A24 4,331 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: I found Killing Them Softly to be a bit disappointing. I recall it being heavy handed in its political message. I agree. Chopper, OTOH, is really good ... Eric Bana's best performance ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Its a remake of The Terminator, Coen style! Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I'd never thought of NCFOM in that way. Thanks, Steef. It's TERMINATOR played without laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I must give credit to Alexcremers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 You mean like Cameron gave "credit" to Harlan Ellison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Stefancos said: I must give credit to Alexcremers here. Thanks, Steef! It's all based on 'the unstoppable nightmare". Spielberg's Duel is another one (where this time a truck poses for an unstoppable machine). Of course, No Country For Old Men resembles The Terminator much closer than Duel does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I should watch Chopper some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 You're better off watching Chopping Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: I should watch Chopper some day. I have it on vintage DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: Thanks, Steef! It's all based on 'the unstoppable nightmare". Spielberg's Duel is another one (where this time a truck poses for an unstoppable machine). Of course, No Country For Old Men resembles The Terminator much closer than Duel does. This comparison is really far-fetched, because the 'unstoppable nightmare'-aspect you mentioned is basically the only thing that unites the three movies. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'd say that's a big thing. It's what drives these movies and why they work so well (or the reason why they do what they do). They all evoke the same distinctive effect on the viewer: The effect of the unstoppable nightmare. A force that is coming after you and nothing you can do will change that. The rest or everything else is merely a sideshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Westworld (the film) is another example. And possible Night Of The Hunter too. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I like WESTWORLD (avoid FUTUREWORLD, if you value your sanity), and NIGHT OF THE HUNTER was a misunderstood masterpiece. Thank goodness that it continues to be reappraised. Mr. Laughton did good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The Night Of The Hunter is recognized as a masterpiece for decades now. However, the movie's second half (with them other kids) is nearly not as good as the first, IMO. Scene from the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Disagree. Lillian Gish as protector of wayward children is great. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Feels like a different movie to me. It has nothing what made the first part so good or special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: The rest or everything else is merely a sideshow. Regarding Duel: yes, regarding The Terminator: maybe, regarding No Country for Old Men: no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Feels like a different movie to me. It has nothing what made the first part so good or special. But Shelley Winter's death was necessary just to have that image: Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I always liked this too. The devil waiting for you just outside. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Bob Mitchum was a great actor, but sadly he seldom got roles like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 9 hours ago, publicist said: But Shelley Winter's death was necessary just to have that image: Great composition but it' s the motion of the weed that does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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