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[Off-topic] Archer:
It's quite good. I started it because I read that Eva Green is spectacular in it, and that wasn't wrong. It's a great, strong cast, so all the actors are doing their jobs well. I'm not entirely convinced by it yet, though, but I'm only 3 episodes in. I've caught up with Game of Thrones now so needed something else to binge on.

For those that liked Luther then I heartily recommend Hinterland. It's a gritty cop drama, but is just very, very well made. It was made by the Welsh TV channel S4C, and was originally made in Welsh. It was so well received that they decided to do an English version and, rather than dub or sub it, they re-shot it exactly the same, but in English. That, is dedication.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It's the more recent episodes of PD that seem to be turning people off.

If you're looking for really good TV to binge watch i would recommend:

Life (2007)

Deadwood

Boss

Hannibal

Fargo

Justified

Boardwalk Empire

Have you seen any of them?
[Off-topic] Archer:
I started watching Hannibal but got bored with it and had to leave it. I am watching Fargo and totally loving it, but becoming less and less enamoured with Lester. It's very, very good.

I know most of the others but haven't watched them. I shall have a browse through them, thanks. Boardwalk Empire is probably the next to watch as I've heard many good things about it.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I was a little thrown off by last weeks Fargo jumping forward a year, but it paid off big time this week! I hope they can continue the show beyond this first season, even if its with new characters and story.

What about True Detective? I can't remember if you were watching that or not. Life, Boss and Deadwood were all utterly awesome shows. Trust me, you'll love 'em!
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Where does it fall in the horror genre exactly? Because I can watch something like Grimm but nothing like Vampire diaries.

Meanwhile getting the pilot anyways!

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie trivia..

Mike Patton, former front-man for the awesome Faith No More, provided the creature vocals for I Am Legend as well as for Valve's Left 4 Dead games!

Also, Faith No More are awesome, in case i forgot to mention that....
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I'm doing just fine, hope it is the same with you!

Yeah, as good as The Machinist was, i'm not interested in paying that movie another visit.

Seen Enemy yet?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'd forgotten about it! Shoulda put it on my list. Thanks for the reminder. :good:
[Off-topic] Android_Monsters:
Watching French movies today:
[Off-topic] Android_Monsters:
Same director as Amelie.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Looks interesting, i'll give it a watch! :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Yeah, I'm a fan of his work too. I think I liked Only God Forgives more than most. Can't wait to see what he does next!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Enemy - Moody Mystery Thriller from Director Denis Villeneuve. As in Prisoners before this he uses Jake Gyllenhaal as the leading man, although Javier Bardem and Christian Bale had both turned down the role. Unlike Prisoners Jake G. only has to compete with himself for screen time and is in frame for most of the movie. Fortunately the camera loves him and his acting is natural and nuanced as always. It's a real pleasure watching his performance.

Otherwise, the movie itself is beautifully shot, well scored and the rest of the cast perform well. It's a psychological, almost Lynchian Thriller with Noir-ish elements, that leaves the story open to some interpretation. It's a bit of a head-scratcher, but overall a really good watch. 8/10
[Off-topic] Archer:
Okay, so I watched X-Men Days of Future Past last night. I won't go on about the film as it's pretty much what you'd expect from watching the previous ones, but there was an amazing brief cameo that I've Googled for and found absolutely nothing about.

It's in spoiler tags, but there's no spoiler here.

I want to get a better screenshot where you can see his face more, but I got that over a remote desktop connection, so it was choppy. I'll try again tonight.
[Off-topic] Archer:
I watched Enemy recently. It was impressive in many ways, but did leave me thinking, "wtf did I just watch??" It's one of those films that gets deeper into you than you realise when watching it, and you'll find yourself contemplating it days later.

Obviously no spoilers, but quite possibly one of my favourite film endings ever.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Danger Mouse is coming back! :good:

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=41306

That is all.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie trivia..

Quentin Tarantino's production company 'A Band Apart', is named after Jean-Luc Godard's 1964 crime movie 'Bande à part', or 'Band of outsiders'.
[Off-topic] Der dicke Baer:
Action of course. :) Best Trilogy: Load of the Rings
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Empire magazine readers agree!

http://www.empireonline.com/features/trilogy/default.asp?film=1
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie trivia...

Quentin Tarantino did an uncredited re-write of the screenplay for Tony Scott's movie, Crimson Tide. This wasn't the first Tony Scott movie that QT wrote for as he also wrote True Romance, arguably the best Tony Scott movie of all!

Also, R.I.P Tony Scott. I miss your movies. :(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Top 10 badass women in movies:

Okay, i thought long and hard and this is what i came up with:

01) Sigourney Weaver - Alien(s)

02) Uma Thurman - Kill Bill

03) Linda Hamilton - Terminator 2

04) Carrie-Ann Moss - The Matrix

05) Milla Jovovich - Resident Evil/The Fifth Element

06) Scarlett Johansson - The Avengers

07) Noomi Rapace - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo/Prometheus

08) Kate Beckinsale - Underworld

09) Saoirse Ronan - Hanna

10) Chloe Grace Moretz - Kickass

Any glaring omissions? Disagree or agree?
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Come on, Emily Browning Sucker Punch?

And maybe, Jolie for Wanted/Salt.

Tara Lynne Barr for God Bless America.

Emily Blunt for Edge of Tomorrow.

Also I'd put Chloe up the list.
[Off-topic] husam666:
Sounds like this is the name of Lord Of The Rings' pr0n parody
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Hahahahaha, I didn't even notice.. xD

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
I haven't seen any of those, although i can imagine Jolie kicking ass. Didn't she also play Lara Croft once?
[Off-topic] Archer:
Not sure if we've had a discussion about Firefly/Serenity, but Summer Glau in Serenity is propper kick ass. I could watch her kill people all day long!

As for the above comment - WATCH SUCKER PUNCH!!!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Okay, i give. Sucker Punch it is. Gives me something new to watch this weekend, and i've more or less enjoyed the Zack Snyder films that i've seen before so it's definitely worth a punt.

Summer Glau kills people in Serenity? I don't remember that at all, lol!

Edit: Forgot to ask. Did you see the Fargo finale yet?
[Off-topic] Archer:
Yes, I did see Fargo. I assume you did too, but will wrap comments in a spoiler tag for anyone who hasn't seen it...

No spoilers really - I just think it ended really nicely. It was a shame that Lorne Malvo had to die, but he did have to die, and so did Lester after sacrificing his wife the week earlier. Shame on him. It was a "lala land" ending, but I did like it. I just look forward to more of the same next series :)

And yes, Summer Glau has some awesome fight scenes in Serenity - how could you not remember???
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It was a long time ago that i watched it! (And i may have been drowning in Stella Artois at the time!) :D

Fargo:

I thought Fargo ended well too. Everyone got what they deserved, (except the innocent victims ofc). After the likes of GoT and Hannibal, it was refreshing to have a happy ending for the good guys! The thin ice metaphor was a little heavy handed at the end but i liked the one with the gloves and the 'why people see shades of Green' one too, along with the wolf symbology. They were used to good effect.

Season 2, if it happens, is something of a mystery though. Completely new story and characters but set in the same world? That seems to be the likeliest outcome i think, although i don't think there's been any official comment on that as yet. Overall though, excellent throughout and stellar performances from most. Hope to see more!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Fargo:

I still don't get what she was saying with the story about the gloves. It's definitely a clever story as it's difficult to find any one particular meaning for it. What did you think she was trying to say with it?

Did you watch the Channel 4 programme, Utopia? It was nearly 18 months ago but the next series starts in July. If you never watched it then I'd highly recommend it. It's difficult to tell you what it's about without telling you the whole thing, but the plot description on Wikipedia does a decent job...

I'm planning to revisit the first series before it comes back on. It's too good to be uncertain of what's happening when it returns.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
You've piqued my interest with Utopia. It looks like something i might like! I'm gonna give it the old college try. :)

Did you ever see Flash Forward? It was cancelled after Season 1 but i really liked it.

Fargo:

The glove thing. Totally open to interpretation, but this is the way i saw it...

Molly was trying to tell him to do the right thing now and toss out the other glove. Confess, give up Malvo and be a decent person. By that act he'd be making a sacrifice himself, but one that someone else could benefit from.

Any thoughts..?
[Off-topic] Archer:
Fargo:

Yes, that makes sense and had crossed my mind. Make the best of what is already a bad situation, kind of thing.

I did watch Flash Forward, yes. I was disappointed when it ended but I could see it going a bit "Dark Angel Season 2". If you're not familiar with that then count yourself lucky. It's when someone gets you really interested in a programme and then overnight turns it into the most ridiculous thing ever, and totally kills all the feelings you ever had for it. Bloody man dog in the cellar and a guy with bionic legs. Stupid.

Anyway, Utopia is on 4OD so if you've got that available on your TV by the myriad of ways we do things like that these days then it's at least easy to get. I'm pretty sure you'll like it.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Got it. I was hoping to watch episode 1 last night but the Orange Is The New Black, Season 2 finale was feature length so i ran out of time!

News:

Better Call Saul has already been given a 2nd Season. The bad news is that the 1st Season isn't due to air until early 2015 now.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Meh - I can wait. I'm sure it'll be worth it, and I'd rather they take their time. Good to see that Mike will be in it though. He was one of my favourite characters in Breaking Bad.

I plan to start Orange Is The New Black soon, but since I found out that True Detective was such a short run I think I might get that in first. I would say I'll get through it over the weekend, but my addiction to GTA Online is showing no signs of fading so I'll probably watch half of it. I'll probably start Utopia again next week. An episode a night will stretch it out to the weekend and give me chance to digest, rather than just binge on it. I really can't wait for it to start again!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
True Detective is teh awesome. You'll love it!

OITNB isn't my favourite of shows but it is very good. The Season 2 finale was excellent though.
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
When did this happen?? :o

And since when do shows air an year later but get an extension already!

+1 to Mike. He was to the point, straight forward man.

Do remind me though, didn't he work for Gus, and not Saul?

Also I tried True Detective but couldn't watch more than one and a half episode. It was so gloomy that I had to watch an entire season of Friends! :silly:

As for OITNB, heard a lot now (all good, specially for the 2nd season), maybe I'll try the pilot first, instead of putting the entire season in queue.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Yeah, it is unusual, but then nobody has any doubts that this show is going to be sweeeet!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Raid 2

- In short, disappointing. Anything that isn't a fight scene is dull, dull, dull. The plot is indecipherable, the exposition boring, and the acting terrible. The first movie had none of these problems as nobody tried to act and it was one long action scene from beginning to end. This sequel throws away that winning formula and tries to be something it's not. The fight scenes are more sparse and for the most part not as interesting as before.

If you see the movie i suggest you scan through for the action scenes and watch them, skipping the rest entirely. 6/10

Tim's Vermeer

- Documentary charting the remarkable efforts of inventor Tim Jenison as he tries to replicate the famous Vermeer painting, The Music Lesson, while at the same time trying to understand the techniques that Vermeer himself may have used to create his photo-realistic paintings. Directed and narrated by none other than Penn & Teller, it's a testament to one man's obsession, patience and ultimately his amazing accomplishment. 8/10

Sucker Punch

- In short, great fun! Hot, kickass cast and a great choice of music too, albeit naff cover versions. Still, can't have it all! 8/10

Only Lovers Left Alive

- Written and Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this is a Vampire movie with a difference. Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton play Adam and Eve, two lovers whose romance has spanned centuries. Reunited once more, things go awry when Eve's exuberant sister, Ava, shows up and throws a spanner in the works. Mia Wasikowska plays the sister, and just as in Stoker before, she does a terrific job. Both she and John Hurt, who also puts in an appearance, are on screen for only a short time though.

It's a slow but enthralling movie that's set in interesting locations and with an equally interesting score. The only thing that let's it down is some heinous Apple product placement! 8/10

[MENTION=1071274]Archer[/MENTION]

Finished Utopia and gotta say it was pretty good! A refreshing alternative to the usual American fare.

The big plot twist was very X-Files though, where the bad guys are actually trying to save the world.

Just watched the Trailer for Season 2 as well and will definitely be watching when it starts next month! Thanks for the tip. :good:
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
No, no, nooooo.

I was expecting so much from raid 2. I might have to set the expectation bar 100% lower now, Reading your review.

As for Sucker punch, I'm glad you liked it because it's a very Black and White movie. Some people regard it as trash while some stop searching for logic and have the time of their life.

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[Off-topic] Archer:
Glad you liked it. I've not watched the trailer yet, but I'm only 1/2 way through the first series at the minute. There's so much I'd forgotten! I find Arby as sinister and likeable as Lorne Malvo, but obviously very different. Strange how you can like someone like that after the things we see them do!

I'm about to watch Requiem for a Dream. I've been meaning to watch it for the longest time, but never had it and wanted to watch it at the same time, until now. I've seen The Fountain and Pi, so I know what I'm letting myself in for. Fingers crossed I actually like it! :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
OMG, Requiem is such a good movie. If you survived the two high concept Aronofsky movies, you'll welcome the others! You couldn't possibly judge his other work based on Pi or The Fountain though. They're very different. He's one of my favourite Directors and i love all his work. If you haven't seen The Wrestler or Black Swan i would strongly urge you to get on it. They're both absolutely sublime!

I know exactly what you mean about Arby (or R.B as we discover). At first i thought he was just psychotic, but he grows on you the more you discover how damaged and emotionally vulnerable he is.

Edit:

Happy to see Fargo win a few awards at the Critics Choice Television awards. Do you think Billy Bob deserved the award over Martin Freeman? Which would you have picked?
[Off-topic] marcustdu:
Inception. Enough said.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
not really. either contribute something useful or don't bother.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Star Wars: Episode VII to Be Delayed to 2016?

"Although it was initially laughed off with plenty of jokes about Ford’s age, it was later revealed to be a more serious injury than originally announced. It wasn’t just a fractured ankle, it was actually a broken leg and required Ford to undergo surgery (the surgery was later reported to have been successful.) Now it looks like his recovery period might be longer than anticipated and it could end up pushing the movie back to 2016"

http://filmjunk.com/2014/06/23/star-wars-episode-vii-to-be-delayed-to-2016/
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Star, Eli Wallach, Dies at 98

Wallach, who won a Tony Award in 1951 for playing Alvaro in Tennessee Williams’ original production of The Rose Tattoo, made his movie debut as a cotton-gin owner trying to seduce a virgin in Elia Kazan’s Baby Doll (1956) and worked steadily well into his nineties, died Tuesday, his daughter Katherine told The New York Times. No other details of his death were immediately available.

“As an actor I’ve played more bandits, thieves, warlords, molesters and mafioso that you could shake a stick at,” Wallach said in November 2010 when he accepted an Honorary Academy Award at the second annual Governors Awards, becoming the oldest Oscar recipient.

RIP.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Requiem for a Dream happened a night later than planned. It. Was. Awesome.

I did find myself not paying a great deal of attention for the first half, but I get the impression it wasn't really required. Character and background building was going on so it was relaxed. The 2nd half of the film really ramped up though, and just kept going and going and going! There was some absolutely stunning directing and the music was perfect (since it's Clint Mansell, that sort of goes without saying). Considering how nasty it is, I thoroughly enjoyed it - a LOT more than I expected.

Yes, Fargo deserved to win something so I've very happy it did. There would have been something wrong if it hadn't! Personally, I would have picked Billy Bob Thornton over Martin Freeman. I like Martin Freeman and he's a +1 if I'm considering watching a film, but he's just playing himself in every role. Other than the accent it could have been The Office or Hitchhiker's - I see no difference. Besides, we've both fawned over the perfect portrayal of Lorne Malvo, who was also a perfect character. You could never say that Billy Bob plays the same character every time!

Due to the Clint Mansell aspect of Requiem, I had to watch Smokin Aces directly after. I'd forgotten how much I love that film, and was very surprised to spot Chris Pine in it. It's quite possibly my favourite role of his.

Maybe I'll get round to True Detective this weekend. I have high hopes!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Good man!

Glad you liked Requiem. I take it the other Aronofsky movies are on your watchlist now? If anything they're even better. Portman won the Best Actress Oscar for Black Swan, but despite winning the Golden Globe, Rourke was robbed when he didn't get the Best Actor Oscar for The Wrestler. Aronofsky managed to get career best performances from both of them!
[Off-topic] Archer:
I have seen Black Swan and really enjoyed it. I can think of 2 very good reasons to enjoy it :p

No, it was a very good story, and brilliantly acted. I do like Natalie Portman as well, even if she was married to one of the most evil men in the Empire.

The Wrestler doesn't really appeal to me. I've seen trailers for it and had absolutely no interest, so I'm not sure if it would be for me. Maybe one day, but I'm in no rush.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Everyone says that, until they see it! :p

I had the same reaction as did many people i've talked too. Then you see it and it blows you away! :laugh:

Also, i hate wrestling!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Wargames remake?

As if to prove that nothing is sacred, one of the most memorable movies of my youth is going to be given the treatment. Why don't they just re-release the original? :mad:

Also, Ally Sheedy..... Note to self, re-watch this, and The Breakfast Club!
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Unfortunately I'd have to disagree, the wrestler was a bit of a letdown in my opinion.

Watched Captain Phillips a few days ago and was very surprised (it seemed a bit over hyped pre-release) but was really good non the less.... Great acting again by Mr.Hanks

Took the little one to see how to train your dragon 2 and he loved it
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I liked The Wrestler. :p

Everyone praises Hanks for Captain Philips, but Barkhad Abdi aka Muse was just as spectacular!
[Off-topic] vj_dustin:
Today I came across a movie lying deep under my movies folder, almost at the bottom.

At 6.7 it is under-rated at IMDb.

So soon after I watched the movie I rated it 10, first thing.

It's Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

The cast is fantastic. Fan of Carell (The Office), and who doesn't love Keira.

The story pretty much self-explanatory.

The direction is superb.

The music is a highlight. Shazam'ed lots of tracks!

And the ending couldn't have been better (If you haven't seen it, you must think, I'm talking about some big time, 3D, world ending, special effects. But no, it's something very very sweet)

This movie is now, definitely #1 on my 'Feel Good' movies.

And if anyone is into that sort of genre, I'd recommend this movie like a pushy salesman!!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Thanks Dirk. I've been umming and ahhing about that one, but that's tipped it for me.

I watched Behind the Candelabra over the weekend and it was absolutely hilarious! It's about a guy that was one of Liberace's lovers for a few years and is very, very well played by Matt Damon and Liberace, played by Michael Douglas, could not have been played better.

If you've got a couple of hours spare then I'd definitely recommend it.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I liked Behind the Candelabra too. It was very good for a 'made for TV' Movie! Won a couple of Golden Globes and a whole host of other awards. I'm not sure everyone would enjoy the campiness though!

I watched Danny Boyle's 'Trance' again, which i still really enjoyed. I also gave Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove another watch. Great film, but most of all Seller's performances are legendary. His improvisation on set, like the arm flying up by itself. So good. Also, calling the President 'Mien Fuhrer' before correcting himself. Hilarious! :laugh:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
[MENTION=1071274]Archer[/MENTION]

Here's something you might want to check out. Filming locations in the UK:

British Filming Locations

There have been some notable movies shot on location in my vicinity, including:

Children Of Men

Hot Fuzz

Skyfall

Die Another Day

Carry On Matron

Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves

Not including Shepperton Studios which isn't too far from here either. Dr. Strangelove was filmed there, among many others.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Jodorowsky's Dune - Documentary about Director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious attempt to turn Frank Herbert's book, Dune, into a movie. With the likes of Salvador Dali, H.R Giger and Orson Welles linked to the project, it's possibly the greatest movie never made! Jodorowsky himself is completely bonkers, as evidenced by his earlier movies, but his passion for the project at least makes him an interesting subject for the Documentary. 8/10
[Off-topic] Android_Monsters:
"Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh," is my favorite movie at the moment.

http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2332831/

It's streaming on Netflix.
[Off-topic] Archer:
I finally got round to watching The Wrestler, and yes it was very, very good. It was about 50% wrestling though, but I did like the way it showed the backstage camaraderie and how they were all best buds behind the curtain. It was a moving story and I love the way it ended. Would recommend.
[Off-topic] Stuart Little:
I'm watching the barber shop now.

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