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[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Ok, so as I promised, I just saw The Prestige.

Well, it was mind blowing of course (Nolan + Bale) can never go wrong I guess.

But do confirm me that what I understood was right about the plot because honestly it was confusing.

SPOILER ALERT LEVEL = ENTIRE MOVIE PLOT

1. Borden (Bale) had an identical twin. They both shared lives. The day I love you was true, actual Bale was present, when it's not today, twin was present.

They did the replacement trick by a simple trap door, identical twin method. No BS.

2. Angrier (Hugh) wanted revenge for his wife, which is why he wanted to destroy Bale. But over time getting Bale's replacement man Prestige was the main cause instead of his wife's death.

3. The sacrifice Bale made was, he had to share his life and live a lie almost everyday just to perform. The sacrifice Hugh made was his wife initially according to him. But Bale didn't see it as one.

Now the most important part

4. The actual trick with Hugh was - Tesla had built a cloning device and anything that was electrified was teleported some distance afar and the clone would stand right there. So what he did was put a trap door under, and when he would stand there, the moment he is teleported, that very moment the trapdoor opens and his clone falls into the water tank EVERYTIME (not just when he wanted to frame Bale).

So actually the sacrifice Hugh was making, was killing a man everytime he performed.

Did I get this all right?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I don't remember all the details but from what i remember you got it all right. :good:

All this talk about it has made my mind up to watch it again myself!
[Off-topic] the_helix:
Absolutely correct :good:
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Thank god!

Though I'd avoid any Magic related movies in future.

After seeing this and Now You See Me, I always am left with the craving, how did they do those magic tricks and you have no way of knowing it.

The major acts are revealed but not every act is! :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So i was testing out some 4K video demos on my PC and took some screenies.

Here's the video data:

125Mbps! :eek: We're going to need fatter pipes if we're going to be streaming that from Netflix!

Large image warning:

We're living in the future my friends!
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
I just opened 3 tabs in one.

I can barely stream 480p on youtube.. FML!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Not sure if it's already been posted, but here are the 2014 Oscar nominees. No surprises here though, and quite boring to be honest. Here's also this years Razzie nominees.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Exactly. Oscar nominees are boring. Razzies look interesting though. :)
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Hey dirk , between Sherlock and Doctor Who , which is better according to you ? :)
[Off-topic] the_helix:
That's huge! I am happy with 700 MB 720p on my 18" monitor.

By the way, those screenshots are awesome.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Thanks. I'm sticking with 12 Years A Slave for best picture with all the other categories too close to call. After Earth should win all the Razzies though, and then they should invent some more so that it can win those too.

I haven't watched Doctor Who since i was 9. I'm not a fan. I used to favour Buck Rogers, Battlestar Galactica and the original Star Trek when i was a kid. The latest Empire podcast is a Sherlock special with an interview with the shows creators. What i found interesting is the concept that Mycroft is smarter than Sherlock. Did you get that impression watching the show? As clever as Sherlock is, he's not as clever as his brother. I love that idea!

The demos look great and didn't trouble my PC playing them either. 1080p content isn't even full screen on my display so i want moar pixels. :D

There was a lot of 4K talk during CES. Netflix shot House Of Cards in 4K but unlike season 1, season 2 will have 4K playback too. The new codecs are going to have to manage some serious compression otherwise the bandwidth needed to stream it will be ridiculous. I think 15Mbps was mentioned, which is too much for my internet connection. Even the crappy Youtube 4K videos are too much for it! :(

I can get 38Mbps FTTC where i am so i might have to upgrade soon! Problem is it's with SKY, so i'd be going from the ISP with the best customer service and technical support, to one of the very worst. Tough call!
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
I think they are both equally intelligent. Especially in Season 3, Sherlock and Mycroft have a mind game(what the hell can I call that thing?) and I think they both managed to outsmart the other.

Watched Se7en and to be honest, I don't think it was as great as I thought it would be. Its good but there are so many plot holes and the story is extremely far fetched.

Spoiler content hidden.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Yes indeed Dirk , I do get the impression that mycroft is smarter. It grew more pronounced in the third season , I think :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Didn't they call it a deduct-off or something?

So which of the Fincher movies do you prefer. Se7en or Fight Club? I love them both so i don't think i could choose a favourite.

That's what the writers were going for. In their minds at least Mycroft is the smarter. I think it came across in Season 3 too. Mycroft kind of tolerates Sherlock like an older dog tolerates a playful puppy. The writers seem intent on keeping the show close to canon, so i imagine it's what Conan Doyle intended.

From Wikipedia:

Possessing deductive powers exceeding even those of his younger brother, Mycroft is nevertheless incapable of performing detective work similar to that of Sherlock as he is unwilling to put in the physical effort necessary to bring cases to their conclusions.

"...he has no ambition and no energy. He will not even go out of his way to verify his own solutions, and would rather be considered wrong than take the trouble to prove himself right. Again and again I have taken a problem to him, and have received an explanation which has afterwards proved to be the correct one. And yet he was absolutely incapable of working out the practical points..."

—Sherlock Holmes, speaking of his brother in "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter

So Sherlock is kinda OCD about working out puzzles, whereas Mycroft can work them out but just can't be arsed to! :)
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Fight Club for sure.. Se7en doesnt even come close to it..
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Have you seen The Game or Zodiac? Both are really good David Fincher movies.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
About to :)
[Off-topic] jacker_newton:
Gravity.

I am a frequent listener of Neil deGrasse Tyson's StartalkRadio. According to Mike Massimino (the astronaut), the tools that George and Sandra used in the movie look very similar to the ones he used while repairing the Hubble telescope. The look and feel of space is also very accurate.. There are a few discrepancies, but the movie seems to be as accurate as movies can be (while still having the required drama element). I've been to CERN this September and remember one of the astronauts (Jean-François Clervoy) talking about the feeling of space. He said, that the first time you go to orbit everything is so pretty that its conceivable and un-explainable in plain words. I could see him tearing up a bit even remembering it. I think George Clooney transfers a part of the feel really well.

The movie feels a bit too static here and there for my taste, Sandra looks too pretty as well (for being almost 50 years old). I would rate the movie 8/10, say that its a must watch for all space enthusiasts.

I would replace the SCI-FI logo from IMDB with something like "very little fiction". Also I would bow down to Alfonso Cuarón (director) for making steps to bring space-reality to popular culture. I definitely agree with the Critic Choice awards for naming him the best director this year.
[Off-topic] manojrp:
The Hangover Part III

IMDB

When one of their own is kidnapped by an angry gangster, the Wolf Pack must track down Mr. Chow, who has escaped from prison and is on the lam.

Director: Todd Phillips

Writers: Todd Phillips, Craig Mazin

Stars: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms
[Off-topic] Dirk:
That's a review worthy of Movie Club Membership!

They did a good job with the realism in Gravity although it can be picked apart if you're really pedantic. I thought the score was a little over-used and overwhelming at times so i'm surprised to see it picking up that win, especially as the Hans Zimmer score on 12 Years A Slave was so good.

The trip to CERN must have been cool. What did you get to see there?

Also, Judith Resnik:

Astronaut hottie, died in Challenger disaster. RIP.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Place Beyond the Pines is exactly the opposite of that. I starting to appreciate it more with every passing day.

Watch The Illusionist to cap it off. It's a good movie too but i rate Prestige above all the other similar movies.

I've not seen 12 Years a Slave but i thought McQueen and Chiwetel Ejiofor would be the one to win all the Best Director and Actor awards, but i guess Alfonso Cuaron deserves it too. Not surprising to Gravity sweep away the visual/editin/cinematography awards, it was bloody realistically done and they deserve it, but i won't be watching that movie again. :p

And i want McConaughney to win the Oscar this time. I'm partial because i saw Mud and i liked it. :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It's almost two movies in one, isn't it? I must give it another poke soon.

That's two for Matthew McConaughney now with this and the Globes. I've seen all the movies and Chiwetel Ejiofor's performance is my favourite, although the front runners were all so good in their respective films that they all deserve to win really. Again, Steve McQueen would have been my choice as Director but it's all so close!

12 Years A Slave must be near the top of your watch list now surely? I feel like i'm the only one here that's seen it yet, which is crazy! Every poll has it way in the lead for the Oscar win, not to mention it's gone straight in at #1 in the UK Box Office on it's opening week.There's at least one scene in it that's more impactful than almost anything i've ever seen on screen. It's truly remarkable!
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Anyone gonna watch jack Ryan shadow recruit?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
How's Only God Forgives? I'm not sure if i'll like it. Worth a shot?

I want to watch it soon but i'm waiting for the bluray release. In the mean time i'm acquiring movies i missed out on before. Strange Days and Frozen (2010) along with About Time are in the list. Holy crap! All this time i overlooked About Time because i thought it had Channing Tatum (imdb poster) in the lead and i didn't want to put up with his bad acting. That's a relief! The reviews here and a 7.9 on imdb is encouraging!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I like Chris Pine so i might give it a go. I've seen all the other Jack Ryan movies so i may as well. So that's Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and now Chris Pine who have played Jack Ryan. Crazy! :eek:
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
I haven't seen any of the earlier movies and nor have I read the novels. Maybe I'll watch it. Not sure.

By the way, are the old Star Trek films worth watching? I haven't seen the series either. I just started with Abrams Star Trek films. :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
If you like Nicolas Winding Refn's other movies, Drive especially. Kristin Scott Thomas' performance is different to anything i've seen her do before. I think i described the movie as being very slow and punctuated with scenes of brutal violence. There's some cool hand to hand fighting, especially with this policeman type character who enjoys karaoke and killing people. Give it a go, but not before 12 Years A Slave! :laugh:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
If you have realistic expectations about the visuals of the original films, i probably would recommend seeing them. Now that you've seen the prequels you know what it's all about so sure, give it a go. The original cast is really good and they make an engaging ensemble.

Next to Interstellar, my other most anticipated movie this year is Wes Anderson's new movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel. It has a great cast, including what might be a great come-back performance by Jeff Goldblum! One to watch out for.
[Off-topic] the_helix:
I had the exact same thought as roofrider. The Illusionist would be a nice addition. I too agree that The Prestige is better.

Surprised that Hanks is not included for best actor. Although I haven't seen the movie, my gut feeling is that his part will be awesome.

I rate The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the top of all Fincher - Pitt collaboration, followed by Fight Club and then Se7en. Although, I am not much into chick flicks, (possible spoiler) in The CC of BB

the idea of Pitt's and Blanchett's characters having a short meaningful time together when they are close in age and understanding each other made my heart ache and I was teary eyed.

:crying:

Beauty with brains! R.I.P. :(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I haven't seen Nebraska yet so i can't speak to Bruce Dern's acting, but all the other nominated actors were better than Hanks in their roles. His performance in Captain Phillips was the best i've seen from him in a long time though. He's just up against some really stiff opposition this year!

I just watched The Grey. Had been avoiding it as it didn't really appeal at the time. In some respects it's better than i expected. An edgier version of The Edge if you will. Pretty by-the-numbers survival movie though with some absurdity and overly dramatic sound effects. Also wolves don't attack humans. Ever. I hated the almost monochrome look of the movie too. Were they trying to make the film look like the title? 6/10
[Off-topic] veeman:
How is it compared to the first one?

Sent from my iPad Air using Windows 95
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Inside Llewyn Davis - After the death of his playing partner, a struggling musician tries to survive in 1960's New York.

This is a very understated and low key Coen Brothers movie and i dare say it will soon be forgotten about, which is a shame because it's a very pleasant movie. Oscar Isaac plays the lead role really well and his musical skills complement his acting ability. The movie is simply a slice of Llewyn Davis' life, with no real beginning or end and with no message or point to make. It's just a week in time and an interesting journey! 8/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The King Of Comedy - Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring comic who will do anything to get his chance in show business. Not my favourite Scorsese film but not the worst. 7/10

The list looks like this now: (best to worst)

The Departed

Goodfella's

Casino

Shutter Island

Hugo

The Wolf Of Wall Street

Bringing Out The Dead

The Aviator

Taxi Driver

After Hours

Raging Bull

Cape Fear

The King Of Comedy

Mean Streets

The Color Of Money

Gangs Of New York
[Off-topic] Kyrane:
- 10/10: The Crow

- 9/10: Crying Freeman

- 8/10: Interview with a Vampire

- 7/10: Strange Days

- 6/10: The Crazies

- 5/10: Chernobyl Diaries

- 4/10: MIB 3

- 3/10: Silent Hill Revelation

- 2/10: Resident Evil : Afterlife

- 1/10: Lost Highway
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Hunger - As a Director, Steve McQueen has done a great job so far of tackling tough subjects in his movies. In this one from 2008, Michael Fassbender plays Bobby Sands, an IRA prisoner who in 1981 led a hunger strike in the Maze prison. It's a powerful performance by Fassbender, who underwent a body transformation equal to that of Christian Bale in the Machinist to play the part. It's brutal at times and tough to watch, but McQueen's film making is spellbinding and hard to turn away from. A master at work. 7/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Screen Actors Guild Awards Winners:

Film

Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture

American Hustle

12 Years A Slave

August: Osage County

Dallas Buyers Club

Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role

Matthew McConaughey – Dallas Buyers Club

Bruce Dern – Nebraska

Chiwetel Ejiofor – 12 Years A Slave

Tom Hanks – Captain Phillips

Forest Whitaker – Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role

Cate Blanchett – Blue Jasmine

Sandra Bullock – Gravity

Judi Dench – Philomena

Meryl Streep – August: Osage County

Emma Thompson – Saving Mr. Banks

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role

Jared Leto – Dallas Buyers Club

Barkhad Abdi – Captain Phillips

Daniel Bruhl – Rush

Michael Fassbender – 12 Years A Slave

James Gandolfini – Enough Said

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role

Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years A Slave

Jennifer Lawrence – American Hustle

Julia Roberts – August: Osage County

June Squibb – Nebraska

Oprah Winfrey – Lee Daniels’ The Butler

TV

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries

Michael Douglas – Behind The Candelabra

Matt Damon – Behind The Candelabra

Jeremy Irons – The Hollow Crown

Rob Lowe – Killing Kennedy

Al Pacino – Phil Spector

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries

Helen Mirren – Phil Spector

Angela Bassett – Betty & Coretta

Holly Hunter – Top Of The Lake

Elisabeth Moss – Top Of The Lake

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In Drama Series

Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad

Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire

Jeff Daniels – The Newsroom

Peter Dinklage – Game Of Thrones

Kevin Spacey – House Of Cards

Outstanding Performance By Female Actor In Drama Series

Maggie Smith – Downton Abbey

Anna Gunn – Breaking Bad

Claire Danes – Homeland

Jessica Lange – American Horror Story

Kerry Washington – Scandal

Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Drama Series

Breaking Bad

Boardwalk Empire

Downton Abbey

Game Of Thrones

Homeland

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In Comedy Series

Ty Burrell – Modern Family

Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock

Jason Bateman – Arrested Development

Don Cheadle – House Of Lies

Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In Comedy Series

Julia Louis Dreyfus – Veep

Mayim Bialik – The Big Bang Theory

Julie Bowen – Modern Family

Edie Falco – Nurse Jackie

Tina Fey – 30 Rock

Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series

Modern Family

30 Rock

Arrested Development

The Big Bang Theory

Veep
[Off-topic] FinalIME:
Epic was pretty cool.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Is The Fifth Estate worth a watch?

I'm a fan of Benedict but I read the reviews and it seems like a US Government inspired movie which just tries to portray Julian Assange as the ultimate villain.

So any thoughts?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I don't think anyone here has seen it yet, the bad reviews are probably putting everyone off.

Just watched Captain Phillips - 8/10

Didn't disappoint one bit. Top class performance by the guy who played the lead pirate (a well deserved Oscar nomination too) and Hanks (towards the very end especially).
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
So.. I'm currently watching Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2. The whole movie is a god damn Reddit thread. Puns, puns everywhere. Bad ones. The movie seems fine though, but it's not on the same level as Despicable Me 2 etc.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - I still think these movies are a bit silly but i did enjoy this. I love to watch Jennifer Lawrence work and she's spectacular as always. Not the worst futuristic dystopia movie ever and an improvement on the first installment. 7/10

Last Vegas - Cliched but fairly amusing at times. 7/10

October Sky - Jake Gyllenhaal plays Homer Hickam, a teenage boy living in a small West Virginian coal mining town in the fifties. Inspired by the news that Russia has put a satellite into orbit, he decides to take up rocketry, eventually pursuing his obsession as a career. It's a great performance by a young Jake G, showing some early promise. Touching, inspiring and what's more, a true story! An all round excellent movie. 8/10

The Raid 2: Berandal trailer:

[YOUTUBE]MG9uFX3uYq4[/YOUTUBE]

Also, Quentin Tarantino furious after script for The Hateful Eight leaks. Says he may not make the movie now:

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=39882
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Who died in here? By the looks of it, every single one of you :p
[Off-topic] roofrider:
The weekend should bring everyone back from the dead. :fingers-crossed:

Btw, godspeed YIFY!

So far:

Riddick - A bit of a disappointment.

Flight - Good!

The Way Way Back - "Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park." It is from the Oscar winning screenwriters of The Descendants, and it is just as likable. Wasn't impressed initially but i started to enjoy it after a bit, mainly because that's when Sam Rockwell enters the scene. 7.5/10

Never Let Me Go - 7/10

Hunger Games Catching Fire - Better than the first one.
[Off-topic] the_helix:
Did everyone suddenly stop watching movies? :eek:

I watched Team America: World Police. Hilariously funny! Its a satirical comedy of blockbuster action films, just don't watch it with family as there is lots of violence, bad mouthing, blood splashing and a long sex act all involving marionettes instead of humans. It feels amusing as well as funny when the marionettes go on trash talking spree. There is a dialogue which the hero gets as an advice in a bar and later on he repeats it towards the end of the movie. Watch out for it. 8/10 :good:
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Yup. We've all been busted by the Hollywood police. Dirk is currently being tortured underground for his passwords, but he ain't taking that ****, so I guess he's dead. RIP.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
I finally completed some unfinished tasks.

1. Batman Begins (had already seen TDK & TDKR)

It was splendid as expected.

Liam Neeson is undoubtedly an all rounder! And finally saw the scarecrow's role. Till now I knew him only because I had played Batman Arkham Asylum.

2. SH: Game of Shadows.

The moment I stopped comparing RDJ, Watson, Mycroft & Moriarity to Cumberbatch & other BBC actors, I started enjoying the movie.

As always I love how SH in the movies uses his deduction in fights.

And I'm really glad the end was what it was.

If they had left it at SH being dead with Moriarity, I would've been seriously disappointed.

Tried to watch Wolf of Wall Street, but it was too late and it was off theaters, the only ones still showing it priced the tickets at 8 times more price, so pass! Will wait for the DVD release.

Now waiting for The Lego Movie.. XD
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Waiting for this new movie called RoboCop to be released. When I saw the trailer its looking good anyone waiting for it to watch it?

Its going to be LEGEND--wait for it-DARY!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Still it looks good. Besides havent gone to watch a movie in a cinema for a while(I always torrent movies which I really like)

Its going to be LEGEND--wait for it-DARY!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] :
YIFY's quality:filesize ratio is incredible ?

Sent from my sushi grade tuna
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm having to minimise my PC use because of eye problems, but a couple of quick and deserving mentions:

Filth - I was ready to stop watching this after fifteen minutes, but i'm glad i stuck it out to the end. The story starts out really vulgar and depraved before going to some really dark places at the end. 8/10

Crash Reel - Documentary about snowboarder Kevin Pearce who suffered a traumatic brain injury while in training for the winter olympics. Very well made and impactful (no pun intended). 9/10

I won't be around much but i'll try to stay in touch.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Take care!

Have Crash Reel in my list, i'll just bump its priority now.

Interesting :eek:

Yep. Dat consistency.