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Finished 'The Big Chill,' going to give Criterions a halt tomorrow because I want to get up earlier and watch the LOTR films (extended) as a marathon. If I start at 9:00 AM, and don't stop, it'll be done by 8:00 PM. Whew. Best of luck to me, we'll see how it goes, or if I even manage to shuffle out of bed with that kind of energy.
I can recall having a similar situation when I first saw Robocop. I think I was 8 or 9 when I first saw it.
No they haven't been cut it seems they feel they are ok for 15 year olds to watch, where some films might have lost their impact over the years I would say these 3 certainly haven't.
GF & GF 2 are definitely adult films and for me T1 is still as well but where in their tiny minds they thought that TP FWWM me was ok to give a 15 is beyond me, very disturbing film that looks at very adult issues.
No wonder people grow desensitised if this how the censors work these days. The way parents let their kinds play the like of GTA is incredibly irresponsible and they wonder why generations grow up like they do, by the way I'm 42.
I'm not usually a fan of musicals but there are certain classics one simply must watch. It helps of course that Audrey Hepburn stars in this wonderful multi Oscar winner film opposite a great Rex Harrison. Since I unexpectedly became a huge fan of Audrey two months ago, I wanted to watch all of her films from 1953 and onwards. My Fair Lady is the second of two musicals in her career, the other one being Funny Face, and so another musical I felt compelled to watch.
Unfortunately Audrey does little singing herself in the final cut of the film. Part of her own singing was restored a few decades later but I did notice it wasn't her voice throughout most of it. That's what you get of course when you hire an actress in the lead who isn't quite of the same musical skills as say Julie Andrews. The good thing is that she gets to act a great deal without singing too, so I can still enjoy her genuine performance. And she shines - why wouldn't she? Lovely woman, 35 at the time of My Fair Lady's release, yet she comes off as not much older than 21. ;-)
The story is fairly simple but entertaining. It is well told and beautifully shot; the colours in this film are absolutely marvellous! Naturally, it helps that I watched the restored version. Harrison in particular is such great fun.
Yes, My Fair Lady is a different type of film than what we're used to nowadays. But it's a lovely film, a feel-good movie, a happy place where even a non-musical fan like myself can find a fair share of fun.
Recommended!
Workplace comedy (with few laughs), where the workers of an advertising company go away for a team building retreat to an secluded island. Van Damme appears in an extended cameo/supporting role, as the survival expert who has to oversee the team building activities. I say few laughs, seeing Van Damme poke fun at his action hero image is the best laugh of the film.
2014 Van Damme ranking
1. Hard Target (1993)
2. Assassination Games (2011)
3. Sudden Death (1995)
4. Maximum Risk (1996)
5. The Order (2001)
6. Death Warrant (1990)
7. Enemies Closer (2013)
***8. Welcome To The Jungle***
9. Derailed (2002)
Anyway the last movie I watched was Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979), because it happened to be on the tele. Can't think of a single Werner Herzog movie or documentary I wouldn't recommend, but Nosferatu will probably always stay my favorite of his.
Phantom of the paradise
Falling Down
It was just added to Netflix Instant today, and it's over four hours long total, so I figured I'd spend the day watching it (so much for that LOTR marathon). The film is substantially sexual, and it takes place in a man's apartment after he gives shelter to Joe, a woman he found beaten in an alley. Joe tells him her life story on how she has lived as an irreparable nymphomaniac, eventually leading to how she arrived in the alley and what happened to her. Most of the film is told via flashbacks of her, from age 2 up until present time, and she shares many tales of her sexual encounters, shown graphically via prosthetics, the actors themselves, or porn doubles. Intercutting these scenes are moments of Joe and the man, where he compares numerous points in her life to novels or religious subtexts.
It's a very interesting story, and Von Trier manages to deliver one heavily sexual, yet unique film once again. Though, with a four hour running time - even though it is sliced in half by two volumes - it does tend to drag in certain areas, so the pacing suffers, and I do feel that some of her exploits could've been avoided without having the story suffer. The acting is top notch - there are plenty of fantastic actors in this, and some manage to outshine the others (such as Jamie Bell, Uma Thurman, and Charlotte Gainsbourg's 'Antichrist' reunion with Willem Dafoe, though all three deserved more screen time).
My final complaint rests with the ending, which is very disappointing given earlier events that contradict the plausibility of what happens, and there's nothing more upsetting than having it end on a low note for me after a four-hour ride. Still, it wasn't a complete waste of time.
Trivia: James Bond is brought up in this film, and something about him actually plays a very key role in the story, surprisingly enough.
Just got back from the cinema. I was not really enthused about going to watch this as I didn't think much of the trailers but my better half insisted.
I'm happy to report it is very funny. Probably even better than the first film. They really have outdid themselves in terms of gross out humour. There are a few scenes where I near cried with laughter.
I really need to! My problem is that I plan it every night, stay up too late, and then wake up late so I don't get the chance to. Tomorrow's another day. ;)
Agreed; best threequel ever probably.
An undeniable classic, this, and how in the name of common sense they ever figured a remake with Nic Cage could top or even match it, I don't know.
I love the story, the setting and the overall aesthetic, but then I'm a huge fan of 70s horror so this film was practically made for me. The folk music is absolutely beautiful, most of all "Willow's Song", which I think is one of the most erotic songs even composed for a film. And of course Britt Ekland's nocturnal dance is... wow... a killer for male hormone balance.
This is a great film. Strong - strong - strong recommend.
(Not for the Nic Cage remake though. You really want to stay away from that.)
I couldn't agree more. When I saw how it ended in theaters, and with that last line uttered, my jaw dropped and all I could think was "No...way." I can't wait to see TBOTFA in theaters.
Finally finished 'The Two Towers' after numerous delays. Now starting (and hopefully finishing) the extended version of 'The Return Of The King' tonight.
I simply loved this. A fascinating film. If you're looking for action, romance or other regular movie stuff like that, then don't bother, but if you're in a more meditative mood, then I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. I didn't know anything about it beforehand, which turned out to be a good thing. I liked how it was structured (not chronologically) and how the stories began in the middle, evolved, and didn't finish - more like life, in fact, than most movies. The acting was great, and I really liked the music, too, it fit perfectly.
Warmly recommended, but only for people who think they might be into that kind of stuff, and only in the right mood.
It's always been one of my favourite films and holds up extremely well thanks to the brilliant central performance from Jodie Foster.
As for Anthony Hopkins I enjoy him a lot but I think I've come to prefer the quietly sinister Mads Mikkelson as Lecter. Hopkins is a lot of fun but it seems like he's almost enjoying himself too much in the role. He relishes being evil and going over the top. Perhaps I've formed this view because his Lecter has been parodied so much in the 20+ years since the films release.
Still must resist the urge to compare. Brilliant film. Classic piece of cinema with an almost unbearably tense climax.
10/10
Love the end scene (SPOILERS)
A neat little psychological horror I thoroughly enjoyed, despite the slow pace. Great performance from Mickey Rourke, and Robert De Niro's character was peculiar, as was the sex scene. There's a great twist in there too. Also stars Charlotte Rampling and Lisa Bonet from The Cosby Show. 4.5/5
Absolutely. I felt momentarily lost once it ended. Such a grand-scale, epic journey, and once 'The End' appeared, I wasn't sure what to do next. It's like when you finish a really good book that you don't want to be done with.
I went to see the film in theatres back in the day, expecting a dark and slightly scary adventure based on the trailer. What I got, however, felt like a cheap Indiana Jones rip-off and I wasn't pleased. But then 17 year old Dimi didn't fully understand what Stephen Sommers wanted to do with this film: take an old Universal horror property, blend it with all the naive fun and charms of our grandparents' adventure serials, and CGI it up for the modern age.
Looking at The Mummy from that perspective, I can now enjoy this film so much more. I think Frasier performed well - too bad he missed out on a couple more really good projects in that limited window he had to solidify his status as an actor. Instead, he's now condemned to mostly voice work in animated features. Shame, I like him a lot in The Mummy. I also like Oded Fehr, whom I was pleased to see again in a couple of the Resident Evil films. The Mummy also introduced me to Rachel Weisz, whom I instantly perceived as a very gorgeous woman. John Hannah I already knew from Four Weddings And A Funeral. Lastly, Arnold Vosloo and Patricia Velásquez left something of an impression. I was glad to see the former again in one of the seasons of 24.
The effects were pretty impressive at the time and still hold up well for the most part. Of course back then CGI still looked like CGI but we can forgive the much debated technology its infancy troubles. The only one who lets me down a little bit is Jerry Goldsmith. I love Goldsmith, don't get me wrong, but his Mummy score is pretty generic stuff and very reminiscent of what he composed for that awful Cannon film King Solomon's Mines in the 80s. I think the maestro lacked inspiration when he composed The Mummy. A serviceable score but nothing too exhilarating or brilliant.
Overall this film is in the "good enough" section for me. I guess I like The Mummy most because it sets things up neatly for its sequel and contrary to popular opinion, that's the one I like best. But we'll get there when we get there. ;-) Meanwhile... Im-Ho-Tep! Im-Ho-Tep! Im-Ho-Tep! ...
The Mummy also introduced me to Weisz, and it was then I developed a major crush on her! :x