mstrox 6,651 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I remember coming out of ST 2009 super excited to get into Star Trek, with plans to start blasting through all of the series in release order on Netflix. Never got around to it, and then I saw ST:ID and lost interest entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, mstrox said: I remember coming out of ST 2009 super excited to get into Star Trek, with plans to start blasting through all of the series in release order on Netflix. Never got around to it, and then I saw ST:ID and lost interest entirely. I loved Star Trek: Independence Day. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 - Jurassic Park - Pulp Fiction (new, Tarantino-approved HD transfer) - Independence Day (Extended Cut) Had tons of fun with all three, all the more so for not having seen them in quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Lots of Hammer: Unlucky Bastard and Kasey Kockroach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 These days isn't it a bit like trying to watch a Carry On film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I like Hammer horror movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Lots of screaming females victimized by monstrous male creatures. Of course you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Quintus said: These days isn't it a bit like trying to watch a Carry On film? Often as entertaining, yup, though i have to admit that a select few like 'Snowman', 'Plague of the Zombies' or 'Devil Rides Out' are decent and the first one even features a good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Personally, I love the Hammer stuff, and there is some great music attached to these films. #Hammer horror, Hammer horror won't leave me alone # Nick Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,529 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 That glorious main title and finale of the '58 Dracula... Pity the restored decay shots were "solved" with a distorted loop. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I hate James Bernards garish, blaring scorss. Now, Reizenstein's 'The Mummy' is another matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,529 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Happy 50th Birthday to this delightful landmark of animation! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Indeed. All together, now: "Happy birthday, YELLOW SUBMARINE!" British animation at its best, with great songs, and a kick-ass score. Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Isle of Dogs i turn my back ON MANKIND! (frost on windowpane) John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 TV was on. This docu started but I had already seen it. Ended up seeing the whole thing again. There's something magnetic about The Beatles, I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I'll tell you why; they are the best. End of. Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 They were pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I preferred The Monkees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: I preferred The Monkees. "Daydream Believer" does stand alongside the best of the Beatles IMO. #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Nah, but 'God Only Knows' of The Beach Boys does. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Nah, but 'God Only Knows' of The Beach Boys does. The song my wife and I danced to for our "first dance" at our wedding reception. Naïve Old Fart and Nick Parker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Great choice! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The song we actually consider to be Our Song is "I Don't Want Control of You" by Teenage Fanclub, probably my favorite love song ever. But we decided it was way too upbeat and rocking for a wedding first dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Isle of Dogs In a world full of seemingly never-ending remakes, reboots, and sequels, this is easily one of the best and most original movies of the year. The animation and visuals are absolutely stunning; like many of Anderson's films, you can take any single shot from Dogs and frame it on a wall. The movie makes excellent use of color and textures, and each setpiece has its own distinct feel and aesthetic. Viewing the film and realizing just how much time and effort was put into a single shot makes the film that much more satisfying to watch. The sushi-making scene might be one of the coolest scenes ever in a stop-motion movie. Absolutely mesmerizing. I loved the little visual and musical homages to classic films throughout the movie. The opening scenes set in the Municipal Dome echo the political rally scenes from Citizen Kane, the research laboratory setpiece is undoubtedly Kubrick-esque in design, and the use of excerpts from the score of Seven Samurai was really fun and used well. It's not a perfect movie, and I can understand the complaints towards its unconventional narrative and light character development, but for me, this movie checks off everything I want to see in a movie; likable characters, gorgeous visuals, good humor, dazzling worldbuilding, and a memorable score. There are few movies out there that I feel were made for me; this is one of them. Eagerly anticipating Wes Anderson's next stop-motion venture. ***** out of ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, John said: Isle of Dogs In a world full of seemingly never-ending remakes, reboots, and sequels, this is easily one of the best and most original movies of the year. The animation and visuals are absolutely stunning; like many of Anderson's films, you can take any single shot from Dogs and frame it on a wall. The movie makes excellent use of color and textures, and each setpiece has its own distinct feel and aesthetic. Viewing the film and realizing just how much time and effort was put into a single shot makes the film that much more satisfying to watch. The sushi-making scene might be one of the coolest scenes ever in a stop-motion movie. Absolutely mesmerizing. I loved the little visual and musical homages to classic films throughout the movie. The opening scenes set in the Municipal Dome echo the political rally scenes from Citizen Kane, the research laboratory set is undoubtedly Kubrick-esque in design, and the use of excerpts from the score of Seven Samurai was really fun and used well. It's not a perfect movie, and I can understand the complaints towards its unconventional narrative and light character development, but for me, this movie checks off everything I want to see in a movie; likable characters, gorgeous visuals, good humor, dazzling worldbuilding, and a memorable score. There are few movies out there that I feel were made for me; this is one of them. Eagerly anticipating Wes Anderson's next stop-motion venture. ***** out of ***** It's a great movie. You like it more than me, but I do really like it. Too many shots of characters trying and barely failing to hold back tears though. It's honestly a bit distracting how often it happens. In moments that weren't especially emotional IMO. But I also can't really find anything in your review here that I disagree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: Nah, but 'God Only Knows' of The Beach Boys does. One of my absolute favorite songs! I'll take Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys over The Beatles any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, John said: It's not a perfect movie ***** out of ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: Haven't you experienced something where you noticed its flaws, yet those didn't detract from your overall experience? Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Like how I rate Mortal Kombat Annihilation 5 stars out of 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 21 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Like how I rate Mortal Kombat Annihilation 5 stars out of 5? Yeah, if you weren't lying right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just now, Nick Parker said: Yeah, if you weren't lying right now. I can practically quote the entire movie from beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 MORTAL KOMBAT Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I can practically quote the entire movie from beginning to end. Want a medal? I can quote lots of things, you don't see me handing out five stars like Smarties in Halloween! 1 minute ago, Jay said: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jay said: No joke, that dumb song was on every playlist my roommates and I ever made for college apartment parties. It always brought the house down. 3 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: Want a medal? I can quote lots of things, you don't see me handing out five stars like Smarties in Halloween! Top 5 Films of 1997, All 5 Stars 1. Mortal Kombat Annihilation 2. Air Bud 3. Batman & Robin 4. Anaconda 5. Jungle 2 Jungle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: No joke, that dumb song was on every playlist my roommates and I ever made for college apartment parties. It always brought the house down. So that's what your parents helped pay for? 2 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Top 5 Movies of 1997, All 5 Stars 1. Mortal Kombat Annihilation 2. Air Bud 3. Batman & Robin 4. Anaconda 5. Jungle 2 Jungle Batman and Robin is fun for half an hour before you realize you've been avalanched with at least an hour and a half left of this dumb movie, and bored, frustrated resignation slithers in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just now, Nick Parker said: bored, frustrated resignation slithers in. Would you say it slithers.... like an anaconda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Would you say it slithers.... like an anaconda? No, but it gives me a fatality like Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, slam dunks my consciousness like Air Bud, constricts my oxygen like Anaconda, and...I don't even know what the hell Jungle 2 Jungle is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,529 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Ask Cerebral Cortex. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: I don't even know what the hell Jungle 2 Jungle is. You had to be around 10 in 1997 like I was to understand what Jungle 2 Jungle is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: You had to be around 10 in 1997 like I was to understand what Jungle 2 Jungle is. Is it a sequel to Spike Lee's Jungle Fever, starring Tim Allen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,529 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It's a delightful family comedy about animal abuse, stock markets and the russian coffee mafia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: No movie is perfect. But that doesn’t mean I don’t think it’s deserving of a five star rating in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I think some movies are effectively perfect, in the sense that their flaws are too minor to really merit mention. And yes, even a film that isn’t that may be deserving of the full rating. Certainly in my book. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, Chen G. said: I think some movies are effectively perfect, in the sense that their flaws are too minor to really merit mention. And yes, even a film that isn’t that may be deserving of the full rating. Certainly in my book. I feel the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Agreed +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I'm watching the Spider-Man 3 editor's cut. I didn't know this existed until recently. Not too different in the first half. An extra scene of chunky Tobey with his double chin, but still the same old flick so far. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Nah, but 'God Only Knows' of The Beach Boys does. For once, Al, I agree with you. 8 hours ago, Nick Parker said: One of my absolute favorite songs! I'll take Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys over The Beatles any time. SACRILEGE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 13 hours ago, Richard said: SACRILEGE!!!!!! At least we can agree on that, Richard. No matter how good or great any other band was, I think The Beatles defined or are responsible for the music that I loved in the years after The Fab Four. Indeed, every band that I ever liked can be traced back to them. It's legitimate to say they are the most influential band of all time, even though some would say that honor should go to Kraftwerk. 😮 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 34 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: At least we can agree on that, Richard. No matter how good or great any other band was, I think The Beatles defined or are responsible for the music that I loved in the years after The Fab Four. Indeed, every band that I ever liked can be traced back to them. It's legitimate to say they are the most influential band of all time, even though some would say that honor should go to Kraftwerk. 😮 😲 The Beatles: their influence--untouchable. Their music...unlistenable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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