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Spoilers What Movie Are You Watching?
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Well sure, there are some archetypal stories that are used over and over in books, film, TV, but it's how the story is told each time that makes it potentially interesting, and depending on the medium, the combination of directing, acting, music, etc., can make an old story incredibly compelling (which I think is the case with A History of Violence).
Fantastic movie, I'd suggest A History of Violence as a Viggo follow up
Another great one!
One thing that still bugs me, though, is what the hell happened in the desert, exactly?! When I first watched the movie, I had no idea it was based on a comic book. I haven't read it yet, but maybe that would answer my question. Or maybe it doesn't even matter that much beyond what (little) was said in the film.
Wow, really? So it's a show on HBO, it's a remake of sorts of the '73 Michael Crichton film, about an amusement park where you play in a wild west world, that's populated by androids (they provide the interactive populace), they flip out, start killing people.
The new show is way more complex, has an incredible cast (including Anthony Hopkins, ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright), it explores the same sort of concepts in movies like Deus Ex, what it means to be alive, one of the showrunners is Jonathan Nolan, brother and collaborator of Christopher Nolan.
I didn’t watch television for about a decade and just restarted a year or so ago. I don’t have access to HBO...I have Hulu...maybe they run old versions of HBO shows? I’ll see.
Well, if "that guy" is the guy who's wrong
There's been some very indirect implications, that Nolan has all but denied (and sure, I've read all the theories ...)From Wikipedia:
The appearance of the gunslinger from the original movie in the HBO series:
So it's not a "direct sequel", it's - at the very most (at least at this point) - a re-imagining of the material, where a viewer might infer that the original source _might_ have some history in the park, but in no way informs the current plots or themes.
How's that
Well it seems like I was wrong. I feel shame.Well, if "that guy" is the guy who's wrong
From Wikipedia:
The appearance of the gunslinger from the original movie in the HBO series:
So it's not a "direct sequel", it's - at the very most (at least at this point) - a re-imagining of the material, where a viewer might infer that the original source _might_ have some history in the park, but in no way informs the current plots or themes.
How's that
My former supervisor and I saw Eastern Promises on opening night. Love that movie, sorry the sequel never got off the ground despite everyone wanting to make it. I liked A History of Violence, but preferred EP.
But maybe not, no shame, hahahaha
Have you been watching it? Last night's was great as usual, and that scene at the end? Not surprised!
But maybe not, no shame, hahahaha
Have you been watching it? Last night's was great as usual, and that scene at the end? Not surprised!
No not yet. Ill try tonight.
The Big Sick (2017)
I had very low expectations ... was expecting over-the-top cliches and stereotypical portrayals of Pakistanis. There was a little bit of that, but it was actually quite good ! Some scenes were actually filled with eye-opening wisdom.
8/10
I had very low expectations ... was expecting over-the-top cliches and stereotypical portrayals of Pakistanis. There was a little bit of that, but it was actually quite good ! Some scenes were actually filled with eye-opening wisdom.
8/10
Just finished. Yeah I kind of knew he would be back,But maybe not, no shame, hahahaha
Have you been watching it? Last night's was great as usual, and that scene at the end? Not surprised!
Godfather II. Liked rewatching the first one so much that I decided to watch the second one from the trilogy...
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Mrs. Q and I watched the cult sci-fi film Plan 9 from Outer Space last night. We knew of its designation as the worst movie ever made, and I knew about the Plan 9 operating system, but I'd never actually seen the film.
With a nonsensical plot, ridiculous dialog (belittling women, as was par for the era), wooden acting, a 5-cent special effects budget, and cheesy costumes, it fully deserves its cult status.
With a nonsensical plot, ridiculous dialog (belittling women, as was par for the era), wooden acting, a 5-cent special effects budget, and cheesy costumes, it fully deserves its cult status.
Decided to play home video hermit today.
Rod Serling adapted screenplay directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas:
Gene Hackman in Arthur Penn’s...
Rod Serling adapted screenplay directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas:
Gene Hackman in Arthur Penn’s...
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I think John Wick makes a similar use of a bath house (and Russians).Fantastic movie, I'd suggest A History of Violence as a Viggo follow up
Funny enough, I had the exact same thing happen at a Russian bath house, I was like, "Really? A hit? Jeezus, I can't even relax for 5 f***ing minutes ..."
If you're looking for outstanding horror films, they're out there, usually flying under the radar. However, there are also some critical successes that got decent visibility.
I'd highly recommend The Babadook, not only is it beautifully filmed, with amazing performances, it will really stick with you (in a good and bad way ...)
There's a new horror film opening on June 8th, Hereditary, had a pre-opening at some film festivals and people are saying it's one of the best of the decade (being compared to The Babadook and being called "This decades Exorcist").
From the AVC Preview:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hereditary
I am fully aware that Mission Impossible movie franchise has had a rocky road. I loved the first and hated the rest, but... i’ll have to watch this maybe in the theater.
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I've never completely forgiven the first Mission Impossible movie for switching the theme song from 5/4 to 4/4 after a few measures. I'm sure Lalo Schifrin was equally horrified, but at least he got royalties.
I'm always on the lookout for a *good* horror flick. They're extremely rare. The best one i've ever seen, and one which stuck with me, is The Exorcist.
Recently the only ones which come to mind are The Conjuring and It Follows (mostly for its uniqueness). While The Witch was a really good movie, i wouldnt consider it a horror movie(but worth mentioning anyway)
@Everyone, what are your all-time favorite horror movies?
Cheers
Well The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was the one that started my life long obsession with the genre. Granted, my definition of "horror" is quite flexible, and in my opinion for example many of David Lynch's films fit the genre in one way or another. Mulholland Drive (while being one of my favorite films of all times) has some images that live in my mind for the rest of my days. Those, when added together with the constant feeling of general dread make for a very effective film. The same applies to the superb Lost Highway.
In recent years, though, the already mentioned It Follows was a breath of fresh air with a kick ass soundtrack. I also quite enjoyed the Creep-movies with Mark Duplass.
Obviously I also have a soft spot for many of the "original" Halloween-films, but the one that stands out in Carpenter's filmography, for me, is The Thing. Pretty much a perfect horror film.
There are a few really good ones from the Asian region, although again in my opinion, many of the films are quite similar and so often imitated that at one point they began to feel a bit stale. Audition by Takashi Miike still is, and always will be a personal favorite. The Japanese film Kairo also has a couple of moments that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
But, to put a stop to all of this incoherent rambling, tonight I'm planning to rewatch Jacob's Ladder. I've only seen it once about ten years ago, but remember it being highly effective.
Looking forward to others' recommendations!
The original Friday the 13th and original The Haunting, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Shining, Psycho, The Exorcist, The Ring, The Grudge, The Others, The Thing (sprinkled in some sci-fi horror), American Werewolf in London, Poltergeist, The Fly (original and remake), remake of House on Haunted Hill, Silence of the Lambs, The Birds, Alien, Aliens, Jaws, Rosemary’s Baby.
I’m not really into the horror genre any more, but prefer such movies that rely on suspense, more than gore or graphic scenes of torture. That said, I need to watch The Babadook and Get Out!
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