A24 4,345 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'm probably one of the few people here who didn't watch Scorsese's Silence (2016). Somehow it's never been on my radar. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 42 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I'm probably one of the few people here who didn't watch Scorsese's Silence (2016). Somehow it's never been on my radar. Rather overrated, IMO. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I think I started a trend 😂😂😂 Movies you did see, but wish you hadn't Movies You Haven't Seen, And You Are Glad You Haven't Movies you're probably glad you're yet to see but you really shouldn't be proud about the fact that you haven't seen them by now Movies you really should have seen by now according to common wisdom but don't care/don't want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Movies you pretend to like so your mom's boyfriend doesn't hit you again Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,086 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Do you want to talk about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I know I'm completely outside the whole JWFAN lingo and humour, but whazzap with spamming the board with all the "jokey" spin-off threads? Annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted September 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2019 Jay trying to clean up these threads: Koray Savas, Jurassic Shark, Fabulin and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I'm probably one of the few people here who didn't watch Scorsese's Silence (2016). Somehow it's never been on my radar. It might be my favourite Scorsese of the last couple of ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 3:15 PM, Thor said: I know I'm completely outside the whole JWFAN lingo and humour, but whazzap with spamming the board with all the "jokey" spin-off threads? Annoying. It’s a bit much... Movies you’ve seen and you’re happy you’ve seen em Movies you flicked off after five minutes Movies that were made to be seen and so you saw them, while being seen seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Indeed. I'll limit my participation to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 We could have done more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 There was more than enough. 😂 I’m out traveling currently, as soon as I have a moment to myself I’ll post a few more unpopular movies that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 There’s nothing I “should see”. If I haven’t seen it there’s probably a good reason. If people ask me for recommendations I’ll give them some films. But if you don’t want to see a film, why waste your time when you could see something you really want to watch, or read a good book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Because sometimes you'll discover gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Or maybe you just haven't gotten up to them yet. I have a lot of movies on my "to watch" backlog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 So is this the last one? 😅Movies you saw Part 2 first Anyhow, here are a few more movies that you might've missed that are still highly enjoyable. They (2002) IMDB The Descent (2005) IMDB Priest (2011) IMDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 THE DESCENT is brilliant (also don't miss the other cave move that came out around the same time, simply named THE CAVE, but THE DESCENT is better). PRIEST held up surprisingly well after my second viewing a couple of years ago. I've yet to see THEY, but I'm currently trying to fill my Wes Craven 'holes'. In that vein, and keeping up wih the 'underrated genre fare', I could easily recommend RED EYE, which I've had on DVD forever -- the storyline is formulaic, but Craven adds his unique sense of unease and elegance to the material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 5:12 PM, Thor said: Rather overrated, IMO. As At Eternity's Gate, one of few movies that cannot be overrated - factually impossible. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Brundlefly said: As At Eternity's Gate, one of few movies that cannot be overrated - factually impossible. I'm not sure about 'rating' or not (it think it received mixed reviews), but that was another huge disappointment to me. Well, I didn't have a lot of expectations after my colleagues came back with a lukewarm response. I went in with an open mind, but it's currently sitting at a 75th place (out of 89 films from 2019 seen so far). 2 out of 5 stars on MUBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 AT ETERNITY'S GATE was a deftly crafted masterpiece, one of few films that can be classified as a successfully moving display of impressionist art. Probably the best film of last year. Brundlefly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 You're weird. Just now, The Illustrious Jerry said: AT ETERNITY'S GATE was a deftly crafted masterpiece, one of few films that can be classified as a successfully moving display of impressionist art. Probably the best film of last year. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 08/09/2019 at 12:22 PM, Thor said: THE DESCENT is brilliant /- - -/ PRIEST held up surprisingly well / - - -/ I've yet to see THEY / - - -/ I could easily recommend RED EYE I think we have the same take on The Descent and Priest. Red Eye is also enjoyable, I remember liking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Polls of critics favorites is one of the best ways to go for this thread question. Polls are better than ratings since it's the same method we come to know the most agreed-on best composers. So the same goes with the most agreed-on best movies. Some films I'd like to watch, many I've seen: 21st century: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160819-the-21st-centurys-100-greatest-films All-time: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150720-the-100-greatest-american-films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 There are both good and bad films in those lists (and about a handful I haven't seen). Anyone you'd care to pick out, personally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I don't think I ever saw a French Nouvelle Vague movie, though I like some Delerue scores composed for them. Should I watch them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Edmilson said: I don't think I ever saw a French Nouvelle Vague movie, though I like some Delerue scores composed for them. Should I watch them? Yes, absolutely! But if you're not accustomed to alternative filmmaking, I suggest starting with Truffaut -- who's more accesible; and there are the Delerue scores you like -- or, say, Agnes Varda, and then work your way towards Godard or Resnais on the other side. Although "pre-political* Godard is also fairly accesible, like the beautiful UNE FEMME EST UNE FEMME. Skip Rohmer if you don't care for dialogue-heavy material. Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,471 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Thanks for the indications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Some good movies. Superbob (2015) IMDB Tucker & Dale VS Evil (2010) IMDB Upgrade (2018) IMDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, rough cut said: Upgrade (2018) IMDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Yes, UPGRADE was excellent. It was high up on my list last year. Great to see Whannel break out into his own, after all the SAW and INSIDIOUS stuff (as writer) -- good as many of those are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Tucker and Dave vs Evil was really good too. Better than you'd think, given the cover and given the genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Always had trouble with comedy/horror combos, with a few notable exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Next down the line for Leigh Whannel are The Invisible Man and Escape From New York. Just now, Thor said: Always had trouble with comedy/horror combos, with a few notable exceptions. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Comedy/horror is hard to pull off, but this is a gem in the genre. Not as tacky as Sharknado, but you wouldn't guess that from the title or the poster. Big Ass Spider (2013) IMDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I've liked some of the stuff that Frost/Pegg has been involved in, like SHAUN OF THE DEAD or THE WORLD'S END. And Joe Cornish's ATTACK THE BLOCK. I like Joe Dante. I like classic stuff like EVIL DEAD or BAD TASTE. But beyond those, this is a territory I very rarely walk into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I tried it with Shaun Of The Dead and decided it wasn't for me. Isn't Zombieland meant to be funny either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Evil Dead II is surely the grandfather of comedy horror. Impossible to remake, I'd have thought. 2 hours ago, Thor said: I've liked some of the stuff that Frost/Pegg has been involved in, like SHAUN OF THE DEAD or THE WORLD'S END. Shaun was always easy to enjoy, but World's End I absolutely LOVED. Mainly because I had no idea whatsoever about its second half. That Doctor Who-esque twist blew me away tbh. Easily one of the most original comedy movies ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Yes, if you're going down that genre, I far prefer the more acerbic British wit than the more literal US kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Yeah the US variety can be on the cringy side, if it isn't pitched just right (it usually isn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot I like all the Kevin Smith movies in this universe, but nothing compelled me to see this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 UPGRADE is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 It's better than Ex Machina and Annihilation put together and yet nobody has seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Plenty have seen it. It's on Netflix. But few have talked about it. Comparing it to EX MACHINA is ludicrous, though. That's perhaps the best film of the entire 2010s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I have and will do again at some stage, because there were various annoyances about the screening I was at (including a staff member sticking signs about something to the exits DURING THE FILM ... do you REALLY have to do that RIGHT NOW, you stupid distracting twat?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,519 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sweeping Strings said: I have and will do again at some stage, because there were various annoyances about the screening I was at (including a staff member sticking signs about something to the exits DURING THE FILM ... do you REALLY have to do that RIGHT NOW, you stupid distracting twat?). ??? What film are you talking about here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, Thor said: Plenty have seen it. It's on Netflix. But few have talked about it. Comparing it to EX MACHINA is ludicrous, though. That's perhaps the best film of the entire 2010s. Luckily for Ex Machina that Prometheus didn't come out till two years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 52 minutes ago, Thor said: Comparing it to EX MACHINA is ludicrous, though. That's perhaps the best film of the entire 2010s. I guess that Roland Emmerich didn't release a movie in the '10s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 40 minutes ago, Thor said: ??? What film are you talking about here? Upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Thor said: EX MACHINA is /- - -/ perhaps the best film of the entire 2010s. Ex-Machina is wonderful. 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Luckily for Ex Machina that Prometheus didn't come out till two years later. Huh? You put Prometheus in that high regard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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