tell us about the last Film you saw

[CharlieFairhead]

Re: tell us about the last Film you saw.

Anyone seen the latest Coen Bros flick? 'A Serious Man' i think its called.

 

[cornelius blaze]

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Scream Blacula Scream (1973)

Director:Bob Kelljan

Writers:Maurice Jules (writer)
Raymond Koenig (writer)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070656/



quotes: Pimp: Your bread, man, all of it! Or are we gonna have to become anti-social and kick your ass?
Mamuwalde: I'm sorry, I don't have any 'bread' on me, and as for 'kicking my ass' I'd strongly suggest you give it careful consideration before trying

Ragman (Bernie Hamilton), "Hey man, I don't mind bein' a vampire and all that sh**, but a man has got to see his face!"



Disappointing sequel to the fab first movie. Much the same vampire and groovy stuff going on. Yet again I feel sorry for Blacula (William Marshall), he finds a way to be cured of being cursed with being a vampire via Pam Grier and her voodoo powers and the police want to hinder it. Looks like they ran out of budget near the end, but they had the same cops vs. the pasty, blue looking vamps ‘riot’ as the first one. Had some nice creepy old house interior shots though!

London in the Raw (1964)
Directors:
Norman Cohen
Arnold L. Miller
Writer:
Arnold L. Miller (writer)

Tagline:
The world's greatest city laid bare. Thrill to its gay excitement, its bright lights, but be shocked by the sin in its shadows!

quotes: “London of today” - a colorful city where the rich, the poor, the weak, the strong, the corrupted, the vain, the beautiful and the ugly coexist in harmony."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249751/

A fascinating and a rather crisp looking documentary. which details some aspects of what life in London was like in the early 1960s. You have seedy looking bars, plastic surgoens, burlesque performers and strippers, pubs and reconstructed footage of gentlemen getting 'mugged' in clip joints and tramps drinking meths! The film has been cleaned up and looks like it was only filmed yesterday! Because of the high focus of footage, framing and the colours of the film stock, it does make the film look amazing. It really captures a set moment in time and is a wonderful historical piece. This is sort of a 'Mondo' film, but is less exploitive and shocking, then the Italian versions of this type of "shockumentary" made in the 1960s.

The DVD also has these extras. Short black and white documentaries.

Pub (1962) A short film by Peter Davies
Chelsea Bridge Boys (1965) – A short film by Peter Davies and Staffan Lamm
Strip (1966) – A short film by Peter Davies, Don DeFina and Staffan Lamm

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
Director:
Terry Gilliam
Writers:
Terry Gilliam (written by)
Charles McKeown (written by)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054606/

quotes: Tony: [from trailer] Nothing is permanent, not even death.

A fairly obvious and typically looking Terry Gilliam film an over long Monty Python animation (but saying that, would sound like I was undermining it). The CGI effects now seem rudimentary. Gilliam has a big imagination; which before made his ideas some what impossible to film. With this film while it is magical and spectacular doesn't really have the same impact as before.

The grubby and delicate imagery of the real world has a juxtaposition with the street entertainers Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) psychedelic inner world of his stage mirror where you can escape into and change your life, but you have to choose between good and evil.

The other 'pretty boy' actors (Law, Depp, Farrell) who are used to finish the late Heath Ledger's role, are cleverly interwoven and do not don't seem out of place. I would have of had Colin Farrell as Tony, throughout the film, as for me he was the better of the bunch. He gave the character an edge that Heath didn't get to use while playing the role or didn't need to in his scenes. I suppose, he could of, but sadly we will never know. I would like to think (and i think it is) that the finished film is a sort of tribute to Heath, so it didn't just remain an unfinished piece. Which seems to be a 'habit' of Gilliam's career and his lack of funding for his films.

I thought Lily Cole was awful, while she is the kind of 'perfect image' for the daughter Valentina, she isn't much of an actress. Tom Waits and Verne Troyer work very well and give typical Terry Gilliam directed performances, that i doubt they could do elsewhere.

In the end it is an oddly charming film.

The Bed Sitting Room (1969)
Directed by
Richard Lester

Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
John Antrobus play
John Antrobus screenplay
Spike Milligan play
Charles Wood adaptation

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064074/

Tagline:
WE'VE GOT A BOMB ON OUR HANDS ( *BOMB - a motion picture so brilliantly funny it goes over most people's heads.)

quotes: Lord Fortnum of Alamein: I want it privately, on the NHS.

Very of its time and possibly forgotten about, until the BFI released it, i only knew about this film from a still i saw in a film book from over thirty years ago! This image of Dandy Nichols dressed as the Queen on a horse, under a construction of old washing machine, which are made to look somewhat like Marble Arch, as stayed with me ever since!

A very surreal and 'british' comedy about a post nuclear Britain. Sending up British characteristics that seem to be long gone and are kind of 'doubtfully' recognisable in 2009. A shame really; the british upper-classes carry on to be labored on by lesser classes in what seems to be a quarry or a land fill. The doctor and police control what is left and the hip youngsters, Penelope (Rita Tushingham) and Allan (Richard Warwick) gayly carry on but still listen to their father (Arthur Lowe).

The film and its humour mock the ideology of the optimism of the British during the previous wars. The film is only carried along with its odd and absurd wit, you really have to study it to find the 'laughs' as the narrative is mostly redundant and the pacing impossible to really enjoy. The hugely recognisable British cast are all, but a few dead! Marty Feldman, Micheal Horden, Arthur Lowe, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan and Sir Ralph. The art direction and design of this post-apocalyptic world, seemed to have greatly influenced a number of other directors such as Terry Gilliam and in Luc Besson's Le dernier combat.

The Bed Sitting Room - Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQvqry0xDeM

 

[cornelius blaze]

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Viva (2007/II)
Director:
Anna Biller
Writer:
Anna Biller (writer)

Tagline:
They were housewives seeking kicks, in a world of swingers, orgies, booze and sin that was the sexual revolution!

quotes: Viva: I want to be called Viva, which in Italy means "to live." Because that's what I want to do now - to live!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393956/

A thoroughly entertaining and colorful film, which is a sort of homage to the sexploitation movies of the late sixties and seventies. Anna Biller, who also wrote and directed it, stars as the main character Barbi AKA Viva. In what has been called a "post-feminist 70's era B flick exploitation homage film" .

Everyone gives these rather amateurish performances as they strut around in bright 70s clothes and mainly dodgy wigs. The films' that it plagiarizes i haven't seen! For me it was like a more sedate and less edited Russ Meyer movie! After reading interviews with Anna Biller, she doesn't even mention Meyer but interestingly enough she does mention Peter Walker, who made some British sex comedies in the early 70s. But this film does remind me of Candy (1968) with it's lecherous men lusting after the main lead and none of them really have any redeeming features.

It is all made in a studio and the sets are matched with the costumes the actors wear. It does look like an animated Play Boy magazine from the 1970s. Anna Biller pouts and flutters her eye leashes as her neighbor Rick (Chad England), falsely laughs loudly at his rather pointless 'jokes'. She has a some what Tura Satana look to her but her character isn't as strong in stature. There is a number of songs sang by the three main protagonists and even a psychedelic cartoon with some symbolic apples! There is lots of nudity, but these people look real and from this period of time, so that is nicely suitable for the retro feel of the film. There isn't any plastic implanted breast or men posing, showing off six packs. It does oddly and subtly 'comment' on the use of drugging people for sex which happens twice in this film. Also she is raped and then acts like nothing happen and if the act was her doing as if this is a part of her discovering and reveling in her sexuality.

Lots of odious hippies who use their mantra of free love, just to get laid and all the artistic men are English and very sleazy. There is a Kenneth Tynan type character who is staging a nude stage musical too. The version i saw was the 18 rated DVD or the un-rated American version, which was a little too long and somewhat dragged in places. But all that said and done, it was very enjoyable for the detail in the set design, make up and costumes and silliness of the characters.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0830515/
Quantum of Solace (2008)

Director:
Marc Forster
Writers (WGA):
Paul Haggis (written by) and
Neal Purvis (written by)


quotes:
Strawberry Fields: If you attempt to flee I will arrest you, drop you off at the jail and take you to the plane in chains, understand?
James Bond: [Opening the taxi door] Perfectly. After you.
Mathis: I think she has handcuffs.
James Bond: I hope so.

A direct sequel to Casino Royale, (I do think the other 21 bond films made by Eon, were stand alone stories with very few subplots, that linked any of the movies). This film follows straight on from the plot of Casino. As James Bond (Daniel Craig), seeks information on who was behind the death of his lover Vesper. It starts at very exciting pace as you have a car chase and an assassination attempt on M (Judi Dench). James Bond has really just turned into Jason Bourne, gone are all the gadgets and the one liners (or very few of them). Bond is a man out for revenge. The Daniel Craig Bond, is one that means business and looks like he hurts and bleeds! He also, executes his 'job' or duty in a very brutal way. Mathieu Amalric as Dominic Greene is one of the sleaziest and wimpiest Bond villains going. Olga Kurylenko as Camille is very unusual as a Bond girl, as she is just as tortured as him and not another notch on his bedpost.

We do have a slight nod to the history of the Bond films in the shape of Gemma Arterton as Agent Fields. Who could of been seduced by Roger Moore but unfortunately she has more in common with Connery's Bond and one of his conquests called Jill Masterson. Jeffrey Wright is back as Felix Leiter, who as a character messes up any idea of continuity in this franchise as he keeps changing ethnicity! He wasn't given much screen time and this film only really hints at their friendship. While not as good as Casino Royale because of the slightly incoherent plot, the franchise has gone the right route and did away with the fairly silly toys and campness of the 1970s (which crept back in with the Pierce Brosnan films).

Låt den rätte komma in (2008)

Let the Right One In

Director:
Tomas Alfredson
Writers:
John Ajvide Lindqvist (novel)
John Ajvide Lindqvist (screenplay)

Tagline:
Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years and, she just moved in next door.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/


A fairly overrated film, but has a quite modern gothic feel, with some very funny macabre scenes. A pre teenager called Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) is bullied at school and comes from a broken family. While out playing alone in the snow he meets Eli (Lina Leandersson) who happens to be a vampire. The bullying scenes are quite hard hitting and are quite topical to the story. As the young boy feels he has no where to turn to and feels isolated. He finds a friend in another outsider in a very cold and bleak looking housing estate.
While he wants to act out his revenge and then finally does something about it, the young vampire is reluctant to feed, but instead relies on Håkan (Per Ragnar) who is like a more useless version of Dracula's Renfield! Her feeding is dangerous as it may create other vampires and Håkan picks the most public of places to slaughter his prey, which remain largely unsuccessful! There is also an hilarious scene where a load of cats don't like a particular turning vampire.
The film deals a lot with the innocence of it's two young leads as both of them want to leave their lives behind and escape. They both need each other for protection and trust, as their young adolescent love for each other grows but is ultimately stunted by the vampire who can never grow up.

 

[Mars_Rover]

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CB, you had me at "Rita Tushingham" - that's all that was needed to be said.

Sadly, Netflix doesn't have The Bed Sitting Room, nor London in the Raw. I shall have to make do with Scream, Blacula, Scream.

 

[Hidden By Rags]

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The Other Boleyn Girl

I thought it was a fascinating story and the acting to my eyes and ears was impressive.
Learned a little more English history as well.
I did confess to wanting to watch it because of Eddie Redmayne's part (though small) in the movie.
Anyone in the UK planning to see Glorius 39? It'll be ages before I get to see it.

 

[sol]

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realistic love? (not love at first sight) ...
Too much later:straightface:

 

[Sister Rose]

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I went to see 'A Christmas Carol', the 3D version. I really enjoyed it and it's amazing in 3D. Nice festive movie.

 

[Kelley]

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I just saw the film Precious and it was very moving. The cast was extraordinary; every character was played beautifully (even Mariah Carey did a wonderful job.)

I saw this over the weekend. The acting was incredible. If Mo'Nique doesn't get at least nominated for an Oscar, I'll be dumbfounded. Her character was so believable and frightening. I sort of forgot I was watching a movie.

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

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after 2 "false starts" i finally got around to watching a film a number of people suggested i see:

and they were right , I did enjoy it
it personally struck me on many levels & I have a feeling I will be thinking about it for a while...

 

[CrystalGeezer]

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We saw Twilight tonight for the sole purpose of mocking it and it was largely atrocious but it had some well executed shots. And it makes me want to live in a place that has rainy downpours.

 

[The Griffith Underground]

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The last movie I saw was...WC Fields' "Never Give A Sucker An Even Break."

I liked it.

 

[CrystalGeezer]

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For the first time I just watched Rocky.

 

[Sister Rose]

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'2012', and it wasn't what i was expecting. It had lots of action but in some parts it was a bit phoney and typical Hollywood!! I thought it would have being a bit more creepy, but it wasn't. I was unaffected.


but John Cusack!

 

[Corrissey]

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Taken with Liam Neeson

Seventeen year-old Kim is the pride and joy of her father Bryan Mills. Bryan is a retired agent who left the Secret Service to be near Kim in California. Kim lives with her mother Lenore and her wealthy stepfather Stuart. Kim manages to convince her reluctant father to allow her to travel to Paris with her friend Amanda. When the girls arrive in Paris they share a cab with a stranger named Peter, and Amanda lets it slip that they are alone in Paris. Using this information an Albanese gang of human traffickers kidnaps the girls. Kim barely has time to call her father and give him information. Her father gets to speak briefly to one of the kidnappers and he promises to kill the kidnappers if they do not let his daughter go free. The kidnapper wishes him "good luck," so Bryan Mills travels to Paris to search for his daughter and her friend

Better than expected (if not predictable in a few parts). Pretty good movie for never having heard of it before. Thanks, Redbox. Liam is a vigilante, kick-ass, killing machine -very reminiscent of Chuck Bronson in Death Wish (<--one of the BEST movie endings EVAR!). I felt a bit on the edge of my seat watching it so, WIN.

Also saw

Aliens in the Attic -it was OK- good animation of the Aliens
Homeboy Tim Meadows is in it

A Christmas Carol in 3D -Awesome animation (like Polar Express) and always a great story, despite this version not being as 'cheerful' and very dark and a bit scary (ghost of Xmas to come) for little ones. I don't mind holding hands with my 5 yr old.

And The Chronicles of Narnia-the Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
One of my favorite movies. It was on TV Thxgiving night -we own it on video, but watched it anyway.
Watching it has us talking like the Pevensie family for days! lol

 

[kyleleonard]

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Taken with Liam Neeson

Seventeen year-old Kim is the pride and joy of her father Bryan Mills. Bryan is a retired agent who left the Secret Service to be near Kim in California. Kim lives with her mother Lenore and her wealthy stepfather Stuart. Kim manages to convince her reluctant father to allow her to travel to Paris with her friend Amanda. When the girls arrive in Paris they share a cab with a stranger named Peter, and Amanda lets it slip that they are alone in Paris. Using this information an Albanese gang of human traffickers kidnaps the girls. Kim barely has time to call her father and give him information. Her father gets to speak briefly to one of the kidnappers and he promises to kill the kidnappers if they do not let his daughter go free. The kidnapper wishes him "good luck," so Bryan Mills travels to Paris to search for his daughter and her friend

Better than expected (if not predictable in a few parts). Pretty good movie for never having heard of it before. Thanks, Redbox. Liam is a vigilante, kick-ass, killing machine -very reminiscent of Chuck Bronson in Death Wish (<--one of the BEST movie endings EVAR!). I felt a bit on the edge of my seat watching it so, WIN.

''I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.''

legendary quote.

also, watching Harry Brown later, with Sir Michael Caine killing chavs! woo

 

[Corrissey]

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''I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.''

legendary quote.

Agreed!

No doubt there are people out there with his set of skills. *stays on their good side*
I feel so bad for him Liam IRL (Natasha- RIP) My dh had no idea they were married or that she had died. I keep him under a rock.

 

[kyleleonard]

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how cool was it when he got that bloke to translate that word, and he says 'good luck'
and he's like, you don't remember me, do you? we spoke on the phone 2 days ago.... i told you i'd find you

i was like :O

 

[Half_a_Person]

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Saw these two films in the theater (at the same night!) last Monday:

And, I FINALLY got to watch this movie (whole) last night:

 

[Lemon]

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Saw Paranormal Activity on Friday, it was pretty good not as scary as reviews would have you believe, though a number of people in the theatre were screaming at certain parts .

 

[vaca peluda]

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Amores Perros.

Although it made me whince ever so slightly it is a fantastic film, and the soundtrack is great too.

Where can you go wrong with Control Machete?