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Don’t Look Up.
Very important satire.
Love it. Bleak.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Haven't watched it in years but watch the scene between Caine and Ian Hendry - pissholes in the snow - on YouTube every now and again.
"I see you've still got your sense of humour Jack".
Aw ffs . I hate when that happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
I didnt 😩
Loved it. Charlie Hunnam also excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by I am Groot
Only The Animals.
Quirky French whodunnit on Netflix.
Good film - and one of those that is constantly on tv if you have sky!Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Watched the Joker for the first time this week. I thought it was decent and Mrs Russell thought it was awfy good!
Went to see Uncharted. I’m a big fan of the games and was sceptical going in based on most computer game adaptations. Thought it was really good though and well done. Works as a film in its own right and also enough nods to the game for the fans. Tom Holland & Mark Wallberg were good together.
Suspicion (1941)
Watched it for, I think, the first time recently (always a chance I'd seen it before on a wet afternoon when I was taking a sickie from school back in the day). Classic Hitchcock psychological meddlings, great performances from an unlikable Cary Grant and a wonderful Joan Fontaine, with a touch of humour from Nigel Bruce (Watson to Basil Rathbone's Holmes), steadily increasing tension and paranoia until a cop-out ending. Brilliant, until the last 5 minutes.
One of the greats, and the best Film Noir. Probably in my top 10.Quote:
Originally Posted by G15 Hibs
My favourite Film Noir is probably Out of the Past (a.k.a. Build My Gallows High). Anything with Mitchum, really. I need to watch it again, haven't seen it in years.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Jackass Forever.
Great nostalgic fun took me back to my 20s don’t know how they can take the pain at their age!
I actually have that as part of a 7 dvd film noir box set, and I’m now unlikely to watch it as I don’t own a DVD player anymore! I’d imagine it’s on a platform somewhere, I’ll give it a bash.Quote:
Originally Posted by G15 Hibs
Whoops Apocalypse. Topical.
I found ‘Uncut gems’ featuring Adam sandier a really good watch having heard pretty much unanimous positive reviews.
Very different to happy Gilmore and Billy Maddison 😁
Cyrano. Was dragged along by my partner and ten minutes in I expected to hate it but really enjoyed it.
The Batman - very long , very dark ,very voice-overy. Reminded me of the Crow more than Nolan's Dark Knight films.
Felt a bit repetitive and a bit too much style over substance. Imagine comic book fans would love it more than your typical movie goer.
I quite enjoyed Uncut Gems. Must be one of the most chaotic movies I’ve ever seen though.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
Watched the M Night Shyamalan film “Old” a couple of days ago. A truly terrible film.
Watched “The Lucky Ones” on Prime last night, story of 3 US soldiers trying to get home on leave from Afghanistan. Doesn’t get the best of reviews but I found it a good watch and funny at times.
Shades of Trains, Planes and Automobiles, has Tim Robbins in it, never realised what a big dude he is, the guy looks like a giant in this film.
6 foot 5 apparently. I'd throw him in in place of Andy McNeil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfiembra
Watched Nightmare Alley last night. Lasted about an hour before gave up bored. The wife kept watching, probably because of Bradley Cooper. Noir isn’t really my thing but even allowing for that it was style over substance. Nothing happened.
I quite enjoyed it. I found Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper really watchable in their roles. There might be something missing though. I figured the film had a little less impact because of previous exposure to things like American Horror Story Freak Show but perhaps it is more than that...Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Interestingly it is a remake and the original made the Independent list of top 20 films noir. I'd like to see a few films on that list after reading a poster on here claim Suspicion as his top one.
I watched the Maltese Falcon which is decent - unless you like films with a lot less talking!
Maltese falcon is great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
Top 3 noir would be The Third Man, 12 Angry Men and Sunset Boulevard
All amazing films
I love 12 Angry Men but I’d be struggling to call it a film noir. It doesn’t have that necessary nihilism where there is no redeeming features about anybody. 12 angry men ends on an emotional high with morality all over the place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
I do agree it’s an absolute classic. Actually we were putting some of our old dvds to charity shops yesterday and that one made the cut as a ‘must keep’.
Are any of those films Noir?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
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Agree actually probably not 12 angry. Other 2 are always on the lists of best film noir, along with double indemnity which is also classQuote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Maltese and s Blvd are both on the independents list Wilson mentioned
They must have extended the genre out a bit. Great movies, all three but I wouldn't think they had the elements to include them as noir. The Third Man, closest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Double Endemnity is so great.
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Third man is in guardians top 5 noir, sunset b in independents top 3, maybe not an easily defined criteria. Aye a need to watch double indemnity again. Been saying I've wanted to do a third man tour in Vienna for ages, closest I've got was a stop over going to see hibs in Athens haQuote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Did a wee but reading last night and noticed that originally Noir was based around detective/crime/femme fetalle stories but was expanded to include tense black and white thrillers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
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Watched ‘no country for old men’ for the first time after some glowing reviews from a few friends over the years.
It was good but didn’t rate it quite as highly as some of them did.
7.5/10
Everything everywhere all at once is an absolutely glorious film. Basically about a family's relationships but with added martial arts and comedy, must watch on Amazon prime
Just watched Deep Impact on tv (again).
Still a great bit of escapism.
Morgan Freeman being Morgan Freeman…. “ but the waters receded”
One thing I noticed was the Sky TV guide said something along the lines of "Morgan Freeman and Elija Wood are among the survivors of a meteorite strike on earth". 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
That'll be the spoiler then
I was dragged to the GFT in Glasgow to watch Triangle of Sadness.
I'm really no expert on what makes a good 'Arthouse' movie, but it had a couple of reasonably amusing moments.
What I would say is... do NOT watch this film if you get queasy easily, especially the scenes on the boat.
Watched Black Adam last night. Not a brilliant film but it was good fun and it entertained me for two hours. I have never read any stories of these characters in the comic books so went into this cold. The plot was a bit obvious but it turned out to be better than I thought it would be.
Dwayne Johnson was brooding and solemn in the lead role and great at kicking ass as you would expect, his slight comic element encouraged by Amon Tomaz was a weak copy of the relationship between John Connor and the Arnold's T-800 in T2 Judgement Day but was entertaining none the less.
Adriana Tomaz was well played by Sarah Shahi but at times I was disappointed with her decision making especially when she was under pressure, there is so much more to her character than being a mother. I liked the Justice Society of America, if not just for the name but I grew to like the characters and Aldis Hodge was great as Hawkman. The awkward one way sexual tension between Atom Smasher and Cyclone was funny to watch and I thought Pierce Brosnan was excellent playing the old and tired Dr Fate.
The baddies, once established, were easy to hate and demonic and the post credit sequence made me giggle given the two characters in it and the possible/probably sequel that foretells. Was interesting to see the Amanda Waller character from Suicide Squad appear in this one and although just a cameo she was as usual excellently played by Viola Davis with all the sinister malevolence of her other appearances.
All round, an easy to watch action flick with a decent plot, if you go to watch it without expecting too much you'll enjoy it, the film doesn't take itself too seriously and there really isn't a bad performance from any of the actors in it. Better fair than your average Marvel film but the DC franchise has to produce more like this and less Suicide Squad and the studio's cut of Justice League if it wants to get close to its comic book rivals.
The new Black Panther film is a good way to avoid the weather. Saw it at ocean Terminal yesterday before an evening at a busy Teuchters Landing.
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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
I believe they call that "damned with faint praise".
:greengrin
Saw Living last week at the Cameo. New Bill Nighy film.
Thoughtful, reflective, touching and amusing. Very much enjoyed it.
We need to talk...:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
I just finished watching Bad Times at El Royale.
Wow. I don't really know how to describe this film, but I'll give it a go.
Suspenseful, surprising, Tarantino-esque, Cohen-esque, great acting, heist, theatrical, challenging, creepy, musical, twist-tastic, mysterious, edgy, noir, chaotic.
It's definitely not a popcorn movie but it's not arthouse either.
I enjoyed it and I'm glad I saw it.
Had that one recorded for a while but never got round to watching yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
And I can believe every bit of your description just going by the synopsis and movie poster 😂
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
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
Tarantino lite for me. Good cast but pretty forgettable overallQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
What's the difference between 'esque' and 'lite'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Tarantino lite = an inferior product, bordering on homage to QTQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
That would be my personal definition but of course Tarantino himself is massively derivative. Feels like a genre all of his own.
My comment wasn’t intending to dispute your summary, the film is defo Tarantino esque
Went to the cinema yesterday, think it was the 1st time before Covid
Went to see “The Menu”, wasn’t what I was expecting. Won’t spoil it for anyone, but I’d recommend it
Just watched Collateral for the first time in a while.
Still a great watch can’t beat Micheal Mann’s visuals.
Don’t think I’ve mentioned it on here before.. but seeing as was on tv again last night..
Young Guns. Up there with some of my favourite westerns ever.
Second is good too but first one proper classic. It’s what got me into the Billy the Kid story years ago.
Watched Father Stu with Mark Wahlberg. Interesting story and quite enjoyed it.
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Originally Posted by WeeRussell
Like them also. Tombstone is my favourite of the modern westerns. val Kilmers performance was epic.
I love Tombstone, but I think my favourite modern western is probably 3:10 To YumaQuote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Caught Jean-François Richet's "Plane" over the weekend. Well decent action flick worth 1 hour 40 minutes of anyones time. Butler and Colter are good in the leads, the story pulls you along and the action keeps you entertained, violent but not too graphic.
Val Kilmer in that film is my favourite acting performance in any film, tremendousQuote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Agreed - so cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
As is Russell Crowe as Ben Wade in the 3:10 mentioned above, albeit I don’t rate the film as highly as tombstone.
Actually watched the original 3:10 to Yuma with Gary Cooper last year (or year before.. the corona years all merge for me)
On another note the Magnificent Seven modern remake is my least favourite of the ‘newer’ westerns.
Saw Cocaine Bear at the weekend.
Have to admit I was disappointed - it just wasn't as funny as it could have been. Maybe needed like a Seth Rogen type as the cast just didn't quite deliver IMO. Apart from Isaiah Whitlock and Ray Liotta who were brilliant as ever.
Watched the Magnificent Seven last night, it was superb.
I bet that one is your favourite . :faf:. :top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Been reading abit of this film that was shot in the south west of Donegal , one I'd watch as Liam Neeson would be one of my favourite actors.
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2023/09...orld-premiere/
Not a review but thought it was the most appropriate thread, been looking to watch The Basketball Diaries from the 90’s but can’t find it on any of the regular streaming sites. Does anyone know where I might be able to watch this?
Maltese Falcon. Superb. Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre are classic crooks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
https://fsharetv.io/watch/the-basket...de-1-tt0112461Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyser Sauzee
Can't see on usual services but a Stream here
Superb mate cheersQuote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Used this to watch life of Brian last night - nice one S27 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Watched "Dragged Across Concrete" yesterday on Amazon Prime. Thought it was quite good, albeit long (2h:38m) and a bit gory in parts. Dare I say it seemed like a Shakespearian tragedy? It's fair to say user reviews are divided. It seems to be a film you either love or hate.
Was it any good?Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
It was good enough for Jehova.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
Well, at first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilson
Right, you’re in.
Wild Rose.
Not bad.
Not bad at all.
Went to see Killers Of The Flower Moon last night. Really enjoyed it, though at about 3 1/2 hours was about 45 mins too long and it dragged on a bit. Not sure I’d watch it again but would definitely recommend.
Went to see SUMOTHERHOOD for something to do yesterday - Its the worst film I've ever seen. Pure crap, don't waste your time or money on this..
I thought it was part of the Hood movies but no it's just absolute rubbish..
Just looked it up. Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn are in it :faf: :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by c31
Thanks for that, going this week and was looking forward to it 😀.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Having said that I wasn’t keen on watching Oppenheimer but the wife wanted to go and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yeah Ed Sheeran ****s in a garden and Jeremy Corbyn is just his weird self for about 1 minute screen time each.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubbsy90+2
The lineup certainly promises quality!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
In that case c31 got all he deserved going to see it 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubbsy90+2
Watched The French Connection, thought I had seen it before but don’t think I’d seen it all the way through. Really good.
Although, what was the point of the gunshot off screen at the very end? I know it’s a true story so the characters had pre-determined outcomes, which they advised in the end credits of what happened next. Does that not render the fade to black gun shot pointless? Either leave it in and don’t say what happened next for everyone, leaving it ambiguous. Or don’t have the gun shot as the what happened next text removes all ambiguity.
Watched five nights at Freddy's. Not good at all. When I started watching it it felt familiar and cottoned it reminded me of Willy's wonderland which is a couple of years old. Turns out it's based on five nights at Freddy's
Watched it not that long ago as well. Great film .Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
I see they’ve made a movie of Alastair Grey’s book Poor Things.
Emma Stone’s getting good reviews for her role but they seem to have removed the socialism, feminism and Scottishness from it to appeal to the American gammon market. Pity.
Leave the world behind
Easily the worst film I've ever watched. Long too, so in excess of 2 hours wasted on it. Spent the whole film expecting things to suddenly happen but it never did. Utterly bizarre film. :confused:
My old man said pretty much the same, not got round to watching it yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Wish I'd read this before watching it tonight, utter dross.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Wonka = *****
I enjoyed itQuote:
Originally Posted by Colr
Watched Saltburn. Really enjoyed it (has a couple of pretty horrific but funny moments). Rosamund Pike and Richard E Grant are brilliant as the parents
I couldn’t make it but my wife and kids loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Watched the current Mission Impossible movie really enjoyed it.
Watched End Of Days the other night. Thought it was quite good. A typical 90s Schwarzenegger action film, so never going to threaten the Oscars, but well done for what it is and a different take on that kind of film. Wife thought it was utter trash though, and she watches mainly utter trash, so concerning I enjoyed it!
Watched it tonight. Had a look at Wikipedia to find out if they were making a sequel as the ending left you hanging.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Having read up on it apparently they didn’t want the stereotypical ending to a disaster movie whereby it all sorts itself out.
I actually enjoyed it and was left feeling I wanted more. They could defo do a sequel.
Watched Machete. I get the style but still struggled with it. Wonder if de niro has it as a low point. Still, I'll still watch Machete Kills
Leave The World Behind.
It’s getting mixed reviews but I enjoyed it.
Watched Goodfellas last night (we do a movie night each week with my daughter, taking a turn each to pick the film, this was mine).
It’s almost flawless - a fantastic film.
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Originally Posted by matty_f
The storyline and acting are amazing, but I always found the film a bit disturbing.
TBF, through, that's probably the intention.
I caught it half way through one night recently on the movie channels sat and watched it, seen it loads but not for a while, superb film, I don’t think there’s a bad performance in the whole film.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
The real life story/events and characters that the film is based on are a lot worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Been known to quote this along with The Shawshank Redemption as joint top in my favourite film list.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
Although an episode of family guy recently spoiled Shawshank just a little for me 😁
Just watch any given Sunday again after about 20 years. Pretty Shan to be honest. Al Pacino as a football coach is pretty poor.
That speech though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzzywuzzy
It was actually OK. Emma Stone was good. Mark Ruffallo over acted a bit. The themes had to be pointed out rather obviously in the script for the dumb-ass American audience and it lost something by being moved from Glasgow to London. The steam-punkish stuff works quite well with Alasdair Gray’s narrative and approach.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colr
Overall 3/5.