Re: Films Everything

by crazyidiot78 on Wed 26 Oct 2011 - 6:02

Cool I will have to check out that as well

by JameyoftheMegacosmos on Fri 28 Oct 2011 - 20:26

Since it's getting close to Halloween, I've been watching The Crow. Really liked it and watched it several times now.

by MP5 on Fri 28 Oct 2011 - 22:49

I saw Dead Snow at a party this evening. For a good laugh, I highly recommend it.

by **Triela** on Sat 29 Oct 2011 - 12:07

MP5 wrote:I saw Dead Snow at a party this evening. For a good laugh, I highly recommend it.

Ah, Dead Snow... How oddly wonderful that movie was.

I just watched The Messengers 2 starring Norman Reedus. It was alright, better than I thought. Maybe it was because I'm blinded by my Reedus love... :3

by **Kiskaloo** on Mon 7 Nov 2011 - 19:58

Cars 2: Utterly brilliant, but then it's PIXAR so one expects nothing less.

Hanna: Another standard "Hollywood CIA" film, however this one does have a Gunslinger Girl (even if she's not a cyborg).

by Professor Voodoo on Mon 7 Nov 2011 - 20:50

Kiskaloo wrote:Hanna: Another standard "Hollywood CIA" film, however this one does have a Gunslinger Girl (even if she's not a cyborg).

Saoirse Ronan has been in a couple things lately that have gotten my attention. She was great in Atonement and held up very well amongst heavy hitters such as Ed Harris and Colin Farrell in The Way Back.

She was also a bright spot in the otherwise banal The Lovely Bones, and that seems to have gotten her foot in the door with Peter Jackson...she's rumoured to be lined up for an elf role in Jackson's upcoming The Hobbit film.

by Robert Frazer on Tue 8 Nov 2011 - 16:48

I watched Wayne's World for the first time today and it was indeed excellent! I was expecting the film to be self-consciously zany and so I was surprised when it turned out to be relatively subdued and 'realistic', but I have to agree with Roger Ebert in his reviews when he says tha Wayne and Garth just radiate beguiling easy-going good-natured goodwill, spiced a little with a pinch of playful mischief. Even though you'd expect a film like this to date quickly as pop culture moves on, it still felt fresh and vivid; I just had a huge warm smile on my face throughout.

And yes, Tia Carrere was schwingingly babe-dacious.

by Professor Voodoo on Wed 9 Nov 2011 - 21:22

Robert Frazer wrote:I watched Wayne's World for the first time today and it was indeed excellent!

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey originated the Wayne & Garth characters on Saturday Night Live, a 90 minute sketch comedy show that has been broadcasting from New York for 36 years now (If you already know this ignore me, but I don't remember ever seeing it outside the US). As the name implies it does go out live and really is a crucible for young comics; fans placing a great deal of cultural significance on whether the constantly evolving cast is any good or not.

The show has spawned numerous movies based on its sketches and characters, the best of which was probably The Blues Brothers. Many others have been awful...failing to translate from a 7-minute sketch to a 90-minute feature, but Wayne's World was certainly one of the better ones.

by **Kiskaloo** on Fri 11 Nov 2011 - 14:46

Immortals

More "30" than 300 and one that will not be remembered through history. A decent pop corn flick Blu-ray rental in a few months, I reckon.

by **Triela** on Fri 11 Nov 2011 - 14:59

Dark Harbor and now The Messengers 2 after maybe Red Canyon. Felt like watching nothing but Norman Reedus stuff today. :3

by **Triela** on Sun 13 Nov 2011 - 14:00

Just finished Red Canyon and... OMG my mind is blown. O_O

Norman Reedus played an awesome bad guy!

by **Triela** on Tue 15 Nov 2011 - 16:10

If you guys haven't seen Tangled you best get to it. It's one of the best Disney movies I've seen. Wonderful animation to boot. <3 ~~Better than Pixar~~ and that's saying a lot!

by **Kiskaloo** on Tue 15 Nov 2011 - 16:30

Tangled was brilliant.

by **Triela** on Fri 25 Nov 2011 - 23:50

I just watched Sleep Away Camp with my bff...

My mind... it is broken... O_O

by **boomer_gonz** on Sat 26 Nov 2011 - 8:51

Kiskaloo wrote:Tangled was brilliant.

Of this I wholeheartedly agree. The "Rapunzel done lost her damn mind" aesthetic is as hilarious as it is refreshing and unique. If this really is Disney's last foray into the faerie tale realm; I'm glad it went out like this.

by Officer_Charon on Sat 26 Nov 2011 - 9:24

I dunno... there's a couple others that Disney could do... it would be a shame for them to stop just as it seems that they're regaining their mojo (The Princess and the Frog, Tangled etc). Whoever they've gotten on board appears to have the touch.

by **Kiskaloo** on Sat 26 Nov 2011 - 9:31

Officer_Charon wrote:Whoever (Disney have) gotten on board appears to have the touch.

That would be John Lasseter, who ran PIXAR for Steve Jobs before the company merged with Disney.

by Officer_Charon on Sat 26 Nov 2011 - 10:20

Well, that would explain it. Lasseter is a writing GENIUS.

by **Kiskaloo** on Wed 30 Nov 2011 - 19:43

Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below (星を追う子ども / Hoshi o Ou Kodomo)

Makoto Shinkai channels Hayao Miyazaki and the results are sheer beauty and brilliance.

by **Kiskaloo** on Fri 2 Dec 2011 - 17:52

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

I loved Curse of the Black Pearl, but thought the next two films sucked. Fortunately, for the fourth film they went with a story by a different writer and also went back to their roots, resulting in a film that, not as brilliant as the original, was still a mighty entertaining yarn.

by Professor Voodoo on Fri 2 Dec 2011 - 19:40

Kiskaloo wrote:Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

I loved Curse of the Black Pearl, but thought the next two films sucked. Fortunately, for the fourth film they went with a story by a different writer and also went back to their roots, resulting in a film that, not as brilliant as the original, was still a mighty entertaining yarn.

I can't call myself a huge fan of the series..they're okay I guess...but I was pleased to see them go in a creative, lower key direction with the special effect this time.

by **Triela** on Fri 2 Dec 2011 - 19:47

Kiskaloo wrote:Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

I loved Curse of the Black Pearl, but thought the next two films sucked. Fortunately, for the fourth film they went with a story by a different writer and also went back to their roots, resulting in a film that, not as brilliant as the original, was still a mighty entertaining yarn.

No Orlando Bloom. FAIL! Did not. will not. EVER see that abomination! >_<

by Officer_Charon on Sat 3 Dec 2011 - 7:32

Du calme, la petite! I'm afraid not everything in life revolves around bishounen! *chuckles*

by **Triela** on Sat 3 Dec 2011 - 14:48

Gossip. Watch it. If the simple fact that Norman Reedus is too adorable in this movie isn't enough, it really is a great film. The twists are great!!!! Highly recommend it! :3

by **Kiskaloo** on Thu 8 Dec 2011 - 17:54

Super 8

The Goonies meets Cloverfield. I give the movie a C and Elle Fanning a B+. She'd make a great Gen 1.

by Alfisti on Fri 9 Dec 2011 - 2:14

Oh... Wow... I, have no words.

It's a 1902, French, Silent, Sci-fi film... with a soundtrack by Air...

Seeminly a rare, thought lost forever, hand-coloured version of was Le Voyage Dans La Lune discovered in Barcelona in 1993 and has been pieced together over the ensuing years... and Air was asked to put a soundtrack to it.

Just... Wow.More here

by **Triela** on Sat 10 Dec 2011 - 1:40

Finished A Crime with Norman Reedus in it. Idk how I feel about this one... I think I'm going to have to watch it again to fully understand it. :/ Norman was phenomenal in it, as usual. :3

He looks like he's a really good kisser!!

Ahaha, jk. I just love that picture! It makes me laugh! XDDD

by **Triela** on Sat 10 Dec 2011 - 4:30

Finished yet another Norman movie called Floating. Really sad story about a teenager's summer with his already sad past. D:

<3333

I can't believe he was 28 when he shot this movie. Norman must have some sort of age deifying something... he just doesn't age! Even on The Walking Dead he's playing Daryl who's in his late 20's early 30's. The man is gonna be 43 soon!! Hawt!

by **Triela** on Sat 10 Dec 2011 - 18:27

Six Ways to Sunday... I don't even know what just happened...

Norman Reedus... cute one minute, killing people the next.

by Awinnell on Tue 13 Dec 2011 - 15:02

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before this becomes the Triela fangirl thread

(kidding!)though as its L4D i'm not really helping

by Alfisti on Sat 31 Dec 2011 - 0:30

Just finished watching "Tomorrow When the War Began". On the okay side of average, but nothing spectacular... however a nice nostalgia trip for those of use who grew up reading the Tomorrow series. I don't know how popular they were overseas, but through late primary school and early highschool pretty much everyone, and I do mean everyone my age was reading them.

Essentially they chronicled the story of a group of friends who are out camping when Australia is invaded as so arrive home to find their town has been turned into a beach head. If you were around the same age it was easy to drop yourself into their shoes, hence the popularity.

I just wish the trailer wasn't so cheesy...

by **Kiskaloo** on Sat 31 Dec 2011 - 6:54

Alfisti wrote:Just finished watching "Tomorrow When the War Began". On the okay side of average, but nothing spectacular...

Still must be better than Red Dawn. Razz

by Officer_Charon on Sat 31 Dec 2011 - 8:47

Kiskaloo wrote:
Alfisti wrote:Just finished watching "Tomorrow When the War Began". On the okay side of average, but nothing spectacular...

Still must be better than Red Dawn.

Thou had best not be hating, mon frere. I love that movie, despite the pure, unadulterated 80's cheese.

WOLVERIIIIIIINES!

by crazyidiot78 on Sat 31 Dec 2011 - 10:02

Saw the latest sherlock holmes and i have to say i enjoyed it. good movie all round

by JameyoftheMegacosmos on Wed 4 Jan 2012 - 5:05

The Crow came almost when I was born and this is one of my favorite parts. Enjoy.

Note: Rated M

by Quicksilver on Mon 9 Jan 2012 - 15:40

Lesse here...

A Clockwork orange, Memento, The Prestige, and Four Brothers were really good movies!

I also really enjoyed the new "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo".

by **Triela** on Mon 9 Jan 2012 - 17:09

Tough Luck starring Norman Reedus. Yet ANOHER mind blowing movie from this man! O_O Everything in that movie blew my mind! I highly recommend it!

by **Triela** on Thu 12 Jan 2012 - 1:30

Sat through Blade II just for Norman Reedus. Norman was, as always brilliant. The rest of the movie was terri-bad. His character, Josh, or Scud as he preferred to be called was totally awesome... till the end when he betrays them and then he explodes. ;____; D:

I love Norman's hair in this movie!!!! X3 <33333

by **Kiskaloo** on Fri 27 Jan 2012 - 7:33

Hard to beat the original Blade, but I liked the whole lot.

Already booked your tickets for The Phantom Menace in 3D, Tri? Wink

by **Triela** on Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 15:21

I'm hoping to get my tickets soon!!! :3

The Grey starring Liam Neeson. Drop everything and go see it. NOW!!!!!

by taerkitty on Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 16:25

Blergh. I loathe the prequels. It's not just Jar-Jar, either. The crux of the prequels is Anakin effectively saying, "I've just betrayed all I hold dear, just so I can ... force-Choke you!"

I most definitely won't be seeing it or any other of the prequel films, in 2-D or 3-D.

by **Kiskaloo** on Sun 29 Jan 2012 - 19:13

Triela wrote:The Grey starring Liam Neeson. Drop everything and go see it. NOW!!!!!

He was brilliant on The Graham Norton Show last week.

by Alfisti on Mon 30 Jan 2012 - 3:26

taerkitty wrote:Blergh. I loathe the prequels. It's not just Jar-Jar, either. The crux of the prequels is Anakin effectively saying, "I've just betrayed all I hold dear, just so I can ... force-Choke you!"

I most definitely won't be seeing it or any other of the prequel films, in 2-D or 3-D.

They made prequels? I don't remember any prequels... Wink

by taerkitty on Mon 30 Jan 2012 - 5:52

I'm starting to love this place (I've long since passed the "like" threshold.) Let's see:

"There can be only ONE!" - They only made one Highlander movie, and no TV show, right?

Also, they only made two Alien/Aliens films in my alternate timeline, correct? (Though 'Prometheus' looks promising.) And 'Gertrude', the working name for the xenomorph, never met the Predator. This one is going to be tough.

Lastly, Richard Pryor never set foot on a Superman movie, no? This last one probably shows how old I am...

by **Triela** on Mon 30 Jan 2012 - 5:56

Alfisti wrote:
taerkitty wrote:Blergh. I loathe the prequels. It's not just Jar-Jar, either. The crux of the prequels is Anakin effectively saying, "I've just betrayed all I hold dear, just so I can ... force-Choke you!"

I most definitely won't be seeing it or any other of the prequel films, in 2-D or 3-D.
They made prequels? I don't remember any prequels...

... I have nothing to say to either of you ever again.

So much prequel hate.

It's going to be my first midnight showing of Star Wars EVER!!!! ^____^ Can't wait!! Only 11 days to go!! Very Happy

by **Kiskaloo** on Mon 30 Jan 2012 - 6:07

Do you like the prequels only because Darth Maul was present, or do you like them on overall merit? Smile

I like Attack of the Clones, but that's about it. I find the confident, cocky Anakin an entertaining character and it is one of the reasons I really enjoy the Star Wars: The Clone Wars CG television series.

by taerkitty on Mon 30 Jan 2012 - 6:55

Triela wrote:
Alfisti wrote:
taerkitty wrote: I loathe the prequels.

They made prequels? I don't remember any prequels...

I have nothing to say to either of you ever again.

Seeing that you're a fan of double-bladed lightsabres, I'm not surprised you are anticipating the first film.

I like Darth Maul as well. In fact, I have a vinyl-cast figure of him on my bookcase at work. If anything, that's one more strike against TPM - they wasted him. Not just literally, but he was the best part of the show, and they removed him from the timeline (as well as the breathing). What a waste of a great character.

See? We're not all that different, Miss Cyborg-With-A-Short-Sword-For-A-Bayonet. Now, could you please put down that Trench Gun?

by **Triela** on Fri 10 Feb 2012 - 0:32

Just got back from the midnight showing of Star Wars!!!!! I was 8 again! ^___^ <33333 I was the first person in line and got limited edition 3-D glasses with my Maul on it!!!! <33333333

by **Triela** on Tue 14 Feb 2012 - 0:34

Look what I got in the mail todayyy!!! Everything is Norman Reedus and nothing hurts. <3

by Alfisti on Fri 17 Feb 2012 - 5:27

Just finished the live action version of Space Battleship Yamato...

...somebody watched way too much Battlestar Galactica before they made that.

by **Kiskaloo** on Fri 17 Feb 2012 - 5:58

Alfisti wrote:Just finished the live action version of Space Battleship Yamato...

...somebody watched way too much Battlestar Galactica before they made that.

I caught it a few months back and I have to agree.