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[kazmac]

Super Bitch a.k.a. Could anyone be more bastard than inspector Cliff? (1973)

Stephanie Beacham and Ivan Rassimov do an Italian crime film in England (and each other throughout). Basically, Rassimov's Eastwood-like narc Cliff is out to bring down rival drug lords (including Patricia Hayes hilarious Mamma the Turk and her very unconvincing hippie boy toys), when Cliff isn't playing around with Beacham and her frequently revealed boobs.

Okay, that probably sounded like Beavis and Butthead dictated this to me, but this is definitely tongue-hanging-out of-cheek with Rassimov and Hayes eagerly out camping each other as the sting deepens.

This is one of my favorite Italian police films because 1) Rassimov plays a rare hero (which after his spaghetti western cycle was not all that common beyond Sacrifice and A White Veil for Mariale). Plus, he gets to have a lot of fun as he playfully jabs at Eastwood's tough guy cops. 2) the clothes and furniture are a blast, and 3) Everyone is in on the joke, even director Massimo Dellamano (who directed one of the best giallos ever made.)

As you can guess from the titles (the latter one cracks me up), this flick does not take itself seriously although the hippie thugs working for Mamma Turk are some of the most unlikable (and true scapegoats) ever inserted into films of the era. Many Italian genre directors hated the counterculture (prior to Manson giving them every reason to), and would slur hippies all the time in their films. This is one of those rare stories where their hatred seems justified.

I'll have to watch the proper DVD I've got lying around (I think I bought because of the featurette on Rassimov, who is a huge reason why I cannot give up Italian films no matter how hard I try.)

 

[hawkeye_a]

Ended up watching The Graduate last night after a very long time. I can't describe it, but every scene just looked "beautiful". Awesome soundtrack, of course.

 

[Queen6]

whats it about?

That's a big question; Ghost in the Shell dates back to the late 80's with a great deal of depth the story. At the very basic level it the human entity transferred to a cybernetic host body, however this just the surface, with Ghost in the Shell being so much more. Go watch, go see, if you like SciFi, you'll enjoy.

Recommend searching beyond the 2017 live action film, as Ghost in the Shell goes so much deeper...

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[Huntn]

Sound of screeching tires heard... not so sure I'll see this in the theater. I'll be monitoring the Rotten Tomato rating. Debut 21 July 2017.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets': Film Review
The Hollywood studio chiefs can breathe easy that, this time, at least, they'll escape blame for making a giant summer franchise picture that nobody wants to see, since this one's a French import.

 

[decafjava]

That's a big question; Ghost in the Shell dates back to the late 80's with a great deal of depth the story. At the very basic level it the human entity transferred to a cybernetic host body, however this just the surface, with Ghost in the Shell being so much more. Go watch, go see, if you like SciFi, you'll enjoy.

Recommend searching beyond the 2017 live action film, as Ghost in the Shell goes so much deeper...

Q-6

I never read the mange, but saw both mid 90s anime films and liked them a lot! Really deep films with amazing animation, cinematography and soundtracks.

 

[rhett7660]

Just watched "Spider-Man Homecoming" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have a few scenes that I didn't like, but over all I really enjoyed the movie.

 

[JamesMike]

Watching 'A Bridge Too Far'.

 

[kazmac]

The Club (1981) Ugly, but entertaining early look at Triad life; when rivals of Brother Sai's gang usurp the title busines, this movie documents the war that ensues in order to get it back into the original group's hands. The chopper business is crazy (though not as bloody as they would become) and Chan Wai-Man is a nasty force to be reckoned with. Rumors dictate that director Kirk Wong wrote this based on some of Chan's real life scuffles. I dig it because of the action mixed in and around a solid drama; give me CW-M doing a little brawling and swinging that machete-like chopper and I can roll with this kind of film. It's one of four triad films he made between 1975 and 1982 that are endlessly rewatchable.

This needs a blu ray release badly.

 

[Huntn]

Another polarising SciFI Ghost in the Shell

Best way to describe is if your invested in the original Manga (Japanese animation) the 2017 film is unlikely to live up to your expectations, nor likely could any. If you not invested or can disconnect from the original animated series/films then well worth a watch being a decent SciFi film, albeit a deviation and a far simpler storyline than the originals.

Well worth a watch if you're into the genre, not faithful to the original, equally enjoyable; visuals and audio are well done, storyline is where the film strays, performances are fine given the material at hand.

Q-6

I'll eventually watch this while noting it got poor ratings at both IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, but ya never know how it will hit me.
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Just watched "Spider-Man Homecoming" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have a few scenes that I didn't like, but over all I really enjoyed the movie.

The second and new (3rd) Spider-Man actors don't live up to McQuire's portrayal imo. I've not seen have not seen it yet, but the new guy annoys me.
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I never read the mange, but saw both mid 90s anime films and liked them a lot! Really deep films with amazing animation, cinematography and soundtracks.

I selected the GITS video for viewing and got a message that it was blocked in my country (USA) for copyright reasons.

 

[rhett7660]

I'll eventually watch this while noting it got poor ratings at both IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, but ya never know how it will hit me.
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The second and new (3rd) Spider-Man actors don't live up to McQuire's portrayal imo. I've not seen have not seen it yet, but the new guy annoys me.
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I selected the GITS video for viewing and got a message that it was blocked in my country (USA) for copyright reasons.

I have not seen the live action version of GITS but I love the anime version. I have both the regular and special edition DVD's. I want to see the live action version, one because it is GITS and two the main actress.

I actually liked this version a lot better than Toby. To me he is what I pictured spider-man as. He is snarky and quick with his comments. Of course that could be the writing as well, but I like him. I didn't like the second spider-man. He was a good Peter, but not a good spider-man. Where Toby was a good spider-man but not a good Peter. Hopefully this makes sense. Again this is just my opinion, but I really liked Tom.

There are some really good easter eggs in the movie to boot!

 

[decafjava]

I'll eventually watch this while noting it got poor ratings at both IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, but ya never know how it will hit me.
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The second and new (3rd) Spider-Man actors don't live up to McQuire's portrayal imo. I've not seen have not seen it yet, but the new guy annoys me.
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I selected the GITS video for viewing and got a message that it was blocked in my country (USA) for copyright reasons.

Maybe these?

 

[Queen6]

I'll eventually watch this while noting it got poor ratings at both IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, but ya never know how it will hit me.

The film doesn't deserve a poor rating, nor an overly high one. Like many before there was simply too much hype, and would require a lot more than a single film an cover all of Ghost in the Shell. Personally I enjoyed the film, equally I like most SciFi so something better than average is always pleasing.

Have two trains of thought; watching the original anime will help to explain and expand the live action films direction, equally it will expose it's flaws. Visually rich Cyber-Punk film that I can forgive it's flaws, as better have watched than never have...

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[Centaurr]

That's a big question; Ghost in the Shell dates back to the late 80's with a great deal of depth the story. At the very basic level it the human entity transferred to a cybernetic host body, however this just the surface, with Ghost in the Shell being so much more. Go watch, go see, if you like SciFi, you'll enjoy.

Recommend searching beyond the 2017 live action film, as Ghost in the Shell goes so much deeper...

Q-6

give me some spoilers, yes, im a rare breed.
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I'll be monitoring the Rotten Tomato rating.

why? never go by movie ratings, surprised you dont know this since you are the thread starter?
Movie taste is subjective, never go by what other people say about movies cuz; what that person likes , you might not like...

 

[Queen6]

give me some spoilers, yes, im a rare breed.

Sadly would spoil for others There is significant difference between the original Anime. Ghost in the Shell is very deep reaching with many subtleties. The live action film is far faster paced, fairly action centric, visually stunning. The film is good as long as you enjoy the genre, however not for the purists as it does deviate from the original on many levels, including the choice of western actors.

Ghost in the Shell (2017) Is a good Cyber-Punk film, possibly the best since Blade Runner (1982) no doubt there's more out there. As for Anime Elfen Lied absolutely in a league of it's own

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[Huntn]

give me some spoilers, yes, im a rare breed.
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why? never go by movie ratings, surprised you dont know this since you are the thread starter?
Movie taste is subjective, never go by what other people say about movies cuz; what that person likes , you might not like...

I've found audience ratings especially those down around 50% while not full proof, are good predictors for myself. This won't keep me from watching a movie, but it plays a role in whether I see it in the theater or wait to stream it.

 

[mscriv]

I actually liked this version a lot better than Toby. To me he is what I pictured spider-man as. He is snarky and quick with his comments. Of course that could be the writing as well, but I like him. I didn't like the second spider-man. He was a good Peter, but not a good spider-man. Where Toby was a good spider-man but not a good Peter. Hopefully this makes sense. Again this is just my opinion, but I really liked Tom.

There are some really good easter eggs in the movie to boot!

I thought Tom made a good Peter/Spiderman, but for me the big achievement was how well they pulled off the Vulture. Michael Keaton was excellent in the role and they did a good job explaining the tech side of things. I also really liked that they just picked up where the Marvel Cinema universe currently is in their timeline as opposed to trying to do an origin story.

 

[rhett7660]

I thought Tom made a good Peter/Spiderman, but for me the big achievement was how well they pulled off the Vulture. Michael Keaton was excellent in the role and they did a good job explaining the tech side of things. I also really liked that they just picked up where the Marvel Cinema universe currently is in their timeline as opposed to trying to do an origin story.

Oh, the Vulture was absolutely spot on for me (Minus the mechanical aspect....)! He was the standout for me. Along with Ned. I really liked that character.

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The car scene to the dance was actually pretty intense. That whole scene from when he opens the door to the realization, to the "dad" talk was pretty intense.

I too loved they way they picked it up. The civil war scene was fantastic!

 

[Centaurr]

I've found audience ratings especially those down around 50% while not full proof, are good predictors for myself. This won't keep me from watching a movie, but it plays a role in whether I see it in the theater or wait to stream it.

came in one ear and came out the other, nevermind.

 

[Huntn]

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (2010-11)- Dark but great ending for this franchise. Helena Bonham Carter imo portrays the most threatening character in these 2 movies, although I appreciate Jason Isaacs. I'm getting the kind of chills I only get when I see something special. The Snape story moved me.

 

[pachyderm]

Watching 'A Bridge Too Far'.

I love these old war films but the action, acting, and special effects pale in comparison to todays films so much so that they are hard to watch.

 

[JamesMike]

I love these old war films but the action, acting, and special effects pale in comparison to todays films so much so that they are hard to watch.

Of course, they did not have Technolgy back in the day, but they have to be appreciate for their time period.

 

[pachyderm]

Of course, they did not have Technolgy back in the day, but they have to be appreciate for their time period.

yeah.. but the acting. meh. especially the battles scenes when folks get shot. they throw their arms up, clutch their chest, say "aigh!", the throw themselves down.

 

[Apple fanboy]

yeah.. but the acting. meh. especially the battles scenes when folks get shot. they throw their arms up, clutch their chest, say "aigh!", the throw themselves down.

Sounds like most strikers in the Premier League.

 

[0388631]

Even thrillers. I watched Three Days of the Condor a few years back. It took me a few days to get through it. It was dull compared to more modern film because I'd grown accustomed to modern thrillers. Though, I don't mind old war films. Nothing beats a weekend of watching them with some popcorn on hand.

 

[pachyderm]

Even thrillers. I watched Three Days of the Condor a few years back. It took me a few days to get through it. It was dull compared to more modern film because I'd grown accustomed to modern thrillers. Though, I don't mind old war films. Nothing beats a weekend of watching them with some popcorn on hand.

oh i still watch old ones. just meh now though.

the longest day still one of my personal faves.