NationStates Jolt Archive

So, NSG, what have you seen recently? This past Tuesday I went to see Repo! The Genetic Opera, which was awesome. I also only got around to seeing American History X back in December.

As for things on my watch list, I'm planning on seeing some Kurosawa films, as well as various other "must-see" films. Any suggestions?

wants to see che

I've been meaning to see "Mama Mia!". I've heard good things about it.

Uhm.. I watched The Spirit.

Watchmen is coming out soon, right? I mean to see that.

Uhm.. I watched The Spirit.

You have our sympathy

There's a new Tim Burton movie, I can't remember the name, but it's along the lines of "A Nightmare Before Christmas". I am going to see that.

You have our sympathy

Actually... I didn't mind it. My friends hated it, but I laughed through the whole thing. I dare NSG to watch it again, but look at it not as a superhero movie, but as an action comedy and I bet you will agree as movies go it is not all that bad.

There's a new Tim Burton movie, I can't remember the name, but it's along the lines of "A Nightmare Before Christmas". I am going to see that.

Coralyne?

I watched In Bruges and No country for old men recently and enjoyed them both.

embarassingly enough, i think im going to go see "underworld, rise of the lycans" even though i havent seen the other 2 underworld movies and the chances of #3 being any good are vanishingly small.

i like the trailer that i keep seeing over and over again. it must have some kind of subliminal hypnosis in it.

Coralyne?

That one!:eek2:

embarassingly enough, i think im going to go see "underworld, rise of the lycans" even though i havent seen the other 2 underworld movies and the chances of #3 being any good are vanishingly small.

i like the trailer that i keep seeing over and over again. it must have some kind of subliminal hypnosis in it.

It will probably be a better movie if you haven't seen the other two.

embarassingly enough, i think im going to go see "underworld, rise of the lycans" even though i havent seen the other 2 underworld movies and the chances of #3 being any good are vanishingly small.

i like the trailer that i keep seeing over and over again. it must have some kind of subliminal hypnosis in it.

I'll probably say that movie too. I already saw the other 2.

I'll probably say that movie too. I already saw the other 2.

I saw the first one and was in a room where the second one was on, but didn't really pay attention. I doubt I'll see the new one, except maybe in the dollar theater.

I saw the first one and was in a room where the second one was on, but didn't really pay attention. I doubt I'll see the new one, except maybe in the dollar theater.

Well, that movie can be a good boredome chaser.

Well, that movie can be a good boredome chaser.

Indeed. The first one, which I actually paid somewhat more attention to, did manage to entertain me for a little while, which, sometimes, is all you really look for in a movie.

There's a new Tim Burton movie, I can't remember the name, but it's along the lines of "A Nightmare Before Christmas". I am going to see that.
its coming out feb 6 here. im going to see it.

Last movie I saw was 28 Weeks Later. When I looked at the cover I thought, ''oh no, it hs a different director and none of the same actors.'' But, it was good. Also, Shoot 'Em Up, the most awesome movie I've ever seen.

Depends on what you like.
hmmm...
Lucky#Slevin
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Reincarnation
Retrebution
the original versions of The Eye, Eye 2 and Eye 3 (tho they named it Eye infinity/10)
The Original versions of Pulse, One Missed Call, One Missed Call 2, and Shutter

what genre of movies do you like?

what genre of movies do you like?

Generally action.

Sitting in a movie theater with its narrow seats, sticky floors, and stinky fellow patrons? No thanks. I can wait until it comes out on DVD or cable. I stopped going to brick-and-mortar movie theaters years ago. I prefer my 42" HD set and my pause button in any event.

Besides, there's nothing that's been released in the last year or two that I thought was worth the price of a ticket and associated crap (overpriced food, horrid parking, etc.). Not gonna happen.

action...

Kill Bill
Mr. and Mrs Smith
Wanted
Legend of the Shadowless Sword
Chocolate (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183252/)
Incredible Hulk
Ironman
Batman: Dark Knight

action...

Kill Bill
Mr. and Mrs Smith
Wanted
Legend of the Shadowless Sword
Chocolate (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183252/)
Incredible Hulk
Ironman
Batman: Dark Knight

What about Shoot 'em Up?

Sitting in a movie theater with its narrow seats, sticky floors, and stinky fellow patrons? No thanks. I can wait until it comes out on DVD or cable. I stopped going to brick-and-mortar movie theaters years ago. I prefer my 42" HD set and my pause button in any event.

Besides, there's nothing that's been released in the last year or two that I thought was worth the price of a ticket and associated crap (overpriced food, horrid parking, etc.). Not gonna happen.

agreed. for the same $20, I get the movie, dinner, snacks, and an environment where I can be comfortable, and I can watch the movie again, and again, and again...

in a theatre, you get tickets, popcorn and a large drink.

What about Shoot 'em Up?

Mr. and Mrs Smith
Wanted
SWAT
Resident Evil (with Mila Jolovich)
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Doom
Most Arnie Movies
Most Stallone Movies
Most Segal Movies

Hot Fuzz (while more comedy... when Sgt Nick Angels goes ballistic...) :p

Mr. and Mrs Smith
Wanted
SWAT
Resident Evil (with Mila Jolovich)
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Doom
Most Arnie Movies
Most Stallone Movies
Most Segal Movies

Hot Fuzz (while more comedy... when Sgt Nick Angels goes ballistic...) :p

During Hot Fuzz I switched between it and NSG... Hey I got ADD! I blame it.

recently watched Zack and Miri make a porno...it was okay I guess (good lord I hope I never have a school reunion)

I plan on watching the fall when ever I get the chance

Last movie I saw was 28 Weeks Later. When I looked at the cover I thought, ''oh no, it hs a different director and none of the same actors.'' But, it was good.

good yes but defo a sequel film

good yes but defo a sequel film

My brother thought that it was better than 28 Days Later. I think that the first one was better. And, what does ''defo'' mean?

My brother thought that it was betr than 28 Days Latwe. I think that the first one was better. And, what does ''defo'' mean?

1) 28 weeks later was nothing more than an over budget yank film that managed to attach itself to the original by making the opening scene as distressing as possible

2) defo = definitely in peasant talk

Last movie I saw was 28 Weeks Later. When I looked at the cover I thought, ''oh no, it hs a different director and none of the same actors.'' But, it was good. Also, Shoot 'Em Up, the most awesome movie I've ever seen.

God don't remind me. Shoot 'em up is the worst film I have seen in about twenty years, absolute drivel.

I'm planning to watch In Bruges, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Casino. I have them all on DVD, just haven't had time to watch them before.

God don't remind me. Shoot 'em up is the worst film I have seen in about twenty years, absolute drivel.

I liked it. It was so over the top, that I just focused on the action.

What about Shoot 'em Up?

LOL!!!

I forgot there was a film called Shoot em up... I thought you were asking for Shoot em ups! :D

I liked it. It was so over the top, that I just focused on the action.

DOA. yeah, it's a gaming movie. but it has some pretty decent Martial Arts action.

I'm gonna see Beverley Hills Chiwawa (I don't know how to spell that.) with my kids!

I saw Repo! The Genetic Opera, it had some issues...(I swear to god if you say, "You have to watch it for what it is" I'll rip your eyelids off...)

I also saw JCVD, which now allows me to say "Brechtian" when talking about a Jean Claude Van Damme movie, which alone might be worth it.

I saw Synecdoche, New York, which crawled so far up its own ass that it was able to climb up its own ass a second time.

Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Kevin Smith, while I still enjoy his films, is slow to evolve.

The Spirit, well, now we know what Frank Miller's fetishes are...and what a modern Adam West style Batman would have been like. Campy and frivolous. If that's what you're after, maybe.

Frost/Nixon, evidence that you can make Rocky but with historical figures in an interview. They even had a scene where the Apollo Creed(Nixon) is with his sycophants and sees the report on TV about the challenger(Frost). Great monologue by Langela, though.

The Wrestler Aronofsky manages to do a character study in a framework that is so well traveled that it's almost impossible to not make a decision that isn't cliched. So instead of trying to 'zig when we think he'll zag,' he simply glazes past those moments trusting the audience to understand what's going on without playing to it too much and then re-focusing on the character study. Rourke is a bit of transparent meta casting.

I think there was some other films I watched in that period, but they obviously didn't make enough of an impression for me to remember.

Haven't been to the cinema in a few years. Films are easily obtainable by other less costly methods, besides I have no-one to go with.

A theatre near me is showing a bunch of the old James Bond movies this month. I'll check it out. Also, I'm going to watch the Obama inauguration, but I'm not sure that counts (they're playing it at the same theatre though).

Oh, and Frost Nixon. Maybe Milk too if its still on.

For movies I've just seen, I watched Quatum of Solace, Valkiery, and Doubt over the holidays.

Edit: added another historical film that's out. Not sure about the title, Defiance I think. Its about some people who resisted the Nazis in Europe. I seems this is a good time for historical films.

The original Buttmasters porno...

Quantum of Solace, I forgot that one. Went to the same well with the finale (big showdown in a building destroying itself). Didn't make much of an impression, I guess. I miss the gadgets.

Quantum of Solace, I forgot that one. Went to the same well with the finale (big showdown in a building destroying itself). Didn't make much of an impression, I guess. I miss the gadgets.

My problem was that the opening sequence was weired as hell, and the movie often plain confusing. Why were certain characters choosing to do what they did? What was the plot? Also, I don't think I could call Bond the good guy in this film. More of the "less bad guy."

However, I think I kind of liked the end fight. It was, I suspect, intentional that it resembled the end of the last film in that way. Its the first direct sequel in a Bond film, and its about Bond dealing with what happened last time around.

Watched Hobgoblins on VHS the other day. Worst. Movie. Ever

I loved it!:D

I watched In Bruges and No country for old men recently and enjoyed them both.

Torrented No Country For Old Men not long ago, but I didn't realise it had freakin' Norsk subtitles. Nothing is more distracting in a movie than words written in weird-ass characters. What I get for torrenting stuff, I suppose.

I'm gonna watch the Wrestler fairly soon.

A theatre near me is showing a bunch of the old James Bond movies this month. I'll check it out. Also, I'm going to watch the Obama inauguration, but I'm not sure that counts (they're playing it at the same theatre though).

Oh, and Frost Nixon. Maybe Milk too if its still on.

For movies I've just seen, I watched Quatum of Solace, Valkiery, and Doubt over the holidays.

Edit: added another historical film that's out. Not sure about the title, Defiance I think. Its about some people who resisted the Nazis in Europe. I seems this is a good time for historical films.

I got a bunch of James Bond movies on VHS at a Church fair for 1$ a piece, and was very pleased with myself. Picture quality doesn't matter with James Bond, because he's fuckin' awesome!

I got a bunch of James Bond movies on VHS at a Church fair for 1$ a piece, and was very pleased with myself. Picture quality doesn't matter with James Bond, because he's fuckin' awesome!

Cool. I've only seen the two most recent Bond films, so I'm planning to see some of the others as soon as I get the chance. Any crappy one I should avoid?:)

I saw Repo! The Genetic Opera, it had some issues...(I swear to god if you say, "You have to watch it for what it is" I'll rip your eyelids off...)

The Spirit, well, now we know what Frank Miller's fetishes are...and what a modern Adam West style Batman would have been like. Campy and frivolous. If that's what you're after, maybe.


These two are on my 'will see' list. "The Spirit" because I love the way it looks, and "Repo" because it's got Ogre from Skinny Puppy in it. :)

Coralyne?

Coraline. :)

Based on a (really rather good) Neil Gaiman book. Based loosely, rather - if the trailers are anything to go by.

Looks good. I'll be seeing it.

Cool. I've only seen the two most recent Bond films, so I'm planning to see some of the others as soon as I get the chance. Any crappy one I should avoid?:)

I would say start with Dr. NO and work your way chonologically.

you get the whole history of the fight between JB and Spectre.

and...

well...

you could avoid "On her Majesty's Secret Service"...

DOA. yeah, it's a gaming movie. but it has some pretty decent Martial Arts action.

All I could think about during it was: ''Wow, that's so cool!''

I am probably going to take a look at Los Borgia.

Ive been meaning to finish Mongol, but havent gotten around to it yet, havent found the time.

Its pissing me off. I also have really been meaning to see Haxan.

the last movie I saw in theaters I believe was Zack and Miri Make a Porno...which was Teh Awesome! lol...

I intend to see the Wolverine Movie, if for no other reason than finally including Gambit, I always felt cheated when he wasnt in the originals...and the New Street Fighter Movie, as well as Frost/Nixon, the new Underworld Movie, The Watchmen...It oughta be pretty sweet...

Has anyone seen the reader? It looks pretty good, but it has got some average reviews, and I value your opinions. Honestly, I do.

the New Street Fighter Movie

Wha...?

LINK! LINK NOW!

Wha...?

LINK! LINK NOW!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/

Some of the Acting choices seem a little odd...But, Capcom is directly involved with Writing/casting and I believe they have actual Martial Arts guys doing the fight scenes...So, i have high hopes for it...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/

Some of the Acting choices seem a little odd...But, Capcom is directly involved with Writing/casting and I believe they have actual Martial Arts guys doing the fight scenes...So, i have high hopes for it...

I find the lack of Dhalsim in the movie annoying.

But, well, it still should be awesome, if its done properly.

I really wanted to see Madagascar 2, but well...I kinda forgot.

I find the lack of Dhalsim in the movie annoying.

But, well, it still should be awesome, if its done properly.

Yeah, I would like to see a few more of the characters, But, on the other hand, that was one of the problems with the Van Damme one, they tried to cram all of the characters into one movie, and very few of them were actually inter-related, meaning that they had to change alot of the plot/continuity/etc...

Like, this movie tells the story of Chun-Li so it only has the characters which interact with her, they said if it does well, they will do a sequel with Ryu and Ken and then alot of the missing characters should enter the field..

Yeah, I would like to see a few more of the characters, But, on the other hand, that was one of the problems with the Van Damme one, they tried to cram all of the characters into one movie, and very few of them were actually inter-related, meaning that they had to change alot of the plot/continuity/etc...

Like, this movie tells the story of Chun-Li so it only has the characters which interact with her, they said if it does well, they will do a sequel with Ryu and Ken and then alot of the missing characters should enter the field..

The simple fact that they got Kristin Kreuk to play Chun-Li makes up for any other issues, including it's inevitable crapness. Does anyone know if she'll be wearning the stupid battle dress from the game?

The simple fact that they got Kristin Kreuk to play Chun-Li makes up for any other issues, including it's inevitable crapness. Does anyone know if she'll be wearning the stupid battle dress from the game?

Im sure there'll be plenty of Fanservice...But thats just a bonus, lol...

Im sure there'll be plenty of Fanservice...But thats just a bonus, lol...

I'm allready stocking up on wetwipes....

;)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/

Some of the Acting choices seem a little odd...But, Capcom is directly involved with Writing/casting and I believe they have actual Martial Arts guys doing the fight scenes...So, i have high hopes for it...

I laughed my ass off when I saw the poster for this in the theater. I don't count on there being another one, but that last weekend in February is a little sneaky, it's the dumping ground where there isn't really much showing. Mark Steven Johnston sort of 'owns' the second week of February with Ghost Rider and Daredevil, so you can see how low the water mark is...

The simple fact that they got Kristin Kreuk to play Chun-Li makes up for any other issues, including it's inevitable crapness. Does anyone know if she'll be wearning the stupid battle dress from the game?

The IMDb FAQ, supposedly quoting the filmmakers, said that the hair buns will show up, they didn't mention the blue dress. They did say that M. Bison's suit and Balrog's boxing get up would look stupid if they did it.

The hadoken or however that's spelled will be there, and in the trailer you can see some of the moves (they also said that the spinning bird kick will be in there) so I guess they're trying to walk the line between having iconic game stuff in there without being campy. Tough line to walk.

In the end, I'm going to have to be pretty well stoned to even think about watching this...but then, I did go see Dragon Wars, so there's no use pretending I have standards...

Coraline isn't a Tim Burton movie it's by Henry Selick who directed the Nightmare Before Christmas. It's from a book by Neil Gaiman (Mirror Mask, and Princess Monoke). But i want to see it, it does look good.

I saw Doubt recently, it wasn't a bad movie but it didn't strike me as anything excllent or earth shattering.

I wan't to see Valkery and The Curious Case of Benjamen Buton and Mall Cop on the lighter end

The IMDb FAQ, supposedly quoting the filmmakers, said that the hair buns will show up, they didn't mention the blue dress. They did say that M. Bison's suit and Balrog's boxing get up would look stupid if they did it.

The hadoken or however that's spelled will be there, and in the trailer you can see some of the moves (they also said that the spinning bird kick will be in there) so I guess they're trying to walk the line between having iconic game stuff in there without being campy. Tough line to walk.

In the end, I'm going to have to be pretty well stoned to even think about watching this...but then, I did go see Dragon Wars, so there's no use pretending I have standards...

No battle dress :(


Well I'll allways have my imagination.....

No battle dress :(


Well I'll allways have my imagination.....

And the internet+cosplayers. (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/1462466294_1819151b90.jpg)

And the internet+cosplayers. (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/1462466294_1819151b90.jpg)

We had some really good Harley Quins and Poison Ivies when I was workin at Cinemark during the Dark Knight opening...

And the internet+cosplayers. (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/1462466294_1819151b90.jpg)

Not bad.... there's better out there though, if you can be arsed to look.







(Yes I'm a pervert. And?)

Ive been meaning to finish Mongol, but havent gotten around to it yet, havent found the time.

Its pissing me off. I also have really been meaning to see Haxan.

I quite liked "Mongol", actually. It's an interesting, unexpected telling.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/

Some of the Acting choices seem a little odd...But, Capcom is directly involved with Writing/casting and I believe they have actual Martial Arts guys doing the fight scenes...So, i have high hopes for it...

ugh... they're using the Americanized version.

Balrog is the ninja with the mask and claws.
Vega is the main baddie
M. Bison (a spoof of Mike Tyson) is the boxer.

ugh... they're using the Americanized version.

Balrog is the ninja with the mask and claws.
Vega is the main baddie
M. Bison (a spoof of Mike Tyson) is the boxer.

Well, the majority of Americans played the American Version...Like I had no idea about that until recently...It just wouldnt make sense to rename them the Japanese names for an American Audience...

Well, the majority of Americans played the American Version...Like I had no idea about that until recently...It just wouldnt make sense to rename them the Japanese names for an American Audience...

true, but it will bring the Van Dammit movie to mind!

In case anyone likes biographical/historical moves, I saw "MILK" and 'FROST/NIXON" and both were excellent. I would see MILK again as it was more moving and had many more characters, all of whom were quite interesting and true to life.

Am considering "Benjamin Buttons" for a change, but then again, I might revert to "BIG."

In case anyone likes biographical/historical moves, I saw "MILK" and 'FROST/NIXON" and both were excellent. I would see MILK again as it was more moving and had many more characters, all of whom were quite interesting and true to life.

Am considering "Benjamin Buttons" for a change, but then again, I might revert to "BIG."

I'm strongly considering Benjamin Button... the combination of David Fincher and Brad Pitt tends to be too good to miss.

I need to watch the old "Thin Man" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025878/) movies. I saw the first one a long time back, and I suspect the others in the series will also be good. The Bing Crosby/Bob Hope "Road To" (http://www.amazon.com/Crosby-Collection-Singapore-Zanzibar-Morocco/dp/B0001FGBZW) movies are also hilarious and deserve a re-watching.

Most recent movies suck :p

The Bing Crosby/Bob Hope "Road To" (http://www.amazon.com/Crosby-Collection-Singapore-Zanzibar-Morocco/dp/B0001FGBZW) movies are also hilarious and deserve a re-watching.

Most recent movies suck :p

I picked up that boxed DVD set. it was the last one the store had and I tell you, I was sooo temped to keep that instead of giving it to a friend as a gift.

I'm strongly considering Benjamin Button... the combination of David Fincher and Brad Pitt tends to be too good to miss.

Go ahead and miss. It was as well made as you would expect it to be, acted well, etc. But it never really made any decisions about what it was doing or saying, so it more or less became, "Hey, look at this guy, he went backward." They spent a lot of time with the 'young man in an old man's body,' mostly just the people treating a naive kid as an old dude and didn't really bookend it with an old man in a young man's body. So then the story, which you can't help but figure out how it's going to end in the first five minutes (you don't watch something like this to be 'surprised' by plot turns, so that's not a critique as much as it's an acknowledgment of the kind of story it is) just lays their on the screen, essentially becoming a bit of a sepia-tone Forrest Gump. There were seeds, such as the clock maker who makes the clock that runs backwards, that could have served as the metaphor for the movie, but ultimately it gives way to set pieces, 'time stamp' shots (watching a launch of Cape Canaveral, etc.) The movie could have posed some interesting questions about aging, identity, about who we are and who we appear to be, but it pulled all its punches making it a pretty picture that lasts two hours and forty five minutes.

I need to watch the old "Thin Man" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025878/) movies. I saw the first one a long time back, and I suspect the others in the series will also be good. The Bing Crosby/Bob Hope "Road To" (http://www.amazon.com/Crosby-Collection-Singapore-Zanzibar-Morocco/dp/B0001FGBZW) movies are also hilarious and deserve a re-watching.

Most recent movies suck :p

Most old movies suck. The ones that didn't get put in box sets.

Most old movies suck. The ones that didn't get put in box sets.

Let me rephrase that: "The vast majority of films produced since the beginning of the motion picture industry have been made of fail." Better? :p

And "Sergeant York" pwns all recent war movies :D

I need to watch the old "Thin Man" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025878/) movies. I saw the first one a long time back, and I suspect the others in the series will also be good.

I have all of them on DVD, ah Nick and Nora and Asta...

Let me rephrase that: "The vast majority of films produced since the beginning of the motion picture industry have been made of fail." Better? :p

And "Sergeant York" pwns all recent war movies :D

The movie about the two Darrens? I'll pass...





(I dare someone to get that)

The movie about the two Darrens? I'll pass...





(I dare someone to get that)

don't be a Dick :wink: :D

Well - the last three Netflix selections I can remember were Maid of Honor, Get Smart 2008, and The Nativity.

I don't foresee going to the theater for a while.

Well - the last three Netflix selections I can remember were Maid of Honor, Get Smart 2008, and The Nativity.

I don't foresee going to the theater for a while.
I Love all the references to the original series.

including the original Zigfried making an appearance.

Watched Pineapple Express, twas awesome.

don't be a Dick :wink: :D

Chicken Dinner!
http://www.perdue.com/files/Easy%20Sunder%20Dinner%20Roast%20Chicken.jpg
You were not the person I thought would get that...

Chicken Dinner!
http://www.perdue.com/files/Easy%20Sunder%20Dinner%20Roast%20Chicken.jpg
You were not the person I thought would get that...

I grew up watching Elizabeth twitch her nose. :p

I really wanted to see Madagascar 2, but well...I kinda forgot.
You didn't miss much. There was definitely something missing from it, that made the whole movie just not that good or interesting. Save your money.

For some strange reason, last night I watched The Goonies. Has anyone else ever noticed the number of double entendres contained therein?

Interested in Benjamin Button, but am a bit hesitant. I really liked the story and feel the movie won't be anything like it, disappointing me somewhat.

I want to see the movie Defiance.

I also want to see Slumdog Millionaire (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzbwV7on6Q)

I also want to see Slumdog Millionaire (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzbwV7on6Q)

I saw that last weekend. It was really well done, although the first half is by far the more interesting part of the film. Once they've brought you up to speed on the main characters it feels more like a hokey update of The Great Gatsby.

I'm going to see Let the Right One In (http://http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ICp4g9p_rgo) tonight and The Wrestler (http://http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=61-GFxjTyV0)tomorrow, and I'm quite looking forward to both.

So, NSG, what have you seen recently? This past Tuesday I went to see Repo! The Genetic Opera, which was awesome. I also only got around to seeing American History X back in December.

As for things on my watch list, I'm planning on seeing some Kurosawa films, as well as various other "must-see" films. Any suggestions?

I saw Slum Dog Millionaire recently, and it was awesome. I might be riffing My Bloody Valentine 3D with my friends soon, but I'm not sure. Chadni Chowk I really want to see.

Gran Torino

In the theater, I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button a couple weeks ago and am planning to see Gran Torino tomorrow.

On DVD I had an Iwo Jima fest last night - Flags of our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. Tonight's Gunner's Palace.

And on Monday/Tuesday, whatever's playing on my flight back to Osaka.

Yes Man (hilarious!)
Valkyrie (pretty good)
Defiance (good)
Twilight (...I know...bad)
Transporter 3 (I actually fell asleep)
Curious Case of Benjamin Button (awesome!)
Gran Turino (awesome!)
Day the Earth Stood Still (pretty good)

These are all movies I've seen in theaters recently.

I want to see the movie Defiance.

Go see it. It is very good.

...Day the Earth Stood Still (pretty good)...

I am not going to be giving much credence to any of your other recommendations

Valkyrie was...decent, but there was no humor in it. I can't stand movies that are nothing but constantly grinding your face into the grim bits.

I am not going to be giving much credence to any of your other recommendations

Mmkay.

I saw the trailer for Waltz With Bashir (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=IKwJgOrN1f4) last night and it looks incredible. Taken with the other bits and pieces I've heard about the film, it's definitely going on my "must watch" list.

The Unborn blew. Terrible horror.
Waiting on [FANBOY DROOL]Watchmen.[/FANBOY DROOL]

Movies I've seen recently? Like new..ish ones? Wow, that's a stretch. Um, Burn After Reading while it was in theaters. And the Dark Knight a couple of weeks ago.

Movies I'd like to see? The Wrestler.

The Unborn blew. Terrible horror.
Waiting on [FANBOY DROOL]Watchmen.[/FANBOY DROOL]
looks like they finally worked out the rights dispute on watchmen. it has a march 6th opening day.

I just came back from watching ''Che''. Amazing film!!

I saw Quigley Down Under last night.

Hancock.

I not quite sure why. But I LOVE that movie!

If they make Hancock to a big superhero I would have to put him second on my list of favorite superheros. (Spiderman is number 1.)

I am probably going to take a look at Los Borgia.

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I just came back from watching ''Che''. Amazing film!!


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My avatar!

It is a sign, baby!

I saw Quigley Down Under last night.

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My avatar!

It is a sign, baby!

I was going to point that out, but I wasn't so sure because your icon says Césare.:tongue:

I was going to point that out, but I wasn't so sure because your icon says Césare.:tongue:

A bit of license: I wanted to highlight the pronunciation of "Ce". Do you think the accent mark should go?

A bit of license: I wanted to highlight the pronunciation of "Ce". Do you think the accent mark should go?

It's just that ''ché'' is written with a pronunciation akin to 'sh' in English. The accent on the 'e' is ok, it actually has one. But we still need the 'h'. Other than that, the icon's ok by me.

It's just that ''ché'' is written with a pronunciation akin to 'sh' in English. The accent on the 'e' is ok, it actually has one. But we still need the 'h'. Other than that, the icon's ok by me.

It is spelled with an "h"? Surely not in Italy?

It is spelled with an "h"? Surely not in Italy!

Original spelling, in Spanish, does has an 'h'. 'Ché' is an informal way of referring to someone, man or otherwise, in Argentina. Sorta like 'dude' or 'mate' or 'buddy' in English.

Origanl spelling, in Spanish, does has an 'h'. 'Ché' is an informal way of referring to someone, man or otherwise, in Argentina. Sorta like 'dude' or 'mate' or 'buddy' in English.

For Cesare? Wait, are we talking about him or Che? because I know Ce is different Che.

If you are talking about making Cesare's name in original Spanish, then you would suggest spelling "Borgia" like Borja?

For Cesare? Wait, are we talking about him or Che? because I know Ce is different Che.

If you are talking about making Cesare's name in original Spanish, then you would suggest spelling "Borgia" like Borja?

My bad. I thought you were referring to 'El Ché' all the time.:tongue:

My bad. I thought you were referring to 'El Ché' all the time.:tongue:

Ah... But you understand the general idea, then, stressing the "Ce" in "Cesare"?

http://www.jeannekalogridis.com/photos/CesareBorgia.jpg

Ah... But you understand the general idea, then, stressing the "Ce" in "Cesare"?

http://www.jeannekalogridis.com/photos/CesareBorgia.jpg

Yes, I do. Both quite influential men in their own way and in their own time.

:rolleyes:

I said I saw it, not that I liked it. The thread asks what movies we've seen lately, and that was it.

Yes, I do. Both quite influential men in their own way and in their own time.

They also have a certain physical similarity (what with their hats and facial hair); they both tried to reform violent states by the same methods. I think they are very much the same in many ways, except mind-set: Guevara was an idealist for the people and Borgia was an egotist, which is the humor I was striving for, though I doubt many will see it the way I do.

I think they are very much the same in many ways, except mind-set: Guevara was an idealist for the people and Borgia was an egotist.

Which, in the end, they're both one and the same. To be an idealist, you also must be an egoist. That's how revolutions are brought on to the people and ultimately, if the Fates favor the masterminds behind these, victory. It's a shame we don't get people like these two so often anymore.

I saw "The Orphanage" recently. It was directed de Toro who made "Pan's Labyrinth". It's a bit like "The Sixth Sense"
It has interesting but macabre things to say about death.

I saw "The Orphanage" recently. It was directed de Toro who made "Pan's Labyrinth". It's a bit like "The Sixth Sense"
It has interesting but macabre things to say about death.

Actually, it is 'presented by' del Toro. It's directed by Bayona, a close friend of del Toro's. (They actually reference each other in 'The Orphanage' and "Pan's Labyrinth".)

But it is good.

I have most recently seen The Wrestler and Che: Part 1, both of which were entertaining and expertly made.

Frost/Nixon was excellent, as was Milk

Someone mentioned Quigley Down Under. That's a good one. That and Silverado are underrated, I think. You like Westerns, you should check them out. Open Range and Appaloosa were pretty good too. But if you're going to go Western, you have to go with John Wayne. Or Clint Eastwood, either one.

I've been meaning to see the new Punisher movie, as well as The Spirit. I'd like to see Max Payne, Mirrors, or The Mongol when they come out on DVD. I did see Expelled with Ben Stein, that was interesting, and my little brother gave me a copy of American Carol, which I thought was funny and can recommend.

I did see Expelled with Ben Stein, that was interesting,

That movie was, in a word, bullshit.

Even leaving aside its pathetic reliance on Ad hominum attacks, its hardly a brilliant piece of cinema.

and my little brother gave me a copy of American Carol, which I thought was funny and can recommend.

No offense, but if you liked Expelled, your recomendations mean rather little, except as a guide on what to avoid.

No offense, but if you liked Expelled, your recomendations mean rather little, except as a guide on what to avoid.

That's a bit harsh, I think. In your zeal you mis-speak. I never said I liked it, I said it was interesting. There is a difference. One can be interested in a topic without liking it, that's why not everyone who buys books on serial killers is a serial killer. And even if I did like it, hey, de gustibus non disputandum, right? That's why they make several different kinds of movies all at once, because not everyone likes the same thing.

That's a bit harsh, I think. In your zeal you mis-speak. I never said I liked it, I said it was interesting. There is a difference. One can be interested in a topic without liking it, that's why not everyone who buys books on serial killers is a serial killer. And even if I did like it, hey, de gustibus non disputandum, right? That's why they make several different kinds of movies all at once, because not everyone likes the same thing.

Fair enough, you never did say it was a good movie.:)

I saw it after all, so I can't complain. My excuse was that I had a job as a volunteer at a natural history museum, and I wanted to be prepaired if some Intelligent Design or Creationism advocates came in quoting this movie at me. I would periodically have to deal with Creationists at that job, and it was so awkward. I had to be polite to the customers, but sometimes I just wanted to ask them why they were in a science museum if they thought it was nonsense.:(

I saw Notorious last afternoon. I thought it was very good, explained a lot. You have to like RAP or the lifestyle to appreciate the movie. Is uncanny how much he looks and sounds Like B.I.G. He is from our town so I had to check him out.

I saw Notorious last afternoon. I thought it was very good, explained a lot. You have to like RAP or the lifestyle to appreciate the movie. Is uncanny how much he looks and sounds Like B.I.G. He is from our town so I had to check him out.

Ingrid Bergmann is always good...





I know it isn't the same film I am just teasing

Someone mentioned Quigley Down Under. That's a good one. That and Silverado are underrated, I think. You like Westerns, you should check them out. Open Range and Appaloosa were pretty good too. But if you're going to go Western, you have to go with John Wayne. Or Clint Eastwood, either one.

I've been meaning to see the new Punisher movie, as well as The Spirit. I'd like to see Max Payne, Mirrors, or The Mongol when they come out on DVD. I did see Expelled with Ben Stein, that was interesting, and my little brother gave me a copy of American Carol, which I thought was funny and can recommend.
Avoid mirrors, it was terrible. It stopped being even "startling" a few minutes into film. Then again, maybe I am being too harsh on horror movies...

Which, in the end, they're both one and the same. To be an idealist, you also must be an egoist.

I was under the impression that egotists were generally cynical.

That's how revolutions are brought on to the people and ultimately, if the Fates favor the masterminds behind these, victory. It's a shame we don't get people like these two so often anymore.

My opinion of you has just gone-up exponentially, Nanatsu no Tsuki.

I am actually keeping notes on these types of fellows, and I hope one day to be the next in their prestigious line. Their actions seemed to have follow real purpose--and I realized that it was the only kind of purpose which could give my life meaning (meaning, of course, is relative, but since it is my life, only one opinion counts). This is why I eventually intend to enter politics.

Avoid mirrors, it was terrible. It stopped being even "startling" a few minutes into film. Then again, maybe I am being too harsh on horror movies...

It had a couple of good moments, and a lot more potential that it failed to deliver on. It relied WAY too heavily on tired mechanisms... I swear, I see ONE MORE flashlight that stops working as soon as you go somewhere dark...

The bathtub scene was good. The use of the mirrors to look in the changing rooms in the burned-out store was good. It had some good stuff. It just wasn't as good as it could have been.

Movies I wanna see that BIGJIMP would have to be knocked over the head to go to with me: Beverly Hills Chihuahua, hes not that into you, Mama Mia. One I may get him to if I ask really nicely: Ink Heart. He wants to see The Unborn but that one looks like it'd make me wet myself SO... yeah we dont get out much. Last ones we agreed on were Hancock which we both really liked. Batman which was cool and Hellboy II which we agreed wasn't as good as the first one. We both tend to like the Marvel movies like the newest Hulk, and the Punisher and Ghost Rider although I think Nicholas Cage was a DUMB choice for a character who is 1. supposedly young and 2. Supposedly hot with a full head of hair. and 3. supposedly bad arse tough

I was under the impression that egotists were generally cynical.

Idealism, eventually, makes you a cynic. There's no way to 'always' keep a positive outlook when things are so screwed.

My opinion of you has just gone-up exponentially, Nanatsu no Tsuki.

Thanks, TPE.

I am actually keeping notes on these types of fellows, and I hope one day to be the next in their prestigious line. Their actions seemed to have follow real purpose--and I realized that it was the only kind of purpose which could give my life meaning (meaning, of course, is relative, but since it is my life, only one opinion counts). This is why I eventually intend to enter politics.

I hope you achieve your goal, Ché Parkus Empire.:wink:

Saw Appaloossa, Water Horse, and something else on the plane back. first was OK, second was meh, and third was obviously forgetable.

Idealism, eventually, makes you a cynic. There's no way to 'always' keep a positive outlook when things are so screwed.

That doesn't mean idealism made you a cynic. It just means you abandoned your idealism in favor of cynisism.;)

Also, I'm not sure what you're trying to say, but I don't feel idealism requires you to pretend that everything's fine all the time. For myself, I fully recognize that the world is full of corrupt people and terrible things. In fact, I would be in no way terribly surprised if the human race was going extinct in one hundred years. However, I believe that it is possible to succede in the world without betraying your principles, that we can improve the world, and that we have a duty to try to do so. Accordingly, I would consider myself an idealist. However, it is possible that I am using a different definition of the word (I used to refer to myself as an idealistic cynic).:D

I saw Doubt recently, pretty amazing. It was a super-good movie, and it actually had some depth to it.

I also saw 7 Pounds, it was kind of weird. I guess I'm kind of confused because I felt there was a lack of any sort of coherent message in all of it. But maybe that's a good thing.

I'm planning on seeing Slumdog Millionaire at some point as well. I want to see if it's worth the hype.

A few of the guys and me are going to see Defiance this weekend. Then get really drunk.

I found Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure on PSP UMD. I need to watch that soon!

Ingrid Bergmann is always good...





I know it isn't the same film I am just teasing
yeah but she and cary grant had zero chemistry. hitchcock was so perfunctory with his romantic relationships.

I just watched a movie I really enjoyed a few hours ago but I totally forgot its name so I have no idea why I am posting about it in this thread.

yeah but she and cary grant had zero chemistry. hitchcock was so perfunctory with his romantic relationships.

True, he was quite a misogynist.

Saw Appaloossa, Water Horse, and something else on the plane back. first was OK, second was meh, and third was obviously forgetable.

Aha! I finally remembered it through the jetlag fog - City of Ember. Hadn't heard of it before. The book sounds worthwhile, but the movie was bleah.

Aha! I finally remembered it through the jetlag fog - City of Ember. Hadn't heard of it before. The book sounds worthwhile, but the movie was bleah.
AAAAaaaaaaaaahhhhhh, I was trying to remember that movie, too! That and Blindness.

That one!:eek2:

I want to see that as well, although I have no doubts that I will be disappointed as it is an adaptation of the book by Neil Gaimen (which I have read).

I want to see that as well, although I have no doubts that I will be disappointed as it is an adaptation of the book by Neil Gaimen (which I have read).

And the book (goes without saying, since it's Gaiman) was really rather good.

I'm bracing myself... I know I'm going to have to consider it a separate work. If you've listened to Neil Gaiman talking about the movie, he basically admits that it's a different entity in it's own right, so we kind of have to bear in mind that - while it shares the same INSPIRATION as the book... it's likely to be a quite different story. (I've already seen evidence of some changes, just in the ads they're already running... it will be interesting to see how deep the divisions are).

American History X and Inside Man

Chungking Express.

I just saw Slumdog Millionaire and I'd recommend it. It's a sort of neo-Dickensian odyssey through Mumbai. Good script and good acting and only a bit of Bollywood at the end.
You won't be disappointed.

So I just saw Nosferatu. I thought it was decent, but I don't think I'd watch it again.

So I just saw Nosferatu. I thought it was decent, but I don't think I'd watch it again.

The 1920s version or Klaus Kinski's 1979 version?

I watched Futurama: Bender's Game last night. Awesome.

The 1920s version or Klaus Kinski's 1979 version?

1920s.

1920s.

I would like to see that version. I haven't been able to find it on any local renting stores.

I would like to see that version. I haven't been able to find it on any local renting stores.

Ah. If you can get a hold of it, it is a decent film, as I said. There's a DVD release of it. I think they re-recorded the music for it (same score, just new people playing it so the sound quality is a bit better). Overall, I'd recommend if you can find it.

Ah. If you can get a hold of it, it is a decent film, as I said. There's a DVD release of it. I think they re-recorded the music for it (same score, just new people playing it so the sound quality is a bit better). Overall, I'd recommend if you can find it.

I'll keep checking for it. Thanks.