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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,473
    Mad God (2021). It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought it was an absolutely remarkable artistic achievement. One of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen, and a sublime example of abstract filmmaking.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    edited November 19 Posts: 7,430
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Mad God (2021). It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought it was an absolutely remarkable artistic achievement. One of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen, and a sublime example of abstract filmmaking.
    Is that the film by effects wizard Phil Tippett? I had heard about that, and it popped up ias one to buy on Amazon, and I was intrigued but didn't purchase. I expect it to pop up late one night on Film4 😆
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,473
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Mad God (2021). It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought it was an absolutely remarkable artistic achievement. One of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen, and a sublime example of abstract filmmaking.
    Is that the film by effects wizard Phil Tippett? I had heard about that, and it popped up ias one to buy on Amazon, and I was intrigued but didn't purchase. I expect it to pop up late one night on Film4 😆

    Correct, apparently 30 years in the making! I watched it with my free Shudder trial, among some other neat films like Late Night with the Devil.
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
    Posts: 1,649
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Mad God (2021). It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought it was an absolutely remarkable artistic achievement. One of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen, and a sublime example of abstract filmmaking.
    Is that the film by effects wizard Phil Tippett? I had heard about that, and it popped up ias one to buy on Amazon, and I was intrigued but didn't purchase. I expect it to pop up late one night on Film4 😆

    Correct, apparently 30 years in the making! I watched it with my free Shudder trial, among some other neat films like Late Night with the Devil.

    Thanks for the shout. I have Shudder and didn't know this was on it. Going to check it out now.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,800
    Watched Snowpiercer last night. I saw it when it came out on DVD, but I didn't remember much about it except that I disliked it. This time I felt like it was masterful at what it was trying to do. It had very funny dark dry humour (Tilda is a gem) and it had moments of emotional horror (Chris is such a fine actor). It was the world condensed to a series of train cars. I'm glad I watched it a second time, but I'll never do this again. It was reality couched in a sci-fi film, and it hurt too much. But it hurt brilliantly.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,183
    chrisisall wrote: »
    Watched Snowpiercer last night. I saw it when it came out on DVD, but I didn't remember much about it except that I disliked it. This time I felt like it was masterful at what it was trying to do. It had very funny dark dry humour (Tilda is a gem) and it had moments of emotional horror (Chris is such a fine actor). It was the world condensed to a series of train cars. I'm glad I watched it a second time, but I'll never do this again. It was reality couched in a sci-fi film, and it hurt too much. But it hurt brilliantly.

    It's a great film IMO, but a hard watch.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,473
    Infinity Pool (2023). This movie screwed me up, man! Really disturbing and uncomfortable on many, many levels.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,007
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    TOMBSTONE (1993)
    Really entertaining western, yet another telling of the Wyatt Earp/OK corral story, this went up against Kevin Costners version, titled 'Wyatt Earp' ( which I've never seen!), but this tended to be recognised as superior film. Kurt Russell heads as Earp, and there's a terrific starry cast, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe and Michael Biehn, but the film belongs to Val Kilmers wonderful portrayal of John 'Doc' Holliday! He's a hoot, with great scenes and lines ("I'm your Huckleberry!")
    George P. Cosmatos directs from a screenplay by Kevin Jarre ( who, I believe was meant to direct as well!) And it's all great fun, with cracking shootouts (the great Terry Leonard was on 2nd unit/ stunt duties)and a rousing score from Bruce Broughton! A word too for legends Robert Mitchum ( narrator) and Charlton Heston in a cameo!

    Great film @Mathis1 believe me, it's miles better than the Costner film. While that film isn't bad, it's all a bit self-important and overlong. I think Tombstone is up for a re-watch...
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,216
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    TOMBSTONE (1993)
    Really entertaining western, yet another telling of the Wyatt Earp/OK corral story, this went up against Kevin Costners version, titled 'Wyatt Earp' ( which I've never seen!), but this tended to be recognised as superior film. Kurt Russell heads as Earp, and there's a terrific starry cast, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe and Michael Biehn, but the film belongs to Val Kilmers wonderful portrayal of John 'Doc' Holliday! He's a hoot, with great scenes and lines ("I'm your Huckleberry!")
    George P. Cosmatos directs from a screenplay by Kevin Jarre ( who, I believe was meant to direct as well!) And it's all great fun, with cracking shootouts (the great Terry Leonard was on 2nd unit/ stunt duties)and a rousing score from Bruce Broughton! A word too for legends Robert Mitchum ( narrator) and Charlton Heston in a cameo!

    Great film @Mathis1 believe me, it's miles better than the Costner film. While that film isn't bad, it's all a bit self-important and overlong. I think Tombstone is up for a re-watch...

    Apparently it was “ Ghost Directed “ by Russell

    https://screenrant.com/tombstone-movie-kurt-russell-ghost-directed-sylvester-stallone/#:~:text=Russell passionately believed in Tombstone,: First Blood Part 2).
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    Posts: 4,007
    talos7 wrote: »
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    TOMBSTONE (1993)
    Really entertaining western, yet another telling of the Wyatt Earp/OK corral story, this went up against Kevin Costners version, titled 'Wyatt Earp' ( which I've never seen!), but this tended to be recognised as superior film. Kurt Russell heads as Earp, and there's a terrific starry cast, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe and Michael Biehn, but the film belongs to Val Kilmers wonderful portrayal of John 'Doc' Holliday! He's a hoot, with great scenes and lines ("I'm your Huckleberry!")
    George P. Cosmatos directs from a screenplay by Kevin Jarre ( who, I believe was meant to direct as well!) And it's all great fun, with cracking shootouts (the great Terry Leonard was on 2nd unit/ stunt duties)and a rousing score from Bruce Broughton! A word too for legends Robert Mitchum ( narrator) and Charlton Heston in a cameo!

    Great film @Mathis1 believe me, it's miles better than the Costner film. While that film isn't bad, it's all a bit self-important and overlong. I think Tombstone is up for a re-watch...

    Apparently it was “ Ghost Directed “ by Russell

    https://screenrant.com/tombstone-movie-kurt-russell-ghost-directed-sylvester-stallone/#:~:text=Russell passionately believed in Tombstone,: First Blood Part 2).

    That wouldn't surprise me at all if true. Russell's passion for that film shines through, including his powerful performance.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,430
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    LeonardPine wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    TOMBSTONE (1993)
    Really entertaining western, yet another telling of the Wyatt Earp/OK corral story, this went up against Kevin Costners version, titled 'Wyatt Earp' ( which I've never seen!), but this tended to be recognised as superior film. Kurt Russell heads as Earp, and there's a terrific starry cast, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe and Michael Biehn, but the film belongs to Val Kilmers wonderful portrayal of John 'Doc' Holliday! He's a hoot, with great scenes and lines ("I'm your Huckleberry!")
    George P. Cosmatos directs from a screenplay by Kevin Jarre ( who, I believe was meant to direct as well!) And it's all great fun, with cracking shootouts (the great Terry Leonard was on 2nd unit/ stunt duties)and a rousing score from Bruce Broughton! A word too for legends Robert Mitchum ( narrator) and Charlton Heston in a cameo!

    Great film @Mathis1 believe me, it's miles better than the Costner film. While that film isn't bad, it's all a bit self-important and overlong. I think Tombstone is up for a re-watch...

    Apparently it was “ Ghost Directed “ by Russell

    https://screenrant.com/tombstone-movie-kurt-russell-ghost-directed-sylvester-stallone/#:~:text=Russell passionately believed in Tombstone,: First Blood Part 2).

    That wouldn't surprise me at all if true. Russell's passion for that film shines through, including his powerful performance.

    Plus his spectacular facial furniture! 😅
    Yes, I did hear that story about him ghost directing! George Pan Cosmatos doesn't have a great track record!
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    edited 6:06pm Posts: 7,430
    PADDINGTON IN PERU (2024)
    Took my service users to see this today, and oh, what a disappointment! To be honest I knew it couldn't achieve the majestic heights of 'Paddington 2' and with Paul King not in the director's chair, I didn't get my hopes up. But even with me lowering my expectations, it's a really poor, lazy effort! No charm, or humour, laboured storytelling, poor characters ( I like Emily Mortimer, but she was a poor substitute for the unique Sally Hawkins!) Olivia Colman tries her best but is just not given anything decent to do! If you're a fan of the first two, I would avoid this, as it sullies their reputation!
    (As a footnote, one my group said it was one of the most boring films he'd ever seen! 🫣)
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