Just now getting around to watching Adventureland. It was better than I thought it would be, even if "Bella" is in it. I actually liked it quite a bit
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Just now getting around to watching Adventureland. It was better than I thought it would be, even if "Bella" is in it. I actually liked it quite a bit
The Vicious Circle, an old black and white crime thriller made in 1957
starring John Mills and a host of acting luminaries from the period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwOk27t8Jgk
Today, I woke up, put in the Criterion DVD of Godard's "Contempt," watched it all the way through, watched it again with commentary, then watched all of the extras.
9.9/10
Last night I watched Last Year at Marienbad. I would want to watch it again but my initial feeling is that it is pretty good. First of all it looks amazing but more importantly it has a very interesting narrative. I have to look for a Criterion dvd so I can see a better transfer and get a bunch of extras. If you like the avant garde you should see this.
Last night it was Desistfilm, Wedlock House: An Intercourse, and Dog Star Man all by Stan Brakhage. Dog Star Man is pretty inspiring.
I almost watched The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes but I couldn't do it. It's Brakhage filming an actual autopsy. I started it but chickened out after a couple of minutes. I really should watch it though.
I watched Trafic by Jaques Tati. It's a curious film full of sight gags that you miss if you don't watch attentively. There are some funny ideas, and the humour is of a gentler genre than we tend to see nowadays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GPqy0Yw_DM
I was fascinated by it the first time I saw it - about 30 years ago, and I still like it. 8/10
Just saw Hall Pass. Tons of idiotic, juvenile poop and dick jokes that would only appeal to one with a very immature sense of humor. Really a low, base, and cheap laughs kind of film.
I thought it was hilarious. 4/5
I love Tati's films. Have you had a chance to watch the new Chomet/Tati film The Illusionist?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
Last night I went to a theater to watch I Saw the Devil by Kim Jee-woon. Very entertaining thriller and very violent. I loved it. Check it out if you have the chance.
Just watched Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen... please don't ask me why, I really couldn't give you a good answer... I don't understand why they let Michael Bay make movies. Making anything this bad out of so much money should be considered criminal.
But then again, lots of people actually seem to like these movies, wich leaves me a little worried for humanity's sake.
I mean, c'mon, in the movie the pyramids of Giza are located at the tip of the red sea, when they really are by the Nile... Just for the sake of som arbetrary riddle.
It all makes me so very, very sad
Once you learn to spot a catchpenny title you will not only save money but will have the satisfaction of not having contributed to the propagation of rubbish. Entertainment is like wine, the flashier the label the poorer the quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick91
Well I can honestly say I wouldn't have spent any money to see it, I was hanging out with a couple of friends, who aren't eaxactly picky about what they watch, to say the least. And thus they put it on, and well, it's not like I'm not gonna be with my buddies just because they have some unfortunate tastes in... Well everything really, but that's another matter.
After the Thin Man - Nick and Nora are in New York and Nora's cousin asks them to for her missing husband. Nick Charles investigates as only he can. Fun movie. 8.75/10
Eyes Without a Face by Georges Franju. Classic horror. Great creepiness and gore.
I watched some Kenneth Anger shorts last night. I haven't seen much yet but so far I'm not a huge fan. Though the fact that some of his movies feel like they were made 30 years after they were is pretty interesting. That said, Eaux D'Artifice is pretty awesome. That kind of movie can get me to like Kenneth Anger.
Are all the movies you guys watch art films?
For me, mostly art films and horror.
Just watched Sling Blade for the umpteenth time. Definitely in my top 10. Brilliant film. 10/10
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky.
Very strange movie. French with english subtitles, but the manuscript consisted of little speaking. I loved it, though. Instead of conversation to convey emotions, it used classical music. Powerful. But not altogether life-altering.
Could you say who played the lead roles?Quote:
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A play named, The Anti-Shakespearean Cocktail Hour.
The Lincoln Lawyer.
I must admit, this was a pretty good movie. I never read the book so I can't compare it, but it was nicely done.
Plus, Matthew Mcconaughey and Ryan Phillipe? Yes, please.
9/10.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona written and directed by Woody Allen, featuring Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and scarlett Johansson.
Sexy and fun piece, quite enjoyable, nice guitars. Worth watching yes.
Any boobies?Quote:
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The Exterminating Angel by Luis Bunuel. Fantastic.
:D No, no afraid not, two girls kiss though if that's any consolation?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandi
I'm loving the Woody Allen stuff (just ordered another two and have four or five on the side I haven't seen yet). Thinking about watching another tonight, don't know yet though - I've fallen in love with a pick economics text book?!? I take it in the bath and everything. It's interesting though.
...Hmmm. Some. :lol:Quote:
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Hi. I missed your post. No I haven't. I'll keep a look out for it.Quote:
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Recently watched Black Death - complete rubbish. It had no historical reference except to mention the battle of Crecy, witch hunting was going on before the actual time, and the story was naff. 1/10.
I'm good at picking films I am...
Currently watching Interiors, Woody Allen. I'm not impressed with this one so far, too gloomy and morbid. I'm going to put the computer down and watch it fully, give it a full chance, I can't do two things at once.
Hot Tub Time Machine
You can't always judge a movie by it's title.
You'd think that a movie called "Hot Tub Time Machine" would be terrible beyond imagination. The previews did nothing to help matters and seemed to confirm that the movie would be as bad the title suggests. Needless to say, I had no desire to watch this movie. I saw that John Cusak had a role in it, and I have always liked John Cusak, but I still didn't want to watch it. The mere thought of watching a movie called "Hot Tub Time Machine" was repugnant to me. But I did end up watching it and that was just because my husband had acquired the movie. It was playing and I was walking through the den and then somehow I was watching it - I was sitting in a recliner and actually watching a movie called Hot Tub Time Machine. And I was liking it. Yes, there are some stupid parts, and it's definitely not something you'd want to be watching while the kiddies are around, but it has its moments.
Maybe I just liked it because I am fascinated with the idea of fate and time travel. Or maybe I just like absurd comedies. Or maybe I liked it because this movie is the first time travel comedy I've ever seen. In any case, I liked the movie and after watching it, I could almost forgive the title
Do you know how many times I've picked up that movie and put it back down? I pick it up because of Cusak and put it down because of the title.:p
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Driving in Cars with Kids .
I saw it last night m but not from its beginning.
Mmmm, I don't know what to say about it. I liked its end .
I give it
4/10 ... ^^"
Last night I watched Piano Tuner of Earthquakes by the Brothers Quay for the second time. I f'n' love the Brothers Quay.
I watched the French film The Exterminating Angels on Saturday. The enjoyment I got from it was only because it was very erotic but it was not a very good movie at all. However it had a metafictional element that I appreciate. I'd give it a 5.
I also watched Death Wish with Charles Bronson again recently. Awesome.
Oh yeah, I'm ashamed to say I saw Battle: LA yesterday. 4.
Last night I watched the British horror film Mum & Dad. Pretty decent. Bored me at times but over all it was a good watch. It had some pretty nice disgusting scenes.
Last night I saw Paul with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. I was waiting to see it on a bad day. I knew it would make me feel better so I thought I should see it when I needed it. Yesterday was that day. I wasn't very upset but upset enough.* And I was right that it would make me feel better. Those two are so fun to watch there is almost nothing better. I liked the stuff directed by Edgar Wright more but this was still great because of Pegg and Frost.
* It didn't help that on the subway home I ended up sitting next to this f'n' guy who kept singing along to some sh!tty R&B like he was trying to be discovered by a producer on public transportation. I was glad to get off that and get to my bus... until I discovered that I ended up standing next to the very same bastard for most of that crowded bus trip.
Battle LA was pretty awful, it has littler redeemable value.
Last movie I saw was Hobo With a Shotgun, a splatter film, pretty funny in the cheesy way those films are, some surprisingly clever moments. Over the top violence. I'll give it a 7/10.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssHEAOrAdCU
Warning: trailer contains graphic violence.
The Ladies Man
It was pretty funny if you don't mind rude crude and socially unacceptable.
I really don't know how to rate this movie on a normal movie scale.
But on the "Stupid Movie Scale" I would give it a 7.