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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jun 7, 2020 18:24:33 GMT
I didn’t really like Disturbia much to be honest. 5.5/10. What's not to like?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 7, 2020 18:40:28 GMT
I didn’t really like Disturbia much to be honest. 5.5/10. What's not to like? Just found it a bit prosaic. Seen it all before. Don't like LaBeouf either.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jun 7, 2020 18:44:20 GMT
What's not to like? Just found it a bit prosaic. Seen it all before. Don't like LaBeouf either. Not even in Transformers?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 7, 2020 19:19:26 GMT
Just found it a bit prosaic. Seen it all before. Don't like LaBeouf either. Not even in Transformers? Not particularly, no. Transformer movies aren't my type of film though.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jun 7, 2020 19:22:47 GMT
Not even in Transformers? Not particularly, no. Transformer movies aren't my type of film though. I only saw the 1st one.
Thought it was fantastic.
Had everything you could want in a film.
Transformers > 1917
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Post by bluerisk on Jun 7, 2020 19:47:21 GMT
All scenes with Dr. Ford from Westworld season one:
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Post by hi224 on Jun 8, 2020 1:20:35 GMT
Casino Romper Stomper Now Made in Britain.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 8, 2020 1:40:48 GMT
I watched an old favourite that I hadn't seen in many years - The Commitments (Alan Parker, 1991). It's just as good as I remembered it. The soundtrack (which I listen to quite often) is great.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 8, 2020 13:07:16 GMT
Full Spoilers ahead for A Few Good Men, though I can't imagine there's a person on Earth who hasn't seen it by now.
So I watched a Few Good Men for the millionth time the other night, and I don't need to make too many generic observations about the film itself because we've all had this discussion by now. Incredible writing, expert direction and the performances are off the charts. It's in my top ten for a reason. But it occurred to me that the ending is considerably darker than what was intended. And despite the bleak nature of this conversation I have to chuckle at myself for thinking this deeply about a film I've seen this many times.
First of all, I disagree with the guilty verdict for conduct unbecoming. The trial proved several things: Dawson had a history of protecting Santiago; Dawson previously disobeyed orders to help a fellow soldier he believed was treated too harshly; Dawson was punished for doing so and would thus be less likely to do it again; while Dawson and Downey found the Code Red on Santiago morally objectionable, they obviously didn't think it would kill him. The trial also proved the order came down from Col. Jessup, the highest ranking officer on the base. Were they supposed to petition the Joint Chiefs? Kendrick had given Dawson a poor review the last time he disobeyed orders, and again was Dawson really going to throw away his military career over what he saw at worst as a dick move? Somebody has to pay for Santiago's death, absolutely. But you now have proof Jessup and Kendrick ordered the Code Red, lied under oath and tried to cover it up. Heads are going to roll, but it shouldn't be Dawson and Downey. To paraphrase Downey, they were given an order and they followed it.
Now it really gets dark. It's likely that Dawson and Downey both commit suicide after their dishonorable discharge. Downey is kind of a dullard, but he took great pride in being a US Marine. It defined him. He's already losing his shit in the court room, just devastated at the realization that his military career is over. Dawson has been proven to be an honorable man, who once more in this scene shows how racked with guilt he already is, believing he should've done more to help Santiago. He's a man of strict morals who now has a murder on his conscience (acquittal notwithstanding, he stilled killed Santiago), murder of one of his fellow soldiers. Neither of these guys are long for the world, I'm sorry. It turns what was intended as a bittersweet ending to a flat out depressing scenario for the defendants if you really start thinking about it.
I actually came to this conclusion right after Nicholson had his epic meltdown, and it made the scene where the judge reads out the verdicts just devastating. The camera pans down the line of the defense team as the Murder and Conspiracy verdicts are read, not guilty. Then the camera focusses on the defendants for the guilty verdict on conduct unbecoming. The look on Dawson's face. It's heartbreaking stuff. It'll be interesting to see how the tone of the film shifts in my head upon subsequent viewings now that I've reached this conclusion. It's still an amazing film, but I don't know that I'll ever watch it quite the same way again.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Jun 8, 2020 13:27:52 GMT
Full Spoilers ahead for A Few Good Men, though I can't imagine there's a person on Earth who hasn't seen it by now. So I watched a Few Good Men for the millionth time the other night, and I don't need to make too many generic observations about the film itself because we've all had this discussion by now. Incredible writing, expert direction and the performances are off the charts. It's in my top ten for a reason. But it occurred to me that the ending is considerably darker than what was intended. And despite the bleak nature of this conversation I have to chuckle at myself for thinking this deeply about a film I've seen this many times. First of all, I disagree with the guilty verdict for conduct unbecoming. The trial proved several things: Dawson had a history of protecting Santiago; Dawson previously disobeyed orders to help a fellow soldier he believed was treated too harshly; Dawson was punished for doing so and would thus be less likely to do it again; while Dawson and Downey found the Code Red on Santiago morally objectionable, they obviously didn't think it would kill him. The trial also proved the order came down from Col. Jessup, the highest ranking officer on the base. Were they supposed to petition the Joint Chiefs? Kendrick had given Dawson a poor review the last time he disobeyed orders, and again was Dawson really going to throw away his military career over what he saw at worst as a dick move? Somebody has to pay for Santiago's death, absolutely. But you now have proof Jessup and Kendrick ordered the Code Red, lied under oath and tried to cover it up. Heads are going to roll, but it shouldn't be Dawson and Downey. To paraphrase Downey, they were given an order and they followed it. Now it really gets dark. It's likely that Dawson and Downey both commit suicide after their dishonorable discharge. Downey is kind of a dullard, but he took great pride in being a US Marine. It defined him. He's already losing his shit in the court room, just devastated at the realization that his military career is over. Dawson has been proven to be an honorable man, who once more in this scene shows how racked with guilt he already is, believing he should've done more to help Santiago. He's a man of strict morals who now has a murder on his conscience (acquittal notwithstanding, he stilled killed Santiago), murder of one of his fellow soldiers. Neither of these guys are long for the world, I'm sorry. It turns what was intended as a bittersweet ending to a flat out depressing scenario for the defendants if you really start thinking about it. I actually came to this conclusion right after Nicholson had his epic meltdown, and it made the scene where the judge reads out the verdicts just devastating. The camera pans down the line of the defense team as the Murder and Conspiracy verdicts are read, not guilty. Then the camera focusses on the defendants for the guilty verdict on conduct unbecoming. The look on Dawson's face. It's heartbreaking stuff. It'll be interesting to see how the tone of the film shifts in my head upon subsequent viewings now that I've reached this conclusion. It's still an amazing film, but I don't know that I'll ever watch it quite the same way again. I love thinking about movies in this way. My wife was watching Fatal Attraction recently and at the end of the movie, when Anne Archer and Michael Douglas live happily ever after, she comments "no way they're not having dinner two weeks from now, Anne Archer has a little too much wine and cuts his dick off right then and there."
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 8, 2020 13:37:04 GMT
I love thinking about movies in this way. My wife was watching Fatal Attraction recently and at the end of the movie, when Anne Archer and Michael Douglas live happily ever after, she comments "no way they're not having dinner two weeks from now, Anne Archer has a little too much wine and cuts his dick off right then and there." That was a clear warning to you from your missus!
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Post by bluerisk on Jun 8, 2020 16:19:04 GMT
People trying and failing to park a car:
And these people engaged the Brexit endeavor...
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 8, 2020 21:16:34 GMT
Joy - Jennifer Lawrence film about a woman who invented a new type of mop and sold it on QVC. It’s shit (the film that is. No idea if the mop is any good.)
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 9, 2020 16:25:06 GMT
Just finished watching an 8-part miniseries from 2016 called Midnight Sun. It’s a Franco-Swedish joint production and set in the northern Swedish town of Kiruna. It’s a real town with a massive iron ore mine. The town is famous because it’s currently in the process of being moved to a new location a few miles away! Anyway, a French person is found murdered ina particularly gruesome manner and a female French detective is sent there to liaise with the local Swedish prosecutor. I enjoyed this one. The actors playing the French cop and the local prosecutor are both excellent and the plot ticks along nicely. Enjoyed the location shooting in And around Kiruna and the many references to Sami culture and mythology. www.imdb.com/title/tt4836846/reference
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 9, 2020 16:38:00 GMT
I watched that at the time, it was pretty good from what I recall. Even Swedish shitholes look better than everyone else's shitholes, I do remember noticing that. Yup. True that!
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 9, 2020 17:06:54 GMT
Just finished watching an 8-part miniseries from 2016 called Midnight Sun. It’s a Franco-Swedish joint production and set in the northern Swedish town of Kiruna. It’s a real town with a massive iron ore mine. The town is famous because it’s currently in the process of being moved to a new location a few miles away! Anyway, a French person is found murdered ina particularly gruesome manner and a female French detective is sent there to liaise with the local Swedish prosecutor. I enjoyed this one. The actors playing the French cop and the local prosecutor are both excellent and the plot ticks along nicely. Enjoyed the location shooting in And around Kiruna and the many references to Sami culture and mythology. www.imdb.com/title/tt4836846/referenceIn what language do they communicate? English?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 9, 2020 17:08:52 GMT
Just finished watching an 8-part miniseries from 2016 called Midnight Sun. It’s a Franco-Swedish joint production and set in the northern Swedish town of Kiruna. It’s a real town with a massive iron ore mine. The town is famous because it’s currently in the process of being moved to a new location a few miles away! Anyway, a French person is found murdered ina particularly gruesome manner and a female French detective is sent there to liaise with the local Swedish prosecutor. I enjoyed this one. The actors playing the French cop and the local prosecutor are both excellent and the plot ticks along nicely. Enjoyed the location shooting in And around Kiruna and the many references to Sami culture and mythology. www.imdb.com/title/tt4836846/referenceIn what language do they communicate? English? Yes, English. It’s in English, Swedish, French, Sami and Arabic. About 80% English and 15% Swedish.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 9, 2020 17:16:31 GMT
I rewatched Grosse Pointe Blank the other day and I have to move it up into my top ten comedies. It has this incredible improvisational feel to it, every single side character has at least one hilarious line. Easily Cusack's best film, which is saying something. The soundtrack is incredible, and the way the film uses the music to complement any given scene is fantastic. One of the most quotable comedies you're ever going to find. Brilliant premise but it could've easily been an unwatchable mess. They nailed a tone that mixes dark comedy with genuine reflections on the meaning of life.
I'd also like to note that it inspired an entire sub-genre of organized crime figures seeking therapy. This film clearly inspired Analyze This! which then inspired a major running subplot in The Sopranos. I remember seeing Grosse Pointe Blank in the theater, and it's still hilarious today. (And I'm still quoting it.)
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Post by bluerisk on Jun 9, 2020 17:43:53 GMT
Joy - Jennifer Lawrence film about a woman who invented a new type of mop and sold it on QVC. It’s shit (the film that is. No idea if the mop is any good.) I like Lawrence, but her last projects were all lackluster. The last movie I like was Passengers because I have a very low bar when it comes to Sci-Fi, and it was ok: an approachable premise, a very good production value, and even some funny parts. But Mother for instance...so I didn't bother to watch this one. What I watched yesterday: My favourite episode, and what made me a fan of Star Trek. There was some threads here why traveling to Mars - because one day, also Earth will die. But we still have the chance to be more then a faint memory from the past
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 9, 2020 17:57:43 GMT
Joy - Jennifer Lawrence film about a woman who invented a new type of mop and sold it on QVC. It’s shit (the film that is. No idea if the mop is any good.) I like Lawrence, but her last projects were all lackluster. The last movie I like was Passengers because I have a very low bar when it comes to Sci-Fi, and it was ok: an approachable premise, a very good production value, and even some funny parts. But Mother for instance...so I didn't bother to watch this one. What I watched yesterday: My favourite episode, and what made me a fan of Star Trek. There was some threads here why traveling to Mars - because one day, also Earth will die. But we still have the chance to be more then a faint memory from the past I still love me some TNG but a lot of those episodes are super dated now. Crazy to think it's been longer since TNG left the air than the gap between TOS and TNG!
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