A24 4,338 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The Lobster The whole movie should have taken place in the hotel. It's a conclusion which oddly enough reminds me of Spielberg's A.I., because that movie starts off reasonably well (first hour in the apartment), but as soon the characters go out into the world, the film loses focus and becomes sorta directionless. About the classical music, a certain quartet piece is so overused in the movie that after a while it becomes no longer effective. As always, your mileage may vary. 4/10 Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It might be too much for you Cremers. Lanthimos films are for more adventurous and cultured cinéastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I've heard endless praise effused in his name. Will have to check out his stuff soon to see if he's the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 If you are one of the typical JWfaners that adore Wes Anderson then this movie is for you, KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It's really ok, Cremers. We don't judge you for not understanding. Shhh shhhh, calm down now. Some films are just too much for simpler minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I enjoy Wes Anderson. Lanthimos, at least from the trailer for his latest film, seems like one of those second-rate Kubrick wannabes. I am curious though, and will check out The Lobster soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 At least he's stealing from Kubrick-As-Master-Of-Dark-Comedy instead of just Kubrick-As-Visual-Stylist like other directors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: It's really ok, Cremers. We don't judge you for not understanding. Shhh shhhh, calm down now. Some films are just too much for simpler minds. The Voice will be back on soon I hope. Alex will have something to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Stefancos said: The Voice will be back on soon I hope. Alex will have something to watch. Oh good! I do hope he's been able to see Young Sheldon as well. I'm just glad they make these shows, the masses need their opiates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Alex has been private messaging me about his favourite relationships in the Bold. He's quite the Liam/Sally and Bill/Steffy shipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I do agree with Alex that Ridge/Brooke from the 90's is the shows best romance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I pleaded with him that Eric/Brooke and Ridge/Taylor were a better fit, but he was resolute in his own ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: At least he's stealing from Kubrick-As-Master-Of-Dark-Comedy instead of just Kubrick-As-Visual-Stylist like other directors. Which other directors are you talking about, connoisseur Disco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Which other directors are you talking about, connoisseur Disco? The first one that comes to mind is Ridley Scott actually, a man very obviously indebted to Kubrick in visual sweep but without much of the wit or pitch black humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The early Ridley Scott, obviously, but after that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 4 hours ago, KK said: I enjoy Wes Anderson. Lanthimos, at least from the trailer for his latest film, seems like one of those second-rate Kubrick wannabes. I am curious though, and will check out The Lobster soon. Who doesn’t wannabe Kubrick? The Lobster heavily evokes A Clockwork Orange for me and I loved it. 4 hours ago, Disco Stu said: At least he's stealing from Kubrick-As-Master-Of-Dark-Comedy instead of just Kubrick-As-Visual-Stylist like other directors. This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Jurassic Park As boring as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, Brundlefly said: Jurassic Park As boring as ever. This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Watched the Dirty Harry sequels over the past week or so and now Patriot Games. Take Ford's Ryan over what came after anytime. Tends to be who I visualise as 'President Ryan', something helped by Air Force One I guess. Shame Baldwin didn't do this and Clear and Present Danger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: This! I wanted to see the reaction and am disturbed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Doctor Strange Colourful, but friggin hard to follow with all the timey wimey stuff. Jazzy Cappuccino score. Fifty Shades Darker I like looking at Dakota Johnson's tits and bum in these movies. Very slick looking flick at least. Gave me a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Doctor Strange Colourful, but friggin hard to follow with all the timey wimey stuff. Jazzy Cappuccino score. That ending was practically a Steven Moffat tribute act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Doctor Strange Colourful, but friggin hard to follow with all the timey wimey stuff. Jazzy Cappuccino score. Fifty Shades Darker I like looking at Dakota Johnson's tits and bum in these movies. Very slick looking flick at least. Gave me a good laugh. What a terrible movie evening! 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: That ending was practically a Steven Moffat tribute act The whole movie was a tribute to CGI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Terribly dull affair, that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just now, KK said: Terribly dull affair, that one. Fifty Shades Darker? You watched the sequel too, KK? Oh my... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Baby Jane Hudson said: Fifty Shades Darker I like looking at Dakota Johnson's tits and bum in these movies. Very slick looking flick at least. Gave me a good laugh. 3 minutes ago, KK said: Terribly dull affair, that one. Perverts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Fie on all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thought you guys would have enjoyed the Fifty Shades Extended Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 13 hours ago, KK said: Fie on all of you!! Is that your bondage safety phrase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I noticed that KK. posted the Allegri Miserere in the classical thread today, which I do believe was used in the Fifty Shades movie. Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 For what they are, being high production value soft core porn flicks, they're not weird enough. They should be weirder. But I suppose the neurotypical female target audience doesn't like weird. Instead preferring to feel safe and secure in what is familiar. They're the female equivalent to the Fast & Furious movies. And I watch them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Safe, familiarity and coloring inside the lines is precisely why you like it, Johnny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Stefancos said: Is that your bondage safety phrase? Some things should stay behind closed doors my dear Stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Boss Baby (not that bad) - 6.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 The Box The old Twilight Zone episode was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Terrible movie that exposed Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) as a nine days' wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The Illusionist. The first half was quite captivating, but then I started to lose interest because it became rather tedious. It's also quite annoying that the film was set in Vienna, but that everyone spoke English with a German accent. Just speak German or English. The ending was rushed and turned out exactly the way I expected it to. I only knew one score by Philip Glass, Notes On A Scandal, and that one was quite boring. This one, however, was really interesting and effective, orchestral with a nice main theme and quite enjoyable to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 And now, onto The Prestige! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I enjoy Glass' score a lot. But Nolan's is the better film. My apologies, there simply is too much magic for my film "The Prestige" ... across the street. Pardon my intrusion! bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Back when he was a good director! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That one was better but had a horrible score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 2 hours ago, bollemanneke said: That one was better but had a horrible score. Ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Incredible movie, that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 But The Illusionist really is a good movie in its own right. Should be able to say that sometimes without someone always bringing up The Prestige. They aren't that similar beyond highest level details. But whatever, the 2010 Sylvain Chomet film also called The Illusionist is the best of all three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 hours ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: Ignored. Julyan is really underrated. Love his Cabin In The Woods score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 8 hours ago, bollemanneke said: I only knew one score by Philip Glass, Notes On A Scandal, and that one was quite boring. This one, however, was really interesting and effective You chose...poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 9 hours ago, bollemanneke said: The Illusionist. The first half was quite captivating, but then I started to lose interest because it became rather tedious. Thank you. I hated it too. I think you will enjoy The Prestige a lot more. In fact, it's my favorite Nolan movie. You don't know?! YOU DON'T KNOW?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 16 hours ago, bollemanneke said: That one was better but had a horrible score. Not necessarily, but you have to stop the film before the end credits start rolling, because the music immediately completely destroys the whole atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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