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[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
I'm looking forward to watching Mandela, but Im a cheapo and I'm waiting for the BluRay remux to come out :D

Latest films I have watched:

Jack Reacher

Jack the Giant Slayer *currently watching*
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Barry Lyndon - One of Stanley Kubrick's movies that i hadn't seen yet, and one that nobody ever talks about. From 1975, it's a Period Drama, the story told through a series of chapters about an Irishman's life and his attempts at inserting himself into aristocratic life. Coming after A Clockwork Orange it's an altogether different movie. A beautifully made costume drama with a decent, almost epic, story. 8/10

The Aviator - Wanted to revisit this as the last and only time i saw it was back in 2004. I'm sure most people know already, it's the Howard Hughes Biopic from Martin Scorsese. Better than i remember it being, the Bluray transfer looks awesome and DiCaprio is amazing. 8/10
[Off-topic] the_helix:
Watched Gravity today... unfortunately on my PC with 18.5" monitor. I am not very much into watching movies in cinema halls, but this is the only 2nd movie (1st being Avatar) which I felt that I should have watched in a 3D cinema hall.

At 1st I rated it 9/10 but then reduced another point to 8/10. Really felt that it should have been at least another 15 minutes or so longer and would have liked to see more screen time for George Clooney. As [MENTION=1763460]DirkGently[/MENTION] had mentioned earlier, Sandra Bullock's legs do look nice! :highfive:

I don't think that Gravity has much to offer other than the breathtaking effects. I'd put Cast Away ahead of Gravity.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
I agree.

This movie is all about effects.

I watched it on the big screen and was like "woah" the entire time and it was a definite 10/10 for me.

But last week I saw it again on my TV and I was like yeah nice movie, 8/10.. :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Dirty Wars - "Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars." Fascinating and compelling documentary. 8/10

Me too!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Searching for Sugar Man - "Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez."

It's a well made and enthralling documentary, with an extraordinary and moving story. Unmissable. 9/10

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Scarface - Brian De Palma's 1983 classic, from a screenplay written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino. It's almost as good today as it ever was and is up there with the best De Palma's classics such as Carlito's Way and The Untouchables. The only thing i hate is that it's a bit 'Disco', (which isn't surprising as Giorgio Moroder is responsible for the music), but Pacino is awesome and more than makes up for it. 8/10
[Off-topic] Soryuu:
A Chinese Ghost Story.

This Chinese romantic-horror-comedy was playing on Maori Television in NZ (Maori = indiginous NZ people). Don't ask why, cause I'm not too sure either.

(I'm not Chinese myself either)

Where do I start? Its centred around lusty, freaky demonesses who suck the energy out of their male victims by seducing them, and one man's simple quest to bring back water to his village.

Typical Asian drama material, etc etc. He meets a "good" demon unlike the others, falls in love with her and wants to bring her back to the village, while she's bound by the 1000 year old Wood Demon(ess) who controls her.

You get the idea. Its semi-romantic, definitely horrifying, though not in the way most horror movies are, and there are some pretty comical bits as well.

The story's typical Asian drama material, the special effects are both great and tacky at the same time, the fight scenes are also spectacularly overdone and the lighting works pretty well. The subtitles are a bit shabby and so it adds to the comical side unintentionally. The music is great though, and the story ends on a typical melodramatically depressing note.

What would I rate this?

Weird/10. I honestly do not know, and it makes me want to re-evaluate my life a little.
[Off-topic] craveforeric:
I enjoyed watching The Wolf of Wall Street which starred Leonardo Dicaprio.

It is not just funny but you would learn some lessons which can help you when making big decisions in your life.

You will be reminded of karma and stuff like its fun to live an extravagant life but you have to earn your living the right and decent way or you would be facing consequences you might not be strong enough to handle in the end.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
How is About Time? The time travelling sort of romance genre intrigued me.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
It's entertaining, so it's worth a watch if you like the plot, but it's not a great great movie. This is of course, only my personal opinion.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Great!

I'll watch with low hopes now, most probably tomorrow.

The time travelling concept had me quite pumped.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Let's just say the "time traveling" will surprise you :p
[Off-topic] ReX-Hell2heAven:
American Hustle

Yesterday n8 i watched this movie again(3rd time):D

One more greatest hit of Christian Bale...which entered into my Fav's List...:o.

Ultimate performance of every character..specially Chris Bale, and also dedicated role of Bradley cooper,Amy adams, Jen Lawrence and jeremy

Great direction of David O. Russel... fine screenplay..

If U havn't watched this movie yet..."U are missing something in ur movie world"

Do watch this...U wont regret..

Highlight of the movie is JENNIFER LAWRENCE;):D

when I watch her role,that makes LMAO...:p

So Go watch it....:good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
+1

I can't wait to see it again just for the scene with Jennifer Lawrence and the 'science oven'. :D

[MENTION=4186558]roofrider[/MENTION] The Raid: Redemption is getting a US remake. It's Oldboy all over again! :(
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
Finally saw Wolf of Wall Street tonight.

We enjoyed it. I agree with most positive sentiments of it, and for now will only add: there is more bush in that movie than all the forests in the entire United States.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Lol :D
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
The US remake's that were awful:

The Eye

The Grudge

OldBoy

The Raid Redemption *not even in production already know it's going to suck hardcore*
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I think when this came up before we managed to find a few cases where the remakes were actually better, but mostly they suck!
[Off-topic] the_helix:
LMAO! :laugh:
[Off-topic] roofrider:
They are killing it!

I'm eagerly waiting to watch American Hustle. Currently watching: 12 Years a Slave
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I watched it again recently myself. Still love it, but i find it absurd that Hans Zimmer didn't get an Oscar nomination for the score. Look forward to hearing what you think.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
It was incredible, and I'll put it alongside Schindler's List. It was filled with great performances but Ejiofor and Fassbender delivered big time. 9+/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
What other 2013 movies did you give a 9+ to?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Harold Ramis 1944-2014

"It’s another sad day in Hollywood as writer / actor / director Harold Ramis has reportedly passed away at the age of 69. Although he is probably best known for his on-screen roles in such comedy classics as Stripes and Ghostbusters, his work behind the camera is arguably even more legendary. Ramis co-wrote Animal House, co-wrote and directed Caddyshack and Groundhog Day, and directed National Lampoon’s Vacation, among others. Ramis had been diagnosed with autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis back in 2010, but after recovering and relearning to walk, he suffered a relapse in late 2011 which eventually led to his death this week. He is survived by his wife, Erica, his sons Julian and Daniel, daughter Violet and two grandchildren."

http://filmjunk.com/2014/02/24/harold-ramis-1944-2014/

RIP Dr. Spengler. :(
[Off-topic] roofrider:
None, actually. How is Being John Malkovich? Its been in my list for a long time.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I liked it. Quirky, kinda funny, kinda odd. Spike Jonze's directorial debut of course and very accomplished considering that. His recent movie Her is better imo, and the Beastie Boys 'Sabotage' video that he made is an all time classic!

So is 12 Years A Slave your pick for best movie of 2013? I'm still certain that it'll get the Oscar on Sunday.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Her looks interesting, thanks!

Best movie? Yep, it is 12 YaS. My favourite movie might be different though, there is still at least a couple that i'm yet to see.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Its a bit odd. I think it depends on your taste. LM likes it but I ended up dozing off within 30minutes

I just watched Zodiac btw. Absolutely great. Great acting. Great soundtrack. Great story. Certainly one of the most underrated movies of all time
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Feel like going to cinema and watching a movie. Anybody can tell me which movie is a Sci-Fi, Action or Comedy movie?

It's going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!!!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I agree, Zodiac is one of Fincher's best movies but very underrated. That second murder scene in the film is brutal. Really brutal!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade - Although maybe not quite as good as King Of Kong, it's a similar documentary about the early arcade game champions, the records and the record keepers. Great stuff! 8/10
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
True

And to think my sister wanted to watch it thrice.. I think I should be worried.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So after watching that, do you think Arthur Leigh Allen was the killer? There's still never been any hard evidence.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Yes, its the only possible explanation. He told too much about the Zodiac during the interview while he stated that he didn't follow it on the papers.

I thought it could be Avery Paul since it seemed as though the reports and the fame somehow fuelled him and when it stopped, he became a drunk fellow and a bit..nutty.. But all the evidence points to Arthur, so ya, it must be him

There's just too much coincidence, which seems very very unlikely
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm just listening to this weeks Vergecast and Zodiac came up in the conversation! Joshua Topolsky said Zodiac is Fincher's best movie.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Haha.. Nice

In other news, I watched The Social Network. Average movie at best. Seemed more like a video biography than a movie, with no proper climax
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Thank you! That's exactly how i felt about it too. Some people really seemed to like it but it's easily my least favourite Fincher movie.

I'm about to watch a sweet, sweet Blu-Ray of American Hustle. I've been waiting in anticipation for this night, even though it wasn't that long ago when i first saw it. There's something about that film that makes me think i'll like it more each time i see it. It has so much good content. David O'Russell is on a roll after this, and Silver Linings Playbook last year. :good:
[Off-topic] the_helix:
Watched City of Ember few days ago. One word - Disappointment!

The concept of the movie was nice, but the pathetic acting along with some retarded ideas shown in the movie ruined it. I was very much surprised that Bill Murray agreed for such crap... a 4/10 and I am being generous.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Didn't know the blu-ray of American Hustle was out. Thanks for that :thumbup:

I have been wanting to watch Silver Linings Playbook. Heard its nice but I just don't feel like it and I don't know why. Should watch it soon
[Off-topic] Dirk:
American Hustle was awesome on the rewatch! 9/10

Also, Hannibal is back for season 2 and the first episode was amazing! :good:
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
American Hustle was simply amazing. Brilliant acting especially by Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale. Solid 9/10
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Is the movie really worth watching? Im planning to download it.

It's going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!!!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] Android Pizza:
NEVER discuss piracy on XDA.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
9/11 - "A real life documentary following the events of September 11 from an insider's view, through the lens of two French filmmakers who were in Manhattan that one day." 9/10

Attack the Block - Fun British alien invasion movie from Joe Cornish. 7/10

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills - The first in a trilogy of documentary movies about the West Memphis Three, who were convicted of the murder of three eight year old boys. 8/10

The Summit - "The story of the deadliest day on the world's most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on K2." 8/10
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
To late, we know what you really mean...
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Mod edited it. Not me I was sleeping at the time this happened.

It's going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!!!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
Wadup film club, what's good? Hopefully everyone is getting their latest film fix in preperation for oscar weekend. Here is what I've been watching lately :

Jack The Giant Slayer

Skyfall

Killing them Softly *currently watching*

:D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations - The case of the West Memphis Three, its questionable circumstances and the parties involved are followed up years later. 8/10

Interested to hear if Killing them Softly is worth watching.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Steep - Incredible extreme skiing documentary. 9/10

Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory - "A further followup of the case of the West Memphis Three and the decades long fight to exonerate them that finally gained traction with new DNA evidence." 8/10
[Off-topic] the_helix:
The only thing worth watching in that pile of garbage :mad: is Heather Graham's boobies ;)
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
Thank you kindly for the heads up. I'm looking foward to her beautiful elaborate eyes :D
[Off-topic] the_helix:
My heart goes to Leo :(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Yeah, The Wolf Of Wall Street didn't get a look in at all. But then neither did Inside Llewyn Davis which wasn't even nominated.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Am I the only guy feeling that Rush and American Hustle didn't receive any attention and that Gravity got overrated?
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
I wouldn't say overrated for gravity, but yes, Rush was left undermined. And was McConaughey really that good in Dallas?
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Gravity was all graphics and sounds with no proper story for me. Rush deserved a LOT more

I am starting to wonder if the academy has some sort of hatred against Leonardo now. Poor guy has been there 8(or was it 7/9) times and hes walked away empty handed.
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
So the oscars didn't go how we wanted it to? I know, its a big popularity contest, it should be called Oscar high school instead of the academy awards.

Latesest films that I've been watching:

Killing them softly

Lawless *currently watching*

*note* Heather Graham was not in Killing them softy, she was in the film called Killing me Softly. Just for the record :D
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I think Gravity is slightly overrated, but take nothing away from them. The visuals were stunningly realistic. I enjoyed Rush and American Hustle too, and i'm glad Rush is rated a tiny bit higher than Gravity in IMDb. :D

He was, and so was Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 YaS.
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
You people seem to know your movies. Please help me understand something.

Yesterday whilst channel surfing I came across two movies which I've never seen: Blades of Glory and Grown Ups 2 :rolleyes:

My question is...who watches this crap and why did I enjoy more 5 minutes of Blades compared to 10 minutes of Grown Ups even though both movies suck? :eek::confused:

BTW...I want those 15 minutes of my life back...nao!!! :mad::mad:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm pretty sure the answer is 42.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Nothing against the graphics, it was amazing.. But best movie? Nope.. Not even close
[Off-topic] Soryuu:
That is your answer to life, the universe and everything.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Here's a category that you won't find at the Oscars, the Movie Club exclusive, "Hottest or most lovable performance by a female in film".

The 2013 Nominees are:

Adèle Exarchopoulos - Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Amy Adams - American Hustle

Margot Robbie - The Wolf Of Wall Street

Jennifer Lawrence - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Jared Leto - Dallas Buyers Club (It counts!)

Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine

Sandra Bullock - Gravity

Julie Delpy - Before Midnight

Evangeline Lilly - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Zoe Saldana - Star Trek: Into Darkness

Greta Gerwig - Frances Ha

My choice is bolded.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
I haven't watched blue yet but Amy Adams in American hustle was just.. HOT HOT HOT HOT
[Off-topic] qipengart:
Just downloaded Blue Is the Warmest Color from iTunes... going to have to convert for my Note 2.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Well, what can i say... this is how most movies are today. I actually "like" or enjoy Blades Of Glory since i have a weak spot for Will Ferrell (he reaches my inner child), but Grown Ups 2? I tried to watch it, but i paused it 5 minutes in when i tried to find a gun.
[Off-topic] ApriliaM3:
I have a weak spot for Will Ferrell also... it's my stomach.

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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Alright, you're no longer invited to my birthday party. There will be cake and a clown, so you're feeling pretty silly now, aren't you?
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Don't get me wrong, mate....Will Ferrell ftw!! 11!1!!1

My comment was more about the low quality of these new "comedies"....I mean, what ever happened to movies like Airplane and Naked Gun? Now, that was comedic genius :)
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
The Airplane movie was very funny. Better than **** comedy movies nowadays! I dont quiet get the plot of the Airplane movie though for some reason.

It's going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!!!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Surely you can't be serious!! :eek::eek:
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
I am starting to have trouble if everyone here is being sarcastic or serious :/
[Off-topic] husam666:
Just saw Looper for the first time, here are my 2 cents:

When he kills himself, the girl remembers who he is, and what he did to her. The car with the gold is still there, and that all these events happened.

It's wrong, if he kills himself in the present he wouldn't be able to go back in time and do everything that he's done before his friend's loop is himself (his friend). Thus everything would disappear.. even his dead body. And the woman would never remember who he is so when she sees his body she should've freaked out not play with his hair while crying.

What he did was not only creating an alternative future, but also an alternative past where there's no need to kill himself in the present.

TL;DR He killed himself, but he also didn't kill himself
[Off-topic] Dirk:
He is serious, and don't call him Shirley!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Wow! :eek:

*speechless
[Off-topic] husam666:
Time travel should only be used to make yourself your own grandfather :D
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Ah yes. Looper has A LOT of holes. A LOT. It's the same with all time traveling movies. Take Back To The Future 1 for example. That one doesn't actually break that many rules since it does state that they're creating an alternative timeline when they travel, but the funny thing to think about towards the end is when Marty gets back to the parking lot and sees his earlier self jump into the Delorean and travels back to the past. Since that happens we know that it also happened at the beginning of the movie when Marty did it "the first time". It wasn't the first time, it's a loop. Everything goes in a loop, and it's impossible to tell if Marty has been traveling back to 1955 a couple of times or for several thousand or million of years. It's also impossible to stop it!

He has created a new alternative timeline every single time he's traveled from the parking lot, so there are potentially millions of him in millions of alternative timelines.

One thing about Looper that annoyed me was when the dude who got tortured and amputated before he got killed. He came from the future. He was old. He got tortured and killed in the past, but he's still alive in the future.

He died when his past self got killed, when he should've died in the present (past).
[Off-topic] husam666:
Yes, exactly.. And what I didn't get is why his future self ran away when he could have saved his past self? .. Stupid film, I wasn't impressed.

Good execution, bad story.
[Off-topic] the_helix:
LOL!
[Off-topic] ReX-Hell2heAven:
Source Code

Same thing with "Source Code"..And it's my fav movie..

In that movie also climax is somewhat confused me..:confused:When Goodwin killed(pressed stop button) the Source code chamber in which Stevens was there , Stevens(in the body of Teacher-Sean) in another alternative timeline successfully kissed Christina , sends a mail to Goodwin about next failed bomb strike and continues his life with her by staying in Sean's body and they go to Cloud Gate..

Here's the confusion --"Stevens only exists in alternative timeline as long as the Sourcecode chamber is running..but when Goodwin hits the Termination button there should be no another timeline and another story of Stevens(who is living life of Sean's) "..

Anybody here wants to share this movie concept?..cas i am a hard core fan Duncan Jones(Moon is also my fav):)
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Am I the only guy here who just.. looks at the cast of The Godfather trilogy and just wonder how so many legendary actors came into one single trilogy? I just feel amazed sometimes
[Off-topic] husam666:
Money
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It was a spectacular convergence of acting talent when you think of it. Like The Expendables really! :p
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Yes, indeed :P Chuck Norris should have been in the godfather :thumbup:
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
First of all I think source code isn't a movie about time travel.

It's about utilizing the last few living memories of a dying brain and using them to create different life like situations.

The soldier guy was dead only his brain was alive sort of a coma.

So they just fed memories into his head and specific commands. Like a virtual reality system.

Now about the end.

I think just to make it a happy ending they showed a parallel universe. Because in no way can source code exist since the host body that is the soldier had died.

So they made a no sense making end just to avoid a gloomy finish.

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I feel the same about Oceans trilogy :thumbup:
[Off-topic] ReX-Hell2heAven:
Oblivion

Yesterday I watched Oblivion...as I am a true fan of Tom,,I liked his acting but disappointed lil bit..:(

Because I felt...like...it is copy of "Moon" of Ducan Jones Starring SamRockwell...:eek:

Not total story but main life stream of the story was taken from Moon..i.e ....In Moon humans create clones of Sam and inject original Sam's life memories into clones..whereas in Oblivion alien(Tet) creates clones of Tom and other girl ,,and injects their memories into that clones of both.

Only difference is in Moon,Every Sam(clone) has life of 3 years. In Oblivion different Toms work in different Zones all over the earth far away from each other, and with Viktoria. :silly:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
That's a good point! I loved Moon and didn't pick up on that.
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
I'm going to offend some, but...

Chuck Norris sucks. He always has. On screen, his form and technique are poor and wouldn't work in a fight. Plus, he can't act. At all.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Well duh! Almost all martial art films/actors are awful. :D

The Raid: Redemption is the exception that proves the rule though. Can't wait for the sequel which is looking really promising too!
[Off-topic] agas007:
I'm waiting for the raid sequel too :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Red Band Trailer is a good watch:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the raid 2 berandal trailer&sm=1

Lol, nice! :D