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Giant Bomb #24 | In the beginning...
- Thread starter Anjin M
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aspaceman55
Member
Well last Thursday night (a relatively busy DOTA time) there were 7 people in the chat. And only one person responded to me.
I just didn't know if there was some new hangout besides chat channels now. Does GAF have a DOTA community that regularly plays together?
When I played two years ago GAF had a good thing going. Their community thread is also always busy.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Catching up on Vinnyvania, Alex is totally wrong about The Conjuring 2. It's really, really good if you like that spooky ghost subgenre of horror. It even did well critically, not that it matters much with horror movies.
Yup, I liked Conjuring 2 as well and I watch a shit ton of horror films.
yeah, I was taken aback at that assessment because it was the first negative take on that movie I'd heard.
Infinite Justice
Member
Seems most mondays had enough free time that could be used for something at home (not sure if its some mandatory thing) and whatever on premises work would be done already.
But there can be cases of needing to do something on premises due to it being a requirement or its better suited after additional analysis or maybe its because you are more "comfortable" there.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Me too! Alex didn't even seem that hot on the first Conjuring, which was one of the best ghost movies in like a decade.
He hasn't seen it based on what he said ("I've heard bad things" or something to that effect). I'm going to be watching it again this October for sure!
Any other recent-ish horror movies I should make sure I watch this month? Already planning to rewatch a few (Babadook, It Follows).
Id still say the first one was better, but Conjuring 2 was still great.
If you have Netflix watch Hush. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Unique set-up. Also go see Don't Breathe.
The next ones I'll be watching are Abbatoir and Train to Busan.
MassiveNights
Banned
Most horror movies are very, very bad.
OdysseusVA
Banned
stump sock
Member
I have to go and can't type long but I just want to pop in and say the conjuring movies are really bland, inoffensive, jump scare movies, and whatever Alex said is probably right
Also on Netflix, The Invitation. Most tense movie I've seen in quite a while.
ratcliffja
Member
Conjuring 2 is honestly one of the worst horror movies I've ever seen and that's saying something. I just can't figure out one good thing about the movie.
Piston Hyundai
Member
don't breathe was cool
Lots of people like that one, but I only thought it was ok. I figured it out early and it didn't offer much for me after that.
I just saw a remaster of the original Phantasm. That is a fuuuuuucked uppppp movie, in a good way. It's got some bad acting and choppy storytelling at times because it was made on a $300k budget with a very small crew. But the cinematography is just incredible, it has some of the best lit night scenes that are right up there with Halloween.
Bad Robot did the restoration and it looks and sounds incredible. The soundtrack and sound effects were my favorite part. Deep, powerful synths that bring a sort of sci-fi edge to a horror film. It's not really a horror film, anyway. It's more of a coming-of-age movie set in a horror environment.
Bad Robot did the restoration and it looks and sounds incredible. The soundtrack and sound effects were my favorite part. Deep, powerful synths that bring a sort of sci-fi edge to a horror film. It's not really a horror film, anyway. It's more of a coming-of-age movie set in a horror environment.
I thought the invitation was 90% boring garbage just to finally get to the most obvious conclusion of all time.
I liked the Conjuring 2 a lot...but the ending was a little "easy".
Some solid spooks in it though
ratcliffja
Member
You know what's an actual good horror/thriller movie? Creep.
I liked it mostly for the protagonist. It's not often you have a horror movie with a smart, observant protagonist who doesn't get pummeled with the idiot stick for the sake of lazy plotting.
I didn't think the movie was presenting itself like it was trying to blow your mind with a twist. The ending was obvious but I don't think that that's a bad thing. Have you seen House of the Devil? It's similar in that it builds to an obvious conclusion but the build-up (which is also pretty slow) is tortuously tense.
I really hope I can see that restoration some time. Phantasm is wonderfully weird.
I also enjoyed that one.
Kill List, Taking of Deborah Logan, The House of the Devil, The Loved Ones, The Conspiracy and The Gift are some recent hidden horror/thriller gems.
I also watched Murder Party for the first time last night (first movie from the guys behind Green Room) and that was a lot of fun as well.
ratcliffja
Member
I liked Deborah Logan until it got goofy at the end. The Gift was pretty good if a bit boring at times. I haven't seen the others.
stump sock
Member
It doesn't really stick the landing but I give it credit for actually attempting something different.
ratcliffja
Member
I think the ending is one of the best parts. Man.... that movie.
It's _really_ good. It seems like the kind of movie that's right in both Alex and Patrick's lanes, I'd like to hear their thoughts on it.
stump sock
Member
I don't mean the very end, I think there's a whole stretch of that movie that just stumbles towards the conclusion. like they realized they had a 40 minute movie and needed to stretch. but the first half hour or so and the very end were solid.
ratcliffja
Member
Oh ok, then I could see that I suppose. I'm typically more forgiving of movies with a somewhat stagnant plot if the beginning and/or ending are really solid. It's part of the reason that I've loved all the Netflix MCU shows and never really noticed any pacing issues.
EdReedFan20
Member
I liked 10 Cloverfield Lane, though the ending does turn some people off (I thought it was a neat way to go).
Twin Tails
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BreezyLimbo
Banned
No shenmue tomorrow?
LurkerPrime
Member
Civ6! Yes!
100% chance it's Alex and Vinny. Alex is the Civilization Editor for Giant Bomb.
Sorry, pal. Come back at 10AM tomorrow for more Shenmue.
brainzelda
Member
I am increasingly of the opinion that everything but Quick Looks and the Bombcast should be Premium. I just want more value from my subscription. 
LurkerPrime
Member
I am increasingly of the opinion that everything but Quick Looks and the Bombcast should be Premium. I just want more value from my subscription.
Giant Bomb existing is the main benefit from Premium.
I think it's a fair trade.
I am increasingly of the opinion that everything but Quick Looks and the Bombcast should be Premium. I just want more value from my subscription.
I get the feeling the focus right now at GB is building their general/youtube audience, and that's coming somewhat at the expense of premium content.
Making more of that premium would give you the exact same amount of content.I am increasingly of the opinion that everything but Quick Looks and the Bombcast should be Premium. I just want more value from my subscription.
brainzelda
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Zeouterlimits
Member
Well that's... not the coolest thing I've ever heard.Yup I understand that. But I'm greedy and I want those who don't pay to suffer.
But then I'm pretty fine with the content situation >_>
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Creep was alright. I knew they'd blow the ending and they did, though.
Thanks guys!
Ah, awesome I'll check those out. I think I added Hush to my Netflix already.
I haven't seen several of those, so I'll check them out if I can.
Thanks guys!
Piston Hyundai
Member
Yup I understand that. But I'm greedy and I want those who don't pay to suffer.
I just want those who do pay not to suffer.
Abolish UPF 2016
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
Should I buy an Xbox One S or can I just go regular if I don't want to give up the goose for a 4K Tv?
The Dear Leader
Banned
If you can get a good deal on the original, I would say go with that. But that being said, that S console is hot shit.
Fried Food
Banned
Their owned by CBS. Premimums aren't keeping them in business.
Unprofitable parts of the company will get shutdown so, yeah, it definitely could be CBS or no. CBS may be doing well but that's because they business and will cut you without mercy.