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[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
Hows it going film club? Belated merry xmas to everyone and I've been watching alot of films since I've been on vacation, I wont write the reviews for all of them but I shall list them.

Iron Sky

Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol

Powder Blue

Restrepo

The Amazing Spiderman

The Babymakers

The Grey

The Raven

Tucker And Dale VS Evil

Dreamworks Spooky Stories Volumes 1-2

Ong Bak 2-3

The Flowers of War

The Avengers

90 Minutes

A Late Quartet

A Good Day to Die Hard

*currently watching* Couples Retreat CtrlHD 1080p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie marathon. Nice!

I got home from work yesterday, watched Full Metal Jacket again and went to bed. The lighting at the end of that movie is amazing!
[Off-topic] Seraz007:
Watched Gravity

Didn't live up to my expectations :silly:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Read the OP for details on how to vote.

I watched Dredd last night. It was watchable but the performances didn't really grab me. It's really just a futuristic version of The Raid: Redemption without the awesome fight scenes. While i was watching it i was thinking how much better it would be if i were watching Robocop instead. 6/10
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
Excellent choice, that film never gets old for me either. "This is my film, there are many like it but this one is mine. My film is my best friend. It is my life. I master it as I must master my life. Without me, my film is useless, without my film I am useless. I must watch my film true. I must watch better than the MPAA who is the enemy. Who is trying to charge me $22 for a blu ray movie @ retail price. I must watch and grab the remux's before the blu ray is offically released, because my enemy the MPAA will try to fire a copy right infringement act at me. But before the film GOD"S I swear this creed: my film and my self are the defenders of my film club, we are the masters of our enemy the MPAA, we are the saviors of all film lovers. So be it, until there is no MPAA, but films. Amen"
[Off-topic] Dirk:
*speechless! :good:

I'm watching a fascinating documentary called Side By Side:

"Investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, cinematographers, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital. Where we are now, how we got here and what the future may bring."

For anyone with an interest in the technical aspects of cinematography, this is a must see feature!
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
Took my wife and son to see Mandela. Idris Elba does a great job. Worth seeing, especially if you don't really know about the life of Mandela.

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[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[Off-topic] Dirk:
My favourite Tony Scott movie will always be Man On Fire, but a close second is Crimson Tide. Decided to give it a re-watch today, my first time on Bluray, and man it was fun! They did a great job with the transfer, the movie looks gorgeous and doesn't feel dated at all. On the contrary it looks better than most of today's action films.

Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman are both brilliant in this movie and seeing these giants going head-to-head again is thrilling. It's a good cast all round and also includes one James Gandolfini. It's tense, gripping, and proof that Ridley wasn't the only one of the Scott brothers who could make a great movie. 8/10
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Hmm, i was kind of expecting someone to mention the movie Love Actually when all the Xmas movie recommendations were going on, since it is Christmas themed. I saw it a few years back and i quite liked it!

Has anyone seen The City of Lost Children? And anyone interested in Dallas Buyers Club? Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto are being praised a lot for their performances.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
I think today I made the best use of my Saturday.

I might be a decade late, but today I finally saw the LOTR Trilogy! :beer:

Epic saga. Loved the backgrounds, the costumes, the star cast, obviously the story, the action sequences, the makeups (loved those pointy eared elves)

Finally I get the meaning of the line Ironman says to Hawkeye in the Avengers "you better clench up Legolas"

Also the origins of so many memes.. xD

Just one thing I didn't understand.

Why did Frodo "HAVE TO" leave with the others at the end of the last movie?

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[Off-topic] roofrider:
You sure did! Epic movies indeed!!

I didn't really notice their pointy ears tbh, i guess their beautiful long hair concealed them for the most part.

I'll let Milad answer that, if he's around. I've read only half of the LOTR books, and it's been a while since i last watched the movies too.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Yeah, for most the hair did cover it, but Legolas' shone!

And is Milad a username or is it like 'Mi laddie' XD
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Yeah, it is [MENTION=2979877]m1l4droid[/MENTION] actually.

Can't believe it took you so long to finally watch those movies!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Gramercy!

Well, Fordo seemed compelled to leave with Gandalf, Bilbo, Galadriel (who is super awesome btw) and whoever else was there in that boat; bound to where exactly?
[Off-topic] Sleepy!:
They were sailing West, to the land of the Valar.

And if you've read the books, you'll know that Frodo was actually rather excited to go, he had an inner yearning. I remember when Sam pleads to him not to go, he says something to that effect.

One also has to take into account that Bilbo and Frodo are bachelors, and after a certain point of their lives they have become so immersed in Elvish culture that they have become defacto Elves, as was indicated by them being made Elf Friends...
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I haven't read the second half of the books, so i wouldn't know the exact details.

Yeah, he wasn't compelled. He seemed to be leaving on his own terms in the movie too.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Looking forward to seeing it. McConaughey has had a resurgence this year with some great parts! Haven't seen him in Wolf Of Wall Street yet, but thought he was excellent in Mud.

Watched The Desolation Of Smaug. Better than An Unexpected Journey, but still not as good as the LOTR trilogy. Thought Evangeline Lilly and Stephen Fry were good additions to the franchise, although Liv Tyler is still the hottest elf! 8/10

Rush was better than i expected. Didn't blow my mind though. 7/10

Style Wars, the iconic documentary from 1983 about the urban culture of New York at that time. Break Dancing, Hip-Hop and Graffiti captured like a moment in history that can never be repeated. 8/10

Thanks For Sharing - "A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon: sex addiction." 8/10

Sex, Lies, and Videotape - Haven't seen it in years. Still like it though. Steven Soderbergh directing, starring James Spader and Andy MacDowell. 7/10
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Huge multi quote.. xD

I'm really not a reader so haven't read any books.

And it seems I assumed his yearning to leave on a quest or to see more of the unseen world, for compulsion (maybe because he had that Nazgul wound, so he couldn't risk being around others, they might return. At least that's what logic I could come up with)

Also Merry & Pippin were bachelors too, so but yeah they were more interested in the shire culture :D

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[Off-topic] Sleepy!:
Well Tolkien says this too, saying that Valinor was a place of healing, a place where Frodo would finally find peace.
[Off-topic] the_helix:
Watched The Thing (1982) and This Boy's Life recently. Enjoyed them both. 8/10 each.

I feel De Niro's character in This Boy's Life surely deserves an 'honourable mention' in best movie villains... or in lighter terms (as I recently read in an article) best movie dicks.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Since i wasn't going to read to books again any time soon i did a half-assed googling. :p

Like Sleepy said, they go to that place in the west for some peace and to recover. Besides the immortals (Elves, Gandalf..) only the ring bearers (Frodo, Bilbo and even Sam) are allowed to stay in that holy land.

Yeah, he did really well in Mud. Just watched Stand By Me. I liked it, it didn't make me that nostalgic or anything but i liked.

I really like Mud, Stand By Me, Dazed and Confused and Perks; Kings of Summer is not in the same class but i liked that one too. Out of these, D&C and Perks make me feel kinda empty at the end.

Good to see the new Hobbit getting an 8 from you. That's encouraging considering how you didn't really like the first one.

The world needs moar Liv Tyler (One Night at McCool's :D) and Monica Bellucci movies!!

Have you seen Exit Through the Gift Shop? My friend recommended it to me a few years back and i loved it! You'd like it too, you might already be familiar with Banksy and his works though. But the movie/docu is not just about Banksy, it introduced me to a bunch of really cool street artists like the Invader. It's awesome!

He has even invaded India, i was so psyched when i first became aware of that. One day i'll visit that spot. My parents actually went to the same 'holy city' only earlier this year, but since i'm not really religious i didn't tag along. But i will go there one day.

That said, i really need to watch that docu again. I think the last time i watched it, it inspired me to do something creative with my stupid life. :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Never seen it. I'll have to check that one out! :good:

Saw The Thing myself not too long ago. Thought it had held up well!

I'm watching Brainstorm, an interesting Sci-Fi from 1983 starring Christopher Walken.

I haven't seen Exit Through the Gift Shop, but i will now. It wasn't even on my radar before but it looks right up my street! Thanks for the tip.

If you like Liv Tyler you should see Stealing Beauty. I rented it on VHS way back when and fell in love with both her and the movie. :)
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Will do ASAP!

Also got around to watching October Sky today, so i can strike that one off the list now. Good movie. Wouldn't say no to a few good Laura Dern movie recommendations either :p

Anyway, i'm off for the day. Good day to you all!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
See ya dude.

Gotta see October Sky myself now. It looks interesting, and i like Jake G.

Laura Dern movies i like:

Blue Velvet

A Perfect World

That's it really other than maybe Jurassic Park!

Stealing Beauty trailer:

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[Off-topic] the_helix:
True. Although the special effects might seem a bit goofy now, it surely would have been awesome in 1982.

From the IMDB page of Brainstorm, I reached the page of In Time. Had seen it a couple of years back. After some thought on whether to give it a 6 or 7, I finally gave it 6/10. Out of this, 5 is for the great concept of the movie. Acting is at best average, so 1 for acting. ;)

Wish it had some better actor like Christian Bale instead of Timberlake who is just good for romcoms as far as acting is concerned... could have been cult classic. Bale was far better in Equilibrium (8/10 from me), also a dystopian flick like In Time.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I always avoided In Time for that reason. I like Equilibrium though. It's a solid Sci-Fi movie.

I don't know. Re-watched the first one this weekend and it felt terribly 80's. It was far more impressive in it's day than it is now. If i were you i'd watch another Paul Verhoeven movie, Starship Troopers. It holds up much better.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
You shouldn't avoid it. It's not a bad movie; it's just not great, but it has an interesting plot that's executed poorly. It's entertaining at least, so if you're bored to death, then check it out. Timberlake's musical number is pretty fun too (yes, i'm kidding) :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm watching something with far more pedigree tonight. American Hustle! Love me some Jennifer Lawrence. :)
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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Aww hell yes!
[Off-topic] veeman:
Frozen was my favorite movie of 2013
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Stop trolling.
[Off-topic] veeman:
I'm not! It's a great movie! ?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I don't know if he's trolling or not, but it has an 8.1! :eek:
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
Happy new years eve film club :D Updated list of films watched since last post:

Couples Retreat

Deadfall

Django Unchained

Eastern Promises

*currently watching* Gangster Squad
[Off-topic] Dirk:
American Hustle - I liked this, but didn't love it. The characters were more interesting than the story, but the roles were played so well it was just a pleasure to bask in the acting talent on screen. Those hoping to see more of De Nero will be disappointed as his appearance was short, but the likes of Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence were just superb. Lawrence particularly just lit up the movie in every scene that she was in and added some much needed comedy to the story. I liked the inclusion of Louis C.K. too, and his characters anecdote about his childhood ice-fishing trip which, although never coming to a conclusion, was a comic thread throughout the story.

The movie is primarily a Drama though, telling the fictionalised story of a pair of con artists who are caught and subsequently pressed into service by Richie DiMaso, an FBI agent who is trying to make a name for himself by indicting mobsters and politicians. It's a plot born of the post Watergate, Abscam bribery and corruption investigations, but the way the story unfolds is a little predictable and not nearly as clever as i expected it to be. With such great acting though i still found myself riveted to every scene, ultimately making the movie compelling enough to sit through.

As far as the style of the film, the wardrobe and sets are perfect. Set in the late seventies the movie does a really convincing job of recreating that time period. We see Christian Bale with a comb-over, Bradley Cooper with his hair in rollers and Amy Adams in a dazzling array of revealing dresses. Costumes and photography are both outstanding and the soundtrack is a perfect complement to the screen action with some great songs from the era.

For David O'Russell it was always going to be a challenge following up on the successful Silver Linings Playbook. While both movies succeed in portraying interesting, quirky characters, American Hustle doesn't have the heart of it's predecessor and it doesn't make you fall in love with the characters. This movie strays more into melodrama at times too where Silver Linings leaned more towards comedy. It also feels a little long, coming in at over two hours. Watching it put me in mind of Goodfella's and Casino, although it's not as glitzy as the latter. I see others drawing comparison to those Scorsese movies too. I don't know if it's intentional or coincidental but there are similar elements, like the narration that provides spoken exposition in addition to what we see on screen. The attention to detail in the set design and costumes are certainly on par with anything Scorsese has done though and it's a real spectacle at times.

Overall it's well worth a watch even if only to revel in some amazing acting performances! 8/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Happy New Year mate. What did you think of Eastern Promises? I liked it but i've never met anyone else who has actually seen it before now!

See here for details on how to vote.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Not trying to be a jerk here, but the only reason why you're saying that must be because it's the only movie you've watched this year. Don't get me wrong, it's not the worst movie of the year, but it's not even in the top 200 of the year. I absolutely hate that movie. I hated every single character in it, and I wanted to wipe them out with 2 tons of TNT. I'm going to buy the blu-ray just so I can throw it into a volcano.

/Psycho rant

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But it's Veeman. He's trolling 24/7, so I try to ignore every single post he writes, and this is the consequence. We don't know when he's being honest anymore :p

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
So you're saying you didn't like Now You See Me? I just want to be clear as you were a little ambiguous as to your feelings toward the movie.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
No no, i actually loved the movie. I think it was smart and very entertaining. I'll definitely buy it on blu-ray and add it to my collection :)
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Hey! I've seen it. :p It was a while back, i thought it was good movie. I think i have A History of Violence too, yet to watch it though.

I'll be watching Mr. Nobody tomorrow and have Miracle in Cell No. 7 lined up for tonight.

Lol!

One more El Oh El.

Is any Cloud Atlas fan adventurous enough to try 2046 ?
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Oh man, i love Mr. Nobody. I have probably seen it 6-7 times, and i plan to see it again (and again). It might be confusing the first time, and you may have a couple of "WTF is this" moments, but it's totally worth it. Give it a second look if you like it. Everything will make sense.

Interesting. Adding it to my watchlist. Thanks :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
:laugh:

Nicely done! :good:

No. I wanted to throw myself into a volcano after watching Cloud Atlas! :laugh:

A History Of Violence is okay. Not great though. I accidentally watched it again recently thinking it was the first time. After two hours of Deja-Vu i realised i had probably seen it before! :rolleyes:

Let us know how Mr. Nobody and Miracle in Cell No. 7 turn out.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
How dare you! Cloud Atlas is a good movie :D But alright, you like Now You See Me, which i hate, and i like Cloud Atlas, which you hate(?). Movies are 100% subjective, so not a single individual here should feel offended if/when we don't agree on something.

BTW, FRIENDSHIP OVER :laugh:

Yeah, you should totally check it out again. Just remember that it's not an action movie, or even a comedy. It's a drama/sci-fi, and it's slow. Don't over think it either with thoughts like "what's this, i don't even... why did he do that? what year is this!?" :p IF you follow through the whole thing, you should "get it" at the end of the movie. The message is very simple and straight forward. It's not like Cloud Atlas where we have no idea how to interpret it.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm ambivalent towards NYSM. I remember liking it enough at the time but i doubt if i'll ever watch it again though. Just watched the Mr. Nobody trailer and it looks interesting. Can't say i'm a Jared Leto fan but i'm going to give it a watch. It can't be any worse than Cloud Atlas! :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It would have been better with Jennifer Lawrence in it. Playing all the roles.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Damn straight, son! I bet he got annoyed when Tom Hanks opened his not-so-authentic-british-mouth in Cloud Atlas, much like the "Norwegians" opened their mouths in The Thing (1982). He simply got offended, and as a Brit, he won't deal with it :p

Did i win?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Tom Hanks was in it? I think i died of boredom before it reached that part. :p

I hear The Wolf Of Wall Street has been attracting some criticism for it's depiction of debauchery and excess. Personally it makes me want to watch it even more now! Why is it that people who are so easily offended even go to the cinema? Wouldn't they be better served staying at home and learning to crochet?
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Oh no you didn't! NO ONE disses Tom Hanks! Exactly how much of Cloud Atlas did you watch? 1 minute? 10 minutes? You have to watch the whole thing to appreciate it.

Anyhow, what are your plans this evening? Going to the pub? Going all out with Finlandia?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I've got work as normal tomorrow so i'll be in bed by 22.00. Are you planning a night of drunken hedonism and debauchery for yourself?
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
I didn't think eastern promises would be that kind of film. An intense drama, mobster and gangster film. A fellow member who has mentioned it on passthepopcorn and I quote: ". I'll dub this the "Russian Godfather" - Akayz

I had no idea what I was getting into with this film. I did not watch any of the trailers, I only read the small imdb 2-3 sentence synopsis. I just wanted to add that the ranger from the north "Aragorn" did a fantastic job and so did Naomi Watts, which by the way looked hella nice in dem jeans :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
She'd look better out of them! I know what you mean though, Naomi Watts is a bona fide hottie! :good:
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Man, you can't catch a break from work :p I don't know yet. It can go both ways.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Will be prepared, looking forward to watching it.

Lmao!

Miracle in Cell No. 7 was awesome! With excellent performances all around the movie was an enjoyable ride. Most of the reviews out there pointed at this one being a major tearjerker, so i went in well prepared. Oh, and it really doesn't take a lot for me to tear up, but only rarely do those bloody tears roll down my cheeks, i always put up a brave fight. But i lost the tear-battle hands down with this movie. I'm really glad i watched this film alone. The story revolves around the strong affectionate bond between a mentally challenged father who is wrongly convicted for the murder of a young girl and his equally young daughter. At first, i felt like i was watching a Korean version of "I Am Sam" and i dreaded it, i was expecting more. Thankfully it turned out to be much more than that. Have no regrets watching this one. Has perfectly enjoyable comedy throughout, thanks in large part to the prison inmates; at the halfway point i felt this one being classed as a 'tearjerker' was an exaggeration, but the 2nd half of the movie proved me wrong. And as far as i can remember, this is the only movie to make me tear up real bad in one scene and crack me up like there's no tomorrow in the very next scene. That was just the start of it, towards the ending i almost cried a river; watching it alone probably did everything to excite my tear glands more than usual, but no regrets. So, you now know what you are getting yourself into with this movie. It might have a couple of flawed, over the top scenes, but this is a comedy after all and it does not spoil the experience whatsoever. I'd give this movie a 8/10, and if i'm being subjective, this one will earn a 9/10 just for making me laugh and cry simultaneously. I will now go and look for someone to kill in order to regain my manliness.

This is also the third highest grossing Korean flick of all time. And with that, i'll be altering my votes now.

I kinda feel bad about not having watched The Green Mile yet, have seen parts of it years back. Hopefully will get around to watching the complete movie soon.

And a very Happy New Year to everyone, its an hour into 2014 here and i'm finally having a day off tomorrow today.

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@ Dirk, i chose a random color to highlight the movie cell where my previous vote resided. You can remove it if you feel it is unnecessary.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Well, whatever you end up doing, make sure you use protection! ;)

Have a good night mate.

I do and i probably will. :D

Nice review mate! I'll be watching Miracle in Cell No. 7 soon myself now. Love me a good tear-jerker! :)

Happy New Year roofers my old mate and enjoy a well deserved day off. :good:
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
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Well,.I'm pregnant. Thank a lot Dirk. I forgot the protection. I showed her Cloud Atlas and she loved it. **** you. I'm full of beer and funny stuff.

It'll be a real joy to deliver that monster trough my asshole.

Yes, I'm drunk as.... Whatever I'm lucky to write this in English.... Fy faen, drep meg.

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Happy new year! I should really REALLY get off the interwebs

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Pop quiz hotshots..

Name the movie in which this New Years celebration is taking place:

Also name the movie that i referenced for the post title.