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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Reservoir Dogs

    Although I have seen this more times than is healthy, I haven't seen it in years.

    It hasn't lost any of its magic for me. Still as cool as the day I saw it way back in 92!

    I did forget how close Mr Orange's story is to the end of the film. For some reason I thought it was much earlier in the proceedings.

    Still my favourite Tarantino with one of the best film titles ever IMO... 😁

    I agree I think its Tarantino's best work, brilliant film. I made this some time ago in homage to Reservoir Dogs...

    EgKt3ul.png

    That is lovely.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited October 2020 Posts: 25,353
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Reservoir Dogs

    Although I have seen this more times than is healthy, I haven't seen it in years.

    It hasn't lost any of its magic for me. Still as cool as the day I saw it way back in 92!

    I did forget how close Mr Orange's story is to the end of the film. For some reason I thought it was much earlier in the proceedings.

    Still my favourite Tarantino with one of the best film titles ever IMO... 😁

    I agree I think its Tarantino's best work, brilliant film. I made this some time ago in homage to Reservoir Dogs...

    EgKt3ul.png

    Now that's cool @Fire_and_Ice_Returns 😎

    Cheers, as soon as I saw that initial shot of DC buttoning his Jacket I thought it was pretty cool.

    Cheers @Thunderfinger I am a novice with graphic design still learning, I try random ideas.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,076
    talos7 wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    The Descent

    The jump scares don't really do it for me anymore since I've seen the film so many times, but it's still a tense, claustrophobic and eerie movie, and definitely one of my favorite horror films. I got to see it before it released back in 2006 when I was visiting a friend in South Carolina who worked for the local theater. His boss said if we previewed some animated movie to make sure it played OK, we could fire up The Descent in another room afterward, neither film obviously being released yet. It was us and two of his friends in a really big theater, pitch black, seeing it for the first time, it was amazing.

    One of my favorite horror films; the traveling through the caves themselves is uncomfortable enough, much less what comes later.

    From what I understand there are three versions of the ending. One is the original UK release; the next was one done for a US release and a third that combines the two for a gut wrenching conclusion.

    The UK ending is the official ending and how the film is meant to end. The alternate U.S ending is ridiculous and makes no sense whatsoever. I have no idea what the 'third ending' does.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,243
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    The Descent

    The jump scares don't really do it for me anymore since I've seen the film so many times, but it's still a tense, claustrophobic and eerie movie, and definitely one of my favorite horror films. I got to see it before it released back in 2006 when I was visiting a friend in South Carolina who worked for the local theater. His boss said if we previewed some animated movie to make sure it played OK, we could fire up The Descent in another room afterward, neither film obviously being released yet. It was us and two of his friends in a really big theater, pitch black, seeing it for the first time, it was amazing.

    One of my favorite horror films; the traveling through the caves themselves is uncomfortable enough, much less what comes later.

    From what I understand there are three versions of the ending. One is the original UK release; the next was one done for a US release and a third that combines the two for a gut wrenching conclusion.

    The UK ending is the official ending and how the film is meant to end. The alternate U.S ending is ridiculous and makes no sense whatsoever. I have no idea what the 'third ending' does.
    The third ending, which I've seen on the Blu-ray edition, is a combination of the UK and US releases. She appears to have escaped and made it out alive but it is ultimately revealed to be a cruel dream and she is actually still underground and doomed. I actually find it very effective.

  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,076
    talos7 wrote: »
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    The Descent

    The jump scares don't really do it for me anymore since I've seen the film so many times, but it's still a tense, claustrophobic and eerie movie, and definitely one of my favorite horror films. I got to see it before it released back in 2006 when I was visiting a friend in South Carolina who worked for the local theater. His boss said if we previewed some animated movie to make sure it played OK, we could fire up The Descent in another room afterward, neither film obviously being released yet. It was us and two of his friends in a really big theater, pitch black, seeing it for the first time, it was amazing.

    One of my favorite horror films; the traveling through the caves themselves is uncomfortable enough, much less what comes later.

    From what I understand there are three versions of the ending. One is the original UK release; the next was one done for a US release and a third that combines the two for a gut wrenching conclusion.

    The UK ending is the official ending and how the film is meant to end. The alternate U.S ending is ridiculous and makes no sense whatsoever. I have no idea what the 'third ending' does.
    The third ending, which I've seen on the Blu-ray edition, is a combination of the UK and US releases. She appears to have escaped and made it out alive but it is ultimately revealed to be a cruel dream and she is actually still underground and doomed. I actually find it very effective.

    Well that is how the UK version ends
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    Posts: 395
    Man Of Uncle. Cavill is a handsome man.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,243
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    The Descent

    The jump scares don't really do it for me anymore since I've seen the film so many times, but it's still a tense, claustrophobic and eerie movie, and definitely one of my favorite horror films. I got to see it before it released back in 2006 when I was visiting a friend in South Carolina who worked for the local theater. His boss said if we previewed some animated movie to make sure it played OK, we could fire up The Descent in another room afterward, neither film obviously being released yet. It was us and two of his friends in a really big theater, pitch black, seeing it for the first time, it was amazing.

    A modern classic. I vividly recall my many visceral reactions in the movie theatre.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,230
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I'm going to swim upstream here, fellas. I actually don't dislike Requiem quite the way many do. It's got issues for sure, and the film is too dark at times to see what's going on. But it's brutal and action-driven, and it's got a couple of really cool moments. It's not great, but I prefer it to Alien Resurrection and AVP for sure.

    Great score by Brian Tyler, too.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,243
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I'm going to swim upstream here, fellas. I actually don't dislike Requiem quite the way many do. It's got issues for sure, and the film is too dark at times to see what's going on. But it's brutal and action-driven, and it's got a couple of really cool moments. It's not great, but I prefer it to Alien Resurrection and AVP for sure.

    Great score by Brian Tyler, too.

    Oh, absolutely! A lot of good action suites in it.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,995
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I have a soft spot for The Phantom. As for The Shadow, it's one of those films I never tire of watching, and I don't need to be in the mood to watch, I can put it on any time. Come to think of it, I feel like a double bill of them. If I could only remember where I have put my coopy of The Phantom. :-?


    Legacy Of Lies (2020)
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    Probably as close to seeing Scott Adkins as Bond that I am going to get. He does at least play an MI6 agent... well, a former one, and the film is a spy thriller rather than an action film. There's two good fights, especially the 2nd one.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    edited October 2020 Posts: 45,489
    PHANTOM (Todd Robinson,2013)

    Cold war thriller set in 1968, loosely based on real events. Ed Harris is excellent here, only complaint is that the movie doesn t get interesting until halfway through.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    edited October 2020 Posts: 6,844
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I revisited The Phantom for the first time in years a few months ago and was surprised how solid a film it is. I mean, I remember enjoying it as a kid but the movies you enjoyed in your youth don't always hold up in your adulthood. In fact, given how terribly it's been reviewed, I braced myself for a rough time. But there really is nothing to dislike here. No outrageously bad or dated visual effects. In fact, most everything is done practically. No foul language and no juvenile jokes either—just good clean old-fashioned fun. The cast is without fault, and Billy Zane was simply too good of a leading man to have faded from the limelight like he did. Smooth, charming, deft with the humor. He was like Sean Connery reborn in the 90s (if you'll forgive the awkward turn of phrase; I know Connery himself appeared alongside CZJ just three years later). And David Newman's splendid score with that magnificent main theme, equal parts heroism and adventure, holds it all together. A film that stands proudly alongside The Rocketeer and The Shadow as you mention. Well due a critical reappraisal.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    edited October 2020 Posts: 7,195
    Lucio Fulci's MURDER ROCK (1984)

    A combination of giallo tropes and funky 80s dance music, well that's right up my alley. Instant favourite!

  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,690
    What about Bob? (1991). Funny, but at times too mean-spirited.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,353
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    Gravity testing some new Dolby Atmos speakers, I always thought the sound design on this film was phenomenal now I realise I never truly heard how great the sound really was until now, truly amazing.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,353
    The Rise of Skywalker 4K I enjoyed this rewatch despite the at times horrendous dialogue, the film is fan service overload though I am a fan. I think out of the Sequel Trilogy its the best film or easiest film to watch.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,823
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I'm going to swim upstream here, fellas. I actually don't dislike Requiem quite the way many do. It's got issues for sure, and the film is too dark at times to see what's going on. But it's brutal and action-driven, and it's got a couple of really cool moments. It's not great, but I prefer it to Alien Resurrection and AVP for sure.

    AVP *UNRATED* is the way to go. A little extra blood goes a long way... ;)
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,690
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    The Rise of Skywalker 4K I enjoyed this rewatch despite the at times horrendous dialogue, the film is fan service overload though I am a fan. I think out of the Sequel Trilogy its the best film or easiest film to watch.

    It does cross a mix of being original and fan service, but I think it will age well. Plus, who doesn’t like Billy Dee Williams as Lando or Ian McDiarmid as The Emperor? I also don’t think Rey’s story is done yet.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Pay more attention to your chef
    edited October 2020 Posts: 7,051
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I have a soft spot for The Phantom. As for The Shadow, it's one of those films I never tire of watching, and I don't need to be in the mood to watch, I can put it on any time. Come to think of it, I feel like a double bill of them. If I could only remember where I have put my coopy of The Phantom. :-?
    The Shadow has so many good moments... I think my favorite is when Cranston interferes with the henchman's mind to make him throw his gun at him, before Shiwan Khan and Cranston open fire, and their bullets crash into each other. Another moment I like is that disturbing dream sequence.

    Some_Kind_Of_Hero wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I revisited The Phantom for the first time in years a few months ago and was surprised how solid a film it is. I mean, I remember enjoying it as a kid but the movies you enjoyed in your youth don't always hold up in your adulthood. In fact, given how terribly it's been reviewed, I braced myself for a rough time. But there really is nothing to dislike here. No outrageously bad or dated visual effects. In fact, most everything is done practically. No foul language and no juvenile jokes either—just good clean old-fashioned fun. The cast is without fault, and Billy Zane was simply too good of a leading man to have faded from the limelight like he did. Smooth, charming, deft with the humor. He was like Sean Connery reborn in the 90s (if you'll forgive the awkward turn of phrase; I know Connery himself appeared alongside CZJ just three years later). And David Newman's splendid score with that magnificent main theme, equal parts heroism and adventure, holds it all together. A film that stands proudly alongside The Rocketeer and The Shadow as you mention. Well due a critical reappraisal.
    Absolutely. There are no major faux-pas in The Phantom; it's a fun, well-made film. Billy Zane was also great in that Tales from the Crypt movie-- he can play a leading man but also go real over-the-top and eccentric. And good point about the music score.

    I think it's a shame that all three films we've mentioned didn't make enough at the box office and that fad faded away. I hope we start seeing these kinds of relatively down-to-earth heroes on the screen again.

    Incidentally, I just revisited another film directed by The Phantom's director, Simon Wincer. Quigley Down Under is one magnificent film, with a top-notch music score by Basil Poledouris.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    The Rise of Skywalker 4K I enjoyed this rewatch despite the at times horrendous dialogue, the film is fan service overload though I am a fan. I think out of the Sequel Trilogy its the best film or easiest film to watch.

    It s the best of the bunch.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,995
    mattjoes wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I have a soft spot for The Phantom. As for The Shadow, it's one of those films I never tire of watching, and I don't need to be in the mood to watch, I can put it on any time. Come to think of it, I feel like a double bill of them. If I could only remember where I have put my coopy of The Phantom. :-?
    The Shadow has so many good moments... I think my favorite is when Cranston interferes with the henchman's mind to make him throw his gun at him, before Shiwan Khan and Cranston open fire, and their bullets crash into each other. Another moment I like is that disturbing dream sequence.

    There's so many moments in The Shadow to like. Other than the ones you mentioned; Lamont and Margot dicussing their dreams ("You need help." / "I'm aware of that."), The Shadow dispatching with Farley Claymore, our first look at The Shadow on the bridge and Lamont meeting his uncle in the Cobalt Club (I alway get a Bond like vibe from Baldwin when Lamont enters the club), to name a few.



    Night Moves (1975)
    night-moves-movie-poster-1975-1020414259.jpg
    70's detective thriller tinged with tragedy, has Gene Hackmans ex-football player turned private investigar, hired by a faded Hollywood starlet to find her missing delinquent teenage daughter. The ending feels inspired by a very famous Hitchcock scene, not that I think there's anything wrong with that.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,195
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I have a soft spot for The Phantom. As for The Shadow, it's one of those films I never tire of watching, and I don't need to be in the mood to watch, I can put it on any time. Come to think of it, I feel like a double bill of them. If I could only remember where I have put my coopy of The Phantom. :-?
    The Shadow has so many good moments... I think my favorite is when Cranston interferes with the henchman's mind to make him throw his gun at him, before Shiwan Khan and Cranston open fire, and their bullets crash into each other. Another moment I like is that disturbing dream sequence.

    There's so many moments in The Shadow to like. Other than the ones you mentioned; Lamont and Margot dicussing their dreams ("You need help." / "I'm aware of that."), The Shadow dispatching with Farley Claymore, our first look at The Shadow on the bridge and Lamont meeting his uncle in the Cobalt Club (I alway get a Bond like vibe from Baldwin when Lamont enters the club), to name a few.



    Night Moves (1975)
    night-moves-movie-poster-1975-1020414259.jpg
    70's detective thriller tinged with tragedy, has Gene Hackmans ex-football player turned private investigar, hired by a faded Hollywood starlet to find her missing delinquent teenage daughter. The ending feels inspired by a very famous Hitchcock scene, not that I think there's anything wrong with that.

    Never seen it, but that poster really makes me want to. Very atmospheric design. Would you recommend it?
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,528
    NIGHT MOVES is an excellent thriller. directed by Arthur Penn (Bonnie and Clyde), great performance by Gene Hackman. (Does he ever give a bad one!?!)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited October 2020 Posts: 25,353
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    The Rise of Skywalker 4K I enjoyed this rewatch despite the at times horrendous dialogue, the film is fan service overload though I am a fan. I think out of the Sequel Trilogy its the best film or easiest film to watch.

    It does cross a mix of being original and fan service, but I think it will age well. Plus, who doesn’t like Billy Dee Williams as Lando or Ian McDiarmid as The Emperor? I also don’t think Rey’s story is done yet.

    I suspect one day some one will go in search of those twin Light Sabre's. Also technically Rey did exactly what Palp's wanted her to do... kill him. though that part of the film has very muddled writing.

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    Rogue One 4K The final act is fricking awesome, when the X-wings engage the Star Destroyers is peak level Star Wars.
  • MSL49MSL49 Finland
    Posts: 395
    Rocketman. Oscar level movie 5/5.
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
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    MSL49 wrote: »
    Rocketman. Oscar level movie 5/5.

    It's a shame that it didn't get any recognition since it was miles better than Bohemian Rhapsody. Even more so, Edgarton didn't even get a nomination and Malek outright won. Nothing against Malek as his Mercury performance was great.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited October 2020 Posts: 13,995
    GoldenGun wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I watched 1996's The Phantom.

    Good fun, though perhaps it would have benefitted from a lengthier, more detailed introduction to the lead character in a non-action context, because in the early part of the film, after the opening action scenes, he seems to take a backseat to the other people in the story, as the plot starts to come together (though I still enjoyed that part very much).

    It's a blast to see Treat Williams hamming it up, and Billy Zane is an undervalued, very watchable and entertaining actor. And of course, Patrick McGoohan is always a welcome presence. The film also features Catherine Zeta-Jones as a fun villainess that switches sides very easily, haha.

    I loved the part where Diana Palmer meets Kit Walker in New York and fails to recognize he's the same guy who rescued her just a few days/hours ago! Seeing The Phantom jumping over cars in a busy New York street was also delightful. And I must mention the absolutely brilliant opening of the film, which begins with a splendid piece of text that references the daily strip origins of The Phantom, and then, in slightly over a minute, tells you everything you need to know about the character, in a dramatic and exciting way, accompanied by narration courtesy of Mr. McGoohan. Truly top notch!

    This film is good companion piece to its 90's contemporaries The Rocketeer and The Shadow.

    I have a soft spot for The Phantom. As for The Shadow, it's one of those films I never tire of watching, and I don't need to be in the mood to watch, I can put it on any time. Come to think of it, I feel like a double bill of them. If I could only remember where I have put my coopy of The Phantom. :-?
    The Shadow has so many good moments... I think my favorite is when Cranston interferes with the henchman's mind to make him throw his gun at him, before Shiwan Khan and Cranston open fire, and their bullets crash into each other. Another moment I like is that disturbing dream sequence.

    There's so many moments in The Shadow to like. Other than the ones you mentioned; Lamont and Margot dicussing their dreams ("You need help." / "I'm aware of that."), The Shadow dispatching with Farley Claymore, our first look at The Shadow on the bridge and Lamont meeting his uncle in the Cobalt Club (I alway get a Bond like vibe from Baldwin when Lamont enters the club), to name a few.



    Night Moves (1975)
    night-moves-movie-poster-1975-1020414259.jpg
    70's detective thriller tinged with tragedy, has Gene Hackmans ex-football player turned private investigar, hired by a faded Hollywood starlet to find her missing delinquent teenage daughter. The ending feels inspired by a very famous Hitchcock scene, not that I think there's anything wrong with that.

    Never seen it, but that poster really makes me want to. Very atmospheric design. Would you recommend it?

    I would, yes. Especially if you like those kind of movies.

    @Mathis1 Agreed, and not that I can think of.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts: 7,584
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    The Rise of Skywalker 4K I enjoyed this rewatch despite the at times horrendous dialogue, the film is fan service overload though I am a fan. I think out of the Sequel Trilogy its the best film or easiest film to watch.

    It does cross a mix of being original and fan service, but I think it will age well. Plus, who doesn’t like Billy Dee Williams as Lando or Ian McDiarmid as The Emperor? I also don’t think Rey’s story is done yet.

    I suspect one day some one will go in search of those twin Light Sabre's. Also technically Rey did exactly what Palp's wanted her to do... kill him. though that part of the film has very muddled writing.

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    Rogue One 4K The final act is fricking awesome, when the X-wings engage the Star Destroyers is peak level Star Wars.

    The Rise of Skywalker spoiler (not sure where we are with these):
    I felt vindicated after pinning Rey as a Palpatine after The Force Awakens.
    Rogue One is really great for the reasons you mentioned. I also loved Solo, really fun and enjoyable I thought. The Falcon doing the Kessel Run was amazing I thought.

    The last movie I watched was the live action Aladdin, which I also thought was rad as hell, to my surprise. Didn't like the Beauty and the Beast remake, but thought Aladdin was really great.

    I feel a lot of judgement of my taste in films coming on. ;P
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    I believe that with the film now available on DVD/BluRay we can slowly suspend the spoiler tag rule on TROS. Perhaps we keep the spoilers in the general movie threads but get as spoiler-heavy as kids at a geek convention in the Star Wars thread. Does that sound reasonable?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    A bit of a surprise this one, its an extremely tense movie that is brilliantly directed.
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