LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I just finished "Throne of Blood" by one of the cinematic masters, Akira Kurosawa. If you're a fan of Shakespeare, then you'll enjoy this movie even more. It is the plot of Macbeth put into feudal Japan. Toshiro Mifune brings home another awesome portrayal of Taketori Washizu. So f***ing awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Walking Tall (1973). Don't see the one with the Rock because it sucks balls. At least this one sticks a bit more to the original story of Sheriff Buford Pusser about whom the movie is based. It wasn't a great film but definitely better than some of the pantloads put out in theaters now. 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 The Oscar nominees are out. 'Aviator' is up for best everything. Is it really that good, or are they just in love with Scorsese and DiCaprio. I gotta tell you, I hated 'Gangs of New York' and it was nominated also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 For the second year in a row Paul Giamatti gets snubbed from the Best Actor category. I know Foxx will probably win anyways but Giamatti should have been in over Eastwood or Cheadle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I finally saw Hero. Damn was that a really good movie. Highly recommend it. Some really cool martial art scenes and a pretty good story. Warning, you better be able to read if you see the movie though cause it is in subscripts. Its a Japanese movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 04:22 PM) I finally saw Hero. Damn was that a really good movie. Highly recommend it. Some really cool martial art scenes and a pretty good story. Warning, you better be able to read if you see the movie though cause it is in subscripts. Its a Japanese movie. And by Japanese Jason means Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Once again, just testing you all....I think my new sig should say something like "just testing your grammar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE(The Bones @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 02:24 PM) And by Japanese Jason means Chinese. Nah, Laoecean...so are you Chinese or Japanese I just had to throw out a King of the Hill quote. I love that damn show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) Nah, Laoecean...so are you Chinese or Japanese I just had to throw out a King of the Hill quote. I love that damn show. You got an 'F' in English?? Bobby, you speak English... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I'm probably going to see Closer sometime soon, it just comes out here today. Of course having Natalie Portman in it doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 09:24 PM) I would place this up with "Halloween" and "Escape From New York" as Carpenter's best work. Not in the top 3. His remake of The Thing, poor man's Alien though it was, is still up there on the intensity scale and has to be considered superior to Precinct 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 11:17 PM) Not in the top 3. His remake of The Thing, poor man's Alien though it was, is still up there on the intensity scale and has to be considered superior to Precinct 13. Flaax, what about "They Live"? "I came to kick ass and chew bubble gum...and I'm all out of gum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 12:41 AM) Flaax, what about "They Live"? "I came to kick ass and chew bubble gum...and I'm all out of gum." Well, while Rowdy Roddy Piper certainly is a sign of quality B-movie cinematic entartainment, I'd have to put they live a little further down on the list of Carpenter offerings. I'd put Vampires, Prince of Darkness, and even The Fog (and I think I'm the only person who ever say that film) above They Live. I've not yet seen Ghosts of Mars so I don't know how that compares. Maybe it's a guilty pleasure admission, but I think one of Carpenter's best films - and one that shows he's got some depth - is the now near-cult status action/comedy Big Trouble In Little China. The guy put Kurt Russell to work for a while there, didn't he? Then there was Starman which I really disliked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 i thought ghosts of mars was a terrible movie....but that's my opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 01:22 AM) i thought ghosts of mars was a terrible movie....but that's my opinion.. I heard as much and that's why I've not seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Has anyone seen Maria Full of Grace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 12:41 PM) Has anyone seen Maria Full of Grace? I've seen Will and Grace, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Yeah, good stuff. Did you enjoy it? QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 06:41 PM) Has anyone seen Maria Full of Grace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Just finished "Ikiru" (1952) -- absolutely breathtaking. That movie was so excellently done. Definite must see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I just watched George Romero's "Bruiser" (2000). Holy sweet goddamn was I disappointed. Absolutely terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Tell Me Something (1999). Psychological thriller from Korea. If you're a fan of "Seven" or the "Usual Suspects" then you definitely need to check this movie out. It was a little bit longer than it should have been but still a very definite rental if you're not turned off by a little blood/gore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Just finished the classic spaghetti western "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966). Such a great movie...3 hours long but f***ing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Saw Maria Full of Grace--really an incredible movie. Definitely made me rethink my lifelong dream of being a drug mule. Anyway, highly recommend, the lady that plays Maria was really amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohIss Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Hollow Point(?) donald sutherland very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Saw Napleon Dynamite and it SUCKED. I was so disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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