Made the mistake of watching the new ghostbusters last night.
Now I actually like the actors, kirsten wiig has great comedy timing and has been good in everything I've seen her in. Melissa Mccarthy I also find funny and she was excellent in spy. They could not salvage this wet squirty bowel movement of a film. I was also incredibly annoyed with the cameos for some reason
Im annoyed I watched it, especially because we could have watched deep water horizon or hateful 8 instead
Thought Hell or High Water was good watch but a tad overrated. 98% on rotten tomatoes. Recent ones I've seen: Manchester by the Sea, Allied, Deepwater Horizon were all better in my opinion.
Hell or High Water is a really understated film with interesting subtext and subtle performances. Seems to me that it works better if you go in with no expectations and you get pleasantly surprised instead. That said, Allied is a hilariously stupid film, and Deepwater Horizon?! With John Malkovich chomping on the scenery?? Each to their own I suppose.
Maybe better relative to the expectations is more apt Jimmy. The wife and I both enjoyed it and I appreciate the subtle performance you mention but I had just expected a bit more. Maybe comparing it with Manchester by the Sea is more relevant and we preferred that.
Keep meaning to watch Manchester but aware of how emotional it is, not been in the right frame of mind for that!
Would like to see all the Oscar nominations before the awards, at the moment Lion is probably my favourite of the lot (although I will be rooting for Hell or High Water). It'll be a shame of La La Land clears the board, it'll do so just because it's a film for and about Hollywood (like The Artist).
I got 15 minutes into Fences before deciding I needed to punch Denzel, so had to turn it off.
It'll be a shame of La La Land clears the board, it'll do so just because it's a film for and about Hollywood (like The Artist).
Think you're doing the film a bit of a disservice there.Unlike 'The Artist', it's a very clever film without ever appearing to be self-consciously so. The balance between realism and fantasy is perfectly balanced, Gosling and Stone are charming without being affected. And it's genuinely funny. Oddly, I was underwhelmed by the music which you would think paramount for a musical, but it didn't matter. This is far more than a 'Musical'. I could go on, but the rugby'starting.
Sorry, I didn't mean to criticise the movie - it's a wonderful piece of cinema and I'm rooting for the director as I thought he deserved more for Whiplash. What I meant was, I'm hoping it doesn't sweep the board, which is what's likely to happen given its appeal to the academy. I think there are some excellent films in danger of getting nothing which would be a shame.
Moonlight. Whilst not my cup of tea, they handled a difficult subject very well, especially the younger characters who I thought did an amazing job. 6.5/10 purely as it really wasnt my sort of film although I cant really fault it.
Just finished Snowden. Thought it was better than the reviews had led me to believe, but Oliver Stone's visual flourishes were utterly redundant, and aged him as a director. If it had been presented like, say, Breach (the brilliantly understated spy drama with Chris Cooper and Ryan Phillipe) it could have been a genuinely riveting and tense thriller.
Gordon-Levitt was very good, but when he morphs into the real Ed Snowden, it became the single worst piece of cinema I've witnessed since Young Einstein.
Saw Hidden Figures last night, very good watch and deserving of its Oscar nominations, fully expect Manchester to win best film as I think it has been the best film, yet to see Lion and Moonlight but I enjoyed Arrival and Hidden Figures the most if that makes sense!!!!
Watched Lion any film with subtitles that can keep my attention deserves a 10/10 but it was a great film as well. Autopsy of Jane Doe, thoroughly enjoyed the film. 8/10
Watched I, Daniel blake last night and enjoyed it. Interesting insight into what people on benefits/disability go through to get their payments and the issues with the system.
I kept trying to recall where I'd seen Ben Foster before and I remembered it was Alpha Dog and he played a properly mental Jewish nazi if such a thing exists
I know he's done the voice and character before but Jeff Bridges was awesome too
I watched I Daniel Blake and was proper impressed. I could relate to it 100% and if you think that shit doesn't go on,trust me it does. I was threatened with a sanction whilst in hospital recovering from a heart attack if I didn't come to the phone (the ward manager had rung for me) When I came out and attended a meeting 2 weeks later I was summoned by a young 23yr old lady to her office but I could not keep up with her fast walking pace and was very breathless. I took the oppertunity to explain my predicament that I had heart and lung disease and her reply was thats not my fault is it? I have since suffered a further four heart attacks and two Tia strokes and currently have three inoperable growing blockages in my arteries and having to jump through hoops to retain my benefits. However I am very grateful for the help received but not for the way I was treated A very very good film.
In the space of 4 days we've managed to see 3 truly exceptional films in the cinema, which is a rarity. All probably 9/10 films
They were: the aforementioned Manchester By The Sea, a beautifully-compiled documentary memoir by a cameraperson called, um, Cameraperson, and Toni Erdmann, a 3-hour German comedy (CL scarpers at this point) that's also hugely rich with emotion, drama and false teeth - the best of the lot. Might even be a 9.5/10, that one.
I've heard really good things about the German three-hour film. It's on my 'to watch' list.
I avoid musicals as well . The only musical that I actually like is The Blues Brothers.
But what about Quardrophenia, how could you not like that?
I like Cabaret and The Blue Brothers but I'd contend that neither is actually a musical. To be a musical, people have to break into song for no apparent reason whilst doing something that's nothing to do with singing. In The Blues Brothers, with the exception of Aretha's, and in Cabaret as far as I can remember, the songs are part of a performance, making them films with songs in.
I avoid musicals as well . The only musical that I actually like is The Blues Brothers.
But what about Quardrophenia, how could you not like that?
I like Cabaret and The Blue Brothers but I'd contend that neither is actually a musical. To be a musical, people have to break into song for no apparent reason whilst doing something that's nothing to do with singing. In The Blues Brothers, with the exception of Aretha's, and in Cabaret as far as I can remember, the songs are part of a performance, making them films with songs in.
Probably a fair description and Quadrophenia is of course a rock opera rather than a musical.
Whatever it's label, it's a bloody good film and stands the test of time.
Worth throwing in some film theory basics here! Diagetic vs. Non-diagetic music:
Diagetic sound in a film is that which is heard by or audible to the characters in the movie. Whether it's the sound of someone knocking, talking or sneezing. In terms of music for instance, Summer Nights is diagetic as the characters of Grease can hear it.
Non-diagetic sound is that designed for only the audience to hear. Narration, orchestral score, montage music etc. For instance, The Who music that plays over the top in Quadrophenia, or most of Trainspotting (just not the nightclub scene).
Rocky III makes me laugh, because they unveil a statue of Balboa with an orchestra playing the Rocky theme tune. The song went from non-diagetic to diagetic in that scene, which is hilariously ridiculous.
Watched Hacksaw Ridge - enjoyed it, WW2 is my film genre, so I was always gonna enjoy it, I knew the story from years ago, excellent battle scenes, however a little far fetched in places, Hollywood just cant help themselves can they?? 6/10 Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you. Should be out later this year. Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Watched Hacksaw Ridge - enjoyed it, WW2 is my film genre, so I was always gonna enjoy it, I knew the story from years ago, excellent battle scenes, however a little far fetched in places, Hollywood just cant help themselves can they?? 6/10 Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you. Should be out later this year. Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Dunkirk should be good as Christopher Nolan is directing and isnt a fan of CGi, the trailer I've seen doesnt look bad either.
Viewing figures will surely go in One Direction as well with Harry Styles in it.
Edit: Cheers for the heads up about the Pegasus Bridge film, like yourself WW2 is one of my favourite genres
Watched Hacksaw Ridge - enjoyed it, WW2 is my film genre, so I was always gonna enjoy it, I knew the story from years ago, excellent battle scenes, however a little far fetched in places, Hollywood just cant help themselves can they?? 6/10 Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you. Should be out later this year. Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Dunkirk should be good as Christopher Nolan is directing and isnt a fan of CGi, the trailer I've seen doesnt look bad either.
Viewing figures will surely go in One Direction as well with Harry Styles in it.
Edit: Cheers for the heads up about the Pegasus Bridge film, like yourself WW2 is one of my favourite genres
Harry Styles is an actor now? so many strings to his bow. I thought he was a footballer? or is that a different one?
Watched Hacksaw Ridge - enjoyed it, WW2 is my film genre, so I was always gonna enjoy it, I knew the story from years ago, excellent battle scenes, however a little far fetched in places, Hollywood just cant help themselves can they?? 6/10 Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you. Should be out later this year. Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Dunkirk should be good as Christopher Nolan is directing and isnt a fan of CGi, the trailer I've seen doesnt look bad either.
Viewing figures will surely go in One Direction as well with Harry Styles in it.
Edit: Cheers for the heads up about the Pegasus Bridge film, like yourself WW2 is one of my favourite genres
Harry Styles is an actor now? so many strings to his bow. I thought he was a footballer? or is that a different one?
Nah that was Louis Tomlinson who briefly ran out for Doncaster Reserves
Watched Hacksaw Ridge - enjoyed it, WW2 is my film genre, so I was always gonna enjoy it, I knew the story from years ago, excellent battle scenes, however a little far fetched in places, Hollywood just cant help themselves can they?? 6/10 Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you. Should be out later this year. Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Dunkirk should be good as Christopher Nolan is directing and isnt a fan of CGi, the trailer I've seen doesnt look bad either.
Viewing figures will surely go in One Direction as well with Harry Styles in it.
Edit: Cheers for the heads up about the Pegasus Bridge film, like yourself WW2 is one of my favourite genres
Harry Styles is an actor now? so many strings to his bow. I thought he was a footballer? or is that a different one?
HaHa, well the names I am thinking of are Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh. BUT if Styles helps youngsters revisit the history of WW2, and understand it, then I'm all for it. Incidentally the PS4 game Battlefield 1 has opened the avenues for young people to look into the history of WW1, which is a good thing.
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Now I actually like the actors, kirsten wiig has great comedy timing and has been good in everything I've seen her in. Melissa Mccarthy I also find funny and she was excellent in spy. They could not salvage this wet squirty bowel movement of a film. I was also incredibly annoyed with the cameos for some reason
Im annoyed I watched it, especially because we could have watched deep water horizon or hateful 8 instead
Would like to see all the Oscar nominations before the awards, at the moment Lion is probably my favourite of the lot (although I will be rooting for Hell or High Water). It'll be a shame of La La Land clears the board, it'll do so just because it's a film for and about Hollywood (like The Artist).
I got 15 minutes into Fences before deciding I needed to punch Denzel, so had to turn it off.
Oddly, I was underwhelmed by the music which you would think paramount for a musical, but it didn't matter. This is far more than a 'Musical'.
I could go on, but the rugby'starting.
I suspect you're right about it sweeping the board...
Gordon-Levitt was very good, but when he morphs into the real Ed Snowden, it became the single worst piece of cinema I've witnessed since Young Einstein.
Surprisingly I loved it.
La la land!
I kept trying to recall where I'd seen Ben Foster before and I remembered it was Alpha Dog and he played a properly mental Jewish nazi if such a thing exists
I know he's done the voice and character before but Jeff Bridges was awesome too
I could relate to it 100% and if you think that shit doesn't go on,trust me it does.
I was threatened with a sanction whilst in hospital recovering from a heart attack if I didn't come to the phone (the ward manager had rung for me)
When I came out and attended a meeting 2 weeks later I was summoned by a young 23yr old lady to her office but I could not keep up with her fast walking pace and was very breathless.
I took the oppertunity to explain my predicament that I had heart and lung disease and her reply was thats not my fault is it?
I have since suffered a further four heart attacks and two Tia strokes and currently have three inoperable growing blockages in my arteries and having to jump through hoops to retain my benefits.
However I am very grateful for the help received but not for the way I was treated
A very very good film.
Whatever it's label, it's a bloody good film and stands the test of time.
Diagetic sound in a film is that which is heard by or audible to the characters in the movie. Whether it's the sound of someone knocking, talking or sneezing. In terms of music for instance, Summer Nights is diagetic as the characters of Grease can hear it.
Non-diagetic sound is that designed for only the audience to hear. Narration, orchestral score, montage music etc. For instance, The Who music that plays over the top in Quadrophenia, or most of Trainspotting (just not the nightclub scene).
Rocky III makes me laugh, because they unveil a statue of Balboa with an orchestra playing the Rocky theme tune. The song went from non-diagetic to diagetic in that scene, which is hilariously ridiculous.
Saw Live by Night (Ben Affleck) - 1920's gangster type, prohibition etc, was ok 5/10.
RE WW2 films, There is a independent British film company making a film about Pegasus Bridge, Ive been following the making on FB, its gonna be good, accurate and about us Brits in the war not the bloody Yanks. If you dont know the true story of the raid on Pegasus Bridge just before the start of D-Day, google will tell you.
Should be out later this year.
Also 'Dunkirk' is due for release in July, its got some cracking big names in it and will be a winner, I hope. More Brits in WW2....!
Viewing figures will surely go in One Direction as well with Harry Styles in it.
Edit: Cheers for the heads up about the Pegasus Bridge film, like yourself WW2 is one of my favourite genres
HOW THE F**K DO I KNOW THIS SHITE!!!!
BUT if Styles helps youngsters revisit the history of WW2, and understand it, then I'm all for it.
Incidentally the PS4 game Battlefield 1 has opened the avenues for young people to look into the history of WW1, which is a good thing.