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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie Club is now Game Club?

Okay, i'll play. Manic Miner, Jet Set Willie, Half Life 1&2 or TF2* for funnest games.

*Great when stilll in Beta, progressively ruined by stoopid updates. Thanks Gabe.

Also, where is my HL3? Do Gordon and Alyx get it on? Will there be the pitter patter of tiny Freeman feet? Can i have new headcrabs that aren't at all like terrifying spiders pls?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
New TV recommendations:

The Little Drummer Girl - Mini Series based on the John Le Carré novel. Directed by Park Chan-Wook and starring Michael Shannon, Alexander Skarsgård and Florence Pugh. If you like espionage thrillers this should be right up your street. Two episodes in so far and i'm loving it.

Homecoming - New Amazon show Directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), and starring Julia Roberts, Bobby Cannavale and Shea Whigham.:

"Good intentions. Erratic bosses. Mounting paranoia. Unforeseen consequences spiraling out of control. Heidi (Julia Roberts) works at Homecoming, a facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, when the Department of Defense questions why she left Homecoming. Heidi realizes there's a whole other story behind the one she's been telling herself."

It's a really good mystery in 30 minute episodes. Hooked from the very beginning.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I just rewatched Oldboy. A perverse, really sick movie, yet still amazing to watch. Almost like not being able to resist watching the scene of an accident. And an ending that you never could have guessed in a million years. Really a great flick. 9/10. IMDb gives it a 5.8. They don't know what they're talking about.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
5.8? Are you watching the remake?? What is wrong with you? Are you sick? Did you fall on your head? The remake is awful and butchers the ending. There's only one true Oldboy and that's the original Park Chan-Wook movie.

Did you perhaps watch the original, go to IMDB and bring up the remake by mistake to find the score? The real Oldboy is currently 8.4, which is about right.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I can assure you sure that I am not sick nor have I toppled my noggin inadvertently. I watched the one with Josh Brolin directed by Spike Lee. I thought it was an amazing movie, and that's the one that IMDb gave a 5.8 rating. By the manner in which you're ranting about the original, I guess I'll have to watch that one also!!

Edit:

By the way, I have always felt that Spike Lee puts out a quality product. And nobody but nobody, plays an outraged black man better than Samuel L Jackson !!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
We are going to need a whole team of Doctors to fix you. I'll send some over immediately, although i fear the damage may be permanent!

I do like Spike Lee (have you seen 25th Hour?), but there is only one Oldboy and Park Chan-Wook was the Director. Once you have seen it i'm certain you will agree 100%.

I do agree about Samuel L though and cannot wait for Glass to come out. (M. Night Shyamalan Unbreakable/Split sequel)

https://youtu.be/95ghQs5AmNk

It's going to be awesome! :good:
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I stand by my admiration for the Spike Lee version of this flick, as I'm sure does the award-winning director. (I'll watch the original when I get a chance)

As to whether or not there is a fix for me, I will not comment one way or the other. :p
[Off-topic] Archer:
I'm with Dirk on this, 100%. While I did enjoy the American remake it seriously pales in comparison to the original. I just hope that it's not tainted your perception enough to spoil it when you do watch the original version. It's darker and I consider the ending profoundly more unexpected, but I did like the way they ended the remake. That was pretty good.

Just do yourself a flavour. Watch eeeeeet!!! :D
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Only if you post a video of yourself pole-dancing. :D
[Off-topic] Archer:
I'll get right on that the second you thank my post :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Done. Can i haz video nao? :p

Also, am i having acid flashbacks or is my old mucker Archer posting in OT Movies? :victory:

Good to see you!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Yes mate, it has certainly been a long time. I've found myself on here a bit recently because I've just got a OnePlus 6T and have also had some surgery that means I'm pretty much house-bound for a few weeks. Gotta find something to do so I dug deep, right to the bottom of the barrel and found myself in the OT forum once again!

Looks the same :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The bottom of the barrel is what i dress up for. Otherwise i'm usually found some levels below that!

Hope surgery is nothing serious? Are we going to need a pronoun change when referring to you? :p

Read back a couple of pages and you'll find a ton of good entertainment recommendations that will keep you busy. Particularly the TV ones if you're not already up to date.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Nothing serious, no. Nasty but not serious. I had a couple of hospital visits last week due to really bad pain and they ended up taking out my gallbladder on Monday. I need to pretty much sit still for the next 2 or 3 weeks and then I'll be right as rain.

I'll definitely have a look through this thread with much interest, and I'm sure there'll be lots to keep my occupied. I've just started True Detective again from the beginning. Even thought it's a few years old now, I've still never quite got over it. And it was definitely the first time I realised Matthew McConaughey could actually act. I'm gonna get through the 2 seasons of that, ready for the new season in January.

I'm sure I can things to watch in here though, when I'm done with those 2, and I'm sure they'll be better than Sabrina, which was the most recent recommendation. Please, put me back in theatre :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Sharp Objects has a True Detective vibe. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, it's his second unmissable Mini-Series. The other being Big Little Lies. Both are excellent. Speaking of True Detective, there's the new Cary Fukunaga Directed Mini Series Maniac, or the Nic Pizzolatto written movie Galveston.

Amazon's Patriot is the best TV series you've never heard of. With Season 2 about to start it's a good time to watch Season 1. It's my favourite show of the last few years. The Haunting Of Hill House is also as good as everyone say's it is.

Godless was a great western Mini-Series, while Yellowstone is a modern western with Kevin Costner in it. Barry is hilarious and has shorter episodes. Homecoming just dropped on Amazon and was really good. Ozark is a good crime drama.

The Little Drummer Girl just started on the BBC. Two great episodes so far.

Enough to keep you going for a while?
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Done

And since you just got a OnePlus 6GT, I'll thank you again if you can answer this question.

BTW, wish you a speedy recovery. :)
[Off-topic] Archer:
Yep, a lot of that was already on the list but there's some to add, so thanks :)

Thanks - I wish it too!

Now, what the hell is a OnePlus 6GT???

I know you can split screen on the 6T by going to the running apps list and clicking the 3 dots above an app. You get a menu with "Split screen" in there. It puts that at the top and then you select a different running app at the bottom.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I guess it's the OnePlus 6T. I've been looking at the Dodge Grand Caravan GT model, and I guess somehow my brain smeared the two of them together!!
[Off-topic] tw1n5nak35:
There is no perfect way to watch the entire xmen saga. That's why I mentioned watching it in either:

1. Sort of Machete order

2. Release order by Year ( you mentioned)

3. Chronological Order

Logan ending? Yeah we shall leave it at that. If it's any consolation the ending of days of future past, :confused: NOW that ending i'm still more mad about then the Logan ending.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Thanks :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Season 2 of Patriot is out on Amazon!

This show is INCREDIBLE! I love it so much.
[Off-topic] geekhunt:
CRA(Crazy Rich Asians)

CRA is a movie based on the novel Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Which went crazy between book lovers and now the novel is converted into a movie with the same name by Netflix directed by Jon M. Chu.

I would give the movie 7/10(Highly watchable) It deals with a lot of characters in the movie which is well crafted.
[Off-topic] Qusserel:
Hangover
[Off-topic] marvelart:
Noah, Non Stop and Bourn Series.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Revisited "Marco Polo." Spectacular cinematography.
[Off-topic] mazerob:
Searching

Searching is a 2018 American thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty and written by Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. Set almost entirely on smartphones and computer screens.

I would rate the movie as 8(High quality)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs - New Coen Brothers production. Top quality stuff as usual. A series of Western Themed stories that are at times hilarious, and always quirky as you might expect. 9/10

[MENTION=1071274]Archer[/MENTION] See anything funny about some of the recent posts in this thread?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
First Man - Neil Armstrong Biopic. This was really well done. Gosling was the perfect actor for this role and he nails it. Beautifully shot, gritty and tense. A perfect depiction of man's most inspiring achievement. 9/10
[Off-topic] marvelart:
I recently watch the Brad Pitt movie name "Money Ball". This is a masterpiece, what a movie. If you haven't seen this movie. please watch this movie, you will really appreciate the movie.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I've been putting off watching this like forever. You convinced me though. It's really good! :good:
[Off-topic] JS_Savior:
Is it worth the watch?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Is a 9/10 movie worth a watch? Nah, just stick to the five 10/10 movies that have ever been made. :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I like the cut of your jib.
[Off-topic] sheshpatel1:
Movie Club

The ratings are good and I liked it also
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Venom - Feels like it was created by seventeen year olds for an audience of twelve year olds. Truly awful. 4/10
[Off-topic] JS_Savior:
ROFL:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

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Its not what you think , didn't saw the review so just casually asked :confused:

So it is good movie.

Is there any other movie that you would suggest?/
[Off-topic] Dirk:
First Man is gritty and realistic. Like Dunkirk. The sound work is amazing. Would have been great in the cinema with a roaring sound system. I hate when Hollywood does over-polished, pretentious depictions of real life events. Ron Howard is guilty of this. Apollo 13 and Rush are two of his that spring to mind. The latter was way worse than the former though.

What sort of movie do you usually like? Hard to recommend anything without knowing. What's your favourite? You can't go wrong with a David Fincher flick or a Denis Villeneuve. Sicario is awesome if you haven't seen it. Emily Blunt is amazing in it. The sequel is really good too. They're both tense, gripping, Thrillers.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
agree was definitely a kiddie movie..

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Narcos Mexico Season 1 - very good.. almost as good as the original Narcos series. 8/10

The Little Drummer Girl (tv) Season 1 - very Good suggestion from [MENTION=1763460]Dirk[/MENTION]. halfway through already. Definitely worth watching. 7.8/10

Ballad of Bustee Scruggs - worth watching. Some good action. 7/10 highly watchable.

Mandy - Nicholas Cage. A Strange red hypnotic violent movie. That's all I can say. 6/10. worth watching if nothing else on.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I just saw "Widows" starring Viola Davis. This movie got excellent reviews, and some of this director's previous offerings were quite excellent in my opinion (12 years a slave comes to mind), however, there was just something about this movie that made me feel as if it missed the mark. I guess the individual scenes of the movie were really good on their own, the acting was excellent, yet somehow the overall cohesiveness didn't gel. The storyline wasn't completely believable either. I guess that's really par for the course for what's coming out of Hollywood these days.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Sounds about right. Too much trying to appeal to a mass audience all the time. That's why i like Directors who are still doing their own thing, like Nicolas Winding Refn, Darren Aronofsky, Jeff Nichols, Jeremy Saulnier etc
[Off-topic] marvelart:
Have you seen the Captain Marvel Movie trailer? are you excited for the movie? Share your thoughts on this.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
The Resistance Banker - In Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, banker brothers try to help fund the Dutch resistance with bank fraud under the nose of the Nazi occupation. It is a good movie but I almost dozed off a few times..It had some good moments and its not bad but its not a wow.

I give it a 6/10. Definitely worth watching if nothing else on.
[Off-topic] rudolphtorres:
Avengers : Endgame

ANY PREDICTIONS GUYS ...!!!!!:laugh::victory::victory::victory::laugh:
[Off-topic] Ley:
I'm in love with V for Vendetta
[Off-topic] JS_Savior:
I like Horror,thriller and Sci-fi movies

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I think Iron man or Captain America will die.
[Off-topic] rudolphtorres:
any other rumors...
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So:

Alien

Event Horizon

Sunshine

Life

Pandorum

They meet all the criteria. Have you seen them?

Roma- Everyone is losing their minds over this one. Artistically, a masterpiece.... but as boring as a tunnelling machine. Couldn't wait for it to end. A total snoozefest. 4/10

White Boy Rick - Interesting at times. One to watch if you have nothing better. 7/10

The House That Jack Built - Reports of people walking out of theatres. Not because of the 'Horror' if i had to guess. Most Horror movies are far grislier. Probably more to do with the philosophical meanderings. It is a Lars Von Trier movie though, so not for the casual. 8/10

Hunter Killer- Not bad action flick. Plenty of fun. Great sound if you have a home theatre. A good demo film for showing off your surround sound. Some stupidity and unnecessary drama. Some very flat characters and dialogue. Worth a watch for the effects and 'splosions though. 7/10
[Off-topic] JamesDon:
After Avenger end game I mean after killing Thanos 'ADAM WARLOCK' is the next Big Villain.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
DO YOU SEEEEE?

Hello old friend! Nice to see you. I'm well enough. Fighting the good fight but mostly losing. I'm not often logged on at the moment. (Everything software-wise is getting worse so there's not much point to it all) Thought i'd keep posting the Movies i'd seen though!

Where on XDA do you hang out now? What's your daily driver? I remember when OT was a vibrant and fun place to hang out. How times have changed huh? Gotta get the band back together man!

Hope you're doing well, you old XDA veteran. :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
That's exactly my face right now. (Whiskers notwithstanding)

Sounds like your daily driver is female now Milad. Heartfelt congratulations from myself, and i'm sure, all of us. Nice one dude! :good:

I'm often on Reddit too, although i don't post there. I did have fun roasting a Reddit user on the Google forums earlier though. Sometimes people just have it coming.
[Off-topic] rudolphtorres:
spoiler alert

Other heroes May also Die
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Hot tip of the day:

Bad Times at the El Royale - Mystery Thriller with a great cast and compelling story. 9/10

"Circa 1969, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one night, everyone will show their true colors - before everything goes to hell."
[Off-topic] husam666:
That's brilliant! Good to hear that you're doing ok, congratulations on the marriage!

The new Johnny English Strikes Again is an easy to watch good time waster with some good comedy moments. 6/10
[Off-topic] myanime002:
Amazing! Incredible Sci-Fi flick, particularly in the event that you like to think and be tested ( You can easily get showbox for samsung smart tv on showboxapk.biz). Love that what you find in the reviews isn't even 5% of the plot that goes on in the film. Certainly worth viewing.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Well then, what's worth viewing? You haven't mentioned the movie that you're talkin about.................
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Sounds great though, right? Can't wait to see it! :)

The Sisters Brothers - Western starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jake G, among others. Good cast, nice atmosphere. Well worth a watch. 8/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
A Christmas message from Dirk:

One day you're going to die.

That's it.

No, wait...there was something else... Oh , that's right, one day you'll die and if you haven't seen the Amazon show 'Patriot' before then you'll kick yourself. You'll die and then you'll kick yourself. Because Patriot is something you'll want to see before you die. Trust me. 10/10
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
Bumblebee - One of the best if not the best Transformers movie. Much more feeling, more logical (I guess), CGI of the autotbots is good, more emotional movie, deeper characters, not one dull moment, many laugh out loud moments. a must watch. Great story with some nice surprises. The 80s music selection is great also. Smiths, Duran Duran, The Breakfast Club Videos etc.. 9/10

Alpha - A boy and his dog (wolf) story. Much better than I expected. A simplistic story line but filled with emotion and some tense moments. highly watchable. 7.5/10

House of Cards (Season 6) - Kevin Spacy unfortunately not in it anymore but season 6 is as good as the previous seasons. Robin wright is great. Some new surprises. Fascinating ending. 9/10.

The Assassination of Gianni Versace, American Crime Story Season 2 - Very good. Edgar Ramirez (from Point Break) is great as Versace. Ricky Martin is a much better actor than I thought. Penelope Cruz also great as Donatella. Lots of psycho killer love hate and intrigue. 8.5/10.
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Not a cat but Senor Bumblebee from the Simpsons :silly:

Ohai, mate!:cowboy:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
While you were away, he went a little crazy. Woke up one morning thinking he was a 'Thanks' button. Sad but true. He keeps telling people to "Hit me if i helped you".

His medical bills are insane. (Probably insensitive of me to use that word considering). He lost none of his Trolling ability though thankfully. Mine are intact too, as you may be noticing. I think i'm about to find out if he can still wield a Banhammer...

Anway, these are the risks of spending too much time on XDA. I once spent an entire week thinking i was a Oneplus advert. I painted myself Red and just hung about annoying people. Can't think what came over me or where i might have got the idea from.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
"A Star Is Born" - I'm not a fan of Lady GaGa. But this movie was exceptional. Bradley Cooper directed and acting and singing (apparently) in it. Lady Gaga was much better than I expected. Great almost tear jerking moments. So well made. A must watch.

I will watch it at least twice.

9/10

'KIN" - Some scifi movie staring James Franco and I think it's Lenny Kravitz' s daughter. The first half is average , the CGI is average and overall not great... but the ending us OK and makes up for it. watchable.

7/10

"The Shall not Grow Old (2018)" - Imdb says 'A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war." directed by Peter Jackson. Some amazing film editing and restructuring to make WW1 film and photos look amazing in HD color motion with latest technology.

8.5/10.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
You have PTSD (Persistent Telephone Software Disorder)
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
Final Score - Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan.. Boring first 10mins but gets better and better.. Good ending.. Some laugh out loud moments. Enjoyed it.

8/10

Asher - Ron Perlman in a Leon The Professional like movie. First 10mins boring but again gets better and better with some good plot twists...Enjoyed it.

8/10
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
Merry Christmas All.
[Off-topic] SandeepReddy@:
Rate Halloween(2018) out of 10.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
"Bird Box " (Netflix) : Sandra Bullock and brilliant John Malkovich are in a dystopian "A Quiet Place"-like film. Many plot twists. Some scary moments. Good script.

8.5/10. Great Horror Thriller.
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
"River Runs Red" Started out good, but then the plot got ridiculously stupid. 5 Outta 10.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It's pretty good considering the stupid premise. At least with A Quiet Place there was a reason to be quiet. Shades of Event Horizon here too. "Do you see..?"

Sam Neil called, he wants his line back! ;)
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Event Horizon is one of the best sci-fi horror thrillers of all time (if not the best).
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Ridley Scott called. He wants to have a word about a sci-fi horror thriller he made.

Also, you should watch Pandorum if you haven't already. It's in the same wheelhouse.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Double post
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Triple post

Glitch in the Matrix!
[Off-topic] VenkatNishanth:
I would give 8 out of 10.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
White Boy Rick - Mathew McConaughey is great. Story is long. Overall good. Apparently a true story.

7.5/10 highly watchable.

I Still See You - OK suspend science logic, and it becomes a good enjoyable whodunit thriller. Some new concepts and nice surprises. Worth watching.

7/10
[Off-topic] JS_Savior:
Very Interesting movies sure I will watch it.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
"Replicas" - I like Keanu Reeves. But this is Not Keanu Reeves best performance. Actually he seems almost woody in it. Thomas Middledich is very good. But the script and story seems very rushed. Some illogical parts. But the original concept of the movie is ok and it could have been a great movie. The CGI could have been a bit better. It's just an "almost could have been a great movie", kind of movie.

Having watched it now, I wouldn't pay to watch it in cinema. I would wait for dvd. Watchable.

5.9/10.

"Night School" - Kevin Hart is good funny actor, but the movie is too silly in some parts. but there are some laugh out loud moments. Some nonsensical parts. But watchable..

5.8/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Keanu pops up in some weird movies. Have you seen Siberia? I was quite into it but the ending was a bit sudden and felt premature.
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
Yeah I watched Siberia. It was great.. but same for me... the ending was....abrupt....

I also find Keanu is either very good very cool in some. movies.. then other movies its almost as if he is just doing it for quick money with little character preparation or effort...
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Green Book - Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. A little obvious but very good. Two characters who couldn't be more different are thrown together for an extended time, and in the process find that each has much to learn from the other.

"A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South."

I liked the movie a lot but it's the very definition of 'Oscar Bait'. I'm sure we'll see more of that in the coming weeks though. 8/10

Ali also stars in the upcoming Season 3 of true Detective. I couldn't be more psyched for that!
[Off-topic] simonbigwave:
Reprisal (2018); Probably one of Bruce Willis' worst performance. Bad script, bad dialog, bad cinematography, woody acting.

quotes : Bruce's willis "Break it down..."

Bad special effects and props. It's almost as if it was made by sophomore students. Don't bother.

3/10.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The only Bruce Willis movie i want to watch now is Glass. He was great in Unbreakable and this is the sequel.

The Old Man and the Gun - Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Afflek. Above average cast in an above average, but low-key, heist movie. 8/10
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
I am watching "Green Book" right now and it seems pretty good so far. It does have more of a made-for-television A&E feel to it instead of a first Run movie.