Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 No it wasn't. It was a fantastic, sharp satire of American consumerism. I still remember that shot of the robbery of the glass house, just brilliant. The way Coppola filmed the landscape of the wealthy was particularly memorable. It's a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Beginners - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 19 hours ago, publicist said: Brilliant? I use the British definition. Don't confuse it with genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 What is the British definition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 A Man Called Ove - 8 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Rams - 8 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The Martian (rewatch) - 8.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It's weird that 1999 still feels "new" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I know exactly how you feel. Karol - who thought SW was old back in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Well it's going to be the best SW film of the 1990's. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Their Finest - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Get Out (2017) It's Look Who's Come to Dinner meets The Twilight Zone (there's a much more pertinent comparison movie but to say its name would spoil Get Out), as if directed by someone like Spike Jonze. It's a really good off-beat thriller with a keen eye for black and even farcical comedy; there's a hell of a lot of skill in the putting together of this story's beats and scenes of suspense: few movies I can think of can have you genuinely on edge to the point of holding your breath only to then suddenly have you guffaw with delight at a well paced visual gag which tells you the filmmakers had their tongue firmly in their cheek when they mounted the great little suspense set-pieces the movie has. One of the twists is easily predicable and there's a major plot-hole in there before it's all over, but I can easily forgive it for that when the execution is so ace throughout as it is here. 4 out 5 from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I'm glad it was such a big hit. Looking forward to an interesting filmmaking career from Jordan Peele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Colossal - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I think the idea was better than the actual film. But at least it was something different. I appreciate that. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 "Why we all need to watch Brad Pitt's film War Machine" (according to the Beeb) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40418967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It's got a cool score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,343 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Baby Driver - further proof (along with Scott Pilgrim) that Edgar Wright doesn't need to work with Pegg and Frost to turn in a good 'un. Superbly chosen-and-used soundtrack, too. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,268 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I liked Get Out too Looking forward to Baby Driver Heard bad things about War Machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,270 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, Sweeping Strings said: Baby Driver - further proof (along with Scott Pilgrim) that Edgar Wright doesn't need to work with Pegg and Frost to turn in a good 'un. Superbly chosen-and-used soundtrack, too. loved it too. Simple story, a little contrived at times but why nitpick when it was told with such bravado? I had a similar feeling in this as I had in Mad Max: Fury Road where about halfway through I suddenly felt like I could just kick back and enjoy being in a safe pair of directorial hands. The chase scenes kept getting better, the jokes kept getting funnier, the characters had personality and chemistry. Doesn't happen too often where I stop wondering "Oh is this thing gonna get any better/turn to shit?" and just trust that it knows what it's doing. My first thought when it ended was "Hey, that was like a proper movie!" Great use of pop music as always from Wright (apparently there was a Steven Price score but went largely unnoticed as is typical with a well-selected soundtrack). My favorite: Sweeping Strings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,343 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I got a real kick out of the use of Harlem Shuffle near the beginning, with some of the lyrics appearing as graffiti, on posters etc as Baby made his way down the street. mrbellamy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,270 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes! So fun. One more I loved, Dave Brubeck's "Unsquare Dance" over that silent montage as they were planning one of the heists, and Baby's fingertapping and Kevin Spacey's speech/body movements perfectly synced with the piano Sweeping Strings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming. It was really good actually. Smaller scale than your usual Marvel movies. It was funny, had heart and was slightly different to what I was expecting. Good fun. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, crocodile said: Spider-Man: Homecoming. It was really good actually. Smaller scale than your usual Marvel movies. It was funny, had heart and was slightly different to what I was expecting. Good fun. So it was just like Ant-Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, Stefancos said: So it was just like Ant-Man? In a way. Ant-Man was a very plot driven film, this one is more character-driven. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Wonder Woman Unremarkable indeed. Passable entertainment with more structural integrity than its DC predecessors, but ultimately shares the same flaws as most of these superhero flicks do. Gadot has limited range as an actress, especially when compared to oozing natural charisma of her screen partner, Chris Pine, but I still like her. Music was largely forgettable. Overall, nothing to get excited about. Baby Driver Great fun, boasting a great cast. As usual, you're good hands with Wright. Only thing I wasn't too sure about was the ending though. Spacey is great, but Hamm needs more serious roles in film. Had a great time. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 2,833 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I saw Baby Driver yesterday. It is really good. I don't think I've seen a film like it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Arrival - 9.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Spider-Man Homecoming I think I'm done with Marvel Studios. The wannabe John Hughes teen vibe just doesn't work in a Spider-Man film, and a good portion of the film is devoted to homages or direct references. The movie is smaller in scale than the usual MCU film, but Jon Watts' shortcomings are present in the badly shot and edited action sequences (the climatic one was a real buzzkill). The cast is excellent (especially Tom Holland's titular role), but Michael Keaton takes the cake here. His role is surprisingly well developed, and one wished the producers and director had spent this energy on the whole script. Zendaya and Marisa Tomei are woefully underused. I honestly was pining for the likes of Spider-Man 2 after leaving Homecoming. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Who cares about Spider-Man? I just want to see it for Iron Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Fancyarcher said: Arrival - 9.5 / 10 That good? What did you like about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Sally Spectra said: Who cares about Spider-Man? I just want to see it for Iron Man. You'll be disappointed on that. Robert Downey Jr. is not a co-star (a la Civil War), thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Matt C said: You'll be disappointed on that. Robert Downey Jr. is not a co-star (a la Civil War), thank God. Sounds like a Godzilla situation just to trick Breaking Bad fans into watching it by casting that bald guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Koray Savas said: That good? What did you like about it? It's just an interesting sci-fi film, with a great story, great direction, and superb acting. I've seen it at three times now and it's a film that's really stayed with me, so clearly I quite like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Sally Spectra said: Who cares about Spider-Man? I just want to see it for Iron Man. ^ Not in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 False advertising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Watch The Judge, Drax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Is he Iron Man in the movie? Thought not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 You don't want Iron Man, Drax, you want Robert Downey Jr. If it was Casey Affleck in that suit, do you really think you would love Iron Man?! Do ya?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 It's not just RDJ and it's not just Iron Man. Iron Man is nothing without RDJ, but RDJ barely interests me without Iron Man. So an RDJ movie that isn't Iron Man related is generally a pass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sally Spectra said: but RDJ barely interests me without Iron Man. What's the difference? RDJ is always RDJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 It's like how Sarah Michelle Gellar movies bore me because she's not slaying vampires. Matt C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,978 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 @Matt C why doesn't John Hughes vibe work? Isn't it EXACTLY what these films should feel like? I do agree on action sequences. They are not that great. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 37 minutes ago, crocodile said: @Matt C why doesn't John Hughes vibe work? Isn't it EXACTLY what these films should feel like? I do agree on action sequences. They are not that great. Karol A third of the movie feels like it's directly referencing or channeling Hughes films, at the expense of the story. It rubbed me the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, crocodile said: I do agree on action sequences. They are not that great. That's the issue I have with virtually all films that have action these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 15 minutes ago, Stefancos said: That's the issue I have with virtually all films that have action these days. Strange how sex is referred to as getting some action, but we don't call pornos action flicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 38 minutes ago, Woj said: Strange how sex is referred to as getting some action, but we don't call pornos action flicks. Because these are more character studies, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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