Factotum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN I suspect this may be a film that comes to be a lot better regarded as the years go on and it finds its place on TV. A really nice throwback with a terrific turn from Alec Baldwin (you forget just how fucking good an actor he can be) and a very good Edward Norton. I read the book years ago, and this goes off on its own thing bar the basic thrust of the story and Norton's character having tourette's. You can see the Chinatown influence. I really liked it. Edited February 6, 2020 by Factotum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members chokeout Posted February 6, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 15 hours ago, Devon Malcolm said: The Matrix I still hate it. Hours of bad dialogue and shit acting bookended by a couple of good action scenes which aren't good enough to be worth it. The Wachowskis are really shit.  I'd argue that they have never made a good film and I like The Matrix!. Much like Lucas with Star Wars, the majority of the memorable visuals were down to having amazing effects and fight teams that went above and beyond. Without the first time spectacle the sequels were exposed as shonky shite in record time. Much like Paul Anderson and Event Horizon the argument usually goes 'They are crap...but they made Bound'  Oh and Andromeda Strain is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted February 6, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, chokeout said: I'd argue that they have never made a good film and I like The Matrix!. They made Speed Racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 6, 2020 Author Paid Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, chokeout said: I'd argue that they have never made a good film and I like The Matrix!. Much like Lucas with Star Wars, the majority of the memorable visuals were down to having amazing effects and fight teams that went above and beyond. Without the first time spectacle the sequels were exposed as shonky shite in record time. Much like Paul Anderson and Event Horizon the argument usually goes 'They are crap...but they made Bound' I enjoy Bound but much like with Event Horizon, I can't be sure someone else wasn't involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Watched The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion today. Korean film that came out in 2018 and is now getting a release elsewhere probably due to Parasites success. Absolute bonkers action sequences, really well made and I can’t wait for the sequel. Edited February 7, 2020 by TildeGuy~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 7, 2020 Author Paid Members Share Posted February 7, 2020 Underwater Really disappointing. I normally always like monster movies but this is just exhausting. TJ Miller is an unfunny twat and Kristen Stewart runs about in her undies. Parasite Not quite my favourite from Bong (probably would go with Mother) but still absolutely excellent. Rare to see a film with such universal hype and praise that legitimately lives up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I loved Mother, didn’t realise he directed it. It’s up there with Mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 7, 2020 Author Paid Members Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yeah, the only one I haven't seen by him is Barking Dogs Don't Bite. I had my issues with The Host but he's easily one of the best around right now, a fascinating filmmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 50 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Underwater Really disappointing. I normally always like monster movies but this is just exhausting. TJ Miller is an unfunny twat and Kristen Stewart runs about in her undies. Â Â This is a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 8, 2020 Author Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2020 Donnie Darko Haven't seen this for ages and apparently I watched the director's cut this time. I still quite like it even if it is very bad in its latter stages. Maggie is a better actor than Jake though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I lived with a guy first year of uni who was obsessed with Donnie Darko, he must’ve watched it a minimum of 3 times a week, although this will have been the original cut on its first DVD run, no idea what’s different about the DC. Was ok with the first time round, not so much the second time a couple of years later and then was completely turned off the third time another 3 or 4 years after veiwing two, it does seem to love the smell of its own farts at times. Remember seeing about 40 minutes of its sequel, S Darko, but I think that was universally hated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 16 hours ago, WyattSheepMask said: I lived with a guy first year of uni who was obsessed with Donnie Darko, he must’ve watched it a minimum of 3 times a week, although this will have been the original cut on its first DVD run, no idea what’s different about the DC. From memory, the main difference is that the director's cut added text overlays of the tangent universe rules/lore (from the old lady's book) to explain what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Someone in my class in first year rolled up his sleeve and showed me his 'They Made Me Do It' tattoo in wanky font at the slightest mention of Donnie Darko. I'd stake my life on him having a 'Why So Serious' one on his other arm. That element of the fandom apart it's a good sci-fi film that's obtuse enough to trick people in to thinking it's a lot deeper and layered than it is. Richard Kelly is a one hit wonder too. The Box was dog shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 9, 2020 Author Paid Members Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just be thankful you've not seen Southland Tales. I seem to remember someone round here loving it, hopefully they'll out themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Is there any way to get subtitles files for films? I've just downloaded Silenced, the 2011 film from Korea, and it's listed as having English subs but once I've got it it's just in it's normal audio. I would import on DVD as there is a release in Hong Kong, but I'm struggling to find it anywhere for less than  3 figures Edited February 9, 2020 by WyattSheepMask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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