Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I miss Maria Pitillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Not only did Kong directly rip off the briefing scene from the 1976 movie, it ripped off ID4 ripping off a line from Jurassic Park read by the same actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 War of the Planet of the Apes Meh. It tries to be a "deeply symbolic and dramatic masterpiece" but in the end it just comes across as hollow posturing. Giacchino's score is pretty poor too; terribly recorded/orchestrated (as always), over the top, and campy. I generally liked his Dawn score but he's a terrible fit for this film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I didn't even bother seeing it at the cinema last year. For some reason I just don't feel like going anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, Denise Bryson said: I didn't even bother seeing it at the cinema last year. For some reason I just don't feel like going anymore. Just wait until it's on Netflix then turn it off halfway through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just watch a Woody Allen movie instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Plenty more of those for me to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: War of the Planet of the Apes Meh. It tries to be a "deeply symbolic and dramatic masterpiece" but in the end it just comes across as hollow posturing. 1 Agreed. And though Giacchino's score had solid moments on album, it did generally serve the film poorly. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,512 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Denise Bryson said: Plenty more of those for me to see. PLAY IT AGAIN SAM, EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX *but were afraid to ask, THE SLEEPER, BANANAS, THE FRONT, SCENES FROM A MALL, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY, ANOTHER WOMAN, LOVE AND DEATH, INTERIORS, TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN, VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELONA, MIGHTY APHRODITE, WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT, CASINO ROYALE, WHAT'S UP TIGER LILLY... Sir Hilary Bray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nah. DECONSTRUCTING HARRY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The Last Emperor After a hard slog of a first act including a gratuitously gross shot of the infant emperor's poo, which set off my gag reflex, I was riveted as the story really took off where you appreciate how sad and pathetic this bugger was as he becomes a pawn among bigger political manipulators and descends to being just an ordinary man by the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Justice League While not a good movie (in the classic sense), I thought it was surprisingly entertaining, more so than the latest Thor, Dr. Strange and Ant-Man. Characters were better than expected for an ensemble superhero movie and Supes' first scene was a blast (probably the highlight of the movie). Even The Flash was funnier and more likeable than anticipated. I do have to admit that I find Diane Lane unsuitable for playing Kent's mother. I just don't buy it. There! I said it. 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Bland, forgettable and ultimately pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 They all are ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Not really. Various funny book movies left an impression on me. Batman Batman Returns The Rocketeer Spider-Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Childhood memories ... I mean, The Rocketeer, a deep and profound experience? Get out of here! It's all popcorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 And The Shadow, featuring the former Emperor of China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The Shadow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The Alec Baldwin movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Ah, directed by Russell 'There Can Be Only One' Mulcahy. Don't think I've seen that one. RT: 35% Not deep, not profound, not life-changing ... Just fluff ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, Denise Bryson said: The Last Emperor A toast to Pete O'Toole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Childhood memories ... I mean, The Rocketeer, a deep and profound experience? Get out of here! It's all popcorn. What's wrong with popcorn? Does every movie need to be a pretentious artsy philosophical borefest with some profound thought-provoking message? They're funny book movies. Justice League, like DC's last fiasco Suicide Squad, failed at virtually everything and has made most people call for the resignation of whoever is calling the shots at DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: Ah, directed by Russell 'There Can Be Only One' Mulcahy. Don't think I've seen that one. RT: 35% It's good fluff....nothing compared to Mulcahy's real comeuppance against audiences all over the world, 'Highlander II - The Quickening'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Ah, directed by Russell 'There Can Be Only One' Mulcahy. Don't think I've seen that one. RT: 35% Not deep, not profound, not life-changing ... Just fluff ... The Goldsmith score contributed to my lifelong film score obsession similarly to Batman Returns and ID4, so it sort of is "life guiding" for me if not "life changing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just now, Philippe Roaché said: What's wrong with popcorn? Does every movie need to be a pretentious artsy philosophical borefest with some profound thought-provoking message? While this is usually justification for all kinds of crimes against cinema and taste, 'Rocketeer' is indeed a popcorn movie done with style. And Horner takes it to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The Rocketeer is a good flick. All the ones I mentioned have good scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, publicist said: It's good fluff....nothing compared to Mulcahy's real comeuppance against audiences all over the world, 'Highlander II - The Quickening'. Highlander 2 is in my Top 10 worst movies of all time. Did Russell 'Razorback' Mulcahy direct that one too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Denise Bryson said: The Goldsmith score contributed to my lifelong film score obsession similarly to Batman Returns and ID4, so it sort of is "life guiding" for me if not "life changing". Ah, i remember watching this on german cable in the mid-90's. And quickly added it to the list of great adventure scores fucked royally by their score releases (it was my next holy grail after 'Temple of Doom'). 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Highlander 2 is in my Top 10 worst movies of all time. Did Russell 'Razorback' Mulcahy direct that one too? He sure did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Philippe Roaché said: The Rocketeer is a good flick. Except for Jennifer Connelly, it didn't stick with me. Popcorn! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 minute ago, publicist said: Ah, i remember watching this on german cable in the mid-90's. And quickly added it to the list of great adventure scores fucked royally by their score releases But I do remember finally finding the soundtrack in a second hand music store in 2005 and jumping for joy. I didn't really care what was missing, only that I finally had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: It was made for Horner fans and 14-year old boys. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Jennifer Connelly's tits in that era were glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 They were stupendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, publicist said: It was made for Horner fans and 14-year old boys. You don't like tits so you don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 You probably never were 14 or you would understand the reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Still, only a tits disliker could place a comment like that under Connelly's photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 According to the CD track list, the movie ended on a zeppelin, but it was less impressive than her two dirigibles. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,825 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Childhood memories ... I mean, The Rocketeer, a deep and profound experience? Get out of here! It's all popcorn. those old films had a heart.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Woj said: According to the CD track list, the movie ended on a zeppelin, but it was less impressive than her two dirigibles. In the event of a water landing, she has been designed to serve as a flotation device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Horner fans sure are...horny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The Rocketeer is a fun movie. It draws you in, has a relatable hero and sidekick, a very pretty, yet not unsubstantial girl, makes you root for the home team, without loathing the villains all that much. It puts ordinary protagonists in extraordinary circumstances, a winning combination. It works because it isn't pretentious. It is a movie comfortable in its own skin. And it has a fantastic score. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Chicken Run Just brilliant. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Primal Fear - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 18/02/2018 at 4:59 PM, JohnSolo said: Chicken Run Just brilliant. Chicken Run is a good pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 45 minutes ago, Jerry said: Do you like British voices, dramatized chicken farmers, and a whole lot of clay? Chicken Run is a good pick. The only other thing that fits that description had something to do with Mr. Ed, and even that's far off. Well, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit has the accents and the clay. Has rabbits, a dog, and excitable townsfolk instead of the chickens, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 On that note, what about Flushed Away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 A Hologram For The King A rather mediocre character drama with a Saudi Arabian backdrop. Not sure why Tykwer or Hanks would waste their time with this one. Colossal Bizarre science fiction comedy? Drama? The drastic tonal shifts from sarcastic humor to overly serious domestic violence drama muddles what could have been a really special film. The film’s true conflict slides in unexpectedly and steers the narrative away from how it began. It even rides it out all the way through to the final moments, only to revert back for one final humorous quip before the credits roll. I’m not sure how one would fix these issues considering there’s no real rhyme or reason as to why film’s selling point is even there, but I found its premise enjoyable enough in the end. Weird movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The Eagle - 5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 12 hours ago, Jerry said: Do you like British voices, dramatized chicken farmers, and a whole lot of clay? Chicken Run is a good pick. The only other thing that fits that description had something to do with Mr. Ed, and even that's far off. I've always liked Aardman's stuff, particularly their Wallace & Gromit films. I have yet to see their latest movie, Early Man, but their last feature back in 2015, Shaun the Sheep Movie, was really fun and surprisingly poignant. The beauty of Aardman is that there's always something for everyone in all their films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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