NOW CLOSED ; List some movies you've watched recently. Theatre, rental, TV... and give a */10

[KeithTalent]

I enjoyed 11.22.63 and they sure left it open for future season(s), but I was definitely more into Stranger Things. I even typically ain't a fan of kid characters in shows cause I find them annoying, but I didn't think that at all with Stranger Things.

Yeah, same here. I hate kids, but I thought they were decent in Stranger Things and that's pretty important considering they are the core of the show.

KT

 

[PlanetJosh]

Still Alice (film). How depressing. But they did a good job of it so a 9. (Julianne Moore playing a 50 year old scientist with an early onset case of Alzheimer's Disease.)

 

[dawp]

The Frame - i give it an 8
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2567038/?ref_=nv_sr_1

 

[werepossum]

Because Max Landis got all pissy on Twitter when it didn't do so well at the box office. He basically insulted the public for being stupid and not knowing what was good. They retaliated.

Ah, Showgirls 2.0. Did not know.

 

[DigDog]

i watched, again, both Vanilla Sky and Eyes Wide Shut, trying to digest the whole thing this time. i failed.

so, with a lot of skipping (maybe 2 hours of viewtime between the two), i'm under the impression that both films are inconclusive. Vanilla Sky is a film about a guy in suspended animation having a dream, and this dream is bugged. I don't know how exactly i am supposed to relate to the protagonist, and on top of that Tom Cruise doesn't do drama well. The "mystery" of the two girls and his confusion on which one is which could be mildly interesting, where it not for the fact that, as soon as this element is introduced, the film goes "ha ha, it was just a joke, you are dreaming" which pisses me off because i just wasted an hour of my time.
Eyes Wide Shut is about a guy. That's it, really.
There's this guy, and he's a guy. His wife tells him some shit that pisses him off so he goes out and he's .. gonna do some guy thing, to show that bitch!
But instead he finds himself in some situations which kinda look weird, but if the main draw of the film is supposed to be this reckless surrealism, i'm afraid our friend Stanley Kubrick is too much of a good boyscout, because when it comes to doing weird stuff, masked orgies got nothing on me.

Feel free to fill in the missing pieces.


I also watched American Ultra, because i feel sorry for "Landis Jr.", given that his dad directed two epic films which have ruled my childhood, Animal House and The Blues Brothers.

it's crap.
The action sequences are badly shot and frankly uninteresting, while the serious parts are cringy AF, and the stoner comedy is barely amusing. If you want to watch a film that does a successful mashup of two unrelated styles, watch the immensely superior Mr. Right. I could see American Ultra working with proper actors, better dialogue, and a complete script re-write. And more money. aww you know what, just burn the damn film.

 

[Mai72]

The Predator. 10/10

No need to describe the story. It kicks ass!

 

[KeithTalent]

i watched, again, both Vanilla Sky and Eyes Wide Shut, trying to digest the whole thing this time. i failed.

so, with a lot of skipping (maybe 2 hours of viewtime between the two), i'm under the impression that both films are inconclusive. Vanilla Sky is a film about a guy in suspended animation having a dream, and this dream is bugged. I don't know how exactly i am supposed to relate to the protagonist, and on top of that Tom Cruise doesn't do drama well. The "mystery" of the two girls and his confusion on which one is which could be mildly interesting, where it not for the fact that, as soon as this element is introduced, the film goes "ha ha, it was just a joke, you are dreaming" which pisses me off because i just wasted an hour of my time.
Eyes Wide Shut is about a guy. That's it, really.
There's this guy, and he's a guy. His wife tells him some shit that pisses him off so he goes out and he's .. gonna do some guy thing, to show that bitch!
But instead he finds himself in some situations which kinda look weird, but if the main draw of the film is supposed to be this reckless surrealism, i'm afraid our friend Stanley Kubrick is too much of a good boyscout, because when it comes to doing weird stuff, masked orgies got nothing on me.

Feel free to fill in the missing pieces.

Eyes Wide Shut is incredible. Definitely one of Kubrick's funnier films and I loved Cruise in it.

KT

 

[slayer202]

I rewatched Eyes Wide Shut not too long ago and I liked it a lot. The dynamic between Cruise and Kidman is a little strange and not as interesting as the rest of the movie, but the overall atmosphere is so great it doesn't matter.

 

[DigDog]

..funny? as in, comedic?
while you're at it, can you explain to me, what the film is about?

 

[SKORPI0]

Florence Foster Jenkins

Meryl Streep did her own singing.
Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) did his own piano playing.

Check out the samples of actual real life Florence Foster Jenkins recordings on iTunes and Amazon music.
Jenkins no doubt influenced Yoko Ono.
And if youtube had been available back in Florence Foster Jenkins day, she would have had 1 trillion hits.

Florence Foster Jenkins?!?!? omfgbbqrotflcoper, i MUST watch this!

My ears are hurting...

Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) is commonly considered the worst singer who ever lived.

I imagine, however, that some of us might have other candidates in mind for that particular honor. She used her considerable family money to concertize, starting in 1912. She sang in and around Philadelphia and New York, and even founded a "Verdi Club." Oddly, she seemed convinced of her greatness (plus ça change.....). Because it was such a spectacle to hear her "sing," she actually became quite popular in her day. She made a joke of her critics, and said they were just jealous. She is quoted as having said "People say I can't sing, but they can't say I didn't sing!" Now there's a living definition of Chutzpah. She gave her final rectal in Carnegie Hall in October, 1944, and apparently all tickets sold out weeks in advance!

 

[Ichinisan]

"She gave her final rectal"

D:

 

[slayer202]

..funny? as in, comedic?
while you're at it, can you explain to me, what the film is about?

the costume shop stuff is definitely hilarious (at least the first visit). there's probably some other stuff that can be seen as funny in a dark kinda way

"what the film is about" isn't a good question imo. it's about a rich doctor in nyc. it's about his troubled life/adventures in an elite society, revolving around problems at home. it touches on themes of marriage, relationships, and maybe most importantly, sex.

 

[vmrao]

War Dogs - 7/10. It's strictly a guys movie, so don't bring a date. There are scenes in the trailer that are not in the movie. Miles Teller is good, Jonah Hill is great (maybe his best role).

 

[JEDI]

Butterfly Effect (Director's cut) 9/10

Never saw the theater release.
thought it was a great movie except for

Spoiler

when Evan (Ashton Kutcher) blew his arms off and Kaleigh chose to live with her father because she didn't want to be away from Evan, why didn't Kaleighs father molest/rape Kaleigh in that timeline like he did in all other timelines?

why did she turn out normal in that timeline?

 

[MongGrel]

Eyes Wide Shut is incredible. Definitely one of Kubrick's funnier films and I loved Cruise in it.

KT

I always liked Eyes Wide Shut myself, but the wife hates it

Just watched the first three episodes of 11.22.63 myself and love it so far, but won't rate till done.

I hope things like 11.22.63 and Stranger Things are a new trend. The whole comic book hero/reality show thing was worn out long ago.

 

[twinrider1]

No Country For Old Men 7/10

Very well made movie. Reminded me of good movies from the 60s/70s. Nice and slow building of tension.
I get the ending, I understand their message. But it wasn't satisfying.

 

[A Casual Fitz]

The Predator. 10/10

No need to describe the story. It kicks ass!

What? Wikipedia says this won't be out until 2018. How in the hell..?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predator_(franchise)#The_Predator_.282018.29

 

[Ichinisan]

No Country For Old Men 7/10

Very well made movie. Reminded me of good movies from the 60s/70s. Nice and slow building of tension.
I get the ending, I understand their message. But it wasn't satisfying.

I love it. Kinda like saying: "Reality doesn't give a shit."

 

[clamum]

I caught some of No Country for Old Men as it was on TV this weekend. I've seen it once or twice before but I caught myself really paying attention to it when it was on TV (with commercials and stuff; go figure). Same with American History X that was on this past week. I really should watch those two movies again since I haven't seen them in awhile. I always enjoy seeing movies again after not seeing them in a long time and forgetting half the stuff. I'll pick up on a lot that I miss the first, or second, time watching a movie.

 

[clamum]

What? Wikipedia says this won't be out until 2018. How in the hell..?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predator_(franchise)#The_Predator_.282018.29

Awesome. I didn't even know they were making one. Looks like the actor who played Hawkins in the original is directing it? Haha. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[JEDI]

Sucker Punch (Extended Cut) 8.5/10

liked it a lot better than the theater release.
explains the High Roller better.
plus clarifies the ending.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

The Predator. 10/10

No need to describe the story. It kicks ass!

I have the 3d remastered blu ray. Don't waste your time. The 3d remastering is poor. About a 5/10. To many quirks with the conversion. But the 2d version is a solid 10/10. It is a prime example of 80s action movies and their awesomeness. I wish someone made a movie like this today.

 

[MongGrel]

Sucker Punch (Extended Cut) 8.5/10

I actually liked the original myself, have been looking at other cheesy movies lately. Haven't watched the extended. It was pretty much a CGI fest on release.

Afflicted

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309961/?ref_=nv_sr_1

I'd give it about a 6.5/10 myself, it's an odd Cloverfield/Blair Witch thing I thought wasn't bad.

The acting was horrible, but I'll give em some credit for being creative.

13 Sins

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2059171/?ref_=nv_sr_1

It's probably a 6.7/10 I'd say, the acting was a bit better, is kinda like The Game meets Saw.

 

[werepossum]

Just been binge watching Sordid Lives, a short-lived Logo series which mixed small town Texas culture with young gay sex romp/angst. It's a very bad mix, totally does not work. The older actors are incredibly funny - Bonny Bedelia, Rue McClanahan, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Ann Walker, Beth Grant, Newell Alexander, David Cowgill, Sarah Hunley, and the smokin' hot crazy doctor Rosemary Alexander. They absolutely nail Southern small town life. Olivia Newton John and the incredible Dale Dickey add a bit of drama and tension. Overall, this part is a solid 10/10. However, the real but overblown (and sex-laced) young gay angst does not mix with the over-the-top drama of the older actors. Not that it is badly done, it just does not fit in the same show. Sadly, the show polled badly and made only one season. Well worth binge watching.

 

[Ns1]

Sucker Punch (Extended Cut) 8.5/10

liked it a lot better than the theater release.
explains the High Roller better.
plus clarifies the ending.

I'll have to check this out, I actually liked that movie quite a bit.