A24 4,326 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Another movie quote, I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 No, honestly, Alex, it's a genuine question, but...a) you can never go too far, and b) if I am gonna get busted, it's not going to be by someone like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Solace Oh look it was alright. I don't expect miracles from these sorts of thrillers. But this one has a supernatural spin to it. Anthony Hopkins is such a pro, he elevates a flick like this a few notches. A little above average. And Abbie Cornish, no words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 5 hours ago, Richard said: No, honestly, Alex, it's a genuine question, but...a) you can never go too far, and b) if I am gonna get busted, it's not going to be by someone like that! Another movie quote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing everybody the things he said weren't movie quotes. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Trolls - For a Dreamworks animated film with pop songs, it's not so bad, it's actually fairly entertaining, and it's got some good animation too - 7 / 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I watched the Siege of Jadotville last weekend on Netflix. Some of the dialogue is a bit clichéd at points and Jamie Dornan’s Irish accent is awful despite being from Ireland... everyone else’s is fine. Overall I think it’s worth a watch if you want an entertaining war film. Score is shit, some good humour in spots and Conor Cruise O’Brien gets portrayed as the massive shit he was. Features Roose Bolton, Beorn and Mark Strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yeah I've seen that on the Netflix carousel loads of times, I might have even added it to my list. Looks like it's worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, BloodBoal said: I saw that one. I thought it was pretty good, despite the completely unbelievable premise (brave Irish soldiers who aren't drunk and yet still manage to put up a good fight against an enemy thrice as strong. Irish propaganda in its most unabashed form!). Its a true story! We’d probably run the UN by now if those men had been given the whiskey they’d asked for! 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Yeah I've seen that on the Netflix carousel loads of times, I might have even added it to my list. Looks like it's worth a watch. It’s nithing ground breaking but if you want an easy watch of a weekend and war films are your thing you won’t regret it. Saving Private Ryan it isn’t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Oirish winning battles? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Ahem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 On 9/28/2017 at 5:41 AM, Richard said: No, honestly, Alex, it's a genuine question, but...a) you can never go too far, and b) if I am gonna get busted, it's not going to be by someone like that! I'm suggesting that you leave, before I have to get snooty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Shakespeare in love. Shall I compare it to a summer's day? A summer's day would have been better. My biggest problem with this film is the endless reciting of Shakespeare lines. I can certainly appreciate a Bard play, but only when I read it or listen to it. I need time to take in the words, time to appreciate the sentences and understand the metaphors. I don't want to hear actors speeding through them so fast that I barely have time to work out what they're actually saying to each other and it was also blatantly obvious that all these extracts only had one purpose: they were there to make the main characters love each other more and more and more. I also quickly became tired of the star-crossed lovers, who seemed to think that reading plays was as satisfying as making love (not my words). Not that the finale of Romeo and Juliet didn't move me, but it would have been far more effective had they not wasted half of the running time spouting romantic nonsense. So now that I've got all that out of the way, Paltrow was a really nice surprise. The same can be said about Judi Dench: I really, really liked her in this film, but my goodness, she must have had the most historically inaccurate part in the entire movie. Even though I've reached a point in film music where I only want to be surprised and am tired of hearing the same old things over and over, the limitless sadness and romance in this score really touched me. Especially the dance music was very effective. The final cue could have been better, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: I'm suggesting that you leave, before I have to get snooty. Snooty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Snotty! Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 What now you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Don't Breathe Surprisingly thrilling, if not far fetched, creeper about a caper that fails spectacularly. Twists galore as the robbers of a blind army veteran get more than they bargained for. One sequence at the end is almost gag inducing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Quintus said: What now you guys? JWfan moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,346 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Don't Breathe Surprisingly thrilling, if not far fetched, creeper about a caper that fails spectacularly. Twists galore as the robbers of a blind army veteran get more than they bargained for. One sequence at the end is almost gag inducing. Yeah ... at first you're kinda on the veteran's side. And then you're very much not. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Don't Breathe Surprisingly thrilling, if not far fetched, creeper about a caper that fails spectacularly. Twists galore as the robbers of a blind army veteran get more than they bargained for. One sequence at the end is almost gag inducing. Really entertaining little shocker with a wicked streak running through it, I knew you'd enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Autumn Leaves Stylistically effective but something rubbed me the wrong way about this Joan Crawford/Robert Aldrich psychological drama about a lonely professional woman pushing 50 who suddenly feels the impulse to go out and socialise. She gets more than she bargained for when she meets Cliff Robertson, a deranged maniac who repeatedly lies through his teeth. Poor Joan is given every red flag about this poor sap, but she pity marries him and develops a quasi Stockholm Syndrome mixed with a paternal instinct for him. In what should be a glowering endorsement of single life, where Crawford would ideally reject Robertson and return to singledom a happier woman, instead she embraces him once more after having him committed to the rat house. I suppose it's all about "commitment" or some shit, reflective of the decade it was made. But it's like she never learned anything from her experience and kept going just to desperately avoid loneliness. You just weren't allowed to be a "spinster" back then, huh? I bet Bette would have kicked Cliff in the nads and said "NEXT!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The devil wears Prada. I can only bear stupid characters for 30 minutes, sorry, so watched Star Trek 4 instead. Without a doubt, the best damn Star Trek film so far. Though the premise might be a little far-fetched and Gillian's faith seems highly improbable, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Light-hearted, good humour, DeForest really shone and how I wish I could give people the Vulcan nerve pinch whenever they turn on Johnny Rotten's wretched screaming. Revolutionary or not, it's crap. And what a fine score. I didn't know Leonard Rosenman at all, but will be looking out for more of his material from now on. The main theme is fantastic and so incredibly catchy, though its performances were mostly a disaster: the trumpet players were terrible at the beginning of the film and during the end credits, everyone briefly did their own thing. Oh well, I know what I'll be humming for the next few days and the infinitely superior re-recording by Erich Kunzel will be beamed up to my speakers regularly. There was not a lot of score in the film at all, but surprisingly, the silences really worked well most of the time. The overall package was so refreshing and appropriate: I finally felt like I was part of an adventure in space. Goldsmith's fanfare for the first film was great, but the rest of that score was endless droning. Horner's two subsequent entries were droning without adventure. This one, at last, provided some excitement and there was even a nod to Horner towards the end. Not an ideal thing to do, but far better than Horner dropping Goldsmith's fanfare entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 13 hours ago, bollemanneke said: Goldsmith's fanfare for the first film was great, but the rest of that score was endless droning. Horner's two subsequent entries were droning without adventure. This one, at last, provided some excitement and there was even a nod to Horner towards the end. What are you smoking there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The first three scores are overrated anyway. Only TVH and Generations matter. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 13 hours ago, bollemanneke said: The devil wears Prada. I can only bear stupid characters for 30 minutes, sorry, so watched Star Trek 4 instead. Revolutionary or not, it's crap. ...there was even a nod to Horner towards the end. Nice! Not sure what you mean by "Revolutionary or not..." Can you elaborate? Where's the "nod to Horner"? If you like Rosenman, try FANTASTIC VOYAGE (iso score, on the DVD! ) and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. That should keep you going, for a bit . Did you know that Nimoy wanted Rosenman for ST:III, but was persuaded to retain Horner? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Blair Witch 2016 I have not seen the 1999 flick, so I have nothing to compare this to besides maybe the Paranormal Activity or Grave Encounters movies. What starts off as about 50 minutes of ASMR descends into an endless, incomprehensible, pixelated chaos. Skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Isn't Rotten's music supposed to be some kind of turning point in the history of punk or something? That's what my punk-loving brother tells me anyway. I just can't bear him (Rotten). Ah, wait, I just read that he wasn't involved in that horrendous punk song on the bus. Strange, the whining sounded just like him. Thanks for the suggestions. And yes, I did know that. More proof that studio executives shouldn't boss around directors when it comes to composers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 36 minutes ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Blair Witch 2016 I have not seen the 1999 flick, so I have nothing to compare this to besides maybe the Paranormal Activity or Grave Encounters movies. What starts off as about 50 minutes of ASMR descends into an endless, incomprehensible, pixelated chaos. Skip it. Did you get brain tingles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Blair Witch 2016 I have not seen the 1999 flick, so I have nothing to compare this to besides maybe the Paranormal Activity or Grave Encounters movies. What starts off as about 50 minutes of ASMR descends into an endless, incomprehensible, pixelated chaos. Skip it. Check out the Paranormal Activity movie with the swimming pool cleaning machine. Tingles galore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,507 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, bollemanneke said: Isn't Rotten's music supposed to be some kind of turning point in the history of punk or something? That's what my punk-loving brother tells me anyway. I just can't bear him (Rotten). Ah, wait, I just read that he wasn't involved in that horrendous punk song on the bus. Strange, the whining sounded just like him. Thanks for the suggestions. And yes, I did know that. More proof that studio executives shouldn't boss around directors when it comes to composers. The Sex Pistols did provide a sea-change in popular music, in the 70s, but to be fair, they rode the coat-tails, of American bands, such as the New York Dolls, and were fashioned (some say manufactured) by an entrepreneur who ran a clothes shop down the King's Road, for cryin' out loud. The song on the bus was performed by a group called Edge Of Etiquette. If you don't like it, then I say "SCREW YOU!" bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,177 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 19 hours ago, bollemanneke said: I finally felt like I was part of an adventure in space. Although very little of IV is in fact set in space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I like that creepy bit where they go back in time and it goes all weird and shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Marian Schedenig said: Although very little of IV is in fact set in space... Figure of speech. The previous scores were dull, this one wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, bollemanneke said: Figure of speech. The previous scores were dull, this one wasn't. YOU are dull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Noted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Remember! He loves the Prequels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I was paid a huge amount by Lucasfilm, Ltd.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Black Narcissus Once every two years or so i watch this and am still amazed how it oozes cinematic-ness. So many filmmakers saw this and were inspired: Naïve Old Fart and Romão 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,338 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Huh? I don't love the prequels, I just said they were better than the originals and that's not such a hard accomplishment. Especially music-wise, I'd choose the prequels any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 *shakes head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He's a rabble-rouser, out to rise the decent fan's blood pressure. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,177 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, bollemanneke said: Huh? I don't love the prequels, I just said they were better than the originals and that's not such a hard accomplishment. Especially music-wise, I'd choose the prequels any time. Edit: Forgot who I was replying to. Posting an animated GIF of Han Solo as a reply to bollemanneke is stupid, sorry. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 If it's treason, then, so be it. The prequels are better than the originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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