Author Topic: Solo does the movies, PD farts in his general direction with his appalling taste (Read 53049 times)

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #180 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:44:23 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 20, 2007, 08:43:39 PM

They don't have flip flops in Canada so we should call him something else. His opinions flucuate like the milk he buys in plastic bags

Mupepe · « **Reply #181 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 20, 2007, 08:43:39 PM

They don't have flip flops in Canada so we should call him something else. His opinions flucuate like the milk he buys in plastic bags

Cheebs · « **Reply #182 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:54:35 PM »

The Prestige is odd. It was ok the first time but due to the OMGZ TWISTS it Reeeeaaally gets to be amazing the second time. I rank the nolan films I have seen as:

1. Memento: 10/10
2. The Prestige: 9.5/10
3. Batman Begins: 9.5/10
4. Following: 8/10

Prestige was my #2 film of the year.

Ahead of Children of Men & The Departed!

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #183 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:55:32 PM »

I refuse to believe its better than BB.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #184 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:56:44 PM »

I want to see The Prestige, but I hear so many mixed things. I want my Nolan love to remain sparkling.

Although, Shake likes The Departed and Borat, so The Prestige is probably PRETTY awesome.

Cheebs · « **Reply #185 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:57:30 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 20, 2007, 08:55:32 PM

I refuse to believe its better than BB.

Only ever so slightly. I ENJOYED Batman Begins more and expect to re-watch it over the years much more but Prestige really wow-ed me.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #186 on:** February 20, 2007, 08:58:17 PM »

If I had actually seen The Departed in 2006 it would have been my movie of the year. And actually, since it was made in 2006 I'll say it was my fav of 2006.

I'm looking at that "best of 2006" thread and holy shit I said horrible things.

Quote from: Phoenix on Drugs

Superman Returns>POTC2

POTC2 was great, but it dragged on for far too long and seemed uninspired. But the ending really redeemed it by coming straight out of nowhere.

What the hell. POTC2>>>Superman Returns omg

I voted for V for Vendetta in that poll, and at the time it was the best movie I had seen in 2006. My new list:

1. The Departed
2. Pan's Labyrinth
3. V for Vendetta
4. POTC2
5.Casino Royale

Note: I barely saw any movies in 2006 so don't give me shit. Once Babel comes out I'm renting it, and I can't wait to see Children of Men. I'm sure CoM will be on my list when all is said and done; I recognize that having POT2 on there is a disgrace to some, but I didn't see much.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #187 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:00:24 PM »

V for Vendetta and Clerks II need more love.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #188 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:00:40 PM »

No, they really don't.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #189 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 20, 2007, 09:00:40 PM

No, they really don't.

Didn't you yourself make a thread about Clerks II being "the movie of the year"?

Yeah, so STFU taco.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #190 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:02:37 PM »

I said it was the best movie of the summer at the time of its release, and it was. It was a crap summer. And I really like the film. Don't ruin it with your spamming.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #191 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:03:21 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 20, 2007, 09:02:37 PM

I said it was the best movie of the summer at the time of its release, and it was. It was a crap summer. And I really like the film. Don't ruin it with your spamming.

http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=251.0

Eat crow, dude. You're a lame movie troll.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #192 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:06:10 PM »

Quote from: FROM ME

... so far.

Did you read that, Shake?

... so far.

... so far.

... so far.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #193 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:07:51 PM »

And now you're saying it doesn't deserve any attention? What came out at the end of last year to make you dislike Clerks II?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #194 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:08:46 PM »

You can add illiteracy to your growing list of CONS, Shake:

I said it was the best movie of the summer at the time of its release, and it was. It was a crap summer. And I really like the film. Don't ruin it with your spamming.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #195 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:09:43 PM »

So asking for Clerks II to get on someone's list is spamming?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #196 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:11:14 PM »

Once you start...

Solo · « **Reply #197 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:12:25 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 20, 2007, 08:39:50 PM

Quote from: Cheebs on February 20, 2007, 08:31:36 PM
I just searched his post history. Solo's top ten:
10. The Prestige (Nolan)
09. Miami Vice (Mann)
08. Apocalypto (Gibson)
07. Little Miss Sunshine (Dayton)
06. Babel (Inarritu)
05. United 93 (Greengrass)
04. The Fountain (Aronofsky)
03. Casino Royale (Campbell)
02. The Departed (Scorsese)
01. Children of Men (Cuaron)

THE PRESTIGE!

Wasn't he hating on the Prestige a little while ago? Fuckin' flip-flopper.

Er, no. I said its not a great film. Call that "hate" if you want. It was a movie that was much less than the sum of its parts. I gave it a 6/10, which can be found at GAF. Youre always hot to crawl up my ass for "flip flopping", when I have consistently said Prestige was passable, but disappointing. Good enough to crack the top 10, but not to move up from the basement. Which says a lot for 2006. 4-5 amazing films in the 9-10 range, then a bunch of mediocre ones.

From here: "The Prestige isn't very great."

From GAF: "On paper, I should have loved it. In reality, not so much. It all felt so hollow and superficial, just a never-ending cycle of one-upsmanship leading to an ending that didnt warrant the build-up. Fallon's "twist" was especially evident from the first time you saw him. Also, the foray into sc-fi was a bit bizarre and felt unnecessary. I loved the acting, the visuals, and Nolan's direction, but his lacklustre writing is made this about a 6/10 for me. Fun but totally forgettable. People wont be talking about this in 5 years like Memento. The Prestige was a great little popcorn flick, but little more."

Also, you will NEVER find a Kevin Smith movie on any list mine aside from a "WTF is the shit" type of list.

Cheebs · « **Reply #198 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:14:36 AM »

7/10? What did you give Batman and Memento for comparison?

Solo · « **Reply #199 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:16:31 AM »

I dont know. Off the top of my head Id call Memento a 7 too, and BB a 7.5. On the whole I find Nolan gets far too much praise.

Cheebs · « **Reply #200 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:34:18 AM »

But but but Nolan said he got into film cause of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. $:-\$

Solo · « **Reply #201 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:53:41 AM »

You cant twist my enjoyment of Bond around on me!

Ichirou · « **Reply #202 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:52:51 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #203 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:04:10 AM »

Just watched Goodfellas for the first time in its entirety, and unedited. Wow, this movie is fucking amazing. Full review for tomorrow.

As of right now I can't really think of any complaints about this movie. It's that good

Ichirou · « **Reply #204 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:23:58 AM »

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #205 on:** February 23, 2007, 08:46:20 PM »

Solo, how the fuck can a film you gave a 6 to be in your top ten? What, did you watch like 11 or 12 movies the whole year?

Cheebs · « **Reply #206 on:** February 23, 2007, 09:54:50 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on February 22, 2007, 11:52:51 PM

I can't make a top ten of 2006 because the only movies I saw theatrically last year were The Producers, Narnia, and Casino Royale.

The Producers and Narnia were 2005 films.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #207 on:** February 23, 2007, 09:55:13 PM »

Ichirou · « **Reply #208 on:** February 23, 2007, 10:15:30 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #209 on:** February 24, 2007, 02:49:58 AM »

Just watched Minority Report. I saw it shortly after it came out, but that was years ago. Very interesting, fun movie. The main problem I had with it was the mixture of interesting sci fi elements with totally stupid summer blockbuster action scenes. Many of them seemed forced - especially Cruise and Farrell fighting on top of a piece of metal in a car plant. The other problem I had was the wishy washy happy ending. It reminded me of WoTW in that sense lol.

But outside of that, the plot was pretty awesome and Cruise was badass as usual. 8.5/10

Solo · « **Reply #210 on:** February 24, 2007, 11:54:01 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 23, 2007, 08:46:20 PM

Solo, how the fuck can a film you gave a 6 to be in your top ten? What, did you watch like 11 or 12 movies the whole year?

Uh, yeah. I saw about 15 movies theatrically this year, and this is a best of 2006 list, so yeah.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #211 on:** February 24, 2007, 02:08:42 PM »

Hmm... anyway, here's my BEST OF 2006 list:

1. The Departed
2. Children of Men
3. V for Vendetta
4. Clerks II
5. Miami Vice
6. Casino Royale
7. Borat
8. Little Miss Sunshine
9. Inside Man
10. Crank

Granted, I've yet to see The Prestige, Pan's Labryrinth, Babel or The Fountain...

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #212 on:** February 24, 2007, 03:19:54 PM »

Miami Vice>Casino Royale? I heard Miami Vice was absolute SHIT

I still need to see Little Miss Sunshine. Since I'm on break I'll rent Babel and LMS to see which am the best. I bet Babel shits all over LMS

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #213 on:** February 24, 2007, 03:35:17 PM »

Miami Vice was infinitely more entertaining than Casino Royale, imo. I'd rather watch a film with true heart made by a cinematic visionary than a mediocre action film with a bit of an edge.

Actually, looking at my list now, it seems I forgot Crank -- put that there instead of Pirates 2, pleez.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #214 on:** February 24, 2007, 04:19:24 PM »

Casino Royale was so much better than Miami Vice. Miami Vice was pretty crap film and not entertaining whatsoever. Casino Royale isn't deep, but it doesn't pretend to be - it's 007 with a few wrinkles and more emotion than in previous installments. And it's a fucking blast.

Watch Miami Vice if you want to be bored.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #215 on:** February 24, 2007, 04:29:26 PM »

Miami Vice is hardly "boring". I just guess there weren't enough "motherfucking snakes" for you.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #216 on:** February 24, 2007, 04:59:44 PM »

No, it was just boring.

Solo · « **Reply #217 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:06:13 PM »

CR >>>>>> MV

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #218 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:07:58 PM »

We will forever disagree on this. Casino Royale was, imo, a by-the-numbers action flick with some good scenes, whereas Miami Vice was a brave, visual extravaganza from a master of the cinema.

Solo · « **Reply #219 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:10:30 PM »

I wont go on that limb with you. I do enjoy MV quite a bit though. And that "Bond fanboy" card cant be played against me here, since I also am a lover of Miami Vice the show, and especially Michael Mann.

I thought CR was just so raw and full of life, and that 007's licence to have balls had finally been renewed after about 25 years.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #220 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:12:02 PM »

Solo · « **Reply #221 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:13:46 PM »

And I will also go so far as to say that I am currently anticipating Bond 22 more than whatever Mann does next.

If its any consolation, Id wager that CR was a one shot deal, and Bond 22 will return to over-the-top mediocrity, and that in the end I will enjoy Mann's next more.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #222 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:16:05 PM »

That's odd, because I'll pretty much see whatever Mann does next, and not waste money on the next Bond mediocrity-fest. I've never been a big Bond fan, and Casino Royale was probably one of few bumps in the road of outright crap.

Solo · « **Reply #223 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:20:19 PM »

Everyone's got their thing, I guess. Bond has always connected with me, despite most of the films not being overly well written, directed, shot, or acted.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #224 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:20:52 PM »

Quote from: Solo on February 24, 2007, 05:20:19 PM

Everyone's got their thing, I guess. Bond has always connected with me, despite most of the films not being overly well written, directed, shot, or acted.

At least you're honest.

Edit - I've always thought of the Bond series as being the equivalent of Japan's Zatoichi series. Some good films thrown in with an abundance of mediocre, tired crap.

Solo · « **Reply #225 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:22:54 PM »

There are exceptions, though. I will argue til Im blue in the face over From Russia With Love, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, or Casino Royale.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #226 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:24:49 PM »

Check the edit. And yeah, I will admit I liked Casino Royale and From Russia... out of the Bond films. But then again, I still wouldn't hold either in very high regard.

Solo · « **Reply #227 on:** February 24, 2007, 05:31:25 PM »

Ah, come on. FRWL is pretty much the definative Cold War thriller.
Either way, can't wait til March 13th when I have CR spinning in my player. I think its gonna be a great DVD, A/V wise.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #228 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:01:31 PM »

I might pick it up once it goes on sale, or DDD.com has another 20% extravaganza.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #229 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:01:12 PM »

Casino Royale is better than Casino, as well.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #230 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:13:36 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 24, 2007, 09:01:12 PM

Casino Royale is better than Casino, as well.

lolz, no.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #231 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:16:49 PM »

The awesome, entertaining and refreshing spy film of the decade or Marty does Goodfellas, but not as good?

I take Bond. So does AMERICA.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #232 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:21:49 PM »

America also took X-Men 3 over Clerks II this year. America pretty much sucks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #233 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:23:55 PM »

Casino Royale is still better than Casino.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #234 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 24, 2007, 09:23:55 PM

Casino Royale is still better than Casino.

Different strokes for different folks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #235 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:25:24 PM »

NO ADMIT CASINO IS MEDIOCRE AND I WILL LET MARTY WIN AN OSCAR

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #236 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:26:29 PM »

Casino is mediocre Marty, which is still better than alot of other crap -- including Casino Royale.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #237 on:** February 24, 2007, 09:32:00 PM »

If Marty doesn't get Best Picture, it'll be because you're too stubborn to recognize that Casino Royale is so much better than Casino.

Cheebs · « **Reply #238 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:22:08 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 24, 2007, 09:32:00 PM

If Marty doesn't get Best Picture, it'll be because you're too stubborn to recognize that Casino Royale is so much better than Casino.

You mean best director? He isn't up for best picture since he wasn't the producer.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #239 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:22:52 PM »

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Author Topic: Solo does the movies, PD farts in his general direction with his appalling taste (Read 53049 times)