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Raban · « **Reply #4500 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:11:58 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on March 23, 2010, 04:01:03 PM

NERDSTALGIA!

Nintiestalgia!

The 90s

Eric P · « **Reply #4501 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:12:33 PM »

fuck yeah. much better than anything those old people in the 80s had

or kids today have

Bebpo · « **Reply #4502 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Mamacint on March 19, 2010, 07:24:42 AM

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Say what you want, that's a badass poster

I just saw this today and that is indeed a badass poster

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4503 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:08:40 PM »

What has Mann done lately smh

Mupepe · « **Reply #4504 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:09:27 PM »

Public Enemies

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Raban · « **Reply #4505 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:16:47 PM »

ugh Public Enemies

fucking HORRIBLE.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #4506 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:21:36 PM »

[youtube=560,345]Ky7ZYeNLgpw[/youtube]

what happened mann?

bud · « **Reply #4507 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:09:40 PM »

i watched the first ten minutes of public enemies, but that's one movie where it feels like the hd cameras just don't work. the 30s don't look like that, smh.

bud · « **Reply #4508 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:12:52 PM »

not in hd, that's for sure.

edit: the ''look'' of that movie doesn't fit the period, i mean. i'm not talking about the clothes and stuff.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4509 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:14:07 PM »

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:09:40 PM

i watched the first ten minutes of public enemies, but that's one movie where it feels like the hd cameras just don't work. the 30s don't look like that, smh.

How would you know?

bud · « **Reply #4510 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:16:07 PM »

because i had sex with a woman

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4511 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:52:09 PM »

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:16:07 PM

because i had sex with a woman

Born in the 1930s? Ha ha

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4512 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:56:04 PM »

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:16:07 PM

because i had sex with a woman

lies

bud · « **Reply #4513 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 23, 2010, 07:52:09 PM

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:16:07 PM
because i had sex with a woman

Born in the 1930s? Ha ha

annihilated...

i knew that was coming when i said that

brawndolicious · « **Reply #4514 on:** March 23, 2010, 08:24:15 PM »

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:09:40 PM

i watched the first ten minutes of public enemies, but that's one movie where it feels like the hd cameras just don't work. the 30s don't look like that, smh.

dude, that's a distinguished mentally-challenged analysis.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4515 on:** March 23, 2010, 08:41:22 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 23, 2010, 08:24:15 PM

Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:09:40 PM
i watched the first ten minutes of public enemies, but that's one movie where it feels like the hd cameras just don't work. the 30s don't look like that, smh.
dude, that's a distinguished mentally-challenged analysis.

Sort of like your Godfather analysis, and most of your opinions on just about everything

Ichirou · « **Reply #4516 on:** March 23, 2010, 08:57:54 PM »

When nintenho is calling you out, you know you failed massively.

Raban · « **Reply #4517 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:44:04 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on March 23, 2010, 08:57:54 PM

When nintenho is calling you out, you know you failed massively.

Or succeeded incredibly?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #4518 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:30:20 AM »

Just about the only thing I liked about PE was the visual style. Stories was crap but it looked pretty. Having a period movie in the style of whatever camera limitations there were can work in a self-referential story like Pleasantville or something. I always found it distracting and kitschy in Schindler's List for example.

It's as distinguished mentally-challenged as having Kinsey in technicolor or something.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #4519 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:48:51 AM »

Give me some good 2009 movie suggestions to put on my netflix queue

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4520 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:51:54 AM »

A Serious Man
Inglorious Basterds

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #4521 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:54:44 AM »

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4522 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:25:22 AM »

^^ All good (both posts) except Avatar. In The Loop is fucking awesome.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4523 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:31:43 AM »

Yeah, thanks for clearing that up.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #4524 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:49:01 AM »

In The Loop - added
An Education - seen, buying
Avatar - seen, buying
The Hurt Locker - seen, own it
A Serious Man - haven't seen but wanted to badly, added
Inglorious Basterds - moty 2009, own it
Moon - seen, own it

Was hoping for more obscure suggestions.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4525 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:58:10 AM »

Tauntaun's Greatest Hits Vol. 4

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4526 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:58:20 AM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 24, 2010, 12:45:01 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 23, 2010, 08:41:22 PM
Quote from: am nintenho on March 23, 2010, 08:24:15 PM
Quote from: bud on March 23, 2010, 07:09:40 PM
i watched the first ten minutes of public enemies, but that's one movie where it feels like the hd cameras just don't work. the 30s don't look like that, smh.
dude, that's a distinguished mentally-challenged analysis.

Sort of like your Godfather analysis, and most of your opinions on just about everything

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7.5/10

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #4527 on:** March 24, 2010, 01:58:53 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on March 24, 2010, 01:58:10 AM

Tauntaun's Greatest Hits Vol. 4

We're talking about film, right? Not porn? Is this the nsfw topic?

Ichirou · « **Reply #4528 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:15:29 AM »

You know, after reading Clint: The Life and Legend, I'm not so sure PD's initial assessment of Unforgiven was off base.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #4529 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:31:24 AM »

The Divine Weapon is easily the best propaganda/swashbuckler pic I've ever seen. Its all about these ingenious Koreans in the 1400's who totally invent the first rocket propelled weapon ever, nuh-uh, I don't care what your history book full of lies told you, the Koreans did it FIRST!

And then they used it to repel the tyrannical Chinese at their boarder who were like so frigging evil that they would force people to castrate young boys (hey, you never know when you'll need more eunuchs) and they totally have it coming when the Koreans use their divine weapon to stab the shit outta them with pointy arrows that blow up and then they blow up and its like the most awesome history lesson EVER!

Kidding aside, its a briskly paced adventure film that even at its long length, is rarely boring, even if it plays like the settling of a nearly six hundered year old score about who did what first. And when there isn't some competent but unexceptional action scene going on, at least there's some lunkheaded patriotism that's fun to watch. Its kinda funny how rarely big budget films out of Asia have to please their homecrowd not just by being entertaining, but by being cheerleaders for their nation, at least this one is both.

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Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #4530 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:34:30 AM »

That sounds awesome.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #4531 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:42:55 AM »

Quote from: ManaByte on March 23, 2010, 03:54:59 PM

Scream 4: April 15th 2011
Craven directing, Williamson writing. Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette all back.

Wes Craven was just about openly hostile bout the Wienstiens a few years back due to that whole Cursed fiasco. They had to have offered him the biggest payday of his career to get him back. I'm really, really, really surprised this movie is happening at all.

Ichirou · « **Reply #4532 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:44:57 AM »

Yeah, I was surprised by this too. The Weinsteins still have control over Dimension Films. Wouldn't be surprised if Craven has an ironclad contract this time that won't let them fuck up his movie.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #4533 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:46:22 AM »

Quote from: ManaByte on March 23, 2010, 03:54:59 PM

Scream 4: April 15th 2011
Craven directing, Williamson writing. Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette all back.

I'll Forever Know What You Did Last Summer : Coming May 5, 2011!

Ichirou · « **Reply #4534 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:56:19 AM »

Hope Jennifer Love Hewitt finally shows her assets in that one.

ManaByte · « **Reply #4535 on:** March 24, 2010, 03:08:37 AM »

Just heard on the radio here that sone idiots are trying to file a discrimination suit against Disney since they don't want fake tits in Pirates 4

brawndolicious · « **Reply #4536 on:** March 24, 2010, 03:54:55 AM »

fake as in silicone or cgi or..or animated?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4537 on:** March 24, 2010, 04:35:56 AM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 23, 2010, 12:22:13 PM

I wrote this when he was cast as Deadpool, but it seems like it will continue to work:

Ryan Reynolds cast as sarcastic super hero

Los Angeles, CA - In a surprise move, some Hollywood studio cast the affable Ryan Reynolds as the main character in their latest super hero film where a costumed vigilante fights justice with a sardonic wit.

"We really had to search long and hard for a handsome actor with chiseled good looks that brought earnest smug to the character," said the studio executive, "And we were astounded to see this test footage with [Ryan] Reynolds acting cocky and sarcastic - it was range we never knew he had."

Reynolds, best known for his roles in The Amityville Horror and The Nines, has struggled against being typecasted as a serious, brooding actor. The above average director, who will helm this light action-adventure picture - in what is sure to be as stretch for him - had initial reservations about casting Reynolds.

"See, this guy isn't like all the other super heroes," said the director, "He's a real cheeky f-----. And I wasn't sure [Ryan] was capable of biting sarcasm and deadpan delivery, but he knocked it out of the ballpark."

The fan community, which had been campaigning Reynolds for the role since it was leaked that a script was being written, was notably excited.

"Ryan Reynolds is perfect for this character," wrote one Internet fan on his message board, "He perfectly captures the emotional depth that this character needs - also he is muscular and really sarcastic."

Reynolds will reportedly get into shape for the role by making cutting and derisive remarks in high pressure situations, although friends close to the actor say that it will be revealed later on that he has a heart of gold.

you read the Onion a little TOO much, Willco.

Eric P · « **Reply #4538 on:** March 24, 2010, 09:29:58 AM »

Watched Virus last night. It was fucking amazing. Dunno how this had been off my radar.

it's essentially an end of the world movie. Americans devise a virus to us as a deterrent in the 80s, but it gets out into the world ending all vertebrate life within a year except for Antarctica research labs, where it's to cold for the virus to survive.

it's more drama than sci-fi or action film and it's done completely straight and serious. really well done

Bebpo · « **Reply #4539 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:01:57 AM »

Away we Go

Nice movie

There were a lot of great lines in the script and the lead guy was really likeable. Good music selection too.

etiolate · « **Reply #4540 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:59:06 AM »

Watched A Serious Man and The Hurt Locker. Liked both, but have more questions on The Hurt Locker. I wonder if the film is mostly fantasy, at least from the point after the first bomb. From then on, instead of being a physical fight, it seems to be a mental fight. Many things are thrown in and just left there, which is normally the writer/director begging a question. There are moments of implausibility in a very realistic feeling film.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #4541 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:36:50 AM »

anything specific?

Philip Cardgage · « **Reply #4542 on:** March 25, 2010, 10:20:08 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on March 24, 2010, 09:29:58 AM

Watched Virus last night. It was fucking amazing. Dunno how this had been off my radar.

it's essentially an end of the world movie. Americans devise a virus to us as a deterrent in the 80s, but it gets out into the world ending all vertebrate life within a year except for Antarctica research labs, where it's to cold for the virus to survive.

it's more drama than sci-fi or action film and it's done completely straight and serious. really well done

The movie with Jamie Lee Curtis?

tiesto · « **Reply #4543 on:** March 25, 2010, 10:24:42 AM »

Saw the Hurt Locker last weekend... was a decent movie, but I expected much more due to all the accloades and the hype. There were plenty of scenes that just dragged on for too long, and the characters were mostly unlikeable one-dimensional army bro stereotypes (though I liked the black dude, he was cool).

Eric P · « **Reply #4544 on:** March 25, 2010, 10:49:22 AM »

Quote from: mojovonio on March 25, 2010, 10:20:08 AM

Quote from: Eric P on March 24, 2010, 09:29:58 AM
Watched Virus last night. It was fucking amazing. Dunno how this had been off my radar.

it's essentially an end of the world movie. Americans devise a virus to us as a deterrent in the 80s, but it gets out into the world ending all vertebrate life within a year except for Antarctica research labs, where it's to cold for the virus to survive.

it's more drama than sci-fi or action film and it's done completely straight and serious. really well done

The movie with Jamie Lee Curtis?

no.

japanese american uk co production from 1980

from the director of Battle Royal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus_%281980_film%29

Philip Cardgage · « **Reply #4545 on:** March 25, 2010, 11:12:57 AM »

Quote from: tiesto on March 25, 2010, 10:24:42 AM

Saw the Hurt Locker last weekend... was a decent movie, but I expected much more due to all the accloades and the hype. There were plenty of scenes that just dragged on for too long, and the characters were mostly unlikeable one-dimensional army bro stereotypes (though I liked the black dude, he was cool).

I felt the same way.

Moran · « **Reply #4546 on:** March 25, 2010, 11:44:43 AM »

Just watched one of my favourite acid movies, Batman Forever. Amazing how much Ledger took from Tommy Lee Jones' Two Face.

cool breeze · « **Reply #4547 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:22:10 PM »

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/universal/scottpilgrimvstheworld/

Eric P · « **Reply #4548 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:34:38 PM »

wtf is this hipsterbullshit?

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i got an invitation to see this tonight.

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bud · « **Reply #4549 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:35:34 PM »

the trailer doesn't do much for me, to be honest.

mary elizabeth winstead, though... omg

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #4550 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:39:56 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on March 25, 2010, 01:22:10 PM

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/universal/scottpilgrimvstheworld/

this is what people have been shitting themselves over? looks fuckin' stupid.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4551 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:53:05 PM »

I just twittered Cheebs that after viewing that trailer, I'm pretty sure Edgar Wright is going to experience his first box-office flop.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4552 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:59:26 PM »

I'm indifferent at this point. Don't really care either way. I just don't really see this having any kind of mass appeal or real traction. It's overt goofiness is going to scare away a lot of folks right off the bat. I can't imagine anyone over the age of 30 watching that teaser and thinking it doesn't look completely ridiculous.

Diunx · « **Reply #4553 on:** March 25, 2010, 02:11:04 PM »

Not a fan of the book, but will watch because of Edgar Wright.

Raban · « **Reply #4554 on:** March 25, 2010, 02:27:38 PM »

I'm gonna be honest, that actually looks pretty cool.

Raban · « **Reply #4555 on:** March 25, 2010, 02:32:59 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on March 25, 2010, 05:01:57 AM

Away we Go

Nice movie There were a lot of great lines in the script and the lead guy was really likeable. Good music selection too.

Oh man I love this movie.

etiolate · « **Reply #4556 on:** March 25, 2010, 05:39:08 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 25, 2010, 08:36:50 AM

anything specific?

The sniper shootout was very America kicks ass/Silly dumb brits.

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Highly trained british soldiers get snipered down but American bomb specialists manage to hit and kill all the baddies.

If I want to get into it:

The first bomb where Guy Pearce's character dies doesn't feature the 'trigger-man' viewpoint. There is also a different approach and behavior by Pearce's character. He is more reluctant and cautious, and in a way more scared than William. When Will shows up as replacement, its as though he is behaving to be seen. This is also where you start to get the trigger man camera shots. He disregards the robot and it never comes up again. And so, in spite of doing things in a more dangerous way, he keeps surviving and somehow getting the bomb out. Even the last bomb features an explosion very close to the one that kills Pearce's character but doesn't kill him. Why? They both seemed about as close to the explosions when they went off, but only Will survives.

The reason it wouldn't be fantasy is because there is no consistent viewpoint from which to observe a fantasy other than Will, and Will would be the fantasy if it were so. I think its more a play on male fantasy. That even when Will thinks he has a noble cause to what he's doing, it turns out that the kid didn't die.

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brawndolicious · « **Reply #4557 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:44:38 PM »

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Well those weren't british soldiers, they were mercenaries. Apparently one of them knew how to use a sniper rifle but...yeah. I thought that scene was mostly trying to show how it would feel to be stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The bomb that killed Pearce's character was a roadside bomb iirc. It's logical to assume it could have held much more explosives then the bomb strapped to the guy in the end.

Will's character is obviously supposed to show how he is out of tune with normal life and basically really enjoys disarming bombs. I personally never got the feeling that he was just trying to show off.

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etiolate · « **Reply #4558 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:59:11 PM »

It's not that he's trying to show off, but that his behavior is fighting the 'show' of making Americans look scared in the public eye.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4559 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:19:59 PM »

The British "soldiers" they run into are mercenaries, not soldiers. They were just rounding up suspected individuals for reward money. I thought this was pretty much made clear.

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