Knock Knock. It was garbage.
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Knock Knock. It was garbage.
'Turist', a 2014 Swedish drama that doubles as a satire. A family takes a skiing holiday. While having lunch outside a restaurant an avalanche appears to happen. the dad runs away, leaving his family behind. that's the first ten minutes of the movie. I'd give it a 4 out of 5 but if you're not into satire (the grimace kind, not the laugh out loud kind) chances are you won't like it
I showed 'The Maltese Falcon' in class a few years ago when we were dealing with 'noir'. Everybody got bored about half way through. I see your point.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaDynasty
Just saw Joker. It was good. I think it's been overpraised but maybe I'm just being a party pooper.
I mean it was better than most comic book films, so if you like those films, this one might blow your mind I guess.
They're obviously gonna do a sequel since this was such a cash cow. Expect more supervillain movies as well I guess.
So much for standalone origin story. The bar has been set exceedingly high, should just leave it as is.
hollywood bozos showed their hatred of whites again at the oscars. a movie with an all asian cast won best picture, yet racist janelle monae complained about whites being nominated for oscars.
High Life - Creepy, arty, sci-fi movie. Recommended if you're into dystopian/space movies. A bit derivative of 2001 and stuff like that but I enjoyed the concept and strange atmosphere. Great cast too.
Burning - South Korean drama/thriller. Simple premise that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Fascinating film.
'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' ('Portrait of a lady on fire")
this flick is ace. out in European cinemas now but alas it'd surprise me if it reached US cinemas. it's a period drama about a female painter who is asked to paint the portrait of a young lady without her knowing it. she is to spend time with the lady and then paint her from memory. the portrait is meant for a Milanese nobleman who is loaded and who should thus be convinced to marry the young lady. for various reasons the lady is not to know of the painting being made
during the course of the painting of the portrait the two women fall in love
there's also an intriguing subplot
sounds like it could be unbearably boring or cliché to watch, I know, but trust me it was a great watch
found a trailer with English subs
I'm trying to brush up on my French these days so whenever a good flick in French hits the movie theater I go and see it
also : lesbians.
"La Vérité", which was just released. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawk. The movie is partly in English. I'd say 3.5 out of 5 for this one, Deneuve's acting was top notch though. I heard she had a stroke some time after the shooting of this movie, she's recovering now
trailer w/ English subs
The Death Of Stalin - This shit was brutal, a funny take on this moment on russian history. Really dark and thought provoking, Steve Buscemi as Nikita Kruschev especially was great.
it comes at night. i fell asleep 12 times.
and now i've also watched...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Artsdradamus
gone with the wind
lawrence of arabia
the graduate
singin in the rain
midnight cowboy
the last picture show
tootsie
network
an american in paris
mutiny on the bounty
a streetcar named desire
most of these movies had decent parts and acting, but nothing was spectacular deserving of a top 100 film of all time nomination. mutiny on the bounty was probably the best of the bunch.
i also tried watching these movies, but couldn't get through them. they were awful.
bonnie and clyde
mr smith goes to washington
giant
the african queen
some like it hot
my conclusion is basically up until around 1970, cinema sucked.
^ Lol, you sound like every girlfriend I've ever had when I suggested watching an old movie, although the cutoff for most of them is any film from before they were born. Philistines.
You take girls on dates to see old movies? Why don’t you just not take a bath like Noel to ensure you won’t get laid?
Usually the problem was them being closed minded about it, but after they actually watch James Stewart chat to an imaginary 6 ft rabbit, they're ready to fuck.
A documentary on Donny Hathaway. They talked to his brother and sisters, to Mtume (he produced many of his records), a record exec, Roberta Flack too.
I was only familiar with a few singles, I was blown away by some of the songs played in the documentary.
Also, I didn't know he turned into a paranoid schizophrenic. The documentary makes it out to have started when he was told he could not put his signing money in the bank. Seemingly it was hard to explain to him the money was meant for an album, promo and a tour. People in the record industry who knew him think this is where he got his first shock.
I had no idea he jumped out of a hotel window (16th floor) after a recording session with Roberta Flack for a joint comeback album.
https://media.ultratop.be/cover/big/...e_love_s_4.jpg
a few interviewees referred to his eyes in this earlier album cover pic (not the proposed comeback album) saying how they could see in what a bad state he was
stress of recording, touring etc
very good documentary. I might by some of his albums or a comp later this year.
his first shock? ect?
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - I love this on second viewing way more. It's so beautiful and slow (I think it's a good thing with this one)
thought once upon a time in hollywood was fucking... not good. so no way in hell would i warrant another 2 hrs and 40 minutes of my life to re watch something that has no replay value whatsoever imo.
and as for old movies Sunset Boulevard is actually a pretty good watch, think its from the 50's. i watched that flick and then fucked my gf fyi in case anyone was wondering.
i mainly posted in this thread to say that black chick a few posts above me is fucking horrible looking/scary. because mostly everything i have watched recently has been hot garbage except for The Lighthouse.
I really liked once upon a time in Hollywood. Can’t wait to see it a second time.
Sunset Boulevard is on my list to watch
To me, it's one of Tarantino's best. Second only to Jackie Brown. Sunset Blvd is a good one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Artsdradamus
I saw Ad Astra the other day. I thought it was solid, the visuals and world building were well done but the story was kind of bland. Maybe I wasn't in the mood for it.
Waves (2019) - Stylishly directed drama from A24. I found it hypnotic, moving and really well acted.
i think the story for Ad Astra was supposed to be bland, at least the main Brad Pitt/Tommy Lee story. didnt mind the film, wasnt stellar or anything. wasnt bad either.
ive also watched
Knives Out - not bad, saw it in theaters
Murder on the Orient Express - also not bad, watched because ive been interested in mystery movies.
The Grand Budapest Hotel - thought it was supposed to be a mystery. didnt like it as it wasnt my type of movie. expertly shot though, really unique atmosphere.
Wonder Woman (2017) - didnt like it
The Green Inferno (on netflix, Eli Roth directed, based off the Cannibal Holocaust, i assume) - didnt like it
The Bad Batch (on netflix) - didnt like it at all, fell asleep.
13 Sins (on netflix) - didnt like it at all reminded me of a cheap horror/'thriller' flick with a kinda similar basis to...
The Game (on netflix with Michael Douglas) - seen a while ago, mention because of watching the above mentioned and because this one was actually good
Hereditary - didnt like it, main actress annoying as fuck
Midsommar - didnt like it, main actress annoying as fuck. huge turn off on both films. also both produced by same director.
The VVitch - went in off the strength of The Lighthouse. didnt like it, grew no interests for the characters or story. didnt like the period, dare i say... boring
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (netflix) - already was familiar with a lot of it, but was a good watch nonetheless.
Dont Fuck with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer (netflix) - fuckin lolz. these people are fucking comical IDIOTS. guess it was an okay watch, didnt feel wasted.
Evil Genius (netflix) - watched when it came out but this is grade a shit. happened in the city i live in. learned a few things i didnt know before.
Molly's Game - Dope film about high stakes poker from Aaron Sorkin. The subject matter and the way the story was told reminded me of a Scorsese film, except that a female lead is anathema to Scorsese.
Dragged Across Concrete - Shitty, pretentious ass movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adZaHShRa3A
Scorsese or somebody should make this into a movie.
Ah, just read that the guy that did 'I Tonya', (which was very good and Scorseseish) is doing it. That'll work.
man...
this show ="the teror"
what a dark, fucked up, Crazy ride. all the fucking way
i highly recommend it
Married With Children. Doesn't get old lol.
The Fly and Gremlins back to back.
And yesterday 'Rachel getting married'. Nice ensemble movie. Possibly the only movie about a wedding that nobody involved making it will burn in hell for
It took me like a week to download an old western called Conagher a 2 gigabyte file only to get a CRC error check fail at the end. I'm pizzed.
WW2 In Color.
'The Young Pope'. I was going to watch 'Westworld' after having finished 'Boardwalk Empire' but I don't feel like watching Season 1 again to get started on Seasons 2 and 3.
Pretty relaxing, 'The Young Pope'
I tried to watch Westworld but couldn't get into it after 3-4 episodes.
Same with Lost. Show used to be popular but I couldn't get past season 1.
How the hell did you finish Boardwalk Empire in less than a week?
The Playa Haters' Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKIwj1TQmFs
The 1st season of Westworld was really good. They fucked up season 2 completely so I'm not interested anymore.
I just started watching that new Space Force show, it takes a few eps to get going but its entertaining enough.
I watched The Debt Collectors this morning. It was okay enough for me to watch it through, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I was going to watch Capone featuring Tom Hardy but the reviews are really bad.
But if you guys have not seen Taboo, you're missing out. That was a great show with superb acting, costume, sets.
I'm thinking about giving Peaky Blinders another chance. I started watching the first episode but didn't make it through.
Space Force looks cheesy. I've never liked anything Steve Carell's ever been in. I don't find him funny.
^ Yeah I gave up on Space Force towards the end. It looks like they spent a ton of money on it, and they had a good cast but it just wasn't funny enough to justify it's own existence.
I finally finished Ozark S3 so now I have nothing to watch. Nothing that I see when I go through the lists of shows on TV seems to appeal. I might rewatch Mad Men, I've been thinking I should for the last few years.