#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It's a wonderfully chauvinistisch film. The story literally stops for a scene between two girls. Connery settles the Gypsy girl dispute by bedding both of them. You could not do this movie today. If you watch it in high definition you can see some nudity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Are Carry On movies wonderfully chauvinistic too? Or On the Buses? I just find those comedy sensibilities woefully outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 But From Russia With Love doesn't do it for comedic effect Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Of course it does, not that it makes any difference. I'm not offended by it, god no, I just roll my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yeah right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Howling III've seen this several times, and several notable scenes still have me dying with laughter in some spots. It's ludicrous, insane, weirdly edited, and so woeful... I'm surprised this doesn't have as big a cult following as Plan 9 From Outer Space. I feel bad for Christopher Lee, you can tell he was slumming it back then. Sybil Danning's magnificent rack is the highlight of the film... so much so that it's repeated 17 times in the closing montage.But this bad movie isn't for everyone. It begs for the Rifftrax and Elvira's Movie Macabre treatment... it'd be even funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Pierrot Le Fou and Vivre Sa VieThe former is an interesting cinematic adventure, one that ultimately fails from a narrative perspective, but is quite breathtaking visually. The editing, angles, brilliant use of color, voice over and interplay between Belmondo and the beautiful Karina are all wonderful.The latter is simply an amazing film on all fronts, and it reminds me how much Tarantino's style is influenced by Godard. Pulp Fiction wouldn't exist without this. Did I mention Karina is gorgeous? You could tell Godard was in love with her by how he films her, perhaps more in love with her on film than he was in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It's a wonderfully chauvinistisch film. The story literally stops for a scene between two girls. Connery settles the Gypsy girl dispute by bedding both of them.You could not do this movie today.But I think you *should* do this movie today. That would give these Bond films some edge. They turned up the realism, but still meander in the realm of sexual harmlessness.Today's Bond character lacks some sexual aggression in this regard. It's annoying.I think the best version of all 3 films is somewhere in between the theatrical cut and extended cuts. But I could only see one version of each for the rest of my life I'd pick the extendeds. You can always hit fast forward on the scenes you don't like!The only EE that I could shorten is ROTK.I just cannot go back to the theatricals with the other two films.Two Towers is the right length extended.Fellowship I could extend even more. It's such an amazing movie. As long as you're shooting redundant stuff to fill up a third Hobbit film, Pete, shoot Bombadil and Barrow Downs, and put it back into Fellowship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Two Towers is the only one of the three I felt was harmed by the theatrical version. It makes a few sections feel rushed.My last film was The Apartment, picked randomly from my lovefilm queue. A rather unusual premise and relied completely on your curiosity of its characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Often makes for the best sorts of movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Often makes for the best sorts of movies.Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 finally saw 'the dark knight'.what the fuck was the deal with this thing?Passable film and OVERlong.I prefer arkham asylum videogame joker.And Mark hamill would have nailed it in this movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 What many people find exceptional about this film (and the one that followed it ) is that it barely feels like a Batman (or, in fact, comic book genre) movie. That it treated the characters seriously, unlike what Marvel is doing. There is barely any CGI in the film and everything feels more like Michael Mann's thriller. If you look at it from this perspective, it is indeed quite special among blockbusters.Which doesn't mean you have to like it. I'm just pointing out "what was the deal with this thing".Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 ah...if superman takes the same route...i shudder.It may fit for the darked themed and ambiented batman... superman should be different....i didnt saw much 'thriller'. I expected the joker to be more sadic and cruel... he mostly shot people in cold blood. that's it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 ah...if superman takes the same route...i shudder.It may fit for the darked themed and ambiented batman... superman should be different....i didnt saw much 'thriller'. I expected the joker to be more sadic and cruel... he mostly shot people in cold blood. that's it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 i didnt saw much 'thriller'. I expected the joker to be more sadic and cruel... he mostly shot people in cold blood. that's it...Nolan was primarily inspired by this film when he was shooting TDK. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I finished Jackass 3D last night. My neighbor has cows, so I may give the ram jam a try. Ren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 It may fit for the darked themed and ambiented batman... superman should be different....You mean it should be like Marvel movies? Always the same feel, the same movie but with a different cape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Grosse Pointe Blank and High FidelityTwo films from the highlight of Cusack's career. The former a wonderful action comedy, the latter a superb take on the romantic comedy. These are films I never tire of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I just catched Presumed Innocent on TV.I quite liked it... I won't spoil the ending, but let's just say that I would have liked it even more if it had remained more ambiguous instead of giving away that awful speech at the end. If they would have cutted right before that (with that amazing shot of the shadow covering half of Harrison's body), it would have been fantastic.I don't mind closure in my movies, but I feel this one didn't need said closure. A more open ending would have been fantastic.Nevertheless, I quite enjoyed it mainly thanks to Harrison's restrained and very subtle performance. The score was great on album, but it was even greater with the images.7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmm 91 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 SidewaysI love this film. Everything feels so effortless, and there is no life lessons slapped in my face. Is there a meaning to this film? Maybe. Maybe not. And I love it for that reason. You take what you want from it, it doesn't force anything down your throat. Everything feels natural- the tone, the characters, the acting, even the more far-fetched situations feel like they belong.Incidentally I feel the opposite about The Descendants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Oh, Sideways is great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I just catched Presumed Innocent on TV.Nevertheless, I quite enjoyed it mainly thanks to Harrison's restrained and very subtle performance.You're right. That's a good Harrison Ford. I remember some fans had trouble with his hairdo, which I thought was a strange thing to worry about.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I just catched Presumed Innocent on TV.Nevertheless, I quite enjoyed it mainly thanks to Harrison's restrained and very subtle performance.You're right. That's a good Harrison Ford.Yup. I agree. A very good performance from Ford in this movie, which fits the low key suspence of the plot so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 SidewaysI love this film. Everything feels so effortless, and there is no life lessons slapped in my face. Is there a meaning to this film? Maybe. Maybe not. And I love it for that reason. You take what you want from it, it doesn't force anything down your throat. Everything feels natural- the tone, the characters, the acting, even the more far-fetched situations feel like they belong. And I just found it really funny! Such a charming, honest movie for grown ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 It's Alexander Payne's best movie. Great chemistry between the two male leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The Dark Knight Rises:8/10Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Wha?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I just catched Presumed Innocent on TV.Nevertheless, I quite enjoyed it mainly thanks to Harrison's restrained and very subtle performance.You're right. That's a good Harrison Ford. I remember some fans had trouble with his hairdo, which I thought was a strange thing to worry about.AlexI love how Ford manages to keep you wondering if he is guilty or not. Also his acting during his final scene with Bonnie Bedelia is outstanding, even though he's only reacting to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I admit I can't remember the film, but I do remember Harrison Ford in it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I've never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 See it! It's a 'quiet' and good thriller (like the score indicates). In fact, I want to see it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Alex, why did you give TDKR 8/10? That surprised me, I almost fell off my chair.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Presumed Innocent has always evaded me for some reason. I think the awkward Harrison vs. Greta sex scene on the desk always put me off, which I have seen. I admit the film in general does appeal to me though. Greta Scacchi eh. She was one hot bitch in her day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 You're on a thriller and sexy girl tangent today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 See it! It's a 'quiet' and good thriller (like the score indicates). In fact, I want to see it right now.Wonderfully moody atmosphere as well. I love the cinematography and the certain grey cast of the city and the subdued grimness of the sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Alex, why did you give TDKR 8/10? That surprised me, I almost fell off my chair.I was entertained the whole time (mostly by the story - I constantly wanted to know where it all was going to - Nolan's forte). The style of the movie was more akin to Batman Begins, which I give a 7/10. Occasionally there were some poweful images too. To be honest, I was surprised that this movie was about a weak Batman. I can imagine a lot of fans being disappointed by their hero. That took some balls from Nolan.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The reason why I'm willing to forgive the film all its flaws is because of that. It gives you a more human and relatable perspective on this character, something you don't see in superhero films. And as someone pointed out before, it is the only Batman film in which you care about him. And also, it resolves his three film story arc quite nicely. All the technical and logic issues don't matter to me as much.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 People say it isn't about Batman (or it isn't a Batman film) but it is a lot more about Batman/Bruce Wayne than TDK. You are right, I cared too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 When they say it isn't about Batman, they mean there aren't a lot of action sequences involving Batman.From the perspective of the whole film and where its emotional core resides, it is all about him this time.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh yes, I almost forgot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 You were just waiting outside cinema and asked if anyone could give you their ticket after after the screening. I know your methods full well, Mr. Cremers. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh yes, I almost forgot:Nice try; that photoshop job isn't fooling anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 It's not even in English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make.Let's hope people will say the same about Man Of Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have faith in Snyder!He deserves my faith after Watchmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make.And The Avengers is a superhero film DC could never make, with its only two(maybe only one, but we'll see how Man of Steel goes) marketable heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have faith in Snyder!He deserves my faith after Watchmen.You know he's already directed two films since Watchmen, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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