|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 25, 2020 12:43:22 GMT
Better Call Saul - Season 2 - Episode 1
More interested in the Mike/Drug Dealer - Latino drug buyers angle than the Saul/Brother Lawyer storyline.
I get it - you showed us Saul was a struggling loser always scraping buy and wanted to be accepted by his brother the entire Season 1 - could have been accomplished in like 3 episodes as opposed to 10 - hoping this turns more into Breaking Bad Season 2.
Giving this show one final chance folks.
|
|
|
Post by Jep Gambardella on May 25, 2020 14:27:06 GMT
Japanese double feature: Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” from 1962, followed by the 2011 remake by Takashi Miike. First-time watch in both cases.
The original one, in black and white, is a fantastic movie. A very powerful story and striking visuals. The remake (in colour and apparently released in 3D in theatres) is quite faithful, with a few minor changes. It’s also a very good movie, although it’s hard for me to judge it on its own merits, having watched it shortly after the first. It’s certainly a very well made period piece with great production values.
|
|
|
Post by Aj_June on May 25, 2020 16:10:21 GMT
Japanese double feature: Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” from 1962, followed by the 2011 remake by Takashi Miike. First-time watch in both cases. The original one, in black and white, is a fantastic movie. A very powerful story and striking visuals. The remake (in colour and apparently released in 3D in theatres) is quite faithful, with a few minor changes. It’s also a very good movie, although it’s hard for me to judge it on its own merits, having watched it shortly after the first. It’s certainly a very well made period piece with great production values. Kobayashi's Harakiri is a masterpiece. Definitely among top 100 films in history. No wonder Kobayashi ranks as my fav director from Japan. You might also like to check: Samurai Rebellion (1967) - Similar to Harakari, definitely not as good but still a very good movie in itself. It stars Toshiro Mifune. Kwaidan (1964)- Amazingly beautiful piece of haunting work. Top of horror genre. The Human Condition trilogy - Considered masterpiece and very high quality stuff.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 25, 2020 16:17:34 GMT
Japanese double feature: Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” from 1962, followed by the 2011 remake by Takashi Miike. First-time watch in both cases. The original one, in black and white, is a fantastic movie. A very powerful story and striking visuals. The remake (in colour and apparently released in 3D in theatres) is quite faithful, with a few minor changes. It’s also a very good movie, although it’s hard for me to judge it on its own merits, having watched it shortly after the first. It’s certainly a very well made period piece with great production values. Kobayashi's Harakiri is a masterpiece. Definitely among top 100 film in history. Now wonder Kobayashi ranks as my fav director from Japan. You might also like to check: Samurai Rebellion (1967) - Similar to Harakari, definitely not as good but still a very good movie in itself. It stars Toshiro Mifune. Kwaidan (1964)- Amazingly beautiful piece of haunting work. Top of horror genre. The Human Condition trilogy - Considered masterpiece and very high quality stuff. Is Godzilla in any of these?
|
|
|
Post by Aj_June on May 25, 2020 16:20:37 GMT
Kobayashi's Harakiri is a masterpiece. Definitely among top 100 film in history. Now wonder Kobayashi ranks as my fav director from Japan. You might also like to check: Samurai Rebellion (1967) - Similar to Harakari, definitely not as good but still a very good movie in itself. It stars Toshiro Mifune. Kwaidan (1964)- Amazingly beautiful piece of haunting work. Top of horror genre. The Human Condition trilogy - Considered masterpiece and very high quality stuff. Is Godzilla in any of these?
I recently saw original Japanese Godzilla. I think Godzilla or such movies were made by Toho Studios so not in those movies I listed above. By the way aren't you a fan of King Kong more? Same here. I think King Kong will win against Godzilla.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 25, 2020 16:26:11 GMT
Is Godzilla in any of these?
I recently saw original Japanese Godzilla. I think Godzilla or such movies were made by Toho Studios so not in those movies I listed above. By the way aren't you a fan of King Kong more? Same here. I think King Kong will win against Godzilla. Kong is going to kick the crap out of Godzilla -
|
|
|
Post by Jep Gambardella on May 25, 2020 16:30:16 GMT
Japanese double feature: Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” from 1962, followed by the 2011 remake by Takashi Miike. First-time watch in both cases. The original one, in black and white, is a fantastic movie. A very powerful story and striking visuals. The remake (in colour and apparently released in 3D in theatres) is quite faithful, with a few minor changes. It’s also a very good movie, although it’s hard for me to judge it on its own merits, having watched it shortly after the first. It’s certainly a very well made period piece with great production values. Kobayashi's Harakiri is a masterpiece. Definitely among top 100 films in history. No wonder Kobayashi ranks as my fav director from Japan. You might also like to check: Samurai Rebellion (1967) - Similar to Harakari, definitely not as good but still a very good movie in itself. It stars Toshiro Mifune. Kwaidan (1964)- Amazingly beautiful piece of haunting work. Top of horror genre. The Human Condition trilogy - Considered masterpiece and very high quality stuff.
Thanks. I have the DVDs of "The Human Condition", but at 10 hours I will have to wait for the right time to watch it over two or three days.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 25, 2020 20:24:32 GMT
I can't help but be saddened as it's Memorial Day and I would have been watching The French Open.
Going to put a summer movie on - JAWS - since it's the kickoff to summer.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
@Deleted
Posts: 0
Likes:
|
Post by Deleted on May 26, 2020 10:41:03 GMT
Due South - Starman. Abducted by aliens. Youtube but it's mislabeled. Same pathological liar character from season one ep. The Man Who Knew Too Little. I don't like a lot of telly series. Two I do enjoy are Due South, and Northern Exposure. There is something very human about them. Both are slightly offbeat, leftfield, and gentle and heartwarming... Easy going 'comfort viewing' if you catch my drift. Plus Due South has Diefenbaker, he's awesome 🐕 🙋♀️
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 26, 2020 11:34:21 GMT
Due South - Starman. Abducted by aliens. Youtube but it's mislabeled. Same pathological liar character from season one ep. The Man Who Knew Too Little. I don't like a lot of telly series. Two I do enjoy are Due South, and Northern Exposure. There is something very human about them. Both are slightly offbeat, leftfield, and gentle and heartwarming... Easy going 'comfort viewing' if you catch my drift. Plus Due South has Diefenbaker, he's awesome 🐕 🙋♀️ People have recommended Northern Exposure to me since I'm a huge Twin Peaks fan.
Maybe I'll give it a shot.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
@Deleted
Posts: 0
Likes:
|
Post by Deleted on May 26, 2020 11:37:54 GMT
I don't like a lot of telly series. Two I do enjoy are Due South, and Northern Exposure. There is something very human about them. Both are slightly offbeat, leftfield, and gentle and heartwarming... Easy going 'comfort viewing' if you catch my drift. Plus Due South has Diefenbaker, he's awesome 🐕 🙋♀️ People have recommended Northern Exposure to me since I'm a huge Twin Peaks fan.
Maybe I'll give it a shot. It's not really Twin Peaksy. I can't stand TP but like NE.
|
|
|
Post by Carl LaFong on May 26, 2020 11:45:24 GMT
Springwatch starts tonight. I think each presenter is doing it from their own home.
Hope I'm wrong about Michaela Strachan not being in it this year. She and Cwis Packham have great chemistry.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 26, 2020 11:46:03 GMT
People have recommended Northern Exposure to me since I'm a huge Twin Peaks fan.
Maybe I'll give it a shot. It's not really Twin Peaksy. I can't stand TP but like NE. What about the atmosphere though?
i.e. in the Pacific Northwest - and I heard it was 'quirky'.
I love Twin Peaks; however get disgusted at times that Lynch just made a convoluted mess of everything and his fanboys defend him stating things like 'Well that's the beauty of Lynch - it's up to interpretation for the viewer' - and 'You just don't get Lynch'.
Nobody gets Lynch. Mulholland Drive was biggest turd I ever watched in my life. I have over 300 DVDS - it's was one of 3 I actually put in the dumpster because I felt the stench of it was ruining my epic collection.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
@Deleted
Posts: 0
Likes:
|
Post by Deleted on May 26, 2020 11:48:53 GMT
It's not really Twin Peaksy. I can't stand TP but like NE. What about the atmosphere though?
i.e. in the Pacific Northwest - and I heard it was 'quirky'.
I love Twin Peaks; however get disgusted at times that Lynch just made a convoluted mess of everything and his fanboys defend him stating things like 'Well that's the beauty of Lynch - it's up to interpretation for the viewer' - and 'You just don't get Lynch'.
Nobody gets Lynch. Mulholland Drive was biggest turd I ever watched in my life. I have over 300 DVDS - it's was one of 3 I actually put in the dumpster because I felt the stench of it was ruining my epic collection.
Yeah, I get the atmosphere similarities, but they really are two different animals. Not a fan of Lynch... Twin Peaks is indeed a mess.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 26, 2020 12:07:04 GMT
What about the atmosphere though?
i.e. in the Pacific Northwest - and I heard it was 'quirky'.
I love Twin Peaks; however get disgusted at times that Lynch just made a convoluted mess of everything and his fanboys defend him stating things like 'Well that's the beauty of Lynch - it's up to interpretation for the viewer' - and 'You just don't get Lynch'.
Nobody gets Lynch. Mulholland Drive was biggest turd I ever watched in my life. I have over 300 DVDS - it's was one of 3 I actually put in the dumpster because I felt the stench of it was ruining my epic collection.
Yeah, I get the atmosphere similarities, but they really are two different animals. Not a fan of Lynch... Twin Peaks is indeed a mess. I had hopes Twin Peaks Season 3 was going to be a little more 'normal' and go back to how Peaks was for a majority of Season 1.
He had 25 years to come up with an epic ending to wrap everything up nicely.
Instead it's like he just gave a middle finger to everybody and confused everybody further with time jumping, alternate worlds, dopplegangers of dopplegangers of dopplegangers - and this is where his fanboys jump in and defend the garbage - 'Well - that's Lynch! The ending is up for interpretation and you just don't get it!'
|
|
|
Post by klawrencio79 on May 26, 2020 15:32:18 GMT
Watched a handful of things this weekend:
Climax - Gaspar Noe's waking nightmare about a dance party gone horribly awry when everyone gets drugged and madness ensues. This isn't an "enjoyable" movie per se, and Noe pulls no punches when he talks about how films are meant to make you uncomfortable, not to put a smile on your face. This movie is unnerving, chaotic, amazingly shot and staged, harrowing and I felt it deeply unsettling. I can't say I recommend it if you're looking for something light to sit back and enjoy, but if you want something different and convention-defying, look no further.
The Report - by the numbers drama about the investigation surrounding the CIA's use of enhanced interrogation techniques. Adam Driver is his usual excellent self but this movie was a bit too preachy in its portrayal of certain factions.
Rocketman - I enjoyed this one quite a bit, certainly a vast step up over the bullshit-riddled Bohemian Rhapsody. Taron Egerton is fantastic, the production design is top notch, all in all a really enjoyable and unique take on the musical biopic.
Resolution - some random horror movie from 8 years ago that apparently dazzled at Tribeca. I couldn't get into it. It's supposed to be some sort of meta-commentary on the horror genre, with the audience effectively guiding the fate of the main characters. Lofty goal, the execution fell short for me.
Seberg - biopic about Jean Seberg and her trials and tribulations in the wake of her involvement with black panthers and the government spying on her. Kristin Stewart is really good here, but everyone else is practically sleepwalking, particularly the main foil.
Billions - still watching this show and this week's episode encapsulated the exact things I was bitching about last week. Constant movie references, winks from the main characters, and more forced f-bombs from Maggie Siff. I watch this show out of habit at this point, but it really isn't good.
Mr. Robot - for some reason, I had a real struggle getting through Season 3. I loved 1 and 2, but I felt that throughout Season 3, I just had no idea what the hell was going on. Rami Malek was great, and there was one episode that is edited to look like a single shot (which I always love), but it was something of a slog. I watched some recap videos, however, and then started the final season with renewed resolve. 4 episodes in, I'm back on the Mr. Robot train. It's an excellent show that does some remarkably subtle things in its narrative, to go along with cinematic production and an A+ score.
|
|
|
Post by Carl LaFong on May 26, 2020 17:16:43 GMT
Watched some ropey Italian comedy called The Thirteen Chairs (aka 12 + 1). Based on a Sherlock Holmes story. Pretty shit to be honest. Only reason I watched it was because Sharon Tate was in it; it was her last film.
What an absolute knockout she was. Such a shame she would soon be murdered.
Orson Welles has a small role.
|
|
|
Post by bluerisk on May 26, 2020 19:21:08 GMT
This week:
The 100 (last season has started) and season five (reboot) of Doctor Who. Daleks have a refreshing approach to the English language...but they shot down German bombers. Hence, there was no choice for the Doctor other then to wipe them out.
|
|
|
Post by Jep Gambardella on May 26, 2020 20:17:43 GMT
Watched some ropey Italian comedy called The Thirteen Chairs (aka 12 + 1). Based on a Sherlock Holmes story. Pretty shit to be honest. Only reason I watched it was because Sharon Tate was in it; it was her last film. What an absolute knockout she was. Such a shame she would soon be murdered. Orson Welles has a small role. That didn't sound right to me, so I checked. I think it's based on a Russian book, not a Sherlock Holmes story. I knew that there was a Cuban movie and also one by Mel Brooks (I have it as part of a Mel Brooks collection), but I haven't seen either of them. I didn't know about the one with Sharon Tate.
|
|
|
Post by screamingtreefrogs on May 26, 2020 20:23:09 GMT
NatGeo Wild - Shark vs. Predator Showdown.
NatGeo started doing their own little version of Discovery's Shark Week years ago.
There's a little mini marathon on right now.
Just saw a showdown of a Croc vs. A Bull Shark - fascinating stuff - did you know that Bull Sharks can swim in fresh water and up rivers folks? Fascinating stuff. They attack humans too.
|
|