What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Guybrush · 01-17-2013, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Sometimes a little creepy? I found that movie fairly disturbing. Fantastic though. One of his best movies imo.

Agreed

Definitely memorable.

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Originally Posted by eric generic

I've been sitting on this for a while, mainly because I want to see a young Kate Winslet.

You should get on that!

jackhammer · 01-19-2013, 07:30 PM

An urban drama that really took me by surprise. The story is cliched concerning London inner city youths struggling with poverty and violence etc but the writer/director certainly has a really bright future as the film looks superb, was imaginatively shot and is almost poetic in parts with it's B&W photography and unusual shooting angles.

Don't expect some sort of mock gangster type of film. It's more like a kitchen sink drama with chav's instead of hard working Northen folk but there is some real emotion in the film as well as an experimental bent.

Burning Down · 01-19-2013, 10:24 PM

Amadeus.

This movie never ceases to amaze me. I've seen it about 5 times now and have not gotten bored of it. The music is great, of course, and even though Maestro Salieri's role in Mozart's career was like 80% fictionalized in the film, it still gets a 10/10 from me.

joy_circumcision · 01-19-2013, 10:57 PM

It was really good; probably one of the top 20 or so of 2012!

Big Ears · 01-20-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

Amadeus.

This movie never ceases to amaze me. I've seen it about 5 times now and have not gotten bored of it. The music is great, of course, and even though Maestro Salieri's role in Mozart's career was like 80% fictionalized in the film, it still gets a 10/10 from me.

I haven't seen this film for ages.

**Janszoon** · 01-20-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Ears

I haven't seen this film for ages.

Same here. I haven't seen it since it was in the theater. It's on my Netflix queue though.

Big Ears · 01-20-2013, 12:24 PM

I'd like to see Amadeus again. I remember seeing F. Murray Abraham in an episode of Kojak and that's about it. I wonder what happened to Tom Hulce?

I would also like to see Kenneth Branagh's 2006 film of The Magic Flute.

Trollheart · 01-21-2013, 06:43 AM

This was shown recently on TV, and I'm waiting for the right moment to watch it.

Superb, senstiive, bittersweet science-fiction movie that was eco-friendly before it became fashionable. Bruce Dern is fantastic in the main role, almost pathologically dedicated to his mission, while the three robots steal the show. Plus a gorgeous soundtrack from Joan Baez, with one of the most heartbreaking but real endings of any movie, sci-fi or otherwise, you're likely to see. If you don't cry at the end, submit yourself for a 10000 mile check, cos you're not human!

Engine · 01-21-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

I've been sitting on this for a while, mainly because I want to see a young Kate Winslet.

I actually think she gets better with age, but Heavenly Creatures is still probably my favorite film that features her.

I just watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the first time since it was in the theater. Even this many years later, it made more sense to me upon second viewing.

jackhammer · 01-21-2013, 08:29 PM

Remember when they used to make movies with no swearing or violence and actually told a story? Imagine an Ealing comedy crossed with The Italian Job and you get Hot Potato. Based upon true events where a back street Metal dealer comes across some uranium and tries to profit from it whilst being constantly double crossed and getting deeper into something he doesn't quite understand.

The period settings are well conceived for a low budget movie and it is well played by all. It is not an outstanding film but a great Sunday afternoon watch for all the family.

Jean Pierre Jeunet is at it again (Amelie, Delicatessen) in giving us kooky characters and situations but by now after watching so many of his films this set up is starting to wear a little thin and although the film is brilliantly shot the kookiness just grates too much for me personally and I would like to see him to step outside of this comfort zone.

However if you have never seen a Juenet film you will be blown away by his visual flair and eccentric comedy. A good film but not a great film.

What the hell did I just watch? Despite being a big Horror fan this was one film that I never got around to seeing until tonight. It's a Zombie action film with surrealism, philosophical musings with shots of black comedy and supernatural elements. Sounds confusing? It certainly is but there some moments of brilliance via it's set pieces and unusual camera angles.

Definitely one to watch again but whether I will enjoy it is another matter.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	An urban drama that really took me by surprise. The story is cliched concerning London inner city youths struggling with poverty and violence etc but the writer/director certainly has a really bright future as the film looks superb, was imaginatively shot and is almost poetic in parts with it's B&W photography and unusual shooting angles. Don't expect some sort of mock gangster type of film. It's more like a kitchen sink drama with chav's instead of hard working Northen folk but there is some real emotion in the film as well as an experimental bent. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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joy_circumcision Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 126	It was really good; probably one of the top 20 or so of 2012! __________________ My Music Journal My RYM (My Pride and Joy)

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	This was shown recently on TV, and I'm waiting for the right moment to watch it. Superb, senstiive, bittersweet science-fiction movie that was eco-friendly before it became fashionable. Bruce Dern is fantastic in the main role, almost pathologically dedicated to his mission, while the three robots steal the show. Plus a gorgeous soundtrack from Joan Baez, with one of the most heartbreaking but real endings of any movie, sci-fi or otherwise, you're likely to see. If you don't cry at the end, submit yourself for a 10000 mile check, cos you're not human! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-21-2013, 08:29 PM	#12800 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Remember when they used to make movies with no swearing or violence and actually told a story? Imagine an Ealing comedy crossed with The Italian Job and you get Hot Potato. Based upon true events where a back street Metal dealer comes across some uranium and tries to profit from it whilst being constantly double crossed and getting deeper into something he doesn't quite understand. The period settings are well conceived for a low budget movie and it is well played by all. It is not an outstanding film but a great Sunday afternoon watch for all the family. Jean Pierre Jeunet is at it again (Amelie, Delicatessen) in giving us kooky characters and situations but by now after watching so many of his films this set up is starting to wear a little thin and although the film is brilliantly shot the kookiness just grates too much for me personally and I would like to see him to step outside of this comfort zone. However if you have never seen a Juenet film you will be blown away by his visual flair and eccentric comedy. A good film but not a great film. What the hell did I just watch? Despite being a big Horror fan this was one film that I never got around to seeing until tonight. It's a Zombie action film with surrealism, philosophical musings with shots of black comedy and supernatural elements. Sounds confusing? It certainly is but there some moments of brilliance via it's set pieces and unusual camera angles. Definitely one to watch again but whether I will enjoy it is another matter. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

01-19-2013, 10:24 PM	#12793 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	Amadeus. This movie never ceases to amaze me. I've seen it about 5 times now and have not gotten bored of it. The music is great, of course, and even though Maestro Salieri's role in Mozart's career was like 80% fictionalized in the film, it still gets a 10/10 from me.

01-20-2013, 12:24 PM	#12797 (permalink)
Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	I'd like to see Amadeus again. I remember seeing F. Murray Abraham in an episode of Kojak and that's about it. I wonder what happened to Tom Hulce? I would also like to see Kenneth Branagh's 2006 film of The Magic Flute.