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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Christopher Robin (2018). Loved it. Marc Forster did a wonderful job directing this nostalgic, sentimental film. Big recommendation from me.
  • TracyTracy
    Posts: 1,708


    45 anniversary
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
    Posts: 4,589
    The Hunt For Red October

    Great as always
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,184
    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    The Hunt For Red October

    Great as always

    Still the best film in that extremely loose Jack Ryan "series".
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
    Posts: 4,589
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Last_Rat_Standing wrote: »
    The Hunt For Red October

    Great as always

    Still the best film in that extremely loose Jack Ryan "series".

    Agreed. Never finished Patriot Games or Clear and Present Danger. But I will before the end of the month with the new series on Amazon prime
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,184
    I rather like those two; they're just nowhere near as great as Red October.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    Just watched Mommy Dead and Dearest, an HBO documentary - one of the more chilling and sad documentaries I've ever seen. You couldn't make this stuff up; horrendous, but absolutely worth a watch. Seems HBO has quite the slate of documentaries, might have to watch some more of them.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,016
    Taxi Driver

    Probably my favourite De Niro film, and in my top ten of all time.

    Great affecting script by Schrader and amazing directing from Scorcese.

    Also good support from Cybil Sheppard, Albert Brooks and Peter Boyle.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    edited August 2018 Posts: 4,813
    Omg that WAS Cybil Sheppard. Didn’t even realize.

    I just watched Taxi Driver too, and I couldn’t get Tommy Wiseau out of my head when I looked at Harvey Keitel! :)) Definitely one of his more interesting looks!
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,801
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Watched the classic 3 Indiana Jones films recently. Love all of them - one of my favorite trilogies. My own ranking goes:

    1. Last Crusade
    2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
    3. Temple of Doom

    They're all great though! Super fun and rewatchable films. Let's not talk about that other one though.

    What other one?
    Oh. The 'fridge' one.
    It was okay, I guess. With a bunch of martinis... ;)
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,016
    Master_Dahark wrote: »
    Omg that WAS Cybil Sheppard. Didn’t even realize.

    I just watched Taxi Driver too, and I couldn’t get Tommy Wiseau out of my head when I looked at Harvey Keitel! :)) Definitely one of his more interesting looks!

    Ooh I forgot to mention Harvey Keitel's hip pimp!
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
    edited August 2018 Posts: 3,000
    Just watched Slender Man. It was, without a doubt, the single worst movie I’ve ever seen. My friend and I were alone in the theater at seating time. We were eventually joined by 4 others, two of which wandered in 10 minutes into the movie. If I could use three words to describe the film, they would be; bad, dark (as in I couldn’t see s**t), and trees (there are a number of them). It wasn’t even “so bad it’s good,” it was just terrible. My expectations were as low as could be and I was still shocked by how awful it was.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    BMW_with_missiles wrote: »
    Just watched Slender Man. It was, without a doubt, the single worst movie I’ve ever seen. My friend and I were alone in the theater at seating time. We were eventually joined by 4 others, two of which wandered in 10 minutes into the movie. If I could use three words to describe the film, they would be; bad, dark (as in I couldn’t see s**t), and trees (there are a number of them). It wasn’t even “so bad it’s good,” it was just terrible. My expectations were as low as could be and I was still shocked by how awful it was.
    Considering the idea of Slender Man wasn’t born as an element of fiction but rather a meme on the internet, then expanded into an arcade game, it wouldn’t surprise me. The only punchline of Slender Man is that if he catches you, you’re dead. Nothing new here.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
    edited August 2018 Posts: 3,000
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    BMW_with_missiles wrote: »
    Just watched Slender Man. It was, without a doubt, the single worst movie I’ve ever seen. My friend and I were alone in the theater at seating time. We were eventually joined by 4 others, two of which wandered in 10 minutes into the movie. If I could use three words to describe the film, they would be; bad, dark (as in I couldn’t see s**t), and trees (there are a number of them). It wasn’t even “so bad it’s good,” it was just terrible. My expectations were as low as could be and I was still shocked by how awful it was.
    Considering the idea of Slender Man wasn’t born as an element of fiction but rather a meme on the internet, then expanded into an arcade game, it wouldn’t surprise me. The only punchline of Slender Man is that if he catches you, you’re dead. Nothing new here.

    Yeah I’m not surprised it was bad since I was aware of its origins, but I was at least hoping for “so bad it’s good.” Also they kind of removed that “punchline” as
    you never actually see anyone die. At worst people are driven insane or “taken to another world.” One girl may have died but even then it’s likely she was “taken.”
    On top of that the cgi was terrible. That’s especially a problem when they only had one character that they needed to worry about rendering properly and they still screwed that up. Its 10% on Rotten Tomatos restores some faith in humanity.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    BMW_with_missiles wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    BMW_with_missiles wrote: »
    Just watched Slender Man. It was, without a doubt, the single worst movie I’ve ever seen. My friend and I were alone in the theater at seating time. We were eventually joined by 4 others, two of which wandered in 10 minutes into the movie. If I could use three words to describe the film, they would be; bad, dark (as in I couldn’t see s**t), and trees (there are a number of them). It wasn’t even “so bad it’s good,” it was just terrible. My expectations were as low as could be and I was still shocked by how awful it was.
    Considering the idea of Slender Man wasn’t born as an element of fiction but rather a meme on the internet, then expanded into an arcade game, it wouldn’t surprise me. The only punchline of Slender Man is that if he catches you, you’re dead. Nothing new here.

    Yeah I’m not surprised it was bad since I was aware of its origins, but I was at least hoping for “so bad it’s good.” Also they kind of removed that “punchline” as
    you never actually see anyone die. At worst people are driven insane or “taken to another world.” One girl may have died but even then it’s likely she was “taken.”
    On top of that the cgi was terrible. That’s especially a problem when they only had one character that they needed to worry about rendering properly and they still screwed that up. Its 10% on Rotten Tomatos restores some faith in humanity.
    10% is giving it a lot. It should be 0%.

    Based on this report, it's stupid to think a script like this would've even worked. If anybody wants slasher horrors or ghost stories, there's always Scream and Nightmare on the Elm Street and Friday the 13th to look up to, or just stick to those. Either you have a vision, or you don't.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    The “packed” theater during Slender Man:
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,153
    Infinity War not a perfect movie though the high points get me every time this is my fourth watch. When this film is good it's epic, first time I noticed this on the end credits, made me chuckle...

    ea3e17b47b13f6e7237ccabd09bfaaf0.jpg
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Infinity War not a perfect movie though the high points get me every time this is my fourth watch. When this film is good it's epic, first time I noticed this on the end credits, made me chuckle...

    ea3e17b47b13f6e7237ccabd09bfaaf0.jpg
    Ironic isn't it. The legendary iconography, seemingly forgotten by our beloved franchise, now adopted and utilized to great effect by the Marvel production factory.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,153
    bondjames wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Infinity War not a perfect movie though the high points get me every time this is my fourth watch. When this film is good it's epic, first time I noticed this on the end credits, made me chuckle...

    ea3e17b47b13f6e7237ccabd09bfaaf0.jpg
    Ironic isn't it. The legendary iconography, seemingly forgotten by our beloved franchise, now adopted and utilized to great effect by the Marvel production factory.

    A homage though a stark reminder to yesteryear for a certain series of films.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,434
    Finally got a copy of 'The Squeeze' (1977). So decided to view a slew of British thrillers together. Michael Apted helmed this. Great cast, David Hemmings, Edward Fox, Freddie Starr(!!) And a final role for the great Stephen Boyd.
    Stacy Keach has the lead as alcoholic ex cop, Jim Naboth whose former wife (Carol White)is kidnapped by Boyds gang to persuade her wealthy husband (Fox) to help them rob a security van.
    Solid thriller, which Apted handles well with good set pieces, such as the kidnapping itself, and an uncomfortable scene, where Whites captors, lead by the sleazy Hemmings, force her to strip for their entertainment, and the final showdown during the heist. Really good movie.
    'Sitting Target' (1972)
    Little seen film with Oliver Reed leading, as a violent thug Harry Lomart, in prison, who finds out his wife (Jill St John) is with another man and pregnant, he goes berserk, and with aid of his pal, Birdy, (Ian McShane) escapes in order to kill her! Douglas Hickox directs (with John Glen editing) rather over the top at times, but still good with a good action scenes (one exciting, if a little odd, scene has Reed shooting at two motorcycle cops in the middle of a load of washing lines!!) And the finale at a railway yard delivers an unexpected twist. A shout out to, to stalwarts Edward Woodward as a cop and the wonderful Freddie Jones, one of my favourite character actors!
    'The Long Good Friday (1979)
    This has one of my favourite film themes, and stars the brilliant Bob Hoskins as the towering Harold Stand, who finds his criminal empire crumble around him on a fateful Good Friday weekend. John Mackenzie directs this excellent thriller with one great sequence after another leading to a stunner of a final scene. I won't mention Brossa appearance as he's rubbish as always.
    'Get Carter' (1971)
    My favourite of the lot. Michael Caine, never been better as the tough as nails Carter, heading to Newcastle, to find out about his brothers death, and uncovering a sleazy local porn racket, directly linked to his family. Great characters, set pieces and dialogue ("you're a big man, but you're in bad shape, with me it's a full time job!",
    "A bloody funny thing!") Directed sharply by Mike Hodges, with bursts of violent action and with a memorable score from Roy Budd, this thriller never gets old. Love it.
    Will continue this with a few more of my collection next week. Part two will include 'Villain, 'Sweeney, 'Payroll' and 'Robbery'
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,016
    Some of my favourite British films there @Mathis1

    The Squeeze is indeed a great little thriller. there's a real nasty streak running through the film that suits its sleazy characters. Keach is really good in it.

    The Long Good Friday is one of my all time favourites. With a really good script and a blistering performance from Hoskins. I watch it a lot.

    Get Carter is another film with a mean streak. Caine is a real force of nature in this and i just love the seedy northern locations. Love the scene where Carter comes out of the house naked except for a shotgun!
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,994
    Get Carter is a classic, no doubt about it. And Michael Caine is one of the coolest british actors ever.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,434
    Gerard wrote: »
    Get Carter is a classic, no doubt about it. And Michael Caine is one of the coolest british actors ever.

    Wholly agree. Love Caine. Probably have more of his films in my collection than any other actor! Am interested to see his latest movie 'King of Thieves'
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    I may be the only one who did not enjoy Get Carter.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    It's definitely one of Michael Caine's finest hours, if not the finest.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,757
    Watched Get Carter for the first time not that long ago, actually. Really enjoyed it; it was all I hoped it would be.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I may be the only one who did not enjoy Get Carter.

    Wow !!!!!!!!!
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,434
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I may be the only one who did not enjoy Get Carter.

    Wow !!!!!!!!!

    Double wow! Its an absolute classic British thriller.
    Maybe it's the horrid Stallone remake he's referring to?
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I may be the only one who did not enjoy Get Carter.

    Wow !!!!!!!!!

    Double wow! Its an absolute classic British thriller.
    Maybe it's the horrid Stallone remake he's referring to?

    No I did not see that.
  • barryt007barryt007
    Posts: 19,339
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I may be the only one who did not enjoy Get Carter.

    Wow !!!!!!!!!

    Double wow! Its an absolute classic British thriller.
    Maybe it's the horrid Stallone remake he's referring to?

    It has to be surely,i never even watched that crap.
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