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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    The Purge: Anarchy.
    Didn't get great reviews but I really liked it, yes the basic premise is crazy but
    It was an enjoyable action romp. :)
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

    This 90s Disney classic is terrific, although not very true to Victor Hugo. The only thing that drags it down is the score by Alan Menken. Sooo tedious.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Watched " Deadlier than the male" 60s camp Bondish type adventure about
    Bulldog Drummond. Dated but fun. :D
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Love DTTM, though I wouldn't call it camp nor dated. I watched it again yesterday, and it's still great fun. It's my honourary Bond film.

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    Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell
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    Hammer's last Frankenstein is not the best of the series (REVENGE is my favourite), but still has it's good points, such as Cushing's performance (ever the consumate professional).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    I liked DTTM so much I went ahead and watched the sequel " some girls do" ;)
    With a few faces from the Bond films.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Some Girl Do doesn't get much love from anyone. I don't think it's as bad as some might make it out to be, but it's not on par with Deadlier Than The Male. Damn shame that Some Girls Do put the block on any more being made. Johnson could easily have made at least another one.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Yes, I thought they were fun and like the saint, you'd think there would be plenty
    Of adventures for Hugh " Bulldog" Drummond to get involved in. ;)
  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
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    HASEROT wrote: »
    PrinceKamalKhan wrote: »
    For the first time I finally watched a James Bond film made prior to 1977 on a big screen: Goldfinger. It was a much more enjoyable experience than the last Bond film(Quantum of Solace) I saw at the same theater.

    Cinemark was showing it as part of the digital classic series. The film itself looked so nice, probably better than it did on its initial release back in 1964. I'm sure they probably used the Ultimate Edition DVD to screen it. There was a decent sized crowd in the theater including a grandfather with his grandson(I'm guessing he was about 10 years old).

    So now that I've finally seen a Sean Connery 1960s Bond film on the big screen. Now, I want to see the first 3 Panavision Bond films TB, YOLT and OHMSS on a big screen.

    last summer (at least i think it was last summer) i got see Diamonds Are Forever on the big screen, and it was so much fun... here in Cleveland, the Palace Theater (which is our largest broadway style theater) will show classic movies on a big screen when plays aren't going on.. this is what the theater looks like inside...
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    and before the movie goes on they have a man playing an old theater style pipe organ - it's awesome.... but what made this even better, is that the print of DAF we got wasn't a new cleaned up version, it was one of the old original prints - so it had all the scratchy film grain, film pops, cigarette burns.. it was a real treat..

    That sounds like a great time. I bet that timmer would probably love that since DAF's his favorite Bond film starring his favorite Bond actor and favorite Bond girl.

    That theater is quite beautiful. There's something about a classic era cinema's style of design and architecture.

  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
    edited June 2015 Posts: 3,262
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Some Girl Do doesn't get much love from anyone. I don't think it's as bad as some might make it out to be, but it's not on par with Deadlier Than The Male. Damn shame that Some Girls Do put the block on any more being made. Johnson could easily have made at least another one.

    I think the problem was while DTTM's makers used the template of Goldfinger to make a film as close to the style of Bond for their rebooting of Sapper's detective while SGD's makers used the template of Dean Martin's Matt Helm epic The Ambushers for that film. It's even more shocking to learn that both Johnson/Drummond films had the same writing-producing-directing team! @-)

    While DTTM had some levels of camp(the exploding hair piece being the prime example) it went more for a Bond style mixture of thrills and humor but not complete comedy while SGD decided to do Austin Powers 28 years before Austin Powers came into existence. It'd be interesting to see if there were any interviews or production notes as to why they chose to go that route for the sequel.
    DrGorner wrote: »
    Yes, I thought they were fun and like the saint, you'd think there would be plenty
    Of adventures for Hugh " Bulldog" Drummond to get involved in. ;)

    Indeed. There are quite a few from the 1930s and 1940s available on youtube:





  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    The only interviews that I am aware of, are the ones available on the Network double pack. Those interviews are the on set interviews for DTTM with Johnson, Sommer, Koscina, Green & Carlson. None of the SGD special features are anything that could shed some light on the direction the film took.
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    DrGorner wrote: »
    Watched " Deadlier than the male" 60s camp Bondish type adventure about
    Bulldog Drummond. Dated but fun. :D

    Just order the blu-ray from Network Distribution in their The British Film imprint. Can't wait to see it
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Guardians of the Galaxy.
    Had my doubts about this one although I love the MARVEL universe. Have to say that I loved it! A lot of great humour, team work, a lot of fun, and great action!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Spy.
    I found it quite funny, infact a few scenes are really funny. :)) and great to
    See Jason Statham sending his " Hardman" image. ;)
  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    The only interviews that I am aware of, are the ones available on the Network double pack. Those interviews are the on set interviews for DTTM with Johnson, Sommer, Koscina, Green & Carlson. None of the SGD special features are anything that could shed some light on the direction the film took.

    @MajorDSmythe

    I wonder why Nigel Green did not return in the role of Carl Petersen for SGD? I don't know if Green was offered the role but turned it down or if the Drummond producers decided to go with James Villiers(later Tanner in FYEO) from the start. What is interesting is that Green did reteam with another DTTM co-star(Elke Sommer) for the Matt Helm film The Wrecking Crew which was released in the UK at about the same time as SGD(January 1969). Perhaps it was a case being offered to reunite with Johnson or with Miss Sommer? I can't blame him for picking the lovely Elke. ;)

  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited June 2015 Posts: 13,978
    I have a stack of DVDr's of Elke Sommer's films that I haven't seen yet, The Wrecking Crew is among them. Sommer back in seductive villainess mode, along with an inebriated Dean Martin must be worth a watch.

    Talking of Matt Helm, I recently ordered the first Helm book, Death Of A Citizen, from an independant bookshop near where I live. I have been meaning to look into this series for a while. I have heard that they are far removed from the films.
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    Kick Ass 2 Loved the first film, felt this sequel was unnecessary.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Taken 3,
    Good action film but far removed from the great original film.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Winter Sleep (2014)
    Excellent film. From this director I had seen 'Once Upon A Time in Anatolia' a few years ago, and I was mesmerized by the hypnotic pace and astonishing cinematograhy and particuliar atmosphere. This film is more than 3 hours long but only has a few scenes. All one of them are stretched to their absolute limit, and they are just long dialogues between characters. Nothing really happens, but I was totally captivated. The landscaped are breathtaking.
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    Hercules in New York First time I have watched this film with Arnie's original audio. Terrible though highly amusing screen debut for the Austrian Oak. Hercules fighting a man in a bear suit is genius, its supposed to be a real grizzly that roars like a panther. :))
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Blue is the Warmest Colour (2014)
    Another great film. The 2 main actresses given astounding performances. Seydoux will be an amazing Bond girl, I am sure. The film itself was very powerful, I didn't see the 3 hours go by. Before watching this, the hottest love scene IMO was the one in 'Black Swan', but the ones here between the 2 main characters raises the bar by about 10 meters.
  • HASEROTHASEROT has returned like the tedious inevitability of an unloved season---
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    raises the bar eh? ;) ;))
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    HASEROT wrote: »
    raises the bar eh? ;) ;))

    Poor choice of words, I admit! :D
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    The Conjuring Change of pace for modern horror, this film harks back to horrors more traditional roots. This and Oculus are two of the best horror films I have seen in years.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Amour (2012)
    Another great film, I am a fan of Haneke even though I haven't seen many of his films, but the few I've seen have been memorable. Very serious film, and low-key, but the 2 main actor/actress give a powerhouse performance. Also, Isabelle Huppert is in the film, and she is one of my favorite french actresses.
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
    edited June 2015 Posts: 6,432
    Kingsman Had high expectations for this film, and was not disappointed. This film is very entertaining, great action and nudges to the genre. One of those films that make you go whoa alot, go watch it you won't be disappointed. Gazelle is badass!
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    Deadlier Than The Male (1966) - A Santor Films Production [Network - The British Film]. Starring the late Richard Johnson as Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond. A Sixties updating of the pulp hero, now an Insurance Underwriter who seems to be as handy with his fists as with a claims form! Obviously grabbing onto the coat-tails of Bond's success this great British film stars Bond director Terrence Young's first choice Bond Richard Johnson in a very sixties thriller. The poster/cover art (as with previously reviewed Death is a Woman) is very influenced by Thunderball, with bikini-clad, knife-wearing, speargun-totting 'dolly birds' (or 'chicks') with some action in the background.
    Have to say that I am surprised that I've never come across this film before, and it is nice to see what Bond might have been. An enjoyable film (I understand the follow-up was a bit of a let-down), with a good cast (Nigel Green is, as always, excellent vfm) that is well worth a viewing for anyone interested in Bond or British cinema of the sixties - the giant chess game is cool. There could have been a great series of films here, maybe it didn't set the box-office alight, which is a shame.
    This blu-ray is a fantastic transfer considering the age of the film, with a decent amount of extras, just don't watch the trailer before the film, it kind of gives away one of the character's true identity!
    Just a bit on how times have changed. Released in November 1966 this film was granted an X certificate (18 in today money! [Bond's were always A cert]), obviously it has been re-certificated for the home-market and is now a 12!
    Oh, and by the way, smoking cigars is dangerous!
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Glad you enjoyed the film, @Lancaster007. It is my honourary Bond film.

    The Ballard Of Lucy Whipple
    One of my favourite Jena Malone films. It isn't as emotionally draining to watch like Bastard Out Of Carolina, Book Of Stars or Hidden In America. Despite a tragedy that occurs, the overall tone is more feel good. When watching her early films, you see just how different an actress Jena was/is, there isn't a Disney movie in sight.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Jurassic World - Very entertaining. Seat of your pants scares. Not as good as 1 or 2, but better than 3 imho.

    Chris Pratt is impressive. This guy is going places. I see him as Indy if they do a reboot post-Harrison Ford. Bryce Dallas Howard didn't impress me but I've never really liked her. The kids are not as annoying as in the first one, thankfully. Ty Simpkins is a good actor for his age. He's got potential that kid.

    There is a been there, done that feel to the movie, but it's been so long since the last one that it's ok. Like seeing a Bond film, there's a familiarity that's comforting.

    Worth seeing.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    I just spent a few hours with my new Blade Runner Blu Ray discs and I watched the work print (interesting differences in the narration & editing), and the Final Cut (very nice CGI fixes of wires & Zorah's double & stuff), but in the end, I really prefer the International '82 version.
    Am I alone in liking this version best? :-??
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    I life ALL things Blade Runner but I'm pleased with the Final Cut (and Director's Cut) finally getting rid of the voice-over.
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