Thursday Next Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Btw Thursday and Ethan, they interviewed Looper's director on io9 and somebody asked your question. His answer is simplistic and clear. I did think of that while I was writing, but just think logically about what would happen in the next 10 seconds if he did that. Old Joe (who is holding his pistol with both hands) re-grips/grabs his gun and fires away, and young Joe is now bleeding out in the field with no way of shooting his other hand off. Unless he uses his teeth I guess. Which I would in fact love to have seen. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) I saw Frankenweenie last night. While it's not quite Tim Burton's best film as a director (that would be either Edward Scissorhands or Pee-Wee's Big Adventure), it's still pretty enjoyable, especially if you have a fondness or at least an appreciation for old Universal monster movies. Edited October 13, 2012 by Mister Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainHurtBoy...2 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Seven Psychopaths. Fantastic. Going to see Argo, tomorrow. Not the biggest fan of Affleck's work, so let's see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) I wanna watch both Argo and Seven Psychopaths [alongside the Ethan Hawke horror film as well]. GAWD too many movies this weekend edit: Just came back from watching Argo. Absolutely fantastic movie. I've noticed with Ben Affleck films that his role, while usually the starring role, never steals the spotlight. Everybody else in the movie is absolutely fantastic and brilliant. I'm not criticizing Affleck as an actor, he's a brilliant director and his character does his role... there's just no oomph. Edited October 13, 2012 by Waldorf And Statler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Sinister. Throughout most of it I was thinking it was just okay, but then the end really saved it. The end was almost perfect, but then it went on a little too long and lost some of it's effectiveness. Still good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgi Duke of Frisbee Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Seven Psychopaths. It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sinister. Throughout most of it I was thinking it was just okay, but then the end really saved it. The end was almost perfect, but then it went on a little too long and lost some of it's effectiveness. Still good though. My friend wants to know something about this film: Does it have anything to do with left-handedness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 If it does it was too subtle for me to pick up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Might as well post a few... Hanna. This is an odd film, anchored by some great casting. It's got some very interesting direction and a unique score by The Chemical Brothers, combined with some (blunt) symbolism regarding fairy tales that just about lifts it above being an 'OK' film. Just don't expect a Hit Girl-type action film. Leon is a good comparison for tone, I guess. Night Watch Another film that is just above 'OK'. I had forgotten how much I liked the idea of supernatural elements mixed in with 'ordinary' stuff, and the film's setting and lore was really intriguing. There is an endearing quirkiness to it. However, it's a really uneven film that mixes inspired touches with melodrama and, ultimately, doesn't quite contain a 'complete' story (being the first part of a planned trilogy, and based on part of the first book in a series). A lot is spent on establishing the world and its rules without moving things forward at the same time. In its favour, it did pique my interest enough that I have already purchased the following film (which was cheap) and am disappointed to hear the third part's production is stalled. Battlestar Galactica: Razor I'm counting this here because, unlike most of show I've seen so far, I quite liked it. Working through the series, I actually followed a friend's advice and watched this at an appropriate time during season two rather than when it would have been seen originally. It anchors its story well with a new central character, who brings an interesting dynamic with existing ones, and keeps the drama at a decent level without straying into the show's usual contrived set-ups (due to a distinct lack of Baltar, thankfully). It built well on events that had only been talked about before and fleshed out certain characters' backstories satisfyingly enough. I am a bit worried about whatever was going on right near the end though... Also, the Australian chick was smoking hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Part of why I like Hanna and Night Watch is because they are very un-Hollywood. The tone, the visual style, the direction. It all feels really fresh. It's like the difference between a homemade burger and McDonalds. McDonalds has all the polish and marketing, it's chemically balanced to taste good, you know exactly what you're getting and it's all very shiny, but it lacks some of the flavour of homemade and feels somehow fake. Your homemade burger may be a bit misshapen and you never really know if it's going to be great all the way through or have bits of gristle in it, but every one is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yeah, that's a good way of putting it. With Night Watch, I called it 'quirkiness', while Hanna's symbolic elements give it a bit of depth. Obviously, Night Watch is aping a lot of Hollywood films but with its own cultural twist. There is a definite charm or standout quality to both that makes up for their shortcomings. It's also a shame that it seems the UK doesn't get the 'proper' English language release of Night Watch, with the fancy subtitles envisioned by the director. And that the director is now actually making shit Hollywood films like Wanted and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 See I first saw Nightwatch with fancy subtitles that came in different fonts n effects n places depending on who n when is speaking then got it on DVD n started to doubt my memories of first watch. Should watch Daywatch some point, Ive owned it long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Watched Sinister. I gotta say first time in a while I screamed out loud like a stereotypical black guy at a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rise of the Planet of the Apes This had a really good build up and end I think. Of course humans could hunt the group but... yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The Raid. Finally got around to seeing it and i loved it. Thrilling, Suspenseful and just down right good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Akira. Which we found out that Netflix doesn't have. What sucks is it was the DVD version we watched, mainly cos it'd have been a PITA to set up my dodgy version that's in full HD with the original '80s dub. It's been interesting watching it this time around though cos... *jumps to another thread* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Rat Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I'm doing a "one movie per day" sort of thing (where movie can be replaced with 90 minutes worth of TV episodes). Watched the following: Dr. Strangelove. Doubt something like that could be filmed right now. I'm actually surprised it was approved during the Cold War even. Man of Vendetta. I expected something action-packed. Turns out it was pretty down to earth aside from the villain being Chaotic Evil to almost comical levels. Drive. Quite awesome. Brick. "Teen noir." Loved it. Sword Devil. Samurai with a demonic sword slicing everyone up. Extremely epic final battle. Edited October 23, 2012 by Cyber Rat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Brick. "Teen noir." Loved it. Yes. Yeeees. Great film. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Rat Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Outrage (2010). Kitano's movies are excellent and this is one brutal and well-made yakuza drama. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the gangster mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Seven Psychopaths. Abso-fucking-lutely recommended. So freaking funny, and Sam Rockwell stole the show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Rat Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I just watched "It's a Wonderful Life" for the first time. Fuck you, Hollywood, for making me fall for your cheap "make sad" tricks. T_T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc4life Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Skyfall was pretty darn amazing. Lived up to the hype There's one glaringly obvious gaffe in it though. It won't affect how you see the film, though, as it's really only a minor detail. Won't say what it is because ***SPOILERS*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 [spoiler]Spoilers work on here [/spoiler] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc4life Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I know they do, I just decided to not post them at all, because it's both not really a plot detail but it's an important part of a scene that I don't want to get into too much detail with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Skyfall - I'm not usually a bond guy. I tend to find them fairly by-the-numbers action flicks, but Skyfall really did knock my socks off. Daniel Craig is my favourite bond. I love the grit, and subtle (and not so) subtle references to previous films. All in all, a highly enjoyable film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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