#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I don't blame you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 The Disaster Artist - Pretty hysterical. Loved just about every minute. Glad I finally got to see this too. - 8.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 ^On that ... is 'The Room' itself actually worth seeing? 'Cause sometimes bad movies are hilariously entertaining, but the incompetence on display can also just be irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 119 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 The Last Jedi, Justice League, Rise of the Guardians, Arthur's Christmas, Inside Out and Frozen. December with a lot of sweet things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Sweeping Strings said: ^On that ... is 'The Room' itself actually worth seeing? 'Cause sometimes bad movies are hilariously entertaining, but the incompetence on display can also just be irritating. Honestly the movie can be a bit on the boring side, like how Jaws 3 is mostly a bleary movie in its suckitude. There are some gems in there, though, most of which have been highlighted by memes years ago. Matt C and Sweeping Strings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Father Figures Pretty terrible. We only saw it because no one else wanted to watch TLJ again. Dead Poets Society Brilliant and bitter-sweet. Really a special film that particularly resonates with me as a student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 14 hours ago, Sweeping Strings said: ^On that ... is 'The Room' itself actually worth seeing? 'Cause sometimes bad movies are hilariously entertaining, but the incompetence on display can also just be irritating. It's a fun movie to watch with friends and riff. It's got a cult following for a reason. Tommy Wiseau is a literal alien. Sweeping Strings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 On 30/12/2017 at 1:01 PM, Sweeping Strings said: ^On that ... is 'The Room' itself actually worth seeing? 'Cause sometimes bad movies are hilariously entertaining, but the incompetence on display can also just be irritating. Just watch it. It's sublime: Karol Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 This looks like the kinda thing Koray goes mad for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I watched it for the first time the other week. It’s amazing just how bad it is. I have so many questions about it 😂 Looking forward to the Disaster Artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Mudbound - 8 / 10 Mudbound - 8 / 10. My first film of 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 8:44 AM, Stefancos said: This looks like the kinda thing Koray goes mad for. Terrible movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Molly's Game - 8 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Blade Runner 2049. It was OK. I feared that I would be bored but I wasn't. But, still the first one had better visuals and story. This one doesn't seem like something that will remain a classic after 30-40 years. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, filmmusic said: But, still the first one had better visuals and story. I liked it a lot. I have to watch it again before I'll decide how good I find the story as a continuation of the original. But one thing I can say for sure is that 2049 was one of the most amazing looking films I've seen, and if Deacon doesn't finally win an Oscar for it the world is not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 5 hours ago, filmmusic said: Blade Runner 2049. It was OK. I feared that I would be bored but I wasn't. But, still the first one had better visuals and story. This one doesn't seem like something that will remain a classic after 30-40 years. Wow, you broke your own rule and watched a new movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Coco Great visuals but the humor is tired and the story is kind of mediocre. Giacchino's score is pretty bland, featuring the same cartoony tone of all his other scores. Would have been interesting if they'd brought in an actual Mexican composer (or somebody who wouldn't just make it "Mexican music cliches + wacky mickey mousing"). Matt C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Wow, you broke your own rule and watched a new movie! Heheh. You remember that! Yes, I thought to see what was the fuss about. Also i was intrigued more because the opinions in the internet were generally controversial. Others considered it bad, and others a masterpiece. A local critic here who I trust, gave it 1* out of 5. Well, the rule has exceptions. This must be 1 post-2000 movie (not including anime) out of a 100 pre-2000 that I've watched. The next ones will be The Post, Last Jedi and Call me by Your name (and maaaaybe Mother), and I think I'll be finished for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 The Post Not any kind of new masterpiece, but not bad, either! It's a fairly interesting story, told in a mostly "comfort food" kind of way, like grandpa Spielberg and Hanks are taking you through the beats in the most standard way possible - the film has no surprises and is predictable throughout, but that isn't necessarily a complaint. The cast is great, not only Streep and Hanks as (kind of) co-leads (I guess by the end its more Streep's film), but the huge supporting cast, the kind where new characters keep popping up and you go "oh, it's that guy!" I was amused to see the guy from The Americans playing another character stealing government secrets, and of course seeing Odendirk and Cross on-screen together again! The film was expertly spotted, before the end credits begin rolling there's barely over 30 minutes of score throughout its 2 hours, and its almost dropped in right when it should be and doesn't outstay its welcome. The score might not make for the most fun album you can listen to, but it suits the film like a velvet glove for sure. I don't expect this to win any of the big awards at the Oscars at all, now that I've seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle: Review - https://dailyuv.com/feed/938366?location=norwich-vt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 The Last Jedi for a second time ... this time the over-length and Johnson's desire to kick against/twist the SW 'lore' were a sight more noticeable, to the film's detriment. There's still stuff in it I dig, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Coco Solid entry from pixar. The animation was top notch especially regarding the details in the environment. Especially when Spoiler Miguel gets thrown in the hole with Hector. I thought the water looked practically real The songs were fun, but I didn't really notice the score too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 The Disaster Artist This was funnier than I thought it was, considering I could barely get through half of The Room. James Franco has a real affection for the movie, as well as his leading performance as Tommy Wiseau. Franco manages to make Wiseau funny, eccentric, and vulnerable. His younger brother Dave playing Greg Sistero wasn't quite as impressive (they could've gotten someone who looked more on point), but he played well against James. The supporting cast was excellent, and the various cameos were hilarious. I doubt this will get serious Oscar love, but this is a very entertaining film. Not Mr. Big and Fancyarcher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Saw The Post. Great film, well-acted, and very relevant too. Williams's score was sparse especially for a Spielberg film, but its use in the climax was fantastic. - 8.5 / 10 My 1:40 showing sold out though, and it was surprisingly a mix of older people, and some younger ones too. I don't even think my The Last Jedi showing had as many people in it as my Post screening did. Nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Darkest Hour - under superb prosthetics, a virtually unrecognisable Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill brilliantly. An amusing, stirring and at times moving film that I enjoyed very much; it would make for a ideal companion piece to Dunkirk. The Illustrious Jerry and Sir Hilary Bray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Jumanji It was about as good as I expected given the general consensus is that it's better than it looks. Kevin Hart still bugs the crap out of me, but I thought everyone else did a great job. Lots of genuinely funny parts, and it was well paced. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 My review of The Post - https://dailyuv.com/feed/939346?location=norwich-vt&radius=myStuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 383 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Just saw Downsizing. I was expecting to be disappointed, given the reviews, but honestly I was surprised by how much I liked it. And Rolfe Kent's score is good, too. My favorite film of 2017 so far Now all that's left to see is Phantom Thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Call Me By Your Name - Great film, though it's pretty clearly about upper white class, so I can see a lot of people not relating to it though. All the performances are superb. Michael Stuhlberg's "big speech scene", is one of the best acted moments of any film I've seen this year. - 9 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 We’re only 20 days into the year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Maybe he uses the Chinese calendar. Their new year starts 16 February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 This is going to be a long year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KK 3,307 Posted January 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2018 Phantom Thread Lovely piece of film. So delicately woven, written, acted and tied together. People expecting the sprawling ambition of There Will Be Blood or the mythological ambiguity of The Master might be disappointed, however. This is a film about a romance, with all its twisted hypocrisies, inconsistencies, highs and rewards. It's little more than a love story, and that's part of what makes it so charming. The film boasts a tight tongue-in-cheek screenplay, brimming with wit and flirting with both darkness and humour. Certainly deserving of an Oscar, though I'm sure this will probably go home empty-handed. For those who are often turned off by Day-Lewis' showmanship, they will be pleased by his effectively subtle work here. And Vicky Kreips is very much his equal. Greenwood's score is also fantastic, with its attempt at swirling Kilar-esque high romance and baroque drama. It features his most traditional underscore yet. It might not be a career-topper, but like most PTA films, it's a lovely slice of character work in a world of its own. The Illustrious Jerry, Naïve Old Fart and idril 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It certainty looks ravishing. I look forward to seeing this when it reaches good ole Blighty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I would watch it for Greenwood alone. Certainly one of the most interesting composers working today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 The Commuter - Liam Neeson's latest 'ageing action man' number. Preposterous but enjoyable enough with a decent supporting cast that includes Patrick Wilson, Sam Neill, Vera Farmiga and Andy Nyman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Darkest Hour Uneven film, with occasionally interesting visuals held together by Oldman's roaring performance. The film, otherwise, is a bit run-of-the-mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 21/01/2018 at 1:58 PM, KK said: I love that the dress seems to illuminate the door. The blue on the sides really frames the action in the centre. Can't wait to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's gorgeously lit, all of it. Might be his nicest looking film, second to The Master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,688 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Darkest Hour (2017) followed immediately by Churchill (2017). Darkest hour was excellent. Gary Oldman inhabits Churchill, it was one of the finest transformative performances by an actor I've ever seen. A compelling drama, well acted, well scripted and enjoyable throughout. And the luminescent Lilly James is always a treat to watch. Highly recommended. Churchill on the other hand, isn't a good movie. Setting aside the fact that it gets really basic facts historically wrong, and laughably so, the way they've written Churchill is just bizarre...he's completely unrecognisable to anyone who knows the first thing about his life. He's treated like a bothersome bore who was in everyone's way, and you get zero indication how he could have ever done anything great or eventually be regarded as the greatest Britain. Another odd thing is the guy they have playing Eisenhower. He captures none of Ike's likability and charm (things that helped make him President) but rather plays him like the typical, straight up asshole American military guy you see in action flicks, which Ike decidedly was not. And if the way the character was written wasn't bad enough, the acting was just wooden. Really, really odd choices, maybe the director, whose Australian, just hates Brits and Americans. It's a pity, because Brian Cox does a good Churchill, but the script just fails him. It almost plays like a sequel to Darkest Hour, because it covers a later period in the war (Darkest Hour being Dunkirk, Churchill being the period leading up to D-Day), but the film is so fundamentally flawed I can't recommend it. But Gary Oldman has my vote for best actor (not that the academy asked me). The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: He's treated like a bothersome bore who was in everyone's way, and you get zero indication how he could have ever done anything great or eventually be regarded as the greatest Britain Isnt that kind of an accurate description of him later in life though? His term as PM after the war etc? Churchill was undoubtedly one of the most important figures of the 20th century, in a way few men have been. But didnt his health start to fail him eventually? Hardly surprising the way he drank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,688 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 He really didn't have much of a term as PM after the war...he lost the election like 5 minutes after the war ended (well close enough). But yeah, that wasn't the best time time for him. And he certainly liked the drink a little too much. But the film portrays him in the days leading up to Normandy in a way I've never read. He had reservations about the invasion, but the film, for example, has him literally praying for bad weather so the invasion can be called off. That's not only historically inaccurate, it's a fundamental change to his character. Then they show Churchill holed up in bed in a depressed stupor during the invasion. It just depicts him as a completely pathetic figure. Darkest Hour also explores the less attractive side of Churchill, but in a much more nuanced and balanced (and I'd say more accurate) way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider 8 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I watched The Post recently and really enjoyed it. I love those tension-y movies and that last shot was so nice. It was the cherry on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Post. Mediocre because I thought it was too conventional and had plot holes Shape of Water. Pretty decent film but for some reason it reminded me of E.T. Plus the sex scenes felt out of place for a movie like this. I had listened to the score on album and I like a few tracks but I thought it was sort of annoying and repetitive in the film Jumanji. I dunno, it felt like the standard CGI action film with nothing that stood out. I'm not sure why it got good reviews compared to similar films (it wasn't better or worse than POWER RANGERS for example) . I was expecting better . The Jack Black character didn't work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Nick1066 said: Darkest hour was excellent. Gary Oldman inhabits Churchill, it was one of the finest transformative performances by an actor I've ever seen. A compelling drama, well acted, well scripted and enjoyable throughout. And the luminescent Lilly James is always a treat to watch. Highly recommended. I saw that but beyond Oldman it didn't seem to possess much that lifted it above standard 'well-made' biopic fare, cf The Imitation Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 You guys should watch The Gathering Storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,688 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Gatering Storm was quite good as well, and another good portrayal of Churchill. I actually think it had a sequel I haven't seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Me neither, although Albert Finney not playing Churchill again in it is possibly the reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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