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For all the reasons mentioned, but also because it doesn't pretend to be more than it is, leaving out the typical lecturing and self-seriousness that plague some, or dare I say most, of its peers.
A Blind Dead film released in 2020, that I only found out about a few days ago. Umm... well it starts out right. It opens with the Templers about to conduct a sacrificial ritual complete with the Blind Dead theme, until some angry villagers burst in, tie the Templars to a stake each, burn out their eyes, and then burn them. Via a title sequence showing a montage of wars, riots and various terrorist acts, we land in the post apocalyptic future. A father and his pregnant daughter are trying to survive, when they are attacked by an unfriendly trio, but are rescued by some people, who are part of some religious sect, and taken to their base, to be offered free food and sanctuary. It turns out that this sect, are looking for a new born baby to use as sacrifice to bring back the Blind Dead, and hopefully stop the apocalypse... or something. The only thing clear thing about their plan, is how it predictably it goes to shit.
This one lacks the gothic atmosphere of the original quartet, but tries to make up for it with more violent kills. Some have been done in other films (one is ripped straight from Hatchet 1.... no Hatchet 2, no, actually was the first Hatchet), and one that has never been done before, and probably for good reason (that one was... ooof). Also why do we get 'Templer Vision', when they are blind? Plus they only vaguely look like they did in the original films. If only the rest of the film was as good as the opening.
1. Night Of The Seagulls (1975)
2. Return Of The Evil Dead (1973)
3. Tombs Of The Blind Dead (1972)
4. The Ghost Galleon (1974)
5. Curse Of The Blind Dead (2020)
I want to track down the Jess Franco cash-in from the mid 80s', but i'm not expecting much from that tone, given what little I know.
It sounds very interesting. I'll check it out.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Jack's never been better.
Easy Rider (1969) Proof that a barely budgeted, barely scripted movie can do amazing things.
Jaws (1975) One of the most flawless movies ever. Robert Shaw should have gotten more award recognition.
It's had a bit of a reevaluation amongst younger people, and I think this is due to a) a more recent pop culture fascination with the 80s in general and b) the fact that a lot of younger people can probably relate to having to take bartending jobs, most often with other dreams in mind, and getting sucked into that lifestyle. Having worked a lot of bar jobs in my late teens/early 20s I certainly recognise characters such as Brian and Doug.
I do wonder what a remake of this movie would look like for today.
Yeah... The Rasputin sequence was great, and the rest... not so much. I'm feeling seriously let down after one perfect film and a pretty decent follow-up.
I didn't really view the prequel as a comedy, to be honest. I think that's why I found it the most enjoyable of the three. It's still deliberately absurd, of course, but the crassness has been dialed down and I think the second act twist is quite brilliant.
I agree. Really enjoyed it, and I dont consider these films as comedies. I hated the 2nd one, it had none of the charm of the first, ( and the less said about Elton John, the better!)
I just thought 'The Kings Man' was a great idea, good cast, and solid action!
I studied Heart of Darkness at University, the novel is a masterpiece.
'The horror, the horror'.
What would you say are the biggest differences between Redux and Final Cut? I’ve been wanting to purchase Final Cut for a while now but I haven’t been compelled enough.
Unfortunately it has been such a long time since I saw the Redux or the Theatrical version I am not sure anymore of the differences, I would have to rewatch them. Plus I have probably watched the Final cut maybe 20 times since I saw the other versions, i also randomly watch certain scenes in isolation from the Final Cut.
funny Quint parody , lol.......
Watched Jaws on 45 anniversary passing of Robert Shaw
Might watch Avalanche Express even if its not good
I bought DOD as I am an Indy fan and I honestly am trying to like the film though its not easy. Ford for the most part looked great for his age, I wish he was not given such a depressing story.
I'd enjoy seeing it in even better quality but I've had almost no desire to return to it. Hell, even KOTCS I rewatched several times after I saw it in theaters.
In 4K (digital version) the film has some good detail you can see where some of the money was spent, this time round I spotted even more dead end story lines that went nowhere after a scene ended, it's difficult to get invested in the film.
I have held off getting the films in physical format on 4K so I will likely buy the 4K Boxset when part 5 is added.
Even the latest John Wick, as much as I love the series, didn't connect with me like the other three, so that's $25 or so saved.
I think I only have the first John Wick film on Bluray and others on Digital. Again I have held of buying 4K physical copies until a boxset of all the films is available.
I have cut back on buying excessively there are only certain films I will spend money on now. There are instances when you have to prioritise spending, more often than not my recent physical purchases are deal prices.
I sold off my 4Ks about a month ago. My physical collection is fairly nonexistent these days, aside from some of my favorite Criterions and my Bond blu-rays.
I feel you on that prioritization.
Here we have JB heavies like Robert Shaw, (and at the time recently) Barbara Bach and Richard Kiel, not to mention Harrison Ford and Edward Fox. So actually, there is nothing to dislike about the movie, as outlandish its plot might be. I liked it either way.
Get a load of popcorn, forget about history, and enjoy it!
That’s a shame, but I understand where you’re coming from. For me, 4K Blu-Rays have been the perfect opportunity for me to both upgrade from standard DVDs and also figure out the films I truly feel I want to keep, since it’s a reset and because of their expensiveness I only get what I know I’ll rewatch now. And I need to have my physical media for my favorite stuff, as I refuse to trust digital / streaming where I own nothing in actuality. But clearing the clutter of excess stuff you realize you don’t need feels great!
I enjoy Force 10 from Navarone, though not as much as The Guns of Navarone. The climax is pretty good, though.
Still holds up pretty well, though it's slightly cheesier than I remembered it being. Still, I applaud the practical effects and gore, the constant sense of tension and dread, and how the thriller/horror sequences are fairly minimal but happen one after another after another (even though I wish we had one large scale moment, perhaps during the finale, that felt akin to a ravenous zombie invasion). All in all though, this one's entertaining, and the first film I ever saw at my local Alamo Drafthouse back in 2010.
Not long home from seeing it. Was in two minds about going, with some saying it was a long bore! They couldn't be more wrong. Was gripped from the opening frames. Mostly talking heads, but Nolan has written it and directed so well, and with Ludwig Goransson constant thumping sound/music, its utterly compelling. Cast are mostly excellent ( though I'm unsure of Tom Conti as Einstein, I kept hearing his lecherous Restaurant owner in 'Shirley Valentine', "Boat is boat, and F##k is f##k") but its a towering performance from Cillian Murphy. The build up and execution of the bomb is superb, and then we get a tribunal, as Robert Downey Jnrs Strauss tries to discredit Oppenheimer, but this section is no less compelling ( and Emily Blunt has her wonderful moment!) Really enjoyed it, and it has to be seen in IMAX. A wonderful cinema experience!