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We all know you arent going to see that movie
jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
No. You don't. If you feel you need to see it...I encourage piracy. The rare instance where the end justifies the means.
adgy-san
PJ Harvey is God
Ponyo - Just another adorable Ghibli film, is all. Impossible not to like.
Peeping Tom - Enjoyable little flick about a shut-in creeper who likes to kill women. Hits a lot of stuff that you really wouldn't expect to see in a movie from the 60's, like child abuse and being a creeper. Liked it, but did not love it.
Unbroken - I haven't read the book, but the general consensus among those that have is that this movie is a crime because it's just ok. For me, it was fine, just kind of there. Real nice cinematography and score, but wasn't as emotionally grabbing as it thought it was or, apparently, should have been. Not sure if that's the fault of the filmmakers or just a casualty of having to condense a book into two hours, but... ehh.
Akira - Hadn't seen this in a really long time, but was given the blu-ray for X-Mas and decided to pop it in. Goddamn, if ever a movie was worth the praise it receives, it's this one. Such a colossal mind-****. I wanted to watch it again immediately, but it was 2am already. So ****in' good, though.
The Hateful Eight - Takes a little while to get going, but, man... once it does. I loved it. Jennifer Jason Leigh deserves more love.
Spring - After watching this finally, I immediately came back here and read the discussion about it. I fall firmly on JD's side here, as I pretty much loved it. I will say that I am INSANELY glad I knew nothing about this movie going in because it was a fantastic surprise. The second half of the film, post-reveal, did suffer a little I thought (or wasn't as good as the first half, at least), but nowhere near enough for it to ruin the movie for me. Really enjoyed this and just found out that the directors, Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, were also responsible for Resolution (which I really liked and is available on Prime right now), so they are a solid 2 for 2 right here. Committing their names to memory and eager to see what they come up with next.
Lady Snowblood 1 & 2 - Went to a double feature of these movies and only teared up about a half dozen times or so from the sheer weight of how much I love the first film and finally having the chance to see it on the big screen. The second film is very good, but the first film is one of my top 10 of all time, easy.
Tangerine - Ok, so that was... different. Not sure how to describe it. It's kind of slice-of-life in a way that reminds me of Kids, but nowhere near that ****ed up. I liked it. Not like anything I've seen before.
Pale Flower - ****ing gorgeous cinematography here. The movie was great, too, but... jeez, it was so pretty. It's about a yakuza who gets out of prison for killing a man and wants to keep a low profile. Hard to do that, though, when you fall in love with a pretty rich girl who wants nothing more than someone to stop her from being bored all the time. The movie is a little slow, but the climax is incredible and, like I said, the cinematography is insanely beautiful. Highly recommended.
The Guest - Another in a string of smart, original indie movies that seem to be popping up lately. I liked this a lot. Once again, glad I didn't know anything about it going in, as it did not go where I expected.
Basic Instinct - I had actually never seen this before, but wanted to because it's Verhoeven. So it's been in my Netflix queue forever and everytime I scroll past it, my wife snickers, so I said **** it and put it on. I can't decide if this movie is really bad or really awesome bad. It's so ridiculous. I tend to give Verhoeven the benefit of the double and think he knew exactly what he was doing with this, but it didn't make me laugh out loud often enough for me to be sure. So I dunno.
A Hard Day - A Korean cop accidentally hits a guy with his car and makes the mistake of trying to hide the body instead of own up to what happened. That's just the first bad decision he makes in the film. There are many more. It's a pretty good thriller, currently available on Netflix. I'd recommend it.
Beyond Outrage - No idea why I waited so long to watch this, but if the idea of a bunch of yakuzas yelling at each other, stabbing each other in the back and murdering each other for 2 hours sounds like fun, you're gonna love it. Not as good a movie as the first one, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Really made me wish we'd get some more od Kitano's older stuff on blu-ray soon.
Original Gangstas - Hey, Pam Grier, Fred Williamson and Jim Brown all in the same movie. And Richard Roundtree even has a small role. This was fun enough, but nothing special. Worth watching just to see them all together in one movie, but not a whole lot else.
Bucktown - Hey Fred Williamson and Pam Grier in the same movie right after the last one! And this time in their prime! This was pretty fun. Williamson being all badass and cool. Would have preferred it if Grier hadn't just been relegated to the girlfriend-who-does-nothing role, but it was still fun.
Blue Ruin - And another indie movie that gives you hope for the future of non-franchise tentpole films. Once again, went in without knowing much of anything about it and it was completely different than I would have thought. ****ing solid. It's on Netflix now and it's recommended.
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jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
So glad you finally watched Spring. I never made a top ten list...but that and Goodnight Mommy would have been top 5 at least. And Blue Ruin was small...but pretty groovy.
Oh yeah, the Guest...what took ya so long? Thought it kinda lost steam post reveal, and became kinda ordinary, but the build up was pretty terrific.
Oh yeah, the Guest...what took ya so long? Thought it kinda lost steam post reveal, and became kinda ordinary, but the build up was pretty terrific.
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LetTigerIn
Lurker
Added Resolution to the queue. DVD only. No streaming.
adgy-san
PJ Harvey is God
It's on Amazon Prime right now.
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LetTigerIn
Lurker
Thanks. See, I always said I don't know how to read.
jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
Ok. So I saw some movies.
If you want a detailed defense...go here http://letsgokings.com/showthread.php/462404-All-Things-Directors
But long story short...IT'S A TARENTINO MOVIE. You either want to see this or you don't. For me, a fan, it may have been one of his better movies. A cast akin to a stacked deck as far as Qt sympathisers. No stunt casting here...just a handpicked cast of the Qt players. And it sings. Glorious, violent and a brisk...a very brisk, almost 3 hours. Made me love Kurt Russell for the 47th time. Great music, and just a honest to god 'glad I seed it on the bigscreen' experience. And, like all the man's other movies, I can vouch it's better with repeat viewings
Watched this too. Spinal Tap meets Interview With The Vampire. Clever, funny, and the fact that the guy who directed this...is also directing Thor 3, is a real good sign.
Wow. A gem. I bought this, which, sadly...I rarely do anymore. I love physical copies...but even I have to cut back. But I digress. Glad I bought this. It's brilliant. Reminds me so much of J.T. Petty's THE BURROWERS. And I LOVED that flick. Anyway...kudos to Kurt Russell, Richard Jenkins, Patrick Wilson( who continues to impress) and Matthew LOST Fox. So...take The Searchers, add the Descent...and you got a small idea of what this one has to offer. Add in really strong acting, and one of the worst deaths ever, along with some jarring violence...for ****s sake, just check it out.
Ok. Duplass brothers make a found footage flick. If you don't know them, they are kinda the reason mumblecore exists. So...found footage and pretentious dialogue driven horror. Wow, that's a lot in the negative column. But...
It friggin works. Because you are constantly bombarded with wtf moments. But...if you have ever been trapped in a conversation with that person at some party it will all seem plausible to you...until it goes off the rails. This is one of those 'twist'y flicks that may not have rewatch value, but the initial, where is this going vibe, makes for a great first view. p.s. It's a great condemnation of the Craig'slist generation.
If you want a detailed defense...go here http://letsgokings.com/showthread.php/462404-All-Things-Directors
But long story short...IT'S A TARENTINO MOVIE. You either want to see this or you don't. For me, a fan, it may have been one of his better movies. A cast akin to a stacked deck as far as Qt sympathisers. No stunt casting here...just a handpicked cast of the Qt players. And it sings. Glorious, violent and a brisk...a very brisk, almost 3 hours. Made me love Kurt Russell for the 47th time. Great music, and just a honest to god 'glad I seed it on the bigscreen' experience. And, like all the man's other movies, I can vouch it's better with repeat viewings
Watched this too. Spinal Tap meets Interview With The Vampire. Clever, funny, and the fact that the guy who directed this...is also directing Thor 3, is a real good sign.
Wow. A gem. I bought this, which, sadly...I rarely do anymore. I love physical copies...but even I have to cut back. But I digress. Glad I bought this. It's brilliant. Reminds me so much of J.T. Petty's THE BURROWERS. And I LOVED that flick. Anyway...kudos to Kurt Russell, Richard Jenkins, Patrick Wilson( who continues to impress) and Matthew LOST Fox. So...take The Searchers, add the Descent...and you got a small idea of what this one has to offer. Add in really strong acting, and one of the worst deaths ever, along with some jarring violence...for ****s sake, just check it out.
Ok. Duplass brothers make a found footage flick. If you don't know them, they are kinda the reason mumblecore exists. So...found footage and pretentious dialogue driven horror. Wow, that's a lot in the negative column. But...
It friggin works. Because you are constantly bombarded with wtf moments. But...if you have ever been trapped in a conversation with that person at some party it will all seem plausible to you...until it goes off the rails. This is one of those 'twist'y flicks that may not have rewatch value, but the initial, where is this going vibe, makes for a great first view. p.s. It's a great condemnation of the Craig'slist generation.
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roenick
Lurker
So I watched this last night. I actually liked it - gave a different take on the myth and the man.
jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
Saw this yesterday. Technically beautiful, yet, and I am not sure if this is by design or by poor execution, I am entirely unsure what I was supposed to take away from this. It's basically a character study of a very unhappy man and his struggle against loneliness in a world full of people. It's demonstrated by EVERYONE except for 2 characters in the movie being voiced by Tom Noonan. Men, women...children. And they all look the same. Till he meets the one person who doesn't. And falls deeply in love. That's when I think the movie may have been made for smarter folks than I. Long story short, and hopefully spoiler free, you are asked to decide if this is a deeply disturbed individual...or, a condemnation of society in general. Or maybe even a combination of both. I have to say, the movie did it's job...because I am still puzzling it out...but it isn't an easy/satisfying watch. If you like animation, especially stop motion, and don't mind a frustratingly vague movie...well, you may want to check this out. If you need a beginning/middle and end...you will want to avoid.
P.S. if awkward puppet sex is your thing, well...get yourself checked...but you may like this.
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LetTigerIn
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I finally caught The Revenant last night. I disagree with jd about its merits. Perhaps even jd would agree with half of this statement: it's a superbly crafted film and worthy of its recent accolades. I particularly loved the cinematography and music. It's very likely to land in my top 5 of 2015 list, but there are some notable contenders I still want to see before I hash that out (I'm talking about you, Spotlight).
It also struck me that Domhnall Gleeson might end up being in 4 of my 10 favorites of 2015. Amazing.
It also struck me that Domhnall Gleeson might end up being in 4 of my 10 favorites of 2015. Amazing.
jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
Yeah. Perhaps you didn't read my review closely enough. Sorry, you know I am your biggest fan brother...but I could not disagree more vehemently. It's a joyless, soulcrushing, tortuous endurance test, filled with 'magical' Indians, who just happen to appear at convenient times, to either a)act as a health power up b)like the woman in the burned out village, to shout "MESSAGE" or, worst of all, c)to conveniently give this true descent into hell(as a viewing experience) the bloodlusty 'satisfying' conclusion that most movie goers need to feel a sense of closure. If...
AND SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
...they had been brave enough to have little man Leo survive all that horror, just to simply turn the other cheek and truly 'let God handle vengeance', while Hardy incredulously walks away...I may have had some respect for this turd. But after 2+ hours of unrelenting unhappiness and a monotonous snow blurred barren landscape, to cheat like that was terribly unforgivable. Worst movie of 2015/2016 in my opinion. It stunk so loud that it bridged the calendar.
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roenick
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Saw this over the weekend. I liked it.
Saw this over the weekend. I liked it.
This was a great movie......very well done and fun to watch. Great performances from both the leads.
As for the Revenant....I liked it as well. Wont say its the best man vs nature movie ever but it held my attention and interest which is really all I could ask for these days.
Also saw the Martian....good movie-stupid effing ending. Horrible closing credits.
Antman- Enjoyed it....but im a Paul Rudd fan so maybe biased.
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Vastly, Wildy overrated.
Im in a big hollywood director bashing mood this am....Tarantino- F You!
Priceless Matin Guitar Smashed during Hateful Eight Filming
This is the biggest ahole move by a director since this.....
http://articles.latimes.com/1990-04-26/news/mn-324_1_state-park-cavern
The reasons this is infuriating....
Did Tarantino really need to use a vintage guitar in the filming? Would not any beat up older looking guitat have been just as efficient for that scene? Hell...I would have let him use my old acoustic I keep at my parents I play when Im over there and bored.
As for Stone....Im a huge fan of the Doors and while the bands visits to the desert are well chronicled-there is no account whatsover of painted caves and petroglyphs-so Stone defacing the cave for a fictional narrative is ego puff at it worst.
Priceless Matin Guitar Smashed during Hateful Eight Filming
This is the biggest ahole move by a director since this.....
http://articles.latimes.com/1990-04-26/news/mn-324_1_state-park-cavern
The reasons this is infuriating....
Did Tarantino really need to use a vintage guitar in the filming? Would not any beat up older looking guitat have been just as efficient for that scene? Hell...I would have let him use my old acoustic I keep at my parents I play when Im over there and bored.
As for Stone....Im a huge fan of the Doors and while the bands visits to the desert are well chronicled-there is no account whatsover of painted caves and petroglyphs-so Stone defacing the cave for a fictional narrative is ego puff at it worst.
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jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
By who though, really. The reviews were in the b-c range. The Academy ignored it. I think our discussion turned you from not appreciating it to outright hating it. See, I feel the same about The Revenant. I was bored to tears and completely removed from the movie(due to DiCaprio not actually BEING the character), and as I sat there thinking about how the critics were going to openly masturbate over the whole pointless exercise I started to truly despise the movie. Talk about overrated. Hateful played well for the audience I think it was intended for. Not overrated, not underrated...it just was. Of course that is exacerbated by Tarentino being bigger than his movie. Don't know why I feel I have to defend this flick...but I do.
And I don't know why...but that guitar smashing story has a stink to it. No proof, but I just ain't buying it.
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