#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 That's just a noise. Why not tell us what you really think without trying to be more eloquent or intelligent then you really are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I saw Under the Skin in the theater and it made me so viscerally uncomfortable that all I really know is that I never want to see it again. I honestly don't even know if I can categorize my reaction as positive or negative, it just is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Is that the one where Black Widow flashes her tits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Crudely speaking, yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: That's just a noise. Why not tell us what you really think without trying to be more eloquent or intelligent then you really are? That is what I really think and why I was disappointed. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 59 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I saw Under the Skin in the theater and it made me so viscerally uncomfortable that all I really know is that I never want to see it again. I honestly don't even know if I can categorize my reaction as positive or negative, it just is. This was my reaction as well, but I'm sure it was positive. I do kind of want to see it again now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,508 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 56 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I saw Under the Skin in the theater and it made me so viscerally uncomfortable that all I really know is that I never want to see it again. I honestly don't even know if I can categorize my reaction as positive or negative, it just is. Your reaction was exactly what the film demanded. "Under The Skin" is a stunning achievement, and a very "human" film. Difficult to watch? Made you uncomfortable? You betcha! Doesn't mean it's a bad film. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is very uncomfortable. It's also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Shout out to Micachu's score for the film which is a huge part of creating the viscerally uncomfortable atmosphere of the movie. 2 minutes ago, Richard said: Your reaction was exactly what the film demanded. "Under The Skin" is a stunning achievement, and a very "human" film. Difficult to watch? Made you uncomfortable? You betcha! Doesn't mean it's a bad film. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is very uncomfortable. It's also very good. And you might notice I very pointedly avoided calling it a bad film. I'm also not sure I'd call it a great one, but it was certainly a real, physical experience. A rare feat for a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,508 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 In these days of casual violence, and destruction, where the world of cinema continually does its best to celebrate mediocrity, and negativism, a film such as "UTS" provides audiences with the chance to think, to react, and, most importantly, to engage, with cinema, both as an art-form, and as a mode of entertainment. We need more films like "UTS". To paraphrase Marius Goering: "we are starved of Technicolor, down here". Make no mistake; " UTS" IS a great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I appreciate its ambition in an industry that prioritizes safety above all else and I'm glad I saw it. I don't think it's some kind of amazing, eternal achievement for the ages. It will deservedly inhabit a "cult classic" status in years to come I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,508 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 In these days of lazy, moribund filmmaking, where more is less, and repetition is the staple diet of the masses, I'm sure that "UTS" will become a cult-classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I've never heard of this film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Here's my review! http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24637-what-is-the-last-film-you-watched-newer-films/&do=findComment&comment=1043647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 13 minutes ago, Lonnegan said: I've never heard of this film. The film where Scarlett Johansson does full nudity and you've never heard of it, yeah right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Avatar. It is the first time I've watched it since 25th of December 2009. It holds up quite well actually, in terms of effects. Not many films do age as well.. The script is, of course, painfully average. The dialogue is mostly cliched and horrible. It's basically not any different from George Lucas circa 1980's. There is absolutely nothing clever or good about it. But... Cameron is a master big screen spectacle director. His skill in orchestrating the visual feast for masses is almost unparalleled. The film is ENTIRELY made by his directing skills. The way in which he manages to envelop a viewer visually in this, otherwise entirely cliched, journey is quite amazing. Even after almost 7 years, and on small screen, it still feels like an event. Karol Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,323 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Which cut did you watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 His skills as a director more then make up for his skills as a writer. Unlike Nolan Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Oh I don't know Stefan. Nolan seems to be doing quite well, both critically and financially. But it is a very different sensibility, and he does have some issues. I watched the longest cut, Jay. The cheap used Blu-ray I got has 3 different ones. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 10 minutes ago, Stefancos said: His skills as a director more then make up for his skills as a writer. Unlike Nolan Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cameron is the closest modern Demille impersonation we got. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Jaws. Excellent, but a slightly rushed ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Rushed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 On 8/23/2016 at 11:55 AM, Richard said: To paraphrase Marius Goering: "we are starved of Technicolor, down here". Love that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,508 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Right back at ya! A few years back, I saw a restoration of "The Red Shoes", at my local art house cinema. It took me several days to recover, for I knew that I had been in the presence of pure cinematic perfection. It was a sublime, cleansing experience. How could I go home and watch what I wanted to watch, after that? How could I follow it? It's a question that I still ask, to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes, a little rushed. I'd have preferred a less rushed ending, but overall it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 1 hour ago, publicist said: Cameron is the closest modern Demille impersonation we got. Exactly! And Avatar is hilariously clunky in terms of storytelling. But, for whatever reason, it works as a spectacle. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 11 minutes ago, Richard said: Right back at ya! A few years back, I saw a restoration of "The Red Shoes", at my local art house cinema. It took me several days to recover, for I knew that I had been in the presence of pure cinematic perfection. It was a sublime, cleansing experience. How could I go home and watch what I wanted to watch, after that? How could I follow it? It's a question that I still ask, to this day. Pretty much. Still have yet to see any of the Archers on a big screen....almost had a chance, I think it was Colonel Blimp in Chicago but alas. One day! Powell & Pressburger may well be for me the greatest. Naïve Old Fart and publicist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cameron is a master in editing and pacing. That is one of the main reasons, I reckon, his movies are so watchable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I watch Cameron films purely for the directorial craftsmanship. It's why Aliens is fabulous to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,346 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I saw Avatar once ... the 2D theatrical cut, at the cinema. No desire to revisit it at all. Cameron is apparently planning 3 sequels. Ho hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,990 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Four. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sweeping Strings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 If I was Cameron, I would actually pay money not to make idiotic movies for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyal 0 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 bourne legency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Welcome! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 i prefer bourne old tomato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 3/10 Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That's generous for Sphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Fabulous score, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It really is laughably bad at points. The score is typically wonderful for Elliot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sam Jackson is reliably hilarious in his "I'm in a shitty movie, might as well have some fun" mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,179 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 13 hours ago, crocodile said: Four. Karol mrbellamy and Dixon Hill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sleepless in Seattle. I can't believe I just finished watching this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It's been more than 10 years, but doesn't Sphere show promise early on but then go pear shaped very quickly? I vaguely remember being irritated that it ruined what was a fascinating pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sharon Stone's goofy delivery when they set out on the walk to the wreck is the first moment when I remember how crummy it's going to get. That being said I'd like to get spanked by Sharon Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, bollemanneke said: Sleepless in Seattle. I can't believe I just finished watching this. One of my favorites, although I like You've Got Mail more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Recently watched Badlands, @TheWhiteRider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm in a constant state of watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 6 hours ago, Lonnegan said: It's been more than 10 years, but doesn't Sphere show promise early on but then go pear shaped very quickly? I vaguely remember being irritated that it ruined what was a fascinating pitch. The books is really, really entertaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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