based on a real-life 1925 case, in which two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. This dialogue based film still holds up pretty well, happy I checked it out. 7/10
Molly's Game (2017, Aaron Sorkin) This biopic is the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. It is the directorial debut of long time screen-writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network). The film is an interesting fun watch with a great central performance from Jessica Chastain. The direction was competent and a good enough debut but the film might've been better in more experienced hands. 6.5-7/10
Wicked Woman (1953, Russell Rouse) A pretty good low-budget film noir, it is no Detour (1945) but the second half really kicks up with some legit tension. 6-6.5/10
The Changeling (1980, Peter Medak) George C. Scott plays a man staying at a historical mansion who finds himself being haunted by the presence of a spectre. The film is well enough acted and made but it never raised about 2nd tier for this kind of film for me. 5.5/10
Violent Saturday (1955, Richard Fleischer) This crime drama is tonally all over the show and has far too many attempts at character work for side characters. I am not sure why this one has a good reputation, found it real weak. 3.5/10
Horror of Dracula (1958, Terence Fisher) tv This telling of Bram Stoker's Dracula story lacks atmosphere and just is not that great. 3/10
The Good Sister (2014, Philippe Gagnon) tv This mystery thriller is weak in all respects and I could see the twist coming from about 10 minutes in. 2/10
REPEAT MOVIE VIEWING
Lost in Translation (2003, Sofia Coppola) blu ray Still the masterpiece I have always loved. I fall in love with the film every time I see it. The film not only has compelling central performances, colourful locales, a great rip on Cameron Diaz (courtesy of Anna Farris), it also has such a great score and soundtrack. 9/10
Split (2017, M. Night Shyamalan) blu ray My first viewing since the cinema and it was even better than I remembered. James McAvoy is a revelation in the role and I can't wait to see him back in the sequel next year (Glass) that will tie the film to the directors earlier work, Unbreakable (2000). 8/10
One Hour Photo (2002, Mark Romanek) blu ray I had not seen this since it came out but it really held up. This wonderful little thriller follows a mentally unstable photo developer (Robin Williams) who begins to attack a middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes disturbing than any of them could imagine. Williams is superb in the role and would easily make his top 5 performances. The direction and colour scheme are also fantastic making for a memorable smaller film. 7.5/10
Unbreakable (2000, M. Night Shyamalan) blu ray This wonderful film plays with the superhero/ comic book vernacular to make a story grounded in reality. A well made and acted brooding film. 7.5/10
Solo (2018, Ron Howard) Cinema Checked it out again, it held steady enough as a fun enough but inessential but visually pretty ugly adventure film. 6/10
Idle Hands (1999, Rodman Flender) blu ray Had not seen this since it came out and back then I thought it was pretty average. Since then however it has gained a cult following so I gave it a new spin. Unfortunately it fared much worse than I remembered. 3/10
FIRST TIME TV VIEWING
Survivor (2018, Season Thirty Six) tv Another quality season from the original reality game and social experiment. This season was dubbed Ghost Island and brought back some of the game advantages that were misused into tragedy on previous seasons. Recommended
The Toys the Made Us (2018, Season Two) Netflix Another 4 episodes that delve into the crazy back stories of the evolutions to some of our favourite toys growing up. Recommended
WEEKLY AWARDS
BEST FILM: Lost in Translation BEST ACTOR: James McAvoy - Split (almost a three way tie this week) BEST ACTRESS: Jessica Chastain - Molly's Game BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Samuel L. Jackson - Unbreakable BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Evelyn Scott - Wicked Woman BEST SCORE: Kevin Shields - Lost in Translation BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jeff Cronenweth - One Hour Photo BEST SCRIPT: M. Night Shyamalan - Split BEST DIRECTOR: Mark Romanek - One Hour Photo
10/10 - Perfection (or as close to it as possible) 09/10 - An Excellent film 08/10 - A VERY Good film 07/10 - A Good film 06/10 - A Solid film 05/10 - An Average film 04/10 - Below Average film 03/10 - A mostly bad film 02/10 - A mostly terrible film 01/10 - Awful through and through 00/10 - Not only awful but offensive too
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Post by petrolino on Jun 3, 2018 10:51:27 GMT
I like 'Violent Saturday', 'Inherit The Wind', 'The Changeling', 'Idle Hands' and 'Lost In Translation'. Thanks for the reviews.
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'Hot Milk' (2005 - Ricardo Bofill Maggiora)
Farm girl Esther (Ana Turpin) stays at a luxury villa in Ibiza and enters the club scene.
'Hot Milk' is a loud party picture directed by Ricardo Bofill Maggiora, son of Spanish architect and experimental filmmaker Ricardo Bofill whose buildings can be seen in some of Jess Franco's horror films. It's an amiable ensemble piece with spirited performances from Ana Turpin as rural thinker Esther, Laura Dominguez as club informer Washaba, Vanessa Otero as island reveller Grace and Macarena Gomez as saucy maid Lula.
'Neon Flesh' (2010, Carne de neón - Paco Cabezas)
A turf war erupts among police, gangsters and criminals with a violent brothel at the centre.
'Neon Flesh' is a violent crime thriller in which most everybody dies horribly. The film mounts a frenetic Guy Ritchie-Quentin Tarantino cross-section and proceeds to wallow in despicable acts but the story's weighed down by too many extraneous characters and subplots. The standout performer is Macarena Gomez who dazzles in golden neon during a flash-lit club sequence. It's efficiently made by director Paco Cabezas who entered Hollywood recently with 'Rage' (2014) and 'Mr. Right' (2015).
‘Antiporno’ (2016 – Sion Sono)
Sisters Kyoko (Ami Tomite) and Noriko (Mariko Tsutsui) endure a twisted relationship with a small group of artists dedicated to exhibitionism and bondage.
'Antiporno' is one of five films commissioned for a reboot of Nikkatsu Studios' historic "Roman Porno" series of the 1970s and 1980s which consisted of countless softcore sex stories designed to add romantic yearning to the twisted template etched by the Japanese film industry's "pinku eiga" movement. The name Roman Porno was derived from the term for French erotica paperbacks, "romantique pornographique". The other 4 films are Hideo Nakata's 'White Lily' (2016), Ikao Yukisada's 'Aroused By Gymnopdies' (2016), Akihiko Shiota's 'Wet Woman In The Wind' (2016) and Kazuya Shiraishi's 'Dawn Of The Felines' (2017). I've not seen the other four films in this series but Sion Sono's 'Antiporno' has just been released on UK dvd by Third Window Films. All this information is on the informative dvd commentary recorded for the U K release by Jasper Sharp.
'Antiporno' is pure art cinema, a bold, cold experiment with colour that compartmentalises different aspects of musical, literary and cinematic erotica. It's almost entirely set within a loft space, much like the ones artists used to rent in Tokyo, Paris and New York. This massive studio apartment is a vibrant yellow, with a blue bed and a red bathroom. Sono knows how to work with colour and uses dominant primary shades to illuminate minimalistic mise-en-scene. The decor consists of pop art and rare collectibles. 'Antiporno' is an art project without a traditional narrative. Sono uses a theatre stage, an audition room, a painting canvas and a projector screen to help tell the story through visual clues. The soundtrack stretches from classical music and opera to pop and lounge music, propelling the performers forward who give it everything. 'Antiporno' climaxes with a wild psychedelic fusion that's sure to excite fans of the transgressive cinema of Sion Sono.
'Slasher.com' (2017 - Chip Gubera)
A serial killer is running an active campaign of terror in Springfield, Missouri. Last seen out east in St. Louis, the killer is still at large. Jack Roper (Ben Kaplan) and Kristy Smith (Morgan Carter) meet through an online dating application. They take a mini-vacation together and stay at a secluded love cabin owned by Momma Myers (Jewel Shepard) and Big Jesse (R.A. Mihailoff).
The mystery slasher 'Slasher.com' is sneaky and stripped down. A quartet of strong leads delivers a simple suspense play that's got a couple of neat surprises in store for patient viewers.
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 11:00:32 GMT
I like 'Violent Saturday', 'Inherit The Wind', 'The Changeling', 'Idle Hands' and 'Lost In Translation'. Thanks for the reviews.
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'Hot Milk' (2005 - Ricardo Bofill Maggiora)
Farm girl Esther (Ana Turpin) stays at a luxury villa in Ibiza and enters the club scene.
'Hot Milk' is a loud party picture directed by Ricardo Bofill Maggiora, son of Spanish architect and experimental filmmaker Ricardo Bofill whose buildings can be seen in some of Jess Franco's horror films. It's an amiable ensemble piece with spirited performances from Ana Turpin as rural thinker Esther, Laura Dominguez as club informer Washaba, Vanessa Otero as island reveller Grace and Macarena Gomez as saucy maid Lula.
'Neon Flesh' (2010, Carne de neón - Paco Cabezas)
A turf war erupts among police, gangsters and criminals with a violent brothel at the centre.
'Neon Flesh' is a violent crime thriller in which most everybody dies horribly. The film mounts a frenetic Guy Ritchie-Quentin Tarantino cross-section and proceeds to wallow in despicable acts but the story's weighed down by too many extraneous characters and subplots. The standout performer is Macarena Gomez who dazzles in golden neon during a flash-lit club sequence. It's efficiently made by director Paco Cabezas who entered Hollywood recently with 'Rage' (2014) and 'Mr. Right' (2015).
‘Antiporno’ (2016 – Sion Sono)
Sisters Kyoko (Ami Tomite) and Noriko (Mariko Tsutsui) endure a twisted relationship with a small group of artists dedicated to exhibitionism and bondage.
'Antiporno' is one of five films commissioned for a reboot of Nikkatsu Studios' historic "Roman Porno" series of the 1970s and 1980s which consisted of countless softcore sex stories designed to add romantic yearning to the twisted template etched by the Japanese film industry's "pinku eiga" movement. The name Roman Porno was derived from the term for French erotica paperbacks, "romantique pornographique". The other 4 films are Hideo Nakata's 'White Lily' (2016), Ikao Yukisada's 'Aroused By Gymnopdies' (2016), Akihiko Shiota's 'Wet Woman In The Wind' (2016) and Kazuya Shiraishi's 'Dawn Of The Felines' (2017). I've not seen the other four films in this series but Sion Sono's 'Antiporno' has just been released on UK dvd by Third Window Films. All this information is on the informative dvd commentary recorded for the U K release by Jasper Sharp.
'Antiporno' is pure art cinema, a bold, cold experiment with colour that compartmentalises different aspects of musical, literary and cinematic erotica. It's almost entirely set within a loft space, much like the ones artists used to rent in Tokyo, Paris and New York. This massive studio apartment is a vibrant yellow, with a blue bed and a red bathroom. Sono knows how to work with colour and uses dominant primary shades to illuminate minimalistic mise-en-scene. The decor consists of pop art and rare collectibles. 'Antiporno' is an art project without a traditional narrative. Sono uses a theatre stage, an audition room, a painting canvas and a projector screen to help tell the story through visual clues. The soundtrack stretches from classical music and opera to pop and lounge music, propelling the performers forward who give it everything. 'Antiporno' climaxes with a wild psychedelic fusion that's sure to excite fans of the transgressive cinema of Sion Sono.
'Slasher.com' (2017 - Chip Gubera)
A serial killer is running an active campaign of terror in Springfield, Missouri. Last seen out east in St. Louis, the killer is still at large. Jack Roper (Ben Kaplan) and Kristy Smith (Morgan Carter) meet through an online dating application. They take a mini-vacation together and stay at a secluded love cabin owned by Momma Myers (Jewel Shepard) and Big Jesse (R.A. Mihailoff).
The mystery slasher 'Slasher.com' is sneaky and stripped down. A quartet of strong leads delivers a simple suspense play that's got a couple of neat surprises in store for patient viewers.
Was running late this week so reviews were s not quicker than the norm Not seen any of yours this week buddy
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Post by prolelol on Jun 3, 2018 11:17:21 GMT
Bright (2017) 2/10 - Oh my Gosh, watching this movie was so painful. By far one of the worst films of 2017 I've seen.
Antichrist (2009) 8.5/10 - This is one of the most beautiful films ever made. I'll recommend this movie for you to watch with the whole family.
The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) 6/10 - As a fan of Vincent Price, I though it was just an okay as the story. But it has amazing sets, costumes, colors and cinematography. And final shot is just eerie.
The Ritual (2017) 7/10 - A solid forest horror film.
Stronger (2017) 7.5/10 - Why the Awards hardly gives for Jake Gyllenhaal? I personally thought he was an excellent actor from it.
Show People (1928) 9/10
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Post by petrolino on Jun 3, 2018 11:21:16 GMT
Also watched a couple of documentaries I forgot to list, I'll add them here :
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'Kylie At 50' (2018, Documentary - Jack Kilroy)
Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue ruminates on life's challenges as she turns 50.
Gemini pop star Kylie Minogue spends a lot of time here in the U K. She's very popular and always seems to have a smile. I like her new record 'Golden', some of which she recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
'Spreading Hate : The Dark Side Of The Internet' (2018, Documentary - CNN News Organization)
A stark look at the rise in hate crimes in the United States of America and their connection to social media.
This is a depressing news piece hosted by journalist Kyra Phillips.
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 11:25:36 GMT
Bright (2017) 2/10 - Oh my Gosh, watching this movie was so painful. By far one of the worst films of 2017 I've seen. Antichrist (2009) 8.5/10 - This is one of the most beautiful films ever made. I'll recommend this movie for you to watch with the whole family. The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) 6/10 - As a fan of Vincent Price, I though it was just an okay as the story. But it has amazing sets, costumes, colors and cinematography. And final shot is just eerie. The Ritual (2017) 7/10 - A solid forest horror film. Stronger (2017) 7.5/10 - Why the Awards hardly gives for Jake Gyllenhaal? I personally thought he was an excellent actor from it. Show People (1928) 9/10 HeY Bright - couldn’t finish it, awful might check out The Ritual
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 11:26:10 GMT
Also watched a couple of documentaries I forgot to list, I'll add them here :
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'Kylie At 50' (2018, Documentary - Jack Kilroy)
Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue ruminates on life's challenges as she turns 50.
Gemini pop star Kylie Minogue spends a lot of time here in the U K. She's very popular and always seems to have a smile. I like her new record 'Golden', some of which she recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
'Spreading Hate : The Dark Side Of The Internet' (2018, Documentary - CNN News Organization)
A stark look at the rise in hate crimes in the United States of America and their connection to social media.
This is a depressing news piece hosted by journalist Kyra Phillips.
Cool, not seen either of these either
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Post by petrolino on Jun 3, 2018 11:38:28 GMT
Also watched a couple of documentaries I forgot to list, I'll add them here :
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'Kylie At 50' (2018, Documentary - Jack Kilroy)
Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue ruminates on life's challenges as she turns 50.
Gemini pop star Kylie Minogue spends a lot of time here in the U K. She's very popular and always seems to have a smile. I like her new record 'Golden', some of which she recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
'Spreading Hate : The Dark Side Of The Internet' (2018, Documentary - CNN News Organization)
A stark look at the rise in hate crimes in the United States of America and their connection to social media.
This is a depressing news piece hosted by journalist Kyra Phillips.
Cool, not seen either of these either I saw the CNN piece on the CNN channel. Great piece of investigative reporting.
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Post by James on Jun 3, 2018 14:28:47 GMT
Yours: Unbreakable - Shyamalan's best movie.
Mine: Didn't see any at all this week. Felt a bit busy.
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Post by James on Jun 3, 2018 14:30:23 GMT
Antichrist (2009) 8.5/10 - This is one of the most beautiful films ever made. I'll recommend this movie for you to watch with the whole family. Lmao. Good one.
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Post by politicidal on Jun 3, 2018 14:53:31 GMT
The Battleship Island (2017) 6/10
Kelly's Heroes (1970) 4/10
Immortal Beloved (1994) 5/10
Narrow Margin (1990) 3/10
Little Caesar (1931) 7/10
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) 6/10
The Gingerbread Man (1998) 3/10
Witness for the Prosecution (1957) 8/10
Ghost in the Shell (1995) 5/10
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Post by jcush on Jun 3, 2018 18:17:26 GMT
Molly's Game - 7/10 The Changeling - I thought it was pretty good. George C. Scott is good as always. 7/10 Horror of Dracula - it drags at times, but I thought it was solid enough. 6.5/10 Lost in Translation - 8.5/10 Split - 8.5/10 One Hour Photo - One of Robin Williams' best performances. 8/10 Unbreakable - top 3 superhero movie for me. 9/10 Solo - 5.5/10 First Time Viewings:
The Masque of the Red Death (1964, Roger Corman) Based on a story by Edgar All Poe, this one is about a European prince that terrorizes the local peasantry while taking refuge from the plague inside his castle. The film is well shot, has a good score, great sets and costumes, and a good performance from Vincent Price in the lead role. 7/10
Theater of Blood (1973, Douglas Hickox) In this one a Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics that denied him recognition. Vincent Price is awesome in the lead role and the revenge scenes are really well done, with a twisted sense of humor to the whole thing. I really enjoyed this one. 7.5/10
A Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) This one has been getting a lot of buzz and while I did like it, I don't think it's as good as most people. It builds tension nicely in parts and is fairly short, so it goes by pretty quick. I had a few problems with the script, but overall it's a pretty well crafted horror thriller. 7/10
Paddington (2014, Paul King) This is a fun little movie with some good laughs, a good cast, and good characters. 710
Paddington 2 (2017, Paul King) Even more fun than the first one. Hugh Grant is awesome here and there are plenty of laughs. 7.5/10
Where the Wild Things Are (2009, Spike Jonze) I've read the book this is based on man times, but I never got around to the film until now. I thought the pacing could have been better at times, but it's well made and acted and is overall a good movie about childhood and imagination. 7/10
White Hunter Black Heart (1990, Clint Eastwood) This one is based on John Huston making The African Queen. I'm not sure how accurate the film is, but I found it to be interesting and engaging throughout. 7.5/10
The Snake Pit (1948, Anatole Litvak) This one is about a woman who is in a mental institution. The film is well made and the story is good, but it's Olivia de Havilland's fantastic performance in the lead role that makes it work so well. 7.5/10
Repeat Viewings:
The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) The second film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most underrated of the series and one of my personal favorites. Edward Norton is my favorite Bruce Banner and I've always really enjoyed Tim Roth as the villain. The rest of the main cast is good too and the film tells a good story, has a good score, and has some badass action sequences. 7.5/10
Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) A very unique and original film that is fascinating, funny, and entertaining. 8.5/10
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) Another underrated MCU film right here. I love the WWII setting, it has memorable characters, a strong cast, and it entertains throughout. 7.5/10
The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) Still the best film of the MCU. I liked it a bit less this time though, but it's still lots of fun. 7.5/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger in my book, but still pretty good. 7/10
Her (2013, Spike Jonze) A wonderfully made and emotionally moving film. 8.5/10
Movie Awards:
BEST FILM - Her BEST ACTOR - Joaquin Phoenix (Her) BEST ACTRESS - Olivia de Havilland (The Snake Pit) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Hugh Grant (Paddington 2) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Catherine Keener (Being John Malkovich) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Hoyte Van Hoytema (Her) BEST SCORE - Arcade Fire (Her) BEST SCRIPT - Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) BEST DIRECTOR - Spike Jonze (Her)
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 20:44:37 GMT
Yours: Unbreakable - Shyamalan's best movie. Mine: Didn't see any at all this week. Felt a bit busy. It was a very rainy week here so I watched quite a bit
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 21:27:10 GMT
The Battleship Island (2017) 6/10 Kelly's Heroes (1970) 4/10 Immortal Beloved (1994) 5/10 Narrow Margin (1990) 3/10 Little Caesar (1931) 7/10 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) 6/10 The Gingerbread Man (1998) 3/10 Witness for the Prosecution (1957) 8/10 Ghost in the Shell (1995) 5/10 Kelly's Heroes (1970) 5/10 Immortal Beloved (1994) 5/10 Narrow Margin (1990) 4/10 The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) 6/10 The Gingerbread Man (1998) 6/10 i needs a rewatch though Witness for the Prosecution (1957) 8/10 Ghost in the Shell (1995) only seen parts
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 21:35:22 GMT
Molly's Game - 7/10 The Changeling - I thought it was pretty good. George C. Scott is good as always. 7/10 Horror of Dracula - it drags at times, but I thought it was solid enough. 6.5/10 Lost in Translation - 8.5/10 Split - 8.5/10 One Hour Photo - One of Robin Williams' best performances. 8/10 Unbreakable - top 3 superhero movie for me. 9/10 Solo - 5.5/10 First Time Viewings:
The Masque of the Red Death (1964, Roger Corman) Based on a story by Edgar All Poe, this one is about a European prince that terrorizes the local peasantry while taking refuge from the plague inside his castle. The film is well shot, has a good score, great sets and costumes, and a good performance from Vincent Price in the lead role. 7/10
Theater of Blood (1973, Douglas Hickox) In this one a Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics that denied him recognition. Vincent Price is awesome in the lead role and the revenge scenes are really well done, with a twisted sense of humor to the whole thing. I really enjoyed this one. 7.5/10
A Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) This one has been getting a lot of buzz and while I did like it, I don't think it's as good as most people. It builds tension nicely in parts and is fairly short, so it goes by pretty quick. I had a few problems with the script, but overall it's a pretty well crafted horror thriller. 7/10
Paddington (2014, Paul King) This is a fun little movie with some good laughs, a good cast, and good characters. 710
Paddington 2 (2017, Paul King) Even more fun than the first one. Hugh Grant is awesome here and there are plenty of laughs. 7.5/10
Where the Wild Things Are (2009, Spike Jonze) I've read the book this is based on man times, but I never got around to the film until now. I thought the pacing could have been better at times, but it's well made and acted and is overall a good movie about childhood and imagination. 7/10
White Hunter Black Heart (1990, Clint Eastwood) This one is based on John Huston making The African Queen. I'm not sure how accurate the film is, but I found it to be interesting and engaging throughout. 7.5/10
The Snake Pit (1948, Anatole Litvak) This one is about a woman who is in a mental institution. The film is well made and the story is good, but it's Olivia de Havilland's fantastic performance in the lead role that makes it work so well. 7.5/10
Repeat Viewings:
The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) The second film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most underrated of the series and one of my personal favorites. Edward Norton is my favorite Bruce Banner and I've always really enjoyed Tim Roth as the villain. The rest of the main cast is good too and the film tells a good story, has a good score, and has some badass action sequences. 7.5/10
Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) A very unique and original film that is fascinating, funny, and entertaining. 8.5/10
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) Another underrated MCU film right here. I love the WWII setting, it has memorable characters, a strong cast, and it entertains throughout. 7.5/10
The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) Still the best film of the MCU. I liked it a bit less this time though, but it's still lots of fun. 7.5/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger in my book, but still pretty good. 7/10
Her (2013, Spike Jonze) A wonderfully made and emotionally moving film. 8.5/10
Movie Awards:
BEST FILM - Her BEST ACTOR - Joaquin Phoenix (Her) BEST ACTRESS - Olivia de Havilland (The Snake Pit) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Hugh Grant (Paddington 2) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Catherine Keener (Being John Malkovich) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Hoyte Van Hoytema (Her) BEST SCORE - Arcade Fire (Her) BEST SCRIPT - Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) BEST DIRECTOR - Spike Jonze (Her) Hey, sorry I was late yesterday Any interest in Inherit the Wind? Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) Probably my top film of the year so far 7.5-8 The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) I quite like this ( especially the stuff in Brazil) but I don’t like the look of the hulk much or any of the villains 6/10 Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) Been a long time, only seen on the big screen 5.5/10 Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) 7.5/10 The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) 8/10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger or civil war and not that well made but still has its moments, might rewatch soon 6-6.5 Her (2013, Spike Jonze) 7.5
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Post by jcush on Jun 3, 2018 22:44:50 GMT
Hey, sorry I was late yesterday Any interest in Inherit the Wind? Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) Probably my top film of the year so far 7.5-8 The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) I quite like this ( especially the stuff in Brazil) but I don’t like the look of the hulk much or any of the villains 6/10 Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) Been a long time, only seen on the big screen 5.5/10 Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) 7.5/10 The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) 8/10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger or civil war and not that well made but still has its moments, might rewatch soon 6-6.5 Her (2013, Spike Jonze) 7.5 Inherit the Wind is on my watchlist. I'm also interested in the made for TV version because it has Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott. You should rewatch Being John Malkovich. Civil War is easily the worst Captain America for me. Any interest in the others?
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Post by darksidebeadle on Jun 3, 2018 22:57:48 GMT
Hey, sorry I was late yesterday Any interest in Inherit the Wind? Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) Probably my top film of the year so far 7.5-8 The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) I quite like this ( especially the stuff in Brazil) but I don’t like the look of the hulk much or any of the villains 6/10 Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) Been a long time, only seen on the big screen 5.5/10 Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) 7.5/10 The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) 8/10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger or civil war and not that well made but still has its moments, might rewatch soon 6-6.5 Her (2013, Spike Jonze) 7.5 Inherit the Wind is on my watchlist. I'm also interested in the made for TV version because it has Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott. You should rewatch Being John Malkovich. Civil War is easily the worst Captain America for me. Any interest in the others? Yeah I’ve got the Lemmon/ Scott version in my sights next live civil war so much more than winter soldier and most comic book films but First Avenger still tops it. Can’t beat that ww2 setting 😀 not much interest in the others
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Post by moviemouth on Jun 3, 2018 23:26:15 GMT
Molly's Game - 7/10 The Changeling - I thought it was pretty good. George C. Scott is good as always. 7/10 Horror of Dracula - it drags at times, but I thought it was solid enough. 6.5/10 Lost in Translation - 8.5/10 Split - 8.5/10 One Hour Photo - One of Robin Williams' best performances. 8/10 Unbreakable - top 3 superhero movie for me. 9/10 Solo - 5.5/10 First Time Viewings:
The Masque of the Red Death (1964, Roger Corman) Based on a story by Edgar All Poe, this one is about a European prince that terrorizes the local peasantry while taking refuge from the plague inside his castle. The film is well shot, has a good score, great sets and costumes, and a good performance from Vincent Price in the lead role. 7/10 6/10 these movies are very hit or miss for me and here I just couldn't get into the story enough.
Theater of Blood (1973, Douglas Hickox) In this one a Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics that denied him recognition. Vincent Price is awesome in the lead role and the revenge scenes are really well done, with a twisted sense of humor to the whole thing. I really enjoyed this one. 7.5/10
A Quiet Place (2018, John Krasinski) This one has been getting a lot of buzz and while I did like it, I don't think it's as good as most people. It builds tension nicely in parts and is fairly short, so it goes by pretty quick. I had a few problems with the script, but overall it's a pretty well crafted horror thriller. 7/10 5.5/10 I have a lot of problems with the script and what the creatures look like. It starts out well enough though but it's kind of a rip-off if Signs. Specifically the creatures's weakness being connected to the daughter.
Paddington (2014, Paul King) This is a fun little movie with some good laughs, a good cast, and good characters. 710
Paddington 2 (2017, Paul King) Even more fun than the first one. Hugh Grant is awesome here and there are plenty of laughs. 7.5/10 7/10
Where the Wild Things Are (2009, Spike Jonze) I've read the book this is based on man times, but I never got around to the film until now. I thought the pacing could have been better at times, but it's well made and acted and is overall a good movie about childhood and imagination. 7/10 8/10 Beatiful movie
White Hunter Black Heart (1990, Clint Eastwood) This one is based on John Huston making The African Queen. I'm not sure how accurate the film is, but I found it to be interesting and engaging throughout. 7.5/10 8/10
The Snake Pit (1948, Anatole Litvak) This one is about a woman who is in a mental institution. The film is well made and the story is good, but it's Olivia de Havilland's fantastic performance in the lead role that makes it work so well. 7.5/10
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The Incredible Hulk (2008, Louis Leterrier) The second film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most underrated of the series and one of my personal favorites. Edward Norton is my favorite Bruce Banner and I've always really enjoyed Tim Roth as the villain. The rest of the main cast is good too and the film tells a good story, has a good score, and has some badass action sequences. 7.5/10 7/10
Being John Malkovich (1999, Spike Jonze) A very unique and original film that is fascinating, funny, and entertaining. 8.5/10 6.5/10 Too odd for me
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011, Joe Johnston) Another underrated MCU film right here. I love the WWII setting, it has memorable characters, a strong cast, and it entertains throughout. 7.5/10 6.5/10
The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon) Still the best film of the MCU. I liked it a bit less this time though, but it's still lots of fun. 7.5/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, Russo Brothers) Not as good as The First Avenger in my book, but still pretty good. 7/10 7.5/10
Her (2013, Spike Jonze) A wonderfully made and emotionally moving film. 8.5/10 7/10
Movie Awards:
BEST FILM - Her Where the Wild Things Are BEST ACTOR - Joaquin Phoenix (Her) BEST ACTRESS - Olivia de Havilland (The Snake Pit) Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Hugh Grant (Paddington 2) Sure BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Catherine Keener (Being John Malkovich) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Hoyte Van Hoytema (Her) or Where the Wild Things Are BEST SCORE - Arcade Fire (Her) BEST SCRIPT - Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) White Hunter, Black Heart BEST DIRECTOR - Spike Jonze (Her) Where the Wild Things Are
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Post by moviemouth on Jun 4, 2018 0:35:34 GMT
YOURSInherent the Wind - 7/10Molly's Game - 5.5/10The Changeling - 7/10Horror of Dracula - 5/10Lost in Translation - 8/10Split - 8.5/10One Hour Photo - 7/10Unbreakable - 7.5/10Idle Hands - 6.5/10
MINEThe Paradine Case (1947 Alfred Hitchcock) - 6/10The Connection (2014 Cédric Jimenez) - 6.5/10Unsane (2018 Steven Soderbergh) - 4/10Gaslight (1944 George Cukor) - 7/10Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006 Richard Donner) - 7/10DocumentaryThe Killing of America (1981 Sheldon Renan & Leonard Schrader) - 8/10A documentary of the decline of America. It features a lot a real footage from race riots to assassinations to random killings to serial killers and much more. This is a horrifying and powerful documentary. Capturing the Friedmans (2003 Andrew Jarecki) - 7.5/10Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with multiple counts of child rape and molestation. TV MovieHelter Skelter (1976 Tom Gries) - 5.5/10 Sybil (1976 Daniel Petrie) - 7.5/10Film AwardsBEST PICTURE BEST ACTOR Charles Boyer (Gaslight) BEST ACTRESS Sally Field (Sybil) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Steve Railsback (Helter Skelter) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Marilyn Burns (Helter Skelter) BEST DIRECTOR Daniel Petrie (Sybil) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Gaslight BEST SCORE Not movie related but I listened to Pet Sounds from The Beach Boys this week. This is considered one of the 10 greatest albums of all time and it is deserving of all the praise it gets imo. It's brilliant.
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Post by william on Jun 4, 2018 0:54:36 GMT
Welcome back to another week of the BEST & WORST edition of 'what movies did you see last week?' thread. For those who haven't been part of it before, basically your hosts (us) posts our weekly movies and you can comment on those and list your movie for the same time frame. We will get back to you on yours and you can talk to other users here about their films. It's a great place to talk about film. FIRST TIME MOVIE VIEWING Inherit the Wind (1960, Stanley Kramer) blu ray
This films is based on a real-life 1925 case, in which two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. This dialogue based film still holds up pretty well, happy I checked it out. 7/10
Molly's Game (2017, Aaron Sorkin)
This biopic is the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. It is the directorial debut of long time screen-writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network). The film is an interesting fun watch with a great central performance from Jessica Chastain. The direction was competent and a good enough debut but the film might've been better in more experienced hands. 6.5-7/10 Wicked Woman (1953, Russell Rouse)
A pretty good low-budget film noir, it is no Detour (1945) but the second half really kicks up with some legit tension. 6-6.5/10 The Changeling (1980, Peter Medak)
George C. Scott plays a man staying at a historical mansion who finds himself being haunted by the presence of a spectre. The film is well enough acted and made but it never raised about 2nd tier for this kind of film for me. 5.5/10 Violent Saturday (1955, Richard Fleischer)
This crime drama is tonally all over the show and has far too many attempts at character work for side characters. I am not sure why this one has a good reputation, found it real weak. 3.5/10 Horror of Dracula (1958, Terence Fisher) tvThis telling of Bram Stoker's Dracula story lacks atmosphere and just is not that great. 3/10 The Good Sister (2014, Philippe Gagnon) tvThis mystery thriller is weak in all respects and I could see the twist coming from about 10 minutes in. 2/10 REPEAT MOVIE VIEWING Lost in Translation (2003, Sofia Coppola) blu ray
Still the masterpiece I have always loved. I fall in love with the film every time I see it. The film not only has compelling central performances, colourful locales, a great rip on Cameron Diaz (courtesy of Anna Farris), it also has such a great score and soundtrack. 9/10 Split (2017, M. Night Shyamalan) blu ray
My first viewing since the cinema and it was even better than I remembered. James McAvoy is a revelation in the role and I can't wait to see him back in the sequel next year (Glass) that will tie the film to the directors earlier work, Unbreakable (2000). 8/10 One Hour Photo (2002, Mark Romanek) blu ray
I had not seen this since it came out but it really held up. This wonderful little thriller follows a mentally unstable photo developer (Robin Williams) who begins to attack a middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes disturbing than any of them could imagine. Williams is superb in the role and would easily make his top 5 performances. The direction and colour scheme are also fantastic making for a memorable smaller film. 7.5/10 Unbreakable (2000, M. Night Shyamalan) blu ray
This wonderful film plays with the superhero/ comic book vernacular to make a story grounded in reality. A well made and acted brooding film. 7.5/10 Solo (2018, Ron Howard) Cinema
Checked it out again, it held steady enough as a fun enough but inessential but visually pretty ugly adventure film. 6/10 Idle Hands (1999, Rodman Flender) blu ray
Had not seen this since it came out and back then I thought it was pretty average. Since then however it has gained a cult following so I gave it a new spin. Unfortunately it fared much worse than I remembered. 3/10 FIRST TIME TV VIEWING Survivor (2018, Season Thirty Six) tv
Another quality season from the original reality game and social experiment. This season was dubbed Ghost Island and brought back some of the game advantages that were misused into tragedy on previous seasons. Recommended The Toys the Made Us (2018, Season Two) Netflix
Another 4 episodes that delve into the crazy back stories of the evolutions to some of our favourite toys growing up. Recommended WEEKLY AWARDS
BEST FILM: Lost in Translation BEST ACTOR: James McAvoy - Split (almost a three way tie this week) BEST ACTRESS: Jessica Chastain - Molly's Game BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Samuel L. Jackson - Unbreakable BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Evelyn Scott - Wicked Woman BEST SCORE: Kevin Shields - Lost in Translation BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jeff Cronenweth - One Hour Photo BEST SCRIPT: M. Night Shyamalan - Split BEST DIRECTOR: Mark Romanek - One Hour Photo 10/10 - Perfection (or as close to it as possible) 09/10 - An Excellent film 08/10 - A VERY Good film 07/10 - A Good film 06/10 - A Solid film 05/10 - An Average film 04/10 - Below Average film 03/10 - A mostly bad film 02/10 - A mostly terrible film 01/10 - Awful through and through 00/10 - Not only awful but offensive too Hi, Dark. Yours: Wicked Woman 7.5/10 I enjoyed it. I liked Beverly Michaels, and the atmosphere. The Changeling 8/10 I really liked it. George C. Scott was great, I found it creepy too. Lost in Translation 9/10 Yep, great movie. Classic, IMO. One Hour Photo 6.5/10 I don't remember it that well, just that I thought it wasn't bad, not great though. Unbreakable 8/10 Haven't seen it in a while, but I remember liking it. Solo: A Star Wars Story 7.5/10 I watched it too. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I found it too long though. Alden Ehrenreich nailed young Han, IMO. I liked Woody Harrelson too. I would watch a sequel (although I read it's flopping, so...). Idle Hands 4.5/10 I remember thinking it was bad and that Jessica Alba was hot. Mine (besides Solo: A Star Wars Story): The Nile Hilton Hotel Incident 8/10 It's a film noir about a crooked Egyptian cop in Cairo, investigating on a popstar who's been murdered in her hotel room. The authorities want to bury the case and classify it a suicide, so he starts to investigate more on his own. I really liked it, I found it kind of hard to get into it at first, then I really did. The ending is so powerful. The lead actor, Fares Fares, is really good. Il Generale Della Rovere 8/10 It's a Roberto Rossellini movie, with Vittorio De Sica, who plays a conman in Italy during WW2, he gets caught by the nazi and force to impersonate in prison a dead leader of the Resistance, to lure out another resistance leader who's among the prisoners under another name. I really liked it, the first part is great then it loses it a bit, IMO. It's really bleak. Vittorio De Sica is amazing. Paris Blues 7/10 It's a Martin Ritt movie, with Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier, about two Jazz musicians in Paris, who fall for two American tourists. It's O.K., the acting is good, I found it a bit predictable maybe.
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