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  • Posts: 19,339
    Who the frick is alive or dead ??? careful of spoliers,damn it.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Much preffered Thor Ragnarok

    But i think i'm almost through with big CGI superhero films. The thought of Guardians 3 gives me a migraine...
    Apparently Ragnarok director Waititi recently had a meeting with Marvel HQ. I wonder if they're trying to bring him on for GoG3.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Who the frick is alive or dead ??? careful of spoliers,damn it.
    I honestly don't know at this stage. I think Loki is out for sure.

    There will be some real casualties in the next outing because actor contracts expire after that one (unless renewed).
  • Posts: 19,339
    bondjames wrote: »
    Much preffered Thor Ragnarok

    But i think i'm almost through with big CGI superhero films. The thought of Guardians 3 gives me a migraine...
    Apparently Ragnarok director Waititi recently had a meeting with Marvel HQ. I wonder if they're trying to bring him on for GoG3.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Who the frick is alive or dead ??? careful of spoliers,damn it.
    I honestly don't know at this stage. I think Loki is out for sure.

    There will be some real casualties in the next outing because actor contracts expire after that one (unless renewed).

    Loki is Bond in Bond25 thats why ;)
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Much preffered Thor Ragnarok

    But i think i'm almost through with big CGI superhero films. The thought of Guardians 3 gives me a migraine...
    Apparently Ragnarok director Waititi recently had a meeting with Marvel HQ. I wonder if they're trying to bring him on for GoG3.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Who the frick is alive or dead ??? careful of spoliers,damn it.
    I honestly don't know at this stage. I think Loki is out for sure.

    There will be some real casualties in the next outing because actor contracts expire after that one (unless renewed).

    Loki is Bond in Bond25 thats why ;)
    I'd love that actually. I doubt it will happen, but one can hope.
  • Posts: 19,339
    bondjames wrote: »
    barryt007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Much preffered Thor Ragnarok

    But i think i'm almost through with big CGI superhero films. The thought of Guardians 3 gives me a migraine...
    Apparently Ragnarok director Waititi recently had a meeting with Marvel HQ. I wonder if they're trying to bring him on for GoG3.
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Who the frick is alive or dead ??? careful of spoliers,damn it.
    I honestly don't know at this stage. I think Loki is out for sure.

    There will be some real casualties in the next outing because actor contracts expire after that one (unless renewed).

    Loki is Bond in Bond25 thats why ;)
    I'd love that actually. I doubt it will happen, but one can hope.

    Not Craig in B25 is what i want,and Loki ,after 'The Night Manager' performance looks good.
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    Currently watching 9012live
    A great yes dvd and honestly one of my favorites directed by Steven Soderbu
    Films I have seen in 2018 (I don't think I am splitting up bond and non bond this year as I don't know how many I am actually gonna see)
    1. Batman Begins
    2. Casino Royale
    3. The A-team
    4. Mission impossible fallout
    5. The final girls
    6. Clue
    7. The Saint
    8. Taken 2
    9. The Shadow
    10. Batman Gotham Knight
    11. The Meg
    12. Big trouble little China
    13. Taken
    14. Ferris buller's day off
    15. Valley girl
    16. Nonstop
    17. Batman Mask of the Phantasm
    18. Unknown
    19. Classic Artists presents Yes
    20. Stand By Me
    21. Before Sunrise
    22. A walk among the Tombstones
    23. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    24. Goonies
    25. Before Midnight
    26. Revenge of the nerds
    27. Grease
    28. Before Sunset


    Before series
    1. Before Sunrise
    2. Before Midnight
    3. Before Sunset

    Stephen King movies
    1. Stand By Me

    Corey Feldman movies
    1. Stand by me
    2. Teenage mutant ninja turtles
    3. Goonies

    Movies from 2018
    1. Mission impossible fallout
    2. The Meg


    Taken Series

    1. Taken 2
    2. Taken

    Liam Neeson (sort of) retrospective series
    1. Batman Begins
    2. The A-team
    3. Taken 2
    4. Taken
    5. Non Stop
    6. Unknown
    7. A walk among the tombstones

    Batman/Dc films ( as I can guarantee I will see more then just Batman Begins this year)
    1. Batman Begins
    2. Batman Gotham Knight
    3. Batman Mask of the Phantasm

    Films in 2018
    1. Mission Impossible Fallout



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  • Posts: 12,473
    Hook (1991). Love this film so much. It does seem though that if one didn’t grow up with it, one isn’t so fond of it...
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    A Perfect Murder (1998)
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    I was in the mood for some peak Douglas. I considered several options, but settled on this late 90’s thriller, penned by Patrick Smith Kelly and based on a play by Frederick Knott. Directed by Andrew Davis (Under Siege, The Fugitive), this is essentially a loose remake of Hitchcock’s 1954 Dial M For Murder (highly recommended also by the way, although it's a bit talky). The setting is moved to Manhattan from London, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Douglas step in for Grace Kelly and Ray Milland, with Viggo Mortensen & David Suchet playing the roles originally had by Robert Cummings and John Williams respectively.

    While the original was primarily set in one claustrophobic apartment location (like in the play), this film expands the canvas to several venues within Manhattan. Douglas is his usual brilliant icy cold self, and easily slips into the role of a wealthy Wall Street financier (something he does so well in other films as well). Paltrow is excellent and quite striking here as his vulnerable and much younger wife, who is heir to a large fortune which makes her an unfortunate target. Mortensen, another exceptional actor, delivers as well as a bit of a sleaze bag con artist out to take advantage of rich women. Suchet, in a small role, is absolutely superb as the suspicious cop. I saw him in a play entitled The Last Confession some years back and he blew me away.

    This film plays out like a standard 90s type thriller. It’s well plotted and has sufficient surprises to keep the viewer interested, and even retains the familiar twist which causes the master plan to unravel. The excellent cast hold it together and give it bite. The great James Newton Howard provides the suspenseful score.
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 19,339
    Watching the original Captain America film...i thought i had seen it before but for some reason i havent,so a nice Bank Holiday treat for me.

    Brilliant cast ,and nice to see Tony Stark's grandfather .(Played by the brilliant Englishman Dominic Cooper),and Agent Carter (played by the brilliant Englishwoman Hayley Attwell.)

    And add Stanley Tucci,Tommy Lee Jones,Toby Stephens,Elvis from QOS, and Hugo Weaving into the mix and i'm a happy bunny here.

    Good to see the original 'Winter Warrior' as well...what a life he has later...not a good one.
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Watching the original Captain America film...i thought i had seen it before but for some reason i havent,so a nice Bank Holiday treat for me.

    Brilliant cast ,and nice to see Tony Stark's grandfather .(Played by the brilliant Englishman Dominic Cooper),and Agent Carter (played by the brilliant Englishwoman Hayley Attwell.)

    And add Stanley Tucci,Tommy Lee Jones,Toby Stephens,Elvis from QOS, and Hugo Weaving into the mix and i'm a happy bunny here.

    Good to see the original 'Winter Warrior' as well...what a life he has later...not a good one.

    I had no idea Gustav Graves was in the movie. I'll need to watch it again at some point.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited August 2018 Posts: 25,145
    Infinity War fifth time I think this has become my favourite Marvel movie though its not the best made.

    I bought it in 1080p then in 4K I should have just waited for the 4K release, the 4K is considerably better I must say.

    Thor entrance at the finale is good, though I think this entrance is better...

  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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.

    I've still not seen this. Wanted to for years. It was on BBC1 quite a few years ago. I set up the old Betamax to record it [it was on very late], to enjoy at my leisure. Following evening, rewound the tape, pressed play and on comes… Dick f––– Emery in 'Oh You Are Awful' I was enraged. Apparently, earlier in the day that had been a policeman shot and the BBC thought it would be inappropriate to show The Squeeze, so I've still not seen it.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited August 2018 Posts: 15,718
    Some recent trips to the cinema I've made:

    Dogman (2018)

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    An excellent Italian crime/gangster thriller in a small town in the middle of nowhere. Gorgeous cinematography, great acting and a very intense script - with some almost unbearable moments of violence/vengeance, a few of those involving dogs (so not for the faint hearted).

    The Looming Storm (2018)

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    A Chinese psychological thriller that focuses on the hunt for a serial killer in a small town right outside of Hong Kong in 1997, during the transfer of its sovereignty from the UK to China. It rains throughout the film, which adds to the very gloomy yet absorbing intense atmosphere of the film.

    The Guilty (2018)

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    A Danish single-location thriller, about a police officer who will try to solve a crime while being tasked of taking 9-1-1 distress calls. Not one image of the film outside of his office is shown, yet the film maintains a very high level of suspense until the very last minute.

    Lukas (aka The Bouncer) (2018)

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    A Belgium action/thriller starring Jean Claude Van Damme in the lead role, given the performance of a life-time. The film is very gritty, featuring several great action set-pieces (fight fights, car chase, shootouts, and one 5 minutes highly gripping single-shot sequence where JCVD raids a farmhouse trying to exfiltrate someone. A very short film 82 minutes) but straight to the point, with JCVD featured in nearly every frame of the film.

    Searching (2018)

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    Another single-location crime/thriller, but a very particular one - the entire film is shot from the point-of-view of smartphones and computer screens. The film features a very tightly written script that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat for the entire 110 minutes of runtime, mixed with a very fast-paced intensity and a great performance from John Cho. Certainly by far the best film of the latest 'computer-screen genre' craze, and one of the best thrillers in the past few years.

    The Meg (2018)

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    Extremely dumb but oh-so enjoyable action/disaster flick starring Jason Statham against a huge shark. The plot makes no sense, the dialogues are very cringy, but Statham carries the film on his shoulders with his usual badass & highly charismatic acting, and the rest of the cast also ham it up for our pleasure (Cliff Curtis and Rainn Wilson in particular).

    The Equalizer 2 (2018)

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    Another splendid action/thriller for the legendary Denzel Washington, just as good as the first film from 2014. Very brutal action scenes, and in the quieter moments Denzel can showcase his great acting chops. I really enjoyed the final in the abandoned town in the big weather-storm, and the dynamic between Denzel & the young Miles. Pedro Pascal, even though his character doesn't have much screentime, manages to show his very apparent charisma. I really hope Equalizer 3 can be made in the near future.
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 17,757
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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.

    I've still not seen this. Wanted to for years. It was on BBC1 quite a few years ago. I set up the old Betamax to record it [it was on very late], to enjoy at my leisure. Following evening, rewound the tape, pressed play and on comes… Dick f––– Emery in 'Oh You Are Awful' I was enraged. Apparently, earlier in the day that had been a policeman shot and the BBC thought it would be inappropriate to show The Squeeze, so I've still not seen it.

    This film has been on my list for years, too. I remember the fantastic poster artwork from when I was a kid, when the VHS cover (featuring the poster artwork) was listed among other classics in a leaflet inside the cover of one of the James Bond VHS cassettes I have.

    Have still yet to see The Squeeze available anywhere.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited August 2018 Posts: 13,978
    Lukas (aka The Bouncer) (2018)

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    A Belgium action/thriller starring Jean Claude Van Damme in the lead role, given the performance of a life-time. The film is very gritty, featuring several great action set-pieces (fight fights, car chase, shootouts, and one 5 minutes highly gripping single-shot sequence where JCVD raids a farmhouse trying to exfiltrate someone. A very short film 82 minutes) but straight to the point, with JCVD featured in nearly every frame of the film.

    Damn, no theatrical run in the UK it seems.
    Have still yet to see The Squeeze available anywhere.

    It's available on DVD through the Warner Archive Collection.
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    Lukas (aka The Bouncer) (2018)

    A Belgium action/thriller starring Jean Claude Van Damme in the lead role, given the performance of a life-time. The film is very gritty, featuring several great action set-pieces (fight fights, car chase, shootouts, and one 5 minutes highly gripping single-shot sequence where JCVD raids a farmhouse trying to exfiltrate someone. A very short film 82 minutes) but straight to the point, with JCVD featured in nearly every frame of the film.

    Very happy to hear this is good! Van Damme still has it
  • Posts: 7,434
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    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.

    I've still not seen this. Wanted to for years. It was on BBC1 quite a few years ago. I set up the old Betamax to record it [it was on very late], to enjoy at my leisure. Following evening, rewound the tape, pressed play and on comes… Dick f––– Emery in 'Oh You Are Awful' I was enraged. Apparently, earlier in the day that had been a policeman shot and the BBC thought it would be inappropriate to show The Squeeze, so I've still not seen it.

    It took me years to get the DVD of it. It was always advertised on Amazon as the American region 1. Until I read someone's review who claimed they were mistaken in their claim of region, so I took a chance and bought it...and they were right. Plays fine. Great little thriller!
    Worth getting!
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Lukas (aka The Bouncer) (2018)

    van_damme.jpg

    A Belgium action/thriller starring Jean Claude Van Damme in the lead role, given the performance of a life-time. The film is very gritty, featuring several great action set-pieces (fight fights, car chase, shootouts, and one 5 minutes highly gripping single-shot sequence where JCVD raids a farmhouse trying to exfiltrate someone. A very short film 82 minutes) but straight to the point, with JCVD featured in nearly every frame of the film.
    Great to hear. I'll be watching it for sure.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    Rewatched The Shining yesterday. I remembered it was scary, but not this scary.

    Together with Suspiria the most scary film I’ve ever seen.
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    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Rewatched The Shining yesterday. I remembered it was scary, but not this scary.

    Together with Suspiria the most scary film I’ve ever seen.

    For psychological/atmospheric creepiness, The Shining probably has all other horror films beat. In general, that one and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre scare me the most I think.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    GoldenGun wrote: »
    Rewatched The Shining yesterday. I remembered it was scary, but not this scary.

    Together with Suspiria the most scary film I’ve ever seen.

    What do you find the scariest? For me, it s the old hag in the tub.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Speaking of Kubrick, I saw Eyes Wide Shut for the first time yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite the ride.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Speaking of Kubrick, I saw Eyes Wide Shut for the first time yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite the ride.

    Well worth a watch. Not among his best, though. The only weak film I have seen from him is FEAR AND DESIRE, but even that has its moments.
  • Posts: 12,473
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Speaking of Kubrick, I saw Eyes Wide Shut for the first time yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite the ride.

    One of my favorites. Of course, there’s like 8-10 Kubrick films (out of 13!) that would count as some of my all-time favorite films. But Eyes Wide Shut is one of his most mysterious and gripping to me. I would say underrated, but these last couple years it really seems to be gaining a lot more positive attention.
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    "Picture Perfect"

    Utter, utter dross but all marriages are about give and take.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited August 2018 Posts: 40,976
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Speaking of Kubrick, I saw Eyes Wide Shut for the first time yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite the ride.

    One of my favorites. Of course, there’s like 8-10 Kubrick films (out of 13!) that would count as some of my all-time favorite films. But Eyes Wide Shut is one of his most mysterious and gripping to me. I would say underrated, but these last couple years it really seems to be gaining a lot more positive attention.

    The film hadn't finished and I was already interested in digging into the mysteries of the film, particularly the guests of the party.
  • Posts: 12,473
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Speaking of Kubrick, I saw Eyes Wide Shut for the first time yesterday and really, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite the ride.

    One of my favorites. Of course, there’s like 8-10 Kubrick films (out of 13!) that would count as some of my all-time favorite films. But Eyes Wide Shut is one of his most mysterious and gripping to me. I would say underrated, but these last couple years it really seems to be gaining a lot more positive attention.

    The film hadn't finished and I was already interested in digging into the mysteries of the film, particularly the guests of the party.

    I know what you mean. The theories surrounding the film itself and even if it got Kubrick killed are fascinating. It’s certainly an extremely eerie film that makes you think about a lot in life, from the psyche and faithfulness of a partner to the ideas and mysteries of cults. A lot of it I think is about duality and how people can have sides that are so opposite of themselves how they might appear in one setting/moment to another.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited August 2018 Posts: 23,883
    I haven't seen too many Kubrick films, but I watched Eyes Wide Shut for Cruise/Kidman and loved it. It's a very atmospheric film with a lot of subtexts, and showcases the underbelly of Manhattan (both wealthy and poor) very nicely.

    That opening seduction scene at the party is quite creepy in some respects, but also strangely dreamy and compelling. The now famous ritual scene (since homaged in other films, including a most notable one), is very well done too.

    Great film.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    bondjames wrote: »
    I haven't seen too many Kubrick films.

    Then you have a lot of great viewings in front of you.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    bondjames wrote: »
    I haven't seen too many Kubrick films.

    Then you have a lot of great viewings in front of you.
    I have A Clockwork Orange and The Shining on blu ray and must get to it sometime.
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