Felix Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 17, 2010 -> 08:52 PM) Huge fan of Fisher King, and most of Gilliam's stuff. Fully agreed on both accounts. Although it wasn't as good as the book, Fear and Loathing remains one of my favorite movies to this day. Going to see Machete today.. can't wait. It's going to be awesome. Edited September 18, 2010 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I'm currently in the process of reading The Blind Side and I have the movie waiting for me once I'm done. Very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 17, 2010 -> 06:24 AM) I had to split Chinatown viewings over two nights. I'm a tired old man, what can I say? But, damn what a fantastic film that is. Godfather Godfather II good. I think this and Cukoo's Nest have to be without question the defining films of Nicholson's career. Considering what it meant for his career I think Easy Rider has to be in that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 He was awesome in The Shining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Yeah, that too. Just an awesome actor that either chooses great roles or makes lots of roles great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 02:29 PM) I'm pretty sure it is basically an exact remake. It'll make money, especially since I doubt it could have cost too much to make. Hm, just looked it up on Wikipedia. They have it set in New Mexico. I don't know why they would drastically change the setting of the film. I figured they would have it set in Maine or Minnesota. Odd, lots of films are made in New Mexico, perhaps the barren landscape can create an equally eerie atmosphere. I'll read some reviews and maybe I'll see this in a year. I imagine I'll just get frustrated though because I get a lot more annoyed with kid actors in English films because I have to pay more attention to their words pitch and delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 01:22 PM) I'm currently in the process of reading The Blind Side and I have the movie waiting for me once I'm done. Very excited. I haven't seen the movie (and I won't), but the book is fantastic. The movie looks like a bulls*** Hollywood version that makes white Christian women feel good about themselves. No thanks. Edited September 18, 2010 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 QUOTE (Felix @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 08:41 PM) I haven't seen the movie (and I won't), but the book is fantastic. The movie looks like a bulls*** Hollywood version that makes white Christian women feel good about themselves. No thanks. That is very accurate to what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 03:24 PM) That is very accurate to what it was. That's what I figured. I don't see why anyone would have to see the movie if they've already read the book. I mean, unless they have some sort of Sandra Bullock fetish or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Absolutely loved the Town and I really cant even tolerate Affleck as an actor under any circumstance but he pulled this one off pretty well. Favorite scene is when he went into the Florists place after the final s*** went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 08:36 AM) I thought it was great. My favorite scene was this: Affleck: I need your help...I can't tell you what it's about, you can never ask me about it later, and we're going to hurt some people. Renner: Whose car we taking? Yeah, it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 02:19 PM) Odd, lots of films are made in New Mexico, perhaps the barren landscape can create an equally eerie atmosphere. I'll read some reviews and maybe I'll see this in a year. I imagine I'll just get frustrated though because I get a lot more annoyed with kid actors in English films because I have to pay more attention to their words pitch and delivery. That could be, but the atmosphere from the original movie was, to me, the single most important aspect of it. I love when the setting of a movie becomes a character. I'm not sure if anyone here has seen 30 Days Of Night, but the setting was pretty similar and was probably the biggest reason I enjoyed the movie so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (IceCreamPants @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 07:55 AM) Absolutely loved the Town and I really cant even tolerate Affleck as an actor under any circumstance but he pulled this one off pretty well. Favorite scene is when he went into the Florists place after the final s*** went down. Ten years ago I never would believe this, but I'm starting to like Affleck more than Damon. Edited September 20, 2010 by Milkman delivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 The Town is the talk of facebook, at least among my friends, everyone seems to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) That is awesome editing. Guy "remixes" The Dark Knight with only sounds from The Dark Knight. Edited September 21, 2010 by Steve9347 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 21, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) Yeah, GoldenEye isn't a big deal. And Daniel Craig is a much better Bond anyway. Too bad the franchise is in trouble though. That would make a good discussion in the film thread. Stupid MGM screwing things up for a franchise that finally was heading the right direction again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 21, 2010 -> 06:54 PM) That would make a good discussion in the film thread. Stupid MGM screwing things up for a franchise that finally was heading the right direction again Video Game thread hijack! I watched Quantum of Solace about 3 months ago for the first time. It was pretty awkward seeing the movie based in pre earthquake Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 21, 2010 -> 11:54 PM) That would make a good discussion in the film thread. Stupid MGM screwing things up for a franchise that finally was heading the right direction again Casino Royale was alright (certainly an upgrade of the schlock at the end of Brosnan's era), but Quantum of Solace was nearly unwatchable. I had to turn it off at 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I disagree, I really enjoyed both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, I like the pace and tone of both movies. And I especially like that they took out the tongue in cheek hokiness that crept into the series at the end of the brosnan era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Daniel Crag = best James Bond. Discuss. Also, 007 Franchise in limbo and jeopardy because of MGM/Sony. Discuss that too. Ready and GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 21, 2010 -> 06:07 PM) I disagree, I really enjoyed both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, I like the pace and tone of both movies. And I especially like that they took out the tongue in cheek hokiness that crept into the series at the end of the brosnan era Agreed on all fronts. Craig is just such a better Bond and the vision for Bond is so much more simpler, but has the same level of badassness. QOS was not great, but it was still a very good movie. Casino Royale was just magnificent. Vesper stole my heart. QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 21, 2010 -> 06:24 PM) Daniel Crag = best James Bond. Discuss. Also, 007 Franchise in limbo and jeopardy because of MGM/Sony. Discuss that too. Ready and GO! Looks like it's being discussed. Thanks mod! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 i have never read the Bond novels, but from reviews of the two Daniel Craig movies I have read a lot of people saying that he is the closest to the novel version of bond that there has been in film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I like Daniel Craig and I liked Pierce. I have honestly never seen Moore or Connery as Bond but I think outside of Dalton, each has fit the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I've been rolling my eyes during previews of 'The Social Network', but early reviews suggest it's legit. A top critic on RT.com even compared it to Citizen Kane, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Citizen Kane was overrated. Inception > Godfather > Casino Royale > The Dark Knight >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Batman Returns > Citizen Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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