Film reviews - old and new

[McD]

I find it hard to pick significant faults with any of them, although having re-watched them all over Christmas with my youngest I agree with you re the scenes in Temple of Doom.

I recall being cynical about Crystal Skull, worrying that Ford was too old for that sort of comeback but I enjoyed it. I was REALLY cynical about him coming back last year for Dial of Destiny (and, yet again, with the Nazis) but it's hard not to enjoy.



I like all of them, in fact Crusade is one of my favourite films, just love the Connery-Ford interactions and the humour.

Crystal skull is probably the weakest for me, although still enjoyable. It’s let down a bit by a couple of iffy set pieces (like the jungle chase) and the climactic finale, and the cgi isn’t the best.

Indiana Jones for me is one of the great cinema series that can be watched over and over again, immensely enjoyable as a boy growing up and as an adult, and as a parent I,patiently waiting to share them with my daughter

[He's here!]

I like all of them, in fact Crusade is one of my favourite films, just love the Connery-Ford interactions and the humour.

Crystal skull is probably the weakest for me, although still enjoyable. It’s let down a bit by a couple of iffy set pieces (like the jungle chase) and the climactic finale, and the cgi isn’t the best.

Indiana Jones for me is one of the great cinema series that can be watched over and over again, immensely enjoyable as a boy growing up and as an adult, and as a parent I,patiently waiting to share them with my daughter

It's hard to go wrong with Harrison Ford. Immense screen presence.

[WeeRussell]

There's a moment in it which made me jump and shout out "woah" in surprise even though I was watching it on my own. I've seen loads of jump scares but this was so well done and unexpected, partly because it's not really that type of film. Actually, there's a second moment like that but not quite as effective.

It wasn't universally well received so it might not get you as it did me, but hurry up and watch it so I can hear what you thought. :hilarious

Finally got round to this tonight and turns out I recorded it on film4 hd which I do not have access to now.

Oh well.. I’ll get round to it on one of the platforms within the next couple of years 😁

[marinello59]

I finally watched Killers of the Flower Moon this week. I’d been put off by the running time of nearly three and a half hours but not a single second is wasted. A true masterpiece. If you haven’t seen it yet then put aside some time and prepare to be blown away.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Spaceman - what the actual ****????

[Hibby70]

Spaceman - what the actual ****????

I didn't make it to the end. Did he flush him down the toilet?

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I didn't make it to the end. Did he flush him down the toilet?

That would have been too easy!!

[silverhibee]

Watched the Bob Marley film last night, enjoyed it.

Didn’t realise he died so young.

[easty]

Topgun 2 added to Netflix so finally got around to watching it.

I thought it was absolutely crap

[overdrive]

Watched the Bob Marley film last night, enjoyed it.

Didn’t realise he died so young.

My wife saw it with a couple of friends. They said they struggled to follow a lot of it because they couldn't understand the accents.

[The Modfather]

Saw Ghostbusters Frozen Empire over the weekend. Was ok, not terrible not great, watchable. A good nod to the original in one scene but felt like a, welcome, shift towards trying to stand on its own two feet rather than just for the nostalgic fanboys (like me) of the previous film.

Think they would be the better for not having any of the original lineup in it. Didn’t feel there was a point to forcing Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson & Annie Potts in, nor the ginger bureaucrat guy. Dan Akroyd still adds value as the knowledge of what’s going on though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Probably been mentioned already though watched " Heat " last night . Al Pacino and Robert De Niro , wish they had made more movies together , both were excellent in this , hard to believe it's nearly 30 years old now .

[Dmas]

Roadhouse, not a patch on the original

[Keyser Sauzee]

Animal Kingdom, Australian film based on a crime family from Melbourne. Really good film and an exceptional performance from James Frecheville in his debut role.

[HibbyDave]

Roadhouse, not a patch on the original

Agree. There’s a reason it’s been released on Prime with no charge…. It’s awful.

[Dmas]

Agree. There’s a reason it’s been released on Prime with no charge…. It’s awful.

I know it’s a shame I really like Jake gylenhaal but that film was a mistake I

[Oscar T Grouch]

Agree. There’s a reason it’s been released on Prime with no charge…. It’s awful.

McGregor's first scene in it gives a clue as to how awful it will become. Trying to remake a cult classic like Roadhouse is a hiding to nothing especially if you're not going to invest in a decent cast. Gyllenhaal was the only good thing about this film and that really only came down to his gym routine. The script was substandard apart from where they stole lines from the original. I have rewatched the original film a good number of times, I will never waste another 2 hours of my life watching this again.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Poor things - extrodinarily intriguing and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Strong cast, Emma stone is brilliant.

I struggled at the start as thought if was going to be like some weird Eastern European art house film from the 60's. Glad I persisted

[He's here!]

Saw Ghostbusters Frozen Empire over the weekend. Was ok, not terrible not great, watchable. A good nod to the original in one scene but felt like a, welcome, shift towards trying to stand on its own two feet rather than just for the nostalgic fanboys (like me) of the previous film.

Think they would be the better for not having any of the original lineup in it. Didn’t feel there was a point to forcing Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson & Annie Potts in, nor the ginger bureaucrat guy. Dan Akroyd still adds value as the knowledge of what’s going on though.

Yeh, I think they feel an obligation to the diehard fans to keep rolling out the original team. As you say Aykroyd is the only one who still feels sort of relevant.

Thought the film started well but dragged a bit thereafter. The 'ghost girl' seemed an unnecessary plot device, with Phoebe's story a bit laboured.

[JeMeSouviens]

Topgun 2 added to Netflix so finally got around to watching it.

I thought it was absolutely crap

It's just Topgun 1 with wrinkles.

[hibsbollah]

12 Angry Men is on amazon prime. 4th or 5th time ive seen it, Lee J Cobbs perfomance is up there with the best ever.

[WeeRussell]

12 Angry Men is on amazon prime. 4th or 5th time ive seen it, Lee J Cobbs perfomance is up there with the best ever.

Quality. Only watched it once right through but may get on that over the next few nights!

[hibsbollah]

Quality. Only watched it once right through but may get on that over the next few nights!

Let me know what you think of the very final scene and dialogue right at the end. At first i thought it was underwhelming, then i thought about it and it made more sense.

[JimBHibees]

12 Angry Men is on amazon prime. 4th or 5th time ive seen it, Lee J Cobbs perfomance is up there with the best ever.

Love that film. Magnificent

[WeeRussell]

Let me know what you think of the very final scene and dialogue right at the end. At first i thought it was underwhelming, then i thought about it and it made more sense.

There being a wee line to sign-off with rings a bell actually, but can only remember that it takes place on the steps outside the court, I think! It must be getting on for ten years since I watched it

I do remember that it’s brilliant though.

[WeeRussell]

Let me know what you think of the very final scene and dialogue right at the end. At first i thought it was underwhelming, then i thought about it and it made more sense.

Just finished it - as brilliant as I remember and yeah the final scene works for me 👍

An absolute classic.

[hibsbollah]

Just finished it - as brilliant as I remember and yeah the final scene works for me 👍

An absolute classic.

:agree: at first i thought it was an odd way to finish the film (all that brilliant emotional dialogue a few minutes before and they finish off with a bit of everyday greeting, WTF? But then of course you realise it's showing you the importance of anonymity in a jury, thats what i thought anyway).

Amazing stuff.

[WeeRussell]

:agree: at first i thought it was an odd way to finish the film (all that brilliant emotional dialogue a few minutes before and they finish off with a bit of everyday greeting, WTF? But then of course you realise it's showing you the importance of anonymity in a jury, thats what i thought anyway).

Amazing stuff.

Yep - two guys that end-up being fairly close and tight in ‘jury terms’ (managing to do the right thing and turn the vote on its head) then a quick reminder that they didn’t even know each other’s names. And then they walk their separate ways back to normal lives again.

I’d also completely forgotten that he gets the ball rolling with an all out gamble as well!

[He's here!]

12 Angry Men is on amazon prime. 4th or 5th time ive seen it, Lee J Cobbs perfomance is up there with the best ever.

Also on Prime, Anatomy of a Fall. A much more recent release but a lot of court room drama.

[The Modfather]

Don’t waste your time if you’re thinking of watching Drive Away Dolls. I had low expectations going into it but thought the fact Ethan Coen directed it and its quirky tone might make it watchable. It’s dire. A road trip movie, but even still there’s no plot. The maguffin reveal at the end is the wrong side of silly and Matt Damon must need money these days for his cameo/small part.

[hibsbollah]

Also on Prime, Anatomy of a Fall. A much more recent release but a lot of court room drama.

Loved it. I would have preferred it to beat Oppenheimer at the Oscars but you also knew Nolans multi-gong triumph was as inevitable than ‘penalty to rangers.’ Past Lives would also have been a worthy winner. Its been a good tear for films.

[He's here!]

Loved it. I would have preferred it to beat Oppenheimer at the Oscars but you also knew Nolans multi-gong triumph was as inevitable than ‘penalty to rangers.’ Past Lives would also have been a worthy winner. Its been a good tear for films.

Past Lives has been on the watch list for a while. I think it's now on Netflix now so must get round to seeing it.

[He's here!]

Don’t waste your time if you’re thinking of watching Drive Away Dolls. I had low expectations going into it but thought the fact Ethan Coen directed it and its quirky tone might make it watchable. It’s dire. A road trip movie, but even still there’s no plot. The maguffin reveal at the end is the wrong side of silly and Matt Damon must need money these days for his cameo/small part.

The reviews I've read have been scathing.

Disappointing to hear the guy who played Will Hunting, Tom Ripley and Jason Bourne so memorably was involved.

[matty_f]

We watched Mississippi Burning for movie night last Friday, I'd seen it before but not for years and I forgot just how good it is. Gene Hackman's excellent in it, it's a terrific movie.

[He's here!]

We watched Mississippi Burning for movie night last Friday, I'd seen it before but not for years and I forgot just how good it is. Gene Hackman's excellent in it, it's a terrific movie.

Gene Hackman's one of those actors whose mere presence in a film more often than not elevates its quality.

[He's here!]

12 Angry Men is on amazon prime. 4th or 5th time ive seen it, Lee J Cobbs perfomance is up there with the best ever.

Watched it last night. Sidney Lumet's direction is as crucial to its success as the collectively fine acting performances. I read that he shot the first third of the jury room scenes at above eye level, the second third at eye level and the final third below eye level, steadily adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

I was a bit disconcerted to see in 'viewers also watched' that there was a 1997 made-for-TV remake. Jack Lemmon plays the Henry Fonda role and there are a couple of black jurors, plus the accused is Hispanic. Not sure a 1997 jury would still be all men tho?! Whatever, I'll not be watching it.

[Kato]

Watched it last night. Sidney Lumet's direction is as crucial to its success as the collectively fine acting performances. I read that he shot the first third of the jury room scenes at above eye level, the second third at eye level and the final third below eye level, steadily adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

I was a bit disconcerted to see in 'viewers also watched' that there was a 1997 made-for-TV remake. Jack Lemmon plays the Henry Fonda role and there are a couple of black jurors, plus the accused is Hispanic. Not sure a 1997 jury would still be all men tho?! Whatever, I'll not be watching it.The accused was Hispanic in the original.

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[He's here!]

The accused was Hispanic in the original.

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That's a point of debate. In the screenplay it states his ethnicity is left 'deliberately vague' although some of the cast's subsequent comments could be interpreted as meaning he's Puerto Rican.

The actor who played him was from an Italian family. His one and only screen role apparently.

I'm getting all this from Barry Norman's essay about the movie in an old book of my dad's called The Films of the Century by the way, so I'm assuming it's correct.

[WeeRussell]

We watched Mississippi Burning for movie night last Friday, I'd seen it before but not for years and I forgot just how good it is. Gene Hackman's excellent in it, it's a terrific movie.

Was talking about this and ‘a time to kill’ (incidentally was on tv last week) as I seen ‘in the heat of the night’ for the first time over the past couple of weeks.

All good films but I was saying I think ATTK and MB are more alike than ITHOTN. And I think I prefer the former two as well.

A lot of good actors involved across the board there!

[hibsbollah]

That's a point of debate. In the screenplay it states his ethnicity is left 'deliberately vague' although some of the cast's subsequent comments could be interpreted as meaning he's Puerto Rican.

The actor who played him was from an Italian family. His one and only screen role apparently.

I'm getting all this from Barry Norman's essay about the movie in an old book of my dad's called The Films of the Century by the way, so I'm assuming it's correct.

I think it’s clear from the dialogue that one of the themes of the film is a subtle critique about racial stereotypes generally. When the ‘you know what i mean?’ hyper aggressive juror keeps returning to what ‘these people’ are like and what ‘these people’ do. It was right in the middle of McCarthyism at the time so filmmakers tended to be careful about politics.

[WeeRussell]

Y’all need to stop talking about 12 angry men… I’m getting tempted to watch it for the second time in as many weeks!!!

[Stairway 2 7]

Think we had a top 3 chat before 12am was third for me, a baw hair behind, Sunset boulevard and the third man (queue the third man theme)

[He's here!]

Think we had a top 3 chat before 12am was third for me, a baw hair behind, Sunset boulevard and the third man (queue the third man theme)

Bit earlier, but Double Indemnity must be somewhere on the list?

On a lighter note, mentioning Jack Lemmon earlier put me in mind of another black and white cracker, The Apartment.

[Stairway 2 7]

Bit earlier, but Double Indemnity must be somewhere on the list?

On a lighter note, mentioning Jack Lemmon earlier put me in mind of another black and white cracker, The Apartment.

Your a good man as I've not seen both will report back by Monday, thank you

[One Day]

A true classic. One of many brilliant Wayne films.

You could almost just admire the scenery for the duration of what is quite a long film :greengrin Stunning.

The last Duke movie I seen was 'Red River' for the first time a few weeks back... and I'm going to watch 'the man who shot liberty valance' shortly. Given my love for westerns, and the fact I really like both Wayne and Stewart... I think it's about time I did.

The Searchers and the man who shot Liberty Valance, 2 great John Wayne movies

[hibsbollah]

Bit earlier, but Double Indemnity must be somewhere on the list?

On a lighter note, mentioning Jack Lemmon earlier put me in mind of another black and white cracker, The Apartment.

Another classic from a great era. ‘Just be a mensch’ :agree:

[Donegal Hibby]

Watched " The Score " last night , Robert De Niro, Ed Norton and Marlon Brando . Hadn't seen it for awhile .

[The Modfather]

Saw Civil War at the weekend, was really good. It doesn’t tell you what the civil war is about, or take a side. It’s from the war photographers perspective and showing that war is war, this one just so happens to be in America. Only minor gripe was that they seemed to not know how to end the film and rushed it a little. That and at the end they make one of the characters go too far 180 to show how war hardens and changes people, but small gripes in an otherwise very well done and enjoyable film.

[Jakhog1]

Watched Uncut Gems on Netflix last night, Adam Sandler in a more serious role than his usual comedies and have always put it off as he is in it, tell you what though he was brilliant in it, just shows you with the right role and story he can comfortably pull it off, reminded me of Al Pacino in parts, the story is about a Jewish Diamond Dealer who over the course of the movie makes bad decisions one after another, it was a pretty tense and stressful ride watching it and fair play to the directors for drawn any kind of emotion out of it, solid movie for me and better than some of the guff that is Oscar nomitated

[WeeRussell]

Watched Uncut Gems on Netflix last night, Adam Sandler in a more serious role than his usual comedies and have always put it off as he is in it, tell you what though he was brilliant in it, just shows you with the right role and story he can comfortably pull it off, reminded me of Al Pacino in parts, the story is about a Jewish Diamond Dealer who over the course of the movie makes bad decisions one after another, it was a pretty tense and stressful ride watching it and fair play to the directors for drawn any kind of emotion out of it, solid movie for me and better than some of the guff that is Oscar nomitated

Watched it a couple of years back and agree with a lot of the above.

Your Pacino reference isn’t something I’ve ever thought about but I definitely see what you mean now you say it. I’m thinking older Pacino (Lefty in Donnie Brascoe’ or any given Sunday) as opposed to young Michael in the first Godfather.

[Jakhog1]

Watched it a couple of years back and agree with a lot of the above.

Your Pacino reference isn’t something I’ve ever thought about but I definitely see what you mean now you say it. I’m thinking older Pacino (Lefty in Donnie Brascoe’ or any given Sunday) as opposed to young Michael in the first Godfather.

Lefty is a great example, never thought I would use Adam Sandler and Pacino in the same sentence but that's the vibe I was getting when watching it. Uncut gems caught me off guard as I was not expecting much.

[JimBHibees]

I think it’s clear from the dialogue that one of the themes of the film is a subtle critique about racial stereotypes generally. When the ‘you know what i mean?’ hyper aggressive juror keeps returning to what ‘these people’ are like and what ‘these people’ do. It was right in the middle of McCarthyism at the time so filmmakers tended to be careful about politics.

Especially when the juror from another country guessing a part of Europe pulls him up about it. Definitely a racial element to the jurors dialogue in the film

[matty_f]

Watched Trainspotting again last week, what a film that is. One of my favourites, the soundtrack is incredible.

It was Jobs on Friday night, about Steve Jobs. Good enough movie, good cast and didn’t paint him as a saint.

[K-Zazu]

Watched Uncut Gems on Netflix last night, Adam Sandler in a more serious role than his usual comedies and have always put it off as he is in it, tell you what though he was brilliant in it, just shows you with the right role and story he can comfortably pull it off, reminded me of Al Pacino in parts, the story is about a Jewish Diamond Dealer who over the course of the movie makes bad decisions one after another, it was a pretty tense and stressful ride watching it and fair play to the directors for drawn any kind of emotion out of it, solid movie for me and better than some of the guff that is Oscar nomitated

Uncut Gems is one of the best films I’ve ever seen, great film.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Civil War - excellent film. After what happened after the last US election you could of wonder at the possibilities

[marinello59]

Watched The Fabelmans yesterday while travelling. Given the subject matter I’m gutted now I didn’t see it on the big screen when it came out . A slightly fictionalised account of Spielbergs own childhood at times it’s uncomfortable to watch but never less than compelling. Well worth investing a couple of hours in.

[Dmas]

Went to see a quiet place day one this morning since I’m off work, wasn’t terrible but much preferred the original 2 films

[Dmas]

Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

[JimBHibees]

Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

Yes thought it was brilliant

[Scouse Hibee]

Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

Saw it in the cinema, thought it was superb.

[Dmas]

Enjoyed Axel F today, big fan of Beverly hills cop and was worried about this being really bad but I liked it had a nice bit nostalgia for a fan with a decent enough story it’s not a patch on the first 2 of course but enjoyable enough

[hibsbollah]

Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15 :eek:

[easty]

Anyone watched Late Night With The Devil?

Been meaning to for a while but not got round to it.

[The Modfather]

Anyone watched Late Night With The Devil?

Been meaning to for a while but not got round to it.

I enjoyed it and generally not a horror fan, though it’s more psychological than scary. Think the 1970s talk show setting was a new take and it was well done.

[McD]

Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15 :eek:



Hardly ever see an 18 rating these days, and at the same time, you hardly see a PG now, most of which seem to be rated at a 12

[patch1875]

Watching Get Carter today think it was on at the weekend. Still an amazing movie.

[BILLYHIBS]

Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15 :eek:

In space no one can hear you scream should be a warning 😀

[Hibby70]

Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15 :eek:
I wasn't expecting it to be any good. But apart from the bit at the end with Kevin James I thought it was excellent.

[Dmas]

Watched Trap over the weekend Josh hartnett ‘thriller’ I thought it was absolutely brutal but my mrs and bro in law loved it they seem to be fans of the director M. Night Shyamalan, I’ve no idea who it’s is but either I didn’t get it or it was a terrible film with brutal acting

[Onceinawhile]

You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

[easty]

I enjoyed it and generally not a horror fan, though it’s more psychological than scary. Think the 1970s talk show setting was a new take and it was well done.

:aok:

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Two films I'll sit and watch whenever they're on tv no matter how many times I've seen them before. The Descendants with George Clooney and Jojo Rabbit. Both absolutely brilliant!

[Dmas]

You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

I don’t no, I’ve seen the 6th sense enjoyed that great film, the village I’ve also seen wasn’t much of a fan but wasn’t terrible, to be honest I don’t really pay much attention to directors or that, sometimes I think it’s actually clouding judgement on the actual film, like in this case I believe this film was awful but my mrs and bro in law are unwilling to knock it due to them enjoying the guys previous films, that’s all well n good but every director has a howler in them I’m sure.

If you watch it and you think differently maybe you can come back and let me know what I’ve missed it almost feels like a spoof without much comedy behind it and advertised as a crime thriller

[Peanut Shaz]

Not a film review as such, but went to the National Theatre cinema screening of Prima Facie last night. An absolute acting masterclass from Jodie Comer.

[Hibby70]

You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

The problem is you watch his films knowing there's a twist and just spend the time trying to guess it. Although it didn't take long with the Village.

Unbreakable is bloody brilliant though - not the follow ups.

[Wilson]

Not a film review as such, but went to the National Theatre cinema screening of Prima Facie last night. An absolute acting masterclass from Jodie Comer.

Great shout. Won an Olivier award and a Tony award for this role, although I've only seen her in the film 'Last Duel'.

Sounds like a good show.

[Peanut Shaz]

Great shout. Won an Olivier award and a Tony award for this role, although I've only seen her in the film 'Last Duel'.

Sounds like a good show.

Apart from her superb performance, the play itself highlights the issues with the legalities, morality and prejudices in sexual assault cases.

[McD]

Seen the new beetlejuice last weekend… it was alright, wasn’t blown away. Saw every twist coming, not as good as the original. Even beetlejuice seemed subdued

[hibsbollah]

I saw The Day After Tomorrow for the first time last night on the tv. Hilariously bad to the point where i thoroughly enjoyed it. The dialogue was cheesy, stoyline complete nonsense, overblown pap, id kind of forgotten films like this got made 20 years ago.

[J-C]

Watched Deadpool v Wolverine last night, now I really liked the 1st two but this was a dragged out load of pish, 2 hrs of absolute nonsense.

[BILLYHIBS]

Been mentioned before but quite a good wee independent film that won a few awards on BBCiPlayer called Aftersun well worth a watch

Tells the story of a young girl’s holiday with her Dad who suffers from mental health issues set in Turkey 20 years ago

Only downside is she spends most of the film wearing a yam top a good wee actor though

[hibsbollah]

Been mentioned before but quite a good wee independent film that won a few awards on BBCiPlayer called Aftersun well worth a watch

Tells the story of a young girl’s holiday with her Dad who suffers from mental health issues set in Turkey 20 years ago

Only downside is she spends most of the film wearing a yam top a good wee actor though

Its a brilliant movie. The mental health issues are more implied than actually addressed head on, but very well done. The pace was very slow, quite like european cinema, Won’t be to everyone’s tastes.

[Stairway 2 7]

Loved aftersun kind of film you think about for days. Paul Mescal seems to be in everything just now, he was great in all of us strangers last year and is starring in gladiator 2 this year

[hibsbollah]

Watched Jodie Comer in Prima Facie last night, National Theatre live at the Dominion. There are no words that can do justice to how much talent she has. Incredible. One of those performances that stays with you.

[BILLYHIBS]

Watched Jodie Comer in Prima Facie last night, National Theatre live at the Dominion. There are no words that can do justice to how much talent she has. Incredible. One of those performances that stays with you.

Yip been very impressed with her

Was excellent in Killing Eve as the psychopathic assassin Villanelle, The Bikeriders, The Last Duel and Help

Will try and catch that

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Watched Jodie Comer in Prima Facie last night, National Theatre live at the Dominion. There are no words that can do justice to how much talent she has. Incredible. One of those performances that stays with you.

The first thing I can remember seeing her in was Thirteen, which was quite decent, although I think that they tried to cram too much into the last episode, I think it's available on the iPlayer.

[patch1875]

Watched Wolfs last night with Pitt and Clooney.

Reviews aren’t good but thought it was a an enjoyable watch.

[McD]

Watched Wolfs last night with Pitt and Clooney.

Reviews aren’t good but thought it was a an enjoyable watch.


Watched it on Friday night. Thought it was a decent watch, nothing life changing but watched a lot worse.

If you’re entertained by (or partake in) 2 older guys giving each other **** then it’s quite funny :greengrin

[Moulin Yarns]

Anybody seen Outrun yet? Read the book and really want to see the film. Might not be the most comfortable viewing.

[Aldo]

Watched it on Friday night. Thought it was a decent watch, nothing life changing but watched a lot worse.

If you’re entertained by (or partake in) 2 older guys giving each other **** then it’s quite funny :greengrin

It was decent and I thought Clooney and Pitt were good.

I watched the Instigators on Apple a few weeks back and it was guff.

We have got ourselves engrossed with The Bear. I think all the characters are brilliant. Halfway through series 3.

[hibsbollah]

BBC have definitely hit on something with Ludwig. Detective show/supersleuth and comedy arent genres that sit comfortably together but David Mitchell pulls it off. First 2 episodes are excellent.

[BILLYHIBS]

BBC gave definitely hit on something with Ludwig. Detective show/supersleuth and comedy arent genres that sit comfortably together but David Mitchell pulls it off. First 2 episodes are excellent.

Hmmm thought it was entertaining but unlikely and unbelievable

Knew nothing about police systems and procedures didn’t know any of his colleagues couldn’t drive but managed to solve a murder in 30 seconds

The Mrs enjoyed it and will probably watch Episode 2

A hit

You might also like Vienna Blood

[BILLYHIBS]

Watched Wolfs last night with Pitt and Clooney.

Reviews aren’t good but thought it was a an enjoyable watch.

Was decent

👍

[hibsbollah]

Hmmm thought it was entertaining but unlikely and unbelievable

Knew nothing about police systems and procedures didn’t know any of his colleagues couldn’t drive but managed to solve a murder in 30 seconds

The Mrs enjoyed it and will probably watch Episode 2

A hit

You might also like Vienna Blood

I started Vienna Blood but towards the end of the first season there were a few ropey episodes and I just lost interest. David Mitchell has great comic timing and im enjoying this far more.

[BILLYHIBS]

I started Vienna Blood but towards the end of the first season there were a few ropey episodes and I just lost interest. David Mitchell has great comic timing and im enjoying this far more.

👍

[Hibby70]

Salem's Lot remake out next week. My favourite book of all time. I can only be disappointed 😂

[Northernhibee]

The Substance.

The Venn diagram of “movies with lots of boobs” and “movies that I hate” is no longer two separate circles.

[Hibby70]

Just watched the Birds again (as it was in UHD).

My god the folk in it make some stupid decisions. We're safe in this school building so I'll now get all the kids to run down the street screaming instead.

Still can't get my head round Mitch having a mum who looks a few years older and a sister about 30 years younger.

[SteveHFC]

Threads on BBC 4 tonight.

[Del Boy]

Loved aftersun kind of film you think about for days. Paul Mescal seems to be in everything just now, he was great in all of us strangers last year and is starring in gladiator 2 this year

Watched Aftersun earlier this week and thought it was brilliant, both main actors were superb and worked really well together.

[s.a.m]

Watched Aftersun earlier this week and thought it was brilliant, both main actors were superb and worked really well together.

Me too.:aok:


Loved aftersun kind of film you think about for days. Paul Mescal seems to be in everything just now, he was great in all of us strangers last year and is starring in gladiator 2 this year

Had that effect on me too. I found it really moving.

[BILLYHIBS]

Spent the first half hour trying to figure out what country they were in ? 😂

Hidden gem

[Hibs Go Bragh]

The new Beetlejuice is poor. It doesn't have enough of the main character in it and when he is in it he's definitely more constrained than the original.

So much potential having the most of the cast back but just not delivered. Keep enjoying the original instead.

[McD]

The new Beetlejuice is poor. It doesn't have enough of the main character in it and when he is in it he's definitely more constrained than the original.

So much potential having the most of the cast back but just not delivered. Keep enjoying the original instead.


That’s pretty much my thoughts to it as well, felt watered down

[Hibby70]

Watched Speak No Evil with James McAvoy. Thought it was excellent for about 90% of the film, then the usual Hollywood ridiculous ending. A missed opportunity I felt.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Watched Threads for the first time last night, traumatised is probably the word. Absolutely haunting.


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[Hibby70]

Salem's Lot remake out next week. My favourite book of all time. I can only be disappointed 😂

And my god how disappointing it was. Was so bad I thought it was a parody in bits.

[Jones28]

Watched Civil War last night.

Mrs Jones gave a 5/10, I gave it a 6/10.

It could have done with a lot more explaining on the war and the reasons behind it. Without that it all felt slightly pointless. There was too little details and it was a short film, only 90 minutes. They could have added so much more to it with a bit more detail.

[Colr]

Watched Civil War last night.

Mrs Jones gave a 5/10, I gave it a 6/10.

It could have done with a lot more explaining on the war and the reasons behind it. Without that it all felt slightly pointless. There was too little details and it was a short film, only 90 minutes. They could have added so much more to it with a bit more detail.

Think that’s about right.

The End We Start From is a more subtle dystopian movie. Jodie Comer stars.

[Moulin Yarns]

Watched the original Beetlejuice again last night.

Still love it, but then I love all of Tim Burton's work. :greengrin

[Oscar T Grouch]

Went to see Heretic today. Really good film, Hugh Grant was excellently sinister from about 5 minutes into his performance. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East are also brilliant as the two sisters of the Church of Latter-day Saints in this claustrophobic thriller. Nice story that leads to a bit of an obvious conclusion in its theological musings but the plot is edge of the seat stuff. Graphic in gore in small manageable pieces, not too many jump scares but the directors/writers (Scott Beck & Bryan Woods creators of The Quiet Place) manage to keep the tension high throughout. Would recommend seeing it on the big screen just for the weird aspect close ups of HGs low key psychopathic face and to take in the excellent well designed set/s. Perfect length too at 1h 50m.

[Dmas]

Watching the joker …. Not getting it at all, first one was brilliant as well disappointing this is how they’ve followed it up

[HarpOnHibee]

Watching the joker …. Not getting it at all, first one was brilliant as well disappointing this is how they’ve followed it up

Felt like character assassination. They built up an anti-hero in the first one then used the second one to bring him back down. Going in the musical direction was also a bizarre choice and makes it feel disconnected from the first movie.

[hibsbollah]

Went to see the new Clint Eastwood movie, Juror#2, it was fine, nothing special, but its clearly massively influenced by 12 angry men, a movie we’ve discussed on this thread before. Clint even lifted some of the dialogue :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

[Dmas]

Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

We went to see it last night as well, really enjoyed it, Burt Reynolds spot is bang on as well 😂 love Pedro one of those famous fowk you’d love to have a pint with even thought you know absolutely nothing about them

I wanted to goto dominion we’ve never been before but it was sold out, couldn’t get seats together at the omni so ended up at the odeon, first time being there since I was a kid, tell you what that was an awful place seats to small and uncomfortable felt absolutely soulless too won’t be in a hurry back to that place

[The Modfather]

Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

Thought it was quite enjoyable in its own right. However it’s essentially just a remake of the first film plot wise and not in the same class as the original.

[BILLYHIBS]

The Outrun Saoirse Ronan a quirky wee movie about a recovering Alcoholic returning to Orkney from London to fight her demons another brilliant performance from the Ladybird actress worth a watch but wait until it is widely available on streaming platforms save your money for Gladiator 2

The Joker dearie me soo disappointing after the magnificent first attempt a wasted opportunity and money I love Hollywood musicals but this was not the time or the place

[easty]

I thought Deadpool and Wolverine was awful. Just a crap film thrown together with a poor story, just to get the 2 characters together.

[hibsbollah]

We went to see it last night as well, really enjoyed it, Burt Reynolds spot is bang on as well 😂 love Pedro one of those famous fowk you’d love to have a pint with even thought you know absolutely nothing about them

I wanted to goto dominion we’ve never been before but it was sold out, couldn’t get seats together at the omni so ended up at the odeon, first time being there since I was a kid, tell you what that was an awful place seats to small and uncomfortable felt absolutely soulless too won’t be in a hurry back to that place

I do like the Dominion, very comfy seats. We saw G2 at the cameo, still my favourite Edinburgh cinema, cosy wee great bar and friendly vibe.

[McD]

I thought Deadpool and Wolverine was awful. Just a crap film thrown together with a poor story, just to get the 2 characters together.


I liked all the cameos, humour was good but the storyline is weak/excuse for the 2 of them, as you said

[Dmas]

I do like the Dominion, very comfy seats. We saw G2 at the cameo, still my favourite Edinburgh cinema, cosy wee great bar and friendly vibe.

Forgot about the cameo!

[hibee_girl]

Wicked is amazing :greengrin

[Dmas]

Wicked is amazing :greengrin

Looking forward to seeing this, really wanted to see it on stage but never did

[silverhibee]

Decided to watch the latest Joker film, turned it off after about 30 minutes, it’s not a musical but it is a musical. :greengrin

[The Modfather]

Tried to watch Megalopolis. Lasted 15 minutes before turning it off. Self indulgent, incoherent, nonsense!

[Oscar T Grouch]

If you want a decent Christmas movie to watch with all the family you won't go far wrong with "That Christmas", it's an animation starring Brian Cox as Santa. It has everything you want in a Christmas film, good fun, jokes, a wee pull on the heart strings, a smidgin of peril and of course a happy ending. Available on Netflix UK

[HibbyDave]

Went to see wicked. Decent film but around 1 hour too long.

[Sloop67]

I was channel hoping last night trying to find something to watch when I spotted Commando was on Film4 . It's completely ridiculous and over the top but it's great fun

[Dmas]

I was channel hoping last night trying to find something to watch when I spotted Commando was on Film4 . It's completely ridiculous and over the top but it's great fun

One of my favourites, I was allowed to watch this when I was far to young and have loved it since saw it was on after kindergarden cop the other night of film 4

[Onceinawhile]

Rocky balboa is on itv 4.

Of the 6 rocky films it's top 5. But the training montage and the fight are awesome. The fact it was filmed in from of a proper fight crowd that went mental for him is even better.

[matty_f]

Have mentioned movie night at home a few times on this thread, last couple of choices have been Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, both of which I've seen but not for many years and I had completely forgotten just how good they are.

They really are terrific examples of cinema done superbly well.

[BILLYHIBS]

Have mentioned movie night at home a few times on this thread, last couple of choices have been Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, both of which I've seen but not for many years and I had completely forgotten just how good they are.

They really are terrific examples of cinema done superbly well.

Stuck in the middle with you Steelers Wheel

What do they call a quarter pounder in Paris ?

Where’s my Dad’s watch ?

Quality

[Smartie]

Stuck in the middle with you Steelers Wheel

What do they call a quarter pounder in Paris ?

Where’s my Dad’s watch ?

Quality

I heard that Tarantino blew the whole music budget on Stuck in the Middle with You - which is why all the other songs on the soundtrack are relatively unknown. He just felt he had to have that song for that scene so was happy for everything else to be as cheap as possible.

Cracking soundtrack too.

Some great stuff online about the incredibly subtle Easter eggs in the film, alluding to who the rat is.

[hibsbollah]

A Muppet Christmas Carol.
Michael Caine’s finest role and a genuinely great adaptation. What a film.
Merry Christmas everyone.

[BILLYHIBS]

A Muppet Christmas Carol.
Michael Caine’s finest role and a genuinely great adaptation. What a film.
Merry Christmas everyone.

👍

Merry Christmas H

[BILLYHIBS]

Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

[Aldo]

Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

It was on C4 on Boxing Day!

Agree it’s quality film.

[Scouse Hibee]

Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

It was 👍

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Watched Toy Story 3 for the first time in a long time.

The story, visuals, characters, the suspense at the end and the jokes are all spot on.

These Pixar films are all 100 times better than any critically acclaimed oscar winning movie imo.

Utter genius!

[hibsbollah]

Watched Toy Story 3 for the first time in a long time.

The story, visuals, characters, the suspense at the end and the jokes are all spot on.

These Pixar films are all 100 times better than any critically acclaimed oscar winning movie imo.

Utter genius!

To be fair, it was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Animated feature. Loads of other awards and all the critics loved the first three. Our family return to it all the time. It’s unquestionably the best trilogy ever.

[Wilson]

To be fair, it was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Animated feature. Loads of other awards and all the critics loved the first three. Our family return to it all the time. It’s unquestionably the best trilogy ever.

Good shout. Empire has it number 4. I wouldn't have Star Wars, Back to the Future, or Lord of the Rings in front of it personally. Although something further down their list like Indiana Jones and The Dollars trilogy are probably more my thing.

[BILLYHIBS]

The Searchers

Never fails to hit the spot

Classic John Ford western

[matty_f]

Watched Leon: The Professional for the first time in years last night, a terrific movie.

[BILLYHIBS]

Watched Leon: The Professional for the first time in years last night, a terrific movie.

Classic

[hibsbollah]

Really moving film by Steve McQueen; Blitz, now on Apple TV.

[He's here!]

The Searchers

Never fails to hit the spot

Classic John Ford western

Probably John Wayne's best film.

[He's here!]

The Apartment (Billy Wider) was on terrestrial TV before Christmas circa midnight. Despite the fact it's easily accessible to stream and I own the DVD I find it impossible not to watch the whole film once I start. It'll doubtless have been mentioned on here before but it's one of the all time greatest movies.

[hibsbollah]

The Apartment (Billy Wider) was on terrestrial TV before Christmas circa midnight. Despite the fact it's easily accessible to stream and I own the DVD I find it impossible not to watch the whole film once I start. It'll doubtless have been mentioned on here before but it's one of the all time greatest movies.

It’s one of the very few perfect films.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Jaws!

It's on itv4 all the time and I sit and watch it all the time so naturally did the same last night. The scenes with Scheider, Shaw and Dreyfuss on the boat are outstanding and it's still bloody scary (the head!!)

Brilliant.

[Hibby70]

Jaws!

It's on itv4 all the time and I sit and watch it all the time so naturally did the same last night. The scenes with Scheider, Shaw and Dreyfuss on the boat are outstanding and it's still bloody scary (the head!!)

Brilliant.

100%

The acting throughout is brilliant.

[The Modfather]

Jaws!

It's on itv4 all the time and I sit and watch it all the time so naturally did the same last night. The scenes with Scheider, Shaw and Dreyfuss on the boat are outstanding and it's still bloody scary (the head!!)

Brilliant.

I’m sure there’s an interesting story from Spielberg about Jaws becoming the film it is partly through luck. There were issues with the animatronic shark and because of that the film changed to being more psychological and for the better seeing less of the actual shark.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

I’m sure there’s an interesting story from Spielberg about Jaws becoming the film it is partly through luck. There were issues with the animatronic shark and because of that the film changed to being more psychological and for the better seeing less of the actual shark.

Yeah I've heard that too. You spend most of your time on the edge of your seat and terrified at the sight of 3 yellow barrels moving in the water lol.

So good!

[Wembley67]

Went to see Nosferatu tonight, bloody excellent. Great actors and the cinematics are fantastic...it wouldn't surprise me to see this up for some kind of award 👍

[McD]

I’m sure there’s an interesting story from Spielberg about Jaws becoming the film it is partly through luck. There were issues with the animatronic shark and because of that the film changed to being more psychological and for the better seeing less of the actual shark.


Yeah he was forced to switch to doing a lot of hinted threats, rather than showing the shark directly. So things like the person getting pulled under the water, but you can’t really see what’s doing it etc.


As has been said, you spend more time focussed on some yellow barrels as a proxy for the shark, but that adds to the tension as you know it’s something dangerous but can’t see it

[Dmas]

The greatest ever beer run on Apple TV, true story, enjoyable watch crazy crazy story though

[hibee_girl]

Went to see the Robbie Williams movie today, it’s a lot better than I expected! Really enjoyed it, definitely worth going to see.

[Hibby70]

Went to see Nosferatu tonight, bloody excellent. Great actors and the cinematics are fantastic...it wouldn't surprise me to see this up for some kind of award 👍

I also thought it was excellent - my daughter thought it was mince.😂

Was waiting on him shaving the moustache off mind you, thought it was a skinny Olexsander Usyk

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

We watched wicked last night, Ariana Grande looks ill (which with everything that’s happened in her life, wouldn’t be surprising) and the film is generally brutal. I hate musicals, she loved it though. What a waste of two and a bit hours that was.


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[patch1875]

We watched wicked last night, Ariana Grande looks ill (which with everything that’s happened in her life, wouldn’t be surprising) and the film is generally brutal. I hate musicals, she loved it though. What a waste of two and a bit hours that was.


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My wife and daughter loved it. I managed to avoid going thankfully!

[hibee_girl]

We watched wicked last night, Ariana Grande looks ill (which with everything that’s happened in her life, wouldn’t be surprising) and the film is generally brutal. I hate musicals, she loved it though. What a waste of two and a bit hours that was.


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You were never going to like it if you hate musicals 😆

It’s one of the best movie musicals ever made… and it’s only part 1! :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

You were never going to like it if you hate musicals 😆

It’s one of the best movie musicals ever made… and it’s only part 1! :greengrin

Tried to watch it yesterday dearie me Ariana Grande cannae sing for toffee 😀

Maybe it’s just me ?

[hibee_girl]

Tried to watch it yesterday dearie me Ariana Grande cannae sing for toffee 😀

Maybe it’s just me ?

It’s just you 😆

[BILLYHIBS]

It’s just you 😆

I like musicals but have never liked her

Is she a something soprano or whatever?

Edit: noticed a few online saying she changed her singing voice for the movie ??

Anyway saw Donny Osmond at the Playhouse last week doing his Elvis impersonation absolute quality

[Wilson]

I like musicals but have never liked her

Is she a something soprano or whatever?

Anyway saw Donny Osmond at the Playhouse last week doing his Elvis impersonation absolute quality

Quick Google says that AG has a naturally high vocal range meaning she can hit high notes many singers can't.

I don't mind the odd musical. Oliver! The original Wizard of OZ. I've got a couple of Bing Crosby things on the watch list.

For some reason I just don't fancy this. I guess the trailer looked like the prequel we didn't need, for the harry Potter generation.

[BILLYHIBS]

Quick Google says that AG has a naturally high vocal range meaning she can hit high notes many singers can't.

I don't mind the odd musical. Oliver! The original Wizard of OZ. I've got a couple of Bing Crosby things on the watch list.

For some reason I just don't fancy this. I guess the trailer looked like the prequel we didn't need, for the harry Potter generation.
I was saved from further torture when my IPTV froze could not be arsed rebooting it decided to watch something else which is not like me as my motto is ‘ persevere ‘

Edit: In fairness struggling to find a bad review I did find one other poor tone deaf soul who agreed with my opinion 😀

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

In retaliation for last nights cruel and unusual punishment, tonight I am subjecting the good lady to Star Trek II. Great film, one of my all time favourites, justice is done[emoji28]


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[The Modfather]

You were never going to like it if you hate musicals 😆

It’s one of the best movie musicals ever made… and it’s only part 1! :greengrin

The best musical ever has to be The Blues Brothers. All other answers are wrong 😀

[Hibby70]

The best musical ever has to be The Blues Brothers. All other answers are wrong 😀

Bugsy Malone for me.

[BILLYHIBS]

Grease is the word

[Oscar T Grouch]

In retaliation for last nights cruel and unusual punishment, tonight I am subjecting the good lady to Star Trek II. Great film, one of my all time favourites, justice is done[emoji28]

By far the best of the original Star Trek films with Mr Roarke from Fantasy Island as Khan, Quality!!

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

By far the best of the original Star Trek films with Mr Roarke from Fantasy Island as Khan, Quality!!

A fellow man of culture, clearly. Just as enjoyable everytime as the first time I ever saw it as a young laddie. Live long and prosper my friend [emoji868]


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[LustForLeith]

Went to see A Complete Unknown on Thursday night. Superb

[hibsbollah]

Went to see A Complete Unknown on Thursday night. Superb

Very much looking forward to this.

[s.a.m]

Went to see A Complete Unknown on Thursday night. Superb

Just saw it too! Thought it was excellent.

[He's here!]

Went to see A Complete Unknown on Thursday night. Superb


I was a bit wary of going to see this. I wasn't sure Chalamet would cut it but I enjoyed it way more than I expected. Great performances all round, especially the musical performances,while the 60s recreation is beautifully done. The power of Dylan's work really blows you away. Terrific stuff from Edward Norton as Pete Seeger too.

Numerous Oscar nominations incoming.

[LustForLeith]

Watched Alien Romulus at the weekend on Disney Plus

Not as scary or thrilling as I thought it would be. Looked stunning though

3/5

[The Modfather]

Watched Labriynth with my daughter yesterday. Thought she might find it scary but she loved it. Time moves on, but we’ve lost something from the simple charm of Jim Henson puppets.

[He's here!]

Midnight in Paris was on the other night. Head and shoulders the best of Woody Allen's latter day offerings. Owen Wilson a rarity in being able to carry off the 'Allen' role.

[Hibbyradge]

Went to see A Complete Unknown on Thursday night. Superb

I saw it last night,

It was interesting and enjoyable enough and Chalamet is convincing as Dylan, but I'd have been happier with subtitles because my god does he mumble.

The film doesn't show Dylan in a very good light, in terms of his personal life.

Although it's based on his life, there's a fair amount of artists license taken but I'll let you see for yourself.

A decent watch, good music. 8/10

[He's here!]

I saw it last night,

It was interesting and enjoyable enough and Chalamet is convincing as Dylan, but I'd have been happier with subtitles because my god does he mumble.

The film doesn't show Dylan in a very good light, in terms of his personal life.

Although it's based on his life, there's a fair amount of artists license taken but I'll let you see for yourself.

A decent watch, good music. 8/10

Dylan gave the movie his approval and had a few script meetings with the director so I guess he was OK with the way his personal life was portrayed.

[Hibbyradge]

Dylan gave the movie his approval and had a few script meetings with the director so I guess he was OK with the way his personal life was portrayed.

He may have been happy, but he doesn't come across very well, so that suggests he was much worse in reality.

[CropleyWasGod]

Arguably the greatest-ever live gig movie, Stop Making Sense, is on at the Cameo on Saturday night.

Byrne's Night, of course.

[He's here!]

Arguably the greatest-ever live gig movie, Stop Making Sense, is on at the Cameo on Saturday night.

Byrne's Night, of course.

I'd suggest not even arguable.

[patch1875]

A Quiet Place - Day 1

Enjoyed this. It’s a great series of movies.

[Wilson]

I'd suggest not even arguable.

Summer of soul.

Amazing grace.

It's arguable.

[Hibspur]

Summer of soul.

Amazing grace.

It's arguable.

Those have documentary elements to them though, similar to many great films about music? Stop Making Sense is purely live concert footage as I recall, which sets it apart to some extent. I haven't seen it for many years so I may be wrong.

[Hibbyradge]

Arguably the greatest-ever live gig movie, Stop Making Sense, is on at the Cameo on Saturday night.

Byrne's Night, of course.

Very good!

It's not just arguably the greatest, it is the greatest by a stretch.

[Hibbyradge]

Those have documentary elements to them though, similar to many great films about music? Stop Making Sense is purely live concert footage as I recall, which sets it apart to some extent. I haven't seen it for many years so I may be wrong.

You're correct.

I've seen it dozens of times, the last being just before Christmas. It's bloody brilliant.

[CropleyWasGod]

Very good!

It's not just arguably the greatest, it is the greatest by a stretch.

I always argue with myself, though :greengrin

Having just heard about the passing of Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of The Band, I'm also arguing in favour of The Last Waltz. (disclaimer. It does have interviews in it, by Scorsese, so maybe that disqualifies it).

The other one that is always in the conversation for me is Concert For Bangla Desh. It was the first one I ever saw in the cinema, so it had a massive impact.

[Hibbyradge]

Something I just learned about A Complete Unknown.

Timothee Chalamet actually sings all the songs! I thought he was miming.

Wow!

Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, and Boyd Holbrook also perform songs as Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Johnny Cash, respectively.

Very impressive stuff.

[grunt]

Arguably the greatest-ever live gig movie, Stop Making Sense, is on at the Cameo on Saturday night.

Hmm. My suggestions for that honour, in no particular order:


Saucerful of Secrets live at the Roundhouse
Don't Look Back (documentary contining live music - does that count?)
Woodstock
PULSE
Yessongs
The Last Waltz
Concert for Bangla Desh
Peter Gabriel Secret World live
Rolling Stones Shine A Light

[marinello59]

I always argue with myself, though :greengrin

Having just heard about the passing of Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of The Band, I'm also arguing in favour of The Last Waltz. (disclaimer. It does have interviews in it, by Scorsese, so maybe that disqualifies it).

The other one that is always in the conversation for me is Concert For Bangla Desh. It was the first one I ever saw in the cinema, so it had a massive impact.

The album is available again on the streaming services. Notable for the crowd applauding wildly after a few minutes of Ravi Shankar playing at which point he says 'If you appreciated the tuning so much I hope you’ll enjoy the music even more.’ :greengrin

[CropleyWasGod]

The album is available again on the streaming services. Notable for the crowd applauding wildly after a few minutes of Ravi Shankar playing at which point he says 'If you appreciated the tuning so much I hope you’ll enjoy the music even more.’ :greengrin

:greengrin

[He's here!]

I always argue with myself, though :greengrin

Having just heard about the passing of Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of The Band, I'm also arguing in favour of The Last Waltz. (disclaimer. It does have interviews in it, by Scorsese, so maybe that disqualifies it).

The other one that is always in the conversation for me is Concert For Bangla Desh. It was the first one I ever saw in the cinema, so it had a massive impact.

Couple of live Elvis films, the 68 Comeback and That's The Way It Is contain some great stuff, that latter from his Vegas residency.

Some of the best Clash live footage (re-used many times since in other films/documentaries) is contained in the film Rude Boy, while still on the punk theme there's a film called Punk in London, which was shot by a guy from Germany and features a lot of the early English punk bands performing live - also includes a Clash gig in Hamburg IIRC.

[patch1875]

Tombstone was on film4 last night.

Such a quality movie.

Also watched The Game with Micheal Douglas the previous night another decent movie but maybe hasn’t aged so well.

[Mon Dieu4]

Tombstone was on film4 last night.

Such a quality movie.

Also watched The Game with Micheal Douglas the previous night another decent movie but maybe hasn’t aged so well.

Val Kilmer in Tombstone is possibly my favourite acting performance of all time, I'm your huckleberry

[McD]

Val Kilmer in Tombstone is possibly my favourite acting performance of all time, I'm your huckleberry



Great film

[patch1875]

Watched Civil War.

Mixed reviews but I thought it was excellent.

[Bridge hibs]

Watched Hangover 1 and 2 and they never disappoint, apart from Tysons wooden acting.

Watched Gladiator 2 last night and wasnt too impressed, the storyline seemed to be all over the shop and I felt it was difficult to keep up with at times.

[hibsbollah]

I Tonya passed me by since it came out, watched it last night with mrs bollah. Really great performances from Margot Robbie and Alison Janney (west wing). On the iplayer.

[BILLYHIBS]

I Tonya passed me by since it came out, watched it last night with mrs bollah. Really great performances from Margot Robbie and Alison Janney (west wing). On the iplayer.
:top marks

Great movie Janney got the Oscar for best supporting actor IIRC

[LustForLeith]

The Killers Game

Apparently it took three decades to make this and you wonder why they did

It’s almost like a video game film adaptation but without the decent video game that came before it

Some good set pieces and a funny pair of Scottish hitmen but the rest of it was pretty bad 2/5

Bottoms

I liked this teenage lesbian twist on the American boys trying to get laid type flick. Interesting take on it with some great performances

There’s a not so subtle message throughout and the subplot involving a rival school felt a bit daft but I’ve seen worse 3/5

[LustForLeith]

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Watched this with no concept of the computer game. Got a brief guide to it as we watched it

Started good but then lost its way. There was a twist I called early on. I appreciate the computer game may have came before the Nicholas Cage film Wally World (I think that’s what it was called?) but Cages film was better

2/5 for the start and the trailer that did its job and made the film look good

[LustForLeith]

Dream Scenario

I wanted this to be so much better that it was

It’s got A24 written all over it in big, bold writing. Dull middle aged Nicholas Cage starts inexplicably turning up on people’s dreams.

It starts off good then goes A24 dark. I like a film that makes the audience think and come up with their own opinion of what happened

But this was a bit too much

Strong Cage performance and string start. Good idea too. Bet I dream of him

3/5

[BILLYHIBS]

Watched Conclave last night

Interesting watch great acting and script Ralph Fiennes must be in with a shout for an Oscar

[hibsbollah]

I saw it last night,

It was interesting and enjoyable enough and Chalamet is convincing as Dylan, but I'd have been happier with subtitles because my god does he mumble.

The film doesn't show Dylan in a very good light, in terms of his personal life.

Although it's based on his life, there's a fair amount of artists license taken but I'll let you see for yourself.

A decent watch, good music. 8/10

I saw it today, i think Chalamet did a great job, Ed Norton was perfect as Seeger too. I’ve read the Dylan and Woody Guthrie biographies and they did take a few liberties with historical accuracy but thats to be expected with a biopic.

[BILLYHIBS]

Bridget Jones : Mad About The Boy

Don’t bother

Glad I didn’t pay to watch this

[Wilson]

Bridget Jones : Mad About The Boy

Don’t bother

Glad I didn’t pay to watch this

4 out of 5 stars in the sun (i know), although it isn't my kind of thing anyway.

[BILLYHIBS]

4 out of 5 stars in the sun (i know), although it isn't my kind of thing anyway.

I know enjoyed the first one but this is a step too far imho but do not take my word for it ……cannot understand the good reviews tbh

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Black Mass. Johnny Depp plays Boston gangster James Whitey Bulger. Apparently from 2015 but I didn’t even know this movie existed. It’s got a really good cast so no idea how I missed this but it’s bloody good!

[Sloop67]

Black Mass. Johnny Depp plays Boston gangster James Whitey Bulger. Apparently from 2015 but I didn’t even know this movie existed. It’s got a really good cast so no idea how I missed this but it’s bloody good!

Excellent movie

[LustForLeith]

Dog Man 4/5

Really enjoyable cartoon. One of those ones that appeals to kids and there’s loads of stuff for adults too

Quite touching and loss, grief, loneliness and friendship. And a man with the head of a dog

I’ve seen far worse films than this

[Hibspur]

From the first Iron Man until the final Avengers film (plus a couple of subsequent Tom Holland Spiderman movies), I used to very much enjoy watching the Marvel movies with my youngest son. They've badly lost their way in recent years though and Captain America: Brave New World just doesn't cut it. It's significantly shorter than some of the three-hour plus films they were previously turning out, but it felt longer. Awful dialogue, woeful plot and just all round dull. Not even Harrison Ford can salvage it.

[McD]

From the first Iron Man until the final Avengers film (plus a couple of subsequent Tom Holland Spiderman movies), I used to very much enjoy watching the Marvel movies with my youngest son. They've badly lost their way in recent years though and Captain America: Brave New World just doesn't cut it. It's significantly shorter than some of the three-hour plus films they were previously turning out, but it felt longer. Awful dialogue, woeful plot and just all round dull. Not even Harrison Ford can salvage it.


We enjoyed the series, up to the End Game/Spiderman No Way Home/Dr Strange multiverse of madness point, but lost all interest when you suddenly had to have watched several series covering about a dozen characters to be able to pick up with the next film in the series, and I’ve not watched anything new since then

[BILLYHIBS]

Black Mass. Johnny Depp plays Boston gangster James Whitey Bulger. Apparently from 2015 but I didn’t even know this movie existed. It’s got a really good cast so no idea how I missed this but it’s bloody good!

Excellent movie

Surprised this masterpiece has slipped under the radar

Thanks for the recommendation

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Excellent movie

Surprised this masterpiece has slipped under the radar

Thanks for the recommendation

My pleasure 👍 I’d happily sit and watch it again and again it was that good!

[Hibspur]

We enjoyed the series, up to the End Game/Spiderman No Way Home/Dr Strange multiverse of madness point, but lost all interest when you suddenly had to have watched several series covering about a dozen characters to be able to pick up with the next film in the series, and I’ve not watched anything new since then

Yes, that's been our experience too. This latest film does attempt to strip things back to a more straightforward plot but it's pretty feeble. They've basically run out of good characters in my view.

The mini series thing started off quite well with Wandavision and we also enjoyed Hawkeye, but as you say much of it just overcomplicates things.

[easty]

Watched Kinda Pregnant on Netflix, and Im just warning people not to waste their time on it. Really crap. Really really crap.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I was dragged by my wife to see Memoir of a Snail last night, 23.15 showing. I don’t know what I expects but it wasn’t that, it was fabulous. We were the only ones in the cinema, but more people need to see this film. 9/10 I absolutely loved it


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[Stairway 2 7]

I was dragged by my wife to see Memoir of a Snail last night, 23.15 showing. I don’t know what I expects but it wasn’t that, it was fabulous. We were the only ones in the cinema, but more people need to see this film. 9/10 I absolutely loved it


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It's brill. If you liked that you will love his other films, "Harvey Krumpet" and one of my favourite films the tremendous "Mary and Max"

[The Modfather]

Watched Flight Risk with Mark Walhberg. Thought it was quite entertaining and well done. It won’t threaten the Oscar’s but was a throwback to the likes of Con Air or The Rock.

[McD]

Watched Flight Risk with Mark Walhberg. Thought it was quite entertaining and well done. It won’t threaten the Oscar’s but was a throwback to the likes of Con Air or The Rock.


Your description makes me much more likely to watch it than if you’d said it was a contender for the Oscars :greengrin

[The Modfather]

Watched Kinda Pregnant on Netflix, and Im just warning people not to waste their time on it. Really crap. Really really crap.

Surely the fact Amy Schumer is in it should have been your first red flag 😀

[hibsbollah]

Anyone seen Conclave yet? I see it surprised a few people by winning best film at the baftas last night. I really like the novel by the excellent Robert Harris.

[BILLYHIBS]

Reviewed it last week 👆

Excellent movie well deserved winner of best film superb script and cast

Ralph Fiennes must have a shout for an Oscar but lost out last night

IPTV

[hibsbollah]

Reviewed it last week 👆

Excellent movie well deserved winner of best film superb script and cast

Ralph Fiennes must have a shout for an Oscar but lost out last night

IPTV

Thanks, ill pope down to the cinema this week (sorry)

[easty]

Surely the fact Amy Schumer is in it should have been your first red flag 😀

Very fair point.

It wasn’t my choice to watch it. I said yes to it after saying no chance to going to see Bridget Jones at the cinema.

[overdrive]

Watched "You're Cordially Invited" on Prime the other night. Quite good as far as chick flicks go. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. There was a line near the end from Will Ferrell that had me and my wife in stitches.

[BILLYHIBS]

Thanks, ill pope down to the cinema this week (sorry):greengrin

[Greenbeard]

Watched Operation Mincemeat the other night on Netflix. True story from WWII about a deception using a corpse carrying fake I.D. and fake "secret" papers to try to divert German troops away from Sicily which the Allied Forces were about to invade (1943) to get a foothold back in Europe. Decent watch but I preferred the original film from the 50s The Man Who Never Was, although with the passing of time and the release of more factual info, the more recent film is probably more accurate, based as it is on a book on the operation by Ben MacIntyre. Kelly Macdonald plays the lead female but her attempt at a cut glass English accent doesn't quite cut the mustard.

[Colr]

I miss the movie reviews on tv. I thought mark kermodes slot was quite useful.

I genuinely think i go to fewer films now that it is not there to prompt me.

[He's here!]

Bridget Jones : Mad About The Boy

Don’t bother

Glad I didn’t pay to watch this

I enjoyed it :greengrin

Didn't expect to but I was glad I shelled out to take my other half to see it at the Dominion, which is an indulgent but enjoyable cinema experience in itself.

[He's here!]

I miss the movie reviews on tv. I thought mark kermodes slot was quite useful.

I genuinely think i go to fewer films now that it is not there to prompt me.

Kermode hosts quite an enjoyable movie hour on Radio 4 on Tuesday mornings. It's more of a 'theme' show than a focus on current films, but I often seem to find myself driving when it's on so it's one of those longish listens you're happy to come across when you're on the road.

[BILLYHIBS]

I enjoyed it :greengrin

Didn't expect to but I was glad I shelled out to take my other half to see it at the Dominion, which is an indulgent but enjoyable cinema experience in itself.

👍

[Oscar T Grouch]

I miss the movie reviews on tv. I thought mark kermodes slot was quite useful.

I genuinely think i go to fewer films now that it is not there to prompt me.

Kermode and Mayo have a Podcast called Kermode and Mayo's take. It is on Apple Pods, YouTube and most other pod places. There is a bit of a paywall on the show but the abridged version is well worth a listen/watch. Kermode also does a show on Radio 4 with Ellen E Jones called Screenshot, these tend to be 40 minute themed shows and also covers TV, streaming services as well as films. I would recommend looking through the back catalogue on BBC Sounds and choosing the ones that appeal to you as I found certain themes didn't interest me at all.

I do miss Barry Norman on Film {enter year here}, it was like having a Halliwell's guide on TV. I watched it right through to it's end but lost interest in the Winkleman years but enjoyed Alex Brooker's episodes. There are a shed load of film reviewers on YouTube, the pick of the bunch is probably a Scotsman going under the pseudonym 'The Critical Drinker', he is irreverent, funny and often scathing of the films he chooses to review but he does like some of the things he watches!

[matty_f]

Yes, that's been our experience too. This latest film does attempt to strip things back to a more straightforward plot but it's pretty feeble. They've basically run out of good characters in my view.

The mini series thing started off quite well with Wandavision and we also enjoyed Hawkeye, but as you say much of it just overcomplicates things.

I lost interest when they started bringing in multiverse and time travel stuff, it just gets too convoluted but worse than that it means that any situation can be undone so there's no jeopardy or suspense, the writers can just ignore three laws of physics etc for something impossible to happen.

[Hibbyradge]

From the first Iron Man until the final Avengers film (plus a couple of subsequent Tom Holland Spiderman movies), I used to very much enjoy watching the Marvel movies with my youngest son. They've badly lost their way in recent years though and Captain America: Brave New World just doesn't cut it. It's significantly shorter than some of the three-hour plus films they were previously turning out, but it felt longer. Awful dialogue, woeful plot and just all round dull. Not even Harrison Ford can salvage it.

Spolier warning. Don't read further if you plan to see this film. (But I'd advise against doing that, it's awful, imo).

We went to see it last night.

I actually burst out laughing when, after Red Hulk had almost demolished the Whitehouse and the Washington monument, thrown flaming cars and wrecked several houses and streets, in his attempts to kill Captain America, before smashing his drones and ripping his wings off, C.A. says "I know you could finish me with one punch, but I don't think you really want to". :faf:

[Dmas]

Mel Gibsons new film flight risk was terrible, Marky Marc isn’t the greatest actor ever but it must have been a favour getting involved in that one jeeez

[Keith_M]

The latest Bridget Jones film: I was dragged along to see that today and... O.M.G... how bad was that!

First up; Renee Zellwegger's 'acting' was utterly awful. She played practically every scene with the same ridiculous grin, playing the part of what appeared to be a sixty-something schoolgirl. Admittedly the plastic surgery probably doesn't help her show a varied range of emotions.

The largest part of the story was over sentimental, cliched nonsense. The lines were like quotes from poems that just didn't fit in most of the scenes, and usually had me scratching my head as to the relevance.

Fitting in the hunky toy-boy lover in the middle third of the film was a totally cringeworthy experience. The young guy clearly had an oedipal complex, and probably needed new glasses.

The conclusion of the film, how all her issues were to be resolved simply with a new relationship, was obvious from the first appearance of the irritating schoolteacher.


They've gone from 'Bridget Jones' Diary' to 'Bridget Jones' Diarrhea'!

[speedy_gonzales]

The latest Bridget Jones film: I was dragged along to see that today and... O.M.G... how bad was that!

First up; Renee Zellwegger's 'acting' was utterly awful. She played practically every scene with the same ridiculous grin, playing the part of what appeared to be a sixty-something schoolgirl. Admittedly the plastic surgery probably doesn't help her show a varied range of emotions.

The largest part of the story was over sentimental, cliched nonsense. The lines were like quotes from poems that just didn't fit in most of the scenes, and usually had me scratching my head as to the relevance.

Fitting in the hunky toy-boy lover in the middle third of the film was a totally cringeworthy experience. The young guy clearly had an oedipal complex, and probably needed new glasses.

The conclusion of the film, how all her issues were to be resolved simply with a new relationship, was obvious from the first appearance of the irritating schoolteacher.


They've gone from 'Bridget Jones' Diary' to 'Bridget Jones' Diarrhea'!

That review reads like Barry Norman has been resurrected 🤭

[Keith_M]

That review reads like Barry Norman has been resurrected 🤭



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[He's here!]

The latest Bridget Jones film: I was dragged along to see that today and... O.M.G... how bad was that!

First up; Renee Zellwegger's 'acting' was utterly awful. She played practically every scene with the same ridiculous grin, playing the part of what appeared to be a sixty-something schoolgirl. Admittedly the plastic surgery probably doesn't help her show a varied range of emotions.

The largest part of the story was over sentimental, cliched nonsense. The lines were like quotes from poems that just didn't fit in most of the scenes, and usually had me scratching my head as to the relevance.

Fitting in the hunky toy-boy lover in the middle third of the film was a totally cringeworthy experience. The young guy clearly had an oedipal complex, and probably needed new glasses.

The conclusion of the film, how all her issues were to be resolved simply with a new relationship, was obvious from the first appearance of the irritating schoolteacher.


They've gone from 'Bridget Jones' Diary' to 'Bridget Jones' Diarrhea'!

Said it earlier but I enjoyed it. But if you're being 'dragged along' you're probably not likely to.

[Hibbyradge]

Said it earlier but I enjoyed it. But if you're being 'dragged along' you're probably not likely to.

I haven't seen it but Mrs R and her chum loved it.

[Wilson]

Said it earlier but I enjoyed it. But if you're being 'dragged along' you're probably not likely to.

Still rated 6.8 out of 10 on imdb out of 14k reviews. That keeps it in touch with the rest of the films in the series.

[BILLYHIBS]

The latest Bridget Jones film: I was dragged along to see that today and... O.M.G... how bad was that!

First up; Renee Zellwegger's 'acting' was utterly awful. She played practically every scene with the same ridiculous grin, playing the part of what appeared to be a sixty-something schoolgirl. Admittedly the plastic surgery probably doesn't help her show a varied range of emotions.

The largest part of the story was over sentimental, cliched nonsense. The lines were like quotes from poems that just didn't fit in most of the scenes, and usually had me scratching my head as to the relevance.

Fitting in the hunky toy-boy lover in the middle third of the film was a totally cringeworthy experience. The young guy clearly had an oedipal complex, and probably needed new glasses.

The conclusion of the film, how all her issues were to be resolved simply with a new relationship, was obvious from the first appearance of the irritating schoolteacher.


They've gone from 'Bridget Jones' Diary' to 'Bridget Jones' Diarrhea'!

Thank you

Someone who agrees with one of my reviews

Absolute purile inane drivel

Produced in one last desperate attempt to keep the franchise running

The least said about Renee Z the better

Mark D’Arcy obviously didn’t want anything to do with it

Quite right

Edit :


First one was a classic

[He's here!]

Thank you

Someone who agrees with one of my reviews

Absolute purile inane drivel

Produced in one last desperate attempt to keep the franchise running

The least said about Renee Z the better

Mark D’Arcy obviously didn’t want anything to do with it

Quite right

Edit :


First one was a classic

I believe the Mark character dies in the book the film is based on so there wasn't really much scope for Colin Firth to play a big role apart from flashback scenes.

I haven't seen the third one but I think it got pretty grim reviews so I guess they wanted to make up for that. This one got great reviews which is why I went. Thought it was on a par with the first one. Can't recall if I've seen the second one.

[matty_f]

Watched The Terminator on Friday night, not as good as its sequel and v the special effects have not aged well - especially when you watch in 4k, but the movie stands up.

Tonight I watched The Fall Guy, which won’t be troubling the Oscars but also doesn’t take itself seriously at any point and is an enjoyable enough watch.

[BILLYHIBS]

I believe the Mark character dies in the book the film is based on so there wasn't really much scope for Colin Firth to play a big role apart from flashback scenes.

I haven't seen the third one but I think it got pretty grim reviews so I guess they wanted to make up for that. This one got great reviews which is why I went. Thought it was on a par with the first one. Can't recall if I've seen the third one.
Third one is Bridget Jones’ Baby

First one was far superior to this latest one imho although as another poster has pointed out both score 6.8

Renee was sooo much better

Zoe Saldana can sleep easy tonight

I’m out 😀

[Wilson]

Watched The Terminator on Friday night, not as good as its sequel and v the special effects have not aged well - especially when you watch in 4k, but the movie stands up.



For some reason I love the first one and have never been that into the sequel (which is good). Arnie as the bad guy really works for me. Story a bit more straightforward.

I've seen the third one but didn't bother with any after that...