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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 8:22:11 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 host (me) posts my weekly movies and you can comment on those and list your movie for the same time frame. I 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
Just Mercy (2019, Destin Daniel Cretton
Netflix
The true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan), who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Doesn't have as much as zing as some other true story court room films but still solid.
6.5/10
The Unforgivable (2021, Nora Fingscheidt)
Netflix
This one has got a lot of hate with the critics but has fared better with audiences and in this case I would be closer to siding with the audiences. It is based on a British Mini-series from 2019 and is about a woman (Sandra Bullock) who is coming out of prison after a 20 year bit and wants to find her little sister. It is a grimy and emotional film with good performances but the story gets a little messy in the third act.
6.5/10
42 (2013, Brian Helgeland)
Netflix
The powerful true story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Unfortunately despite a quality production and actors it is a pretty by the numbers story and lacks urgency. Also I did not care for Harrison Ford's performance.
5.5-6/10
REPEAT MOVIE VIEWING
Ace in the Hole (1951, Billy Wilder)
blu ray
A really good and sinister film noir and up there with the best journalist based film noirs, only bettered by Sweet Smell of success and Scandal Street.
7.5/10
FIRST TIME DOCUMENTARY VIEWING
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021, Brent Wilson)
I have seen better films and documentaries on the Beach Boys and on Brian Wilson before. It does have a few good moments though.
Average Documentary
FIRST TIME TV VIEWING
The Beatles: Get Back (2021, Mini series)
Superb mini-series allowing you to be a fly on the wall during weeks of rehearsal and recording in the latter days of one of the greatest bands of all time.
Great TV
Voir (2021, Season One)
Netflix
Each episodes is a wonderful and different themed essay on the story telling in film. Produced by David Fincher and an easy watch.
Good TV
REPEAT TV VIEWING
Seinfeld(1998, Season Nine)
Netflix
The final season is more consistent than the previous and although many do not like the finale that Larry David came back and wrote, I think it was perfect.
Great TV
WEEKLY FILM AWARDS
BEST FILM: Ace in the Hole
BEST ACTOR: Kirk Douglas - Ace in the Hole
BEST ACTRESS: Sandra Bullock - The Unforgivable
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Jon Bernthal - The Unforgivable
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Viola Davis - The Unforgivable
BEST EDITING: Arthur P. Schmidt - Ace in the Hold
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Charles Lang - Ace in the Hole
BEST SCORE: Hans Zimmer, Dave Fleming - The Unforgivable
BEST SCRIPT: Billy Wilder - Ace in the Hole
BEST DIRECTOR: Billy Wilder - Ace in the Hole
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 jcush on Dec 12, 2021 8:47:36 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10
Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10
Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10
Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10
First Time Viewings:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, Destin Daniel Cretton) - 6/10
Lamb (2021, Valdimar Jóhannsson) - 7/10
Belfast (2021, Kenneth Branagh) - 7.5/10
The Last Duel (2021, Ridley Scott) - 7.5/10
Worth (2020, Sara Colangelo) - 7.5/10
Spencer (2021, Pablo Larráin) - 7/10
I Care a Lot (2020, J Blakeson) - 7/10
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021, Andy Serkis) - 5.5/10
Silent Night (2021, Camille Griffin) - 7/10
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021, Michael Polish) - 5.5/10
Old Henry (2021, Potsy Ponciroli) - 7/10
South Park: Post COVID (2021, Trey Parker) - 7/10
Repeat Viewings:
Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 9/10
TV Viewings:
Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 3 (1998-1999) - 9/10
Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 4 (1999-2000) - 9/10
Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 5 (2000-2001) - 9/10
Movie Awards:
BEST FILM: Full Metal Jacket
BEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton - Worth
BEST ACTRESS: Jodie Comer - The Last Duel
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: R. Lee Ermey - Full Metal Jacket
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Caitriona Balfe - Belfast
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Milsome - Full Metal Jacket
BEST SCORE: Jonny Greenwood - Spencer
BEST SCRIPT: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, & Gustav Hasford - Full Metal Jacket
BEST DIRECTOR: Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal Jacket
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 8:51:46 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10 Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10 Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10 Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10 First Time Viewings: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, Destin Daniel Cretton) - 6/10Lamb (2021, Valdimar Jóhannsson) - 7/10Belfast (2021, Kenneth Branagh) - 7.5/10The Last Duel (2021, Ridley Scott) - 7.5/10Worth (2020, Sara Colangelo) - 7.5/10Spencer (2021, Pablo Larráin) - 7/10I Care a Lot (2020, J Blakeson) - 7/10Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021, Andy Serkis) - 5.5/10Silent Night (2021, Camille Griffin) - 7/10American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021, Michael Polish) - 5.5/10Old Henry (2021, Potsy Ponciroli) - 7/10South Park: Post COVID (2021, Trey Parker) - 7/10Repeat Viewings:Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 9/10TV Viewings:Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 3 (1998-1999) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 4 (1999-2000) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 5 (2000-2001) - 9/10Movie Awards: BEST FILM: Full Metal JacketBEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton - WorthBEST ACTRESS: Jodie Comer - The Last DuelBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: R. Lee Ermey - Full Metal JacketBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Caitriona Balfe - BelfastBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Milsome - Full Metal JacketBEST SCORE: Jonny Greenwood - SpencerBEST SCRIPT: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, & Gustav Hasford - Full Metal JacketBEST DIRECTOR: Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal JacketGlad you like the finale too, I think it’s two might be improving as tears go by Belfast (2021, Kenneth Branagh) - 4.5/10 weak nothing of a film The Last Duel (2021, Ridley Scott) - 7.5/10 glad you dug Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021, Andy Serkis) - 4.5/10 Old Henry (2021, Potsy Ponciroli) - 6/10 glad you liked it Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 9/10 in my top 100 |
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 8:56:28 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10 Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10 Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10 Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10 First Time Viewings: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, Destin Daniel Cretton) - 6/10Lamb (2021, Valdimar Jóhannsson) - 7/10Belfast (2021, Kenneth Branagh) - 7.5/10The Last Duel (2021, Ridley Scott) - 7.5/10Worth (2020, Sara Colangelo) - 7.5/10Spencer (2021, Pablo Larráin) - 7/10I Care a Lot (2020, J Blakeson) - 7/10Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021, Andy Serkis) - 5.5/10Silent Night (2021, Camille Griffin) - 7/10American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021, Michael Polish) - 5.5/10Old Henry (2021, Potsy Ponciroli) - 7/10South Park: Post COVID (2021, Trey Parker) - 7/10Repeat Viewings:Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 9/10TV Viewings:Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 3 (1998-1999) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 4 (1999-2000) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 5 (2000-2001) - 9/10Movie Awards: BEST FILM: Full Metal JacketBEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton - WorthBEST ACTRESS: Jodie Comer - The Last DuelBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: R. Lee Ermey - Full Metal JacketBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Caitriona Balfe - BelfastBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Milsome - Full Metal JacketBEST SCORE: Jonny Greenwood - SpencerBEST SCRIPT: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, & Gustav Hasford - Full Metal JacketBEST DIRECTOR: Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal JacketBEST FILM: Full Metal Jacket BEST ACTOR: Matthew Modine - full metal jacket BEST ACTRESS: Jodie Comer - The Last Duel BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Vincent D’Onofrio - Full Metal Jacket BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Milsome - Full Metal Jacket BEST SCORE: Henry Gregson Williams BEST SCRIPT: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, & Gustav Hasford - Full Metal Jacket BEST DIRECTOR: Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal Jacket
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 8:58:26 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10 Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10 Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10 Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10 You gonna check out The Unforgivable?
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Post by jcush on Dec 12, 2021 9:02:43 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10 Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10 Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10 Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10 You gonna check out The Unforgivable? Yeah, I probably will. Any interest in any of the others I watched?
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:13:19 GMT
You gonna check out The Unforgivable? Yeah, I probably will. Any interest in any of the others I watched? I’ve seen the trailer for Lamb and I’m a Rapace fan so will probably watch that and I imagine I’ll get to Spencer before the Oscar’s is Shang chi one of your lowest ranked mcu films?
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Post by jcush on Dec 12, 2021 9:16:26 GMT
Yeah, I probably will. Any interest in any of the others I watched? I’ve seen the trailer for Lamb and I’m a Rapace fan so will probably watch that and I imagine I’ll get to Spencer before the Oscar’s is Shang chi one of your lowest ranked mcu films? Yes. The characters didn't stand out much, so I was never fully into it. Has some good moments though. I still think they should have ended the MCU with Endgame.
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:21:04 GMT
I’ve seen the trailer for Lamb and I’m a Rapace fan so will probably watch that and I imagine I’ll get to Spencer before the Oscar’s is Shang chi one of your lowest ranked mcu films?Yes. The characters didn't stand out much, so I was never fully into it. Has some good moments though. I still think they should have ended the MCU with Endgame. I havnt watched anything from this phase of mcu.. no interest but I will probably see the new Spider-Man out of share curiosity of seeing the three spider-men interact
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:22:46 GMT
You gonna check out Voir? I think any film fan would enjoy
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Post by jcush on Dec 12, 2021 9:23:21 GMT
Yes. The characters didn't stand out much, so I was never fully into it. Has some good moments though. I still think they should have ended the MCU with Endgame. I havnt watched anything from this phase of mcu.. no interest but I will probably see the new Spider-Man out of share curiosity of seeing the three spider-men interact Yeah, I'm interested in Spider-Man, but who knows how it will turn out.
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Post by jcush on Dec 12, 2021 9:24:30 GMT
You gonna check out Voir? I think any film fan would enjoy I was looking at it on Netflix the other day. Sounded interesting.
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Post by jcush on Dec 12, 2021 9:29:56 GMT
You gonna check out Voir? I think any film fan would enjoy So is Get Back your favorite thing that Peter Jackson has done?
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:44:26 GMT
You gonna check out Voir? I think any film fan would enjoy I was looking at it on Netflix the other day. Sounded interesting. The two main producers are fincher and the director of empty man
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:45:10 GMT
You gonna check out Voir? I think any film fan would enjoy So is Get Back your favorite thing that Peter Jackson has done? Yeah but I mean he’s basically just a restorer and editor on this
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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 12, 2021 9:45:52 GMT
I havnt watched anything from this phase of mcu.. no interest but I will probably see the new Spider-Man out of share curiosity of seeing the three spider-men interact Yeah, I'm interested in Spider-Man, but who knows how it will turn out. I’m prepared for anything from a train wreck upwards
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Post by James on Dec 12, 2021 12:57:17 GMT
Not seen any of yours.
First Time Viewings:
Deck the Halls (2006) - Netflix
6/10
Mercury Rising (1998) - Netflix
7/10
Repeat Viewings:
none
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Post by politicidal on Dec 12, 2021 14:20:24 GMT
Repeat Viewings:
Tarzan and his Mate (1934) 8/10
First Viewings:
Reminiscence (2021) 7/10
Atlantic Rim (2013) 2/10
The Hunger (1983) 6/10
Tarzan's Revenge (1938) 4/10
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Post by theravenking on Dec 12, 2021 14:58:51 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 host (me) posts my weekly movies and you can comment on those and list your movie for the same time frame. I 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
Just Mercy (2019, Destin Daniel Cretton
Netflix
The true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan), who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Doesn't have as much as zing as some other true story court room films but still solid. 6.5/10
The Unforgivable (2021, Nora Fingscheidt)
Netflix
This one has got a lot of hate with the critics but has fared better with audiences and in this case I would be closer to siding with the audiences. It is based on a British Mini-series from 2019 and is about a woman (Sandra Bullock) who is coming out of prison after a 20 year bit and wants to find her little sister. It is a grimy and emotional film with good performances but the story gets a little messy in the third act. 6.5/10
42 (2013, Brian Helgeland)
NetflixThe powerful true story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Unfortunately despite a quality production and actors it is a pretty by the numbers story and lacks urgency. Also I did not care for Harrison Ford's performance. 5.5-6/10
REPEAT MOVIE VIEWING
Ace in the Hole (1951, Billy Wilder)
blu ray
A really good and sinister film noir and up there with the best journalist based film noirs, only bettered by Sweet Smell of success and Scandal Street. 7.5/10
FIRST TIME DOCUMENTARY VIEWINGBrian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021, Brent Wilson)
I have seen better films and documentaries on the Beach Boys and on Brian Wilson before. It does have a few good moments though. Average Documentary
FIRST TIME TV VIEWING
The Beatles: Get Back (2021, Mini series)
Superb mini-series allowing you to be a fly on the wall during weeks of rehearsal and recording in the latter days of one of the greatest bands of all time. Great TV
Voir (2021, Season One)
Netflix
Each episodes is a wonderful and different themed essay on the story telling in film. Produced by David Fincher and an easy watch. Good TV
REPEAT TV VIEWING
Seinfeld(1998, Season Nine)
Netflix
The final season is more consistent than the previous and although many do not like the finale that Larry David came back and wrote, I think it was perfect. Great TVWEEKLY FILM AWARDS
BEST FILM: Ace in the Hole BEST ACTOR: Kirk Douglas - Ace in the Hole BEST ACTRESS: Sandra Bullock - The Unforgivable BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Jon Bernthal - The Unforgivable BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Viola Davis - The Unforgivable BEST EDITING: Arthur P. Schmidt - Ace in the Hold BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Charles Lang - Ace in the Hole BEST SCORE: Hans Zimmer, Dave Fleming - The Unforgivable BEST SCRIPT: Billy Wilder - Ace in the Hole BEST DIRECTOR: Billy Wilder - Ace in the Hole 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 None of yours this week.
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Post by theravenking on Dec 12, 2021 15:07:25 GMT
Just Mercy - Good story and strong performances. 7.5/10 Ace in the Hole - Terrific one from Wilder. 8.5/10 Get Back - Glad you liked it. 9/10 Seinfeld: Season 9 - I've always enjoyed the finale. 9.5/10 First Time Viewings: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021, Destin Daniel Cretton) - 6/10Lamb (2021, Valdimar Jóhannsson) - 7/10Belfast (2021, Kenneth Branagh) - 7.5/10The Last Duel (2021, Ridley Scott) - 7.5/10Worth (2020, Sara Colangelo) - 7.5/10Spencer (2021, Pablo Larráin) - 7/10I Care a Lot (2020, J Blakeson) - 7/10Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021, Andy Serkis) - 5.5/10Silent Night (2021, Camille Griffin) - 7/10American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021, Michael Polish) - 5.5/10Old Henry (2021, Potsy Ponciroli) - 7/10South Park: Post COVID (2021, Trey Parker) - 7/10Repeat Viewings:Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 9/10TV Viewings:Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 3 (1998-1999) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 4 (1999-2000) - 9/10Everybody Loves Raymond: Season 5 (2000-2001) - 9/10Movie Awards: BEST FILM: Full Metal JacketBEST ACTOR: Michael Keaton - WorthBEST ACTRESS: Jodie Comer - The Last DuelBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: R. Lee Ermey - Full Metal JacketBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Caitriona Balfe - BelfastBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Milsome - Full Metal JacketBEST SCORE: Jonny Greenwood - SpencerBEST SCRIPT: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, & Gustav Hasford - Full Metal JacketBEST DIRECTOR: Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal JacketFull Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) - 8/10
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