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  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    By the way, @bondjames, my cinema showed the trailer for 'Blood Father' before the film, and there were a few cheer from the audience when Mel starting kicking some serious ass. I think this will be a sleeper hit like 'John Wick', so maybe they can greenlight a sequel. I would be over the moon if in a few years we have trilogies for both Reeves' John Wick and Gibson's John Link.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2016 Posts: 23,883
    This looks to be the way they're headed anyway @DaltonCraig007, so I wouldn't be surprised. The more 'experienced' actors have an in-built fanbase and so as long as the budgets are kept in line, the studios know that they will have a guaranteed hit on their hands with them, especially in foreign markets where there are still huge returns to be had for films with bankable stars.

    Only stateside do we see the fickle 'tween' market holding sway, sadly.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited July 2016 Posts: 15,723
    @bondjames What a time to be alive when we have Arnie, Stallone, Cruise, Denzel, Liam and Mel doing all these entertaining action films. And they have so many projects yet to come. Really excited to continue following their careers for the next few years.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited July 2016 Posts: 23,883
    I agree @DaltonCraig007, and these legends are still so far ahead (charisma, screen presence and acting-wise) than some of the 'manufactured' schmucks parading around these days, as I recently found out when watching Kellan Lutz (aka Klutz) in Extraction.

    It's like watching an old boxer or tennis player. They may not be what they used to be, but the small nostalgic flashes of genius are more than worth the wait.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Here were my last Kubrick rankings, from about two years ago. Time for a rewatch. If I remember correctly, @FoxRox , we agreed on the Top Eight or So, but in different order.

    1. DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964)
    2. SPARTACUS (1960)
    3. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
    4. THE KILLING (1956)
    5. PATHS OF GLORY (1957)
    6. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
    7. THE SHINING (1980)
    8. BARRY LYNDON (1975)
    9. LOLITA (1962)
    11. FULL METAL JACKET (1987)
    12. EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)
    13. FEAR AND DESIRE (1953)
    14. KILLER’S KISS (1955)

    I feel that those Top Six are among the greatest films ever made.

    @Birdleson Didn't you like Eyes Wide Shut or do you just find less impressive than the others?
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    All right; my Kubrick-thon is finished. Here is my full ranking:

    13. Fear and Desire (1953)
    12. Killer's Kiss (1955)
    11. Lolita (1962)
    10. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
    9. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
    8. Spartacus (1960)
    7. The Killing (1956)
    6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    5. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
    4. Barry Lyndon (1975)
    3. Paths of Glory (1957)
    2. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    1. The Shining (1980)

    I'll post a detailed edition on the Kubrick thread I made. A couple things changed since my first ranking.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Still five Kubricks I haven t seen. Nice to have something to look forward to.
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    I have owned Paths of Glory for over a decade and still not watched it, though I have many films I have never got round the watching :(
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Big Kubrick guy, and had a massive phase a few years back where he was all I thought about and read/watched. Still haven't tried to watch 2001 yet, but one day. One day...
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
    edited July 2016 Posts: 6,432
    2001 to me is an experience, I remember watching it for the first time as a kid the film blew my mind. After that I read many of Arthur C. Clarke's books, I watch 2001 every couple of years, I see it as a philosophical journey.
  • stagstag In the thick of it!
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    Lonely Are The Brave starring Kirk Douglas. An interesting film.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    @DaltonCraig007, it's on my list then. :) Thank you.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011). Have to say, it would rank among my least favorite Spielberg films. Just not a fan.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I enjoyed Tintin personally, but then again I was a huge (and I mean huge) fan of the books growing up. Just loved them.
  • TuuliaTuulia
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    I never read any of them, but also enjoyed the movie.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Empire of the Sun (1987). One of the better, less-talked-about Spielberg films. A good film to be sure; you experience the war through the kid's eyes.
  • IncompetentHenchmanIncompetentHenchman
    edited July 2016 Posts: 1,817
    FoxRox wrote: »
    The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011). Have to say, it would rank among my least favorite Spielberg films. Just not a fan.

    To me that film is one of the more imaginative animations I have seen.
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    fire_and_ice wrote: »
    I have owned Paths of Glory for over a decade and still not watched it, though I have many films I have never got round the watching :(

    Paths of Glory is probably my favourite Kubrick film, and is just about the get a blu-ray release from Eureka/Masters of Cinema, can't wait. I'll have to have a WWI triple-bill then, All Quite on the Western Front, Wooden Crosses and PoG. Awesome.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,169
    Have had a strange desire to watch some Charlie Chaplin movies. I recall seeing some of his short films as a kid. But have never really watched any of his films with any interest.
    Until now.
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    The Gold Rush (1925)

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    City Lights (1931)

    1921-The-Kid-Charles-Chaplin-aleman.jpg
    The Kid (1921)

    What wonderful movies he made. Such a clever man. I found myself thoroughly enjoying each and everyone of them. Still funny, still moving and still utterly watchable. Simply brilliant film making. Hard to imagine some of these are nearing 100 years old. And silent.
  • TuuliaTuulia
    Posts: 2,081
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Empire of the Sun (1987). One of the better, less-talked-about Spielberg films. A good film to be sure; you experience the war through the kid's eyes.

    It sure is. I find it pleasantly surprising that - especially considering the subject matter - it pretty much manages to avoid the over-sentimentality of many other Spielberg movies. Even that scene at the end: very restrained and much better for it.

  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    Godzilla - the recent US version, I love a good monster movie and this one does deliver.

    You got mail - Meg Ryan in her romcom period is hard to beat, a bloody great movie.

    City of Angels - Another Meg Ryan in which she proves to be the heart of the movie.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,208
    SaintMark wrote: »
    City of Angels - Another Meg Ryan in which she proves to be the heart of the movie.

    Please do give the original, Der Himmel über Berlin, a try. It's one of the strongest films I've ever witnessed.
  • TuuliaTuulia
    Posts: 2,081
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    City of Angels - Another Meg Ryan in which she proves to be the heart of the movie.

    Please do give the original, Der Himmel über Berlin, a try. It's one of the strongest films I've ever witnessed.

    Alias Wings Of Desire (1987). I don't remember if I've seen City Of Angels (possibly, but don't remember anything about it), but I loved the Wim Wenders movie (which I do remember, though not very well) when I saw it back in the early 90s. Another one I should re-watch...

  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    GoldenGun wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    City of Angels - Another Meg Ryan in which she proves to be the heart of the movie.

    Please do give the original, Der Himmel über Berlin, a try. It's one of the strongest films I've ever witnessed.

    That said you liking the original better, I was watching the US copy and said that Meg Ryan was the heart of the movie.

    I am sure the original was better but that was not the subject at hand.

  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    MI5 - Spooks - The greater good - For a fan of the original series this is a welcome extra and as always it is about spies and what they are up to. Decent enough tv movie.

    Taken 3 - Liams outing as Mills for the 3rd time feels like Die Hard 3, another direction. Decent action and a decent story with some great action pieces. Enjoyable.
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    Lancaster007 wrote: »
    fire_and_ice wrote: »
    I have owned Paths of Glory for over a decade and still not watched it, though I have many films I have never got round the watching :(

    Paths of Glory is probably my favourite Kubrick film, and is just about the get a blu-ray release from Eureka/Masters of Cinema, can't wait. I'll have to have a WWI triple-bill then, All Quite on the Western Front, Wooden Crosses and PoG. Awesome.

    I noticed on Amazon Paths of Glory is now on BD, I will take the DVD I have to work tonight and watch it. I have many of Kubricks films recently bought Dr Strangelove on BD, that along with The Shinning and 2001 are my favourite.

  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,208
    SaintMark wrote: »
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    City of Angels - Another Meg Ryan in which she proves to be the heart of the movie.

    Please do give the original, Der Himmel über Berlin, a try. It's one of the strongest films I've ever witnessed.

    That said you liking the original better, I was watching the US copy and said that Meg Ryan was the heart of the movie.

    I am sure the original was better but that was not the subject at hand.

    It was merely a suggestion ;)

  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    The Matrix reloaded and Kickass 2. Both great fun. :)
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,169
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Benny wrote: »
    Have had a strange desire to watch some Charlie Chaplin movies. I recall seeing some of his short films as a kid. But have never really watched any of his films with any interest.
    Until now.
    220px-The_Gold_Rush.jpg
    The Gold Rush (1925)

    city-lights_box_a.jpg
    City Lights (1931)

    1921-The-Kid-Charles-Chaplin-aleman.jpg
    The Kid (1921)

    What wonderful movies he made. Such a clever man. I found myself thoroughly enjoying each and everyone of them. Still funny, still moving and still utterly watchable. Simply brilliant film making. Hard to imagine some of these are nearing 100 years old. And silent.

    Those are all must sees and complete classics in every way. If I were you I'd watch MODERN TIMES and THE GREAT DICTATOR, as well.

    Hahaha. Great minds and all that. Modern Times and The Great Dictator are the next two on my watch list. Just watching a documentary on Chaplin in the meantime.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    One of my favorites of Chaplin's is 'Limelight,' be sure to give that one a watch if you haven't yet.
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