Talk About Movies: Part 4
Somehow threads merged, so here's part 4 of our ongoing movie discussion.
I watched this the other night and I agree. In fact I got through 2/3 of it and bailed out. Not because it wasn't made well, but because it was a too much of a downer. Two innocent kids, one blind , who just lost their father are basically terroized for most of the movie through no fault of their own . Very creepy acting and creepy score makes you cringe. Sally Hawkins acts
Not for me, same with the Terrifier series. Just a different kind of pr0n. At least that French movie where the film rewinds when it looks like the family’s turned the tables on the home invaders had some imagination.
I found it considerably darker actually, it's really bleak and sombre stuff, but still really good.
Yeah I commented at the time of seeing it that it was a good movie to see once but I couldn't watch it again.
My best mate is a sick son of a bitch. He was the one who loaned me the "proper" version of A Serbian Film (an imported director's cut), and helped me realize it's actually a black comedy. And reflecting on it, it is quite funny. He watches everything under the sun, is a notable Michael Haneke fan and put me on Yorgos Lanthimos back when Dogtooth came out, a ****ing fantastic f
Lol, not sure if I'd call A Serbian Film an actual black comedy but I actually thought I was the only one who felt it did have some pitch black humour in it. I felt the same way about Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer also, wrt some of the interactions between Henry and Ottis. I personally thought ASF was great, a full on Horror for adults, although I don't believe for a second the makers' claim that it was an allegory for Serbian politics. I just think they wanted to shock and ruffle as many feathers as possible.
I never actually watched the Rakkarakka channel and thanks for the link that was equally funny and pretty messed up lol.
Have you seen the youtube channel That's a Bad Idea? Usually they do comedic shorts such as this one which made me chuckle
However they sometimes do Horror shorts also and they eventually made a found footage Horror called Milk & Serial, (2024) that, considering its incredibly small budget of $800, I found quite solid, especially as I consider the FF subgenre somewhat jaded at this point. They're definitely worth keeping an eye out on. They uploaded the film onto youtube and it's worth checking out.
I watched this the other night and I agree. In fact I got through 2/3 of it and bailed out. Not because it wasn't made well, but because it was a too much of a downer. Two innocent kids, one blind , who just lost their father are basically terroized for most of the movie through no fault of their own . Very creepy acting and creepy score makes you cringe. Sally Hawkins acts
In a weird way it kinda reminded me of another Aussie Horror Snowtown (2011), in terms of bleak tone and kinda grotty council estate vibe, if that makes sense. Good films but not ones you'd particularly enjoy or be entertained by, the way I was with say, Final Destination Bloodlines, to give a recent example.
Not for me, same with the Terrifier series. Just a different kind of pr0n. At least that French movie where the film rewinds when it looks like the family’s turned the tables on the home invaders had some imagination.
I think you mean Funny Games (1997)? That was actually Austrian by Michael Haneke, he did a shot for shot remake in 2007 with Tim Roth and Naomi Watts. Michael Pitt plays one of the home invaders.
Yeah I commented at the time of seeing it that it was a good movie to see once but I couldn't watch it again.
I'll eventually revisit as I found the plot somewhat convoluted or at least demanding attention but it won't be any time soon lol.
There's a bit in A Serbian Film that helped it click for me. Some henchmen kill some dude and one of them starts unzipping his pants to do you know what. The other guy goes, "We don't have time for that!" And he nods and puts it away. Such a funny beat.
There's a bit in A Serbian Film that helped it click for me. Some henchmen kill some dude and one of them starts unzipping his pants to do you know what. The other guy goes, "We don't have time for that!" And he nods and puts it away. Such a funny beat.
The loopy director character in A Serbian Film Vukmir, is in another really grim depressing war film called Savior (1998) with Dennis Quaid, where he plays another nutjob. Stellan Skarsgård and Natassja Kinski also appear in it.
It's actually quite good but not a film I'd revisit.
Been meaning to rewatch Foxcatcher (2014) for some time, got around to it last night. Really enjoyed it. Great performances by the leading three. Didn't realize Bennett Miller hasn't made a film since this.
You some random thoughts about all the movies we watched at the bar this week because no sports are on but hot dogs.
I realized I hadn’t watched a non-Pesci Goodfellas scene in at least 15 years.
I was not expecting to see Blade open with Traci Lords. She was actually pretty good in her various small roles back then; looked great, definitely had screen presence, never tried to do too much.
Johnny Deep was paid $68 million for Alice In Wonderland (horrible, and lousy 3D too).
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He’s onscreen for seven minutes
Someone commented that the Jolly Bold Sailor scene in Stranger Tides is the best scene in the entire Pirates franchise which I concur with. It must’ve looked incredible, and quite eerie, on the big screen. And 4.5 months pregnant Penelope Cruz is glowing incandescently.
RevisitsAngel Heart (1987)I love this film, it's in my top Horrors of all time. A murky and atmospheric tale (albeit somewhat convoluted), it has an Oscar worthy performance by Mickey Rourke, whose seedy gumshoe Harry Angel, looks for missing crooner Johnny Favourite, at the behest of mysterious stranger Louis Cyphre, (a nicely sinister Robert De Niro), only to fall down an occ
Angel Heart = Blood Simple x ((The Serpent & The Rainbow + Bad Lieutenant 2) / Brazil^1/3)
Lisa Bonet was great in High Fidelity, but like Famke in Rounders, she was way too hot for that role.
Minority Report was really good, certainly leagues better than War Of The Worlds. Maybe a dash of Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys? I really liked Oblivion for complicated reasons but it’s pretty corny. Never saw Edge Of Tomorrow.
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Father Time remains undefeated. From this past May in Cannes.
wow i had to look this up and it's real
and didn't even know there was an alice franchise and he's made 300 million from that
wow i had to look this up and it's real
and didn't even know there was an alice franchise and he's made 300 million from that
Didn’t know there was an AIW franchise either. Grok says he’s worth $150M now, it was over $600M fifteen years ago.
I love Depp but when was the last time he was really great in something, Donnie Brasco? Pirates 1?
If there was a record for most advertising in a movie, F1 has smashed it. The sheer number of brand names is overwhelming. In a way that's true to life; Formula 1 has a metric **** tonne of sponsors. It's just too crass in a movie.
But then, the movie is basically an advert for the real thing. The plot is almost non-existent, and the characters are paper thin. The attempts to get under Sonny's skin and reveal what makes him tick are half-hearted. Good thing Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem elevate their roles. All in all, diverting but forgettable.
Hadn’t had this happen in a long time.
Old old guy at bar was telling girl a main character in SLC Punk was based on his late son.
I go “What’s his name? I went to school with James Merendino.”
“I don’t want to talk about him blah blah!” Walks away.
Always amusing.
The most recent Depp film I can recall watching is Black Mass. Character role, he's definitely acted worse so I'd probably say that it is his best most-recent performance. Before that maybe Public Enemies? He's a top candidate for most overpaid actors of all time.
I liked Minamata. I think it went directly to free screening sevices and didn't get any notice.
good depp talk, looking at his movie list and sure enough all his iconic roles were at the very beginning
was insanely good in fear and loathing
Final Destination: Bloodlines - 2nd viewing, this time with my wife. Enjoyed it more the 2nd time around. Super fun setups, funny little curveballs. It's exactly what you think it's going to be with some clever kills and the filmmakers winking at the audience the whole time. Won't convert anyone who isn't into this franchise already, but should satisfy ppl who enjoy the first one and the fifth one? Two of the better installments in the franchise. I call movies like this rollercoaster movies. Fun while you're on it, doesn't give you a lot after you get off the ride, but that's ok too. It's fun to jump into a movie like this and enjoy the ride.
The Life Of Chuck isn’t very good. Mike Flanagan has become something of a Stephen to King whisperer but this is a cringey misfire. In many ways it seemed like a relic from 20-30 years ago. It has that hazy gold hue of Hearts In Atlantis—not to mention a truly terrible voiceover—and the sets are straight from The Truman Show.
On the plus side, I did come up with a hilarious “Al Czervik Casts A Benetton Commercial” bit while walking home last night. And the theater is showing In The Mood For Love tonight, so I’ll finally get to see that.
ITMFL was obviously great, maybe not THE best of the last 25 years great, but certainly 10/10 and highly influential.
This is a 4K restoration print for the 25th anniversary and there’s a nine minute short film after the credits.
Soeaking of Tony Leung, one of my favorite final scenes. Luckily for Jane, Epstein wasn’t a producer of the film.
Criterion shows a number of films I haven't seen before. This week I've watched Masques by Claude Chabrol. It's a mystery film, but you'll figure out the plot within 15 minutes into the film. Still, it's nicely done.
Then The Beach the other night. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tilda Swinton, directed by Danny Boyle. There's a couple interesting scenes near the beginning of the film, but when the three main characters reach the beach, the movie falls apart. Somehow the beach is home to a bunch of people, led by Tilda Swinton, who have escaped civilization on what is pictured as some sort of island paradise. Complications ensue.
Although nicely shot, don't bother. Ts mostly terrible.
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