bollemanneke 3,338 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Still Alice. Very moving, though I thought the main character's decline was handled badly. One moment she was searching for words, the other she didn't know anything anymore. The score was very subtle, but extremely effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,317 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Twister (1996) Hahaha. We watched this after the announcement than the expanded LLL CD was coming out. I liked it as a kid (I was 16 when it came out), but hadn't seen it in probably 19-20 years. I mostly only remembered about it that it had Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as tornado chasers, a great score, and great special effects. Well, it turns out, it offers many more great actors than that, but the special effects are nothing special now... the score is better than ever, though! In addition to Hunt and Paxton, just about every single other character in the film is someone you recognize: Cary Elwes! Jami Gerzt! Philip Seymour Hoffman! Lois Smith! Alan Ruck! Jeremie Davies! Jake Busey! And then some great character actors you know the face, but maybe not the name (Joey Slotnick, Sean Whalen, Anthony Rapp, Zach Grenier, Gregory Sporleder, Eric LaRey Harvey). Whoever cast this movie was on point! In fact the one person I didn't recognize I looked up after, and it was Tood Field (director In The Bedroom and Little Children) The special effects: Well, I can see why they WERE so brilliant at the time. There's a bunch of tornadoes in the film, stuff blowing around, and it was all done with computers, and always looks realistic. The thing is, what was mind-blowing back then, is actually completely run-of-the-mill now! Every other action movie has stuff flying around the screen all the time now. No kid today watching this film will be impressed at all! The story is pretty thing, essentially its just an excuse to have 5 tornado based action scenes in a day in the lives of these guys. Only Helen Hunt has any backstory, and her and Paxton barely have any chemistry (he also has none with Jami Gertz). The music in the film is terrific! Not just a rocking, orchestral-bad-ass-ery score by Mark Mancina, but some good rock tunes too. I have no need to see the film again, but look forward to the new score CD even more now that I know what the music that wasn't on the old OST sounds like - there was some good stuff there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Look, all I'm saying is don't fold the maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Minority Report I checked it out from the library like two and a half weeks ago and finally got around to watching it. Pretty good. The score was superb (of course). The acting was good. The plot was good. It was paced well. The cinematography was interesting. It would probably look way better if I had a better computer haha. The scene in the mall with Agitha was the best part of the film imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Jay said: The special effects: Well, I can see why they WERE so brilliant at the time. There's a bunch of tornadoes in the film, stuff blowing around, and it was all done with computers, and always looks realistic. The thing is, what was mind-blowing back then, is actually completely run-of-the-mill now! Every other action movie has stuff flying around the screen all the time now. No kid today watching this film will be impressed at all! It's held up decently, compared to other CGI fests back in the late 1990s. Surprised they didn't make a sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,506 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Apparently, there's a pron flick called TITTIE TWISTER, but it I don't think that it's a sequel. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I wonder what would have happened to Rabbit in the sequel since everyone has GPS now. Casino Royale I loved it. Bond healed his balls where Anakin and Padme got married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I just didn't get Twister. Bunch of nutters chasing tornadoes? Should have just called it Suicide Squad. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Some people do that. Being so close to death makes them feel alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Sometimes i like to cut myself to see how much it bleeds. It's like adrenaline! The pain is such a sudden rush for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hmmm ... Maybe it's time to seek professional help? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 But cutting skin is painful. Pain is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Hawmy said: Minority Report I checked it out from the library like two and a half weeks ago and finally got around to watching it. Pretty good. The score was superb (of course). The acting was good. The plot was good. It was paced well. The cinematography was interesting. It would probably look way better if I had a better computer haha. The scene in the mall with Agitha was the best part of the film imo. You watch films on your computer? Naïve Old Fart and Koray Savas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,506 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Gotta keep runnin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Everybody runs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hawmy can no longer be taken seriously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 43 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: You watch films on your computer? Loads do these days, on widescreen monitors with powerful sound systems or headphones. Do you think it's still 1991? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 No. I just personally don't find it to be a satisfying experience to watch a movie while sitting in front of a computer monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I'm old fashioned in as far as I don't do it because I like the comfort of the sofa, but if I were one of those people who spent a hell of a lot of time in front of a computer monitor I can see how it'd make sense to watch movies there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I've got a pal who practically lives in front of PC. I used to think he was nuts for sitting there watching his shows and movies at his PC desk, but really that was just my backwards view on it. Because he was comfy as fuck on his recliner and his viewing hardware was more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I'm still a desktop man myself. Big keyboard, mouse, large monitor. everything nice and easy. Tablets and phones are great for when you outside, on the sofa or in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,317 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Stefancos said: Sometimes i like to cut myself to see how much it bleeds. It's like adrenaline! The pain is such a sudden rush for me! 9 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Hmmm ... Maybe it's time to seek professional help? He's quoting Eminem @ 4:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I'm a Sony Trinitron man myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 9 hours ago, BloodBoal said: You watch films on your computer? It was plugged into my tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Then why did you say "It would probably look way better if I had a better computer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 My computer's old, so it doesn't have hd capabilities, thus looking a little fuzzy on my tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Buy a cheap blu-ray player for the TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Are there any cheap Blu-ray players with wireless capability? It seems like they go for $80 minimum and I don't really feel like spending that when I have an otherwise perfectly fine device. I have the original Sony Blu-ray player and it's very sentimental for me. It remained in storage for years containing the Masters of the Universe BD. It also remembered where I stopped watching movies after all those years. Getting it back was for me like Kirk reuniting with Spock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The 6th day. Interesting premise and good beginning, but I got more confused as the story progressed. Ending sucked and I don't even understand which Adam did what anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The Arnold clone movie was interesting?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Um, sort of...? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 4 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Buy a cheap blu-ray player for the TV? I'm not shelling out money for that. My computer plugged into the tv is a perfectly fine set-up because I don't need super high quality to enjoy a film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Did you ever buy a movie on DVD or a Blu-ray, Hawmy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Ehh. I've bought a few movies, but with streaming and the library just a few minutes walk away, I haven't really felt a need to buy movies. I did buy the Star Wars dvd/blu ray pack though. Also, my roommates just got an xbox one since the last time I posted, so I can now watch blu rays at a high quality haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 7/10 Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Not an unforgettable masterpiece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 You wouldn't know one way or another from Alex's ornamental "reviews". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The first hour is indeed very close to a 'masterpiece'. Director Miller has an iron grip his movie and the actors are astonishingly good. Unfortunately, the theme of jealousy (du Pont) and disillusion (Mark Schultz) in the second half of the film is a bit underdeveloped. If du Pont's role as a mentor is over then the film loses strength and feels more rushed, IMO. 27 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Not an unforgettable masterpiece? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,988 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Watched the brand new restoration of Donnie Darko just released by ever-excellent Arrow Video. It's a great set and both versions of the film are there. The film on this Blu-ray looks really good now, better than ever in fact. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,317 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've heard about that label before (Arrow). They put out a better looking version of The Fury shortly after Twilight Time did, IIRC, and even carried over TT's isolated score track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 35 minutes ago, crocodile said: Watched the brand new restoration of Donnie Darko just released by ever-excellent Arrow Video. It's a great set and both versions of the film are there. The film on this Blu-ray looks really good now, better than ever in fact. Can't wait to get it. I don't think I've watched the film in a decade or so. 35 minutes ago, Jay said: I've heard about that label before (Arrow). They put out a better looking version of The Fury shortly after Twilight Time did, IIRC, and even carried over TT's isolated score track Their specialty is European horror, I believe, but they've also done a shitload of De Palma. Including their upcoming release of Raising Cain with the brand new director's cut version. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,988 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Jay said: I've heard about that label before (Arrow). They put out a better looking version of The Fury shortly after Twilight Time did, IIRC, and even carried over TT's isolated score track Yes, they did actually. I'll be getting that soon. They are sort of like a British B-film/cult equivalent of Criterion. And, of course, Donnie Darko is as enchanting as ever. One of the few coming-of-age stories that I actually like. It's sometimes bit self-indulgent, especially with the music montages, but it works. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,176 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, crocodile said: They are sort of like a British B-film/cult equivalent of Criterion. Is their release of Blow Out the same transfer as the Criterion Blu-ray? The wording seems the same at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,988 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Marian Schedenig said: Is their release of Blow Out the same transfer as the Criterion Blu-ray? The wording seems the same at least. I've never actually seen it but I heard the two are almost identical with some very slight differences. Nothing you'd really notice unless you compare them side by side. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Is this Region 2 only? Really like Donnie Darko but haven't seen it in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,988 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Is this Region 2 only? Really like Donnie Darko but haven't seen it in years. I think it might be locked, yeah. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Last night, I re-watched The BFG with my wife (who hadn't seen it before) for the first time since theaters. Both the film and Williams' beautiful score are just like the frobscottle the giant is so fond of: light, fizzy, silly. Mark Rylance really does give one of the best motion-capture performances I've ever seen. I don't understand the people who actually hate this film. It's just not the kind of film that can provoke really strong feelings one way or the other I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 32 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I don't understand the people who actually hate this film. It's just not the kind of film that can provoke really strong feelings one way or the other I think. That movie bored me a lot, it goes no where... it's annoying most of the time and like you wrote, no scene is really moving, but it should have been. A weak scenario + a (self-)sufficient and stubborn director... you got The BFG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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