Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Bloody oath I did, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I'll take a gander then! I liked what I heard of McCreary's score, but reactions to the film itself seemed to be mixed. I trust you though. For now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 You won't be disappointed. Rarely do I praise films in this thread to such a degree, but this was exactly my sort of fun, tongue-in-cheek schlock, but done well. I expect it to have high a re-watchability factor. Kasey Kockroach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 hours ago, publicist said: I found it extraordinarily narrow-minded and mean-spirited. Isn't it a film starring Trump's core demographic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, Stefancos said: As for the main title cue. I never understood why Bennie slowed it down when conducting it for albums. Its fantastic in the frantic, hurried pace of the original performance. To make it easier for Richard Band to copy? Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 55 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Isn't it a film starring Trump's core demographic? Yes, but the movie thinks its clever in satirizing them in a coarse smugness that is just as revolting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 So its condescending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 It's a movie about how the kindness of others can change a man to re-think his life and become a better person. It just happens to be set in flyover country - things can get a little rough out there, like an old Western. Why must everything with you guys be about Donald Trump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, Norma's Corpse said: It's a movie about how the kindness of others can change a man to re-think his life and become a better person. It just happens to be set in flyover country - things can get a little rough out there, like an old Western. Why must everything with you guys be about Donald Trump? Would you rather them talk about Kathleen Kennedy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I don't think these other guys understood Three Billboards like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I quote a review that summarizes what it really is better than i could hope for: Quote Three Billboards assumes the aspect of world-weary malcontent but is really just a patronizing scold. It shouts nasty shit in a crowd, draws a reaction, and then brings it down with a but seriously, what is it with those beaners?...It makes the point that there's no salvation but offers salvation; these people who have injured others are forgiven not because there's a moral reset button, but because the movie's almost over and movies that are actually down about our species don't tend to win awards and gather support. McDonagh uses Dinklage as a metaphor even when he has him proclaim his humanity; he says that people can be saved even when there 's no mechanism for salvation nor evidence that these shticky characters desire it or have earned it; he writes violent smut and hopes you'll believe he's merely commenting on it. All of Billy Wilder's films were assholes, too, but they were populated by people who deserved to hold their aspirations. When you have someone talk to a deer and then burst into tears, you're either Douglas Sirk and a genius, or you're the dick who uses drop-needle opera cues to show how afraid you are that someone is going to figure out the difference. Three Billboards is a nasty bit of work, more telling by the fact of its existence than by its execution. People will connect to it. That makes me feel pretty lonesome and afraid out there among the English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Three Billboards is about anger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 and undeserved salvation, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 We satirize Drax too. Does that make us revolting as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 We do condescend Drax to a certain degree. But he bloody loves it though, asks for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: We satirize Drax too. Does that make us revolting as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Please guide me to the comment you have in mind, pubs. 6 minutes ago, Stefancos said: We do condescend Drax to a certain degree. But he bloody loves it though, asks for it. It's his way of getting attention, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Which posts satanise me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Please guide me to the comment you have in mind, pubs. Review quote why revolting ≠ satirizing. 17 minutes ago, Norma's Corpse said: Which posts satanise me? Don't you ever go to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Never seems to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 He doesn't seem to be needing sleep either. He's always here. Always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Anyone else like Always? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I can't recall anyone mentioned Always in any way shape of form this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 It has now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 It's so off-radar it wasn't ever requested for an expanded release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 The Oh Ess Tee is all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, publicist said: It's so off-radar it wasn't ever requested for an expanded release. I can go for many many many months without even remembering it exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Evil Dead II (1987) Weirder atmosphere, more blood, better effects, "Groovy". Funnier? Where? I liked it better than the first but still wasn't too crazy about it. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I like the first 2 movies and the Ash TV series, but was disappointed in the 3rd movie ... it all but abandons the deliberately OTT splattery gore (a big part of the fun for me) and ramps up the 'wacky' humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Armies of Darkness had a big cult following back in the day though. I enjoy it, and I appreciate the more ambitious scope, but the first two will always be better movies for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Army of Darkness (1992) As silly and random a direction as it is to take the series, this is undoubtedly the one I've had the most fun with out of the trilogy. I Slept too long! is a fantastic ending. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Watched Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. Noticed the setting/house was the same as used 8 years later in the ABC Tuesday night movie the week Moon of the Wolf. Betty Davis was marvelous in this movie. She goes from batshit crazy to completely sane from one moment to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Quite the woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I love her over the top psychotic episode when she sees that bloke is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Black Panther Was okay, but not sure what was so special about it compared to other Marvelle flicks. This borrowed plot points from Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and Ant-Man anyway. Good music though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I like the James Bond elements, with the sister as Q. Fun movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Yeah she was cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Holko 9,526 Posted October 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2018 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Well, this isn't great storytelling, intricate characterwork or an acting masterclass in any way. But goddamn is it joyous and virtuoso filmmaking! crocodile, Disco Stu and filmmusic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2001: A Space Odyssey on the new 4K Blu-ray. I watched it over two evenings. Oh wow, this is quite stunning looking release and major upgrade over the previous Blu-ray. It is clearly not the "unrestored" version playing in cinemas but a brand new restored version. I can't really speak to how "accurate" this film looks but apparently Leon Vitali personally supervised colour-timing process on this disc (with some involvement from Nolan too). The standard Blu-ray is also brand new but I haven't seen it yet. Some reviews came out today and people seem to really enjoy this release. Good stuff. Tonight on the UHD menu... Shutter Island. I actually have a soft spot for this film. Not because it is a masterpiece or anything like that. Unlike most Scorsese films in recent decades, it actually feels like a genuine film and not any sort of award-bait stunt. It actually somehow feels honest. Karol John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Holko said: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Well, this isn't great storytelling, intricate characterwork or an acting masterclass in any way. But goddamn is it joyous and virtuoso filmmaking! Precisely how I feel! The old-school visual effects, the heightened (hammy) tone of the acting, the drrrripping score. *chef's kiss* Just a delight! Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 "Was she in pain?" "Ja, ja, she was in pain then we cut off her head, and drove a stake through her heart, and now she's at peace". Quality crocodile and Holko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 It's great fun, that one. And it owes much of that to Kilar's score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 10 hours ago, crocodile said: Tonight on the UHD menu... Shutter Island. I actually have a soft spot for this film. Of course you have a soft spot for this film! It's very Nolanesque. You actually have a soft spot for fast paced, complex and puzzling plot driven movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: Of course you have a soft spot for this film! It's very Nolanesque. It is funny that both Inception and this film came out around the same time. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Mississippi Burning Day-um! Frances McDormand was a total cutie in this. Really surprising. Anyhoo, enjoyed this flick, especially Hackman's big scene in the barber shop at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 9 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Of course you have a soft spot for this film! It's very Nolanesque. You actually have a soft spot for fast paced, complex and puzzling plot driven movies. Martin Scorcese knows how to squeeze atmosphere like it's a ketchup packet, which I always considered the main selling point of this movie. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 My god, that's so not my experience. I love atmosphere driven movies, but this movie simply doesn't take its time to be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: My god, that's so not my experience. I love atmosphere driven movies, but this movie simply doesn't take its time to be one. It does throw in a lot of plot and curves, so it doesn't rest on its atmosphere the way say Blade Runner does, but I remember the movie feeling very thick and pungent, aided by the licensed music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Shutter Island is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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