Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Psycho IV: The Beginning This movie was filmed across from the E.T. ride at Universal Studios Florida and you can just sort of feel its presence offscreen as a legend is born with a strapping Henry Thomas as young Norman in exquisite denim murdering whores. This is a weird one. The worst thing I can say about it is it feels a bit incomplete. It cuts between old Norman absurdly out of place in a (then) modern home preparing an elaborate dinner, the radio station talk show host and flashbacks to young manhood with Olivia Hussey constantly freaking out. There's a satisfaction to Mother's death. It really does feel she's earned it for being such a monstrous broadzilla. But the real climax of the movie turns out to be circa 1990 Norman chasing his wife around the old house and reconciling. Did anyone really care about that? The movie suddenly ends at the 90 minute mark and feels like it's missing something. Several good kills including one whore that just won't seem to die, the most disturbing in the series. Henry Thomas is perfect. Mother lacks the depth of the TV show version, but the role didn't really call for that. Now...show's over. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Richard said: I don't do nuthin', fer nobody, fer nuthin'. Yes, that bit is touching. I also liked the shot of her in a wetsuit (even if it's inaccurate). You've seen it too!? Okay, so here who has _not_ seen these Paddington movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: You've seen it too!? Okay, so here who has _not_ seen these Paddington movies? I raise my hand at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Me! Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Blow Out That was different. And stylish! Nancy Allen was an adorable ditz and John Lithgow was awesome as the zealous assassin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Kids movies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Maybe Drax watched it with his cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I haven't seen any of my cousins at all since my grandmother's funeral in 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 They disassociated themselves from you because of your 'views'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: Maybe Drax watched it with his cousins. I watched both, all in my lonesome. 4 minutes ago, Steve McQueen said: I raise my hand at this point. You should watch them, Steve; they're both good. 3 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Kids movies! Yeah? And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 That funeral was the first time I met them and we never said a word to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Those Paddington movies have a ton of padding! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just now, Richard said: Yeah? And? And? Kids movies are for kids, Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Adults are only allowed to watch depressing kitchen sink dramas. Naïve Old Fart and Kasey Kockroach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just now, Alexcremers said: And? Kids movies are for kids, Richard. Except when they're not. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: And? Kids movies are for kids, Richard. Open the door, Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Norma's Corpse said: Adults are only allowed to watch depressing kitchen sink dramas. The standard kid's view on any movie that is not for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This whole forum has a big stiffy for those Harry Potter monstrosities. Complain about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Ignore Alex and his misery guts one-man army crusade against kids movies and grown ups who enjoy the really good ones. Incidentally, has anyone seen Bridge to Terabithia? I watched it recently with my two, it's such a wonderfully Spielbergian kids movie, with the quality almost to match his greatest successes in the genre. Holko and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I tend to avoid adult movies that only feature humans, without any monsters or beasts to eat them, or any psychotic hooligans to slice their heads off. Otherwise, what’s the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Quintus said: Ignore Alex and his misery guts one-man army crusade against kids movies and grown ups who enjoy the really good ones. I actually agree with Alex on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Would you fellas care for an orange marmalade sandwich? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 There's a difference between kid's movies and family movies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: And? Kids movies are for kids, Richard. What is intrinsically amiss with films made for a young audience? Both PADDINGTON films have very positive things to say about inclusion, overcoming prejudice, loyalty, and healthy family values. I'd rather watch a PADDINGTON film, than any number of these "important", yet vacuous pieces of work that depict the breakup of a marriage, or some loser struggling with drug addiction, or a ne'er-do-well, trying to make it on the outside. I get enough of that self-pitying masturbation, rammed down my throat, every night, on the news. I don't need it. The PADDINGTON films offer a different viewing experience: they lift me up, not bring me down. Unlucky Bastard, Kasey Kockroach and Quintus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Most movies today are family movies, just ask Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Feeding the infantility of the world! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 A lot of kids movies have scores adults like. Never seen Paddington. Don't plan to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I would, but Elsa never answers my texts. 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: Most movies today are family movies, just ask Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stefancos said: I actually agree with Alex on this. No more E.T. screenings for you then. Such a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Apparently if it was made in the 1980s, it's edgy and semi-grown-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Or if our lord and savior did the background music. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Quintus said: No more E.T. screenings for you then. Such a classic. Sure it is. Estranged fathers? Sibling rivalry? Lying to you parent? Suburban loneliness and isolation? It's a riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Nick Parker said: What the heck? Are these Paddington movies the low-key JWFan movie events of the year? Just how many of you have seen these movies? You must join the cult of Paddington! Both movies are exquisite, but the second is best. They radiate joy without ever being cloying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just now, Norma's Corpse said: Apparently if it was made in the 1980s, it's edgy and semi-grown-up. No, you're thinking of movies made now that are inspired by the '80s: these modern ones add all the spice that those pleasant but totally like sometimes too corny and not cool movies like ET lacked! I'm a 21 year old film student who subscribes to a lot of film analysis channels on YouTube; trust me, I know these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2018 Me in JWfan... Kasey Kockroach, Disco Stu and Chen G. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I could have sworn Stefan was one of the most vocal proponents of BFG here (ironically not a great kids movie). I guess he has gone through a transition this past year. The biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: No, you're thinking of movies made now that are inspired by the '80s: these modern ones add all the spice that those pleasant but totally like sometimes too corny and not cool movies like ET lacked! I'm a 21 year old film student who subscribes to a lot of film analysis channels on YouTube; trust me, I know these things. Funny you mention that. I remember when I saw Super 8, one of the people I was with raved that it was like "ET with attitude". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: There's a difference between kid's movies and family movies! There is, but to Alexcremers they are one and the same. This is a well worn discussion here, as is everything else by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 It’s like E.T except the score’s boring and almost no one can act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Quintus said: There is, but to Alexcremers they are one and the same. This is a well worn discussion here, as is everything else by now. Don't say such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, Quintus said: Incidentally, has anyone seen Bridge to Terabithia? I watched it recently with my two, it's such a wonderfully Spielbergian kids movie, with the quality almost to match his greatest successes in the genre. I quite liked it! Especially the spoilery final act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 It's true though I'm afraid, Nick Parker. JWFan talking points are like Netflix's selection carousals. To new members the choice seems large and comprehensive, but be a member here long enough and every topic and debate soon comes around again, and again, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: but be a member here long enough and every topic and debate soon comes around again, and again, again. You wanna talk about Blade Runner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Or The Duellists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,344 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: It's true though I'm afraid, Nick Parker. JWFan talking points are like Netflix's selection carousals. To new members the choice seems large and comprehensive, but be a member here long enough and every topic and debate soon comes around again, and again, again. The Last Jedi ruined Loke Groundrunner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We discussed that a couple weeks ago! I watched the Hobbit movies last week, wanna talk about those? Or we can get deep and discuss if 2001 is really as ambiguous as it seems! 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: You wanna talk about Blade Runner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Holko said: I quite liked it! Especially the spoilery final act. I thought the main theme of the story (grief after a death) was very deftly handled for what truly is a children's film. I felt it was even as effective as Whistle Down the Wind, an old B&W British kids film which also deals with children's emotions in a way which doesn't speak down to those little ones watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: I watched the Hobbit movies last week, wanna talk about those? Don't tempt me Bilbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I've never seen the Hobbit movies and if my intentions stay true, I never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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