Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I remember seeing it at the movies as a 12-year-old and being sorely disappointed not to see Jodie Foster fighting alien monsters after being launched in the space pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Jodie Foster vs Mega Death Alien Space Fighter! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 57 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Howard and Zemeckis were always sort of interchangeable to me anyway. Capable directors of the post-Spielberg variety. It's true, but Howard never did make his Back to the Future. To me the best thing he did was the narration on Arrested Development. Oh and that western with Cate Blanchett. Good film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 No love for Happy Days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Drax said: I remember seeing it at the movies as a 12-year-old and being sorely disappointed not to see Jodie Foster fighting alien monsters after being launched in the space pod. I was disappointed more because the initial premise was very intriguing and the decoded Hitler message thingy was genuinely unnerving for about two minutes. 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: No love for Happy Days? It was alright I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 40 minutes ago, Drax said: I remember seeing it at the movies as a 12-year-old and being sorely disappointed not to see Jodie Foster fighting alien monsters after being launched in the space pod. The sad truth is that still would be disappointed about that if you discovered the movie today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Alexcremers said: It's the unofficial prequel to Interstellar. I wouldn't be surprised if even Nolan himself would admit that. Alex Well considering the common roots of both films with Sagan (figuratively in the case of the newer one obviously), Lynda Obst, and Kip Thorne, it's not that surprising. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Both are still just 2001 wannabees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 The one with the monkeys? Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Drax? I didn't know he had hacking skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Twelve Monkeys is actually pretty darn decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 How was the TV show? Shite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Quintus said: It's true, but Howard never did make his Back to the Future. To me the best thing he did was the narration on Arrested Development. Oh and that western with Cate Blanchett. Good film. I like Splash and Cocoon. Good natured and unpretentious. On 06/04/2016 at 8:46 AM, Alexcremers said: Then you really should watch Mamet's version of The Winslow Boy. That is, if you haven't done so already ... Alex What happened to Jeremy Northam? Awesome actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Quintus said: It's true, but Howard never did make his Back to the Future. To me the best thing he did was the narration on Arrested Development. Oh and that western with Cate Blanchett. Good film. Parenthood remains the best thing Ron Howard directed for me. Brilliant ensemble comedy. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 32 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Parenthood remains the best thing Ron Howard directed for me. Brilliant ensemble comedy. One of my favorite movie of all-time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,293 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: No love for Happy Days? Or American Graffiti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Actually, I used to have quite the soft spot for Cocoon and Parenthood when I was a young teen. Forgot about those movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Cocoon is good, and Parenthood has the best use of a vibrator in the history of the motion pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yeah, it's an easy watch. But brilliant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I never said that! Did used to have a thing for Martha Plimpton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Eww. I feel like I'm babysitting and not getting paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 No love for Frost/Nixon or Cinderella Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Haven't seen those. Actually, Frost/Nixon I've been meaning to see for ages, because I heard Michael Sheen is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,364 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 He and Langella both are. It's gladiatorial combat with words for weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Love is a big word though ... it's still a Ritchie Cunningham movie. It will never transcend above decent entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: it's still a Ritchie Cunningham movie Koray Savas and Dixon Hill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 My turn again: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Did you watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yes, many, many years ago, but that's not why I posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Why did you post it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You don't understand my new game? What a shame, it could have been fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 That's Q! Did you watch some TNG, Alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Soon he will know it's better than everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Let's continue with the game, shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Next up, The Red Shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Followed up by some Red Shoe Diaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 What game? Did Alex watch The Matrix again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Last chance, Steef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 What took you so long? You almost lost your ship, Steef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You don't like a little suspense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,352 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 The Stepford Wives. Not sure what to say. First, David Arnold's score is fantastic! Edc credits still playing here. I love the blend of romance and comedy. The ball music is a true gem too. As for the story... I was interested in the beginning but began to have serious doubts as it progressed. The concept is intrigueing enough, the acting/script was just off. Nicole Kidman also slightly overacted. As Claire told why she had done what she did, I really thought they were taking things too far. Three questions: 1. Is it me or does Christopher Walken have a strange accent? Not a native speaker so would be very interested in feedback. 2. Claire said that Connecticut was the only place no one would notice a town of robots. Why? Is there some cultural/historical reference I'm missing? Why is Connecticut good if you don't want to get noticed? 3. Something doesn't add up. The robots are replicas of the women, so what happens with their real bodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I don't know what accent he has, but Walken's somewhat unusual speech patterns are certainly part of his enduring success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Walken has a New York accent, but speaks with a strange pattern like William Shatner. bollemanneke and Muad'Dib 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Monster ...what a disappointment. About as bad as Tyrannosaur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 The Hidden Fortress It's definitely one of Kurosawa's most accessible and popular films -- you can definitely see how this film influenced Star Wars. Not just character tropes (i.e. Tahei and Matashichi = C3P0 and R2D2, Makabe = Han Solo), but also minor things like scene transitions and wipes. Toshiro Mifune, a popular Kurosawa collaborator, is great as General Makabe and Misa Uehara is both feisty and willful as Princess Yuki. I've never warmed up to Tahei and Matashichi, they're annoying and petty. Still, it's gorgeously photographed with a nice score. The pacing is a bit iffy though. Brónach and Muad'Dib 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Lifeboat. Excellent and depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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