What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)

[JNHFan2000 2,969]

Yeah same here. It's so obvious

[Tallguy 3,402]

Well, there IS a person (I don't know if it's always Lacey) in the surrounding shots. And if you look at 8:20 there is also a person. I think. And it's almost the same position as "lump of clothes".

 

My first thought is I wonder if he was sick and they were shooting around him.

[Sweeping Strings 2,365]

It's pretty brief ... I'm actually not that bothered at never spotting it before. 

[Sweeping Strings 2,365]

The Death Of Dick Long - not about the demise of a porn star despite its title, this fitfully amusing dark comedy set in a small Alabaman town revolves around the 'death by misadventure' of the titular character on a night when he and his friends decide to 'get weird' and their subsequent inept efforts to cover up their involvement.

Braven - actioner with Jason Momoa in which he heads with his family to their holiday cabin, only to find themselves beset by drug traffickers. It takes until about halfway through for the shootouts, punch-ups etc to really get going but they're pretty up to scratch when they do. Slightly preposterous, but then aren't most action flicks?
 

[A24 4,347]

Phantom Thread (2017)

 

 

I like that (semi-classical) bloomy piano theme. Is that Jonny Greenwood?

[Edmilson 7,474]

28 minutes ago, AC1 said:

I like that (semi-classical) bloomy piano theme. Is that Jonny Greenwood?

Yeah, it's him. It was his first Oscar nomination, I think.

[filmmusic 1,843]

 

I don't know but I just love this film since I was a kid.

And the John Williams score is simply wonderful and underrated!

[Steffromuk 387]

The last mam on Earth (1964)

The first adaptation of the novel "I am a legend".

It's not very good. The first 3rd of the film is pretty boring. But I like the concept.

It's funny to learn that it was shot in Italy.

[Sweeping Strings 2,365]

Alone - a woman is abducted during a relocation road trip, then breaks free from her imprisonment and attempts to escape her in-pursuit captor. Fairly effective horror-thriller.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

2 hours ago, Steffromuk said:

The last mam on Earth (1964)

The first adaptation of the novel "I am a legend".

It's not very good. The first 3rd of the film is pretty boring. But I like the concept.

 

Have you watched THE OMEGA MAN?

[Steffromuk 387]

1 hour ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

 

Have you watched THE OMEGA MAN?

Yes, I think it's the best adaptation so far despite some flaws.

 

The Will Smith one is terrible.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

Yeah, @Steffromuk, I like THE OMEGA MAN, as well. 

After what he did to Chris Rock (totally unnecessary), I don't want to see any more films featuring that loathsome man.

[Tom Guernsey 2,287]

6 hours ago, Steffromuk said:

The last mam on Earth (1964)

The first adaptation of the novel "I am a legend".

It's not very good. The first 3rd of the film is pretty boring. But I like the concept.

It's funny to learn that it was shot in Italy.

Being stuck on the Amalfi Coast with no people... god how awful ;-)

[GerateWohl 4,380]

2 hours ago, Steffromuk said:

The Will Smith one is terrible.

CGI zombies/mutants don't work. It's as simple as that. 

[JoeinAR 1,949]

We were watching gv when a Universal film came on with its bombastic theme and it hit me watch E.t. the Extraterrestrial. Neithrr of us had watched it since the pandemic so I put on the BR. I paid close attention to the music. Every beat ever note is ingrained in my being. We watched all through the credits. David and I did not try to hide any tears. Its still my favorite movie and score. David said shat's next and I said E.T. part 1 aka Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Shockingly my husband had never seen it. Again every note every beat is a part of me. .

[GerateWohl 4,380]

2 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

After what he did to Chris Rock (totally unnecessary), I don't want to see any more films featuring that loathsome man.

He punched a guy who insulted his wife. There exist bigger character flaws in this world than that.

I rather struggle with his Scientology background. 

[Tom Guernsey 2,287]

Avatar. The other half missed the sequel in cinemas but couldn't remember what happened in the original so we watched it on D+ by way of a catch-up. Visually it holds up really well (new LG OLED 4K TV helps... I have to say, the colours are astonishing), with FX that are more or less flawless most of the time. I could probably have done without the narration - it feels like an unnecessary crutch, and it's long enough that you don't need it as a shortcut to fill in the backstory. Having said that, for 3 hour film, if sure doesn't feel it. As ever, Cameron's US army villains are insufferably annoying. I get having a boo hiss villain, but Quaritch is so over the top I just found him grating every time he appeared on screen. I gather there's some deleted scenes which show earth in a parlous state (albeit self-inflicted) which could give a little bit (and I mean an absolutely minuscule amount) of justification to the plundering of Pandora. The Na'Vi seem a bit more stereotypical primitive/spiritual than in the sequel (but that could be my imagination).

 

Horner's score is, of course, wonderful, and the OST seems to cover the major highlights, notwithstanding the (approx) 104539727 different boots/recording sessions floating around clearly add a whole lot more than the OST and what appears in the film.

[A24 4,347]

 

Career destroying movie from David Robert 'It Follows' Mitchell. 4/10

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

After so much promise, Andrew Garfield is (not so) slowly turning into Daniel Radcliffe USA.

[Jay 37,375]

You already watched this film 3 1/2 years ago and gave it a 4/10 then.  Did you watch it again?

[A24 4,347]

The funny thing is he was actually reading a Spider-Man comic book in this movie and he climbed on walls, jumped over fences like it's his profession.

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, Jay said:

You already watched this film 3 1/2 years ago and gave it a 4/10 then.  Did you watch it again?

 

Yes, I have the blu-ray and I hoped I would like it more this time. I think Mitchell's It Follows is close to genius (okay, that's slightly hyperbolic but still!)

[Glóin the Dark 1,223]

On 27/08/2023 at 3:42 PM, AC1 said:

Phantom Thread (2017)

 

Why no (re-)score for this one?

[Tallguy 3,402]

I was fine (agree to disagree) but going after Elfman? Great Caesar's ghost! (I was never that big a fan of Nicholson's Joker.)

[filmmusic 1,843]

 

A simple movie but a masterpiece nonetheless.

All 4 kids play magnificently.

The only thing I don't like is that disgusting story with the pie competition. I think this was uncalled for and doesn't add anything to the plot.

[Romão 2,274]

On 27/08/2023 at 3:42 PM, AC1 said:

Phantom Thread (2017)

 

 

I like that (semi-classical) bloomy piano theme. Is that Jonny Greenwood?

 

This is the piece you're referring to, and it is indeed by Greenwood:

 

 

Great score. Incredible film. probably my favorite PTA after There Will Be Blood

[Bellosh 3,419]

Phantom Thread was the first time I took notice of Greenwood's scoring and it's my favorite of his. Also my favorite PTA film. 

[Steffromuk 387]

The Satan Bug

 

Not bad. I think the movie is saved by Goldsmith's score and a beautiful cinematography.

 

It's a lot of men in rooms or in the desert, talking. the action only kicks off in the last third of the movie.
 

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

Nice, but, er... why is Jerry's name half as big as everyone else's?

[Faleel 5,365]

53 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

Nice, but, er... why is Jerry's name half as big as everyone else's?

To fit "Music" between "Edward" and "Jerry"

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

Yeah, very droll, @Signals, but more to the point... what in the name of Zeus' butthole has happened to your avatar?!

[Bellosh 3,419]

 

I watched Cast Away this past weekend while I was struck with a fever and body aches.  It was almost therapeutic to see someone in a worse situation.

 

Movie is still as great as I remember and maybe one of Hanks best performances.  I mean just the way his voice cracks when he yells "Fire!!" is so good.

 

And that theme.  Holy smokes it hits you like a ton of bricks and I'm convinced it was needed during the losing Wilson scene.  Most people think they are sad because he's losing Wilson, when in reality I think it's that theme ripping your heart out.  I didn't find myself crying this time, probably due to being sick.

 

Also, I do believe the whale that Chuck encounters at the end does play some sort of role of 'watching over' him.  Which made me very happy. They're very intelligent and gentle creatures and so why not? (they like you very much, chuck but they are not the hell your whales - said in Spock's voice)

 

I have a new found sadness for the films ending though, his ex-girlfriend, Kelly.  Who was played brilliantly by Helen Hunt.

 

In my head canon I feel like she could possibly be the true victim here of having to live with the fact that she moved on when in fact he is obviously alive.  Now obviously nobody could blame her.  But what about her new husband?  Hopefully their bond is strong or else that marriage could fall apart very quickly knowing he is not the one for her.  And what if she ends up all alone while our man, Chuck meets his true love in the midwest.  I can't help but feel more sad for Kelly than Chuck at the end.  Even after 4 years alone on an island.

 

Maybe I should stick to comfort movies when I'm sick.

[Sweeping Strings 2,365]

Barbarella - cult 60s sexy sci-fi fluff, with Jane Fonda at her most toothsome in (and indeed out of) a series of skimpy outfits. The bad guy is called Duran Duran (hey, what a great name for a band!).

[Tom Guernsey 2,287]

56 minutes ago, Sweeping Strings said:

Barbarella - cult 60s sexy sci-fi fluff, with Jane Fonda at her most toothsome in (and indeed out of) a series of skimpy outfits. The bad guy is called Duran Duran (hey, what a great name for a band!).

https://mitchbenn.bandcamp.com/track/the-real-duran-duran

[Andy 4,147]

5 hours ago, Sweeping Strings said:

Barbarella - cult 60s sexy sci-fi fluff, with Jane Fonda at her most toothsome in (and indeed out of) a series of skimpy outfits. The bad guy is called Duran Duran (hey, what a great name for a band!).

I absolutely love this movie. Don’t know what that says about me.  The soundtrack is appropriately groovy, thematic, and easy to listen to.  Barbarella is a nice companion piece to DeLaurentiis’ Flash Gordon, which I also adore.  I can’t wait to add the new Arrow 4K on my shelf next to their similarly presented Flash Gordon. 
 

And I just happen to be seeing Duran Duran live tomorrow!

 

[Steffromuk 387]

Since I received my copy of LLL Gorky Park.

I finally watched the movie.

 

Mmm... it was too long.

 

The beginning was promising but the plot and its development became messy and boring as time past.

And the character writing was quite thin and cold. I could never relate to any of the main protagonists.

Horner's score made up for a lot of weak scenes and weak editing.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

@Steffromuk,

I completely disagree with your assessment of the fabulous GORKY PARK, but I wholeheartedly endorse the right to post your views.

Horner's score is great.

Btw, did you spot Emperor Palpatine?

[Steffromuk 387]

Just now, Naïve Old Fart said:

@Steffromuk,

I completely disagree with your assessment of the fabulous GORKY PARK, but I wholeheartedly endorse your right to post your views.

Horner's score is great.

Btw, did you spot Emperor Palpatine?

 

I deed! Haha! And he even had a line that sounded like it was straight out of return of the jedi.

[Tom Guernsey 2,287]

2 hours ago, Steffromuk said:

 

I deed! Haha! And he even had a line that sounded like it was straight out of return of the jedi.

"If you strike me down, I will become more powerful Russian than you can possibly imagine!"

[Bespin 8,484]

I watched Dune by Denis Villeneuve.

 

I didn't understand why David Lynch have a cameo in it!

 

[A24 4,347]

Suburbicon (2017)

 

 

Dark (black?) comedy from George Clooney (his best movie yet?) and written by the Coen brothers. Suburbicon is generally underrated and is worth to be watched for Matt Damon's performance alone. 7/10

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

It has a decent cinematographer.

[Schilkeman 964]

10 hours ago, AC1 said:

George Clooney (his best movie yet?)

Everyone knows his best film is leatherheads.

[A24 4,347]

3 hours ago, Schilkeman said:

Everyone knows his best film is leatherheads.

 

Haven't seen that one because of the low ratings everyone (pros and amateurs) is giving it. 

[Schilkeman 964]

1 hour ago, AC1 said:

 

Haven't seen that one because of the low ratings everyone (pros and amateurs) is giving it. 

I was kidding on the square. I genuinely like that movie, and it almost ruined modern football for me. It's not the greatest film ever made, but I enjoyed it.

[Naïve Old Fart 9,556]

Clooney's best performance is, definitely, SYRIANA.

The best film that he has directed, is GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK.

[A24 4,347]

 

I'm left with the feeling that this movie could have been better. Perhaps if it was directed by a young Scorsese ...

 

6, 5/10

 

[bollemanneke 3,352]

HP3 again. You know, there are enough Marauder's clues in it after all. Not everything needs to be spelled out. I somehow never realised just how... joyous this movie is as a child.

[Sweeping Strings 2,365]

Jurassic Park - 30th anniversary screening ... Spielberg in his popcorn-blockbuster pomp. Still a terrific thrill-ride adventure, with a nicely wry turn from Jeff Goldblum as 'chaos theory' expert Ian Malcolm.
 

[Brónach 1,302]

14 hours ago, bollemanneke said:

HP3 again. You know, there are enough Marauder's clues in it after all. Not everything needs to be spelled out. I somehow never realised just how... joyous this movie is as a child.

 

dare I say, the book would be better if it did some things the same way.

 

unfortunately most writing for these movies is all over the place, either far too literal, or uninteresting

[Tom Guernsey 2,287]

31 minutes ago, Brónach said:

 

dare I say, the book would be better if it did some things the same way.

 

unfortunately most writing for these movies is all over the place, either far too literal, or uninteresting

I always thought the HP films got better from the third one as the books got too long to be presented almost verbatim in film and so they had to be cut down to a more streamlined narrative that is better suited to the medium of film* plus a more interesting director than Chris Columbus... well, then they got David Yates.

 

*interesting about the "new" HP TV series as I always thought it would have been better as a GoT type miniseries where the episodic nature of the production would be a better structural fit for the books. And yes, I know I've made this comment many times, but I stick by it!