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Mupepe · « **Reply #10380 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:57:53 AM »

Speaking of The People Under the Stairs, I was watching Martyrs last night and certain parts really reminded me of it. Of course, the story is completely different. But when you see the fucked up

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girl in her imagination and the other girl being kept in the basement

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it's what came to mind. I thought it was actually a pretty good movie for the torture porn genre. The last 20-30 minutes was almost too much. I kinda wanted it to end. It was 20 minutes of her getting beaten, force fed, beaten, washed, force fed, beaten, etc. The ending was pretty sweet though.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #10381 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:39:16 PM »

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I dunno... meh. I'm starting to not like omnicient bad guys (in this case anti-hero?). Robert Ford in general just came off as an annoying manbaby fanboy and Jesse was schizophrenic. Maybe that was the point but its hard to like anyone in this film. I also got a little lost as to what exactly was motivating everyone to shoot each other in the head and whatnot.

Robo · « **Reply #10382 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:44:41 PM »

Thumbs down. Unforgiven: The Review, Part 2 wasn't nearly as good as the first one.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10383 on:** April 14, 2011, 07:18:57 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on April 14, 2011, 06:39:16 PM

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I dunno... meh. I'm starting to not like omnicient bad guys (in this case anti-hero?). Robert Ford in general just came off as an annoying manbaby fanboy and Jesse was schizophrenic. Maybe that was the point but its hard to like anyone in this film. I also got a little lost as to what exactly was motivating everyone to shoot each other in the head and whatnot.

I dont understand any of the like for this film. One of the worst I've seen in recent years

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10384 on:** April 14, 2011, 07:27:33 PM »

I don't know, that's usually the kind of description I would save for movies like, I don't know, Birdemic: Shock and Terror or The Happening or Van Helsing.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #10385 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:06:40 PM »

Its not terrible like sceneman says, but it was definitely overrated in the internet dens. While I was watching it I kept thinking of that one line in Adaptation that says literal narration of a character's thoughts is lazy and terrible writing. Kaufman was soooo right.

etiolate · « **Reply #10386 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:36:01 PM »

It was pretty awesome. And that opening train scene unf unf

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10387 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:40:46 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on April 14, 2011, 07:27:33 PM

I don't know, that's usually the kind of description I would save for movies like, I don't know, Birdemic: Shock and Terror or The Happening or Van Helsing.

bolded the films which are actually awesome. Agree with Van Helsing though, one of the biggest piles of CGI shit ever

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10388 on:** April 15, 2011, 12:39:37 AM »

Quote from: Wrath2X on April 15, 2011, 12:08:55 AM

I actually liked Van Helsing $:-\$

$:-\$

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10389 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:13:42 AM »

$:-\$ indeed.

for me Van Helsing was when I realised: All Hollywood action flicks are these days are bloated cgi filled wrecks where you can't figure out what the fuck is even happening.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10390 on:** April 15, 2011, 10:17:04 AM »

I didn't even watch the whole thing. Maybe about 30 minutes or so. It was just so horrible. Just a bunch of things being flung at the screen one after another in attempt to somehow make it all entertaining, but utterly failing in that. Also the CG was terrible.

Mupepe · « **Reply #10391 on:** April 15, 2011, 10:27:08 AM »

I find taojjbtcrb (lol) more entertaining for different reasons. Its enjoyable just to see. As was said, the train scene is fucking gorgeous. It's my background at work. The visual style and narration together remind me of one of those tours from a ghost town in the old west (which i admittedly grew up in so I'm biased i guess). The pacing is relaxing like you're being told a tall tale and you're a little kid again. Then in so many ways, to appeal to my adult senses the movie is simply bad ass. It describes Jesse as that guy that everyone knew at some point that had the charisma and appeal where in the back of their heads every guy wants to be him.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10392 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:37:34 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on April 14, 2011, 06:39:16 PM

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I dunno... meh. I'm starting to not like omnicient bad guys (in this case anti-hero?). Robert Ford in general just came off as an annoying manbaby fanboy and Jesse was schizophrenic. Maybe that was the point but its hard to like anyone in this film. I also got a little lost as to what exactly was motivating everyone to shoot each other in the head and whatnot.

Damn, I was gonna watch it tonight but nevermind. What would you give it 1 to 10

Bebpo · « **Reply #10393 on:** April 15, 2011, 08:55:43 PM »

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #10394 on:** April 15, 2011, 09:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 15, 2011, 05:37:34 PM

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on April 14, 2011, 06:39:16 PM
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

I dunno... meh. I'm starting to not like omnicient bad guys (in this case anti-hero?). Robert Ford in general just came off as an annoying manbaby fanboy and Jesse was schizophrenic. Maybe that was the point but its hard to like anyone in this film. I also got a little lost as to what exactly was motivating everyone to shoot each other in the head and whatnot.

Damn, I was gonna watch it tonight but nevermind. What would you give it 1 to 10

5 being average, and 9 being great, and 10 being all time great.... 7.

cool breeze · « **Reply #10395 on:** April 15, 2011, 10:52:15 PM »

Remember Me

what the fuck? I got home a little while ago, turned on my tv and this was playing so I kept it on in the background. It seems like it's a white whine movie staring a white person, depressed about relationships and white people stuff, but then there is a scene where

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a little girl sitting in a class room looks a the chalkboard and the only thing written on it is "SEPTEMBER 11, 2001" Then there is a slow pan out from aforementioned white person to reveal that he's standing in one of the twin towers. That's followed by like fourteen scenes of grief with a slow black fade between each fooling you into believing the credits will roll, but it keeps going.

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I eventually gave up because my jaw was wide open and I felt the urge to look up and see if this was the purpose of the movie. I remember seeing a trailer before that didn't even hint at any of this. It came out of nowhere.

Groogrux · « **Reply #10396 on:** April 16, 2011, 09:42:40 AM »

I finally sat and watched all of A Clockwork Orange. As per usual, I don't see what all the hype was about.

To date, the only Kubrick film I've found enjoyment in was Full Metal Jacket.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #10397 on:** April 16, 2011, 10:51:22 AM »

watched Tron: Legacy

it was fun. i enjoyed it.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #10398 on:** April 16, 2011, 08:57:49 PM »

I just watched this movie called Hunter Prey and what a weird ass movie it is. it's super low budget but is really nice to look at thanks to the fact that it's shot with the RED camera. it's about a group of space commandos who crash land on a desert planet and have to recapture an escaped prisoner. it's a really big nerd movie fyi. i'm almost willing to say it feels like a sci-fi original movie but with some decent production values and better directed. i dunno if i dug it or not. just really weird.

more thoughts. i really enjoyed that it didnt try to be an adrenaline fueled action flick. its slow paced with a lot of wide angled shots. exposition sprinkled here and there build the universe the movie takes place in (which is what makes it so weird and nerdy). i appreciated it's commitment to the concept as well.

brob · « **Reply #10399 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:58:05 AM »

I watched Tron legacy a couple of weeks ago, enjoyable in an aesthetic sense and the music was good but it felt kinda middling otherwise.
I also had to buy my mate a case of beer because we bet on whether Oliva Wilde and the douchy protagonist would do the deed (in the sense you can show that in a disney film). :'(

Saw Mulan last night. I've always wanted to like it; tomboy protagonist, raw-ass looking antagonist, cool setting, etc. but it's kinda shit... :/

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10400 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:02:18 AM »

watched Laputa last night. Easily my favourite Miyazaki film.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #10401 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:56:31 PM »

Terminator Salvation - Lots of explosions n' shit but a story that made no sense whatsoever.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10402 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:26:14 PM »

Scream 4 was fucking atrocious, wrath

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10403 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:40:46 PM »

I haven't seen Scream 4 yet although I'm curious to see it but its not like 4 couldn't be any worse than 3 which was complete shit.

The original was quite entertaining though. I can't really remember Scream 2 to be honest.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #10404 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:55:00 PM »

Quote from: andrwfields on April 16, 2011, 09:42:40 AM

I finally sat and watched all of A Clockwork Orange. As per usual, I don't see what all the hype was about.

To date, the only Kubrick film I've found enjoyment in was Full Metal Jacket.

Clockwork Orange is typical Kubrick batshit insane dystopia stuff, it gets notorious in the first place for the genital sculptures and rape scenes and whatnot. The hype lies within the shock value. I don't think I enjoyed it either, didnt enjoy Space Odyssey too. The Shining? Thats some good shit though.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10405 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:58:55 PM »

Clockwork Orange is tripe of the highest order. People only praise the film because they think you're "supposed to like it".

Full Metal Jacket and 2001 are good though

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #10406 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:15:20 AM »

the first half of full metal jacket is good. the second half is complete garbage

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10407 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:44:15 AM »

nah man thats when it gets good

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10408 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:58:27 AM »

People hating on Clockwork Orange? jesus christ

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10409 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:35:21 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 12:58:27 AM

People hating on Clockwork Orange? jesus christ

no-taste plebs

brob · « **Reply #10410 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:44:55 AM »

hating on A Clockwork Orange and in the same breath giving props to Full Metal Jacket? Shit y'all done goofed.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10411 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:45:55 AM »

You guys are so ignorant and blind it's hilarious.

You do realise that by labeling nay-sayers of that film as "no-taste plebs" you are actually enforcing the type of conformity that CO is trying to portray negatively. You really have no idea. You only claim to like the film because you fear that you too will be called a pleb of you don't praise it; it's a vicious cycle.

I'll happily sit back, and make my own well informed decisions of which entertainment I use and enjoy, thank you very much. I dont need to be a fucking sheep and just like every big "art" film. It's amazing seeing these societal pressures have such impact on young people. Pretty saddening too.

I'll bet you guys think Fight Club is pure unbridled genius too?

etiolate · « **Reply #10412 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:49:50 AM »

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10413 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:53:55 AM »

since when did I mention I was trying to be cool? everything I said is what I genuinely believe. There is no fucking irony anywhere.

The people trying to be cool are the ones saying they like Clockwork Orange.

I'm the motherfucker who has made his own mind up about what he 'enjoys', I have never given a shit about being cool and I never will.

I'm going to watch some fun action films tonight and have a blast, as opposed to pontificating to fellow uni students about the quirky merits of the latest Wes Anderson pile

brob · « **Reply #10414 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:08:01 AM »

Wouldn't people who are afraid of being labeled as uneducated profess to love all of Kubrick's output? That's what I see with people who try a bit too hard; "God-tier directors with flawless catalogs herp derp"

Mupepe · « **Reply #10415 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:26:18 AM »

FMJ is Kubrick's worst film. The Shining or Eyes Wide Shut is his best. A Clockwork Orange is squarely in the middle. I don't think it's as great as some people, but it's very entertaining and unique and that alone is enough to put it above most movies IMO.

Insidious
Man!! This was some good shit. First time I'd really been creeped out in a long time. Everything from the pacing, screeching string instruments and bold red title screen just screams throwback. If you liked poltergeist, you'll like this. It's the first time in a long time that new horror movie has left an impression. It should be seen in theater too. It's not a group thing like Paranormal Activity so don't worry, it'll still be great at home. But it benefits from a great surround sound and huge screen. The line that creeped me out the most was...

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Kid: Mommy? Can I change rooms?
Mom: Why? What's wrong?
Kid: Dalton (kid who's in a coma) scares me.
Mom: What? Why?
Kid: I don't like when he walks around at night

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THEN SCREECHING STRING INSTRUMENTS!

It takes a lot of cues from Poltergeist though including a pretty famous scene

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The one where the psychic is describing the other world to the family and why the daughter has been taken. It's another psychic lady who's not short or fat, but she is still pretty creepy when she does it. They describe the world similarly but with enough variation to not be a complete ripoff.

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The only thing that kinda made me go "ehhhh" was the fact that they actually

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showed the other world. I feel like it kinda ruins the mystery surrounding it that made poltergeist so scary.

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That's the only part that felt too new hollywood to me. Like they just had to! I guess audiences won't stand for that type of shit anymore in a horror movie. But they didn't go too far with it and it was pretty well done and didn't mess up the rest of the movie at all.

This is definitely a horror movie that deserves your money. I'll get Scream 4 from Netflix or something probably.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10416 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:43:32 AM »

meh. No reason to act like assholes over opinions dudes. Just saying.

I think FMJ is great and eyes wide shut was shit but you're not going to see me whine or bitch if somebody feels the opposite.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10417 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:44:20 AM »

Latest Wes Anderson pile

Mupepe · « **Reply #10418 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:54:19 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on April 18, 2011, 10:43:32 AM

meh. No reason to act like assholes over opinions dudes. Just saying.

I think FMJ is great and eyes wide shut was shit but you're not going to see me whine or bitch if somebody feels the opposite.

That's because you're awesome

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10419 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:21:20 PM »

Eyes Wide Shut got horrible reviews when it came out, now people claim it's a classic. Reminds me of Radiohead fans convincing themselves their worst albums are actually ground breaking

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #10420 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:25:19 PM »

Wes Anderson fucking blows

oh wait we were talking about Kubrick

I tried to watch A Clockwork Orange years ago and turned it off after 25 minutes or so $:-\$

In actual movie-watching news, I finally got around to seeing The Thing. Holy jesus fuck that was amazing. Upon initial viewing, I think I enjoyed it more than Alien.

Mupepe · « **Reply #10421 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:29:11 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 01:21:20 PM

Eyes Wide Shut got horrible reviews when it came out, now people claim it's a classic. Reminds me of Radiohead fans convincing themselves their worst albums are actually ground breaking

I used to hate Eyes Wide Shut. Then I watched it a few years ago and loved it. Same with Mulholland Dr. I think it has to do with growing an appreciation for quirky and slow paced movies.

Himu · « **Reply #10422 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:31:39 PM »

Barry Lyndon is my favorite Kubrick. FMJ gets stupid hate on the net. Eyes Wide Shut is a great movie. Phoenix Dark is a dumbass. Ok Computer is awesome.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #10423 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 18, 2011, 01:31:39 PM

Barry Lyndon is my favorite Kubrick. FMJ gets stupid hate on the net. Eyes Wide Shut is a great movie. Phoenix Dark is a dumbass. Ok Computer is awesome.

He's talking about Kid A and Amnesiac

Himu · « **Reply #10424 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:33:05 PM »

also, half of A Clockwork Orange fans seem to enjoy it for entirely the wrong reasons without understanding an iota of the movie.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10425 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:33:10 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 18, 2011, 01:25:19 PM

In actual movie-watching news, I finally got around to seeing The Thing. Holy jesus fuck that was amazing. Upon initial viewing, I think I enjoyed it more than Alien.

Finally I get to slap you for being late to a party. smh

The scene where they're all being tested is one of the most tense things I've ever seen. And the film is more proof that real special effects age much better than most CGI. Jurassic Park still looks amazing today due to the mix of CGI and physical effects

Himu · « **Reply #10426 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:33:34 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 18, 2011, 01:32:41 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 18, 2011, 01:31:39 PM
Barry Lyndon is my favorite Kubrick. FMJ gets stupid hate on the net. Eyes Wide Shut is a great movie. Phoenix Dark is a dumbass. Ok Computer is awesome.

He's talking about Kid A and Amnesiac

I reiterate. Phoenix Dark is a dumbass.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10427 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:35:39 PM »

Nah, mainly their new album and Amnesiac. Kid A rocks

Himu · « **Reply #10428 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:35:42 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 18, 2011, 01:25:19 PM

Wes Anderson fucking blows

oh wait we were talking about Kubrick

I tried to watch A Clockwork Orange years ago and turned it off after 25 minutes or so $:-\$

In actual movie-watching news, I finally got around to seeing The Thing. Holy jesus fuck that was amazing. Upon initial viewing, I think I enjoyed it more than Alien.

I have friends incapable of getting past the first 30 minutes. They think it's too "weird".

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 01:35:39 PM

Nah, mainly their new album and Amnesiac. Kid A rocks

Only a few like Amnesiac to my knowledge. Most fans don't like it afaik. Amnesiac is good depending on what you're doing. It's good sleep music and homework music. Not a masterpiece, but certainly servicable.

Himu · « **Reply #10429 on:** April 18, 2011, 01:39:58 PM »

The Thing's practical effects are amazing.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #10430 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:10:21 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 18, 2011, 01:39:58 PM

The Thing's practical effects are amazing.

first DVD i ever bought

There's an excellent making-of documentary on the disc where they go in-depth on the effects, apparently Rob Bottin was sick with pneumonia a lot of the time and nearly killed himself working on it (but it led to a lot of cool/gory fever dream effects!)

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #10431 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:27:35 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 01:33:10 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on April 18, 2011, 01:25:19 PM

In actual movie-watching news, I finally got around to seeing The Thing. Holy jesus fuck that was amazing. Upon initial viewing, I think I enjoyed it more than Alien.

Finally I get to slap you for being late to a party. smh

The scene where they're all being tested is one of the most tense things I've ever seen. And the film is more proof that real special effects age much better than most CGI. Jurassic Park still looks amazing today due to the mix of CGI and physical effects

Yeah, 30 years later I was still immensely grossed out and terrified. Shit was incredible. And I am ashamed for my lateness.

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I have friends incapable of getting past the first 30 minutes. They think it's too "weird".

I would probably use the phrase "fucked up". I'm sure I'd have no trouble getting through it now, though.

Robo · « **Reply #10432 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:44:06 PM »

Quote from: mojovonio on April 18, 2011, 02:03:22 PM

I think Kubrick gets a shitload of credit for Clockwork where most of it should be directed at Anthony Burgess. I once had someone tell me Kubrick was a genius because he invented a language for the movie.

smh

Burgess deserves more credit that he receives, certainly, but Kubrick's visual realization of Burgess's dystopic nightmare is ultimately what sticks with you the most. That can be said for nearly all of Kubrick's adaptations.

Robo · « **Reply #10433 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:00:40 PM »

La Haine - examination of low class / immigrant relations in modern day (90's) France via three 20-somethings who squabble with anyone and anything at the drop of a hat ("fuck you!" "no, FUCK you!" "NO, FUCK YOUR MOTHER!" exchanges make up a substantial portion of the dialogue) trying to entertain themselves while avoiding the police (unsuccessfully) in the aftermath of a riot in which one of their good friends was beat into a coma and all are on edge, police and citizens alike. One of Vincent Cassel's first roles.

Was pretty great; not all that much unlike A Clockwork Orange, really, except its characters retain their morals in spite of the madness where Alex isn't much more than a raving lunatic.

brob · « **Reply #10434 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:49:34 PM »

La Haine is one of my favorite films. so good. france

cool breeze · « **Reply #10435 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:38:48 PM »

[youtube=560,345]y-AXTx4PcKI[/youtube]

I want a bible with only that script segment written in it.

Himu · « **Reply #10436 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:22:48 PM »

i want alec baldwin to fuck me.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10437 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:28:55 PM »

[youtube=560,345]LqeC3BPYTmE[/youtube]

Himu · « **Reply #10438 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:33:47 PM »

HAVE SEX WITH ME ALEC

Groogrux · « **Reply #10439 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:09:29 AM »

Watched Megamind and Battle: Los Angeles yesterday. ~~Neither of them were bad at all. They weren't the greatest movies I've ever seen, but not bad!~~

I mean, those movies were fucking TERRIBLE!

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