Sweeping Strings 2,364 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The Festival - pretty funny comedy from the people behind The Inbetweeners. If you liked that, you'll probably like this. The Equalizer 2 - Denzel Washington (in his first-ever sequel) again gives Liam Neeson a run for his money in the 'sixtysomething action hero with a certain set of skills' stakes. One wonders what Edward Woodward would make of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Oh Jesus Christ! Oh Jesus Christ no! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Quintus said: Oh Jesus Christ! Oh Jesus Christ no! Thats a film I need to see one day. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Anyone else notice those 60+ action heroes seem to be more invincible than their younger selves? I've seen them tolerate a fair bit of abuse for their ages in these movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Its all fake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 99% of what action stars of any age survive should kill them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Just now, Disco Stu said: 99% of what action stars of any age survive should kill them. To be fair, though, what @Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya is referring to is the fact their younger selves tend to get more bloodied up and beat down than their older selves (do I even need to say the one movie that immediately crosses the mind?) Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Stefancos said: Thats a film I need to see one day. Let's sell that title to Verhoeven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Nick Parker said: To be fair, though, what @Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya is referring to is the fact their younger selves tend to get more bloodied up and beat down than their older selves (do I even need to say the one movie that immediately crosses the mind?) I'm glad someone understands my posts around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 In Rambo IV, he mostly just picked guys off from afar. It was more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 And Die Hard 4 when BW fights a jet fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Anyone Else Planning to See Operation Finale This Weekend? Edit: Actually next weekend, assuming my new son hasn't been born. Mixed up the movie times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 38 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Anyone Else Planning to See Operation Finale This Weekend? Edit: Actually next weekend, assuming my new son hasn't been born. Mixed up the movie times. Does it feel weird to do "mundane" things, knowing you have a new lifeform bearing your DNA arriving into the world soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Just now, Nick Parker said: Does it feel weird to do "mundane" things, knowing you have a new lifeform bearing your DNA arriving into the world soon? By the time you're on your third kid, a lifeform bearing your DNA is mundane in itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Just now, Disco Stu said: By the time you're on your third kid, a lifeform bearing your DNA is mundane in itself Whoa. (Quarter-century old bachelor speaking here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I make jokes to distract from my crippling anxiety Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,554 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: By the time you're on your third kid, a lifeform bearing your DNA is mundane in itself Really? Wouldn't you do anything to protect that lifeform? Isn't that lifeform (along with the other two lifeforms) the most important things in your world? 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: I make jokes to distract from my crippling anxiety What is your "crippling anxiety"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 52 minutes ago, Richard said: Really? Wouldn't you do anything to protect that lifeform? Isn't that lifeform (along with the other two lifeforms) the most important things in your world? What is your "crippling anxiety"? I believe that's the fear of becoming crippled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 55 minutes ago, Richard said: Really? Wouldn't you do anything to protect that lifeform? Isn't that lifeform (along with the other two lifeforms) the most important things in your world? It was a joke, Richard. 56 minutes ago, Richard said: What is your "crippling anxiety"? Just a bit of hyperbole, exaggerating the very real stress of having children Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said: I believe that's the fear of becoming crippled Or that you cause someone to become crippled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 A nice surprise, this cyberpunk thriller about a future world where people can enhance themselves. If you like Limitless (2011) with Bradley Cooper, then you should definitely check this one out. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Crazy Rich Asians - Very nice romantic comedy. Starts out well, though it does devolve into melodrama and cliches typical of the genre by the end, though the writing and cast helps it work. Constance Wu is very charming, though I still can't stand Awkwafina, and found her very irritating and not very funny. Pleasant stuff. - 7 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,554 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 11:31 PM, Disco Stu said: It was a joke, Richard. In that case, no offense intended. Apologies, etc. I...am a worm! On 8/22/2018 at 11:31 PM, Disco Stu said: Just a bit of hyperbole, exaggerating the very real stress of having children Agreed. I only had contact with children, when things went wrong, but they started to get better... As a childless person, I can only imagine what anxieties, and what joys they must bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I just have cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Richard said: In that case, no offense intended. Apologies, etc. I...am a worm! Hey listen up! I've got something to say! It's better to burn up, than to fade away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,554 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Happy Hallowe'en, ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Crazy Rich Asians Was dragged along to see this. It has a 90-something on Rotten Tomatoes but I had trouble finding any redeeming qualities (the stuff with the mom was fine I guess, but undercooked). The score was as bad as I feared it would be. I love a good romantic swell every now and then but the music has zero personality and is over scored. It's no The Terminal Film/Score: 4/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Is it one of those Awesome Mix Vol.1 scores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 58 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: Was dragged along to see this By a galpal, perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Nick Parker said: By a galpal, perchance? Unfortunately no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: Unfortunately no My condolences, Mr. Not Mr. Big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Not Mr. Big said: Crazy Rich Asians Was dragged along to see this. It has a 90-something on Rotten Tomatoes but I had trouble finding any redeeming qualities (the stuff with the mom was fine I guess, but undercooked). The score was as bad as I feared it would be. I love a good romantic swell every now and then but the music has zero personality and is over scored. It's no The Terminal Film/Score: 4/10 What is wrong with you. Its a great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, JoeinAR said: What is wrong with you. Its a great film. How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Having a different opinion about a film doesnt mean there's something wrong with a person, Joe. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, Not Mr. Big said: How? Sadness Just now, Stefancos said: Having a different opinion about a film doesnt mean there's something wrong with a person, Joe. Of course it does. He is dead inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, JoeinAR said: Sadness That's why it's a great film?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just now, Not Mr. Big said: That's why it's a great film?? Sadness is how I feel about your thoughts but not a surprise. You had a self fulfilling experience. The film is well acted, it is well told. It flips the social constructs of the romantic comedy. Its funny as hell and it has a great ending. The score is far better than you could ever admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 It just sounds racist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Anyone else secretly love romcoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, Stefancos said: It just sounds racist! You need to remove that word from your vocabulary. You always use it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,554 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 41 minutes ago, Cherry Pie That'll Kill Ya said: Anyone else secretly love romcoms? I think that FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL is among the best films I've seen; not just romcoms, but ever. JoeinAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Not Mr. Big said: It's no The Terminal Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 David rented a pair of films from Redbox. 1st up was Unsane. A cinematic experiment filmed with an Iphone by Steven Soderbergh. He has made much better films. This was awful. Next up was the equally unappealing Isle of Dogs. It is an ugly looking film with terrible animation. Lucky for me there was a football game on in the bedroom. Never a fan of Anderson's smug filmmaking like Soderbergh's lineage Anderson has done better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Isle of Dogs is a beautiful looking film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 In your world maybe. I found it ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Ready Player One Lighthearted and fun action/adventure film where Spielberg shows he can still outdo just about anyone when it comes to delivering an special effects spectacle. Despite the incredible amount of references and nods to old films, tv series, games etc etc from yesteryear there is a surprisingly current feel to the movie. Probably because what we mostly do online is reference old films, TV series, games etc etc... The film doesnt carry any kind of pretentious massage with it, but it does somehow ring true when it talks about people being obsessed with The Oasis to the extent that they completely ignore the real world (which, in every shot in this film looks like a dreary, unkempt shithole.) The small cats of relatively unknown actors do well. Sheridan is right as the films central geek (and has a slight, but noticeable resemblance to Spielberg in his 20's). Ben Mendelssohn is a hoot to watch as the films baddie. I watched this entire film either with a big grin on my face or an exclamation of "Ha!" Fun! Not Mr. Big and Quintus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm in no hurry to watch it again. It was sort of okay. Mildly good. Williams' score wasn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,346 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 We're all different, we all need different things. Each and everyone of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 If you didn't like Jurassic Park you won't like Ready Player One, I guess. Its that kinda Spielberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,950 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Its that kinda Spielberg. It sure doesn’t look like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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