What movie did you watch today?

jul · Post by **jul** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:22 pm

prozac nation...id been waiting to see this movie for 3 years. it was disapointing. me and my friend discussed the size of chrisitnas nipples through the whole thing. did anyone else find them larger than normal?

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:56 pm

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy

Good, fun movie. I liked it. I havent read the book, listened to the radioplay or watched the TV series so I can't comment on whether it holds up to the original subject matter but Mos Def and Sam Rockwell were cool. Very bizarre in parts but a good laugh.

7/10

Sin City

Awesome. First time I've watched this since the cinema and I had a blast, I know Rodriguez has his critics but this movie is pure genius. He and Frank Miller got the movie to a T and most shots were lifted straight from the comic books. Mickey Rourke was gully as fuck and Jessica Alba

9/10

Kill Bill Vol.2

Everyone who knows me knows I love these movies. Apart from a few wobbles here and there this is a top notch movie. Great story (revenge is always sweet), great cast and great soundtrack. Not a patch on Vol.1 but a satisfactory end to the story.

8/10

RacquetballGangsta · Post by **RacquetballGangsta** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:59 pm

the constant gardener - 3/5. nice to look at..but i just didnt get it at all.

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:43 am

RacquetballGangsta wrote:the constant gardener - 3/5. nice to look at..but i just didnt get it at all.

I loved City Of God but I'm not really interested in this movie. Would it be worth a watch? Performances good?

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:48 am

Trancers

Jack Deth is a kind of cop/bounty hunter in the bleak Los Angeles of the future. He's become obssessed with chasing Whistler - an evil criminal who uses powerful hypnotic powers to convert people into zombie like creatures known as trancers. Whistler has managed to escape through time travel and is loose in 1980s L.A. but Deth is on his trail.

This movie was so horribly and cheaply made that I liked it. So funny in parts especially when Jack Deth scraps with Santa Claus. My mate lent me this saying it's one of his favourite movies...I will no longer take anything he says seriously. It was good for what it was plus Helen Hunt looked hot back in 1985. Apparantly it has a cult following and spawned 5 sequels!

6/10

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:56 am

Old Boy-I dug it and can see how Nicholas Cage would work in the remake. It'll be interesting to see what changes the writers make.

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:05 pm

Ocean's Twelve

So So.

5/10

Funk Docta Bombay · Post by **Funk Docta Bombay** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 3:17 pm

I liked the Constant Gardener. it's not trying to be anything like the City of God but it's a nice "realistic thriller"

yesterday I saw...

Seijun Suzuki - Underworld Beauty

Nice classic gangster/Yakuza flick. Really well shot with an interesting plot. recommended to those with an interest in the oldschool.

Funk Docta Bombay · Post by **Funk Docta Bombay** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:28 pm

Gus Van Sant - Drugstore Cowboy

Awesome drug movie. definitely liked this one better than Trainspotting. It's not reaching Requiem but at the same time its a lot more watchable than any of those and doesn't bombard you with fucking bad trips or shit like that.

Panama · Post by **Panama** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:23 pm

Sankofa wrote:Old Boy-I dug it and can see how Nicholas Cage would work in the remake. It'll be interesting to see what changes the writers make.

what re-make???

no good

Vlad Analogue · Post by **Vlad Analogue** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:00 am

ehh... a remake would be a terrible idea..

I just got the Criterion Rushmore today and watched it...forgot how good this shit is, I hadn't seen it in such a long time.

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:18 am

........what Criterion?

Funk Docta Bombay · Post by **Funk Docta Bombay** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:13 am

Journey Into Fear - Norman Foster/Orson Welles

Credited to Norman Foster but overseen and half directed by Orson Welles after the Magnificent Ambersons as a b-project to finish his original RKO contract, it's a really cool WW2 political intrigue set in Turkey. At only 75 minutes its short, to the point and entertaining. Really Overlooked and a treat for Welles fans

Saturday Night, Sunday Morning - Karel Reisz

Really dope British "Angry man" film in which the protagonist works all day, drinks 10 pints a night, gets married women pregant and generally acts a fool and rebels against society. I never heard of any of these British films before and was really surprised at how ahead of their time this was. Rebel movies before there was such a thing.

Big Lurk · Post by **Big Lurk** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:40 am

I didn't watch a movie today.

Fuckin' A · Post by **Fuckin' A** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:28 pm

Andvil wrote:........what Criterion?

You didn't know there was a Rushmore criterion?

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:21 pm

DUDE HE EDITED HIS POST

I own the Criterion Rushmore....

I thought he was talking about a Criterion Oldboy, I was like

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:26 pm

oh, and I watched Annie Hall last night for the first time

incredible movie
I really thought I wasnt going to laugh much....I just assumed that the jokes would be kinda outdated
but it ended up being really fucking funny
And a great story too I thought
I loved his joke/relationship anaologies

I admit, I havent seen many Woody Allen movies, but of the movies I have seen, this is EASILY my favorite

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 9:57 am

two days ago: house of flying daggers

yesterday: the machinist (for the second time)

Vlad Analogue · Post by **Vlad Analogue** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 1:03 pm

sorry andvil. Yesterday was Oldboy agian, and Eddie's RAW, today will be Criterion Youth of the Beast, and maybe Insomnia

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 1:43 pm

Land Of The Dead

7/10

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:52 pm

Vlad Analogue wrote:sorry andvil.

all good my man

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:32 am

Last night...

The Jacket

Not bad. Just not very good. A bit of a soft ending to be honest and could have been darker. Brody was golden as usual and Keira Knightley put on a good American accent...better than I thought she would.

6/10

King Of New York

Can you believe I had never seen this movie until last night flicking through late night TV. Its weird I saw this in the HMV sale and thought about buying it earlier in the day. I thought it was class. Walken, Fishburne, Caruso and Snipes all were brilliant. One thing that pissed me off was that I fell asleep at the end and missed what happened. If someone wants to PM me what happened that would be ace.

8/10

Hopefully today I'll be seeing "A History Of Violence", "Brotherhood" and "Ong Bak".

Funk Docta Bombay · Post by **Funk Docta Bombay** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:08 am

I saw History of Violence friday and kinda wished it was weirder to I rented...

David Cronenberg - Dead Ringers

Now THAT was weird. Jeremy Irons' performance(s) were dope as fuck and the whole thing was creepy without being over the top. definitely appreciated. I'm probably gonna go on a Cronenberg binge and check out all his stuff soon.

varick pyr · Post by **varick pyr** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:43 pm

rented Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. I knew it wouldnt live up to the book, but enjoyed it nonetheless.

Evil Dead Trilogy marathon today. I'm 10 minutes into Evil Dead II. then a Romero/Living Dead marathon later.

arlene · Post by **arlene** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:43 pm

Just got back from Corpse Bride.
You get no review.

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:55 am

arlene wrote:Just got back from Corpse Bride.
You get no review.

Damn you're mean!

Anyway last night I watched Ong Bak. Fucking awesome fight scenes. I need it on DVD. 8/10

Jizzy · Post by **Jizzy** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:32 pm

Watched Sin City again. Still a 9/10.

Fuck the Rodriquez haters.

jul · Post by **jul** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:24 pm

crash. best movie ive seen all year. cant belive there hasnt been more talk about it.

Funk Docta Bombay · Post by **Funk Docta Bombay** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:04 pm

Shinya Tsukamoto - Snake of June

Fucked up. I can't totally explain the film but it's a mix of 60's Japanese New Wave and Takashi Miike style craziness all in one 77 minute package. Lots of psychological female torture and psycho-sexual commentary but low on point and explanation. All in all an interesting viewing that's got me interested in Tsukamoto and that I'd like to see again.

also, it should be noted that the film is beautifully shot.

Moolah · Post by **Moolah** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:13 am

Team America: World Police

9.5/10

I'm a huge Parker and Stone fan, so to me this movie is brilliant. Funny as hell, great dialogue, unique visual style. Their ability to parody is unprecedented. Also, as usual, the soundtrack is unbelievable.