Sarah
07-25-2007, 07:46 PM
and what did you think of it.
my last movie was Cube 3. D:
I didn’t even realize this had been made until recently. it was really, really bad and I’m not hard to please with movies. the ending was particularly horrible, at the last second they try to tie it into the other movies in a super dumb way. urgh.
Transformers.
Okay, overall, I like it. I’m not a "G1er" who was angry right off the bat and stayed that way. I didn’t like the designs at first, but I opened my mind to them and now I really love the Autobot’s at least. My real gripes have to do with it as an actual movie. The Decepticons got screwed over on characterization. Simple as that. My personal gripes are just that, personal. It’s just like the X-Men movies, I have things I would’ve liked to have seen done differently, but hey, I didn’t make the movies and those things don’t stop me from enjoying them.
Prak
07-25-2007, 08:00 PM
The War of the Roses
I’m a big fan of black comedy, so it’s a bit sad that I never saw this before. Good stuff.
Pimp Daddy McSnake
07-25-2007, 08:25 PM
I’m watching Disturbia right now.
Lazarus585
07-26-2007, 04:08 PM
Transformers.
I’ve watched transformers since it began and I thought the new movie was one of the best tv to movie conversions I have ever seen. I loved every minute of it.
Sharon Agathon
07-26-2007, 07:31 PM
Shooter
Marceline
07-27-2007, 12:17 AM
I tried to watch Pulse the other day, because I love Kristen Bell, but she was not cute enough for the movie to be watchable and we had to stop it about 20 minutes then.
I *think* the last movie I watched and finished was Order of the Phoenix.
MossY
07-27-2007, 12:30 AM
I watched the 40 Year Old Virgin a few days ago. When it first was released in cinemas I thought it looked awful, but it is actually pretty funny stuff.
Splintered
07-28-2007, 08:51 AM
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
This is one of those movies I’ve never become weary of. Even though I’ve seen it at least twenty times to date, the laughs still continue.
Bruner
07-28-2007, 09:29 AM
Well. The last movie I saw for the first time was Transformers. Which kicked major ass. The last movie I actually watched was Terminator 3. Which also kicked ass mostly because I’ve always been a terminator fan. And tonight I’m watching…hmmm…Memoirs of a Geisha. which is also good.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
07-28-2007, 04:50 PM
Transformers here
J. Peterman
07-28-2007, 06:13 PM
Singin’ in the Rain
Brandy
07-28-2007, 06:19 PM
last night i saw pan’s labyrinth, it’s not the worst movie but it’s not the best, it could have had a little more fantasy in it.
Mailbox
07-28-2007, 06:46 PM
I watched Pretty Woman for the first time, like two nights ago. Richard Gere is win.
If we’re talking theaters movies it’d be Transformers, and I might go see Hairspray today coz Christopher Walken is my hero.
Fantastic 4, my brother likes.
Zulu
07-28-2007, 07:10 PM
The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists
I bought the expansive 12-disc DVD box set with all twelve movies a couple of months ago, and I must declare that I’ve fallen in love with all of the movies, and this one is no exception.
The fourth installment is actually pretty good, and perhaps the most sorrowful next to the original movie.
beat
07-28-2007, 07:27 PM
Gen Y Cops
It’s the Bad Boys of Hong Kong, except with more funnies. Cast also included Maggie Q and Paul Rudd. Awesome.
jewess crabcake
07-28-2007, 07:39 PM
Reno 911 right about now
burpboy
07-28-2007, 09:21 PM
Little Miss Sunshine a couple days ago. This is one of my favorite movies, just hilarious. Steve Carrel did a good job in this movie.
jewess crabcake
07-29-2007, 03:17 PM
Saw the 1986 TF movie yesterday.
RAMChYLD
07-29-2007, 04:01 PM
Well, last movie I watched was Casanova, some one year plus ago O.O
Hynad
07-29-2007, 05:30 PM
The Simpsons movie
Moguri
07-30-2007, 01:51 PM
Jaws was on the other night. Good stuff.
Last film i saw at a cinema was when i went to see Die Hard 4 with friends. Enjoyable popcorn trash.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
07-30-2007, 02:40 PM
I just watched Chicken Little
MossY
07-30-2007, 11:00 PM
Just home from Transformers. 3 out of 10 probably.
Splintered
07-30-2007, 11:46 PM
That’d be American Beauty.
Faye Kipling
07-30-2007, 11:47 PM
The Simpsons Movie.
It had a few tickle me moments, but it was so not worth ???13 a ticket. Saw it 2 days before it’s official release in advanced screening, could’ve waited tbh. ๐
Vastalis
07-31-2007, 02:19 AM
In theaters: Spiderman 3
At home: The Ninth Gate
jewess crabcake
07-31-2007, 02:35 AM
TMNT
Marceline
08-01-2007, 09:21 AM
I watched The Number 23 with Merl the other day.
It is a pretty terrible movie to be honest, but we made running jokes the whole way through and were extremely entertained!
Brandy
08-01-2007, 09:09 PM
we rented 300 and hot fuzz from……wait for it………….McDonald’s yeah i said it
300 was a really good movie
as for hot fuzz it was a nice movie it wasn’t laugh out loud funny but it was good
Pimp Daddy McSnake
08-01-2007, 09:12 PM
Transformers.
On DVD, Employee of the Month
KREAYSHAWN
08-01-2007, 10:45 PM
trauma07
08-03-2007, 04:07 AM
Harry Potter: Order of the Pheonix. Great flick!!!
Sarah
08-03-2007, 08:41 PM
die hard 4.0
:thumbsup:
my dad’s girlfriend went to highschool w/ the villain ~
Suffa
08-04-2007, 12:31 PM
Hero. I’d probly give it a 6/10. Kinda boring and too obviously fake, and the story was all over the place.
ghoulies
08-04-2007, 12:47 PM
One Missed Call 3
This is a horror Japanese movie, and I found it really great ! =)
It’s not better than Ring or Dark Water, but to me, Japanese are master of horror movies. Their movies are always scary !
I recommend you to watch it !
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-04-2007, 01:11 PM
Hot Fuzz
"Hero. I’d probly give it a 6/10. Kinda boring and too obviously fake"
I rather hate when people use his argument as to why they didn’t like a movie. I mean, it’s a movie, fake, fantasy, don’t judge it by how unrealistic it is, that’s so silly
Axersia
08-04-2007, 05:02 PM
Last movie I saw… Oh man, that’s a hard one. It must’ve been months since I last saw a movie. Maybe half a year. Maybe even a whole year… I have no idea. So I’ll just pick a movie I’ll probably watch soon: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Chocobo_Puppet
08-04-2007, 09:34 PM
Battle Royale, a few minutes ago.
SWEET movie
Watch it!
I was meaning to for ages and should have a long time ago, as one of my friends recommended it but I couldnt be bothered
PS I had heard of it before my friend but never got chance, they reinforced my interest in it.
ultima31
08-06-2007, 04:19 PM
The Bourne Ultimatum!!!! Best movie of the summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dalkin
08-07-2007, 01:09 PM
Star Trek Nemesis. Better then I thought it would be.
Tifa08
08-08-2007, 11:45 AM
The simpons movie was the last movie i watched in the cinamas of course i’m not really into the simpsons and i went to see the movie well i went to the simpsons movie and all i got was that spider pig song stuck in my head loti.
Transformers: The Movie. I’m back into TF, sue me :p
MossY
08-08-2007, 02:07 PM
Waking Life a few minutes ago. It looks very nice and some parts are really interesting, but at times I felt it might have dragged a little too much. I guess it boils down to the character speaking at any given time, sometimes a 5 minute chunk would fly by in certain discussions, in others I would zone out. I enjoyed it okay though.
Vaati
08-08-2007, 03:04 PM
The Simpsons Movie. Compared to the recent seasons it was great. Played pretty much like a season 1-8 episode.
Sarah
08-08-2007, 05:28 PM
the hitcher. the new one.
I thought it was pretty damn amusing for a b movie. don’t get why it gets so much hate. guy taking helicopters out with a single shot of a handgun = thumbsup.
Denny
08-08-2007, 05:31 PM
28 Weeks Later
Not as good as 28 Days but still a very thrilling and shocking movie. Two thumbs up.
MossY
08-09-2007, 12:59 AM
American Beauty. I knew all about the hype and the awards but it still took me off guard quite how brilliant I thought it was.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-09-2007, 01:45 AM
the hitcher. the new one.
I thought it was pretty damn amusing for a b movie. don’t get why it gets so much hate. guy taking helicopters out with a single shot of a handgun = thumbsup.
Guy taking out helicopters and with one shot while going full speed down a highway and not looking at the road no less. So fucking impossible, but hilarious to watch
ANYWAY, I watched Hot Fuzz again
DragonKazooie89
08-10-2007, 08:28 AM
Shrek the Third. I liked it but it wasn’t as good the Shrek 2 and the original.
Moguri
08-11-2007, 11:12 PM
Tales from Earthsea
Had to say i was very dissapointed,but i was probably expecting too much.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-12-2007, 03:14 PM
Enemy of the State and Taxi Driver
Aumar6372
08-12-2007, 05:28 PM
Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix
I actually found this movie really disappointing. They just could have made the movie a lot better. I saw it with a friend who had never read the books and he absolutely loved it so I guess my take on it is if you’ve read the books it could be a tad disappointing with so much stuff they could have done to make it better. If ya haven’t read the books it’s still a cool movie overall lol.
Mike_w
08-13-2007, 02:01 AM
I re-watched my Stargate: Directors cut tonight seeing as i was in that mood. I’ll never tire of that film.
Marceline
08-15-2007, 08:33 PM
I have been watching the special edition of The Last Unicorn tons.
It looks amazing, but they edited out the swears, which is really weird to me.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-15-2007, 10:31 PM
I watched Shaun of the Dead with Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg commentary this morning
Denny
08-15-2007, 10:59 PM
Zodiac
I thought it was superb!. David Fincher is my number one once again.
MossY
08-15-2007, 11:11 PM
Twelve Monkeys which is just okay.
Mario Kinnikuman
08-16-2007, 01:44 AM
The Simpsons Movie. Not bad, but mediocre at best.
barretboy14
08-16-2007, 06:29 PM
The Simpsons Movie. Not bad, but mediocre at best.
hush
08-21-2007, 06:17 AM
I saw this bizzare yet moving Spanish film called "Hable con ella" (Talk to Her, in English).
barretboy14
08-21-2007, 01:51 PM
Rush Hour 3.
It didn’t fail to please.
Moguri
08-21-2007, 03:21 PM
Blades of Glory-Much funnier than i expected.
I watched TF, AGAIN, last night. I’ve been saying I’m going to watch Temple of the Sea for like 2 days and I STILL haven’t done it ;_;;
MossY
08-21-2007, 03:49 PM
The Bourne Ultimatum, which was very very good but dragged just a bit too much ;o
River Angel Odin
08-21-2007, 05:29 PM
In Her Shoes. It was kinda cute at first, I was a little iffy about it. But toward the end, it got really, really good.
Sobye
08-21-2007, 09:17 PM
Knocked Up. Brilliant popcorn type movie.
ghoulies
08-21-2007, 09:51 PM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – 16/20
I found the movie good, but a lot of things were missing. The book is too big to put everything in the film, I know. And I wasn’t happy for one thing. They have not include a Quidditch match unfortunately …
But actors are good, I love Harry Potter’s movies, games and books ! =)
Brandy
08-21-2007, 10:56 PM
talladega nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, i actually expected it to be pure crap but it made me laugh.
i’d buy it if it was on sale for $5
Deliciously_Saucy
08-22-2007, 12:28 PM
egh, Simpsons movie, a friend persuaded me to watch it, forget who, might of been the Jewish one or something >_>
But the film wasn’t great, ok up to the first half, worse after that. Wait for the DvD
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-22-2007, 01:44 PM
Superbad
Didn’t like it as much as I thought I would, but still worth checking out
Rapture
08-22-2007, 03:28 PM
I just watched the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
God it was wierd. But I really enjoyed it.
Anyone else seen it?
MossY
08-22-2007, 07:58 PM
Crash. I don’t see what all the fuss is about, pretty boring I thought.
Moguri
08-22-2007, 08:12 PM
Garden State
yay
Lostoyannaya
08-24-2007, 06:55 PM
Last movie I saw…? Wow, I can’t even remember. Umm. It might have been Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, or the Fifth Element. I’ve been watching the BBC’s adaption of Pride & Prejudice at the moment, so I’ve not been watching a lot of movies.
silver rose
08-28-2007, 03:24 PM
A knight’s tale
Moguri
08-28-2007, 04:55 PM
Anchorman was on last night.
Nightowl9910
08-28-2007, 08:56 PM
The Simpsons movie
I couldn’t help thinking of it as being more along the lines of an extended episode rather than a film. Still, I enjoyed it well enough.
Jonezy
08-29-2007, 08:46 PM
Watched Saving Private Ryan last night cose I couldn’t sleep because my first schoolday was coming!
Damn, love it everytime again when that dude with his organs out on the beach screams for his mommaaa!
Mike_w
08-30-2007, 02:14 PM
I’m in the process of starting a Lord of the Rings marathon. I haven’t seen the films for ages and just felt like it.
redcomet09
08-31-2007, 06:16 AM
The Simpsons movie
Hynad
08-31-2007, 06:59 AM
I couldn’t help thinking of it as being more along the lines of an extended episode rather than a film. Still, I enjoyed it well enough.
That’s actually what I liked about the movie. It didn’t try to go too crazy just because it’s a movie. It balanced things just right and every major characters had their parts in it. I can’t think of much things that were left out.
J. Peterman
08-31-2007, 07:07 AM
Pokemon Movie 4: Celebi and the Voice of the Forest
Mighty Quinn
11-16-2007, 06:24 PM
P2. incase you don’t know it’s the moving story of a boy with a crush on a girl and the sick and disturbing way she ignores and eventually tortures the poor guy for caring. i so feel for that guy. ๐
Draven
11-16-2007, 06:50 PM
the super mario brothers
Denny
11-16-2007, 06:52 PM
Hard Candy
It was quite an interesting movie even though it was pretty uncomfortable to watch during certain scenes moments.
It was quite enjoyable.
Brandy
11-16-2007, 08:59 PM
death proof
the talking was boring and annoying but the action was great
I saw Shrek the Third.
It was alright. It’s not as funny as the first and second one though, and most jokes in the movie are targeted towards the older people, rather than the kids.
I’m watching Episode II, right now. I’ve always liked it. Sue me ๐
matt damon
11-17-2007, 05:22 AM
i saw Dan in Real Life. it’s a super cute movie that made me tear up a little bit.
i plan to see beowulf.
I wanted to see Dan in Real Life something fierce. I never got around to it ๐
It is on the top of my rental list for sure.
matt damon
11-17-2007, 05:25 AM
it’s still out in theaters. at least, my theater still has it (i work at one).
Ketevan
11-17-2007, 11:09 AM
I watched Saw IV. Mediocre at best but entertaining.
Nightowl9910
11-17-2007, 05:40 PM
I was thinking of seeing that one myself this weekend. Still in the end I decided not to bother. It’s only being shown at my local cinema at late times right now, and though I’m curious enough about it to still want to see it at some point – I’m more than happy to wait till it’s out on dvd.
Watched Jeepers Creepers 2 recently. Beforehand I’d heard that it wasn’t very good, but found it to be much better than I expected.
Ketevan
11-17-2007, 08:15 PM
I’d like to watch the second Jeeper Creepers myself. But as you say, I also heard it wasn’t much good so didn’t bother. Now I intend to watch it if you say it’s better than average.
Nightowl9910
11-17-2007, 09:21 PM
In all fairness, I still wouldn’t count it as being amongst the best of horror movies. As with the majority of horror film sequels, parts of it are pretty predictable.
But on the other hand, it still has it’s share of unexpected shocks and surprises. If you liked the first one, then I think it’s pretty likely that you’ll find it an entertaining watch. =)
Bah, I never understood the hype of jeepers creepers, it wasn’t all that scary like it was made out to be.
Anyway, the last movie I watched internet wise was Canabal Holocaust, which is probably the most gruesome film I have ever seen.
TV wise, well if I recall correctly, it was the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
ROKI
11-18-2007, 12:19 AM
Last one was V for Vendetta
jewess crabcake
11-18-2007, 12:59 AM
That was a great movie.
Olde
11-18-2007, 06:46 AM
Tortured Angels. A mini-movie, I guess, but it was pretty good.
Lucifiel
11-18-2007, 12:56 PM
mine was Requiem for a dream…i love that film.
Splintered
11-18-2007, 01:15 PM
Scent of a Woman
A film, when judging from the case of the DVD and title, I had first thought was of the romance genre, though at the forefront, it turned out to be a portrayal of the relationship between an eccentric, blind chap and a preppy.
I was pleasantly surprised.
easygo
12-05-2007, 11:56 AM
In 2006 I was avoiding these cinema halls in Germany because of the lower ratings,
but now, as we saw it on Pay TV I was well surprised with that movie.
Derailed – not a bad thriller.
Brandy
12-05-2007, 03:58 PM
futurama bender’s big score
it was nice seeing futurama again, the movie was pretty okay but sadly it’s over ๐
Hynad
12-05-2007, 04:19 PM
Idiocracy.
I’m not usually into absurd movies, but that one cracked me up.
Also, I re-watched Superman-Doomsday yesterday, and it was as good as ever.
Bastard Steel
12-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Transformers.
Sobye
12-05-2007, 10:25 PM
I saw Beowulf the other day. It was mediocre, at best.
Bastard Steel
12-05-2007, 10:27 PM
BEOWULF!!!!!11
Erebus Wraith
12-05-2007, 11:14 PM
Live Free or Die Hard
So many badass one liners in there
matt damon
12-05-2007, 11:15 PM
Enchanted. so freakin awesome.
ROKI
12-05-2007, 11:53 PM
Nightmare before Christmas. I had never seen that movie before, so it was about time to give it a shot. I quite enjoyed the movie, although I found it a bit creepy :/
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
12-06-2007, 08:09 AM
Wrong Turn 2 and I thought it was ridiculous
beat
12-06-2007, 08:50 AM
I saw Blood Diamond and The Departed in one night. I have to say…DiCaprio is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. Great movies.
Now I need to finally watch Superbad.
fawx
12-06-2007, 09:27 AM
Enchanted. It was wonderful, and restored my faith in Disney animation. Now, to see if Rapunzel and Frog Princess will live up to those grand standards…
Profondo Rosso
12-08-2007, 02:43 PM
The Wicca Man (original version)
The remake was a waste of time, space and energy!
Profondo Rosso
12-08-2007, 02:44 PM
Apologies – I meant ‘The Wicker Man’
goodspeed
12-11-2007, 07:00 PM
the life of others, great german movie and it deserve the academy award.
Mr E. Stalker
12-11-2007, 07:09 PM
Wrong Turn 2 and I thought it was ridiculous
It had fuckin’ Henry Rollins in it, the baddest motherfucker ever, so, it was a good movie. Dammit.
Lessee… Last movie I saw was uh… I can’t remember. But it was only a couple nights ago. My fucking brain is gone to shit.
Zorbott
12-15-2007, 12:07 PM
The Golden Compass. I never read the books but I think the movie was great.
matt damon
12-15-2007, 10:43 PM
zorbott, the book > the movie
KaMoDiAn
12-16-2007, 12:43 AM
It’s kinda sad that I haven’t been able to see a movie in theatres since September (3:10 to Yuma definately exceeded expectations).
Different schedules ruin any plans that have a scope of more than 2 days notice.
I plan to go see Beowulf on tuesday once everything is finished.
Mr E. Stalker
12-16-2007, 02:06 AM
I wonder if the film Beowulf & Grendel is any better then Beowulf.
Memento Mori
12-16-2007, 02:12 AM
Dazed and Confused. Fun to watch if you’re desiring to watch something mindless and somewhat funny.
KaMoDiAn
12-16-2007, 02:12 AM
oh.. was Beowulf bad?
Mr E. Stalker
12-16-2007, 02:13 AM
I like Dazed. Funny as hell.
Nightowl9910
12-18-2007, 02:02 PM
Re-watched Pirates of the Carribean: At Worlds End over the weekend as picked it up on dvd for my dad as a birthday present. Enjoyed it just as much as the first time I saw it!
The last one I remember seeing is Resident Evil…the third one. It disappointed me. eh
Brandy
12-19-2007, 07:36 PM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it was entertaining but not my favorite. The acting in the beginning seemed a bit terrible to me but I enjoyed watching it.
fastidious percolator
12-19-2007, 10:12 PM
Sin City. :smrt: Man, I still love my videorecorder.
matt damon
12-20-2007, 04:05 AM
harriet the spy, the 90’s one with michelle trachtenberg. it was a huge nostalgia fest and it made me love it even more.
Mr E. Stalker
12-20-2007, 04:19 PM
I never realized there was a version besides the 90’s version. Not that I’ve seen the 90’s version, just bits & pieces of it…
Ketevan
12-20-2007, 05:06 PM
Once Upon A Time in the West.
Nightowl9910
12-20-2007, 05:21 PM
Bladerunner: Final Cut
I enjoyed it well enough, but still prefer the original version!
MossY
12-20-2007, 06:12 PM
Once Upon A Time in the West.
That film is a bit too long. I love Leone’s direction but even TGTBTU dragged at points in my opinion. The scene when the whole family gets shot at the beginning is amazing though, one of my favourite scenes from anything ever.
I watched Silent Hill, again.
Erebus Wraith
12-21-2007, 01:40 AM
I saw American Gangster. I really enjoyed it. I have yet to see a movie with Denzel Washington in it that hasn’t rocked.
MossY
12-21-2007, 02:09 AM
Denzel is amazing.
matt damon
12-21-2007, 05:34 AM
I never realized there was a version besides the 90’s version. Not that I’ve seen the 90’s version, just bits & pieces of it…
i don’t know if there are other versions. i vaguely remember reading something about other versions. i was just trying to specific.
I watched the original Amiytivile horror, that is one weird film.
why is Jodie a pig? seems like one of the most random things ever.
Ketevan
12-21-2007, 12:04 PM
That film is a bit too long. I love Leone’s direction but even TGTBTU dragged at points in my opinion. The scene when the whole family gets shot at the beginning is amazing though, one of my favourite scenes from anything ever.
I agree completely. I always loved the startup of the film too, how nobody talks at all but you can still make out what sort of character they are from there expressions and mannerisms.
tinyjeans
12-21-2007, 04:54 PM
Watched Gangs of New York last night for the tenth time or so. Still love that movie.
Zulu
12-21-2007, 05:14 PM
I watched "Out of Africa" yesterday, and ’twas pretty good.
Mdeezy
12-21-2007, 06:05 PM
I am Legend.It was an ok movie but I wouldnt see it again
Nightowl9910
12-21-2007, 07:03 PM
I watched the original Amiytivile horror, that is one weird film.
why is Jodie a pig? seems like one of the most random things ever.
I’ve never been entirely sure of that myself. From what I remember I don’t think that was even properly explained in the book, though I might be wrong. :confused:
I thought it was a cow ;-;
Nightowl9910
12-21-2007, 07:24 PM
lol
It’s weird, the scene with the eyes in the window is really cheesy, but it gives me a chill whenever I stare out of a window at night.
Fortesque13
12-24-2007, 04:34 AM
If I remember right, it was Lethal weapon 2. But that was weeks ago, I don’t watch TV much.
mr. patterson
12-24-2007, 05:06 PM
i rewatched scarface obviously its great and all that, but the music is dire and tony’s sister’s hair is hilarious.
I watched Jingle All the Way (Yes, I own it. The case is red. It is better than you because of this) and then Serendipity. Man, I feel so emo right now.
J. Peterman
12-25-2007, 09:00 AM
I watched Citizen Kane again.
ninjashoes
12-25-2007, 10:33 AM
I am Legend
nice remake of a classic movie
Banzai!
12-27-2007, 08:52 AM
I am Legend
nice remake of a classic movie
I am Legend also.
I didn’t think The Omega Man was a classic; a classic of camp perhaps?
J. Peterman
12-28-2007, 05:33 AM
pokemon movie 10 dialga vs palkia vs darkrai
quigonflynn
12-28-2007, 06:29 AM
AvP-R. I liked it. I don’t know what people expect to see other than a predator wiping out as many Aliens as he can.
The ‘epic’ stuff would be the stand alone films (please make more), but AvP films can only lead to the two creatures fighting each other.
Ketevan
12-28-2007, 01:17 PM
I Am Legend. It starts off good but then the director screws it up towards the end. Plus the CGI looks bad.
MossY
12-28-2007, 01:49 PM
Spy Kids 3D on BBC One about five minutes ago. Dire.
ROKI
12-29-2007, 01:13 AM
I’ve watched Shrek 1-3, and got to say I quite enjoyed it. I’ve also watched Enchanted, and I’m quite confident for the future animated films of Disney.
MossY
12-30-2007, 09:34 PM
The Golden Compass; not great but not as bad as some people made out. I also thought that Dakota Blue Richards was very good as Lyra, contrary to the opinion of the good people over at IMDB.
Nightowl9910
12-30-2007, 11:52 PM
The Langoliers
matt damon
12-31-2007, 08:06 PM
Hairspray for like, the tenth time. god, i love that movie. it???s so amazingly amazing and awesome. then after that i started watching meet the fockers, but i didn???t finish it.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-02-2008, 08:50 PM
Finally saw "No Country for Old Men" and it was crazy bad ass
MossY
01-02-2008, 09:56 PM
Bonnie and Clyde, it was very good.
Ketevan
01-02-2008, 09:58 PM
Also, No Country for Old Men. A great film.
Brandy
01-02-2008, 10:14 PM
the simpson’s movie, didn’t wanna see it but it was here so i watched it. it was okay to cure boredom, there were a couple of parts that i got a laugh out of but not a movie i’d want to buy.
jewess crabcake
01-02-2008, 11:21 PM
The Great Debaters, was a fantastic movie.
Pocky
01-03-2008, 03:33 AM
I believe the last movie I saw was… Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Wonderful movie, that. :laugh:
lumpstaaa
01-06-2008, 06:18 PM
girl, interrupted (which was great) and brokeback mountain which bored me
Dogma. Always a pleasure.
KREAYSHAWN
01-07-2008, 05:37 AM
balls of fury or whatever that new ping pong sports comedy is called.
lethal weapon before that!
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-07-2008, 05:45 AM
balls of fury or whatever that new ping pong sports comedy is called.
Yeah I watched that recently as well – seemed like it was like 30 minutes long eh, very little substance, but I guess that’s expected
jewess crabcake
01-07-2008, 06:03 AM
Hot Rod, it was Hot Trash
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-08-2008, 10:32 AM
Crank
Fucking crazy movie
mr. patterson
01-08-2008, 07:49 PM
Crank
Fucking crazy movie
that shit was awesome, saw it in the cinema ages ago, the sex scene is insane
last film i saw was the remake of dawn of the dead, not as good as the original, but still really good ving rhames owns all
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-08-2008, 09:56 PM
Watched Spidey 3 with commentary to see what they had to say about all the dancing and shit, but it wasn’t really addressed too much ๐
Ketevan
01-09-2008, 12:30 PM
I watched Across the Universe. Very imaginitive, great songs, and a good film overall.
Nightowl9910
01-09-2008, 07:43 PM
Watched The Colour Purple a few days ago. Had already seen it before but not for a long time.
Find it to be one of the most emotionally moving films I’ve seen, with very convincing performances from Whoopie Goldberg and Danny Glover.
Erebus Wraith
01-09-2008, 10:04 PM
I decided to go back to a classic. I watched Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. I had to pull out the old VHS Player to watch it ๐
Nightowl9910
01-10-2008, 03:26 AM
I decided to go back to a classic. I watched Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. I had to pull out the old VHS Player to watch it ๐
lol I often do that with the Indiana Jones films myself. Particularly with the Temple of Doom.
Ketevan
01-10-2008, 12:42 PM
^^ I tend do that too since I don’t own it on DVD.
I watched ‘Away From Her’ yesterday. A very deep film touching on the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Brandy
01-10-2008, 04:23 PM
Shoot ’em up, it was an entertaining movie i enjoyed it.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-10-2008, 06:48 PM
I tried watching Shoot ‘Em Up at my cousin’s house, but his kids wouldn’t be quiet, thus major distraction. I’ll have to check it out again one day.
I most recently watched Lucky Number Slevin. Too much exposition at the end, way too much, took like 30 minutes going through the whole "HAHA TWIST END" shit but I suppose I enjoyed it overall.
MossY
01-10-2008, 07:06 PM
I really like Slevin man.
Sobye
01-10-2008, 08:46 PM
Braveheart. I was not disappointed.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-10-2008, 10:43 PM
Went to see Sweeney Todd. I’m not into musicals but I didn’t mind it
BlackOmen
01-11-2008, 12:02 AM
Aquia Teen and Borat
-=Matt=-
01-11-2008, 02:06 PM
I Am Legend
KREAYSHAWN
01-11-2008, 10:57 PM
last movies:
fast food nation – bad. even though i like linklater, i thought this would be a documentary for one thing, and it just seemed kind of boring to me.
magicians – it was ok, like a long substandard episode of peep show.
the prestige – well produced, good acting (bowie = tesla = <333) but utter crap all the same, way too long, boring and just plain dumb.
Rage
01-11-2008, 11:22 PM
National Treasure: Book of secrets.
Good movie.
Erebus Wraith
01-12-2008, 01:39 AM
National Treasure: Book of secrets.
Good movie.
I was skeptical when it started but by the end I thought it was worth the money.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-12-2008, 02:05 AM
the prestige – well produced, good acting (bowie = tesla = <333) but utter crap all the same, way too long, boring and just plain dumb.
Aww man I love that one ๐
Is that the one with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale?
Wolverine and Batman. NO LOSE SITUATION.
KREAYSHAWN
01-12-2008, 02:56 AM
Is that the one with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale?
Wolverine and Batman. NO LOSE SITUATION.
yeah, that’s the one.
~*spoilers*~
the cloning thing just really bugged me and seemed like… pretty dumb, it totally ruined it on me ;(
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-12-2008, 03:11 AM
Wolverine and Batman. NO LOSE SITUATION.
DO NOT TYPECAST
That is how I express affection.
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle :smrt:
MossY
01-12-2008, 01:46 PM
the prestige – well produced, good acting (bowie = tesla = <333) but utter crap all the same, way too long, boring and just plain dumb.
Man, that is an absolutely amazing film, I adore it ;_;
KREAYSHAWN
01-12-2008, 01:59 PM
i really don’t get why people like it. ;( like i said, the entire plot just seems so incredibly dumb to me. maybe i am way too serious. i dunno. but i cant bring myself to enjoy it!
MossY
01-12-2008, 02:06 PM
I know the plot is a bit silly and far fetched, but man, I wouldn’t call it dumb at all. The actual plot structure was brilliant. The film looked fantastic and was really polished and all the performances were top notch too. I don’t see what’s not to like =(
KREAYSHAWN
01-12-2008, 02:18 PM
well, it was like 2 hours and 5 minutes long, but i figured out what was going on at least 40 or 50 minutes before the end, it was really obvious once the thing with the hats happened. i thought the plot structure was just slightly confusing at first, but nothing new, and not impressively implemented for what it was.
the three sort of segments of the film were supposed to follow the three parts of doing magic, right? it just seems like they really messed up the ending to me. they made it really obvious what was happening. you’re supposed to have your eyes elsewhere and be like "woah!" for the climax/prestige bit, but they made it so obvious what was going on through omission. if they had done something really surprising at the ending that hadn’t been obvious for half the film it might have been different, and that combined with how silly it was just didnt do it for me probably i’m just an oddball though.
MossY
01-12-2008, 02:21 PM
I got the twist at the hat bit too, but I dunno, I really enjoyed it anyhow. Same with a lot of films I guess, the Usual Suspects is a great film but I thought the twist was pretty obvious. The only twist that got me, that I can think of off hand, was Oldboy’s but, I mean, that twist is so good that it still gets me on repeat viewings. Man, good times. Anyhow, I dunno, I guess you just didn’t like it or whatever, BUT I RATE IT VERY HIGHLY.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-12-2008, 07:15 PM
At least I’m not the only one
Silentbeautie90
01-13-2008, 03:28 AM
The Devil wears Prada….My friend got me into that movie and it was actually pretty good.
Sobye
01-13-2008, 03:51 PM
Atonement. Pretty decent movie, despite Knightly.
Silentbeautie90
01-13-2008, 06:09 PM
Oooo I want to Watch That Movie Atonement! My friend Got me interested in it. =D
MossY
01-13-2008, 06:35 PM
The Devil wears Prada….My friend got me into that movie and it was actually pretty good.
Oooo I want to Watch That Movie Atonement! My friend Got me interested in it. =D
Is your friend your alter ego!?
tinyjeans
01-14-2008, 01:47 PM
Zodiac
I thought it was good and well done for the most part.
Ketevan
01-14-2008, 02:06 PM
Watched The Terminal for the first time.
I didn’t think much of it at first and wondered if Tom Hanks could pull it off acting as a foreigner but it turned out to be decent.
matt damon
01-14-2008, 05:31 PM
The Devil wears Prada….My friend got me into that movie and it was actually pretty good.
it’s a good movie, but it would have failed without meryl streep
i jsut say the orphanage, and it. is. INCREDIBLE!! it’s kinda hard to explain, but i really recommend it to everyone. be warned that it’s rated r for "some disturbing content" but i think the only part that is really bad is when someone gets hit by a bus. if you don’t like that kinda stuff, just cover your eyes at that part. anyway, this movie is up on my top 10 list, and it’s almsot as good as pan’s labyrinth, but it isn’t quite there. it falls like, a pont away from PL. also, note that, like pan’s labyrinth, this movie is in spanish with subtitles.
Brandy
01-18-2008, 05:44 PM
I am legend, when I saw the first previews I didn’t care about it but then i saw more previews and I actually wanted to see it.
I found it interesting, I guess it was mostly interesting because of the reality aspect, who knows when our government is going to fuck up so far as to have something like that REALLY happen. I just hope i’m dead by that time.
Anyways I liked the movie, i’d buy it.
tinyjeans
01-18-2008, 07:26 PM
The Jennifer Lopez vehicle, The Cell.
Visually, it was great, however, there was really nothing to the story. They could’ve done so much more.
matt damon
01-18-2008, 08:12 PM
you know what JLo movie is surprisingly good? Enough.
tinyjeans
01-18-2008, 08:29 PM
you know what JLo movie is surprisingly good? Enough.
It wasn’t good. I hate empowered women anyway.
jewess crabcake
01-18-2008, 08:31 PM
i saw enough, now I’m attracted to girls who can kick my ass, but don’t.
matt damon
01-18-2008, 08:42 PM
It wasn’t good. I hate empowered women anyway.
i love empowered women. i think women can be the stronger and scariest of the sex. and i think movies or video games or shows based on them are awesome.
tinyjeans
01-18-2008, 08:48 PM
i love empowered women. i think women can be the stronger and scariest of the sex. and i think movies or video games or shows based on them are awesome.
It was a joke. That movie was pretty boring though. Maybe it’s because I hate Jennifer Lopez so much, but I really laughed a lot watching her get beat up by a douchebag.
matt damon
01-18-2008, 09:16 PM
some of the things she thought up were creative though, like when she was in seattle or something, she had that thing on her door that, when she pulled on the jug of water, it put the 2by4 over the door
Vastalis
01-19-2008, 04:00 AM
I will see Cloverfield tonight!
So far, I’ve heard great things about it.
Even my friend – who’s a big critic with Sci-Fi films – said it was Bad Ass!
MossY
01-20-2008, 12:19 AM
Forrest Gump. Not bad but probably overrated.
Brandy
01-20-2008, 01:29 AM
last night i watched the movie sicko
MossY
01-20-2008, 12:56 PM
Watched the Shawshank Redemption for the first time in about a year or more. It is a really fantastic film.
Fancy Feast
01-21-2008, 01:15 AM
I saw Cloverfield a couple days ago. Pretty awesome overall, even if the protagonists do make some dumb-as-rocks decisions. Thankfully those dumb decisions result in some sweet footage.
KaMoDiAn
01-21-2008, 05:35 AM
I’m just wondering… do they actually show the monster in the movie?
matt damon
01-21-2008, 05:57 AM
i haven’t seen it but i’ve heard that they only show flashes and when they do show it, you can’t even tell what it is.
According to Matt (of X-E), they do have a nice shot of it. So, yeah.
matt damon
01-21-2008, 07:22 AM
well, i haven’t seen it but from what i’ve heard about it, i don’t plan to because, even though i get in for free, i don’t feel like wasting my time. i’ll go watch a good movie like the oprhanage
fawx
01-21-2008, 07:52 AM
I’m just wondering… do they actually show the monster in the movie?
Yes, they show the monster very clearly. It is, in a word, jawsomesauce.
fawx
01-21-2008, 08:11 AM
Cloverfield, and as silly as it sounds, I actually feel honored a little that I got to see it in theaters. I was v.v. impressed.
Mike_w
01-24-2008, 11:47 PM
A Clockwork Orange.
My favourite film of all time.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres.
I still like it. Though, the "deleted" version, while a rough cut in terms of animation, actually has a ton of stuff that is funnier than the official release.
Brandy
01-27-2008, 05:23 PM
blades of glory, i surprisingly enjoyed it some parts had me laughing my ass off. i’d buy it if it was on sale ๐
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-27-2008, 08:13 PM
Die Hard 2
Pimp Daddy McSnake
01-27-2008, 08:15 PM
Goodfellas.
Wasn’t as good as I remembered it to be.
tinyjeans
01-28-2008, 04:19 PM
Mullholland Drive.
Still a horrible, horrible movie.
Marshall Lee
01-28-2008, 04:23 PM
The latest release I saw was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, great movie leaving me wanting for more ๐
InDi_GurL
01-28-2008, 04:48 PM
last movie i’ve watch was "I Am Legend", it was pretty nice.
matt damon
01-28-2008, 05:20 PM
the orphanage for the seond time. it really is a good movie. go watch it guys!!
Ketevan
01-28-2008, 05:35 PM
I watched Sweeney Todd and soon after, In the Valley of Elah.
Sweeney Todd was better than I had expected to be and the other was just as good too.
Wei Yan
01-28-2008, 06:36 PM
Last movie I saw was Hannibal Rising. For a prequel it actually pleased me.
ROKI
01-28-2008, 06:42 PM
Cloverfield! A friend persuaded me to watch the movie. Its bad. Really bad! ๐
InDi_GurL
01-29-2008, 07:13 PM
Cloverfield! A friend persuaded me to watch the movie. Its bad. Really bad! ๐
ohw, since you said that i am not going to watch it anymore. don’t wanna waste my time watching bad movies.
Brandy
01-29-2008, 11:10 PM
Fantastic 4, it came on tv yesterday so i watched it……..well most of it…………..i stopped watching about 30 mins of it then watched the end. it was alright i’d buy it for like $1 or $2
Thurz.
01-30-2008, 10:11 AM
Smokin’ Aces.
Not too bad. I love Jeremy Piven, though.
Vizywo
01-30-2008, 12:23 PM
The last movie I saw was Matrix 3 for the 2nd/3rd time. Watching the bloody part was nerve-wracking. I hadn’t noticed until then that I’ve become quite squeamish.
MossY
02-01-2008, 11:34 PM
Cloverfield. Epic scale, epic effects, epic sounds. It was heart racing stuff at times. At the same time, long boring patches, silly things and crap characters. 6/10, I guess.
virtualchan
02-02-2008, 12:08 AM
Rambo! yeah!! man love!!!
not as good as cobra though
KREAYSHAWN
02-02-2008, 04:48 PM
sweeney todd, the king of kong
king of kong was much much better. it was awesome actually. sweeney todd was not so good.
Denny
02-02-2008, 04:54 PM
No country for old men
Awesome back to basics thriller by the Cohens.
Javier Bardem deserves the oscar!
matt damon
02-02-2008, 08:49 PM
juno. it’s really witty and awesome
momoneko
02-02-2008, 10:34 PM
The last film I saw was Cloverfield ???_???
Mike_w
02-03-2008, 01:20 AM
Black Christmas on Box office.
And Cloverfield, which was fucking awesome.
Ketevan
02-03-2008, 06:29 PM
Just come back from watching Cloverfield. I thought it was great but it could have been more ambiguous.
Brandy
02-04-2008, 05:56 PM
Last night i watched "A Scanner Darkly" i had never heard of if before but it was pretty interesting, i enjoyed it.
MossY
02-04-2008, 06:40 PM
A Scanner Darkly is absolutely brilliant imoooo.
sagittarius
02-05-2008, 08:17 AM
Battle Royale 1…not bad IMO
Dot Centaur
02-05-2008, 09:46 AM
The last movie I watched was Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst. I enjoyed it. I liked the costumes especially. Though I still have to brush up more on my History to give a better review (haven’t had a history class for six years since high school :/).
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
02-06-2008, 09:58 AM
Blades of Glory
It was alright up to a point, sort of felt by the numbers but still enjoyable – with Jenna Fischer eye candy, typical Will Ferrell improv insanity, Jon Heder not closing his mouth, Will Arnett being awesome, etc etc, but not the most memorable thing in the world you know
…
until the ending, which made me laugh so hard I cried
MossY
02-09-2008, 01:17 AM
Juno. Maybe not as good as the critics have been saying, but still really enjoyable and funny at points. I like Jennifer Garner anyway and Ellen Page was good too.
TheDevil’sWaltz
02-10-2008, 05:50 AM
Meet the Spartans. What a waste of time and money.
Dot Centaur
02-10-2008, 05:53 AM
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children (oh teh noes I’m gonna get betch slaped for that comment!)
I also watched Fried Green Tomatoes with my mum. She got it for X-mas because it’s her favorite film.
MossY
02-12-2008, 12:52 AM
Raging Bull. It’s brilliant.
InDi_GurL
02-12-2008, 04:58 PM
alvin and the chipmunks, it’s fantastic! very entertaining.
Wei Yan
02-12-2008, 06:28 PM
No country for old men
Awesome back to basics thriller by the Cohens.
Javier Bardem deserves the oscar!
I drooled all over the trailers, definitly have to go see it.
OT: Fearless. A movie with Jet Li, basically involving alot of Jet Li. Fortunatly I do not dislike Jet Li half as much as I dislike Tidus, so I survived it ๐
tinyjeans
02-12-2008, 06:31 PM
I watched Troy on AMC last night. I’ve always thought said movie was underrated.
Brandy
02-12-2008, 08:15 PM
balls of fury, rented it from mcdonald’s (yes, yes i did) i saw most of it, it was slightly entertaining although i missed a few parts. I guess my more fav part of it was christopher walken <3 all in all i wouldn’t buy it myself but if someone gave it to me i’d accept it
matt damon
02-12-2008, 08:51 PM
Juno. Maybe not as good as the critics have been saying, but still really enjoyable and funny at points. I like Jennifer Garner anyway and Ellen Page was good too.
Jennifer Garner really upset me in that movie. like, i love her generally, but throught that movie, she came off as such a frigid bitch (i guess i should say that i disliked the character, not Jennifer Garner). also, i guess a lot can be said about her acting talent if she can make someone who likes her on a regular basis dislike her in a movie.
balls of fury, rented it from mcdonald’s (yes, yes i did) i saw most of it, it was slightly entertaining although i missed a few parts. I guess my more fav part of it was christopher walken <3 all in all i wouldn’t buy it myself but if someone gave it to me i’d accept it
mcdonald’s rents movies?
Brandy
02-12-2008, 08:56 PM
mcdonald’s rents movies?
oh yes it’s a lovely little red box that lets you rent a movie for a dollar a night, but you have to use a debit or credit card not dollar bills since it automatically takes out a dollar each day that you have it (that is if you don’t return it by 7) it’s better than renting from movie gallery :/ and the selections are pretty decen too <3
MossY
02-12-2008, 09:04 PM
Jennifer Garner really upset me in that movie. like, i love her generally, but throught that movie, she came off as such a frigid bitch (i guess i should say that i disliked the character, not Jennifer Garner). also, i guess a lot can be said about her acting talent if she can make someone who likes her on a regular basis dislike her in a movie.
Yeah, I agree on that. It is an unlikable character played well, more than bad acting.
hot tamales
02-12-2008, 09:51 PM
stardust. it was long, yet magical and very much a fantasy movie. i enjoyed it.
but don’t get me wrong. i’m more of an action movie lover. i favored "live free or die hard" and "shooter" haha.
matt damon
02-12-2008, 10:23 PM
stardust was great. definitely a movie for my collection. too bad it didn’t have a big reception here in the us.
MossY
02-12-2008, 10:51 PM
Once. Beautiful, absolutely stunning.
hot tamales
02-13-2008, 12:13 AM
"once"? i don’t think i’ve ever heard of it. who’s in it
discodan
02-13-2008, 12:26 AM
Was an awsome movie, i was definatly suprised with this one. Director of Trainspotting and i had not been that stressed watching a flick in a while.
MossY
02-13-2008, 12:33 AM
It is an extremely low profile Irish film and they don’t have established actors at all. This will be more useful hopefully ;o (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/)
hot tamales
02-13-2008, 12:40 AM
huh that’s interesting. was it ever released in the u.s?
MossY
02-13-2008, 12:47 AM
Yeah, it done pretty well there according to wiki. Not earth shattering at all, but it has done spectacularly well when compared with its budget of about €150,000.
hot tamales
02-13-2008, 01:01 AM
are you irish? why are there so many irishes on this forum
do irish migrate to here lmao
MossY
02-13-2008, 01:13 AM
I am Irish, ja. And and, we probably do have a disproportionate amount of members on here but, in fairness, we are a lot richer these days than stereotypical perception would suggest, so I guess it might not be that surprising either.
hot tamales
02-13-2008, 01:16 AM
haha alright. we should have a statue of liberty of some kind on this forum cause she welcomes immigrants. like the irish immigrants coming over to america cause of the potato famine. lol
discodan
02-13-2008, 01:17 AM
Another good irish movie,

And good irish soap

MossY
02-13-2008, 01:17 AM
The famine was bad timez, by all accounts.
hot tamales
02-13-2008, 01:21 AM
haha have you had one lately
RikkuYunaRinoa
02-13-2008, 07:17 PM
amores perros.. Brilliant film, though i dont think many will have seen it.
tinyjeans
02-14-2008, 02:03 PM
Not really a movie, but I saw this new show called Breaking Bad last night. There have only been I think three episodes that have aired of as now. They showed them all in a row several times last night. Anyway, I really liked it.
discodan
02-14-2008, 07:58 PM
Yea!
The one with the teacher who starts to make meth!
TheDevil’sWaltz
02-15-2008, 01:02 AM
amores perros.. Brilliant film, though i dont think many will have seen it.
Anyone who havent seen this film should check it out. One of the best movie ever made. I don’t recommend it though to anybody who’s squeamish or dog lovers since there’s quite a lot of graphic violence and dog blood spilled.
Anyway, Fucking ???m???l is also a brilliant film.
Nightowl9910
02-15-2008, 11:57 PM
Beastmaster
A pretty old movie. And a low-budget one at that. But still enjoy watching it from time to time.
KREAYSHAWN
02-16-2008, 03:54 AM
haha alright. we should have a statue of liberty of some kind on this forum cause she welcomes immigrants. like the irish immigrants coming over to america cause of the potato famine. lol
Uh. I don’t think you can immigrate to the internet really.
i havent seen once but i assumed it was shite because it is the frames movie, isnt it?
i last saw lost highway which was frustrating and meh.
then my neighbour totoro which was wonderful
MossY
02-16-2008, 12:34 PM
Man, it is the Frames movie but, the quality of the film is amazing. I would watch it again but those Chinese streaming sites take a long time buffering ;o
Ketevan
02-16-2008, 01:00 PM
The Darjeeling Limited. I expected more really. It kept my attention but it wasn’t one of Wes Anderson’s best that’s for sure.
hot tamales
02-16-2008, 01:13 PM
Uh. I don’t think you can immigrate to the internet really.
it was a joke …
spongebob squarepants movie. real funny. =)
Gurutiro
02-16-2008, 02:21 PM
I’ve just seen ’30 days in obscurity’ or something like that. It’s about vampires and all… Not really scary if you think about it (I was the only one screaming in the cinema :/ but now i’m laughing).
And I’ve just finished watching the last part of ‘Love My Life’.
‘Anyway, Fucking ???m???l is also a brilliant film.’
I’m with you on this one ๐
MossY
02-16-2008, 02:36 PM
30 Days of Night, I assume. It’s pretty bad.
H8472
02-16-2008, 11:33 PM
"Keinohrhasen"
RikkuYunaRinoa
02-17-2008, 01:34 AM
Just seen Jumper. I liked it, a bit shaky i the plot sometimes, but still good.
I mean, a film with Billy Elliot and Rachel Bilson….damn she is fit..you cant go wrong really can you…
Wei Yan
02-17-2008, 12:39 PM
Yesterday night I saw ‘No Country For Old Men’. First thing I did was go to my regular bar and kick the guy that claimed it was a bad movie.
No seriously, I’m glad there are still movies coming out of America that aren’t a complete waste of time because they look exactly like the 50 movies in the same genre made before them.
And the entire Jumper plot sucks Cookie, seriously ๐
hot tamales
02-17-2008, 01:03 PM
‘no reservations’ starring catherine zeta-jones and abigail breslin
tinyjeans
02-17-2008, 05:46 PM
3:10 To Yuma
It was pretty good.
hot tamales
02-18-2008, 12:10 AM
holy cannoli, i loved 3:10 to Yuma. it was so fantastically well-planned out.
Dot Centaur
02-18-2008, 01:05 AM
I just saw the entire movie of Never Ending Story 1 for the first time in 14 years :D! Ah it brings back such memories; nostalgia =D.
tinyjeans
02-19-2008, 05:44 PM
Resident Evil 3
Wholly cow. I wasn’t expecting much, but it was pretty bad. I mean, Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter in the same movie and it was still terrible.
testas22
02-19-2008, 07:29 PM
…Any movie where your girlfriend turns to you when the two male leads are on screen and goes "Yaoi…" is a good one. Jumper had everything, convoluted story, ridiculous use of special effects and… Mace Windu gets that bitch Anakin back… MUHAHAHAHAHAH!
Marshall Lee
02-19-2008, 09:48 PM
The Great Muppet Caper and as always Miss Piggy’s many on screen antics are a delight to behold. No wonder she won that emmy back in ’89 ๐
virtualchan
02-20-2008, 09:08 AM
Resident Evil 3
Wholly cow. I wasn’t expecting much, but it was pretty bad. I mean, Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter in the same movie and it was still terrible.
and it was STILL terrible???
those two are the reason i didn’t watch this
tinyjeans
02-20-2008, 11:55 AM
and it was STILL terrible???
those two are the reason i didn’t watch this
They are eye candy and nothing more. One doesn’t generally watch a Resident Evil film for the acting. The point is, myself being a heterosexual male and having a thing for both said woman, still didn’t save the movie for me.
I watched Transporter 2 last night. Statham really hasn’t made a good movie outside of his Guy Ritchie projects. The first Transporter had it’s moments, but this was really bad. I suppose I should know better by now.
hot tamales
02-20-2008, 02:27 PM
four brothers (mark wahlberg, morgan freeman)
tinyjeans
02-20-2008, 02:33 PM
four brothers (mark wahlberg, morgan freeman)
Morgan Freeman wasn’t in that.
hot tamales
02-20-2008, 02:44 PM
omfg i must’ve mixed that up with bruce almighty. i saw that too, but after seeing it like 3 times. i’m f***ing retarded.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
02-20-2008, 04:06 PM
Resident Evil 3
Wholly cow. I wasn’t expecting much, but it was pretty bad. I mean, Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter in the same movie and it was still terrible.
Yeah – that was really bad
I agree about the Transporter also. Fucking silly. I can tolerate the first one up to the point where he’s shirtless and rolling around in oil – and then gets up on fucking bicycle pedals not to slip around…WHAT THE FUCK
And then the second one loses me fairly early – when he drives his car up into the air and just happens to catch the bomb on the underside of it on a fucking wrecking hook hundreds of feet up…WHAT THE FUCK!?!?!
tinyjeans
02-20-2008, 06:14 PM
Yeah – that was really bad
I agree about the Transporter also. Fucking silly. I can tolerate the first one up to the point where he’s shirtless and rolling around in oil – and then gets up on fucking bicycle pedals not to slip around…WHAT THE FUCK
And then the second one loses me fairly early – when he drives his car up into the air and just happens to catch the bomb on the underside of it on a fucking wrecking hook hundreds of feet up…WHAT THE FUCK!?!?!
Agreed.
Really, the only things good about the second one was the attractive blonde woman he fights with and also the fact that Tom from Lock Stock was in it for a bit. Other than all that, I was fairly disappointed.
hot tamales
02-20-2008, 06:43 PM
whoa must’ve been that bad. i’ve never seen the first 2 resident evil movies. were they any good
matt damon
02-20-2008, 07:11 PM
i actually liked the RE movies, despite thembarely following the games. the third is pretty good imo, at least the best in the trilogy.
hot tamales
02-20-2008, 07:17 PM
wow … these opinions are totally contradictory
tinyjeans
02-20-2008, 07:28 PM
I’m really not a fan of zombie movies anyway. The original Night Of The Living Dead was stellar. 28 Days Later was really, really good. Even the first half hour or so of 28 Weeks Later was pretty good. As for the Resident Evil movies, I just wasn’t impressed. I like the first one the best. The story in all three of them is really bad, but at least in the first one Milla is running around in that awesome dress/boots combo. Sorry to make it about the women in said movies, but I really don’t see much else of worth in them.
MossY
02-25-2008, 09:31 PM
Memento. I think it’s good, but overrated.
hot tamales
02-25-2008, 09:39 PM
spiderwick chronicles- good graphics, mediocre storyline
&
blade trinity- lotsa blood and action =P
tinyjeans
02-25-2008, 09:57 PM
Memento. I think it’s good, but overrated.
I’m a fan of Memento. Generally speaking, Guy Pierce chooses good movies to be in. I actually just watched L.A. Confidential last night for about the tenth time. I still really dig that movie.
stuorstew
02-25-2008, 10:26 PM
How to steal a million – Audrey Hepburn & Peter O’Toole what else do you need
MossY
02-25-2008, 10:54 PM
Oh man, LA Confidential is brilliant! It is, what, 2 and a half hours long and flies through in like 4 seconds.
electus
02-27-2008, 09:22 PM
Michael Clayton – stunning performances and a plot that seems complicated but is actually very easy to grasp.
Wild Hogs – Good dumb fun… it’s not actually that bad… but it’s not good either.
Juno – best movie I’ve ever seen.
Brandy
02-27-2008, 10:07 PM
1408, I have not read the short story yet but I did enjoy the movie.
tinyjeans
02-27-2008, 10:10 PM
Came home from work early and watched The Road Warrior. The best Mad Max movie made.
Juno – best movie I’ve ever seen.
Movies are good. You should probably watch more of them . . .
*cough*
discodan
02-27-2008, 11:19 PM
EDIT!
Wrong thread, thanks homes,
Gone, Baby Gone
MossY
02-27-2008, 11:22 PM
I believe you have posted in the wrong thread, sir.
matt damon
02-27-2008, 11:32 PM
Michael Clayton – stunning performances and a plot that seems complicated but is actually very easy to grasp.
i have not seen it, but i actually heard michael clayton was really bad. it got muddled and sidetracked with the main character’s issues, so it totally lost the plot, and as a result, made the movie seem to drag on and on (it didn’t help that the movie was 2 hours long).
Movies are good. You should probably watch more of them . . .
*cough*
juno was great, but it is not the best movie i’ve ever seen.
electus
02-28-2008, 02:39 AM
i have not seen it, but i actually heard michael clayton was really bad. it got muddled and sidetracked with the main character’s issues, so it totally lost the plot, and as a result, made the movie seem to drag on and on (it didn’t help that the movie was 2 hours long).
Michael Clayton is a wonderful film in my opinion. It went up for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Actually, Juno was my favorite movie of the year and a close contender for my favorite movie of all time.
tinyjeans
02-28-2008, 03:58 PM
George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead
Pretty fucking bad.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
02-28-2008, 04:24 PM
Justice League – The New Frontier
electus
02-28-2008, 04:35 PM
Goodfellas.
One of my favorite movies… ever…
lenneth
02-28-2008, 08:15 PM
Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
bizarre, guess it was pretty good though. also, lesbians.
all_we_know
02-29-2008, 01:47 AM
we just finished watching the movie Amadeus in Music Theory today…
It was surprisingly really good actually. Other than the guy that played Mozart’s laugh, he sounded like a hyena…it was on purpose though but still lol
electus
02-29-2008, 01:54 AM
we just finished watching the movie Amadeus in Music Theory today…
It was surprisingly really good actually. Other than the guy that played Mozart’s laugh, he sounded like a hyena…it was on purpose though but still lol
I watched it recently too.
"That was Mozart. That! That giggling dirty-minded creature I had just seen, crawling on the floor!"
"Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music is not."
such unforgettable quotes…
River Angel Odin
02-29-2008, 02:48 AM
we just finished watching the movie Amadeus in Music Theory today…
It was surprisingly really good actually. Other than the guy that played Mozart’s laugh, he sounded like a hyena…it was on purpose though but still lol
We started watching that in Choir awhile back, but everybody in the class was being a jerk about it. >_> I was actually enjoying the movie (I was shocked, to be honest), but didn’t get to actually pay good attention to much of it because it was so noisy. Our choir teacher was on stage accompanying somebody so he wasn’t there to yell at everybody.
Last movie I watched was Atonement, in theaters. I have mixed feelings about this movie. I was interested in the beginning, but it slowed down in the middle during the war scenes. The ending was extremely well done, though.
Marshall Lee
02-29-2008, 03:50 AM
Move Over Darling feat. Doris Day
moyaman
02-29-2008, 04:27 AM
i saw cloverfield and i am legend
moyaman
02-29-2008, 04:28 AM
absolutely awesome movies
Marshall Lee
02-29-2008, 04:40 AM
absolutely awesome movies
*gasp!* doubl post
Inb4mariashriver
InDi_GurL
02-29-2008, 05:47 PM
i’ve seen Juno recently and it’s a good movie. .
Mario Murderer
03-01-2008, 10:56 AM
I last saw Mr Bean (1997)…I think.
Yeah I think that was the one I saw recently…lol, I love Mr Bean! XD
hot tamales
03-01-2008, 03:16 PM
omfg i love rowan atkinson as mr. beans. haha i remember in the beans movie (not the most recent one), there was this scene when he waved around his middle finger at people in public, thinking it’s a nice thing to do. lmfao
electus
03-01-2008, 04:56 PM
I used to watch his TV show…. I want that car he drives…
I watched Taxi Driver last night…
Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
bizarre, guess it was pretty good though. also, lesbians.
KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
ftw
Ketevan
03-01-2008, 10:18 PM
Just come back from watching Untraceable. The plot is fairly original and thought it was pretty good overall. It keeps your attention and makes you want more.
hot tamales
03-03-2008, 06:44 PM
I CAN’T BE YOUR WOMAN *michelle pfeiffer
4 stars, imo
InDi_GurL
03-03-2008, 08:03 PM
i’ve seen The Notebook, it was a nice and touchy movie. .
hot tamales
03-03-2008, 09:45 PM
omg i <3 the sex scene. soo hot haha and i’m no perv.
tinyjeans
03-04-2008, 04:48 PM
Unforgiven was on TV the other night.
So bloody good.
MossY
03-04-2008, 05:19 PM
Oh man, is that the one Clint Eastwood directed? It is brilliant.
InDi_GurL
03-04-2008, 07:16 PM
Four Brothers, pretty nice movie. . Mark Wahlberg did a great acting.
Ketevan
03-04-2008, 09:33 PM
Semi-Pro. Found it funny. More so than usual.
hot tamales
03-07-2008, 10:33 PM
nanny diaries
Marshall Lee
03-07-2008, 10:52 PM
the 1977 Brooke Shields "Alice, Sweet Alice".

asdfgh987652002
03-09-2008, 10:46 AM
No country for old men (watching right now…)
its a little slow in the beginning but it looks good and the story is gripping… saw ‘dan in real life’ before that.. it was ok..
Violet
03-10-2008, 03:39 AM
I forget the name of the movie I just finished watching….but it was about Jesus…it was nicely put together. ๐
hot tamales
03-10-2008, 12:15 PM
was it the movie directed by mel gibson?
Pimp Daddy McSnake
03-10-2008, 12:19 PM
Mel Gibson is a Nazi.
tinyjeans
03-10-2008, 01:46 PM
Mel Gibson is a Gibson.
MaschineScreams
03-17-2008, 05:26 AM
Just finished watching 3:10 to Yuma…
It was two full hours of high octane wagon chases, exploding horses, manly stubble and pilfered booty (in every sense)!
…But I wasn’t all that impressed. Even with the exploding animals and fairly successful attempt at character development I’d say it was average at best. There are better westerns out there with much more substance.
discodan
03-17-2008, 07:22 PM
Just finished watching 3:10 to Yuma…
…But I wasn’t all that impressed. Even with the exploding animals and fairly successful attempt at character development I’d say it was average at best. There are better westerns out there with much more substance.
Name one.
Not so much that i dissagree, just curious
Marshall Lee
03-17-2008, 07:44 PM
10,000 BC
I simply enjoyed Camilla Belle’s character
Sobye
03-17-2008, 08:29 PM
Disturbia. It was okay.
lonewolf100
03-17-2008, 08:58 PM
last movie i saw in the cinema was sweeney todd
last movie at home jurassic park
Hynad
03-17-2008, 09:42 PM
The last movie I saw ( like 2-3 weeks ago… yeah) was the Pilot for Knight Rider (2008). I thought it was good, while not great.
Dot Centaur
03-17-2008, 10:05 PM
The Never Ending Story II
MaschineScreams
03-18-2008, 04:26 AM
Name one.
Not so much that i dissagree, just curious
Dead Man?
I’d say that was the last truly great western I’ve seen in the past few years. It sort of plays out like a vague western version of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead with a dash of Pulp Fiction… Not really you’re typical western fare but I’d still recommend it highly, especially if you’re a fan of dark comedy and psychological films.
bobripper54
03-18-2008, 03:41 PM
http://www.shadowtorrents.com is a torrent tracker, daily updated with only the best and latest movies available, a real 0day private tracker.
Sobye
03-19-2008, 06:52 PM
10.000 BC. It was good, but they messed the timeline up a little.
Friks
03-20-2008, 10:50 AM
My latest movie…. Troy.
I really like the fight between Achille and Hector
Ketevan
03-20-2008, 11:39 AM
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (S01 E03)
KREAYSHAWN
03-20-2008, 02:52 PM
Name one.
Not so much that i dissagree, just curious
i agree with MaschineScreams, dead man is really good
also el topo, probably, but i have not seen it.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-20-2008, 03:35 PM
I watched 300 last night. It was pretty good.
Mr E. Stalker
03-20-2008, 08:48 PM
300 too. Awesome special effects.
xviolent_philx
03-21-2008, 06:29 PM
horton hears a who was pretty good.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
03-21-2008, 08:05 PM
Demolition Man lololol
Marshall Lee
03-21-2008, 08:06 PM
"Enchanted"….
Sobye
03-21-2008, 09:01 PM
The Holiday
with Black Jack and Jude Law
I came
Ketevan
03-21-2008, 10:33 PM
Shutter. I shaln’t be sleeping well tonight.
Mr E. Stalker
03-22-2008, 03:23 AM
Shutter was that scary eh? I don’t get scared at horror films, I just feel a bit creeped out. lol
Ketevan
03-22-2008, 11:33 AM
I’m the same in that I don’t generally get scared by films. They have to be quite something to scare me. Shutter has quite a lot of disturbing images that meander round in your mind after it’s finished. There was only one or two real scares for me really. It’s kind of a rip-off of Ring/Dark Water a little. I hope you watch it and see what you think. ^
Mr E. Stalker
03-22-2008, 10:05 PM
I see. Thanks for your opinion.
Shachou
03-22-2008, 11:10 PM
Titanic, being replayed on TV.
As I get older, that movie gets more depressing. D: Ah, how I miss the innocence of childhood.
Dot Centaur
03-23-2008, 02:36 AM
I just saw the movie Vacancy with Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson for the first time.
It was very disturbing yet cool :cool:.
Laughing-Raven
03-23-2008, 02:59 AM
Titanic, being replayed on TV.
As I get older, that movie gets more depressing. D: Ah, how I miss the innocence of childhood.
Does that movie make you do that sigh thing? lol
Shachou
03-23-2008, 03:34 AM
Does that movie make you do that sigh thing? lol
The sigh thing? XD Come again?
Sobye
03-23-2008, 01:57 PM
Notting Hill, for the fiftieth time.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-23-2008, 10:46 PM
Just saw RAMBO last night. Thought it was good. Shorter than i expected..
Laughing-Raven
03-23-2008, 11:34 PM
The sigh thing? XD Come again?
Lol,its hard to explain.
tinyjeans
03-24-2008, 05:42 PM
I just saw the movie Vacancy with Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson for the first time.
It was very disturbing yet cool :cool:.
I really liked the first 30-45 minutes or so of that movie. After that, I felt it became boring and even more predictable.
On Saturday, I saw Funny Games. I have never seen the original, but I’ve heard it’s pretty much shot-for-shot the same exact movie just in english and with different actors of course. It was pretty messed up. Anyway, I liked it. I really don’t know what that says about me. Maybe some self-reflection is needed.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-25-2008, 02:17 PM
Went to 10,000 BC. It wasnt anything special, and it could have been great. Not enough effort imo.
vryc
03-25-2008, 09:28 PM
Doomsday. Had lots of momentum to it, but the story was a bit too much of a hodge-podge of better films (Aliens, 28 Days Later, Road Warrior…) to make it a unique experience. However, I do think that Marshall (the director) is class and has tons of talent. I’d just like to see him tackle something a little more original. I really liked his "Descent" and I thought that "Dog Soldiers" was a fun little piece for the extremely limited budget, but Marshall needs to break out of hommage and do something all his own.
Sobye
03-26-2008, 07:21 PM
Fight Club. I came.
discodan
03-26-2008, 07:26 PM
Battle in Heaven….
One of the strangest most uncomfortable movies i’ve ever seen…. Despite that, couldnt tear myself away. Not sure if i liked it or not.

I watched the entirety of RE2 on YouTube, last night.
That count?
Dot Centaur
03-26-2008, 08:25 PM
I watched the entirety of RE2 on YouTube, last night.
That count?
Why not? It’s still a movie ;).
Marshall Lee
03-26-2008, 08:30 PM
Saw "August Rush" on Demand…Robin Williams has lost his mind
Why not? It’s still a movie ;).
I wuz getting ready for CVX. I haven’t played 2 in probably almost a decade ;_;;
TheDevil’sWaltz
03-27-2008, 07:21 PM
Jet Li’s Fearless.
Solaris
03-28-2008, 03:08 AM
The Other Boleyn Girl.
I was actually expecting this movie to be a total miss but was [happily] surprised that it was quite entertaining and good. The acting was not faulty, Scarlet and Natalie did an AWESOME job as the sisters. It was wonderful.
I want to go see it again, but I’m broke ; ;
Dot Centaur
03-28-2008, 10:39 PM
I just watched Final Fantasy the Spirits Within on Youtube. It wasn’t that good, but wasn’t too bad either. I definetely think it’s too Sci Fi to deserve the name Final Fantasy in my opnion.
People will stab me, but I agree with that assessment, Tifa.
I watched MMPR: The Movie. Yes, FINALLY.
We need to have more movie nights in chat, because it was a blast last night.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
03-28-2008, 11:24 PM
What? Was a chat ‘movie night’ announced anywhere on the forums?
I watched The Thing most recently
Well it was just me and anyname, but hey it was amazing ^___^
It was SPONTANEOUS.
Though we suspect Gara participated.
Solaris
03-28-2008, 11:32 PM
Across the Universe – awesome movie.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-28-2008, 11:37 PM
We need to have more movie nights in chat, because it was a blast last night.
ahh man. I missed that. ๐
Well, i watched amores Perros again last night. Top film. though i doubht many people will have seen it. If not, they i highly reccomend it.
Laughing-Raven
03-28-2008, 11:39 PM
Oceans 11 12 and 13
Hynad
03-28-2008, 11:40 PM
DC Direct’s The New Frontier.
matt damon
03-29-2008, 04:33 AM
Well it was just me and anyname, but hey it was amazing ^___^
It was SPONTANEOUS.
Though we suspect Gara participated.
it really was. all the commentary going on was GREAT. kneg, we need to do the same thing with the turbo movie.
k, I’ll hold off watching it then.
hot tamales
03-30-2008, 11:52 AM
The Game Plan
martha
03-30-2008, 02:08 PM
Hey Cookie, I watched Amorres Perros last night, I could watch that talkie so many times
Mike_w
03-30-2008, 02:14 PM
I last saw Meet the Spartans, and my easily amused mind absolutly loved it.
Solaris
03-30-2008, 04:32 PM
10 Things I Hate About You
O Heath~
matt damon
03-30-2008, 06:13 PM
omg, 10 things…i LOVE that movie. and it has alyssa oleink (however you spell her last name) AKA alex Mack :swoon:
lenneth
03-30-2008, 06:28 PM
The first 30 minutes of 10,000 BC.
I might try to complete it later today, but I’m not sure if its worth it.
I knew it was gonna be shit and completely ridiculous. Even bad acting and the goofy accent they were going for I can tolerate, but it was just so boooooooring.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-30-2008, 06:37 PM
Id advise not to finish it Cassie. Its really not worth it to be honest. I was extremely disappointed with it.
matt damon
03-30-2008, 08:07 PM
watch hairspray cassie, or enchanted.
Dot Centaur
03-30-2008, 08:24 PM
Now I always wanted to see the movie hairspray. That looked excellent from the trailer ;).
mr. patterson
03-30-2008, 09:45 PM
i do believe in bruges was the last film i saw it was some irish film, but it was pretty good.
RikkuYunaRinoa
03-31-2008, 01:16 AM
Just seen Die Another Day on Granada. Meh, i caught glimpses really, seen it before. Its pretty good.
Solaris
03-31-2008, 03:55 AM
Sister Act ~
Dot Centaur
03-31-2008, 05:23 AM
I just got back from seeing Juno (it was the very last time they were playing it out here). I liked it :cool:.
RikkuYunaRinoa
04-01-2008, 04:16 AM
Went to see Drillbit Taylor tonight. Thought it was great. Owen Wilson rules again.
Brandy
04-01-2008, 05:28 AM
Planet Terror, i’d have to say that I liked Death Proof way better. It wasn’t a terrible movie, I enjoyed watching some of it but it’s not on my fav. list. I just plain didn’t like rose mcgowan’s acting in either of them :-/ they should have picked someone else (i’d get this movie if it was on a sale rack)
No Country for Old Men, I was unsure about it back when I first saw the previews, I really didn’t even care to watch it but after watching it I liked it. Nice movie, one I wouldn’t mind watching more than just once. I’d buy it
hot tamales
04-01-2008, 03:11 PM
Went to see Drillbit Taylor tonight. Thought it was great. Owen Wilson rules again.
owen wilson is awesome. period.
i saw The Game Plan with Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson. it portrayed a good message, very meaningful. the little girl was perfect for that role. but the Rock can do a lot better than that, imo. he was a little too fake, but i guess that’s how he had to act, an all-star football hall-of-famer who’s self-absorbed.
MaschineScreams
04-03-2008, 11:43 AM
I Am Legend.
I really enjoyed the first half of the movie, it had some great moments. Then somewhere near the end something went terribly, terribly wrong.
Also, Sam is easily the best actress I’ve seen in a film all year…
Yup.
Ketevan
04-03-2008, 11:45 AM
Better Off Dead.
Pimp Daddy McSnake
04-03-2008, 11:48 AM
The 3 amigos
hot tamales
04-03-2008, 04:00 PM
I Am Legend.
I really enjoyed the first half of the movie, it had some great moments. Then somewhere near the end something went terribly, terribly wrong.
Also, Sam is easily the best actress I’ve seen in a film all year…
Yup.
haha that poor german sheperd ;________;
i peed in my pants during that movie.
and ebichu, do you watch only cartoons
beat
04-03-2008, 07:49 PM
Watched Run Fatboy Run. It was a heartfelt comedy. I enjoyed it…but I’d pretty much enjoy anything with Simon Pegg.
Also saw I Am Legend recently as well. Will Smith sure can make you feel sorry for him when he cries.
RaptorDave
04-03-2008, 07:56 PM
Last movie i saw was
Spaceballs LOL
Goren
04-03-2008, 09:14 PM
I Am Legend
Darth Revan
04-07-2008, 02:58 AM
Last movie I saw on DVD –
Pirates of the Carribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl
mr. patterson
04-07-2008, 03:17 AM
fight club its still awesome, edward norton’s the man
MossY
04-07-2008, 05:36 PM
fight club its still awesome, edward norton’s the man
Did you watch it on RTE2 on Friday night?
Anyhow, the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Absolutely brilliant, best film from 2007 though I haven’t watched There Will be Blood or No Country For Old Men yet. Pitt and Affleck are amazing. What won the best score Oscar? It definitely should have been Jesse James unless Johnny Greenwood’s work on TWBB is as good as people say. But yeah, an acting, cinematographic, musical masterclass is Jesse James.
RikkuYunaRinoa
04-07-2008, 06:31 PM
Mossy, did you have a chance to check my "Big Dick" thing i told you about.
*Spoilers??(anyone who hasnt seen fight club by now. watch it!)
Mr patterson. Do you have the DVD?? If so, at the end, where they are sat on the chair, for a split second, a huge cock appears on the screen. It is in relation to what tyler says about working at the cinema.
Enjoy :p
matt damon
04-07-2008, 06:37 PM
really? i sense shenanigans
KREAYSHAWN
04-07-2008, 07:10 PM
i remember that. it was pretty easy to see on the vhs version too iirc ;B
discodan
04-07-2008, 07:24 PM
Cloverfield(Diamond)AVI.torr
Quality 9
Sound 7
Memento Mori
04-07-2008, 08:00 PM
I Am Legend. I hated it.
tinyjeans
04-07-2008, 08:23 PM
Evil Dead II
Loved it, of course.
Gojita-san
04-09-2008, 08:44 AM
Hmm. Last movie I saw? Halloween. The original 1978 classic.
martha
04-09-2008, 12:34 PM
i watched hannabel last night
i liked that it referenced Dante, as i’ve read the inferno and it made me feel all cultured like… that guy’s eye freaked me out though
Faye Kipling
04-09-2008, 04:15 PM
Meet the Spartans, it was the crudest pile of tripe I’ve ever seen.
Hidan117
04-09-2008, 07:44 PM
I actually like that movie. It’s funny.
For me…it would be Live Free or Die Hard.
Solaris
04-10-2008, 04:33 AM
I went to see 21 today. Besides the fact I got this huge headache half way through the film, I really enjoyed it.
RikkuYunaRinoa
04-12-2008, 12:38 AM
I want to see 21. It looks pretty good. I watched The Last of the Mohicans the other day. It is still one of my favorite films ever.
lonewolf100
04-12-2008, 12:43 AM
secret window
halloween (the original one not the rob zombie one)
an american werewolf in london
beetle juice
dragonball z uncut movie double feature pack bardock the father of goku/history of trunks movie.
Solaris
04-12-2008, 01:16 AM
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ~ classic.
eltonjohn24
04-14-2008, 09:24 PM
BATTLE FOR HADITHA: Inspired by a true story in iraq where in the US soldiers are out to revenge the death of their fallen comrade. Who was killed by a roadside bomb and in retaliation they killed every iraqi they will see. In every street and in every house in findng the insurgent who plat the bomb.
Brandy
04-15-2008, 07:27 PM
Walk hard the dewey cox story- I really didn’t care to see it at first but it wasn’t THAT bad, it gave me a few laughs. I don’t regret watching it but it’s not really a movie I would bother to own.
Hitman- I still don’t take back what I said about the actor looking too young, but I didn’t hate the movie. In reality it actually entertained me, although I would have liked a deeper story line (it’s basically the same story as bourne identity and other like movies) and there were times when I wasn’t fully convinced about the main actor’s "stone face" and "serious/badass" attitude BUT I wouldn’t mind owning it, but I wouldn’t pay full price for it.
and finally
Sweeney Todd- I liked this movie thoroughly, I thought that Depp and Carter complemented eachother greatly. I haven’t seen the original but I did enjoy this movie, some of my more favorite parts were ones that involved Helena Carter, I loved her in this role regardless of whether she can sing or not.
Miss Misa
04-15-2008, 07:55 PM
The Eye 10 – group of friends visit another friend in Thailand and experience 10 different ways to see ghosts. Comedy/Horror/Drama
stuorstew
04-15-2008, 09:20 PM
Nightmare-The Horror Movie Game. A fairly average Korean horror/thriller livened up by some rather gruesome death scenes.
Ketevan
04-15-2008, 10:31 PM
[Rec]. Great film. Ending could have been better.. like The Blair Witch.
Solaris
04-16-2008, 12:57 AM
O, Brother Where Art Thou?
I loooove this movie. It’s simply awesome.
matt damon
04-16-2008, 05:01 AM
BATTLE FOR HADITHA: Inspired by a true story in iraq where in the US soldiers are out to revenge the death of their fallen comrade. Who was killed by a roadside bomb and in retaliation they killed every iraqi they will see. In every street and in every house in findng the insurgent who plat the bomb.
omg, /me cringes
Hex Omega
04-16-2008, 03:15 PM
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ~ classic.
you win the thread.
also, i watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles last night. spiffing stuff.
John Candy ๐
tinyjeans
04-16-2008, 04:00 PM
Good choice.

Solaris
04-16-2008, 09:10 PM
Fight Club. Don’t talk about it.
matt damon
04-16-2008, 09:13 PM
i am talking about fight club, oh my.
discodan
04-16-2008, 09:15 PM
And his name was Robert Paulson
Solaris
04-16-2008, 09:21 PM
i am talking about fight club, oh my.
We’re gonna have to fight… again.
matt damon
04-16-2008, 09:26 PM
breeng et beech. ju no i can beat yo azz.
Solaris
04-16-2008, 09:27 PM
Imma be in chatz lata, ju besta watch yo’self.
Douche_Chips2
04-17-2008, 08:13 AM
The Addams family. Loved it. Should I be ashamed?
crazyrabbit87
04-17-2008, 08:24 AM
I AM LEGEND! ok it wasnt THAT great buh interesting…didnt like the ending
mr. patterson
04-18-2008, 07:48 PM
i saw this is england last it was kind of depressing but also pretty awesome
Lukey
04-19-2008, 03:25 AM
Last night I watched Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Hallam Foe. Halloween was pretty average, it didn’t really innovate on anything that had been laid out by the original, there were a few scenes that made me jump for real but ultimately it failed to get me off.
Hallam Foe is excellent, I always love Jamie Bell. From what I’d seen of it before hand I was expecting some really dark film that all the emo kids go for but it was completely different.
Master Nabeshin
04-19-2008, 06:08 AM
The last movie I watched?
I saw part of Serenity last night. Very good sci-fi movie.
But the last movie aI actually sat down and watched all the way through I think was Death to Smoochy.
Now that’s a weird movie. It’s just so twisted I love it.
Dot Centaur
04-19-2008, 06:31 AM
Master Nabeshin I remember you. Hi.
Right now I’m watching ‘Just Friends’ which is technically the last movie I saw. It’s very stupid the first time seeing it, but after seeing the good satisfying ending, it’s funny XD.
Master Nabeshin
04-19-2008, 08:14 AM
Indeed, I have been gone a while. Hello.
I’m watching "Doctor Who" now.
Haven’t watched many movies lately.
martha
04-19-2008, 09:13 AM
I saw Son of Rambow last night, i thought it was quite sweet and it kinda tickled me, i think mainly because it reminded me of when i was little and me and my brothers made films in the woodland behind my house.
MossY
04-19-2008, 10:13 PM
American History X.
matt damon
04-20-2008, 12:52 AM
i saw the forbidden kingdom today. it’s really good. the martial arts scenes are really cool, and there’s a perfect balance of comedy in it too. you really root for the main character and everyone is really baddass. also, there is a love story in it that adds another aspect to the film, but it’s not a huge part of it, so the film doesn’t seem bogged down by it.
for you boys (and lesbian girls), the two main girl actresses are really pretty
and for the girls (and gay boys), the main actor (not jackie chan and jet li) is really cute.
Lukey
04-20-2008, 03:16 AM
Last night me and my friends watched Across the Universe
we loved it
Ketevan
04-20-2008, 07:20 PM
In Bruges. Great film.
Nightowl9910
04-20-2008, 10:06 PM
K-9 PI
Found it to be alot more enjoyable than initially expected
matt damon
04-21-2008, 03:35 AM
forgetting sarah marshall. i really liked it. it was funny and had a good love story. take it’s r rating very seriously. (peens and boobs and dozens of sex scenes + tons of cursing)
Solaris
04-21-2008, 05:00 AM
I Think I Love My Wife.
A cheesy movie with Chris Rock. It’s not great, but nonetheless I liked it. For some reason, this movie… just made me think a lot about my own relationship.
discodan
04-21-2008, 05:41 PM
There Will Be Blood,
Um….. Very ehhh, good movie i think… although not quite sure.
Brandy
04-21-2008, 09:11 PM
Juno- The humor in it was amusing and I enjoyed, but it’s not a movie that I myself would bother to buy
Mario Kinnikuman
04-21-2008, 10:51 PM
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
The film adaption of the play was magnificent overall, aside from the general time constraints most adapted films experience when transferring a story from another medium.
Marshall Lee
04-21-2008, 11:57 PM
101: Dalmatians (The Animated version).
I hadn’t seen the movie in a while, and got a chance to on my birthday. It was a little different from how I remembered it for some reason.
martha
04-22-2008, 08:32 PM
I watcxhed Se7en last night because of the Dante connections and anything that makes Dante more bareable has to be good
eltonjohn24
04-22-2008, 09:13 PM
the last movie i saw is
The Bank Job
Jason Staham as lead actor…
This is movie is based on true events happen on United Kingdom during the 70’s
Dot Centaur
04-24-2008, 03:43 AM
I just bought The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003 remake) on DVD yesterday for $10 and watched it again today. One of the best in horror films imo.
Solaris
04-24-2008, 04:09 AM
forgetting sarah marshall. i really liked it. it was funny and had a good love story. take it’s r rating very seriously. (peens and boobs and dozens of sex scenes + tons of cursing)
It really does take the R rating seriously! I saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall today and it was hilarious ~ but I would have enjoyed it more if the people in the theater weren’t talking so much >:
beat
04-24-2008, 06:53 AM
I watched Old Boy.
Holy crap man that movie was beyond facked up.
Oh and…"In the Name of the King" with Jason Staham. Statham is awesome but that movie was horrible.
What’s even more horrible is that I actually sat through it to the very end.
Goren
04-24-2008, 06:54 AM
I just saw the Covenant
J. Peterman
04-24-2008, 10:59 AM
NBA Playoffs Denver @ Los Angeles
MossY
04-24-2008, 04:35 PM
I watched Old Boy.
Holy crap man that movie was beyond facked up.
Oh and…"In the Name of the King" with Jason Staham. Statham is awesome but that movie was horrible.
What’s even more horrible is that I actually sat through it to the very end.
Oldboy is a masterpiece.
Miss Misa
04-24-2008, 06:10 PM
IZO
ROKI
04-24-2008, 07:04 PM
I watched Pan’s Labyrinth recently. Its an amazingly beautiful movie with excellent acting and story. One of my favorite movies of all time.
J. Peterman
04-26-2008, 06:59 AM
The Movie
matt damon
04-26-2008, 09:33 PM
i saw harold and kumar: escape from guantanamo bay. it is really stupid and my iq dropped like 20 points from watching it. i didn’t laugh that much but my friends did, so maybe it’s just me.
tinyjeans
04-28-2008, 01:00 PM
l’Auberge espagnole, and it’s sequel—Les Poup???es russes
Pretty good. The latter had some male bush in it, which I wasn’t feeling, however, all-in-all it wasn’t bad.
Ahhhh, the French.
Ketevan
04-28-2008, 01:03 PM
The Orphanage.
Has a nice atmosphere to it and I thought it was a pretty good movie overall.
hot tamales
04-28-2008, 04:49 PM
Waterhorse. They repeated a scene twice. Lame. But overall, the story was good and it’s kind of sweet.
Solaris
04-28-2008, 05:27 PM
The Holiday! Cheesy chick flick that warms the heart <3 Haha.
Magus
04-28-2008, 05:47 PM
Hot Rod. Great movie. Oh gah, so funny.
Brick!
It is so great! I love the juxtaposition of the style and the setting ๐
The language is infinitely fascinating, to boot ^_^
beat
04-28-2008, 10:51 PM
Finally saw Grindhouse
Planet Terror was really cheesy but funny…but I guess that’s what they aimed for. Lots of disgusting moments.
Deathproof was the best one of the two. Haha Kurt Russel was such an asshole. The ending is pure gold.
MossY
04-28-2008, 10:54 PM
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Perfect, 10.
Solaris
04-29-2008, 12:58 AM
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Perfect, 10.
This is one awesome fucking movie.
Zulu
04-29-2008, 01:47 AM
War of the Worlds – Rate: 7/10
Awesome, but not fantastic.
J. Peterman
04-29-2008, 02:25 AM
To be honest I don’t watch movies or read books really.
books like never movies like rarely
…
matt damon
04-29-2008, 02:31 AM
Sybil, the 70’s version. this movie made me fall in love with sally field. she’s so amazing in it.
beat
04-29-2008, 03:15 AM
Eternal Struggle
04-29-2008, 02:29 PM
Die Hard 4.0
Nothing like man vs jet fighter!
Damn that film was stupid.
martha
04-30-2008, 08:39 PM
I saw the Woodsman which i thought was really good and pretty well done
and Babel which i liked although it was very long but i liked how it jumped from storyline to storyline to keep you interested, i particularly enjoyed the Japaneese sections
RanaRandom
05-05-2008, 04:09 AM
Disney’s Dinosaur. As strange as it may seem mind you, I have a child’s obsession with anything that has to do about dinosaurs (well almost… ‘cept Barney (not my type)).
MossY
05-06-2008, 12:29 AM
Iron Man. It was good, not great though. Also, this is reply 513, so it is the first reply after 2^9, there will be no first replies after a 2 to the power of an integer value again until the 1025th reply. I wonder if I have typed that in a way that makes sense?
stuorstew
05-06-2008, 12:59 PM
Enchanted – Absolutely loved it only criticism would be not enough songs for my liking
Solaris
05-06-2008, 01:18 PM
Was watching Deathproof last night. I absolutely fuckin’ love that movie.
Orestes
05-12-2008, 04:24 AM
Let me think, last movie I saw in theaters was Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo (sp?) Bay. Last movie I saw while just relaxing at home was Apocalypto which I actually enjoyed.
tinyjeans
05-12-2008, 03:16 PM
Eastern Promises
Not bad, but nothing all that special either.
Solaris
05-12-2008, 04:33 PM
Ironman ~ awesome movie.
elen99
05-12-2008, 10:34 PM
Awesome movie man
Nightowl9910
05-14-2008, 08:37 PM
Shrooms
Overall found it to be quite a let down. Though at the same time it wasn’t as bad as I initially expected it was going to be.
eltonjohn24
05-14-2008, 09:49 PM
i was just still in amazement with the ending of
Stephen King’s "The Mist"
The movie was so great, you’ll never knew until you see the ending but would not believe the ending…
Magus
05-16-2008, 11:19 PM
Saw the Second Narnia last night. Didn’t suck, true to the book.
Agent0042
05-17-2008, 05:08 AM
๐ Same here! Saw it. Went to one of those midnight showings — I think it was the first time that I’ve done that. Theater was pretty packed. Quite enjoyable. Strong film, well made — nothing felt superfluous. And yeah, while they added their own elements, it was definitely true to the book. I saw some reviews complaining that it "loses the magic" — it didn’t. Obviously it’s not going to be the same feel as the first story, but it’s not supposed to be.
One thing I noticed was that many my fellow movie-goers seemed in particular to appreciate some of the more humorous elements of the film, which were generally always pleasant surprises. I also heard quite a few people saying that they enjoyed it more than the first Narnia film.
ROKUSHO
05-17-2008, 10:59 AM
^
i enjoyed ghost rider more than narnia 1.
en fin, going to see prince caspian on wednesday.
for the topic:
in theathers: iron man
in tv: one hour photo (though i didnt manage to see it completely.. which i regret)
MossY
05-17-2008, 10:03 PM
Saw In Bruges and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Liked both.
Kud Dukan
05-17-2008, 11:04 PM
No Country for Old Men – I was very impressed…it’s a great movie.
I’m heading out to see Prince Caspian in a few minutes, hopefully it’s good.
Olde
05-18-2008, 04:44 AM
Seven Samurai. Long, but really good.
manojpj200
05-18-2008, 05:03 AM
Narnia, Prince Caspian.
Firebrand-X
05-18-2008, 08:21 AM
Iron Man.
ROKUSHO
05-18-2008, 08:46 AM
tv: first 3 indiana jones movies, one following the next
Faye Kipling
05-26-2008, 06:02 PM
Iron Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Both really great, Forgetting Sarah Marshall especially.
jakeb
05-26-2008, 08:48 PM
Apocalypto. Marvelous movie.
MossY
05-26-2008, 11:43 PM
The new Indiana Jones. Alright for what it is.
spyboy
05-27-2008, 06:52 AM
The last movie I watched was the new Indiana Jones and I must say that was a ridiculous movie. I enjoyed it but still…just wow.
All Seeing Eye
05-30-2008, 05:42 AM
Street Kings with Keanu Reeves and Forrest Whitaker.
Good movie.
arthurgolden
05-30-2008, 06:20 AM
Margot at the Wedding. Pretty good movie. I’d recommend it.
Goren
05-30-2008, 06:21 AM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(I like Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory better imo)
MossY
05-31-2008, 04:47 PM
Titan A.E. Man, I really liked that film when I was a bit younger, but watching it today, it is pretty frustrating. It has an awful lot of potential as a story but really poorly thought out motives, clunky lines and plot holes you could drive a big spaceship with a load of DNA through. 6/10 man, potential earning it an extra point or two.
Agent0042
06-01-2008, 12:56 AM
Asamiya, if you wanna PM me, I’d be interested in hearing your opinion on why Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more enjoyable. I found the latter film on the whole to be creative, original, and despite some of the add-ons and changes, nevertheless very true to the book.
J. Peterman
06-01-2008, 01:03 AM
Citizen Kane
RikkuYunaRinoa
06-01-2008, 01:06 AM
Just saw Sex and The City. I thought it was great. Sue me.
I enjoy the programme and thought they did a great job of the film.
J. Peterman
06-01-2008, 01:11 AM
Pokemon Movie 10
Orestes
06-02-2008, 03:53 AM
John Carpenter’s The Thing on Sci-Fi.
Koro-Chan
06-07-2008, 07:00 PM
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc. It was alot better than I remember. The ending was awsome though. Bad guys get what they deserve >D
TheDevil’sWaltz
06-09-2008, 08:45 PM
The Grudge.
Not a fan of horror movies but a die hard fan of Sarah Michelle Gellar.
ROKI
06-09-2008, 09:18 PM
Spiderman 3 – Did not like it much
Zulu
06-10-2008, 12:19 AM
Gods and Generals – Rate: 4/10
Proposterous. Long on running time, but low on content.
jewess crabcake
06-10-2008, 12:29 AM
The 1986 Transformers movie… again! (like the 5th time)
FreakyLoser
06-10-2008, 06:31 AM
Smiley Face. I watched it with a few of my friends after renting it at McDonalds. That movie is SOOOOOOOOOO messed up.
Brandy
06-12-2008, 03:30 PM
Meet the Spartans- uuhhh well I did giggle a time or two but I would have to say it’s not really worth a buy or a rent just wait till it’s on tv (although not worth missing your favorite show over)
about the only good thing that came from that movie is that I found out that the new futurama movie is coming out the 24 of june which excited me greatly ๐
FreakyLoser
06-12-2008, 10:25 PM
27 Dresses. Same typical love story, but it was "family day" at my house, and they chose that. The part with "Bennie and the Jets" was the only part worth watching in my opinion.
TheDevil’sWaltz
06-23-2008, 02:03 AM
City of God.
One of the best film ever made.
beat
06-23-2008, 03:30 AM
Get Smart
Man…I thought it would be better. Still it was OK.
Bill Murray cameo made my eyes sparkle…lol.
FreakyLoser
06-23-2008, 04:43 AM
Get Smart
I want to see that.
Camp Rock. It was lame and on TV, but it’s the sorta thing where, you can’t look away 1) because you’re babysitting and it gets the kids to be quiet 2) it’s so corny that you’re eyes are glued to the screen. It was lame.
discodan
06-23-2008, 05:36 PM
City of God.
One of the best film ever made.
Very good flick
Saw Hoax over the weekend.
ROKI
06-23-2008, 09:50 PM
Jacobs Ladder
beat
06-24-2008, 12:16 AM
Jumper
I was disappointed…but hell I had high expectations for some reason. I set myself up for that one
…not bad I guess.
FreakyLoser
06-24-2008, 03:57 AM
Hidalgo
Vastalis
06-24-2008, 04:23 AM
In Theaters: Hulk
At home: Funny Games – One of the worst movies I’ve seen, Completely disappointed!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Brandy
06-25-2008, 12:42 AM
oh completely forgot, i saw jumper also. It was a decent movie, I think it’s going to be about 3 movies was it? honestly they could have just put all three into one action packed movie and it probably would have been better, the movie wasn’t even a full hour and a half long. decent rent but i wouldn’t buy it
also i kind of wanted to see funny games :-/
ROKI
06-25-2008, 02:16 AM
The Exorcist (the version you’ve never seen). I loved this movie.
Solaris
06-25-2008, 07:13 PM
The Hulk.
And I loved it.
FreakyLoser
06-25-2008, 08:13 PM
Music and Lyrics. I think it’s brilliant and recently found out that Drew Barrymore does all of the singing involved with her part. Love that movie. = )
matt damon
06-25-2008, 08:18 PM
Camp Rock. It was lame and on TV, but it’s the sorta thing where, you can’t look away 1) because you’re babysitting and it gets the kids to be quiet 2) it’s so corny that you’re eyes are glued to the screen. It was lame.
it wasn’t that bad. it was a typical disney channel movie, imo. not as good as hsm2 or the cheetah girls 2, but still, not terrible.
FreakyLoser
06-25-2008, 08:28 PM
it wasn’t that bad. it was a typical disney channel movie, imo.
True, but I still laughed at their terrible acting.
matt damon
06-25-2008, 08:33 PM
the people who acted terribly were the blonde chick and devi lovato or w/e the hell her name is. she annoys the crap out of me. the way she moves her mouth when she is talking/singing is so weird!!!! god, i just want to punch her.
FreakyLoser
06-25-2008, 08:39 PM
All the characters had terrible moments, but I guess that’s true about any actor. Oh, I didn’t like the blonde’s acting at all. I can’t think of that other girls name, but I know who you’re talking about. I agree. She was just… *shudder* And don’t worry, you’re not the only one who wanted to punch her.
hdarkzer74
06-26-2008, 12:04 AM
10,000 B.C.
a lot of crap, let me tell you…..it just didn’t make any sense, poorly edited and terribly acted…it looked pretty though
Vastalis
06-26-2008, 04:04 AM
also i kind of wanted to see funny games :-/
It’s not that bad, It just wasn’t what I expected.
I would only recommend it if you like Indie artsy movies that are metaphors about society.
JpopGirl
06-29-2008, 10:40 AM
The last movie I saw was Ju on 2 and Sister Street Fighter
matt damon
06-29-2008, 10:50 AM
Camp Rock again, this time it was the sing along version.
Harvai
06-29-2008, 01:18 PM
Last movie I saw was Iron Man, and I loved it to pieces.
Needed more of Black Sabbath’s "Iron Man", though.
FreakyLoser
06-29-2008, 08:42 PM
Ratatouille (I think that’s how you spell it… I know it’s close.)
CAgent007
06-30-2008, 02:23 AM
Last movie I saw in theaters is "Hot Fuzz". Loved it, even though I had no idea it was made by the guys behind "Shawn of the Dead" (another great flick!)!
Lukey
06-30-2008, 04:31 AM
Saw The Incredible Hulk last week. Absolutely loooooved it. Especially after re-watching Ang Lee’s only a few days earlier. Ed Norton is a dreamboat in this one.
Vastalis
06-30-2008, 06:05 AM
I saw Wanted yesterday.
I thought it was great. Very fast paced, with a great story.
What I liked: Angelina Jolie, Good story, Angelina Jolie, great opening, Angelina Jolie, good plot twists, and ANGELINA JOLIE is HOT in it.
Gripes: Aside from the basic plot, it wasn’t a true comic adaptation. I didn’t like the montage training sequence and the quick plot development. It could’ve used more meat to make it a longer movie.
Overall: Even with all the gripes, I thought It was a good movie. I understood why they changed it from a fraternity of Super-villians, to a Fraternity of assassins. It would of been hard to explain each character especially with Super-heroes involved.
I recommend it.
FreakyLoser
06-30-2008, 06:36 AM
Jack and the Bean Stalk (I think that’s what it’s called. I was half asleep while watching it on TV.) It was pretty good, but a little weird…
natashalouise
06-30-2008, 10:42 PM
30 days of night, finally! the film was better than i expected, i’m not really a big fan of vampire films but 30 days of night was alot more gorey than i had intended which is what i’d consider a positive factor of the film! a little confused as to whether there was meant to be subtitles for when the vampires were communicating amongst themselves? we downloaded the film off of the internet which may be the reason for the lack of subtitles if there are supposed to be any!
JpopGirl
06-30-2008, 10:51 PM
The Ghost A nice horror flick from Korea
Desert Wolf
07-01-2008, 03:31 PM
I saw Wanted yesterday.
I thought it was great. Very fast paced, with a great story.
What I liked: Angelina Jolie, Good story, Angelina Jolie, great opening, Angelina Jolie, good plot twists, and ANGELINA JOLIE is HOT in it.
Gripes: Aside from the basic plot, it wasn’t a true comic adaptation. I didn’t like the montage training sequence and the quick plot development. It could’ve used more meat to make it a longer movie.
Overall: Even with all the gripes, I thought It was a good movie. I understood why they changed it from a fraternity of Super-villians, to a Fraternity of assassins. It would of been hard to explain each character especially with Super-heroes involved.
I recommend it.
I just watched that last night myself. I thought it was pretty cool. I did think at times the story did move too fast and it probably could have been a bit longer but overall I was happy enough. Much better than "The Happening", which I watched the night before.
lonewolf100
07-04-2008, 11:39 AM
indiana jones crystal skull. i though it was ok. the movies i can’t wait to see are hellboy 2 and batman
Nightowl9910
07-04-2008, 11:15 PM
Little Shop of Horrors – 1960 version
Pretty funny stuff!
Agent0042
07-12-2008, 11:26 PM
The Spiderwick Chronicles on DVD. I give it 2 1/2 stars. Nothing all that interesting or awesome, but not a bad film either. Just good enough to keep me mildly interested and watching.
Solaris
07-12-2008, 11:50 PM
Wall E. Absolutely adorable and enjoyable, I really loved this movie. I found to actually have a profound meaning, despite it’s childish facade. Focuses on the overconsumption – of about everything. Technology, food, materials etc.
I definantly recommend it. 4 & 1/2 stars (out of 5).
Hellboy. Quite fancied it~
HilariousMeme
07-13-2008, 05:27 AM
hello boy joins the army of golden ppl 9/10
lonewolf100
07-13-2008, 01:16 PM
wall-e. i liked it (even if during some of the 1st half some little kid wouldn’t whisper)
greyfit
07-13-2008, 04:03 PM
I’ve just watch Hellboy II. It’s an amazing movie I’ve seen to date yet due to the story, characters, and the jokes hahaha. I’m quite fond of Abe & Nuala love segment as I thought it was cute. I especially love where HB and Abe got drunk and sing Barry Manilow’s Can’t Smile Without You and the locker scuffle between HB & Krauss. I give it
8.9/10 :love:
Broken
07-13-2008, 11:08 PM
I watched ‘Hancock’ recently.
It wasn’t too epic, however it made me laugh a few times. XP
Lukey
07-16-2008, 02:03 PM
Went to the Dark Knight today. Oh my. Yeah, it’s good.
poptart fantastico
07-16-2008, 04:35 PM
The Sword in The Stone DVD. Haha. Yeah I hafta see The Dark Knight as well.
Zulu
07-18-2008, 12:08 PM
Star Wars: Episode I-VI
I just recently finished my marathon, and I still found myself as much in love with these movies as I have always been. The old ones are slighty better, but I-III are more epic. That is of course thanks to the advanced animations.
poptart fantastico
07-18-2008, 12:59 PM
Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. I love those two.
MitchH2
07-18-2008, 05:05 PM
wanted, and i thought it was awesome!
spyboy
07-18-2008, 06:22 PM
I saw ‘THE DARK KNIGHT’ and I must say fantastic. Everybody should go see it.
jalvarez82
07-18-2008, 08:26 PM
The Dark Knight
Go see it!!!!
MossY
07-30-2008, 01:58 PM
Primer or the Dark Knight, can’t remember what was first. Primer is very hard to follow but pretty good, Batman is very good but noticeably long.
Hellboy II. Lurved it in spite of flaws~
Goren
07-30-2008, 02:06 PM
Metal Gear Solid 4
Jessie
07-30-2008, 03:01 PM
My Name is Nobody
A comical western film starring Terence Hill
Brandy
07-30-2008, 03:51 PM
strange wilderness- it was actually decently funny, not a bad movie but not really one that i’d but
national treasure 2- it was alright, not that bad of a movie. Most of the comedy was situated around the sidekick guy (whose name I can’t remember) he was mostly useless in the puzzle solving on this one, you’s think he’d know a little more than what he did. regardless I guess I wouldn’t mind watching it if I caught it on tv but I wouldn’t buy it
bittybat
08-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Just watched After Hours again. I’ve seen it a few times and I always enjoy it. It’s a Scorsese film from the eighties starring Griffin Dunne and a great supporting cast. A slice of New York(especially the Village) in the eighties, though it looks a little cleaner than it really was. Great soundtrack.
discodan
08-07-2008, 06:53 PM
STEPBROTHERS!!
Go see it, if F’n Funny!!
Olde
08-08-2008, 06:00 AM
last movie in theatres: Hancock. t’was ok (5/10)
last movie at home: Hidden Fortress. t’was TEH SHIT!!!! (11/10)
Nightowl9910
08-13-2008, 07:55 PM
X Files – I Want To Believe.
Office Space
I want to be a construction worker, too ๐
discodan
08-13-2008, 11:08 PM
Damn it feels good to be a gangster
Cause real gangster ass niggas dont stop
execrable gumwrapper
08-24-2008, 06:58 PM
21. A decent film with a great story.
matt damon
08-24-2008, 09:23 PM
tropic thunder in the theaters. it was meh.
and at home, sex and the city: the movie, which was great like the other 2 times i saw it ^^
The Orphanage.
Good times. A+ recommendation, Rob.
Rogue9a
08-25-2008, 09:19 AM
Star Wars The Clone Wars
matt damon
08-25-2008, 05:09 PM
see neg! i told you. it’s SOOOO good.
rogue, how was that movie? i heard it was terrible.
Brandy
08-25-2008, 06:56 PM
the golden compass- eehhh well it could have been longer, they sort of just suddenly said "to be continued" wasn’t that bad. i’d say it’s worth renting
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay- uuhhhh well eehhh the first one had a mission, a point, a goal but this one, the beginning plot is sort of just thrown away somewhat and they throw a bunch of habits and naked people in and then at the end they rush in with the "here’s the girl you were SUPPOSED to be chasing, THE END!" I dunno a few parts were amusing but that’s about it. not a terrible rent but not a buy, white castle was better
matt damon
08-25-2008, 08:48 PM
brandy, with the golden compass, they ended it a bit earlier than the book. they did it that way so that they could put the last couple of chapters of the book as the beginning of the second movie, to help it flow better
poptart fantastico
08-25-2008, 10:20 PM
I love H&K Escape From Guan. Bay. It had a great plot. Plus naked broads who shows their fuzzy parts. Ha. ‘Fuzzy parts’.
Dotman12
08-25-2008, 10:25 PM
Mummy 3, it was surprising to see Jet li in it.
Zulu
08-25-2008, 11:44 PM
The Mist and it was a freaking amazing movie. Didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. O:
matt damon
08-26-2008, 12:58 AM
Mummy 3, it was surprising to see Jet li in it.
man, that movie looks terrible. no imohtep or rachel weisz? gtfo nao, pls, kthxbai!!!
I love H&K Escape From Guan. Bay. It had a great plot. Plus naked broads who shows their fuzzy parts. Ha. ‘Fuzzy parts’.
um, it really didn’t. and jesus, just get some porn and jack off to that.
Marshall Lee
08-26-2008, 04:00 AM
Clone Wars; I actually thought the baby Hutt was quite cute…
Rogue9a
08-26-2008, 07:19 AM
see neg! i told you. it’s SOOOO good.
rogue, how was that movie? i heard it was terrible.
It was good, its not really a movie thats what the critics seemed to either forget or didn’t know. It was a pilot for the upcoming TV Series that will air in October, what they did was take the first 3 episodes edited them together to make a 90 minute film.
Would it have been better if they just made a film from scratch yeah it would have but for what it was it was a fun and enjoyable film.
SamSpayed
08-28-2008, 01:31 PM
Be Kind Rewind-Jack Black is good as always, as is Danny Glover. Great plot, funny humor, and a second half that puts almost everything else this year to shame. I wasn’t expecting a serious film but Michael Gondry pulled it off very well as it’s essentially his love letter to filmmaking. As a film studies major, I’m probably able to appreciate this one more than most, but I’ve been recommending it like mad. 10/10
RikkuYunaRinoa
08-28-2008, 03:42 PM
Just watched The Departed
I thought it was pretty good. I like Leonardo Di Caprio playing a character like that. I also thought he was good in his role. I am not usually a fan of him to be honest. But it was a solid effort.
The story worked quite well too. The whole "who is the rat?" thing began to wear a little thin. But it brought it back towards the end. Overall I’d say it was a great film. And definitely worth a watch.
Jessie
08-28-2008, 03:57 PM
The Departed was great i thought and a very unusual end to it.
I saw Gone in 60 Seconds last night and i really liked it because i like most of the movies Nicholas Cage is in and because it had some very cool cars.
jewess crabcake
08-28-2008, 05:35 PM
V for Vendetta, that movie is my poison.
RikkuYunaRinoa
08-28-2008, 06:49 PM
A fine day off work this is turning out to be. Just watched another film. The Recruit. Starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell.
It was OK. The beginning made it look like the film was going to be something different to what it turned out to be. Not enough action sequences fro my liking. And the whole plot was a little shaky.
At least it had some nice eye candy in the form of Bridget Moynahan. But her acting was nothing to write home about. The film is another one i can cross off my list. But if you haven’t seen it, don’t cut your wrists. It is nothing special. But that’s just my opinion..
I think i’ll watch one more today. Its either Domino, or Collateral.
Brandy
09-11-2008, 04:19 AM
The Ninth Gate- not that bad of a movie, Johnny Depp’s roles are always entertaining. I’d buy it if I say it on sale.
Rogue9a
09-11-2008, 06:10 AM
Just Saw The Fantastic Four recently
lonewolf100
09-11-2008, 11:56 AM
i bought the ninth gate for 10 bucks at walmart one time. sorry last movie i saw journey to the center of the earth in 3d not bad the 3d effect was cool. last movie i saw at home was final fantasy advent children, vampire hunter d, and jackass movie number 2 unrated.
FreakyLoser
09-14-2008, 06:01 AM
V for Vendetta, that movie is my poison.
I love that movie.
The last movie that I saw in theatres was Bablyon A.D.. I thought it was very good in the ending. Absolutely terrible ending. The last movie I was at home (for the first time finally) was Pride and Prejudice. Absolutely love that movie.
Goren
09-14-2008, 06:04 AM
Shutter.
beat
09-14-2008, 07:11 AM
Burn After Reading
Sorta…I was really tired and pretty much slept through a lot of it.
Pretty good from what I caught.
Nightowl9910
09-14-2008, 10:59 AM
Pulp Fiction
Brandy
09-17-2008, 08:06 PM
road to perdition- good movie, i wouldn’t mind owning it
PerfectLibra
09-20-2008, 06:14 AM
Varsity Blues
RikkuYunaRinoa
10-19-2008, 07:57 PM
Bump!
I as routing through some old boxers at my dad’s house recently. And I cam across a film a watched years ago, over and over.
Batman – Mask Of The Phantasm
It’s awesome..even more so if you haven’t seen it in years.
Also Silent Hill
Jacob’s Ladder.
Fantastical Magical. Any younger Silent Hill fans owe it to themselves to finally see it. Influences aplenty~
matt damon
10-19-2008, 11:42 PM
a preemptive high school musical 3
Zulu
10-20-2008, 12:26 AM
A movie called Megalodon, and despite of questionable special effects, I actually liked it.
Erebus Wraith
10-20-2008, 03:13 PM
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Yes, I am a Trekkie and this is one of my favorites
discodan
10-20-2008, 06:09 PM
Smart People
Was pretty good movie, that juno broad kicks ass
All Seeing Eye
10-20-2008, 07:12 PM
Watched Casino Royale again. Definitely one of the best Bond movies I’ve seen. Then again, I haven’t seen all the Bond movies. I just think the ice-cold Bond is cooler than the playboy Bond.
matt damon
10-20-2008, 08:29 PM
i can’t picture Bond as anyone but Pierce Brosnan.
oh, and the obligatory "LEAVE BOND TO ME"
discodan
10-20-2008, 08:53 PM
i can’t picture Bond as anyone but Pierce Brosnan.
oh, and the obligatory "LEAVE BOND TO ME"
I feel the same about Roger Moore, but then again, i am old as dirt…..
I think the only Bond that didnt fit 2 date was George Lazenby… maybe the fact that they dubbed his voice says a bit also.
Nightowl9910
10-20-2008, 10:24 PM
Sin City
Ferngully, The Last Ranforest.
Arigeitsu159
10-21-2008, 05:48 AM
Quarantine.
execrable gumwrapper
10-21-2008, 04:27 PM
1408
Better than I expected.
ROKI
10-21-2008, 09:26 PM
Night Watch
Paperhouse
10-21-2008, 09:34 PM
Watched Schindler’s List earlier. I’m not really sure what to think of it, it was a pretty draining experience. Really well done though.
1408
Better than I expected.
It is magnificent~
Says the person with the user title and accompanying macro ๐ฎ
matt damon
10-24-2008, 09:16 AM
High School Musical 3 (the first of many viewings, to be sure). AND i got to see it all by myself in the hugest auditorium so i could sing loudly and laugh and react to everything. aahh, one of the perks of working at a movie theater…
ROKUSHO
10-24-2008, 09:51 PM
eagle eye.
i liked it a lot.
but i expected to be an actual terrorist group
cfhero25
10-27-2008, 08:22 PM
Sin City, great movie
matt damon
10-27-2008, 08:47 PM
meh, it was ok, not bad, but not great. not my favorite movie. imo, kill bill is better.
Session 9.
I see the influence it had on SH3, but tbh it was a little drab.
Still, Caruso saying fuck :swoon:
discodan
10-27-2008, 10:52 PM
O Brother, Where Art Thou
not too shabby
Mickrulz
10-28-2008, 08:43 AM
3:10 To Yuma.
Erebus Wraith
10-28-2008, 05:07 PM
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Classic
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
10-28-2008, 07:18 PM
Quarantine at the theater, Grindhouse at home
Marshall Lee
10-28-2008, 07:28 PM
Scary Movie 4: Finally Dr. Phil admitted on National Television that he is really not a doctor, but an electrician.
lenneth
10-28-2008, 07:33 PM
Quarantine at the theater, Grindhouse at home
how was quarantine?
fastidious percolator
10-28-2008, 08:53 PM
There Will Be Blood. It was very magnificent, all its positive commentaries are well justified!
jewess crabcake
10-28-2008, 09:05 PM
Really? I’ll get around to watching it now Trent, it’s been on my HD for quite some time :p.
Arigeitsu159
10-28-2008, 09:21 PM
Attempted to see "The Happening" but the DVD from McDonald’s was horribly scratched up that it kept skipping in the player.
Renting movies at McDonalds still makes me lol.
Arigeitsu159
10-28-2008, 10:36 PM
Renting movies at McDonalds still makes me lol.
Not my idea. My boyfriend loves to do that. *shrug* I prefer Blockbuster. ๐
Solaris
10-28-2008, 11:23 PM
The Orphanage (again!) .
It always makes me cry at the end.
I totally cried when I watched the Orphanage.
Solaris
10-28-2008, 11:34 PM
Really?! You aren’t pulling my leg here o.o
Cause it made me really sad at the end. And a little angry. But mostly sad.
Why would I lie about that? o_O
Solaris
10-28-2008, 11:44 PM
matt damon
10-29-2008, 12:16 AM
man, neg only watched that cause i pushed him to. that <3 belongs to me!
Renting movies at McDonalds still makes me lol.
x2
Solaris
10-29-2008, 12:31 AM
Rob<3
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
10-29-2008, 09:14 AM
I saw…Saw V, and oh my goodness it was boring as fuck
When watching those films and any similar ones, imagine the Sponge Bob song "Best Day Ever" during the torture scenes and it’ll enhance the experience greatly
how was quarantine?
It was alright but felt like "hey it’s Cloverfield with the Blair Witch and zombies" and that was hard to ignore. If you hate shaky camera work it’ll just annoy the fuck out of you, sometimes it was absolutely *impossible* to tell what was happening. I don’t think anyone expects super fine cinema from most horror movies though, and that in mind, it wasn’t too bad really. From a technical point there were a couple super long camera shots (where a lot happens in one take without cutting) and I really like those, and the acting was ok. For giggles, it had one of the most lulzy ways to kill someone ever ๐
Nightowl9910
11-01-2008, 05:41 PM
Cinema – Mirrors
Turned out to be alot better than I expected, though still think there was room for improvement.
Home – Overboard as recently got it on dvd. One of my favourite comedy’s!
Solaris
11-01-2008, 06:20 PM
Saw V. It was terrible.
I watched Taken in the cinemas, pretty entertaining.
Also SAW has really run it’s course, it was never good to begin with ffs.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
11-01-2008, 08:25 PM
Zack and Miri Make a Porno. I quite liked it, as I do with pretty much all of Kevin Smith’s movies. He’s finally getting good at actually moving the god damn camera too.
Not gonna write up some big boring review, but yeah, dug it.
Kevin made a new movie?
Paint me uninformed.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
11-01-2008, 11:02 PM
Haha how in the world did you miss that
I only check Shrine, X-E, and YouTube?
I have a very limited world ๐ฎ Makes me feel safe and cozy.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
11-01-2008, 11:27 PM
I’m going to have to post more to learn you up, son
But yeah, go check it out maing
InvalidRobot
11-04-2008, 02:45 AM
Metroland
beat
11-04-2008, 04:26 AM
Godzilla: Final Wars…
My god, that movie was mayhem. I dunno how many different plots they go through in one movie lol. It was funny at first, but then I just couldn’t wait for it to end.
Josephine
11-04-2008, 10:06 AM
The last movie I saw was The House Bunny. I didn’t see it because I thought it was going to be awesome, but my boyfriend’s little sister wanted to see it so I took her. That, and I think Anna Farris is amusing. Color me impressed, because I actually liked it.
RevSQ
11-05-2008, 03:58 AM
I watched Taken in the cinemas, pretty entertaining.
Taken was awesome. No one I know has ever heard of it though. The plot was just a teensy bit cliched, but it was an excellent movie nontheless.
The last movie I saw was Kill Bill Vol. 2. I don’t know which I liked more, the first or the second one. The first has a lot of Japanese which really confused me, but Tantino gave O’Ren such a great backstory, even in anime style! The only thing missing was O’Ren’s revenge of the lanky dude who killed her dad.
The second one, however, explained a lot of things, and in the end it made me sad like no other violent gore movie ever has. D: It was a tad obvious that she knew the palm strike thingy though, and that she was going to use it on Bill.
Alvin and the Chipmunks. ZOMG, meh. Jason Lee got the shaft. I mean, I know I shouldn’t expect him to the be the focus.
It was just what was on while I was grading papers.
Brandy
11-17-2008, 04:38 PM
I LOVE renting movies from the red box <3 it’s cheap and great!! screw paying 5 to 6 dollars or however much, we usually only watch it once anyways so $1 a night is great ๐ the downfall is the selection isn’t always great :-/
anyways recent movies-
Indiana Jones and the blah blah blah- Truthfully I kind of expected to find this movie even the least bit enjoyable, I thought "maybe people just expected to much, it can’t be THAT bad" plus since Shia LeBeouf was in it (considering I find him one of the better young actors) I thought i’d like it……..well……..I didn’t. It sucked, action mostly sucked, story mostly sucked, there were some aspects that COULD have been potentially interesting but the execution and the end just…….sucked. anyways I have no interest in seeing it again.
Futurama Bender’s game- I guess entertaining but I think Bender’s big score was better
Also might I add where I live the red box isn’t only at mcdonald’s, it’s at walgreens AND walmart. which is all pretty idiotic since all three location are on the same street………
Solaris
11-17-2008, 05:18 PM
Sex and the City. I absolutely loved it. Everything I remembered the show to be ~
execrable gumwrapper
11-17-2008, 05:23 PM
discodan
11-17-2008, 06:45 PM
X-Files – I want to belive
tinyjeans
11-17-2008, 06:50 PM
Iron Mang – good for that type of movie
the newest Indiana Jones – O.K. nothing like the older ones of course
Religulous – good and funny
matt damon
11-17-2008, 09:35 PM
Sex and the City. I absolutely loved it. Everything I remembered the show to be ~
omg, isn’t it?!?!!?!?!?!? it was so great AND they may be making another one ^___^ btw, dante was hot, y/y?
solaris, i love that you like SatC. makes me feel like i am not the only one here and it’s awesome that we can talk about it
/me adds another cool-awesome point to the HUGE pile that solaris has already accumulated
Brandy
11-19-2008, 08:24 PM
Hellboy II the golden army- Well it was a pretty decent movie, I still have yet to come to a final conclusion about how I feel about the movie. Some things I liked, some things I didn’t. I didn’t fully like how hellboy’s attitude seemed a bit different in this one and I also didn’t care for the relationship mumbo jumbo, but I did like all the other creatures/monsters in this one. I wouldn’t mind owning it but I wouldn’t pay full price for it :-/
Solaris
11-20-2008, 12:32 AM
omg, isn’t it?!?!!?!?!?!? it was so great AND they may be making another one ^___^ btw, dante was hot, y/y?
solaris, i love that you like SatC. makes me feel like i am not the only one here and it’s awesome that we can talk about it
/me adds another cool-awesome point to the HUGE pile that solaris has already accumulated
^__________________^
And Dante is gorgeous and I was really glad to see Samantha come back.
I love that show. I love how I can relate to so many of their situations.
matt damon
11-20-2008, 02:53 AM
yes he is. and that…uh…special part of the move was very nice, wasn’t it? i would have left my dog alone and joined, that’s for sure.
seriously! and at the risk of sounding lame, that show makes me want to live their lives and have those super close friends and just have awesome situations like that.
Solaris
11-20-2008, 05:40 AM
I wish I had a group of friends like that too, so I know what you mean!
anya29
11-28-2008, 09:41 PM
yea i saw twilight and it wasn’t very good
Hairspray.
The 2007 one, at Rob’s insistence. I had this preconcieved notion about John Waters and thought the movie was only about shock value, but hey it’s about something (I’m assuming the original has the exact same plot?) and I liked it for that ๐
Marshall Lee
11-28-2008, 11:05 PM
I saw Indiana Jones & the Crystal Skull, lots of Labeouf goodness :love: I also saw Mrs. Pettigrew lives for a day; which turned out to be pretty good imo.
Brandy
11-29-2008, 05:15 AM
Wall-E- Cute little movie, I wouldn’t mind owning it
Hancock-It wasn’t that bad, had some entertaining parts to it, i’d get it if it were really cheap
matt damon
11-29-2008, 06:54 AM
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! neg saw hairspray!!!!!!! ^^ see, i told you it was good. no, the original is not exactly like that. this one was based mostly off the broadway play which in turn was based off the original movie. i’m sure the original has many similarities and is really close, but they are not exactly the same. and iirc, the original hairspray was not a musical.
did you enjoy the zac efron smexy goodness? (you better have)
TheDevil’sWaltz
11-29-2008, 07:06 AM
yea i saw twilight and it wasn’t very good
One word: ATROCIOUS.
Everything about this movie is just awful.
Now if you want a very good vampire themed movie, check out "Let The Right One In" It is the complete opposite of Twilight. One of the best vampire movie i have ever seen. The only downside is its only being shown in limited release and its a foreign film as well (swedish) so you will need to deal with subtitles..
check out the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICp4g9p_rgo
Rogue9a
11-29-2008, 07:51 AM
last film I saw was Iron Man.
Haven’t seen a movie in theaters since Righteous Kill, though I plan on seeing the Punisher: Warzone next weekend.
Lukey
11-29-2008, 08:27 AM
Last night I finally sat down and watched Eastern Promises. Wonderful movie, I liked the way the characters developed, you began hating some and growing to like them, and vice versa. I can see why a certain scene of the film (bathhouse) is so controversial, and I have to admit there was a certain ridiculousness to seeing Viggo Mortensen fighting two goons in the nude. He finishes the fight covered in so much blood and stab wounds, the nudity is just another tool to show the ruthlessness of the characters of the film. The final shot of the film gave me shivers.
I’m a big fan of Naomi Watts but I thought she was a bit absent throughout the film, even in the scenes she was in. I also thought her character could have been developed a lot more; a scene with her mother and uncle alludes to an interesting back story involving an interracial relationship and a failed pregnancy, but sadly nothing eventuates from this. I would’ve also liked a little more on the issue of the sexuality of one of the main characters, which is hinted at by a few of the antagonists and helps to build on the sense of uneasiness and distrust in the film, but again we are left to draw our own conclusions.
There were also other little issues I had with the film, including the characters’ sometimes hard-to-understand Russian accents, and the fact that I had no idea the film was set in London as opposed to Russia until 3/4 into the damn movie.
matt damon
11-30-2008, 12:03 AM
Viggo Mortensen fighting two goons in the nude.
hawt
Calez125
12-02-2008, 01:48 PM
Quantum Of Solace. I thought it was a decent movie overall and a worthy follow-up to Casino Royale. I was particularly glad that I didnt find myself phasing out like I did during the card game towards the end of CR.
discodan
12-02-2008, 10:27 PM
Reservatin Road… Not bad
doomjockey
12-04-2008, 02:30 AM
All seven Children of the Corn films. For anyone who doesn’t know, the basic premise is a cult of maize worshipping children who decide to kill off all the adults. Sounds dumb probably, but it works as a kind of pulp allegory in the original story at least. That version can be found collected in the book Night Shift.
As for the films? Bit of a waste of fourteen hours. The series has a bit of a supernatural touch, but it confounds me how so many film-makers thought it’d be the coolest fucking thing to have actual stalks of corn kill people! Did no one realise how laughably idiotic that sounds in conversation, and look in execution?
Anywho, I do have some positive words. The first film, truest to the original story by Stephen King, did a remarkable job of capturing the setting. Everything looked pretty much as I’d imagined it when I first read the tale. And besides a few funny moments, that’s pretty much all I liked.
The second film was god awful in every respect. I discovered this five minutes in when a stalk of maize slit a man’s throat as another launched itself through a car windscreen to impale a second miserable soul.
The third film probably stands out as my favourite.
The fourth was pretty meh. Not all that bad though for straight to DVD. It had some genuinely creepy moments if not the best plot. Surprisingly, this starred Naomi Watts.
The fifth (Fields of Terror) sucked. Brainless slasher. We’ve all seen this same group of young adults on a road trip before. Even if it does feature Eva Mendez and David Carradine <3
CotC 666: The Return of Isaac. Not that bad a film. I felt like it was the first one to connect with the original film and do a good job of it. Probably helps that John Franklin reprises his role as Isaac from the first film.
CotC Revelations. Another crap addition to the CotC lore. Ambitious for sure, it tires to build upon the history of series’ antagonist quite unsuccessfully with a cast of unbelievable and downright stupid characters.
Ngrplz
12-04-2008, 02:39 AM
The last film I saw was Tropic Thunder. Was pretty average but Robert Downey Jr was amazing in it. Good value for him alone.
discodan
12-04-2008, 02:40 AM
All seven Children of the Corn films. For anyone who doesn’t know, the basic premise is a cult of maize worshipping children who decide to kill off all the adults. Sounds dumb probably, but it works as a kind of pulp allegory in the original story at least. That version can be found collected in the book Night Shift.
As for the films? Bit of a waste of fourteen hours. The series has a bit of a supernatural touch, but it confounds me how so many film-makers thought it’d be the coolest fucking thing to have actual stalks of corn kill people! Did no one realise how laughably idiotic that sounds in conversation, and look in execution?
Anywho, I do have some positive words. The first film, truest to the original story by Stephen King, did a remarkable job of capturing the setting. Everything looked pretty much as I’d imagined it when I first read the tale. And besides a few funny moments, that’s pretty much all I liked.
The second film was god awful in every respect. I discovered this five minutes in when a stalk of maize slit a man’s throat as another launched itself through a car windscreen to impale a second miserable soul.
The third film probably stands out as my favourite.
The fourth was pretty meh. Not all that bad though for straight to DVD. It had some genuinely creepy moments if not the best plot. Surprisingly, this starred Naomi Watts.
The fifth (Fields of Terror) sucked. Brainless slasher. We’ve all seen this same group of young adults on a road trip before. Even if it does feature Eva Mendez and David Carradine <3
CotC 666: The Return of Isaac. Not that bad a film. I felt like it was the first one to connect with the original film and do a good job of it. Probably helps that John Franklin reprises his role as Isaac from the first film.
CotC Revelations. Another crap addition to the CotC lore. Ambitious for sure, it tires to build upon the history of series’ antagonist quite unsuccessfully with a cast of unbelievable and downright stupid characters.
dooode, you should have seen this film at age 8, it scared the shit out of me…just my opinion on the First film, I didnt see any of the sequels.
im not saying it was a "good" film, but its like saying Nighmare on Elm Street or Friday the 13th II were horrible too, looking back they are all a bit silly.
doomjockey
12-04-2008, 12:55 PM
Yeah, you’re probably right. Almost definitely would have scared me in that "omg blood" way if nothing else. Even Terminator 2 scared me when I was younger. Both star Linda Hamilton ๐ฎ
discodan
12-04-2008, 07:33 PM
Rec!
Was the spanish original version of Qarantine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqsOaV7NUVM
Lukey
12-05-2008, 04:08 PM
I bought Wanted today (<blink>spoilers ahead me hearties!</blink>) and it came in this sweet looking steel DVD cases. Not the cheap ass ones that Ezy-dvd tack on to every new release and call an ‘exclusive offer’. Though it just has Angelina Jolie on it; I was fine with the film’s poster which features Jolie much more prominently than James McAvoy, but it’s ridiculous to just have her on the front cover of the DVD. I would be fine if it was some kind of collector’s thing where they had different characters on different covers, but it’s ridiculous how they have just pasted her on as the image of the film when she hardly has a presence in it.
Anyway the film. I think I enjoyed it more than when I did in the theatres, which is strange because I remember thinking that, although I really liked it, I probably wouldn’t want to watch it again. I noticed a bit more to the performances, mainly with Morgan Freeman as the leader. You could tell now that there was a hidden motivation for what he was doing; the way he orchestrated not only McAvoy’s character into doing what he wanted, but also the people that thought they were so much more educated and in-the-know than Wesley.
Some of the elements within this film are pretty ridiculous, but I really didn’t have that much of a problem going along with it. The bullet-bending was a pretty cool idea, as was the Jedi-like deflecting of a bullet using another bullet. The concept of a loom that decides who will be assassinated would have been more believable if they showed some sort of justification to believing in it; that only the names of bad people, criminals, showed up but apart from the back story we’re given to Jolie’s character we don’t get such an explanation. The movie did a good job of touching on this argument, that eventually everyone’s name is going to show and everyone is going to have to be killed, but the ending doesn’t really give any guidance as to whether Wesley is going to keep going with this loom trickery or if he will find another way of justifying being an assassin. Or even if he will continue to be an assassin.
A major ethical problem I have with the movie is how inhumane it is. Wesley is taken in by a Fraternity of assassins in order to be prepared, physically and mentally, to kill another person, by the members of this team who, for the most of the film, we are meant to see as righteous and lovable. Later however, when Wesley has left and is fighting against the group, he employs the same tactics he learned there; namely, rat-bombs. The message of films like these is usually that taking another life is fine, as long as they deserve it. Also, one of the major fight scenes takes place on a passenger train, which ends up derailing and falling down a cliff, yet we never see the other passengers as anything but another obstacle for the main characters to bend their bullets around. And they probably all died, judging by how violently the train crashed against the walls of the mountains.
The other problems I had with the film mainly had to do with the character of Wesley. His ‘turn’ was just too quick. His first encounter with the Fraternity is traumatic enough for him to think, and wish, it was just a dream but his boss pisses him off at work the next day, and that is enough to convince him that, yeah, it would be pretty cool to be a professional killer. The Fight Club-style narration is also a pain in the ass. Not really because of the actor, because McAvoy is pretty superb I thought, but just because it’s an annoying technique. It was pretty important in merging the experiences of the audience and Wesley, though, at the same time, you’re directing a movie, one of the actors of which is Morgan Freeman, and you decide that you want to have a narrator. The choice should have been pretty clear!
at first I was just gonna write a few lines but I got carried away
doomjockey
12-05-2008, 04:52 PM
Wanted was one of those movies where I wish I hadn’t read the source material first. Because when you see the unforgiving, unapologetic, debasement in Mark Millar’s original idea you can totally understand why that version never made it to film. The friggin thing ends with the protagonist meta-arse fucking the reader; yeah, that had to go. I didn’t think I’d ever want to see the film twice either, but your thoughts on it be persuasive, Mr Lukey.
discodan
12-05-2008, 10:39 PM
Andromeda Strain (2008).
Was made for TV remake of the 1971 classic. Was actually not bad, they sort of put a modern day spin on the tale.
Marshall Lee
12-06-2008, 02:27 AM
I just watched The Warriors (1979) twice, even my geeky roommate found it to be an awesome watch. I is infatuated with young Michael Beck :love:
fastidious percolator
12-10-2008, 05:21 PM
The Departed <3 and Lucky Number Slevin, not bad at all. I liked the sorta inappropriate kind of humor in Slevin!
Well, not really inappropriate, I just didn’t expect it at all. x)
Yes Man.
I was pleasantly surprised. I liked it a whole lot. Touche, Brim, touche.
matt damon
12-26-2008, 02:25 AM
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Tchesco
12-27-2008, 04:43 AM
Dark Knight on Blu Ray
Tchesco
12-27-2008, 06:18 AM
Jackass: The Movie and yes, I laughed my ass off.
Lukey
12-29-2008, 07:49 AM
Last few movies I saw include Moliere, which I loved loved loved. Romain Duris has become a favourite of mine, but despite his great performance here it’s rivaled by a few others. I can’t remember his name but the other main character, the guy who hires Moliere, is one of the better comedic actors I’ve seen in a while. In a scene he’s dressed as a woman, yet is able to give me goosebumps when he delivers his dramatic lines. The same could go for the whole film, I suppose; a lot of it is about Moliere’s desire to do tragedy but people just want to see comedy, so they just laugh when he does his serious work.
Yesterday I watched the Strangers, which didn’t give me as much creeps as I thought but was still effective as a thriller, it was probably just that I watched it during the day with Friends on too loudly in the next room. Liv Tyler’s voice always annoys me, as if she can’t raise it above a slight whisper or something. A few of my friends were annoyed with the film not explaining the motive for the intruders but I think that’s the message of the movie, that shit like this happens for no reason, that people just do it because it entertains them.
Like when the victim asks them why they’re attacking them, one just replies "because you were home".
Very disturbing.
I have Casino Royale and The Assassination of Jesse James lined up for the next few days
Tchesco
12-29-2008, 09:53 AM
Valkyrie. Good movie.
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Honestly, MEH. The beginning had my head swimming. SHUT UP ABOUT POLITICS AND CORPORATIONS! WHERE’S LEON ;_;;
It has some really cliche stuff in it:
Oh, the tyrant pauses for a moment because he sees a picture of his former self and his sister who’s standing in front of him. Awwwww. BLECH
But, Leon kicking ass and getting his unrequited/interrupted love on is ace.
Hunnigan is in it!!!!!! <333333
Worth torrenting if you love Leon. I paid 3 bucks for it, so I’m happy. Only watch if you love Leon~
/end most fanboyish movie review EVAR ๐
matt damon
12-31-2008, 05:09 AM
i quote what i said before.
also, corporations are where it’s at, neg. that’s what RE is (real RE’s, that is)
also, fuck leon and hunnigan
Spoiler-y chat logs
Knegative (11:30:03 PM): every shot he takes is a headshot
Knegative (11:30:06 PM): EVERY SINGLE ONE
Knegative (11:30:39 PM): oh and he headshots a Tryant. oh Leon <33 if Capcom loves him so much, why is Chris even in 5? Why not just do every game as a Leon game?
matt damon
12-31-2008, 05:45 AM
anyname i’m telling you
anyname they turned into square with shitty cloud and sephiroth
anyname that entire movie was leon fan service
Yeah, if it’s such a Sephy/Cloud situation, why
was there no Wesker?
matt damon
12-31-2008, 07:01 AM
cause he’s a shitty character?
doomjockey
01-02-2009, 05:39 AM
GO SILENT HILL!!
Also, I watched all of the Omen films and in my opinion, represent how competent horror should be done. The first three still give me the creeps even though I’d seen them before. The last two (Awakening and the Omen remake) were terrible though.
Lukey
01-07-2009, 02:20 PM
Watched a buttload of movies lately. Casino Royale, the Assassination of Jesse James, Sex and the City, Evening.
James Bond was brilliant, despite never being a fan of anything but the Goldeneye N64 game and not being a big poker nut. I thought Eva Green was the star, but Daniel Craig and Judie Dench were great in their roles also. I thought it would be a lot cheesier than it was, I liked how they relegated the outrageous names for their pseudonyms, and the way they took a pretty static narrative (it centres on a single bloody game of poker!) and injected enough action to keep it well-paced. I found the romantic scenes during slower stages of the film to be a bit of a bore, especially as they come so late. It’s great but hasn’t hooked me onto the series, not even sure when I’ll see Quantum of Solace.
The Assassination of Jesse James was a mightily impressive one. Wasn’t hot or cold on the Brad Pitt performance, never have been a fan of his. Too many times the Brad Pitt shone through and blurred the line between Jesse James and every other role’s he has been in. Casey Affleck was the real star though. The way he bumbled and guffawed around when he was just a Jesse James nut was totally different to how he handled the later more sombre scenes. He plays innocence so well but then his dark side emerges and it’s kind of terrifying. I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the film merely because of its length but I didn’t see a problem with that; I think the way it cut the story up, like chapters of a book with the narration in between to fill in the blanks, really made it feel like a shorter film. When I reached the end I actually wanted it to go on.
Evening’s another good one, expectedly so with the involvement of so many of my favourites; Meryl Streep, Hugh Dancy, Tony Collette, Patrick Wilson, and Michael Cunningham doing the screen play, which was one of the reasons I wanted to see it. Everyone fit into the roles so neatly, especially Hugh Dancy. His character was heartbreaking and charming but a pain in the ass at the same time. A lot of the big players of the movie were allotted only small screen time but they still manage to be so effective anyway, mainly Meryl Streep and Glenn Close. When she finds out her son is dead and she is crying with everyone just standing around watching her. It’s as striking as the acting itself.
Goren
01-07-2009, 02:31 PM
I’m late but…
GO SILENT HILL!!
Tidus 66
01-07-2009, 02:53 PM
Rock N Rolla
Better than revolver. All style but no substance which isn’t bad for a Guy Ritchie movie, slow paced and overtly long and not as witty and thrilling as Snatch or Two Smoking Barrels, a little too many characters who make the movie a bit of a mess until they all "meet" each other.
1 point for Abramovich
matt damon
01-07-2009, 06:04 PM
Watched a buttload of movies lately. Casino Royale, the Assassination of Jesse James, Sex and the City, Evening.
James Bond was brilliant, despite never being a fan of anything but the Goldeneye N64 game and not being a big poker nut. I thought Eva Green was the star, but Daniel Craig and Judie Dench were great in their roles also. I thought it would be a lot cheesier than it was, I liked how they relegated the outrageous names for their pseudonyms, and the way they took a pretty static narrative (it centres on a single bloody game of poker!) and injected enough action to keep it well-paced. I found the romantic scenes during slower stages of the film to be a bit of a bore, especially as they come so late. It’s great but hasn’t hooked me onto the series, not even sure when I’ll see Quantum of Solace.
The Assassination of Jesse James was a mightily impressive one. Wasn’t hot or cold on the Brad Pitt performance, never have been a fan of his. Too many times the Brad Pitt shone through and blurred the line between Jesse James and every other role’s he has been in. Casey Affleck was the real star though. The way he bumbled and guffawed around when he was just a Jesse James nut was totally different to how he handled the later more sombre scenes. He plays innocence so well but then his dark side emerges and it’s kind of terrifying. I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the film merely because of its length but I didn’t see a problem with that; I think the way it cut the story up, like chapters of a book with the narration in between to fill in the blanks, really made it feel like a shorter film. When I reached the end I actually wanted it to go on.
Evening’s another good one, expectedly so with the involvement of so many of my favourites; Meryl Streep, Hugh Dancy, Tony Collette, Patrick Wilson, and Michael Cunningham doing the screen play, which was one of the reasons I wanted to see it. Everyone fit into the roles so neatly, especially Hugh Dancy. His character was heartbreaking and charming but a pain in the ass at the same time. A lot of the big players of the movie were allotted only small screen time but they still manage to be so effective anyway, mainly Meryl Streep and Glenn Close. When she finds out her son is dead and she is crying with everyone just standing around watching her. It’s as striking as the acting itself.
what about sex and the city?
Office Space
*sigh* :swoon:
Lukey
01-08-2009, 12:12 AM
what about sex and the city?
The film that should not have been made.
The film that should not have been made.
Word
MossY
01-08-2009, 02:06 AM
A Streetcar Named Desire, I think. It is very good, and it reminds me of Interpol because of that song Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Down and the way Marlon Brando is all "Stella! Hey Stella!" I ended up loving that song on Last.fm as a result. Actually, now I realise the last film I watched was Escape From Wildcat Canyon, some family film about a grandpa and his grandson who crash a plane in a canyon and the grandpa is a WWII vet, but never told anyone, and then he bonds with his grandson as they ESCAPE THE CANYON. It wasn’t very good but I like to finish stuff when I start to watch it.
Tchesco
01-08-2009, 03:14 AM
Dan In Real Life. Eh………………..
Tchesco
01-10-2009, 07:22 PM
Knocked Up
matt damon
01-11-2009, 01:02 AM
The film that should not have been made.
i liked it and can’t wait for the sequel ;-; inb4tm
and tchesco, dan in real life was good, imo.
Tchesco
01-11-2009, 02:07 AM
i liked it and can’t wait for the sequel ;-; inb4tm
and tchesco, dan in real life was good, imo.
Yeah, your probably right. Before watching it, I was in the comedy mood, and watched it with a bunch of friends. I should probably watch it a second time, which would give me another opinion about it….
Tchesco
01-11-2009, 04:07 AM
Men in Black
fastidious percolator
01-11-2009, 12:06 PM
The film that should not have been made.Word
x2
Last movie was Any Way The Wind Blows, just one of many movies I can never get tired of. 8)
I tried watching Transformers, but I just couldn’t do it without wanting to avert my eyes every second Shia was on screen and bumbling.
Tchesco
01-11-2009, 07:02 PM
Zach and Miri Make a Porno
Sargonarhes
01-11-2009, 07:21 PM
Last movie I saw was In the Name of the King.
It could have been an ok movie if not for some of the lamest acting I’ve seen. And the tree ninjas and forest lesbians with remote control vines didn’t help it either.
Jason Statham should be flogged for that one.
beat
01-11-2009, 08:19 PM
In the Name of the King is quite possibly the worst movie I’ve sat and watched all the way to the end. I don’t blame Jason though. It was just a horrible script for a movie that was doomed from the start.
Sargonarhes
01-12-2009, 04:09 AM
Yeah, you’re right about it not being Jason’s fault. I wanted to like that movie, but was very disappointed in what came out. I don’t blame Ray either, he plays a psycho very well. Maybe a little back story before dropping the plot twist near the end. Uwe failed epically.
Lukey
01-12-2009, 12:34 PM
Just finished watching A Cross the Universe (the Justice film). Complete wankery, not funny or interesting or really even enjoyable in the slightest! I don’t know if the whole crazy manager with his guns thing was serious or a play but it was completely annoying and boring, and all the prolonged shit with the Vegas wedding and their narrator/driver. Also, too many of those fans’ post-show ‘yo that show was off da chain’ scenes, I don’t really know why they thought all this footage from one tour of America would guarantee a worthwhile documentary. I might have to retract my previous statement though to say that the Anthony Keidis scene and the bit with the Hooters girls is fuckin funny, so just youtube those scenes or something and forget the rest. I am trying my best to.
Also watched the 2 Mortal Kombat films over the last few days. Can’t say much of them but they reminded me of being a kid and loving that stuff. Your brother’s soul is mine!
discodan
01-12-2009, 07:19 PM
The Spirit – IN Theater….. Damn…. so sad
Bottle Shock, pretty good movie about California wineries in Napa
doomjockey
01-13-2009, 01:18 AM
City of Ember
About a city, the last city of man, deep underground. Very interesting visually. Very boring on most other levels. Also, I generally tend to dislike films with kid protagonists doing unrealistic things like say…saving all of humanity through bumbling efforts. None of the roles were great or even slightly memorable AT ALL imo and there were way too many nonsensical touches for me to ignore. I hope the book it’s based on wasn’t as bad.
It could make a great game in the style of Myst what with all the puzzle solving and attention to scenic detail.
Knux
01-13-2009, 05:45 PM
I saw The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
doomjockey
01-14-2009, 07:26 AM
Prince Caspian I liked, probably because they didn’t sugar coat the fact that war involves all kinds of death, even if you’re a group of under aged kings and queens.
Recently watched Babylon A.D….
I’d read some unkind reviews, but I didn’t dislike the movie all that much. Vin Diesel basically played another Riddick-esque anti-hero, but it’s never been a terrible role for him which is probably why he keeps getting it. I really enjoyed the action bits with he and Michelle Yeoh. And M???lanie Thierry who I noticed kickin a little ass in one scene.
Bad: Some major aspects of the plot confused the heck out of me. Like what’s up with Aurora? The suggested explanation for her character is that she’s been carrying around AI in her head since birth. How does that translate into precognitive abilities? How does that produce a virgin birth? How does AI allow her to become pregnant at all? Or block missiles with her mind? Or make her invulnerable to explosions?
Maybe I missed something?
YukidaruPunch
01-17-2009, 03:31 AM
I could say I just watched Back to the Future for the first time ever.
Had a complete blast from beggining to end.
matt damon
01-17-2009, 05:49 AM
omg, yes. back to the future is like, so full of awesomesauce
martha
01-18-2009, 06:35 PM
I watched some awful thing with John Cussack in it last night, he was in a hotel room or something- possibly the worst film i’ve managed to sit the whole way through (albeit reading a book at the same time)
Yeah so that was dreadful.
I need to watch the Back to the Futures again, love’em
Denny
01-18-2009, 06:43 PM
That’s 1408, Martha. I thought it was pants too.
I recently watched a sweedish movie called Let The Right One In. I guess it could be called a vampire movie but that doesn’t do it justice. Lovely lovely lovely movie.
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=ICp4g9p_rgo
7 Pounds.
Pretty cool flick.
Brandy
01-18-2009, 07:50 PM
Death Race- pretty interesting I enjoyed it quite a bit
The dark knight (saw it awhile back)- lord, I have so much to say on this movie, honestly I couldn’t even sit through the first one (batman begins)
I was pretty disappointed in their creation of Gotham city, something i’ve ALWAYS loved about the batman movies was Gotham city; but of course they had to make it look like every other crappy modern city. Two-face also blows, I don’t mind the actor Aaron Eckhart but I the character and his story was pretty weak. About the only thing that kept me watching was The Joker and the action. Heath Ledger did an amazing job with The Joker, and the action and fighting was a bit baddass in some parts. but other than that the movie was a let down.
Wall-E- (I don’t remember commenting on this movie) This is one of the better modern kids movies, they make it fun and interesting for kids and adults with out catering to adult humor like most other now-a-days kids movies do. I love it and think it’s a great movie.
beat
01-18-2009, 08:58 PM
Yes Man
It was actually pretty good.
Tchesco
01-18-2009, 11:27 PM
Barbershop. One of my favorites
Greatest movie ever made. Bugger you for thinking different :p
<3
Trust Neg to like what is perhaps the most god awful thing in the universe.
Hey, I’m not Rob.
ILU Rob, please don’t kill me
matt damon
01-19-2009, 02:27 AM
-.- another strike against you. THEY’RE ADDING UP BOY-O!
also, stop drinking the hatorade <3
and damn it, i forgot to post inb4neg >:O
Jessie
01-19-2009, 02:35 AM
I saw Ice Age yesterday and was pretty good, i cried at the end.
discodan
01-20-2009, 07:15 PM
Resident Evil Degeneration… and The Immortel (yes spelled that way)
Dev/Null
02-03-2009, 08:15 AM
Tetsuo: iron man, for the thousandth time.
Brandy
02-03-2009, 07:55 PM
The city of ember- I actually liked this movie, I wish it had done better at the box office, I just hope that doesn’t prevent them from making the sequel.
Goren
02-04-2009, 05:06 AM
Shaun of the Dead (like two weeks ago)
impudent urinal
02-04-2009, 07:58 AM
Taken.
Its an hour and a half of Liam Neeson kicking everyone’s ass. It was pretty awesome.
Brandy
02-09-2009, 10:07 PM
Dead Like Me: Life After Death- I actually liked the movie, it was pretty interesting. Makes me with they would show the episodes on tv again (even though it only had 2 seasons :-/ ) regardless I liked the movie
discodan
02-09-2009, 10:14 PM
Zack and Mia Make a Porno.
Pretty good, and good soundtrack,
discodan
02-11-2009, 10:39 PM
City of Ember, was kind of good……. but seemed unfinished. Im no director, but there seemed to be missing shots and dialogue..
Gran Torino. Or however you spell it. It was pretty good.
Goren
02-17-2009, 03:52 AM
House Bunny……………..
Brandy
03-01-2009, 06:06 PM
The curious case of Benjamin Button- pretty good movie, I rather enjoyed it
How to lose friends and alienate people- ehhh an alright movie, there were a few funny parts but not Simon Pegg’s best
Resident evil degeneration- Leon looks like Val Kilmer in this movie. I enjoyed it
discodan
03-02-2009, 08:04 PM
Vampire Hunter D – Bloodlust,
Pretty F’n good
Also, Friday the 13th.
Lukey
03-03-2009, 09:42 AM
Saw Milk a few weeks ago. It’s so good, but I’m kind of embarrassed that it took a film about his life for me to know just how important this guy is. Emile Hirsch is so adorkable in this film.
doomjockey
03-18-2009, 04:00 AM
Let the Right One Come In. What a darling/disturbing film.
Solaris
03-18-2009, 04:44 AM
In theaters: The Reader. Good stuff. I absolutely love Kate Winslet and she totally deserved her win at the Oscars and Golden Globes.
On demand – Wonder Woman. I think it’s the newest animated flick about her. I absolutely loved it and it didn’t disappoint. It also made my boyfriend appreciate Wonder Woman for what she is ๐
lonewolf100
03-18-2009, 02:07 PM
watchmen. i liked it.
jewess crabcake
03-18-2009, 02:58 PM
Recently I’ve been watching movies I torrented but never got around to watching, in order
Taken- Great movie, a little unrealistic, but when I root for the protagonist JOB WELL DONE!
Tropic Thunder- I watched it a while ago and fell asleep. Decided to give it another go. The beginning is kinda slow, but it gets pretty friggin hilarious. Which is to be expected with such a star studded cast.
The Protector- I finally got around to watching this movie again, OMFG I almost violence-gasm’d, so many broken bones. So much ass kicking.
Role Models- This one started off slow too, but man it turned around I really like it.
Max Payne- I like the adaptation, and the artistic style of the movie. Mark Wahlberg makes great action movies.
matt damon
03-18-2009, 08:21 PM
Heathers. it’s pretty awesome although they should have kept the original ending.
beat
03-19-2009, 05:14 AM
I watched the Watchmen.
I liked. IMAXd it yo!
matt damon
03-19-2009, 05:31 AM
an anime movie called Origin – Spirits of the Past. it was really good.
Hm. For those who saw RE: Degeneration, I was wondering if it’s a good movie because the trailer seemed weird to me.
Also –
My Best Friend’s Girl – It’s funny, but uhh, I wouldn’t really say it’s a good one.
Teeth – Creepy in its own way, which is good. The scene where the girl’s vagina bites off the penis of the guy is just haunting.
matt damon
03-19-2009, 10:06 PM
RE: Degeneration is ok. the plot is kinda confusing at the end. i was left going, "what? why?" also, it seemed to be one big leon fanservice. i wanted more claire kicking butt, but that is my personal gripe. the movie was not like, zomg, amazing, but wasn’t terrible either. i’d give it a 6-7/10
doomjockey
03-19-2009, 11:58 PM
the movie was not like, zomg, amazing, but wasn’t terrible either. i’d give it a 6-7/10
On topic: Found a cool torrent full of Stephen King movies so: Thinner, Tommyknockers, The Dark Half, etc.
RE: Degeneration is ok. the plot is kinda confusing at the end. i was left going, "what? why?" also, it seemed to be one big leon fanservice. i wanted more claire Leon kicking butt, but that is my personal gripe. the movie was not like, zomg, amazing, but wasn’t terrible either. i’d give it a 6-7/10
Goren
03-20-2009, 02:12 AM
Watched Today:
Drunken Master
The Legend of Drunken Master
The Eye (Asian version)
No Country for Old Men
Apparently I had extra time today, because I rarely watch any movies.
mizuryu
03-20-2009, 03:23 AM
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
matt damon
03-20-2009, 08:44 AM
an anime movie called The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. it was SO good. plenty of comedy balanced by heartfelt moments followed by "ZOMG NO ;-; :(" moments. it almost made me cry near the end.
Solaris
03-20-2009, 01:11 PM
Silence of the Lambs.
Put the lotion on it’s skin or else it gets the hose again!
Lukey
03-20-2009, 03:19 PM
Seen Watchmen twice now, and thought it was absolutely magnificent! Probably my favourite comic book adaptation to date. Did a full write-up (
http://lukeyloves.livejournal.com/5435.html) over at my livejournal, too much to say about it.
Got about halfway through Speed Racer earlier tonight but it was a little too difficult to sit through. Will try again later.
Thanks Anyname, and Neg.
I shall watch RE: Degeneration tonight.
And speaking of movies, I saw WALL-E for the second time <3
I’m still loving it.
doomjockey
03-21-2009, 11:57 PM
Thanks Anyname, and Neg.
AND? *coughcough*
Goren
03-28-2009, 06:22 AM
No Country for Old Men
The Eye 2
1408
Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix
Never Back Down
Just watched Felidae, tremendous film, very disturbing though especially since I’m a cat lover.
discodan
03-31-2009, 01:14 AM
Twilight…. Not that bad, it is what it is. I thoroughly enjoyed the soundtrack.
&
Blindness.. Hell, this movie was just plane depressing.
Solaris
03-31-2009, 02:01 AM
Watchmen. I was disappointed.
doomjockey
03-31-2009, 03:09 AM
Knowing. Whatever.
lenneth
03-31-2009, 03:36 AM
Dragonslayer!
discodan
03-31-2009, 06:51 PM
Watchmen. I was disappointed.
Too much blue junk??
Solaris
03-31-2009, 07:09 PM
Too much blue junk??
Seriously! Not even in the novel did you see his penis that often. But it was more so the ending and uh . . . the extreme cheesiness of the relationship between Dan and Laurie. Could they have made it any more sappier?
I honestly think the only character they got right was Rorschach.
๐ They should have never made it into a movie. The trailer was ten-times better.
discodan
03-31-2009, 07:13 PM
Do you think the dvd comics will be any better??
Solaris
04-01-2009, 04:14 AM
I’m not sure. I was told that they were coming out soon, so I’m hoping. IO on demand as Watchmen in graphic novel form only with voices and movement (I’m not sure if that was what you were referring too? or that comic within the comic?) – that looked pretty good. Just ’cause it was pretty much Watchmen, literally come to life.
I don’t know. I’m really hesitant to watch anything now. I hate feeling disappointment.
jalvarez82
04-02-2009, 02:42 AM
I saw Knowing last night. Awesome movie up until the end, which I was a bit corny.
Knux
04-02-2009, 03:47 PM
Inuyash: Swords of a Honorable Ruler. It was awesome.
fastidious percolator
04-05-2009, 05:41 PM
Watchmen. Finally. 8) And I loved it, and I was not annoyed by the appearance of the blue junk..
Magus
04-05-2009, 11:50 PM
Adventureland. Not as strong as the other big comedys at the moment, but nothing awful. Judd Apatow was there so that was cool.
Funny People looks good too.
lonewolf100
04-09-2009, 11:44 AM
babe
samurai x trust and betrayal
the land before time 1st one
digimon x-evolution
Goren
04-09-2009, 06:04 PM
Yes Man
jewess crabcake
04-09-2009, 06:08 PM
ME TOO. Yes Man was awesomeness!
I liked it.
Zooey :swoon:
The Day the Earth Stood Still.

The planet doesn’t need an alien to get rid of us. We will do it ourselves, most likely. If not, the planet will shake us off like a case of fleas. You know the drill, you know where I stand on this issue. Carlin, R.I.P.
Keanu has a pretty great attitude throughout the movie and then he’s like
I’VE CHANGED NOW
I’LL JUST TAKE YOUR ELECTRICITY.
YOU BE CAVEMEN.
Good lord….
daminTG
04-11-2009, 05:40 PM
I Just watched this movie, Will Smith is at his best….again. He carries the movie all the way through to the end. If you have read The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare then you will have an understanding of the character Smith performed to perfection.
fastidious percolator
04-11-2009, 09:02 PM
Just watched Felidae, tremendous film, very disturbing though especially since I’m a cat lover.
Ooh finally someone else here who has seen it. ^^ Well done TM. Neat, but yeah it’s quite disturbing, to say the least. :*
Initial D: Extra Stage 2
Haven’t watched Initial D in a very long time so it was very refreshing :).
Ooh finally someone else here who has seen it. ^^ Well done TM. Neat, but yeah it’s quite disturbing, to say the least. :*
rofl I was shocked to see that part where a suicidal cult of cats were all commiting suicide but eletrocuting themselves then the dead cat body with the kitten fetus’ spilling out of its disembowled body was just wow.
The nightmares that Francis has were pretty effing disturbing too.
Guild Teyania
04-12-2009, 12:52 PM
I watched part of a movie titled "Princess Aurora", its plot apparently revolved around some female serial killer. It managed to catch some of my interest, but I quickly got busy with other stuff. I rarely see TV nowadays.
RogueSK
04-14-2009, 12:12 AM
I just saw Fast & Furious. Way better than I thought it was going to be.
Tchesco
04-14-2009, 10:24 PM
I just saw Fast & Furious. Way better than I thought it was going to be.
I agree. I was only a little disappointed in the car choice. There wasn’t really anything that stood out to me, like the awesome orange Supra in the first one. This one also had less racing in it than the others but it had a good story and was well done.
Watchmen.
Loved it. PERIOD.
Porning up didn’t bother me. Even though the ending is changed, the intent is still the same, so no complaints from me.
Sackboy
04-19-2009, 08:04 AM
Crank High Voltage. It was nice, I liked the first one better though. This one has much more nasties.
…which reminds me, I need to watch Ktulu’s youtube review of it.
FreakyLoser
04-23-2009, 02:50 AM
Willow. I know, sad that I haven’t seen it before.
Garden Girl
04-23-2009, 08:10 AM
A walk to remember. It was a bit corny, since I’m not very into romantic stuff. At some point, I thought it was kinda behind the eight ball, from the moment Jamie started dating Landon. Oh well, I’m not sorry for seeing it tho…
FreakyLoser
04-25-2009, 01:49 AM
The Changeling. I thought it was a pretty good movie, actually one of the few I like that has Jolie in it. The story was interesting and I thought it was very well made.
Lukey
04-26-2009, 10:52 AM
Batman Forever, because I was in the mood for Chris O’Donnell. Jim Carey’s Riddler is still the best Batman film villain, though the film as a whole is pretty horrid. I don’t know why everyone thinks Batman & Robin was the worst one of the series when this one exists.
Goren
04-26-2009, 01:06 PM
The B.u.t.t.e.r.f.l.y. Effect
StillAlive1364
04-26-2009, 02:03 PM
I finally got to see the Yu-Gi-Oh Movie for the first time. Even after 10 years, it was still awesome, and adding in a little Egyptian gods resurrected and turned evil helps (one of my favorite plots) ๐
Goren
04-27-2009, 04:47 AM
The Mask
Still a good movie!
matt damon
04-27-2009, 10:31 PM
Bender’s Game. it was awesome like all futurama eps are.
Goren
04-27-2009, 10:32 PM
Get Smart
avilslare
04-28-2009, 06:56 PM
The last new movie I saw was Crank: High Voltage and it was epic. It had a great deal more of what made the original so good which was basically mayhem. But the last movie I really watched was Doubt which is something I saw in the theater so I added it to my Netflix queue, so I could see it again along with the commentary and special features. I just found the film quite beautiful and thought-provoking. I love the sermons from Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) because they were so well said and written. And I feel it goes beyond the question "did he or didn’t he" for the film offers so much more than this simple debate.
avilslare
04-29-2009, 02:00 PM
I just watched The Green Mile and while everywhere I’ve seen rave reviews, I just couldn’t get into it that much. Since it’s another heartfelt prison film from Frank Darabonte, I kept comparing it to Shawshank Redemption and it never lived up, in my mind. The production costs felt low to me because every time they were on the green mile it felt like a stage. I know that most films are filmed on stages, they however aren’t supposed to feel that way. And after awhile I became irritated with Coffey’s incessant blubbering. Other than that I felt that the casting was probably the best around though I wished that William Sadler had a larger part. The acting that I enjoyed most was of Doug Hutchison (Percy) who played a great villain throughout the film. When I first put on the dvd I checked the time at a little over 3 hours and I was worried over this but it never felt that long, though I could have done without some scenes. All in all I would give it a three out of five (which is what I gave it on Netflix).
avilslare
04-30-2009, 03:06 AM
The last movie I finished was Dreamcatcher and I knew going into this movie that there were a lot of bad reviews for it but almost because of that, I gave it more of a chance. And it turns out that I really enjoyed the film. I do agree that the first half is better than the second with the characters chumming around with one another. But while the second half was rather rushed, it was still very fun and comical. It was also nice to see certain actors in different and better roles like Thomas Jane (from The Mist) and Timothy Olyphant (from Hitman). I gave it a four out of five on Netflix.
matt damon
05-01-2009, 09:22 AM
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
was truly one of the worst movies i have ever seen. the movie was complete and utter trash. it was full of cliches, the special effects sucked in some scenes, the plot was predictable, there were mutants there who shouldn’t have been there, and it was so warped from the story of the comics.
examples of the stupidities and inaccuracies that the movie had:
1) powers were warped. emma’s power of telepathy (albeit somewhat altered) was given to her "sister" so all she had was her diamond form. also, deadpool’s powers were completely and utterly changed. it was a result of something and is a crux of the plot so i won’t spoil.
2) the way wolverine loses his memories is stupid, as well as what was used to make him lose them (what was said about them earlier in the movie)
3) at the end of the movie, the "final boss" is killed and yet, even after death, his powers keep on going. it makes no sense, ESPECIALLY in the way he was killed
there are so many more to mention, but most of it is super spoilery
Goren
05-01-2009, 01:18 PM
Role Models
WHY YOU DIDN’T ANSWER MY TEXT, MANG.
Why’d I have to read that review here? I really want to go tonight so I can disagree and say how awesome it is, but I’m feeling lazy.
doomjockey
05-02-2009, 04:17 AM
American Psycho, for the first time.
It’s Hip to be Square, yo.
Goren
05-02-2009, 04:23 AM
Huey Lewis and the News are harsh. Don’t anyone even think of frontin’
Mickrulz
05-02-2009, 07:35 AM
The Wrestler.
Lukey
05-02-2009, 05:03 PM
Saw X-Men Origins tonight and loved it. It was really cheesy but much more enjoyable than X3. Every time Sabretooth did his fangy snarl thing I needed a hanky to wipe off my seat.
fastidious percolator
05-03-2009, 10:25 PM
Donnie Brasco. Still my favourite movie with Johnny Depp in it so far!
Locke_FF36
05-03-2009, 10:36 PM
Zack & Miri make a Porno
Wolverine.
I. FUCKING. LOVED. IT.
You know who at the end had my insides scream CHEESE for half a second, and then I realized
The impossibility of Deadpool bending his arms with the swords retracted was probably a knowing wink to the Wolverine fans who have asked How does he move his wrists? (which was also addressed thanks to handy x-ray scan footage of Wolvy popping his newly adamantiumed claws as he jumped up from the tank
So, yeah. SWOON.
Lukey
05-04-2009, 06:31 AM
I always thought that about Wolvie’s claws as well. If he had his wrists bent would his claws come out there instead ?_?
My theatre got the Wolverine post-credits scene, except they closed the curtains halfway through and I missed most of it
matt damon
05-04-2009, 07:08 AM
it’s nothing special. just some lady pouring him a drink and asking, in japanese, if he is drinking to forget and he goes, no, drinking to remember.
doomjockey
05-04-2009, 09:58 PM
Finally got around to watching Pi.
He pops them with his wrists bent in X1. They seemingly went though his hands to go through his shoulders.
avilslare
05-06-2009, 01:41 PM
I just watched the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still and it was really dull. I liked the way GORT looked but pretty much everything else was forgettable and boring.
execrable gumwrapper
05-07-2009, 12:54 AM
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Fast & Furious
Both pretty shitty movies.
Hayden
05-07-2009, 06:37 AM
Was bored as hell so I saw Obsessed with some friends; it wasnt as terrible as any of us thought it would be but it was still bad.
Lukey
05-07-2009, 03:05 PM
Brideshead Revisited and Moli???re, second time seeing both, love them both more and more.
Wolverine, again. Still love it.
Saw the Deadpool ending–ummm, okay?
Didn’t see the drinking ending, Rob, wth?
matt damon
05-07-2009, 08:56 PM
they have two after credit endings and depending on the reel that is played in the auditorium you’re in, you get either the one with deadpool or the one where he is drinking in japan.
Well I feel cheated, cuz I ain’t going again. Wonder if it showed the first time.
Oh well, they’ll both be on the BLU RAY.
matt damon
05-08-2009, 04:49 AM
it’s just a sham to get more revenue since they now the movie is a terrible terrible pile of shit and they need to do all they can to get money.
It beat X1 and 2 for opening weekends. People loves them some Wolvrine, in the face of all odds ^_____^
Might be a different combination, but it beat two of the main lineage films.
Agent0042
05-08-2009, 05:00 AM
Don’t worry– I predict it’ll tank big-time now that Star Trek is coming out. Hasta la vista, opening weekend, hello dumper!
No one asked you, FF boy :p
matt damon
05-08-2009, 05:03 AM
neg, that’s actually what will happen
Watchmen tanked, too. I don’t really care. Both films are a-soooooom.
matt damon
05-08-2009, 05:05 AM
only not really
I like to like things. It’s a philosophy of mine ๐
Agent0042
05-08-2009, 05:17 AM
Actually, I haven’t seen Wolverine. The only superhero movies that have really managed to capture my interest are the Spider-Man films.
Goren
05-08-2009, 05:40 AM
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was a great movie
saw it a few days ago.
Agent0042
05-08-2009, 05:56 AM
On topic (the topic in the thread title anyway) — Lilo & Stitch on DVD– "2 Disc Big Wave Edition" release. Filled with bonus features, most of which I’ve gone through, though I’m still watching the documentary feature. Other features include a commentary and numerous deleted scenes.
matt damon
05-08-2009, 07:09 AM
i still haven’t seen that movie. i want to, but i never catch it when it airs on tv and i never rent movies.
Agent0042
05-08-2009, 07:23 PM
I checked it out from the library.
avilslare
05-08-2009, 07:41 PM
I just finished Lucio Fulci’s A Cat in the Brain and it was okay. It’s one of his later films so it’s not his best though not his worst either. I did like the concept as well as all the gore and nudity, even if they were just pieces from his other films.
matt damon
05-09-2009, 08:42 AM
Star Trek. it is amazing. everyone needs to go watch it.
Goren
05-09-2009, 01:13 PM
No we don’t
Agent0042
05-09-2009, 05:52 PM
I’m watching it tomorrow.
speedreemix
05-09-2009, 08:42 PM
Star Trek. ME WANTZ SQUELS NAO.
I’m watching it tomorrow.
Lukey
05-10-2009, 01:17 PM
watched Twilight last night
wtf was that
Erebus Wraith
05-10-2009, 05:13 PM
Yeah I have seen Star Trek twice since thursday. (yes that might be overdoing it a bit but still).
I saw Matrix: Revolutions 4 times in theater, so PROCEED WITH WANTON ABANDON GOOD SIR.
I watched meet the spartans.
some dumb moments and some funny ones, so it was alright.
matt damon
05-10-2009, 06:38 PM
Yeah I have seen Star Trek twice since thursday. (yes that might be overdoing it a bit but still).
I saw Matrix: Revolutions 4 times in theater, so PROCEED WITH WANTON ABANDON GOOD SIR.
i saw hairspray in theaters 7 times and then another 7 or so on dvd.
I just go once, like a normal person.
Agent0042
05-10-2009, 09:57 PM
Star Trek. Fun. Exhausting, but fun.
sonryu
05-11-2009, 01:22 AM
Last movie I watched was Shawshank Redemption. My friend never saw it (!!!) so I grabbed my dvd and went to his house to make him watch it. Suffice to say, he loved it (it’s not the #1 rated film on IMDb’s top 100 for nothing!).
It’s the implied buttsecks, clearly.
matt damon
05-11-2009, 04:04 AM
x-men: the last stand. still not as good as it could have been but it’s ok, i guess.
Jessie
05-11-2009, 04:06 AM
Just finished watching Sin City again, love that movie.
Matrix.
Still all badass, all the time.
Hayden
05-11-2009, 06:52 AM
Saw Xmen Origins, it was ok (way better than x2 or x3).
matt damon
05-11-2009, 06:50 PM
Saw Xmen Origins, it was ok (way better than x2 or x3).
you, sir, deserve to die. or at least never be allowed to watch movies again if you thought the steaming pile of shit that is origins was better than x2
Excuse him for having different criteria.
And you wonder why people want all gays dead?
execrable gumwrapper
05-11-2009, 11:21 PM
you, sir, deserve to die. or at least never be allowed to watch movies again if you thought the steaming pile of shit that is origins was better than x2
X2 and Last Stand were horrendous. Each were 2 hours of fan service and they couldn’t get THAT right.
I tried to buy the trilogy on Bluray today, but they just had the individual movies and that would have cost more ๐ฎ
Mickrulz
05-12-2009, 05:34 AM
Collateral – It was pretty good ๐
spid3rjeff
05-12-2009, 07:21 AM
X-Men Origins Wolverine and Blade Trinity haha. Solely to watch Ryan Reynolds crack his jokes. That dude is friggin’ hilarious. ๐
H.King to Blade: "Somehow i can’t picture you teaching ka-ra-t??? at the local Y." LOL
Wade Wilson: "Its always been my dream…to be stuck in an elevator with 5 guys on a high protein diet."
OKAY, PEOPLE ARE DEAD~
Man, I love Ryan Reynolds ๐ฎ
Matrix: Reloaded
Still all badass, all the time.
avilslare
05-13-2009, 01:47 PM
I just finished The Bank Job starring Jason Statham and it was a great crime caper based off a true story. It was nice to see Statham play a character that wasn’t an indestructible action hero as well as hear his accent used in the right setting.
Matrix: Revolutions. Still the greatest movie, EVAR, to me.
Jeff, please hit me over the head to get you a copypasta of Smith’s last speech. You’ll cream yourself~
doomjockey
05-14-2009, 11:32 AM
Star Trek. Not bad.
I prefer the hardcore nerdy versions with all the science talk though. Only real complaint was that guy playing Chekhov.
execrable gumwrapper
05-14-2009, 12:13 PM
Star Trek. Definitely worth the price of a movie ticket.
Knux
05-14-2009, 03:31 PM
Star Trek
spid3rjeff
05-14-2009, 08:02 PM
Matrix: Revolutions. Still the greatest movie, EVAR, to me.
Jeff, please hit me over the head to get you a copypasta of Smith’s last speech. You’ll cream yourself~
*smack* ๐
I like how Smith says ‘inevitability’ in the 1st Matrix. haha
"Do you hear that Mr. Anderson? That is the sound of iiiinevitabilityyyyy. (hahaha) That is the sound…of your death…Goodbye, Mr. Anderson."
You aren’t the right Jeff, mang.
doomjockey
05-15-2009, 03:52 AM
Aw.
I just linked Jeff the Super Burly Brawl. Whoever upped that video left the very end off, so Jeff is not totally spoilered to the outcome.
That person deserves a medal or sth.
jewess crabcake
05-17-2009, 09:31 PM
lol, thanks for reminding me Neg I gotta get the Matrix Trilogy!
I watched Gran Torino, and Bolt today. Both are fucking awesome! Neg you should watch Bolt, if you get the metaphor you’ll teary-eye.
Yeah, I loved Gran Torino.
avilslare
05-18-2009, 09:44 PM
I just finished watching Love Liza. In an incredible and daring performance Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a disjointed man left in the aftermath of his wife’s suicide. In the height of his depression, he starts sniffing gasoline. The film perfectly portrays the detachment and waywardness that comes with the death of a loved one. Also the editing choices were great and added well to the film.
avilslare
05-21-2009, 05:18 AM
I just finished Last Chance Harvey and while there was a nice story, good acting, and complimentative music, it just felt a bit flat to me. I liked Thompson and Hoffman individually in Stranger Than Fiction but their chemistry didn’t move me here.
avilslare
05-24-2009, 02:10 AM
Lisa and the Devil
I enjoy most of Mario Bava’s films, but this one just left me puzzled. There’s definitely something otherworldly going on in the picture, but it’s nearly impossible to decipher. It’s beautifully shot, but the slow-moving and unintelligible story ruined it for me.
ROKUSHO
05-24-2009, 02:16 AM
angels and demons.
matt damon
05-24-2009, 02:34 AM
Night at the Museum 2. it was really cute and funny. being a kid’s movie it obviously has some tiny plot holes but w/e, i liked it.
oh, and amy adams is adorable and great in it and she carried the movie, imo.
spid3rjeff
05-25-2009, 05:01 PM
Terminator Salvation! Friggin awesome movie! ๐
Mickrulz
05-26-2009, 04:00 AM
Anger Managment
Jessie
05-26-2009, 04:03 AM
X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Awesome!!
Jessie
05-26-2009, 04:16 AM
Hi5
Goren
05-26-2009, 05:02 AM
Role Model
Olde
05-26-2009, 07:24 AM
Clerks II
matt damon
05-26-2009, 08:16 AM
ROKI
05-26-2009, 03:19 PM
Angels and Demons.
And Im very satisfied with the movie.
Starscream
05-26-2009, 08:02 PM
Saw Star Trek a few days ago. I was pretty impressed with it, I found myself and my mate were in a very ‘holy SHIT that was some awesome vulcan SHIT’. Considering how bad it could’ve been it was pretty brilliant; quite possibly a film which helps ignite a fanbase for star trek in younger generations.
Agent0042
05-27-2009, 03:23 AM
oh, and amy adams is adorable and great in it and she carried the movie, imo.
I had no idea that Amy Adams is in Battle at the Smithsonian – now I may just have to put that film on watch at the theater instead of just waiting for the DVD.
matt damon
05-27-2009, 03:56 AM
oh man, agent, you really should. she’s great. she plays amelia earhart and is just amazing. i’m probably gonna go watch it again just for her.
execrable gumwrapper
05-27-2009, 04:02 AM
Ben Stiller needs to be fed to sharks.
On an unrelated note, Jaws with Rifftrax commentary.
Mickrulz
05-27-2009, 07:53 AM
Jeepers Creepers.
Douchebag
05-27-2009, 07:22 PM
Star Trek, the New One.
Was good, why do phasers fire in bursts and not continuous streams of energy in the series?
And what were the blue cannons? Ion cannons, lol funny.
Was good though.
Solaris
05-28-2009, 12:17 AM
That movie wasn’t too immature for you?
Douchebag
05-28-2009, 12:26 AM
It didn’t do anything immature…
Maybe cheating but it was referred to as far back as in the earlier episodes of Star Trek, thus it was just showing how…
Watching Douchebag’s antics has been a movie in itself.
Mr.Hazard
05-28-2009, 07:50 PM
The Terminator.
doomjockey
05-28-2009, 10:39 PM
All the old Planet of the Apes. I have to say that is some good film making. I really like how the later instalments didn’t shy away from moral, ethical, and political concepts. It’s the first time in recent memory I can remember not mentally yelling at stupid characters on screen. There was one point where the apes go back in time in the third film and the then president considers executing the two, but doesn’t allow fear and knee-jerk reactions to rule his decision. Shocking. The gov’t wasn’t made up of complete tools and idiots! Imagine that. A movie with shades of grey.
Why are Hollywood films today so unapologetically stupid?
whchong
05-29-2009, 03:19 AM
Ratatouille ( Yes, I know it was out a long time ago… ), soon to be replaced with Night at the Museum 2, which I’ll be watching later tonight. ๐
Zulu
05-29-2009, 10:24 PM
Finally forced myself to watch Twilight, and I gotta say; I loved it. ๐
Agent0042
06-03-2009, 01:47 PM
Bill Maher’s Religulous on DVD. Highly impressive stuff, and I think anyone who ever saw my views in this thread would understand why I found myself enjoying so much of the film. Favorite line from the film– "It’s like the lotto.
‘You can’t get saved if you don’t play.’" I’ve often thought the exact same thing myself.
Solaris
06-03-2009, 02:19 PM
Up.
Hilarious and totally cute. And it’s in 3D! So much fun to watch. I kinda want to go and see it again but I don’t want to pay the $16 for the ticket ;o
Agent0042
06-03-2009, 03:47 PM
I saw it too, but not in 3D. You had to pay $16 for a ticket? I think mine was only $7.50 or $8.50. But whatever. I’ll buy the DVD.
matt damon
06-03-2009, 09:21 PM
the hannah montana movie. pretty cute. i liked it.
Starscream
06-03-2009, 09:31 PM
is miley cyrus legal
Goren
06-03-2009, 10:13 PM
…
matt damon
06-03-2009, 10:39 PM
Solaris
06-04-2009, 07:11 AM
Finally forced myself to watch Twilight, and I gotta say; I loved it. ๐
>:
NO!
Also @ Agent: I am jealous of you and your cheap tickets.
Agent0042
06-04-2009, 07:14 AM
Where do you live that they charge $16 for a single ticket?
Solaris
06-04-2009, 07:16 AM
New York City.
And they only charge that much for 3D movies. Other than that, ticket prices are at $12.
the mutant dude
06-04-2009, 08:16 AM
At the cinema? – Iron Man.
At home? – Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Agent0042
06-04-2009, 03:15 PM
Oh. Well isn’t everything more expensive in New York?
Solaris
06-04-2009, 08:25 PM
Yes, sadly ๐
Zulu
06-05-2009, 12:31 AM
Well, I haven’t read the any of the Twilight books, so I have nothing to compare it to. I thought the movie was good. Also looking forward to New Moon. O:
Solaris
06-05-2009, 04:47 AM
;-;;
matt damon
06-05-2009, 07:30 AM
i gotta agree with solaris
dothaxor
06-06-2009, 07:23 AM
I just watched the korean film my sassy girl. Not the type of film i would usually watch but it suprised me, It was actually a really good film.
FreakyLoser
06-08-2009, 05:01 AM
Outbreak. It’s okay overall… I like certain parts of it while the rest of it is pretty bland for me.
Bullet in a Bible
schweeeet as it ever was~
impudent urinal
06-09-2009, 03:58 AM
The Hangover
And at home, Valkyrie.
MossY
06-09-2009, 01:17 PM
Revolutionary Road.
The book by Richard Yates stands alongside Slaughterhouse-Five, the Grapes of Wrath and One Flew Over the Cuckoo???s Nest as one of my all time favourite novels, so I???m naturally going to be far more critical of this film than I would be otherwise. On the other hand American Beauty is maybe my favourite film too, so if anyone knows how to tell a tale of suburban entrapment it is Sam Mendes. Unsurprisingly, I can???t fault his direction; it???s a beautifully shot period piece. However, what I feel lets the film down is the overacting of the two leads, DiCaprio and Winslet. I can understand it to a degree, the book is very nuanced and intensely character driven, Yates goes to great poetic lengths to describe the delusions the characters hold so I???m sure it???s very hard to convey that sense when acting, and in fairness DiCaprio does a good job of delivering those scripted, controlled lines that Frank comes up with before absolutely losing his control when the conversations don???t play out as he???d envisaged. Still, there are a few scenes where the acting is on par with a local theatre production of Grease. It???s a very good film and it???s been condensed to 2 hours without losing very much of the novel but in the final analysis, it???s all a little bit flat. You should just read the book.
avilslare
06-10-2009, 02:32 AM
Well, I’ve been on vacation for the past two weeks, and while I was I saw Terminator: Salvation which was pretty good as well as Drag Me to Hell which was disappointing but entertaining enough. And the last dvd I watched was the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre which was good but I found it to be a little overrated.
Watching Mallrats.
Friend of mine is naming his kid Brodie because of it. That should say it all ๐
skrai
06-10-2009, 09:21 PM
Just watched The Hangover.
It was great, and I actually enjoyed it.
Segtendo
06-10-2009, 09:28 PM
i saw Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian with my family on memorial day
Qqqqqqwe
06-10-2009, 09:29 PM
Race To Witch Mountain
MossY
06-12-2009, 10:55 PM
High Fidelity. Really good film with a great soundtrack.
matt damon
06-12-2009, 11:15 PM
bring it on. still as great as ever.
High Fidelity. Really good film with a great soundtrack.
WIN. Wish I still had room for my poster ๐
jewess crabcake
06-12-2009, 11:25 PM
The Hangover
And Star Trek.
Both great films.
Lightspark
06-14-2009, 09:46 PM
X-Men Origins: Wolverine. A tight Movie!
Mwuahaha. Our legion grows ๐
Lukey
06-15-2009, 11:36 AM
Once Were Warriors. Intense, a little hard to watch, but one of my favourite movies.
graverobber
06-16-2009, 08:13 AM
If we’re talking DVDs then hackers. The last movie I saw in theaters was 7 Pounds.
avilslare
06-16-2009, 07:01 PM
Gran Torino – I really liked it, especially because I had no idea that Clint Eastwood is 78 years old and he stars, directs, and produces this film. The film was rather entertaining and funny too.
Nightowl9910
06-16-2009, 08:40 PM
Summer Rental
MossY
06-19-2009, 01:51 PM
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
avilslare
06-19-2009, 05:06 PM
Two films I finished recently were The Grudge 3 and The Wrestler. I actually liked Grudge 3 for it’s simple story and decent acting. I loved the Ju-On movies and the first Grudge for the creeping suspense at every corner, but in Grudge 2, I felt that they tried to do too much. But in the third it’s simple though I’ll admit that creeping suspense just isn’t there.
Nightowl9910
06-19-2009, 07:08 PM
Schindlers List. Seen bits of it before, but this was the first time I properly watched it all the way through. Thought it was pretty good!
Zulu
06-19-2009, 11:19 PM
Just saw "Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans", which I actually liked. O:
MossY
06-20-2009, 12:21 AM
Heat.
matt damon
06-20-2009, 01:32 AM
17 again ^_________________^
mayyam
06-20-2009, 03:03 AM
He’s Just Not That Into You
And it was utterly, completely, absolutely horrible. It was seriously crap (and I’m sorry to those who thought the movie was good).
I’m a fan of romantic comedies, but Beth, one of the main characters, KILLED the movie for me. Her personality was annoying, deluded, and very clingy, and it could have been better if she wasn’t in it. The rest was just okay.
matt damon
06-20-2009, 03:41 AM
but it has drew barrymore and she = <333333333333333333333333
Ben Affleck is love sometimes. Okay, yeah, mainly just in Kevin Smith movies.
mayyam
06-20-2009, 03:50 AM
but it has drew barrymore and she = <333333333333333333333333
Oh yeah, I love Drew. She’s super cute and she’s an awesome actress.
Oops, my bad, I just realized that the girl I’m referring to is Gigi, played by Ginnifer Goodwin, and not Beth, who was played by Jen Aniston.
I guess the movie wouldn’t have been so bad if the GIGI chick wasn’t in it. I felt like strangling her at times because she was over-analyzing EVERYTHING the guys said. I had a girl friend who over-analyzed stuff like that, and it was seriously annoying. Needless to say, we’re not friends anymore… maybe that’s why I didn’t like her
I overanalyze things. Some would say I’m paranoid.
mayyam
06-20-2009, 03:56 AM
I overanalyze things. Some would say I’m paranoid.
According to some of my ideas, others would call me a paranoid, conspiracy nut.
I am intrigued. Make a thread detailing these ideas, if you feel so compelled.
mayyam
06-20-2009, 04:05 AM
I am intrigued. Make a thread detailing these ideas, if you feel so compelled.
Well, I don’t want to get into detail about it, but I will say that these conspiracies involve 9/11, NWO, the Illuminati… y’know, that kinda stuff. I like hearing about other conspiracy theories, but I am very cautious and picky about what I believe in…
Nightowl9910
06-21-2009, 08:34 PM
Terminator Salvation.
I much preferred this to the third film, and thought it was pretty decently done. But still like the first 2 movies in the series much better.
Lukey
06-22-2009, 10:54 AM
I watched Terminator Salvation on the weekend and it was pretty good. I watched the trilogy today and much preferred those films though.
MossY
06-23-2009, 10:46 PM
The Hangover, really funny.
avilslare
06-24-2009, 12:00 AM
Pineapple Express
avilslare
06-25-2009, 04:31 AM
Evil Dead II
Nightowl9910
06-25-2009, 10:00 AM
Dune
ROKUSHO
06-25-2009, 10:02 AM
transformers 2.
its like the ending of the first one but 2.5 hours long.
Revenge of the Fallen.
Sux da balls. Except for the twins.
The secret is to blend into your surroundings
It’s supposed to hurt, it’s an assbeatin’
Cuz you’re a pussy
^_________^
Solaris
06-25-2009, 04:44 PM
transformers 2.
its like the ending of the first one but 2.5 hours long.
Thank you for saving me $12. Obviously not worth it.
avilslare
06-25-2009, 06:03 PM
April Showers (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVmBybCjmo) – I was surprised by how well it was film and acted. The director did a really fine job though it got really slow toward the end.
Goren
06-25-2009, 07:07 PM
Hatching Pete………
ROKUSHO
06-25-2009, 07:08 PM
Thank you for saving me $12. Obviously not worth it.
so you dont like decepticons and autobots blowing the shit out of each other?
Goren
06-25-2009, 07:17 PM
IMHO, I thought the first Transformers movie wasn’t that great. :/
matt damon
06-25-2009, 10:31 PM
5 dolla matinees, ftw.
ours are 7.50 wtf.
so you dont like decepticons and autobots blowing the shit out of each other?
maximals and predacons are better
IMHO, I thought the first Transformers movie wasn’t that great. :/
It sucked. Just more than this one. By a hair.
ours are 7.50 wtf.
I’m awesome, and so is my theatre?
ROKUSHO
06-25-2009, 11:07 PM
mine is 3dlls
Let’s go live in Podunk w/Catty, Rob.
matt damon
06-26-2009, 05:22 AM
no thx. i don’t pay for movies anyway ๐
avilslare
06-26-2009, 04:20 PM
Superman Doomsday – It was nice with all the violence and blood. It makes me laugh wondering about all the unsuspecting children who watched it though.
Lightspark
06-27-2009, 07:38 PM
no thx. i don’t pay for movies anyway ๐

Yes, he’s awesome like that.
Goren
06-28-2009, 04:44 AM
Princess Protection Program…. …
matt damon
06-28-2009, 07:38 AM
omg, me too. it was so bad, lol.
arthurgolden
06-28-2009, 07:43 AM
Role Models. Very funny if you like Paul Rudd, David Wain, etc. In the same style as Wet Hot American Summer and includes most of the same people.
avilslare
06-29-2009, 04:38 PM
The Skeleton Key – I liked this enough though I wish the ending hadn???t been so easy to figure out. And while I enjoyed Hudson???s performance (and side-boob), I like seeing Peter Sarsgaard even more.
avilslare
06-30-2009, 05:50 PM
Friday the 13th (remake) – I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical about any sort of redeeming value this film might have, but I was proven wrong. It was well filmed, suspenseful, and humorous at the right moments. Another thing I enjoyed is that it wasn’t a shot-for-shot remake, but a successful re-imagining, so the movie seemed fresh while still sticking to the Friday the 13th formula of young cocky 20-somethings getting slaughtered.
Session9
Still not a masterwork, but if you inspire SH3 and have David Caruso saying fuck, I’m going to abide your company til the end of time, anyway.
Goren
07-01-2009, 06:15 AM
Sick Nurse
avilslare
07-01-2009, 04:23 PM
Shiver (Eskalofr???o) – A nice Spanish thriller about a young man suffering from photophobia. Him and his mother move to a village in the mountains where the days are shorter, but as soon as they do, murders start up and guess who they blame. I liked the film but I felt that the twist came too early and after it, the movie became less and less suspenseful.
Tchesco
07-01-2009, 07:49 PM
hangover – soooo funny
beat
07-02-2009, 12:43 AM
Bride Wars
Anne Hathaway…only reason I watched it. Was decent!~
matt damon
07-02-2009, 01:26 AM
isn’t it bride wars?
Knux
07-02-2009, 01:37 AM
Sky Crawlers
mayyam
07-04-2009, 02:08 AM
At theater: Transformers 2. Good enough, a bit corny in some scenes. Visually orgasmic as usual.
At home: Smart People. Good overall. Dry, sarcastic humor. Reminiscent of movies like Dan in Real Life and Juno.
avilslare
07-04-2009, 05:34 PM
I finished watching Taken last night and I really liked it. The film was very precise and to the point just like the character Neeson plays. Also I was very happy that there was no twist at the end. And I just finished watching War and I didn’t like it. It was very confusing, the twist was way too hard to believe and it didn’t end with any impact at all. Also I was expecting a lot more action between Jason Statham and Jet Li which there was very little.
Xephyrok
07-05-2009, 07:56 AM
Idiocracy, funny movie
Watched Clerks II 3 times.
Commentaries~
discodan
07-06-2009, 08:56 PM
21
Was ehh…. i have been in vegas enough times to pick that movie apart.
Vastalis
07-08-2009, 08:58 AM
The Proposal… My gf dragged me to see it after I made her go see Star Trek! Even though she ended up liking it! lol
Mickrulz
07-08-2009, 11:22 AM
The hangover
Byrd
07-08-2009, 07:29 PM
The Hangover and Transformers 2 were fucking awesome, for entertainment purposes.
Then I watched Public Enemies…and thought it sucked horribly. Very boring…there just wasn’t much to it. Albeit, it was based on a true story…but even so. I think the theatre had fucked up speakers too, because it was hard to hear a lot of the dialogue.
MossY
07-11-2009, 12:22 AM
Watched the Orphanage, which I thouht was very boring, Gran Torino, which I thought was very good, and Public Enemies which I think is one of the ten best films I’ve ever seen. Might even go see it a second time.
I loved Orphanage <3 made me cry.
inb4Rob
matt damon
07-11-2009, 08:21 AM
mossy, you suck. the orphanage was great. why da inb4rob, neg?
Cuz I knew you’d be around to agree with me <3
Agent0042
07-11-2009, 05:26 PM
Disney’s Aladdin on DVD. Always highly entertaining; always a pleasure to watch.
avilslare
07-11-2009, 08:10 PM
The Funhouse – A complete waste of time. I am shocked that Tobe Hooper directed this crap. It was horribly acted, uninteresting, boring, and not even remotely scary nor shocking. I only recommend this film to people who are a fan of BAD eighties horror.
Goren
07-12-2009, 04:12 AM
Disney’s Aladdin on DVD. Always highly entertaining; always a pleasure to watch.
One of my favorite films also question
In your copy (I have both VHS and DVD), the Arabian Nights song at the beginning of the movie the lyrics are changed from:
"Where they cut of your ear, If they don’t like your face" (This is on my VHS copy)
to
"Where it’s flat and immense, And the heat is intense" (This on my DVD copy)
Can you confirm this? I heard some copies of the DVD where changed and some just left it?
Agent0042
07-12-2009, 04:14 AM
I haven’t heard of any copies where the song wasn’t edited. I own a copy of the original edition soundtrack, though. Well, actually, I own both that and the special edition soundtrack. ๐
Goren
07-12-2009, 04:19 AM
Oh, so it isn’t some then? Ok, I thought I heard it on my friends copy?
Must be me hearing what I wanted to hear… Haha!
Agent0042
07-12-2009, 04:51 AM
I suppose it’s always possible, but I certainly never heard anything about it and everything I’ve read says that the original version of the song was only in the original film in theaters and on the original soundtrack.
avilslare
07-13-2009, 07:20 PM
28 Weeks Later – I was surprised by how much I liked it because I had previously tried to watch it and was turned off by the camera work. But now I realize the jumpy camera work was there to give a sense of chaos throughout the film.
Vastalis
07-15-2009, 10:07 AM
I saw Public Enemies on Sunday! I actually liked it! My only prob with it was that they didn’t go a little more into the relationships with Dillinger and the other bank robbers, like how he despised Babyface Nelson or his friendships with the others!
Agent0042
07-16-2009, 01:25 PM
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Last night – 9:50 P.M. – 12:35 A.M. Wonderful stuff. Absolutely amazing. And highly amusing at times too. The stuff they’re saying about it being the funniest of those films so far is spot-on. But as you would expect, very dark at times too.
If there’s anybody here who still hasn’t seen any of the Harry Potter films or read any of the books– what are you doing?! We admire your principled stand or whatever– but enough. We get it, or whatever, now you can stop denying yourself and go enjoy what everybody else already is.
avilslare
07-16-2009, 03:11 PM
If there’s anybody here who still hasn’t seen any of the Harry Potter films or read any of the books– what are you doing?! We admire your principled stand or whatever– but enough. We get it, or whatever, now you can stop denying yourself and go enjoy what everybody else already is.
I’ve never seen any HP film nor read any book and don’t plan on it. And it’s not because of some principled stand, I just have no interest in the little bugger.
matt damon
07-16-2009, 06:37 PM
If there’s anybody here who still hasn’t seen any of the Harry Potter films or read any of the books– what are you doing?! We admire your principled stand or whatever– but enough. We get it, or whatever, now you can stop denying yourself and go enjoy what everybody else already is.
HP isn’t THAT great. i mean, it was good when i was like 10 but i am pretty much over it now.
Goren
07-16-2009, 06:58 PM
I love me some Harry Potter movies! ๐
I only read up to the fourth book.
Agent0042
07-16-2009, 08:58 PM
Asamiya, sorry, but I call bullshit. When it is at its best, Harry Potter really is that great.
Dragons comprised entirely of green and gold sparks were soaring up and down the corridors, emitting loud fiery blasts and bangs as they went; shocking-pink Catherine wheels five feet in diameter were whizzing lethally through the air like so many flying saucers; rockets with long tails of brilliant silver stars were ricocheting off the walls; sparklers were writing swear words in midair of their own accord; firecrackers were exploding like mines everywhere Harry looked, and instead of burning themselves out, fading from sight or fizzling to a halt, these pyrotechnical miracles seemed to be gaining in energy and momentum the longer he watched.
"We won’t be seeing you," Fred told Professor Umbridge, swinging his leg over his broomstick.
"Yeah, don’t bother to keep in touch," said George, mounting his own.
Fred looked around at the assembled students and at the silent, watchful crowd.
"If anybody fancies buying a Portable Swamp, as demonstrated upstairs, come to number ninety-three Diagon Alley — Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes," he said in a loud voice. "Our new premises!"
"Special discounts to Hogwarts students who swear they’re going to use our products to get rid of this old bat," said George, pointing at Professor Umbridge.
matt damon
07-16-2009, 09:19 PM
meh, i’ve read better books. not saying HP is bad, just saying that there are better books/series out there, for example, the his dark materials trilogy by philip pullman. also, the magic in hp sucks. charmed magic is better ๐
(you got the name wrong btw)
Agent0042
07-16-2009, 09:21 PM
Oops, sorry Anyname. I haven’t read His Dark Materials yet, though I do plan to. I have read all of the following and enjoyed them– The Inheritance Cycle, The Bartimaeus Trilogy and the Molly Moon series.
matt damon
07-16-2009, 09:27 PM
oh man, do it please. it’s such a great series. quite possibly my favorite set of books. lol, look at agent,all fast and replying to stuff almost instantly.
Solaris
07-16-2009, 09:41 PM
I Love You Man.
Hilarious! Slappin’ teh basssss~
avilslare
07-20-2009, 09:42 AM
I watched The Haunting in Connecticut again and I love it. Nowadays, since I have Netflix, I rate most films with the five star system they have: one star = you hate it, two stars = you didn’t like it, three stars = you liked it, four stars = really liked it, five stars = you loved it. And initially I rated this a four and for the film I still do, but with all the great added features like two feature length commentaries and great featurettes, I’m bumping it up to a five.
StillAlive1364
07-20-2009, 01:40 PM
Haunting In Connecticut was really good? I’ve seen the commercials on TV, but I’ve been wondering about whether I should buy the DVD. A lot of horror movies today aren’t that good as I would like them to be.
The last movie I saw was Labor Pains, this really stupid, predictable movie on ABC Family >.< Never again!
Agent0042
07-20-2009, 03:11 PM
Yeah, ABC Family original movies are hit or miss, mostly miss. Occasionally they manage to create something decent, but it’s a fluke.
avilslare
07-20-2009, 08:03 PM
[Rec] – It was amazing the first time I saw it online months back and it’s amazing now on dvd. Sony took their sweet time releasing the original though. The film is such beautiful chaos and a complete thrill. Plus the ending is one the creepiest sequences in any horror film out there. I can’t wait to see [Rec] 2 (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0-gVB-U5is).
Except not…
A spammer, and horrible taste. MEGA ULTRA FAIL.
Vastalis
07-21-2009, 09:27 AM
My Sister’s Keeper!
Once again my GF dragged me to yet another Chick flick! Don’t worry, I’m keepong score, and when something comes out that she doesn’t want to see, I will drag her to see it!!! lol
The movie was okay -I must say, they’re were lots of typical chick flick cliches, but it did keep my interest going throughout the movie! I did however kept teasing my GF by saying, "See, typical Chick" at everything the women did in the movie! lol
avilslare
07-23-2009, 09:37 PM
Coraline – While the film is beautifully done and the music is superb and fits the film perfectly, the story is lacking. There’s not much about the film that’s exciting or humorous and the everything ends up being very predictable and somewhat boring.
Lukey
07-24-2009, 03:44 PM
Tonight I watched Quantam of Solace because it was the last night I have the huge motherfuck of a TV before my old roommate comes and gets it tomorrow morning. And it was pretty good, but being a big time lover of Casino Royale I was a little disappointed that this film didn’t blow me away like that one did. Even though this movie’s story focused on emotions and revenge etc., the characters felt a lot colder and unrelatable than those in CR. I loved most of the fight scenes though, and especially the editing of the Opera house section and the final showdowns.
I bought a Robert Redford DVD compilation last week and watched two of the films; Indecent Proposal, absolute shit, and Barefoot in the Park, absolutely charming and wonderful. I still have The Great Gatsby to watch but I want to get and read the book before I see it.
Beaches was on at a friends’ house the other night, but we were drinking and playing pool and chatting etc through most of it, even though I really wanted to watch it. I bought it on DVD the day after so I’ll sit down to watch it sooner or later.
My Sister’s Keeper!
Once again my GF dragged me to yet another Chick flick! Don’t worry, I’m keepong score, and when something comes out that she doesn’t want to see, I will drag her to see it!!! lol
Did you cry? I think I’m gonna cry like a motherfuck when I see that one.
StillAlive1364
07-27-2009, 02:03 PM
Beowulf last night – it was alright, about as good as I thought it was going to be.
gordondontswear
07-29-2009, 03:48 AM
i watched v for vendetta for the first time last night. it was… really good, actually.
thought provoking movies like that kill me though. i was in a really somber mood for the rest of the night. like, if i was eevee (or however you spell her name, i’m just going with the pokemon spelling) i for sure wouldn’t have been able to go through with it. ’cause i’m weak. also, i probably would have ripped off his mask, or whatever, and made out with his corpse, because he sounded really hot.
but anyway, i wish the dialogue in real life was like the dialogue in movies like that. good stuff.
I’d jump Agent Smith’s bones, too.
Vastalis
07-29-2009, 04:02 AM
Did you cry? I think I’m gonna cry like a motherfuck when I see that one.
No, it was and it wasn’t sad! If you’ve been through or had someone close to you go through cancer and cemo treatments, it’ll really hit home like it did my GF! It’s one of those stories were things aren’t what they seem, and slowly connect to the really big picture! In terms of storytelling it’s okay, not really that original, but it does keep your interest going. One thing though, it seems like they really went out of there way to cover all the "Chick Flick" bases on this one!
In all, I recommend seeing this one only if you like chick flicks, or be reminded of the struggle of going through cancer and cemo, or you really want to score major brownie points from your GF by showing her your "sensitive" side! lol
Agent0042
07-29-2009, 04:07 AM
24: Redemption extended edition on DVD. Great to watch with the additional footage. Watched most of the bonus features, but still need to finish the commentary.
Watchmen: The Director’s Cut: Maximum Movie Mode
The pinnacle of blu ray technology :p
doomjockey
07-29-2009, 04:51 AM
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.
Renaissance (Paris 2054)
Lukey
07-30-2009, 01:33 PM
Beaches the other night. Didn’t choke me up like I though it would have, but I loved it! Bette Midler is awesome, her charisma is inescapable, and I loved her "I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today" section. I wish there was more of the two main characters as children though, since I thought they were so so cute and hilarious in those opening scenes.
Watchmen: The Director’s Cut: Maximum Movie Mode
The pinnacle of blu ray technology :p
cum
Sbarr
08-01-2009, 05:09 PM
My last movie was Bruno, very funny. I had often loud laugh.
Lukey
08-01-2009, 05:56 PM
My last movie was Bruno, very funny. I had often loud laugh.
I saw it today. Jesus Christ, were my sides asplittin’
Lightspark
08-04-2009, 08:40 PM
Yesterday, I saw both Transformers: Rise of the Fallen, & The Taking of Pelham 123. Damn, they were really tight. And it is rare
when I watch the movies that I attempt to see two in one day. The last time I did that, I watched both Fast and Furious, & X-
Men Origins: Wolverine.
avilslare
08-04-2009, 09:03 PM
Green Lantern: First Flight – I’m surprised that Green Lantern took this long to get the animated film treatment knowing how much of a wealth of story potential there is within. The story is epic, the action is heart-pounding, the humor is great, and the imagination is limitless with the powers of Green Lantern. Though there were some scenes where I felt the animation wavered and Green Lantern’s origin was a bit too condensed for my tastes, but besides these two minor flaws, it is by far my favorite DC animated film so far.
The Messengers 2: The Scarecrow – I’m sure most people won’t give this film a chance since it’s a straight to dvd prequel but it is actually quite decent. The acting, cinematography, music, and pacing is very well done. And while the scarecrow is quite effective as merely an idol, when it becomes a monster, it’s quite laughable. And I would like to commend the casting choice for the great Richard Riehle. To be honest, he was the main reason I watched this.
avilslare
08-05-2009, 09:42 PM
Knowing – I was surprised I liked it since the trailer didn’t interest me much. It was slick, action-packed, and though-provoking. The ending was odd and a bit of a let down since… I like unhappy endings much more.
StillAlive1364
08-06-2009, 07:18 PM
Halloween – The Rob Zombie 2007 remake. I finally got to see this last night, and I was pleasantly surprised at what it had to offer. Of course, I have never seen the original (shocking, I know), so I can’t compare the two. I really like the beginning of the movie, and the young actor that plays Micheal Myers as a child was perfect! I hope we see him in more movies (he was also in Hancock). The way he brought out Micheal’s psychopathic behavior, without having to speak a word was amazing, especially during the killing scenes. Can’t wait to see Halloween II.
avilslare
08-07-2009, 08:23 PM
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama – A b-movie about an imp that tortures a group of college kids in a bowling alley in the middle of the night. While I didn’t expect much in terms of acting, sfx, or story from this one, what I did expect and what I got in return was pure fun. And the main reason I watched it was for the infamous Linnea Quigley and she did not disappoint.
iFight Shelby Marx.
Honestly meh. Probably the worst iCarly related thing I’ve seen. It’s a shame since this thing has been hyped nonstop since I started watching the show ๐
matt damon
08-10-2009, 12:09 AM
i didn’t see it but generally the movies aren’t that great. the episodes are better, although igo to japan and idate a bad boy are ok.
alonelikethewolf
08-10-2009, 12:17 AM
jus got the watchmen on dvd i love it ๐ films im watchin now i like would be, whats eating gilbert grape, garden state, the lost boys, into the wild, blade runner and pans labyrinth, i love all movies any ideas for me id love to hear them i try to broaden my horizons on everythin ๐
FreakyLoser
08-10-2009, 04:11 AM
The television version of The Shining. It was actually filmed in the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO which is what the story was based off of in the first place.
lonewolf100
08-10-2009, 05:23 PM
watchmen
avilslare
08-10-2009, 07:27 PM
Vantage Point – This was such a great idea for a film. It was well-thought out and well played. The action was built up well and the performances were spot-on. And the controlled chaos that was the beginning of the film became pure chaotic action by the end.
avilslare
08-11-2009, 03:46 AM
Graduation Day – I was pleasantly surprised by this 80s slasher. It was well filmed and edited with great psychological turmoil represented in the film. There were certain scenes that I felt were reminiscent of Argento’s camerawork as well as scenes from Carrie. The deaths for the most part are the weak point of the film but most slashers have implausible deaths which are simply fun to ridicule. And it was interesting to see an early performance from scream queen Linnea Quigley as Dolores. Recommended to all slasher fans.
Agent0042
08-11-2009, 05:13 AM
Okay, so I’ve joined the group of people who have watched Coraline. I watched the DVD earlier this evening. Very, very, very weird film, though I quite liked it on the whole. Not enough, though, for me to bother listening to the composer/director commentary track. Oh, and I tried to watch it in 3D, but gave up about halfway through. I wear prescription eyeglasses and for those of you that don’t have to wear them, you cannot know how uncomfortable it is to try to wear both those and a pair of 3D glasses.
And then there are those of us who cannot see 3D at all…
Goren
08-11-2009, 05:24 AM
I’m thinking of watching Metal Gear 4.
I see what you did there.
Vastalis
08-11-2009, 07:21 AM
I know Im a hypocrite for saying this…
I saw G.I. Joe!
My friend dragged me to go see it!
As I said, it was craptacular!!!
BUT…
I did somewhat like it -I know I should be shot for saying so- I guess cause I had such low expectations for it, that I set the bar so low that it exceeded all my expectations for it!!!
The story was crappy, but I did like how they set up the formation of cobra! I tried so hard to leave my fanboy thoughts of perfection, but once they screwed with so many details with what made the characters who they were, i just couldn’t resist but to tear it up!!!
In the end, I’d probably check out the sequel if they made it, just to see if more of my fave characters are brought out, such as: Bazooka, Roadblock, Dusty, Shipwreck -with a name like Hector X. Delgado and being from Chula Vista CA, he was the token mexican!!! lol-, Junkyard & Mutt, and Spirit & Freedom!
ROKI
08-11-2009, 02:55 PM
Horsemen. And it was soooooo cliche. I figured out the antagonist in the middle of the movie, and its supposed to be a detective movie.
tinyjeans
08-12-2009, 12:38 AM
The Foot Fist Way. I dug it. Chuck the truck! Chuck the truck!
avilslare
08-12-2009, 10:19 AM
I Love You, Man – Funny, funny movie. I got to watch it first with my friends and it’s much better that way (sharing it with your Bro Namaths). It has a great concept for a comedy: guy is going to get married but doesn’t have a good enough friend to call his best man so he must search one out. And the cast is one of the best with Paul Rudd, Jason Segal, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Jon Favreau, Thomas Lennon, and the list goes on. And one thing I loved about it is the comedy isn’t vulgar or shocking, it’s purely conversational comedy much like The Office.
lonewolf100
08-14-2009, 12:09 PM
jaws
avilslare
08-14-2009, 06:24 PM
Tourist Trap – A nice hidden horror gem starring Chuck Connors and Tanya Roberts. There’s a good creep factor, decent acting, music, and special effects. I gave it a 3 out of 5 on Netflix.
Eshvoide
08-15-2009, 02:50 AM
I think ‘Bolt’ or ‘Enchanted’ was the last movie I watched. I just can’t remember which came out first. I was going to see ‘Up’ as well, but my friends picked a bad date…
I wanted to see G.I. Joe but I ain’t paying $10 at the movie theater.
Me, Myself & Irene
Still my favorite Jim Carrey comedy. It’s over the top in pleasant ways, emotionally poignant when it needs to be, and you know wars between parts of one person’s psyche are near and dear to my heart <3
Lukey
08-15-2009, 09:33 AM
Watched The Class the other night. So well-made, it did a great job of creating the love/hate relationship between students and teachers. I really want to track down the book so I can see which parts are true and not. Also, one of the ‘skank’ girls was sooooo ugly.
Went to see the new Harry Potter last night and thought it was alright, my favourite of the films so far is still OotP. I can’t really remember a great deal from this book so a lot of the time I was trying to remember if certain parts actually happened or not. Had some great action, especially the battle outside the Weasley’s house (Lupin’s only scene! wtf) and Dumbledore twirling the fire like whoa. I love that they had a lot more Draco and Snape than previous films. After that I bought a poster of The Class for two bob!
And today I watched Watchmen for the 7th time.
avilslare
08-17-2009, 04:57 PM
The Island – I almost liked this movie. The first half of it was the best part where it introduced a very intriguing concept, but the action-packed second half completely turned me off with its implausible action sequences and large amount of product placement.
doomjockey
08-18-2009, 02:50 AM
District 9. Liked it mostly.
Goren
08-18-2009, 03:37 AM
What is this District 9? I have never heard about it?
doomjockey
08-18-2009, 04:54 AM
It’s the better sci-fi film that replaced Peter Jackson’s Halo.
It revolves around oppressed aliens stranded on Earth and a government man that comes to sympathize with them after being exposed to some alien biological agent. It’s an interesting docudrama to start, though the latter half is filled with summer blockbuster violence. It’s modern day setting so it’s not very sci-fi besides a few aliens and their tech.
Agent0042
08-18-2009, 06:02 AM
The Tigger Movie. Not anywhere near the most entertaining or engaging of the Pooh films to be sure, but still reasonably decent. I checked out the 10th Anniversary Edition from the library, though I’m pretty sure I’ve watched the original DVD release before and I don’t think there’s much on this one that wasn’t on that one. Other than the second disc with a digital copy, which wasn’t included in what I checked out anyway.
avilslare
08-18-2009, 02:44 PM
The Departed – Lots of ‘fucks’, sluts, and blood. Loved it.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop – Wasn’t as funny as it should have been and left me unsatisfied. A few chuckles along the way but nothing that made my sides hurt.
Goren
08-19-2009, 05:45 AM
Pineapple Express
KINGTIBARN
08-19-2009, 06:58 AM
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
avilslare
08-20-2009, 02:05 AM
House of Wax (2005) – Despite what most people think of this movie, it was actually a fun watch. The sfx were decent and it was never boring. I would have appreciated some nudity and the ending was completely inane and made no sense, but overall it was just okay.
Ghostbusters.
It’s Ghostbusters, man.
KINGTIBARN
08-20-2009, 07:46 AM
Ooh! I saw that on youtube today! XD
That’s where I watched it. Gonna see if all the parts of II are up there.
KINGTIBARN
08-20-2009, 07:49 AM
Let me know if they are. =P
Looks like it. I’m gonna grab a drink and dive on in~
http://www.youtube.com/user/scifimoviez4u
Silent Hill
So damn good because it isn’t actually bad <3
Agent0042
08-21-2009, 11:03 AM
BBC America / WGBH’s Oliver Twist. Well, I suppose it was really more of a TV mini-series, but it was presented on DVD as basically a continuous film. Good stuff. I was interested in it because it had Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew – Harry Potter series) in it.
Sargonarhes
08-21-2009, 12:00 PM
Beowulf & Grendel, and for once a movie was made to follow the original tale as closely as it possibly could. I still like the 13th Warrior more for it’s realistic telling of the Beowulf story, but Beowulf & Grendel is much better than that CGI movie that was made.
MossY
08-21-2009, 10:59 PM
Inglourious Basterds, thought it was surprisingly good. Probably my second favourite film of the year behind Public Enemies.
Solaris
08-21-2009, 11:08 PM
I really, really want to see Inglourious Basterds. That, and District 9.
Last movie I saw was Tropic Thunder…again. I like it alright, but I don’t think it was as great as many made it to be.
MossY
08-21-2009, 11:14 PM
I liked Tropic Thunder okay, but then I do love RDJ, my favourite actor easily. Can’t wait for Sherlock Holmes to be released.
I’d like to see District 9 too but my local cinema hasn’t gotten it in because it’s a pretty bad cinema. The amount of films it’s denied me seeing, the amount!
Solaris
08-22-2009, 12:07 AM
Outrage! Stage a protest.
RDJ is my favourite part of the entire film. He’s the only reason I sat down and watched in the first place, really.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-22-2009, 12:56 AM
Inglorious Basterds was indeed very good. I know Tarantino considers it his masterpiece, but I have to say I think Pulp Fiction is still king there. Mainly, I think some characters went a little underused, particularly many of the "basterds" themselves, but I don’t have many other gripes at all.
beat
08-22-2009, 03:53 AM
Just saw Transporter 2.
Man, that was ridiculous. Stunts were nice, but it was a pretty horrible movie IMO. I was still entertained tho.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-22-2009, 04:10 AM
Jesus. That movie really is fucking ludicrous.
So. A bomb is on the underside of his car right. He drives around forever, somehow flies the car through the air towards a random crane, and just happens to hit the hook with the exact spot the bomb is on, ripping it off, and assuring his safety! And he doesn’t die on the way down either! WOOOOOOOO
beat
08-22-2009, 04:18 AM
Yes, exactly! Lol.
Couldn’t he just have gotten out of the car, bent over, and taken it off?
Jason you puzzle me with your ridiculous and pointless stunts that make me go "WTF?! Lolz"
Solaris
08-22-2009, 05:15 AM
Silent Hill
So damn good because it isn’t actually bad <3
I’m currently watching this right now because I have become so obsessed!
Should join the Silent Shriners~
Solaris
08-22-2009, 05:19 AM
I really should! Oh poor Rob ~
Solaris
08-22-2009, 05:32 AM
I’m honored! xD
Goren
08-22-2009, 05:45 AM
Welcome
matt damon
08-22-2009, 06:37 AM
fuck you all right in the ass >:O
KINGTIBARN
08-23-2009, 02:18 AM
War of the Worlds
Solaris
08-23-2009, 06:54 AM
The Hangover! Finally. It was fucking hilarious, I loved it.
KINGTIBARN
08-23-2009, 07:32 AM
I havn’t seen it yet but I plan to. Do you know when it comes out on DVD (if it hasn’t, yet)
Goren
08-23-2009, 01:39 PM
Silent Hill
So damn good because it isn’t actually bad <3
I really liked this movie.
avilslare
08-23-2009, 01:39 PM
Alien vs. Predator – The story really felt pointless and by the end if felt like a buddy cop movie more than anything. The action was pretty nice and it was suspenseful at points, but there wasn’t much else.
avilslare
08-24-2009, 04:27 PM
The Last House on the Left (2009) – Another re-imagining I didn’t expect much from except prettier faces and less violence, but it actually does pretty well. For those of us who have seen the original, it’s nice to see that things don’t play out the same in this one, so there’s more suspense later in the film. The casting is well done, especially the choice of Sara Paxton for Mari Collingwood who looks like the innocent girl-next-door we all know and love. As I have seen the original, I knew something terrible would be happening to her at some point in the film, and I cringed at the thought of it. The pacing is also done well for the story establishes the killers right away and then the victims (both relative terms in this movie), while we all anticipate the crossing of their paths. The violence was tastefully done yet still shocking IMO as the filmmakers went along the lines of "what we imagine is more terrible than what is seen". Though there was one scene in the original that I was disappointed didn’t make it into this one, and I think we all know which one I’m talking about, especially the men. But alas the ending didn’t do it for me. It felt unnecessary, over-the-top, and completely implausible which made it laughable. While this version is good, I still recommend the original to this one.
iconoclastic pastry
08-25-2009, 06:52 AM
Just finished watching 2046 on loan from the local public library. Little slow in getting where it was going, but I was pleased when it got there.
Last film I saw in the theater was District 9. Highly recommend it. It sort of lapses into more traditional movie-mode in the second half, but it executes it much better than most Hollywood movies (which have become terrible parodies of themselves), and the first half was really well done.
And even though it isn’t relevant, the film I saw before that in theaters was Ponyo. Not sure where I would place it among Miyazaki’s canon, but it would be somewhere in the top half. Lovely animation.
"HAAAM!"
Goren
08-25-2009, 06:59 AM
End of Princess Protection Program
Lukey
08-25-2009, 04:09 PM
Inglourious Basterds, without a doubt Tarantino’s best yet, though I agree with Ktulu that a lot of the Basterds didn’t get the screentime they deserved. I simply loved each and every scene. And some girl was throwing up next to my friend right after it ended!
Adam, I wanted to love this movie so much but there were so many parts that kept annoying me. Mainly Rose Byrne and Peter Gallagher, but also the music in parts, and simply the fact that it’s just a romantic comedy when it could’ve been so much more. I’d still recommend seeing it.
A Very Long Engagement. So much better than Amelie, IMO. I thought this was like a better version of Atonement, even though it’s older than that film, and I love that film too. Without trying to sound silly, I felt like I had been strangled with emotion by the end of it.
Hoping to see the September Issue this week!
Zulu
08-25-2009, 04:18 PM
Empire of the Sun, which is still an awesome movie in my eyes. I didn’t even realise that it was Christian Bale the first two times I watched it, but he did an amazing job, and especially considering how young he was at the time.
doomjockey
08-26-2009, 08:48 AM
The Wrestler.
Teared up a bit. *sniff*
Mickrulz
08-26-2009, 11:54 AM
Role Models. It was meh.
Solaris
08-26-2009, 04:18 PM
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Absolutely love this movie, I used to be much more obsessed with it when I was younger.
Goren
08-26-2009, 05:15 PM
I could never get into that movie, don’t mean to offend but I don’t see anything great about the movie?
Is something wrong with me?
Agent0042
08-26-2009, 05:22 PM
Well, it’s 97% fresh, so consider yourself one of the 3%. Or 7%, if you consider the RT community, which gives it 93% fresh.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-26-2009, 05:27 PM
Is something wrong with me?
Nothing is for everyone
Agent0042
08-26-2009, 05:29 PM
"Qubo is a party. Qubo is for everyone."
Elle
08-26-2009, 05:36 PM
Max Manus ๐
Agent0042
08-26-2009, 05:54 PM
Last night I watched The Little Mermaid on my Platinum Edition DVD that I own. I think it’s only my first or second time watching a film in full screen (and by fullscreen I mean wide screen– as in filling the entire monitor) on my new monitor and with my new computer. The look of the film is brilliant. Truly a joy to watch. For those that saw my comments about Emperor’s over in the other thread– that’s one of the reasons why it’s not a new top favorite. I didn’t see the animation as being anything spectacular. Mermaid, on the other hand, well…


And the music and songs… amazing.
Solaris
08-26-2009, 07:12 PM
I LOVE the Little Mermaid! When I was younger my mother had recorded it on VHS and I would rewind it as soon as it finished just to watch it again…
Ah good times.
Dr Faustus
08-26-2009, 07:13 PM
Labyrinth (yet again!)
Zulu
08-26-2009, 07:35 PM
Yes, the Little Mermaid is a true classic. One of the first movies I remember.
matt damon
08-26-2009, 08:57 PM
The House Bunny. predictable but totally charming and adorable so it works.
Kryborne
08-26-2009, 09:07 PM
I Love You Man, it was alright, had it’s funny parts, but I kinda grow weary of romantic comedies ( because of the romance being so lame).
Actually it was My Bloody Valentine and Dragon Ball.
MBV sucked so bad I’d rather be someone who was killed in the movie than watch it again.
Dragon Ball… Ever since I was a kid I wished I could ride clouds or change into monkeys.
Zoran
08-28-2009, 10:19 AM
I rented Watchmen and I liked it but wish it wasn’t so long.
Needs to be much longer. And, it will, in December ๐
Solaris
08-28-2009, 07:52 PM
Really??
avilslare
08-28-2009, 07:56 PM
Sunshine Cleaning – While this film is endearing and heartfelt at moments, it tends to meander quite a bit and doesn’t have much of a climax nor a satisfying resolution. Also the film starts too quickly and I felt it could have done with a little more time getting to know the characters in the beginning before they started Sunshine Cleaning.
Really??
Yeah, baby. Black Freighter re-insertion, ftw.
Solaris
08-28-2009, 08:35 PM
Oh my! I think the Watchmen movie is winning my heart.
Kryborne
08-29-2009, 06:21 PM
Push – meh, bad acting by Dakota Fanning.
In Bruges – hilarious, constant laughs till near the end.
Adventureland – horrid movie with horrid actors except Ryan Reynolds and Bill Hader
Solaris
08-29-2009, 07:52 PM
District 9! I loved it. It was so absolutely different, nothing that I expected it to be.
Zulu
08-29-2009, 09:32 PM
Just finished watching "The Duchess". I’m a huge fan of period movies, and this one was acceptable.
avilslare
08-30-2009, 11:23 AM
Ichi the Killer – I actually expected the film to be much weirder than it is. The gory torture and slaughter scenes are great. I love how Miike captures the manga feel throughout the entire movie, not just in the death scenes. The unorthodox cinematography makes this possible. The film also contains great humor and an amazing soundtrack.
Lukey
08-30-2009, 12:32 PM
The September Issue – really good, Anna Wintour doesn’t seem like the bitch she’s cut out as, it’s mainly all just interpreted like that. It didn’t go as in-depth as I would have liked, which I think is because of its short run-time. For people who liked The Devil Wears Prada or are into journalism or fashion.
Zulu
08-31-2009, 02:24 AM
Just watched another period movie, and it was called "Lady Jane". It was Helena Bonham Carter’s first movie, and she did an amazing job. Terribly tragic story, though.
KINGTIBARN
08-31-2009, 11:08 PM
Just finished watching "A Bugs Life". Needed a few good laughs and this provided. Tempted on watching "The Rescuers" or "The Rescuers Down Under".
discodan
08-31-2009, 11:40 PM
Surveillance… Wow..I know i liked it, but not sure i can compare it to anything… Maybe the Strangers meets Twin Peaks…
Film by David Lynch’s daughter
Lukey
09-01-2009, 03:58 PM
Waltz with Bashir… so good, original and the closing shots left me moist-eyed and breathless. I need to find a copy ASAP.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
09-01-2009, 04:06 PM
Just finished watching "A Bugs Life". Needed a few good laughs and this provided.
You have to bug Neg about it now
iconoclastic pastry
09-01-2009, 08:05 PM
Saw Inglorious Basterds. It exceeded my expectations, that’s for sure. I thought the premise was terrible before I actually saw the movie, but Quentin managed to pull it off. Some great acting all around (particularly the fellow that played Landau and Pitt).
Valas
09-01-2009, 08:49 PM
I have been watching a lot of old movies the last few days, just this weird mood I was in I guess but the last one I watched was 2001: A space odyssey…what a weird ending.
You have to bug Neg about it now
If he wants to lose an eye…
KINGTIBARN
09-01-2009, 10:49 PM
You have to bug Neg about it now
If he wants to lose an eye…
This sounds interesting. Is there a story involved? XD
Not really. Just me being cranky.
SURPRISE, SUR-FUCKING-PRISE.
Hint: it’s in the TF thread.
Dr Faustus
09-02-2009, 01:09 AM
Mongol – just over an hour ago – it was epic!
lonewolf100
09-03-2009, 03:17 PM
clue
avilslare
09-03-2009, 04:32 PM
Sole Survivor – 1983 horror flick in the same frame of mind as Carnival of Souls and Final Destination where a woman is the sole survivor of a plane crash and then is hunted down by undead harbingers of death. It was rather refreshing to see a 80s horror movie that didn’t involve horny teenagers and actually took itself seriously for once. I felt the film was shot, paced, and acted well for such a low budget movie. It was creepy and subtle which was a nice change of pace from most in-your-face horror films of today. Other than the flat ending, it was a pretty good watch.
Dr Faustus
09-04-2009, 03:31 AM
Factotum – Matt Dillion led indie flick about a failed/struggling writer. It was pretty good (I like indie movies so I’m a little biased) plus Marisa Tomei was in it and she’s foxy. It’s slow but solid.
Lukey
09-04-2009, 04:47 PM
Saw District 9 today, thought it was awesome. Wikus is probably my favourite film character of recent times! The shots of the alien station hovering above Johannesburg were so disturbing, they looked that genuine. And the baby alien, so fucking adorable!
I watched Hannibal Rising tonight, always enjoy the Hannibal stories and this one was OK. Silence of the Lambs is one of my favourite films of all time so it would be great if the susbsequent were able to live up to it, but I’m satisfied with the way they all add to the mythology of the character. The samurai subplot was silly though. Gaspard Ulliel is a dream
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
09-04-2009, 09:12 PM
Wikus is great. I like that they didn’t stick him into one typical archetype, he’s kind of fickle and that actually makes him more believable to me. That’s how people fucking are. Emotions can turn on a dime. One minute you’re self serving, one minute caring and sentimental, blah blah.
Saw Extract – not bad. Slow, subtle humor though, it’s not something you’re gonna howl through. I’m not sure it’s gonna be some huge hit out of the box, but will probably find it’s audience along the way.
Oddly, I was the youngest person at my screening by…I’d guess 40 years. Nothing but a bunch of old couples in there. Ooooold couples. Was this only advertised on CBS or something? I’m no AGEIST but I just didn’t figure this movie to be the type to draw the old folks.
Maybe it was just cos it was the early showing?
Lukey
09-05-2009, 01:51 PM
I love how he started off really sweet and funny and you could tell he was starting to lose it during the relocation part. The scene where he was being forced to use the alien weapons by the scientists was heartbreaking, the actor did an incredible job there
Kryborne
09-05-2009, 06:35 PM
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!!! I just watched The Goonies
avilslare
09-06-2009, 03:11 PM
I watched The Midnight Meat Train w/ my friends.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
09-07-2009, 12:01 AM
Adventureland. Very…poorly advertised movie. It’s not much of a comedy at all. It’s a drama with a few quietly witty moments, at best. Main characters were very dry and boring as well. Meh.
avilslare
09-07-2009, 02:30 PM
Watchmen – Honestly, I have nothing to complain about it. I played it a few minutes at first just to see and it was hard to push stop. I enjoyed the R rating and all that came with it and much of the cinematography (especially the opening credit sequence) reminded me of the artwork of Alex Ross. A nice change of pace to see another side (sex, violence, cursing) to the comic book movie genre especially when it’s as expertly done as this is.
Agent0042
09-07-2009, 06:31 PM
Rewatched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on DVD. A better installment of the Harry Potter films than many give it credit for. Good bonuses too.
Goren
09-07-2009, 06:59 PM
Agent0042
09-07-2009, 07:35 PM
I didn’t know there was such a thing. I started buying with the third one and I intend to keep buying for both Half Blood Prince and the final two Deathly Hallows, but yeah, I do like the look of those.
StillAlive1364
09-07-2009, 09:56 PM
The Mist – the Stephen King movie. Really good ๐
avilslare
09-11-2009, 12:02 AM
Valkyrie – I liked it for it’s great cast and production value but it could have had more action and less phone calls. It just didn’t have the impact I thought it would.
Nightowl9910
09-11-2009, 03:49 PM
Red Eye – absolutely love this movie!
avilslare
09-12-2009, 10:58 AM
Crank 2: High Voltage, 2nd time w/ friends.
spookycandy
09-13-2009, 04:30 AM
Shrek. It was on television earlier today, and I had nothing better to do with my time. While I did enjoy it, that movie always leaves me on a bittersweet note…
avilslare
09-13-2009, 09:09 AM
I saw District 9 today over Inglourious Basterds, and I regret that. The main thing I didn’t like about the movie was that I didn’t like the main character at all so it was hard for me to root for him.
the mutant dude
09-13-2009, 11:17 AM
At the cinema – Blues Brothers (they’ve been reshowing classic/older films)
At Home – The Spirit
doomjockey
09-14-2009, 07:28 PM
Strange Days.
How did I miss this gem? It’s one of the best films I’ve seen since Children of Men. Brilliant.
Zoran
09-14-2009, 07:29 PM
District 9…5 out of 5. ๐
alonelikethewolf
09-15-2009, 12:14 AM
Funny People. I thought it was a brilliant film
avilslare
09-16-2009, 12:35 AM
Walled In (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0djhLbXw68) – The initial premise for this movie is what made me watch it in the first place, not Mischa Barton, who, while watching the film, I just couldn’t put my finger on where I had seen her until I looked her up. The OC of course, a show I’ve never seen nor desire to. The premise reminded me a bit of Tobe Hooper’s Toolbox Murders which I have a slight fondness for so I tried this one out, and I’m sorry I ever did. For an hour and a half movie, it moved extremely slow, the acting was atrocious and laughable, even Deborah Kara Unger’s performance surprised me as being sub-par. The story is filled with plot holes which make the film hard to watch and understand. The film is filled with cliche including the sometimes creepy, but here just annoying, whispering young ghost girl voice. I do not recommend this film to anyone, even fans of The OC.
Agent0042
09-16-2009, 09:58 AM
Fanboys. I was worried that it would totally suck, but surprisingly it was actually at least mildly entertaining. Think I’ll watch the bonus features, but take a pass on the commentary track.
724921
09-19-2009, 01:52 AM
[REC]2 At the Toronto International Film Festival
It blew me away easily as good if not better than the first. Scary,good acting,great script. its very much like aliens in that its a sequel to the first picks up 5 mins after first ended yet doesnt tread on the firsts territory oh and this time its war
Its not going to get a theatrical release but buy the dvd best horror flick of the past few years
avilslare
09-19-2009, 07:56 AM
[REC]2 At the Toronto International Film Festival
Lucky motherfucker
And on that note, the last movie I saw was the remake of [REC], Quarantine and it was quite terrible. Now, being a fan of the original Spanish film, I compared everything to it. First of all, the movie is not a complete shot-for-shot remake, there are some different scenes here and there that are quite nice, but it doesn’t make up for the rest of the film. Also the film feels slow compared to [REC] and this is because of the editing. They linger too long when they should be cutting. Another thing I didn’t like was the darkness. This made it feel like they were in some cheap haunted house, it didn’t add to the scares, it just made it harder to see. Now, I loved Jennifer Carpenter in The Exorcism of Emily Rose, but in this film she fails. She plays the character too weak and whiny. The original actress of Manuela Velasco played it so strong that she could hold her own against the male actors. And the ending scene of the original is probably one of the scariest and creepiest things in horror film history, but in Quarantine it is rushed and third-rate. Anyone planning on seeing this should just go see [REC] and forget about this movie.
724921
09-19-2009, 07:57 PM
Lucky motherfucker
And on that note, the last movie I saw was the remake of [REC], Quarantine and it was quite terrible. Now, being a fan of the original Spanish film, I compared everything to it. First of all, the movie is not a complete shot-for-shot remake, there are some different scenes here and there that are quite nice, but it doesn’t make up for the rest of the film. Also the film feels slow compared to [REC] and this is because of the editing. They linger too long when they should be cutting. Another thing I didn’t like was the darkness. This made it feel like they were in some cheap haunted house, it didn’t add to the scares, it just made it harder to see. Now, I loved Jennifer Carpenter in The Exorcism of Emily Rose, but in this film she fails. She plays the character too weak and whiny. The original actress of Manuela Velasco played it so strong that she could hold her own against the male actors. And the ending scene of the original is probably one of the scariest and creepiest things in horror film history, but in Quarantine it is rushed and third-rate. Anyone planning on seeing this should just go see [REC] and forget about this movie.
i agree i saw quarantine before [rec] and it wasnt that bad. but when i watched rec i was amazed that A) its completely superior B) it was still scary even though i knew what happens
9
The characters were neat (yay, numbered!) but the story was slapshod and the actions scenes looked like they were directed by Michael Bay. I couldn’t follow them for the life of me.
It was like "let’s go back to the room!" but then all of sudden, they’re off to kill the Machine, and we get a fake ending, and THEN they go to the room. That really annoyed me.
At least it wasn’t super preachy like most movies of this sort. That’s a plus. If the characters were used in a much better story it would be cool.
avilslare
09-23-2009, 04:29 AM
The Alphabet Killer – I’m a fan of most serial killer films and having not heard of The Alphabet Killings, I was intrigued. The film was well played out through the first half but I felt it failed more and more as it went on. And the ending was a bit abrupt and strange to me. The acting was the best part as Eliza Dushku’s acting was great in this for she played a crazy woman extremely well and Cary Elwes and Timothy Hutton were a great supporting cast. Another thing I liked was the creepiness factor from the film. There were times when I would get chills from certain scenes. And there seems to be a major gripe for some who have seen the film. This is that the factual killings took place in the early 70s and the film blatantly uses recent technology such as cell phones and laptops in the movie, but the film never states that it takes place in the 70s, it’s merely based on the killings, it is not a period piece.
Vastalis
09-23-2009, 09:29 AM
Inglorious Bastards and District 9
avilslare
09-23-2009, 10:36 AM
Observe and Report – I basically expected OaR to be a rated R version of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, but it was so much more. While the film had comedic scenes that were shocking, my real surprise and attraction to the film were the dark and heartfelt scenes sprinkled throughout the film. Seth Rogen is a comic genius and he really created a unique character in Ronnie Barnhardt. I hope to see more from director Jody Hill.
avilslare
09-24-2009, 06:52 PM
Jack-O – An extremely low budget film starring Linnea Quigley about a lineage terrorized for ages by a cheesy looking monster with a pumpkin for a head. Everything about the movie screams BAD but it’s actually a fun watch if you have a sense of humor.
discodan
09-24-2009, 09:44 PM
Chica Boom 13.
Vastalis
09-25-2009, 06:34 AM
Chica Boom 13.
LmAo!
avilslare
09-27-2009, 01:04 AM
The Dead Pit – An 80s zombie flick from director Brett Leonard (The Lawnmower Man) about an evil doctor who returns from the dead along with the undead patients who he experimented on. It’s 80s horror so you can’t really get mad at it, but it’s not really much fun to watch either which can be the saving grace for a bad horror film. Though the dvd is surprisingly well prepared w/ four interviews from cast & crew along with a feature length commentary.
Solaris
09-27-2009, 01:09 AM
9. I liked it and hated it. There was just something that felt incomplete. . .but it did keep me entertain for the most part.
Howl
09-27-2009, 07:41 AM
Journey to the Center of the Earth.
When the goal of the movie becomes to escape the center of the earth, and your protagonist turns and tells one of his associates to "JUST GO HOME!" – Followed by her doing so. Your plot just has too many holes.
avilslare
09-28-2009, 12:04 AM
Midnight – A strange flick from the co-writer of Night of the Living Dead about a group of Satanists who plan on sacrificing three young women on Easter Sunday. Even though it was filmed in 1982, the film still feels like it was made in the 70s with meaningless montages of characters walking through the woods, driving around, and playing frisbee while the same song plays over and over again. The pace and direction were terrible. For most of the film I had no clue what the plot even was or if there was some point to the whole matter. Acting is dismal while the dialogue is over explained and runs on far too long. The only real plus were the special effects done by master Tom Savini.
avilslare
09-28-2009, 03:43 AM
Prom Night (2008) – I was warned about this film being bad and they were right. It’s probably the most cliche, uninspired, and predictable film, let alone horror film, I’ve ever seen. There’s no gore, sex, nudity, nothing that makes it even remotely interesting or suspenseful. It’s obviously marketed toward the WB crowd of adolescents who will probably eat this up. Anyone else should steer clear.
Darth Revan
09-29-2009, 10:34 AM
The Cannonball Run II
Great movie from the late 1980’s, with a great cast. Burt Reynolds, Dom Deluise, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin, Jackie Chan, Frank Sinatra, Jack Elam and many others… Some would call it a stupid movie or worse, myself I enjoy it as it’s a fun movie. As the title song has in it’s lyrics ‘From sea to shiny sea’, it’s a race from one side of America to the other (Was inspired by a real race called The Cannonball Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, which the directed, Hal Needham, had participated in), and with the thirty big name stars in the cast, with ‘goofball disguises and souped up vehicles’, it’s a fun enjoyable movie I’d recommend to anyone.
Agent0042
09-29-2009, 10:39 AM
Continuing with Disney movies– The Great Mouse Detective. Nothing stellar, nothing spectacular, but a decent and fairly enjoyable bit of film.
avilslare
09-29-2009, 07:19 PM
Day of the Dead (2008) – Remake of the Romero classic, DotD takes place in a quarantined town on the verge of a zombie outbreak. The film had nice suspenseful moments, but overall was marred by bad acting (especially from Nick Cannon) and bad sfx. And there were some strange occurrences that had me scratching my head such as zombies crawling on ceilings and walls as well as most of the film taking place during the nighttime, despite the title.
Exorade
09-30-2009, 10:26 AM
Total Recall, one of the Schwarzenegger’s greatest and goriest.
I love it, first time I saw it was in elementary school, I guess it’s the first ultraviolent movie I’ve ever seen.
anotheriori
10-01-2009, 04:45 PM
Dragon Ball Evolution…hated it u.u
Exorade
10-03-2009, 11:16 AM
Last movie I saw was once of the only movies (that I know of) that have been made fully using rotoscope technology. Fire And Ice, by Ralph Bakshi.
Great looking movie, I cried when I saw it when I was under the influence by different substances. Of course when I wasn’t I didn’t cry because it was beautiful, but it looked pretty awesome.
Though plotwise it was pretty generic, these guys go here, they go there, here and there. There and here.
Anyways, everyone should watch it just for the animations sake.
avilslare
10-03-2009, 11:30 AM
National Lampoon’s Vacation – I remember loving this film when I was younger but it didn’t hold up as well as I thought it would in this day and age. The comedy is slow-going at first, but it picks up as they get farther down the road. Also a surprising amount of nudity from a young Beverly D’Angelo which was a plus.
doomjockey
10-03-2009, 01:58 PM
The Children of the Corn television remake. Awful.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
10-04-2009, 01:43 AM
Zombieland. Pretty fun movie but has a few slighty dragging bits.
Heavenlyheathen
10-04-2009, 04:52 AM
Zombieland.
Yeah, it has some dragging bits, but it was funny enough to make up.
doomjockey
10-04-2009, 05:11 AM
Dark Country. I like Thomas Jane, but this film makes very little sense to me. Maybe it’s one of those plots you have to dissect afterwards to enjoy. I hate those.
StillAlive1364
10-04-2009, 07:12 PM
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End – A surpringsly good horror film. Even gave me ‘nightmares’ (in quotes b/c it wasn’t actually scary, heh, just contained the mutants from the film), which never happens with horror movies anymore. I must check out the first one now.
avilslare
10-04-2009, 07:58 PM
Boardinghouse (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uDzkfrxg5k) – Supposedly a spoof on horror films of the times, this shot-on-video film is about a young man with telekinetic powers who inherits a house with a history of mysterious deaths and turns it into a boarding house for beautiful and unattached young women. The movie is complete crap but it isn’t boring and can be entertaining at times.
Marceline
10-04-2009, 09:10 PM
Just watched The Brothers Bloom. It’s written and directed by Rian Johnson, the same guy who did the movie Brick. It’s pretty much exactly the sort of movie I like.
avilslare
10-05-2009, 04:10 AM
Just watched The Brothers Bloom. It’s written and directed by Rian Johnson, the same guy who did the movie Brick. It’s pretty much exactly the sort of movie I like.
That’s the film I plan to watch tonight. I haven’t seen Brick yet, but I plan to watch it on Netflix. The real reason I’m seeing it is because Rian was one of the editors on my favorite film, May and I try to follow all contributors from the film’s careers. Which also includes The Brothers Bloom’s director of photography, Steve Yedlin, who also worked on Brick.
avilslare
10-05-2009, 03:54 PM
The Brothers Bloom – A tall tale starring Adrien Brody as a conflicted con man and Mark Ruffalo as his manipulative older brother. The film also stars Rachel Weisz as the beautiful yet naive mark and Rinko Kikuchi as the mysterious Bang Bang, demolitions expert. The story is beautifully written by the director Rian Johnson who lays out a crime (or con) caper where in the end everyone gets what they want. Since the main characters are con artists, I questioned everything as it might be part of some double cross, and while hard to decipher at times, it was a lot of fun. It’s the kind of movie you want to watch again. There are many things done well, but to name a few they would be cinematography (Steve Yedlin), soundtrack, casting, etc, etc. I immensely enjoyed the playfulness and eccentricity of the characters, though I felt Bang Bang was a bit too apparent for my tastes, but maybe that was her part to play. I’ve been a fan of Rian Johnson ever since his editor work on May and it was nice to see some familiar names and faces in the mix such as Nora Zehetner (as Rose), EPK director Kevin Ford, and two nice ‘thank you’ credits for Lucky Mckee and Angela Bettis.
MysteryChaos
10-06-2009, 11:06 AM
Surrogates, new movie with Bruce Willis. Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop (Willis) is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others’ surrogates.
avilslare
10-06-2009, 03:43 PM
Surrogates, new movie with Bruce Willis. Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop (Willis) is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others??? surrogates.
Okay, now what did you think of it?
Zulu
10-06-2009, 05:12 PM
Storm Warning.
It’s amazing how fucked up humanity can be.
discodan
10-07-2009, 12:13 AM
Zombieland.
Yeah, it has some dragging bits, but it was funny enough to make up.
My thoughts exactly
Agent0042
10-08-2009, 04:33 AM
Sunshine Cleaning. I give it 2 stars, maybe 2 1/2 if I’m feeling generous. I certainly can’t make any complaints about the cast, but the story felt like it could have used some work. I won’t be watching again and won’t be listening to the commentary track.
Darth Revan
10-08-2009, 06:00 AM
Just finished watching Guest House Paradiso. British slapstick comedy taken to extremes, starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. The movie length version of their TV show, Bottom.
Good for a chuckle.
Exorade
10-08-2009, 12:30 PM
Little Big Man, the Dustin Hoffman classic about a 120 year old man telling his life story which consists of him being raised by the indians being a gunslinger, being an indian again, joining General Custers forces, having four indian wives, witnessing the Black Kettle camp massacre, being a hermit and being the sole survivor of the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Great comedy movie with some pretty gruesome images of the indian wars.
Shadow mage
10-08-2009, 01:25 PM
I just watched:
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a day. Ill admit it wasnt on my top list of movies. But it was a nice light-hearted film.
the mutant dude
10-09-2009, 06:19 PM
Barbarella – It only cost me a quid in HMV and although its corney, it does have some hilarious bits.
Silent Jesus
10-09-2009, 10:01 PM
Year One – Starring Jack Black and Michael Cera.
I lol’d
Hellboy 2
Still love it.
"you’ll be the one who suffers the most"
"I’ll deal with it."
Silent Jesus
10-12-2009, 02:15 AM
Watched Twice told Tales, with Vincent Price – 3 macabre tales to enjoy by the fire on a fall night…
also watched Tropic Thunder….. again…..
beat
10-12-2009, 04:57 AM
Couples Retreat
It was alright. Had a few laughs. Thought it would be funnier tho
doomjockey
10-12-2009, 08:11 PM
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
This crap is an insult to anyone with a functioning brain.
Solaris
10-12-2009, 11:06 PM
Paranormal Activity. I can’t even describe it properly – just go see it and make your own opinions about it. I mean, I liked and hated it all at the same time. By tomorrow, I’ll be regretting by the ticket I’m sure though.
Zulu
10-13-2009, 11:57 PM
Just finished watching "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", the extended version, mind you.
avilslare
10-14-2009, 04:53 PM
The Other – It was okay, but the fact that the secret of the film was so apparent turned me off. And I’m not a fan of kids in movies and the main character was a child.
Saw.
Pretty awesome as a whole.
Darth Revan
10-17-2009, 10:03 AM
AVP2 Requiem.
Taking a good idea done in novels, bending it over and giving it a good shafting for a movie adaptation…
MossY
10-18-2009, 12:26 AM
Zombieland, was great.
The Devil’s Advocate.
Do I even need to tell you?
Brandy
10-18-2009, 09:52 PM
MirrorMask- not that bad of a movie but I still haven’t completely figured out how I feel about the movie…
Dr Faustus
10-18-2009, 09:56 PM
MirrorMask- not that bad of a movie but I still haven’t completely figured out how I feel about the movie…
It should have been better considering the talent inviolved.
I saw the Halloween remake last night – Not recommended for anyone that likes to be entertained by their movies, and not just screamed at by teenage girls. I was wishing he’d hurry the fuck up and slash those bitches to shut them up.
Goren
10-18-2009, 09:57 PM
Jay and Silent Bob: Strike Back
Shadow mage
10-19-2009, 01:32 AM
The Devil Wears Prada.
Its a cool film and always entertains me.
I just watched The Princess Bride for the first time ๐
Brandy
10-19-2009, 06:47 PM
Delicatessen- weird but entertaining little movie
avilslare
10-20-2009, 12:05 PM
All About Women – While very funny at times with great music that leads the movie along, the film is a mess of convoluted stories and unsatisfying endings.
Dr Faustus
10-21-2009, 03:33 AM
Oh.. a movie! I haven’t saw that one.

shin2009
10-21-2009, 04:36 PM
cat’s eye movie – good old stephen king’s horror
avilslare
10-21-2009, 09:33 PM
Pin – A great hidden gem from the 80s starring David Hewlett (Cube) and Terry O’Quinn (Locke from Lost) about a doctor’s life size teaching aid and its disastrous effect on his only son. The film is extremely well filmed and acted for 80s horror and the creep factor is high.

Zulu
10-21-2009, 09:49 PM
Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead.
Slumdog Millionaire
It’s ostensibly a movie about determinism, so, yeah. I loved it so much that even the dance number at the end didn’t annoy me ๐
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
10-23-2009, 11:14 PM
Paranormal Blahblahbity
I didn’t find the movie scary at all but it does build tension nicely. Until the end, I respected that they didn’t go about the "scares" in overly obvious, cliched ways (for a modern horror film). It wasn’t just JUMP SCARE JUMP SCARE JUMP SCARE. The events are actually shown happening in a fairly subtle manner, just as is, without a bunch of obvious cues and cuts going around. However frightening it seems is created purely by the context. I like that. Ending sort of abandoned that though, going with something I find a little more typical for modern horror movies, and that really turned me off.
From what I’ve read it sounds like the "original" ending would at least be more interesting cinematically. The one in theaters just feels like a cheap, run of the mill last-second-scare straight from Cheesy Town.
Scariest movie ever? No. No one in my crowd even screamed or noticeably jumped. There was more laughter than anything. It *is* enjoyable though, and worth checking out, though I wouldn’t say it’s required viewing by any means.
the mutant dude
10-24-2009, 09:59 AM
Hellboy – rewatched it last night, even compared to the comics (which are awesome) its still a good film and Ron Perlman is perfect as Hellboy.
Goren
10-24-2009, 01:37 PM
Big Mommas House
&
My Super Psycho Sweet Sixteen
…
Dr Faustus
10-24-2009, 05:29 PM
The Big Lebowski… again.
Do I even need to to say that it is amazing?
ROKUSHO
10-24-2009, 11:50 PM
rec 2.
everything that made the first one a huge pile of awesome is not existant here.
in other words, i didnt like it
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
10-24-2009, 11:58 PM
Grosse Pointe Blank for the umpteenth time. Can’t turn down some good Cusack time.
I has that. I should watch it more often. I think I will watch High Fidelity first, though.
avilslare
10-27-2009, 09:26 AM
Lust, Caution – Loved it.
Zulu
10-27-2009, 05:56 PM
Not bad.
avilslare
10-28-2009, 07:12 PM
I just finished watching Lost in Beijing (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itgJK5ZrCmQ). The premise is interesting enough and at times the cinematography is innovative, but overall the film is boring and drags a lot with scenes of characters merely looking off in the distance. There’s a social comment in the film, but it’s hard to decide if it wants to be a documentary or a drama.
woovie
10-28-2009, 11:24 PM
Hurt Locker. One of the best this year.
Dr Faustus
10-28-2009, 11:40 PM
Lust, Caution – Loved it.
Yeah, that was a great great show.
Just finished Abre los ojos (open your eyes) a Spanish movie with Ms Cruz. It was well shot,with some very nice camera movemant and MUCH better than the Hollywood remake. Recommended.
Aw hells yeah ๐
Only time Angelina Jolie has EVER looked good. EVER.
Zulu
10-29-2009, 03:15 AM
Just finished watching that movie. What a sad, inspiring, joyous, movie that was. The first ten minutes really tugged at my heartstrings. ๐
Jacob’s Ladder
Makes me cry and squee.
Agent0042
10-30-2009, 11:04 PM
Zulu, if you’re reading, did you see Up in 3D, and, if so, what did you think of the 3D aspect?
Zulu
10-30-2009, 11:10 PM
Actually I did not, sadly. I always meant to go and see it, but then it was too late. It was great as it was, so in 3D… wow. It must have been amazing.
Agent0042
10-30-2009, 11:38 PM
‘K. Well, if you get the DVD, I imagine it’ll be 3D on there. I didn’t see it in 3D either when I watched in the theatre. Personally, I have a hard time dealing with 3D– I wear glasses and it’s very uncomfortable trying to wear those 3D glasses at the same time you’re wearing regular glasses. And not wearing my regular glasses is not an option, I am very nearsighted and without my glasses on I can’t read these message from less than a foot away from the screen.
Zulu
10-30-2009, 11:58 PM
I actually think that you get a pair of special 3D glasses with the BlueRay, not sure about the DVD.
I have really poor sight too, but I use these disposable lenses for occasions like these.
Agent0042
10-31-2009, 01:00 AM
I think it’s generally standard that any disc that offers a film in 3D comes with a set of 3D glasses. Could be wrong, though.
Oh yeah, contact lenses. That’s a good thought, though I’ve only ever worn glasses. Something to consider, though…
Darth Revan
11-02-2009, 11:32 AM
Star Trek.
Was ok I guess… it was a typical move how JJ Abrams made the movie apart from the recognized ST history. A good sci fi/action movie if you’re into those sorts of movies.
Lukey
11-02-2009, 01:53 PM
Capitalism: A Love Story, it was fantastic! Apart from the creepy guy sitting behind me who kept swearing in a real low, croaky voice during all the scenes involving Obama. I got massively teary during the part about the Dead Peasant system.
Shadow mage
11-02-2009, 09:49 PM
Lol I just saw Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach. It was actually quite funny…despite some weird scenes.
Agent0042
11-02-2009, 11:25 PM
Pooh’s Heffalump Movie The look on the animation of this one really is very nice, especially some of the background artwork is quite beautifully painted.
Sackboy
11-03-2009, 03:22 AM
This Is It.
I’m totally not surprised they extended the showing through Thanks Giving.
Zulu
11-03-2009, 04:27 AM
The Aviator. First time I’ve seen it. It was so long…
avilslare
11-03-2009, 05:15 AM
Dark Country – The look of the film reminded me of Sin City which was interesting but the story and the twist were cliche. But still a good first time directing for Thomas Jane.
Dr Faustus
11-03-2009, 05:31 AM
G I Joe. It wasn’t the worst thing ever, which I thought it would be.
I don’t know why you’d think that. That position is already taken by ROTF.
Dr Faustus
11-03-2009, 05:43 AM
I had more sense than to watch ROTF ๐
I saw the first one, that was enough (well, I gave it 40 mins before my eyes satrted to bleed and my desire to be elsewhere overcame me)
I recently watched Beetlejuice again!
Goren
11-04-2009, 07:26 AM
Idiocarzy
jd_9393
11-04-2009, 07:33 AM
The Bank Job
Dr Faustus
11-04-2009, 07:46 AM
The Bank Job
I liked Bank Job – good British movies don’t come alomg very often.
I watched the new Trek a few hours ago – was pretty damn good.
Yuzuriha
11-04-2009, 12:32 PM
The Corpse Bride
It is so sad T_T
X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Still love it.
Shadow mage
11-07-2009, 11:57 PM
Mad Money.
The Proposal
Yeah, it is what it is. Ryan Reynolds still saves anything he’s in.
"Who’s Julie?"
avilslare
11-08-2009, 07:31 AM
The Unseen (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM5jm9EVkDc) – An early 80s horror that had surprisingly good production value but what the unseen turned out to be was a huge letdown.
avilslare
11-08-2009, 07:02 PM
Machine Girl (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7xqgf43ibk) – A completely absurd bloodbath about a young schoolgirl who takes revenge on the son of a yakuza who murdered her younger brother. The movie is meant to be a throwback to grindhouse cinema with the blood & guts, female lead, and sweet, sweet revenge. I didn’t take the film seriously so it was fun and the gore scenes were hilarious.
Mickrulz
11-09-2009, 02:40 AM
The 4th Fast and the Furious.
Goren
11-09-2009, 05:10 AM
Employee of the Month
Zulu
11-09-2009, 11:09 PM
30 Days of Night.
Totally unexpected. Pretty good.
Dr Faustus
11-09-2009, 11:14 PM
The Graduate. Still good. Dustin has never bettered it.
discodan
11-10-2009, 08:59 PM
The 4th Kind…
Perplexing, but very good. I knew nothing about the story going into it. It was very interesting having actual video and audio from the actual people that were involved.
4/5
Lukey
11-12-2009, 04:46 PM
Saw Dorian Gray today, I loved it even though it’s not terribly faithful. Seems all the sinning this Dorian gets up to is fucking everything that moves. The costumes were amazing though, and I think Ben Barnes was a decent Dorian.
avilslare
11-14-2009, 04:21 PM
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow – Terrible sfx coupled with cheesy dialogue and action made this green screen filled adventure flick hard to watch. Plus I would recommend it more as a kids movie than anything.
avilslare
11-14-2009, 06:47 PM
Deadgirl – A movie with elements of horror and coming of age drama which never succeeds with either genre. The characters are seedy and unheroic and the main conflict in the story is not enough to maintain an entire hour and 44 minutes, so it drags on quite a bit.
avilslare
11-15-2009, 10:27 AM
The Stay Awake (1987) – Another bad 80s horror (this time coming out of South Africa) about a group of young girls staying up overnight at their college (at least they look like college girls). They are terrorized by a past dead murderer/rapist who has somehow been brought back as the angel of darkness. The worst thing about the film is how slow it is. I swear I fell asleep at least 5 different times watching it. The sfx are terrible, the logic is inane, and there isn’t anything even remotely interesting or cohesive about the plot. I had no fun watching this piece of crap.
avilslare
11-15-2009, 04:38 PM
The Ghost – Korean film similar to Ringu about a amnesiac college student who is trying to cope with scars from the past. Old friends start dying off and she has no clue as to why. The cinematography, lighting, and acting for most of the film is pretty well done but the scenes with the ghost are completely uninspired and felt more like rip-offs of other movies like Ringu, Ju-On, and Shutter. And the amnesiac angle added a nice layer to the film, but the twist ending just left me confused.
Edmond Dantes
11-15-2009, 05:16 PM
Zombieland. and i loved it. hilarious.
2012 which I liked.
hated how the cool people die though ๐
Don’t ALL the people die?
no, it’s not really the end of the world, the continents just shift causing massive earthquakes which cause volcanos and tsunamis and they put people on these massive vessels called "arks" which keeps them alive during the tsunamis, then they go to africa
Okay, that’s just stupid. I’m never watching it now.
it’s not as stupid as I made it sound, I just couldn’t be assed to give you the full story.
also yay for the dude from 1408.
Well yeah, Cusack is in it.
Agent0042
11-17-2009, 12:20 AM
Cecille B. DeMille’s The Greatest Show on Earth. Drama and romance mixed with a good bit of circus fun and also a good look at the behind-the-scenes nitty-gritty of the circus. 1952 Academy Award for Best Picture. From what I can tell from my limited research, it generally hasn’t stood up all that well– seems many people feel it didn’t deserve its Oscar. I enjoyed it reasonably well, though it did drag somewhat at times and the acting wasn’t the greatest.
Zulu
11-17-2009, 01:04 AM
Race to Witch Mountan. A kid’s movie, but I still found it entertaining.
desozapeaterr
11-18-2009, 01:47 PM
Hi Everyone..
I’ve been watching 80s action movie all weekend and I must say that Bloodsport and American Ninja are my favourites. All of these movies are cheesy, they are so addicting to watch.
avilslare
11-19-2009, 10:41 AM
Star Trek (2009) – Initially when this movie came out in theaters I wasn’t keen on seeing it because of my general disinterest in the Star Trek series, but I was pleasantly surprised with it. The action was great, it had loads of humor, the casting was fresh, but I liked the addition of Leonard Nimoy the most as old/future Spock.
Dr Faustus
11-19-2009, 10:20 PM
Slumdog Millionaire
For those who care about such things, the editing in this was fantastic. Overall, a very welcome release from the eye of Danny Boyle.
Another Mad Dancer
11-21-2009, 01:29 AM
London’s River 2009
A docudrama on the London’ terrorist attacks of 2005. As accurately put by IMDB user Dromasca; In the aftermath of the terror[ist] attacks in London two parents look for their children. She is an English[intolerant protestant] farmer widower from a remote island, he is from Africa, a Muslim and guest worker in France. Everything separates the two at first sight – religion, language, race and especially prejudice. They will get together because of the shared fate of their children, and they will go together through the painful phases of inquietude, fear, hope, and despair. They get to know each other, but this does not prevent destiny to hit them. I specially liked the use of the French language as a metaphor for communication.
avilslare
11-22-2009, 06:32 PM
Rewatched Star Trek. 5 out of 5.
Shadow mage
11-23-2009, 10:57 PM
Into The Wild, gosh i couldnt bare watching that second hour…it was just annoying.
MossY
11-24-2009, 04:29 PM
Saw A Serious Man on Friday night which I thought was pretty disappointing after having been really looking forward to it and the Informant! on Saturday which was surprisingly good.
EDIT:
The 4th Kind…
Perplexing, but very good. I knew nothing about the story going into it. It was very interesting having actual video and audio from the actual people that were involved.
4/5
All the "actual" footage and recordings are fake. It’s like Fargo in that it purports to be a true story, though Fargo is about a million times better. The stupidest clip is of the guy breaking the vertebrae in his spine while levitating, Newton taught us the physical impossibility of this.
Dr Faustus
11-25-2009, 01:16 AM
SUNSHINE
My 2nd Danny Boyle flick this week, and it too was fantastic.
Lets face it, Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is the greatest sci-fi movie ever made, and when Star Wars came along with its pulp space opera crap it ruined the genre for 30 years. Sunshine owes a HUGE debt to Kubrick (and some Ridley camera work is evident too), and if you like pure sci-fi with no ewoks then check it out. It’s great.
avilslare
11-25-2009, 01:36 AM
SUNSHINE
Have you checked out the commentary from Dr. Brian Cox (scientific consultant on the film and Research Fellow in the High Energy Physics Group at the University of Manchester) yet? It’s very intriguing.
Dr Faustus
11-25-2009, 01:47 AM
Have you checked out the commentary from Dr. Brian Cox (scientific consultant on the film and Research Fellow in the High Energy Physics Group at the University of Manchester) yet? It’s very intriguing.
No. I only rented it so it’s due back tomorrow. It’s going on the purchase list so I will check the yak track then. Thanks for the tip.
Did you notice the 3 large standing stones in the snow at the end? The monolith appeared 3 times in 2001. Coincidence? Unlikely.
avilslare
11-25-2009, 03:01 AM
Did you notice the 3 large standing stones in the snow at the end? The monolith appeared 3 times in 2001. Coincidence? Unlikely.
It’s been so long since I’ve seen 2001, but I see what you mean. I’ll have to re-watch Sunshine one of these days and check that out. I mean you really can’t make an entire-in-space film without referencing 2001, intentionally or not. Event Horizon comes to mind.
Lukey
11-25-2009, 10:28 AM
Star Wars is better
avilslare
11-26-2009, 10:35 AM
Isabella (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB4ExPVcG5c) – While the cinematography is strong, the story is slow and the editing choices make the movie seem more like a collection of shots rather than a cohesive flow. Isabella Leong at first acts like a robot but by midway through her acting comes out a bit. I found myself extremely bored with the story but stayed for the images.
avilslare
11-27-2009, 01:04 PM
Spider Lilies (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCFkA_7B3N4) – My second watch of this story of love forgotten, only to be rekindled by a chance meeting and scars of the past. Jade, a cam girl visits a tattoo parlor to discover the tattooist is a love from when she was very young, Takeko who does not remember her. Jade commissions a tattoo of a flower that has serious significance for Takeko, saying it should be a mark of past love. The film has many layers and plot points that add to the drama. And Rainie Yang and Isabella Leong make a great lesbian couple. A very compelling and saddening drama.
Zulu
11-28-2009, 02:39 PM
Swamp Devil. Nah, not exactly good, but not exactly terrible, either.
Goren
11-29-2009, 07:11 AM
Watching Dawn of the Dead on MTV
StillAlive1364
11-29-2009, 10:49 PM
The Family Stone on TV last night – it is okay, one of the better Christmas movies out there.
Dr Faustus
11-30-2009, 06:26 AM
Speed Racer.
Oh dear! Why? Wachowski’s Why? A quick analogy: it’s like being on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart. Too much colour to process, is no fun, and goes on way too long. Joel Silver please stop giving the Wachowski brothers money to make films. Bound was good, Matrix was fantastic that tapped the zeitgeist of the time perfectly, everything else is deplorable bulls**t.
(Susan Sarandon was the best thing in it. I never thought I would say that, ever.)
Darth Revan
11-30-2009, 09:19 AM
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice
Gentleman Ghost
11-30-2009, 11:20 AM
Inside Man
Really good ^_^
Goren
11-30-2009, 12:00 PM
Life
The Wrestler
Pretty good little movie. "I only get hurt out there~" ๐
Zulu
12-01-2009, 12:08 AM
Just came back from seeing New Moon. Unashamedly, I loved it.
genetkev
12-01-2009, 07:56 AM
Hi Friends,
What was the last movie you saw in a theater?
Dr Faustus
12-01-2009, 08:03 AM
Man with a movie camera.
Arigeitsu159
12-01-2009, 08:40 PM
Ninja Assassin. It was okay.
Sadly, probably the most redundant name for a movie, ever ๐
I’m not opposed to seeing it at some point. I mean it’s the Wachowskis.
StillAlive1364
12-01-2009, 10:05 PM
Saw VI – first of the Saw films I saw in theaters!
marksmall
12-01-2009, 10:17 PM
Unfortunately, it was New Moon. Before that, The Men Who Stare At Goats
marksmall
12-01-2009, 10:18 PM
I think it was Panic Room, wasn’t anything special. Might watch Back To The Future 3 later
Darth Revan
12-01-2009, 11:03 PM
This may sound bad, considering WHEN the movie was in cinemas here in AUS…
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
Great movie… but alas the last movie I saw at the cinema.
avilslare
12-02-2009, 05:41 AM
I’ve had a hard time remembering this but I think it may have been District 9.
Edmond Dantes
12-02-2009, 05:19 PM
New Moon yesterday.
YukidaruPunch
12-02-2009, 06:29 PM
District 9. Loved the "mockumentary" part, didn’t like everything after that
Lunar Yuna
12-02-2009, 07:20 PM
last movie saw was shit the break up it wasnt funny at all
:grammar:
Welcome to Shrine, though. Enjoy your stay ๐
Lukey
12-03-2009, 01:38 PM
tonight I saw Paranormal Activity and lost my shit. scared the fucking hell out of me (and the entire theatre)
avilslare
12-04-2009, 05:23 PM
Passengers (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj2pXJPNAW4&feature=PlayList&p=1F7C6A4133AF1416&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=14) (2008) – An intriguing film with a great cast (Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson, Andre Braugher, David Morse, Clea DuVall) about a group of passengers strangely affected by their survival after a plane crash. And while the premise is interesting and the casting is great, everything else is not. The music plays tepid and adds nothing to the scenes, the story doesn’t seem to be heading toward an impending climax until an hour into the film, and relationships between characters feel forced. Though the ending did surprise me, however cliche it might have been.
Shadow mage
12-04-2009, 07:44 PM
WOLF……its a funny and scary movie.
Lukey
12-05-2009, 06:33 AM
Where The Wild Things Are, a lot funnier than I was expecting, especially Alex, the goat-head Wild Thing. Kind of distressing in places. Karen O’s music is great though maybe overused. Warmed my stone cold heart.
Darth Revan
12-05-2009, 08:41 AM
G.I.JOE The Rise of Cobra….
:tommydissapproves:
I want those 113 minutes back….
All the Real Girls
I typed out all of these great quotes, but, you know what? You just need to watch it yourselves. All my fellow Zooey lovers, she’s in this. Might be her best. It probably is, but I still want to see 500 Days of Summer.
Of course I do, what am I saying? This movie is so sublime, I’m in a weird happy/sad mood right now because of it. I’m floaty, and that’s such a good feeling ๐
DragonKazooie89
12-06-2009, 09:41 PM
Bedtime Stories. I don’t go to the theater very often…
avilslare
12-08-2009, 03:37 PM
Orphan – I really, really enjoyed this one. The pace was nice and the orphan Esther was super creepy, calculated, and scary at times. I can’t stand most kids in films and all the children did a good job of not being overly cute or full of quips. And while I was already aware of the twist, the film was compelling all the way to the end.
Edmond Dantes
12-08-2009, 04:32 PM
Orphan – I really, really enjoyed this one. The pace was nice and the orphan Esther was super creepy, calculated, and scary at times. I can’t stand most kids in films and all the children did a good job of not being overly cute or full of quips. And while I was already aware of the twist, the film was compelling all the way to the end.
go to youtube and watch Kreator’s video "Enemy of God". there’s Esther…. except she’s cuter…
I watch The Fly (1986) and it was incredibly disturbing but awesome.
Chasing Amy
Holden’s plan is painful to watch. Hyperbole for how stupid the things we do can be, even when we THINK we have good intentions.
The unburdening, the parking lot fight. Man…
The walk away is pretty excruciating, too.
Eseri
12-09-2009, 09:37 PM
Metropolis – Animated – Just a childhood favorite of mine that I’ve carried.
rjmno1
12-10-2009, 03:17 AM
usti
12-10-2009, 04:43 AM
New moon.
jakob
12-10-2009, 04:47 AM
Blind Side. WAY better than I thought it was going to be. I figured it was just going to be another cookie-cutter inspirational sports movie, but it wasn’t.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-10-2009, 08:47 AM
Star Trek (Adrams)
tinyjeans
12-11-2009, 05:41 PM
Zulu
12-11-2009, 11:30 PM
Arthur and the Minimoys.
xO +
ShadsRocksMySocks
12-12-2009, 03:47 AM
The Princess and the Frog
Probably one of the most amazing movies I’ve ever seen. :’)
High Fidelity
YOU’LL REMEMBER WHEN TEN CALLS A DAY WAS THE GOLDEN AGE!!!!!
๐
WillBauset10
12-12-2009, 04:27 AM
2012 and it was the only movie i saw in 2009 because the other movies sucked (by looking the reviews on IMDB)!!, but im so excited for next year:D=)
jakob
12-12-2009, 05:20 AM
No way, lots of good movies have come out this year!!
Up was great, Star Trek was incredible, Coraline was good, the Soloist, the proposal, julie & julia, blind side ( i go see movies a lot), ponyo, surrogates, harry potter ( I still have to see fantastic mr. fox and Princess and the frog)…
Those were my high points for this year in film, anyway.
It depends on what interests you of course, but I almost never trust movie reviews. I do, however, trust rotten tomatoes ratings sometimes.
"Time Traveller’s Wife" with my fiance. Very different from what I predicted, but very moving, I thought.
jakob
12-12-2009, 10:16 PM
Everybody’s Fine
Not quite what I expected. This might be the best movie i’ve ever seen.
Goren
12-12-2009, 10:17 PM
"This is it"
Memento
Wow. Just, wow. I need to see if the reversed version is on this disc. I remember it being an easter egg on one of the versions.
I can’t remember to forget you
Edmond Dantes
12-13-2009, 09:09 PM
Black Knight. Martin Lawrence FTW.
marksmall
12-13-2009, 10:13 PM
Elf, just been on tv ๐
avilslare
12-13-2009, 10:34 PM
Lost in Translation – Now I have sorry, Naka what? stuck in my head.
Darth Revan
12-13-2009, 11:16 PM
The Usual Suspects. Awesome movie.
Seru_Kai
12-13-2009, 11:20 PM
Inglorious Bastards Just awesome.
Edmond Dantes
12-14-2009, 01:38 AM
Up! Hilarity ensued.
jakob
12-14-2009, 04:07 AM
Kiki’s Delivery Service! great.
Zulu
12-14-2009, 04:09 AM
Hidalgo. Don’t care if the story is false or true, a damn good movie.
Lukey
12-16-2009, 02:55 PM
I watched Starter for 10 today, I loved it. And it’s one of the only instances where I’ve been completely satisfied by the ending of a romantic comedy!
Anyone seen Avatar yet? Gonne see it Friday night, can’t wait :O
Gentleman Ghost
12-16-2009, 03:57 PM
Shaun of the Dead
Edmond Dantes
12-16-2009, 04:01 PM
Hidalgo. Don’t care if the story is false or true, a damn good movie.
it’s a true story.
Miaka2
12-16-2009, 06:34 PM
angels and demons
Darth Revan
12-17-2009, 12:52 AM
Anger Management.
topopoz
12-17-2009, 05:05 AM
For a few Dollars More
Agent0042
12-17-2009, 06:01 AM
Up! Hilarity ensued.
Same here– I went ahead bought the DVD. Loved it just as much as I did when I saw it in the theater.
Gentleman Ghost
12-17-2009, 06:22 AM
Bee Movie
laguu11
12-17-2009, 09:52 AM
Anti-christ
I thought it was an intriguing movie with interesting character interactions and imageries. But I must say I liked the film a lot more before I read the director’s pompous comments about it.
Before this one I just watched the 1945 classic, Dead of Night. I must say they really knew how to make black and white images unforgettable. Something that seldom happens with me with colored images these days despite high-end CG capabilities.
Edmond Dantes
12-17-2009, 03:25 PM
The Golden Compass. Great movie, as I’ve never read the books. I plan to, though. Lyra’s a cute kid, and Sam Elliot’s the regular cowboy bad ass.
MossY
12-19-2009, 04:40 PM
Bee Movie
Is it good? I love Jerry Seinfeld so I’ve been meaning to watch it.
Was at Avatar this morning, thought it was brilliant.
Edmond Dantes
12-19-2009, 06:41 PM
bee movie is pretty good, Mossy.
Dr Faustus
12-19-2009, 07:10 PM
Lost in Translation – Now I have sorry, Naka what? stuck in my head.
This is a fantastic movie. I’ve been wanting to watch it again for months now but I ‘ve gone and lost my DVD. I think I lent it out but can’t remember to whom. Damn!
Last night I watched BRICK. It was great. Film Noir set in a high school.
avilslare
12-19-2009, 07:20 PM
Last night I watched BRICK. It was great. Film Noir set in a high school.
Nice, a Rian Johnson flick. Have you seen The Brothers Bloom yet?
Dr Faustus
12-19-2009, 07:26 PM
Nice, a Rian Johnson flick. Have you seen The Brothers Bloom yet?
No, only found out about it today on IMDB.
If it’s even half as good as Brick then I’ll hunt it down for sure.
Another Mad Dancer
12-19-2009, 07:40 PM
Red dragon. A bit of a disappointment, it was rather predictable and a bit hoggish on Lekter’s moments.
Darth Revan
12-20-2009, 08:17 AM
Night at the Museum 2
Solaris
12-20-2009, 08:44 AM
Baraka. Beautifully shot film that really takes your breath away. It makes you appreciate so much and really opens you to see that there is a world beyond your four walls. Sometimes we forget that, I feel.
Night at the Museum 2
How was it? As good as the first?
Sargonarhes
12-20-2009, 01:35 PM
Last movie I saw at the theaters was "Star Wars episode 3 Revenge of the Sith"
Zoran
12-20-2009, 05:24 PM
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Zulu
12-20-2009, 05:41 PM
To let movie reviews dictate whether or not you should go see a film, is just plain silly.
I almost never trust movie reviews. I do, however, trust rotten tomatoes ratings sometimes.
Rotten T is quite possibly the last one you should trust. ๐
remblue
12-20-2009, 11:22 PM
Last movie I saw was Zombie Land ^_^
Rule 4: Doubletap ๐
Darth Revan
12-21-2009, 11:52 AM
How was it? As good as the first?
It was pretty good imo. Still had the same camaraderie between the characters ad the new ones were played out well. If you liked the first one, you’ll like the second one.
Last movie I watched was Serenity.
It was pretty good imo. Still had the same camaraderie between the characters ad the new ones were played out well. If you liked the first one, you’ll like the second one.
Last movie I watched was Serenity.
Awesome ๐ I did enjoy the first; one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen with Ben Stiller in it. ๐
avilslare
12-22-2009, 09:14 AM
Baby Mama – A nice update on the Odd Couple scenario with baby mama drama added. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler make a great pair and I laughed my ass off. There was a little bit of sentimentality I could have done without, but other than that it was great.
MossY
12-22-2009, 03:24 PM
Watched Bee Movie, enjoyed it okay. It’s no Seinfeld but there’s some pretty funny lines and at just over 80 minutes it’s hard to complain too much.
Zulu
12-22-2009, 04:18 PM
Finished watching Vamp and John Carpenter’s Vampires, yesterday.
paku
12-22-2009, 08:40 PM
I Love You, Beth Cooper.
Was funny.
usti
12-23-2009, 03:40 AM
the last I saw was Twilight: New Moon. I love it.
usti
12-23-2009, 03:42 AM
Catch Me if You Can.
It was amazing.
Iron Man
Still a delight~
avilslare
12-23-2009, 10:34 AM
Public Enemies – Great production value, decent acting and action but I never really felt anything for the characters and their relationships with others. Also there was some shoddy camera work during certain action sequences that I didn’t like. The film is worth the ticket for Depp and Bale, but it won’t move you in any way.
Iron Man
Still a delight~
That movie kicks some serious ass and then some!
Darth Revan
12-23-2009, 11:30 AM
The Cannonball Run II. Great cast, zany antics and car chases. What else is there?
MossY
12-24-2009, 03:57 PM
Public Enemies – Great production value, decent acting and action but I never really felt anything for the characters and their relationships with others. Also there was some shoddy camera work during certain action sequences that I didn’t like. The film is worth the ticket for Depp and Bale, but it won’t move you in any way.
Liar! Best film of 2009 hands down unless Sherlock Holmes pulls it out of the bag, which I doubt.
Watched Goodfellas last night, great film.
Liar! Best film of 2009 hands down unless Sherlock Holmes pulls it out of the bag, which I doubt.
Watched Goodfellas last night, great film.
I haven’t seen either movie yet ๐
Jingle All the Way
Favorite Chistmas movie evar~
Darth Revan
12-24-2009, 11:17 PM
Just woke up… and have the bestest evah Christmas movie/special/whatever on…
The Star Wars Christmas Special.
….. I’m going to Hell because of it.
discodan
12-24-2009, 11:17 PM
Sukiyaki Western Django
This movie was Tits! Big ole greasy double D tits!
Darth Revan
12-26-2009, 01:14 AM
From the Godzilla Collection – New Generation Series – 2002: Godzilla, Mothra & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Mouthful of a title, but a good movie
discodan
12-27-2009, 12:08 AM
Sherlock Holmes,
Enjoyed it thoroughly
Darth Revan
12-27-2009, 06:05 AM
New Police Story.
I’m a fan of Jackie Chan’s, and this is one of his best imo.
A Christmas Story, then Night at the Museum on Christmas Eve!
Darth Revan
12-28-2009, 03:29 AM
Watched Con Air and now watching Air America
Zulu
12-28-2009, 04:57 AM
Just finished watching the Peter Pan movie from 2003, I think it was. Good, but not spectacular.
StillAlive1364
12-28-2009, 05:31 PM
Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince – I got the DVD for Christmas ^_^
Darth Revan
12-28-2009, 06:23 PM
City Hunter.
A Jackie Chan movie, with a rather… ‘unique’ I guess… look at Streetfighter… with Jackie himself performing as E.Honda, two others as Dhalsim and Guile against a idiot version of Ken… who is then beaten by Jackie Chan dressed as Chun Li.
EDIT: I was bored and I looked on Youtube. Here’s the clip of the above scene:
Jackie Chan impersonating E. Honda and Chun Li (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVx8l_-nn6c)
Kamijou Touma
12-31-2009, 12:28 AM
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Edmond Dantes
12-31-2009, 02:01 AM
how was it? i heard it was so jumpy people were having seizures and stuff in the theaters.
Sounds like you heard about Revenge of the Fallen ๐
Avatar was most excellent.
Magus
12-31-2009, 03:56 AM
Avatar was amazing.
I just saw Sherlock Holmes. It was good, nothing mind blowing, but I enjoyed it.
jakob
01-02-2010, 12:34 AM
The Fourth Kind. It was terrible.
Lukey
01-04-2010, 09:13 AM
District 9, still think Wikus is the best film character of the year
Resident Evil: Degeneration, eh. Is that supposed to be before or after RE4? Leon is a different character. Clare was awesome though. I loved the part with the plane and the zombies falling out. What was with Angela’s dress at the end? I think they were just trying to make her more feminine after being really mascline throughout the film, but it just made her look prego. Film needed more Chris Redfield.
Just got back from seeing Avatar in 3D….for the third time. And I don’t think it’s my last time either. I might see it one or two more times :D.
Zulu
01-04-2010, 10:56 AM
Erm, I watched Toy Story and The Brave Little Toaster, yesterday.
Gensen Vaseto
01-05-2010, 09:24 PM
Ninja Assassin. I want to see Avatar in I-MAX 3d, But I’d have to pay for it since it’s still selling out and AMC employees get second pickings over paying guests… But I can hear it from the Concession; that mother’s loud as hell.
Darth Revan
01-05-2010, 11:20 PM
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
Dr Faustus
01-06-2010, 12:08 AM
New Police Story.
I’m a fan of Jackie Chan’s, and this is one of his best imo.
City Hunter.
A Jackie Chan movie, with a rather… ‘unique’ I guess… look at Streetfighter… with Jackie himself performing as E.Honda, two others as Dhalsim and Guile against a idiot version of Ken… who is then beaten by Jackie Chan dressed as Chun Li.
EDIT: I was bored and I looked on Youtube. Here’s the clip of the above scene:
Jackie Chan impersonating E. Honda and Chun Li (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVx8l_-nn6c)
The first one is great, more violent than the usual Jackie fare. But what was that SF II travesty? Was the whole film that bad?
Darth Revan
01-06-2010, 08:32 AM
The first one is great, more violent than the usual Jackie fare. But what was that SF II travesty? Was the whole film that bad?
It was comedic license being tortured and then thrown into the wood chipper lol. City Hunter was pure comedy/stupidity, a good movie to watch if you want a laugh imo. The whole film was zany and madcap though.
Just finished watching Clerks II.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-06-2010, 02:51 PM
Lukey
01-06-2010, 04:01 PM
Wow, Milla looks impossibly even more hot there
Edmond Dantes
01-06-2010, 04:56 PM
agreed, Lukey. damn.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
01-06-2010, 09:17 PM
She’s a brash tomboy-type in that film. Not a stellar movie, but entertaining.
TheKev
01-07-2010, 01:58 AM
"Paranormal Activity", terribly overhyped imo.
Darth Revan
01-07-2010, 02:53 AM
The Final Countdown.
topopoz
01-07-2010, 02:58 AM
A marathon of the Evil Dead Trilogy.
Darth Revan
01-07-2010, 08:05 AM
Terminator Salvation
usti
01-08-2010, 02:38 AM
avatar.pretty good.
FreakyLoser
01-10-2010, 04:00 AM
Sherlock Holmes. I thought it was actually pretty good, but it was really weird.
Terminator Salvation
Have you seen the scene where you see that hot chick’s boobs? I thought they were rather nice :).
Darth Revan
01-10-2010, 04:42 AM
Have you seen the scene where you see that hot chick’s boobs? I thought they were rather nice :).
@IDX meh, I’ve seen better lol (I have to say that nowadays, otherwise I get bitchslapped)
Last movie I watched was Beetlejuice. An old one, but still a classic imo.
Deviant Reaper
01-10-2010, 07:58 PM
Watched V for Vendetta earlier. Not seen it since 2005… Love it!
Brandy
01-11-2010, 08:34 PM
Gamer- not as bad as I thought it would be
Dr Faustus
01-11-2010, 08:47 PM

Excellent. Even better than their previous collaboration. (A History of Violence.)
Zulu
01-11-2010, 08:59 PM
30 Days of Night. Seen it about ten times now, but I stil enjoy it immensely.
Darth Revan
01-12-2010, 01:27 AM
Young Frankenstein – One of the best Mel Brooks movies ever. Black & White but my god, the comedy in it is hilarious and the cast was great ^^
Highly recommend this one.
Young Frankenstein – One of the best Mel Brooks movies ever. Black & White but my god, the comedy in it is hilarious and the cast was great ^^
Highly recommend this one.
Dude, that movie is one of my favorites too! I haven’t seen it since I was in school; in my history class (I had a very eccentric, upbeat history teacher) we watched that movie almost every couple weeks. Been a few years now, but I can still remember how funny it is! Now I wanna watch it!
Last movie I watched was Spirited Away yesterday, but before that was the glorious Avatar (not in 3-d though :() in the theater! Can’t wait for the 3-d showing!
MossY
01-16-2010, 10:33 PM
Up in the Air. Thought it was absolutely brilliant, a top 20 film for sure.
topopoz
01-16-2010, 10:40 PM
30 Days of Night. Seen it about ten times now, but I stil enjoy it immensely.
Nice Movie.
I just watched "The Warriors" a movie that I haven’t seen it in so much time. I read that they plan to do a Remake.
Edmond Dantes
01-16-2010, 10:41 PM
Young Frankenstein – One of the best Mel Brooks movies ever. Black & White but my god, the comedy in it is hilarious and the cast was great ^^
Highly recommend this one.
one of my favs too.
Darth Revan
01-20-2010, 12:51 AM
Red Cliff. Deals with the battle of Red Cliff aka the battle of Chi Bi, from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Marceline
01-20-2010, 01:13 AM
Up in the Air. Depressing. ๐ But still a very good movie!
Edmond Dantes
01-20-2010, 01:17 AM
Box of Moonlight
avilslare
01-20-2010, 06:23 AM
Wild Hogs – This surprised me with how funny it was. Nice to see actors you don’t usually see in comedy like Travolta, Macy, and Liotta. Ending was predictable but all-in-all laughed my ass off.
District 9 — really good, but lacking in a number of ways.
Sherlock Holmes — freaking awesome
Inglourious Basterds — see above
The last movie I saw was ’28 Days Later’.
Now, a noteworthy thing to mention; when last I watched it, I recall being very pissed-off about something, over half a year ago. Yesterday I felt the need to pop it in and give it a second chance, and this time I loved it. I don’t know what it is, the story, the atmosphere, or the characters, but somehow this movie just won me over this previous time watching it. In fact, I could almost go as far as to say it’s one of my favorites now. It’s not just your typical shoot-em-up movie full of gore; I mean it does have its gory moments. But a lot of peoples’ disappointment from this movie comes from the fact that it was initially advertised as this horrifically frightening movie that would leave viewers unable to sleep for weeks, and I admit that’s what I bought it expecting. But when I watched it, so furious about whatever the hell, I wound up hating it because it wasn’t what I was hoping for. I wanted something scary enough that it would take my mind off of whatever had upset me. But instead, this movie offers far more than just chilling action against fast-moving zombies (that have since been seen in various other media, from games to movies, imo making them a little less frightening) but instead focuses around the struggle between man vs. man. Its meaning is more than skin-deep. It gives the viewer something to really think about. And while I admit the characters aren’t the most memorable, nor likable in all cases, but the climax is probably one of the greatest moments in a movie I’ve seen for some time. You find yourself cheering for the protagonist (whether he’s lost his mind, or whether what he’s doing is the right thing or not), and you begin to see the irony in the whole situation; an infection has turned scores of once-normal humans into mindless killers, but this bears little difference from ‘the four weeks before that’, where people were already killing people. You begin to sympathize with the infected (or at least I did). Now, the idea of this ‘virus’ simply being called ‘rage’ feels a little ridiculous at first . . . but somehow, it really couldn’t have worked any other way. Those are just my thoughts.
But yes, that’s the last movie I saw, and the novel I just wrote about it.
MossY
01-20-2010, 04:14 PM
The Book of Eli. Pretty terrible.
Edmond Dantes
01-20-2010, 04:16 PM
it was? crap…
avilslare
01-20-2010, 04:33 PM
Whatever Works – I’m not really accustomed to Woody Allen’s films, in fact this is the first film of his I’ve seen from start to finish, but it was enjoyable enough. Larry David was really the reason why I wanted to see this film, but I’d say I was more enamored with Evan Rachel Wood. Not only is she something to look at but she was the best actor in the film. Larry David played his role well enough but sometimes I felt like it was just a long episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. And the dialogue felt too scripted much like a Kevin Smith film. Allen should have let David improvise a bit.
MossY
01-20-2010, 04:40 PM
I love Woody Allen and Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, part of me wishes I was a Jew from Brooklyn and funny so I could be like their son, their love child, OR SOMETHING. Haven’t seen that film though, so I’ve no real comment to make on it.
Smarty
01-20-2010, 06:26 PM
Watched Inglourious Basterds in August. Haven’t been to the movies since.
I rewatched some PotC movies at home. My fave is Dead Man’s Chest.
tibetanblkmagik
01-21-2010, 09:22 PM
"Nudist Colony Of The Dead."
Could’ve used more tits.
Lol Avatar for the 4th time!
2nd time seeing Avatar for me ๐
Edmond Dantes
01-22-2010, 06:52 AM
Lol Avatar for the 4th time!
dude you’re gonna wear that movie out.
dude you’re gonna wear that movie out.
Impossible!!
๐
Darth Revan
01-22-2010, 08:56 AM
I’ve actually memorized the entire dialogue from The Transformers: The Movie (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Transformers:_The_Movie), from having watched 4 copies on VHS and 3 on DVD repeatedly over the years LMAO.
Anywayz… just finished watching Super Troopers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Troopers). Love that movie ๐
Impossible!!
๐
That’s right!
dude you’re gonna wear that movie out.
Dude, you’re gonna wear that movie out.
I’ve actually memorized the entire dialogue from The Transformers: The Movie (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Transformers:_The_Movie), from having watched 4 copies on VHS and 3 on DVD repeatedly over the years LMAO.
Anywayz… just finished watching Super Troopers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Troopers). Love that movie ๐
Now that’s what I call a real Transformers movie!
Brandy
01-23-2010, 06:58 AM
Final Fantasy The Spirits Within- been quite a while since i’ve seen that movie
Now that’s what I call a real Transformers movie!
+10 rep
I just finished watching Iron Mang.
HDHipHop1
01-23-2010, 11:46 PM
Ideon ~ Be Invoked
An anime classic
avilslare
01-24-2010, 03:49 PM
Just finished watching Paranormal Activity and it was quite effective. At first it just felt like an episode of Ghosthunters where there’s tons of setup and then oop I heard a bang, the end. But thankfully it progressed and increasingly freaked me out. Watched it alone and in my dark room which helped. And it basically is another version of The Blair Witch Project except that PA actually delivers on the scares. Though I enjoyed the alternate ending a lot more than the theatrical.
Zulu
01-24-2010, 09:31 PM
Saw The Last Legion yesterday, and it was okay. It’s not quite as good as Kingdom of Heaven, or as thrilling as Gladiator, but still worth watching.
Edmond Dantes
01-24-2010, 11:32 PM
Role Models. i thought it was hilarious.
Darth Revan
01-24-2010, 11:46 PM
avilslare
01-25-2010, 12:13 AM
Watched Garden State with a friend.
spyboy
01-25-2010, 08:51 AM
It…I seldom ever get tired of watching this movie.
avilslare
01-26-2010, 05:52 AM
Legion – Good action, terrible story, and decent acting from Paul Bettany. Also the ending was blah. I don’t recommend it.
Edmond Dantes
01-26-2010, 07:01 AM
Lingerie Feature 1.
Goren
01-26-2010, 08:17 AM
I saw Kung-Fu Hustle and Kung Pao.
MossY
02-01-2010, 06:10 PM
Edge of Darkness on Friday night which surprised me by being pretty enjoyable and A Prophet on Sunday morning which I had high hopes for but was just alright.
Brandy
02-01-2010, 10:01 PM
Monty Python and the Holy Grail- first time i’ve seen it, found it pretty enjoyable
discodan
02-01-2010, 10:11 PM
Labyrinth
Its been a while, still a classic
Darth Revan
02-03-2010, 02:06 AM
Last movie I saw was Dungeons & Dragons: The Elemental Might. Far better than the other one.
Edmond Dantes
02-03-2010, 05:24 AM
there were 3 or 4 others bro.
The Boy in The Striped Pajamas.
discodan
02-03-2010, 07:42 PM
It…I seldom ever get tired of watching this movie.
BEEP BEEP RITCHIE!!
Darth Revan
02-05-2010, 03:45 AM
The Battle of Red Cliff. Fast becoming one of my all time favorites.
technohive
02-06-2010, 02:55 PM
Avatar was the last movie which I have seen and I like the story as well as the effects of it
technohive
02-06-2010, 03:00 PM
New Moon is also the last foreign movie which I have seen in theater and another local movie Ang Darling Kung Aswang
avilslare
02-06-2010, 05:44 PM
Legion
avilslare
02-06-2010, 05:47 PM
Bay of Blood – An interesting Bava classic about a series of murders committed in greedy pursuit of land surrounding a beautiful bay. Some nice nudity and gore, but the ending is puzzling.
A Scanner Darkly
Twice. Making up for lost time.
Thrice, now.
Brandy
02-07-2010, 09:00 AM
Sherlock Holmes- I quite liked it
Brandy
02-07-2010, 09:14 AM
Hannibal Rising- took a trip to Atlanta GA and went to one of those drive in theaters…….that’s been quite a while ago…….
Darth Revan
02-07-2010, 12:24 PM
Swordfish. I’ve never actually been able to watch this movie from start to finish, due to either the phone ringing, friends being dickheads when they come over or something else is on I want to watch and I choose that.
Not a bad movie.
jakob
02-07-2010, 04:20 PM
The Invention of Lying. It was very funny in some parts, but very odd in others.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. I didn’t quite like it as much as the Wrath of Khan, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. (I haven’t really seen any of the Star Trek movies before First Contact and I’m trying to catch up.)
GOTN56
02-07-2010, 04:23 PM
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Yeah I know I know, I live a sheltered life, he he he)
MossY
02-07-2010, 04:47 PM
A Scanner Darkly
Twice. Making up for lost time.
Thrice, now.
One of my absolute favourites there and it sparked my love of all things RDJ.
Iron Man, for me, but yes it was a stellar performance! Barris can wire my house any day of the week~
Have you heard his album? Magnificent.
MossY
02-09-2010, 01:53 AM
Have you heard his album? Magnificent.
Heard it a while back aye, it’s pretty good I’d say. I saw an interview with him around Christmas and he says his son Indio’s in a band and they’re good, though he can’t really say his son is rubbish, so.
Darth Revan
02-09-2010, 10:04 AM
10,000 BC.
jewess crabcake
02-09-2010, 05:09 PM
Inglourious Basterds, wonderfully bloody, all my need were met
Darth Revan
02-10-2010, 03:16 AM
Love this movie.
Lukey
02-12-2010, 02:14 PM
Just watched Steve McQueen’s Hunger, still recovering, actually. Perfectly shot and acted, everything. But brutal.
MossY
02-12-2010, 05:16 PM
That’s a film I mean to watch, Lukey. I’ve heard mixed things though, but given how close to the bone the 1981 hunger strike still is for many people from the north, myself included, it’s always going to struggle to please everyone against that backdrop. I might even watch it this weekend now since you’ve put the idea in my head.
Anyhow, went to see the Wolfman last night, and actually thought it was pretty enjoyable. I don’t think I’ve seen a really bad film so far in 2010, 2009 was wall-to-wall wank for the best part.
Edmond Dantes
02-12-2010, 05:19 PM
I watched Coraline about two days ago. it was a great film, but IMHO i dunno if i’d let my kids see it… it’s kind of frightening…. not that i get scared and shit, but… well, i can’t imagine letting my son or daughter watch it. they’d probably have nightmares for weeks.
Darth Revan
02-13-2010, 11:44 AM
Just finished watching this:

Jackie Chan and Jet Li in the same movie, and it has King Monkey (Great Sage, Equal of Heaven, as he was also known in the late 1970’s series, Monkey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_%28TV_series%29)), in it as well. A good martial arts adventure.
MossY
02-13-2010, 06:19 PM
Alright, watched Hunger just now, incredibly powerful.
There are films I try to avoid watching (especially when other people are around) with regards the history of the North, the two Bloody Sunday films being a great case in point, because I get so upset watching them and have a tendency to cry. The scene in this when the RUC riot officers are drafted in and beat the prisoners took that being upset to a whole new level, though. I broke down, had to pause the film and go compose myself for a good five to ten minutes.
I don’t think it was a perfect film, though, not by any means. I think the hunger strike itself was dealt with very quickly compared with the rest of the film and without any mention of the wider political and social implications the protest had, though that may have been an incongruous thing to do given how the story had almost been entirely told from within the confines of the Maze. Also, ten men died in the 1981 hunger strike, I don’t think it’s right that 9 of them are relegated to a footnote at the end.
I don’t really want to say, or even know if I could say, whether or not I enjoyed it. However, any film that is able to elicit such an emotional reaction- and I concede that I’m highly susceptible to the content- is doing something very, very right.
Dr Faustus
02-14-2010, 09:02 AM
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury.
This can’t be classed as a movie, it’s a short 25 minute animation, but is based on a movie. If the name PETER CHUNG means anything to anyone here, he directed and did the character design for this. And, as usual his inimitable style shines through. Forget about that awful Riddick movie, because this is much better. Too short, though. Oh, and Keith David does one of the voices. ๐
Dr Faustus
02-14-2010, 09:04 AM
A Scanner Darkly
Twice. Making up for lost time.
Thrice, now.
The book is a good read.
Lukey
02-14-2010, 03:00 PM
Alright, watched Hunger just now, incredibly powerful.
There are films I try to avoid watching (especially when other people are around) with regards the history of the North, the two Bloody Sunday films being a great case in point, because I get so upset watching them and have a tendency to cry. The scene in this when the RUC riot officers are drafted in and beat the prisoners took that being upset to a whole new level, though. I broke down, had to pause the film and go compose myself for a good five to ten minutes.
I don’t think it was a perfect film, though, not by any means. I think the hunger strike itself was dealt with very quickly compared with the rest of the film and without any mention of the wider political and social implications the protest had, though that may have been an incongruous thing to do given how the story had almost been entirely told from within the confines of the Maze. Also, ten men died in the 1981 hunger strike, I don’t think it’s right that 9 of them are relegated to a footnote at the end.
I don’t really want to say, or even know if I could say, whether or not I enjoyed it. However, any film that is able to elicit such an emotional reaction- and I concede that I’m highly susceptible to the content- is doing something very, very right.
I’m glad I got you into watching it, Moss. I have to say, I thought it worked well that the real insight into the effects of starvation were kept to the final act of the film, since there was more to the story than simply the prisoners’ condition during the strike. I’ve been hospitalised for severe dehydration before (obviously not to the extent that was seen here), so the vividness of those scenes was less than comfortable for me.
I also had to stop during the riot police scene, that was just far too much for anyone. I’m not as familiar with this whole issue as much as you are, obviously, though I think the movie relies on the audience having an idea of what was happening at the time. It’s definitely made me want to learn more about it.
What did you think of the conversation between Bobby and the priest? I think I shed a tear or two during that one, especially when he’s talking about his days as a cross-country athlete. Bobby’s quote about his life being "a real life, not some theological exercise" was particularly powerful to me.
technohive
02-14-2010, 06:52 PM
Now i a, watching asian movie its called Kung Fu Chef and I like it coz its funny ..I guess it helps that the main lead character is Barbie Xu which is one of my favorite
MossY
02-14-2010, 08:17 PM
What did you think of the conversation between Bobby and the priest? I think I shed a tear or two during that one, especially when he’s talking about his days as a cross-country athlete. Bobby’s quote about his life being "a real life, not some theological exercise" was particularly powerful to me.
Yeah, it’s a great scene, one of the best I’ve ever watched. Definitely liked the anecdote about the foal and how it summarised his position regarding the hunger strike. Though I think the whole conversation is fictitious it’s still amazing on film.
No idea until I was Wikipedia-ing earlier that Bobby Sands is played by the same actor as the English lieutenant in Inglourious Basterds. Craziness.
The book is a good read.
I do want to read it, at some point.
MossY
02-14-2010, 08:26 PM
I prefer the film actually, though there are more nice monologues in the book than in the film like about what a scanner sees and the cabinet door. Philip K. Dick’s alright, A Scanner Darkly and the Man in the High Castle are both good reads, didn’t really enjoy the first 50 odd pages of Ubik though but I reckon had I persevered I might have gotten into it, so.
Lukey
02-15-2010, 02:06 AM
Yeah, it’s a great scene, one of the best I’ve ever watched. Definitely liked the anecdote about the foal and how it summarised his position regarding the hunger strike. Though I think the whole conversation is fictitious it’s still amazing on film.
No idea until I was Wikipedia-ing earlier that Bobby Sands is played by the same actor as the English lieutenant in Inglourious Basterds. Craziness.
I had no idea until halfway during the bar scene in Inglourious Basterds! I think his voice is to die for.
Dr Faustus
02-15-2010, 10:53 AM
I read a biography of Phil K Dick. It was very interesting, explained the reasons for his split personality, and the schizophrenic nature of his works. The guy was a wacko.
I watched The Wrestler last night. First time seeing it. I don’t generally like that hand held v???rit??? style, but Rourke was totally watchable. The best, most heartfelt moments came when the Clint Mansell score crept in. The rest of the soundtrack was awful 80’s big hair rock. Good film.
avilslare
02-15-2010, 11:48 AM
Baron Blood (1972) – Another horror from Mario Bava about a young man who inadvertently resurrects his murderous baron ancestor. The film moves very slow and while should have a good amount of gore for having ‘Blood’ in the title, actually is very limited in this regard.
avilslare
02-17-2010, 03:42 AM
The Wolfman (2010) – Heard some bad things going in to this and while there are some good moments like the gore and Emily Blunt, the film just didn’t satisfy me. If done by a more skilled director it could have been something great, but it just felt like it was missing details.
Lukey
02-17-2010, 01:58 PM
I saw Shutter Island tonight, and it wasn’t bad. The first half definitely promises a great climax that it never actually reaches. I also thought it would be a lot more thrilling/creepy.
Darth Revan
02-17-2010, 04:57 PM
Just watched District 9 for the first time. Not bad I guess.
Solaris
02-17-2010, 05:45 PM
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.
I found this one on my harddrive that I lent to my friend to put some music in. I guess he decided to provide me with some movies. This is… I liked it. It’s grotesque and obnoxious and I enjoyed every minute of it. Haha ~
RedMajesty
02-18-2010, 04:56 AM
Clerks II.
I swear that film and Clerks just makes me want to work in some sort of retail job, which if you work in retail probably does sound kinda nuts. But I do anyway ๐
avilslare
02-18-2010, 07:26 PM
Suicide Club (2001) – A very dark and disturbing J-Horror about an investigation into a series of suicides in modern day Japan. And I say dark as in dark comedy as I found a lot of the gore to be comical. I’m not sure if this was intentional or due to lack of budget. But when a woman preparing dinner for her family begins to chop through her own fingers without blinking an eye, it should be meant as funny, but you really need the stomach for it. Much of the film is symbolic and comments on the state of modern family traditions and the information age, specifically pertaining to the internet. It’s something that needs to be truly watched repeatedly to understand. I once heard someone say that a lot of Japanese films are like poems (which is fitting since the director Shion Sono is also a poet), they’re not to be understood by simply seeing the images, but by looking underneath at what they represent. This leads to a far from cognizant ending, leaving the viewer puzzled and wanting more.
Clerks II.
I swear that film and Clerks just makes me want to work in some sort of retail job, which if you work in retail probably does sound kinda nuts. But I do anyway ๐
I feel you so hard on this, mang.
Darth Revan
02-23-2010, 03:15 AM
Red Sonia. Something about a warrior women kicking ass appeals to me… either that or I’m gonna get bitchslapped by my partner later on lol
topopoz
02-23-2010, 03:34 AM
Red Sonia. Something about a warrior women kicking ass appeals to me… either that or I’m gonna get bitchslapped by my partner later on lol
That movie deserved an Oscar for the great acting.
discodan
02-23-2010, 06:44 AM
Shutter Island….. Meh….
Movie was okay… But did not feel like a Scorsese flick. 6/10
Lamunesssdf
02-23-2010, 08:13 AM
Last movie I saw was The Hills Have Eyes,like this horror movie.
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topopoz
02-24-2010, 05:58 AM
Jakob’s Ladder, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life…
The Terminator
02-24-2010, 09:51 AM
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
I have to admit it’s been a long time since I last saw it, so it was pretty much like watching it for the first time again. I liked it, it sure beats the hell of all the Twilight shit.
rawf
02-25-2010, 03:01 PM
The last movie I saw was Amelie. Watch it quite often, love it
topopoz
02-25-2010, 09:18 PM
Pulp Fiction. YEAH!
Darth Revan
02-26-2010, 02:09 PM
avilslare
02-26-2010, 02:14 PM
Shutter Island – Powerful acting with amazing cinematography and editing. It’s true that the ending was predicted early but I somehow think that was intended. It felt as though the psychological aspect and beautiful imagery were the most important intentions in the film.
topopoz
02-26-2010, 04:40 PM
Thanks for reminding me to watch that movie again.
Edge Of Darkness, Mel Gibson beating the crap out of people again YEAH!
avilslare
02-27-2010, 08:01 PM
Dead Snow – Norwegian zombie flick about a group of med students holed up in a cabin in the woods. Obvious references to Evil Dead. Just the idea of a Norwegian Nazi zombie movie sounded great to me but the first hour of the film felt like watching someone’s vacation video as it was mostly scenes of the group having fun, drinking and being stupid. Also a serious lack of score that might have added any sort of creepy ambiance to the film. Instead the soundtrack was filled with Norwegian metal. On the plus side, there’s a serious amount of blood and gore in the film, especially in the last 20 minutes or so. But overall it was simply an amateur attempt at filmmaking.
topopoz
02-27-2010, 10:01 PM
2012 After watching this movie last night Chile had an Earthquake & tremors arrived at my neighborhood.
avilslare
02-28-2010, 08:16 AM
Surrogates – At first reminded me of the Isaac Asimov science fiction murder mystery classic Robots of Dawn. The gross plastic sameness of the surrogates creeped me out but I wouldn’t mind jumping around like Spider-Man from time to time in one of them. The story sucked me in initially and kept my interest enough to hold my attention to the end. Decent, not great.
Edmond Dantes
02-28-2010, 08:58 AM
Beauty and The Beast, starring Estelle Warren. I love her so much.
Darth Revan
03-02-2010, 01:41 AM
Resident Evil Extinction.
topopoz
03-02-2010, 11:42 PM
Inglorious Basterds
Lovelace
03-03-2010, 06:45 AM
Last movie I saw was Hurt Locker. I believe that had the most awards. I decided to watch it cuz I was curious. And much to my dismay of war movies, it’s actually decent. I really recommend it.
Darth Revan
03-04-2010, 11:39 AM
Aliens Special Edition. The best one in the Aliens series imo.
MossY
03-04-2010, 05:57 PM
The Crazies. It’s enjoyable enough, about what you’d hope for with these things.
Agent0042
03-05-2010, 01:07 AM
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Very nice to look at, story was just all right.
avilslare
03-05-2010, 01:14 AM
The Crazies. It’s enjoyable enough, about what you’d hope for with these things.
Original or remake?
MossY
03-05-2010, 01:18 AM
The new one.
Edmond Dantes
03-05-2010, 02:25 AM
Office Space, for the 4,876,436,126 time.
Dr Faustus
03-05-2010, 10:14 AM
Irma Vep.
Maggie Cheung in a French movie. Interesting.
avilslare
03-05-2010, 03:43 PM
The Entity – A frightening account of a single mother raped by an unseen force. The film’s high point were the performances and effective sound design though at times the music became a bother. The story starts off strong but when a group of parapsychologists decide to try and capture the force, it becomes laughable at times. It was hard to get to sleep after this one.
Darth Revan
03-06-2010, 04:17 PM
Fanboys.
chuubi
03-06-2010, 06:37 PM
The last movie I saw was Alice in Wonderland yesterday.
Darth Revan
03-07-2010, 07:03 AM
Jaws. The original.
avilslare
03-08-2010, 12:45 AM
Warlock (1989) – I vaguely remember seeing this film in my childhood and I can see why I might have liked it when I was younger as it feels more like children’s horror with campy cartoon-like gore and cheesy acting and plot. Though at times the film is endearing, the annoying main character, her childlike vocabulary and terrible special effects ruin what little I enjoy about it.
avilslare
03-08-2010, 05:33 AM
Terror Train (1980) – A typical slasher flick starring a young Jamie Lee Curtis. Also the surprising addition of David Copperfield, his only film credit to date. If you tend to watch enough slashers they all eventually blend together: a past tragedy, in this case a young college student pushed over the edge, a passage of time (3 years) and a chance for revenge in a isolated location (a moving train). Also a serious lack of sexuality for a train full of drunk college students.
topopoz
03-09-2010, 09:04 PM
El Secreto de sus Ojos (The Secret In Their Eyes)
Wow man, I love this film, I highly reccommend it.
Though it’s slow at the beginning, it’s a great film.
Darth Revan
03-10-2010, 12:34 AM
The Storm Riders.
Great asian martial arts fest, with Sonny Chiba as the villain (A role he plays very well). If you like martial arts movies, give this one a try.
Zulu
03-10-2010, 02:14 AM
Just watched Monsters, Inc. for the very first time. Lovely.
Lukey
03-10-2010, 04:48 AM
I finally saw Avatar. Amazing! But I was more entertained by Mr and Mrs Domestic Violence sitting a few rows behind me
Dr Faustus
03-10-2010, 05:48 AM
Alien 3 Directors Cut. It was like watching a different movie. Gone is the dog, replaced by another creature. The newer cut is 138mins and the theatrical was 109 mins. But there are also scenes removed so the extra footage actually amounts to more than half an hour. 100 times better than it was before.
Holylulu
03-10-2010, 02:54 PM
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Zulu
03-11-2010, 05:20 AM
I’m on a animated movie spree, and I just watched "Bolt", which was lovely. Going to watch "Coraline" tonight.
Dr Faustus
03-11-2010, 07:06 AM
Crazy Heart. Jeff Bridges. Bittersweet.
Darth Revan
03-11-2010, 11:42 AM
Transmorphers.

… why? I have no idea….
:sigh:
topopoz
03-11-2010, 02:52 PM
Transmorphers.
… why? I have no idea….
That reminded me to those days that there’s nothing on the T.V., You’re bored, you don’t want to watch anything you already did before, but you don’t want to play a game either so you go to rent a movie & you see that there’s nothing interesting, but you need to do something to kill your boredom, so you pick up anything.
Dr Faustus
03-11-2010, 08:16 PM
The Box. Richard Kelly’s latest.
About a happy but financially struggling couple who receive a box from a stranger, who offers them one million dollars if they press the button sealed within the box. The catch is that someone they do not know will die.
avilslare
03-12-2010, 12:14 AM
The Box. Richard Kelly’s latest.
Isn’t it based off an old Twilight Zone ep?
Darth Revan
03-13-2010, 11:20 AM
That reminded me to those days that there’s nothing on the T.V., You’re bored, you don’t want to watch anything you already did before, but you don’t want to play a game either so you go to rent a movie & you see that there’s nothing interesting, but you need to do something to kill your boredom, so you pick up anything.
So very true…
Last movie I watched was the Kurt Russell movie Tombstone. Based off of the events in Wyatt Earp’s life. Kurt was brilliant in the lead role, and Val Kilmer did a good job as Wyatt Earp’s friend, ex-dentist turned killer, Doc. Holliday.
Dr Faustus
03-13-2010, 08:54 PM
Isn’t it based off an old Twilight Zone ep?
It’s based on a short penned by Richard Matheson called "Button, Button", but yea, it was filmed before as a Twilght Zone episode. ๐ I haven’t saw the TZ one.
Matheson also wrote the original novel of "I Am Legend". The book is very good. The film I didn’t like.
Zulu
03-13-2010, 09:00 PM
Monsters vs. Aliens, and it was pretty awesome.
Dr Faustus
03-13-2010, 09:23 PM
Avatar. All spectacle. Little substance. Turned it off after an hour.
Drag Me To Hell. Sam Raimi having a laugh. Funny is places. ๐
Zulu
03-13-2010, 10:35 PM
Avatar must be seen in 3D. Without it, it might as well be Highlander.
topopoz
03-13-2010, 10:35 PM
Sherlock Holmes
Great Soundtrack, nice movie.
avilslare
03-14-2010, 12:30 AM
Matheson also wrote the original novel of "I Am Legend". The book is very good. The film I didn’t like.
Have you seen The Omega Man?
Darth Revan
03-14-2010, 06:30 AM
Shanghai Noon
Dr Faustus
03-14-2010, 10:08 AM
Have you seen The Omega Man?
Yea. ๐ Charlton Heston movie. The opening scene is great, as he drives about the deserted city. I’d recommend it if you like 70’s films.
The same source text was also used in a 1964 movie starring the one and only Vincent Price, called "The Last Man on Earth". I haven’t saw it yet. Would love to.
Wiki claims "George A. Romero has acknowledged the source material of The Last Man on Earth as an influence on his film Night of the Living Dead, remarking that he "basically had ripped [it] off from a Richard Matheson novel called I Am Legend."
Interesting. ๐
avilslare
03-14-2010, 11:35 AM
The same source text was also used in a 1964 movie starring the one and only Vincent Price, called "The Last Man on Earth". I haven’t saw it yet. Would love to.
I’ve seen it and would definitely recommend it.
avilslare
03-14-2010, 12:07 PM
Monsters vs. Aliens – The only thing that made me laugh in this film was Seth Rogen as B.O.B. Everything else was merely mildly amusing.
topopoz
03-14-2010, 03:35 PM
Airheads
avilslare
03-14-2010, 07:10 PM
In Bruges (2008) – In a Golden Globe winning performance, Colin Farrell plays a distraught hitman on the run. The acting is of course incredible from not only Farrell but the supporting actor Brendan Gleeson. The great writing comes through in the quirky little chit-chat spread out through the film in the oddest of times. The film contains loads of humor coupled with some nice action at the end. And while there are some nice twists and turns in the story there could have been a few less as it drags on at times.
avilslare
03-15-2010, 09:42 AM
Watched Public Enemies again but this time with friends. Still don’t love it.
topopoz
03-15-2010, 10:08 AM
Watched Public Enemies again but this time with friends. Still don’t love it.
I found that movie pretty boring.
I watched Inglorious Basterds again.
Darth Revan
03-15-2010, 10:29 AM
The Usual Suspects. One of my all time favorite movies.
GORDONGOLD
03-15-2010, 03:55 PM
great page
SunChild
03-16-2010, 02:18 AM
"D.A.R.Y.L." (yup, I’m having an 80’s goldies marathon week! ^^) It wasn’t near as enjoyable as I remembered though, I ended disappointed kinda — but will more than make up for it tonight with "The Goonies", he he.
MossY
03-16-2010, 12:56 PM
Been to a few new movies lately. Legion, which was bollocks, Ondine, which was very good, and Green Zone, which was okay. Want to see Shutter Island too.
BenSol
03-16-2010, 06:10 PM
Monthy Python’s The meaning of life, and The Life of Brian…
Really insane!! really…
topopoz
03-17-2010, 06:31 AM
Gangs of New York.
I’m doing a DiCaprio Marathon, next one. The Aviator
Zulu
03-17-2010, 01:39 PM
Contact.
It remains an incredible movie. I remember when I first saw it – it wouldn’t too much to say that it actually changed how I view a lot of things.
Darth Revan
03-20-2010, 02:13 AM
Top Gun. Not a fan of Tom Cruise, but the movie is solid. Great 80’s soundtrack and the aerial choreography with the F-14 Tomcats and other craft is superb.
Dr Faustus
03-20-2010, 11:12 AM
Dantes Inferno, the animation.
It was good. It was worked on by different animation houses, so each chapter looked stylistically different. Some epic music too.
Darth Revan
03-21-2010, 12:56 PM
ConAir. Great movie.
Dr Faustus
03-21-2010, 06:14 PM
Watched two.
Run, Bitch, Run. Bad grindcore mess that had one brutally funny kill, and a few nice camera angles but was not worth the time invested in it.
Planet Hulk. Marvel animation. An old idea, if you read comics you’ve read this story a hundred times, but it was executed with style. More violent than I’d anticipated. Very Good.
avilslare
03-23-2010, 01:22 AM
Equilibrium – An interesting take on the whole 1984 Big Brother theme including a moral jab at the effect of anti-depressants, at least that was my idea of it. From the start I could really sense a lack of budget but this didn’t ruin the intriguing story. Bale plays it well but the actions sequences are completely absurd and at times laughable.
topopoz
03-23-2010, 02:50 AM
Big Trouble In Little China
Thank you Death’s Head for reminding me that this awesome movie existed. It’s been like 10 years or so since last time I saw it
topopoz
03-23-2010, 06:10 PM
Reservoir Dogs
topopoz
03-24-2010, 05:17 PM
Death Proof….. I didn’t like it.
omega911
03-25-2010, 06:42 AM
Watched Public Enemies again but this time with friends. Still don’t love it.
Yea for some reason I just didn’t like that movie. There were only a few scenes that I really enjoyed.
Anyway I just saw Shutter Island the other day. I’ve heard people give mixed opinions about it, but I loved it personally. Good acting and crazy twists.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
03-27-2010, 08:20 AM
I saw Shutter Island on Thursday. Despite knowing the twist I thought it was very good. Well executed on all accounts.
Saw Hot Tub Time Machine last night, lawl. Pretty fun, though not particularly amazing. I’m just glad Cusack is in something I can enjoy again after goddamn 2012.
omega911
03-27-2010, 02:54 PM
Yea I’ve been very skeptical on whether I think Hot Tub Time Machine would be good. So that’s good to hear that its actually funny because I like a lot of the actors in it.
topopoz
03-29-2010, 04:09 AM
Edward Scissorhands
Probably the Best Tim Burton film IMO & also probably the only film that I’ve ever saw Winona Ryder Acting decently
Dr Faustus
03-29-2010, 04:28 AM
Ink.
Low budget fantasy dreamland thing. Very like a Neil Gaiman story. The middle section dragged a bit. The last half hour was great. Overall, I loved it. ๐
Probably the Best Tim Burton film IMO & also probably the only film that I’ve ever saw Winona Ryder Acting decently
She did ok in A Scanner Darkly.
topopoz
03-30-2010, 01:16 AM
Big Fish
I’ve bursted into tears…
avilslare
03-30-2010, 05:42 PM
Jacob’s Ladder – Really enjoyed this one. When I heard that it was a big influence on Silent Hill I had to check it out and I finally got around to seeing it. I swear they don’t make movies like they used to. I’d rather see sfx done w/o post-production like it was in the film. Great unwinding and disorienting storyline. Also glad Adrian Lyne got ahold of it as from what I hear about the script, it would have been a much different and stereotypical vision had he not directed it and turned it into something truly disturbing and original.
topopoz
03-30-2010, 05:48 PM
Jacob’s Ladder – Really enjoyed this one. When I heard that it was a big influence on Silent Hill I had to check it out and I finally got around to seeing it. I swear they don’t make movies like they used to. I’d rather see sfx done w/o post-production like it was in the film. Great unwinding and disorienting storyline. Also glad Adrian Lyne got ahold of it as from what I hear about the script, it would have been a much different and stereotypical vision had he not directed it and turned it into something truly disturbing and original.
THAT MOVIE IS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr Faustus
03-30-2010, 06:07 PM
THAT MOVIE IS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed. I have it on DVD, and it was bought to replace a video from years back. I remember I bought it and Flatliners on the same day.
It’s a shame it hasn’t got a decent transfer, the picture is still poor in places. At least the region 2 release is, I know sometimes they are different.
discodan
03-31-2010, 08:38 PM
Ghost Writer.
Pretty good
Solaris
03-31-2010, 10:28 PM
Hot Tub Time Machine – now when my friend first bought the tickets to this movie, I gave him a weird look. I haven’t really heard of the movie before and once I saw it was a John Cusack film, I was immediately turned off by it. Either way, I sat down and … kind of enjoyed it. It’s stupid and ridiculous and doesn’t require much thought or concentration. So, it’s a great film to watch on Sunday nights when there is nothing else to do. You don’t hate it but you don’t necessarily love it either.
Just wait for it on T.V. basically.
topopoz
04-02-2010, 08:26 PM
The Hangover
avilslare
04-04-2010, 01:50 AM
Curse of the Golden Flower – Despite all the amazing pageantry, costumes, sets and sfx, this story of a royal family torn apart by deception was a real bore. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen but it never did. All the twists in the story were obvious and the movie dragged on way too long. Also coming from the director of The House of Flying Daggers and Hero, there was a serious lack of martial arts and mystique to the film.
Goren
04-04-2010, 07:12 PM
Digimon
dragon-guard
04-04-2010, 08:04 PM
Just finished watching War of the Worlds. Good movie.
laguu11
04-05-2010, 03:48 AM
Shutter Island
I enjoyed it, and especially liked the last 5 minutes. Thought the direction could’ve been better but overall a good film. Good acting throughout. I think a second viewing of this film would be very interesting.
deasfet
04-05-2010, 08:01 AM
Law Abiding Citizen. Good Stuff
dragon-guard
04-05-2010, 08:59 PM
Just watched .hack//G.U. Trilogy. It was okay.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
Oh jesus, where do I start with this monstrosity? I really didn’t even laugh til Jeff showed up, and even then it was really just me smiling and "heh"ing at the fact that he was in the movie.
When seeing Jason Mewes’s dick is the highlight of your movie, something is horribly wrong. Why is there an hour and a half of deleted scenes (20 minutes of which is Justin Long RAMBLING) and NO COMMENTARY.
You have failed me, Kevin. I like Jersey Girl! This is just sad.
Darth Revan
04-07-2010, 09:45 AM
Spawn. I don’t know why. Have heard of a possible remake of this movie… god I hope not >.<
Dr Faustus
04-07-2010, 10:11 AM
Waltz with Bashir.
About one guys search to relive an event that he believes he participated in by interviewing other people who were there. It explores the processes of the mind, memory loss, and how traumatizing events often manifest in your subconscious before being dragged into the domain of memory.
Very political, and very thought provoking.
And it’s animated.
avilslare
04-07-2010, 08:10 PM
The Crazies (1973) – A small budget on this one but still a decent flick from Romero. The characters and situations are interesting enough that too much gore really isn’t needed. What I liked most about it were the iconic American scenes being played with. Like the grandma knitting, right before she stabs a guy to death with her needle. I do wish they had played with more of this though. I haven’t seen the remake but I think it was a good idea to redo this, especially in this day and age. I think the film has some good ideas but definitely just needed a larger budget to pull off more craziness.
topopoz
04-07-2010, 08:52 PM
Jackie Brown
A tarantino movie, without an orgy of violence for a change.
jakob
04-11-2010, 04:50 PM
The Pelican Brief
A friend of mine hadn’t seen it, and I hadn’t seen it for a while. I really enjoy this movie, and I liked it again this time.
TGWTG
04-11-2010, 10:05 PM
Clash of the Titans
This is a mediocre remake!
Do it as a Bum Review, Doug!
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-11-2010, 11:21 PM
Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
Oh jesus, where do I start with this monstrosity? I really didn’t even laugh til Jeff showed up, and even then it was really just me smiling and "heh"ing at the fact that he was in the movie.
When seeing Jason Mewes’s dick is the highlight of your movie, something is horribly wrong. Why is there an hour and a half of deleted scenes (20 minutes of which is Justin Long RAMBLING) and NO COMMENTARY.
You have failed me, Kevin. I like Jersey Girl! This is just sad.
I thought it was lulz ๐ฎ
The possibly exaggerated for drama, E True Holywood Story style explanation of the commentary – Smith became a recluse for a while right after the movie came out. Even SModcast went on hiatus. The film got positive reviews and was projected to be a great box office success, early buzz was good, but it underperformed, hit by several factors – being released rather unfortunately at the same time as High School Musical 3, being an R comedy, and the fact that it was barely promoted because of "Porno" being in the title. It apparently sent him into a mini-depression, and he didn’t even want to do the commentary, so he didn’t.
I see. It’s a damn shame. Kevin commentaries have always been my favorites. I knew what the plot was going to be before I even cracked the case. I just figured I’d watch it play out and enjoy it because it was a Kevin movie. I was severely disappointed in the leads.
I honestly ask myself if it’d been better with Jason Lee and Joey Lauren Adams. I think it would have been.
Marceline
04-12-2010, 02:04 AM
I think it was written with Seth Rogen and Rosario Dawson in mind, but then Rosario couldn’t do it.
Logically I know Elizabeth Banks is a pretty lady and not a bad actress at all but for some reason she bugs me in everything but the Spider-man movies. I still haven’t seen Zack and Miri, though.
The last movie I saw was The Secret of Kells. It is wonderful, especially once it really gets into the movie’s main story, and visually it is just so pretty. I definitely recommend it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-12-2010, 06:37 AM
RDJ Sherlock Holmes.
I don’t know what to think of it, I didn’t hate it but it just didn’t grab me.
I used to watch the PBS & A&E series when I was very small but I’m in no way faithful to the source material so modernizing it wasn’t the problem. Everyone did good in it though I wasn’t too impressed with the girl she seemed kinda pasted in to have a chick as well as an American but I didn’t dislike her. The overall mystery was fine and that 1 shadowy guy was easy enough to guess his identity.
Overall rating: Apathy
I need to buy that, at some point.
topopoz
04-17-2010, 01:54 AM
Law Abiding Citizen
avilslare
04-17-2010, 11:05 PM
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem – I didn’t like the first one that much but I decided to give the sequel a try anyway. The story of the Aliens & Predators didn’t seem as important as in the first one and of course the human’s story was absolutely pointless. Too many quick cuts and bad lighting marred the action sequences. There were a few interesting ideas in the film but they just weren’t executed very well.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-17-2010, 11:36 PM
Went to the first showing of Kick-Ass, cos geek duty. It was rather enjoyable. Some comic fans are hurrdurring over the changes from the source material, as expected, and others are freaking out over the fact that there’s a young girl cursing and being violent, but gawddamn these people lack a sense of fun.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-18-2010, 06:47 AM
Surrogates
I was good. Pretty short and kinda formulaic story. It didn’t really do much of anything new or clever with the idea but Bruce Willis was good if a little apathetic in a few scenes and the robot stuff was believable but nothing mind blowing.
Rent if you can’t think of anything else to watch I’d say.
topopoz
04-18-2010, 11:05 PM
Fight Club
Finally I could get to see this film completely, I always missed something in between XD.
Zulu
04-19-2010, 01:01 AM
Just finished watching "The Lovely Bones", I thought it was brilliant.
aznvietguy411
04-19-2010, 02:45 AM
Recently saw Clash of the Titans. To be honest, it was good, not worth the extra cash in 3D, but the original is much better. The CGI is superb though.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-19-2010, 06:10 AM
District 9
Great movie, can’t think of anything else to say without going on a long ramble that’d go nowhere in particular.
MossY
04-19-2010, 12:56 PM
Perrier’s Bounty. A crime-comedy sort of film from the guy who directed In Bruges, sort of like the Dublin equivalent to Snatch. I liked it a lot, loved being able to recognise all the locations and the dialectical script. Not as good as In Bruges though.
Knux
04-20-2010, 12:39 AM
New Moon. Bella is stupid in this one
topopoz
04-20-2010, 01:18 AM
The Departed
Great fucking movie!
Goren
04-20-2010, 05:57 AM
Jacob’s Ladder
Good Movie.
Allen is the master of understatement.
I watched about 20 minutes of Turkish Star Wars. Trippy, but I’ll just finish reading the review.
topopoz
04-20-2010, 03:15 PM
Jacob’s Ladder
Good Movie.
GREAT MOVIE!
Every time that this movie is mentioned I will quote the message.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-21-2010, 06:11 AM
GREAT MOVIE!
Every time that this movie is mentioned I will quote the message.
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topopoz
04-21-2010, 06:38 PM
Jacob’s Ladder
Great Fucking Movie!
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-22-2010, 06:43 AM
The Lovely Bones
Very calming and touching, it started to drag just before it ended but overall had a nice pace. I love the lead girl and hope she’s gonna be in more stuff also the surreal things are done well with not too much over the top but just enough to keep it from being just an after thought. Also Lord of the Rings poster in the book store window.
topopoz
04-22-2010, 09:00 PM
Wall-E
Fantastic, amazing, lovely, touching. HeartWarm movie…
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topopoz
04-27-2010, 02:15 AM
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Great movie.
R.I.P Heath Ledger
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-27-2010, 06:59 AM
Crazy Heart
The Dude was great but the movie overall wasn’t that thrilling.
JoshuaGaler
04-27-2010, 07:08 AM
The last movie that I saw was Love Actually.
The movie is really good one for a calm and loving people all around. There are different love stories in this movie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-27-2010, 07:13 AM
Was that the one with the stock romantic comedy lead women & man but also Liam Neeson, Alan Rickman, & Emma Thompson?
JoshuaGaler
04-27-2010, 07:21 AM
Yes you are absolutely correct my friend
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-27-2010, 07:28 AM
I’ve seen bits and pieces of it on tv.
topopoz
04-27-2010, 02:53 PM
Dead Silence
discodan
04-27-2010, 06:02 PM
Finally saw Avatar…. Bluray
Good movie. Greatest movie of all time…. i think not
Kick-Ass
Hitgirl feels absolutely forced, like they were just having a little girl curse because they could. When has the whole pretending to be gay to get close to a girl ever worked or not been offensive?
When he got stabbed and run over, that should have been the end of the movie.
"I’m just a dick in a wetsuit" This is when I yelled AT LEAST YOU KNOW!
"I guess this is the last time I’m putting this mask on." I yelled I WISH TO HELL IT WAS!
Then I walked out.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 12:55 AM
I hope you were the only one in there given all this shouting
Why would I yell if I was alone in the theatre?
You silly man~
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 05:27 AM
Yelling around others probably distracts the majority of them ๐ก
They were kinda groaning too. It was like 4 people other than me.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 05:33 AM
I saw Spaceballs with five or so people and everyone was miserable. The fun of the movie was dead. It was not enjoyable at all.
A year later – saw it with two different people, we had a great time, the movie seemed hilarious.
Just strengthens my theory that, at least sometimes, the surrounding crowd can alter how well a movie is perceived. If you saw it with a bunch of assholes…
I need no companionship to be an asshole, but you know this.
avilslare
04-28-2010, 05:39 AM
Weird. My friend saw Kick-Ass and loved it. He’s itching to drag me to it.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 05:53 AM
It’s been more positively received than anything.
I think the point about Hit-Girl’s dialogue could be attributed to most expletive-filled characters in movies. How often is it really necessary versus merely done…because? Even something well written like say, Pulp Fiction, is not above using excessive cursing for laughs. Do you think there’s any deep meaning behind lines like "I’m a mushroom cloud laying mother fucker, mother fucker!!!" Nah. Is it something most people would even say? Nah. "Mother fucker, mother fucker" is just a funny gag phrase, another fanciful little layer of a fictitious hard-R world. It’s not as brilliant, but I don’t think Hit-Girl calling people cunts is really all that different.
SLJ cursing sounds lightyears more natural than her. I’ve already told Jeff that maybe it’s just that she’s a horrible actress.
You know I love cursing. It kills me to have to agree with these uppity parents complaining about this, but I do this time ๐ฎ
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 06:05 AM
It’s an 11 year old saying shit 11 year olds usually don’t say, played for laughs. I don’t think it was really supposed to sound "right."
Even if it isn’t meant to sound natural that doesn’t mean it makes it an enjoyable choice of character trait. It sounds stilted and bad and it isn’t funny or badass. It’s just THERE.
So much of the movie just felt THERE. His motivations aren’t really developed, the characters aren’t really developed. We get like some comic panels explaining Hit Girl and Big Daddy’s origin and that’s it.
Most of the movie is Kick Ass dancing in front of his mirror.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 06:20 AM
It’s not funny to you, for a lot of people it is. It seems the "bit" just didn’t work for you, and that’s fine. I would never argue against that. It’s far more valid than saying it was done "just because."
I don’t care if people don’t like things that I like at all, but if there’s a reason given that doesn’t make sense to me I have to say WUT
I hear in the comics it’s even worse because
Big Daddy just made it all up.
But, whatever, people can like whatever they want. I like Matrix Revolutions and XIII~
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-28-2010, 06:25 AM
Finally saw Avatar…. Bluray
Good movie. Greatest movie of all time…. i think not
Just saw Avatar too.
I liked it better the first time when it was called Furngully.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-28-2010, 06:30 AM
Ah ha ha ha ho hee ha
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-28-2010, 06:54 AM
I love fairy girls but don’t like furries, and evil singing Satan pollution voiced by Tim Curry is a far greater villain than an evil army guy.
discodan
04-28-2010, 08:36 PM
Just saw Avatar too.
I liked it better the first time when it was called Furngully.
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avilslare
04-29-2010, 10:45 AM
Kicked in the Head – I’m a big fan of Kevin Corrigan and I was very excited to see this film as he wrote and stars in it but it was just a mess. There’s really no plot whatsoever, just the character of Redman (Corrigan) blindly sauntering through each situation, waxing poetry and behaving inanely. The acting is obviously improvised in a few cases, which turns out horribly and certain lengthy scenes could have been highly cut down. But the title definitely fits as that’s what you feel like by the end of the film.
Ponyo – After seeing CG animated movies all year, it’s nice to see one traditionally animated, and Hayao Miyazaki makes some of the best. An awe-inspiring decor beneath the sea and a touching and beautiful story. Great interesting character and creature designs as well. I’m sure this film would be suitable for the entire family.
laguu11
04-30-2010, 03:19 AM
GREAT MOVIE!
Every time that this movie is mentioned I will quote the message.
And I shall chime in with you. AWESOMENESS OF A MOVIE!! LOVE IT. No other movie can have me view so many times and still feel like I get something new out of it every time.
Fausterz
04-30-2010, 06:12 AM
Tried to watch The Br???ken a couple times but kept falling asleep waiting for something to happen that just never did..
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
04-30-2010, 07:54 AM
Such a tiring name to type, but ok: BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL – NEW ORLEANS
This is 2 hours of Nicolas Cage wandering around New Orleans, trying to solve a case whilst completely out of his mind on drugs. Hijinks ensue! Entertaining, to say the least.
avilslare
04-30-2010, 04:33 PM
Nine Dead – The film is a blatant Saw rip-off and while some of the acting is sub-par, the story is intriguing and the ride fun enough to stay till the finish. The ending isn’t much of one, but it was nice to see Melissa Joan Hart again.
Ktulu man, it’s all about the Iguanas.
Vastalis
04-30-2010, 10:59 PM
In Theaters – Kick Ass!
It was awesome if I do say so myself! I think its a must see for comic book fans!
On TV – Sugar
Its about a Dominican pitcher who got signed to an MLB farm team and how he struggles to adjust to life away from home, and ultimately finds a new life in the states. It pretty much shows the life of the average Latin American ballplayer (who are given high expectations from family and friends) who don’t end up making it and rather than go back to their native countries in shame, decide to make a new life for themselves here in the states (especially in New York which in Latin America is considered the Mecca of baseball cause of the Yankees :facepalm: ).
MossY
05-01-2010, 01:00 AM
Iron Man 2 last night which is alright but I preferred the first and I think Jon Favreau is a terrible director and I think the story is all over the place and I think that maybe if RDJ wasn’t in it I wouldn’t like it at all. But since he is I’m willing to overlook a lot.
The Disappearance of Alice Creed tonight. Not very good.
Did you just diss Gutter? ๐ฎ
Goren
05-01-2010, 02:35 AM
Inglorious Basterds
arthurgolden
05-05-2010, 02:49 AM
Trekkies
topopoz
05-05-2010, 03:00 AM
The Naked Gun
avilslare
05-07-2010, 07:58 AM
The Collector – From the writers of Saw IV-VII comes another trap filled torture-fest. This time a small time crook breaks into a house in search of a weighty gem but soon finds out he’s not the first one to arrive. An insane and crafty psychopath has set up an array of traps within while he tortures the family. The crook is the family’s only hope. While the premise is intriguing, the story never really reveals too much about the Collector and his reasons, not even a glimpse, which made it hard to continue watching. Good gore and suspense throughout.
Moon – Sam Rockwell stars in this sci-fi drama about a lone engineer on a moon base and his strange discoveries into his employer’s secrets. The sfx are great for such a low budget film but the story becomes a little tangled later in the film. Also I felt it could have been better if Rockwell had turned down the comedy a tad and gone full out dramatic.
topopoz
05-07-2010, 01:10 PM
The Fountain
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-07-2010, 07:36 PM
Ironman 2.
It started off OK but right after the Abrams trailer the picture cut out and the first 15 minutes was skipped over and them it much have been the part where the villain reviled the master plan there was another break. It was the midnight showing too.
I loved it and the only real problem is not just with the Ironman but a lot of recent movies in general a large build up of the villain and the final show down not even lasting 2 minutes. Nearly every major plot point and action scene was in the trailers like how the only part of the Mecha rumble that wasn’t shown was Ironman using rockets and the laser spin finish.
Dr Faustus
05-07-2010, 07:40 PM
Baise-moi.
Not bad, considering the two women that directed it had never directed a movie before. I think the DOP maybe had a hand in it. The editing was better than I expected.
Vastalis
05-08-2010, 04:16 AM
Iron-man 2 last night (thurs) ! Yes, I was one of the countless geeks who saw the first showings at 12am! lol
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-08-2010, 08:51 AM
I went to a midnight showing of Iron Man 2 as well.
Threw down my initial thoughts in a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4sv9M3_n9E
MossY
05-08-2010, 03:27 PM
Watched American Beauty for the first time in ages last night, definitely one of the two best films ever made.
Iron Mang
Take a wild guess why.
Chocolate Misu
05-08-2010, 06:36 PM
Iron Man 2
I liked it. Thought it was better than the first one. I liked how the drones were done. Reminded me of some Masamune Shirow designs.
And I loved the disrespect of Capn! XD I hate Capn so I found that hilarious.
Iron Mang 2
It’s not perfect. I can think of about 5 things off hand that annoyed me. Mainly how abrupt the final battle is, and how little development Vanko gets.
But, I liked it a lot, anyway. I was entertained. Sam Rockwell <3
MossY
05-08-2010, 10:25 PM
As more time passes since I saw Iron Man 2 I think I am liking it less and less. Initially the lure of RDJ had me confused but, I think objectively, it really is a bad film.
Just back from Four Lions tonight. Chris Morris’ first film and it’s not great. Stops being funny after about the first half hour though it does work as a don’t-blow-yourself-up message film.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-08-2010, 10:51 PM
and how little development Vanko gets.
Someone bitched me out for mentioning that in my video over at TFW, lawl. He went "When someone calls in to question the MAIN VILLAIN I just can’t accept their opinion!!!" lawl.
I don’t know, when the main villain only has two brief action scenes and their primary role in between is just sitting around barely talking, I think feeling he was underused is pretty justified, but maybe I’m a crazy person.
Several others said about the same in the discussion thread, it’s clear that I’m certainly not alone with that opinion, but he singled me out cos the video I guess.
I just commented on your video. I agree with it, for the very most part. I think there was one little thing where I was like "no, I actually liked that," or something to that effect but I can’t remember what it was, offhand.
The first fight being brief made me think DAMN, YOU JUST GOT PUNKED, and I was excited for the next time they’d fight. I thought it was reestablishing Iron Man since the break and setting up something epic. Nope ๐
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-08-2010, 10:57 PM
It came out longer and bitchier than I meant it to, but ah well. I watched the movie again already and I can’t say any of my opinions have really changed much. I could probably elaborate more clearly on some of my points, but good lawd that’d be even more talking and who cares.
It’s come to the point where I don’t even like looking at myself in the mask, lawl. Go self esteem go.
I want to hear from Xenogears fans
Who else thought Andvari! when Vanko arrived in a suit? I might be the dumbest person on the planet, but I didn’t expect him to commandeer a drone suit, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Damn shame that it CAME TO NOTHING
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-08-2010, 11:18 PM
I sadly got spoilered on that before hand ๐
I mean, I know it seems REALLY OBVIOUS, and I feel kinda dumb for not seeing it coming. Still, I’m glad that for once turning my brain off paid off. Even if it was halfassedly =/
Chocolate Misu
05-09-2010, 02:56 AM
I just wanna know why Vanko kept taking his helmet off :/ Reminded me off Venom in SM3, but Vanko had plenty off face time before that……
Not that having the helmet on would have saved him….
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-09-2010, 05:22 AM
I thought about the continuous demasking in Spider-Man during the bro-fight in the middle of the movie. I kept expecting them to lift their faceplates to yell at each other, but it didn’t happen, not even at the end so as to shoot an emo look or anything.
I liked the bromance-y stuff. I always do. I just wish, like with everything, there was just MORE.
The movie is 2 hours. Where did the time go? There are germs of awesome things here, why weren’t they developed?
WHY!?!?!?
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-09-2010, 06:00 AM
I just wanna know why Vanko kept taking his helmet off :/ Reminded me off Venom in SM3, but Vanko had plenty off face time before that……
Not that having the helmet on would have saved him….
I think they had him do that because he’s cocky and stuff, Tony got a missile lock on his face but the mask closed up before they could hit.
It didn’t bother me at all unlike the demasking in the spider-man movies because movie 1 is the origin story so he’s only spider-man for some of it, #2 he is spider-man no more for most of it, and movie 3 he’s got the symbiote on and half the fights he’s in street clothes. Plus there’s the whole secret identity thing which pisses me off that Peter doesn’t do bip to protect it and almost every single person knows who he is yet the plot lines with Mary Jane & Harry revolve around him not being able to just tell them the truth.
Also I wish, wish, wish, the movie making people wouldn’t always kill the bad guy off, these characters have huge histories and you’re gonna want sequels and having a recurring villian or 2 would be nice of a change.
I recently watched Avatar for the first time on Blu Ray, it was truly fantastic.
Also watched X-Men origins Wolverine which SUCKED!
Dr Faustus
05-09-2010, 05:50 PM
Rashomon (yet again).
I’ve saw this film numerous times and owned it twice but this was a version I bought recently. It’s the Optimum special edition, and if anyone is thinking about startting a Kurosawa collection this version has a far superior picture than the BFI edition. In fact, this is the best I’ve ever saw it look. Still some sound issues but the picture was exceptional considering the age of the film stock.
I’m liking Ktulu’s pizza metaphor more and more. You ever take a pizza out of the oven and it just fell apart? You’ve just got a messy pile of pizza parts? It’s still a pizza, if not an aesthetically pleasing one.
I’m still gonna OM NOM NOM that shit up.
If this is the logic of all those ROTF lovers, so be it. You have my blessing, now.
The movie is 2 hours. Where did the time go? There are germs of awesome things here, why weren’t they developed?
WHY!?!?!?
^^ This right here, is exactly how I felt about the movie.
Guess I could’ve just come in here to see how people felt about it, instead of reviving an IM2 thread that is far inferior to Neg’s.
Goren
05-09-2010, 08:58 PM
I saw Paranormal Activity… again.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-09-2010, 11:31 PM
Rashomon (yet again).
I’ve saw this film numerous times and owned it twice but this was a version I bought recently. It’s the Optimum special edition, and if anyone is thinking about startting a Kurosawa collection this version has a far superior picture than the BFI edition. In fact, this is the best I’ve ever saw it look. Still some sound issues but the picture was exceptional considering the age of the film stock.
Thoroughly enjoyed Roshomon and every other Kurosawa movie I’ve seen.
Rock Lobster
05-09-2010, 11:35 PM
Eddie Lebron’s Megaman. Well, it’s technically a not-for-profit fan-film, but it’s 90 minutes long, and it was a masterpiece of epic proportions. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly suggest you do so:
http://vimeo.com/11554824
As for the last movie in theatres I saw, that was Date Night. Unlike the trailers made it out to be, the movie was absolutely hilarious! If you want a good laugh, this is definitely a movie you should go out and see.
I skipped through that last night. For what it is, it’s neat.
topopoz
05-10-2010, 09:13 PM
Shutter Island…
Wow… Just Wow
arthurgolden
05-10-2010, 09:29 PM
I skipped through that last night. For what it is, it’s neat.
topopoz
05-11-2010, 12:23 AM
Up
Three best films of Pixar
Toy Story1+2, Wall-E & UP
MossY
05-11-2010, 12:48 AM
Some might even say that that makes 4.
I would agree with you though, all fantastic films, though Finding Nemo has to be a contender too. Really looking forward to Toy Story 3!
topopoz
05-11-2010, 01:18 AM
Really looking forward to Toy Story 3
!
Yeah I want watch it NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW! xD
I think I liked Iron Man 2 more than everyone else in this thread. I was not expecting it to live up to the first one, and of course it didn’t. Can’t figure lightning will strike in the same spot twice. But I mean, I was entertained, and I didn’t actually have any serious complaints.
I don’t think Vanko needed to be developed any more because the movie wasn’t really about him. He was pretty much just a stand in so that there was someone to be an appropriate Tony Stark antagonist.
This movie was about Tony struggling to keep the Iron Man tech under wraps and the development of his relationship with SHIELD, and that’s what it primarily covered. I thought it did so adequately, and I was entertained the whole time.
arthurgolden
05-11-2010, 08:16 AM
Fantastic Mr. Fox – The first half-hour needed some revision, and too many moments were heavy-handed and overly explanatory. But there was lots to like, too. The story kept bringing back things from earlier, and the voice actors and animators did a great job. For Anderson, this was definitely a step up from The Life Aquatic and Darjeeling Limited.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-11-2010, 09:31 AM
I think I liked Iron Man 2 more than everyone else in this thread. I was not expecting it to live up to the first one, and of course it didn’t. Can’t figure lightning will strike in the same spot twice. But I mean, I was entertained, and I didn’t actually have any serious complaints.
I don’t think Vanko needed to be developed any more because the movie wasn’t really about him. He was pretty much just a stand in so that there was someone to be an appropriate Tony Stark antagonist.
This movie was about Tony struggling to keep the Iron Man tech under wraps and the development of his relationship with SHIELD, and that’s what it primarily covered. I thought it did so adequately, and I was entertained the whole time.
I loved it as much as the first one, it’s just too much was shown in the trailers and the final boss battle was way too short is all.
Char’s Counterattack
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-11-2010, 09:47 AM
I don’t think Vanko needed to be developed any more because the movie wasn’t really about him. He was pretty much just a stand in so that there was someone to be an appropriate Tony Stark antagonist.
This movie was about Tony struggling to keep the Iron Man tech under wraps and the development of his relationship with SHIELD, and that’s what it primarily covered. I thought it did so adequately, and I was entertained the whole time.
That’s exactly my issue with it. The movie’s main story is clearly a more personal one, and I like that, but they still have all the flashy hero/villain stuff in there, which I also like, but that element is there just enough to give the "ooh, ahh!" effect for the popcorn munching masses. It’s not given much care, making it feel extraneous, maybe even a bit shallow. I think the tools were there for an overall tighter story but it fell just slightly short.
I don’t consider my complaints major though and from what you said I probably liked it just as much, it’s just that I did have expectations.
Dr Faustus
05-11-2010, 09:50 AM
Rush Hour 3.
I don’t usually like Jackies American adventures but I did like Rush Hour 1. This one was a poor imitation. It had it’s moments but they were few and far between.
And to throw into the Iron Man 2 debate, I liked it. ๐
I’m not even ready or willing to compare the two. I do think that the original is much more streamlined and cohesive, but there’s so many little pieces of 2 that I really like.
Can’t wait til tonight. Or, for the dvd, for that matter.
Avatar on Blu-Ray (again)
discodan
05-12-2010, 12:59 AM
Shutter Island…
Wow… Just Wow
Wow, in a good way or bad?????
Millenium Actress
MossY
05-12-2010, 01:17 AM
Clash of the Titans. Verdict: nah.
Wow, in a good way or bad?????
It was a pretty good movie. But if you don’t pay attention to what’s going on, you will get lost. I would actually like to see this one again.
topopoz
05-12-2010, 04:05 AM
Wow, in a good way or bad?????
In the good way of course…
EDIT: I liked everything about the movie, specially the use of classical pieces instead of a soundtrack, the ambience & the cinematography was also spectacular, the acting of DiCaprio was at it’s best & the mixture between the personalities of the characters was also great, I also liked the brief moment where Jackie Earle Haley appears & also the ending leaves many possible interpretations. Highly recomendable movie, I was surprised, because I heard many bad things about the movie.
aznvietguy411
05-12-2010, 05:56 AM
Iron-Man 2! Going to go see it again lol.
arthurgolden
05-12-2010, 06:03 AM
The first two movies in the Up Series (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_Series).
I’m re-watching them because a new one came out a few years ago and I missed it. If you haven’t heard of these documentaries, they follow the lives of fourteen people from different British social classes. In the first one (Seven Up) the children are seven and it’s 1964. Each movie thereafter catches up with the kids every seven years. It’s really funny at first. The director does a good job of just letting them talk and reveal themselves in their attitudes towards certain subjects and in their body language.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-12-2010, 06:21 AM
Avatar on Blu-Ray (again)
What happened to the first copy?
discodan
05-12-2010, 06:05 PM
In the good way of course…
EDIT: I liked everything about the movie, specially the use of classical pieces instead of a soundtrack, the ambience & the cinematography was also spectacular, the acting of DiCaprio was at it’s best & the mixture between the personalities of the characters was also great, I also liked the brief moment where Jackie Earle Haley appears & also the ending leaves many possible interpretations. Highly recomendable movie, I was surprised, because I heard many bad things about the movie.
I’d have to say the movie was good…. but does not stand up to the rest of martin scorsese’s films. I can easily say i figured out MOST of the plot & was not emotionally attached to any of the characters.
topopoz
05-12-2010, 06:20 PM
I’d have to say the movie was good…. but does not stand up to the rest of martin scorsese’s films. I can easily say i figured out MOST of the plot & was not emotionally attached to any of the characters.
I’ve wasn’t thrilled about the plot itself, but rather on how it advances is what I really liked.
Like I said I loved the use of classical pieces instead of a soundtrack, the cinematography & the ambience, it’s a really great artistic achievement IMO.
It’s a different film, many of scorsese films have many things in common, this one isn’t about criminals like most of his famous films for example.
I think it’s unfair to compare it to his previous films IMO.
discodan
05-12-2010, 07:07 PM
I think it’s unfair to compare it to his previous films IMO.
Your right, to each his own. I hold this director to a higher standard. The patented scorsese close-ups, collapsing camera irises, gratuitous violence, language & use of period music… 50’s doo-wop & classic rock. Plus this movie WAS about a "criminal", so it can be compared. I did kind of enjoy it however.
IMO, It just didn’t seem like a Scorsese film, but rather something like your average everyday psychological thriller.
Last Movie watched: The Last Emperor – Excellent
What happened to the first copy?
Nothing. I just saw it on Blu-Ray again is all.
cloudff7pc
05-12-2010, 08:57 PM
I watched the Green Zone yesterday. Pretty good film (Paul Greengrass is a great director). There is a good storyline which makes you angry though… Anyone seen it?
Dr Faustus
05-12-2010, 09:52 PM
With all the hoo-hah over Iron Man 2 it made me want to watch the first one again. So I did. Best Marvel feature film yet.
ROKI
05-12-2010, 11:39 PM
Die Welle (The Wave)
topopoz
05-13-2010, 12:13 AM
Goodfellas
Darth Revan
05-13-2010, 12:55 AM
With all the hoo-hah over Iron Man 2 it made me want to watch the first one again. So I did. Best Marvel feature film yet.
TBH, I preferred Ghost Rider over Iron Man, but I did prefer Iron Man over the Spiderman movies.
Finally watched Avatar… An ok movie, though I will admit I enjoyed the aerial sequences and the final battle was well done. Overall though, regarding Avatar, I quote Homer Simpson:
"It was good… not great."
Darth Revan
05-13-2010, 01:12 AM
Nah… just always preferred Ghost Rider as one of my top five Marvel Comic characters is all.
topopoz
05-13-2010, 05:00 AM
Agora
Great film… Highly recomendable
On side note…
Devoted & Fanatic Christians attain yourselves.
arthurgolden
05-13-2010, 08:40 AM
Yesterday was 7 Up and 7 Plus 7.
Tonight was 21 Up and 28 Up.
Death_Hunter
05-13-2010, 08:43 AM
In theaters, I saw Avatar, which I thought was awesome, and we bought it the first day it came out…. as for actual movie at home
I watched Heat Guy J like yesterday I think it was, or the day before ~shrug~ I don’t remember sense I don’t watch tv as much as I draw and listen to music, and role playing and all that ><
avilslare
05-13-2010, 01:44 PM
Daybreakers – Aussie production of an interesting concept on the vampire genre. Some of the sfx don’t seem as polished as they should be and there are definite plot holes but the style, action and gore really drive the film.
Jessie
05-14-2010, 01:57 AM
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Awesome movie.
Moon.
Good, but not mindblowing like I was told it was.
MossY
05-14-2010, 02:38 AM
Robin Hood. Pretty mediocre stuff.
topopoz
05-14-2010, 02:44 AM
Payback
Chocolate Misu
05-14-2010, 03:44 AM
WallE
Never saw it before. I thought it was quite excellent. Definitely recommend it.
Darth Revan
05-14-2010, 04:17 AM
Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon
Olde
05-14-2010, 04:53 AM
Natural Born Killers for the first time.
Pretty fucked up and chaotic, unrealistic at times, and more disturbing than what I was expecting. Liked the ending and the 90s feel, though.
topopoz
05-14-2010, 01:45 PM
WallE
Never saw it before. I thought it was quite excellent. Definitely recommend it.
Yeah! I love that film.
EDIT: Still waiting anxiously for Toy Story 3!
As am I, took them long enough to make it dammit.
discodan
05-14-2010, 11:19 PM
Moon.
Good, but not mindblowing like I was told it was.
Liked it…. but kind of unfulfilling for me.
Trailer Park Heroes – not too shabby
Darth Revan
05-15-2010, 02:02 AM
The Transformers (1986 animated Movie)
laguu11
05-16-2010, 06:45 AM
Harry Brown – man, wish I could do that much when I have emphysema and am 65+.
Alice in Wonderland – perhaps it’s because I’ve played American McGee’s Alice so much, this movie was very unfufilling for me…
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-16-2010, 07:18 AM
The Hurt Locker – It was boring.
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus – I didn’t like it but I didn’t hate it. I do enjoy fantasy surrealism but this just wasn’t that great, all the parts where there but it jsut didn’t come together. The whole Leger, Depp, Farrell, & Law thing was done amazingly though.
arthurgolden
05-16-2010, 07:23 AM
The Hurt Locker – It was boring.
Agreed.
Also, 35 Up and 42 Up.
topopoz
05-17-2010, 02:28 AM
Plus this movie WAS about a "criminal", so it can be compared.
Didn’t see your post, what I ment that it wasn’t about Organized Crime. Anyway. We already made our points. XD
Julia & Julie
Or the other way around. Whatever it is, it’s not good.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-17-2010, 04:18 AM
Julia & Julie
Or the other way around. Whatever it is, it’s not good.
Psh, you loved it.
They actually had a midnight opening for that here, heh. I was shocked.
I only liked one part, really.
"I’m not a saint. When you call me one, I feel like the biggest asshole."
Stanley Tucci saying FUCK ‘EM was cool.
matt damon
05-17-2010, 04:32 AM
i liked it, tbh. i preferred meryl streep’s side of the story than amy adams, but amy was adorable too, like she always is.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
05-17-2010, 06:16 AM
Stanley Tucci is cool.
Yes
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-17-2010, 06:23 AM
Julia Child was a spy in WWII. And Christopher Lee was like a black ops officer. I want a war movie about their romance together while killing Krauts & Tojo.
Pirate Radio.
Is had Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, & Nick Frost. 60s era British fun.
arthurgolden
05-18-2010, 09:35 AM
49 Up
Darth Revan
05-20-2010, 01:16 AM
Outlander. A pretty decent movie imo.
topopoz
05-20-2010, 03:39 AM
The Dark Crystal – I loved this film!. Puppets > CGI. It’s amazing, the simple storyline, the mystical music & probably One of the Best Artistic Direction EVER!.
Why did they stopped making this kind movies?… =(
Ice Age 3: Dawn Of The Dinasours
The best one in the series IMO.
Goren
05-20-2010, 03:40 AM
The Hurt Locker, it was pretty good!
and pieces of the Unborn
avilslare
05-20-2010, 12:06 PM
The Mangler 2 – So, so bad. About a computer virus that takes over a private school’s security system, killing off students and faculty. It has nothing to do with the original which is sad since I enjoyed the first one. Serious lack of gore, no nudity, they don’t even swear in this movie, and terrible acting. Nothing saves this movie from being the worst, not even the "big name" in the film, Lance Henriksen.
topopoz
05-20-2010, 06:38 PM
Predator – GET TO THE CHOPPA!
Goodfellas – Watched it again
Zulu
05-22-2010, 12:35 PM
The Covenant
It was Twilight, but with model witches instead of vampires. Completely uninspiring; boring story, crappy acting, but hot cast.
I loved it.
Marceline
05-22-2010, 04:05 PM
The Covenant
It was Twilight, but with model witches instead of vampires. Completely uninspiring; boring story, crappy acting, but hot cast.
I loved it.
I saw a trailer for this that was hilarious a few years back. I can’t remember what was so funny but I think there was some really bad special effect with a car maybe? And lots of great bad acting.
I watched Tokyo Gore Police and it was wonderful.
Zulu
05-22-2010, 07:01 PM
Nah, the special effects were okay, but the acting. –" That being said, it is definitely worth a watch if you’re into that kind of movies.
Marceline
05-22-2010, 07:19 PM
I must be confusing the car thing with something else. I know the trailer was for this movie, though- I remember the name and the male supermodel magic users.
I’m not sure if it’s up my alley but I think it is really awesome whenever you can find a movie that you love in spite of everything wrong with it. ๐ Much better than when a movie’s basically good but has a few flaws you can’t get past!
Zulu
05-22-2010, 07:56 PM
I must be confusing the car thing with something else. I know the trailer was for this movie, though- I remember the name and the male supermodel magic users.
Wait, I think we’re actually talking about the same movie. I must say that I watched it out of curiosity, and didn’t think it was that bad. I mean, it has a 5 out of 100 rating at Rotten Tomatoes (or was it IGN?).
And yes, that movie for me is effin’ Twilight. I know it’s pure crap, but I love it. ;;
Jitan Toraibaru
05-22-2010, 08:45 PM
Hollywood film: Iron Man 2
Internet-Only: Kickassia {"That guy with the glasses" and crews 2nd year anniversary!}
Marceline
05-22-2010, 09:39 PM
And yes, that movie for me is effin’ Twilight. I know it’s pure crap, but I love it. ;;
I’m like this with horror movies. It’s pretty rare that I find one I actually don’t enjoy. I just have such a weakness for the genre!
Sometimes I can get really overcritical of movies but I’ll forgive so much in horror movies. The acting can be terrible and the plot will make no sense but I will still have a great time watching it.
avilslare
05-23-2010, 11:10 AM
Avatar – I finally got around to seeing this and while I kind of had a resistance towards it because of all the hype, it was a fun ride. It’s a movie that I knew very little about before I saw it since I wasn’t too interested in it when it came out. This helped a lot when seeing familiar actors like Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang but when I saw the credits I was pleasantly surprised by certain names like CCH Pounder. The sfx were pretty but my favorite part would have to be the flying. Gave it a four on Netflix but up until the last bits I would have given it three.
topopoz
05-24-2010, 10:21 PM
Edge Of Darkness – Watched it again, enjoyable.
Solomon Kane – Robert E Howard has the curse that all his characters are portrayed by bad actors…
At least Arnold was born to be Conan XD.
Oh, nice & enjoyable movie IMO.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-25-2010, 07:40 AM
Care Bears
There’s like 4 care bears movies. The first one, the 2nd one which contradicts the 1st, a christmas one, and an Alice in wonderland with a rapping Jabberwonky.
Halloween II directed by Rob Zombie.
Regardless of other peoples’ opinions, I still watched it, and it’s one of my favorite movies ever.
Arigeitsu159
05-27-2010, 05:08 PM
There’s like 4 care bears movies. The first one, the 2nd one which contradicts the 1st, a christmas one, and an Alice in wonderland with a rapping Jabberwonky.
LOL.
There’s like 4 care bears movies. The first one, the 2nd one which contradicts the 1st, a christmas one, and an Alice in wonderland with a rapping Jabberwonky.
Oh, snap! I’ve become a little rusty on my Care Bears history lately! Thank you so much for filling me in!
Zulu
05-27-2010, 11:54 PM
City of Ember. It was pretty boring to be honest. O:
Olde
05-31-2010, 03:07 AM
Irreversible. Awesome to say the least.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-02-2010, 07:50 AM
Up.
Goren
06-02-2010, 11:55 AM
Gin Gwai 10 (The Eye 3)(2005) Hong Kong
Wasn’t good. ๐
Dr Faustus
06-02-2010, 12:01 PM
Gin Gwai 10 (The Eye 3)(2005) Hong Kong
Wasn’t good. ๐
It’s dreadful, isn’t it? The first 2 are great but number three was an hour and a half of my life I’ll never get back.
Goren
06-02-2010, 12:05 PM
It’s dreadful, isn’t it? The first 2 are great but number three was an hour and a half of my life I’ll never get back.
Yeah, Some points I wasn’t to sure if it’s suppose to be a comedy… but even with that it wasn’t good comedy. Brakedancing possessions… Didn’t know if that was suppose to be freaky or something. :/
Also, Dead girl didn’t know she was dead suddenly she gets to see what happened to her, though she didn’t look at peace she still was sent to light? Huh?
Yeah the first 2 were good. This one is just plain bad… and looks like it got a lower budget than the first two.
There’s like 4 care bears movies. The first one, the 2nd one which contradicts the 1st, a christmas one, and an Alice in wonderland with a rapping Jabberwonky.
BTW it was the wonderland one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ThzGN9Qv5Y
Pause at 2:05
Lovelace
06-03-2010, 02:46 AM
Last movie I saw well recently was Let the Right one in and Prince of Persia.
Daybreakers
I expected more out of it for some reason so I was a little disappointed.
Lovelace
06-04-2010, 05:04 AM
Daybreakers
I expected more out of it for some reason so I was a little disappointed.
Ughhh I feel the same way. Thought it be a hit but it turned out disappointing U_U.
arthurgolden
06-04-2010, 11:01 AM
Where the Wild Things Are
Thumbs down. I thought it was set up wrong, lacked tension, and diluted Sendak’s metaphor. I really wanted to like it, too, because the CGI was fantastic. Would have been better off watching this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cOEFnppm_A).
Chocolate Misu
06-05-2010, 12:36 AM
The Mask
I love how it became part of the 90’s pop culture….
Would have been better off watching this.
I’ve never heard anything about this story before…… It reminds me of the book readings in Naoki Urasawa’s Monster 0.o
arthurgolden
06-05-2010, 03:52 AM
Never heard of Monster, but there’s a review of it by Junot Diaz…
"Forget Professor Moriarty or Hannibal Lecter; Johan could crumble them both for breakfast. Good Dr. Tenma’s epic quest to bring Johan to justice involves bodies galore, assassins, cross-dressing, Nazi experiments, the Czech secret service, Johan’s beautiful twin sister, a vindictive ex-fiancee with a drinking problem, a Javert-like inspector who cannot forget anything and one of the creepiest children’s books you’ll ever read. Urasawa is a national treasure in Japan, and if you ain’t afraid of picture books, you’ll see why. For those of you who like your suspense red-hot but with a beautiful beating heart, Monster is for you. ‘At last [the Monster] had found a name, but there was no longer anyone around to call him by it.’"– Junot Diaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner
Sounds interesting.
Oh, and I watched the Witches of Eastwick tonight. Bafflingly, humorlessly bad. I have no idea how they got Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Richard Jenkins to agree to do it–unless the script was completely different before they started shooting.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-05-2010, 06:40 AM
I’ve never heard anything about this story before…… It reminds me of the book readings in Naoki Urasawa’s Monster 0.o
Disney channel, Nick Jr., TLC when it wasn’t just gay reality shows, & PBS all played these short cartoons based off of books and stuff. I saw a boxset of them at Best Buy with 100 of the suckers on 25 Discs for $99.99.
It’s really too bad they aren’t still making similar things.
Watching Desperation, right now. Old friend told me it was coming on, just as I cracked the book.
It’s……okay. I’d rather be spending this time reading the book, tbh. Ron Perlman was cool, though.
avilslare
06-06-2010, 02:06 PM
The Road – Seemingly a very depressing film, The Road pulls off the drama and the heartfelt moments. By focusing less on the why and more on characters, the story triumphs. The acting is superb, sfx unelaborate, and the set dressing/make-up appropriate. The pacing is my favorite component to the film, never lagging, always moving on down the road.
Dr Faustus
06-06-2010, 03:18 PM
Vexille. (aka Vexille: 2077 Japanese Isolation, also aka Bekushiru 2077 Nihon sakoku)
An animated CGI thing. If you saw Appleseed, it looks similar to it, using a weird cel-shading and rotoscoping effect. I found Vexille to be disappointing considering it was written and Dir by Fumihiko Sori. The music was terrible and with the exception of a few plot twists it was underwhelming. I’m going to give it to a friend next time I see him.
arthurgolden
06-06-2010, 03:23 PM
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-06-2010, 10:31 PM
Kung Fu Hustle.
It’s fun and cartoony fighter. I think it could have had a bit better direction to the story but I still recommend it.
avilslare
06-07-2010, 02:24 PM
It’s Alive – From what I had heard about this film, it was a mix of chills and giggles but while the premise and a few scenes such as the milkman death and the ice cream wagon sign were humorous, it truly is more effective as a horror movie.
Tropic Thunder
This is the best comedy I’ve seen in such a long time. I was howling. I actually enjoyed Tom Cruise and Matt McCona….that dude, you know the one. That’s a feat!
Went in thinking I’d only like RDJ (and I did, EVERY SINGLE LINE), but was so surprised that the entire thing was great.
Marceline
06-08-2010, 02:38 AM
Have you watched the commentary yet? That is my favorite part of the whole movie.
I’m working on that. I need to buy it. Watched it OnDemand.
"I don’t drop character until I’m done with the DVD commentary."
Agent0042
06-08-2010, 03:04 AM
24: Redemption. It was a good lead-in to the seventh season of the show when they first aired it and it’s still a fun watch on the extended edition DVD. And a nice appetizer until whenever they get around to releasing the big-screen movie.
Sargonarhes
06-10-2010, 01:25 AM
The Red Baron
And they got the correct planes as well. The Red Baron starting in an Albatross D III and painting that red, and getting the famous Fokker Dr I triplane later.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-10-2010, 05:48 AM
Snoopy had the dog house.
Charlotte’s Web.
Took so much not to cry in front of the students ;; Normally I just would have, but they were rowdy 5th graders and I was already having problems keeping them in line.
Agent0042
06-11-2010, 09:02 PM
Neg – the original 1973 cartoon version or the 2006 live-action version? I’m guessing the latter (given that you said 5th graders), but I wanted to check.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-11-2010, 10:45 PM
Charlotte’s Web.
Took so much not to cry in front of the students ;; Normally I just would have, but they were rowdy 5th graders and I was already having problems keeping them in line.
Was this one of those lame watch the movie first than make everyone have to read through the book assignments?
Goren
06-11-2010, 10:54 PM
Kids are so cruel. Bunch of homos.
The original, Agent. I’ve never seen this live-action one of which you speak.
Sargonarhes
06-12-2010, 04:30 AM
Snoopy had the dog house.
Don’t be silly, this was a serious movie of the Red Baron. He was more than just a cartoon caricature that’s always fighting against Snoopy. Arthur ‘Roy’ Brown was flying a Sopwith Camel, yes Snoopy is always fantasizing that’s what he’s in as well.
Though with this movie took some exaggerations with history because I don’t believe the Red Baron and ‘Roy’ Brown ever met face to face before their final and fatal meeting, sadly the movie does not show this face off. And historian have now determined the Red Baron wasn’t shot down by any pilot in the air. He was more likely killed by fire from the ground instead, he managed to land his plane. Red Baron’s last word was "Kaputt."
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-12-2010, 06:29 AM
Red Baron’s last word was "Kaputt."
It should have been "either this beagle goes or I do."
Oh, I missed your question T3. Sorry! No, they aren’t reading the book. It’s the end of the year and SOLs are done. So, they were just filling time.
It really is a wonderful movie. Makes you appreciate what you have and what friends do to keep you going.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-12-2010, 06:41 AM
I’ve always liked spiders. When I was little some hatched in the air vent in the bathroom and they were all over the ceiling but 1 of them dropped bown and landed in the bath tube while I was in it. Remarkably I was able to pluck it out of the water but it was so small it still drowned becosue water acts diffrant to small things.
Nightowl9910
06-12-2010, 12:54 PM
Watched the first half of The Colour of Magic last night. So far really liking it, and plan to watch the second this coming week!
Dr Faustus
06-12-2010, 02:52 PM
2001 : A Space Odyssey
on bluray. I’ve saw the film over a dozen times but on bluray it really was extra special. For a movie released in 1968 the print quality was astonishing.
Best Sci-fi movie ever made. Period. F**K Star Wars! Kiddy crap.
Agent0042
06-12-2010, 11:05 PM
Neg – if you have a chance, you might want to consider giving the live-action version a chance. It has a lot going for it, including a great score by Danny Elfman and an adaptation of the story that I felt was, in some ways, more faithful to the original novel than the 1973 cartoon version.
Dr Faustus
06-12-2010, 11:26 PM
Slumdog Millionaire. Again. Still great.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-13-2010, 05:56 AM
Slumdog Millionaire. Again. Still great.
Watched with family. Aunt couldn’t understand the story structure of starting at the end with the boy telling his life story that led up to that point in time:/
avilslare
06-13-2010, 12:01 PM
The Stepfather (2009) – This remake of the Terry O’Quinn 80s classic is well filmed and acted but inevitably fails from being too predictable and a lack of originality.
The Doctor and the Devils – Based off the 1950s Dylan Thomas stage play of the same name. Great premise, writing and acting though not adapted as well as I would like. Some scenes feel unnecessary and certain characters underdeveloped. The best parts involve Timothy Dalton’s character Dr. Rock in bouts of poetic fervor concerning his profession and the future of science.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-14-2010, 06:53 AM
Toy Story 1 & 2
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Since I first saw TS2 I’ve called bullshit on Rex playing a Buzz Lightyear game using an SNES controller with the up on the D pad to jump and the A or B button for fire. After all, why would you be playing a PS2 game with an old controller. Well, I noticed the fact that on the old TV was an SNES console and then remembered that Toy Story 1 came out in 1995 and had video games based off it on SNES, Sega, PC, & gameboy. Most likey Buzz Lightyear had a video game released around 95-96 in the toy story universe and it would be a contra/Metroid style game on the SNES. It only looked like it was a moderen game for sake of the movie’s opening.
Also the theory that Andy’s mom was Jesse’s owner doesn’t work out. Jesse’s girl was a child in the 50’s to 60’s and a teenager in the 60’s to 70’s. You can tell this by the stuff in her room and Andy’s mother looks pretty young.
But I’m sure Sid Phillips is somehow related to Biff Tannen.
Toy Story 1 & 2
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Since I first saw TS2 I’ve called bullshit on Rex playing a Buzz Lightyear game using an SNES controller with the up on the D pad to jump and the A or B button for fire. After all, why would you be playing a PS2 game with an old controller. Well, I noticed the fact that on the old TV was an SNES console and then remembered that Toy Story 1 came out in 1995 and had video games based off it on SNES, Sega, PC, & gameboy. Most likey Buzz Lightyear had a video game released around 95-96 in the toy story universe and it would be a contra/Metroid style game on the SNES. It only looked like it was a moderen game for sake of the movie’s opening.
Also the theory that Andy’s mom was Jesse’s owner doesn’t work out. Jesse’s girl was a child in the 50’s to 60’s and a teenager in the 60’s to 70’s. You can tell this by the stuff in her room and Andy’s mother looks pretty young.
But I’m sure Sid Phillips is somehow related to Biff Tannen.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Toy Story’s story read into quite this deeply :O
kk, Agent!
Freak Out — This is the Cinema Snob’s first movie. It’s…….interesting. The girl’s acting is honestly bad to the point of being distracting. She has moments similar to Jay’s "he does not speak English well like we do" from Clerks when she has anything lengthy to say.
Maybe that was intentional? Brad does like z-grade cinema as he calls it. He does an alright job, easily the best in the movie.
avilslare
06-15-2010, 03:54 PM
The Proposal – Great cast, very funny though gets a bit chick-flicky toward the end. And it’s weird seeing Sandra Bullock in the movie, knowing all the stuff that happened to her later on.
Nightowl9910
06-15-2010, 10:27 PM
Going Postal! Though I also enjoyed The Hogfather and The Colour of Magic, as I found this one the easiest to get into and most fun to watch it’s my favourite out of the three so far!
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-16-2010, 05:20 AM
Bridge on the River Kwai
I think it’s a good movie but I watched it first thing in the morning so I was very twitchy after I finished breakfast.
topopoz
06-17-2010, 09:52 PM
Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus
YEAH! I was a boy when I watched this movie, it’s just fucking amazing!
Also I watched Gunsmith Cats OVA’s. They’re pretty good as well!
Dr Faustus
06-17-2010, 10:32 PM
Red Cliff.
John Woo’s epic new film.
Managed to get the full length 4 hour plus version. Only watched the first half so far (it’s in 2 parts) and can safely say its the best thing he’s did since Hard Boiled in 1992!
Zulu
06-18-2010, 12:53 AM
Just watched Mighty Joe Young for the first time in about ten years, and realized why I loved it as a "kid". I say kid, because I think I was eleven or so at the time of its release.
Dr Faustus
06-18-2010, 11:31 PM
Red Cliff.
John Woo’s epic new film.
Managed to get the full length 4 hour plus version. Only watched the first half so far (it’s in 2 parts) and can safely say its the best thing he’s did since Hard Boiled in 1992!
Watched part 2, and it was… a bit silly in places. Sadly. It felt very schizophrenic. If you know your Asian cinema you’ll spot the occasional Zhang Yimou moment, and a Ang Lee moment, and a Yuen Woo Ping moment, and (of course) a Kurosawa moment, and if you are familiar with John Woo’s usual themes you’ll spot those too, although they are less developed than usual.
It was still good, but not half as good as part one. I’d guess that most of what was cut for the shamefully short western release was cut from part two.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-19-2010, 06:14 AM
Toy Story 3.
It was sad but also really funny.
It’s a perfect end to the series.

Freak Out w/commentary
Feel kinda affectionate about it now, for some reason.
Cheap
Brad’s second movie. HOLY FUCKING SHIT, this was entertaining as fuck! Every bit as "out there" as Freak Out, but the quality is just through the roof in comparison.
Chocolate Misu
06-20-2010, 02:28 AM
Toy Story 3. I loved it, and yet it’s still open to more ๐
Is it me or has the last few Pixar movies become much more geared towards adults than children?
Zulu
06-20-2010, 12:28 PM
I want to See Toy Story 3. ;;
I watched The Day the Earth Stood Still with Keanu and Jennifer yesterday, and I still don’t think it’s terrible.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-20-2010, 06:43 PM
Toy Story 3. I loved it, and yet it’s still open to more ๐
Is it me or has the last few Pixar movies become much more geared towards adults than children?
Well with Toy Story it’s kind of a perfect storm of not jsut having great movies with solid characters but also having the story happen "in real time".
many of us where children when the first 2 movies came out, now 11 years later we’ve either are about to, are going through or have just recently gone through the same things that’s happening to Andy. Add to that the fact that the toys are these characters we’ve been invested in for over 14 years it gets very touching.
Public Domain Theatre #1: Messiah of Evil
It was okay.
avilslare
06-21-2010, 06:30 PM
Baby Face (1933) – Part of the Forbidden Hollywood collection, the story details a down-on-her-luck beauty who decides to go to the big city and make her living by exploiting men’s desires. Not usually in my range of taste but it was a decent watch.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-21-2010, 06:32 PM
Baby Face (1933) – Part of the Forbidden Hollywood collection, the story details a down-on-her-luck beauty who decides to go to the big city and make her living by exploiting men’s desires. Not usually in my range of taste but it was a decent watch.
Of course seeing as how it was made in ’33 there souldn’t be too much of not in your range of taste.
avilslare
06-21-2010, 08:48 PM
Of course seeing as how it was made in ’33 there souldn’t be too much of not in your range of taste.
Come again?
Olde
06-22-2010, 05:12 AM
Hell Ride. Utter shite.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-22-2010, 05:30 AM
Come again?
A movie about whores made in the 30’s won’t be as over the top as one made today.
Team America World Police
[Fuck Ya America!]
avilslare
06-22-2010, 11:49 PM
The Man From Earth – A very well written film with an intriguing premise, if a caveman somehow survived into present time, what would he be like? Production value is kind of low but the film doesn’t need it. Most of the story consists of seven people sitting in a room discussing a single topic and I never once felt bored.
Goren
06-22-2010, 11:53 PM
The Road
Zulu
06-23-2010, 12:34 AM
Awesome movie. ^
Just watched Apocalypto, and it is still awesomeness personified.
avilslare
06-23-2010, 02:31 AM
She’s Out of My League – Great, great cast. Seriously, a lot of the people in this movie I love. The usual underdog love story except that it’s extremely hilarious.
Zombie Death House – Bad 80s film directed by John Saxon about experiments (that lead to zombification) done on inmates. The movie doesn’t get interesting until 40 minutes in and while what’s left has some nice gore, the story is a complete mess. It’s a case of so bad it’s good so it’s only enjoyable to laugh at.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall – Good comedy but lags a bit in the beginning.
ryugarai
06-23-2010, 06:48 AM
Prince Of Persia.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-23-2010, 06:51 AM
Toy Story 3.
Is a must see.
I was able to hold my pee.
Winnie the Pooh went up a tree.
Looking for hunny he got stung by a bee.
Aqua Teen Hunder Force #1 in the hood Gee.
+2 rep, I think……:erm:
Iron Mang 2
alicehana
06-23-2010, 03:43 PM
well, i dont usually go in theater….the last one i saw was Nightmare at the Elm Street
Such a tiring name to type, but ok: BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL – NEW ORLEANS
This is 2 hours of Nicolas Cage wandering around New Orleans, trying to solve a case whilst completely out of his mind on drugs. Hijinks ensue! Entertaining, to say the least.
I’ll kill all of you. TO THE BREAK OF DAWN!
A man without a gun…that’s not a man at all.
What are these fuckin’ iguanas doing on my coffee table?
You don’t have a lucky crackpipe?
It’s like the best episode of ATHF EVER. Sorta.
Zulu
06-26-2010, 01:20 PM
"28 Weeks Later". Not quite sure if I like this more than the first movie. I mean, they’re pretty similar in many aspects, but this one’s got Rose in it. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-27-2010, 06:52 AM
Dodge ball.
I wish they’d gone with the Alternate ending.
kimerajamm
06-27-2010, 02:51 PM
ip man2
shutter island( its make me crazy)
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Sackboy
06-27-2010, 06:46 PM
The Road
I just picked up that movie 2 weeks ago and it’s still in the plastic. I might bust it out tonight and watch it.
Last few movies I watched…
Karate Kid – I loved that movie. I was even a little teary eyed at one point.
Shutter Island – I loved that crazy ass movie.
Prince of Persia – It was aiiight. :/
avilslare
06-30-2010, 10:18 AM
Alice in Wonderland – When I first saw the trailer I was turned off by the amount of sfx in the film but when watching the film it grew on me and just made sense since AiW is such a fantastical tale. The characters actually felt fresh and I found myself laughing quite a bit, especially at the Red Queen.
Cold Storage – The trailer for this film makes it out to be some sort of thriller and while there are elements, it’s more of a drama. The acting was superb which surprised me because it had such a low budget. There wasn’t one weak actor in the entire film.
Olde
07-01-2010, 06:02 PM
Deathproof. Too awesome for words.
Chocolate Misu
07-02-2010, 05:58 AM
Last Air Bender…………. in 3D………. that wasn’t in 3D…………
spyboy
07-02-2010, 04:21 PM
Toy Story 3 is the latest film that I watched. I definitely enjoyed this installment in the series.
Darth Revan
07-03-2010, 12:30 AM
Zombieland
IM24CTU
07-03-2010, 03:34 AM
The Last Airbender wasn’ all that great like it was spouse to be.
Agent0042
07-03-2010, 03:46 AM
The Last Airbender was supposed to be wonderful? I thought there were immediate concerns once it was announced that M. Night Shymalan was directing it and it certainly got trashed by the critics.
penpen002
07-03-2010, 05:42 AM
So many people saying Last Airbender was a waste D: wait for DVD.
Last movie I saw was Eclipse….it IT IT IT good.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-03-2010, 05:45 AM
Live action movie announced: nervous but optimistic.
M. Night Shamalamadingdongdo is directing it: Scared.
Everyone’s cast as a honky: Rage.
With Jesse McCartney as Zuko: Super rage.
M. Night recasts and makes all the bad guys dark: Whaaaaa?
Trailer makes it look like a kids 300 with no color or humor: Why god Why?
Reviews come in conferming everything I feared and worse: I knew it!
IM24CTU
07-03-2010, 05:45 AM
that’s what I’m seeing next, I really need to see a great movie to replace TLA
Solaris
07-03-2010, 08:45 AM
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Eh, it was alright.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-04-2010, 06:07 AM
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Eh, it was alright.
You haven’t seen any of the Potter movies until now? That’s surprising considering I’ve seen most of them and don’t even take much interest while it sounds like you really love HP.
spyboy
07-04-2010, 07:15 AM
She’s Out of my League…boy did I like this movie. Going to buy it at a later point.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-05-2010, 06:56 AM
Nicolas Cage Wicker Man.
Hilariously bad. Nick Cage punches a woman while he’s wearing a bear suit.
struk
07-05-2010, 12:03 PM
It was Chloe and i got way too emotional so i don’t go out to movies anymore :/
avilslare
07-05-2010, 04:12 PM
The Crazies (2010) – I liked certain scenes such as the baseball game that were not in the original but overall the film didn’t wow me.
Slaughter Night – Dutch horror about a group of college kids in an abandoned mine being chased and killed by the ghost of an 18th century murderer. The movie is made up mostly of jump scares and other cliches. The camerawork is the worst and it was pretty much crap.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-07-2010, 05:42 AM
Animal House.
John Belushi was great.
Dr Faustus
07-07-2010, 05:58 AM
The new Sherlock Holmes. RDJ is acting gold yet again. Can that man do no wrong? And Jude Law did well too. I always thought he had potential but he just took the worst roles until now.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-07-2010, 06:06 AM
The new Sherlock Holmes. RDJ is acting gold yet again. Can that man do no wrong? And Jude Law did well too. I always thought he had potential but he just took the worst roles until now.
Remember how underwhelming US Marshals was?
Dr Faustus
07-07-2010, 06:09 AM
Remember how underwhelming US Marshals was?
Nope. Never watched it. ๐
I also watched Daybreakers the day before Sherlock. It attempts to put a new twist on the tired vampire genre. It’s an okay movie. Some nice editing but the perpetual weird lighting is a little annoying. Willem Dafoe is in it; the best thing in it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-07-2010, 06:19 AM
They should have made a mask for Norman Osborn and just use Dafoe’s real face painted green for the Goblin.
avilslare
07-09-2010, 01:54 AM
Asylum (2008) – Initially wanted to see this for two reasons, the director David R. Ellis and Sarah Roemer. And while I enjoyed Ellis’ Cellular and Roemer in Disturbia, this movie was a cliched mess.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-09-2010, 05:49 AM
Persepolis
Great animated movie. Though french is the default language so you need to switch the audio to english.
matt damon
07-09-2010, 07:34 AM
despicable me. sooooooooooooooo funny and cute
avilslare
07-12-2010, 12:00 AM
Death by Dialogue – In another case of ‘so bad it’s good’ comes this little 80s horror gem. No use trying to adhere logic to the story, just sit back and enjoy the mayhem.
decadentking
07-12-2010, 03:36 AM
Predators. Wished it was Yatterman but Predators was not as bad as my brother thought.
PinkFloydFan
07-12-2010, 06:45 AM
The last two i saw, Shutter Island and Grown Ups.
– I really liked Shutter Island, DiCaprio’s performance was great.
– And Grown Ups I was pretty disappointed in, Adam and the gang aren’t what they used to be.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-12-2010, 07:06 AM
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Good animation with some plot holes that are there probably because it’s like this book from the 60’s that’s been adapted and retold countless times and stuff.
avilslare
07-13-2010, 05:20 PM
The Blob (1988) – Certain sfx make the film feel dated but overall it’s fun, gory, and completely satisfying. I can’t wait for the Rob Zombie update.
Rabid – Early Cronenberg film with an intriguing premise and a nice deviation on the vampire flick. Had no idea Marilyn Chambers was a porn star until I read her biography in the special features, she did a fantastic job. Also great director’s commentary on this one.
Juno – Absolutely loved it. Smart and funny dialogue, great cast. Even Jennifer Garner who I think is a bit overused was great in it. Definitely one of those movies I want to see again.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-14-2010, 06:16 AM
Predator (original)
[A sexual Tyrannosaurus ]
Tropic Thunder
I’d love to see RDJ play more roles like that. I really want to see him do voices and stuff.
The Human Centipede.
OH YEAH.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
07-16-2010, 08:58 AM
Inception midnight showing. Sound mix seemed bad, but it could have just been the theater’s fault. It’s happened before. Aside from having to work to hear it, I enjoyed it. However, crowd didn’t seem to feel the same.
Darth Revan
07-16-2010, 11:45 AM
The Storm Riders. Great martial arts/fantasy movie. Hope the sequel will be just as good when it’s finally finished filming and released.
The Human Centipede.
OH YEAH.
NO, FUCK OFF!
Zeta
07-16-2010, 10:20 PM
Clash of the Titans (remake) – The movie was terribad, had some good parts, but its 80’s version is still way better in so many ways.
Darth Revan
07-17-2010, 12:40 AM
The majority of old remakes fail when compared to the original…
osaka_han
07-17-2010, 01:52 AM
– from paris with Love 2010
– Alice in wonderland 2010
both of them are amazing!!
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-17-2010, 05:30 AM
Godzilla Final Wars
This movie is the 50th anniversary tribute to Godzilla and is basically a remake of Destroy All Monsters with x-men, power ranger, Independence Day, & V plot points.
The Matthew Broderick Godzilla even shows up and Godzilla kills her pretty quickly.
I can’t wait for the Rob Zombie update.
TBH I think it’s gonna suck really bad, he wants to remake The Blob, without the blob…..
spyboy
07-18-2010, 10:20 AM
2012…don’t even know I watched it. Now I’m somewhat paranoid despite still not believing much will happen upon said date.
Don’t worry, everyone is.
Raidenex
07-18-2010, 04:42 PM
I liked the idea of the world ending in 2012 before the world got on the hype machine about it. Now it most likely won’t happen. THANKS ROLAND EMMERICH. WAY TO RUIN THE END OF THE WORLD LIKE YOU RUINED MY LIFE BY ONLY DOING THREE BTTF MOVIES.
…on topic, the last movie I saw was Stargate Continuum, capping my month-long marathon of rewatching all of Stargate SG-1. It’s such a weak point to end the series on, and thanks to MGM’s financial woes, we probably won’t see SG-1 again anytime soon (apart from forced cameos in SGU ๐ ) I mean, if they had to cancel the next Bond, there’s no way they’d have funding for a Stargate movie.
I think it’s disappointing mainly because The Ark of Truth was so freaking epic.
The last movie I watched before that (and wasn’t a rewatch) was The Runaways, the movie in which The Chick from Twilight and Dakota Fanning have a lesbian sex scene.
….that’s all that really needs to be said. Actually, I lie – it shows that Kristen can actually act – very believable as Joan Jett, and the movie was enjoyable in the Almost Famous vein.
laguu11
07-18-2010, 07:22 PM
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Did not enjoy the graphic scenes one bit and the reality of it made me uncomfortable. Blood and gore and guts? Fine. Rape? A big no no with me. I really enjoyed seeing Lizbeth struggle to overcome her bad memories of men and trust Michael. If it wasn’t for her excellent hacker and info finding skills so that she could screen Michael, I think she’d never trust any man. I’d probably enjoy the books as well.
gravydude
07-18-2010, 08:53 PM
Inception – Was’nt as good as i was expecting, not enough detail put into how they end up in the dream world, the matrix had the things in the back of the head, but this had some drugs going in an iv in their arm, but no explanation as to how they actually went into the dream reality, bit of a bummer film. ๐
MossY
07-18-2010, 10:59 PM
Inception. Absolutely blown away.
Darth Revan
07-19-2010, 04:46 AM
@Raidenx: There was a third Stargate movie planned, Revolution.
From Wikipedia
In April 2009, MGM confirmed a third new SG-1 film that Brad Wright had first announced in May 2008.[111][112] Wright and former Stargate Atlantis executive producer Carl Binder will co-write the film,[113] with the working title Stargate: Revolution.[114] The start of the film’s production was planned for 2009,[115] with Martin Wood as director.[8] However, production is on hold, partly due to the effects of the late-2000s recession, though Wright has said that movie would "almost certainly" start filming before the end of 2009.[116] According to Wright, the film will center on the Jack O’Neill character and will reunite as many of the SG-1 cast as possible, depending on the cost of the film and actor availability.[111] Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson) has confirmed his and Richard Dean Anderson’s participation,[2] although contracts have not been signed as of April 2009[update].[115] Amanda Tapping confirmed her appearance in the third SG-1 film and the first Atlantis movie.[6] According to Wright, the character of Vala Mal Doran will not appear in the film.[8] On 8 January 2010, Michael Shanks told SciFi Wire that the proposed third SG-1 direct-to-DVD Movie is unlikely to happen due to the large delay between the second movie and now. He commented, "Never say never", but appeared skeptical that such a movie would ever be made, saying, "This might be the closing of the book on that particular [chapter of the] franchise."[117]
I enjoyed Ark of Truth, and felt Continuum was so so.
Last movie I saw was Judgement Night with Denis Leary, Emilio Estevez and Cuba Gooding Jnr.
avilslare
07-19-2010, 05:38 AM
The Manitou (1978) – A completely ludicrous premise about a tumor growing on a woman’s neck that turns out to be the fetus of a 400 year old medicine man about to reincarnate, I love it. And it’s actually based off a book. While sfx weren’t great, I forgive the film since it was made in the 70s. And I had wished the star Tony Curtis hadn’t been so comedic.
axeinface
07-19-2010, 09:39 PM
The Big Sleep (1945 cut)
Long live The Bogey, man……
avilslare
07-20-2010, 02:43 AM
Deadly Friend (1986) – An extremely dated film from Wes Craven about a young genius who plays mad scientist on his murdered friend Samantha. Terrible ideas all around from sfx, acting, plot and that awful credits theme song (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplquW2Sodw). What the hell was Wes Craven thinking?
spyboy
07-20-2010, 05:18 AM
Thirteen Ghosts – always a good movie to watch just to kill some time.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-20-2010, 07:20 AM
Thirteen Ghosts – always a good movie to watch just to kill some time.
That’s the with Vincent Price playing Vincent Van Gauge Right?
Sackboy
07-20-2010, 09:50 AM
the Road. I’m still a little depressed from watching it.
megamaid
07-20-2010, 11:43 PM
Toy Story 3 too funny
megamaid
07-20-2010, 11:46 PM
It was a rainy day at the Outer Banks so we saw Toy Story 3, it was too funny
Darth Revan
07-21-2010, 12:15 AM
Mr. Vampire. Combining horror with slapstick humor/comedy. Classic ^^b
Tanis
07-21-2010, 03:45 AM
Moon – It was a great ride with a very good ending.
Revese HAL ftw!
Now watching:
Tropic Thunder
So far, it’s alright…black-face…hahaha.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-21-2010, 06:02 AM
black-face…hahaha.
You just went full retard on me!
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Way better than the original which was super boring and the copy that I watched had Jack Nicholson on the cover as if he was the lead, or rather, miss-leading!
FYI Levi Stubbs from The Four Tops who voiced Audrey II also voiced Mother Brain on the Nintendo game master show.
impudent urinal
07-21-2010, 08:38 AM
Saw How to Train Your Dragon at the dollar theater. Pretty good.
topopoz
07-21-2010, 12:46 PM
Groundhog Day
avilslare
07-21-2010, 07:03 PM
Strait-Jacket (1964) – A great psychological thriller from the writer of Psycho and director of such classics as House on Haunted Hill and 13 Ghosts starring Joan Crawford as a woman returning from 20 years locked up in an asylum for beheading her cheating husband. I felt that everything was well done especially the sound/music used to build the tension in the more climactic scenes. Scenes of beheading are tastefully done but still shocking. Also the ending completely came out of left field and surprised me.
Loved the last shot of the film

spyboy
07-21-2010, 09:44 PM
That’s the with Vincent Price playing Vincent Van Gauge Right?
Um no…I was talking about the horror movie that came out in 2001.
Let’s see here. I saw Predators last night. It was good but still nowhere as good as Predator 1.
avilslare
07-21-2010, 11:33 PM
DeepStar Six – Had some cheesy sci-fi fun with this one. Definite plot holes but I try not to look too deeply into that sort of thing otherwise it just ruins things. Now I’m in the mood for Leviathan and The Abyss.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-22-2010, 07:14 AM
Batman (Tim Burton)
Having rewatched it after so long is amusing, compare the stand off with the Joker in Batman and the one in Dark Knight; Batman is actually gunning for the Joker and trying to kill him! And not only that but he probably killed no fewer than 15 guys in the movie.
But I do love how the whole Bruce Wayne is Batman thing is kept as a secret for half of the movie, sure it’s pretty obvious but it’s still a nice touch.
It’s a tragedy we’ll never see Billy Dee play his version of Two-Face.
TonyTone
07-22-2010, 09:47 AM
Robin Hood. It was pretty good, just needed more action in the middle of the movie.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
07-23-2010, 06:10 AM
Quick Change. Fun early 90s comedy with Bill Murray about three people that quite easily rob a bank but get into shenanigans trying to get out of the city and away from the police.
avilslare
07-23-2010, 03:04 PM
The Runaways – Great casting of Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart who did a great job playing their parts but I felt that a lot of scenes weren’t the important events they should have been. I get the vibe they were going for but I don’t think they fully pulled it off. Though it was nice to see scantily-clad Fanning and Stewart prancing around throughout the film.
Shutter Island.
Could easily be made into a Silent Hill.
Nightowl9910
07-23-2010, 10:08 PM
Memoir’s of a Geisha
Prefer the book. But still love this film!
Vastalis
07-24-2010, 01:16 AM
Salt – it was ok. it was a bit slow at the beginning, but then it picked up. The premise is cool (Its like Dark Angel without the future cyberpunk society), she’s pretty much Jason Bourne if he was trained by the Russians. Suffice it to say that there’s going to be a sequel.
Before that, the last movie I saw was The Last Air bender. I actually thought it was ok, just wished there wasn’t such horrible acting!
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-24-2010, 08:31 AM
MST3K: The Giant Gila Monster
Goren
07-25-2010, 01:28 AM
Black Dynamite
and
Bundy: A Legacy of Evil
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-25-2010, 06:26 AM
American Psycho
Great movie espcally when it stared to get all psychological.
though I was hoping for more gore.
laguu11
07-25-2010, 09:39 PM
The Collector (1965)
Very good drama/thriller. The movie is basically 2 people’s interactions. Unlike most movies about kidnapping these days, the main character was not just some maniac that want to hurt women. A real gentlemen in many ways and quite smart even though not well educated per himself. The ending was simply awesome (by my standard anyway). A movie that is quite ahead of its time.
topopoz
07-25-2010, 10:57 PM
Ghostbusters!
alicehana
07-26-2010, 04:24 AM
avatar: the last airbender
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-26-2010, 05:40 AM
avatar: the last airbender
I’m so sorry for you.
Sackboy
07-27-2010, 04:35 AM
I saw Inception last week. I want EVERYONE here to see it. You can thank me later. I’m watching it again this weekend, it’s that good.
Dr Faustus
07-27-2010, 04:40 AM
I watched KICK ASS, and with low expectations after having read the comic last week; but I was pleasantly surprised. Without the music and Hit Girl it would have been poor, but those two elements raised it above mediocrity.
I don’t think I’d watch it again but I enjoyed it for what it was.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-27-2010, 05:52 AM
Kiki’s Delivery Service
For some reason the video quality dropped for the animation during the credits. The whole movie was fine DVD rez but the end looked like VHS quality with no restoration or adjustments.
avilslare
07-27-2010, 09:49 AM
The Collector (1965)
Sounds great, added to my Netflix queue, thanks for the review.
Last one I saw was Nightmare City (1980)
From legendary Italian B movie director Umberto Lenzi comes this story about a city overrun by maniacs/crazies contaminated by atomic radiation. While sometimes deemed a zombie movie, it’s not. The logic for the maniacs in the film makes absolutely no sense as they aren’t hurt or killed by bullets except when they destroy the brain yet smashing their fingers in a door produces pain. The sfx are inconsistent, ranging from decent to downright laughable. The only real good thing about the movie was the score by Stelvio Cipriani.
Dr Faustus
07-27-2010, 03:32 PM
The Fourth Kind
Genuinely disturbingly creepy film. If you’re a passive movie goer it’ll likely freak you out, if you’re a cinephile you’lll notice some very interesting split screen work and some nice editing in places, and it’ll also freak you out.
Possibly the only English Language movie that has ever gave me goose bumps.
Don’t watch if you have an owl in your garden. ๐
Essential viewing.
avilslare
07-27-2010, 07:23 PM
The Fourth Kind
Essential viewing.
Bumping it up. ๐
AchillesPDX
07-28-2010, 10:53 PM
Most recently watched "Radio". Not bad, but not great. Typical Disney-esque heart-string puller.
AchillesPDX
07-28-2010, 10:53 PM
Iron Man 2 – about what I expected, not as good as the first, but still fun.
Dr Faustus
07-29-2010, 03:19 AM
Bumping it up. ๐
Make sure and post what you thought avilslare. You have one of the best and most ecclectic taste in movies on the whole forum, and so far I’ve tended to agree with your view on most things.
Last thing I watched was one half of "Golgo 13", a live version, not the anime, with Sonny Chiba. I hate watching a movie in 2 goes but I had no choice, i got interrupted. It was typical Sonny Chiba fare.
avilslare
07-29-2010, 05:42 AM
Make sure and post what you thought avilslare. You have one of the best and most eclectic taste in movies on the whole forum, and so far I’ve tended to agree with your view on most things.
Well, thanks Doc. And I will definitely be sure to post my thoughts on the film. Today I received the film laguu11 reviewed earlier The Collector as well as a movie called Superstition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By_BQCUR-aM).
Dr Faustus
07-29-2010, 07:50 PM
Repo! The Genetic Opera.
Weird. Weird. It’s an actual rock opera adapted from a stage production. Best way I can describe it is The Rocky Horror Picture Show crossed with a particularly bad choreographed car crash with an emo rock soundtrack.
It had Anthony Head (Giles from Buffy), Paul Sorvino, Ogre (Skinny Puppy), Sarah Brightman, and Bill Moseley singing. I mean, Paul Sorvino singing!?
Sarah had the best song and scene and moment of pathos; she played a Faustian diva which appealed to me (if you hadn’t guessed by my name).
I still don’t know if I liked it.
Weird.
Trailer for the curious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzgpU25C6fg
Nightowl9910
07-29-2010, 08:52 PM
Red Eye. Love that movie, not least because of Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy’s performances! ๐
avilslare
07-29-2010, 10:47 PM
Repo! The Genetic Opera.
I’m a definite fan of Repo! For how amazingly bizarre it is, I think Bousman did a great job. Give it another view (or two) and it may grow on you Faustus.
Howling Mad
07-29-2010, 11:35 PM
A couple nights ago saw Inception. Wow! What a mind ****! I’m definitely going to go see it again. If you love complex non-linear story lines, this one’s for you. Chris Nolan does it again. Great movie!
Dr Faustus
07-31-2010, 06:25 PM
Dazed and Confused.
A Richard Linklater film. It’s one of those coming of age films where virtually nothing happens. ๐ I’ve saw it quite a few times and it never gets old.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-31-2010, 11:06 PM
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I should have been called Ferris Bueller’s Day On because of all the neat-O stuff he did.
avilslare
08-02-2010, 08:17 PM
Superstition (1982) – Despite the main character being a wimpy bookworm priest and some shoddy sfx, there were actually some decent things about the film. I felt the death scenes were edited and performed well and I enjoyed the few period flashbacks in the movie. But besides that the last half hour is a mess and makes little to no sense. A case of ain’t half bad but ain’t half good either.
Tanis
08-02-2010, 08:21 PM
Small Solders – Still a decent movie after all these years.
Watching:
Star Trek (2009) – A damn fine movie, screw the old fans…this was a great was to make a reboot.
Dr Faustus
08-02-2010, 08:52 PM
Spider.
It arrived today in the mail. David Cronenberg film. Great acting from quite a small cast. It’s very slow and won’t hold everyones attention. If you have ever considered watching it please don’t read anything about it, go into it totally blind. Very good.
Nightowl9910
08-02-2010, 10:43 PM
A couple nights ago saw Inception. Wow! What a mind ****! I’m definitely going to go see it again. If you love complex non-linear story lines, this one’s for you. Chris Nolan does it again. Great movie!
Saw this yesterday too, and feel the same way! Loved it! ๐
Darth Revan
08-03-2010, 12:43 AM
Watching:
Star Trek (2009) – A damn fine movie, screw the old fans…this was a great was to make a reboot.
The wonders of time travel and altering set timelines… It was ok, but I didn’t really like the cast tbh (Except Karl Urban, he was brilliant as Bones). Also add in
A cadet fresh from the academy, about to get drummed out, ends up becoming the Captain of the Enterprise at the end of the movie ?!? Kirk Fact#1: After graduating he served on the USS Farragut, NOT the USS Enterprise (which was commanded first by Robert April and then Christopher Pike).
However how the story was done involving the aforementioned ‘altering set timelines’, it was ok. Wonder what the sequel will have… The Borg? Q? Dominion?
Watched Con Air. John Malkovich fits the role of villain very well.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-03-2010, 06:34 PM
The Forbidden Kingdom
Staring Jet Li & Jackie Chan. But the main character was a wimpy white boy who got pulled through time!
Jet Li pees on Jackie Chan.
avilslare
08-04-2010, 04:18 AM
The Collector (1965) – Story about an eccentric yet disturbed young man with a lot of money to burn who kidnaps a woman and keeps her captive in effort for her to fall in love with him. No torture porn here, she has everything she wants and needs, except for freedom. Great acting from both main characters. Shot in that old school Hollywood style where the close-ups are very bright and sparkly. Ending was sad and unexpected.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-04-2010, 05:08 AM
The Meaning of Life.
Do ya think this Yoshi’s Island commercial was a reference to it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-fbWgDwUKY
laguu11
08-05-2010, 02:42 PM
Harold and Maude (1971)
Love story (comedy) about a 79 year soon to be 80 year old woman and a 19 year old boy. Need I say more? I must admit I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
marksmall
08-05-2010, 03:20 PM
Inception – very good too
Dr Faustus
08-05-2010, 10:31 PM
Just finished watching Do The Right Thing (1989 ) again, about an hour ago. It’s a Spike Lee movie so the politics are hammered home like a sledge hammer but it was still great. The best thing Spike has ever made.
spyboy
08-06-2010, 04:13 AM
TMNT
It really isn’t all that bad a movie. It’s turtles after all, you should already have an idea what to expect since nothing really ever changes with these characters besides the plot line.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-06-2010, 06:20 AM
TMNT
It really isn’t all that bad a movie. It’s turtles after all, you should already have an idea what to expect since nothing really ever changes with these characters besides the plot line.
Would have been even better if it was longer, had as much Don & Mike as Raph & Leo, taken longer to return to status quo.
After all, a story that takes place after the ultimate evil has been defeated and the heroes aren’t sure what to do with their lives or what their group dynamic should be with no thread to keep them together is a pretty untouched area.
Darth Revan
08-06-2010, 09:31 AM
TMNT was an ok movie, could’ve been better I guess.
Last watched Major League.
crystalyoshi
08-06-2010, 02:55 PM
Cant remember…can’t remember…. Oh crap, it was Twilight Eclipse! I don’t like Twilights, but I had chance to see it some days before it actually came out. (sister won tickets) Anyway, it was better than first ones.
Dr Faustus
08-06-2010, 08:25 PM
The Thomas Crown Affair.
The GOOD one with Steve McQueen. The sound was in mono and was clipping near the end at one point, and the master that the dvd was from was in serious need of a clean-up. But still, a good film… mostly. ๐
btdownloads
08-07-2010, 05:18 AM
last one i saw is resident evil afterlife — the trailer. kekeke
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: The Fateful War
I wasn’t aware that something 20 minutes long could be considered a movie…
Oh Japan~ Kyoryu origami is pretty cool (and insanely phallic), so I can’t really complain.
Tanis
08-07-2010, 07:25 AM
Smoking Aces:
Decent movie, was expecting a little more give the hype around it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-07-2010, 08:17 AM
The Terminator
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger GinmakuBang!!
Now THIS was a movie ๐ ๐ ๐ No CGI zords like in the MMPR movie. Instead we have awesome strategies and hilarious moments resulting from the combined cast. Of course mutual understandings are reached~
And yes, oh my god YES, they combined both clusterfucks!!! Not like in a new, single form, but hey, that’s not possible, anyway. It was just cool to have them tease the idea and say:
Samurai Formation 23
Plus, there’s even a dance number ^__________^ Loved this one, big time.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-08-2010, 01:18 PM
Smoking Aces:
Decent movie, was expecting a little more give the hype around it.
When it came out the reviews pretty much cast it in a negative light
Dr Faustus
08-08-2010, 05:38 PM
The Great Escape.
Do I even need to say how awesome this film always is?
Zeta
08-08-2010, 08:11 PM
Kung Pow!: Enter the Fist.
Best motherfucking action kung-fu fighting movie in the whole motherfucking world.
megamaid
08-08-2010, 08:24 PM
Nail Gun Massacre, one of the best horror movies I have seen
Nail Gun Massacre, one of the best horror movies I have seen
Cinema Snob sent you this route, didn’t he? ๐
batsblood
08-09-2010, 12:10 AM
I saw the Boondock Saints 2. What a flop.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-09-2010, 05:55 AM
Alice In Wonderland (Disney)
While not a favorite it’s still a good movie.
Agent0042
08-09-2010, 07:18 PM
Alice in Wonderland (Disney) – the recent one or Alice in Wonderland (Disney) the classic one? Because there are two.
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Tom Toonami Tunes
08-10-2010, 06:56 AM
Alice in Wonderland (Disney) – the recent one or Alice in Wonderland (Disney) the classic one? Because there are two.
1951 animated.
Didn’t know the other one was also disney thought it was just Tim Burton.
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KILL BILL Vol. 1
The damn subtitles was manual for some reason.
Sackboy
08-10-2010, 09:02 AM
I love the classic Disney animated Alice in Wonderland. The Tim Berton was good enough to be a Blu-ray purchase.
Last new movie I saw wes Domino followed by Kick-ass again. Later today on my lunch break I’ll be picking up Date Night so I can swoon over Tina Fey through out the length of the movie whilst eating Cheesy Blasters.
Thanks, Meatcat!
avilslare
08-10-2010, 01:52 PM
The Fourth Kind – I wish I had been able to follow this film more closely as it had been released as some of the mystique of the film is lost now that the alleged events the film was based off of are now publicly known as conjecture. I feel the film outdoes The Blair Witch Project with its ‘real footage’. Great use of distortion in such scenes. The film reminded me a lot of Mothman Prophecies, to the point where I thought it was directed and/or written by the same person. The creepy events are laced well with a haunting score and the performances are very well done by both reenactment actors and the people portrayed in the ‘real life’ footage.
Dr Faustus
08-10-2010, 02:52 PM
The Fourth Kind – I wish I had been able to follow this film more closely as it had been released as some of the mystique of the film is lost now that the alleged events the film was based off of are now publicly known as conjecture.
I wasn’t aware of anything before I went into it, and I haven’t saw the Mothman Prophecies so it felt fresh to me.
Throughout the viewing I was unsure if the old footage was actually real or not, which added a great deal to the tension.
Also I loved how the split screen effect was used, the black line that separated the two times/places/people was never stationary; it was shaky, as if the very frame itself was uneasy and unable to define the boundries between truth and fiction.
avilslare
08-10-2010, 07:35 PM
I wasn’t aware of anything before I went into it, and I haven’t seen the Mothman Prophecies so it felt fresh to me.
I hadn’t much knowledge of the film either and a comparison with The Mothman Prophecies is very much a compliment to the film.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-11-2010, 05:51 AM
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Alan Rickman is a ghost who’s haunting is girlfriend. It’s basically Ghost but slower and British.
avilslare
08-11-2010, 06:24 AM
Dinner for Schmucks – A unique but very simple and cliche story with a great cast. I didn’t laugh as much as I had hoped but I’m sure I’ll find it a lot funnier when I can watch it by myself when the dvd comes out.
laguu11
08-12-2010, 04:25 AM
Inception
I did not like the rhythm of the movie, it was like adrenaline pumping for 30 min or more at the end and I did not get a good feel of the "time difference" and thought they could’ve done a lot more with the music (I am growing to be so picky, sorry). Great cast, though. Ellen Page from Hard Candy, Cillian Murphy from Sunshine, but most of all, Joseph Gordon-Levitt from Brick and The Lookout. The ending was very predictable for viewers who watch a lot of movies with twists… This movie did not impress me half as much as Momento did… Then again, I’ve got strange taste. *Shrug*
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-13-2010, 07:25 AM
The Expendables
God damn. The only marks I really have against this after the first viewing are a mere two(ish) instances of shitty CG blood, and minor ones at that. You might say some of the casting is just done for shallow "ooh look who we got" appeal, especially the "small" cameos, but that’s still part of the movie’s draw and it’s damn cool to see. In terms of just being a fun action movie, which is really all it needed to be – this thing delivers in spades.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-13-2010, 08:05 PM
Scott Pilgrim film was all kinds of crazy good. Thrilled there’s finally a weekend of movie releases I really care about, it’s been too long.
Marceline
08-13-2010, 08:17 PM
Glad you liked both of them. ^^ I have to say I am totally hoping they do a version of The Expendables with a lady action star cast and have Sigourney Weaver be the movie’s ultimate badass.
I am hoping I can see Scott Pilgrim next week, I pretty much never get to see movies during weekends unless I am willing to go along. I have heard a lot of good things about Michael Cera in it, which makes me happy since he was what I was most concerned about.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
08-13-2010, 08:41 PM
Yeah I didn’t mind him at all. I think it turned out great, and Wright’s directing is so fun to watch. He’s so good, I wish he could churn out movies more often. I guess a handful of really good ones spaced out is better than quick ones that are hit and miss though.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-14-2010, 06:45 AM
Glad you liked both of them. ^^ I have to say I am totally hoping they do a version of The Expendables with a lady action star cast and have Sigourney Weaver be the movie’s ultimate badass.
I am hoping I can see Scott Pilgrim next week, I pretty much never get to see movies during weekends unless I am willing to go along. I have heard a lot of good things about Michael Cera in it, which makes me happy since he was what I was most concerned about.
Sigourney Weaver
Michell Yeoh
Linda Hamilton
Lucy Lawless
Milla Jovovich
Grace Jones
Uma Thurman
Zang Ziyi
Peta Wilson
Michelle Rodriguez
&
Pam Grier
For some reason Scott Pilgrim is only be3ing shown at the old small theater and not the new big one.
laguu11
08-14-2010, 07:18 AM
Open Your Eyes (1997)
Abre los ojos
Interesting main character (very dis-likable) and world structure in this film. Open-ended endings are always a good thing in my world.
Dr Faustus
08-14-2010, 02:45 PM
Open Your Eyes (1997)
Abre los ojos
Interesting main character (very dis-likable) and world structure in this film. Open-ended endings are always a good thing in my world.
I enjoyed that film. You know Hollywood remade it? As…
Vanilla Sky. It had Tom "the scientology dwarf" Cruise. Abre los ojos was the better version IMO
laguu11
08-15-2010, 03:40 AM
I enjoyed that film. You know Hollywood remade it? As…
Vanilla Sky. It had Tom "the scientology dwarf" Cruise. Abre los ojos was the better version IMO
I was going to watch Vanilla Sky and then found out that it was a Hollywood remake, so I watched the original instead.
————-
Just watched Godsford Park (2001)
Excellent piece of cinema. Lots of information and undercurrents going on all the time. I actually found all of the characters charming in their own ways.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-15-2010, 05:31 AM
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Oh my god you guys I just saw the greatest movie! It’s pretty much the best adaptation of 1 thing to another ever. Everyone in the cast was brilliant and the problem I have with most adaptations of not getting the right actresses for the girl characters is not in this movie! I loved who they picked for Ramona, Kim, & Knives. And while it was very fast passed all the main characters got enough time to feel like real people.
The only problems I have with it are: Ramona was kinda wimpy and passive, The clash at demonhead being so condensed especially Envy Adams role, & Kim Pine’s whole history with Scott getting just a quick breeze over.
But other than that I have to say all the changes and original stuff I loved enough to at the very least not hate it. (kinda like loving parts of the english bud of an anime even though the original Japanese is better.)
The music is pure audio fun, I didn’t expect to hear Zelda tunes in this and seeing that they got several of the songs Brian Lee O’Malley mentioned as inspiration or just tracks he’d have play if it was a cartoon is joy.
And the alternate ending is a bit more satisfying than the book’s simply because it had a clear statement even if it’s a bit diffract than the ones suggested by the books.
Also
"I’m A Little Bi-Furious!"
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926165/

avilslare
08-17-2010, 10:28 AM
Evil Laugh (1988) – Another addition in the long line of 80s slasher cheese comes this film about a group of medical interns who begin getting killed off one by one as soon as they set foot in a supposedly haunted house. Low production values mar the movie overall with bad audio, video and sfx. Honestly if there had been more money to throw around, I think it could have been an 80s classic rather than the easily forgotten mess it resulted in.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-17-2010, 04:59 PM
Walk Hard:The Dewy Cox Story.
Jack Black played Paul McCartney.
Agent0042
08-18-2010, 03:12 AM
Toy Story. It’s been a long time. Haven’t yet seen Toy Story 3 though– probably won’t be able to until it’s on DVD.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-18-2010, 05:23 AM
Toy Story. It’s been a long time. Haven’t yet seen Toy Story 3 though– probably won’t be able to until it’s on DVD.
Make sure to re-watch Toy Story 2 before hand.
Dr Faustus
08-18-2010, 02:50 PM
A-Team. Big. Dumb. Fun. ๐
Afterwards I watched UP for the first time. It was great.
The Pixar guys acheived in a 5 minute montage near the beginning of the movie what other movies fail to do in 90 minutes.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-18-2010, 05:45 PM
A-Team. Big. Dumb. Fun. ๐
Afterwards I watched UP for the first time. It was great.
The Pixar guys acheived in a 5 minute montage near the beginning of the movie what other movies fail to do in 90 minutes.
I just met you, and, I love you.
Dr Faustus
08-18-2010, 05:51 PM
I’m going to borrow WALL-E next. I heard it was good. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-18-2010, 05:55 PM
I’m going to borrow WALL-E next. I heard it was good. ๐
Possibly the greatest robot movie ever.
I’ve got Saving Private Ryan, Burn After Reading, T2, & Ponyo on cue.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-18-2010, 06:16 PM
Scott Pilgrim vs the World.
avilslare
08-18-2010, 07:02 PM
Dinner for Schmucks
avilslare
08-18-2010, 09:39 PM
A Single Man – This film can be described in one word, poetic. A beautiful period piece taking place in the 1960s. The strongest aspects being the production design and cinematography. First time director Tom Ford does an intriguing and meticulous job with the look and feel of the movie with great use of sound (or absence of), well used slow-motion, and color scheme. Colin Firth does a wondrous job as George Falconer, an English professor dealing with the ongoing depressions of the death of his lover. Well written and highly recommended.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-19-2010, 08:04 AM
Ponyo
While it’s by no means my favorite Miyazaki movie it’s a very cute tail (fish tail that is!)
and the animation is simply gorgeous I would have been happy with just Liam Neeson exploring cartoon deep sea creatures. I liked the english voice cast, even if some of them aren’t pro voice actors they still did a good job.
Japanese Tina Fey Milf!
laguu11
08-22-2010, 03:41 AM
Tron (1982)
Love the grainy computer world look and the costume design. Personally not planning on seeing the one coming up as most movie sequels disappoint me.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-22-2010, 06:47 AM
T2 Judgment Day
Dr Faustus
08-22-2010, 06:51 PM
Batman: Under the Red Hood.
The character designs were interesting and it was a lot more violent than previous soutings but NO MARK HAMILL nor KEVIN CONROY. Fail.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-23-2010, 04:52 AM
I hear that Mark Hamill has retired from doing the Joker but he Arkham Asylum game was just too much fun for him to pass up and he hints that he’ll do just 1 more game and the script is very good. Good enough for one final performance.
Dr Faustus
08-24-2010, 01:48 AM
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
I thought it was very good. And nice to see a movie with no CGI.
Be WARNED, it has some uncomfortable to watch sexual violence.
Chocolate Misu
08-24-2010, 05:00 AM
Hook……………… Aw yaaaaaaaa……….
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-24-2010, 05:19 AM
Saving Private Ryan.
Rather Brutal and kinda surreal to see Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti, & the dad form Malcolm in the middle in a serious movie.
Solaris
08-24-2010, 06:05 AM
Scott Pilgrim! And I didn’t expect to like it but it’s a pretty good flick ~
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-24-2010, 06:09 AM
Have you read the books?
Solaris
08-24-2010, 06:18 AM
Nope. =/
ROKUSHO
08-24-2010, 06:48 AM
hot fuzz.
its FUCKING AWESOME
avilslare
08-24-2010, 01:48 PM
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – A very well done mystery with exciting characters and a compelling storyline. I can’t wait for the next two films in the series to come out in the US though I am a bit worried the remake (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568346/) will not nearly live up to the original.
Dr Faustus
08-24-2010, 05:45 PM
Final fantasy: Advent Children Complete.
If you liked this film at all in it’s first release then you’ll like the new edition even more. 20+ minutes of new footage, and mostly it’s moments of pathos and reconcilliation which the film originally lacked. Much improved version, that makes more sense and while still suffering from pacing problems (the original pacing was a mess) is worth a repurchase; especially since it’s less than ???10 on blu.:)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – A very well done mystery with exciting characters and a compelling storyline. I can’t wait for the next two films in the series to come out in the US though I am a bit worried the remake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568346/) will not nearly live up to the original.
I didn’t know there was to be 2 more. I hope they retrain the same two protagonists.
avilslare
08-24-2010, 09:26 PM
I didn’t know there was to be 2 more. I hope they retain the same two protagonists.
Yup the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace who played Lisbeth Salander reprises her role in the other two films The Girl Who Played with Fire (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216487/) and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343097/). It seems the actor who played Mikael Blomkvist will also be reprising his role in both films.
avilslare
08-25-2010, 09:22 PM
The Wizard of Gore (1970) (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnSTKuzc7Pw) – A grindhouse flick about a creepy magician who performs gory acts of violence on audience members only to return them to their seats presumably unharmed. But when these same audience members end up dead after the act, a local newspaper reporter becomes suspicious. Many components of the film are shoddy including the camerawork, much of the sfx, acting and pacing. But there is definitely an allure to the film with its buckets of blood approach and sleazy characters. While I enjoyed the goriness, the storyline just never added up to anything with the ending leaving me completely puzzled.
Blood: The Last Vampire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV5ukdJFGJQ) – Oof where do I start? This film could have been great instead it turned out to be one of the worst adaptations I have ever seen. It just felt uninspired and rushed. The CG looked like crap and there was way too much of it. The story was confusing and the action sequences were poorly shot and edited. Stay far, far away from this one.
Olde
08-26-2010, 03:23 AM
The Wizard of Oz – For film studies class, we had to watch this. I just now realized that Dorothy didn’t actually overcome the (in my opinion) more important obstacle of finding a way to keep Toto from being taken by Miss Gulch (the woman with the bicycle), because she had a sheriff’s order to take the dog away. I mean, what’s the point of going through Oz when some rich woman is going to euthanize your best friend tomorrow??
Solaris
08-26-2010, 03:45 AM
The Legend of Marilyn Monroe
ROKUSHO
08-26-2010, 07:17 AM
predators.
wasnt… that good.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-26-2010, 07:55 AM
Wizard People, Dear Reader
It’s an audio re-write of Harry Potter set to the Movie.
Even if you have no interest in Harry Potter you should watch this. It’s funny, real funny.
Download it here:
http://www.illegal-art.org/video/wizard.html
Or watch it here:
YouTube – Wizard People, Dear Reader – POWER-BABY (Chapter 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u981JhkK46o)
Agent0042
08-27-2010, 03:18 AM
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Definitely weird, but good. Started out a bit slow for me, but I thought it really picked up and ended well. Oh, and excellent score and soundtrack & a nice look to the film.
I’ve never read the original book, though I probably should sometime…
Dr Faustus
08-27-2010, 08:06 PM
Just back from The Expendables. Testosterone overload. Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Expendables
Spoony was 100% right. I couldn’t follow the action for shit. That fight in the hallway was like 5 minutes of action in which I had no idea who was doing what. Dolph should have beat Sly’s ass for writing him a part that had him being monosyllabic.
INSECT…..I can haz Oscar now?
And Statham talking about his relationship troubles in the middle of a mission. That wins the award for worst subplot attempt EVER.
Sly can do so much better than this. When did he turn into Michael Bay? I mean, seriously. Jesus, the whole thing was horrible ;;
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-30-2010, 06:19 AM
Time Bandits.
Directed by Terry Gilliam it stars Kenny Baker (R2-D2), John Cleese, Sean Connery, David Warner as satan in a face hugger hat, Ian Holm as Napoleon, & Tony Jay as the voice of god.
It’s a dark children’s comedy that’s very Monty Python-ish with kinda the same feel as The Marvelous Miss-adventures of Flapjack.
topopoz
09-02-2010, 05:21 AM
Toy Story 3
=(
Man Pixar is insane. They’ll end up killing grown mans!!!!
Great Movie
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Toy Story 3
=(
Man Pixar is insane. They’ll end up killing grown mans!!!!
Great Movie
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-02-2010, 06:55 AM
Wolverine.
Good. :p
No, I didn’t really watch it, but I did finish a runthrough of the game, tonight. That counts, because I say it does.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-02-2010, 07:59 AM
Silverfox is a white girl and her sister is Emma Frost, Xavier can walk and is CGI, Deadpool is a pool of death, Blob isn’t naturally fat but has an eating disorder because he was so depressed from Wolverine leaving the group, Cyclops & I think Storm are there for go good reason, there’s no explanation for why Sniktbub is called Logan, it’s just on his dogtags, and so on….
I don’t care about any of that stuff. Hugh Jackman is in a wifebeater, and naked, and Ryan Reynolds is love.
Liev is really good, and so on…
Oh yeah, and BONE CLAWS GLOTY
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-02-2010, 08:05 AM
The naked Sniktbub scene should have been longer, he’s saposta trash the lab and kill almost everyone there, not break a door. I loved Reynolds Pool, I’d rather have him be doing Deadpool movies instead of a Green Lantern trilogy.
You get to kill a ton of guys in the lab/base in the game, if that’s any consolation~
I realize perfectly well why anyone who cares about Deadpool in the least is upset with the movie. My fanboy goggles are just too thick. When I saw bone claws in the trailer, I was already sold
:noonecares:
avilslare
09-02-2010, 03:45 PM
The X-Files: Fight the Future – Been watching a lot of X-Files eps lately so I decided to view the first movie again after a few years and it still holds up. It has great action, intrigue, excitement and revelation. Also it includes some nice payoff for the fans of the series.
Now I can see why people complained so much about the 2nd film, I Want to Believe. It doesn’t hold a candle to the first movie.
ROKUSHO
09-02-2010, 04:07 PM
avatar the last airbender/
why the fuck are sokka and katara whiter than sour cream?
avilslare
09-03-2010, 08:41 AM
The Burning (1981) – The slasher classic in the same frame as Friday the 13th, a disfigured killer out for revenge. And while it’s been proven that it was written before the production of Friday the 13th, it’s still something I’ve seen a hundred times before. Killings on campground settings can be linked back to Mario Bava’s Bay of Blood (1971) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067656/). On the plus side, some of the death scenes were pretty effective and I did have fun watching it but the whole idea just felt done before.
Arang – A Korean horror which seems at first to be a cookie cutter version of the whole female ghost with long black hair acting creepy and killing people thing but then turns out to have a nice twist to it. But the actors seem bored and the music does nothing to heighten the scenes of horror or drama.
Lunchbox McGillicuddy
09-04-2010, 10:34 AM
I didn’t mind the Wolverine movie too much. There are some goofy parts (wouldn’t we all be happy to never see another skyward scream?) and yeah, the adamantium injection/bonding scene didn’t feel like it had enough weight to it, but I was entertained overall. That’s one of those movies that people ragged on me for being ok with, which really pisses me off. I hate the idea that any one person is right or wrong about whether or not a movie is "good" or "bad" – it’s all up to the individual.
I stopped being interested in reviewing movies soon after having to deal with that. When I tried to start again with Iron Man 2 one of the same friends that was a jerk about me liking a certain movie last year rubbed it in my face yet again because I had some problems with IM2. The "you liked that but not this? You are stupid. You have bad taste." attitude. Ruined it for me all over again.
I don’t think I would maintain any sanity as an actual popular reviewer, too many people would be all UR DUMB UR DUMB and I have no tolerance for that ๐ Even in small portions it makes me want to shell up and disappear forever.
Expendables
Spoony was 100% right.
Oh no ๐
I think he was right in that the end action was too quickly edited, kind of like the fast bit of bar action in Inglorious Basterds post tense-build up, but I didn’t find it hard to tell what was going on.
Other points of his were easily off base, like the validity of the major Rourke scene being the primary one in my mind, but eh, like I said in my piddly review, it’s definitely a love it/hate it movie, very polarizing. The 2008 Rambo was much the same in that regard. I think that was maybe a better movie but this one was more fun.
For me, and stuff
topopoz
09-04-2010, 02:29 PM
Tombstone
I loved this movie, pretty fun. INFINITE AMMO FTW! xD
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Tombstone
I loved this movie, pretty fun. INFINITE AMMO FTW! xD
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-06-2010, 04:59 AM
Shutter Island
ROKUSHO
09-06-2010, 09:38 AM
what your opinion of S.I?
ROKUSHO
09-07-2010, 03:50 AM
la horde. cheesy as hell, mindless fun.
hades, i love zombie movies.
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la horde. cheesy as hell, mindless fun.
hades, i love zombie movies.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-07-2010, 06:17 AM
what your opinion of S.I?
I enjoyed it. having Leonardo DiCaprio wonder if it’s better to accept what happened and live as a murderer or get brain dead as a tragic hero makes me think he really did kill his wife, but there’s still much that doesn’t feel right about that. Of course that’s how it’s meant to be I’d guess.
Anchor Man: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
I’m riding a fury tractor.
You sound like a gay~
love Anchorman ;;
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-07-2010, 04:45 PM
You sound like a gay~
Ya, well…. Where did you get those clothes, at the toilet store?
avilslare
09-08-2010, 04:55 PM
Night Train (1959) – B&W Polish film about a man and a woman inexplicably brought together in a train’s sleep car while a murderer is on the loose. Beautifully shot and thought-provoking imagery highlights this mystery. The characters and their motivations are the most interesting pieces of the film, especially the aforementioned couple. Though it’s sad that the film’s intrigue is shattered at the climax. A lot of the film is obviously filmed on a stage but much is actually filmed on a moving train. The timing of certain shots seems almost impossible yet the director successfully pulls them off.
ROKUSHO
09-08-2010, 05:00 PM
battlefield earth.
i just HAD to see it.
Dr Faustus
09-08-2010, 05:04 PM
battlefield earth.
i just HAD to see it.
Commiserations
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-08-2010, 11:49 PM
battlefield earth.
i just HAD to see it.
While you were still learning how to spell your name, I was being trained to conquer galaxies!
Lilo & Stitch
ROKUSHO
09-09-2010, 07:21 AM
solomon kane.
it was a great movie! having said that, as great as it was, i didnt quite enjoy it that much. i wont see it again unless its picked for a reunion
BlueIllusions
09-09-2010, 09:55 AM
I just finished watching One Week with Joshua Jackson.It was pretty good
avilslare
09-09-2010, 11:13 AM
Visitor Q – Shocking story of a dysfunctional family brought together (or broken apart) by a mysterious visitor named Q. Not only is the directing style daring by Takashi Miike but performances of the actors as well. I can best sum up the movie as completely disturbing and absolutely hilarious at the same time.
Darth Revan
09-10-2010, 07:58 AM
battlefield earth.
i just HAD to see it.
My condolences.
Repossessed. Send up of the Exorcist movies with Leslie Nielsen as Father Jedidiah Mayii and Linda Blair. Stupid and funny…
Game Boys.
Not as good as Cheap, and the game references are WAY WAY WAY overdone, but it’s a fun movie. Seeing Brad in normal clothes is worth the price of admission. Wait….
avilslare
09-10-2010, 09:24 AM
Kick-Ass – Mildly amusing, mostly annoying. Slick action but a cliche storyline in the later half. Terrible acting all around as well.
avilslare
09-10-2010, 01:30 PM
All My Friends Are Funeral Singers – Finally got around to watching this and I enjoyed it. It’s a nice experimental and quite humorous film from the band Califone’s frontman Tim Rutili. It’s was refreshing to see a film without much of a formula. It was also nice seeing a favorite of mine, Angela Bettis, back in action on film. Not only is the music great but I also appreciated the sets and costumes.
Leviathan – Pretty much the same movie as Deep Star Six but also reminded me of Alien and The Thing. It kept my interest pretty well and despite some awful creature design and sfx, there were a few good gross out moments. Though the ending felt very rushed and completely cheesy.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-10-2010, 10:40 PM
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 Disney)
Would have been even closer to perfection if the gargoyles were underplayed, but Tony Jay alone makes this great.
Kick-Ass – Mildly amusing, mostly annoying. Slick action but a cliche storyline in the later half. Terrible acting all around as well.
:billymays:
Darth Revan
09-11-2010, 01:13 AM
Dracula – Dead and Loving it
Great comedy, but then Mel Brooks is comedy gold
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-11-2010, 06:45 AM
Ratatouille.
Was gonna watch The Watchmen but my sister’s friends to their sweet time showing up and I needed something shorter.
Better get the ultimate cut, bro. You needs your Black Freighter action~
Darth Revan
09-11-2010, 08:58 AM
Resident Evil Degeneration.
Not bad… have the urge to play Resident Evil again.
Tanis
09-11-2010, 09:32 AM
Iron-Man 2
ROKUSHO
09-12-2010, 02:54 AM
to kako
a greek zombie film that is so HILARIOUSLY cheesy.
" oh hai! im a zombie and im gonna sneak up on you to eat your toes while youre distracted getting your other leg licked by that guy who you disliked the rest of the flim"
LP5000S
09-12-2010, 03:33 AM
In the theater it was The Expendables. I thought the film was over the top fun. Just a popcorn movie, but that was what I had expected. If we’re talking any movie at any time, it was "9" this afternoon on cable. Sad ending, but great effects.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-12-2010, 06:13 AM
The Little Mermaid
Dr Faustus
09-12-2010, 04:09 PM
Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_k8oaeHsnc&has_verified=1)
Documents a spiritual journey undertaken by a number of people. Only really makes sense if you have a working knowledge of the Occult/Tarot/Kabbalah etc. I understood less than half of what the imagery was supposed to represent. Also, it was fun to see the actors tripping their ass off on psilocybin mushrooms during the death-rebirth scene. Jodorowsky definitely has a good eye for a shot.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-13-2010, 05:22 AM
Beauty and the Beast (1991 Disney)
Dr Faustus
09-13-2010, 04:03 PM
Tetsuo: Iron Man. (Dir. Shinya Tsukamoto) (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROMTzJsfOI)
I first saw this about 10 years ago, and no matter how many times I see it, it still amazes.
It’s shot on 16mm B/W film, with stop motion and time lapse effects alongside the usual live action, and only lasts about an hour. It does have a plot, but it’s the machine meets flesh imagery that lingers.
And it has a great industrial soundtrack by Chu Ishikawa.
If weird Japanese experimental cinema appeals, you’ll love it.
Dr Faustus
09-13-2010, 10:05 PM
New York, I Love You (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5katNrnYb8U)
11 short films that explore love, all by different directors, all loosley connected, and all set in NY.
Very similar to the previous film, Paris, je t’aime, which I really liked.
New York, I Love You started really good but gradully the stories began to get less interesting.
There is no real beginng/middle/end, just lots of middle. A nice idea though.
It’s the second film of the Cities of Love series, with hopefully more to come (Rio and Shangai are planned).
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-14-2010, 05:16 AM
It’s the second film of the Cities of Love series, with hopefully more to come (Rio and Shangai are planned).
No Fargo or Baghdad?
candymore
09-14-2010, 07:54 AM
Inception
Darth Revan
09-14-2010, 05:28 PM
Sherlock Holmes, with Robert Downey Jnr and Jude Law. Not a bad movie, definitely entertaining.
Dr Faustus
09-14-2010, 08:43 PM
Maha Vailo
09-14-2010, 09:15 PM
Sweeney Todd
ROKUSHO
09-15-2010, 04:02 AM
nekromantik.
damn, all the talk about this controversial movie hyped me up, so i torrented it, and it fucking sucks.
topopoz
09-15-2010, 04:16 AM
Tango & Cash – good ol’ action movies.
Casablanca – Amazing just amazing, it’s the 2nd time I watch this film.
Un Dollaro Bucato – Classic Spaghetti Western, as always fun.
Darth Revan
09-15-2010, 04:49 AM
Carry On Jack. Classic saucy British comedy.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-15-2010, 05:56 AM
Mulan
Here’s a synopsis:
Oh Mulan, Honor.
Oh Mulan, Dishonor.
OH Mulan, Great Honor!
OH Mulan, Great Dishonor!
OH Mulan, Greatest Honor of all!
Darth Revan
09-15-2010, 02:45 PM
Evolution.
avilslare
09-15-2010, 08:09 PM
Date Night – Laughed. My. Ass. Off. I was a bit wary since I thought it might be a huge letdown but I was completely wrong. The car crash scene was a bit much but besides that I had a great time.
Marshall Lee
09-15-2010, 08:28 PM
Date Night – Laughed. My. Ass. Off. I was a bit wary since I thought it might be a huge letdown but I was completely wrong. The car crash scene was a bit much but besides that I had a great time.
Ditto, loved Tina Fey in this <3 For some reason though the initial commercials had me thinking that she was some kind of street-smart hooker and Steve Carell was just a helpless Jon caught in the middle of a bad situation.
Dr Faustus
09-16-2010, 12:30 AM
Mezame no Hakobune
Dir. by Mamoru Oshii. It lasts only 35 mins and is less concerned with narrative as it is about mood. It’s split into 3 parts with the 3rd part being the best, and most easily understood. Music was by Kenji Kawai, and was very similar to his other Oshii colaboration, Ghost in the Shell. If you’re a fan of either of the two creators it may be of interest. Just don’t expect a normal film experience. You have to work out the message yourself.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-16-2010, 07:43 AM
Atlantis the Lost Empire.
It’s Avatar but better. Josh whedon co-wrote the story.
avilslare
09-16-2010, 09:02 AM
Date Night
Again. This time with friends. Still hilarious.
avilslare
09-16-2010, 12:01 PM
Beyond the Darkness (1979) – Italian horror classic from Joe D’Amato about a wealthy young man who has trouble letting go when his girlfriend dies. Some nice gross out scenes including an embalming, severed limbs, gouged eyes, and guts in a bucket. There’s really no need to complain about the lack of story here since the gore is the true highlight. Also a nice heaping of nudity.
Don’t Look Up – An American film directed by Fruit Chan (Dumplings) based on the Japanese film Joyu-Rei (Ghost Actress) directed by Hideo Nakata. I would much rather see the original than this garbage. It’s completely uninteresting, there’s way too much bad cgi and rarely a creepy moment (I only counted three and that’s debatable).
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-17-2010, 05:40 AM
Monsters Inc.
topopoz
09-17-2010, 06:28 AM
The Expendables It isn’t as bad as they say nor good as they say.
It’s average and funny.
Mickey Rourke completely stole the movie & I was actually dissapointed about the little participation Dolph Lundgren had.
avilslare
09-17-2010, 05:15 PM
Yojimbo – Great story. Refreshing to see a film that I had to really pay attention to and think about. Nice comedy and loved the music.
Dr Faustus
09-17-2010, 07:49 PM
The Fall (Dir. Tarsem Singh)
Eye candy with some plot. Someone got some very expensive wide angle lenses for their birthday and made every shot look epic. From the same guy that did "The Cell" with J-Lo. Liked it, eventually, after initial mixed feelings.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-18-2010, 07:35 AM
Batman & Robin
topopoz
09-19-2010, 09:36 AM
Cobra I’ve watched this for the first time in my life. Kinda darker than I expected. Good fun Movie.
Dr Faustus
09-19-2010, 09:37 PM
Taken
Neeson is better with a gun than he ever was with a lightsaber. Fast paced. Great acting by all the cast. Recommended. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-20-2010, 05:58 AM
Taken
Neeson is better with a gun than he ever was with a lightsaber. Fast paced. Great acting by all the cast. Recommended. ๐
I rented that last week. It’s que’d up for tuesday.
I’ll give you a guess what I just watched this afternoon.
(http://www.pimpandhost.com/image/4851712-original.html)
Darth Revan
09-20-2010, 09:29 AM
Scarface
ROKUSHO
09-20-2010, 09:32 AM
resident evil 4.
i would watch it again… when i can DL a dvd rip from the internet
Dr Faustus
09-21-2010, 02:01 AM
I watched Batman/Superman: Public Enemies.
It was great. Filled with fan service cameos and the dialogue between Supes & Bats was really funny at times.
Enjoyed it much more than the recent Under the Red Hood (which was just uggh).
I’ll give you a guess what I just watched this afternoon.
They’ve kidnapped Snake!
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-21-2010, 07:18 AM
Gundam Wing: Endless waltz
&
The Powerpuff Girls Movie.
Darth Revan
09-22-2010, 06:27 AM
ROKUSHO
09-22-2010, 05:44 PM
pontypool.
SYDNEY BRIER IS ALIVE.
ROKUSHO
09-23-2010, 07:46 AM
hidalgo.
the story of one of the forefathers of independent mexico.
Dr Faustus
09-24-2010, 05:35 AM
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Christ on a crutch, it was abysmal. The direction, the editing and the cinematography were all piss poor.
Who buys this crap?*
And they made more after this.
*Actually, I did. I got 3 movies for ???2, and I still feel ripped off!
avilslare
09-24-2010, 05:48 AM
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Christ on a crutch, it was abysmal. The direction, the editing and the cinematography were all piss poor.
Yeah actually saw this when it came out in theaters. Because of how awful it was, I have yet to see Extinction nor Afterlife and have no plans to.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-24-2010, 05:57 AM
Pocahontas
While it’s not a bad movie it’s not one of my favorite Disney films. Most of the main cast are rather dull with little personality compared to any of the other "princess/prince" couples, I think it’s mainly cause it’s historical whereas Disney’s other movies are based off of fairy tales or books. Plus they made the Indians all noble and stoic so they didn’t have as much personality as say Christan Bale’s character.
avilslare
09-24-2010, 01:41 PM
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time – First off, I did not play the game of the same name so I can’t name any inaccuracies but maybe that’s for the better. I’ll admit that the first five minutes felt a bit rushed and didn’t impress me but as the movie went along it got better. There’s nice action and especially adventure throughout the film and while there are definite plot holes and too many Dawson’s Creek moments between Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Princess Tamina, I enjoyed it for the most part.
Also kudos to Richard Coyle who gives a complete 180 performance compared to his days on Coupling. I barely recognized him.
Darth Revan
09-24-2010, 02:33 PM
Planet Hulk. Not a bad adaptation from the Marvel Comics.
avilslare
09-24-2010, 05:51 PM
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc – While I enjoyed the beginning of the film with the story of young Joan, the rest of it with Milla Jovovich was hard to watch as she acted like a small child when she didn’t get her way. There were some nice casting surprises for me such as Desmond Harrington in his first film role and Dustin Hoffman later on in the film but it just dragged on way too long and I was happy when it was over.
Dr Faustus
09-25-2010, 06:38 AM
I saw another Milla movie also. Ultraviolet. It had some nice ideas but too much green screen and not enough plot. It set up an analogy with the Nazi / Jews situation in the first 5 minutes which it quickly dismissed. I made use of the stop button before the end came. Seems I’ve been watching nothing but crap lately, I’ll have to find something good for my next viewing.
ROKUSHO
09-25-2010, 09:23 AM
nekromantik 2.
to put it simply: WHAT IS THIS I DONT FUCKING EVEN
Dr Faustus
09-26-2010, 04:26 PM
My Name Is Bruce
Starring (and Dir.) by the inimitable Bruce Campbell. Bruce plays himself, at the mercy of hicks who believe hs is in fact his film persona. Your enjoyment of this B-Movie is dependent largely on your view of Bruce.
"Consider yourself officially exempt from my wrath sweetcakes, and if you’re lucky a little later I’ll let you play with my boomstick. "
avilslare
09-27-2010, 12:54 AM
Devil – From a story written by M. Night himself comes this intriguing and well shot thriller. It pretty much all feels like an episode of the Twilight Zone, just more drawn out. Great cinematography especially in the first few minutes as well as some nice POV in the elevator. Well done directing as the unnerving tension really builds as it goes on. I feel Night redeemed himself a bit with this one after the atrocious Happening.
Whiteout – Kate Beckinsale stars as a U.S. Marshal investigating the first ever murder on the frozen lands of Antartica. While the extreme cold and weather conditions add a nice element of danger, they also destroy the action sequences, as it’s hard to tell what’s going on. The story, sadly, is the least interesting component to the film. The Cold War flashback that occurs in the first few minutes of the film was more interesting than the rest entirely.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-28-2010, 06:18 AM
Gladiator
It’s not a bad movie but…. there’s just something about it that’s not as fun as it should be. Plus the historical inaccuracies; thumbs up/down instead of stab thumb/ closed hand and gladiators didn’t always fight to the death.
Dr Faustus
09-29-2010, 09:26 AM
GHOST WORLD
Nothing to do with ghosts. It was a story of friendship, love, and change. Very good. Really liked it.
Stars Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi.
ROKUSHO
09-30-2010, 07:44 AM
heroes verdaderos episodio independencia.
a mexican animated movie about the fight for independence in mexico.
it was good until they started singing. the most iconic moments were overshadowed by fucking songs.
i didnt want to hear hidalgo singing about the independence, i wanted to hear the legendary scream for independence (viva mexico)
Tekken
I was surprised at this movie. I thought it was going to be another Dragonball movie but instead it reminded me of the first Mortal Kombat movie. There was actually a story involved and the fighting scenes were done pretty well too.
I feel Night redeemed himself a bit with this one after the atrocious Happening.
Happening is a comedy, brah ๐
avilslare
09-30-2010, 04:07 PM
Happening is a comedy, brah ๐
More like a cruel joke.
Dr Faustus
09-30-2010, 04:20 PM
Happening is a comedy, brah ๐
More like a cruel joke.
Whaaaat? Noooooooo….
Ol’ black water, keep on rollin’~
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-01-2010, 06:01 AM
Furngully.
Not so much as sat down and watched it, as let it play while I did stuff.
Olde
10-01-2010, 03:30 PM
The Man Who Knew Too Much. Before I saw it, I thought it was about a guy who had way too much knowledge and either 1. went crazy, or 2. found a way to channel brainwave patterns to manipulate others into being his slaves. Needless to say, I was sorely disappointed. The movie has an insane music scene, though.
ROKUSHO
10-02-2010, 01:13 AM
More like a cruel joke.
with awesome music.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-02-2010, 05:21 AM
Twilight Eclipse or whatever the newest one was.
It’s free movie week and Shrek was sold out by the time we got there and that was the only other one.
The vampires don’t have fangs and they’re made out of rock so you smash them.
That movie could have been over in 5 minutes. Only one damn thing happens in it to move the plot along.
Plot should probably be in about 6 sets of quotation marks….
Agent0042
10-02-2010, 06:25 AM
Enchanted. On Blu-Ray. Always good fun. Now I’m going back and playing the D-Files. I heard that they’re making a sequel, I just hope it’s decent.
avilslare
10-03-2010, 12:29 AM
Devil
This again but this time with friend. Still think it’s great.
ROKUSHO
10-03-2010, 07:07 AM
pathfinder.
the promotional poster is way, WAAAAY better than the whole movie
avilslare
10-03-2010, 05:20 PM
Iron Man 2 – It started off well establishing the villain and heads into some nice action but I felt the film had too much Tony Stark and not enough Iron Man. The second half of the film just didn’t have that oomph that the first part had and I found the bickering between Stark and Pepper became annoying. I did enjoy it but not as much as the first one.
There’s no such thing as too much Tony Stark.
To be honest, I find Iron Man to be boring as hell. It’s all about that beautifully twisted man <3
ROKUSHO
10-04-2010, 06:01 AM
the replacement of the black guy from a cool looking MOFO to some bald boring rwanda survivor really irked me.
avilslare
10-04-2010, 12:57 PM
Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) – A CBS Saturday night movie just released on dvd about a man wrongfully executed and the subsequent vengeful murders of the vigilante posse responsible. The restoration and dvd transfer is amazing. The first thing you really notice about the film is the incredibly effective score which reminded me a lot of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The deaths are tastefully done and edited extremely well, leaving it to your imagination. And while it’s a horror film, it still retains a feeling of fantasy all the way to the finale. Well written, acted and directed. Highly recommended.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-05-2010, 08:19 AM
Conan the Barbarian
Could have used more Mako narration.
avilslare
10-05-2010, 04:23 PM
Play Misty for Me (1971) – Starring in his directorial debut, Clint Eastwood plays popular disc jockey Dave Garver who has a one night stand which becomes a nightmare. Nice acting from psycho bitch Jessica Walter who snaps at a moment’s notice, clinging to Eastwood’s character like a bad rash. For the most part I enjoyed it except for certain scenes that felt out of place like the date between Garver and his girlfriend Tobie which ended up with them making love and cuddling naked in the woods. And a jazz festival performance that had nothing to do with the story and ended up with more screen time than the characters. Other than that it was a great thriller.
Olde
10-07-2010, 04:59 AM
My Fair Lady, for the first time.
topopoz
10-07-2010, 05:08 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about Time Travel – I laughed a lot! They even gave sense to "The Final Countdown" Lyrics.
Black Death
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-07-2010, 06:27 AM
Iron Man 2.
I just remembered Olivia Munn was in it.
Why did Rhodes take all the hammer weapons when he only put the minigun and bunker buster on it? The other weapons he took was an automatic psitol, a pump action shotgun, and an assault rifle none of which was used or fit onto the War Machine.
Sometimes a man just needs to have guns, brah~
avilslare
10-07-2010, 02:52 PM
Iron Man 2.
I just remembered Olivia Munn was in it.
Weird. I watched this a few days ago and I don’t remember her in it. Chess Roberts? Who? Though I did see her in Date Night.
Dr Faustus
10-07-2010, 06:37 PM
District 9
I was expecting normal sci-fi by numbers but was surprised to see an almost Cin???ma v???rit??? approach. And it had a CGI character that I genuinely cared about; I don’t recall that ever happening outside of a fully animated film. Very good film. I look forward to the inevitable sequel.
ROKUSHO
10-07-2010, 11:18 PM
el infierno.
a realistic portrayal of the war agaisnt drug dealers in northern mexico.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-08-2010, 07:26 AM
Weird. I watched this a few days ago and I don’t remember her in it. Chess Roberts? Who? Though I did see her in Date Night.
She was a tv reporter that the beginning of the Stark expo, was on right before the drunk POV part with Stan Lee as Larry King.
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District 9
I was expecting normal sci-fi by numbers but was surprised to see an almost Cin???ma v???rit??? approach. And it had a CGI character that I genuinely cared about; I don’t recall that ever happening outside of a fully animated film. Very good film. I look forward to the inevitable sequel.
SHould be fun to see what they’ll do to the "Alien Invasion" movie. There’s gonna be a lot of those coming out, Battle LA, 2 possible Independence Day sequels, that one with Turkleton from Scrubs and the vacuum ships, 2 others I’ve heard about.
Saw Shrek 4. Once again a Shrek movie that doesn’t excel at anything but isn’t really terrible with some funny moments and a 2 or 1 genuine emotional bits.
Dr Faustus
10-08-2010, 05:26 PM
Independence Day sequels
H. G. Wells didn’t write a sequel to The War of the Worlds so they’ll have to find something else to plunder and rape for their plot next time.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-08-2010, 09:49 PM
H. G. Wells didn’t write a sequel to The War of the Worlds so they’ll have to find something else to plunder and rape for their plot next time.
I’d hardly call ID4 War of the Worlds. And what’s up with Spielberg making his all Tom Cruse modern? Has there ever been a solid Victorian period War of the Worlds?
Dr Faustus
10-09-2010, 12:43 AM
I’d hardly call ID4 War of the Worlds. And what’s up with Spielberg making his all Tom Cruse modern? Has there ever been a solid Victorian period War of the Worlds?
There are many similarities between WoW and ID4, the most obvious being the
invading force arriving and doing nothing for a while and eventually being defeated by a virus
I’ve not seen Spielberg’s. I can’t stand his happy sugar coated endings, so I avoid his work unless I’m forced to watch it (Schindlers List is exempt from this judgement, it’s really good). I’d love to see a proper Victorian period version, too. ๐
ROKUSHO
10-09-2010, 02:12 AM
if you havent seen jurassic park, then you should, just because the main cast survived doesnt mean its a happy ending.
john hammonds dream is crushed forever and you can see it in his eyes.
although, he dies in the novel, but i like the movie better there because he lives to see everything he did turn to nothing.
Dr Faustus
10-09-2010, 02:40 AM
I should have mentioned Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I love those, too. I think that’s it.
I saw Jurassic Park. It doesn’t make my good list.
I know I’m going to get some serious fanboy hatred now. I’ve got my fanboy proof vest on. Fire away suckas!!!
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-09-2010, 06:19 AM
Didn’t Spielberg also do Saving Private Ryan? I wouldn’t call that Saccharin at all.
ROKUSHO
10-09-2010, 08:33 AM
please explain why you didnt like jurassic park, THE movie of the first half of the 1990’s, while i prepare the cerebral bore.
very few spielberg movies have "sugar coated" endings, really.
as for me, didint "saw", im currently watching titanic.
the amount of propaganda and stereotyping here is overwhelming.
Dr Faustus
10-09-2010, 10:25 PM
Is it a crime to dislike some of Speilberg’s films? Colour me guilty.
please explain why you didnt like jurassic park
No.
I didn’t like it because I was dragged to it, and well Dinosaurs have a way of being boring to me.
Thank god there was that dragon thrown in the mix to save Zyuranger ๐
Olde
10-09-2010, 11:56 PM
Last movie I saw was Silverado. ‘Twas okay.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-10-2010, 05:46 AM
The Page Master.
Even if you don’t want to see the whole movie (which is pretty short) you still should look up Leonard Nimoy’s scene as Dr. Jekyll & Mister Hyde.
Agent0042
10-10-2010, 02:06 PM
๐ Yeah, I saw The Pagemaster a while back.
Beauty and the Beast on the new Diamond Edition. Nice stuff. I’m looking forward to watching all the special features.
avilslare
10-10-2010, 02:11 PM
The Human Centipede: First Sequence – A lot of hype surrounding this film and while it’s not great, I did enjoy it. There are many nice cringe-worthy moments especially in the surgery scenes. The acting is poor but that’s not as important as the goal of the film, the human centipede, which is delivered. The story is simple and the ending is lackluster but I appreciate the film nonetheless for its sheer gall.
krissy
10-10-2010, 07:12 PM
i think the human centipede is one of those movies i am actively going to try not to see
i can’t handle hostel or saw movies either
anyway i saw The Social Network
Pretty good and interesting. I wasn’t bored at all. 8/10. Good acting. I had the soundtrack built up for me before I saw it, and I expected a lot more in terms of music.
The Human Centipede: First Sequence – A lot of hype surrounding this film and while it’s not great, I did enjoy it. There are many nice cringe-worthy moments especially in the surgery scenes. The acting is poor but that’s not as important as the goal of the film, the human centipede, which is delivered. The story is simple and the ending is lackluster but I appreciate the film nonetheless for its sheer gall.
Here, here. It’s not perfect, but I want to see more movies that have its audacity, so I choose to love it. Sequel and porn version, ftw ๐
The Japanese guy and the doctor are great. Probably why he’s the front ๐
I find the term Jenny-tail to be adorable.
Dr Faustus
10-10-2010, 09:49 PM
I find the term Jenny-tail to be adorable.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9103/rofldata.gif I haven’t viewed the film yet but can’t wait to see what a "Jenny-tail" is.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-11-2010, 06:20 AM
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9103/rofldata.gif I haven’t viewed the film yet but can’t wait to see what a "Jenny-tail" is.
My guess it the person at the end of the Human Centipede is named Jenny.
Dracula 1931 with B???la Lugosi
It’s been many years since I’ve watched it and I have to say for a movie that’s under 1 hour and 15 minutes it’s very slow and is rather anticlimactic.
Olde
10-14-2010, 05:52 AM
The last film I saw was True Romance and I highly recommend it. I liked it very much; a lot better than Natural Born Killers imo.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-14-2010, 06:30 AM
Halloween
Chocolate Misu
10-15-2010, 01:02 AM
Dial M for Murder
I lol’d, but dear goodness are the scenes long.
Dr Faustus
10-15-2010, 08:36 AM
The Hills Have Eyes. The remake. Can I have the 45 minutes I invested in this back?
HDHipHop1
10-15-2010, 06:03 PM
Both Iron Man and Iron Man 2 in one sitting. No critical analysis of either, I just found them both enjoyable.
I’m about to watch Sintel.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-16-2010, 06:21 AM
Coraline
Great animation.
I liked the original characters and thought the story was better with them.
Surprised no video game was made for it because it’s very survival horror but for kids.
ROKUSHO
10-16-2010, 07:18 AM
thera IS a coraline videogame.
for wii, 360, ps2 and handhelds.
but theres a very good reason you didnt know existed.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-17-2010, 05:57 AM
Let the Right One In
Dr Faustus
10-17-2010, 07:57 AM
From Dusk Till Dawn 3
Better than I was expecting. Better than the 2nd one but not as good as the 1st. The way the characters’ stories all connect is well done.
Coraline
Still haven’t seen this. ๐ I’ve got the novel and the graphic novel so chances are good I’ll like the movie.
avilslare
10-17-2010, 03:45 PM
Let Me In – I didn’t start liking the movie until maybe 40 minutes in but the acting is well done and I’m glad they didn’t go overboard with the 80s references. There’s definitely something lost in the translation such as the subtlety of the original and the digital effects kind of bugged me. I mean they looked good but just felt a little out of place. I still would recommend people see the original first.
Olde
10-17-2010, 05:44 PM
Pandora’s Box. A great movie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-18-2010, 04:49 AM
From Dusk Till Dawn 3
Better than I was expecting. Better than the 2nd one but not as good as the 1st. The way the characters’ stories all connect is well done.
Still haven’t seen this. ๐ I’ve got the novel and the graphic novel so chances are good I’ll like the movie.
It’s a book, book too? I thought it was just a British manga! (The movie is set in America BTW.)
Dr Faustus
10-18-2010, 04:51 AM
It’s a book, book too? I thought it was just a British manga! (The movie is set in America BTW.)
Neil Gaiman wrote it first as a novel. It’s a kids novel so it’s very easy to read. Then it was adapted into a graphic novel. Is that what you mean by a manga? Or is there an actual black and white manga too?
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-18-2010, 05:00 AM
Neil Gaiman wrote it first as a novel. It’s a kids novel so it’s very easy to read. Then it was adapted into a graphic novel. Is that what you mean by a manga? Or is there an actual black and white manga too?
No I meant the graphic novel, ‘course in my days we called em’ still silent talkies.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-19-2010, 07:05 AM
Texas Chainsaw Massacre [remake]
Alright I guess.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre [remake]
Alright I guess.
Human Centipede.
Director’s Cut seems to be identical ๐
Maybe
Him sitting on the tombstone is new. MAYBE
Oh well. Still good times.
Darth Revan
10-20-2010, 12:12 AM
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-20-2010, 07:16 AM
The Crazies.
Dr Faustus
10-21-2010, 09:09 AM
Full Metal Jacket.
Do you suck dicks?
Sir, no, sir.
Bullshit. I bet you could suck a golf ball through a garden hose.
ROKUSHO
10-21-2010, 04:38 PM
The Crazies.
1970’s or 2010?
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-21-2010, 09:23 PM
1970’s or 2010?
It’s a remake? Jesus Christ there must be only 15 horror movies in existence that get remade over and over again! Oh ya, 2010.
Dr Faustus
10-21-2010, 09:24 PM
It’s a remake? Jesus Christ there must be only 15 horror movies in existence that get remade over and over again! Oh ya, 2010.
George Romero did the original.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-21-2010, 09:27 PM
Ya know now that I think of it, I probably did see it at one point not too long ago. I remember some virus and these guys in cheap hazmat suits and stuff.
Zeta
10-21-2010, 11:44 PM
Shoot ‘Em Up, a real badass action movie. a must see. I believe it came around 2007, but if you’re a true action/violence movie lover, you will definitely enjoy this one.
avilslare
10-22-2010, 03:25 PM
Holy Mountain (1973) – Alejandro Jodorowsky directs and stars in this highly metaphorical masterpiece about the spiritual trek of a thief. It truly is a meal for the eyes, though it depends on the viewer if it’s seen as a feast or a rancid bite. I for one was amazed at the amount of imagination put forth throughout the film. Even though I didn’t understand one bit of it, I appreciate it for its pure creativity.
Dr Faustus
10-22-2010, 03:34 PM
It truly is a meal for the eyes, though it depends on the viewer if it’s seen as a feast or a rancid bite.
Nicely put. ๐
avilslare
10-23-2010, 01:42 AM
Giallo – In Dario Argento’s latest thriller, Adrien Brody stars as Enzo, an inspector in Italy on the trail of a tortuous murderer who picks up his victims in his taxicab. The title is a play on words as Argento specializes in the giallo genre but the film wouldn’t exactly fall into that category. The word instead pertains to something important in the storyline.
I honestly think Dario has lost his touch since his last few films have not lived up to the greatness of his work in the 70s and 80s. Giallo has a low budget and amateurish feel to it, the acting is very poor and the story isn’t interesting whatsoever. The film lacks gore but what you do see is done well enough. I would only recommend this to hardcore Dario Argento fans.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-23-2010, 06:05 AM
28 Days Later. [4/5]
I loved the beginning and the car travel but it really fell apart for me when the army stuff became center focus. The vast lonesomeness of the start and how everything was shot at an angle really worked and the tension of the group being attacked, because they have to get attacked at some point made every scene in the road trip act tense. But then they had to go the man and military is the real evil route and kinda fucked it up.
1. these zombies are a huge threat, they’re alive and agile. I wanted more of them.
2. The movie started off as a we need to work together and cooperate thing but ended as a death to everything that’s not with you moral code which wouldn’t have been as bad if not for the fact that the movie looked down on Selena’s brutality.
3. What the hell kinda plan is that? free the monster? Even if it didn’t kill the girls first what makes you think you’ll be able to get out now that half of everyone wants to shoot you and the other half wants to bite you?
All that aside I enjoyed this and the cast was great.
One more thing what did the dad do with his riot armor? Why didn’t he take it with him?
Dr Faustus
10-23-2010, 02:23 PM
The Good, the Bad, the Weird
Dir. by Kim Ji-woon, who did A Bittersweet Life (not your typical Asian gangster film) and A Tale of Two Sisters (not your typical Asian horror film) comes an Eastern Western (i.e. not your typical cowboy Western film). It was Excellent. And side splitting funny in places. Highly recommened all 3 of those films.
And make sure and watch the alternate ending, it was much better than the theatrical ending. ๐
laguu11
10-24-2010, 03:09 AM
How to Train Your Dragon
So… I never knew that dragons are like cats. Although not perfect but a pretty fun watch.
avilslare
10-24-2010, 03:15 AM
Paranormal Activity 2 – It’s nice how they tied the story from the first one in to this. The film pretty much stuck to the same formula as the first one with loud bangs and slamming doors out of nowhere. Just a lot more of the same, though it was an enjoyable enough theater experience.
Olde
10-24-2010, 04:45 AM
Full Metal Jacket. The first act is by far the best part of the movie. Although it’s still a pretty good movie, it goes downhill after about the first forty minutes.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-24-2010, 05:44 AM
Arachnophobia. John. Goodman. Exterminator.
Mary Reilly.
It’s about Dr. Henry Jekyll’s maid, stars Julia Roberts, John Malkovich, & Glen Close. I’d recommend seeing it at least once though maybe I was restless or something because it didn’t seem as good this 2nd time, Julia Roberts just kinda stares blankly a lot of the time.
Darth Revan
10-24-2010, 10:32 AM
Carry On Cleopatra. British comedy take on the tale of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Not bad.
avilslare
10-24-2010, 05:45 PM
Zombiethon (1986) – Not necessarily a film, more like a collection of clips from zombie movies. There are a few original scenes intercut with the rest of the film showing scantily clad women being led against their will to a movie theater where the clips are being played. It starts out fun with such films as Zombie, Zombie Lake, and Oasis of the Zombies but quickly degenerates to movies like The Invisible Dead and Astro-Zombies. It’s available on Netflix Instant Play if you’re very bored and have nothing else better to do.
Shock (1977) – In Mario Bava’s final feature length film a family disintegrates when they move into their new home. The mother (Dario Nicolodi) starts seeing and hearing strange things, the son begins acting strangely and the father tries to keep it glued together. The title fits as there are many shocking moments, some cheap at first but they lull you into a false sense of security as the real shocks are yet to come. The secrets of the story are easily deciphered early in the film, leaving the ending moments kind of boring. Also I can’t stand the young son in this. I dislike most kids in movies but with the added dub he’s unbearable to watch.
Stolen_waters
10-25-2010, 07:26 AM
I’ve just finished watching Zhang Yimou’s The Love of the Hawthorn Tree (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nn6fn5c04&feature=player_embedded), and I thought it was really beautiful.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-25-2010, 07:43 AM
Welcome to the madhouse, Stolen waters.
The Strangers or, Badgered by Folly Artists. Unrated version
It was alright. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate the time I spent with it either. The opening narration text pretty much gives away the ending so I wasn’t happy with that.
avilslare
10-25-2010, 01:16 PM
When in Rome – I almost liked this for the great Kristen Bell and a pretty decent cast including Jon Heder and Dax Shepard but there are just too many things I don’t like about it such as bad sfx, jokes and situations. Though I did laugh quite a bit.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-26-2010, 06:42 AM
The Shinning.
It’s been ages since last I saw this film. Did anyone think Jack Nicholson wouldn’t snap at some point? I mean just look how creepy he is normally!
ROKUSHO
10-26-2010, 04:25 PM
saints and soldiers.
WHAT WAS I THINKING!
avilslare
10-27-2010, 10:08 AM
Fear Dot Com – A story similar to The Ring about a website that kills within 48 hours of visiting it. It really made little to no sense and scenes seemed to just come out of nowhere without any explanation as to why characters were there. The sfx were pretty awful and while there are a few creepy scenes here and there, it’s just too damn dark to see anything. I mean you would think that to perform an autopsy you would need at least one light but not in this movie. Most of the action was missed due to the terrible lighting. The ending is also terribly abrupt. 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-27-2010, 07:23 PM
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [5/5]
It’s basically a Disney movie with the Villains as the main characters.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-28-2010, 06:21 AM
The Ninth Gate
Dr Faustus
10-29-2010, 12:21 AM
Plan 9 From Outer Space
Dir. by Ed Wood and called the worst movie ever made by some critics. I think it may have something to do with my love for Tim Burton’s Ed Wood film but I enjoyed this supposed worst ever film.
If you keep Burton’s film in mind while viewing then Plan 9 takes on a whole new dimension. It’s funny and it needs a hug. I liked it.
(It can’t be the worst movie ever, Tom Cruise isn’t in it.)
oasis82
10-29-2010, 02:51 AM
Big Trouble in Little China. Fantastic film from the 80’s!
ROKUSHO
10-29-2010, 03:50 AM
Plan 9 From Outer Space
Dir. by Ed Wood and called the worst movie ever made by some critics. I think it may have something to do with my love for Tim Burton’s Ed Wood film but I enjoyed this supposed worst ever film.
If you keep Burton’s film in mind while viewing then Plan 9 takes on a whole new dimension. It’s funny and it needs a hug. I liked it.
(It can’t be the worst movie ever, Tom Cruise isn’t in it.)
you were "ruined" by burtons ed wood.
i havent seen ed wood, so im a virgin regarding plan 9, and i plan to see it while virgin.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-29-2010, 07:18 AM
Beetle Juice (Beetlegeuse) [4/5]
&
Corpse Bride [4/5]
What’s with the 200% increase of puns when you’re dead? Seriously it’s like if monsters and dead things aren’t completely evil they must make bad puns all the damn time.
The Terminator
10-29-2010, 07:22 AM
Predators (2010)
Pretty decent. It follows much more of the first Schwarzenegger Predator movie. The 1987 Predator movie still remains the best of them but I would rate Predators as the next best in the series.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-29-2010, 07:24 AM
you were "ruined" by burtons ed wood.
i havent seen ed wood, so im a virgin regarding plan 9, and i plan to see it while virgin.
Sadly all the movies I’ve seen are while being a virgin:'(
Dr Faustus
10-29-2010, 03:18 PM
you were "ruined" by burtons ed wood.
i havent seen ed wood, so im a virgin regarding plan 9, and i plan to see it while virgin.
I’ve just read they’ve coloured it and are releasing it in 3D. The colourisation is amazing looking. You can watch the black and white legally free in full screen at Jammer (http://jammerdirect.com/Jammunity/JamMedia/JamMedia20/TabId/107/VideoId/350/Plan-9-From-Outer-Space.aspx).
If you like it you should give Burton’s Ed Wood a chance. They go well together.
avilslare
10-29-2010, 04:50 PM
Paprika – Great imagination and colorful scenes in this one from Satoshi Kon. I appreciated certain components from the film more such as the writing, voice acting and music more after seeing a few of the special features on the dvd. 3 out of 5.
The Sentinel (1977) – So many great ‘names’ in this one including a young Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum. A nice mystery laid out about an up-and-coming model who moves into a new apt that just so happens to be a gateway to hell. Though the mystery is revealed too quickly and haphazardly towards the end. A few scary moments as the model (Cristina Raines) deals with strange happenings in the building. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
10-29-2010, 07:51 PM
Superman: Doomsday (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3keuiWzY-Q)
I haven’t viewed much of Superman TAS so I don’t know how this compares but Superman: Doomsday was a great film. It was filled with some very deep emotional moments as well as some violent scenes which were unexpected.
The scene where blood from Supes splatters onto Lois’s cheek and Lois instructs Jimmy to keep filming was awesome
It was co-written by Bruce Timm, and as usual he delivers. I think it just became my favourite of the DC animations.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm slips into 2nd. ๐
ROKUSHO
10-29-2010, 10:51 PM
i WILL watch EW eventually, but i must first see the movie as all who saw them before EW was released.
Dr Faustus
10-31-2010, 02:12 PM
Let the Right One In (L???t den r???tte komma in)
I loved this. The film was filled with subtle metaphors that only revealed themselves if you paid very close attention. What was left unsaid was often more important that what was said or shown. The editing was sublime. It was a study of friendship and connection through isolation as well as being a vampire film. Recommended to lovers of foreign cinema.
I fear the lack of faith the Hollywood system has in its audience’s ability to understand emotions told through imagery will mean the remake will be diluted to the point where it will be just another crap horror remake.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-31-2010, 07:12 PM
Let the Right One In (L???t den r???tte komma in)
I loved this. The film was filled with subtle metaphors that only revealed themselves if you paid very close attention. What was left unsaid was often more important that what was said or shown. The editing was sublime. It was a study of friendship and connection through isolation as well as being a vampire film. Recommended to lovers of foreign cinema.
I fear the lack of faith the Hollywood system has in its audience’s ability to understand emotions told through imagery will mean the remake will be diluted to the point where it will be just another crap horror remake.
I know! It was so sweet. The fact that so much was left somewhat ambiguous really gave it both a feeling of eventual tragedy but also a more positive up beat vibe that there might very well be a happy life for the survivors.
Dr Faustus
10-31-2010, 07:17 PM
I know! It was so sweet. The fact that so much was left somewhat ambiguous really gave it both a feeling of eventual tragedy but also a more positive up beat vibe that there might very well be a happy life for the survivors.
VERY BIG SPOILER Do not read if you haven’t seen the film.
The morse code he tapped out on the box at the end spelled out K-I-S-S. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-31-2010, 07:42 PM
VERY BIG SPOILER Do not read if you haven’t seen the film.
The morse code he tapped out on the box at the end spelled out K-I-S-S. ๐
I think that was actually in the english audio but with subtitles just for the signs, newpapers, mags, and notes.
Dr Faustus
10-31-2010, 07:45 PM
I think that was actually in the english audio but with subtitles just for the signs, newpapers, mags, and notes.
I watched it in subs. I went online to find out what it was because it didn’t sub that bit, glad I did. ๐
Dr Faustus
10-31-2010, 11:32 PM
WΔZ
It had Stellan Skarsg???rd and Melissa George who I believe has the potential to make a great film some day, unfortunately WΔZ wasn’t it. It was terrible. It wants to be se7en when it grows up.
Hero Killer Id
11-01-2010, 02:02 AM
Recently rewatched The Exorcist and the original Halloween. Before that it was The Secret of Kells and How to Train Your Dragon.
Darth Revan
11-01-2010, 02:46 PM
Hot Fuzz. Simon Pegg did a good job as Scotty in the recent Star Trek movie, but imo he was better in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead.
Dr Faustus
11-01-2010, 03:35 PM
Prot???g???
Directed by Derek Yee. Starring Andy Lau & Daniel Wu.
It tells of the life of an undercover policeman in the herion drugs trade and the decisions he makes and the loyalties he forges. Some very powerful scenes and some very bad parenting skills on display. The two leads gave a fine performance. I liked it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-01-2010, 08:20 PM
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!
ROKUSHO
11-01-2010, 09:12 PM
ravenous.
the two movies ive seen starring rob carlyle, hes a villian… and a weird one at that
topopoz
11-01-2010, 09:41 PM
Lethal Weapon 1 & 2
Dr Faustus
11-02-2010, 03:09 PM
Thirst
Dir. Park Chan-wook.
My second vampire film in less than a week and again very far removed fom the typical notion of vampires we’re all familiar with. This Korean film was just plain bizarre. It’s impossible to guess what Park Chan-wook will do in his films and at times this one was exciting, erotic, disgusting, hilarious, and sometimes all at once.
There is a Dir cut running 13 minutes longer but it’s not availalbe outside of Korea. I hope it surfaces someday in the West.
Dr Faustus
11-02-2010, 07:11 PM
Whisper of the Heart
I love Ghibli. For 2 hours all my worries shrink and are rendered ineffectual. Magical film. ๐
It’s a great shame Yoshifumi Kondō died. ๐ He was a perfect choice to succeed Miyazaki.
The clock in the film had Porco Rosso inscribed on it. ๐
Miyazaki has said he wants to make a sequel to Porco Rosso called: Porco Rosso: The Last Sortie
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-03-2010, 07:07 AM
Whisper of the Heart
I love Ghibli. For 2 hours all my worries shrink and are rendered ineffectual. Magical film. ๐
It’s a great shame Yoshifumi Kondō died. ๐ He was a perfect choice to succeed Miyazaki.
The clock in the film had Porco Rosso inscribed on it. ๐
Miyazaki has said he wants to make a sequel to Porco Rosso called: Porco Rosso: The Last Sortie
I was angry when we didn’t find out if he was still a piggy man or not at the end so seeing him back in the saddle should be a blast. Let’s hope the usual movie rule of kill off or split up the main couple between movies or right at the start doesn’t take effect.
Dr Faustus
11-03-2010, 05:02 PM
I was angry when we didn’t find out if he was still a piggy man or not at the end so seeing him back in the saddle should be a blast. Let’s hope the usual movie rule of kill off or split up the main couple between movies or right at the start doesn’t take effect.
I took that to mean that his outward appearance didn’t matter, it was his heart that was the real Porco. ๐ I totally thought the same thing as you about the splitting of the happy couple, though.
I watched a film last night called Fist of the Warrior, the name suggested it would be bad but it had Sherilyn Fenn, Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis so I gave it a chance. I should have trusted my initial judgement. It was worse than a roman candle in the butt.
Dr Faustus
11-04-2010, 05:16 PM
Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon
Dir. Daniel Lee
Starring Andy Lau & Sammo Hung.
The first half of the film tried to cram in way too much plot (The Three Kingdoms is a huge story) and suffered for it but the second half was much better paced. I like Andy Lau & Sammo so it was great to see them act together. Not essential viewing but worth watching if you like Chinese historical films.
The Score was great, a mix of Ennio Morricone and Tan Dun.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-04-2010, 08:53 PM
It was worse than a roman candle in the butt.
Is the candle pointing inward or outward?
James and the Giant Peach [3/5]
Alright. Now was that metal shark being driven by the aunts? I doubt they drove in the car. The parents weren’t really eaten by a rino, that was all just a story the aunts told him and him facing the rino storm was him facing there bull shit right? Centipede’s antenna come and go.
Agent0042
11-04-2010, 11:31 PM
Sorry, nothing to see here…
Darth Revan
11-04-2010, 11:41 PM
The A-Team. I want the time I spent watching this ‘movie’ back.
Olde
11-04-2010, 11:54 PM
Silverado. I also want the time spent watching this movie back. ๐
ROKUSHO
11-05-2010, 02:15 AM
saw 7.
i didnt like it.
Darth Revan
11-06-2010, 01:37 AM
Iron Man 2 – It was… okay… I guess.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-06-2010, 06:47 AM
V for Vendetta
Dr Faustus
11-06-2010, 07:02 AM
The Cat Returns.
More Ghibli magic. Loved it. It was only 75 minutes long. Should have made it longer. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-07-2010, 06:58 AM
The Black Calderon [3/5]
Kinda weird how every sword and sorcery movie or TV show is kinda in England yet you rarely see or hear english actors in the roles.
Dr Faustus
11-08-2010, 09:19 AM
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
Dir. Robert Wise
Starring Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen and Mako.
It explores the effects of racism and colonialism on a group of marines stationed in China at a time of great civil unrest. Sounds kind of boring written down but even though the film was 3 hours long it never felt like it dragged even for a minute.
Mako and McQueen have a few great scenes together.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-09-2010, 12:52 AM
Metropolis [4/5]
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-10-2010, 06:37 AM
The Princess and the Frog [4/5]
Animation is great and the characters are a fresh take for disney but the songs aren’t memorable at all and I thought more could have been done with the characters, especially The Doctor.
Agent0042
11-12-2010, 12:01 AM
avilslare
11-12-2010, 10:36 PM
Splice – I didn’t love this film for some bad acting and the substitution of important story details with technobabble but there were some nice twists and turns later in the story. 2.5 out of 5.
Phantoms (1998) – Based off a Dean Koontz novel of the same name comes this snorefest about a town decimated and overrun by an unknown terrestrial evil. I literally fell asleep three different times trying to finish this one. The dialogue and acting are terrible (with the exception of Liev Schreiber). I honestly think this would have turned out better as a B-movie. 2 out of 5.
The Gift (2000) – A very well acted film with a small story about a psychic involved in a missing persons investigation. The cast is tremendous with Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear, Katie Holmes and Hilary Swank. And while a main selling point of this film seems to be a topless Katie Holmes, I really enjoyed it for the story and acting. I was also surprised by the directorial range displayed by Sam Raimi as this contains no sharp camera and editing moves, it’s simply a well filmed and directed movie. 5 out of 5.
Cemetary Man (1994) – A strange little flick starring Rupert Everett as a young Cemetary keeper who has to deal with the just buried coming back from the dead. The action and gore is very comedic and Everett plays the character very blase to the frightening events at hand. I enjoyed it for the most part but the ending left me puzzled. Begs another viewing. 3 out of 5.
Monster Dog (1984) – Alice Cooper stars as rocker Vincent Raven on his way home where a series of brutal animal killings have set his neighbors on a witchhunt for the supposed culprit. This film is a true cure for insomnia, putting me to sleep on more than one occasion. You end up seeing the monster maybe a total of 15 seconds in the entire film. Also Cooper is a complete bore and looks absolutely bizarre without his makeup. 0 out of 5.
Event Horizon (1997) – It’s been awhile since my last viewing so I decided to give this another watch and I was not disappointed. The only true gripe I had was some dated visuals. The story is intriguing and suspenseful throughout but what I enjoyed the most was the production design. The Event Horizon looks like it was designed by madmen, everything looks either dangerous or frightening to the touch. 4 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
11-16-2010, 01:58 PM
9
It was good. (3 out of 5)
After the main feature I watched the 10 min short that the feature was based on and it was amazing. It blew the feature length one clean out of the water. (5 out of 5 for the short)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Not as good as the cult following led me to believe but still much better than the disastrously bad remake I attempted to watch a few weeks back. (2 out of 5)
topopoz
11-16-2010, 03:27 PM
Inception – I absolutely Loved it!
Mad Max Trilogy The last time I watched these films was 7 years ago, this past weekend I tooked some time to watch them again. I was curious to see why people always loved the sequel more than the first one…
Well now I understand why, but the first one still holds as my fauvorite of the 3…
On an interesting note, Beyond Thunderdome, wasn’t as bad as I remembered it & I actually liked it even more than The Road Warrior.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-16-2010, 08:54 PM
No Country for Old Men [2/5]
What the hell was it about?
I mean I get the cat and mouse deal but like no one achieved any of the goals they set out for and I’ve heard so much about Anton Chigurh but was let down. He wasn’t terrible just in no way did he captivate me like other villain performances have.
Darth Revan
11-16-2010, 11:28 PM
Grumpy Old Men – 5/5
Great cast (Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Burgess Meredith, Ann-Margaret, Daryl Hannah and Kevin Pollack) with good on screen chemistry. Walter and Jack brought their characters to life, and showed how friendship can last.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-17-2010, 07:30 AM
The Emperor’s New Groove [5/5]
Darth Revan
11-20-2010, 01:00 AM
Assassin’s Creed Lineage. Only a short movie (about 30-40mins), but it sets the groundwork for Assassin’s Creed II. Also, have to say the production value for it must have been large, as the detail in the costumes alone would cost a small fortune.
ROKUSHO
11-20-2010, 01:21 AM
jackass 3d.
while i laughed a lot, some of the stunts lost their laugh factor quite fast, like the gorila costume stunt, it went way too long.
Dr Faustus
11-20-2010, 12:47 PM
I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK
Dir. Park Chan-wook
Park is a great director (best known for his Vengeance trilogy) and here he turns his hand to a romantic comedy.
Set in a sanitarium it has a cast of endearing nutters. A little like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest crossed with Amelie but so much more than that. It has one of the girls from A Tale of Two Sisters in the lead and she is fantastic.
(5 out of 5)
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-21-2010, 06:55 AM
My Super Ex-Girlfriend [3/5]
This had huge possibilities but didn’t do anything real great with them. But it wasn’t bad. I don’t hate it but have no wish to ever watch it again but if I had to watch it again I wouldn’t feel tortured. Kinda like Handcock I guess. Uma Thurman deserves to be in a good super hero movie.
Chocolate Misu
11-22-2010, 06:39 AM
HP: Deathly Hallows
Meh. It was ok. More like a LOTR fest, but I can understand that. I found the lack of Snape disturbing………
Agent0042
11-22-2010, 12:24 PM
Yep, I saw Potter too and generally I enjoyed it. I can see what you’re saying Chocolate, sort of, though I only ever watched one Lord of the Rings film and I fell asleep during it. (It was a very long time ago.) I thought they had a particularly cool way of presenting the Tale of the Three Brothers.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-23-2010, 06:38 AM
The Secret of the Kells [5/5]
Dr Faustus
11-24-2010, 05:23 PM
Mesrine: L’instinct de mort, part 1.
Dir. Jean-Fran???ois Richet
Vincent Cassel gets beardy and gives another great performance. The film seemed to rush over certain things that I thought deserved more exposition but hopefully that’ll happen in part 2 which I’ll maybe get to watch tonight.
Darth Revan
11-24-2010, 11:14 PM
City Hunter
If you like Jackie Chan, you’ll like this movie. If you like comedies, you’ll like this movie. If you want to watch something completely zany and crazy, you’ll like this movie.
Of course… if you ever wanted to see Jackie Chan as Chun Li, watch this movie lol.

‘The Outsiders’.
Why can’t movies of novels ever be this good anymore?
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-25-2010, 07:42 AM
City Hunter
If you like Jackie Chan, you’ll like this movie. If you like comedies, you’ll like this movie. If you want to watch something completely zany and crazy, you’ll like this movie.
Of course… if you ever wanted to see Jackie Chan as Chun Li, watch this movie lol.

(http://www.pimpandhost.com/image/4069942-original.html)
Dr Faustus
11-25-2010, 02:56 PM
Mesrine: L’instinct de mort, part 1.
Dir. Jean-Fran???ois Richet
Vincent Cassel gets beardy and gives another great performance. The film seemed to rush over certain things that I thought deserved more exposition but hopefully that’ll happen in part 2 which I’ll maybe get to watch tonight.
Watched part 2. Again, the film seemed rushed and the story suffered but Cassel’s performance made it worthwhile.
Brandy
11-26-2010, 06:19 AM
As far as recent movies the most recent would have to be…
Repo Men- Better than I thought it would be, I did enjoy the ending.
megamaid
11-27-2010, 09:51 PM
Harry potter and the Deatly Hollow’s part 1
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-28-2010, 06:53 PM
Iron Giant [5/5]
Agent0042
11-28-2010, 11:57 PM
Tangled, earlier today. Not in 3D. I found myself lightly stamping my feet to some of the music at times. The movie was great to look at and the story was generally fun. Oh, and I thought that Rapunzel looked cuter with her hair cut off.
Harry potter and the Deatly Hollow’s part 1
Is that any good? A lot of my friends say it felt incredibly rushed.
Agent0042
11-29-2010, 12:12 AM
I’ve seen Part 1, I liked it. I don’t know what they mean by rushed. There’s only so much you can do, unless you want to make three movies. There were some very moving moments and I thought they handled the source material well. I especially enjoyed the way that they presented the Tale of the Three Brothers.
Well, if it means anything, those same friends also thought the visuals in Prince Caspian looked corny ๐ I’m anxious to see Part 1 ๐
Agent0042
11-29-2010, 12:49 AM
The visuals in Prince Caspian "looked corny"? ๐ On the whole, I liked Prince Caspian, though if I had one main problem with that film, it wasn’t the visuals, it was just that I felt that the actor that they cast as Prince Caspian didn’t exactly light up the screen.
Rapunzel looked cuter with her hair cut off.
This is true of most women ๐
The visuals in Prince Caspian "looked corny"? ๐ On the whole, I liked Prince Caspian, though if I had one main problem with that film, it wasn’t the visuals, it was just that I felt that the actor that they cast as Prince Caspian didn’t exactly light up the screen.
You got that right Agent. He was alright, but nothing about him was memorable. Only our four main heroes kept me watching ๐
Dr Faustus
11-29-2010, 05:12 PM
Zatoichi. (2003)
Dir. "Beat" Takeshi Kitano.
Kitano is faultless as always but the CGI blood and blades was a big mistake. The film is a mess but Kitano is so good I’d happily watch it again. It also had Tadanobu Asano (Ichi – The Killer) who put in a great performance.
Dr Faustus
12-02-2010, 02:59 AM
After.Life
Dir. Agnieszka W???jtowicz-Vosloo
Interesting film. At times it was shot like a traditional horror and other times it was the complete opposite. It’s one of those "open to interpretation by the viewer" films and for that it should be applauded. I enjoyed it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-04-2010, 07:48 AM
Bram Stoker’s Dracula [5/5]
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-06-2010, 07:45 AM
Megamind [5/5]
Tangled [5/5]
Let the Right One In [5/5]
Tanis
12-06-2010, 09:42 AM
Let the Right One In [5/5]
The original movie, yeah?
Cause, if so…yeah.
Gotta agree.
Great fucking movie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-06-2010, 08:41 PM
The original movie, yeah?
Cause, if so…yeah.
Gotta agree.
Great fucking movie.
Of course the original.
Renaming it "Let Me In" gets grid of the "Let the Right One In (To Your Heart)"
ROKUSHO
12-12-2010, 08:18 AM
centurion.
i thought this would have been a middle budget war epic with lots of swordfights and "big" armies clashing.
instead we have a boring chase movie with a poor plot and forgettabale characters.
a centurion is a man commanding an army of 100 men. NEVER in the entire movie are there 100 men onscreen.
Dr Faustus
12-12-2010, 11:04 AM
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Dir: Peter Sollett
I usually like Michael Cera’s geeky acting style but this film went nowhere in its 82 minutes. It’s a weak romance.
Very dull.
Ore… Tanjou
It’s okay. Gaoh doesn’t get anything in the way of backstory. The way they set up the movie on the show is cooler than the movie itself, to be frank.
Last movie I viewed was Toy Story 3 . . . and my faith in Disney has been renewed. Pixar will never cease to amaze me. Lots of great minds amongst them working to bring the biggest smiles to faces possible. Sad movie, but dammit, still one of the best Disney films I’ve ever seen!
HDHipHop1
12-12-2010, 07:25 PM
Pixar’s probably the best thing about Disney right now.
Zoran
12-12-2010, 08:42 PM
The Fourth Kind (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220198/)
It was really creepy but I am thinking more demonic possession than alien abduction. All in all I would give it a 4/5 stars.
Agent0042
12-12-2010, 10:59 PM
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Not great, but not awful either.
Dr Faustus
12-15-2010, 07:32 AM
Closer
Dir. Mike Nichols
A friend told me this was good. He lied. Banal, boring, predictable and if not for Clive Owen I’d have turned it off.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-15-2010, 07:36 AM
Wizard People, Dear Reader [5/5]
HDHipHop1
12-15-2010, 07:47 AM
Closer
Dir. Mike Nichols
A friend told me this was good. He lied. Banal, boring, predictable and if not for Clive Owen I’d have turned it off.
Is your friend a cinephile?
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-15-2010, 07:51 AM
Is your friend a cinephile?
I like Cinnamon buns.
HDHipHop1
12-15-2010, 07:52 AM
I like Cinnamon buns.
Cinnamon buns are quite the shit.
Dr Faustus
12-15-2010, 08:00 AM
Is your friend a cinephile?
No, he’s a twat. I’m a bit of a cinephile. Still didn’t like the film. Based on a play, it should have been better.
HDHipHop1
12-15-2010, 08:03 AM
No, he’s a twat. I’m a bit of a cinephile. Still didn’t like the film. Based on a play, it should have been better.
A bit?
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-15-2010, 08:12 AM
Movies are one of the few thing I can’t screw up so easily. Just plug N’ play and try not to pause to poop with 4 sec. of movie left like I did with No Country For Old Men.
Dr Faustus
12-15-2010, 08:13 AM
A bit?
Yup. A very large bit. :erm:
HDHipHop1
12-15-2010, 08:14 AM
No, he’s a twat.
Also sounds like you need new friends.
Dr Faustus
12-15-2010, 08:28 AM
Also sounds like you need new friends.
I tell him he’s a twat. I’m not talking behind his back.
I’m the guy amongst my friends with the "odd" taste in movies. Transforrmers 3 or an indie flick with a budget of $10 and $9 of that went on catering and sticky tape? I’d choose the indie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-15-2010, 08:30 AM
I tell him he’s a twat. I’m not talking behind his back.
I’m the guy amongst my friends with the "odd" taste in movies. Transforrmers 3 or an indie flick with a budget of $10 and $9 of that went on catering and sticky tape? I’d choose the indie.
Pally, everyone should choose the tape.
HDHipHop1
12-15-2010, 08:42 AM
I tell him he’s a twat. I’m not talking behind his back.
I’m the guy amongst my friends with the "odd" taste in movies. Transforrmers 3 or an indie flick with a budget of $10 and $9 of that went on catering and sticky tape? I’d choose the indie.
In a rare moment of lucidity, Michael Bay decided to name his third Transformers effort Dark of the Moon, in an attempt at warning the general public that he will indeed be continuing his trend of making awful movies.
Agent0042
12-15-2010, 03:22 PM
Ghost Town. Highly amusing, but good message too. Hmm… yeah… 4 stars.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-15-2010, 09:08 PM
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie [4/5]
ROKUSHO
12-16-2010, 10:12 AM
narnia 3.
pretty good story telling, even if it differs from the novel.
of course, the religious aura that surrounds this series makes me not enjoy them to the fullest
Dr Faustus
12-16-2010, 10:23 AM
of course, the religious aura that surrounds this series makes me not enjoy them to the fullest
I’ve read Lewis’ God in the Dock more than once and I’m not convinced he was the "traditional" Christian he is perceived to be. Maybe his purpose in the Narnia books was to introduce themes that kids were then to explore as they got older? Moving onto his own Out of the Silent Planet, perhaps?
I haven’t seen the films so have no idea how they deal with it. Are they filming all of them?
Agent0042
12-16-2010, 12:50 PM
I’ve read Lewis’ God in the Dock more than once and I’m not convinced he was the "traditional" Christian he is perceived to be. Maybe his purpose in the Narnia books was to introduce themes that kids were then to explore as they got older? Moving onto his own Out of the Silent Planet, perhaps?
I haven’t seen the films so have no idea how they deal with it.
There are still religious references, though they’re not really any heavier than the books. The most recent one does still include Aslan’s line at the end, that in our world he is known by "another name" and that Lucy and Edmund must come to know him by that name. I’ve heard that his Mere Christianity is very preachy.
Are they filming all of them?
They’d like to, but they were already dropped by Disney and had to find another distributor. Dawn Treader only made about $25 million domestically this weekend, by far the smallest take for any of the Narnia films so far. So it’s not looking good for The Silver Chair.
Dr Faustus
12-16-2010, 01:33 PM
Thanks for the comments Agent0042. ๐
I do intend to watch the films sometime as I loved the books as a kid. I watched the old animation again recently and despite not being as well animated as I remember it was still fun and filled with nostalgia for me.
Lewis is an interesting individual and, I think, a great linguist. I love the quote when he describes his early years as an atheist, as being "very angry with God for not existing". While not as ambiguous is his faith as Blake, I still think he was a little subversive at times and that he was challenging us to carry out our own research and come to our own conclusions.
Agent0042
12-16-2010, 02:44 PM
Hrm. Maybe. But for a good refutation of him and other such apologists, I recommend this book (
http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Defenders-What-Believe-Wrong/dp/1591020808) – God’s Defenders: What They Believe and Why They are Wrong – T.S. Eliot, William F. Buckley, Jr., Jerry Fallwell, Annie Dillard, William James, G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis
Nightowl9910
12-16-2010, 11:32 PM
The Thing by John Carpenter. One of my top favourite horror movie’s of the 80’s!
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-17-2010, 06:20 AM
Thanks for the comments Agent0042. ๐
I do intend to watch the films sometime as I loved the books as a kid. I watched the old animation again recently and despite not being as well animated as I remember it was still fun and filled with nostalgia for me.
Lewis is an interesting individual and, I think, a great linguist. I love the quote when he describes his early years as an atheist, as being "very angry with God for not existing". While not as ambiguous is his faith as Blake, I still think he was a little subversive at times and that he was challenging us to carry out our own research and come to our own conclusions.
I haven’t read any of them but having just returned form Barnes and Nobel and looked at the table of contents so far The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, & Voyage of the Dawntreader have been made while the wizard’s Nephew & The throne of Blood have been skipped.
Agent0042
12-17-2010, 01:59 PM
I think you mean The Magician’s Nephew and The Silver Chair. The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel work, the other one comes after Dawn Treader. The books weren’t all released in order, so it’s confusing. The final book is The Last Battle and there’s also The Horse and His Boy, which was set within the time of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but featured different characters, mostly.
discodan
12-20-2010, 09:51 PM
Tron Legacy…
Not too bad,
Stampedes
12-20-2010, 10:09 PM
Ip Man (yesterday on DVD)
The realization of Wilson Yip is very common especially if we compare it to that of Tsui Hark, for example, for similar scenes but Donnie Yen, him, he assures! This actor has an exceptional presence and emphasizes the excellent choreography of Sammo Hung.
Chocolate Misu
12-20-2010, 10:14 PM
Leon The Professional……
discodan
12-20-2010, 11:33 PM
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Pretty dope documentary
Agent0042
12-21-2010, 04:46 AM
Avatar. Except I’ve only watched about a quarter of it so far. Man, is it good, though. Wish I had gone to the theater to see it in 3D when it was out.
Chocolate Misu
12-23-2010, 01:17 AM
Daft Punk’s – Electroma
I actually didn’t know about this film until today. It stars our favorite robot duo as they give a try to become human. But as they realize that they are not ‘human after all’, they wander off into the desert never to return.
For all of you who are familiar with our duo of Daft Punk, you know that they don’t speak (well not really)……. So yup, an hour and nine minutes of no dialog….. But there is some music with words in it, just not Daft Punk’s music…
This film is slow, drawn out, and slightly confusing. BUT IT IS very interesting, well paced, and visually confusing (but in an arty good way). I think that if the film was cut down at all, it wouldn’t work as well as it does. This film is in a sense very simplistic but when you think of the visual aspects and how they achieved them it’s not so simplistic anymore. The ending is very pretty….. I give this a 3.7/5. Even if you don’t like Daft Punk’s music or if you know nothing about them, that won’t have any bearing on if you would enjoy it or not.
I found it on google video if anyone cares to see it…
Daft Punk- Electroma (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-433357417541455147#)
Scott Pilgrim
Damn good times.
ROKUSHO
12-23-2010, 08:38 AM
chi bi.
epic has a new definition on the dictionary, and chi bi is it.
now i want to travel to china and look at the real chi bi.
Zoran
12-23-2010, 02:53 PM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 [3-1/2 of 5 Stars]
A decent film but you are left wanting more…that’s why it’s only part 1 but I don’t think we will have to wait very long for part 2 because I understand they made the at the same time.
Agent0042
12-23-2010, 03:32 PM
Part II is in July.
avilslare
12-25-2010, 08:02 PM
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) – Much better than the last installment as it goes more with the scares than the comedic. And nice monster make-up for Jason with his ribcage and spine sticking out. The story was something different with it focusing on a young woman attempting to control her newly found telekenetic powers. Though I wish there were more standout kills other than just getting stabbed in the chest or throat slit.
KronosCodename
12-26-2010, 06:51 PM
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: The movie itself is very very cool. The action scenes were very well planned, and the environment is beautiful.
It was spectacular. ๐
Agent0042
12-26-2010, 07:47 PM
I finished Avatar. Wonderful stuff. Now working on the special features.
I finished Avatar. Wonderful stuff. Now working on the special features.
Glad you liked it Agent!! ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-28-2010, 11:28 PM
Shrek 4. [4/5]
Not the greatest but there are some genuine touching moments and some good jokes here and there.
Shrek 4. [4/5]
Not the greatest but there are some genuine touching moments and some good jokes here and there.
I’m curious about Shrek 3 and 4. I only saw 1 and 2. Are the last two just as good?
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-28-2010, 11:49 PM
I’m curious about Shrek 3 and 4. I only saw 1 and 2. Are the last two just as good?
I’d say yes. 3 isn’t as heavy on the pop culture humor as it is on character and story driven humor plus Eric idol Merlin. 4 is the last one and while 2-4 are no way as good for me as the first one they’re decent movies.
Cool! Thanks, Tom ๐ I might have to check those out. I’m so used to being let down by third, fourth and fifth sequels to things I’ve been leery of them.
Agent0042
12-29-2010, 04:02 AM
Shrek 2 is my favorite Shrek, though the original is very close. Didn’t care nearly as much for Shrek the Third, though I didn’t hate it. Haven’t seen Shrek Forever After yet.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-29-2010, 08:18 AM
Julie X Julia or Julie vs. Julie was on in the background while I read Making of Star Wars. Myril Streap sure did sound like her.
ROKUSHO
12-31-2010, 10:50 AM
tron legacy.
it was fairly ok, and i specially loved the music. part of me thinks i payed for a 2 hour music video of daft punk, with voiceover.
Dr Faustus
01-01-2011, 06:37 PM
Mary And Max (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ3vlMO-Z-I&feature=related)
Stop motion animation with lots of heart and some great laughs. If that sounds like something you’d watch then it is highly recommended.
Stampedes
01-02-2011, 02:17 AM
White hunter, black heart (Clint Eastwood)
๐
(again)
And we claim Clint Eastwood monolithic…!
Dr Faustus
01-02-2011, 05:29 AM
Black Swan.
Loved it. The most convincing role Nat’s had since Leon, imo.
Aronofsky has pretty much made a live action Satoshi Kon movie
HDHipHop1
01-02-2011, 05:50 AM
Black Swan.
Loved it. The most convincing role Nat’s had since Leon, imo.
What the hell does "convincing" acting mean? Does one have to go to school to "appreciate" movies like you do or clock in an assload of hours at a theater? Also is it worth it?
Dr Faustus
01-02-2011, 05:56 AM
Are you serious?
convincing (adjective)
Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.
She made me believe she could dance like a ballerina and that she was a bit unhinged. Did you really believe she would be a stripper in a pink wig in Closer? Or that she was some lame ass Star Wars ho? No, she was unconvincing. See?
HDHipHop1
01-02-2011, 05:58 AM
Are you serious?
convincing (adjective)
Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.
She made me believe she could dance like a ballerina and that she was a bit unhinged. Did you really believe she would be a stripper in a pink wig in Closer? Or that she was some lame ass Star Wars ho? No, she was unconvincing. See?
No need for anger. ๐
Dr Faustus
01-02-2011, 06:01 AM
No need for anger. ๐
It’s 5 am. All my anger is long gone. I fapped it out while watching Teletubbies. :erm:
HDHipHop1
01-02-2011, 06:10 AM
It’s 5 am. All my anger is long gone. I fapped it out while watching Teletubbies. :erm:
They are some sexy little critters so……
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-03-2011, 08:24 AM
Memories [3/5]
laguu11
01-03-2011, 01:26 PM
Tron Legacy
I really enjoyed it. For once a Hollywood movie without romance (yes, I understand that I’m the minority to applaud things like this). Very nice continuation of the first as well. Better than Avatar in my book.
Saw "True Grit" with my family. Pretty good! I want the book now.
Chocolate Misu
01-05-2011, 03:38 AM
Tron Legacy
I wanted more action…………. but I got all giddy when Daft Punk got more than one screen shot ^____^
Dr Faustus
01-06-2011, 08:15 AM
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
(Dir. Edward Neumeier)
Neumeier wrote all three films but this was his first ever directing gig. Ignores the second one (mercifully, like we all did) and brings back Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico. Jolene Blalock joins him and looks like Angela Jolie most of the time.
It was much better than I’d expected. Worth a viewing if you liked the first one. ๐
ROKUSHO
01-07-2011, 12:09 AM
little fockers.
wasnt as good as i expected
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-07-2011, 08:55 AM
Time Bandits [5/5]
Mentioned it before. See it.
Agent0042
01-11-2011, 01:40 AM
The Lion King: Special Edition [5/5]
"Simba, remember who you are."
Half of Crazy Heart (I’ll need to finish it. It seemed OKAY from what I remember)
Kamen Rider W Forever: AtoZ — The Gaia Memories of Fate. Good start for Eternal’s character, cool concepts, the last two maximum drives (Cyclone/Trigger and Luna/Joker) and W’s true Final Form. Good times, for the very most part.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-13-2011, 06:31 AM
Half of Crazy Heart (I’ll need to finish it. It seemed OKAY from what I remember)
Kamen Rider W Forever: AtoZ — The Gaia Memories of Fate. Good start for Eternal’s character, cool concepts, the last two maximum drives (Cyclone/Trigger and Luna/Joker) and W’s true Final Form. Good times, for the very most part.
Wasn’t all that thrilled with it. Not at all. I don’t think it was a bad movie just not for me.
I rewatched it from the beginning. It’s good. It’s not like ZOMG SQUEE OSCAR MATERIAL like people make it out to be.
I love endings like that. So, yeah, it’s a good movie.
Squallsdog
01-13-2011, 07:21 AM
Sherlock Holmes
It was beyond good, Robert Downey and Jude law are hilarious
Inception. It’s pretty good. It feels much more focused than the Matrix, so I think that thread is very unnecessary and that it’s not fair to compare the two. Inception feels very tight-wound and compact, whereas the Matrix has far-reaching implications and interpretations.
Inception is an interesting movie, whereas the Matrix is a way of life ๐
Reminds me of Shutter Island, tbh!
Darth Revan
01-14-2011, 09:29 AM
Young Frankenstein. Classic Mel Brooks comedy with great actors.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-15-2011, 07:03 AM
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra [3/5]
I enjoyed it. Never really watched the cartoon so I’m not a real fan so most of the silly changes didn’t bother me all that much.
The 9th Doctor played Destro, Ray park played Snake Eyes, The guy who played the Mummy played Zartan, Brendan Fraser had a few quick scenes, and I was surprised that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in it.
Ninja stuff was the best and the power suits looked stupid, like they were just running in place and added a background with no care in syncing the 2 up. Destro’s mask looked really shitty.
I wasn’t a fan of how the women where whoreish. The Wayans brother was just being his usual loud dumb black act but that won Scarlett over for no good reason and they hardly had any screen time together. Then Baroness was with like 4 guys but she was mind controlled so she was really a bad girl. What was up with that? She wasn’t even Russian or black haired or evil or used corrective glasses. Those are all of her selling points.
Young Storm Shadow shows promise.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-18-2011, 06:44 AM
Hamlet 2.
Good but I thought it was going to be the whole play and not just a few scenes of it.
ROKUSHO
01-18-2011, 09:31 AM
unstoppable.
i never thought trains could roar like godzilla with a hangover
Dr Faustus
01-18-2011, 04:17 PM
Inception.
cuckoo77
01-18-2011, 08:49 PM
The last movie I watched was William Wyler’s fairly faithful 1965 adaptation of John Fowles novel, "The Collector".
Quite good.
Inception. It’s pretty good. It feels much more focused than the Matrix, so I think that thread is very unnecessary and that it’s not fair to compare the two. Inception feels very tight-wound and compact, whereas the Matrix has far-reaching implications and interpretations.
๐ that’s nailing it on the head.
Young Frankenstein. Classic Mel Brooks comedy with great actors.
I love that film.
I’m not a big Mel Brooks fan, but this one is one of my favorite comedy films ever.
Too funny.
ROKUSHO
01-20-2011, 12:00 PM
skyline.
i was expecting a lot more from the people involved with id4.
that was in the movies.
i just finished watching zombi 2.
my review for it is "ugh"
Dr Faustus
01-21-2011, 08:06 PM
Le deuxi???me souffle (The Second Wind)
Dir. Alain Corneau
Starring my favourite French actor, Daniel Auteuil. He’s great. And Monica Bellucci.
Very unusual lighting. Red, amber and green and sometimes all three in the one shot. And it was a Noir. Weird. Very good.
cuckoo77
01-22-2011, 03:49 AM
Watched "Arachnophobia" for the first time in probably about 20 years. ๐
Now, I’m not arachnophobic by any means, but "ick". There’s quite a bit in this movie that makes my skin crawl.
Fun, fun, fun scare tactics in this one…..and John Goodman is always a treat…..well, almost always.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-22-2011, 06:11 AM
The Big Lebowski [4/5] a few hours ago but also
The Black Swan [5/5] at a 5:00pm showing.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-23-2011, 06:32 AM
Voyage of the Dawn treader. [3/5]
wasn’t anything special.
Chocolate Misu
01-24-2011, 02:41 AM
James and the Giant Peach………………………… I had forgotten how weird this movie is…………
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-24-2011, 05:45 AM
Citizen Cane [4/5]
So I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to know that Rosebud is his sled and that kinda killed it somewhat. All the little cinematography stuff impressed me and what was up with that shrieking bird?
schmeed
01-24-2011, 12:46 PM
Last saturday I saw once again the final James Bond-Film of Timothy Dalton: "Licence to Kill". One the one hand the films of Dalton are not very well known but on the other hand I like his interpretation of 007. The films don’t have as much humor as Connery and Moore, but someting of more realistic.
marl26
01-25-2011, 07:00 AM
Alien … on Blu-ray , always good to see this movie every few years
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-25-2011, 07:09 AM
Red Dawn [3/5]
WOLVERINES!
Agent0042
01-27-2011, 12:44 AM
Scary Movie [
3.5/5] – these movies might not be great art, but they’re always good for more than a few laughs.
Catoh
01-27-2011, 01:22 AM
Sorcerer
Throwback to the 70s
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-27-2011, 06:51 AM
Secret of NIMH [4/5]
ROKUSHO
01-27-2011, 09:09 AM
the green hornet.
it was fairly ok, bringing the old "hero" and his antics to the moderns of the 21st century.
however… BRUCE LEE. YOU ARE MISSED
Darth Revan
01-27-2011, 11:51 PM
The Taking of Pelham 123(2009) 4/5
Not a bad remake and John Travolta played the role of villain quite well, opposite Denzel Washington’s character.
Ben-Hur, for about the fifth time. I hope no horses were harmed in the making of this film, but I doubt that’s the case. Great movie nonetheless!
Zoran
01-28-2011, 08:35 PM
Finally saw Good Will Hunting (1997). [3-1/2 out of 5 stars]
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-29-2011, 07:04 AM
Tora! Tora! Tora! [3/5]
maybe I’m tired or something but it was very unbalanced. talking and talking and waiting for most of it then the last part was nothing but the attack and it kinda dragged on.
Chocolate Misu
01-31-2011, 07:01 AM
Pretty in Pink. I finally sat through it… Is it me or did that movie not make any sense?
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-31-2011, 07:04 AM
Shoot ‘Em Up [4/5]
It really was a bloody Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck cartoon.
Pretty in Pink. I finally sat through it… Is it me or did that movie not make any sense?
I watched it once many years ago and didn’t think so, but back in those days they sure had awesome fashion sense ๐
Olde
01-31-2011, 07:43 AM
American Psycho [3/5]. Quite disappointed, really, as I had heard it was a fucked up movie. I thought it was meh. The scene when he leaves a message on his lawyer’s answering machine is awesome, though.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-01-2011, 08:25 AM
Alien [4/5]
lonewolf100
02-02-2011, 12:24 PM
watched
dollman
little children
batman
nightmare on elm street (2010)
bad news bears (original one not the remake) i be surprised if anyone can guess the actor who in these movies (except for the batman one)
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-02-2011, 06:18 PM
Up [5/5]
Darth Revan
02-02-2011, 11:20 PM
Once Upon A Time In Mexico [4/5]
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-03-2011, 06:32 AM
Wall.E [5/5]
cuckoo77
02-03-2011, 07:16 AM
Badlands [4/5]
Director, Terrence Mallick’s first film.
I’ve seen it several times before, but each time the performances by Marty Sheen & Sissy Spacek get better and better.
Darth Revan
02-03-2011, 10:05 AM
Once Were Warriors [5/5]
It’s a 1994 film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff’s bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of an urban Māori family, the Hekes, and their problems with poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence, mostly brought on by family patriarch Jake. Great movie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-03-2011, 07:50 PM
Once Were Warriors [5/5]
It’s a 1994 film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff’s bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of an urban Māori family, the Hekes, and their problems with poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence, mostly brought on by family patriarch Jake. Great movie.
I watched that a couple years ago. The husband and wife would later play Jango Fett & Taum We in Attack of the Clones. I was surprised Temuera Morrison’s got some range to him in that, a pity he almost never get’s to use it in anything else I’ve seen him in.
cuckoo77
02-03-2011, 07:53 PM
Once Were Warriors [5/5]
That’s a great movie. Essential viewing within my family. My Dad’s from New Zealand.
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Rewatched "Big Trouble In Little China" last night [4/5]….
……about an hour after I finished it, I found it to be TV on AMC :D, so I watched a few key scenes over again.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-03-2011, 08:02 PM
That’s a great movie. Essential viewing within my family. My Dad’s from New Zealand.
Whale Rider is really good too!
What part of NZ and why move some place so cold?
cuckoo77
02-03-2011, 08:17 PM
What part of NZ and why move some place so cold?
He was born in Wanganui (the north island).
LOL…..why he came here? Funny story.
His cousin was a playboy bunny and worked up here with a bunch of other bunnies in a now defunct Playboy Getaway Spa. She said she could hook him up with a job here….and well…he was 19….playboy bunnies…..another country. dude….wouldn’t you?
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Anways….to keep on topic.
I also watched a DVD of old banned cartoons (Bugs Bunny, Droopy, Betty Boop). It was all right. 3\5
Darth Revan
02-03-2011, 11:46 PM
I watched that a couple years ago. The husband and wife would later play Jango Fett & Taum We in Attack of the Clones. I was surprised Temuera Morrison’s got some range to him in that, a pity he almost never get’s to use it in anything else I’ve seen him in.
I read the book a few years ago, and the movie was great. Shows that there are some good movies available… just have to look for them.
Just finished watching the Are You Being Served? movie. Classic British comedy at it’s finest.
Didn’t they go to a farm or something for their last season?
I only saw a few of those eps. Saw most of the regular seasons.
Darth Revan
02-03-2011, 11:57 PM
Didn’t they go to a farm or something for their last season?
I only saw a few of those eps. Saw most of the regular seasons.
The movie had the crew head to the fictional resort of Costa Plonka, in Spain due to ‘Young Mr Grace’ giving them all their annual leave at the same time, as renovations were being done to Grace Bros. The one you’re referring to I think is called ‘Grace and Favor’ (in America was renamed to ‘Are You Being Served? Again!’). The new series has the elderly and womanising "Young Mr Grace", head of Grace Brothers department store, recently deceased while scuba-diving on holiday in the Caribbean with his personal secretary, Miss Jessica Lovelock. As per the instructions in his will, the remaining workers at Grace Brothers’ closing sale (coincidentally, most of the staff who were present in the original series) are named co-beneficiaries of his estate.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-04-2011, 06:45 AM
Hey I know what that is, PBS played it in the mid 90s. taut me that when my underpants got too small I could just break the elastic and they’d go up a half size and give a few more months use out of ’em.
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he was 19….playboy bunnies…..another country. dude….wouldn’t you?
Aw man and these were the all natural 60s & 70s bunnies I bet.
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The Running Man [4/5]
cuckoo77
02-04-2011, 07:18 AM
just watched "Intolerable Cruelty"……..3/5
it’s got some funny bits and some great actors, but it never really lifts off the I had hoped.
Aw man and these were the all natural 60s & 70s bunnies I bet.
I know my dad’s cousin is all natural. She’s a waitress now in a middle of nowhere town, surrounded by forest. She smokes, has whiskey voice, skin like leather, bleach blond hair and calls people "sweetie".
I never asked my dad if there were any pics…..I should. When he first told me that story, I was like 17 or 18. Not really what I want to hear coming from your father. Dad and the bunnies. awkward.
bunny ass.

Tom Toonami Tunes
02-04-2011, 07:35 AM
just watched "Intolerable Cruelty"……..3/5
it’s got some funny bits and some great actors, but it never really lifts off the I had hoped.
I could post some vintage play boy stuff in sts and you could yell if she turns up?
I know my dad’s cousin is all natural. She’s a waitress now in a middle of nowhere town, surrounded by forest. She smokes, has whiskey voice, skin like leather, bleach blond hair and calls people "sweetie".
I never asked my dad if there were any pics…..I should. When he first told me that story, I was like 17 or 18. Not really what I want to hear coming from your father. Dad and the bunnies. awkward.
bunny ass.

ROKUSHO
02-04-2011, 08:18 AM
season of the witch.
it had its moments, but a predictable story and plotline.
would watch it again when its on tv and there isnt anything else.
avilslare
02-05-2011, 06:27 PM
Splinter (2008) – An okay monster movie with some nice ideas but the action sequences are poorly edited and some of the characters decisions seemed a bit strange to me. 2.5 out of 5
cuckoo77
02-05-2011, 07:09 PM
Hey, avil! Haven’t seen you around these here parts in quite some time ๐
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Watched the Eli Roth’s "Cabin Fever". 2.5 out of 5
Somewhat of a tribute to the ’80’s horror film with plenty of ‘yuck’ moments. A refreshing change from most of the crap that passed for "horror" in the past decade or so. The cast is boring to watch and it reeks too much of trying to be more than it is. Thankfully Roth gets it right in his next movie, "Hostel".
topopoz
02-05-2011, 07:13 PM
Revolver – Probably the best movie starring Jason Statham
Darth Revan
02-06-2011, 01:03 AM
The Usual Suspects [5/5]
One of my all time favorite movies. Great cast and story. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good movie to watch.
Neo Xzhan
02-06-2011, 12:53 PM
The last movie I saw in the theaters was Tron Legacy (which was freaking awesome).
The last movie I watched at home was Clash of the Titans. Which really was a letdown.
megamaid
02-06-2011, 06:59 PM
Yogi Bear, it was hilaroius.
ROKUSHO
02-06-2011, 10:51 PM
social network.
i prefer that kids acting in zombieland.
topopoz
02-06-2011, 11:18 PM
True Lies – Why I found this Action/Comedy Flick more funny that most pure comedy movies?. I love this movie =D
Dr Faustus
02-06-2011, 11:34 PM
Inglorious Basterds.
:laugh: It was great. Brad’s forced American/Italian accent a highlight. Good to see Tarantino back on form.
topopoz
02-07-2011, 12:46 AM
Good to see Tarantino back on form.
You didn’t liked Death Proof?
cuckoo77
02-07-2011, 01:00 AM
You didn’t liked Death Proof?
can of worms for Doc. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-07-2011, 08:07 AM
Star Wars [5/5]
Just finished The Making of book tonight so I popped in the THX vhs release. Noticed you can see David Prowse’s eye through the helmet in one of the scenes.
Dr Faustus
02-07-2011, 05:46 PM
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Dir. Andrew Dominik
The dialogue was great and the cinematography impressive. 160 minutes and it flew by. Liked it.
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You didn’t liked Death Proof?
can of worms for Doc. ๐
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9103/rofldata.gifhttp://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9103/rofldata.gifhttp://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9103/rofldata.gif The can is open. They’re on the floor… wiggling. :erm:
Squallsdog
02-08-2011, 06:45 AM
Just saw Inception….wow. What a brilliant movie.
Agent0042
02-09-2011, 01:18 AM
Ramona and Beezus [
2.5/4]
Joey King shines as Ramona and there some very imaginative sequences and quite funny moments. However, the film could use some better pacing at times and loses some of its focus towards the end.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-10-2011, 06:24 AM
Aliens [5/5]
Disturbia. I think I liked it better when it first came out.
cuckoo77
02-10-2011, 08:10 AM
Disturbia. I think I liked it better when it first came out.
You mean when it was called "Rear Window"? :p
topopoz
02-10-2011, 08:30 PM
The Prestige – Great film… probably my 2nd fauvorite Nolan Movie..
Dr Faustus
02-11-2011, 01:50 AM
Alice (Něco z Alenky) (1988) (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5oLg2WJ8h0&feature=related)
Dir. Jan Švankmajer
A bizarre filmed version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with live action, stop motion, painted scenery, and backwards photography. It’s fantastic. Grotesque. Ingenious. Disturbing.
Zulu
02-11-2011, 07:06 PM
The Children of Huang Shi
Historical inaccuracies aside, I thought it was a pretty thrilling movie. It certainly looked amazing, and Jonathan Rhys Meyer did a pretty good job as "Mr. Pig". xD
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-12-2011, 08:16 AM
Alien 3
Honestly it ain’t all that bad. Got’s problems and there’s stuff I just don’t like but there is some good in it.
Dr Faustus
02-13-2011, 10:53 PM
Alien 3.
The extended cut is a hundred times better. It omits some redundant stuff and adds more meaningful stuff. Check it out if you get the chance, it doesn’t matter that you’ve just recently watched the original, it is really a lot different.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-13-2011, 11:19 PM
The extended cut is a hundred times better. It omits some redundant stuff and adds more meaningful stuff. Check it out if you get the chance, it doesn’t matter that you’ve just recently watched the original, it is really a lot different.
I got the quadrilogy at a yard sale for $14 so I have 2 cuts for all 4 films.
cuckoo77
02-13-2011, 11:20 PM
the cuts for the first 3 are good.
Nothing could save the 4th though…………..nothing.
………………Unless you compare it to the AVP films…even then…it’s a toss up.
Dr Faustus
02-13-2011, 11:49 PM
Nothing could save the 4th though…………..nothing.
Agreed. ๐
I had AVP on dvd, it came as part of a box set I gave it away. :laugh:
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-14-2011, 06:49 PM
Agreed. ๐
I had AVP on dvd, it came as part of a box set I gave it away. :laugh:
Remember that part with the queen popping out and the Predator made a funny face?
Darth Revan
02-15-2011, 12:08 AM
Steel Dawn, with Patrick Swayze. Not a bad movie, 3/5
Dr Faustus
02-15-2011, 12:14 AM
Remember that part with the queen popping out and the Predator made a funny face?
Predator funny face. :laugh: I don’t remember that bit. I wish I did. It sounds funny.
Chocolate Misu
02-15-2011, 12:19 AM
Terminator + T2
Chocolate Misu
02-15-2011, 04:16 AM
Return to Oz. I frikin’ love this movie, especially the cinematography and the sets. It all has that sick scream of the 80s and I love it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-15-2011, 07:13 AM
Alien Resurrection [3/5]
I liked how Brad Dourif wanted to make out with the alien.
Chocolate Misu
02-15-2011, 10:52 PM
^ ………… I’m going to try to forget that you mentioned Brad Dourif…………………… I’m gonna try real hard…….. must resisit…
I watched Never Ending Story….
cuckoo77
02-16-2011, 09:25 AM
Return to Oz. I frikin’ love this movie, especially the cinematography and the sets. It all has that sick scream of the 80s and I love it.
The Wheelers make me smile. ๐
Chocolate Misu
02-16-2011, 10:04 PM
I love the junk tacked on to their coats. ^___^ CHICKEN!
Dagger1211
02-17-2011, 01:16 AM
I watched Repo! The Genetic Opera a couple days ago. It was neat and totally not what I was expecting. I enjoyed the story and the sets. The costumes were awesome too.
Dr Faustus
02-17-2011, 01:18 AM
I watched Repo! The Genetic Opera a couple days ago. It was neat and totally not what I was expecting. I enjoyed the story and the sets. The costumes were awesome too.
I wasn’t sure if I liked that on first viewing but I’ve since watched it 3 more times and I love it. ๐
You get rep for that.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-17-2011, 05:52 AM
Troy longer cut. [4/5]
While not the greatest I did enjoy it. Kept most of the fantasy elements out or ambiguous so The Odyssey would be kinda hard but I still would like to see Sean Bean in his own sword & sorcery movie.
2 other things; it’s an R movie with gore and nudity but there was only 1 chopped off head and no penis or vag shots.
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Troy longer cut. [4/5]
While not the greatest I did enjoy it. Kept most of the fantasy elements out or ambiguous so The Odyssey would be kinda hard but I still would like to see Sean Bean in his own sword & sorcery movie.
2 other things; it’s an R movie with gore and nudity but there was only 1 chopped off head and no penis or vag shots.
Agent0042
02-17-2011, 07:08 PM
Nanny McPhee Returns. Just as good as the first Nanny McPhee.
3.5/4
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-19-2011, 07:52 AM
For Colored Girls [4/5]
Chocolate Misu
02-19-2011, 06:27 PM
Groundhog Day
Agent0042
02-19-2011, 06:31 PM
Help!
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-19-2011, 06:54 PM
Help!
I will, but first I need to know what’s wrong!
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-20-2011, 08:29 AM
Fantasia [4/5]
Agent0042
02-20-2011, 01:32 PM
How did we get from going to G – Groundhog Day to H – Help! to F – Fantasia? Are we in a Groundhog Day loop? Or did you really think I was asking for help? I thought you were only joking when you said "first I need to know what’s wrong!" Help! is a film based on the song by The Beatles.
I – Independence Day
Wait a second, I’m in the wrong thread, aren’t I? I saw the For Colored Girls followed by Groundhog Day and thought I was in the A-Z thread. LOL. Well, either way, Help! is a real movie, but I haven’t seen it.
HDHipHop1
02-20-2011, 07:35 PM
Push
If I were to use Tom’s rating system [2/5]
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-20-2011, 07:52 PM
Push
If I were to use Tom’s rating system [2/5]
5: Perfect, near perfect, favorite, and would buy
4: Great film and will watch again gladly but might have a few things that bugs me; other than that still recommended.
3: Had fun watching it but won’t view again any time soon. Might have huge problems but still fun, your call if you want to try it.
2: really bad.
1: The worse avoid at all costs.
HDHipHop1
02-20-2011, 07:54 PM
5: Perfect, near perfect, favorite, and would buy
4: Great film and will watch again gladly but might have a few things that bugs me; other than that still recommended.
3: Had fun watching it but won’t view again any time soon. Might have huge problems but still fun, your call if you want to try it.
2: really bad.
1: The worse avoid at all costs.
Ah, good to know.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-20-2011, 07:59 PM
Ah, good to know.
I just dicided to use X-Play’s ratings for the videa game.
HDHipHop1
02-20-2011, 08:09 PM
I just dicided to use X-Play’s ratings for the videa game.
That makes your rating system more awesome, Tom.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-20-2011, 08:13 PM
That makes your rating system more awesome, Tom.
It also gives me personal tastes wiggle room. Citizen Cane & For Colored Girls I gave 4 because they’re great movies and I suggest seeing them but Cane is kinda slow and the super serious films with heavy real stuff like For Colored Girls I don’t always like to watch all the time.
Dr Faustus
02-21-2011, 12:56 PM
Monsters (2010)
Dir. Gareth Edwards
A British Monster movie. A lot more entertaining than that may sound. ๐
Chocolate Misu
02-21-2011, 10:07 PM
Mad Max
I never realized how horrible a person Jessie was…. she deserved what she got.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-22-2011, 06:50 AM
Black Hawk Down [4/5]
Orlando Bloom doesn’t have all that great fake accent range so it was a good thing he got dropped out of the chopper. Ewan McGregor is much better at being American and Eric Bana has a solid southern voice.
topopoz
02-22-2011, 12:36 PM
Mad Max
I never realized how horrible a person Jessie was…. she deserved what she got.
Wait what!? xD
Dr Faustus
02-22-2011, 02:13 PM
All Star Superman
Dir. Sam Liu
Based on Grant Morrison’s mini series. It kept a lot more that I thought it would from the comic. It didn’t really work as a feature, though. Still, it was great fun. ๐
Despite the original series being drawn by Frank Quitely, I’m sure there was a nod to Alex Ross near the end as Supes flew toward the sun.
Orlando Bloom doesn’t have all that great fake accent range so it was a good thing he got dropped out of the chopper.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9103/rofldata.gifhttp://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9103/rofldata.gif Nice, Tom. ๐
cuckoo77
02-22-2011, 02:28 PM
Finally, saw "Megamind" 2.5 / 5
It had it’s funny moments and some great little blink and you’ll miss ’em nods and references to the comic book genre. Sadly, it was lacking something of a central core element to the story.
The Kids In The Hall : Brain Candy 3 /5
I’ve seen it once or twice before in it’s entirety, and since have watched bits and pieces on youtube countless times.
A Canadian cult classic. Heavily flawed and a little aimless. With some piss your pants hilarious moments, usually concerning deeply disturbed or sick individuals. It’s not for everybody, but a must for any Kids In The Hall fan.
Chocolate Misu
02-22-2011, 09:42 PM
Wait what!? xD
Seriously. At the garage "Imma take the car and leave Max here with no way for him to get anywhere by himself so I can go get ice cream…oh ya, I guess I’ll take the baby with me"….. And "Imma make out with Max and have fun with him beside the river…….. oh ya baby’s in the car…. I think"…. And "Imma leave Max to fix the car and leave the baby unattended so I can go down to the beach so I can swim and get all tan…" How can she be that inattentive?! :notgood:
Agent0042
02-23-2011, 01:27 PM
Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (Diamond Edition Blu-ray) [4/4]
avilslare
02-23-2011, 09:57 PM
Slumber Party Massacre III (1990) – Surprisingly I found this to be the best of the three. It contains darker subject matter and plays a lot more violent and less campy and corny like the previous 2. 3 out of 5.
ROKUSHO
02-24-2011, 04:41 AM
the rite.
another pro-religion pos where the "doubter" is proven wrong.
cant say i didnt like AH’s acting here, he seemed like another person, me getting acostumed to his serious acting.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-24-2011, 06:50 AM
Fantasia 2000 [4/5]
I was surprised and kinda disappointed it was only little over an hour and not the 8 hour run time of the original. But with fewer it watches much tighter so each segment seams a bit more memorable; so much so I’m having a hard time picking a favorite. I’d say the Air Whales, Depression Era, & Mount St. Helen’s are my favorites. The absolute best part is in the Noah’s Ark bit with Donald Duck taking a pair real animal ducks aboard.
Taken [4/5]
This was fun. I wish Liam Neeson was my daddy. If they really are going to make a sequel and a TV show how are they gonna do it? Is she gonna get kidnapped again like Team Rocked and Pikachu?
Dr Faustus
02-28-2011, 08:27 PM
Forbidden Planet (4 out of 5)
Dir. Fred M. Wilcox
Still amazes me as much today as it did the first time I watched it over 20 years ago. ๐
I love J. Michael Straczynski’s works but I really hope the planned remake gets canned.
HDHipHop1
02-28-2011, 08:47 PM
Jennifer’s Body [2/5]
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-28-2011, 09:12 PM
Forbidden Planet (4 out of 5)
Dir. Fred M. Wilcox
Still amazes me as much today as it did the first time I watched it over 20 years ago. ๐
I love J. Michael Straczynski’s works but I really hope the planned remake gets canned.
Anne Francis stars in, Forbidden Planet wowwowow waaa wouuu….
Agent0042
02-28-2011, 09:17 PM
See androids fighting… Brad and Janet.
Chocolate Misu
03-02-2011, 05:37 AM
Road Warrior
Ya know……… I still don’t know how the Mad Max world got so effed up…….. I wanna feel like I missed some info about this in the movies….. I dunno. Maybe I should try to read up on it…
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-02-2011, 08:09 AM
Raggedy Ann & Andy Movie. [??/*]
The animation is almost like old 30s-50s but with a certain foreign feel to it. There’s some trippy surreal shit in here. Sadly the tape I have it on had degraded so much that it’s really hard to watch it without getting a headache form the tracking always skipping.
Dr Faustus
03-05-2011, 02:42 AM
Me and Orson Welles
Dir. Richard Linklater
topopoz
03-05-2011, 03:03 AM
Road Warrior
Ya know……… I still don’t know how the Mad Max world got so effed up…….. I wanna feel like I missed some info about this in the movies….. I dunno. Maybe I should try to read up on it…
Yeah, I felt pretty lost too the first time. And mainly that’s why I prefer the 1st movie over the rest.
The Original Mad Max originally opened "A Few Years From Now…" in the theaters back in the 70’s I think. So that’s why newcomers could feel pretty lost, when you see 2.
But In the 1st one things were pretty fucked up, in the civilization part. Energy Resources got fucked up between 1 & 2. Why? Hell even I don’t know, but that’s not the point of the film I think. I believe it’s mainly because, "We run out of Oil & nobody came up with a solution"
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-05-2011, 06:56 AM
The Muppet Movie [5/5]
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Agent0042
03-05-2011, 07:24 AM
This whole "don’t whack the Muppets" thing is ridiculous. I don’t buy for one second that if they cut federal funding that shows like Sesame Street or Arthur won’t survive. They’re just going to have to work harder and smarter. If Dora the Explorer, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Imagination Movers and umpteen other shows targeted at that age group can survive without federal funding, then there’s no reason why the best PBS shows can’t survive either. The emperor has no clothes. When funding was cut for Postcards from Buster, they found their own funding, made a second season, and put the whole show on DVD, all without federal funding.
"This program was made possible through the financial support of Viewers Like You." Time to step up, Viewers Like You! Time to stop raiding from the public coffer and let it be our choice! If they defund PBS and actually go through with these cuts, I will make a contribution.
Getting rid of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is something the Republicans have tried every time they’ve gained power. It’s never worked before, I hope it works this time. It would be the best thing to happen because it would force them to end the stale mediocrity and actually compete in the free marketplace of ideas. And I’m not scared that they’d lose!
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-05-2011, 07:34 AM
This whole "don’t whack the Muppets" thing is ridiculous. I don’t buy for one second that if they cut federal funding that shows like Sesame Street or Arthur won’t survive. They’re just going to have to work harder and smarter. If Dora the Explorer, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Imagination Movers and umpteen other shows targeted at that age group can survive without federal funding, then there’s no reason why the best PBS shows can’t survive either. The emperor has no clothes. When funding was cut for Postcards from Buster, they found their own funding, made a second season, and put the whole show on DVD, all without federal funding.
"This program was made possible through the financial support of Viewers Like You." Time to step up, Viewers Like You! Time to stop raiding from the public coffer and let it be our choice! If they defund PBS and actually go through with these cuts, I will make a contribution.
Buster was one show at a time when they didn’t have to worry about the rest of the line up so much. This puts all the programing at greater risk and would PBS really pick to save every one of their children shows over the Nova stuff or Antiques Road Show? Donations only go so far and without federal add even if everyone gives who watches gives the top $500 dollar there will stiff be a great deal of costs and expenses which means cost cutting and downsizing.
Agent0042
03-05-2011, 07:39 AM
Buster was one show at a time when they didn’t have to worry about the rest of the line up so much. This puts all the programing at greater risk and would PBS really pick to save every one of their children shows over the Nova stuff or Antiques Road Show? Donations only go so far and without federal add even if everyone gives who watches gives the top $500 dollar there will stiff be a great deal of costs and expenses which means cost cutting and downsizing.
The powers-that-be would like you to believe that if funding were cut, Sesame Street would go off the air. This is wrong.
"After Sesame Street’s initial success, its producers began to think about its survival beyond its development and first season and decided to explore other funding sources. From the first season, they understood that the source of their funding, which they considered "seed" money, would need to be replaced.[41] The 1970s were marked by conflicts between the CTW and the federal government; in 1978, the U.S. Department of Education refused to deliver a $2 million check until the last day of CTW’s fiscal year. As a result, the CTW decided to depend upon licensing arrangements with toy companies and other manufacturers, publishing, and international sales for their funding.
In 1998, the CTW accepted corporate sponsorship to raise funds for Sesame Street and other projects. For the first time, they aired short ads of indoor playground manufacturer Discovery Zone, their first corporate sponsor, to air before and after each episode. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader, who had previously appeared on Sesame Street, called for a boycott of the show, saying that the CTW was "exploiting impressionable children."
So Sesame Street isn’t even on the air because of federal funding. Wake up!
Some programs may have to move to other networks. If they did, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. Nor would it be the end of the world if some of the shows were canceled. Programs get canceled all the time. It’s part of the rules of television. Even PBS shows get canceled. Fetch! was canceled, and that’s despite federal funding.
Those that are saying it shouldn’t be ended would like to put you into panic mode and have you believe that without federal funding, PBS is going to be some crippled hobble that can’t possibly survive. I don’t believe it for one second. I say again – the emperor has no clothes.
XxJeremyxX
03-06-2011, 01:33 AM
The Shawshank Redemption, for the 30000000 time.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-06-2011, 06:38 AM
Batman Begins [5/5]
laguu11
03-06-2011, 06:40 PM
Angel Heart (1987) [4/5]
I totally spoiled this movie for myself by reading a little bit too much about it before seeing it. Think I’d seen too many movies with "plot twists" to have the ending surprise me (it did surprise me in a way though. Due to a certain "romance" that occurred before the end). I don’t know, but the whole musician thing did not work for me either (not a bad-ass enough job I guess). I suppose part of it was also that the main character’s personality made me not like him enough to really care what happened to him at the end. But I must say the story was very clever with some amazing acting towards the very end.
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The Innocents (1961) [4.5/5]
A very subtle and atmospheric film that uses the viewers’ imagination to disturb. It is one of the few films that I’d actively try to watch again and feel like my second viewing can enhance my understanding and appreciation of the story (this says a lot in my world). The ending is very unusual and quite devastating. There are some truly artistic and stunning visuals in this movie that stays with you. Highly recommended for people who enjoy subtleties.
HDHipHop1
03-06-2011, 07:50 PM
Street Fighter [1/5]
Raul Julia’s hammy Bison was the best part of the movie, hands down.
Dr Faustus
03-09-2011, 05:05 PM
Botched
Dir. Somebody or other, I don’t recall. It was S**t.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dir. Tim Burton
Agent0042
03-09-2011, 06:04 PM
Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)
Chocolate Misu
03-09-2011, 10:07 PM
A Bug’s Life
A Bug’s Life
Pretend it’s a seed, okay?
cuckoo77
03-09-2011, 11:38 PM
I AM A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY!!!
OHH FROM WAY UP HERE YOU ALL LOOK LIKE LITTLE ANTS!
Chocolate Misu
03-09-2011, 11:46 PM
CANDY CORN! Let me help you to finish it!
OH! So bein’ a ladybug automatically makes me a GIRL, huh??
Darth Revan
03-09-2011, 11:57 PM
watched Mr. Vampire. Gotta love the comedy horror Asian movies.
Ardith
03-10-2011, 05:30 PM
The Christmas Toy
Dr Faustus
03-10-2011, 08:39 PM
Confucius
Dir. Hu Mei
Chow Yun-fat played the Chinese philosopher. It looked stunning (cinematographer of Crouching Tiger…) but the film lacked something. It was all over the place with plot threads left hanging in the wind. Chow was good. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-11-2011, 11:33 PM
Lilo & Stitch [5/5]
Agent0042
03-12-2011, 08:28 AM
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
3/4 or better, and massive improvement over what I recall seeing when watching the film on DVD. Much better structured – doesn’t feel like two different films like the original did– where you get about half plot and then suddenly it’s just all action and it’s like the plot just dies. Still can’t help hearing "Got it memorized?" or "We don’t have time for a Q+A session!" every time that Reno speaks, though. ๐
Anyway, let me just say this – if there’s anyone here that still hasn’t seen Advent Children and still plans to someday, don’t just walk, run away from the DVD version. If you don’t have a device that’s capable of playing Blu-ray, find someone who does and watch Advent Children Complete, but do not touch the original DVD version.
Darth Revan
03-12-2011, 04:07 PM
Solomon Kane [5/5]
Based off a magazine character created by Robert E. Howard in 1928, this is a origin story for Solomon Kane. It follows his redemption starting with the fall of his Privateer ways, redeeming and the salvation of his soul by saving a Puritan girl and finally the beginning of his Puritan Avenger ways. I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this movie when I read about it online, but after having seen it… Definitely a good movie.
Dr Faustus
03-13-2011, 02:23 AM
Swordsman III (aka Dung Fong Bat Bai: Fung wan joi hei)
Dir. Siu-Tung Ching, Raymond Lee
Brigitte Lin reprises her role as Asia the Invincible but there is no Jet Li this time. The opening scene was amazing.
Produced by Tsui Hark who I suspect had an uncredited hand in the fight scenes as well.
The region 2 is only 83 mins and the Region 1 is 93 mins so I was missing 10 minutes somewhere. ๐ก
Chocolate Misu
03-13-2011, 06:56 AM
I found a vhs of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. It’s an ‘anime’ version from 1979. I made my bf watch it with me. Oh gawd, we were rollin’…. It was so bad….. It seems like whenever we go to one particular place and bring back food, we end up watching a bad tape while we eat XD Last time we got food from that place we watched Battletoads! XD
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-13-2011, 07:37 AM
I remember sunglasses form that Mermaid form somewhere. Like I see them at a hospital or something. Weird memory that I’m sure is real but far to vague to pin down. Also remember an old motel for some reason.
ezanie
03-14-2011, 06:19 AM
the texas chainsaw massacre the original (1974) and the remake (2003) . the original is soooooo much better then the remake. the remake do have some scary scene but the story is kind of drag a bit .
cuckoo77
03-14-2011, 07:18 AM
Taken (2oo8) 3.5 out 5
Body count of 37. ๐
35 of which Liam Neeson is personally responsible for. He makes Jack Bauer look like the gentle giant with some of his interrogation tactics.
Fairly good. Supsense and action held up at a steady pace. A few "yeah right" moments and plot points but all in all, it held my attention.
Ghost Town (2oo8) 3 out of 5
Ricky Gervais can see dead people.
Not quit the yukfest I originally thought it would be, so I think that may have disappointed me at first. However by the second act I was captivated by Gervais’ character. He brings a new flavor to the tired rom-com formula and makes it his own. I get the feeling some of the script was cut short but it got it’s point across and had a satisfying conclusion.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-16-2011, 06:18 AM
Apocalypse Now Redux [4/5]
Seeing Brando bald makes me wish he was Lex Luthor instead of Jor El.
Dr Faustus
03-16-2011, 06:36 AM
My Date with Drew
Dir. Jon Gunn, Brian Herzlinger, Brett Winn
About one guy’s quest to get a date with Drew Barrymore with only $1100 and 30 days to achieve it.
It was okay. The guy was a likeable kind of douche.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-16-2011, 06:40 AM
My Date with Drew
Dir. Jon Gunn, Brian Herzlinger, Brett Winn
About one guy’s quest to get a date with Drew Barrymore with only $1100 and 30 days to achieve it.
It was okay. The guy was a likeable kind of douche.
She was with Tom Green. The only thing he’d have to worry about is finding her.
Dr Faustus
03-16-2011, 06:45 AM
She was with Tom Green. The only thing he’d have to worry about is finding her.
It did mention she was with someone but didn’t say who. ๐
cuckoo77
03-16-2011, 07:33 AM
The Sunset Limited (2011)
Directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones, alongside Sammy L. Jackson, based upon Cormac McCarthy’s (The Road, No Country For Old Men) play.
On the surface it’s nothing but two men in a one room apartment debating their life beliefs for an hour and a half.
A cynical little debate of the qualities of life. While never taking sides it keeps you thinking and actually wondering which side you might actually take. Trapped in a single tightly jammed room, there is no room for grey areas with this debate…..only black and white. Where do you stand?
Emotionally drained by the end, I feel I might have to take this journey again just to gather up every thought and detail woven into the dialogue. It goes deep into what these men are thinking and sometimes a little too fast to be given time to think about what they’ve just said when they move onto a new argument.
Marco Beltrami’s music is sparse yet cleverly stitched into the background only during brief moments signifying one man beginning to breakdown and lost the fight.
It’s well acted, well written and beautifully paced.
4 out of 5
Dr Faustus
03-16-2011, 09:00 PM
The Legend of Fong Sai-yuk.
Dir. Corey Yuen
The new Cine Asia dvd edition has 14 minutes cut! They should be dragged into the street and shat on by a large angry crowd. I’ll join in. A fantastic film that deserved to be released as the director intended.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-17-2011, 05:50 AM
Willow [4/5]
Ya know something? There’s a shortage of old ladies punching and tossing each other around in movies.
Olde
03-17-2011, 06:44 AM
The Good The Bad and The Ugly. [5/5] Hands down, the best western imo. Even though I’ve seen it countless times, it never fails to please.
ROKUSHO
03-17-2011, 08:37 AM
presunto culpable.
its astonishing, for a documentary
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-18-2011, 06:17 AM
Top Gun [3/5]
I’ve always wondered why did the chick need a call sign when she didn’t do anything that warranted having one.
cuckoo77
03-18-2011, 08:58 AM
Film Geek (2005)
A VERY independent comedy about a video store clerk who gets fired from his job for being too much of a movie nerd. He annoys the customers and other employees to no end with his useless knowledge of movie trivia babble and nitpicks.
The film has a few chuckles and if you’re a movie nerd like myself you can probably relate to some of the things that the main character goes on about. Other than those few redeeming qualities it tends to drag after the first 30 minutes and falls into a dull predictability.
2 out 5
L’illusionniste (The Illusionist) 2010
From "Les triplettes de Belleville" writer/director Sylvain Chomet, comes another beautifully animated tale. With next to no dialogue and a few incoherent mumbles, The Illusionist can be enjoyed by anybody.
A charming, heartbreaking tale about an illusionist struggling to get by 1959, Paris. It’s humorous, thoughtful and looks incredible. The attention to detail and the warmth of classical animation almost makes me want to watch it again right away. Had I seen this last year it would have made my top 10 list without a doubt.
….plus….there’s a bunny. ๐
4.5 out of 5
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-18-2011, 06:43 PM
That was the Illusionest you was talkn’ ’bout? I twat it was this one…
The Illusionist (2006) – IMDb (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443543/)
Dr Faustus
03-18-2011, 08:18 PM
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Dir. Mamoru Oshii
It’s a redux version of the first film. They added some CGI, tweaked the colours to make it more like GitS 2 (changed the greens to a kind of muddy bronze) and cleaned up the picture.
The remaster looked amazing, as good as GitS:SAC at times, the colour changes were okay after I got used to them but the CGI was pointless, it even replaced a key scene towards the end with a blurry mess. ๐ก
The score was re-recorded and was subtly different, nothing major changed.
I was expecting it to be much worse. The original cut is also on the disc.
UltimaXemnas
03-19-2011, 01:10 AM
The last movie I saw was "Goodfellas", directed by Martin Scorsese. After watching The Godfather trilogy, my brother said: if you loved The Godfather movies, you should watch Goodfellas. So I did, and I freaking loved the movie ๐
5/5
topopoz
03-20-2011, 10:07 PM
My Blueberry Nights – Great Photography, lovely characters, amazing soundtrack…
Dr Faustus
03-21-2011, 05:31 PM
My Blueberry Nights – Great Photography, lovely characters, amazing soundtrack…
Wong Kar Wai. His films are beautifully shot. His In the Mood for Love is astonishing.
topopoz
03-21-2011, 06:04 PM
Wong Kar Wai. His films are beautifully shot. His In the Mood for Love is astonishing.
Yeah, this is the 1st film that i watched from this director & it was amazing!. Thx for the reccomendation.
Dr Faustus
03-21-2011, 06:13 PM
Yeah, this is the 1st film that i watched from this director & it was amazing!. Thx for the reccomendation.
My Blueberry Nights was his first English language film. Anything prior to that will be subtitled. In the Mood for Love is a very slow moving film but a rewarding one. At least, I thought so. ๐ I was going to link you to the trailer but it’s bursting with spoilers. ๐
Dr Faustus
03-22-2011, 09:33 AM
Ip Man
Dir. Wilson Yip
I think Donnie Yen is one of the finest film martial artists alive today but emotionally he is a block of wood in all his films. Ip Man is no different but the political aspect took centre stage. It was fantastic. This time the film itself was the star, not Donnie
It’s the first film in a trilogy. ๐ Good news.
I hope Donnie continues to make films like this instead of crap like Dragon Tiger Gate and Flashppoint (both of which I bought without first seeing and quickly gave away ๐ )
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-22-2011, 05:58 PM
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Dir. Mamoru Oshii
It’s a redux version of the first film. They added some CGI, tweaked the colours to make it more like GitS 2 (changed the greens to a kind of muddy bronze) and cleaned up the picture.
The remaster looked amazing, as good as GitS:SAC at times, the colour changes were okay after I got used to them but the CGI was pointless, it even replaced a key scene towards the end with a blurry mess. ๐ก
The score was re-recorded and was subtly different, nothing major changed.
I was expecting it to be much worse. The original cut is also on the disc.
Damn Lucas for making things like this viable and for not doing the last thing you mentioned.
cuckoo77
03-24-2011, 05:06 AM
Disney’s "Tangled"
Disney’s take on "Rapunzel" only renamed "Tangled" to attract the boys too.
Mandy Moore is Mandy Moore…..
she even goes from blond to brunette too ๐ฏ
Art does imitate life!!!!
Chuck is entertaining enough as the leading male. As usual the animals (the horse & chameleon) steal the show.
The animation is beautifully done by making the CG look like Disney’s classical animated look. I even forgot it was CG.
The story and pacing? Ho-hum.
The songs? Typical Alan Menken Oscar bait.
All in all it was an average way to waste an afternoon.
2.5 out of 5
Iron Man
I saw it in the theaters and enjoyed it quite a bit. It was fun, well performed and a fresh upbeat change as opposed to the dreary Batman films and not as silly as the Spidey flicks either.
So I thought I’d revisit it for fun. Bad idea.
It was boring. Uninspired and flat. Jeff Brides and Terrence Howard are terribly wasted talent here.
If not for Robert Downey Jr’s fun performance I’d probably give it 1/2 a star.
Some films are best kept as good memories I guess. ๐
1 1/2 out of 5
Agent0042
03-24-2011, 05:14 AM
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This may be my favorite of the Harry Potter films and is the only one I actually consider to be a better experience than reading the book on which it was based.
XxJeremyxX
03-25-2011, 06:38 AM
really? why’s that?
as for me, Hearts in Atlantis.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-25-2011, 07:20 AM
The Magic Christian [4/5]
Peter Sellers is a rich businessman who adopts the homeless Ringo Starr.
It’s satire and commentary but half the time I have no idea what point they were trying to make. The best way to describe it is as kinda Monty Python like or a live action cartoon. Roman Polanski, Richard Attenborough, Christopher Lee, & Raquel Welch make guess appearances. Overall, the the greatest thing ever but hella fun if you want something unusual.
Raising Arizona [4/5]
What do the Woody Woodpecker tattoos mean? I’ve read everything form white supremest gang, to a car parts mascot, to them being related some how.
Agent0042
03-25-2011, 07:30 AM
Xx – the biggest reason – Gilderoy Lockhart. I thought Kenneth Branagh’s performance as him was brilliant. My only regret is that they weren’t able to include more of his scenes and that they weren’t able to have him back for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Other reasons – I think that things such as the sequences with the flying car, the spiders and the basilisk all worked extremely well on-screen. Ron’s performance and his facial expressions in particular with the spiders are priceless, perhaps because the actor that plays him really is extremely acrophobic in real-life, so it didn’t take much for him to portray that fear. And then, the flying car sequence – there’s a brilliant moment that isn’t in the book but is absolutely hilarious in the film. They’re flying along in the car and they decide that they need to find the train, so they fly lower down to the train tracks to try to locate it. So they’re trundling along and suddenly you hear something coming up behind them. And again, their facial expressions – just priceless – as they realize, oh shit, the train is right behind them!
And certain other stylistic choices. For example, I agree that we probably really didn’t need to see Lucius Malfoy and Arthur Weasley give an exhibition of dueling – the scene worked well as it was in the movie, with Malfoy simply being sinister instead brawling with fisticuffs.
XxJeremyxX
03-25-2011, 04:31 PM
THAT was Kenneth Branagh?! I hadn’t realized… he played a good part eh? he’s one of my favorite actors and I wasn’t even aware it was him… he was awesome in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. love that movie.
as for me, I’m watching Broken Lizards’ Club Dread.
cuckoo77
03-27-2011, 09:01 PM
I watched one I haven’t seen in over 20 years.
Clive Barker’s "Night Breed".
Did it hold up well? Depends on what you thought of it originally, I suppose.
It’s deeply flawed and rushed in many moments but it’s still a great roller coaster of a ride if you like monsters.
I love monsters so I had no problem with the many, many flaws.
When this movie came out I felt I could really relate to it’s themes. The whole "freaks ostracized and hated by society" seemed to be a favorite of mine back then. It was around this time my favorite movies dealt with the same themes. Edward Scissorhands, Darkman, Batman Returns and of course, Night Breed. There’s another similarity these films all share but I’ll let you figure it out. :rolleyes:
The creature effects are astounding even till this very day, however some of the other effects are quite hokey and distracting . The sets are beautifully put together and inviting. I love Midian and would love to visit one day. ๐
Perhaps it’s because I am a Clive Barker fanboy that I find myself so enthusiastic about a film that really isn’t that great. But like any fanboy, I tend to ignore the flaws and make believe it’s actually a work of art. I understand about 45 minutes were cut from the film and have been restored for independent screenings but it has yet to see a DVD/Blu-ray release. ๐ I’m hoping the extra 45 minutes will fix a lot of the poorly rushed scenes.
Director David Cronenberg’s performance as the cold psychotherapist is delightfully sadistic and chilling. ….and why does Craig Sheffer look so much like David Boreanaz?
A scattered review, I know. :rolleyes:
It’s quite obvious Nightbreed was a passion project for Barker but something went wrong along the way and it just never really had the heart I think it was meant to portray.
In the end, Night Breed brought me back to my younger days when imagination was my greatest strength. What a great way to revisit that feeling…so nostalgic. ๐
I’ll be nice and give it 3 out of 5 stars
XxJeremyxX
03-27-2011, 10:30 PM
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan.
Why…??? ye gods, that movie sucks…
cuckoo77
03-27-2011, 10:31 PM
XxJeremyxX
03-27-2011, 10:33 PM
terrible. one of Adam Sandler’s worst films, IMO.
Agent0042
03-27-2011, 11:42 PM
Megamind. 3/4 – nice story, a good bit of fun and enjoyable animation.
Zoran
03-29-2011, 01:39 AM
RED (2010) 5/5 Stars
Loved this film! I now own it on dvd. ๐
7hecouchpotato
03-30-2011, 01:32 AM
Maybe not the last, but certainly memorable – Requiem for a Dream. Dark and may not be for all. Otherwise highly recommended and great OST too.
naite
03-30-2011, 11:51 AM
Battle: LA. It was decent. I love explosions and stuff, but by the end, it was like…enough already, things have been blowing up for the entire damn film, get to the meat of the plot.
Dr Faustus
03-31-2011, 04:52 PM
Rudo y Cursi
Dir. Carlos Cuar???n
The first film from the production company founded by Alfonso Cuar???n (Children of Men), Alejandro Gonz???lez I??????rritu (21 Grams, Babel) and Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Devil’s Backbone).
It was a Mexican ‘comedy’ about 2 brothers and their changing fortunes. Great performance from the two leads but overall it wasn’t as interesting as I’d hoped. The ending was the best part.
omega911
03-31-2011, 08:49 PM
Sucker Punch. It fucking sucked. So disappointing.
XxJeremyxX
04-01-2011, 12:29 AM
Emily Browning not hot enough for ya?
as for me, I don’t remember the name, but it had Lance Henrikson in it, and these kids crashed their boat, floated to an island, amd were killed off bu these stupid simian creatures. I was disappointed.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-01-2011, 05:23 PM
The Sword in the Stone [4/5]
Dr Faustus
04-04-2011, 11:35 PM
The Amityville Horror (2005)
Dir. Andrew Douglas
0 out of 5. Utter shit.
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Chakushin ari (aka One Missed Call)
Dir. Takashi Miike
Not Miike’s best. He is usually much better than this. It gets a point for having a creepy Japanese girl walking upside down on the ceiling.
1 out of 5.
If anyone wants the creepy ringtone from the film you can D/L from here.
edit: It won’t link for some reason. ๐ก PM me if you want it.
Chocolate Misu
04-04-2011, 11:37 PM
Yes Man. Jim Carrey movie with Zoe "Doe Eyed" Deschanel in it. It was ok.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-05-2011, 05:23 PM
Misery [4/5]
Agent0042
04-10-2011, 02:05 AM
Tangled. I’d already seen it before in the theater, but it was fun to watch it on Blu-ray. Looking forward to checking out the special features.
laguu11
04-10-2011, 09:10 AM
Source Cod (4/5)
Didn’t realize I was watching the actor of Donnie Darko until well after the movie. ๐
Dr Faustus
04-10-2011, 10:03 AM
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Dir. Mike Newell
Persian parkour with bad acting, bad script and bad editing. The game is a diamond in the dust. The film was a giant kitty litter.
Derimu
04-11-2011, 03:02 AM
Hot rod, it was a lot funnier than i thought
Darth Revan
04-11-2011, 03:41 AM
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
A mixture of traditional animation with CG graphics for certain parts… Only good thing was Kiefer Sutherland voicing the mage Raistlin Majere.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-11-2011, 04:45 AM
Source Cod (4/5)
Well what do we have here? A cod fish on a hook!
laguu11
04-11-2011, 10:33 AM
LOL. I mean code. :p
Dr Faustus
04-11-2011, 01:04 PM
Machete
Dir. Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis
A great film that will please Rodriguez fans. Might not appeal to everyone else because of the B-Movie styling. The first 3 minutes were brutally violent, in a comedy sort of OMFG way.
Danny Trejo was a little too believable with that machete. ๐ฏ
3 out of 5
rebel_misfit
04-11-2011, 07:24 PM
I watched ‘Tangled’ this weekend, with my brother & his girlfriend. They fell asleep, but I enjoyed the movie and thought it was a clever take on the old fairy tale.
Dr Faustus
04-11-2011, 07:48 PM
The Warrior’s Way
Dir. Sngmoo Lee
An eastern western. Green screen. Lots of green screen. Meh.
HDHipHop1
04-11-2011, 07:54 PM
The Amityville Horror (2005)
Dir. Andrew Douglas
0 out of 5. Utter shit.
Is it even possible for a movie to be that bad?
———- Post added at 12:54 PM ———- Previous post was at 12:54 PM ———-
Just saw Revenge of the Fallen……in HD……still shit…….pretty explosions though. :p
Dr Faustus
04-11-2011, 07:56 PM
Is it even possible for a movie to be that bad?
Sadly, it is. You can have my copy for free if you want to sample it. Don’t blame me if you poke your eyes out with a fork.
HDHipHop1
04-11-2011, 08:00 PM
Sadly, it is. You can have my copy for free if you want to sample it. Don’t blame me if you poke your eyes out with a fork.
But, I still need my eyes for pornography. ๐
Dr Faustus
04-11-2011, 08:28 PM
Porn will likely have a better plot than Amityville, so stick with it. Leave the fork for love play. :erm:
Derimu
04-13-2011, 08:25 PM
Avatar, worst movie I ever saw in my life. It was so stupid.
Dr Faustus
04-13-2011, 10:32 PM
Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome
Dir. Kenneth Anger.
Surreal, colourful and experimental cinema with sexual overtones and much magick symbolism. The Pleasure dome seemed to both a place of joy and a kind of confinement. Bewildering. When Harry Met Sally it ain’t. Liked it.
SantinoRules2010
04-13-2011, 11:46 PM
The Wolfman Remake, not a good remake to say the least. It started poorly, then it gets interesting in the middle and towards the end its meh.
lonewolf100
04-14-2011, 12:56 PM
dragonheart 1 and 2 1st one i like 2nd one not so much
Derimu
04-14-2011, 09:51 PM
hot fuzz 6/10 wasn’t as funny as everyone told me it was
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-16-2011, 07:15 PM
The Truman Show 4/5
The Fantastic Mr. Fox 4/5
Harry Brown 4/5
cuckoo77
04-16-2011, 07:27 PM
Stargate (1994)
Directed & co-written by Roland Emmerich of "2012" and "Independence Day" fame, starring James Spader and Kurt Russell.
I haven’t seen this film since it was playing in theaters and never really watched the TV series as well (however it’s been recommended to me on a few occasions), however I do remember kind of enjoying it.
After a rewatch, I did enjoy it to a certain extent. The first 2 acts were well paced, although I was distracted by some miscasting, some hokey dialogue and far too obvious foreshadowing techniques but the interesting idea and setting allowed me to dismiss the flaws.
It was until the 3 and final act that I found myself bored. It completely fell into the cliche-riddled Emmerich we’ve all grown to know over the past 15 years or so.
Had they shaved off 15 minutes and many pointless moments, it might have earned just a little more respect.
All in all, a fun, mindless ride until you hit the bumps.
2.5 out 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-16-2011, 07:39 PM
Stargate (1994)
Directed & co-written by Roland Emmerich of "2012" and "Independence Day" fame, starring James Spader and Kurt Russell.
I haven’t seen this film since it was playing in theaters and never really watched the TV series as well (however it’s been recommended to me on a few occasions), however I do remember kind of enjoying it.
After a rewatch, I did enjoy it to a certain extent. The first 2 acts were well paced, although I was distracted by some miscasting, some hokey dialogue and far too obvious foreshadowing techniques but the interesting idea and setting allowed me to dismiss the flaws.
It was until the 3 and final act that I found myself bored. It completely fell into the cliche-riddled Emmerich we’ve all grown to know over the past 15 years or so.
Had they shaved off 15 minutes and many pointless moments, it might have earned just a little more respect.
All in all, a fun, mindless ride until you hit the bumps.
2.5 out 5.
I started watching Stargate SG1 (Stargate-1?) but it got kinda boring. It might get better due to the fact that there was an episode way late about the stargate project going public and a director wanting to make a movie based off the missions which leads the crew to imagine themselves in various parodies of the show from star trek, to romance, to animated, to a thunderbirds team America world police show.
Chocolate Misu
04-18-2011, 03:23 AM
SCRE4M
My bf wanted to see it. He really enjoys bad/cheesy horror flicks, but I don’t =/ He made it up to me by getting me the best mac n cheese in the world though :p I never saw any of the other scream movies and didn’t even know what it was about… I didn’t care for the movie. It had a few jokes that did make me giggle but other than that I was bored the whole time…
cuckoo77
04-18-2011, 03:43 AM
Following in CM’s footsteps :
SCRE4M
Director Wes Craven & ‘Dawson’s Creek’ writer Kevin Williamson return to the Scream franchise after 12 years. Also returning are stars Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox & David Arquette. Throw in a bunch of fresh faces from TV’s Heroes, 90210, Jericho, Community and one of the Culkin brothers and you’ve got a whole new cast to ‘slice n’ dice’.
Fortunately, Williamson returns to his ‘baby’ after ‘The Ring’ writer Ehren Kruger butchered the series with his "Scooby-Doo"-esque script for the 3rd installment. Sadly, it doesn’t live up to the first 2 films and almost falls flat on it’s face with a tired formula. While the trailers and commercials promise a "new decade, new rules" change, it doesn’t really use that to it’s advantage and comes off as more a rehash of the films we’ve already grown tired of 10 years ago.
Williamson & Craven could have had a lot of sick fun with the updates in technology we’ve had since the last film but instead tease us a little with the concept but never really put it to good use and you wonder why they even brought it up in the first place. They do however make use of the ‘torture porn’ films made recently and have some gruesome scenes we haven’t really seen before. The new ‘Ghostface’ doesn’t run away after his kill anymore…he stays and watches.
Many scenes seemed too rushed and instead of investing some time in them, we’re left not really giving a shit. In a rare occurrence, this film could have benefited with an extra 5 or 7 minutes tagged onto it’s running time to flesh out some scenes and characters a bit more.
All in all, it does have some great dialogue from the ‘film geek’ characters and the body count is the biggest the series has seen so far but it just doesn’t live up to the hype or wait ‘Scream’ fans have been waiting for.
2.5 out 5
HDHipHop1
04-18-2011, 05:10 AM
Toy Story 3
Loved it. ๐
It even came with a Totoro cameo!
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-18-2011, 06:05 AM
Toy Story 3
Loved it. ๐
It even came with a Totoro cameo!
It made me so happy when he juggled the squeaky aliens, I thought he was just gonna be in the background. Why aren’t there more Miyazaki toys?
HDHipHop1
04-18-2011, 06:12 AM
It made me so happy when he juggled the squeaky aliens, I thought he was just gonna be in the background. Why aren’t there more Miyazaki toys?
Because more Miyazaki toys would make Totoro’s presence more noticeable. :p
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-18-2011, 06:19 AM
Because more Miyazaki toys would make Totoro’s presence more noticeable. :p
No I mean make more Miyazaki toys in general, not more of them in Toy Story. Like a Porko Rosso plane, or a Kiki doll with a ton of accessories, or Princess Mononoke figures, or Pom Poko happy meal toys with ball sack spinning action!
HDHipHop1
04-18-2011, 06:36 AM
No I mean make more Miyazaki toys in general, not more of them in Toy Story. Like a Porko Rosso plane, or a Kiki doll with a ton of accessories, or Princess Mononoke figures, or Pom Poko happy meal toys with ball sack spinning action!
Tom, don’t hurt me.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-18-2011, 06:48 AM
Tom, don’t hurt me.
Don’t worry the spring in the tanuki’s scrotum will be much weaker in the US version to insure child safety.
HDHipHop1
04-18-2011, 07:03 AM
Don’t worry the spring in the tanuki’s scrotum will be much weaker in the US version to insure child safety.
We really do bitch out for the sake of child safety.
It’s why Masterpiece Optimus’ smokestacks were neutered for his Hasbro release.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-18-2011, 07:10 AM
We really do bitch out for the sake of child safety.
It’s why Masterpiece Optimus’ smokestacks were neutered for his Hasbro release.
It’s a $100 toy of a character version kids won’t even recognize.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-19-2011, 06:22 AM
Inglourious Basterds 4/5
The opening and the basement bar scenes are ridiculously long. The film itself is 2 hours 33 minutes and those 2 scenes alone take up approximately 2 hours of it.
Dr Faustus
04-19-2011, 05:52 PM
I’ve watched a few films over the past week.
Buffalo 66
Dir. Vincent Gallo
It’s slow, plodding, full of continuity errors and hardly any likeable people. Nevertheless, it was fantastic. Loved it.
Best indie film I’ve seen in a while.
4 out 5.
The Bourne Identity (1988)
Dir. Roger Young
A two part made for TV movie version of the book. Starring the always reliable Richard Chamberlain. It was okay. Either the original book or the screenwriter or the director (or all 3?) had no idea how to write for a woman as the female roles were utterly useless. It had some duff moments, some good moments.
3 out of 5.
As soon as it finished I watched…
The Bourne Identity (2002)
Dir. Doug Liman
Matt Damon was no Richard Chamberlain. This was bull. Everyone said this was good. I borrowed all three of them.
1 out of 5 for effort.
Lucifer Rising
Dir. Kenneth Anger
Interesting. Weird. Boring. All at the same time. Soundtrack was something I will seek out.
Unknown
Dir. Simon Brand
Brand’s first film. Jim Caviezel and some ‘friends’ wake up in a warehouse with no memory of how they got there, and no means to get out. Some nice editing. A kind of Usual Suspects plot device unfolds. It was okay.
It was only 85 minutes long.
2 out of 5.
….or Pom Poko happy meal toys with ball sack spinning action!
:rofldata: :rofldata: :rofldata:
avilslare
04-19-2011, 08:33 PM
Highway Hitcher – Terrible movie starring William Forsythe. Included in one of those 4 pack of movies out of a $5 bin. 1 out of 5.
Agent0042
04-20-2011, 02:14 AM
It’s slow, plodding, full of continuity errors and hardly any likeable people. Nevertheless, it was fantastic. Loved it.
So you felt the film was slow and plodding and you didn’t consider the characters likeable? Yet, you thought it was fantastic, 4/5? Okay, I just gotta ask- what were its redeeming merits then that made you rate it that high?
cuckoo77
04-20-2011, 03:29 AM
He’s out to steal my crown.
King of the Castle in the Demon World
If you can accept the nerf-y nature of movie riders and just focus on the usual characters this is actually quite good. I probably only like Rey as much as I do because I sort of believe him to be a variant of Taiga’s usual system (since the same actor plays both).
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-20-2011, 05:10 AM
Gremlins [4/5]
Dr Faustus
04-20-2011, 03:48 PM
I got lucky last night with 2 great films in a row.
The Straight Story
Dir. David Lynch.
Lynch proves he’s not only the King of Weird but a heart string plucker extraordinaire. I almost shed a salty little Doc tear at the end. :rolleyes:
4 out of 5
Mother Night
Dir. Keith Gordon
An adaptation of a 1961 Kurt Vonnegut novel with Nick Nolte in the lead roll. Support from Sheryl Lee.
Nolte was great as an American spy behind enemy lines during WWII, and the consequences of his actions were tragic and comedic. There was a few unexpected twists and one hilarious scene where I LMAO.
4 out of 5
So you felt the film was slow and plodding and you didn’t consider the characters likeable? Yet, you thought it was fantastic, 4/5? Okay, I just gotta ask- what were its redeeming merits then that made you rate it that high?
I was trying to see it objectively for the benefit of others, to show all sides rather than just saying how great I thought it was. It was slow and plodding but I was totally engaged by it, I don’t know if other people would be (?). Stylistically it was amazing. It had a kind of dreamy road movie vibe, with a very muted and unusual colour pallate. The characters were well realised and even though I wouldn’t want either of them as a friend irl I can appreciate their performance in the film. It was both heart-warming and full of sadness.
It was Vincent Gallo’s baby; he wrote it, directed it, and scored much of it. A lot of writer/director projects have a little something special that appeals to me.
Plus…
He’s Doc.
He’s weird.
๐
Gremlins [4/5]
Love that film.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-20-2011, 06:19 PM
Love that film.
I wasn’t allowed to watch that when I was younger. Probably the part with Phoebe Kates’ learning there is no Santa because her father died in the chimney.
Spielberg got soft, he produced that along with Land Before Time & American Tale but 1 scene with shotguns is too terrorizing for the kiddies.
cuckoo77
04-20-2011, 06:23 PM
Neat. ๐ Was that the first time you’ve seen it then?
The 2nd one is silly, great fun. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-20-2011, 06:30 PM
Neat. ๐ Was that the first time you’ve seen it then?
The 2nd one is silly, great fun. ๐
Yeah if I would have known it was so christmasy I would have watched it 5 months ago.
Agent0042
04-20-2011, 11:36 PM
Dr. Faustus – thanks, I get a lot better why you enjoyed it. You know, it’s okay to say both what you do and don’t like, but when you say things like what you had said about it before, but then rate it a 4/5, one really wonders what’s so good about it that you didn’t mention.
Dr Faustus
04-21-2011, 05:26 PM
:laugh: I’m a little odd when it comes to film but I wouldn’t have it any other way. ๐
I love it when I find things that got swept under the rug by the big studios. The little films that speak volumes.
Quite often the big films that give our ears a work out leave the heart empty.
yoco
04-21-2011, 08:37 PM
Takers – I found nothing special about this movie. Great cast, but not enough! 6/10
HDHipHop1
04-24-2011, 09:08 PM
Treeless Mountain [4/5]
SantinoRules2010
04-25-2011, 05:45 AM
Village of the Damned
Brecca
04-26-2011, 09:39 PM
Superhero Movie. Or something like that. It was better than other movies similar to like Epic Movie or whatever movies are still out there (I’m looking at you any Scary Movie ever). It had some decent movies but was still a disappointment just like most movies labeled "[Whatever] Movie".
spyboy
04-27-2011, 12:03 AM
Megamind, definitely was pretty good for a Dream Works produced animated 3D film.
Agent0042
04-27-2011, 04:18 AM
Dreamworks can be hit or miss, but I’ve enjoyed a fair few of their films. And I definitely enjoyed Megamind – I saw it myself not all that long ago and found it quite entertaining.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-27-2011, 05:26 AM
With Shrek was great and is still one of their best works and while the 3 sequels aren’t as good they still have some funny stuff and heart to them even they feel auto pilot at some points.
Kung Fu Panda, Megamind, & How to Train Your Dragon are super good and going by the mandatory Pixar/Dreamworks comparison I’d say I liked them better than cars and Bugs Life. Didn’t Dreamworks also do the Aarman movies? Do we count those as dreamworks or is that like disney putting "disney presents" on all of Myazaki’s movies?
Dragon Slayer [3/5]
Wasn’t bad just nothing all that super. Watch it if you haven’t seen it and need some 80s era fantasy.
SantinoRules2010
04-27-2011, 08:27 AM
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Agent0042
04-28-2011, 04:48 AM
I haven’t seen Kung Fu Panda; I couldn’t get into it. As for How to Train Your Dragon, I have read overwhelming praise for it. I started to watch it, but I couldn’t get into it. As I understand it, the main character is supposed to be a kid, but his voice sounds like an adult to me. That’s a dissonance for me – I just can’t deal with it when the character is supposed to be a kid, but they have a voice that sounds like an adult.
Dr Faustus
04-28-2011, 05:25 AM
The Last Exorcism
Dir. Daniel Stamm
A faux documentary style horror film. It sets up a scenario and then fails to deliver any real chills.
It brings in elements that couldn’t possibly be in the docu format and the transition is really jarring.
The girl (Ashley Bell) that is ‘possessed’ gave a fantastic performance. It was her that kept me watching.
2 out of 5.
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The Secret of Kells
Dir. Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
Wow. It took me a while to really warm to the animation, it was very stylised and the story was initially very slow. As it progressed however, from about 20 minutes in, I fell in love with it. After it won me over I was utterly transfixed.
Once he got into the forest I just fell in love with it, 100%
I loved the cat. ๐
4 out of 5.
Darth Revan
04-28-2011, 05:32 AM
Kung Fu Hustle. 4.5 out of 5.
Over the top martial arts with Looney Tune-esque style humor and zany madcaps. I’m a fan of Asian cinema, and this is one of my favorites.
SantinoRules2010
04-29-2011, 09:06 PM
The Exorcist (1973)
Agent0042
04-30-2011, 04:06 AM
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Same here. I know some people were disappointed, but I actually thought it was a rather strong installment leading us into the final film and I also appreciated some of the stylistic choices, such as the silent moments with Harry and Hermione & the way that they presented The Tale of the Three Brothers.
SantinoRules2010
05-02-2011, 05:46 AM
Black Swan. Very good movie, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-02-2011, 05:28 PM
The Secret of Kells
Dir. Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey
Wow. It took me a while to really warm to the animation, it was very stylised and the story was initially very slow. As it progressed however, from about 20 minutes in, I fell in love with it. After it won me over I was utterly transfixed.
Once he got into the forest I just fell in love with it, 100%
I loved the cat. ๐
4 out of 5.
That cat freaked me out, couldn’t help but see the X face as like a monster mouth with 4 flaps instead of a triangle nose and "/\" kitty mouth.
Dr Faustus
05-02-2011, 05:34 PM
That cat freaked me out, couldn’t help but see the X face as like a monster mouth with 4 flaps instead of a triangle nose and "/\" kitty mouth.
That was a little odd looking. ๐ I loved how it was animated, it’s mannerisms etc.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-02-2011, 05:48 PM
That was a little odd looking. ๐ I loved how it was animated, it’s mannerisms etc.
Kinda reminded me of Samurai jack a bit.
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Oh yeah, the last movie I saw was Romeo Must Die 4/5
When the Avatar M. Knight Shamma Ilamma Ding Dong Do shit hit the fan with everyone being honkies I learned a bunch of other white casting and other stuff including the original ending had Jet Li & Aaliyah kiss but the test audience didn’t like seeing and asian man with a black women so they just hugged. Sadly the dvd I have doesn’t have any deleted scenes.
Also what’s up with that store Aaliiyah ran? It was like a youth dance club but also a cafe but they had racks of clothes and stuff with a DJ in the back? Do retail-cafe-dance clubs exist?
Dr Faustus
05-15-2011, 05:15 PM
Profondo Rosso
Dir. Dario Argento
123 min Italian version. Widescreen. I had the dogs but was missing the lizard. :rolleyes:
Some amazing set pieces that are as creepy today as they were in 1975. Argento is a great director.
SantinoRules2010
05-15-2011, 09:23 PM
In & Out. Kevin Kline did a great job in the movie, he was very funny.
cuckoo77
05-17-2011, 05:04 AM
Blood Into Wine (2010)
A documentary following the technique and passion, TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan and business partner, Eric Glomski, put into their wine-making business.
While it is a legitimate documentary, it has it’s fair share of "LOL" moments without sacrificing the educational and interesting element of the documented topic.
It’s got some cameos from Breaking Bad & Mr. Show’s Bob Odenkirk, comedian Patton Oswalt, Primus drummer Tim Alexander and Milla Jovovich.
You don’t have to be a TOOL fan to enjoy this, as it has absolutely nothing to do with the music and solely about the passion of winemaking.
I liked it a lot.
3.5 out of 5
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)
A rather odd little film directed by Werner Herzog and produced by David Lynch.
It stars Revolutionary Road & Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Shannon as a mentally unstable grown man named Brad, who murders the mother he still lives with. He holes up in his house and with two “hostages”, in an inane attempt to avoid the army of police officers surrounding his house.
The film takes place after the murder and goes back and forth between the present with Brad in a hostage situation, going back to several flashback scenes to tell the tale leading up the mother’s murder.
Grace Zabriskie,Willem Dafoe, Chloe Sevigny, Udo Kier and Brad Dourif round out the rest of the bizarre cast.
With such a talented cast you would think it’d be at least entertaining enough to watch the performances and in a way it is. Shannon is wonderfully subtle considering the type of character he had to play . Brad Dourif, in his brief appearances, is always fun to watch. That’s it though. The rest of the actors add nothing to the characters or dialogue.
The movie has Lynch washed all over it with absurd conversations and long stretches of awkward silence, only to snap into Herzog style at other times with a completely different brand of in your face weird. Like actors all freezing spot, as if it’s a snapshot memory in Brad’s mind. This creates an uneven balance in the flow of the narrative, forcing the film to suffer greatly.
With a short running time of only an hour and a half, you would have figure that’d be okay, however I found there’s so many stretches of ‘who cares?’, it probably would have a much more effective short film cut in half that time.
2 out of 5
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-17-2011, 06:01 AM
Planet Hulk 3/5
I thought there was a part with Hulk conquering planets and stuff but it all just the gladiator shenanigans. Also wasn’t Silver Surfer in Planet Hulk?
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-18-2011, 06:53 PM
Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan. 5/5
It’s a very quite, slow, and cold feeling movie. A lot of stuff on just the day to day life of a mongol. Being about the wonder years of Genghis Khan most of the battles are smaller in scale and don’t go in forever but are satisfying with the exception of no parts getting chopped off. The blood spray was very satisfactory. The cast was great and looking at imbd most of them have only ever appeared in this film so they were most likely native Mongolians who got rounded up and filmed on location. The director is Russian but from what I saw took great care in depicting a culture not his own as accurately as possible.
Dr Faustus
05-19-2011, 05:24 PM
Crying Fist
Dir/Wri. Seung-wan Ryoo
Starring the wonderful Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) and Ryu Seung-beom (the director’s brother!) it’s a story about the redemptive powers of boxing. It went from bleak to humourous to heart-warming. The ending was really good.
AKIRA150
05-20-2011, 02:12 AM
the last film i watched was monty python the meaning of life. not the best one but still decent
MasaruShiina
05-20-2011, 08:38 PM
Saw Pirates 4 last night. The whole theater rose and applauded at the end of the movie. I personally found it better than the last two movies of the franchise. There’s not much that can go wrong with a movie with Johnny Depp in it.
SantinoRules2010
05-23-2011, 02:31 AM
Little Fockers, not a bad movie, it was enjoyable.
Chocolate Misu
05-23-2011, 03:00 AM
I watched the third PotC since it was on tv today. I’ll go see Stranger Tides with my bf next weekend.
Olde
05-23-2011, 06:56 AM
Four Rooms. Stupid plot but the way they presented it was very good–it easily could’ve come across as batshit fucking retarded. Somehow they pulled off a decent one, much better than I expected. Worth seeing at least once. "It’s Crystale…everything else is piss!"
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-24-2011, 07:12 AM
The Happening 3/5
Funny unintentionally.
The dialogue is just stupid most of the time and I didn’t care about any of the characters at all.
hussy
05-26-2011, 12:44 PM
Well I saw a couple of new movies last weekend..!!
One is "The Next Three Days"and the other one is "The Mechanic"..!!
Dr Faustus
06-01-2011, 10:22 PM
Vengeance
Dir. Johnnie To
I liked this even more than To’s other great works. The opening scene is fantastic. The ending is great. Everything in between is solid. Johnny sometimes steps over the line of believability in his films and he does the same here but it’s fun nevertheless. There are elements of Sergio Leone, and Luc Besson throughout.
Chocolate Misu
06-02-2011, 12:34 AM
I saw PotC Stranger Tides over the weekend. It was ok but I still don’t think the writers know how to write women into their scripts. The music was very overbearing too, may have just been the speaker setup though.
And dear goodness why so much bad light transitioning?! T____T The night scenes needed to be just a little brighter……….. and after you have me stare at the screen after a half hour of dark scenes don’t slap me in the face with daylight with no transition. That friggin’ hurt.
Chocolate Misu
06-08-2011, 03:33 AM
Just got back from seeing X-Men First Class. I braced myself for disappointment but was pleasantly surprised that it was actually a good movie. It had it’s flaws but I’m willing to forgive it due to Azazel being so kickass…. even though his makeup looked a little too wonky… he was awesome.
And that hilariously awesome cameo……… I lold hard.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-08-2011, 05:31 AM
Hilariously awesome cameo? Stan Lee as Modok?
The History Boys 3/5
The History Boys (2006) – IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464049/)
WickerChairs
06-11-2011, 05:05 AM
Tales of EarthSea
Liked the books, movie only so-so.
I should know better by now.
Darth Revan
06-11-2011, 05:07 AM
Watched all three Smokey and the Bandit movies, back to back. Great fun… though I hope the remakes don’t fuck them up (Knowing Hollyweird, they probably will…)
Dr Faustus
06-12-2011, 12:31 AM
Tsui Hark’s Vampire Hunters (aka. The Era of Vampires)
Dir. Wellson Chin
Written & Produced by Hark but not directed by him, the cover fooled me into thinking it was. ๐ก
Similar in tone to Hark’s own A Chinese Ghost Story but not quite as good. Although Wellson Chin did the action scenes well it didn’t have the frenetic pace that Hark’s own films do (maybe that’s more the fault of the editors).
Zombies, crazy flying vampires and Kung Fu, and some very poor CGI. It’ll appeal to fans of the genre.
IMDB says it’s a remake of The Legend of Seven Golden Vampires . I didn’t notice that while watching :erm: but thinking of it now, I can see the similarities.
Session 9 :love::swoon::love:
SantinoRules2010
06-12-2011, 06:11 AM
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-12-2011, 08:56 PM
The Rescuers
Dr Faustus
06-14-2011, 02:59 PM
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Dir. Dario Argento
The 98 mins original language version.
Argento’s first film. First glimpse of a lot of the plot devices he would reuse later in his career.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-15-2011, 07:31 AM
Almost The Never Ending Story but the disc was very distressed with the widescreen side of the double disc almost snapped in half. The full screen side was fine for up to meeting Falcor but then it started to skip bad. So bad I it was skipping whole chapters so I just quit.
HDHipHop1
06-23-2011, 09:03 AM
Finally saw Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
The Happening 3/5
Funny unintentionally.
The dialogue is just stupid most of the time and I didn’t care about any of the characters at all.
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/bladegifs1/Kotarou%20Gifs/kotarouwotsigoinon.gif
Ol’ black water, keep on rolling~
SantinoRules2010
06-23-2011, 08:34 PM
Inception
franzito
06-25-2011, 04:35 PM
Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte
GREAT!
HDHipHop1
06-25-2011, 06:06 PM
Predators
N-12_Aden
06-26-2011, 04:28 AM
Blade Runner Final Cut
HDHipHop1
06-26-2011, 08:44 AM
Predator 2
ROKUSHO
06-26-2011, 10:46 AM
quarantine 2.
it SUCKS.
laguu11
06-27-2011, 01:08 AM
The Thing – Awesomeness
SantinoRules2010
06-27-2011, 03:04 AM
Weird Al Yankovic’s UHF (with commentary). Weird Al is hilarious when he is wacky. The movie is really good. I have watched the special features and the deleted scenes were good with Al of course being wacky when he talks about loads of scenes had to be cut off for many reasons and makes jokes about them. I recommend the movie for those who don’t know who Weird Al Yankovic is.
Chocolate Misu
06-27-2011, 04:16 AM
In theater – Green Lantern……………………….
At home – Singin’ in the Rain
cuckoo77
06-27-2011, 05:40 AM
Spoiler to preserve space, no actual spoilers here. ๐
EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED (directed by Liev Schreiber)
Actor Liev Schreiber’s directorial debut (and sadly his only film so far) is a touching, intimate little tale that is bittersweet, sad and funny all at the same time. It was written for the screen by Schreiber and adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer’s 2002 novel.
It follows Elijah Wood’s Jewish-American character travels through the Ukraine in search of a woman his grandfather knew during the Nazi invasion.
Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello’s frontman, Eugene H???tz steals the show, as Wood’s flamboyant tour guide, who is joined by his non-English speaking cranky grandfather and their “seeing eye-bitch” dog.
I laughed quite a bit, although not rolling on the floor laughter. It’s more of a familiar thoughtful laughter, not much different from the type of humor we were graced with in Little Miss Sunshine.
And with the laughter came the tears near the end of the film. I knew it was coming, but for some reason it still took me off guard.
All in all, a feel good film that leaves a smile on your face and the urge to travel and meet new people to shake off this jaded, boring personality we seem to dress in all too often.
4 out of 5.
WINTER’S BONE (directed by Debra Granik)
A dreary adaptation of the novel by “country noir” author Daniel Woodrell.
It follows the story of a teenage girl, Ree (brilliantly played by Jennifer Lawrence) who, after the mysterious disappearance of her useless father, has to take care of her siblings and catatonic mother in a poor rural, drug-addled area of Missouri. Their house is in danger of being taken away and nobody (even family members are ready to help them out).
A quiet little thriller that doesn’t resort to car chases or much violence but still manages to flourish with highly effective intensity and dread. Deadwood’s John Hawkes turns in a fantastic performance as well. Twin Peaks fans, keep an eye for an almost recognizable cameo from Sheryl Lee.
It captures the feeling of hopelessness, community and depression with perfection without trying to be flashy or overly stylish.
I don’t want to give too much away and will just highly recommend this film.
4 out of 5
THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (directed by George Nolfi)
What could have been a potentially wonderful sci-fi romance, kind of based on a short story by sci-fi master, Philip K. Dick, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.
A ballerina and a politician meet and it’s love at first sight. They feel as if they are soul mates but due to mysterious circumstances they are constantly being split apart.
The film explores the question of free will and the existence of higher beings moving amongst us.
It could of easily gone into some very interesting and/or unsettling roads less traveled, but for some reason it plays it way too safe and audience friendly, resulting in a lukewarm execution with an ending that is so fast you wonder if you missed something.
There’s some brilliant ideas and wonderful performances but the script is just so bland you feel cheated.
Oh well. Cheap light sci-fi fare for a Sunday afternoon, if you will.
2.5 out of 5
Dr Faustus
06-27-2011, 05:38 PM
WALL-E
Dir. Andrew Stanton
Wow! I’m so full of joy right now after finishing watching this about 10 minutes ago. It was amazing.
Definite 5 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-02-2011, 06:34 AM
WALL-E
Dir. Andrew Stanton
Wow! I’m so full of joy right now after finishing watching this about 10 minutes ago. It was amazing.
Definite 5 out of 5.
It’s pretty much the best robot AND romantic comedy movie. 1st 3rd was like the droids on tatooine taken to the next level and we got the 2001 a space oddity theme playing while a fat guy tried to walk.
The 1st Fast and the Furious.
X-Men First Class: Aiight.
Dark of the Moon: My eyes are STILL bleeding. Don’t even ask how my brain feels =/
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-02-2011, 06:38 AM
X-Men First Class: Aiight.
Dark of the Moon: My eyes are STILL bleeding. Don’t even ask how my brain feels =/
But how is your heart feeling?
HDHipHop1
07-02-2011, 06:58 AM
Dark of the Moon: My eyes are STILL bleeding. Don’t even ask how my brain feels =/
Tell me if I’m translating this right:
Magnificent visuals. Magnificently terrible story.
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So it even worth going to just as a brain-dead popcorn flick?
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-02-2011, 06:59 AM
Tell me if I’m translating this right:
Magnificent visuals. Magnificently terrible story.
———- Post added at 11:58 PM ———- Previous post was at 11:57 PM ———-
So it even worth going to just as a brain-dead popcorn flick?
I probably wouldn’t advise it. One of the big problems I have with the 1st 2 is the fact that there’s so damn much on screen and the robots themselves are so busy and over detailed you can’t tell what the hell is happening most of the time.
I don’t like the idea of magnificent being used to refer to anything in the live-action TF movies.
HDHipHop1
07-02-2011, 07:09 AM
Whatever
You’re the one who asked :smrt:
Darth Revan
07-02-2011, 07:16 AM
The Bayformers movies are a abomination… speaking as a TF Gen 1 fan, I was dissappointed with them. At least they got Peter Cullen to voice Optimus, they got one thing right.
Just watched Smokey and the Bandit II (For the umpteenth time)… I love this movie trilogy ^^ car chases, car crashes… and Buford T. Justice still trying to get that sombitch Bandit lol.
Don Williams, ftw YouTube – ‪Don Williams – To be your man.wmv‬‏ (
http://youtu.be/T2T4xb5G1Y0)
Smokey and the Bandit is just fantastical magical, in general.
Funny, you sound a lot taller on radio~
Dr Faustus
07-02-2011, 10:40 PM
Slacker.
Dir. Richard Linklater.
It’s less a film and more a collection of vignettes but it’s amazing to watch and it flows almost perfectly. It made me nostalgic. :rolleyes:
Dr Faustus
07-03-2011, 05:09 PM
The Warlords (aka Tau ming chong )
Dir. Peter Chan Ho-sun
Starring Jet Li, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro. ๐ฏ
It should have been amazing. The acting was. Jet used to be a poor actor but a great martial artist, in recent years he really has improved.
The editing was bad, very bad for much of it. Battle sequences were boring.
And then, as the relationships became more defined, the editing got better, much better. Like a different film. It got good.
It was good in the end but those three guys deserved a better film.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-04-2011, 06:32 AM
Date Night 4/5
The Social Network 3/5
Machete 4/5
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mirren
07-04-2011, 03:27 PM
Revisited a classic(?) a few nights ago:
Raiders of the Lost Ark
SantinoRules2010
07-04-2011, 04:23 PM
The King’s Speech. I absolutely love it, that is all I have to say.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-05-2011, 06:02 AM
Toy Story 3 5/5
stevenest
07-06-2011, 06:47 AM
I watched Mona Lisa Smile last time. and before that i watched Atonement.Both werent as great but were a good watch.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-06-2011, 05:35 PM
Alice in Wonderland 3/5
sorei
07-06-2011, 05:38 PM
watchmen [4,5/5]
avilslare
07-06-2011, 05:47 PM
Hitcher in the Dark (1989) – Sleazy thriller from Umberto Lenzi about a psycho who travels cross country in his camper picking up young, unsuspecting hitchhikers to abuse and murder. Despite the title, most of the film takes place during the daytime. Even the poster art is of a woman’s frame hitchhiking on a dark wet road. Not too many thrills and a serious lack of gore for one of Lenzi’s films. The acting, poor and the ending even worse, though according to an interview with the director, it was changed by the producers. Even so, it would not have saved this boring movie. 2 out of 5.
The Comedians of Comedy (2005) – Nice little documentary detailing a comedy tour made up of Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford, and Zack Galifianakis. On their travels we see snippets of their stand-up as well as their day-to-day hijinks as they experiment with their comedy. Hilarious if a fan of any of these comics. 4 out of 5.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) – The first one was okay but this one I find lackluster as I tire of the characters, especially Sacha Baron Cohen’s Julien. The music gets in the way of the comedy as songs enter the action uninvited. Like most sequels, it contains more than the original as the characters find themselves surrounded by fields of fellow critters. Though I did enjoy Alec Baldwin’s performance as Makunga. 2 out of 5.
Collateral (2004) – A good simple story without too many details as director Michael Mann wanted it, according to his commentary. I’m not a big fan of either main actors but Cruise is intriguing as the existentialist hitman Vincent. The story ends clean, leaving the viewer wanting more which I enjoyed. Still not sure of the significance of Jason Statham in the opening airport scene. The director doesn’t even mention him in the commentary, as if he were simply an extra with an interesting accent. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
07-15-2011, 06:33 PM
Death Note
Dir. Shūsuke Kaneko
I haven’t read the manga so I was comparing the film’s story to the anime which was itself an adaptation. Based on that, I found the film lacking, not just in the amount of time it had to develop characters etc but in direction, and originality. Ryuk was very two dimensional. Light and L were okay, if a little older than I’d imagined they would be.
I’ve part 2 still to watch so maybe the films work better as a whole? I’m wondering how far they take it compared to the anime.
Hopefully part 2 will be better, Light V’s L and with Misa doing her nutty bunny boiler gf thing it has the potential to be full of tension. ๐
cuckoo77
07-16-2011, 04:56 AM
"SPOILER" tags to conserve space and contain no spoilers.
THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB (1993)
Weird. Weird. …and a little more weird.
Then throw in a couple of truckloads of creativity and amazing visuals and you have one hour of pure bliss.
Using traditional stop-motion puppets mixed with stop-motion live actors (pixilation) it tells the story of a weird little feller named Tom Thumb and his adventures through a bizarre world, reminiscent of something seen in German Expressionism and a Brothers Quay short.
While it is visually brilliant, this little UK film also manages to tell a wonderful tale with so much heart and delicacy while only using next to no dialogue.
Highly recommended.
4 out 5
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TRANSFORMERS : DARK OF THE MOON (2011)
I walked out of theater before the halfway point.
I’ve never done that before.
‘Nuff said.
Dog shit out of 5
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MARTYRS (2008)
Originating from France and directed by Pascal Laugier, who made the impressive action/fantasy period piece “Brotherhood Of The Wolf” a few years earlier.
This "lovely" example of absolute horror is a revenge tale at heart and the other half a mystery of sorts as it keeps you guessing just what the hell is going on.
I won’t tell you anything about it, to prevent any spoilage but I can tell you the first time I saw it I wondered why I was watching this gruesomely violent film that seemed to have no boundaries. After it was done, I was satisfied with what I had seen and experienced and made a note to watch it again sooner than later.
Beneath the extreme gore and violence, lay a compelling, albeit disturbing, tale that begged to be told.
It’s filled with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and preventing you from turning it off, just to see how it eventually unfolds.
With the second viewing it was just as good if not better, because the initial shock has worn off and I was given the chance to pay closer attention to the emotional story details and spellbinding performances by the two female leads4 out of 5
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That same night I indulged in some more French horror with:
??? L’INTERIEUR (INSIDE) (2007)
A story about a pregnant woman who goes into a state of extreme depression after a bad car accident that’s left her widowed. Her home is invaded by a brutal stranger, while she is alone on Christmas Eve and things spiral out of control in the sickest of fashions.
This is just plain gruesome and overly disturbing. While I was sickly enthralled with it the first time, due to being kept on the edge of my seat, the second time around the suspense was gone and all I was left with was senseless violence.
The performances are absolutely wonderful and the setting is suffocatingly astounding, but the core story lacks anything to noteworthy and the characters aren’t really all that sympathetic.
Had it spent just a little more time with the protagonist before her accident and depression, I might have been inclined to feel more for her.
One scene near the beginning is quite frankly one of THE most frightening things I’ve ever seen in a film and makes me think twice about being alone.
Apart from all that, it does nothing for me but disgusts. And disgust it does well. The finale is almost too much to handle. Bring a barf bag or six and hide your scissors.
A weak 3 out of 5
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I SAW THE DEVIL (2010)
A brilliantly violent South Korean revenge flick that’s perfected the ‘game of cat & mouse’ thriller.
Directed by Kim Ji-woon, who brought us the wonderful “A Tale Of Two Sisters” and “A Bittersweet Life”.
Starring Ji-woon’s fresh-faced regular, Lee Byung-hun from “The Good, The Bad & The Weird” and the brilliant Choi Min-sik of “Oldboy” fame.
It follows the story of a secret agent who is on the hunt of the man who brutally butchered his fianc???e. On the way his own morals and character changes into something he probably didn’t know he was capable of.
It’s brutally unforgiving and completely disgusting but you just can’t hjelp but be completely enthralled with the wonderful storytelling, set-pieces and Choi Min-sik’s delightfully sadistic performance.
While it does run a little long in a few spots and could use about 10 minutes of nothing cut, it doesn’t cease to hypnotize the viewer.
I could watch it again really soon, if not just for the performances and different settings.
If you can stomach the violence, I would highly recommend this one.
4 out of 5
HDHipHop1
07-16-2011, 07:54 AM
See, now I’m scared to watch movies because of cuckoo.
Dr Faustus
07-16-2011, 07:56 AM
See, now I’m scared to watch movies because of cuckoo.
I’m scared to sleep naked because of cuckoo. ๐ฏ
HDHipHop1
07-16-2011, 08:01 AM
I’m scared to sleep naked because of cuckoo. ๐ฏ
:rofldata::rofldata:
cuckoo77
07-16-2011, 08:20 AM
I’m scared to sleep naked because of cuckoo. ๐ฏ
So am I.
:rofldata: :rofldata: :rofldata:
Rad???Max
07-16-2011, 05:22 PM
avatar, last air bender… 4 out of 10
eagle eye… 8 out of 10
laguu11
07-17-2011, 02:08 AM
Valhalla Rising… I am actually unable to rate this film. Depends on how you view it, it could be a 9/10 or a 5/10…
toetke1
07-17-2011, 12:21 PM
Gorky Park
laguu11
07-18-2011, 04:00 AM
The Tenant (
7.5/10) – very slow in the beginning but somehow managed to not lose my attention. The last half hour was excellent. I was in awe with what happened at the very end of the movie – it was what I expected, but the intensity of it was impressive.
Dr Faustus
07-18-2011, 07:17 AM
The Tenant (
7.5/10) – very slow in the beginning but somehow managed to not lose my attention. The last half hour was excellent. I was in awe with what happened at the very end of the movie – it was what I expected, but the intensity of it was impressive.
The Polanski film, or the new one? Polanski one is wiggins.
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-18-2011, 07:47 PM
300 4/5
AL.CODA
07-19-2011, 12:29 AM
Harry Potter 7.2 4,5/5
Darth Revan
07-19-2011, 01:20 AM
laguu11
07-19-2011, 04:30 AM
The Polanski film of course. I loved how everyone insisted on the main character drinking, eating, and smoking what Simone Choule used to. Will never feel the same again when someone offers me Marlboro.
HDHipHop1
07-19-2011, 05:56 AM
Mortal Kombat
Dr Faustus
07-19-2011, 10:41 AM
The Polanski film of course.
Good, good. ๐ A great film that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Good choice. ๐
N-12_Aden
07-19-2011, 05:44 PM
Batman Forever 3 out of 10
Damn you Joel Shumacher, damn you to hell.
HDHipHop1
07-19-2011, 06:15 PM
I was just looking at the beginning of Bourne Identity. I walked away.
Darth Revan
07-20-2011, 12:39 AM
The Usual Suspects. 5/5
Chocolate Misu
07-20-2011, 05:11 AM
HP 7.2 …………………………….. 8/10………… So many unanswered questions but they gave more Warwick Davis so that pleases me immensely ๐
N-12_Aden
07-20-2011, 06:09 AM
Battle: Los Angeles 6 out of 10
Entertaining, not worthy of the Black Hawk Down and ID4 comparisions. The acting was decent but they werent really convincing marines. The Action was good though so its at least a solid rental.
avilslare
07-20-2011, 06:37 PM
Santa Sangre (1989) – Yet another Alejandro Jodorowsky film containing his usual staples of oddities. Though while retaining his style, it is one of his more normal films as there is a coherent story here of a young circus performer who witnesses the destruction of his family, his father castrated, commits suicide and his mother’s arms amputated leaving him in obvious mental distress. There are plenty of unexplainables but I found myself laughing at some of the more blatant symbolism, as I’m sure it was intended, and in awe of a lot of the imagery. All of Jodorowsky’s films have this effect on me. There are some sfx flubs such as during the scene when the tattooed lady is murdered, you can see blood shooting off the trick knife but these are few and far between. The ending is great and solves the story quite nicely. 4 out of 5.
The Resurrected (1992) – Dan O’ Bannon directs this very close adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Even though I have not yet read the original story I still found the story intriguing. SFX from Todd Masters are creepy and unnerving. Decent cast includes Chris Sarandon as Ward, John Terry, Jane Sibbett and Robert Romanus. Recommended for Lovecraft fans. 4 out of 5.
Zoran
07-21-2011, 06:31 AM
Transformers: Dark of the Moon [4.5 out of 5]
I liked this one more than the previous two mainly because of the Decepticons use of extreme violence towards the humans. I was really surprised by the brutality in what would presumably be called a family film so that definitely earned serious points with me. The only complaints I had were 1) It was overly long. 2) Sam’s love interest looked like someone punched her in the face then put her on a medieval rack.
AL.CODA
07-21-2011, 01:23 PM
Batman Forever 3 out of 10
Damn you Joel Shumacher, damn you to hell.
lol, that’s two hours of your life you’ll never get back….
anyway…yesterday I saw
La conqu???te (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1711484/) 7 out of 10
Dr Faustus
07-22-2011, 10:43 PM
The Myth
Dir. Stanley Tong
Jackie Chan back in China, back where he does his best work. ๐
Sadly he seems to have trodden in something in Hollywood and brought some of it back with him. ๐ Bad script and bad CGI saved from mediocrity only by the occasional recreation of the old Jackie magic from the Project A and Armour of God days.
The sticky conveyor belt was Chan gold
TGWTG
07-23-2011, 04:07 AM
Sucker Punch: Extended Cut. A vast improvement over the theatrical release though it’s still too abstract and arty-farty at times.
avilslare
07-25-2011, 05:31 PM
Bleeders (1997) – Based off of H.P. Lovecraft’s Lurking Fear, the story follows a sickly gentleman and his fiancee/nurse as he searches out his ancestry in modern day Maine. I almost enjoyed the ride but in the last 20 minutes or so the film really fell apart. Dan O’ Bannon did some reworkings on the script but it didn’t save it from badly directed action sequences and poor sfx. 2 out of 5.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with my G.F. (no, not Guardian Force).
I give it a 9/10 ๐
Yere1
07-26-2011, 06:36 AM
Renaissance Man (1994) with Denny DeVito. 9/10
cuckoo77
07-26-2011, 09:02 AM
WRECKED (2011)
Adrien Brody wakes up alone in a car wreck in the middle of a forest. There’s one dead body in the car and another outside. He doesn’t remember how he got there or who he is. As we get further into the plot, things start to get worse for him as he finds out more about himself and just his situation in general.
With premises like this, the film can end up really interesting and engaging or a complete bore and utterly predictable.
“Wrecked” was a bit of a struggle to sit through for the most part during it’s short 90 minute running time.
I think the worst part for me was that the ENTIRE film is in the trailer. I shit you not. Even the ‘twist’ at the end is shown. Had I not seen the trailer, the film might have been a little more interesting.
The only thing the trailer didn’t show was the dog. Yeah. The dog. There’s a dog. Just a dog. Being a dog. In the middle of Nowhere, B.C.
If you’re a Brody enthusiast then watch it for that, as he’s the only saving grace with his nerdy good looks and “I like that guy” charms.
2 out of 5
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KYNODONTAS [Dogtooth] (2009)
A surreal Greek film that really isn’t for everybody.
In fact, I’ll bet more people will hate it rather than love it. It’s disturbing. It’s creepy. It’s hilarious. …and just plain weird.
It’s about three teenagers (One boy, two girls) who have lived there whole life confined to a gated off country home with absolutely no real knowledge of what’s past the gate, apart from a few lies their parents told them.
The kids are absolutely terrified to visit outside of the gate by their father who’s told them a story about a non-existent brother who struggles to survive outside the gate.
Things start to unravel out of control once of the kids gets a taste of what’s outside the gate. …..and it’s really, really fun.
The entire film is framed in such a way that it looks like an old family film you’d see on the Wonder Years or a photograph in your grandparent’s photo albums and the colors are so plain and washed that any other color is a shock to see.
The performances are wonderful and so believable you forget they aren’t real people which adds to the extreme creepiness to it all.
I loved this movie and highly recommend it to be the patient and not easily disturbed.
4 out of 5
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SALINUI CHUEOK [MEMORIES OF MURDER] (2003)
From Korean director, Bong Joon-Ho, the guy who brought us the highly entertaining “creature feature :laugh:” “The Host”.
Inspired by a real serial-killer case, it stars Park Chan-wook regular, Song Kang-Ho as a village’s detective overwhelmed by a sort of case he’s never dealt with such grisly murders before. In comes “May 18”’s Kim Sang-kyung as an outside detective who’s much more experienced and in turn broodier with nicer clothing. :laugh:
The first act is a little too silly and littered with badly timed moments of humor and goofy performances but after that the story really takes off and is well worth the wait.
Joon-Ho is a master at incorporating the setting and back-drop as part of the character and that makes it happily impossible to turn it into an American remake. ๐
The cultural differences also drive parts of the story and characters which is just so interesting to see in a murder mystery for those that are tired of the usual Hollywood fare.
By the end, it’s taken all the usual elements of this type of story, stomped all over them and handed them back to you in an unrecognizable shape.
Highly recommended for fans of this genre.
3 ??? out of 5
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TOY STORY 3 (2010)
The final chapter in the insanely impressive and popular Disney/Pixar Toy Story series.
Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang are mistakenly delivered to a day-care where things are run a little differently than in Andy’s bedroom. There they meet an odd array of toys including a Ken doll, a half-witted baby and a intimidating purple Teddy-bear (brilliantly voiced by Ned Beatty) who runs the place with an iron-cotton filled-paw.
The humor is at the top of it’s game, as Pixar always is. The action scenes are wonderfully choreographed with so much imagination it’s must have gone through so much carefully planned storyboarding and rewrites to perfect it like it is.
In the theatres, the 3D was top notch…on my TV screen…well, I have no 3D at home, so I had to use my memory. It’s still just as good with or without (I’m looking at you Avatar).
Apart from a few slow moments, the film is next to perfect. It’s not often I can say this about “trilogies” usually, they’re worn out at the end and resort to pure goofiness, but this is just as good as it’s first two, if not better.
Was it worth the 11 year wait?
Yes. Yes it was. The wait was not only part of the backbone of the story but it just attached the viewers to the characters even more so, based on how long those toys have been a part of our lives.
4 out of 5
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 (2010)
Paranormal Activity was a reasonably effective horror film done on an extremely low budget. It asked the audience to rely on their imaginations instead of fancy effects or make-up. It was refreshing compared to most of the over-done remakes and endless sequels and prequels. It offered a number of good scares, a few tense moments and unpredictable jumps that got the job done without leaving a bad taste in your mouth.
Less than a year later, the sequel is pumped out into theaters so quickly you’d swear your kid brother wrote and filmed it on his digital camera in less than a week.
It doesn’t explore any new territory with it’s stereotypical characters or painfully predictable character and story arcs.
It’s got cash cow written all over it and offers no apologies whatsoever.
Granted it has a few mediocre tense moments but that’s about it.
If you have the time to watch this movie go have a nap or clean out the car, cause they will be ultimately more satisfying than this snoozefest.
1 ??? out of 5
Professor Moriarty
07-27-2011, 12:32 AM
Memories of Murder. it was quite good, though some of the subs were a bit funky at times.
cuckoo77
07-27-2011, 01:18 AM
Memories of Murder. it was quite good, though some of the subs were a bit funky at times.
I noticed that too. :laugh:
I don’t know if they got better as the movie progressed or they were just bad near the beginning.
N-12_Aden
07-27-2011, 01:40 AM
Batman Returns.
Definatly darker and more entrenched in Burtonland than the previous outing but in my opinion still a great movie (compared to the next 2 movies). The score is dark and interesting, and I believe Danny Devito steals the show with his interpration on Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. There is only two gripes I have with the movie is that is a little too violent for certain age groups and the sexual innuendo is pretty blatant. Cases in point Batman(Michael Keaton) incinerating a henchmen and sticking several bombs to a guy, and Max Shreck’s(Christopher Walken) convincing The Penguin to run in the Mayoral run in Gotham (Unlimited Poontang). Still a great watch.
8/10
cuckoo77
07-27-2011, 02:35 AM
Fully agreed. ๐
Batman Returns is my favorite of all the Batman live action flicks.
It’s just so….odd.
It’s the Batman movie Burton wanted to make.
HDHipHop1
07-27-2011, 05:31 AM
the tail end of Machete…
Because of cuckoo……
I just won’t bother……
cuckoo77
07-27-2011, 05:39 AM
Zwuh?
Cuckoo?
I didn’t see Machete. Who?
I should eat you.
HDHipHop1
07-27-2011, 05:40 AM
I should eat you.
You’d be stuck with leftovers for months. :laugh:
Chocolate Misu
07-28-2011, 02:49 AM
I saw Capn yesterday. Even though I hate hate Cap………….. it was actually a good movie.
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:42 PM
I saw Capn yesterday. Even though I hate hate Cap………….. it was actually a good movie.
What did Captain America ever do to you?
He expected me to watch Thor.
That’s a hanging offense.
Chocolate Misu
07-28-2011, 09:45 PM
Yup…………. I skipped Thor……. My bf had to fill me in :p
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:47 PM
He expected me to watch Thor.
That’s a hanging offense.
I’d say that’s more of a lashing, if anything.
The Cap movie from the early 90s, now that’s a capital offense.
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:48 PM
Don’t know who Reb Brown is.
The guy who did the 2 Captain America movies.
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Pierre Kirby is also quite the diety.
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:50 PM
Ah, didn’t know the dude’s name.
Search results for "Spoony+captain+america" on blip.tv (
http://blip.tv/search?q=Spoony+captain+america)
Enjoy.
If you want Pierre Kirby stuff, I can dig that up for ya, too. Cinema Snob is quite the rabid fan.
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:52 PM
What is this shit?
Why hasn’t Spoony reviewed it?
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:54 PM
What is this shit?
Why hasn’t Spoony reviewed it?
That’s the Cap movie I was talking about.
Well no wonder you didn’t like it XD
I’m still waiting on a vlog review of the new one from him.
HDHipHop1
07-28-2011, 09:56 PM
Having everyone involved with that turd put to death is on my bucket list.
GrayEdwards
07-29-2011, 12:50 PM
Just got back from Cowboys & Aliens, and it was pretty much exactly as I predicted. Started out well, but then devolved to all of the typical cliches of the Western genre. Kurtzman & Orci are hacks, and all of their scripts are exactly the same. Even got boring in the exact same place as always so they could stick a bunch of exposition in the characters mouths to explain their plot.
So basically, you’ll feel exactly the same about this film as you did their past films (Transformers 1 & 2, Star Trek). I was hoping Favreau’s influence would make a different, but apparently not.
Nice acting, though. They tried to fool us into thinking Harrison Ford could be a bad guy, but I think we all know that’s impossible. And Craig just reaffirms his position as the ultimate badass.
HDHipHop1
07-29-2011, 01:39 PM
This one movie with China Chow, Mark Wahlberg, and Lou Diamond Philips in it.
BrecMadak
07-31-2011, 09:28 AM
1968 – Il grande silenzio
GrayEdwards
07-31-2011, 10:27 AM
Just saw The Adjustment Bureau. Been anticipating it for awhile, but I read a couple reviews that weren’t that favorable, so I didn’t get my hopes up.
Started out rather well, but the final act just devolved into a typical Hollywood chase scene (kind of similar to the Bourne films, actually). I was very disappointed that the filmmakers went the route. Especially with this entirely overhanded "fate vs. freewill" message. I actually feel sick, like a person physically forced their views down my throat and out my rectum.
Still, it was enjoyable for the most part. And I like the score.
avilslare
08-01-2011, 06:57 PM
Season of the Witch (2011) – Fantasy-action flick starring Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman. Tbh the main reason I wanted to see this was Perlman since I rarely see him in the flesh anymore. There are some funny buddy-buddy moments between the two but the action just isn’t there.
There’s a sequence where they push a carriage over a rickety old bridge. *yawn*
And there’s a twist near the end that removed what little interest I still had in the story.
The supposed witch turns out to be a demon-possessed girl. Double *yawn*
Another case of the trailer being better than the entire movie. 2 out of 5.
GrayEdwards
08-01-2011, 09:16 PM
Just finished Sucker Punch, a film that I’ve been looking forward to for awhile (since I love Zack Snyder), and I unfortunately missed it in theaters.
Oh, my god, though. It just might be the worst film of this year. Not only does it have a ridiculous and cliched plot, but the dialogue and acting are atrocious, too. It has definitely been awhile since I’ve seen a film this bad. I actually hate it even more than I normally would (compared to similar bland action films) because it actually thinks it’s being clever or tear-jerking or something, when in fact it’s being abhorrent and disgusting (I’m talking about the ending here). The film is cavalier with action and violence and death until the very end, when you’re suddenly supposed to care or something. I also found the near rape of several of the characters (I think it happened over 4 times) just got very, very irritating. I won’t even say revolting, as the director was so flippant with it that it didn’t even hold any real drama.
Have to say, this film has definitely made me wary of Snyder, especially with what he’ll do with Superman. Can’t say that I’m eager to see any original content from him again any time soon, either (Sucker Punch was his first non-adapted film).
Season of the Witch (2011) – Fantasy-action flick starring Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman. Tbh the main reason I wanted to see this was Perlman since I rarely see him in the flesh anymore. There are some funny buddy-buddy moments between the two but the action just isn’t there.
There’s a sequence where they push a carriage over a rickety old bridge. *yawn*
And there’s a twist near the end that removed what little interest I still had in the story.
The supposed witch turns out to be a demon-possessed girl. Double *yawn*
Another case of the trailer being better than the entire movie. 2 out of 5.
Jeez. And here I was slightly curious about that movie.
Dr Faustus
08-02-2011, 04:43 AM
Hellboy
Dir. Guillermo del Toro
Watched this yet again. It’s great. Starts not so good and ends not so good but in-between is pure fappy goodness. ๐
Faye Kipling
08-02-2011, 11:28 AM
The Borrower Arrietty. It was lovely, beautiful soundtrack too.
Rad???Max
08-02-2011, 02:36 PM
Joe’s Apartment, had a good laugh again after first watching it years ago…
and
The Butterfly Effect 2, Erica Durance – too sexy… ๐
Professor Moriarty
08-02-2011, 05:48 PM
watched Cowboys & Aliens last night. i thought it was pretty good. it was a very fun movie.
Zoran
08-03-2011, 02:17 AM
Battle: Los Angeles [3.5 out of 5 stars]
Devil in Miss Jones 4: The Final Outrage [5 out of 5 stars]
avilslare
08-03-2011, 06:42 PM
[Rec] ??? (2009) – The story follows a camera equipped SWAT team as they "search for survivors" in the aftermath of the first film. There’s some nice innovative camera views and such but what really sets the film apart is the turn the story takes with the "zombies". There’s a hint of it at the end of the last but it’s in full paranormal swing here. Some nice gore and twists ensue. Fans of [REC] will rejoice, though there is one added element that I didn’t enjoy all that much. the teenagers 4 out of 5.
GrayEdwards
08-03-2011, 06:50 PM
Just saw three films back-to-back: Kill the Irishman, I Am Number Four, and The Lincoln Lawyer.
Kill the Irishman, while still a good film, wasn’t quite as flawless as I was expecting. Most of the supporting characters are either background noise or are there to move to plot along (or in the case of Val Kilmer, actually spell it out). But, the story is pretty moving (it’s based on a true story) and Ray Stevenson’s performance is remarkable (but that’s not all surprising, really). Nice score, too. 8/10
I Am Number is a very bland film. Everything about this film has been done before. There is absolutely nothing original or surprising about this film. However, the effects were quite good for it’s meager budget, and both the lead (Alex Pettyfer, a Brit) and his best friend (an Australian) absolutely nailed their American accents. In fact, I actually forgot that Pettyfer was English. 5/10
And finally, The Lincoln Lawyer. I actually think this is probably the best film of the year so far (that I’ve seen). Nothing all that surprising about it (it’s a typical crime/legal film), but it does it superbly well, and the performances are excellent. Might just be McConaughey’s best performance to date. I was thoroughly intrigued and involved in the film, which is more than I can say for most of the films I’ve seen the year. 9/10
HDHipHop1
08-05-2011, 08:08 AM
Wanted
N-12_Aden
08-05-2011, 05:02 PM
Tron: Legacy
I really dont know what to rate this film. On one hand the acting is pretty meh (Except Jeff Bridges as Hero and Main Villian), but the action and effects are more then competent. At least on Bluray sometimes I could barely tell that CLU was CG. The music in my opinion was better than the music of the first (never watched the movie, but listened to the music). Daft Punk outdid their selves with the score, comprised of electronic and orchestrated music. All in all it was fairly entertaining.
Dr Faustus
08-05-2011, 05:06 PM
Fast and Furious.
Dir. Who cares, really?
It was poo.
GrayEdwards
08-05-2011, 05:48 PM
If it was the first one, the director was Rob Cohen, of Dragonheart and Mummy 3 fame.
Dr Faustus
08-05-2011, 05:51 PM
It was the 4th one. They dropped the "The" off the title. I liked the first one. :laugh: Guilty pleasure.
GrayEdwards
08-05-2011, 05:59 PM
Then that would be Justin Lin, creator of such masterpieces as The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast Five, and the upcoming The Fast and the Furious 6 and Terminator 5.
Dr Faustus
08-05-2011, 06:04 PM
I’ll watch Fast Five someday. The rock was giving Vin the pimp hand in the trailer. :laugh:
Tokyo Drift was a total stalled engine.
Didn’t watch T4 . Can’t see me watching T5 either. Unless Arnie plays the T-Aged60+
GrayEdwards
08-05-2011, 06:20 PM
Arnie is actually attached to T5, and it apparently takes place in 2012 or 2013 in London.
HDHipHop1
08-05-2011, 07:45 PM
It was the 4th one. They dropped the "The" off the title. I liked the first one. :laugh: Guilty pleasure.
Be careful with that, you might have your Class A cinephile license revoked. :p
Dr Faustus
08-05-2011, 07:46 PM
Be careful with that, you might have your Class A cinephile license revoked. :p
Shhh, don’t tell anyone but…
..the A is short for Arsehole. :erm:
Keep it hush and my reputation will be safe. ๐
HDHipHop1
08-05-2011, 07:51 PM
Shhh, don’t tell anyone but…
..the A is short for Arsehole. :erm:
Keep it hush and my reputation will be safe. ๐
Gotcha. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-06-2011, 06:38 AM
Don’t know if these count but the 1st 2 episodes of Band of Brothers.
(one of the DVD bonuses is a complete rank guide along with the patches)
Dr Faustus
08-09-2011, 01:48 PM
The Sky Crawlers (2008)
Dir. Mamoru Oshii
Slow and mostly action-less anime from Oshii and Production I.G.
It has his signature lighting effects and lengthy scenes but don’t expect anything like his other great works. It’s firmly in the thinking-man’s niche.
It’s very good. and the subtleties of the plot linger in the brain after viewing.
For anyone that has seen it, I’d be interested to know who you thought [real spoiler] :
the father of Suito Kusanagi’s daughter was? Jinroh or Teacher?
My initial thought was Teacher because she can age but I’m really not sure.
avilslare
08-10-2011, 07:11 PM
Super (2010) – James Gunn directs this indie superhero tale about a man (Rainn Wilson) who loses his wife (Liv Tyler) to a sociopath drug dealer (Kevin Bacon) causing him to snap and create his alter ego The Crimson Bolt, a vigilante who fights crime with his unruly sidekick Boltie (Ellen Page). Great comedy and ultraviolent action fill the screen. I really loved this film for how unorthodox it was. I highly recommend this one. 5 out of 5.
cuckoo77
08-10-2011, 07:20 PM
:rofldata:
Great little film "Super" was.
No rules. No shame.
James Gunn is a nut.
Professor Moriarty
08-11-2011, 07:03 AM
watched Rise of the Planet of the Apes earlier tonight. i thought it was quite good. been an Apes fan since i was a kid.
HDHipHop1
08-11-2011, 07:50 AM
:rofldata:
Great little film "Super" was.
No rules. No shame.
James Gunn is a nut.
I saw that at my local Target.
GrayEdwards
08-11-2011, 10:56 AM
watched Rise of the Planet of the Apes earlier tonight. i thought it was quite good. been an Apes fan since i was a kid.
Just got back from it, as well. Pretty good. I read an outline of the first draft of the script, and while it was different in some areas:
Will died at the end, and there were a couple more tangent plots and characters that were either eliminated or combined
overall, it was pretty much what I was expecting. Nothing wrong with that. Definitely a lot better than most of the films that are made, anyways. I’m definitely looking forward to the sequel (so I really hope this film makes enough to earn one; it’s looking good though, as it’s already grossed its budget back).
Andy Serkis as Caesar was the real stand-out, though. I didn’t think his character would really work without dialogue, but, boy, did he prove me wrong.
Harkus
08-11-2011, 11:10 AM
Solaris (Clooney one)
Meh, not bad. Interesting film, love sci-fi though so I enjoyed it. Plus Daniel Faraday from LOST is in it.
Dr Faustus
08-11-2011, 05:02 PM
Solaris (Clooney one)
I picked that up today. Not watched it yet.
I’d really like to see the 1972 version first but I don’t have it. ๐
Harkus
08-11-2011, 05:15 PM
I picked that up today. Not watched it yet.
I’d really like to see the 1972 version first but I don’t have it. ๐
If you enjoy sci-fi it’s worth watching, definitely a unique film. I’ve heard the 1972 version is amazing but I haven’t gotten around to seeing it.
cuckoo77
08-11-2011, 05:20 PM
I picked that up today. Not watched it yet.
I’d really like to see the 1972 version first but I don’t have it. ๐
I really liked it.
Approach it as a psychological drama rather than a sci-fi.
If liked Moon or The Fountain you’ll probably really enjoy this.
It’s suffocating. ๐
…and yeah….Faraday is a bonus. ๐
Dr Faustus
08-11-2011, 05:40 PM
Approach it as a psychological drama rather than a sci-fi.
I’ll keep that in mind. I’m excited. Clooney is great. I’ve not seen Moon yet. ๐
Loved The Fountain after repeated viewings. I was unsure how I felt about it after only one. The accompanying graphic novel helped me engage with it more.
Harkus
08-11-2011, 05:46 PM
I’ve not seen Moon yet. ๐
:O You really need to, like now! Brilliant film.
Dr Faustus
08-11-2011, 05:49 PM
:O You really need to, like now! Brilliant film.
I will pick it up someday. It’s been on my list of things to get for ages. Most of my favourite films of all time are intelligent Sci-fi.
cuckoo77
08-11-2011, 06:04 PM
Plus…..it’s got The Rockwell.
http://www.gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/1032251_o.gif
You cant’ really go wrong.
HDHipHop1
08-11-2011, 09:11 PM
some terrible horror flick on Chiller whos name eludes me
thesubverse
08-12-2011, 03:49 AM
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
HDHipHop1
08-12-2011, 04:22 AM
Portions of the Girlfriend Experience
N-12_Aden
08-12-2011, 08:30 PM
Blade Runner: Final Cut on Blu Ray
I absolutely love this film. The removal of the Deckard narration helps this movie infinitley, the picture and sound quality is excellent, and still entertains and provokes thought. Ridley Scott has created a vision of the future that has stood the test of time. Harrison Ford is perfect as Rick Deckard, a wary Los Angeles detective/blade runner. Opposite him is the sympathetic and fear inducing replicant leader Roy Battey (Rutger Hauer) whos goal is to extend his lifespan. Deckard’s hunt for Battey sets up one of the most iconic scenes in film history. I recomend getting the Final Cut on Blu-Ray for the definitive experience.
Score 10/10
Dr Faustus
08-12-2011, 08:36 PM
Score 10/10
Agreed. ๐ It and Alien are the real reason Ridley gets respect.
Harkus
08-12-2011, 11:51 PM
Agreed. ๐ It and Alien are the real reason Ridley gets respect.
Love them both. btw, the Alien 3 Assembly Cut is the best Alien film IMO, you seen it? 40 minutes longer than the theatrical.
Anyways, Just finished watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes, WOW! what a film. Was skeptical at first but it was brilliant.
When Draco Malfoy says "get your dirty hands off me" and Caeser shouts "NO!" I had goosebumps.
8.5/10
GrayEdwards
08-13-2011, 12:25 AM
When Draco Malfoy says "get your dirty hands off me" and Caeser shouts "NO!" I had goosebumps.
Yeah, that was a spectacular part. Unfortunately, some douche in my theater had the nerve to laugh at that part, and totally ruined the moment for me. I actually thought about smacking for a second or two. I hate those types of people, though, that go to a film that they find ridiculous just to laugh at it and ruin the film for the people that do enjoy it.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Normally not my kinda thing, but this movie had something about it I kind of enjoyed. Wasn’t my choice of cinema viewing leisure, but I actually wound up loving it at around the halfway mark. I give it a solid 7/10, for renewing itself midway through after only a so-so long beginning.
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 07:18 AM
……
……
I like to /yell that in World of Warcraft. Seems so contradictory :laugh:
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:18 AM
I like to /yell that in World of Warcraft. Seems so contradictory :laugh:
Never played WoW.
Never played WoW.
Trust me, you’re really not missing much :p It’s little more than a virtual chatroom at this point.
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:26 AM
Trust me, you’re really not missing much :p It’s little more than a virtual chatroom at this point.
Like this. :naughty:
Like this. :naughty:
Very much, just no female Blood Elf ass to stare at.
Omg, I am a sad, strange little man.
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:29 AM
Very much, just no female Blood Elf ass to stare at.
Omg, I am a sad, strange little man.
with a GF
cuckoo77
08-13-2011, 08:30 AM
Omg, I am a sad, strange little man.
…and you have my pity.

HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:31 AM
…and you have my pity.

So where are those Corn Flakes? :3
YOU! ARE! A! TOOOOYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
That reminds me, think you can mark me down as ‘Toy Story 3’ for my next entry in this thread ^^ I will watch it as soon as I rise by the morn.
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:36 AM
YOU! ARE! A! TOOOOYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
That reminds me, think you can mark me down as ‘Toy Story 3’ for my next entry in this thread ^^ I will watch it as soon as I rise by the morn.
Better hop to it sir.
If you fail on your end, there will be Corn Flakes waiting for you in the morning.
Better hop to it sir.
If you fail on your end, there will be Corn Flakes waiting for you in the morning.
Woah, decisions decisions. . . . *Sun rises*. . . . *Sun sets*. . . . *Moon rises*. . . . *Moon sets*. . . . *Sun rises*. . . . *Sun sets*. . . . *Moon rises*. . . .
*At last gasps and lifts his hand in contemplation* Cornflakes AND Toy Story 3 ๐
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:44 AM
Woah, decisions decisions. . . . *Sun rises*. . . . *Sun sets*. . . . *Moon rises*. . . . *Moon sets*. . . . *Sun rises*. . . . *Sun sets*. . . . *Moon rises*. . . .
*At last gasps and lifts his hand in contemplation* Cornflakes AND Toy Story 3 ๐
That’s the spirit!!
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 08:55 AM
Trolololo
No, this is The Spirit.

UFM2011
08-13-2011, 05:24 PM
Transformer 3 : Dark of The Moon ๐
Dr Faustus
08-13-2011, 08:24 PM
Love them both. btw, the Alien 3 Assembly Cut is the best Alien film IMO, you seen it? [/spoiler]
Yea, seen that. Huge improvement over the butchered theatrical cut.
I’ve tried to convince a few people to give it a chance but they got burned so bad with the other version that they won’t take the plunge. :rolleyes:
First one is still my favourite. I never tire of it. The first scene on the ship as the camera pans through the silent ship is fantastic.
HDHipHop1
08-13-2011, 10:23 PM
I don’t understand all this movie talk.
Laterz.
Chocolate Misu
08-14-2011, 02:35 AM
Return to Oz again………. and Labyrinth directly after…………….. I always get the urge to watch those 2 movies in succession…..
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-14-2011, 06:35 AM
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
I like how most of it dealt with the aftermath of The Girl Who Played with Fire. You never see the main characters have to recover in the hospital or face legal repercussions form their action movie shenanigans. I can not see this being adapted without changing a bunch of stuff; only 2 fight scenes?, main character either in hospital or in court?, villains a bunch of old guys?. main characters just kinda say "smell ‘ya later" without any I love yous or I don’t love yous or anything like that?
I wonder why Lizbeth’s lesbian didn’t visit her at all.
Overall, I think I liked Played with Fire most of all. It had the best balance of everything and had the advantage of already established characters and world while Dragon Tattoo really took it’s sweet time to pick up and go.
avilslare
08-15-2011, 06:20 PM
Rewatched Salvage and Zombie Diaries, this time with my gf. Decided to add ZD to a box of dvds we’re getting rid of. Salvage is a keeper though.
HDHipHop1
08-15-2011, 07:35 PM
I was bored and rewatched Scott Pilgrim vs. the World again.
Dr Faustus
08-15-2011, 08:50 PM
I was bored and rewatched Scott Pilgrim vs. the World again.
HD watched a movie? ๐ฏ
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-16-2011, 06:13 AM
Beast Master 3/5
That wasn’t a panther, it was just a tiger in black face!
You can dodge a ferret you can dodge a ball.
HDHipHop1
08-16-2011, 06:17 AM
HD watched a movie? ๐ฏ
???I know, right?
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-16-2011, 06:19 AM
???I know, right?
How do you do that mexican upsidedown question mark?
HDHipHop1
08-16-2011, 06:41 AM
How do you do that mexican upsidedown question mark?
I copy’d and pasted it off the Interbutts.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-16-2011, 06:45 AM
I usually have to turn the screen bottom side up type than turn it back right side up to do that.
HDHipHop1
08-16-2011, 06:46 AM
I usually have to turn the screen bottom side up type than turn it back right side up to do that.
:-*
HDHipHop1
08-16-2011, 06:48 AM
:negativemoticon:
Dr Faustus
08-16-2011, 06:21 PM
Re-Animator (1985)
Dir. by Stuart Gordon
It must be 10 years since I last seen Re-Animator, I had forgotten a few things. It was still as fun as ever.
Jeffrey Combs is second only to Bruce Campbell in the B-Movie pantheon, for me, anyhow.
N-12_Aden
08-16-2011, 07:53 PM
The Lost World of Jurassic Park, I really love this movie despite its flaws, the chases and dino sequences are very well pulled off and enhanced by John Williams great score. (too bad there is no 320 or lossless fx free complete version).
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-17-2011, 06:28 AM
The Invincible Ironman 2007 3/5
It’s not a bad movie it’s just pointless.
Story spoilers…
The main story is that Stark industries is doing this huge archeology job in China trying to unearth the lost city of the Mandarin but a small group of terrorists are sworn to guard the city and keep the mandarin form ever resurrecting. James Rhodes is working on the site for Tony but they keep getting attacked and eventually the crew is killed and Rhodey is taken prisoner.
Here’s the deal though, this isn’t pseudo fallowup story to the Robert Downey Jr. movie but a whole new origin story. So the next parts are pretty much the film with Tony being bushwhacked in a military convoy on his way to rescue Rhodey, Tony taken prisoner, getting the light up heart, building the prototype armor, and getting back to civilization. But in this Tony already hates making weapons and his father for doing so, the Buddhist monk who gets shot has no real impact on Tony due to the fact that the character of Yensin is now filled by Rhodey, the monk, the 1 member of the terrorists who hates killing people and wants to free Tony. She’s a lady by the way.
When the duo get back to America it turns out Tony’s father and the board of directors fingered Tony as the weapons supplier to the terrorists who captured them.
It also turns out that Tony was Ironman before he became Ironman and had a whole hall of armor set up with the silver, gold, ultimate, Hulkbuster, stealth, scuba, and warmachine suits completed before him and Rhodey even made the prototype in the cave with a box of scraps.
Skipping along it turns out the Chinese love interest is actually the last descendant of the Mandarin and has to sacrifice her self so he can possess her body to bring himself back. He also has a bunch of golems who are benders plus an evil dragon because the Chinese believed dragons are evil. Tony get’s shot out of the sky by a bunch of terracotta warriors with arrows while he’s in the ironman suit and then kills the dragon by sticking a foam steal injector and inflates it like a marshmallow fluffed cream puff.
Finally he has a showdown with the naked chinese girl who is possessed by the Mandarin and the expels him out of her body but dies. Tony and Rhodey are cleared on all charges and Tony buys the company just to give Rhodey a rise and then gives it back to his father for some reason because they’re both cool now.
SO basically it covers the same territory as Ironman but Tony doesn’t grow at all and the battles are kinda lame plus the whole exotic asian vibe was kinda boring for the most part.
But Tony was naked in 2 different scenes.
Also Pepper Potts was english.
Harkus
08-17-2011, 10:57 AM
I went into nostalgia mode last night and watched some films I used to love as a kid.
Antz: The animation has aged pretty poorly but it is still a fun film. The whole adventure to Insectopia could have been done so much better though, it was like "Hey princess, let’s find this place!" then 20 minutes later "We’ve found it, time to go back" The voice acting is great and it’s definately an interesting film. 6/10
Small Soldiers: Major Chip Hazard is badass, ’nuff said. 7/10
ROKUSHO
08-17-2011, 05:15 PM
deadly friend.
a movie long sought after by me, when, at the tender age of 8, i saw it first.
then saw sam slamming that basektball to the old hags face and blowing up her head.
i shouted AWESOME.
i looked everywhere for it. and finally found it after i picked up a pic gif of said scene in 4chan.
N-12_Aden
08-17-2011, 05:34 PM
Starship Troopers and Robocop.
2 of Paul Veerhoven’s bloodiest movies. Robocop is as great as always, violent, funny and smart. Starship Troopers being an homage to scifi B-Movies has fairly cheesy dialouge but solid action and some rather intelligent satire. Too bad these movies got sequels because all the sequels suck ass.
cuckoo77
08-17-2011, 06:00 PM
I watch A LOT of movies in between fapping……..here goes:
Blitz – after lacklustre The Expendables & The Mechanic films, it’s nice to see Jason Statham back in the saddle. If you like his films, I would highly recommend this one. ๐ 3 1/2 out of 5
All 5 Fast & Furious films in a row :laugh: :laugh: – I thought my brain was going to leak out of my ears. 1 & 5 were actually pretty entertaining for what they were. 2,3 & 4 weren’t so good…at all.
Your Highness – Not as bad as everybody said it was. Not very good either. Danny McBride punches Natalie Portman square in the face. I laughed. 1 1/2 out of 5
Arthur – Russell Brand playing Russell Brand…except not as icky. Helen Mirren shines. The rest should just go away. 2 out of 5
Super 8 – fun throwback to the 80’s sci-fi and adventure films. There’s even the obligatory fat kid. 3 out of 5
RIO – birds suck. Especially boring bird movies where you dont’ actually get to see Anne Hathaway. 2 out of 5
Fritt Vilt (Cold Prey) – Norwegian slasher flick takes a tired formula and does nothing to change it….yet still makes a good movie where the kids aren’t actually stupid. 3 out of 5
13 – remake of the french film "13 Tzameti". Gritty, intense and twisty & turney galore. 3 out of 5
La habitaci???n del ni???o (The Baby’s Room) – Effective thriller from Spain. Had a few good chills and scares. Doesn’t quite add up to it’s full potential. 3 out of 5
The Birds – Hitchcock classic. Near perfection. ’nuff said 4 1/2 out of 5
The Beaver – Mel Gibson lives his life through a puppet……and it’s depressing as hell. Highly original, quirky, sad, funny and incredible performances all around. 4 out of 5.
Professor Moriarty
08-18-2011, 12:31 AM
Requiem For A Dream
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-18-2011, 06:51 AM
Castle in the Sky 5/5
That part at the beginning with Pazu testing his theory about the jewel thing was hilarious.
Dola was a cross between the grandma form Garfield’s Christmas, Mom form Futurama, & Ma Fratelli form the Goonies.
Robot designs are fun and unique.
The overall designs and patterns of the castle were very unique in that way where you want to say they’re meant to be maybe mesoamerican but not really.
So I had a feeling that this was a case with Totoro at the very least but it turns out there are 2 different english voice casts for Totoro, Kiki, laputa, and Lupin. The 1st being done by streamline for their 1st theatrical releases and VHS and the 2nd done by Disney. has anyone seen both of them enough to say which cast is better? Should I try to hunt down the older versions or just go with the newer ones that are out now?
Harkus
08-18-2011, 01:12 PM
Starship Troopers is one of my all-time favourite films. The third wasn’t so bad. They are making a fourth apparently but it’s going to be animated.
Dr Faustus
08-18-2011, 03:24 PM
All 5 Fast & Furious films in a row :laugh: :laugh: – I thought my brain was going to leak out of my ears. 1 & 5 were actually pretty entertaining for what they were. 2,3 & 4 weren’t so good…at all.
Still makes me laugh. I don’t know whether to pat you on the back or kick you in the ass for such an endeavour. ๐
HDHipHop1
08-18-2011, 10:38 PM
I haven’t watched a flim lately.
Harkus
08-19-2011, 12:14 AM
Casino Royale – WOW, what a film, completely forgot how awesome it is, best bond film IMO 5/5
Quantum of Solace – After the awesomeness of CR I had to watch QoS again, not amazing but still fun, loved Dench in it and the illuminati style organisation was cool – 3/5
Captain Crunch
08-19-2011, 02:14 AM
Big Wet Tits 6
GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 06:09 AM
Pirates 4.
Pretty lame, really. All of the characters were really misused, Blackbeard was a waste, and the characters end up at the exact same place they were at the end of the last film.
Glad I didn’t waste money seeing it.
5/10.
Professor Moriarty
08-19-2011, 06:31 AM
Perfect Blue
TazerMonkey
08-19-2011, 07:19 AM
David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune. Maybe a failure of narrative but an awesome fever-dream vision of the book.
Zoran
08-19-2011, 12:30 PM
Evil Bong (2006) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829424/)
Pretty silly romp about a possessed bong that is ordered from the back of a stoner magazine. Anyone who smokes from it has their conscience transported to a strip bar on another plane and is killed by one of the strippers which subsequently stops their heart in the real world.
ROKUSHO
08-19-2011, 05:25 PM
super 8.
felt like watching jaws and E.T. at the same time.
a quick wiki read confirmed my suspicions later.
GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 05:53 PM
Conan (the first one).
Honestly, I have no idea why this film is hailed as one of the greatest films ever (at least in the fantasy genre). Everything about this film was very cheaply made and campy. Arnold as Conan was a joke (thank God he learned how to act later in life), the fight scenes were atrociously bad (I even laughed at them), and the utter lack of dialogue made what little story there was very hard to become invested in.
The score, while good, didn’t blow me away, either. I might change my mind after I’ve listened to it a couple times on its own, though.
Overall: 5/10.
N-12_Aden
08-19-2011, 05:59 PM
Conan (the first one).
Honestly, I have no idea why this film is hailed as one of the greatest films ever (at least in the fantasy genre). Everything about this film was very cheaply made and campy. Arnold as Conan was a joke (thank God he learned how to act later in life), the fight scenes were atrociously bad (I even laughed at them), and the utter lack of dialogue made what little story there was very hard to become invested in.
The score, while good, didn’t blow me away, either. I might change my mind after I’ve listened to it a couple times on its own, though.
Overall: 5/10.
I disagree but to each his own I guess.
Just got done watching The Watchmen (lol at the redudancy) and I absolutely love this movie. I have never read the original Graphic Novel but this movie makes me want to get it.
ROKUSHO
08-19-2011, 06:02 PM
Conan (the first one).
Honestly, I have no idea why this film is hailed as one of the greatest films ever (at least in the fantasy genre). Everything about this film was very cheaply made and campy. Arnold as Conan was a joke (thank God he learned how to act later in life), the fight scenes were atrociously bad (I even laughed at them), and the utter lack of dialogue made what little story there was very hard to become invested in.
The score, while good, didn’t blow me away, either. I might change my mind after I’ve listened to it a couple times on its own, though.
Overall: 5/10.
did you watch the dub? or the original with arnold speaking….. something?
GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 06:04 PM
The ending to it has been slightly changed (Manhattan isn’t blamed for the attacks in the comic), but the film version makes a lot more sense. Other than that, it’s one of the most faithful adaptions I’ve ever seen.
As for Conan, it’s probably just a generational thing. I’m 19, so I grew up watching more modern films (to me, Lord of the Rings is the best fantasy saga, and are also some of my favorite films… period).
N-12_Aden
08-19-2011, 06:05 PM
Im 18 and watched those movies so its not really generation its just taste I guess.
Zoran
08-19-2011, 06:10 PM
Conan (the first one).
Honestly, I have no idea why this film is hailed as one of the greatest films ever (at least in the fantasy genre). Everything about this film was very cheaply made and campy. Arnold as Conan was a joke (thank God he learned how to act later in life), the fight scenes were atrociously bad (I even laughed at them), and the utter lack of dialogue made what little story there was very hard to become invested in.
The score, while good, didn’t blow me away, either. I might change my mind after I’ve listened to it a couple times on its own, though.
Overall: 5/10.
Oh yeah, the original had lots of flaws but I still like to see it every now and then. I am a Poledouris fan and think the score stands on its own. If you don’t like it you likely compairing to someone elses work which came out this year. You young whiper-snappers ๐
GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 06:26 PM
Oh yeah, the original had lots of flaws but I still like to see it every now and then. I am a Poledouris and think the score stands on its own. If you don’t like it you likely compairing to someone elses work which came out this year. You young whiper-snappers ๐
Probably. I’ve found that happen quite a bit with a lot of things (not just music). I think in a way the newer stuff might be slightly better because they’ve had the time to analyze those works and make them better.
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Im 18 and watched those movies so its not really generation its just taste I guess.
Must be. Maybe it has to do with the types of films we grew up watching and became accustomed to? Perhaps you’ve seen more historic films than I have? I’ve seen maybe 20 films at most that were made before 1980.
Dr Faustus
08-19-2011, 06:50 PM
Conan (the first one).
Honestly, I have no idea why this film is hailed as one of the greatest films ever (at least in the fantasy genre). Everything about this film was very cheaply made and campy. Arnold as Conan was a joke (thank God he learned how to act later in life), the fight scenes were atrociously bad (I even laughed at them), and the utter lack of dialogue made what little story there was very hard to become invested in.
The score, while good, didn’t blow me away, either.Overall: 5/10.

I’ve seen maybe 20 films at most that were made before 1980.

GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 07:04 PM
I know! I know! I feel so ashamed…

Zoran
08-19-2011, 07:11 PM
Probably. I’ve found that happen quite a bit with a lot of things (not just music). I think in a way the newer stuff might be slightly better because they’ve had the time to analyze those works and make them better.
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Must be. Maybe it has to do with the types of films we grew up watching and became accustomed to? Perhaps you’ve seen more historic films than I have? I’ve seen maybe 20 films at most that were made before 1980.
I am sure you are a lot younger than I am (like the majority on ffshrine) so your taste in movies in general would be quite different than someone that has see a few decades in film come and go. I like many films that came out before my time so there is another point in which you and I are different. Today’s audience is used to white knuckled action in both the visual and story pacing departments. Show them a well crafted masterpiece from another time and the yawn and say "I could hardly keep my eyes open"…shame.
GrayEdwards
08-19-2011, 07:41 PM
Oh, no. I’m not that sort. I hate blockbuster films that are all action/flash and no brains. I’m a story-first type of guy (as I am a writer). I will agree that most of the films produced today (and probably throughout the history of film) are absolute garbage.
Films of the past face a different challenge: the evolution of style. Many films (like Conan or Superman: The Movie) have not dated well. Films that feature big effects are usually more prone to this, given the nature of technology. The nature of what a film is or meant to be has even changed drastically since their inception. Just as the styles of music and fashion change and evolve, tastes in film and storytelling do, as well.
My gripes with Conan were:
– little-to-no story; the lack of dialogue certainly didn’t help (silence and no dialogue is good if the story is strong)
– bad acting
– shoddy FX/acting
– would jump from somber drama to excessive violence to almost slapstick comedy
cuckoo77
08-19-2011, 07:53 PM
Sounds like you just described the first "Evil Dead" :rofldata:
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I never really liked Conan that much either…….and I grew up with it, the old codger that I am. :-\
I can’t deny the quality of the score though. Good stuff.
Chocolate Misu
08-19-2011, 11:30 PM
I saw Cowboys and Aliens with my bf. I thought it was a fun romp of a movie. Some of it was pretty awesome, some of it was pretty dumb, Bond wouldn’t quit doin’ his signature duck face, Han was all grumpy-old-guy, and the aliens were weirdly designed. I liked it. I put it the same category of romp as Fifth Element ๐
Darth Revan
08-20-2011, 12:35 AM
Kingdom of Heaven. I know it’s been around for awhile, but after having a discussion with a fellow member here about the Knights Templar, so decided to finally watch it. All in all, it wasn’t a bad movie (I’m a sucker for movies based on historical events, Red Cliff is another example of a movie based on historical events which I thoroughly enjoyed) and I’d recommend it to anyone who likes seeing large scale battles.
HDHipHop1
08-20-2011, 06:11 AM
I haven’t watched a flim lately.
laguu11
08-21-2011, 08:09 PM
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – better than I thought it would be. But being a Sci-fi fan I feel like it could be better/more refined than what it is… Now I’m inspired to watch the original Planet of the Apes again.
Dr Faustus
08-21-2011, 08:34 PM
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – better than I thought it would be. But being a Sci-fi fan I feel like it could be better/more refined than what it is… Now I’m inspired to watch the original Planet of the Apes again.
I watched Tim Burton’s version last night and it made me want to turn off and instead watch the original. ๐
The old one is the best.
GrayEdwards
08-21-2011, 08:41 PM
I haven’t watched any of the old films in ages, but I have a feeling I won’t care for them as much as the new one. Yes, the science and character development is a bit wonky, but I just don’t think I could buy seeing actors in monkey suits talking.
The version presented in Rise is so much more plausible and ingenious. The old ones are just too dated at this point.
Chocolate Misu
08-23-2011, 02:59 AM
The last movie I kinda watched was the tv edit of Watchmen the other day………. Now my bf saw it in the theater without me because there’s a lot in there I didn’t want to see and I always said I would maybe watch the tv edit……….. Well about a half hour in my bf says there’s at least 20 minutes already cut……… about an hour in he said about 30 – 40 minutes cut and lines changed…….. Now by this point I’m frikin’ sick of the tv edit and I asked if what they cut was better than what they left in and he said ya…. so we changed the channel. Stupid TNT leaving in all the parts I DIDN’T want.
N-12_Aden
08-23-2011, 03:02 AM
The last movie I kinda watched was the tv edit of Watchmen the other day………. Now my bf saw it in the theater without me because there’s a lot in there I didn’t want to see and I always said I would maybe watch the tv edit……….. Well about a half hour in my bf says there’s at least 20 minutes already cut……… about an hour in he said about 30 – 40 minutes cut and lines changed…….. Now by this point I’m frikin’ sick of the tv edit and I asked if what they cut was better than what they left in and he said ya…. so we changed the channel. Stupid TNT leaving in all the parts I DIDN’T want.
I love how Cinemax only shows the Directors Cut edition. The only way I want to watch Watchmen (redundancy lol).
Just finished watching Batman Returns.
Zoran
08-23-2011, 03:03 AM
Ninja Assassin (2009)
Proof positive that ninjas are way cooler than pirates. ๐
HDHipHop1
08-23-2011, 06:41 AM
I did a mini Predator marathon.
Now I hear Peter Cullen screaming in my dreams. ๐
Olde
08-23-2011, 07:11 AM
I did a mini Predator marathon.
Now I hear Peter Cullen screaming in my dreams. ๐
I recently saw Predator 2 for the first time in over 10 years. I was like, "Wait, Bill Paxton’s in this movie? Wait, the girl from Running Man is in this movie? HOLY SHIT, GARY BUSEY IS IN THIS MOVIE??!! This movie has fucking everybody!" (Except, you know, Stallone or Schwarzenegger) ๐
avilslare
08-24-2011, 07:15 PM
Planet 51 (2009) – A bit wary of this one but it actually turned out to be quite decent. It certainly didn’t have the imagination of a Pixar film but it did make me laugh more than a few times. The premise is intriguing enough and the animation fine. 3 out of 5.
Is it just me or did Neera look a lot like an alien Jessica Alba?
Also saw Shark Tale and Flushed Away. Both 1 (or less) out of 5.
GrayEdwards
08-24-2011, 09:37 PM
I’m in the middle of a little Bond marathon (although I only own 9 of the 22 films, and I don’t plan on watching the last two Brosnan or Craig films).
So, just watched three Connery films: Goldfinger, Thunderball, and Diamonds are Forever.
Goldfinger has always been a personal favorite of mine. I’m still not too keen on the older films (the humor, the gadgets, the bad guys), but this film manages to make it all work (for the most part). Goldfinger was brilliantly played (even though his scheme was a little more than daft). Connery was excellent. The women were absolutely stunning. But most of all, John Barry was on top form. The title song is one of my favorites (along with You Know My Name and one other I’m blanking on). The brass is incredible. And the score is equally brilliant. 8/10.
So you can imagine my disappointment with Thunderball. The plot is absolute crap, the film stretches on for far too long, the characters actions are ridiculous, and like with all of the older Bond films, it seems, the fight scenes are laughable. I can only image how much fun I’ll have watching this story again in Never Say Never Again. 4/10.
And then finally we’re back to something more adequate. Diamonds are Forever is far from being a perfect film, but I liked it because unlike some of the later **cough**Moore**cough** films, the camp humor is intentional, and played very well. The film again, like Thunderball, is far too long for what little plot there is, which is exacerbated by the endless action scenes, but Connery is still fun as Bond. Jill St. John, while being a poor actress, is still captivatingly beautiful, and how Blofeld and Bond’s relationship is portrayed, reminds me of Batman and the Joker. Although Bond is far more willing to kill the bad guy. I was curious why I liked this film more than Thunderball, and then I realized why: it’s the same director as Goldfinger, Guy Hamilton. 7/10.
Onwards to The Man With The Golden Gun, Never Say Never Again, and The Living Daylights (which exhausts my current supply of 007).
Dr Faustus
08-27-2011, 08:18 PM
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (Voices in the Dark)
Dir. J. Michael Straczynski
B5 fans will enjoy this.
It’s mostly green-screen which was disappointing but with Straczynski on writing and directing duties it’s like going back in time.
It’s not essential but it’s very worthwhile.
HDHipHop1
08-27-2011, 08:22 PM
no movies
GrayEdwards
08-27-2011, 08:44 PM
So, just watched The Man With The Golden Gun and Never Say Never Again, and am nearly done with The Living Daylights.
TMWTGG was a nice fun romp. Not exactly what I want from a Bond film, but it was no worse than Diamonds Are Forever, and only slightly worse than Goldfinger. Moore is my least favorite Bond, but he still gets the job done. The title song is great. Do not understand the hate for it. And Christopher Lee was excellent as Scaramanga. Probably my favorite villain so far, along with Goldfinger (although Scaramanga’s scheme was a lot better). The only thing about this film I really detested was the sound affect used during the barrel roll. God, that sapped all of the realism and intensity out of that stunt. 7.5/10.
Never Say Never Again, on the other hand, is one of the worst films I’ve ever seen (not just of the Bond franchise). The story is almost a carbon copy of Thunderball, and I didn’t even care for the original. This version piles on cliche after cliche, the pacing is atrocious, the title song is definitely the worst of the Bond films, and has one of the most horrific scores I’ve ever heard. Connery is definitely too old for the role at this point, and whoever thought Kim Basinger would make a good Bond girl should’ve been fired. 1/10.
So far I’ve really been liking The Living Daylights (aside from all of the 80s style music), so hopefully I’ll post my thoughts on that soon.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-27-2011, 10:00 PM
Caddyshack 4/5
avilslare
08-29-2011, 06:50 PM
The Shunned House (2003) – Italian production shot on digital video that takes place in a dilapidated old house where a writer and his assistant are researching for a book. There are three intercutting stories contained in the film based off of three H.P. Lovecraft stories (The Shunned House, Dreams in the Witch House, and The Music of Erich Zann). The film is shot well and the music adds nice flavor to the horror though the dialogue is hard to understand since English is not the actors’ first language. It becomes confusing towards the end as the intercutting of stories (and periods) increases but the Lovecraft adaptations are solid. Recommended for fans of Lovecraft looking for decent horror based off his text. 3 out of 5.
HDHipHop1
08-29-2011, 08:21 PM
Despicable Me
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-30-2011, 07:07 AM
MST3K Manos: The Hands of Fate 1/5
impudent urinal
08-30-2011, 07:13 AM
MST3K Manos: The Hands of Fate 1/5
"Do Something! God!"
Was a great episode. I enjoyed Cave Dwellers more though.
Last I saw was Suburban Girl.
It was ok.
Tom Toonami Tunes
08-31-2011, 05:28 AM
Big Fish 4/5
avilslare
09-02-2011, 06:39 PM
Insidious (2010) – I had a lot of anticipation for this one but it turned out to be a huge letdown. The film just wasn’t scary and I realize that I’m a horror movie veteran and I’m rarely frightened but I was sincerely bored with the story. The only things I can give it are that it was shot well and it had originality. 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-03-2011, 06:19 AM
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4/5
It’s held up super well with nice pacing, nice looking Henson puppets, and a bunch of characters who never get too much or too little screen time.
impudent urinal
09-03-2011, 07:37 AM
Dragon Wars Rifftrax.
Toadsanime
09-04-2011, 01:07 AM
Recently saw The Inbetweeners Movie in the cinema, so that was the last film I saw.
Hit-and-miss really, hardly a masterpiece of a movie.
laguu11
09-05-2011, 07:01 PM
Blade Runner – very different from what I had thought it would be like. More of an art film than anything. I thought it had good visuals and interesting premise. However, I did not like it. I will probably get lynched for writing this but sorry to say I was pretty bored throughout. There was not much character development so I could not bring myself to care for the characters much. Also, since I didn’t see this film 10 years ago, the central ideas of this film are not that novel or intriguing to me.
laguu11
09-05-2011, 07:02 PM
Insidious (2010) – I had a lot of anticipation for this one but it turned out to be a huge letdown. The film just wasn’t scary and I realize that I’m a horror movie veteran and I’m rarely frightened but I was sincerely bored with the story. The only things I can give it are that it was shot well and it had originality. 2 out of 5.
I share your opinion, 100%.
HDHipHop1
09-05-2011, 07:29 PM
Mortal Kombat
Dr Faustus
09-06-2011, 06:38 AM
Hesher.
Dir. Spencer Susser
Even Nat and a damn Star Wars reference can’t sully this work of genius. Pure, raw emotion.
One scene in particular had me holding my chest laughing and simultaneously feeling like I wanted to cry from overwhelming sympathy.
5 out of 5.
N-12_Aden
09-06-2011, 06:09 PM
Batman: Under The Red Hood
This is one highly underrated animated movie imo.
Chocolate Misu
09-06-2011, 09:57 PM
The Adventures of Mark Twain 2/5
Yes the claymation one. It’s regarded as a creepy and disturbing children’s movie, but only part of it is that way. I couldn’t watch it in one sitting ๐ The movie is pretty much broken into segments and has no real flow of a story. It’s strange and stuff but it’s really not that great. I recommend seeing it at least once though.
impudent urinal
09-06-2011, 10:25 PM
Pocahontas.
Never seen it before now for some reason.
Found an old VHS copy.
It was ok.
Pre-insane Mel Gibson.
Toadsanime
09-07-2011, 01:33 AM
Pocahontas.
Never seen it before now for some reason.
Found an old VHS copy.
It was ok.
Pre-insane Mel Gibson.
As a sorta’ Disney Classics fan, I actually found Pocahontas slightly boring – I still enjoy it and like it and stuff, but I just felt that in comparison to other Disney Classics of that era, it was like they took those, ripped some of the elements out that made those good and then made Pocahontas. That, plus I don’t really care for any of the characters; I didn’t care about any of them and I didn’t like the villain. The whole spiritual vibe to the film doesn’t really hit me, either.
Chocolate Misu
09-07-2011, 03:27 AM
Just watched this……
OMG! It’s sooooooooooooooooooooooo bad! Everything about this thing is awful. Half the time it’s funny awful and the other half is confusing awful. The very first song intro to the town is horrendous. We get a giant chorus telling us how great this place is, and when the camera pans back to show it all we see nothing! The entire movie is that way. It’s like they were afraid to animate things that didn’t act stiff. It’s bad. I swear the main villain guy sounds EXACTLY like Spoony making fun of Travolta’s character in Battlefield Earth XD I give this a 1/5.
N-12_Aden
09-07-2011, 03:32 AM
Muppet Treasure Island
4 out 5
Great for a laugh, and the music isnt bad. Sure beats the everloving hell out of new kids movies.
Anaximander
09-07-2011, 03:33 AM
muppets movies are always charming
misu’s film looks like bad ripoff of disney
Chocolate Misu
09-07-2011, 03:35 AM
More like a bad rip off of Bluth :laugh:
Toadsanime
09-07-2011, 03:52 AM
More like a bad rip off of Bluth :laugh:
…which in turn was a good rip-off of Disney.
Chocolate Misu
09-07-2011, 03:56 AM
Except for A Troll in Central Park :laugh: That wasn’t good at all. Oh Dom DeLuise….. poor thing.
bobafett3
09-07-2011, 05:16 AM
Super 8. Loved "The Case" during the credits!
avilslare
09-07-2011, 07:00 PM
Open Season (2006) – Not the greatest animation around and I wasn’t all that impressed by the first section of the film but by the end I was having fun. 3 out of 5.
Rango, a complete bore. 1 out of 5.
Leprechaun 4 – 0 out of 5. Enough said.
Critters 2 – 2 out of 5.
HDHipHop1
09-07-2011, 08:20 PM
Tinkerbell
Toadsanime
09-07-2011, 08:47 PM
Tinkerbell
I swore you already said that, but I’ll guess it was on another thread.
Was that any good? I can’t say it looked all too great.
HDHipHop1
09-07-2011, 08:53 PM
It was in another thread I mentioned it.
It was okay.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-08-2011, 05:56 AM
The Matrix 4/5
Seeing it now the special effects still hold up and look good but are almost quaint what with everyone and their brother having done some kind of parody of the slo-mo camera pans.
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It was in another thread I mentioned it.
It was okay.
Do you remember which one? I think there’s at least 2 of them. Seen bits and pieces and I like the wings style and detail and how the music isn’t disney pop but Celtic lullabies.
Dr Faustus
09-10-2011, 04:35 PM
Colin
Dir. Marc Price
The made for ???45 zombie film. The SFX are astonishing considering the budget, they look like they cost 100x more.
Sadly the lighting is dreadful, locations are uninspired and the "acting" is laughable at times.
The thing that sets it aside form other zombie films is interesting but the film is plodding in it’s delivery.
Top marks for effort, low marks for entertainment.
GrayEdwards
09-10-2011, 04:52 PM
Not exactly movies, but I’ve been watching the new episodes of Doctor Who.
So, the newest ones since the hiatus were "Lets Kill Hitler" and "Night Terrors".
Have to say, I am really, really disappointed in how Series 6 has been going. It seems Moffat is only pleased in writing what he himself enjoys, and really doesn’t care what other people fancy. The time travel history of River Song is really driving me nuts, and is not enjoyable at all. It feels like fan fiction at its worse.
And yet while it’s nice to have a break from all of that vomit-inducing timeline jumbling, I find it really hard to invest myself in done-in-one stories (which is why I prefer episodic, long-arc shows). It doesn’t help that "Night Terrors" had only the faintest hints of a plot and was in fact not scary at all for being a horror episode. Quite disappointing.
Matt Smith is a terrific Doctor, and it saddens me that just like the previous ones (Doctor’s, that is) since the reboot, he spends most of his time being absolutely wasted. I also find myself increasingly irritated by Amy and Rory. They seem to serve no purpose, and have almost the exact same lines every single episode. Either progress their storylines, or finally kill them off; for real, this time. It seems like the writers want to, so let them!
It sucks that aside from the Christmas Special and Neil Gaiman’s episode, Who has been crap for over a year now. ๐
avilslare
09-10-2011, 06:26 PM
Paul (2011) – A decent comedy from the director of Superbad which includes a lot of the same actors. I enjoyed the first 45 minutes the most but it ran out of steam towards the end. Some nice appropriate casting and the sfx of Paul was great. 3 out of 5.
Also watched Sherlock Holmes. 1 out of 5.
And Monster House. 2 out of 5.
HDHipHop1
09-10-2011, 08:10 PM
Training Day
avilslare
09-12-2011, 07:17 PM
Critters 3 & 4 (1991) – The third installment is decent fun as it takes the action out of the hick town of Grover’s Bend and ends up in a low-rent apartment building in the city. I’m not saying it’s great but I had fun watching it. Also Leonardo DiCaprio’s 1st film role. 3 out of 5.
The 4th and final Critters installment takes place in deep space as Charlie and a salvage crew battle the Crites on an abandoned ship. Brad Dourif oddly stars in this one. 2 out of 5.
N-12_Aden
09-13-2011, 04:45 AM
Total Recall
Epic Veerhoven film is epic.
4.5/5
HDHipHop1
09-13-2011, 10:06 AM
Operation: Endgame
Dr Faustus
09-13-2011, 10:14 AM
Training Day
Denzel makes his Momma proud. And Ethan Hawke gets invited over for cookies. Good times.
HDHipHop1
09-13-2011, 10:16 AM
I enjoyed that too. ๐
impudent urinal
09-14-2011, 07:44 AM
Rifftrax Willy Wonka and Rifftrax Last Airbender.
Former was great, Latter was funny, but could have been better. Last Airbender is Fucking horrible, so even watching it with riffs was grating.
N-12_Aden
09-15-2011, 03:35 AM
Batman Begins
Hate on me if you must but I like this film better than Batman 89, not as much as Returns but this is a definitive Batman story that does the Batman justice. The acting is pretty great with Bale as Wayne/Bats, Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucious Fox, Liam Neeson as Ducard, Tom Wilkinson as Falcone, Gary Oldman as Sgt. Gordon, and Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane. The one dark spot of the cast would have to be Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes. Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe and Linus Roache also star as Wayne Enterprises Chairman of the Board Mr. Earl, Raas al Ghul, and Thomas Wayne respectively. The fear that Wayne puts in criminals hearts as Batman is almost palpable, the story is engaging, the music suits the film flawlessly, the direction is great, and it also resurrected Batman in Film.
When I first watched it when I was a kid on vacation in Texas, we stopped at an Imax theater to watch it. It blew any notion of of Batman Forever and Batman and Robin being good movies completly out of the water, mind you I was about 12 when I saw it then so It completly changed the way I saw Batman.
HDHipHop1
09-15-2011, 05:53 AM
Starship Troopers
for the score
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-15-2011, 06:17 AM
The mask
Jim Carry was SMOKIN’ .
GrayEdwards
09-15-2011, 07:35 AM
Batman Begins
Hate on me if you must but I like this film better than Batman 89, not as much as Returns but this is a definitive Batman story that does the Batman justice. The acting is pretty great with Bale as Wayne/Bats, Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucious Fox, Liam Neeson as Ducard, Tom Wilkinson as Falcone, Gary Oldman as Sgt. Gordon, and Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane. The one dark spot of the cast would have to be Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes. Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe and Linus Roache also star as Wayne Enterprises Chairman of the Board Mr. Earl, Raas al Ghul, and Thomas Wayne respectively. The fear that Wayne puts in criminals hearts as Batman is almost palpable, the story is engaging, the music suits the film flawlessly, the direction is great, and it also resurrected Batman in Film.
When I first watched it when I was a kid on vacation in Texas, we stopped at an Imax theater to watch it. It blew any notion of of Batman Forever and Batman and Robin being good movies completly out of the water, mind you I was about 12 when I saw it then so It completly changed the way I saw Batman.
Same here. I was 13 when Begins came out, and it had been several years since I had seen the Burton films so I didn’t remember much about them (didn’t see the Schumacher one’s until 2007 or so).
The Nolan films is how I see Batman, and are definitely in my top 10 favorite comic book films of all time.
Now, I enjoy the Burton films, but there’s just something about them I don’t like. Maybe it’s because they don’t take themselves seriously. Maybe it’s because I still cannot buy Michael Keaton as Batman or Bruce Wayne. It’s probably all of those things and more.
I’m just one of those people that does prefer realism to camp. Of course, I don’t think realism applies to everything, and I love sensationalism, as well, but for a character like Batman, it needs to be as realistic and gritty as possible. The Burton films work just fine on their own, but they’re not what I would call iconic.
Toadsanime
09-15-2011, 10:59 PM
Re-watched ‘Super’ at my friend’s house.
Quite enjoy that film, unsure why they never released it in cinemas over here.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-16-2011, 05:36 AM
Band of Brothers part 5. Jimmy Fallon had a walk on roll at the end.
cuckoo77
09-16-2011, 05:48 AM
Band of Brothers part 5. Jimmy Fallon had a walk on roll at the end.
Yes he did. ๐
You catch any of the other funny guy appearances yet?
HDHipHop1
09-16-2011, 05:58 AM
Re-watched ‘Super’ at my friend’s house.
Quite enjoy that film, unsure why they never released it in cinemas over here.
I saw that at my local retailer, but didn’t buy it.
Broke.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-16-2011, 06:02 AM
Yes he did. ๐
You catch any of the other funny guy appearances yet?
Simon Pegg was in the 1st or 2nd part.
HDHipHop1
09-19-2011, 12:12 PM
a clip from Blade Runner
didn’t see the whole thing
N-12_Aden
09-19-2011, 05:53 PM
Black Hawk Down
impudent urinal
09-19-2011, 08:19 PM
300
Princess Bride
avilslare
09-20-2011, 06:44 PM
Cold Fish (2010) – Shion Sono directs this true crime thriller about a simple man caught up with the wrong people. Honestly I was disappointed for there is no striking visuals like Sono’s other films and there are some redundant scenes. The film is 2 hrs 25 min and it feels like it as it takes awhile for anything interesting to happen. There are some haunting images in the last few minutes but it just wasn’t enough. 2 out of 5. I would recommend watching the Shion Sono film I watched before this, Strange Circus (2005) which has an incredibly striking visual style and a bizarre and cryptic story throughout. 3 out of 5.
Also watched Bride of Re-Animator. 3 out of 5.
Beyond Re-Animator. 2 out of 5. It didn’t get a 1 or 0 purely for my love of the character and Jeffrey Combs portrayal.
Captain America: The First Avenger. 3 out of 5.
Unknown (2011). 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-21-2011, 05:54 AM
Moon (2009) 4/5
I liked how the creepy computer was actually good. was that the original Sam who asked the daughter who was asking about her mother during the space phone call?
jessicasy
09-21-2011, 06:54 AM
i am watching Conan the barbarian and the three musketeers!!! so nice movie:kirbyfly:
N-12_Aden
09-22-2011, 04:02 AM
Good Fellas, Rocky 3, and We Were Soldiers
ROKUSHO
09-22-2011, 09:45 AM
conan the barbarian (2011).
i dont get why people hated this movie.
while it did have a cliched story, i expected copious amounts of violence to compensate it, and it delivered.
I’m just one of those people that does prefer realism to camp. Of course, I don’t think realism applies to everything, and I love sensationalism, as well, but for a character like Batman, it needs to be as realistic and gritty as possible. The Burton films work just fine on their own, but they’re not what I would call iconic.
youre forgetting one thing: they are movies based on comics.
thats why nicholson’s joker is better than ledgers: nicholson killed for fun, when it was funny.
ledger killed to prove a point and create chaos.
avilslare
09-23-2011, 07:33 PM
Hereafter (2010) – I was interested in this because Clint Eastwood directs but it wasn’t my kind of movie. It was very slow and the ending was abrupt. Bryce Dallas Howard was a nice touch, though I wish there had been more of her. 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-24-2011, 07:01 PM
The Fox and the Hound
I thought Kurt Russel voiced Todd, he was named Todd in Soldier.
Zoran
09-25-2011, 10:01 AM
Zombie Women of Satan (2009) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1468757/) (1.5 out of 5 stars)
Like most movies on Chiller channel it was heavily edited so that’s why I don’t normally bother but it looked fun…it wasn’t really. The only real satisfaction was occasionally the blurs placed by the channel would disappear and you could see some tits, ass or crotch.
Darth Revan
09-25-2011, 01:06 PM
… was subjected to true horror…
The King of Fighters live action movie (WTF DID THEY DO TO MAI SHIRANUI AND ANDY BOGARD!!? @$$HOL3$!!). Overall a complete waste of time and overall garbage. My score: -10/5
Battle of Los Angeles (not the big screen version, but the B grade one…). I’m not even going to bother describing this atrocity… B grade filth. My score: -10/5
Tekken live action movie. Like King of Fighters, I had the vain hope this was going to be good… it wasn’t. Same reasons as for King of Fighters, and guess what… same score: -10/5
Dr Faustus
09-25-2011, 05:18 PM
… was subjected to true horror…
:rofldata: Crap movies rarely come along one at a time. That happens me a lot as well.
avilslare
09-26-2011, 07:36 PM
Enter the Void (2009) – Gaspar Noe directs this story about an aimless drug dealer living in Japan who dies in a police raid. That’s not a spoiler since the movie only becomes interesting after this event. Cinematography is great as Noe experiments with POV. Incredibly long trippy sequences look as if they’re seen under a microscope. The story isn’t anything special though and it can become boring at times. 3 out of 5.
Zoran
09-26-2011, 08:03 PM
Big Trouble in Little China
God I love that movie. ๐
cuckoo77
09-26-2011, 08:24 PM
Enter the Void (2009) 3 out of 5.
I thought pretty much the same.
The film could benefit with 30 minutes cut out……and I know that’s A LOT. :p
I’ve never seen anyone capture the effects of a psychedelic drug trip quite as well as this though. The first 20 minutes was it down to near perfection.
Fear & Loathing tried but instead came off as something someone thought tripping out was.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-28-2011, 06:20 PM
Where the Wild Things Are, The Hangover, & Death to Smoochy.
laguu11
10-03-2011, 06:53 AM
(500) Days of Summer – 4/5
Good movie about bad relationships. I hope not too many guys get to go through the horror that is (like) Summer.
avilslare
10-03-2011, 06:47 PM
Ironclad (2011) – A great medieval action story based on true events. Despite being an independent film, director Johnathan English pulls off massive sets and decent sfx. Gory battle scenes throughout the movie are the high point and casting is well done. 4 out of 5.
N-12_Aden
10-04-2011, 11:19 PM
The Grudge 1 and 2 (Remakes)
The Ring 1 and 2 (Remakes)
The first American Ring film is a great movie in my opinion. Plenty of tension, great score, solid acting (especially by Naomi Watts and Brian Cox). Second one is utterly unforgettable. Both arent really scary in my opinion.
However The Grudge 1 and 2 are both fairly lacking movies but the scares still have me reeling after watching them several times.
HDHipHop1
10-07-2011, 12:30 AM
Iron Man
HDHipHop1
10-07-2011, 03:05 AM
Iron Man 2
HDHipHop1
10-07-2011, 05:03 AM
Thor
impudent urinal
10-07-2011, 05:10 AM
Marvel Combo breaker
Horrible Bosses
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-07-2011, 06:43 AM
Marvel Combo breaker
Horrible Bosses
I bet Green Goblin would make a horrible boss.
HDHipHop1
10-07-2011, 07:03 AM
The Incredible Hulk
Dr Faustus
10-07-2011, 07:08 AM
Thor
Commiserations. :notgood:
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-07-2011, 08:04 AM
Commiserations. :notgood:
I guess you could say it left you feelingTHOR?
Dr Faustus
10-07-2011, 08:17 AM
HDHipHop1
10-07-2011, 09:58 PM
Commiserations. :notgood:
I figured if I could survive pneumonia twice, Thor would be a cakewalk.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-08-2011, 07:00 AM
Poltergeist 4/5
Love the "fake" ending only to have the real escape a few scenes later.
ROKUSHO
10-09-2011, 09:50 AM
otoko-tachi no yamato. (the men of the yamato).
an epic war drama showcasing the final days of the epinomous battleship and the men that lived, fought, and died defending it.
impudent urinal
10-09-2011, 09:55 AM
eponymous
:smrt:
Did it just show the last suicide mission, or did it talk about others as well?
Zoran
10-09-2011, 05:27 PM
The Shining (1980)
Still fun after all these years. ๐
ROKUSHO
10-10-2011, 04:51 AM
:smrt:
Did it just show the last suicide mission, or did it talk about others as well?
the second half of the film deals with yamato heading for okinawa and its ultimate fate
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-10-2011, 06:02 AM
Jaws
avilslare
10-14-2011, 06:30 PM
Saw V (2008) – This franchise ran out of steam 2 movies ago yet it keeps on milking that cash cow. Found the story confusing as well as the two main adversaries hard to tell apart. Some good gore and squirm moments but that’s all. 2 out of 5.
Darth Revan
10-14-2011, 06:38 PM
Thor. Not bad I guess…
laguu11
10-15-2011, 07:08 AM
The Ninth Configuration (5/5) – very impressive in many ways. Glad I did not quit watching because of the melodramatic beginning. Lots of good dialogue and a very good script. Definitely has rewatch value as well. Highway recommended if you are looking for a movie that makes you think.
Tanis
10-15-2011, 07:19 AM
Captain.America.The.First.Avenger
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-15-2011, 08:26 AM
Kung Fu Panda 2
Gary Oldman is the peacock!
impudent urinal
10-15-2011, 11:48 PM
Bridesmaids – Not as bad as Bud made it out to be. Liked the line about cracking a semen coated blanket in half. Rose Byrne is hot.
Flight of Dragons – Classic.
avilslare
10-18-2011, 07:44 PM
The Number 23 (2007) – Interesting and refreshing seeing Jim Carrey in something other than some wacky comedy acting, well, wacky. Comedy still shines through but it’s overweighed by some nice creepy vibes. JC’s sex scenes with Virigina Madsen/Fabrizia are hard to watch since it’s hard to watch JC humping away. The story is original enough but the ending could have been deranged instead of what it was. 3 out of 5.
topopoz
10-18-2011, 07:52 PM
Die Hard
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-19-2011, 07:57 AM
Thirteen Ghosts 3/5
impudent urinal
10-19-2011, 08:03 AM
The Runaways
Zoran
10-20-2011, 01:36 AM
Dawn of the Dead (1978) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077402/)
As dated as it is I still like it better than the remake.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-23-2011, 07:33 AM
Doom 2/5
It could have been an enjoyable sci-fi shoot ’em up but most of the action is dark and out of focus, if not over far too quickly. The whole 1st person perspective sequence is needlessly nauseating, I’ve both watched other people play fps live as well as seen videos for reviews and could tell what was going on just fine without getting dizzy but not in this movie. The simple story of space marines going to Mars to kill demons is changed to some G-gnome or evolution bullshit and there’s an added the army is bad ‘cuz they kill people plot point shoe horned in at the end of the 3rd act so the story isn’t all that compelling. Plus most of the monsters from the game are left out.
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Monster House 4/5
Kinda reminded me of The Goonies. The animation and character designs ran the razor’s edge between stylized & uncanny valley. There’s an actual monster origin story for all the paranormal happenings.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-23-2011, 08:44 AM
Thirst 4/5
I laughed.
I cried.
I fapped.
I lost track of what was going on for a little bit.
First Swedes now Koreans? Foreign films seem to know how to do vampires better than American movies.
Verranicus
10-23-2011, 09:00 AM
Green Street (I think).
I didn’t expect a movie with Elijah Wood not being a hobbit to be as good as it was.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-23-2011, 07:44 PM
Green Street (I think).
I didn’t expect a movie with Elijah Wood not being a hobbit to be as good as it was.
Try Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Dr Faustus
10-23-2011, 07:49 PM
The Cell 2. :notgood::notgood::notgood::notgood::notgood::notg ood::notgood::notgood::notgood::notgood::notgood:
N-12_Aden
10-24-2011, 07:02 AM
From Dusk Till Dawn
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-25-2011, 06:21 AM
The Wolfman 3/5
Superbly executed averageness. Great cast performed standardly. Story too similar to the 1941 version to be original but too many alterations to be s straight up re-telling. The best part is the Wolfman design and make up which is essentially a modern souped up version of the Lon Chaney make up.
Not the greatest but I don’t think you’ll hate yourself for watching it either.
I liked the part with the guy falling into quicksand and turning the gun on himself so the wolfman can’t kill him horribly only to find the gun empty and then the wolfman just knocks his head off the next second.
Wolf battle was kinda dorky.
What happened to Hugo Weaving? He was bit but we didn’t see him killing himself or having someone else do it.
N-12_Aden
10-25-2011, 06:26 AM
Halloween 5 out of 5
Halloween III 2 out of 5
AL.CODA
10-27-2011, 12:37 PM
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
4.5/5
The Final, on SciFi (Oh yeah, it’s SyFy now :rolleyes:). Didn’t see the entire thing due to late-morning class, but I saw up to the guy cutting her fingers off. Pretty chilling, even though it does go several leagues over the top once or twice. Would’ve loved to see it in the theaters, though I don’t know if it ever made it to the big screen. Seems they borrowed a few cheap ideas from Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake :laugh: (another film that gets a little too formulaic in spots, but often adds to and enriches the original) But on the whole, I liked what I saw. Gas masks + voice disguisers = bad news. Just for future reference :laugh:
laguu11
10-30-2011, 07:12 AM
The Lives of Others [Das Leben der Anderen] (2006)
What an impressive movie with top notch acting by Ulrich M???he. If you have a chance, I highly recommend you watch this dark, dramatic movie.
Tom Toonami Tunes
10-30-2011, 08:15 AM
Ghostbusters 5/5
Jessie
10-30-2011, 08:22 AM
Arena (2011) 3/5
Would’ve given it 2.5, but Samuel L. Jackson is in it, he alone deserves .5 ๐
ROKUSHO
10-30-2011, 08:35 AM
dream house.
all i can say is WTF, and very slow till the end
AL.CODA
10-30-2011, 11:38 PM
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen …. OMG -1/5 (while the music really is 4/5…)
Fortunately the remote wasn’t too far away…
avilslare
11-01-2011, 06:11 PM
Malevolence (2004) – A nice throwback to horror flicks like Halloween, Evil Dead and others. Even though it’s obviously low-budget, it’s never a problem as the suspense is always there. The music is the component most like earlier slasher flicks as it perks up whenever the killer appears. 4 out of 5. I’ll be watching the prequel Bereavement next.
impudent urinal
11-02-2011, 06:01 AM
Trick r’ Treat
Joy Ride (2001); great movie and the first one I ever saw with Paul Walker. One of the creepiest movies I’ve ever seen, and it’s always been one of my favorites.
ROKUSHO
11-04-2011, 09:46 AM
contagion.
science: over a billion.
religion:0
CrazyCakeTank
11-04-2011, 10:00 AM
Watched the ending of The Green Lantern when it was on tv, probably wasn’t worth it.
oslice25
11-04-2011, 10:34 AM
Honestly, I re-watched Poison Ivy: The New Seduction. I think it’s great, in it’s own way. I’m not a harsh film critic. I think it’s about a seven or eight, for being a dated, cheesy, softcore flick. It’s pretty far, in mood, from the original.
The Social Network was the last newer film that I saw, and I also enjoyed that. It was more entertaining than I expected, but I’m not sure why it won awards and got so much acclaim. I’d probably rank it about the same, or a titch lower.
Darth Revan
11-04-2011, 12:13 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Not bad… still fun to see Captain Jack Sparrow (savvy) running around causing trouble like only he can… but it felt a bit different. A good movie, but just different… not in a bad way either.
X-Men First Class: If I was to ignore everything I’ve read in the comics about the X-Men’s early years etc, I’d say this is a great movie and tie in to the rest of the X-Men franchise. However… I can’t ignore what I’ve learnt over the many years of reading comics… so while it is a good movie, I can’t say I really enjoyed it.
Zoran
11-04-2011, 12:33 PM
avilslare
11-04-2011, 07:50 PM
Cedar Rapids (2011) – Described as a fish-out-of-water tale starring Ed Helms as a naive insurance salesman who travels outside of his region for a convention. Not a great premise and the movie certainly isn’t great but I would recommend it as a rental if you’re in the mood for something funny. I was mostly interested in seeing Ed Helms as the main starring actor. He carries the film just fine with some great supporting characters played by Sigourney Weaver, John C. Reilly and Anne Heche. 3 out of 5.
Zoran
11-05-2011, 07:51 PM
Back to the Future (1985) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/) 4/5 STARS
impudent urinal
11-06-2011, 12:58 AM
Back to the Future (1985) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/) 4/5 STARS
Blasphemy…
HDHipHop1
11-06-2011, 02:51 AM
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
gonna wash it down with Abenobashi
laguu11
11-06-2011, 04:27 AM
50/50 (4/5) – I liked it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
11-06-2011, 06:16 AM
The End of Evangelion
This was the used copy I got off amazon and it played fine I think. The transfer could have been better what with the picture kinda too bright and washed out at times, I know it’s not just a style thing since it didn’t look like that when I 1st watched it on the computer. The extra stuff is curious, most of the adds are just reused from the 90s with separate prices for english dubs and for some strange reason the more expensive japanese dubs. Plus links to long since dead websites and the hilarious shipping instructions of just writing down the titles you want on a piece of paper and mailing it to a fan club address and being sure to include your drivers licence # if your sending a check.
The title screen is pretty darn cool with Jesus bleibet meine Freude as the background music with Shinji screaming occasionally and the movie title slowly degrading, falling off, or burning out.
HDHipHop1
11-13-2011, 08:55 AM
Requiem for a Dream
AL.CODA
11-13-2011, 01:26 PM
inkheart (2/5)
Brendan Fraser in a ‘non-the-mummy-slapstick-action-kinda-way’, well it just isn’t working for me.
You keep on waiting for him to put on a face while he is going to (try to) kick some undead mummy ass…
impudent urinal
11-14-2011, 02:20 AM
UHF
28 Weeks Later. I give this film a solid 10/10. The 100% spoilerific short review below will explain why.
Man, am I glad I gave this one a chance. Stellar expectations caused me to harbor some disappointment for 28 Days Later at first, but I’ve watched it about five times now and clearly I thoroughly enjoy it. Thought I’d give its sequel a spin this time around and I have to say it was well worth the wait on my part. I think this has become one of my favorite movies of all time, and certainly one of the better horror-type films of the past decade. To put my take into perspective, the last good horror film I recount was made before 2000. Hell, before 1995. Saw and Hostel fans will immediately raise their beagles in protest, but those I view less as horror and more as suspense???more torture porn than anything else.
28 Weeks Later probably doesn’t count as ‘horror’ to certain moviegoers, but as someone who considers himself entirely desensitized to all things violent, bloody, and all-around scary, I have to admit this thing sure was intense. Only gripe I have is, all the likable characters have to die, while the ones with no personality make it through to the end -_- Don was truly my favorite part, even as an Infected (it’s so 90s to refer to them as ‘zombies’ anymore). Most of my predictions fell flat on their face and I found myself rethinking horror stereotypes all together.
The laundry list of bad reviews for this movie, calling it ‘predictable’, are highly questionable. Maybe I don’t watch enough horror???’I dunno’. Still, this had a great deal of potential and I think it all came full circle.
The whole subplot of the woman being immune and harboring a possible cure wouldn’t realistically have to come to fruition, so quite frankly I applaud them for not obeying all the rules of the fiction handbook and actually making this feel a little more like something that could potentially happen. I even anticipated Don was going to have a sudden moment of revelation when faced with his kids again at the end, and maybe even stop trying to kill them; should’a known better ^^ I was constantly finding myself shocked by the sudden twists and turns I’m not used to seeing in these kinds of movies. The good guys don’t always survive, and fiction needs to stop holding their hand every moment of the journey. This movie did a fine job of portraying this in a better way than just recycling tired, reused formulas for conveying what little plot there is (and honestly, what more need there be?).
There is the occasional "Oh come on, nobody would do that!" or "What idiot would do that in that situation?!" but you have to remember they’re portraying a violent outbreak, and nobody is going to behave 100% logically under such circumstances. Though I will say, the last thing I’m going to do is grab onto a helicopter and nearly bring it crashing to the ground when things are clearly under control >.< I thought the scene where the snipers couldn’t differentiate between the Infected and the normal citizens was quite well done, and this definitely had my heart racing a couple of times. I also thought the Infected were handled with a lot more attention to the scary factor this time around. The concept of the first film is the scare factor; once the Infected come onscreen it just falls a little flat (sort of like with I Am Legend, though not to the same extent). This time around the Infected get far more screen time, and it’s much more creepy to hear them scream and see them sprint by onscreen.
Overall, do not let any bad reviews cloud your judgment. Go into it with an open mind. Hell, even if you haven’t seen 28 Days Later you could still appreciate this; you don’t really have to know much backstory going in. It pretty much explains itself as it goes along, though if you don’t know what the virus is I hate to say it may seem laughable:
RAGE! Pure, unadulterated, RAGE! Caused by chimps watching too much CNN, then coughing blood on peoples’ faces!
. . . So my diagnosis is, this is a solid suspense/horror movie. If you’ve never seen 28 Days Later it’ll seem mild compared to this. If you have seen 28 Days Later it’ll seem mild compared to this. Don’t anticipate just another big-budget, no-quality sequel to cash in on the success of the original (goddamn Joy Ride 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, etc. >.<). This is far better in terms of edge-of-your-seat suspense, and overall memorable quality. It’s what most people who saw 28 Days Later’s trailers were probably expecting the first time around.
Buy it. Watch it. NAO!
HDHipHop1
12-06-2011, 07:28 AM
Captain America: The First Avenger
Olde
12-08-2011, 04:28 AM
Don’t know if this was the last movie I saw, but…Inception (3.5 out of 5). Something about this movie kind of turned me off. Maybe it was the ???ber-sleek mood of everything, maybe it was the impossibly artificial/superficial/pretentious/"crazy intelligent yet annoying" characters (i.e. Ariadne, whose very name makes me cringe, considering I wrote a fifteen page paper on Ariadne’s Lament by Claudio Monteverdi), maybe it was the lack of explanation for what was going on and why, maybe it was the complete ridiculousness of it all, or maybe it was the fact that it was an endurance run with the viewer’s attention, or maybe it was a combination of any/all of the above. It’s not a bad movie by any means, and it really made you think. I didn’t get wholly invested in it, but the movie also failed to draw me into it.
ethan1ward
12-09-2011, 12:59 PM
Last time i watched twilight movie.
ROKUSHO
12-10-2011, 06:48 AM
apollo 18.
many consider this a paranormal activity rip-off.
EVEN if it is so, i still prefer it over PA. simply because its in space. since i am a borderline conspiracy theorist (withouth actually theorizing anything), this movie made me think, why did we really never went back to the moon? (and for that matter, did we ever? much solid evidence points towards we didnt and even if we did, why stop). apollo 18-19 were really cancelled? officialy yes, but since black ops apply to pretty much everything, i have to question any official "word". mainly because i myself have done my share of deniable operations (pretty words for mild vandalism and espionage) when i was younger. none besides the participants know of said ops.
Darth Revan
12-10-2011, 07:45 AM
13th Warrior. A retelling of the Grendel and Beowulf norse story, but given a somewhat more… realistic approach (instead of the monstrous versions of Grendel and his mother in other stories (Looking at the cgi Beowulf here)).
hal9k
12-13-2011, 08:38 AM
Logan’s Run.
All of it seems pretty dated. And it was longer than I remembered.
avilslare
12-14-2011, 07:02 PM
Kung Fu Panda 2 – Heard a lot of hype about how this was better than the first but honestly it fell short by a bit. There was less funny and more action. I enjoyed the first so much since there was a good mix of both. I’ll admit, the action in this one is better but I just didn’t laugh as much. 4 out of 5.
mirren
12-14-2011, 08:35 PM
Actually showed a younger friend two of my favorites:
A Fish Called Wanda – She could not stop laughing! She guessed the year it was made just by viewing the movie and she loved it. After viewing, she was in the mood for a thriller. I put on…
Copycat – I think it is a very good movie with a good soundtrack (not an audiophile by any means but to me it can stand on its own). She liked this one a lot as well.. All in all, a great movie night.
impudent urinal
12-15-2011, 01:25 AM
Everything Is Illuminated
AL.CODA
12-18-2011, 12:06 PM
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
It was fun, spectacular, Downey jr and Law have a very good chemistry on screen, fun to watch1!
But it’s not as ingenious as Sherlock should be… things in the story were either predictable or forced as if they were like a magical puzzle.
Concerning the music, well I like Zimmer, it was a nice score, the theme of Sherlock is recognizable and nice, the rest was nice. But not very ingenious as well….so it fitted the movie! LOL
edit: Well, I have to revise my opinion about that…the score itself has much more…need to listed to it more often
3.5/5
———- Post added at 12:06 PM ———- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ———-
Kung Fu Panda 2 – Heard a lot of hype about how this was better than the first but honestly it fell short by a bit. There was less funny and more action. I enjoyed the first so much since there was a good mix of both. I’ll admit, the action in this one is better but I just didn’t laugh as much. 4 out of 5.
well still 4 out of 5! How about the music, I think this is one of the most fun, effective and wonderful scores of the last years.
Darth Revan
12-18-2011, 12:58 PM
Green Lantern. 0/5.
ROKUSHO
12-22-2011, 09:19 AM
Green Lantern. 0/5.
mine is -5.
seriously, the mere 24 seconds of screentime lantern gets in the DCU online intro is way, WAY better than the entire movie (and he even dies in the intro)
avilslare
12-23-2011, 08:04 PM
The Child’s Eye (2010) – Apparently this Pang Brothers film was conceived from the directors’ desire to use 3D technology. It contains classic Pang Bros style with sprinklings of comedic and absurd shots as well as a few good tension-building scenes but the story and certain characters were a bit too far-fetched. 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
12-24-2011, 04:30 AM
Jingle All the Way.
impudent urinal
12-24-2011, 04:33 AM
How to Train Your Dragon
Candy.M
12-24-2011, 05:10 AM
I watched the new Shurlock Holmes movie…it was okay. I might watch it on TV when it comes out if I don’t find anything else to amuse me…
HDHipHop1
12-25-2011, 07:23 AM
Amreeka
cuckoo77
01-02-2012, 06:10 AM
Kramer Vs. Kramer [1979]
Great little film with some wonderful performances from Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Jane Alexander.
Hoffman actually plays a normal person for once. He does well.
It’s a family drama with some courtroom elements to it.
Usually that kind of stuff drives me away but the performances and writing held my interest from start to end.
4 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-02-2012, 08:14 AM
Bender’s Game 4/5
Zoran
01-02-2012, 12:03 PM
Priest (2011) 3/5 stars
impudent urinal
01-03-2012, 04:19 AM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and Lethal Weapon
aleerpsoftware
01-03-2012, 07:35 AM
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol …wew!
AL.CODA
01-03-2012, 12:35 PM
Win Win (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606392) ..
Was nice, not a cliche for a change
3.5/5
Darth Revan
01-05-2012, 12:26 AM
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
avilslare
01-10-2012, 08:13 PM
Grave Encounters – Found footage tale about one of those ghosthunting shows gone awry. Pokes fun at these kind of shows. For a low budget horror it has decent effects with only one that really made me raise my eyebrow. Takes interesting turns and it surprised me. Recommended. 4 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-11-2012, 06:32 AM
Juno
AL.CODA
01-11-2012, 05:49 PM
Battle LA … as a critic pointed out…I looks like a commercial for the US Marine Corps.
Very decent special effects though…and because of eckhart and Tyler for the music still: 3/5
avilslare
01-11-2012, 07:45 PM
Apollo 18 – Kept hearing this was a rip-off of Paranormal Activity but it’s just another found-footage flick like PA except this one is down right awful. Most of these movies feel like that scene from Family Guy where Brian is describing The Blair Witch Project in the movie theater. Nothing’s happening, nothing’s happening. Something about a [Add any word here. In the case of BWP a map and A18 a rock]. The end. A lot of people look pissed. That’s definitely how I felt at the end of this movie, pissed. Waste of time. 1 out of 5.
alieonicfreak
01-14-2012, 02:56 AM
Limitless: One Pill everyday and i was Limitless
Shimi
01-14-2012, 03:04 AM
Ghrost Protocol (only went cuz of tdk prologue lol)
Tom Toonami Tunes
01-14-2012, 06:46 AM
Metropolis (The anime)
phenomangel
01-14-2012, 04:17 PM
Batman 1989 on blu ray.
kavonn
01-17-2012, 07:09 PM
Coraline. Creepy as heck but gorgeous.
avilslare
01-24-2012, 08:27 PM
Ghost Adventures – The documentary that springboarded the series starts out kind of cliche and annoying but by the end it’s obvious that the evidence speaks for itself. 4 out of 5.
Darth Revan
01-24-2012, 11:40 PM
The Incredible Hulk Returns. A telemovie of the 80’s TV show with Bill Bixby in the role of Dr. David Bruce Banner and Lou Ferigno as his alter ego. Has the first appearance of Dr. Donald Blake and the God of Thunder, Thor, in it as well.
AL.CODA
01-31-2012, 09:24 AM
The King’s Speech
Well it was just a wonderful movie.. wow 5/5
impudent urinal
01-31-2012, 08:50 PM
Kung Fu Panda 2.
Not bad. Not as good as the first, but I’ll probably keep it.
3.5 missed opportunities for inter-species erotica out of 5
avilslare
02-01-2012, 06:39 PM
My Little Eye (2002) – Independent venture about a group of people occupying a house for a chance at a million dollars. The film is very creepy and voyeuristic due to all the webcams placed throughout the interior of the home. By the end this film reminded me of Hostel and Saw in certain ways but had an innovative feeling all its own. 5 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-07-2012, 06:07 PM
The Pianist 4/5
Dr Faustus
02-07-2012, 08:21 PM
The Pianist 4/5
Great film.
Olde
02-08-2012, 08:24 PM
Total Recall. Loved it.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-13-2012, 09:26 AM
Sanjuro
AL.CODA
02-13-2012, 01:56 PM
The Bodyguard…. for old times sake, well it wasn’t really a coincidence to be aired, now was it… ๐
avilslare
02-15-2012, 06:43 PM
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977) – Artsy but campy story about a demonic bed that lures wandering souls into an abandoned home and devours them with its stomach acids. This movie is absolutely bizarre but I had a good time with it. 3 out of 5.
Chocolate Misu
02-16-2012, 12:15 AM
Star Wars Ep I 3D. Same bad movie, and more horrible to look at. 3D once again was terrible. But this is just a warm up…… I know 4,5,and 6 are going to look much worse ๐
Tanis
02-16-2012, 12:16 AM
AL.CODA
02-16-2012, 08:05 PM
Back to the future 2 and 3…. just FUN!
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-17-2012, 05:54 AM
The Rescuers Down Under.
onaroll
02-22-2012, 07:44 AM
I think it was either The Three Musketeers or Immortals. I fell asleep in the middle of both.
impudent urinal
02-22-2012, 07:51 AM
Hanna.
Decent enough. Left a lot of unanswered questions.
Tom Toonami Tunes
02-22-2012, 09:28 AM
The Guns of Navarone
Zoran
02-23-2012, 11:20 PM
AL.CODA
02-26-2012, 03:57 PM
The Muppets ! Was nice, back to my youth really nice.
Sndtkfan
02-28-2012, 01:12 PM
Jaws: Showed this to my 9 year old cousin. It was cute, he reminded me of myself when I first saw this. He was on the edge of his seat. All the emotions were there, excitement, fear, and a loud "YEAH" when he blew it up. Next one to show him, Creepshow.
AL.CODA
03-01-2012, 02:56 PM
Speaking of sharks:
The Iron Lady 5/5
Very impressive…under appreciated on imdb. Streep was phenomenal…whether you like her/thatcher or not.
N-12_Aden
03-01-2012, 05:17 PM
The Godfather
Do I really need to fucking say anything.
10 out of 10
Zoran
03-02-2012, 10:11 AM
AL.CODA
03-02-2012, 03:33 PM
The Ides of March (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124035) Nice movie, nice plot, great acting but it felt unrealistic, however not impossible. (Curious what the american people think of this story, although I think that half of them won’t even consider watching it…)
oh and Stealth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382992)…i didn’t make it…watching it to the end, it was a bad joke.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-03-2012, 08:21 AM
Fantastic Planet, The Great Dictator, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Star Trek,
impudent urinal
03-04-2012, 01:23 AM
vistavision1944
03-04-2012, 01:36 AM
SW:e1….again…
HDHipHop1
03-05-2012, 03:14 AM
X-Men: First Class
AL.CODA
03-05-2012, 10:22 AM
Zoran
03-06-2012, 04:46 PM
avilslare
03-06-2012, 08:48 PM
In Time (2011) – My gf wanted to watch this because two favorite actors of hers starred in it (Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde) and it was almost 2 hours of crap. Justin Timberlake tries to be a James Bond/Robin Hood wannabe and the film starts dragging after the 30 minute point. The premise is intriguing but it failed miserably in execution. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
03-08-2012, 08:58 PM
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) – Documentary about H.P. Lovecraft’s life and literature with fascinating interviews from artists (writers, directors mostly) he influenced. I found it very interesting and thought-provoking. Included a mass of great Lovecraft-inspired artwork. 4 out of 5.
Olde
03-10-2012, 01:45 AM
13 Assassins. 4 out of 5. Obviously not as good as Seven Samurai, but I liked how they weren’t quite making a remake of it. In terms of criticism, I think the beginning was way too dark to tell what was going on, the opening text giving the plot went WAY too fast (at least in the subtitles), the characters weren’t fleshed out enough and a lot of them looked the same, the bad guy was too obviously evil, and the big fight scene came too early for me. Other than that, it was a good movie.
filter4junk
03-10-2012, 07:22 AM
My Week With Marilyn – enjoyed this quite a bit. While the tone was relatively light throughout, they did a good job showing how troubled and self-destructive Marilyn was.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-13-2012, 05:16 PM
Anastasia, Cars 2, Finding Nemo.
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-15-2012, 07:26 AM
Aladdin with the audio commentary.
avilslare
03-19-2012, 07:30 PM
He Knows You’re Alone (1980) – Classic slasher that is almost too classic as there is no whodunit as you know who the killer is from the start and all he brandishes is a knife but I never found myself bored. Ending is a bit sudden but I kind of like what they were going for with it. FYI Tom Hanks first film role. 3 out of 5.
impudent urinal
03-19-2012, 08:30 PM
Back to the Future trilogy
:awsm::awsm::awsm:
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-21-2012, 07:09 AM
Letters from Iwo Jima, Millennium Actress, and Hugo which kinda complemented Millennium Actress.
avilslare
03-23-2012, 07:41 PM
The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence (2011) – Unflinching sequel follows obsessed fan of the Human Centipede film as he continues the work started by the fictional Dr. Josef Heiter. I love the casting of the main character, a distended, bug-eyed toad of a man banging people in the head with a tire iron. Looks great in B&W but film inevitably felt empty. 3 out of 5.
ratchet5
03-25-2012, 03:51 PM
The hunger games. ๐
Tom Toonami Tunes
03-25-2012, 05:24 PM
Glorious 39 3/5
HDHipHop1
03-26-2012, 03:47 AM
30 Minutes or Less
csk2summitt
03-26-2012, 12:58 PM
The Avengers was the last film that I have seen. Its good movie and I like the cast and story too.
Zoran
03-30-2012, 07:07 AM
laguu11
04-03-2012, 06:02 AM
Hugo – beautiful cinematography and the type of fantasy story that I like. Enjoyed it.
Dr Faustus
04-03-2012, 10:08 AM
Millennium Actress.
:love:
avilslare
04-04-2012, 04:43 PM
Blood Cult (1985) – Shot on video slasher about a series of mutilations for some sacrifice. Extremely boring (took 4 tries to make it through the entire film) and the acting was atrocious but what can you expect from something shot on video using local Tulsa actors? 0 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-04-2012, 06:20 PM
The Return of the King Extended 5/5
AL.CODA
04-06-2012, 05:00 PM
Cars …not brilliant, but very funny again…
Olde
04-09-2012, 04:11 AM
Death Rides a Horse (1967) (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064208/). 4/5
Such a good fuckin’ movie! I had never seen this before, but I was very pleasantly surprised by this quasi-Dollars Trilogy spaghetti western shot a year after The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. In my opinion, this far exceeds many other 60s ventures in this genre, partly because it has Lee Van Cleef in it (Angel Eyes from TGTBTU), but also because the plot isn’t that predictable and it doesn’t dick the audience around. I don’t want to claim it’s the greatest Western out there, but it ranks up there with some of the best, which is unfortunate because it’s not heard of very much. I have to admit, I didn’t really like the main protagonist all that much, but even so, I could see past it.
This movie really shows that it’s possible for other directors to make the archetypal Leone spaghetti western. It maintains that distinct classic feel without being too gritty (Django) or refined (Rio Bravo). It’s (yes, the syncing of voice and mouth is pretty awful sometimes) while retaining its own distinct identity and never feeling like a rip-off. Plus: it’s got Ennio Morricone (composer for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly), Luigi Pistilli (Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More), and Mario Brega (Fistful, TGTBTU)! To me, having only seen this first in 2012, is sort of like a nostalgic reunion of awesomeness (although Clint Eastwood, sadly, is missing). I highly recommend this for anyone interested in spaghetti westerns. It’s not the greatest western in the world but it definitely brings back the magic that possessed me when watching the Dollars Trilogy for the first time.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-09-2012, 04:57 AM
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Borning, couldn’t keep track of who what what, fell asleep. 2/5
Chocolate Misu
04-09-2012, 05:46 AM
I just watched Grave of the Fireflies for the very first time. I had always heard the title and that it was pretty important to see, but I never knew what kind of movie it was…….. now I know ; ; I cried so hard……. But trying to look at it objectively, there were a few spots that the editing didn’t seem exactly right to me and there were a couple cultural things that confused me for a minute but I figured them out by the end….
4.5/5
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-09-2012, 05:48 AM
I just watched Grave of the Fireflies for the very first time. I had always heard the title and that it was pretty important to see, but I never knew what kind of movie it was…….. now I know ; ; I cried so hard……. But trying to look at it objectively, there were a few spots that the editing didn’t seem exactly right to me and there were a couple cultural things that confused me for a minute but I figured them out by the end….
4.5/5
One of the most emotionally damaging war movies made.
AL.CODA
04-10-2012, 02:55 PM
Cassandra’s Dream
With…(sometimes very) decent acting, good told story, nice plot, still a boringly slow, unnecessary detailed Woody Allen movie… 3/5
avilslare
04-11-2012, 06:34 PM
Peeping Tom (1960) – A great creepy slow burn and photographed so well. It’s a tragedy this film ruined Powell’s career. 5 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-12-2012, 07:57 AM
I forgot
cuckoo77
04-12-2012, 06:19 PM
Peeping Tom (1960) – A great creepy slow burn and photographed so well. It’s a tragedy this film ruined Powell’s career. 5 out of 5.
Great film.
I watched it back to back with Twisted Nerve. They go together hand in hand.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-13-2012, 08:17 AM
Kirikou and the Sorceress 4/5
HDHipHop1
04-13-2012, 08:22 AM
Just Go With It
I fapped to Brooklyn Decker
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-15-2012, 08:36 PM
Tin Tin Was expecting something greater out of it considering all the writters, directors, and producers but it was still fun. The pirate scenes were better than anything from the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie. 4/5
Zulu
04-15-2012, 10:17 PM
Battle: Los Angeles
Meh. It wasn’t bad, but I didn’t find it particularly thrilling, either. Just too loud and not a whole lot of depth.
HDHipHop1
04-16-2012, 06:24 AM
Horrible Bosses
AL.CODA
04-16-2012, 01:51 PM
Clash of the titans After 5 attempts finally finished this movie…says it all
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-21-2012, 07:39 AM
Return of the King (Rankin Bass)
rebel_misfit
04-22-2012, 04:31 AM
The Three Stooges (2012). Not a great piece of cinema, of course, but really appealed to the little boy in my heart.
Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijoBang!!
Still the best dedicated sentai movie by 100 trillion miles.
laguu11
04-23-2012, 04:27 AM
The Raid – Redemption: Non-stop adrenaline rush with great rhythm. Highly recommended movie for those who enjoy watching gun fights and martial arts.
jayneandd1
04-26-2012, 01:08 AM
Trollhunter. It’s epic.
Tom Toonami Tunes
04-26-2012, 06:58 AM
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon but I started to slip off in the middle. Another damn movie I haven’t seen in awhile and I fell asleep during it but have seen enough to not want to see it again even though my memory is the same as if I watched it years ago >:|
AL.CODA
04-26-2012, 11:12 AM
Chocolate & Blood didn’t expect such music with this movie. The movie itself…well not fantastic, it’s not to hard to know what’s going to happen. On the positive side it didn’t turn out to be a total cliche as I expected….
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-05-2012, 06:21 AM
AL.CODA
05-08-2012, 04:34 PM
The Invisible
3.5/5
Nice movie, but it felt like a remake…and so it was…If only I had seen the swedish version first..
*lol* @Tom TT I take it you liked that movie? Will see it next week…
avilslare
05-08-2012, 06:03 PM
Suburban Commando (1991) – A childhood favorite that has actually stood the test of time. It was still very funny and entertaining. Also it was interesting seeing The Undertaker in a film like this. Look out for a young Elisabeth Moss. 4 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
05-08-2012, 06:22 PM
Suburban Commando (1991) – A childhood favorite that has actually stood the test of time. It was still very funny and entertaining. Also it was interesting seeing The Undertaker in a film like this. Look out for a young Elisabeth Moss. 4 out of 5.
I WAS FROZEN TODAY!
AL.CODA
05-17-2012, 10:24 PM
The Avengers
Well mindblowing effects, best 3D I’ve seen so far,much fun!..for that: 5/5
Story…could have been a lot better, very predictable, the drama wasn’t there or not credible at all: 2,5/5
avilslare
05-21-2012, 07:04 PM
Madhouse (1981) – I was adding a number of 80’s slashers on my netflix queue when this one popped up. I’m sorry it ever did. Similar to Happy Birthday To Me but the latter half of the film is some old nut-so priest prancing around like a damn fool. Shot well but that’s about it. 1 out of 5.
Professor Moriarty
05-27-2012, 08:38 PM
i saw The Chernobyl Diaries on Friday. i thought it was pretty disappointing. there were some suspenseful moments, but it was all pretty standard stuff and pretty predictable.
Olde
05-28-2012, 07:28 PM
Pi (1998):
3.5/5
A good film, and definitely a strong debut by Aronofsky, but it still seems a bit fake at times. Basically, the main character is searching for a set of 216 digits that do certain things (such as, predict the stock market). An analogy is made through the Japanese game of Go, where he says if there is a limitation on the rules (and the size of the board), then there must be only a certain number of possible games, therefore, any game has predictable elements. The same would apply to chess. Therefore, he concludes, a mathematical constant may be able to explain anything in the natural world. But just because there are a certain number of possible games doesn’t mean that all moves are predictable – that has to do with probability and human awareness of the best moves to make. Also, I don’t know how true it is that Hebrew is based on mathematics. The other half of the plot is that the main character is pursued by two separate parties: a group of people led by a woman who wants to predict the stock market, and a group of Hasidic Jews who want the 216-digit number because supposedly the true name of God, which was only uttered once and all record of it destroyed by time, is 216 digits long, and the word can be translated from the digit. The first party makes enough sense, I suppose, although if they actually thought the stock market was predictable makes them seem pretty stupid (it’s obviously not based on mathematics alone). The second group is much less realistic. The Jews in this movie think that they can bring about a new age just by saying God’s name? And how can it be translated from 216-digits? By that rationale, there can’t be any letter in the Hebrew alphabet after the ninth (letters equivalent to H (10) or Z (26) couldn’t be used because the number is 216 digits long and the word is 216 letters long). And the main character already says, "I’m sure you’ve already tried all possible combinations of 216 letters," which, if it would bring about the new age (or whatever it’s supposed to do), I’m sure they would have tried it. It also seems to revolve more around the main character’s headaches/seizures (which aren’t really explained either). He never ends up in a hospital or mental institution, which, considering he has no apparent job to speak of, would make sense for him to be in. There’s a little bit of flirtation with the neighbor next door, and he seems to fantasize about being with her, but any prospect of that is shot down, despite her come-ons. It’s also difficult to tell what is real and what is imaginary, a deliberate attempt on Aronofsky’s part. But it’s jarring and it makes you think that the main character is delusional. So I came to think that he was imagining that people are spying on him, but in reality this woman got scores of people to follow him around and keep an eye on him. How much sense does that make? The cinematography is very good, although when he takes his painkillers, Aronofsky does the quick drug thing (see the pills in the hand, see him pop them in his mouth, drink water, etc. in the span of 2 seconds) that was used to a great extent in Requiem for a Dream. Pi is a good effort, but it falls apart if you think about it after the movie is over, and I don’t like that when that happens. I must say, though, that the actor for the main character (Sean Gullette) is REALLY good in this movie. He really portrays the pseudo-psychotic Jewish mathematician very well. The musical score is good. Lastly, I should make it a point that the number Pi pretty much doesn’t even figure into the movie. He explains it’s the relationship between a circle’s circumference and the radius/area, but he never clearly uses it for the 216-digit number or finds important patterns in it. Kind of a let down.
Hannibal (2001): 4.5/5
Great, great movie. I enjoyed it more than Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon (although to be fair, I’ve seen SotL about a dozen times, and it just doesn’t do anything for me). I was surprised to see that Ridley Scott directed this movie and that Julianne Moore played Clarice this time. She does a good job portraying the new Clarice, who after ten years has lost her innocent demeanor and is more courageous, serious, and just appears less threatened. When she says in the beginning, "I wasn’t speaking to you. You’ll know when I’m speaking to you because I’ll look at you," the persona is very different than Jodie Foster’s character, who was in training, meek, and had to put up with people coming on to her and she couldn’t talk back to them. Here, she’s grown up, but she’s still very attractive and persistent, which Moore plays very well. Anthony Hopkins is still a very strong character as well.
The biggest shift in this story is the focus. Rather than in SotL and Red Dragon where the main character uses Lector as a source of information for capturing somebody else, here Lecter is the person they’re trying to capture. I think this works better because he’s a more terrifying antagonist than Buffalo Bill or the Tooth Fairy. Buffalo Bill is just a psychotic who wants to make a dress out of flesh, and the Tooth Fairy just has a back tattoo and has psycho-sexual issues with his body and with his grandmother. Lecter is a much more threatening character because he is sane. He is always in control but he’s sporadic in whom he kills. Buffalo Bill chose to kill white women and the Tooth Fairy chose to kill families. Lecter makes his own selection, but his victims are chosen for their avarice, so everyone is potentially a target. All the characters Lecter kills can be traced to their avarice or their rudeness. But in SotL and Red Dragon, Lecter isn’t properly the antagonist. In Hannibal, he starts out as being the bad guy, but slowly he becomes the central character and you don’t want him to get caught. It seems that the only person for whom he doesn’t have the utmost contempt is Clarice, whom he praises for her selflessness and sense of moral duty. At this point, though, we understand that Lecter is the same: in fact, he kills those who have wounded Clarice and hindered her progress.
One can imagine each of the main characters as a part of the brain. Clarice is the part of the brain that follows a strict moral law, who doesn’t lash out when put in a corner, who always obeys the rules, and tries to bring immoral people to justice. Mason Verger (Gary Oldman) is the part of the brain that wants to hurt back those who have done harm to the subject, who want to revel in dealing back equal or greater pain that have been done to them. Justice Department official Paul Krendler (Ray Liotta) is the part of the mind that is focused on sex and treats people as objects for lust. Lecter is the part of the mind that simply wants those who do wrong to simply not exist anymore. In a sense, he is not so different from Mason Verger’s character, but he never gets pleasure out of killing. He would phrase his work as: revealing in them their greatest potential, that is, as food. He knows that some people are good for nothing, so they might as well only be used for food. He has no qualms about killing, but he does follow a moral code. Both he and Clarice never act out of avarice, out of greed, or for self-gain. This is almost directly implied when he gives a lecture in Florence about Medieval and Renaissance conceptions of avarice, particularly in Dante. The Italian investigator is the first murder by Lecter, but the investigator allowed himself to be caught by his own greed for the reward of capturing Lecter; had he simply let the FBI know of his location in Florence, he would have saved himself. The same is true for the gypsy boy who Lecter kills and the Krendler character. In this way, Lecter is not really an antagonist at all, and we come to understand that he doesn’t kill out of caprice, but to set things right in the world.
Some people might criticize the romantic undertones of the movie, but I thought they were quite apt. After all, in SotL he brushes his hand against hers and makes all kinds of other insinuations. Now, a comparison to SotL is inevitable, and that’s what many critics say bring this movie down: it doesn’t live up to SotL. But what are we comparing here? They’re completely different stories. This movie builds on the knowledge from the first movie and gives insight into Lecter, who until now has really just been a barbaric killer. In SotL, there’s the creepiness and scariness factor, but he’s trying to escape from prison and acting under instinct to survive. There’s not that much depth to his character there. Now, the conversations with Clarice are more memorable, and Ridley Scott can’t get over this, as apparent in his frequent use of tape recordings from the first movie. There frankly is less psychological depth in this movie in the relationship with Clarice and Lecter, who in SotL he sort of tried to get into her head. In Hannibal, though, you have to do your own psychological investigation on the characters. There is depth in the relationship between Starling and Lecter, which doesn’t find fruition in a true expression of love, but there is still a deep connection (maybe not even romantic, but on a more fundamental connection). SotL was a darker movie, it had a darker vibe, but this movie isn’t really trying to be as dark because when it comes down to it, Lecter is not a sadistic or scary character. He saves Starling more than once and cuts off his own hand for her. He is, effectively, the protagonist. This can also be clearly be seen in the final scene when he speaks to the child like a father, or when after the credits roll, you hear Anthony Hopkins’s voice says: "Ta-ta. H." One can’t help but smile.
I know it sounds like I’m trying to defend this movie, which I kind of am. I think it’s underrated and in being compared to SotL, which focuses on something completely different, the movie Hannibal hasn’t been given its due. Granted, some special effects are pretty atrocious. Also, the whole Starling vs. the FBI is dry and predictable; there isn’t a lot of substance there. One last point to make is the music. The music is spectacular. Hans Zimmer is at the top of his form in this movie. He even writes a beautiful operatic number. The music paints a picture of Lecter as having a real appreciation for and knowledge of fine arts. This makes him terrifying for two reasons: 1. His refined taste and knowledge makes him an efficient and decisive killer. 2. It makes you identify with him and simultaneously terrifies you of your identification of him. Unfortunately, there are now probably more people who know the music Dead Mau5 than J.S. Bach, so maybe the role he plays is becoming increasingly unidentifiable. But I think that making Hannibal a clearly fleshed out character with refined taste makes for a frightening, and yet humble and indeed sympathetic, character. And that’s where I think this movie succeeds where SotL does not.
avilslare
05-30-2012, 05:01 PM
Believers (2007) – Conspiracy theory buffs might enjoy this one but it just wasn’t for me. The main character was too aggro for my tastes and the word "formula" is uttered so much it could be made into a drinking game. The ending was also predictable. 1 out of 5.
laguu11
06-01-2012, 06:22 AM
Arlington Road (1999) – very interesting plot. However, the film tries too hard to let the viewers feel that the main character could be insane or actually correct in his assumption about his new neighbors. Editing was mediocre and the director was simply not capable of pulling this twisting plot out. The only things that made the plot even believable (which it really wasn’t) were the 2 excellent main characters Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins (I love this guy!). I did enjoy the ending a lot though, as anything out of the norm is interesting to me. [3/5]
Olde
06-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Misery – 3/5. Just okay in my book.
Alien 3 Extended edition. 4.5/5. I’ve always liked this movie and thought it didn’t get the respect it deserves. Seeing the extended edition was remarkable because everything fit much better. I pretty much agree with this review (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3142698/alien-3-revisited-why-its-not-so-bad-and-why-killing-newt-and-hicks-is-a-good-thing/) of the movie.
glamrox
06-08-2012, 05:17 AM
Thought the first Cube was very interesting and unique. They killed it by making sequels.
Darth Revan
06-09-2012, 03:33 AM
Aliens Special Edition. Best. Alien. Movie. Ever. Nuff said.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-10-2012, 06:55 PM
Starship Troopers
Solitudine
06-11-2012, 08:37 AM
Prometheus: had a couple of tense scenes and thats about it.
AL.CODA
06-11-2012, 04:46 PM
Underworld Awakening (2012)
Although I don’t see the previous movies as masterpieces, they were nice to watch with a evenly nice story line (some better then others). The movies ultimately built up to each other. But this movie ….wow…. is the downfall to everything that was built up. What a shame…what missed opportunity.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-11-2012, 05:56 PM
The Great Yokai War
ROKUSHO
06-15-2012, 03:21 AM
colosio: el asesinato.
based on a true story, after the mexican candidate is murdered in tijuana, the president orders a separate, secret investigation about who ordered the murder.
mexicans everywhere already know who did it, but its a great movie nonetheless
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-15-2012, 08:25 AM
Death Race
Solitudine
06-16-2012, 11:08 AM
Snow White and The Huntsman:
It’s a stunning looking film, great photography, costumes and special effects. The lead actress is a bit bland but all the performances are acceptable, the soundtrack is pretty good if a bit generic sounding. I enjoyed it and one of the better films of 2012 so far.
7/10.
imageshack
06-17-2012, 03:24 AM
Being There (1979)
Gardener leaving for the first time to see the real world after his master dies. But it’s really a funny movie that reflects the gullibility of humans and how much we follow.
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Being There (1979)
Gardener leaving for the first time to see the real world after his master dies. But it’s really a funny movie that reflects the gullibility of humans and how much we follow.
Darth Revan
06-19-2012, 03:05 AM
Red Cliff. Extremely well choreographed fight scenes on such a grand, epic scale… Just wish I had the full 4-5 hour version instead of the 2 hour one…
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-19-2012, 05:33 AM
Cowboys and Aliens
Faye Kipling
06-19-2012, 05:16 PM
Dark Shadows. I was expecting it to be a little more humour filled based on how the trailers presented it, but it was good all the same!
avilslare
06-25-2012, 07:06 PM
One Dark Night (1983) – From the director of Friday the 13th Part VI comes this low-budget 80s horror about the undead terrorizing teenage girls in a mausoleum. There’s a little more to it than that but it’s really not worth mentioning. It starts off okay but quickly becomes laughable as the "zombies" are merely inanimate mannequins that seem to move around on wheels. 2 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
06-30-2012, 12:38 AM
Wall-E with audio commentary. 5/5
avilslare
07-11-2012, 07:50 PM
Rewatched Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure
AL.CODA
07-16-2012, 04:47 PM
The Toothferry (2010) yeah I know… somebody hit me please
Tom Toonami Tunes
07-18-2012, 05:59 AM
The Toothferry (2010) yeah I know… somebody hit me please
PUNCH
gmastar
07-18-2012, 10:55 AM
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
avilslare
07-18-2012, 05:08 PM
Ghost Ship (2002) – Still as terrible as the first time I saw it.
krissy
07-26-2012, 03:55 PM
Dark Knight Rises
sooooooo goood
-Dragon-
07-28-2012, 10:34 AM
Battleship. It was ALOT better than I thought it would be. I don’t get why it has such low ratings…
LaraEmily
07-28-2012, 11:56 AM
Dark Knight Rises. Best of the 3. I saw it twice in 3 days. I got to see a midnight show as part of a Chris Nolan Batman Trilogy thing, it was awesome
Zoran
07-30-2012, 04:37 PM
Captain America on dvd…I’d give it a
3.5/5 stars.
laguu11
08-05-2012, 06:05 PM
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992) – one of my favorites.
TazerMonkey
08-07-2012, 03:47 AM
Being There (1979)
Gardener leaving for the first time to see the real world after his master dies. But it’s really a funny movie that reflects the gullibility of humans and how much we follow
One of the all-time great comedies. So many awkward, awkward moments. Peter Sellers was a mad genius.
I just had the displeasure of watching the new Total Recall. In a word, bland. Totally lacking the wit and verve of Verhoeven’s version. Colin Farrell and Biel and Beckinsale are all very pretty to look at, and I’m a big fan of Bryan Cranston from "Breaking Bad" and was looking forward to his interpretation of Cohaagen, but he was just given nothing to work with. The CGI was also pretty. That’s about it.
Oh, and Gregson-Williams’s score was distractingly bad. A very lame riff on Zimmer’s Inception.
-Dragon-
08-17-2012, 07:00 AM
Men In Black 3. I thought it was good. The beginning was weird though.
AL.CODA
08-21-2012, 05:46 PM
PUNCH
Thanks… I needed that!
Last movie… Super8
Started very nice, ending, well it becomes *SPOILERALERT* just another alienmovie, with a very weak and quick ending…
The overall feeling of the movie was nice! Oldfashioned, like the movies of 20/30 years ago.
-Dragon-
08-21-2012, 07:43 PM
Total Recall (2012). It was alot better than I thought. It’s alot different than the orignal but it was still awesome and Kate Beckinsale was looking good as usual.
Hustin
08-23-2012, 10:36 AM
Well I saw a couple of new movies last weekend..!!
One is "The Next Three Days"and the other one is "The Mechanic"..!!
AL.CODA
08-24-2012, 09:44 AM
360 (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680045)
Nice movie, not exceptionally, well acted, a bit too long. 3/5
avilslare
08-29-2012, 07:10 PM
The Clown Murders (1976) – I’m sure this is only available on dvd because it has John Candy’s first film role. There is no other reason why people would or should watch this dribble. It takes almost the entire movie for the murders to happen and Candy is cast as the fat friend who eats in every scene. 0 out of 5.
Beast Megatron
09-06-2012, 07:54 PM
Just saw "The Expendables 2". It’s a really fun movie, and Jean Claude Van Damme was a really great villain. That’s easily the best acting I’ve seen him do in a long time, maybe ever.
GreatKenji
09-07-2012, 12:11 AM
Basic Instinct 2
avilslare
09-10-2012, 05:39 AM
My Soul to Take (2010) – Cliche outing from Wes Craven. The whodunit story is filled with plotholes and completely crumbles at the end. I doubt it would have held my interest even if I had seen it in 3D at the theaters. 1 out of 5.
Tom Toonami Tunes
09-11-2012, 04:15 AM
The Austin Powers movies
4/5 for the first two 3 for the 3rd.
avilslare
09-11-2012, 06:54 PM
Secrets of the Clown (2007) – No budget horror film about a killer clown. There’s really no reason to go any deeper than that because it will only make you run farther away from this title. The entire film’s audio is badly done ADR which rarely matches the lips. Throw this one on the bottom of the pile and hope it rots there. -5 out of 5.
TheBob623
09-11-2012, 10:45 PM
Without a Paddle – not the best film ever but okay.
AL.CODA
09-14-2012, 02:39 PM
Well I didn’t see the entire movie…after 10 minutes I had seen it all…
Ring of the Nibelungs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387541)
this movie was a bloody shame..esp. because the director has actually made movies that aren’t so bad as this one.
avilslare
09-14-2012, 08:44 PM
Rewatched Batman Returns
After watching Dark Knight Rises I wanted to see Michelle Pfeiffer’s definitive Catwoman performance.
-Dragon-
09-18-2012, 03:13 AM
Saw The Avengers in theaters for the 2nd time. Loved it. I’m definitely buying it when it comes on blu-ray next week.
avilslare
09-18-2012, 05:27 AM
Crawlspace (1972) – When I rented this from Netflix I was expecting the 1986 movie, not this 70s made-for-tv-movie about an old couple who allows a feral drifter live in their crawlspace. There’s some creepiness and suspense towards the end but overall it’s not much to look at. 2 out of 5.
ROKUSHO
09-18-2012, 07:44 AM
tinkerbell 4.
and only because a friend asked me to go watch it with her.
man, i was bored as fuck. and tink definetely looks better in 2d
avilslare
09-18-2012, 07:42 PM
The Hole (2001) – Suspenseful and confined story about what really happened to four teens who go missing and the culprit responsible. Inquisitive music and hyper editing aid well in key moments to add suspense. Enjoyed Desmond Harrington’s performance the most. 4 out of 5.
Boohaky
09-20-2012, 05:42 PM
The Expendables 1
Normally not my type of movie, but you’ve got to see it just for all the cameos, and boy, there are many ๐
ROKUSHO
09-27-2012, 09:47 AM
resident evil 5.
man, it was horrible, way to ruin barry burton.
however, as always, there is a crowning moment of awesomeness that made the movie worth it.
also, the music was great (curiously, tried to find the OST of the film here, surprised theres no ost for any of the movies here, results for resident evil in the film forum give out only 2 unrelated results), specially the first theme and when alice is fighting jill.
AL.CODA
10-01-2012, 08:49 PM
MI4 Ghost Protocol.
Did expect a worse movie. It actually was not that bad. A bit more like the complexity of the first movie. Those guys at Bad Robot did a nice job.
vanishingpoint1
10-05-2012, 06:20 PM
Wet Hot American Summer. Hilarious movie, especially if you grew up watching movies about summer camp.
Roast Chicken
10-08-2012, 02:16 AM
The Hunger Games.
It sucks compared to Battle Royale.
The Hunger Games it’s perfect for Twilight, Justin Bieber and Harry Poter fans.
Battle Royale: If you can, watch the original idea, you will not regret it.
-Dragon-
10-09-2012, 12:13 AM
Resident Evil Damnation. I wish Leon and Ada could have had their game voice actors but it was still good. Lots more blood and gore than Degeneration, and it was cool to see lickers again!
AL.CODA
10-09-2012, 08:49 AM
Elizabeth (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127536). still is a beautiful movie.
laguu11
10-10-2012, 07:29 AM
Looper – quite nifty. The rhythm was strange at times but overall quite entertaining. I enjoyed the ending.
vladwataru
10-10-2012, 10:15 PM
suspiria creepy music
GreatKenji
10-11-2012, 07:12 AM
Yesterday I re-watched A View To A Kill, it was quite fun.
AL.CODA
10-11-2012, 10:24 AM
Tamara Drewe (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486190) Never heard of it before…was fun, not brilliant 3+/5
avilslare
10-26-2012, 07:41 PM
MI4 Ghost Protocol.
Did expect a worse movie. It actually was not that bad. A bit more like the complexity of the first movie. Those guys at Bad Robot did a nice job.
Honestly I thought Ghost Protocol was one of the best movies of the year. Simon Pegg was a highlight this time around and Renner was great.
Last movie I watched was Child’s Play 2. The sequel is almost as fun as the original.
laguu11
10-28-2012, 06:17 AM
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) – I enjoyed it. Quite magical feeling.
AL.CODA
10-28-2012, 01:49 PM
Honestly I thought Ghost Protocol was one of the best movies of the year. Simon Pegg was a highlight this time around and Renner was great.
Last movie I watched was Child’s Play 2. The sequel is almost as fun as the original.
Well, the best movie, I don’t know, but it sure wasn’t bad.
Renner is great, I think he was best in the Hurtlocker, now he is being typecast a bit too often and that does not do him any justice … still it made me forget the former 2 MI movies after the great first one.
Anyway on topic: Last movie: Moneyball
Very nice a bit too much of the feel good/victory drama. But still, a nice cast and a story worth telling..
Darth Revan
10-29-2012, 01:38 AM
Jackie Chan’s New Police Story. Not as good as the original Police Story movies, but still a good watch.
avilslare
10-29-2012, 02:54 AM
Well, the best movie, I don’t know, but it sure wasn’t bad.
Renner is great, I think he was best in the Hurtlocker, now he is being typecast a bit too often and that does not do him any justice … still it made me forget the former 2 MI movies after the great first one.
I usually don’t pick the most obvious film as my favorite for the year. Most will say Avengers I’m sure but MI: GP wowed me and it’s also very fun. Re-watchability factors in highly with me. Cabin in the Woods is another favorite this year.
Actually thought MI: 3 was pretty good but to each their own.
Dahmer is still my favorite Renner film.
Last movie watched: Orphan (favorite 2009 film).
AL.CODA
10-30-2012, 12:21 PM
Black Swan … still had to see that one.
wow! magnificent movie, surrealistic mixed with realism.
Integration of the swan lake story in the movie, very nice screenplay. And this entire movie on a budget as ‘low’ as $32mil.
JimRoyal
10-30-2012, 12:48 PM
Wagner and Me (documentary by Stephen Fry). I had never fully appreciated how much Richard Wagner’s music really was the foundation for modern movie music.
samueljones
10-30-2012, 09:28 PM
Skyfall – bloody good fun!
avilslare
10-31-2012, 01:45 AM
Silent Hill: Revelation – This being my first experience watching a 3D movie, I had fun with those effects but as a fan of Silent Hill mythos the story was unsatisfying. Hardcore SH fans will not love it but it was nice seeing the characters in the flesh and certain events portrayed on the big screen. 2 out of 5.
ark_redfield
11-04-2012, 09:46 AM
Buried (2010)
It’s one of the few movies that shows you how cruel, stupid and ignorant some people can be, in my opinion this is something that very few movies is able to capture.
avilslare
11-05-2012, 11:32 AM
The Barrens (2012) – Stephen Moyer plays a father trying to pull his dysfunctional family together with a trip to the Pine Barrens. The film starts out okay as we see Moyer’s character start to lose his shit more and more as the story continues but things become tedious and predictable as you move toward the utterly awful ending. 2 distended intestines out of 5.
Alex
11-05-2012, 03:54 PM
Kill Zone – S.P.L. (2005) – Not so bad but there are better movies.
-Dragon-
11-06-2012, 03:11 AM
Wreck-It-Ralph. Loved it. Disney should make more movies like this since they basically went turbo recently.
avilslare
11-09-2012, 01:27 AM
ATM (2012) – Too many "corn-veniences" in this one as the killer has every advantage. Characters are stupid and uninteresting so the point where I just wanted them to die. The film looks good but that doesn’t save it from being completely predictable. 2 long ass hoses out of 5.
quinlanvos1
11-11-2012, 08:07 PM
Skyfall. A great film and a perfect tribute to the James Bond franchise.
avilslare
11-12-2012, 11:23 AM
Prometheus – Despite others’ dissatisfied reactions, I rather enjoyed all the science-fiction-y goodness, amazing cinematography and score. There were definitely some suspicious and conflicted motivations but if characters made all the right choices, films wouldn’t be very interesting. 3.5 lucky captains out of 5.
Alex
11-14-2012, 03:20 AM
Demolition Man (1993) – One of my favorite movies. I love it.
avilslare
11-14-2012, 11:28 AM
The Amazing Spider-Man – I had no interest in watching this until a friend said it was good. Alas I was utterly let down. The main problem I have is the actor who plays Parker is terrible. I like the idea of using Gwen Stacy though. There are some great web-swinging visuals but certain cinematography choices made the film feel uneven. 2 out of 5.
I did love the underwater sewer fight scene with the Lizard
Zoran
11-15-2012, 01:04 AM

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Paranormal Activity 1, 2 & 3 [4.5 bashed skulls each]
I bought these mainly because of the good price (14.97 at Wal-Mart) and also because of the raving reviews that my fellow horror fans give them. Honestly I was expecting a Blair Witch style movie when I popped in the first disc. Boy was I surprised! The first quarter of the movie was a little like watching somebodies home movie but as the weirdness began to escalate I began feeling genuinely creeped-out which is an involuntary response that I don’t often feel much anymore being so jaded by poor writing and and tired plots. It has also been quite sometime since I went on a sequel binge…popping in disc after disc as the hours passed by unnoticed. Another thing I enjoyed was the way each movie relieved a little more about the underlaying plot. I’m now looking forward to watching Paranormal Activity 4.
avilslare
11-17-2012, 07:21 AM
[REC]??? G???nesis (2012) – This "prequel" doesn’t explain anything and it’s hard to tell if the events are relevant to the series at all. It sheds the POV camera style early on and continues as a regularly shot film. There’s nice gory action the entire way through but many scenes are predictable and the ending isn’t as amusing as the filmmaker presumes. 1.5 SpongeJohns out of 5.
SmurfmanSassafras
11-18-2012, 08:12 AM
Just watched The Seventh Seal last night. There’s some serious power in that film.
avilslare
11-18-2012, 05:15 PM
The Shock Labyrinth (2009) – Director Takashi Shimizu further explores the theme of two different times existing in one space as he did in the Ju-On films. I feel the same way about SL as I do about The Pang Bros’ The Child’s Eye. The film seems like just an attempt at experimenting with 3D effects while the story is merely a backdrop. Shimizu’s style does shine through in certain spots but events become too confusing and some effects are really creepy while others are amateurish. 1.5 floating bunnies out of 5.
laguu11
11-23-2012, 04:23 AM
The Life of Pi (2012) – a story about a boy who was in a shipwreck and ended up being trapped on a boat in the middle of the ocean with an adult Bengal Tiger. I love animals and a fantastic story and this movie did not disappoint. There were some great visuals and the acting was surprisingly good.
avilslare
11-30-2012, 02:53 PM
Death Spa aka Witch Bitch (1989) – In the "so bad it’s good" category. Strange and dangerous happenings occur at a gym/spa. It’s shot okay and there are plenty of creative and gory kills but it just doesn’t make much sense. If I ever watch it again with another person I’m going to sarcastically rip it to shreds. Seems like that’s all it’s good for. 1 blender hand out of 5.
-Dragon-
11-30-2012, 03:53 PM
The Terminator
Alex
12-01-2012, 03:40 AM
Death Machine (1994) – Trash, but a classic
-Dragon-
12-02-2012, 07:25 AM
Dodgeball
GreatKenji
12-03-2012, 09:58 AM
The Good German, the film was quite boring, the only remarkable thing was the score composed by Thomas Newman.
Dr Faustus
12-04-2012, 01:53 PM
The Amazing Spider-Man – I had no interest in watching this until a friend said it was good. Alas I was utterly let down. The main problem I have is the actor who plays Parker is terrible. I like the idea of using Gwen Stacy though. There are some great web-swinging visuals but certain cinematography choices made the film feel uneven.
I watched that last week, and agree with all you said above. It wasted almost an hour giving the origin story all over again. If it had only been seen previously in comics I’d say it was necessary but Raimi did it already.
I thought Martin Sheen was a good Uncle Ben. 2.5 out of 5.
avilslare
12-05-2012, 11:25 AM
Drop Dead Fred (1991) – A childhood favorite which I received as an early xmas gift. Despite some dated visuals, it still holds up great, especially in its comedic moments. Rik Mayall does a fantastic job as the cartoonish titular character. Fred reminds me a lot of what a human Stewie Griffin would look and sound like. 4 booger flicks out of 5.
The dvd is currently out of print and sells for around $40 used. A remake is apparently planned for 2014. Oh joy.
Alex
12-08-2012, 02:13 AM
The Thing (1982) – I like the movies of John Carpenter.
bvkoski
12-09-2012, 08:11 AM
ARGO – enjoyed it immensely, but was disappointed at the diminished telling of the story of the Canadian involvement and the removal of the 2nd CIA operative. BUT, it was excellent nonetheless. Recommended. And yes, I’m Canadian.
avilslare
12-10-2012, 07:14 AM
Hell Night (1981) – Yet another dead teenager movie akin to Friday the 13th as a babyfaced Linda Blair plays a pledge who must stay one night in a creepy manor with a storied history. It’s pretty slow with not much to fill the time. The killer even looks like an unmasked Jason Voorhees. For slasher fans only. 1 out of 5.
-Dragon-
12-11-2012, 05:33 AM
Taken 2. I really liked it. I haven’t seen the first one which probably wasn’t a good idea to see the second one first but I’ll make sure to watch it… (possible Christmas gift?)
konfe
12-11-2012, 06:06 PM
Total Recall (2012)
avilslare
12-13-2012, 12:57 PM
Oxygen (1999) – Low budget crime thriller starring Maura Tierney as a self-destructive detective attempting to track down the kidnapped victim of a wily madman (Adrien Brody).
It’s amateurish at times and over-ambitious but in a good way. Great acting from both Tierney and Brody. Surprising amount of action and tension built through the two leads’ one-on-one confrontations. 3 cigarette burns out of 5.
LaaLaaLeevi
12-14-2012, 02:27 PM
Copper Mountain, starring Jim Carrey. Just horrible experience all the way. Watch only if you want to see how all begun for Carrey.
phenomangel
12-14-2012, 11:35 PM
Last movie I saw in full……Dark Knight Rises.
Epic conclusion. But still not my favorite Batman film to be quite honest. I understand completely that Batman had to be vulnerable in order to sell Bane’s threat to the city since he is Gotham’s savior. But I felt they made him a tad bit too vulnerable. And too many people knew his identity. I hate it when superheros’ identities are revealed. Not taking anything away from it though. It was an epic film that I definitely enjoyed a lot without question despite a few minor things that bothered me a bit. But it doesn’t take away from the movie overall. Is it the best? That’s open to interpretation and opinion. Is it one of the best? Oh Hell Yeah! One of the best super hero adaptations ever! Action, dialogue, music, top notch. Can’t deny any of that.
-Dragon-
12-18-2012, 07:23 AM
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Loved it. Don’t know why critics didn’t like it… I think it’s just as good as the 3 Lord of the Rings movies. Can’t wait for the next one!
avilslare
12-21-2012, 12:34 AM
Below (2002) – A submarine crew during wartime experience a strong case of cabin fever in this creepy period piece. A strong cast battle the unknown when the lights go out later in the film. Horror fans will love the dark scares, the unnerving mindfucks, and the amazing audio as the deep ocean murmurs back at the unsuspecting crew. Some additional financial backing could have made this a real hit as the sfx are obviously lacking for such an endeavor. 3.5 out of 5.
phenomangel
12-21-2012, 06:13 PM
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Loved it. Don’t know why critics didn’t like it… I think it’s just as good as the 3 Lord of the Rings movies. Can’t wait for the next one!
I read the book and have been asking those who saw it how much of the book the film follows. Usually, film adaptations of books (or games) generally suck with a few exceptions. So don’t wanna watch The Hobbit if it doesn’t follow the book that well.
This could be why critics didn’t like it. Can’t say for sure as I haven’t see it. Speaking for me though, when I see a movie based on a game I know of played, I hate it when it doesn’t follow the game at all or does so very little. Same goes with films based on books. I felt Harry Potter did well here.
avilslare
12-21-2012, 06:55 PM
I don’t plan on watching The Hobbit till it comes out on dvd. I read the book senior year of high school and while I know the gist of what happens, the details are pretty vague in my memory so I doubt it will bother me if it doesn’t follow the book too closely.
There are a lot of book-based films which I still enjoy even if they don’t follow the book to a T, like Hitchhiker’s Guide. It’s too bad The Restaurant at the End of the Universe didn’t get made.
Zoran
12-21-2012, 07:24 PM

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Satan Bug, The (1965)
Lee Barrett was until recently a security officer at Station 3, a top secret government laboratory. He was fired for insubordination but is called back to duty by General Williams when biological warfare agents are stolen from the facility.
Of particular concern is the Satan Bug, a new and particularly virulent bacteriological weapon that could, if released, destroy all of mankind in a few weeks or months. The thief threatens to release the Satan Bug in a public place and Barrett races against time to stop him.
-Dragon-
12-21-2012, 08:59 PM
I read the book and have been asking those who saw it how much of the book the film follows. Usually, film adaptations of books (or games) generally suck with a few exceptions. So don’t wanna watch The Hobbit if it doesn’t follow the book that well.
This could be why critics didn’t like it. Can’t say for sure as I haven’t see it. Speaking for me though, when I see a movie based on a game I know of played, I hate it when it doesn’t follow the game at all or does so very little. Same goes with films based on books. I felt Harry Potter did well here.
I never read the book so I can’t say if it follows the book or not. Critics didn’t like it because they said it had a high frame rate or something.
daniel9
12-23-2012, 11:28 PM
django unchainted. great!
les miserables. pretty good but a certain actor shouldnt sing
dredd
avilslare
12-24-2012, 02:30 PM
The Brood (1979) – The trailer oversells it, but there’s still everything you would expect from a Cronenberg film here. It’s provocative, intellectual, shocking, strange, and original. Some great performances as well, especially from Samantha Eggar. I first heard of the film because of the ending and it does not disappoint. Though I wish there had been more physiological focus on the brood. Not particularly scary as the trailer would lead you to believe but there are definitely images which will haunt you. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
12-24-2012, 04:23 PM
Hausu (1977)
A very bizarre Japanese film. It more closely resembled a Chinese production than a Japanese film. For fans of the weird.
The Brood (1979)
Love me some Cronenberg. Haven’t watched that one yet, though.
Alex
12-25-2012, 03:18 AM
REC (2007) – One of the best movies. The sequel has disappointed me.
avilslare
12-25-2012, 04:17 AM
REC (2007) – One of the best movies. The sequel has disappointed me.
I must be the only one (besides my gf) who likes the sequel. Is it as good as the first? No. But I do like the direction it took. Now the third was the disappointing one for me.
elecsys
12-25-2012, 10:31 PM
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
i wasn’t too impressed by the movie itsself, but i loved the synth elements of it’s score.
hopefully i’ll get the bootleg version.
phenomangel
12-25-2012, 11:29 PM
I never read the book so I can’t say if it follows the book or not. Critics didn’t like it because they said it had a high frame rate or something.
I don’t know what that has to do with the movie itself. I guess raters each have their own criteria for ratings and I get that. But if that high frame rate was the issue, I’d say something along the lines of like (f I liked the movie) movie was good but downside was high frame rate. The fram rate is how the movie is presented or shown, isn’t it? Maybe it was that particular theater that they saw it at that was the cause of partly the cause. Anyway, their ratings has to/should be based on more than just that IMO.
Anyway, thanks for the reply. I’ll know what to expect if I end up seeing it.
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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
i wasn’t too impressed by the movie itsself, but i loved the synth elements of it’s score.
hopefully i’ll get the bootleg version.
The bootleg version of the score is on this site in the film downloads section if you want it. Suggest you get it before links die.
Edit: DAMN IPAD! Touch screen hard to get used to! I’m getting there though thanks to the iPhone being my only phone, getting practice. Sorry for the double post and double posting the same exact thing lol!
-Dragon-
12-26-2012, 12:30 AM
I don’t know what that has to do with the movie itself. I guess raters each have their own criteria for ratings and I get that. But if that high frame rate was the issue, I’d say something along the lines of like (f I liked the movie) movie was good but downside was high frame rate. The fram rate is how the movie is presented or shown, isn’t it? Maybe it was that particular theater that they saw it at that was the cause of partly the cause. Anyway, their ratings has to/should be based on more than just that IMO.
Anyway, thanks for the reply. I’ll know what to expect if I end up seeing it.
Yeah. It was because it was shown on a digital projector instead of an old fashioned reel one, but I agree it’s not really a valid reason to criticize a movie. I saw it on a digital one and I thought it looked fine.
avilslare
12-26-2012, 05:35 AM
Watched one of my xmas gifts:
Iron Man
phenomangel
12-26-2012, 07:21 AM
Yeah. It was because it was shown on a digital projector instead of an old fashioned reel one, but I agree it’s not really a valid reason to criticize a movie. I saw it on a digital one and I thought it looked fine.
Ok then. let me ask you is it worth watching? Don’t wanna spend the time and money if I’m gonna get a no lol. I loved the LOTR trilogy especially the extended verisons which I have on blu ray if it helps as Hobbits (which are in a way, a prequel to LOTR) are related to it since they’re part of the same universe and written by the same author.
According to wikipedia, Hobbit acts as a prequel to Peter Jackson’s (who directed Hobbit) LOTR film trilogy.
Hobbit is also being planned to be released as a film trilogy with The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again, due for theatrical release in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
If there are any deleted or alternate scenes, beginnings or endings, (which usually all films have despite most movies not having them included as extras on DVD/blu ray releases) or extended versions, hope they’ll be out on blu ray.
-Dragon-
12-26-2012, 06:59 PM
Ok then. let me ask you is it worth watching? Don’t wanna spend the time and money if I’m gonna get a no lol. I loved the LOTR trilogy especially the extended verisons which I have on blu ray if it helps as Hobbits (which are in a way, a prequel to LOTR) are related to it since they’re part of the same universe and written by the same author.
According to wikipedia, Hobbit acts as a prequel to Peter Jackson’s (who directed Hobbit) LOTR film trilogy.
Hobbit is also being planned to be released as a film trilogy with The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again, due for theatrical release in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
If there are any deleted or alternate scenes, beginnings or endings, (which usually all films have despite most movies not having them included as extras on DVD/blu ray releases) or extended versions, hope they’ll be out on blu ray.
It is a prequel, it takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings. It has some of the same actors from Lord of the Rings also. If you really love the trilogy then it is definitely worth watching. I’m sure they would do a blu-ray trilogy pack for the Hobbit also which has extended versions. It did take a little bit to get going but it was really good nonetheless.
avilslare
12-27-2012, 12:53 AM
Just finished watching two movies:
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead: The Definitive Return of the Living Dead Documentary
and
Deathbed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
phenomangel
12-27-2012, 04:59 AM
It is a prequel, it takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings. It has some of the same actors from Lord of the Rings also. If you really love the trilogy then it is definitely worth watching. I’m sure they would do a blu-ray trilogy pack for the Hobbit also which has extended versions. It did take a little bit to get going but it was really good nonetheless.
Cool thanks.
Last movie I saw…..Flight. IMO, the BEST scene is in the beginning. You’ll know what I’m talking about if you see it. So many people were scared by this scene in particular. I kept cool though.
avilslare
12-28-2012, 12:38 AM
Bound (1996) – The Wachowski Brothers deliver some very creative cinematography but the story was lacking for my taste. Tilly and Gershon’s cinematic heat is the best thing about the film. Though I wish Gershon’s Corky had been included a bit more. Instead she had her hands tied a bit too long. 2 out of 5.
Olde
12-28-2012, 04:53 AM
Django Unchained
Overall rating: 80%. I had quite a few problems with it, and don’t think it’s as good as Inglourious Basterds (2009). I think it could have been done better.
Sinestro
12-28-2012, 05:09 AM
The Hobbit: An unexpected journey
I loved it, I think it follows the book more than, say, Fellowship of the Ring did (which was a good thing.. I doubt even Peter Jackson could make the Tom Bombadil timesink entertaining)
Critics hate it because they don’t like it when films don’t cater to the lowest common denominatior i.e. when people who read *GASP* get elements of the film better than those who didn’t read the source material. I think it’s a better film than Fellowship was, and I’ve always thought Bilbo > Frodo as a main character.
avilslare
12-28-2012, 10:58 PM
The Dead Zone (1983) – A great performance for Walken and a strong supporting cast, though Martin Sheen overacts a bit. Despite being directed by Cronenberg, the original material really takes over for the most part. The thought-provoking dilemma which the movie poses is the most interesting component. 3 out of 5.
-Dragon-
12-28-2012, 11:02 PM
avilslare
12-29-2012, 07:12 AM
Rush Hour 2
Always loved this part
Rush Hour 1&2 are total guilty pleasures for me.
The 3rd film was a letdown.
-Dragon-
12-29-2012, 07:23 AM
Rush Hour 1&2 are total guilty pleasures for me.
The 3rd film was a letdown.
Right. I didn’t think the 3rd one was nearly as good as the first 2. I did think the part when Carter was arguing with the old kung-fu master was kind of funny though. The producer said he wasn’t satisfied with it either and hopes to do better with Rush Hour 4.
avilslare
12-29-2012, 08:19 AM
Rush Hour 4.
No thanks. I wish they would make another Shanghai Noon/Knights film though.
phenomangel
12-30-2012, 07:36 AM
Right. I didn’t think the 3rd one was nearly as good as the first 2. I did think the part when Carter was arguing with the old kung-fu master was kind of funny though. The producer said he wasn’t satisfied with it either and hopes to do better with Rush Hour 4.
The problem with 3rd movies in a series that the cast and crew always have is following the first two or making it better. The first is usually the best. Second’s usually good. But by the third, a good portion of those who liked the first two are ready to move on to something else so they have to really come up with something to keep them interested. But since a lot has been done in the first two, it makes coming up with stuff for the third difficult. Many have failed at pulling this off successfully (Sam Raimi’s Spiderman, BTTF 3, TMNT 3). But Nolan’s one of a very select few who succeeded as his Batman trilogy is one of THE BEST trilogies in movie history. T2 was so good, it spawned a sequel. T3 is the last great entry in the series (so far.) Fast and Furious is still doing. Sixth film set to be released on that series is doing very well. Hell, often times even the sequels are so bad (Batman and Robin, MK: Annihilation) they don’t bother making a third. And other times, they’re too stupid to see that the sequel sucked (Crow: City Of Angels) and end up making a third which is even worse (Crow: Salvation) I do believe The Crow series would be better than it is (except for the first one) if Brandon Lee was in the others, which he was signed on to do so.
Not making excuses. Just stating why I feel third’s aren’t usually as good as the first two.
Last move I saw….The Mask. To this day, one of Carrey’s best! No onto Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, his VERY best!
avilslare
12-30-2012, 10:06 PM
Fright Night Part 2 (1988) – Slightly lesser sequel with a lot of great ideas. A few unseemly sfx shots hurt the film but are mostly forgettable. New villains are varied and original. 3 out of 5.
-Dragon-
12-30-2012, 10:21 PM
What Happens In Vegas. Watched it since I liked Cameron Diaz and I was sick and nothing else was on.
avilslare
01-01-2013, 03:22 PM
House (1977) – Inane, oddball acid trip of a movie about a group of teenage girls who stay at a haunted house. It screams the 70s but the weirdness reigns in this one. Loaded with in-camera tricks and goofy sfx. Almost impossible to understand but it’s another one of those movies that is a feast for your eyes but also a bad trip for your brain. 3.5 out of 5.
Zoran
01-01-2013, 04:02 PM
Battleship (2012)
Although it did poorly at the box office and received less than kind reviews, I enjoyed this Bergian effort.
-Dragon-
01-01-2013, 07:26 PM
Jingle All The Way
Battleship (2012)
Although it did poorly at the box office and received less than kind reviews, I enjoyed this Bergian effort.
I really liked it too. I thought the special effects were really good! I’m not a fan of Rihanna but I thought she did alright in this movie. I’ll for sure have to buy it on Blu-ray.
FF7genie
01-01-2013, 10:02 PM
just went to see The hobbit 2 days ago, it was great not as good as the lord of the rings but its a definet must see!!!
avilslare
01-02-2013, 11:24 AM
The Good Doctor (2011) – A great performance from Orlando Bloom as a doctor who keeps a beautiful young patient sick so he can have her all to himself. Understated production design and music add to the story and Bloom’s strictly reserved character. A strong supporting cast as well. 4 out of 5.
Gekisai
01-04-2013, 12:35 AM
Alien (1979). I was sure I’d caught the last half a number of years ago, but that must’ve been Aliens or another one of its sequels. Still, even though I hadn’t seen this before, I wasn’t overly engrossed. It did an admirable job of making its characters seem like real people who were aboard the Nostromo to do real work, but, outside of Ripley, they really weren’t particularly sympathetic or exciting. That part’s kind of important in this type of thriller. The movie also showed its age in a way that was almost shocking to me. I thought I didn’t care whether a movie was 5, 15 or 50 years old, so I was surprised when I could barely contain my laughter at some of the effects. Guess I waited too long to catch up with the classics. ๐
warehouse13
01-04-2013, 01:51 AM
Rise of the Guardians – with the kids at the cinema
avilslare
01-04-2013, 12:47 PM
The Lawnmower Man (1992) – Futuristic Flowers for Algernon tale with seemingly dated sfx, but the virtual reality sequences are trippy and weird which work for the film. Jeff Fahey does a great job ranging from a child-like Jobe to the overly confident menace he became by the climax. The ending was cliche though. 2.5 out of 5.
It just had to end with a big explosion.
Darth Revan
01-04-2013, 01:51 PM

Red Cliff (2008)
Red Cliff is a Chinese epic war film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs (208???209 AD) and events during the end of the Han Dynasty and immediately prior to the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. The film was directed by John Woo, and starred Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Hu Jun, Lin Chi-ling and Zhao Wei.
Sadly, it’s only the western version I have… the Chinese version is over 4 hours in length and has a lot more content leading up to the fateful battle at Red Cliff, between the Remnants of the Han Dynasty and the forces of Wei, against the Kingdoms of Shu and Wu… which caused Wei’s halt in their expansive desires. Based off of the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, it’s a brilliant war epic, one which is also full of brilliantly choreographed battle scenes on large scale. 5 out of 5.
JLewis
01-04-2013, 07:18 PM
Mum and Dad… wasn’t scary but was very psychological
avilslare
01-04-2013, 10:12 PM
Outrageous Fortune (1987) – Decent comedy adventure flick starring Bette Midler and Shelley Long. They work well together as a type of odd couple. 2.5 out of 5.
Brandy
01-05-2013, 01:36 AM
Serenity-really makes me wish Firefly had lasted longer than it did, but at least they gave us the movie.
-Dragon-
01-05-2013, 07:43 AM
Starship Troopers. Saw it on TV though so it was edited. If I find it on bluray I’ll buy it.
avilslare
01-05-2013, 08:42 AM
Zombie High (1987) – Terribly misleading title as there are no zombies and it doesn’t take place in a high school. The "zombies" are the brainwashed college student body. An early Virginia Madsen role just not worth seeing. Available on YouTube. 0 out of 5.
-Dragon-
01-05-2013, 08:53 AM
Zombie High (1987) – Terribly misleading title as there are no zombies and it doesn’t take place in a high school. The "zombies" are the brainwashed college student body. An early Virginia Madsen role just not worth seeing. Available on YouTube. 0 out of 5.
I’ve never seen you rate a movie with a 0. Must have been pretty bad.
avilslare
01-05-2013, 10:10 PM
Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) – Big fat plastic, over-choreographed action piece of crap. Nice to see Michelle Rodriguez and other past (and passed) characters again. The music by Tom & Andy was the best part imo. 1 out of 5.
Film ends with a lead-in for the next sequel. Yippie. I swear the RE movies are the Friday the 13ths of this age
I’ve never seen you rate a movie with a 0. Must have been pretty bad.
I’ve rated a few the same way and yes it was. Watched it in parts on my lunch breaks at work. Next up is The Final Terror.
-Dragon-
01-07-2013, 08:48 AM
Hot Tub Time Machine. Saw it on break at work since someone wanted to watch it. Didn’t really care for it since I’m not really into those types of movies.
avilslare
01-07-2013, 09:19 AM
Encino Man (1992) – Watched this many times when I was younger so it was fun to rewatch and recite lines.
avilslare
01-10-2013, 01:06 PM
Texas Chainsaw – Thought this would be yet another remake to TCM but it turned out to be a direct sequel. I liked the concept but take away the 3D and the high volume and the movie can’t stand very long. It’s just another predictable and cliche attempt at shaking TnA in the camera (no nudity btw only near nudity) with a few cheap and loud scares. It is a fun theater experience but beyond that it’s nothing special. 1.5 out of 5.
-Dragon-
01-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Scream 2. I always found the Scream movies enjoyable.
avilslare
01-12-2013, 11:14 AM
Rewatched ParaNorman and a movie I bought my gf for xmas: Frightmare (2000). It was extremely bad.
I always found the Scream movies enjoyable.
Scream 4 was surprisingly good imo.
jpshehane
01-15-2013, 07:29 PM
The Hobbit. Great movie.
avilslare
01-17-2013, 04:17 AM
The Possession (2012) – Essentially a PG-13 rated Jewish version of The Exorcist. It had some creepy moments but overall wasn’t very memorable. Heard it was originally rated-R but additional cuts were made. It’s too bad because it needed some extreme images and underage swearing badly. 2.5 out of 5.
Olde
01-17-2013, 09:13 AM
High and Low and Stray Dog. Both are Kurosawa thrillers set in post-war Japan. I liked High and Low better, as it seemed that Stray Dog didn’t really know what it wanted to be (Kurosawa himself later admitted that he was young when he directed it and would have done it differently). I’ll admit that I didn’t really know what the overall message of Stray Dog was until after the movie was over when I read the commentary. Now I feel like I need to see it again so I can make the connection. Anyway, both are really good commentaries on society and individuals–I think High and Low is a bit more successful and has a stronger and more immediate impact, but both are worth watching.
-Dragon-
01-17-2013, 10:18 PM
Total Recall (2012) Extended Director’s Cut. Not much was cut except for 1 scene while Doug was at work and a few F-bombs (that I noticed anyways) but still a great movie I think.
avilslare
01-18-2013, 01:54 AM
Ted – Funnier than I expected but there were loads of cheap fart jokes. Felt like I was watching a live action FG ep as the same composer did the music and there were a ton of obscure references and a great drag-’em-out fight scene. Great sfx and some really nice cameos. 3.5 out of 5.
johnseward88
01-21-2013, 08:24 AM
Total Recall (2012) Extended Director’s Cut. Not much was cut except for 1 scene while Doug was at work and a few F-bombs (that I noticed anyways) but still a great movie I think.
I was on the fence on seeing this movie. But I will see it now.
-Dragon-
01-21-2013, 08:32 AM
Knocked Up. Someone had it on while I was on break at work. Meh.
I was on the fence on seeing this movie. But I will see it now.
I didn’t think I sounded persuasive but I’m glad I convinced you to see it and make your first post! ๐
avilslare
01-21-2013, 08:36 AM
Seytan (1974) – Turkish shot-for-shot remake of The Exorcist. The master looks like it was taken from a VHS tape and everything that’s great about the original is ruined not only by the overacting but also by terribly mistranslated subtitles. Definitely in the "so bad it’s good" category. 1 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
01-22-2013, 01:33 PM
Kikujiro (1999)
So, so good. I’ve watched it many times but get the same emotional impact every time. I think repeated viewing actually enriches the experience.
Has a great Hisaishi score.
Brandy
01-23-2013, 07:47 PM
Death Race 3- I saw the first two, which were ok, but I just could not sit through this one. Some how, even with the same actors, the acting was terrible. I don’t know, I just didn’t like it, didn’t even make it half way through the movie.
Dr Faustus
01-24-2013, 10:30 AM
Possession (1981)
Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani experience a break up, and the viewer experiences the psychological fallout that follows.
It was a horror movie but also it wasn’t a horror movie. Very unconventional. I loved it.
phenomangel
01-24-2013, 07:08 PM
Batman (1989)
Dr Faustus
01-24-2013, 07:33 PM
Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)
Not as good as the first film. ๐
-Dragon-
01-25-2013, 09:03 PM
Taken Extended Cut. I actually saw Taken 2 first but I figured I should watch the first one too. VERY GOOD. I love both equally as much. They are definitely added to my favorite movie list!
phenomangel
01-26-2013, 01:14 AM
Taken Extended Cut. I actually saw Taken 2 first but I figured I should watch the first one too. VERY GOOD. I love both equally as much. They are definitely added to my favorite movie list!
I saw extended versions of Taken 1 and 2. VERY GOOD indeed. I tend to like extended editions or director’s cuts more than the originals as the extended versions explain more and director’s cuts are how the director wanted the movie to be, scene to scene.
Underworld
One of my favorite series. Didn’t like Rise Of The Lycans too much. But the others were awesome. Hope to see another movie in the series.
-Dragon-
01-26-2013, 01:22 AM
There’s Something About Mary. Funny movie.
I saw extended versions of Taken 1 and 2. VERY GOOD indeed. I tend to like extended editions or director’s cuts more than the originals as the extended versions explain more and director’s cuts are how the director wanted the movie to be, scene to scene.
Underworld
;One of my favorite series. Didn’t like Rise Of The Lycans too much. But the others were awesome. Hope to see another movie in the series.
Yes. I also bought Taken 2 Unrated Cut. I’ll probably watch it tomorrow since watching the first one makes me want to see it again… and I work tonight…
I like Rise of the Lycans. I thought it was nice to have a prequel to Underworld though not as many people liked it since Kate Beckinsale wasn’t in it even though she narrates it and makes a small cameo at the very end.
phenomangel
01-26-2013, 06:25 AM
There’s Something About Mary. Funny movie.
Yes. I also bought Taken 2 Unrated Cut. I’ll probably watch it tomorrow since watching the first one makes me want to see it again… and I work tonight…
I like Rise of the Lycans. I thought it was nice to have a prequel to Underworld though not as many people liked it since Kate Beckinsale wasn’t in it even though she narrates it and makes a small cameo at the very end.
It was nice to have a prequel. I’m all into seeing how things came to be. So didn’t hate Lycans. Just didn’t like it as much as the other movies. Not cause Kate wasn’t in it. But because something about it didn’t strike me as much as the others. I guess I felt they could’ve done a bit more even though it probably did what it needed to. Or maybe it’s because they went from the first movie, to a sequel, then a prequel. Kinda ruins the flow of things or slows things down. Prequels should have been first. Or at the very least, second.
Would’ve used Taken for T if I were you lol. You seemed to like it a lot.
Ultraviolet
Dr Faustus
01-26-2013, 11:56 AM
In the Mood for Love (2000)
A Wong Kar-wai film starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. I adore Maggie. :ashine:
Wong’s camera-work is superb. And the cinematography gives the film a timeless quality. It’s slow to unfold but beautiful.
-Dragon-
01-26-2013, 09:26 PM
Taken 2 Unrated Cut. After seeing the first one, it made me want to see the second one again and I was also curious to see what the Unrated Cut looked like. I actually didn’t notice anything different… I did watch the alternate ending also and I liked it but I’m glad it wasn’t used in the final version…
because I thought Brian saving Lenor at that point was a little too early, and gave him a better reason to go after that guy, and I thought him saving Lenor AFTER killing that guy mad it better in my opinion. So I actually like the theatrical ending better.
phenomangel
01-26-2013, 10:57 PM
@DragonIIDX: Yeah I’ll agree with that.
sorei
01-26-2013, 11:05 PM
R.E.D. (Willis, Freeman, Mirren….)
loved it.
Dr Faustus
01-27-2013, 12:46 PM
2046 (2004)
A sequel for the Chow Mo-wan character from In the Mood for Love (2000).
I thought it was just average but I can see how someone would argue otherwise. I loved the train moments.
Zhang Ziyi was a piss-poor replacement for Maggie Cheung, which was kind of the point but it didn’t make her any less irritating.
Faye Wong was surprisingly good; in fact, besides Kar-wai’s camera movements, she and Tony were what kept me watching.
I’d have liked more of the Gong Li character.
R.E.D. (Willis, Freeman, Mirren….)
There’s a sequel on the way.
Dr Faustus
01-27-2013, 06:27 PM
Project A (1983)
Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. ๐ ๐ ๐
Darth Revan
01-28-2013, 12:42 AM
In preparation for Aliens Colonial Marines release next month, gone on a Aliens movie binge… Watched the prequel to the game, Aliens Special Edition. The best of the franchise imo.
Dr Faustus
01-28-2013, 05:59 PM
Sans Soleil (1983)
Chris Marker’s profound study of the mechanics of memory, and their endemic relationship with time and place.
It’s one of the greatest films I own, and also one of the most unusual.
Dr Faustus
01-29-2013, 04:54 PM
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)
Dir by Andrew Lau.
Donnie Yen continues the story of Chen Zhen. It’s not as good as the two previous entries but it’s still fun, and Donnie is a master at what he does physically. Plus, it had Anthony Wong Chau-Sang; he’s always entertaining.
Dr Faustus
01-30-2013, 01:39 PM
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Dir: Tsui Hark.
Jet Li plays legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung, and he does it with style. The ladders… wow! 0_0
Alex
01-30-2013, 02:37 PM
The Mask – (1994) The best movie of Jim Carrey.
avilslare
01-30-2013, 10:20 PM
Paranormal Activity 4 – Completely predictable, the fourth installment loses a lot of the danger which came from the first three. If you removed a few swear words the film could easily pass as PG-13. 1 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
01-31-2013, 01:34 PM
Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992)
Dir: Tsui Hark
Jet and Rosamund return. Donnie Yen joins. Woo-ping did fight choreography. Great fun.
avilslare
02-01-2013, 12:10 AM
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) – Was in the mood for something light and funny and was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. After hearing the premise it’s pretty easy to surmise the outcome but it was never boring. There are of course some very chick flick-y moments (like that Gin Blossoms song), but it’s still a very fun film with great moments from both McConaughey and Hudson. 3 Krulls out of 5.
Dr Faustus
02-01-2013, 12:02 PM
Once Upon a Time in China 3 (1993)
Dir: Tsui Hark
I’m working my way through the series. I’ve seen the first 3 before so everything after this one will be new to me.
avilslare
02-01-2013, 08:16 PM
Blood Out (2011) – Recommended by a co-worker, it stars Luke Goss (Prince Nuada in Hellboy II) and 50 Cent (as a cop!). The acting is the worst, the fight scenes are overly choreographed, the writing is cheesy, and there are plenty of pointless shots of scantily-clad women. 0 out of 5.
-Dragon-
02-02-2013, 07:53 AM
Without a Paddle. Funny movie. It was great to watch while on break. I plan on watching Unknown and The Grey next seeing as I have tomorrow and Monday off.
avilslare
02-02-2013, 05:00 PM
Red Lights (2012) – Cillian Murphy delivers a fine performance as a smart, energetic professional skeptic along with a decent cast including Sigourney Weaver, Robert Deniro, and Elizabeth Olsen.
Weaver is the best of these three while Olsen’s character is completely useless. Imagine the movie without her and you won’t miss a thing. Deniro feels a little out of place though. The dialogue is overly technical and delivered too quickly, leaving the viewer behind. 2.5 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
02-03-2013, 12:47 AM
Looper (2012)
Dir. Rian Johnson
Roast Chicken
02-03-2013, 07:03 AM
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings
I really liked this one… The other WT movies are funny.
avilslare
02-04-2013, 09:41 PM
Double Jeopardy (1999) – Basically another take on The Fugitive (1993) with Ashley Judd in Harrison Ford’s role. But this doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s a great film with powerful performances and heightened suspense. 4 out of 5
-Dragon-
02-05-2013, 03:08 AM
The Cabin in the Woods. Definitely one of the most interesting horror movies I’ve ever seen. Loved all the monsters. The ending was also unexpected. It wasn’t completely predictable like a lot of other movies out there. I like that in a movie. T’was very good.
Darth Revan
02-06-2013, 02:25 PM
Just finished watching Resident Evil Retribution and while it was nice to see a character from the original RE appear, I felt the movie was rather… flat and bland. You could tell the influences from other movies like Aliens, Blade Runner and even Inception…
While movies based off of games are typically all show and no real substance (imo), it shows with this installment of the series. With talk of a sixth (and possible last foray of Alice) movie, I wouldn’t mind seeing Claire and Chris Redfield return alongside the surviving cast of this one… and maybe bring in Rebecca Chambers and David Trapp (From Resident Evil: Caliban Cove) into it.
Alex
02-07-2013, 04:37 AM
The Matrix (1999) – I love this movie, especially the visual effects are fantastic. Matrix is a masterpiece of film history. I’m glad I own the complete trilogy.
-Dragon-
02-08-2013, 09:59 PM
Unknown (2011) – I loved it. Liam Neeson wasn’t quite as badass as he is in the Taken movies but it was still a great movie nonetheless. I love suspenseful films like this when you just have to keep watching to find out what happens next like Eagle Eye. I didn’t like that it was released in widescreen though…
avilslare
02-08-2013, 10:07 PM
Unknown (2011) – I didn’t like that it was released in widescreen though…
You don’t like widescreen? Wuuut?
-Dragon-
02-08-2013, 10:15 PM
You don’t like widescreen? Wuuut?
You aren’t the only old school person around here. Call me old fashioned, but I like full screen cause I don’t like the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I paid alot of money for my tv, and I don’t want movies to just take up 1/3 of the screen. :p
avilslare
02-08-2013, 10:43 PM
I love widescreen. You can see so much more.
Fullscreen is like looking at the picture in zoom. It’s terrible imo. But it doesn’t bother me if you like fs better, it just surprises me when people do.
-Dragon-
02-09-2013, 09:03 PM
The Grey – Once again, another fantastic Liam Neeson film. I’m also glad I watched until after the end credits cause the end had me curious. ๐
avilslare
02-10-2013, 09:57 PM
Excision (2012) – A very disturbing but fun (for the horror crowd) coming of age, dark humor tale. Some controversial images will turn most people off. A great indie flick for people looking for honest and provocative filmmaking. AnnaLynne McCord and Traci Lords are great as the oil & water, daughter/ mother pairing. 4 out of 5.
SoundWhirl
02-10-2013, 10:01 PM
I just watched harry potter and the goblet of fire!
Dr Faustus
02-11-2013, 10:07 AM
You aren’t the only old school person around here. Call me old fashioned, but I like full screen cause I don’t like the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I paid a lot of money for my tv, and I don’t want movies to just take up 1/3 of the screen. :p
If something was filmed 4:3 then I’d definitely watch it 4:3. I hate when people stretch it to fit their TV.
Likewise, if it was filmed 1.85:1, I think it should be watched 1.85. You’ll only get the black bars if it’s wider than 1.85. (The next most popular is 2.35:1)
I love the black bars. It frames the image, and keeps the ratio intact.
-Dragon-
02-11-2013, 10:45 AM
If something was filmed 4:3 then I’d definitely watch it 4:3. I hate when people stretch it to fit their TV.
Likewise, if it was filmed 1.85:1, I think it should be watched 1.85. You’ll only get the black bars if it’s wider than 1.85. (The next most popular is 2.35:1)
I love the black bars. It frames the image, and keeps the ratio intact.
True… I’m definitely not that picky that I zoom in. That’s just goofy, then it cuts the sides off and looks too fuzzy. It kinda bothered me especially on smaller tvs but I have a 42" now so I’m ok with it now. I don’t know why, I just prefer full screen over wide… guess I’m wierd like that.
Dr Faustus
02-11-2013, 11:24 AM
We’re all weird in our own way. ๐ It’s what keeps life interesting.
-Dragon-
02-12-2013, 03:09 AM
Skyfall – I really liked it. I thought it was nice to have some of Bond’s background. I’ve seen Casino Royale but not Quantum of Solace, so I’ll make sure to watch that one too. Had some good action.
avilslare
02-14-2013, 06:44 PM
Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) – In this quirky comedy every person who committed suicide is sent to a sort of purgatory, a bleak existence not much unlike Earth. A great indie cast is collected and the comedy comes straight from each character. Starts out great but sort of meanders in the middle. 3 out of 5.
avilslare
02-15-2013, 11:21 AM
Unbreakable (2000) – Completely forgot how beautiful the cinematography is for this film. Saw this in the theaters when it first came out in 2000 and it still holds up well. Some scenes actually surprised me with how dark they were. I hope M. Night goes to those places again some day. 4.5 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
02-15-2013, 01:43 PM
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Dir: Spike Jonze
I hadn’t seen it since it came out. I didn’t realise it was so long ago. It’s still good.
avilslare
02-16-2013, 06:49 AM
Cupid (1997) – Obsessed love tale starring Zach Galligan as the nutjob and Ashley Laurence as his object of affection. Nothing is particularly great about this film but it was fun to poke fun at the bad acting and dialogue. 1.5 out of 5.
twiztid lestat
02-16-2013, 08:41 AM
Man with the Iron Fists (2012)- A movie made for fans of old school kung fu flicks, and the music of Rza, which I am a fan of both. I enjoyed turning my brain off for a bit, and enjoying the absurdity of this film for all it’s worth. It wasn’t a perfect film, but not horrible either.
avilslare
02-16-2013, 10:25 PM
Taken 2 – Probably should have watched the first movie again before viewing the sequel. Still it doesn’t live up to the action and suspense of the original. It’s fun though and a decent watch. Worth a rent. 2.5 out of 5.
Alex
02-18-2013, 04:10 AM
Hot Shots! (1991)
avilslare
02-21-2013, 12:30 AM
Freeway (1996) – Great performance from Reese Witherspoon in this extremely dark comedy. The best way to watch this movie is without any knowledge of its story whatsoever. The dvd box art (and even the title) makes it seem like a Bonny & Clyde police chase but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. 4 out of 5.
Nightmare27
02-21-2013, 01:44 AM
Fargo (1996)
A superb crime noir film with stellar performances by William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, and Steve Buscemi. After watching it again for the umpteenth time I still find it darkly humorous and worth watching. Greed, money, blood, and pancakes…
avilslare
02-21-2013, 05:51 AM
Here Comes the Boom – Definitely one of the most cliche films I’ve seen in years but I have to admit I had fun. Nothing in it made me laugh too hard but the later fight scenes were exciting. 2.5 out of 5.
-Dragon-
02-21-2013, 06:42 PM
Bad Teacher (Unrated Edition) – My sister recommended I should watch it, and I like Cameron Diaz so yeah. I’m not really into comedy movies, but it was pretty funny. The disc skipped on some parts though, so I’ll have to exchange it… :rolleyes:
Dr Faustus
02-21-2013, 07:58 PM
Blade: Trinity.
Jebus wept! The dialogue was appalling. The characters had no chemistry. The music was irritating.
It was bad, bad, bad. :notgood:
Dr Faustus
02-22-2013, 07:13 PM
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)
Dir. Park Kwang-hyun
A wonderfully quirky tale about soldiers from different sides who find themselves closer geographically than they’d like.
I’m not a fan of war films, it takes an exceptionally good one to get me interested, but this was atypical of the genre. Great fun.
Followed by:
Rashomon (1950)
Dir. Akira Kurosawa.
Not one of his most celebrated works but one my personal favourites. Plus, it has Mifune. He’s awesome.
-Dragon-
02-23-2013, 05:43 PM
Step Brothers – Funny movie
I can’t understand your question
All you do is name the last movie you watched and give your thoughts on it.
Dr Faustus
02-24-2013, 02:23 PM
Black Snake Moan (2006)
Dir. Craig Brewer
Sam Jackson is always good. This is no exception. Best role he’s had since Pulp Fiction.
Dr Faustus
02-24-2013, 06:15 PM
Oldboy (2003)
Dir. Park Chan-wook
The second film in Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance trilogy. It really doesn’t matter what order you watch them in because they’re only connected thematically. The third one is my favourite but I adore this one, too. His use of music is superb.
There’s a Spike Lee remake due later this year. :notgood:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r2VTa1W7LGI/UDt43WLpwII/AAAAAAAADcM/CITZIqKnEbI/s1600/window.gif
avilslare
02-24-2013, 10:51 PM
Silent Night (2012) – Sort of an ode to slasher movies of the past with a very Jason-like killer stalking his sinful prey while donning a Santa suit. The kills are pretty fun and suspenseful but the visual effects are sub-par and there are a few paper thin characters (like Malcolm McDowell’s). They try to weave a back story in but the violence is fun with or without it.
Slasher (and Donal Logue) fans will enjoy this more than anyone else. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
02-25-2013, 09:16 PM
The Big Boss (1971)
Dir. Wei Lo
Bruce Lee doing what he always does. ie. making animal noises while kicking evil henchman ass, because they deserve it. I love Bruce.
-Dragon-
02-26-2013, 05:41 AM
The Grudge… not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I’ve seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so… not sure if the Japanese version is better but I’m sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.
avilslare
02-26-2013, 06:53 AM
The Grudge… not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I’ve seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so… not sure if the Japanese version is better but I’m sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.
Doc would say the original Japanese film was better but I know for a fact that he hasn’t seen the US remake since he’s not a fan of SMG.
Dr Faustus
02-26-2013, 03:10 PM
The Grudge… not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I’ve seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so… not sure if the Japanese version is better but I’m sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.
I love the first Japanese one. It’s the most terrifying thing I’ve ever watched.
Doc would say the original Japanese film was better but I know for a fact that he hasn’t seen the US remake since he’s not a fan of SMG.
It’s like you’re in my head. ๐ฏ
Your mostly right. I’ve not seen it. Have no desire to. I wouldn’t claim it definitely ‘is’ inferior, just that I suspect it is.
-Dragon-
02-26-2013, 04:40 PM
I love the first Japanese one. It’s the most terrifying thing I’ve ever watched.
If it’s the most terrifying thing you’ve ever seen, then I should definitely check it out! The American one is actually one of the most boring horror movies I’ve ever seen, so I doubt you would like it either… also, are the Japanese sequels any good as well?
Dr Faustus
02-26-2013, 09:17 PM
What scares me might not scare you. That creepy Ju-on noise made me want to escape my own skin.
I’ve watched:
Ju-On (2002)
Ju-On II (2003)
Ju-on: Kuroi Shojo (2009)
Ju-on: Shiroi Rojo (2009)
The first one is by far the best, although the structure is hard to grasp on the first viewing. The rest of the films pale by comparison, imo.
I also have Ju-On The Curse I and II but not watched them yet.
avilslare
02-28-2013, 12:45 AM
Frankenweenie – Great score, cast, and animation but by the end I wasn’t as emotionally invested as other Burton classics. Fans of golden age horror will enjoy certain elements of the film. Entertaining and cute would best describe it. 3 out of 5.
-Dragon-
02-28-2013, 02:48 AM
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters – It was WAY better than I expected! It sort of reminded me of the Underworld movies except they kill witches. There was a decent amount of blood and gore too. ๐ I think they did a pretty good job making a childrens story look pretty badass! Definitely my favorite movie of 2013 so far!
avilslare
02-28-2013, 06:00 PM
Sinister – Decent little horror flick starring Ethan Hawke as a true crime author who will seemingly do anything to research his next book. Some nice creepy sound design but the whole thing feels like it’s been done before. The baddie in the story is kind of lame but there are enough nice scares worth a look. 2.5 out of 5
avilslare
02-28-2013, 08:35 PM
Hotel Transylvania – Wanted to see this because Genndy Tartakovsky directs and while it started out a bit cute for my tastes by the end I found it quite entertaining. The animation and directing is the strong point as quick shots to Dracula usually end up in a laugh. Some of the writing is lacking though. 3 out of 5.
Why do these movies always have to end with a friggin’ music extravaganza?
I believe Megamind did the same thing.
avilslare
03-01-2013, 08:27 AM
Kiss the Girls (1997) – Another serial killer film with a nice cast. It was decent but doesn’t live up to the creep factor of such films as Seven, Silence of the Lambs, or Copycat. The last 30 minutes are the best and I was actually surprised by who the killer turned out to be. 3 out of 5.
avilslare
03-01-2013, 01:39 PM
Watched 2 bad 80s slasher flicks…
To All a Good Night (1980) – Directed by David Hess ("star" of The Last House on the Left (1972)), this slasher involves a group of sorority girls (and a few guys) who are stalked by a murderous Santa Claus. Definitely the very worst lighting I have ever witnessed and just about the most predictable whodunnit ever. 1 out of 5
Hide and Go Shriek (1988) – Most known for his future producer credits on such shows as Angel, Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, Skip Schoolnik directs this shitcan about a group of horny friends locked in a furniture store warehouse overnight with a crossdressing psychopath. Lighting is a bit better in this one but the characters do so much scrambling around and high-pitched screaming that it’s still difficult to keep track of the events which play out. 1 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
03-02-2013, 08:55 PM
Superman: The Movie (1978)
Dir. Richard Donner
Got it on blu. The transfer is great. There’s some very occasional blurring in some sections of the opening scene (on Krypton) but once it shifts to a less dramatically lit environment its clean and crisp. It looks fantastic for a film of that age.
avilslare
03-03-2013, 08:27 AM
The Awakening (2011) – Period piece about an early ghost hunter who investigates a haunting at a boarding school. The cinematography and acting are well done but there are pacing issues and it’s a bit too long. Some Boo! moments but it’s not especially scary. 2 out of 5.
Honeymoon Horror (1982) – Another bad 80s slasher flick which started out pretty good with some early kills but eventually came to a standstill. The worst part of it is after the killer is vanquished, the film stumbles on for another 15 pointless minutes. 1.5 out of 5.
Zoran
03-03-2013, 11:17 AM
The Avengers (2012)
Director: Joss Whedon
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsg???rd, Samuel L. Jackson and Gwyneth Paltrow
Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
4.5 out of 5
Dr Faustus
03-03-2013, 11:35 PM
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
Dir. Richard Donner (and some Richard Lester footage)
It takes a giant sized shit on the Lester version. It’s only let down by the ending.
-Dragon-
03-04-2013, 04:23 AM
Liar Liar – One of my favorite Jim Carrey movies mainly for the randomness. Mrs. Cole… a goose!
avilslare
03-04-2013, 06:52 AM
Rain Man – One of those movies which is such a part of our culture that even if you’ve never seen it you feel like you already have. I finally got around to viewing this classic and it was great. 4 out of 5.
laguu11
03-04-2013, 08:39 AM
The Wicker Man (1973) – the story of a police officer from mainland Scotland ending up in a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. I wouldn’t say this movie is for everyone as I myself almost stopped watching after seeing an excess protrayal of sex and nudity within the first 30 min [in a 70’s film??!! ]. What kept me watching, however, was how the film made it clear that their pagan and "unorthodoxed" ways were very much just part of their beliefs and everyday lives. I found this film to be strangely philosophical in that it made me realize that if I had lived on such an island and taught this way I would’ve very well have become like the residents. Afterall, who is to say any religion or lifestyle is right or wrong? All of us are simply shaped by the societies and the people surrounding us (3/5).
Dr Faustus
03-06-2013, 08:28 PM
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Dir. Sidney J. Furie
It was bad. Really bad. :notgood:
avilslare
03-07-2013, 01:49 AM
Copycat (1995) – Holly Hunter’s role is reminiscent of Clarice in SotL. The shots from Sigourney’s agoraphobic anxiety POV were very effective and well used. I like it but it was a little dry for my tastes. It needed some weird mixed in (like in Seven). A great and suspenseful scene finishes the film. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
03-07-2013, 03:35 PM
The Moth Diaries (2011) – From the director of American Psycho comes this gothic horror-inspired coming-of-age tale. Set in a school for young women, the mysterious Ernessa appears and stirs up the night with rumors of her supernatural abilities.
I found the film to be extremely slow without much content to keep me awake (literally…twice). It all has a dreamy feel to it with nightmare sequences which come out of nowhere. And not much explanation in this one so expect to be disappointed. Teenage drama isn’t enough to keep my interest, even if one of the girls is a vampire/ghost/moth (your guess is as good as mine). 1.5 out of 5.
Zoran
03-07-2013, 03:44 PM
Bones (2001)
Over 20 years after his death by a gunshot, Jimmy Bones comes back as a ghost to wreak revenge on those who killed him and to clean up his neighborhood.
2.5 out of 5 stars.
sorei
03-07-2013, 03:47 PM
yesterday evening, "lovely bones"
touching! 4/5
avilslare
03-08-2013, 12:12 AM
Wreck-It Ralph – Didn’t know much about this except that it starred popular video game characters. It was so much fun that even my gf (who didn’t get any of the references in the film) loved it and now wants to own it. Great casting and never a dull moment. 4.5 vurps out of 5
Dr Faustus
03-08-2013, 02:21 AM
Zatoichi at the Fire Festival (1970)
Dir. Kenji Misumi
The 21st Zatoichi film! ๐ฏ They all star the same actor but have a number of different directors.
It was great. I love his silly run. :laugh:
Nightmare27
03-08-2013, 06:50 PM
Inland Empire (2006)
Actress Susan Blue is preparing for one her biggest roles yet, however the underlining catch about the film is that it is a remake of a film that never got finished. It’s claimed to be cursed after an incident involving the two leads being killed. Susan, during the film shoots, starts to fall for a fellow actor, but as she does she slowly adopts the personality of her character and her life turns surreal and nightmarish.
Probably one of the more confusing Lynch films I’ve encountered. All sorts of odd scenes that seem pop up randomly like a jack in the box, containing no horrifying clown to push you away, but bizarre and outlandish moments that reel you in.
Though it is 3 hours long (plus another hour and a half if you watch "More Things To Come" which is part of the movie), the film isn’t for everyone. I’ll admit if I didn’t know any better this might have been considered boring, but thankfully I saw beyond some of the stagnent parts and was able to take in the experience as a whole. 3(and a half)/5
Dr Faustus
03-09-2013, 05:22 AM
Superman Returns (2006)
Dir. Bryan Singer
Meh. It was the 2nd time I’ve watched it, and is definitely the last time.
Inland Empire (2006)
I love Lynch but I don’t know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV – no film cost).
Zoran
03-09-2013, 05:25 AM
Recoil (2011)
A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers – and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system.
2.5 out of 5 stars.
avilslare
03-09-2013, 07:07 AM
I love Lynch but I don’t know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV – no film cost).
Watched IE a few years ago on Netflix Instant. All I remember is the rabbit family, the homeless lady, and that my butt hurt by the end. Gave it 3 out of 5.
Nightmare27
03-09-2013, 07:12 AM
Superman Returns (2006)
Dir. Bryan Singer
Meh. It was the 2nd time I’ve watched it, and is definitely the last time.
I love Lynch but I don’t know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV – no film cost).
I know he started filming before finishing the script.
avilslare
03-09-2013, 10:23 PM
Cheerleader Camp (1988) – Self-explanatory goofy 80s slasher. Surprsingly well shot and lit but sfx are terrible (blood looks like chocolate syrup). More camp than anything. 1.5 out of 5.
Nightmare27
03-09-2013, 11:44 PM
Inglorious Basterds
A group of jewish american soldiers led by Aldo ‘Apache’ Raine, sneak into German occupied France slaying Nazis (and removing their scalps) in hopes that if they don’t win the war, they will win the psychological war. Along the ride is a vast array of characters, eccentric and peculiar, such as SS Colonel Hans Landa, the quiet but stern Shosanna, the brilliant actress Bridget von Hammersmark, and many more. It is certainly well worth watching with a great cast, acting, and cinematography. It is a war movie with showing off the war, although it isn’t without it’s gruesome moments, like any Tarantino film.
desnab
03-10-2013, 06:01 PM
Blade Runner 1982 Theatrical-Cut (Blu-ray)
the first time I saw the Happy Ending..
-Dragon-
03-11-2013, 04:06 AM
Dumb & Dumber – One of my favorite comedy movies. Can’t decide whether this, The Ace Ventura movies, or The Mask is my favorite movie of Jim Carrey.
avilslare
03-11-2013, 07:06 AM
Pathology (2008) – A group of young doctors play a sick and twisted game in this decent thriller. Though many of the characters were nauseatingly obnoxious which it made it difficult to sit through at certain points. Some nice medical and autopsy gore. 2.5 out of 5.
Dumb & Dumber – One of my favorite comedy movies. Can’t decide whether this, The Ace Ventura movies, or The Mask is my favorite movie of Jim Carrey.
Ever seen Once Bitten? Certainly not as great as those three but worth a look for a Jim Carrey fan.
Dr Faustus
03-11-2013, 08:28 AM
The Eye (2002)
Dir: Pang Brothers
The last act lets it down but until then it’s wiggins central.
Veritask
03-11-2013, 11:31 AM
Dead Man Down a decent 7/10
laguu11
03-12-2013, 03:11 AM
Despicable Me – pretty fun movie with some great sidekicks. I love the minions!! (
3.5/5)
-Dragon-
03-12-2013, 03:13 AM
Ever seen Once Bitten? Certainly not as great as those three but worth a look for a Jim Carrey fan.
No. I haven’t. I’ll be sure to look into it sometime though.
avilslare
03-12-2013, 05:59 AM
Deadfall (2012) – Film opens on a few different starting points which all eventually meet at one very unique Thanksgiving dinner. Originally rented this to see Olivia Wilde but was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the cast including Eric Bana, Treat Williams, Kate Mara, Sissy Spacek, and Kris Kristofferson. Some nice action and drama especially near the end. 3 out of 5.
Despicable Me – pretty fun movie with some great sidekicks. I love the minions!! (3.5/5)
I have to say I was completely disappointed with this one. I only found one tiny part funny. When the little girl says, "It’s so fluffy!"
Dr Faustus
03-12-2013, 06:31 AM
Zatoichi Meets the One Armed Swordsman (1971)
Dir: Kimiyoshi Yasuda + Hsu Tseng Hung
Crossover film that added Fang Kang (he of the one arm and sword) to the cast. I expected more Wuxia action because of his inclusion but I got lots of Zatoichi sword action so I still came away happy.
laguu11
03-13-2013, 06:18 AM
Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) – I miss the days when sets were actually made as opposed to just bunch of CG’s.
4.5/5 for both.
laguu11
03-13-2013, 06:19 AM
I have to say I was completely disappointed with this one. I only found one tiny part funny. When the little girl says, "It’s so fluffy!"
You didn’t like the boogie bots?! Blasphemy!
avilslare
03-13-2013, 07:30 AM
Return to Oz (1985) – A film which, as a child, filled me with wonder and nightmares. Amazing claymation and other sfx though certain scenes are dated. Loved seeing the Wheelers and Tik-Tok again. Surprised with how long it took Dorothy to return to Oz (25 minutes). But it still holds up as a classic to this day. 3.5 out of 5
avilslare
03-14-2013, 12:06 AM
Grave Encounters 2 – Fan of the first film but this was utter crap. I’ll admit, the characters in GE1 were irritating but these are about 10 times worse. It takes a good while for the horror to start as the first half of the film is just college hijinks. Most twists and scares were easily predicted. 1 out of 5.
Nightmare27
03-14-2013, 05:02 AM
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
This was Lynch being Lynch in the Twin Peaks world. Though it had it’s moments, I would have preferred a continuation of the series rather than a prequel, which would have been tough to tackle seeing as there are many characters in that show that didn’t make the cut. We didn’t need to know Laura’s story. We already knew it from the mouths of the characters in the series. That’s what made it good. 2/5; cool ideas, but…it just wasn’t necessary.
Dr Faustus
03-15-2013, 10:44 AM
Flying Dagger (1993)
Dir. Chu Yen-ping
Bat-shit crazy wuxia film with a great cast. Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung :love:, Man Cheung, and Tony Leung. It was insane. :laugh:
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
2/5; cool ideas, but…it just wasn’t necessary.
5 out of 5 for me. I adore every singe second of it.
avilslare
03-16-2013, 06:15 AM
Dredd – I liked how this wasn’t a remake of the Stallone one. Sort of a do-over instead. Also enjoyed the fact that he never removes his helmet. All his allure and mystique is gained through subtle head gestures and pauses. At first I thought the slo-mo sequences looked bad but that last one was just a piece of art. I wouldn’t mind having the rookie enter my mind some time. 3.5 out of 5
Dr Faustus
03-16-2013, 02:23 PM
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Dir. Spike Lee
The film is like a play; the stage is an entire street. Spike makes everything in life about race and politics but it’s possible to enjoy the film for the character moments, which is what I do. I’ve watched it half a dozen times, and loved it every time.
-Dragon-
03-16-2013, 08:26 PM
Oz The Great and Powerful – Saw it in 3D with my grandmother. I didn’t really care for it. The Wizard of Oz isn’t one of my favorite movies ever, so I didn’t really get into it. Probably won’t see it again.
I thought Mila Kunis still looked hawt when we turned into the wicked witch though… I suppose it’s hard to make her look ugly.
Alex
03-17-2013, 07:34 AM
Die Hard 4 (Live Free or Die Hard) – Love all movies with Bruce Willis as John McClane.
Dr Faustus
03-17-2013, 10:16 AM
Robocop (1987)
Dir. Paul Verhoeven
It’s still a great film after all these years. The Unrated Director’s Cut is brutally violent. :laugh:
Bluto
03-17-2013, 10:39 PM
Life of Pi – Damn. This was a gorgeous film (visually and story-wise). I went into this movie not knowing much, having not read the book before and purposely staying away from any trailers. It feels like it’s definitely a film that i’ll appreciate even more with repeat viewings.
-Dragon-
03-17-2013, 10:52 PM
Life of Pi – Damn. This was a gorgeous film (visually and story-wise). I went into this movie not knowing much, having not read the book before and purposely staying away from any trailers. It feels like it’s definitely a film that i’ll appreciate even more with repeat viewings.
This is also the last movie I saw. I agree with everything. I haven’t read the book either but I really liked it. Way different than what I thought it would be.
I wish Richard Parker could have at least looked back at Pi though before he went into the jungle…
Glenburg
03-18-2013, 05:23 AM
Dead Man Down followed by Oz: The Great and Powerful.
avilslare
03-21-2013, 11:46 AM
The Snowtown Murders (2011) – Based on the "bodies-in-barrels" murders in South Austrailia, it follows more of the influence serial killer John Bunting had on his cohorts and accessories to the crimes and less on the murders themselves. If you don’t have a thorough grasp of the sequence of actual events then you won’t fully understand certain scenes. Fantastic naturalistic acting from the entire cast. 3.5 out of 5.
prasantee
03-22-2013, 02:16 AM
Watched Oz a couple of days ago, it was great in 3D, a family movie. We all know how the story anyways. Mila Kunis didn’t acted the way I hoped to be. hehe
avilslare
03-22-2013, 01:32 PM
The Forbidden Zone (1982) – Completely bizarre and hugely creative musical comedy about a secret realm ruled by an off-the-wall hierarchy. First film to be scored by Danny Elfman (who also plays Satan). Had a difficult time stomaching such inanity. Some of the music is fun to listen to but honest-to-god I was glad when it was over. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
03-24-2013, 06:01 AM
PCU (1994) – College comedy about a pre-frosh visiting a campus filled with slackers, anarchists, protestors and not much else. Pretty standard college humor fare with big parties and outrageous pranks. A great cast of familiar faces and future superstars. 3.5 out of 5.
Uvogin
03-24-2013, 06:05 AM
Re-watched Spiderman on Thanksgiving.
I love that movie, it’s my favorite from Marvel.
laguu11
03-24-2013, 09:44 AM
Just had the pleasure of rewatching Terminator 2 in theatre (35mm archival print no less). This movie is more awesome than I remembered.
sorei
03-24-2013, 12:01 PM
butterfly effect 3
i loved the first part. But only the first….if you haven’t seen that, parts 2 and 3 might be more entertaining.
Dr Faustus
03-24-2013, 03:43 PM
Rio Bravo (1959)
Dir. Howard Hawks
John Wayne playing John Wayne, with brightly coloured shirts.
butterfly effect 3
i loved the first part. But only the first….if you haven’t seen that, parts 2 and 3 might be more entertaining.
I liked the first one but haven’t seen any of the sequels.
sorei
03-24-2013, 03:47 PM
I liked the first one but haven’t seen any of the sequels.
i am hesitant to recommend….. you know and liked the first ( I remember) maybe better to stick with that!
Dr Faustus
03-26-2013, 12:26 AM
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Dir. John Fawcett
A werewolf movie. It uses a metaphor that isn’t new to the genre but it does it with style.
And it manages to not stumble into teen movie bullshit territory despite having teens as the main cast.
avilslare
03-26-2013, 06:36 AM
Ginger Snaps (2000)
If you have a chance check out the sequel GS: Unleashed. Stupid title but it’s pretty decent (except for the shitty ending). GS: The Beginning isn’t great though. It’s basically a retelling of the first movie except it takes place a hundred or so years ago.
Dr Faustus
03-26-2013, 09:50 PM
I have the second one on disc. Will get to it either tonight or tomorrow. ๐
I watched the third a few years back. I remember it being the weakest of the trilogy but I forget how it ended.
avilslare
03-27-2013, 06:04 AM
Chernobyl Diaries – For some reason I thought this would be another found footage flick but despite that the camera work is still extremely shoddy (all hand held?). Basic European travel horror fare. It wasn’t the worst thing I’ve seen but it’s completely forgettable with its stupid characters, predictable scenes, and bland ending. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
03-28-2013, 02:17 PM
Freeway (1988) – Low-budget grindhouse-like thriller starring Billy Drago as a serial killer picking off motorists on the freeway. Due to some incredibly incompetent police work, a seedy ex-cop and an obsessed woman end up as the heroes.
Feels like something you would rent off the rack when everything else was picked out. Drago is creepy as ever with his religious rantings though it’s hard to believe the character would have access to such artillery (machine gun and even a bazooka!). Decent action and car chases as well. 2 out of 5.
sorei
03-28-2013, 02:40 PM
just now:
the imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
5 out 5
i was surprised in a very good way, a great movie (in my opinion)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Movie Trailer – YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3giivt2l3MY)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus)
avilslare
03-28-2013, 04:51 PM
Of Unknown Origin (1983) – From the director of Tombstone and Rambo II comes this little film about a man terrorized by one very persistent rat. The camerawork is well done but there just isn’t enough here to fill an entire 90 minutes. It basically goes like this: rat terrorizes man, man tries to kill it, rat terrorizes man, man tries to kill rat, etc. It would better fit an episode of The Outer Limits or possibly an anthology film. 1 out of 5.
Zoran
03-28-2013, 07:48 PM
Total Recall (2012)
A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall – a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led – goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.
In many ways this version is superior to the original…hell IMO it’s better than the original x20! Oh and it featured Jessica Beil "with buns of steel" as well as Kate Beckinsale…mmm eye candy!
4.5 stars out of 5
avilslare
03-28-2013, 10:29 PM
Return to Horror High (1987) – 80s horror spoof about a film crew making a movie on the same location as previous murders… and guess what? people start getting murdered again. A little hard to follow as scenes from the movie they’re filming are interspersed with BTS so yeah, confusing as all hell. 1 out of 5.
-Dragon-
03-29-2013, 06:37 AM
Quantum of Solace – I liked it. It was kind of hard not to watch it when my brother has the volume on 45… :rolleyes:
Total Recall (2012)
In many ways this version is superior to the original…hell IMO it’s better than the original x20! Oh and it featured Jessica Beil "with buns of steel" as well as Kate Beckinsale…mmm eye candy!
4.5 stars out of 5
When this first came out I was hesitant with seeing it since I love the original but Kate Beckinsale was the reason I had to see it. It actually turned out to be alot better than I expected. Also make sure to watch the extended director’s cut with the alternate ending if you haven’t since it explains everything. ๐
avilslare
03-30-2013, 06:36 AM
True Romance (1993) – I didn’t know anything about this film beyond the fact that Quentin Tarantino wrote it. It really blew me away. Such an amazing cast, great action, comedy, and story. I had so much fun watching it. 5 out of 5.
-Dragon-
03-31-2013, 11:37 PM
Saw Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters again at the cheap seats. Definitely hoping for an extended cut on blu-ray… it’s too short. =/
lonewolf100
04-01-2013, 03:39 PM
at home i watched the hobbit with my dad since he didn’t see it in the cinema.
i am hoping to see jurassic park just for nostalgia cant’ wait for iron man 3
avilslare
04-02-2013, 07:14 PM
Wanderlust (2012) – Trailer was funny and I’m a big fan of Paul Rudd but while I laughed hard at certain scenes, overall this comedy was a letdown.
There were more than a few times when I just covered my face and wished for a scene to be over because it was so awkward and went on way too long. Also the casting of Jennifer Aniston was wrong. She wasn’t funny (nor attractive). I really don’t understand her allure.
I still may recommend this film to Paul Rudd fans but only after recommending I Love You Man first. 2 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
04-03-2013, 08:35 PM
Raising Arizona (1987)
Dir. The Coen Brothers
Classic Coen Bros comedy. Nic Cage stars alongside a list of regulars: Frances McDormand, Holly Hunter, and John Goodman.
Zoran
04-03-2013, 09:28 PM
Chernobyl Diaries (2012)
Six tourists hire an extreme tour guide who takes them to the abandoned city Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. During their exploration, they soon discover they are not alone.
Knowing what I do about the actual site I expected this to be a paranormal tale but it wasn’t.
1 star out of 5
Dr Faustus
04-07-2013, 08:53 AM
Woman of the Year (1942)
Dir. George Stevens
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy’s first film together. Katharine is awesome in everything.
Maximus10
04-07-2013, 10:38 AM
Dredd (2012)
Dredd (2012) – IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/)
Had no expectations but I it turned out to be very entertaining…without stupidity that usually follows this type of movies
6.5/10
Dr Faustus
04-10-2013, 05:29 AM
Christine (1983)
Dir. John Carpenter
I get an urge every 5 or 6 months to watch a few Carpenter films. Started with Christine this time.
avilslare
04-10-2013, 02:58 PM
Super Mario Bros (1993) – Terrible adaptation but I was a fan of the film when I was a kid (hey, what did I know?). Had fun with certain elements but there were too many "wow this is bad!" moments. It’s truly amazing how they cast such acting talent for this (Hoskins, Leguizamo, Hopper). 2 out of 5.
avilslare
04-10-2013, 10:15 PM
Evil Dead (2013) – I am so happy to finally see a horror movie made for the adult horror crowd. Removes most of the broad comedy from the originals and replaces it with more horror and gore. I didn’t find it scary as much as cringe-worthy and there was only one character who was completely useless. 4.5 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
04-11-2013, 10:37 AM
City Hunter (1993)
Dir. Wong Jing.
Martial arts comedy with some really awful comedy. :notgood:
If you’ve seen that SFII parody on youtube that Jackie Chan did, it’s from this film. :notgood: :notgood:
avilslare
04-13-2013, 05:35 AM
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) – Four hour documentary spanning each NoES film. Includes bts tidbits about the making-of and discussions about themes and such. Obviously geared towards the fans with most actors from the films included while some more popular celebrities are not (Johnny Depp, Patricia Arquette). Made me want to watch the movies all over again. 4 out of 5.
avilslare
04-15-2013, 02:55 AM
The Collection (2012) – Direct sequel to The Collector (2009) follows a team sent in to the Collector’s hideout on a rescue mission. Nice to see the titular character back in action but the movie relies too much on CG set-ups. More practical effects would have been welcome but like most sequels it goes "bigger and better". 3 out of 5
avilslare
04-15-2013, 08:10 PM
Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye (1985) – Anthology horror flick with three stories written by Stephen King banded around by the misadventures of one very lively cat. Not exactly horror but they all fit into the realm of the fantastic. Had a fun time with each installment, especially the 2nd one. Only gripe is that the sfx are dated but still hold up pretty well imo. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
04-18-2013, 11:50 AM
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Read The Hobbit back in high school so I couldn’t tell you how true to the book this is though I do recall that scene between Bilbo and Gollum quite well. It may have been my favorite scene in the film. It takes a little while to get going but by the second half there are plenty of great scenes of action, peril, and courageous acts. Even teared up a bit at one ending scene. 3.5 out of 5.
ROKUSHO
04-18-2013, 06:44 PM
zero dark thirty.
what a great movie.
avilslare
04-19-2013, 08:04 PM
Invaders from Mars (1986) – Tobe Hooper directed this remake of the 1953 film. Follows young David as his town is taken over by aliens. The story is pretty cliche and the PG-13 rating didn’t help any either. Though designed by Stan Winston, the Martians look like walking turds. A film much more suited for kids. 2 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
04-19-2013, 08:33 PM
Society (1989)
Dir. Brian Yuzna
B-Movie goodness with plenty of icky social satire from the director of Bride of Re-Animator.
It has some dreadful acting but the finale more than makes up for it.
avilslare
04-19-2013, 11:37 PM
Minority Report (2002) – I hadn’t watched this since seeing it in the theater when it was first released but it still holds up well. An extremely great mystery with some nice action and tons of sci-fi satisfaction. A fine cast though some fight sequences were a bit far-fetched and laughable (the rocket packs scene). 4 out of 5.
Society (1989)
Dir. Brian Yuzna
Want to check this out but it’s not available on Netflix. I did however find it on YouTube. I’ll watch it after I finish Umberto Lenzi’s Ghosthouse (aka La Casa 3).
-Dragon-
04-20-2013, 06:15 AM
Terminator 2: Judgement Day – I remember very little about this one, but saw it on Netflix for the heck of it. Definitely my favorite of the Terminator movies. I also thought the ride at Universal Studios was pretty cool too back then.
Dr Faustus
04-23-2013, 08:55 PM
Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978)
Dir. Yuen Woo-ping
Want to check this out but it’s not available on Netflix. I did however find it on YouTube. I’ll watch it …
It’s good times. I got the nostalgia happy because I first saw it in my late teens, but I think you’ll get some enjoyment from it — especially the last third.
… after I finish Umberto Lenzi’s Ghosthouse (aka La Casa 3).
I hope it’s better than La Casa 4. :p
avilslare
04-24-2013, 12:28 AM
High Tension (2003) – The first time I saw this the twist left me a bit incredulous but the second time around I could suspend disbelief and enjoy the horror.
I hope it’s better than La Casa 4. :p
So far it’s pretty bad but not as bad as Witchery.
Zoran
04-24-2013, 07:06 PM
Lifeforce (1985)
A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace.
It’s been a number of years since I’ve seen this one…it’s a bit slow at first but picks up the pace. All in all it’s a very weird sci-fi/horror hybrid with good effects (for the time) but now are quite dated. The real joy of watching this film is Mathilda May who plays the female life force vampire which parades around in her birthday suit throughout the movie. ๐
3.4 out of 5 stars
Dr Faustus
04-24-2013, 08:48 PM
[B]Lifeforce (1985)
A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace.
Tobe Hooper. ๐ The first half is great.
avilslare
04-24-2013, 09:32 PM
Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things (1972) – PG-rated zombie flick with a grindhouse feel (only because it’s so terribly shot and lit). Title is misleading since the "children" are really in their 20s. Takes about an hour for the real zombies to make their appearance. Monster make-up is decent and there are a few good scenes of the undead rising from their graves. 1 out of 5.
ROKUSHO
04-26-2013, 11:37 AM
iron man 3.
one word: RAGE.
avilslare
04-27-2013, 06:26 AM
Django Unchained – A great period piece with an amazing cast, comic book type action, and a rewarding ending. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it since I’ve never been much of a fan of westerns, (even spaghetti westerns) but it feels more like an action film than anything else. I also laughed my ass off quite a bit which surprised me. IMO Samuel L. Jackson displayed the best acting in the entire film. 4 out of 5
So glad Will Smith turned down the role of Django.
Dr Faustus
04-27-2013, 09:11 PM
The Big Sleep (1978)
Dir. Michael Winner
Not the Bogie and Bacall one.
It had Robert Mitchum as Marlowe, with support from Jimmy Stewart and Ollie Reed.
I loved it.
sorei
04-27-2013, 09:13 PM
hobbit, an unexpected journey
i liked it even if it was on my small screen ๐
-Dragon-
04-27-2013, 10:18 PM
hobbit, an unexpected journey
i liked it even if it was on my small screen ๐
I was all excited to see the dragon at the end, but of course that’s where the movie ends. Curse cliffhangers…
sorei
04-27-2013, 10:34 PM
@dragon
it made me feel good because i have the certainty of being able to look forward to some more… ๐
avilslare
04-28-2013, 05:09 AM
Queen of the Damned (2002) – Thought this might be decent as it was about the heirarchy of vampires. Boy was I wrong! Anne Rice’s Lestat arises from hundreds of years of sleep to… join a rock band? What a crock of shit. Terrible sfx, acting, story… must I go on? It didn’t bore me but there wasn’t one scene that I found particularly exciting or interesting. 1 out of 5.
moltresflare
04-28-2013, 06:04 AM
i saw the movie oblivion with tom cruise i liked it and unlike Cloud atlas it was pretty easy to understand, lmao the funny thing is the "alien" reminded me of a pyramid sorta it had the shape
Dr Faustus
04-28-2013, 04:33 PM
Queen of the Damned (2002) – Thought this might be decent as it was about the heirarchy of vampires. Boy was I wrong! Anne Rice’s Lestat arises from hundreds of years of sleep to… join a rock band? What a crock of shit. Terrible sfx, acting, story… must I go on? It didn’t bore me but there wasn’t one scene that I found particularly exciting or interesting. 1 out of 5.
I didn’t make it to the end of that shitfest. The book is just as bad. :notgood:
Dr Faustus
04-28-2013, 06:25 PM
Crimes of Passion (1984)
Dir. Ken Russell.
Kathleen Turner as a prostitute, and Anthony Perkins as a preacher; both of whom seemed to enjoy their role.
It’s a Russsell film so there’s some appallingly bad moments but they’re balanced out by some superb moments. It’s definitely not his best work but is worth watching if you’re a fan of his car crash style of film-making.
avilslare
04-29-2013, 06:30 AM
Ghosthouse (1988) – Umberto Lenzi directs this haunted house tale about a group of young 20 somethings drawn to a home with a murderous past. The acting is the absolute worst thing about the film though this could partly be blamed on the dubbing. Characters do very stupid things and pointlessly scream way too much. There’s little creep factor and a few scenes of gore. Nowhere near one of Lenzi’s best. 1 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
04-30-2013, 07:21 PM
Clockwise (1986)
Dir. Christopher Morahan
British comedy starring John Cleese. He has a Basil Fawlty meltdown over the course of the movie. :laugh:
avilslare
05-01-2013, 12:34 AM
Dead Creatures (2001) – Indie "zombie" flick trying to be smart and different but just ends up slow and pointless. A group of women contract a disease which makes them slowly rot while they crave human flesh, but they are not physically dead. Imagine the Lifetime network producing a zombie movie and this is would be the product. 1 out of 5.
Deadly Spawn (1983) – A nice suburban sci-fi film about teethy alien insects spawning in a quiet wooded neighborhood. Starts out fast with a number of "meaty" deaths. The gore sfx are great for its time and small budget. 3.5 out of 5.
-Dragon-
05-01-2013, 08:34 AM
Horrible Bosses – ………………………. no comment. Didn’t care for it.
phenomangel
05-01-2013, 11:45 AM
Well its actually movies for me. It was a Will Smith marathon in the following order:
Hancock
Seven Pounds
Pursuit Of Happyness
I Am Legend
I, Robot
MIB 1-3
Since I was gonna watch MIB 3 again, felt I should just have A Will Smith marathon cause I haven’t seen the others in so long. It was fun watching it in this order. No I feel like I should do more marathons.
avilslare
05-01-2013, 03:42 PM
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia – If the awkward title tells you anything it’s that this "sequel" doesn’t live up to the first A Haunting – based film. The problem with these "based on a true story" movies is that there is rarely any sort of resolution in real life. Usually there’s a haunting and the family eventually moves without any explanation of the events. When Hollywood frames a story around this it’s usually crap, and this is no exception.
The acting is decent (especially from the little girl) and it’s shot well enough despite the absolute shit ton of jump scares, quick cuts, and general cheap editing tricks. I didn’t have too much of a problem with it till the 1 hour mark where it really started to drag. Go watch the original A Haunting in Georgia tv special and call it day. 1.5 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
05-01-2013, 08:15 PM
The Crow (1994)
Dir. Alex Proyas
Good film. Still.
phenomangel
05-01-2013, 09:17 PM
The Crow (1994)
Dir. Alex Proyas
Good film. Still.
I’d go above good with The Crow. Most movies based on a comic aren’t remembered the way The Crow is. Brandon Lee’s portrayal is epic. Had he been alive to be in the sequels, his performance would’ve made them better then they actually were and if he didn’t agree with the story, I believe he’d speak his mind about it and put some input himself. He was supposed to do them, but since he died…….unfortunately, he could not.
Dr Faustus
05-01-2013, 09:28 PM
I’d go above good with The Crow. Most movies based on a comic aren’t remembered the way The Crow is. Brandon Lee’s portrayal is epic.
I was eating while browsing the thread. That’s all I could manage to type at the time. :laugh: I wrote more earlier today on a blog (http://deadercuckoo2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-crow-1994.html).
sorei
05-03-2013, 10:49 PM
Oblivion
I went to the cinema today, and i will do so next friday as well (for Star Trek)
I liked Oblivion.
I think the ending is Hollywood-wanted, a different ending would have made sense as well, but I liked the movie.
-Dragon-
05-04-2013, 10:14 PM
Happy Gilmore – Classic. My favorite Adam Sandler movie. YOU’RE GONNA DIE CLOWN!!
sorei
05-04-2013, 10:59 PM
Prometheus. (2012)
it was good enough for me…
dark and aggressive.
avilslare
05-05-2013, 06:22 AM
Tucker & Dale vs Evil – A great play or flip of the cannibalistic hillbilly slasher genre where a group of college kids mistake two rednecks for psychotic killers. The premise is funny enough but it wouldn’t have been so hilarious if not for the two leads comedic timing and overall chemistry. The story gets a little murky towards the end but it’s still a lot of fun for the most part. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
05-08-2013, 11:46 AM
The Hunger Games – I think I enjoyed the first half of the film more with the sci-fi/alternate history elements than the actual games. I was pleasantly surprised by certain casting choices like Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, and Elizabeth Banks since I knew little about the film to begin with. It was decent but hardly moving. And even after watching it I still have no interest in reading the books. 3 out of 5.
sorei
05-08-2013, 03:08 PM
@avilslare
i liked hunger games as well, although i do not know the game of course ( I am not into games)
avilslare
05-08-2013, 05:38 PM
@avilslare
i liked hunger games as well, although i do not know the game of course ( I am not into games)
I wasn’t referring to any video game. I was referring to the latter half of the film where the Hunger game took place. "Tournament of death" would probably be more apropos.
sorei
05-08-2013, 06:36 PM
I wasn’t referring to any video game. I was referring to the latter half of the film where the Hunger game took place. "Tournament of death" would probably be more apropos.
i wrote my reply before having had a decent cup of coffee: sorry.
of course!
Aniki
05-09-2013, 12:06 AM
Drive – God damn, what an amazing movie that was.
avilslare
05-09-2013, 12:20 AM
Death Becomes Her (1992) – Robert Zemekis directs this decent black comedy with great "cutting edge" effects which still hold up pretty well today. Nice to see Bruce Willis play against type with his weak-willed character but the frenemies relationship between Streep and Hawn is the true draw to the film. I enjoyed the sfx the most but I think the gag runs out of gas before the end. 3 out of 5.
sorei
05-09-2013, 12:38 AM
Death Becomes Her (1992)
i needed to watch that one because i like all 3 of them.
I did not like the movie at all. For me, the gag did not only run out before the end, it did not arrive at all.
1/5
actually this one qualified as very disappointing, for my taste.
avilslare
05-09-2013, 04:23 PM
Darkman (1990) – Despite some dated visuals and sfx, this childhood favorite works pretty well. Some of the seemingly poor executed effects actually have a sort of surreal/cerebral quality to them which sets them apart (i.e. the shot of Darkman crouching on a roof ledge like the gargoyles on either side of him).
I enjoy the fact that he’s an anti-hero, a Phantom-type character. The line he utters about learning to live with a lot of things reminds me a lot of my favorite quote from Leroux’s PotO: "One has to get used to everything in life, even to eternity."
Raimi’s troubled production shows but his style shines through the most with the comic book action, cartoon-style sped up shots, and the general abuse of the main character. Elfman’s score works great with the material as well. 3.5 Bruce Campbell screams out of 5.
Olde
05-10-2013, 06:05 AM
Ironman 3
I will never understand what compels parents to take their 4- and 5-year-olds to these kinds of movies in theaters.
avilslare
05-10-2013, 07:29 AM
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) – A slow burn thriller with an exceptional performance from Rebecca de Mornay. Heard she auditoned for the role of Tinkerbell in Hook but when she didn’t get the part she decided to do something much darker. I’m glad she did. Had no idea Ernie Hudson starred in this. He did a great job himself. I did think the movie could have been a little shorter. Certain scenes which seemed to give unecessary thrills (like when Julianne Moore is darting through traffic) could have been cut. 3.5 out of 5.
sorei
05-10-2013, 09:32 AM
Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome
Prequel to the Galactica Series.
I liked Galactica, hence I liked this one too…. 3,5/5
directly afterwards:
96 hours/ taken 2
Sequel
nothing new under the sun, the first was better, but still, entertaining, and I expected as much….
2,5/5
avilslare
05-10-2013, 09:27 PM
Trilogy of Terror (1975) – A cult tv horror anthology starring Karen Black playing multiple roles in three stories written by Richard Matheson. The first one is a sordid tale of a college teacher and her student. The second segment details the drama between two seemingly polar opposite siblings, and the third, being the most popular, is about a woman trapped in her apt with a living zuni fetish doll.
The segments are done well but they are all pretty predictable, especially the second one. Black does well but she displays some of the most obvious slasher cliches in the final segment. 2.5 out of 5.
sorei
05-10-2013, 09:39 PM
Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)
i loved it.
many others do not.
laguu11
05-11-2013, 07:16 PM
Flipped (2010) – I watched a romance movie for once. Granted most of it was family drama. The story followed Juli and Bryce as next door neighbors growing up. Juli began with an obsession with Bryce’s eyes at first sight and began following him incessantly. This lead poor Bryce, 6 years old at the time(so was Juli), to run away from her. Thus began a chase-run relation for years. What was interesting was that the same story and timeframe were told by the 2 prespectives of the protagonists. The boy hated the girl until middle school, where their feelings for each other "flipped." It was an enjoyable view overall (
3.5/5.0).
avilslare
05-12-2013, 07:36 AM
Ghost in the Machine (1993) – Saw this in theaters when it was released so I hold some nostalgia for it but it has aged terribly. Has quite a lot of virtual reality graphics (much like Lawnmower Man) but there are some decent and creative kills throughout. It’s almost fun to watch how completely dated it has become in so little time. A bit tame for a horror movie though. 2 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
05-13-2013, 03:35 AM
Rabid (1977)
Dir. David Cronenberg
Entertaining only if you’re a Cronenberg fan, as it’s pretty ridiculous.
I couldn’t shake the feeling throughout that Romero could have did something more interesting with it.
blooming18
05-13-2013, 04:58 PM
Playback
Dr Faustus
05-15-2013, 11:17 AM
Hanzo the Razor: Who’s Got the Gold? (1974)
Dir. Yoshio Inoue
The last in the Hanzo trilogy. It wasn’t as good as the other two but it’s Shintar??? Katsu. :awsm:
-Dragon-
05-16-2013, 03:00 AM
Mr. Bean’s Holiday
avilslare
05-16-2013, 02:44 PM
Prince of Darkness (1987) – One of the few John Carpenter horror films I had yet to see is a strange one in terms of structure as this one does not hold certain basics like a particularly strong benevolence to fight against. It’s a container full of green swirling liquid meant to be the devil’s essence.
The concepts in this film are intriguing but completely off the wall. The score works well as the story burns slowly and methodically. Carpenter’s style is quite apparent though. 3 out of 5.
Alex
05-16-2013, 07:16 PM
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Not bad, but the first movie is still my favorite.
-Dragon-
05-18-2013, 05:37 AM
Step Brothers – Always funny to watch. TV sure cuts out a lot. lol
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Not bad, but the first movie is still my favorite.
This is another one of those movie series that everyone has seen but me… I should look into the Matrix movies sometime.
avilslare
05-18-2013, 02:40 PM
The Resurrected (1991) – Rewatched this rare horror film directed by Dan O’ Bannon since I purchased the dvd recently. Based off the H.P. Lovecraft story "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward". Does well with the imaginative creatures and strange gore but the camera work was a little amateurish. The ending wasn’t great but most HPL adapted films end in the same way. 3.5 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
05-19-2013, 10:25 AM
Witchfinder General (1968)
Dir. Michael Reeves
Vincent Price plays the notorious witch burner Matthew Hopkins in a very British film. It’s visually similar to a Hammer production, especially during some of the interior shots, but is really more of a period drama.
Alex
05-20-2013, 11:53 PM
Step Brothers – Always funny to watch. TV sure cuts out a lot. lol
This is another one of those movie series that everyone has seen but me… I should look into the Matrix movies sometime.
The Matrix movies are highly recommended if you like sci-fi.
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Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
Freddy and Jason in a movie is awesome, but for me this is not a horror movie. ๐
Darth Revan
05-21-2013, 12:59 AM
Watched a classic Sci Fi, Forbidden Planet. This film is praised with being the forerunner of all Sci Fi films and it fills that role perfectly. Great cast with the likes of Leslie Nielsen, James Drury (Of The Virginian fame), Walter Pigeon, Anne Francis and many others. I wholeheartedly recommend this for any Sci Fi fan. I’d give this a 5 out of 5.
Also saw Prometheus last night, and against what some people say that this is the prequel to Alien, it’s not (Even Damon Lindelof, the scriptwriter said that it wasn’t… but people disagree with him and Ridley Scott). I’d say it’s more of a spiritual prequel, set in the same universe but doesn’t follow what is known of the Alien movies. I wasn’t expecting much, and I got that feeling again when the credits rolled. 1 out of 5.
blooming18
05-21-2013, 05:42 AM
Storm Warning
Dr Faustus
05-21-2013, 10:59 AM
The Comedians (1967)
Dir. Peter Glenville
An amazing cast (Alec Guinness, Elizabeth Taylor, James Earl Jones, Peter Ustinov, Richard Burton) in a tedious, wrist-slitting bore.
Graham Greene wrote the screenplay, adapted from his own novel. I’m guessing it’s equally as shit.
Watched a classic Sci Fi, Forbidden Planet. This film is praised with being the forerunner of all Sci Fi films and it fills that role perfectly. Great cast with the likes of Leslie Nielsen, James Drury (Of The Virginian fame), Walter Pigeon, Anne Francis and many others. I wholeheartedly recommend this for any Sci Fi fan. I’d give this a 5 out of 5.
Fantastic film. :love: It’s Shakespeare’s Tempest transposed to a new world, and given a genre facelift. Classic literature makes classic Sci-fi.
avilslare
05-21-2013, 02:02 PM
Looper – Director Rian Johnson is coming along well so far in his career with a nice style, working with bigger name actors, and creating memorable movie moments. I didn’t try to think too hard on the time travel concepts in the story. I just went along for the ride. I like the idea that the future looks almost the same with a few new trends here and there. Joseph Gordon-Levitt looks really transformed in this one compared with other roles. Action sequences are exciting and the cinematography really catches the eye. 3 out of 5.
avilslare
05-23-2013, 01:38 AM
Jack and Jill (2011) – Decided to watch this purely to see how bad it was and boy was I ever sorry that idea ever entered my brain. It is absolutely atrocious and I am flabbergasted Adam Sandler is allowed to continue to produce such tripe. It was embarrassing to watch so I can’t imagine how certain actors felt about it afterward (Pacino, Holmes, Depp).
It must have been intended but that line Pacino has at the end about "burning it" so it will never see the light of day are my sentiments exactly.
0 Katie Holmes should fire her agent out of 5
Dr Faustus
05-23-2013, 10:53 AM
I am flabbergasted Adam Sandler is allowed to continue
Fixed. :smrt:
Dr Faustus
05-26-2013, 12:47 PM
Dolls (2002)
Dir. Takeshi Kitano
In my opinion Kitano is the finest editor alive today. Dolls proves it yet again. It’s sublime.
AL.CODA
05-26-2013, 01:10 PM
Ruby Sparks
Very nice current time version of Pygmalion. Movie starts very fun/strong with well worked out scenes. Unfortunately it ends as ‘just another Hollywood movie’. Shame..
So watch it, but leave 5 minutes before the end…
3.5/5
avilslare
05-26-2013, 02:29 PM
The Theater Bizarre (2011) – Horror anthology using one woman’s night in a demented theater as the wraparound for a series of strange tales. Not one segment was stand-out. Every single one was complete drek. The only thing that grabbed my attention was Udo Kier’s creepy performance as the host. 1 out of 5.
Darth Revan
05-26-2013, 06:22 PM
Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengence… As a Ghost Rider fan, this was a travesty. Everything about it was bad… 0/5
AL.CODA
05-26-2013, 07:34 PM
@Darth Revan
Saw this one too, last week. My god…what a bad movie. I must admit, the story line did not appeal too much on before hand. But a good movie could change that… this one didn’t. Bad cinematography, bad editing, stupid action sequences, bad acting, bad dialogues… Like you said, nothing was right in this one. Halfway I freed myself of this…
So me too : 0/5
Please tell me: The comic is good right?
longwings
05-27-2013, 07:49 AM
Iron Man 3.
Liked it till the end…
If Tony could undergo surgery to remove the shrapnel embedded near his heart, why he didn’t do it in Iron Man 2?
This scene makes useless everything he did in the second film (not telling Pepper and Rodney that he is dying for palladium poison, discovering his father unrealized project, create a new element).
Guess Disney wants to pull the "hero retried, bad guy threats/hurts hero’s girlfriend, hero becomes hero again to avenge her" or "hero retried, bad guy starts wreaking havoc, hero’s girlfriend convince hero to become hero again" cards in Avengers 2.
sorei
05-27-2013, 09:21 AM
abraham lincoln, vampire hunter
i kind of liked it….
ROKUSHO
05-27-2013, 09:33 AM
battleship potemkin. its clear its propagandistic nature has lost its impact. but as a film, it is timeless
Dr Faustus
05-27-2013, 03:24 PM
Ambush at Blood Pass (1970)
Dir. Hiroshi Inagaki
Toshir??? Mifune plays a character named Yojimbo for the 4th time. It’s debatable whether or not it’s the same character from the Kurosawa original. If it is, he’d had a bath since.
He’s joined by Shintar??? Katsu.
If Tomisaburo Wakayama had been involved I’d have soiled myself with excitement.
avilslare
05-27-2013, 03:49 PM
Megan is Missing (2011) – Found footage tale about two adolescent girls who are kidnapped using video chat, cell phone footage, and video diaries. The acting is the absolute worst thing about the film until the last 20 minutes, which is why I’m sure most people saw this movie (myself included). If you can suffer through 60 minutes of teenage drama and low self esteems, you’ll find the last section a harrowing and disturbing experience which will turn off most viewers. 2 out of 5.
richardb
05-28-2013, 12:02 PM
Iron Man 3
Shame he destroyed all those beautiful pieces of work
Dr Faustus
05-28-2013, 01:44 PM
The Heroic Trio (1992)
Dir. Johnnie To
Butt-kicking action adventure with Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung and Michelle Yeoh. It’s a kind of comic book superhero film in a HK style (obviously) but Johnnie To screwed it up. Some of his action scenes are piss poor, and he didn’t even try to hide the wires half the time.
And what the hell was Anthony Wong Chau Sang doing? Whut? He’s better than that, much, much better.
avilslare
05-29-2013, 09:24 PM
Total Recall (2012) – Despite all the over-the-top action and great sci-fi set pieces, I was so completely bored by this. Maybe it was the story or the dialogue or maybe I just longed for the original. Whatever the reason, I groaned when through the last 30 minutes. So glad it was a free rental. 1.5 out of 5
Dr Faustus
05-30-2013, 01:39 PM
Tai Chi Master (1993)
Dir. Yuen Woo-ping
Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh in a Yuen Woo-ping film. Quality.
avilslare
05-30-2013, 06:28 PM
Just rewatched The Wrestler (2008). Love the insider view at the indie circuit. Great acting from Rourke, Tomei, and Wood. Todd Barry cracks me up too. Shed a few tears here and there. Good stuff. 4 staples out of 5.
Nightmare27
05-30-2013, 09:15 PM
Iron Man 3:
Hmm…I heard the twist before seeing the movie regarding the Mandarin and it left me quite disappointed. Part of me wants to see beyond the faults the film brought on, but I can’t help but feel a little bogged down. My expectations were set a little too high. I should have known better after the director admitted he didn’t want to create a serious movie. Yet when I see the trailers, the tone is completely different.
2.5/5. Maybe a 3…
windwalker
05-31-2013, 08:38 AM
Star Trek – Into Darkness.
Yeah , for the new serials ST movie and directed by JJ , it is great.
Waiting for the Blu-Ray……
-Dragon-
05-31-2013, 11:43 PM
Saw Fast and Furious 6. It was pretty good. I like Fast Five a little better though but it was still cool. I’ll probably have to rewatch the other ones again since I don’t remember them well.
avilslare
06-01-2013, 12:57 AM
Lovely Molly (2011) – Enigmatic horror flick with an ambiguous ending which potentially leads you down many strange trails. Acting is above average as Molly’s descent into madness is a truly terrifying one. And I actually like how it leaves things unanswered. Mystery is a very intriguing thing and leaving it open-ended keeps you wondering about the film past its 100 minute runtime. 3 out of 5.
ROKUSHO
06-01-2013, 10:21 AM
star trek into darkness.
meh, it shows im not a ST fan. but that blonde girl has a killer body
matthew451
06-02-2013, 10:06 AM
Mama (2013) – it quite disappointed me
2.5/5
Alex
06-05-2013, 06:10 PM
Judge Dredd (1995) – not bad but could be better.
avilslare
06-05-2013, 06:38 PM
The ABCs of Death (2013) – A mixed bag of shorts each with a letter of the alphabet to run with. Hit and miss but no matter what you’re definitely guaranteed to be disturbed, offended, or bored at some point by the end. 3 out of 5.
Favorites include the letters K, T, V, W, X.
X was probably my fave.
Least favorites include A-D, G, I, P (by far the worst).
Dr Faustus
06-08-2013, 01:28 PM
Cube (1997)
Dir. Vincenzo Natali
A low budget sci-fi(ish) drama that feels like a stage play.
When this first came out on VHS I lent it to everyone I knew and 90% of them hated it. :confused:
I loved it, and still do.
BOSS LADY
06-08-2013, 01:44 PM
Gladiator last night on TNT. It’s one of my favorite movies, alongside its soundtrack.
Dr Faustus
06-10-2013, 07:59 PM
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society (2006)
Dir. Kenji Kamiyama
cuckoo77
06-10-2013, 11:27 PM
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society (2006)
Dir. Kenji Kamiyama
movie.
quote.
trout.
Dr Faustus
06-11-2013, 12:57 AM
movie.
quote.
trout.
The best for last.
Mulewhite
06-11-2013, 05:39 AM
Ghost rider spirit of vengeance was a total fail..neither the plot nor the storyline..both were just out of place and acting was really weird..i think those who haven’t watched it might not wanna have a look at it.
Zoran
06-11-2013, 07:40 AM
Dark Shadows (2012)
I quite enjoyed it! In fact to me it’s way better than the old tv series and miniseries of the 70’s and 90’s. ๐
avilslare
06-13-2013, 03:56 PM
Body Melt (1993) – Australian horror comedy about a line of experimental vitamins which cause your body to turn inside out and all sorts of other wacky effects. Besides the decent splatter/gore sfx there really isn’t much here. The comedy is juvenile and the story is confusing. I was sucked in by the intriguing box art. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
06-13-2013, 09:34 PM
Wolfen (1981) – Investigation into a high-profile killing leads police to a secret society of supernatural wolves creatures (or something like that). A real slow burn which only speeds up in the last 20 minutes. The movie teases you as most of the deaths occur from first person POV as we see through the wolves Predator-like vision but their "design" ends up being a disappointment. 2 out of 5
PaperLuigiMan17
06-14-2013, 07:43 AM
and what did you think of it.
my last movie was Cube 3. D:
I didn’t even realize this had been made until recently. it was really, really bad and I’m not hard to please with movies. the ending was particularly horrible, at the last second they try to tie it into the other movies in a super dumb way. urgh.
postfan
06-16-2013, 05:58 PM
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
avilslare
06-18-2013, 07:22 AM
Parasite Eve (1997) – Not at all what I expected but it’s a nice slow burn with a nice creep factor along the way. The ending was mostly what I didn’t expect as the plot is mainly a love story with sci-fi and horror elements. Fans of the video games probably won’t find this film entertaining. 3 missing nipples out of 5.
fatalboy46
06-19-2013, 02:56 AM
the great gatsby, 1974 version. oddly to me, i prefer the 2013, the 1974 is laaaame D:
avilslare
06-20-2013, 12:08 AM
Don’t Go To Sleep (1982) – Surprisingly great acting in this tv movie about a family experiencing strange happenings in their new home after the death of their daughter. The children take it the hardest but when the other daughter begins seeing her ghost, more deaths occur. The ending moments gave me serious goosebumps. 3.5 out of 5
Total Recall (1990) – This childhood favorite was a great watch compared to the overly-serious remake. This one also contained something the new version did not: the sense that it all could have been a delusion, implanted memories by Rekall. So much fun. 4 out of 5.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters – On the outside it’s your basic action film with one-liners, pure brute force, tough guy heroes, and a good vs evil plot but I’ll admit, I had fun. 2.5 out of 5.
Alex
06-20-2013, 05:43 PM
The Storm Riders (1998) – The movie is terrible, but perfect to fall asleep.
-Dragon-
06-21-2013, 07:27 AM
The New Guy – My brother recommended I should watch it, and I did. It was alright. I’m not a huge fan of teen flicks, but I liked that Eliza Dushku was in it.
I also watched Hot Rod after that, since it was also recommended, but didn’t really care for this one as much.
Zoran
06-21-2013, 08:43 AM
Zombie Apocalypse (2011)
Months after a zombie plague has wiped out 90 percent of the American population, a small group of survivors fight their way cross-country to a rumored refuge on the island of Catalina.
1.5 out of 5 stars
…………………………………..
Dead Season (2012)
This is a film about a couple of people (Elvis and Tweeter) who meet up during the devastation of a zombie outbreak. They come across a guy who has some supplies and keys for a boat. They leave the Florida mainland and head towards an island. When they get there they are taken by a group of survivors to a gated complex with others living there. They soon fit in and find that there is more going on here than they thought. It soon becomes a fight for survival, and not just against the zombies.
1 out of 5 stars
avilslare
06-22-2013, 07:55 AM
Blood Beach (1980) – Seemingly a slasher based on the title and box art (screaming, flailing bikini girl stuck in the sand), it actually turned out to be a monster film. Like most low budget films of this kind, the creature isn’t seen till the final moments (for mere seconds). Sort of a Tremors on the beach premise which spends most of its time with wise-cracking cops. Not as terrible as I expected but nothing particularly great either. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
06-27-2013, 12:58 PM
Blackout (1985) – Originally heard of this on an episode of Forensic Files where a man had taken an idea from the film to evade capture after killing his wife.
The story follows an amnesiac man (Keith Carradine) following a car accident who is later accused of the slaughter of his family. He of course has no recollection and acts completely different from the perp. The premise is absolutely intriguing and every part is well acted. Lighting is too dark at times. A nice hidden gem. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
06-27-2013, 03:47 PM
Possession (1981) – Bizarre drama which follows the disentegrating relationship between Mark (Sam Neill) and Anna (Isabelle Adjani). The film seemingly uses symbolism in the form of Anna’s secret lover, a squelching tentacled creature. Much of the characters’ motivations are mysterious and absurd. It truly is an assault on the viewer with powerful and unsettling scenes of breakdown. 4 out of 5.
theone2000
06-27-2013, 07:10 PM
A blast from the past. The only film I recall Isabelle Adjani being in is The Driver with Ryan O’Neil. I think that was an early Walter Hill film. Shame it ends too quickly.
-Dragon-
06-27-2013, 11:08 PM
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Unrated Cut – I liked that the fight scenes were longer, and there is more stuff that explains certain things. Some scenes were a little more gruesome also.
The only new scene I didn’t really care for, is when the sheriff is about to rape Gretel, but at the same time, it made it more rewarding to see his head get squashed.
But yeah, great cut.
avilslare
07-04-2013, 11:34 AM
Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America (2005) – Three short films from director Douglas Buck unflinchingly portray the twisted and underlying nature of family violence in America. Each one has disturbing violence but "Cutting Moments" takes the cake with its shocking gore and is truly the centerpiece of the trilogy. "Home" is the least memorable while "Prologue" with it’s 50 minute running time is the most fleshed out but at times is like watching paint dry. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
07-06-2013, 07:25 PM
Pi (1998)
Dir. Darren Aronofsky
avilslare
07-09-2013, 06:53 PM
Quicksilver Highway (1997) – Lackluster Mick Garris effort using stories from Stephen King and Clive Barker in this anthology horror. Christopher Lloyd circles the wraparound story as some sort of creepy story collector (though he resembles one ugly transvestite). Both stories fail in acting and tension but it’s not all bad. I had a semi-fun time with the goofy premises which kept me watching till the end. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
07-11-2013, 04:11 PM
Rabies (2010) – Israel’s first horror feature starts out like a slasher flick with a "couple" trying to escape the clutches of a psychotic maniac but as the story continues, character motivation and actions become increasingly confusing. The title does not allude to the disease but to an infecting behavior between each of the many characters. Its biggest strength are the unexpected twists & turns which take place in the latter half of the film. 2 out of 5.
Alex
07-13-2013, 11:42 PM
Battleship (2012) – Warships, aliens and Rihanna as an actress. I can not stop laughing… Really bad movie.
avilslare
07-14-2013, 07:23 AM
Savage Weekend (1979) – Sleazy early slasher about a group who takes in some country sights on a weekend away, only to run into a masked killer. This was the edited version which cut out all the gore and nudity, essentially neutering the film entirely. What’s left isn’t worth watching which is sad. Early acting appearances from William Sanderson and David Gale are nice though. 1 out of 5.
Tiael
07-15-2013, 06:06 PM
The Last Exorcism 2 (2013)
Didn’t like it as much as the first
Seeing The Conjuring on Friday.
-Dragon-
07-16-2013, 02:30 AM
Pacific Rim – I’m a total dweeb for giant monster movies, and it had giants robots too. Yes. So I loved it. Definitely my favorite movie of 2013 so far and it had great special effects too. Can’t wait for it to come out on blu-ray. I’d be even happier if it gets an extended cut!
The Kaiju’s dimension reminded me of Phaaze from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption though. Heh.
avilslare
07-16-2013, 03:10 PM
Deadbeat at Dawn (1988) – While the look and feel of the film make it out to be a slice of 70s grindhouse cheese, it’s truly amazing this was made in the late 80s. Writer/director Jim Van Bebber leads the film as Goose, a gangleader, who while looking for greener pastures is sucked back into the fray for a chance at revenge.
The incredibly low-budget, underground, gueriila-style filmmaking lends to the filthy feel it gives off. A truly unique adventure. 3.5 out of 5.
Investment Banker
07-16-2013, 04:52 PM
avilslare
07-17-2013, 01:26 PM
Cape Fear (1991) – Watched this for the first time yesterday. Nowadays you don’t really see the scope of Robert Deniro’s acting prowess but this is one of his films where he goes above and beyond. Loved the entire cast as well. Cinematography felt Hitchcockian at times. 5 out of 5.
avilslare
07-17-2013, 05:27 PM
Twin Dragons (1992) – Far-fetched Jackie Chan tale about twins separated at birth: one a martial arts master mechanic and the other an ultra polite and sensitive concert maestro. The story takes a little while introducing its two leads (both played by Chan) but after some funny cases of mistaken identity the film really heats up. The comedy outshadows the action but its still prevalent in the later portion. The split screen scenes are dated but not too distracting. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
07-18-2013, 09:16 PM
Stoker (2013) – Intriguing editing and cinematography in Chan-wook Park’s first American film about a girl coming to terms with her identity in the wake of her father’s death. Despite taking place in our day and age, the characters all dress and act like it’s a period film. The events flirt with you as you come to realize the family’s dirty little secrets. 4 out of 5.
TGWTG
07-19-2013, 03:00 AM
Pacific Rim was awesome. If you go in expecting giant robots vs monsters duking out and nothing else, you will not be disappointed.
She123
07-21-2013, 02:10 PM
I watched today Safe Haven. Very good movie for lovers. I recommend this film for people who likes romantic comedies.
avilslare
07-21-2013, 03:04 PM
Mama (2013) – Decent new horror flick from first time director Andr???s Muschietti. Though what really made me watch this was Guillermo del Toro’s executive producer credit. Felt the thrills were there all the way up till the sentimental ending. I’ve heard complaints about the CGI in the film but it never bothered me and never felt out of place. The two little girls are the true stars of Mama. 3.5 out 5
avilslare
07-21-2013, 07:29 PM
Looker (1981) – Michael Crichton wrote and directed this sci-fi "thriller" which takes place in the world of advertising and unachievable good looks. I enjoyed the science fiction elements but the film is seriously lacking in the thriller department. I found much of the movie laughable and extremely dated. The premise is intriguing but plot holes along the way destroy its mystique.
But my biggest problem was that the last portion of the film builds absolutely no tension. One stupid song plays over and over the last 20 minutes. It bored me beyond belief. 1 out of 5.
theone2000
07-21-2013, 08:46 PM
Hehe. You’re right on all points there. The BGM electronic theme never stopped. But I can’t help myself – I still like this film. It has a strange quality about it. I like it in the same way I like Plan 9 from Outer Space, Battle Beneath the Earth, the Thing from Another Planet, Runaway (the Tom Seleck one). Tron (82) – if that makes any sense.
ROKUSHO
07-25-2013, 08:58 PM
the lone ranger
avilslare
07-27-2013, 07:24 AM
The Call (2013) – Halle Berry plays a 911 operator who must save a kidnapped girl (Abigail Breslin) from the grasp of a demented killer. Tension is key in this film as scenes are mostly told in close-up. The editing is concise and jarring which works well with the material. The story spirals a bit out of control towards the end but I don’t watch movies to see reality. I watch them to see things which would never happen. 4 out of 5
avilslare
07-28-2013, 07:35 AM
The Unborn (2009) – Girlfriend was in the mood for another bad movie so we watched this piece of drivel. I should have realized it would be complete shit when I noticed David S. Goyer was directing. He may have written the three most recent Batman films but he can’t direct his way out of a paper bag. He also wrote it which is surprising since the dialogue may have been the very worst thing about it. The only thing about it I enjoyed was the sight-for-sore-eyes Odette Annable running around in her panties. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
07-29-2013, 01:12 PM
Tales from the Hood (1995) – Decent horror anthology which follows three gangbangers who look to score some "shit" at the local mortuary. The segments are varied and well done. Clarence Williams III steals the show with his eccentric performance of the mortician Mr. Simms. While dated, you can really tell the director (also the writer and actor in the film) put some real effort into the final product. 3 out of 5.
avilslare
08-03-2013, 01:52 PM
The Last Exorcism Part II – The possessed girl Nell slowly recovers from the events in the first film while experiencing ominous supernatural messages from the demon Abalam and his cult-followers. The film thankfully loses its found footage trappings for a more traditional route. It’s a nice slow burn which fizzles out towards the end, leaving you hanging. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
08-05-2013, 05:12 PM
Side Effects (2013) – Steven Soderbergh directs this intriguing dramatic tale. The powerhouse cast including Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum, each submerging and resurfacing in a sea of lies. While the acting is the highlight, there was a lull in the center as Law had to redevise a plan of attack. Also a great stage for a story like this. 3.5 out of 5.
Species (1995) – Hadn’t watched this in quite awhile and the sfx had aged badly but I still had fun watching a very unclothed Natasha Henstridge evade capture from an oddly coordinated crew. Certain team members are almost completely useless (Alfred Molina) while others are more than intriguing to watch (Forest Whitaker). 2.5 out of 5.
Kainbone
08-06-2013, 02:11 PM
Last movie I saw was pacific Rim. Everyone on tumblr is in love with it. I don’t know, it was too safe for me. Too predictable. The drifting with the kaiju was interesting…the cgi was also great…but i found myself just not caring. It was enjoyable but nothing notable. 7/10 for me.
avilslare
08-07-2013, 03:59 AM
Scalps (1983) – From the prolific B-movie "legend" Fred Olen Ray comes this badly cut tale about a Native American spirit which takes revenge on a group of young archaeology students. So much of the film is spent watching people travel from point A to B. Most of the score drowns out scenes where nothing is happening, and do I even need to mention the bad acting? Some might regard this as a ‘so bad it’s good’ movie but really, it’s just bad. 1 out of 5.
Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes (1989) – Surprisingly, this third Amityville Horror sequel was based off a book of the same name. It follows the evil as it cartoonishly escapes from one house to another in a creepy ass lamp. There it disrupts the home life of the Leacocks with a myriad of electrical and plumbing issues. For a tv movie it isn’t that bad but it in no way lives up to the creepiness of the first few films. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
08-11-2013, 07:39 AM
Aftershock (2012) – What bothered me most about this disaster flick was not that it took 30 minutes to get to the earthquake nor the annoying characters but that many times the actors would be reacting to something off screen which would rarely be revealed. The CG looked terrible as well. 1.5 out of 5.
Killer Workout (1978) – Obscure 80s slasher about a gym plagued by murders. The soundtrack took over the muddled dialogue and there were more than plenty of pointless scenes of spandex clad hotties doing aerobics. Also probably one of the worst and most meaningless murder weapons in slasher history. 1 out of 5.
Home Sweet Home (1980) – A strange and dysfunctional family’s thanksgiving dinner is interrupted by an mental institute escapee. Not much to say about this one. Annoying characters and no thrills whatsoever. Terrible lighting. Just bad period. 1 out of 5.
Mozine
08-13-2013, 02:16 AM
The actual movies I just saw from the Theater was "Man of Steel". It was a fine movie, the action was great.
I enjoyed seeing the scenes how Young Clark discovered his own power and learning to control it. I guess it feels like Smallville, come to think of it.
avilslare
08-21-2013, 02:42 PM
The Slayer (1982) – A very hard-to-find film about a group’s vacation which turns sour when strange deaths and disappearances begin occuring. Sounds pretty straightforward except that one of the group’s previous nightmares have actually foretold these events.
A great first outing for director J.S. Cardone. The lighting is amazing as most of the film takes place in the dead of night but I never failed to see the action. Though the ending is an utter cliche disappointment. 3.5 out of 5.
Timeisnear
08-22-2013, 10:17 PM
Stoker (2013) – Intriguing editing and cinematography in Chan-wook Park’s first American film about a girl coming to terms with her identity in the wake of her father’s death. Despite taking place in our day and age, the characters all dress and act like it’s a period film. The events flirt with you as you come to realize the family’s dirty little secrets. 4 out of 5.
Oh Stoker was one of the best i did see in last year…
Byzantium
Even that i really getting to lost hopes for a vampire movies these days, i was very suprised by this and in good way. I usually dont like when in vampire movie isnt shown a beast inside them, but in this case, i wasnt mind, because way how is story told is just reminds me classic narrators job, and it worked well.
After Hanna i believe Saoirse Ronan with acting ( despite to The host ) but with Gemma Arterton i had my doubts, but she was so great how i would never guesed, i recomend it…
-Dragon-
09-03-2013, 02:42 AM
R.I.P.D. – I figured this movie would be similar along the lines of Men In Black (which it kinda was), but… I dunno. It felt like I was watching a spoof movie at some times. The story seemed crammed, all over the place, and was pretty predictable. Probably the worst movie I’ve seen this year… wouldn’t watch it again. Good thing I waited until it went to the cheap seats.
avilslare
09-04-2013, 03:34 PM
Recently rewatched the French horror film Inside. I now plan on purchasing it. I love the lighting throughout and the unflinching gore and brutality. Some of the CG effects aren’t that well done but the practical blood and guts (literally) sfx are represented well.
Also watched Evil Dead (2013), Edward Scissorhands, and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark over the past few days.
I guess I’m on an E kick.
remblue
09-04-2013, 06:23 PM
^ I love horror films, I’ll have to check it out ๐
I recently watched the Bay, a type of horror film ( found footage style ) It wasn’t bad, enough to creep me out haha ๐
avilslare
09-04-2013, 10:20 PM
The Lords of Salem – Slow and nonsensical witch tale which comes off more like a 90 minute music video than an actual feature. The film is more visuals than substance. This makes it very difficult to keep your interest. Inane, pointless and a complete waste of time. I actually laughed out loud when the credits began to roll. I just couldn’t believe the movie ended on that note. 1.5 out of 5.
copper based blood
09-13-2013, 03:33 PM
Pain & Gain
Rocklegend2000
09-13-2013, 05:53 PM
Pain & Gain
I hate Michael Bay but for some reason I really enjoyed that movie….
avilslare
09-18-2013, 11:40 AM
King Ralph (1991) – Classic fish out of water story about an uncouth John Goodman incredulously becoming the King of England. Rented it because of fond childhood memories but it let me down in the laugh department.
Peter O’ Toole plays straight man to Goodman’s fat slob Ralph (and now I want to watch Ratatouille :)) and John Hurt plays villain. By the end I was pleased overall but it’s nothing I would ever watch again or recommend. 2.5 out of 5.
avilslare
09-19-2013, 08:52 PM
Species II (1998) – After a mission to Mars brings back an alien in heat, the government uses the second "species" alien (already grown in a lab) to aid them in hunting it down. Sort of a Hannibal Lecter/Buffalo Bill thing going on here.
The story is pretty lame and full of plotholes (why the government keeps entrusting Michael Madsen to their most dangerous problems is beyond me). The CG is a little better than the last film but is still pretty terrible by today’s standards. But the true highlight is the amount of gore and practical alien effects. There are definitely a number of nightmare-inducing scenes in this film. Slimy, gross, and at times sexy if that makes any sense. 2.5 out of 5.
avilslare
09-26-2013, 06:17 PM
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) – Widely known as one of the worst films ever, this strange flick follows the gross-out adventures of a group of malformed children (aliens?) as they aid a runt kid get revenge on bullies and such.
They get the Kids’ designs right but their mouths barely move and they’re extremely creepy for children and adults alike. There’s hardly any plot and at times it felt like I was watching Barney & Friends as the GPK sang at certain points. The humor fits the card series the film is based off and I actually chuckled at a few moments (I’m a child I know). 1 out of 5
V/H/S 2 (2013) – Bloody and exciting anthology horror sequel about a series of videotapes which will inevitably cause your doom (or whatever). It’s a fun and disgusting ride for horror fans with ghosts, zombies, aliens, etc. I haven’t decided if I like it more than its predecessor but it will definitely end up in my movie library one day. 3.5 out of 5
avilslare
10-02-2013, 08:07 AM
Identity Thief (2013) – It took me a little while to get into this comedy but there were enough moderate-sized laughs to keep me watching till the end. It is a completely cliche road trip film with corn-veniences galore but in the end it was worth the rental. 2.5 out of 5.
AgentGeorge
10-03-2013, 01:07 PM
Psycho. The 1998 Gus van Sant version. Really liked. However I am going to watch the original and compare.
ROKUSHO
10-04-2013, 05:40 PM
dragon ball z battle of gods.
it was average, not as entertaining as i thought it would be.
i expected a lot of death and destruction a la majin boo.
aside from goku and vegeta, all other "z warriors" were just there for the sake of being there, doing nothing and looking angry
avilslare
10-10-2013, 06:28 AM
Gravity (2013) – Amazing sfx, cinematography, score and performances accompany this inspiring space tale which follows an under-experienced astronaut (Sandra Bullock) as she faces one tribulation after another. The film sets you at ease in the early moments but after the shit hits the fan the tension never decreases. There were a few scenes which lulled the pace but they never lasted too long. 4 lucky grabs out of 5.
Alex
10-13-2013, 12:50 AM
Kick-Ass 2
woovie
10-15-2013, 06:26 PM
Rush. The next best thing about Formula 1 next to Ayrton Senna Documentary. Great racing scenes. No visual effects involves other than using the tricks with the cameras all over the places. Plus, great score by Hans Zimmer.
avilslare
10-15-2013, 08:29 PM
Turistas (2006) – A group of American tourists in Brazil end up victims to an organ stealing ring. The characters (pro- and antagonist) are complete stereotypes and their personalities wear thin very early on. The climax is messy, confusing and unappealing to the eye. 1.5 out of 5.
bidam7
10-17-2013, 04:11 AM
the highwaymen 2004
Branais
10-20-2013, 02:24 PM
Gravity [2013]
Am I the only one who wasn’t taken by this film?
Technically it’s gobsmacking, and it’s a miracle of motion tracking, but the story really didn’t grab me — partly because I didn’t begin to care what happened to Bullock’s character — or Clooney’s, for that matter — and partly because, having studied physics at university, I was just too distracted by all the Bad Science (and there was a lot of it) that kept throwing me out of the film.
MugMonster
10-22-2013, 03:44 AM
I think it was Cabin in the Woods on Netflix
avilslare
10-25-2013, 02:29 AM
Isola (2000) – J-horror about a psychic who aids a young girl suffering from multiple-personality disorder. The premise is decent but this movie moves like molasses. It took me multiple tries just to finish watching it once. The action is few and far between and the mystery only starts to unfold late in the story. 2 out of 5.
avilslare
10-27-2013, 04:38 PM
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – A somewhat seedy slasher about a young man traumatized by Santa who through a strange turn of events dons the holiday fat suit and punishes the naughty.
I’m surprised this slasher is still a hidden gem. It’s absolutely classic and the story plays out well and makes a lot sense. It’s shot well and in the dvd release I watched, the uncut version is preserved. 3.5 out of 5.
My dvd was a double feature so it came with the sequel but I am aware of three more a sequels after that which I may or may not track down.
viralvegetable
10-27-2013, 05:02 PM
Aliens (1986) (Special Edition)
I watched Alien twice before that and thought the sequel couldn’t possibly be better.
Then I watched Aliens and loved every second of it even more. Even with the DVD stuttering and dropping frames for some reason.
avilslare
10-30-2013, 04:57 AM
Carrie (2013) – This remake of the ’76 classic is obviously meant for a wider audience of teens but despite that I think the actors did a great job. Julianne Moore is by far the best actor in this film. Her portrayal of Carrie’s religious fanatic mother is oppressive.
Despite the efforts to downplay the looks of Chlo??? Grace Moretz, she is still too pretty for this role but she did a nice job with the painfully unsociable but entirely relatable Carrie White.
For fans of the original, there isn’t too much new territory beyond some technological updates and while the expected climax is fun to watch, I don’t think it lives up to de Palma’s classic. 3 out of 5.
avilslare
10-31-2013, 06:02 AM
Lake Mungo (2008) – Documentary/ found footage type horror film about a family whose daughter drowns and ends up haunting their residence soon after. There is of course much more going on here but I wouldn’t want to give too much away.
This movie creeped me out in such new and creative ways. Not the kind of BOO! in your face scares but that kind which slowly dawns on you as realisation sets in. Very smart and well acted as well. 4 out of 5.
srupert
11-03-2013, 06:45 PM
The Great Escape.
Best WWII movie!
Nightmare27
11-04-2013, 10:57 PM
The World’s End: definitely will watch again. I love the Blood and Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy, even more so after seeing this one. It was great to see something fresh, funny, and witty, tying together a sci-fi mystery, pub crawl film into a fun ride. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reversing their roles, as Simon is usually the serious one and Nick being the whacky nuisance, was fun to see. They always have good chemistry together.
5/5. No issues really. Maybe if it was a bit longer.
-Dragon-
11-08-2013, 10:48 PM
Thor: The Dark World – I thought it had more action than the first which was good. It was cool to hear some references and some cameos from the Avengers also. I seen it in 3D and it was kinda flat, so I wouldn’t recommend 3D to save a few bucks. I liked it though.
bobsavage
11-11-2013, 09:27 PM
Wolverine: Extended cut. Not a lot new added. Still good, though.
-Dragon-
11-13-2013, 03:39 AM
Monsters University – I loved Inc. so of course I had to see this one. I actually think this one is better than Inc. Mainly cause it showed more back story to Mike and Sully, and how they got to where they were in Inc. Definitely one of my favorite Disney/Pixar movies. For sure buying this on blu-ray.
avilslare
11-13-2013, 11:10 PM
The Haunting (1999) – Decided to revisit this one recently. One of those big name CG heavy remakes. It runs too long and just bored me. 1 out of 5.
I, Madman (1989) – A nice little hidden gem with a few low points. The story really sucked me in and I related well to the main character. The claymation sfx were poor and should have been done differently. It’s a rare movie that makes me want to sit down and read a book, and I mean that in a good way. 3 out of 5.
Dr Faustus
11-15-2013, 01:25 AM
The Bride with White Hair (1993)
Dir. Ronny Yu
It’s not the best the genre has to offer but it’s decent enough. Plus, Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung are always entertaining.
ROKUSHO
11-15-2013, 07:34 PM
thor 2. it was actually pretty good.
avilslare
11-17-2013, 10:23 PM
The Heat (2013) – Paul Feig directs this odd couple cop movie starring Sandra Bullock as the stuck up FBI agent and Melissa McCarthy as the foul mouth local beat cop. The two characters are way over-the-top to the point of being forced. There’s a few chuckles to be had but not as many as there should have been. The great supporting cast somewhat makes up for it. 2.5 out of 5.
praxisilver
11-25-2013, 11:49 PM
In Bruges. I cannot recommend that movie enough. The funniest tragedy I have ever seen. Be warned, it has some very dirty language.
phenomangel
11-26-2013, 01:28 AM
I saw a few in a row.
Man Of Steel
The Hobbit EXTENDED
The Wolverine EXTENDED
Recommend all. Especially the last two.
yoco
11-26-2013, 10:36 PM
I just watched This is the End! ๐
Pretty good movie! Had a few good laughs!
avilslare
11-27-2013, 12:32 AM
Children of the Corn (1984) – Having never seen the original, I decided to give it a try. Kind of drab and the antagonists aren’t very menacing. The sfx are dated but it didn’t bother me too much. I was interested in seeing who or what this "He Who Walks Behind the Rows" was and tbh I’m still quite puzzled. It’s amazing this has spawned so many sequels since the original isn’t that great. 1.5 out of 5.
avilslare
11-28-2013, 03:53 PM
Species III (2004) – Low budget sequel begins events directly after the last film with a scientist who takes in the new full bred species gal as she battles deadly half-breeds trying to mate with her. Much like the two films before, it’s quite gross but not in a cool way. The story and dialogue are muddled by seemingly bad science mumbo-jumbo. Almost everything reeks of a Syfy original flick except for the copious amounts of nudity (but no sex) but this doesn’t save it from being a complete waste of time. 1 out of 5.
Alex
12-01-2013, 08:44 PM
Tokyo Gore Police (2008) – Totally sick, but very entertaining.
avilslare
12-04-2013, 05:36 AM
We’re the Millers (2013) – Very funny and raunchy roadtrip comedy. Having not watched SNL in years, Jason Sudeikis is an almost unknown for me but he played the main role well. The rest of the Millers were equally as great. 3.5 out of 5.
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) – For a film lying on the pre-distribution shelves for years, I expected it to be gem but alas it was over-hyped. In an early role, Amber Heard plays the newly-formed high school it girl who ends up fighting for her life when people start dying at a weekend away with friends.
The slasher influence is obvious but it never really builds enough tension and starts off very abruptly. By the end I was yawning. Filmed well but lackluster. 2 out of 5.
tehƧP@ƦKly???ANK??? -Ⅲ???
12-05-2013, 03:22 AM
The Perks of Being A Wallflower. (
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659337)
LOVED IT! 11/10. Fucking cried at the end.
Didn’t read the book so suck it.
Hard.
avilslare
12-05-2013, 09:33 AM
Left Bank (2008) – Belgian horror/thriller about a recuperating athlete who moves into a new apt where strange things occur. I could go deeper than that but it would give things away. This slow burn is best enjoyed without much prior knowledge. The mysterious plot is what grabs you but I did like how the characters are developed first.
The photography lingers quite a bit but I feel this is to set a certain enigmatic tone for the film. The ending is inconsistent for a horror film. 3 out of 5.
Razor74
12-05-2013, 12:58 PM
The Hunger Games: Catching fire (2013) – Went in expecting nothing (was dragged along by my sisters who love THG). Surprisingly very enjoyable and the scenes in the arena are some of the best action scenes I’ve seen in a movie this year.
grizedale
12-07-2013, 11:08 PM
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was on TV but played the Extended version…
Tanis
12-08-2013, 11:14 AM
I can’t believe I just watched all this…
PONIES The Anthology III – YouTube (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPW9ki-IfZ8)
tehƧP@ƦKly???ANK??? -Ⅲ???
12-08-2013, 05:22 PM
Dragonslayer (1981) a restored version.
Someone took the North American DVD and resized it to 1024xW dimensions.
They used quite a bit of Avisynth filters to denoise/degrain it and remove any aliasing.
Still there was some banding apparent in the movie where dark scenes were heavy. The smoke and clouds especially.
But it was overall thee best version I watched.
It can be found on thepiratebay easily enough.
avilslare
12-10-2013, 03:47 AM
28 Days (2000) – I realized the other day that between my girlfriend and I we owned 10 Sandra Bullock films. I had not seen this one. A very indie dark comedy about a woman going through rehab. Tons of familiar faces line the supporting cast. A nice, quirky anti-drug film. 3 out of 5.
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) – A co-worker recommended this one. I was skeptical since I’m not a huge Nic Cage fan and it’s an action movie involving cars, but I was pleasantly surprised by how fun the film was. There was one effects shot near the end that was completely laughable but other than that the action was sound. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
12-10-2013, 05:14 PM
The Mangler Reborn (2005) – The second sequel to The Mangler (1995) follows a man possessed by the titular machine. He must feed it victims in order to keep his own body from rotting. Despite being an extremely low-budget venture, I have no pity for its shortcomings, the droning and repetitive music being the worst. Everything about it screams indie horror. It has no variety nor flare. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
12-17-2013, 12:45 PM
My Amityville Horror (2012) – Documentary which mainly centers around Daniel Lutz and his first-hand account of his time spent in the infamous Amityville house. Daniel is such a good subject for the film since he acts like such a whack-job. I found his stories fascinating, bizarre and some extremely far-fetched. The affect of the media attention on his childhood is quite saddening. 3 out of 5.
Kwaidan (1964) – Literally meaning "ghost stories", this anthology film frames four segments based off Japanese folklore. The sets are amazingly beautiful and well done. Sometimes it’s like watching a living painting. The camerawork is thoughtful and methodical.
Though this could be categorized as a horror film, each story is a very slow burn and really begs your attention. It’s almost three hours long but I was glad I watched it in one sitting. 4 out of 5.
-Dragon-
12-18-2013, 02:28 AM
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – I gotta say, I definitely thought this was way better than the first one. I haven’t read the books, but I guess there were 2 people added in the story to make it more interesting. Which it did.
This movie also has the freaking coolest looking dragon ever!!!! Of course it leaves you with another cliffhanger too… :rolleyes:
avilslare
12-18-2013, 11:21 AM
Cyborg (1989) – Early Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Post-apocalyptic and cheesy as hell. The story is paper thin but we’ve all seen this before: JCVD has revenge on his mind. He goes up against the main baddie and fails miserably. He fights through the pain and adversity and in one big sweaty final fight he prevails, slow-motion and all.
The story moves slow as we see JCVD show off his softer side. The outfits and dialogue are ridiculous. I could go on and on. While not one of my favorites, it’s still a fun guilty pleasure movie for me. 2 out of 5.
tehƧP@ƦKly???ANK??? -Ⅲ???
12-18-2013, 12:16 PM
Oldboy, the Korean movie.
I wonder how close to the story they’re going to keep it for the american remake.
70 sickening steps out of 100.
avilslare
01-01-2014, 07:02 AM
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) – The first film was an utter letdown for me. Since not having seen the original since it came out on dvd, the immediate continuation of the events just confused me. The scares were predictable and I was never invested much in the characters. The fact that the only thing I enjoyed in the film were Specs & Tucker’s antics is downright sad. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
01-02-2014, 10:56 AM
The Hangover Part III – While I enjoyed the first film and the sequel was just okay, this one was even worse. Most of it is completely devoid of laughs except for a few moments of shock comedy and scenes starring Melissa McCarthy. Just another useless sequel tacked on to make more money at the box office. 1 out of 5.
Interesting tidbit: the scenes of the outside of the Tijuana police station were actually filmed at the exterior of the Nogales, AZ Post Office. The house my mom currently lives in is just a short walking distance away. I’ve been to that PO many times.
ROKUSHO
01-04-2014, 11:25 PM
i saw the devil.
i need to look up more korean films
-Dragon-
01-09-2014, 01:55 AM
47 Ronin – I always liked Japanese culture in general, so of course I had to see this. It was different and better than what I thought it would be. For sure getting this on blu-ray.
avilslare
01-09-2014, 01:55 AM
Shrooms (2007) – Formulaic slasher about a group consisting of the usual fare (pothead, douchebag tough guy, fragile main girl, slutty friend, etc.) who venture into the woods for some drug-use.
The story tries to shake things up with the hallucination or reality? scenarios but it ends up confusing and inevitably boring and cliche. Slashers are generally cliche but this one offered almost nothing new to the genre. 1 smooth-talking cow out of 5.
sirpentine
01-09-2014, 07:17 AM
American Hustle. Arguably a fancy dress-up of a romantic drama, yet surprisingly still entertaining.
avilslare
01-14-2014, 03:22 PM
Mischief Night – My gf and I sometimes like to take a chance on seedy looking horror movies we rent at Redbox. This one ended up being a decent watch for such a low-budget indie horror. The concept has been done to death but if this had been released in 1982 it would be a nice hidden slasher gem. Acting was pretty good as well. 2.5 out of 5.
The World’s End – Heard mixed reviews on this one but I loved it. Extremely funny, well acted and exciting. I really enjoyed how long it took for the sci-fi element to take off. It gave a chance to familiarize with the characters. 4 out of 5.
Actually enjoyed this more than Shaun of the Dead.
appleby914
01-15-2014, 07:45 AM
"Her"
Incredible work by everyone involved.
carlchurchill
01-15-2014, 01:27 PM
Road Trip – was awesome even the 3rd time watching!
avilslare
01-15-2014, 06:41 PM
Fallen Angels (2002) – I couldn’t find this film on a google search of "Fallen Angels IMDb". That’s how easily forgettable this film is. Instead I had to peruse through Michael Ironside’s filmography.
Jeff Fahey also "stars" in this turd about a documentary crew killed off one by one by a hooded killer in their attempts to shoot at an abandoned reform school. Everything about this film is either shoddy, cheap or cliche. The only saving grace is all the hot tail in the film but even that is buggered up by the lack of nudity. 0 out of 5.
UlicBelouve
01-31-2014, 04:09 PM
Finally watched Wolf of Wall Street. Just crazy film.
I do laugh for all my aunts and uncles that were like "Oh, I heard about that movie, I plan to go see it." Yeah, it’ll be a little overwhelming for people over 50.
Branais
01-31-2014, 06:34 PM
Yeah, it’ll be a little overwhelming for people over 50.
Oh please. Can we get our head out of our sweeping generalisations, maybe?
profet
01-31-2014, 08:50 PM
Just saw Jurassic Park 3D ๐
-Dragon-
02-05-2014, 03:27 AM
I, Frankenstein – At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about Frankenstein being a demon hunter, but it was an interesting rendition. I loved the Underworld movies and the same producers made this movie so of course I had to see it anyway. I think it was a little too short, and maybe could have had a little bit longer fight scenes, but it was better than I expected.
mugenmidget
02-05-2014, 04:17 AM
Pok???mon: Jirachi Wishmaker. :roflworf:
avilslare
02-05-2014, 03:02 PM
Summer Rental (1985) – Fish out of water, middle class vs rich, family vacation type John Candy flick. Somewhat standard comedy fare but if you’re a fan of Candy you’ll enjoy it so much more. Rip Torn also does a nice job. 3 big farts out of 5.
JJimmy1
02-05-2014, 06:44 PM
Hobbit/Smaug – Loved the film, just wasn’t a fan of wearing 3D glasses for 3 hours
avilslare
02-10-2014, 08:43 PM
Going Berserk (1983) – The absolute worst John Candy film I have ever seen (even The Clown Murders was more tolerable). It’s a lowbrow and lewd spoof film. I may have chuckled once or twice but that was it. Scenes with Candy talking about his dick are literally bottom rung. 0 out of 5. Avoid at all costs.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 – The story is basically a play on Jurassic Park, it even recreates the scene of the tremors seen in the glass of water (this time a fat belly). Incredibly imaginative and absolutely hilarious. If you’re a fan of the first film you’ll love it even more. I’m 29 years old and I still found it a joy to watch. 4 out of 5
Professor_Moriarty
02-11-2014, 12:15 PM
Ender’s Game. i thought it was pretty good. its been ages since i’ve read the book but it felt like they only left out a few subplots and didn’t really change much. just wish Bean had more facetime.
avilslare
02-12-2014, 01:52 PM
Black Circle Boys (1997) – Based on a true story of one boring murder. They add some satanism in the mix to make it more interesting but it fails. I dozed off a few times during bland scenes of run-of-the-mill teenage angst and destruction. Acting is simply okay but it doesn’t save the film from being a complete bore. 1 out of 5.
avilslare
02-13-2014, 08:24 PM
Battle Royale (2000) – An amazingly violent and entertaining film about a class of teenagers forced to kill each other till one remains. Most people will think of Hunger Games when they hear that premise but this film isn’t a watered-down teeny knock-off. It’s disturbing, brutal, absurd and loud as hell. My favorite component was the music, using classical music over scenes of complete mayhem was genius, leaving me with a sick smile on my face.
It’s no wonder it took 11 years for the film to be released in the States. 4.5 out of 5.
theone2000
02-13-2014, 10:44 PM
Battle Royale (2000) – An amazingly violent and entertaining film about a class of teenagers forced to kill each other till one remains. Most people will think of Hunger Games when they hear that premise but this film isn’t a watered-down teeny knock-off. It’s disturbing, brutal, absurd and loud as hell. My favorite component was the music, using classical music over scenes of complete mayhem was genius, leaving me with a sick smile on my face.
It’s no wonder it took 11 years for the film to be released in the States. 4.5 out of 5.
Here in England both BR and BR2 films were available on DVD around a year after the Japanese theatrical releases. HMV even carried a Special Edition ‘Steelbook’. Also both have been on terrestrial TV a couple of years later. Personally, I can’t say they’re any ‘worse’ than other films that have been on the telly, which leads me to think the UK Censor is an adolescent male. xD
avilslare
02-17-2014, 07:39 PM
Ender’s Game – Maybe since I’m so familiar with the book, but the film really fell flat for me. Like they were just going through the motions from the book. I was never once excited or surprised in any way. It was fun seeing certain characters that I followed for years in the series come to life but other than that it was a letdown. Harrison Ford was flavorless. 2 out of 5.
It did make me want to read the book again though. When I was 13, Ender’s Game was such a revelation for me and may have been my gateway drug into the world of science fiction if I remember correctly.
avilslare
02-20-2014, 03:18 PM
The Last Slumber Party (1988) – Bottom rung slasher about an escaped mental patient in scrubs stalking a group of "teenagers" with a bloody scalpel. Trite I know, but it could have been fun. Sadly there was no fun to be had, only coma-inducing scenes of amateur filmmaking. 0 out of 5.
Terror at Tenkiller (1986) – Slightly more adult "slasher" about two women who are stalked by a killer on a weekend away at the lake. Nothing happens in this movie for 40 minutes, nothing interesting that is. Acting slightly better than Last Slumber Party but still an absolute cure for insomnia. 0 out of 5.
Punchline (1988) – Tom Hanks plays a character out of his nice guy typecasting in this funny and touching story of a housewife’s desire to feel special and make people laugh. Damn, that sounded corny. Weird hearing Hanks say ‘fuck’ and be a complete jerk to people. Very well acted and written.
Though I felt Sally Fields was a weird love interest for Hanks seeing how she played his mother subsequently in Forrest Gump. 3.5 out of 5.
avilslare
02-22-2014, 11:02 PM
Devil’s Pass (2013) – Renny Harlin directs this found footage faux documentary about the Dyatlov Pass incident. Characters are the usual fare and it really drags along till the final moments. Sfx are video game quality. 1.5 out of 5.
The Darkest Hour (2011) – Bland alien invasion flick. Some interesting ideas but badly written characters ruin it. Terrible sfx. 1 out of 5.
tehƧP@ƦKly???ANK??? -Ⅲ???
02-26-2014, 04:46 AM
Old Boy (USA remake)
It wasn’t all that bad as most people made it out to be.
My guess for people hating it: die hard fans of the original Korean version and also because it’s a Spike Lee film (most people just hate Spike Lee because he’s automatically racist?).
Compared to the original, it’s got more gritty edginess to it. The violence is forceful and leaves an image in your head. The story is darker and leaves a foul taste in your head. Nothing is implied, it’s all drawn out for you.
On it’s own, it’s very violent and twisted. It’s a damn dark film. It’s quite decent as a stand-alone film. I can see friends and family watching it and saying it was fucked up.
Differences?
Story is cut down drastically and really leaves nothing to the imagination.
The original version was sick with the incest. But it was more or less of an undertone. And compared to the American remake, it’s very light.
The sister’s death was very cheesy, as per Asian cinematic standards. If you really look back to that scene, it plays out like a college student project.
The camera shots are nice. But the quality of the lighting and care taken into the appearance of the shots are horrid. It’s like daytime soap opera quality, visually, that is.
The American version appears as if it’s trying to win an MTV Movie Award or Teen’s Choice Award. It’s very rich in color and the lighting overall fits without going drastically in a cheap direction.
In defence of the Korean version, the transition from the flashback to the real world was nice, though. But that entire scene wasn’t aimed to win any graphics or "best editing" awards. It was only a plot point and a story marker. It doesn’t have to be anything, visually.
The American version of the incest story was far sicker. The whole bloody family, fuck. I suppose with HBO’s "Game of Thrones", you HAVE to step it up from just sibling incest.
American remakes tend to go overboard with story elements and go for the most extreme they can write.
Off-topic example of remakes going to extremes:
With the "re-imagining" of Wes Craven’s "A Nightmare on Elm Street", they removed the whole concept of that he could possibly be innocent and came for wrongful murder. No, in the remake, they make him an outright child molester/rapist. And they go to a very strong extreme to illustrate his character. A lot of Freddy fans didn’t like this extreme direction. Although the remake did have a lot of strong "dream" elements to it. The micronaps, the tar/blood floor, the dream/brain facts, the pharmacist scene all added to its few positive points.
The Korean film is much greater at story telling than it is visually telling.
Visuals:
It doesn’t provide nearly as much distinct visuals as the original Korean had.
The original version has a lot of quirky scenes that just put you out of place and confuse you. It’s weird for a lot of visuals.
The American version takes those out and gives a reason to everything.
The famous grass+chest scene that we see in the original and the remake are completely different.
The original has the grass on top of a building. Which makes no sense, to use Westerner’s at least.
I don’t know, it might be a trend to have grass growing on top of your buildings in Korea.
My guess is it was either meant to be some abandoned garden or they just wanted to make Old Boy feel uncomfortable and confused when he first awakes from inside the chest. I mean, why even a chest? Why the grass? Why the top of a building? Is it all a metaphor I missed? Is it just to visually confuse you as well as the main protagonist?
No such questions to the American remake. Only one thing really stands out of the ordinary: that yellow umbrella.
The numbered marks: what do they present? Was it a clue as to how long he was intended to be locked up? I guess so.
Same way he marked himself. Which he never thought about the umbrella as he did it so the umbrella really serves no real purpose except to serve as an homage to the quirky visual styles of the Korean version (sans the flashback campiness).
Between the misplaced environments, the sorceress who hypnotizes the progratonist, and the squid, the Korean film is much more pleasing to watch and stimulates your entertained half of the brain. Even the opening scene is a huge stimulant as its done in a different film style than the rest of the film.
The opening scene to the Korean original was done with a cheaper camera and little to no "studio quality" as compared with the rest of the film.
It was improvised, unscripted, and established as a "documentary-style" camera shot.
It gave off a natural feel to the introduction of the character.
The opening scene to the American remake is all Hollywood. You don’t get a solid placement of the character. He’s like processed meat: no real substance.
The American remake just has good ol’ Western cinematography. Nice shots, good camera angles. The sets are very normal, the costumes are very standard except for fucking SLJ.
There’s really nothing to the film visually, except for its dark atmosphere.
And, these days, dark atmospheres are appealing and drawing in the audiences since Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy.
The hallway fight scene:
Is much longer and more cinematically effective in the Korean version.
The American version seems much shorter. It’s also not really a hallway either. It’s three floors but we only get one long, continuous shot of two floors of fighting before it ends.
Mind you, the fighting style in the American version is very violent. It’s quick and effective. When he wants to put someone down, he does with the least amount of time as we see earlier on in the film when he first gets out.
While it’s neat to see him go floor-by-floor, I would have liked to watched a longer fight sequence.
However, I’m willing to bet American audiences won’t stand for that sort of thing before they lose interest. Or the MPAA steps in.
Continuous shots, going floor by floor was dominated by Tony Jaa’s "The Protector", so I guess Spike Lee didn’t feel a need to go through some lengthy sequence. As long as he kept it for a continuous shot, he kept faithful to the original. :rolleyes:
The bad guys:
Fucking SLJ’s hair…
Seriously.
Also, the main bad guy has a chick for a bodyguard. That was neat. While it lasted.
The roles of the bad guys are cut down a lot in this version. You almost forget they’re there.
Literally, everyone had a much longer story and played more to the sick game in the Korean original.
Oh well. I guess this is one strong focal point that Korean die hard fans target when they talk about the American version.
The bad guy’s stories do add more to the effect.
But I guess with the sickest version that Spike Lee went for allowed for severe reductions in the bad guy business.
The ending:
Fucking SLJ’s hair…
Seriously.
It was a neat ending. Very different than the original. Still effective.
I laughed when the end credits popped up.
It wasn’t a tragic story. It was comedy.
The Korean original is tragic. Not funny, bro.
I suppose going to a hypnotist was extreme and surreal for American audiences that they decided to keep everything practical.
The original has some voodoo going on. A bit unrealistic but visually entertaining for aesthetic purposes.
You don’t need an explanation for "ancient medicine" or mythological backgrounds to cultures still heavily in touch with their ancient ways.
(Most of) North America? Oldest medicine or "voodoo" is whatever is being advertised from that Lakota medicine commercials.
And whatever goes on in Mexico.
Box Office North America imports its ancient medical knowledge from movies with Jackie Chan or English (England) films that are time periods.
So this American ending is quite fitting and makes more sense, for its Western audiences.
Giving the original Korean ending requires people to suspend their disbelief and accept some form of voodoo in a film that didn’t start out with any indication of sorcery being involved.
The acting:
Both protagonists are great actors.
Had Spike Lee went for a 2.5 hour story rather than a 100 minute compression, Josh Brolin would have had more time to flesh out his character.
USA: For a surprisingly short film, it sure takes a while to get into Brolin’s character. He doesn’t seem to be "real" until he finds the mouse.
Korean: The opening scene really gets you into the character. You know what type of person he is and isn’t forced on you to be a Teen’s Choice Award. Like it’s really part of the story and feels like it belongs there and has to be that way.
The Monitor:
Done way better in the Korean original. No fucked up hair and not SLJ.
SLJ as an actor has gone downhill for the longest time. We all know it. All he needed in this film was a kilt and a golf club.
Fucking hair.
The main bad guy:
Much better in the Korean version. Still creepy in the American remake.
Perhaps someone like Guy Pearce and his creepy black gloves would have made a better antagonist.
Nothing outstanding for the guy in the American remake. It was just his story that gave him a stronger impact of a sick villain than the Korean original.
Judgement: Redesigned for the attention span of violent, rowdy North American audiences who want something as harsh as a Quintin Tarantino film but much under 2 hours.
I like the actors (but, fuck, SLJ’s hair…) and the directing was decent. I would watch it again if a friend wanted to watch it.
In contrast, the film is a decent 6/10.
Alone, it’s a good 7/10.
The original: 9/10.
The difference between a 6 and a 7 are quite huge, btw.
avilslare
03-01-2014, 12:04 PM
Thor: The Dark World – I tend to enjoy the more cosmic Marvel characters like Thor so I really enjoyed this one. Loki, of course, is the most intriguing character in the entire film. The comic relief of Kat Dennings is ever present. Though the showdown in the third act was a bit short-lived. 3.5 out of 5.
Dario Argento’s Dracula – Argento hasn’t made a decent film in years and this mess of a film proves it once and for all that he has lost his touch. It looks terrible, the sfx are second-rate, the acting wooden. When a film is seemingly made just to show off some 3D effects, it never turns out well (i.e. Craven’s A Soul to Take). Some nudity here and there (including Argento’s daughter Asia’s) doesn’t save it either. 0 out of 5.
Compliance – As amazing as it might seem, this film is based off true events. Inspired by a series of scams that spanned a decade, a fast food joint is targeted by a man impersonating a police officer who scams the manager into strip searching a female employee (among other lewd acts).
The film is absolutely cringe-worthy and left me with a sick feeling in my gut. One of those movies where you yell at the screen as people do some very stupid things but it all actually happened (many times over). 4 out of 5.
kingsoprano718
03-06-2014, 01:26 AM
rewatched the robocop trilogy. liked part 3 better than 2 this time. if only weller was in it.
avilslare
03-06-2014, 03:24 PM
Driving Miss Daisy (1989) – One of those films I’ve seen parodied over and over but have never actually watched. Thought it was amusing and well acted. Also thought the make-up effects were very well done. Thought it might become a bit of a tearjerker but it never did. I enjoyed it but not much really happened in the film. 3 out of 5.
Mother’s Day (1980) – Early Troma film with a very Last House on the Left type feel. Seedy and somewhat standard affair of three women camping in the woods who are kidnapped and molested by a backwoods family. They escape and plan their revenge.
Starts off a bit goofy but it soon becomes a difficult watch. By the end, the film is satisfying. 3 out of 5.
Thought the remake was better in this case.
ericdarie47
03-08-2014, 10:30 PM
Well hello…
The last movie i saw was indeed The Book Thief. Not as bad as all that – but full of problems. Namely the silly German accents, chocolate box cinematography and the fact that when Liesel is described as being, and I quote "filthy" by Emily Watson, she’s clearly just stepped out of make up and looks radiant! Death’s narration was pretty patchy too – kept forgetting about him hovering about over proceedings! Worse still, the occasional German word slips out – "Nein" and, err, "und" being two of the ones the director thought us ‘clever’ enough to understand, bless us!
Like I said – not all that bad!
basshunt
03-08-2014, 10:46 PM
titanic for the first time !!!! lol
-Dragon-
03-12-2014, 02:05 AM
300: Rise of an Empire – I thought this was actually pretty good, but the first 300 movie is a little better. It seemed like some of the fight scenes and the massive blood splatter were kinda exaggerated since it seemed like it was made to show off 3D effects, but it was still a good movie I thought other than that.
avilslare
03-12-2014, 04:43 PM
In Dreams (1999) – Thriller about a woman whose lucid dreams correspond to a serial killer’s future moves. Sounds a bit trite, which it is, and the over-the-top acting from both Annette Bening and Robert Downey, Jr. doesn’t help much. The story feels a little underdeveloped as well. I do however appreciate how unique and weird it can be though. 2.5 out of 5.
James (The Disney Guy)
03-12-2014, 05:04 PM
Captain Phillips Very Gd Film Hanks Is Brill [As Always]
avilslare
03-13-2014, 04:08 AM
P2 (2007) – Bare bones story of a beautiful woman trapped in a parking garage with an obsessed parking attendant on Christmas Eve. While this kind of thriller has been done before, it’s well worth a watch for horror fans. Some decent violence, long drawn-out chase scenes and plenty of cleavage from Rachel Nichols. 3 out of 5.
The director would go on to make the impressive remake of Maniac.
meerca
03-14-2014, 08:35 PM
Escape Plan. Watched just because Jim Caviezel was in it, had low expectations but I quite liked it.
LesGrossman
03-19-2014, 02:58 PM
300: Rise Of An Empire
Lucas Hood
03-19-2014, 05:18 PM
wolf of wall street had low expectations was awesome, about half an hour to long
avilslare
03-20-2014, 05:28 PM
Battle of the Damned – Dolph Lundgren plays a merc on a search & rescue mission in zombie town. And there are robots, which is a pretty cool concept for a zombie film though it’s too bad it was so poorly executed. Thought some of the supporting cast did a decent job but many of the action scenes were laughable. 1.5 out 5.
Machete Kills – If you understand that this is a play on bad grindhouse films then you will be greatly entertained, as I was. Danny Trejo returns as the titular character with another strange cast (including Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson). The cheesy action is groan-inducing and absolutely hilarious. 3 out of 5.
Europa Report – Please don’t compare this found footage space exploration film to Apollo 18 because it is nothing like it. This one is a slow-burn with great pacing and a creepy atmosphere. It does play out like a murder-by-numbers slasher. As soon as someone is alone you can bet they’re the next to go. 3.5 out of 5.
Riddick – Even though the events played out do take place after the last two Riddick films, it really goes back to Pitch Black as the infamous shiny-eyed badass returns to face off against another horde of strange creatures in this CGI-heavy sci-fi adventure. Vin Diesel plays the character so well. I hope this is a franchise that lasts. 3.5 out of 5.
ericdarie47
03-21-2014, 09:17 PM
And just seen Grand Budapest Hotel – how much more Wes Anderson could this have been? Very, very funny – especially the daft ski/sledge chase! Ralph Fiennes is excellent too!
Looking forward to The Double and Noah…
tips4tnt
03-25-2014, 03:18 PM
Just watched Hitchcock’s Foreign Correspondent (1940) and really enjoyed it!
avilslare
03-27-2014, 03:12 AM
The Lake House (2006) – A bit confusing at first but if you don’t over-analyze the whole time travel thing it can be an interesting take on the love story. While not nearly as funny, it reminded me of the romantic element in Groundhog Day where connecting the two people was like a puzzle. 3 out of 5.
What Women Want (2000) – This film certainly had its moments but ran on a bit too long. The "reading women’s thoughts" gimmick ran out of steam early and the doting Mel Gibson to every woman’s need just became annoying very quickly. 1.5 out of 5.
Lamentizer
04-05-2014, 04:40 AM
Jaws: The Revenge, The Land Before Time, and All Dogs Go To Heaven. Of course, the only good parts of Jaws 4 are the scenes of Judith Barsi. Haven’t seen ADGTH in several years. I forgot how much I love that movie. Haven’t seen Slam Dance or Eye Of The Tiger yet.
avilslare
04-24-2014, 04:35 PM
Amber Alert (2012) – Found footage tale about a group of friends who follow a vehicle described on an amber alert warning. It’s an interesting premise for an 80 minute movie but the camera barely moves and the characters bicker at one another to the point where you wish they would just kill each other and put us out of our misery.
The ending scene takes place in a pitch black room and stops abruptly when the characters apparently die. I find it hard to believe the camera operator wouldn’t have turned on the night vision. Nearly all modern video cameras have that feature.
Though it was interesting to see how it divided the room I was watching it with. Some would have just called it in to the police and ended their responsibility there. Others would have followed the car far beyond their civil duty. 2 out of 5.
Nightmare27
04-25-2014, 10:06 PM
The Dark Crystal. Now, for it’s time (and that it’s aimed for younger audiences) the special effects and costume designs were phenomenal. I loved the way actual set pieces were used, the various creatures looking so unique, and the nostalgia I got watching it. I’d give it a 4 out of 5. There’s effort, cool things to look at, even a book that holds more of mythology behind the characters, but there’s some pretty cheesy moments. Still…
ROKUSHO
04-26-2014, 08:31 AM
doing a marathon of james bond movies in order. just watched dr no.
avilslare
06-16-2014, 03:45 PM
Next Friday – Film follows Craig out of the hood into the ‘burbs where he hides out from Deebo. Chris Tucker doesn’t return and instead we get Craig’s pathetic cousin Day-Day (Mike Epps). The comedy fails on so many levels. There are a few good scenes but I don’t plan on watching this one again. 2 out of 5.
Also I could have gone a few lifetimes without seeing Jacob Vargas in a thong.
moises_327
07-14-2014, 04:18 PM
The last movie I saw was Monty Python and the Holy Grail, classic
Tanis
07-16-2014, 09:02 AM
Noah:
I…I’m not sure how I feel about this film.
I LOVE that they went with the ‘no-longer-canon’-crazy-even-for-a-religious-text-book version of ‘Noah’s Ark’, but at the same time…
Eh, there just wasn’t anything outstanding done.
The performances were all solid, with Hermine showing that she’s going to be someone who’s around till she either quits acting or dies of old age.
But, the CGI went from ‘ooo, pretty’ to ‘wait, was this made for TV?’.
-I mean, SERIOUSLY, the fucking The Watchers looked good but then bad but then good.
Still, the story was kind of…eh.
The ‘bad guys’ weren’t all that bad, with NOAH being the one who I didn’t like the most at the end of it all.
IDK…this film just felt like it was MISSING another half hour or so of character/world building.
Maybe in the D.C. I’ll find it.
-Dragon-
08-02-2014, 01:21 AM
Guardians of the Galaxy – It was a lot different than I thought it would be, but it was really good I thought. I still think The Avengers is a little better, but I really liked this one as well. Can’t wait for the next one.
Moonboy65
08-02-2014, 02:13 AM
Transformers: Age of Extinction in Theaters
I wasnt disappointed at all by it, i’m a big Transformers fan so it was worth watching. I actually saw it with a friend on my trip to Vancouver earlier this summer, we enjoyed every bit of it.
Netflix wise, the last movie i watched was King Kong
AberZombi&Flesh
08-02-2014, 03:12 AM
HouseMD Season1.. all 6 discs.. (I reckon I oughta buy S2 now).
Note about me.. I’ve not watched actual TV (cable tv) since Desperate Housewives was brand new. Lack of interest, really… That said, I only watch
TV shows now(adays) in syndication vicariously through its dvd release. And even then..only if it’s on interest. (ie: I bought Arrow S1 at Best Buy last
year–Black Friday–for $5. Why not!?).
Current view: Artificial Intelligence
petrie93
08-02-2014, 06:24 AM
Luc Besson’s "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.
illmatic291
08-02-2014, 10:41 AM
Luc Besson’s "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.
Same for me!
sorei
08-02-2014, 10:41 PM
Luc Besson’s "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.
and same for me too.
Loved it.
James (The Disney Guy)
08-02-2014, 10:45 PM
HouseMD Season1.. all 6 discs.. (I reckon I oughta buy S2 now).
You Should Buy All 8!!!
I Can’t Get Enough Of House!! It Is My Of My Favs Up With (Star Trek & OUAT)
Hugh Laurie Rocks!
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x57/teh_b0b/house.gif
gjallarhorn
08-10-2014, 03:50 PM
The Immortals – on TV last night – it is deliberately shit isn’t it?
avilslare
08-14-2014, 01:51 AM
Monsters University – Tbh I wasn’t a big fan of the first film. It was okay but it’s definitely low on my list of favorite Pixar films. I felt this one was a tad better. I actually went back after finishing the film to rewatch certain scenes (such as the opening and ending scenes). Though it was beautifully animated (of course) with sprawling scenes showing the scope of the monster world. 3 out of 5.
mr_shmee80
08-14-2014, 10:44 PM
The Maniac remake with Elijah Wood. Enjoyed the gimmick of telling the story from a first person perspective but not a lot of depth to the actual film. Fantastic soundtrack though. Went out and picked up the excellent Death Waltz Records lp the same day.
-Dragon-
08-22-2014, 07:17 AM
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods – I actually seen this last week, but it was a really good throwback movie to the series. It was pretty cool to have most of Funimation’s voice actors to return as well. Definitely buying it when it gets released on blu-ray on October 7th. I kind of need to re-watch it anyways since everyone in the theater was really loud and rowdy throughout most of the movie, so I couldn’t hear what some people were saying at some parts. Of course I wouldn’t mind seeing it again anyways. :p
James (The Disney Guy)
08-22-2014, 05:30 PM
Captain America: Winter Soldier:
Serpasses The Rest Of The Marvels By Miles. Sabastian Stan Was Excellent (Makes Me Forgive Him For Dropping Out of Once Upon A Time, Although I Still Miss the Madhatter)
The Mixture of Action, Story & Music Aswell As Acting Balanced Perfectly Not To Long Just Right And Set A Strong Standard For A 3rd Installment Aswell as the Rest of The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johanson & SLJ Perfect As Always!
Bring On CA3!
kingofsparta
08-23-2014, 12:00 AM
Same for me, Captain America The winter soldier (blu ray 3D). Saw it twice the same day so yep, i really love this one. the best Marvel with GOTG for me.
Moonboy65
08-27-2014, 02:26 AM
Last night, watched The Expendables on Netflix, badass actors kicking but :p
FBerwald
09-21-2014, 08:34 PM
Just saw Spike Milligan’s Bed-Sitting room! That man is a genius!
avilslare
10-09-2014, 09:00 AM
Cuban Fury (2014) – This was a throwaway Redbox rental but turned out to be one of the funniest films I’ve seen all year. It’s refreshing to see Nick Frost as the title character rather than as Simon Pegg’s buddy. He really held his own. The rest of the cast was great as well, especially Chris Dowd. A real underrated comedy. 4 out of 5.
hagbard_23
12-04-2014, 06:29 PM
Almost Human, Series 1. Just didn’t like the style of it.
stares
12-05-2014, 06:18 PM
Mr. Nobody
A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn’t choose, anything is possible.
I can see how some people would not like it, you will probably be confused until the ending (and even then you may still be). But I was satisfied with it’s ending and the purpose of the movie and I think it was successful in what it wanted to show. You should see this movie if you have not already.
Nightmare27
12-23-2014, 08:34 PM
So I’ve finally seen the whole Hobbit trilogy…It was quite a spectacle, but it certainly wasn’t Lord of the Rings, obviously. Sure it had some returning characters, but overall there was this grandiose inflation of war and the "Darkness" that I felt a little too overbearing. Too many subplots that didn’t have to be interwoven. As I understand it, the producers wanted PJ to basically do another large scale epic, even though (and I think most would agree) that this would have best been condensed into one or two movies. I really wish Del Toro stayed on as writer and director, but I can’t complain about the production of the films themselves, because they are well made, yet bloated too.
One more thing I’ll add, the real problem with these movies is how much feels like filler. With Lord of the Rings I counted it as one giant film. I loved each part equally. With the Hobbit, I feel like I really enjoyed only certain scenes (Like Gollum’s riddles, Smaug and Bilbo). If I chose an order: the 3rd one the most, then the second, then the first, and that isn’t saying much. I’ll go back rewatch ’em all (special editions of course) and see what I think then.
DonDonP1
01-04-2015, 02:51 AM
If you were wondering what the last movie I saw at a cinema, then I say the 2014 Columbia Picture of Annie.
bidam7
01-04-2015, 07:29 AM
John Wick
Kara Whicker
01-09-2015, 07:22 AM
The Theory of Everything
Not bad romance movie.
avilslare
01-10-2015, 11:32 PM
The Possession of Michael King
Great horror film, especially it being the director’s first feature.
Nightmare27
01-16-2015, 06:17 PM
Django Unchained. Again…love it. Absolutely attractive scenes with awesome cinematography and catchy dialogue.
Sn0wGl0be
01-17-2015, 10:19 PM
Collateral (2004) (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBOAmtjsZeA)
Definitely one better films I’ve seen, IMO the relationship between Vincent (Tom Cruise) and Max (Jamie Foxx) is amazing. The ending could have been a bit longer, but otherwise a fantastic film. Wish I found out about it sooner.
tojeem
01-22-2015, 09:17 AM
The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing. Good film, but Cumberbatch is a bit too much like Sherlock.
bclhsr
03-18-2015, 05:17 PM
Just watched Cinderella. Quite funny as can’t seem to accept any "Princess" thingy from the childhood fairy tale as we have grown up.
avilslare
04-08-2015, 04:00 PM
Police Academy (1984)
ughugh
04-09-2015, 03:24 PM
"Into The Woods" (2014)
avilslare
04-09-2015, 06:54 PM
The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
Alex
04-10-2015, 10:44 PM
The Thing (2011)
I prefer the original by John Carpenter.
Zoran
04-12-2015, 05:04 PM
House of Dracula (1945)

avilslare
04-12-2015, 10:09 PM
April Fool’s Day (2008)
Not a remake of the 1986 film. Low-budget, looks like crap and feels like a soap opera.
-Dragon-
04-24-2015, 02:00 PM
Run All Night – Of course I liked it cause I love anything with Liam Neeson in it. Much better than Taken 3. It was ok but the first two movies were a lot better.
StellaNox
04-24-2015, 09:54 PM
Just saw the Babadook
avilslare
04-30-2015, 06:19 PM
The Judge (2014)
zapan25
05-14-2015, 09:01 PM
mad max fury :happycroc:
Moonboy65
05-15-2015, 05:48 PM
Avengers: Age of Ultron
toetke1
05-19-2015, 09:07 AM
End of Watch
Sargonarhes
05-19-2015, 10:51 AM
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies.
avilslare
05-21-2015, 03:22 PM
Avengers: Age of Ultron in IMAX 3D
Moonboy65
06-22-2015, 05:47 PM
San Andreas in 3D
avilslare
06-25-2015, 01:22 AM
Spring (2015)
Sort of a sci-fi/horror love story
tehƧP@ƦKly???ANK??? -Ⅲ???
07-01-2015, 12:50 PM
Jurassic World
10/10
Got emotional seeing the references to the first film.
I remember seeing the first film in theaters a few times.
Can’t believe it’s been that long.
Love Giacchino’s score and love Pratt.
Moonboy65
07-01-2015, 04:46 PM
The Terminator
ZaxxonZaxxoff
07-08-2015, 09:01 PM
Boxtrolls (2014). Really cool stop-motion animated movie with a great, weird sense of humor to it. I would say that the animation was the best part though since there were some story problems.
avilslare
07-11-2015, 02:23 PM
Don’t Go in the House (1979)
Alex
09-09-2015, 06:48 PM
Ghostbusters (1984)
Timeless classic…
imaces
12-02-2015, 02:51 AM
Annie (original) – Watched with family
-Dragon-
12-03-2015, 02:54 AM
Beauty and the Beast – Haven’t seen this movie in forever. I’m still a sucker for animated movies. I always thought the beast looks better as a beast than as a human. :p Not sure how I feel about the live action remake coming in 2017…
steakslim
12-10-2015, 01:18 AM
Ant Man…..it was better than I expected.
LastRemnant
12-14-2015, 07:24 AM
Ridiculous 6
Killgrave
12-14-2015, 07:27 AM
Creed.
Goandgoo
01-17-2016, 12:19 AM
Star Wars The Force Awakens ๐
Branais
01-17-2016, 12:34 AM
Was it good, goandgoo?
I’m puzzled that I haven’t had the slightest impulse to go and see it. I really don’t know why.
Goandgoo
01-17-2016, 01:19 AM
Was it good, goandgoo?
I’m puzzled that I haven’t had the slightest impulse to go and see it. I really don’t know why.
I know there have been lots of sceptics and such with people thinking it’s a rehash of ANH but I have to admit it was such a great movie. Great acting, storyline, music, special effects, nostalgia… Just pretty good all round.
Branais
01-17-2016, 01:26 AM
Thanks for the reply. ๐
Yeah, I’m not a sceptic, and I’m not critical of it (since I know nothing about the details of the film). I was a big fan of the originals, but maybe I got more burned than I realised by the crappy prequels. I’ll probably go see it, since the big screen is obviously where it’s best.
Anyway, thanks again.
-Dragon-
02-05-2016, 04:44 AM
Spectre – I think it was ok but I liked Skyfall more
Candy797
02-13-2016, 04:20 PM
Star Wars the Force Awakens
Sn0wGl0be
03-24-2016, 02:18 PM
My Dinner With Andre (1981).
Exceptional film which you can find on Youtube in full. Might be boring to some since it’s literally just two guys talking over dinner for most of the movie, but everyone should see it at least once if nothing for the very telling statements made near the end.
kairo123
03-28-2016, 11:11 PM
Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice
dagame5k
03-31-2016, 10:37 PM
Deadpool
While I very much enjoyed it, and it was worth watching, but to me it’s a little over hyped.
Character was better than the Wolverine Origins version of the character.
avilslare
04-07-2016, 07:55 AM
Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005)
My god what a turd.
Amazingly, this came from the same writing team who brought us X-Men 2, Superman Returns, Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus and X-Men: Apocalypse.
GreatKenji
05-01-2016, 05:23 PM
Shingeki no Kyojin: End of the World. The film sucked, at least the score composed by Shiro Sagisu was great!
Alex
07-16-2016, 09:24 PM
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Disappointing…
Zoran
07-16-2016, 09:34 PM
Kamijou Touma
07-31-2017, 08:21 PM
Koe no Katachi
Kimi no Na Wa