Movies You've Seen Recently |OT| Jan 2014
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brianjones
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It was obvious whom I was referring to, so maybe you're reaching out..?
Edit: Anyway, to be constructive, here's a few post-09 films that I loved: Drive, Midnight in Paris, True Grit, Blue Valentine, Exit Through the Gift Shop, Black Swan, Seven Psychopaths, Blancanieves, Moneyball
kurisu_1974
Banned
Watched the anime feature The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, very enjoyable story even if it maybe didn't make 100% sense as usual with time travel stories, loved the artwork, very clean and full of detail.
Also watched Blue Jasmine, great Woody Allen movie even if it is somewhat light on the typical Allen stuff, and the side characters feel a bit cartoonish and underdeveloped, which is in stark contrast with Blanchett's character, which felt very real and dramatic.
That movie sounded amazing on paper, and Shannon is pretty great, but they managed to make this a very dull experience to sit through.
Also watched Blue Jasmine, great Woody Allen movie even if it is somewhat light on the typical Allen stuff, and the side characters feel a bit cartoonish and underdeveloped, which is in stark contrast with Blanchett's character, which felt very real and dramatic.
That movie sounded amazing on paper, and Shannon is pretty great, but they managed to make this a very dull experience to sit through.
Discotheque
Banned
does anybody here allow themselves to fall for manipulative movies?
like i know stuff like braveheart, gladiator, many scenes in gravity etc. can be schmaltzy and the soundtrack overbearing but god damn some of it gets me everytime.
like i know stuff like braveheart, gladiator, many scenes in gravity etc. can be schmaltzy and the soundtrack overbearing but god damn some of it gets me everytime.
Net_Wrecker
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Throw some good music behind a scene and you got me. I can't help it. I'll be totally self aware at how manipulative the whole thing is, but when the music hooks me it ain't letting go.
Hell, it doesn't even have to be an emotional movie or scene. 9/10 of my favorite scenes ever are there in part for the accompanying score/track. Music is the chisel that chips away at my icy core. #deep
Sure, when the movie earns it by doing it just right, I love to get sucked right into scenes like that. And I agree with Net_Wrecker, music usually plays a big part in that.
Highlight where I said after year X, movies has been shit.
Just like there are people that prefer or appreciate more movies in black-and-white color same thing here. It is called having a, let me help you, preference, it is a personal opinion. That does not make wrong or not true.
Read better.
When the movie is sincere and meaningful then yes. If the movie is anything like Gravity, I walk out of the theatre.
Worked for me in Gravity. I don't buy into Gladiator though.
Finally saw Frozen. Great movie! Just like Tangled the humor hit all the right notes for me. Sisters were great characters, had great music (loved Do You Want To Build A Snowman). My biggest complaint has to be
Still, the movie hit all the right notes, and got to me emotionally.
Finally saw Frozen. Great movie! Just like Tangled the humor hit all the right notes for me. Sisters were great characters, had great music (loved Do You Want To Build A Snowman). My biggest complaint has to be
the troll song being the last song. It's a pretty weak song in general, not having another one hurt the ending a bit. Could have used a reprise.
kurisu_1974
Banned
Maybe explain what you mean then? Because obviously everybody misunderstands. It's not an opinion if it is just a random fact. I don't like people born after 1975. Does that work for you like that?
I have explained this already in another post which I expanded upon.
And to repeat, my opinion still stands that as a whole movies after that do not impress me as much or have the same effect. It is an opinion because for me pre 2009 was the gold era, and that is my opinion. I never said after that good movies stopped being made after that; I just said that in comparison, I do not think the quality of most movies after that is as good as between 2000-2009.
In essence, I was raised watching Donnie Darko and Requiem for a Dream, Sin City and City of God as well as others. That is my era.
Just like other people are older than me and still prefer the "60s,70s,80s" same thing with me. It is a matter of perspective not a fact.
So there is no reason to squeeze out of me a stupid meme.
kurisu_1974
Banned
Yeah you type a lot, but I'm none the wiser. So only certain movies from when you were a certain age appeal to you. But why is that? I never had that 9 year window of automatically liking certain movies more, so yeah color me confused still.
He's saying that he's more attached to the 2000-2009 era the way some people feel attached to New Hollywood movies from the 70s or action movies from the 80s.
Which I can understand in theory, but personally I don't really feel like that decade has a definable overarching style or feel to grapple onto like other eras.
Which I can understand in theory, but personally I don't really feel like that decade has a definable overarching style or feel to grapple onto like other eras.
I also don't praise some of the dialogue nor some of the acting, but it was a good cinema experience, a big screen and loud sound makes it. But I will be furious if it wins some major "best movie" award..
Me too, it's just a bag.
need to rewatch it
kurisu_1974
Banned
Yeah but those are a bit more distinct... "action movies + 80s" at least gives me an idea of what it's about. I still don't know what is the common denominator for movies from 2000-2009 except the years they were made in.
I recently was watching shitty movies(The Lone Ranger) because i have seen all the recent stuff that is worth seeing and while i was watching that i remembered there are tons of old classics i have never even seen which is a shame for anyone who considers himself a little bit of a moviefanatic. So ..
Casablanca
Loved it more than i expected. Great performance by Humphrey Bogart and so many great quotes that i finally learned their origin
Paths of Glory
I know its a great movie but it was not really my kinda thing, expected more because i loved Dr.Strangelove and 2001
Citizen Kane
Absolutely loved it, never seen anything like it before and Orson Welles was amazing
Vertigo
Great film and the twist actually took me by surprise. James Stewart is great but i love him in everything he does.
12 Angry Men
My favourite of the bunch and i feel bad for watching so much crap before this. Took me absolutely by surprise.
So yeah i've had a great filmweek so far. I bet many people would pay good money to see all these for the first time ever ;p
Casablanca
Loved it more than i expected. Great performance by Humphrey Bogart and so many great quotes that i finally learned their origin
Paths of Glory
I know its a great movie but it was not really my kinda thing, expected more because i loved Dr.Strangelove and 2001
Citizen Kane
Absolutely loved it, never seen anything like it before and Orson Welles was amazing
Vertigo
Great film and the twist actually took me by surprise. James Stewart is great but i love him in everything he does.
12 Angry Men
My favourite of the bunch and i feel bad for watching so much crap before this. Took me absolutely by surprise.
So yeah i've had a great filmweek so far. I bet many people would pay good money to see all these for the first time ever ;p
From those films I still need to see Citizen Kane and 12 Angry Men. Vertigo is one of my favourite movies ever 
My Neighbour Totoro
Finally watched this Ghibli classic for the first time. And I must say it was very different from what I expected. Having seen a few of Miyazakis films before I expected something more deep and story driven. Totoro basically doesn't have much of a plot and for the whole 85 minutes there's never been a sign of danger. But did it really bother me? I don't think I can say that. It's nice to see a film that's sweet and endearing the whole ride trough. It shows the innocence of children and their imagination and really managed to put a smile on my face. On top of that the animations looked pretty great. If you look closely at the background it's just like you're looking at paintings. Really beautifully done. For me it's not up there with films like Spirited Away but it's definetly a very sweet movie and everyone needs to see this as a kid once in their life.
7/10
My Neighbour Totoro
Finally watched this Ghibli classic for the first time. And I must say it was very different from what I expected. Having seen a few of Miyazakis films before I expected something more deep and story driven. Totoro basically doesn't have much of a plot and for the whole 85 minutes there's never been a sign of danger. But did it really bother me? I don't think I can say that. It's nice to see a film that's sweet and endearing the whole ride trough. It shows the innocence of children and their imagination and really managed to put a smile on my face. On top of that the animations looked pretty great. If you look closely at the background it's just like you're looking at paintings. Really beautifully done. For me it's not up there with films like Spirited Away but it's definetly a very sweet movie and everyone needs to see this as a kid once in their life.
7/10
Count Dookkake
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NO ONE LIVES - trashy, energetic neo-slasher from Ryuhei Kitamura and WWE. Starts off pretty strong, but loses steam in third act. Recommended to those with sophisticated taste for the genre. Lead girl is ridiculously cute.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Speaking of Cruising, my buddy saw Interior. Leather Bar recently and met James Franco at the screening.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Sometimes. It has to feel kind of genuine though. Practically all movies are manipulative, it's just that some hide it very well. I know I don't shed a tear for stuff like Forrest Gump.
Click is another movie that I've heard makes many people cry, but I don't get it. It was way too cheap for me (besides being bad).
Welcome back!
Again, I stand by what I said. Sorry, bud. Perhaps if you had demonstrated that you'd actually seen movies worth a damn, I'd give serious consideration to what you'd said. Alas.
Have you heard of "the Sayama Incident" and "Totoro Is death" theory? Most likely its nothing but fan work but there are some interesting coincidences. Here is a good article that discusses these two theories: http://www.tofugu.com/2013/08/15/conspiracy-theory-totoro/
Anyway whatever the case its still one of my favourite animated films of all time.
The act of killing
Very surreal atmosphere to it. At times it felt a bit overstaged and manipulative. Great film overall but will need to rewatch again after a couple of months to see it form another view.
Hard Boiled
I had seen some parts of this when I was little, but until now never had actually seen the entire film. The cinematography and editing are sublime. The story is a bit convoluted but the action is stunning.
It's not even that unlikely actually. But someone who doesn't speak the language could never pick up on that. Though I guess Miyazaki didn't really think about foreigners watching his films too back when he made this one
It's a nice read anyways, thanks for the link.
abolisher6812
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Roll Bounce - I totally forgot about this movie until it was on TV today. It really is an awesome movie.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I can't stand anything manipulative, which is why I don't watch movies. They try to trick me into thinking there is anything but colorful dots on the screen.
It's a good thing I can tell when the movie is trying to manipulate me so that I can purposefully think the opposite. That'll learn 'em to manipulate me!
It's a good thing I can tell when the movie is trying to manipulate me so that I can purposefully think the opposite. That'll learn 'em to manipulate me!
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
nvm
Grinchy
Banned
I totally agree. It's well-made and Shannon is great, but I wish I didn't spend my time watching it.
kurisu_1974
Banned
It's strange how sometimes all the parts are there, but shit just doesn't click. I had this again just recently with Ain't Them Bodies Saints. I should have loved that - in theory. But I found it totally uninteresting and redundant.
I enjoyed the trailer much more than the film in that regard.
Wow, I completely agree with you. I was looking forward to this so much, but ended up bored and not connecting with anything on the screen.
edit: although it did introduce me to this song: Andrew Tinker - Ain't Long Enough
Messofanego
Banned
12 Years A Slave - Was left speechless. Important movie where I believe simple adjectives of its quality won't do it justice. I would personally put it up there with Schindler's List. Sean Bobbitt's cinematography is exceptional, as are the long shots that don't skirt around how brutal whippings and hangings were. The movie is conveying the gravity of that, and many of the times it's without music so you can imagine on some scale of what it was like to be in that time. That can be disingenuously taken as being gratuitous or "torture porn", but that's only in relation to the type of quick-cut entertainment that such a person might be used to and here that person finds themselves uncomfortable. If it's uncomfortable, the movie has already succeeded for its case of raw depiction that will bore into your mind forever and learn from it rather than treat actual human history as a montage that you pay no mind to move on your merry day. It's an account of an evil time that we need to remind ourselves over and over. Not the tired sentiment that humanity can be scum, but that we are able to empathise with the struggles anyone in dire circumstances faces.
You might know the story, but your eyes are required. That's the power of film. None of us were around when this was commonplace. Words and numbers can only do so much, but seeing is understanding. This exercise in empathy is important so we are aware of the reality around ourselves and not be complacent when it's in our power to make a better life for a fellow human being.
You might know the story, but your eyes are required. That's the power of film. None of us were around when this was commonplace. Words and numbers can only do so much, but seeing is understanding. This exercise in empathy is important so we are aware of the reality around ourselves and not be complacent when it's in our power to make a better life for a fellow human being.
TheKaeptain
Banned
A couple of my friends were there that night. Heard it was interesting.
BaronLundi
Member
Holy shit Fail-Safe.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Her was very good, all richly detailed set design and pleasingly sincere despite its off-the-wall concept. Probably one twee Karen O montage too many(a lot of this is autobiographical for Spike), but its wears its heart on its sleeve and is great at showing the most intimate of human emotions, all rich warm colors of the near-future and with some wonderful acting across the board.
Friend of mine saw The Legend of Hercules. Said that thing was so bad, Brett Ratner could film The Rock taking a shit for 90 minutes and it would still be better. Not like this Renny Harlin, not like this...
Friend of mine saw The Legend of Hercules. Said that thing was so bad, Brett Ratner could film The Rock taking a shit for 90 minutes and it would still be better. Not like this Renny Harlin, not like this...
Isn't all cinema manipulative? I mean to some extent.
Whether or not you break your disbelief because of it, is subjective of course, and there are some movies more shameless in their manipulations than others but at the core, most movies will try to manipulate their audience, more or less skillfully.
To me it's like a magic trick, if it works i get by not realizing it and enjoy it, if i do notice, i get annoyed by it.
TheKaeptain
Banned
All art is manipulative to a point.
Femmeworth
Banned
I think you both might be missing the negative connotation of the word.
Discotheque's use of the word doesn't fully match his examples, though. What he is getting at is emotional appeal that is laid on thick.
Inferno313
Banned
Today I watched:
Pain and Gain
I'm not a Michael Bay guy, but after seeing critics like A.O. Scott give this film a nod on his top 10 list, I was interested in giving it a look. I'm conflicted on how I feel about it. Yes, it's Michael Bay's most thought-provoking film and there is some interesting satire under the surface, but you have to get through a layer of Michael Bay ick to get there. Unfunny jokes about stereotypes and insultingly dumb female characters abound.
O, Brother Where Art Thou
The one big Coen Brothers film that has somehow managed to elude me for years. Watched it tonight in anticipation of Inside Llewyn Davis tomorrow, it's quite enjoyable. Probably my favorite comedic turn by Clooney, Turturro and Nelson are great too, and some great music. It's not the best Coen Brothers film but it's a damn fun film, definitely glad I can finally check it off the list.
On Your Mark
Stumbled upon this 6 minute short-film/music video Hayao Miyazaki directed in the Studio Ghibli thread. It's actually quite stunning and it really makes me long for Studio Ghibli to tackle a sci-fi story at some point, any Ghibli fans in here should definitely check it out. I believe it's never had a proper US release, in Japan it played as a short in front of Whispers of the Heart.
Pain and Gain
I'm not a Michael Bay guy, but after seeing critics like A.O. Scott give this film a nod on his top 10 list, I was interested in giving it a look. I'm conflicted on how I feel about it. Yes, it's Michael Bay's most thought-provoking film and there is some interesting satire under the surface, but you have to get through a layer of Michael Bay ick to get there. Unfunny jokes about stereotypes and insultingly dumb female characters abound.
O, Brother Where Art Thou
The one big Coen Brothers film that has somehow managed to elude me for years. Watched it tonight in anticipation of Inside Llewyn Davis tomorrow, it's quite enjoyable. Probably my favorite comedic turn by Clooney, Turturro and Nelson are great too, and some great music. It's not the best Coen Brothers film but it's a damn fun film, definitely glad I can finally check it off the list.
On Your Mark
Stumbled upon this 6 minute short-film/music video Hayao Miyazaki directed in the Studio Ghibli thread. It's actually quite stunning and it really makes me long for Studio Ghibli to tackle a sci-fi story at some point, any Ghibli fans in here should definitely check it out. I believe it's never had a proper US release, in Japan it played as a short in front of Whispers of the Heart.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Her is such a weird watch. I was smiling half the time and cringing the rest because it's such an awkward idea. Joaquin Phoenix brought it though, as usual, and Scarlett Johansson surprised me with a convincing voice acting job. I thought it looked really good too, with liberal use of shallow focus shots and great lighting.
Chainsawkitten
Member
ViewtifulJC
Banned
My greatest fear was that it was gonna be another rich white guy has manic pixie dream girl just fix all his problems, and I suppose a bit of that is in there, but really its played straight.
Both Theo and Samantha have their own wants and needs, and in the end both people are better off for having known each other.
Phoenix is all kinds of great here. More humane and indefinable than his turn in The Master, but still has that sense of internal confusion you're always trying to read. A lot of the film wagers on you emphasizing with the protagonist, with a big focus on Joaquin's face doing the heavy lifting since Sam isn't actually here(the movie actually opens with that), and he makes it seem so natural you can't help but buy into it wholesale. Best performance of his career, I'd say.
Also, I really want to play that Mom video game.
I cringed so hard at Theo fumbling the sure thing with Olivia Wilde. Goddamnit, man, it was in your lap and you pulled a ***_*******!
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
What faux beauty? Best Cuarón.
Net_Wrecker
Member
You're good, it came out before 2009.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Does that mean Shame is doomed?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Now you know why Snowy left, dude got exposed as a post-2009er.
Thank God both of your avatars are pre-09
Thank God both of your avatars are pre-09
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