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Now, today, I've seen :
P.R.O.B.E. : Unnatural Selection : The continuing adventures of Dr. Liz Shaw, this time confronting the results of an experiment which was closed down twenty years earlier. Pretty gory, with quite a lot of body horror. Wouldn't have been out of place in an episode of Torchwood, in fact.
Jumanji : The Next Level : Great ! Even better than the first, if I may say so. And I really think that Dwayne Johnson could really play Doc Savage, provided that the movie (or the TV series, God knows there's enough material for that) be more faithful to the source material than the Ron Ely movie we got in the 70s.
A great double feature (to compare and contrast) - I did it, myself, last year. Both films are enjoyable, but being “old-school” I’ll opt for 1968’s version.
Steve McQueen vs. Pierce Brosnan. While my choice is McQueen, I thought Pierce comported himself well in the role.
Faye Dunaway vs. Rene Russo. My subjective opinion is that Russo’s “Catherine Banning” role was better written. Plus…. I’ve always had a thing for the lovely Ms. Russo!!! I’ve often wondered how she would have fared as “Electra” in TWINE.
"The Windmills of Your Mind" by Noel Harrison vs. Sting’s jazzy version. Again, I enjoy both versions.
Interesting note about the 1968 film: According to IMDB, Sean Connery was originally considered for the lead role, but he turned it down, citing that he needed a break post YOLT.
Part Man
Part Machine
All Cop
There's so many things I love about this movie. Weller's excellent performance, Kurtwood Smith as Clarence Boddicker, Basil Poedouris's score and the main Robocop theme, the excessive violence, satirical elements, and the endless quotable lines. It's a ruthlessly efficient film in its construction, not a single wasted scene, line of dialogue, or unnecessary padding.
I'd buy that for a dollar.
Great film.
Verhoeven is a genius.
Interesting about Sean. I would vote McQueen over Brosnan every day, but overall I feel that the modern interpretation is more enjoyable to watch and the relationship between Brosnan and Russo is more fleshed out then that of Queen and Dunaway, IMO.
P.R.O.B.E. : Ghosts of Winterborne : Last episode of the P.R.O.B.E. series with two former Doctor Who companions, Caroline John and Louise Jameson. Liz Shaw returns to the school of the second episode to deal with the ghost of a warlock once and for all, and must team up with the former, disgraced headmaster (Peter Davison) to do so. Not bad at all, even if the lack of means is visible. Now, having seen all those "unofficial" spin-offs, I must say that I prefer the ones put out by Reeltime Pictures, but the ones by BBV have some quality too.
The Incredibles 2 : The Parr family fights against the forces of evil again. I have to say that, even if I don't agree with the main villain, I can see where she comes from. Too many times, we expect others to do things we could and should do ourselves. Still, great spectacle, and if they don't give Michael Giacchino the next James Bond to score, we will witness another injustice.
Then, I was all set to watch the first Bruce lee movie, but... Well, see the thread below.
My all time favourite Batman film. A wonderful end to Nolan's trilogy. A really smart script, great pacing and excellent performances.
I love the Bane and Selina Kyle characters, and Nolan's directing yet again is amazing.
My most watched Batman film.
I was lucky enough to see this on an IMAX re-release this past weekend.
The film is big, loud, bombastic, and the script isn't perfect, but it is pure popcorn blockbuster entertainment. Strap in for the ride and you'll have a fantastic time.
I still and will probably continue to believe the Joker is the best villain of the Dark Knight Trilogy, but I think The Dark Knight Rises is the best film of the trilogy. There are moments that are absurd, no more so than any comic book adaptation, and the timeline of the film is all over the place, but the pace is tight, the cast is excellent (though Michael Caine should have gotten more screentime), and Bane is a great villain (we'll just ignore that terrible twist).
If nothing else, the parodies of Tom Hardy's Bane voice make this the best film in the series.
I'm not normally one for musicals or stage performances. I don't mind the occassional musical number in a film, such as the Blues Brothers movies, but musicals are just annoying to me. However, I decided to find out what all the fuss was about, and I liked a few of the songs I'd listened to via YouTube, so I watched the Disney+ movie and I enjoyed the hell out of it.
Stand out tracks that just linger in your head long after you've finished your viewing, and brilliant performances that aren't muddied by the musical structure and ridiculous dancing. King George, in particular, was the biggest highlight for me, as he's just delightfully hammy and his three appearances are sparse enough that he's not overused.
I know the general history behind the story, but I'm not a historian and such don't know the authenticity or inaccuracy behind any of the performance. The whole thing looks what I would consider period accurate, though Alexander Hamilton himself is constantly portrayed as being the poorest sumbitch on the planet but never looks like he's penniless.
I would never say this brought me onboard for musicals, and I don't honestly believe I'll ever watch it again, but I enjoyed the hell out of it. Solid 8.8/10.
@Agent007391 I've had the pleasure of seeing a live performance of Hamilton. It's an overall great experience between that and the movie.
Honestly I love this film it actually inspires me to be a better man but beyond all the inspirational stuff there is a Ton of good to be had honestly this is my favorite of the Batman films no joker great story and just an amazing film
Films in 2020
1. Batman Begins
2. Jaws 2
3. Sherlock Holmes a game of shadows
4. Ronin
5. The breakfast club
6. Rolling stone gimmie shelter
7. Octopussy
8. The temptations
9. Stand by me
10. The Art of war
11. No direction Home
12. Rise of skywalker
13. Casino Royale 1954
14. Pearl Harbor
15. Little women
16. Journey greatest hits live
17. The Grateful Dead movie
Bond films
1. Octopussy
2. Casino Royale 1954
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Finally got to see this after positive reviews.
Two Lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) take their position on a remote island Lighthouse, and become more unhinged as the days go on, with strange apparitions and psychological horror.
Director Robert Eggers helms like a combination of David Lynch and Roman Polanski, and the film is impressive in production, particularly in sound!
Not quite as good as i expected but worth watching, there were several scenes that i wont forget too soon!
Was quite impressed with the performance of Pattinson, bodes well for the forthcoming 'The Batman'
This one lies on my living room table, waiting to be watched.
Yeah, i thought it was OK.
Really good performances and some startling imagery. But i did find it a bit hardgoing at times.
Probably not one i'd watch again.
Are you streaming the movies (via the Criterion Channel) or you have the physical box set? The set is currently sold-out on Amazon US.
If it is anything like their "Godzilla" box set from last year, the packaging alone is a probably a work of art!
Thanks
The plot, though muddled, is enjoyable in how silly and crazy its premise is (seeing Van Damme desperately trying to take off his explosive pants was fairly memorable). I also liked the Hong Kong setting very much. Van Damme is a good comedic actor and Rob Schneider does okay here, considering for some reason it's easy for him to become kind of annoying. They work well together.
The rickshaw race and the final shootout were the standout action moments for me. Very exciting and imaginative stuff, especially with Van Damme firing while sliding between the freight containers.
Berenger is no longer the lead of the films, but Sniper 3 isn't the last we'd see of him. Instead, the series sits on the shoulders of Chad Michael Collins, who takes over the lead. Chad Michael Collins lacks Berengers presence, but with another film under his belt, he comes to be a very likeable lead. I believe they filmed in South Africa, which makes the film looks much better than DTV films tend to look.
Sniper: Legacy (2014)
Chad Michael Collins returns as Brandon Beckett, having now dedicating himself to the dicipline of Sniper. Someone is assassinating prominent members of the military, and when the legend himself, Thomas Beckett is assassinated, Brandon sets out to track down his fathers killer. It's hardly a surprise when Beckett sr turns up very much alive. It's great to see Tom Berenger return to this role, 10 years after his last Sniper film. I love it when he finally turns up alive, looking older but it takes more than an explosion to put this old war horse down. Like Sniper: Reloaded, Legacy looks gorgeous for what is still a DTV film.
Crimson Tide
Acting heavyweights Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington clash in this subarine thriller. Sub Captain (Hackman), and his XO (Washington), clash following a garbelled messegge regarding opening fire on a Russian sub. I miss seeing Hackman loose his cool in films.
@mattjoes - That's one of the few Van Damme films I am not all that keen on. It's all a bit... silly. Though I agree about the fight on the ship, around the containers, nicely staged.
Very good sci-fi IMHO, could have been a classic but as with many sci-fi, they just did not have a great ending so I was left a little disappointed but still a very worthwhile watch.
October Sky (1999)
This reminded me of something McQ recently said in an interview - it's not about plot, it's about emotional connection. The plot here is very thin but the characters and their portrayal (by top cast) is really strong. There are no gimics, just good, honest drama. Part of my Jake Gyllenhaal season.
Nightcrawler (2014)
Wonderful film IMHO, reminded me of Network, re questioning the morality of media and the viewers. Great cast, well directed, great atmosphere/feel, hard to fault. been meaning to watch for ages.
Spiderman - Far From Home
Good fun with a nice twist re teenage rom-com themes but it lacks weight. It's really a slightly different market but that's the clever thing about the whole universe, each one has a different tone. They are struggling for decent villains now.
Any recomendations for the next Jake Gyllenhaal movie? Rendition looks interesting?
They were ok.
Anyone really like them ?
Finding Jack
On November 6, 2019, it was revealed that James Dean would be digitally "resurrected" for this film to portray the character of Rogan. His voice will be provided by another actor.
https://www.esquireme.com/content/40758-james-dean-cast-in-new-movie-64-years-after-death
James dean and ursula andress
Rebel Without a Cause is a favorite of mine. East of Eden is a bit slow for me, but I like it. Giant is a long epic but great in all ways.