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[Off-topic] xaccers:
She's great, the first time she invited me over to hers when we started dating, I saw the 40" TV, the blu ray player, the Xbox 360, the Wii, the vast collection of sci-fi, animation, comedy and horror DVDs/BluRays I knew she was the woman for me :D
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
:sly:
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Then there's her cooking. We've been together 4.5 years and not once has she cooked a bad meal.

She's good with money, has her own income, all her own teeth, doesn't smoke, isn't a heavy drinker, basically the complete opposite of my last girlfriend.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Stop it. White Flag. White flaggg!

:p

You lucky git.

Geronimooooo! :D
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
Star Wars is legit

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[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
:what::confused:

.. May the force be with you. :D
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
:D:thumbup::thumbup:

I was blown away when I saw it. Totally did not expect it from a mini episode.

This 50th special now has a lot to live up to. :D
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Now that they're not doing Torchwood, they really could do with Dr Who the forgotten years and follow McGann's Dr leading up to this!
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
+100000000000 :):thumbup:
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
No, may the force be with you, young padawan.

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[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Those films don't exist to me.

Only 4,5,6! :D:p
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
:banghead:

There was nothing wrong with 1 - 3.

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[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Ok... ;)
[Off-topic] hyperthrust:
Lmaooooo!

:D:thumbup:
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
Jar Jar was funny. People need to quit whining.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Jeez! I go to bed for a few hours and pictures of Mick Jagger start appearing in the thread! :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
No. Jar jar was the worst movie character of all time.

I ditched an AP German class to see that movie in theatres and wished I'd stayed at school.

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[Off-topic] Prawesome:
No, it wasn't. He was the worst, most pointless character in SW
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Weren't you the one who hadn't seen Star Wars until recently or was that someone else? :sly:

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[Off-topic] Prawesome:
It was me, yes.
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
You'd never seen Star Wars, then went out and watched episode 1? I'm so sorry for the trauma you've endured.

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[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Lol.. I watched the whole series after I started watching Clone Wars.. Except for Jar Jar, it was pretty damn awesome.. :D Especially the second series with Anakin going bad ass and all
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
I never saw Ep. 2 or 3 because of how bad Ep. 1 was, but 4, 5 & 6 were excellent.

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[Off-topic] Archer:
Thanks [MENTION=1763460]DirkGently[/MENTION] for recommending Thirst, many pages back. I really enjoyed it, despite it taking about 1/2 an hour to start moving. Once it did get going there was no stopping it!

I had a bit of a movie night recently and watched Hard Candy, Exam and The Experiment.

They were all good films, but I really enjoyed Hard Candy the most out of them. Ellen Page is excellent (as always), and it needs excellent acting as it's pretty much 2 people for the whole film.

I also recently saw American Mary, and I have to say.... Wow :o

I like dark films and this one really didn't disappoint. Very compelling and certainly different in its subject matter, and if you look at the cover I think you'll agree that most guys would quite happily watch it ;)

Also, in reference to the previous reference to the twins from The Shining, American Mary was made by the Soska sisters (who I'd never heard of before), and they're a little dark themselves...
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Have you seen many, or any, Chan-Wook Park movies before? I would highly recommend Stoker, his English language debut. Slow moving again but very immersive!

I liked Hard Candy too. Went into it without knowing too much about it and was pleasantly surprised! Exam looks interesting. Reading the synopsis made me think of Cube. A room full of people trying to solve a puzzle? I'm definitely watching that so thanks for the tip!

Aren't they just! I've never heard of them before. I'm a fan of dark movies too, so here are a few of my favourites that you may not have seen:

Let the Right One In

I saw The Devil

The Road

Black Swan

The Chaser

A Bittersweet Life

25th Hour

I was thinking about you when we were talking about The World's End. As far as target audience goes, you're in the right demographic. Are you a fan of the Edgar Wright movies?
[Off-topic] Archer:
Yes, I do like Edgar Wright films. The Cornetto Trilogy is brilliant, but I was just a little disappointed with The World's End. It was great, and I totally agree with the comments about how emotive it is to anyone that experienced the same things as they described, growing up at that time. But, I thought it was the weakest of the 3 films. It was too much like Shaun of The Dead for me, what with the "end of the world" apocalypse style story. Also, those 3 films aside, I LOVE Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. I've only ever played the game a couple of times, and know nothing more about it, but it was just retro gamey in every way (as well as being full of VERY good music, my favourite being the lovely Ramona, by the most talented Beck.)

And thanks for that list. I've seen I saw The Devil and Black Swan (loved both of them immensely), but none of the others. Let the Right One In is one I've been meaning to watch for a long time and just not got round to it. So there's 5 films there that will go on the watch list. Thanks - that'll keep me off the streets and out of trouble this weekend :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm glad Scott Pilgrim gets your thumbs up. I've got it at home ready to watch! I've almost finished re-watching all of Arrested Development so i don't mind a little more Michael Cera!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I saw Thirst too, it was very different and i liked it, but LTROI is still the best!

Yup, have seen Stoker Dirk! Would like to see him make more English films.

Just saw The Thieves, it's not like the typical Korean movies we speak highly of here, this one's more of a commercial heist movie with an ensemble cast (it haz the girl from My Sassy Girl!!). It has lots of twists and turns along with a bit of comedy and everything else. It has it's flaws but it's still a perfectly watchable entertaining movie. 6.5/10 is a fair rating for this one but i'd give it a 7.5/10 just for casting Gianna jun. :D
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
Lol, seriously? My brothers and I enjoyed it, Jar Jar and all.

That's kinda funny.

You should see them, or at least Episode 3. I'll be sure to mention that there is no Jar Jar, except for a non-speaking cameo.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
LTROI is still my favourite too, but Thirst has definitely moved into second place! Wouldn't you agree, something Thirst and Stoker had in common was a great ending? Stoker particularly i didn't see coming, and that car scene at the end of Thirst was genius! I guess you could say the same for Oldboy too thinking about it. It seems to be something of a trademark of Park's!

Thanks for The Thieves tip, i'll give it a watch! The most outlandish and entertaining Korean film i've seen yet is The Good, The Bad, The Weird. Have you seen it? It's completely bonkers, with an equal measure of comedy, action and adventure. Think Raiders Of The Lost Ark on steroids. It's crazy and amazing! :)
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Hello again, I have been catching up with this brilliant thread and I read about Star Wars. Personally , I didn't mind jar jar that much. Kind of annoying but bearable.

Unfortunately , having not seen a single Korean movie I am not in a position to offer my comments. I remember starting to watch old boy , but being a vegetarian I was turned off by the octopus eating scene and I didn't watch after that. But if these movies are really good , could somebody please offer some suggestions? :) haven't heard of chan woo park before.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Chan-Wook Park is probably the best well known Korean Director. His work is outstanding! These are the Korean movies i've seen so far and would recommend:

The Man From Nowhere

Castaway On The Moon

Oldboy

My Sassy Girl

Memories Of Murder

A Bittersweet Life

The Chaser

The Good, The Bad, The Weird

I Saw The Devil

Joint Security Area

Mother

Thirst

I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance

The Berlin File

I feel like i'm missing one or two but that's the bulk of it! Castaway On The Moon is an inoffensive movie if you're looking for something nice to watch on date night. At the other end of the scale, I Saw The Devil is pretty brutal and bloody!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I agree, no matter how familiar you are with Park's work he still manages to surprise you. Oldboy and Memories of Murder (a must watch for those who haven't seen it yet) has some the best endings i've seen. I dunno, something about MoM's ending and the movie as a whole strikes a chord.

Lol! Good, bad, weird is a unique and completely crazy movie! The thieves isn't anything like it though, I can't think of anything that's similar to The G,B,W!
[Off-topic] Archer:
That's The Good, The Bad, The Weird and Memories of Murder added to the watch list as well. Actually, I'll fire up Evernote and stop referring to that as if it's a list that I actually have, and make it so!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Speaking of which, when i mentioned seeing Red 2 i forgot to say that this guy is in it:

Speaking perfect English of course!

Lol, for me it's Google Keep, and i actually do have a list. Two lists! One is of films that i've heard about and are available now to watch, and the other is more a wish list of upcoming titles.

Memories Of Murder is a must watch, but i would add The Man From Nowhere to that list if you haven't seen it. It's my favourite Korean movie so far. The girl in it is cuter than a box of kittens and she'll totally melt your heart. It's a really impactful movie and i never fail to tear up at the ending.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
[MENTION=1763460]DirkGently[/MENTION] thank you for your recommendations. I will steel my heart and try to watch old boy again and report on this thread :) by the way the Hollywood remake of Old Boy releases on 27th November apparently.
[Off-topic] Archer:
I have seen The Man From Nowhere, yes. It was very, very good (the knife fight sticks out in my memory). There are obvious similarities Leon, but that is definitely not a bad thing! There's also the Jason Statham film, Safe, that has the "hero and little girl" storyline, but as I said, it's a Jason Statham film so you've already seen it, even if you've not seen it.

Thank you. I shall avoid the cinema around that time at all costs :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Yeah, i have mixed feelings about the remake. Most of the time they end up being disappointing and feeling unnecessary. The only exception for me is The Man From Nowhere which, although not being an official remake of Man On Fire, is so similar in story that it may as well be! Despite that similarity i love both movies and can watch either, or both, endlessly.

I think if they get all of the ingredients right for the remake of Oldboy, there's a chance that it might work. It'll need a damn good cast for me to be sold on it though! I know Josh Brolin is the lead so that's a good start at least.

You should try watching the original again. That Octopus scene grossed me out too but it's only one moment in an absolutely sublime movie!

Can you or anyone else here think of any other foreign movies that have survived a Hollywood remake? I can only think of movies that were butchered right now.

Lol! :)

I'm already getting annoyed at the thought of people actually liking it and not knowing that it's a remake!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Just like any answer to that question, it's each to their own, but I prefer The Grudge to Ju-on. I saw The Grudge first, if that has any bearing, but just wasn't even vaguely afraid of the ghosts in Ju-on. They really scared the hell out of me in The Grudge. I think in this instance maybe the extra money on the effects may have actually helped.

I'm struggling to think of any others, but will post if I do. I'm still just getting over my relief that Night Watch & Day Watch will remain Russian and untouched by Hollywood, for now at least.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Lol, I read they have a similar scene in the remake too but with a different delicacy instead of the Octopus. :laugh:

I'm kind of curious so I might watch the remake.:p

I want to watch Red 2, I liked the first one, well I liked that woman actually.. not Helen Mirren, the other one that was with Bruce Willis :D
[Off-topic] mrsergio81:
Red 2 rocks!:cool::cool:
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Isn't Departed a remake? I read Seven Samurai (have not seen this one) was remade which turned out to be good, I might have seen the remake but my memory is failing me here... can't remember its name.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm not sure Hollywood could even guess at what to do with those movies. They would be very hard to remake!

The Grudge is a great example of a good remake actually. I do prefer that one myself. My love for Korean movies definitely doesn't extend to Japanese cinema!

Mary-Louise Parker. One of my favourites! She first appeared on my radar when i saw her in The West Wing. Her character used to show up in the occasional episode. Then when Weeds started i couldn't get enough of her. I loyally watched that show from beginning to end, even though it kinda sucked at the end!

She's a confirmed hottie!

[MENTION=4186558]roofrider[/MENTION] You're right, The Departed is another great example. It's a remake of Infernal Affairs! Well spotted sir.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
My thoughts exactly regarding worlds end :) [MENTION=1763460]DirkGently[/MENTION] you are right. I should have stuck it out through that scene gross as it was. :P

By the way , are there any X files fans here? I watched the first two episodes of the first season (first time) and I was unimpressed. I was hoping for answers to the questions posed by the episodes and instead there was no resolution. Not sure I ll be watching the rest of the series.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Lmaooooo. :D

Sorry mate:o

Didnt expect Mick to get that much millage :eek:

Edit: Wow this thread has exploded with activity :sly:

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Lmaooooo :D

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Haven't seen the clone wars. But Ive heard good things about it. Just finished another CGI based show Tron Uprising. Was getting pretty good if you liked the film you will enjoy it . But I think they have cancelled it :rolleyes:

On Star Wars prequels they did have some good moments like the lightsaber duels especially the one at the end with the dual of fates music in episode 1.

Number 3 was quite good. The actor playing Anakin was not as annoying in this one.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I was an avid fan of the X-Files. Watched it from beginning to end and owned all the specials on VHS back in the day! Don't judge it from a few episodes of the first Season, it gets better as it goes on. There is one big subplot that continued throughout the show, (although that doesn't get going immediately), and the rest are standalone episodes. I remember looking forward to each weeks episode in anticipation, and if it was one that involved the subplot it was a bonus. Eventually you get enough pieces of the puzzle to work out the entire back story.

I would definitely stick with it if i were you. Some of the standalone episodes were pure gold. There was a lot of writing talent on the show and some went on to prove their worth on other shows. Vince Gilligan of Breaking Bad fame for example, was a writer on the X-Files. It's how Bryan Cranston got the role as Walter White actually. He'd been in an episode of X-Files that Gilligan wrote!

It really has. :eek: Moar movie discourse! :good:
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
I see. Well then I see no harm in watching a couple more episodes. :) hey red , are you Korean movie fan too and what's your opinion about the X files? :)
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
:thumbup:

Gonna check this out. Heard of it but didn't bother to look into it. I see it has the girl from Ginger Snaps.

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Gonna now check out Stocker too. :thumbup:

Its been lying on my hard drive for months. :o

Yup seen most of the films in your list there mate apart from Black Swan and a Bittersweet Life. Still in my to do list.

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Get ready for an experience :D

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Lmaooooo :D

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Yeah I like how out there these Korean films are. I guess they are not only good at making phones:D

I thought I have seen a lot them them but judging by all these lists im seeing ive only seen a small fraction. :eek:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
[MENTION=4490627]TheSkinnyDrummer[/MENTION] Where you at buddy? You've been conspicuous by your absence! I'm sure i'm not the only one missing you so give us a holler and let us know you're still breathing!

By the way, you voted Other in the Poll. Did i forget to add pr0n as an option? :D

Seriously, hope you're ok man.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Ahem , would anyone care to comment on the new doctor who series? Worth the download ? I have watched a few episodes , just wondering if it gets better? My favorite shows are Sherlock and supernatural. :)
[Off-topic] Christian Nothing:
On which season you left P1D ?

I'm eagerly waiting for the 50th yrs special episode that will show up this month :D

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[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
I have just seen 3 or 4 episodes of the first season buddy :)
[Off-topic] Archer:
What are you calling the first season? It's been on TV for 50 years this week :)

Which actor is playing the Doctor?
[Off-topic] Christian Nothing:
I think he's calling the first season when they restarted the series with the 9th doctor as Christopher Ecclestone .

The previous seasons are hard to find and not that interested like the new series :D

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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Hmm, i think i've seen it but i'm only like 1% sure, so i'll have to watch it. Maybe for the very first time! :p
[Off-topic] nishanty13:
Saw "Rocky" & "Rocky 2" of Sylvester Stallone again this weekend. I strongly reccomend to those who are intrested in action movies.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
I haven't seen that for years! Good film though. Have you seen Maximum Overdrive? It's the Stephen King take on the genre. Great AC/DC soundtrack too.

I'm going to watch Apollo 13 again later seeing as i'm into the whole Space Program thing at the moment.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Moon(2009)

I like it, very much....but it's kinda sad.
[Off-topic] rishabh63:
recently watched moneyball starring brad pitt

great movie though i didn't knew anything about baseball
[Off-topic] roofrider:
When it comes to sports genre..IMO Remember The Titans wins.... also Glory Road, didn't watch moneyball yet.

Also like Coach Carter and Invincible.
[Off-topic] Archer:
GREAT film, and one of my favourite film soundtracks.

I watched Splice a couple of days ago. I wasn't expecting much and the story was pretty predictable, but there was just something really, really good about it.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Requiem for a dream....love the movie....also effing awesome soundtrack.

Also like Pi...again great music.

Clint Mansell wins. :)
[Off-topic] Archer:
+1

Clint Mansell FTW. I absolutely LOVE the end scene of Smokin' Aces, another one of his moments.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Pity I didn't watch smokin' aces yet! Will watch it right away.

I've seen The Fountain...thinking back now I don't think I followed it fully..should watch again.

Fan of Darren Aronofsky :)
[Off-topic] coolsandie:
Nope, not seen Maximum Overdrive. As its Stephen King's, should be good enough. But IMDb has only 4.8 rating. Anyways as Thriller is one of my favorite genre, would look forward watching it. :)
[Off-topic] Archer:
The Fountain was great, but I think anyone that says they understood it is talking tosh. I think it's like Kill List in the respect that it's moving art more than it is a story.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Watched The Hunter yesterday. Quite good, and it's with Willem Dafoe, so the performance is on top as usual.
[Off-topic] jcta79:
I really don't have a favorite type of genre, but I do like Sci-fi but after awhile each genre gets stagnant with ideas because its done over and over until a person comes with a fresh idea
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Just watched Killer Elite. Nothing special, but i enjoyed it!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Just finished watching Take Shelter. Fantastic movie, but not for people that can't sit still or expects action. Michael Shannon deserves an oscar for this one.
[Off-topic] nishanty13:
Watched "The Descendents".

The movie seemed preety good.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Academy Award Nominations

The Artist is looking good to clean up with ten nominations.

http://www.imdb.com/oscars/nominations/

It's a masterpiece of a movie, so if you haven't seen it yet it's something to look forward to!
[Off-topic] Erqe:
I ust watched Killer Elite. Good movie
[Off-topic] josip-k:
Transformers!all parts!the movie is all about hooters,cars,crqshing and explosions! Perfect for an every guy on the earth!
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Yes I meant the one which started in 2005. Rose Tyler. I mean Billie piper :)
[Off-topic] Christian Nothing:
I thought you're an old watcher of the series like I'm :p

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[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Nah , I ain't that old :p :D
[Off-topic] Christian Nothing:
Me neither I started watching this tv show since 2007 :D

From the 9th doctor :D

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Okay, i'm going to suggest that all future Doctor Who discussions are held in the 'Official Whovian Thread' which i'm sure y'all agree is a more suitable forum for them? ;)

Feel free to discuss any Doctor Who movies here though if such a thing exists. (Or there tbh. I'm not a fan at all).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2088530

Thanks!
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
There is a dedicated thread for doctor who? I am gonna watch It :D :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Only in Britain could you have the same character played by multiple actors over a span of 50+ years. James Bond, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Poirot...?

We like to flog it to death and then bring it back to life so that we can flog it some more!
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
All of the aforementioned are worth it though. Bond and Sherlock especially :) although I do feel that the new bond films have lost that sense of cavalier attitude , that sense of sheer fun I used to feel when watching a Connery , Moore or brosnan film. What do you think?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I agree. I like Daniel Craig a lot, but politically correct Bond is a little boring. He's not the scoundrel that the others were!

(If you've not seen it, Layer Cake is a really good Daniel Craig movie.)

I also like Cumberbatch, but i think Sherlock went downhill fast after the first episode. I really didn't like the Moriaty casting at all either. The Guy Richie movies were really enjoyable though. I like RDJ as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson.