What have you watched recently?

bnt

Tony EH wrote: »

'Black Swan'

As pretentious as the dance form (can be) at the centre of the story, Darren Aronofsky's much praised descent into madness plays out like a Dario Argento wannabe.
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The problem, perhaps, is that I've been here before and as such was always just one step ahead of 'Black Swan'. The result is that at the end of the film it was a relief somewhat. But, viewers unfamiliar with the territory may find Aronofsky's effort a great experience.
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You've been listening to Dr. Kermode, haven't you? I was also "one step ahead", but I didn't mind: the point of a trip (in every sense of the word) is not the destination.

I was also one step ahead of the action in a movie I saw last night for the first time: Porky's. Yes, my teenage cinematic education was sorely lacking in some respects, I have to admit. Highlights included the reactions "Meat" gets ("Oh my god, the boy's deformed!"), and Kim Cattrall as Miss Honeywell (a.k.a "Lassie" for reasons which become clear later on). It's not all about sex, there's also a good bit of socio-economic humour e.g. taking the mickey out of 50s US racism and bigotry, such as the redneck calling the Jewish kid a "kite". Though I still don't get PeeWee's joke about the watermelon and the jelly doughnuts ... :cool:

Sad Professor

Ridley Scott's Legend.

I hadn't seen it in years. I was kinda moseying around doing other things while watching it, so I need to watch it again properly, but a few scenes really stood out. The scene in which Mia Sara dances with the dress leading into the seduction scene is brilliant. Watching it I was reminded just what a visual perfectionist Scott used to be. It's hard to believe this the same guy who directed Robin Hood.

It was the shorter Tangerine Dream version. I haven't seen the director's cut but am going to borrow it from a friend when I get a chance.

Tony EH

bnt wrote: »

You've been listening to Dr. Kermode, haven't you? I was also "one step ahead", but I didn't mind: the point of a trip (in every sense of the word) is not the destination.

It's kind of nice to have a few surprises though during he trip, isn't it? They are sorely lacking in 'Black Swan'. And at times, it DID feel like a glossy update of 'Suspiria' or something. All very familiar. Or, maybe there's just been too many remakes of classic 70's horror movies made in the last 10 years, that I am starting to see things that aren't there.

johnny_ultimate

Tony EH wrote: »

It's kind of nice to have a few surprises though during he trip, isn't it? They are sorely lacking in 'Black Swan'. And at times, it DID feel like a glossy update of 'Suspiria' or something. All very familiar. Or, maybe there's just been too many remakes of classic 70's horror movies made in the last 10 years, that I am starting to see things that aren't there.

You know, I was going to come on here and say that I thought Suspiria and Black Swan (directorially speaking anyway) are very different films once you get past the similar ballet settings, but then I read this on Wikipedia:

A remake directed by David Gordon Green is currently in production and will star Natalie Portman as the main character.

As much as I like Gordon Green (pre-Pineapple Express days) and Portman, PLEASE NO!

Tony EH

Hmmmm...

A remake of 'Suspiria' would be silly. At best, it will be as lackluster as the remakes of 'Friday the 13th', 'Halloween' or 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'...forever living in the shadow of the superior originals. At worst, the "witch in a ballet school" story, would just be laughable to today's audience, especially when it's stripped of Argento's stylistic approach.

Nolanger

Forbidden zone from 1980. More bizarre than Rocky Horror!

Tags

The Tourist.

Wasn't what I was expecting at all but enjoyable nonetheless.

gent9662

Watched the Social Network the other night. I thought it was good. Zuckerberd comes across as a real d1ckhead in it. I'd say it't true to life.

Renn

I'd say it's not a documentary!

bergkamp10

Cookie33 wrote: »

Taken. Loved the movie although this is the second time watching it now and I have to admit its not as good as the first time around.

yep. Its a 'one night stand, dont go back for seconds' type film alright. But a fast enjoyable once off romp

mike65

Tony EH wrote: »

‘Jaws’
/chop!

Whenever I see it I scare myself with the thought of some idiot remaking it and how it would be done now. The whole genius of Jaws is not the shark, its the people on land and at sea and how they react to the potential of the shark for business, for safety, for science, for the sake of a quiet life. Its a film about communities on land and in a boat thats not big enough. The remake would be all about the shark.

Sir Gallagher

bergkamp10 wrote: »

yep. Its a 'one night stand, dont go back for seconds' type film alright. But a fast enjoyable once off romp

I've watched it about 6 or 7 times now and it's still awesome.

Watched A Prophet last night which was very good although hard to watch at times. Gritty and grim as you'd expect from a prison drama, no Morgan Freeman here to lighten things up.



Watched The Great Debaters tonight starring and directed by Denzel Washington, pretty standard uplifting drama set against the backdrop of racial segregation in 1930's Texas. Easy enough watch which was a welcome change from last nights movie.

krudler

Sad Professor wrote: »

Ridley Scott's Legend.

I hadn't seen it in years. I was kinda moseying around doing other things while watching it, so I need to watch it again properly, but a few scenes really stood out. The scene in which Mia Sara dances with the dress leading into the seduction scene is brilliant. Watching it I was reminded just what a visual perfectionist Scott used to be. It's hard to believe this the same guy who directed Robin Hood.

It was the shorter Tangerine Dream version. I haven't seen the director's cut but am going to borrow it from a friend when I get a chance.

I love Legend, the directors cut is fantastic, pity it STILL hasnt been released over here, I got it on R1 years ago. Darkness is one of the greatest makeup jobs in movie history. The Jerry Goldsmith score is worth buying the movie alone for, its so otherworldy, I cant find a clip of the actual movie but you get the idea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev2zFPw9NUY

krudler

last movie I watched was Alien on blu-ray, my dad wanted to see it on his big tv, was only happy to oblige it looks like it was made yesterday, the sets still tower above most modern movies in their design and use. christ Scott can visualise a movie like no other. Its sickening to think that this is the same franchise as Alien Resurrection and AVP, Alien is tense and scary, Aliens is tense and scary but more fun to watch, Alien 3 is depressing (but I love it) and Resurrection is just horrible in every way.

Tony EH

mike65 wrote: »

Whenever I see it I scare myself with the thought of some idiot remaking it and how it would be done now. .

Ugh....shivers down my spine.

Tony EH

krudler wrote: »

last movie I watched was Alien on blu-ray, my dad wanted to see it on his big tv, was only happy to oblige it looks like it was made yesterday, the sets still tower above most modern movies in their design and use. christ Scott can visualise a movie like no other. Its sickening to think that this is the same franchise as Alien Resurrection and AVP, Alien is tense and scary, Aliens is tense and scary but more fun to watch, Alien 3 is depressing (but I love it) and Resurrection is just horrible in every way.

I read the script for 'Alien Harvest' yesterday. Probably a first draft for the proposed prequel that's been in the pipeline for ages now.

Have to say, I wasn't too impressed.

They really should have pulled the plug after 'Alien 3', which I liked too in many ways.

I still find myself astounded at 'Alien Resurrection'. Although, the writing was on the wall really. A script by Buffy man (ugh), directed a French "arty type", bringing back Ripley? inclusion of "comic" moments? Jesus, it had all the right ingedients to stink and boy, did it smell.

Paddy Samurai

Megamind and Despicable Me , watched them with the kids.........both were ok.
Seen them ,done that ,won't need to see them again.

johnny_ultimate

Tampopo - Food porn, and more specifically ramen porn. Basic story is a pleasantly oddball modern cowboy fable in which a man rides into a Japanese town on his truck and decides to help a single mother improve her ramen restaurant. It's good, funny, strange stuff. But the other half of the film is what makes it even weirder and funnier - a number of random interludes involving strange, amusing stories about food. Some of them hilariously meldodramatic, others involving bizarre food-based eroticism! It's out there, but also very funny and occasionally distressingly graphic (poor turtle and pig ). Perhaps the best film about cooking though, and a celebration of one of the best foodstuffs ever created by man. Shame there's no good ramen restaurants nearby

tishiewishie

Saw Due Date at weekend twas funny.
Other good movies I think are good, Transformers, Anchorman, Avatar, National Treasure 1 & 2

Enjoy!!:D

Dempsey

Quite a few,

The Adjustment Bureau - Dreadful
The Tourist - Dreadful
The Kids are Alright - Alright
True Grit - Alright
Tron Legacy - Alright
The Mechanic (1967) - Alright
The Mechanic (2011) - Alright, Not as good as the original
The Next 3 Days - Alright
Mr. Nice - Good
Animal Kingdom - Alright
Dr. Strangelove - Good

Turtyturd

johndoe99 wrote: »

thats a great film, you should also watch the continuing story of it:
City of Men (2007)

I was actually going to pick up the follow up last week but realised there is a TV series and a movie. Does anyone know which is better and a continuation of the first movie. I remember there being a bit of discussion about it here a while back but had a quick look and can't find it.

No doubt someone will point out the correct link which they came across in their first search.:D

Notorious

I saw Inside Job last night at the new screen in Dun Laoghaire (which is tiny). Great documentary if you're interested in the recent financial crisis, but it's quite foreboding. It was excellent watching the bankers squirm when asked alkward questions that they were never going to answer.

ReacherCreature

One Hour Photo off of the review of someone here. It's a haunting movie, Sy's obsession of the Yorkin family is exceedingly well demonstrated and Williams is spot on, the 'creepiness' glowing. The suspense is palpable throughout. All in all watchable if intensely strange.

Cookie33

ReacherCreature wrote: »

One Hour Photo off of the review of someone here. It's a haunting movie, Sy's obsession of the Yorkin family is exceedingly well demonstrated and Williams is spot on, the 'creepiness' glowing. The suspense is palpable throughout. All in all watchable if intensely strange.

Agreed. Perhaps one of Williams best performances. Loved the movie and definitely recommend to anyone who hasn't seen it

ReacherCreature

Cookie33 wrote: »

Agreed. Perhaps one of Williams best performances. Loved the movie and definitely recommend to anyone who hasn't seen it

I wouldn't be a great fan of Williams but he excelled in this role. His obsession with the family was shocking for viewers but Williams done well that he made it look normal. Even when he was working the film, pushing up his glasses and the scene in the hotel room, there's a dark vibe illuminating and you can't take your eyes off him. Very recommended if disturbing and depressing.

Im Only 71Kg

just finished watching The Crazies..to be honest i hate this type of movie..zombie's and what not. i almost turned it off on a number of occassions..4/10.

Panda General

seen pulp fiction and snatch the other day, both brilliant so they were and seen a film called "faster" with Dwayne "the rock" Johnson, was pretty good i have to say....

the whole year inn

Watched faster aswell good watch,went in thinking I was going to Hate it,he is a pure bad ass in it.

Das Kitty

Top Secret! - Perfect film to watch when you're sick.

bergkamp10

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