The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 1st July 2007, 16:47

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Originally Posted by cinc

Another great-great one is The Exterminating Angel.

Just checked. Luis Buñuel.

Would love to try out his movies. Any recommendations?

cinc · 1st July 2007, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Just checked. Luis Buñuel.

Would love to try out his movies. Any recommendations?

This one (Exterminating Angel)
Rehearsal for a Crime
Un chien andalou, of course
and his 3 movies from the seventies: Phantom of Liberty, Discreet charm of the bourgoise, The Obscure Object of Desire

cinc · 1st July 2007, 16:56

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Originally Posted by mehro

It's a problem because it disappointed me.

But why does the fact that a movie covers two stories disappoint you?

olesmyhero · 1st July 2007, 16:56

I always liked Eric Rohmer films. They are slow and not for everybody, but I've always found them enjoyable.

Spoonatov · 1st July 2007, 16:56

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Originally Posted by cinc

This one (Exterminating Angel)
Rehearsal for a Crime
Un chien andalou, of course
and he's 3 movies from the seventies: Phantom of Liberty, Discreet charm of the bourgoise, The Obscure Object of Desire

Ta. Which one should I watch first? Bearing in mind I'm new to his work.

cinc · 1st July 2007, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Ta. Which one should I watch first? Bearing in mind I'm new to his work.

Exterminating Angel is the easiest way in.

cinc · 1st July 2007, 17:06

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

I always liked Eric Rohmer films. They are slow and not for everybody, but I've always found them enjoyable.

Great movies for dates.

Spoonatov · 1st July 2007, 17:22

I'll draw up another list in a few weeks, and get that. Probably The Holy Mountain and Santa Sengre too.

mehro · 1st July 2007, 17:25

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Originally Posted by cinc

But why does the fact that a movie covers two stories disappoint you?

I was enjoying the first one and didn't feel that it was done yet.

cinc · 1st July 2007, 17:29

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Originally Posted by mehro

I was enjoying the first one and didn't feel that it was done yet.

Oh, I see.

FreakyJim · 1st July 2007, 17:43

A recommendation for those who like european cinema:

La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano

very nice indeed
I should find more of Giuseppe Tornatore's films it seems

Watched recently Kontroll too. I believe Cinc could tell us more about it

Imo it's very good

Another european classic - The Wounds (Rane)

The serbian answer to Fight Club (I was told) but it's not, mainly because it's from 1998

and there's hardly anything fight-clubish about it but still - great film.

The last thing I saw was Vacancy

had high hopes but it turned out to be crap

cinc · 1st July 2007, 17:48

I don't like Kontroll. It has its moments but it is largely a failure. The monologue at the beginning is good though, shame it is real, and not part of the film.

Vacancy is horrible.

Salvation · 1st July 2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by golden_blunder

ive thought about writing a script quite a lot. got some ideas but struggle to beef them out or even to simply motivate myself to keep going

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I've had a few ideas. That's about it.

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My best friend is a scriptwriter, I've been in some of his early projects.

Think I'm in the same stage meself. I tried compensating it by trying to enhance some short stories/novellas

My mates and I might get along with this someday. Even they seem quite interested. Not some huge movie obviously, just some short one. The toughest bit that I've encountered is the lighting

Cinc, care to name a few of those projects?

Salvation · 1st July 2007, 18:12

Oh, and got my hands on Grindhouse, Black Book and The Lookout. Might start with Black Book cos I'd like to save Grindhouse for laters when I have the time for both

cinc · 1st July 2007, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Salvation

Think I'm in the same stage meself. I tried compensating it by trying to enhance some short stories/novellas

My mates and I might get along with this someday. Even they seem quite interested. Not some huge movie obviously, just some short one. The toughest bit that I've encountered is the lighting

Cinc, care to name a few of those projects?

They weren't released commercially, there were only a couple screening in cinemas here in Budapest. But his latest script is getting a lot of attention from producers, as it has won a prestigious competition here in Hungary.

Spoonatov · 2nd July 2007, 12:50

Lady Vengeance was good. Very beautifully done. Spoiler:The parents watching their kids on tape, before they were killed, was a very powerful scene. Overall I'd say that Oldboy was the best out of the trilogy. . . but enjoyed all three. As good as any trilogy I've seen.

OH and has anyone seen Deep Red by Dario Argento? I saw Suspiria a few months ago and wasn't impressed at all. Is this one better?

Wibble · 2nd July 2007, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Go on Wibbs, post your top ten and all.

Not sure I have one anymore. The top 4 are easy.

Blade Runner
Godfather 2
Apocalypse Now
3 Colours Blue

After that there are so many films that I like that it is hard to pick just another 5. Off the top of my head some contenders are:-

Once Were Warriors
The Deer Hunter
Being There
Alien and Aliens (in different ways)
The French Connection
Cool Hand Luke
The Man Who Would Be King

And then there are comedy films that are by no means great art but I love them anyway

The Life Of Brian (probably number 5 on my list)
Truly Madly Deeply (comedy drama)
There Is Something About Mary
The Blues Brothers
Getting Square
Blazing Saddles
Animal House

I give up

Melbourne Red · 2nd July 2007, 16:48

My top 10 features most of the obvious ones that everyone lists so I won't bother, but one movie I'd have in there is 'Sex, Lies and Videotape'. Brilliantly understated 'true-to-life' dialogue and minimalist direction which manages to avoid being wanky and gimmicky while delivering an emotional punch.

Out of the 'Animal House' type movies, I'd put Porkys in there. Even toilet humour needs to have semi-rounded characters and a plot IMO, which is a principle that the Will Ferrell types don't bother to pay attention to any more.

mehro · 2nd July 2007, 17:44

Saw The Insider again last night. Why don't they make movies like this anymore? Like The Conversation, All The president's Men, interesting movies based on real events. Now it's all about Iraq and Jihad. Idiots.

Spammy · 2nd July 2007, 17:59

I watched Lord Of War last night. I was told it was good, though I have never seen a Nicholas Cage film that wasn't shit so I didn't believe them.

God it was shit, just useless shit.

Spoonatov · 2nd July 2007, 18:06

My top ten's(or there abouts) got some pretty obvious movies in it. Godfather 1 and 2, Colours Tril, Deer Hunter, Amelie, Das Boot, Blade Runner, Solyaris, Raging Bull, Rocky, Rosemary's Baby etc. Others that are perhaps not as well known, but would probably get in my top top depending on my mood. . . Jacob's Ladder, The Prodigal Son, The Breakfast Club, L'Apartment, Oldboy, Spirited Away. Too many to list, to be honest.

Spoonatov · 2nd July 2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I watched Lord Of War last night. I was told it was good, though I have never seen a Nicholas Cage film that wasn't shit so I didn't believe them.

God it was shit, just useless shit.

It was awful. Who ever told you it was good is clearly an idiot.

cinc · 2nd July 2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I watched Lord Of War last night. I was told it was good, though I have never seen a Nicholas Cage film that wasn't shit so I didn't believe them.

God it was shit, just useless shit.

Wild at Heart. Thats fantastic. He's been shit ever since though.

golden_blunder · 2nd July 2007, 18:57

Top 10 hmmmm

in no particular order

Clerks
Warriors
Dawn of the Dead (original)
The Deer Hunter
Saving Private Ryan
A Bridge too Far
The Great Escape
Aliens
Southern Comfort
Scarface

hmmm an underlying war theme there

mr.suave · 2nd July 2007, 18:59

Nicholas Cage was good in Leaving Las Vegas (at least I think that's what it's called).

cinc · 2nd July 2007, 19:04

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Nicholas Cage was good in Leaving Las Vegas (at least I think that's what it's called).

No he wasnt.

mr.suave · 2nd July 2007, 19:23

Maybe not Oscar-worthy but certainly not shit mate.

cinc · 2nd July 2007, 19:28

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Maybe not Oscar-worthy but certainly not shit mate.

He is playing a fucking elvis impersonator in every single movie. He played a drunk fake elvis in that one,i grant you that, but that doesnt mean its any good. Horrible movie by the way.

The reason why his acting works in Wild at Heart is that the character is an elvis maniac.

mr.suave · 2nd July 2007, 19:30

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Originally Posted by cinc

He is playing a fucking elvis impersonator in every single movie. He played a drunk fake elvis in that one,i grant you that, but that doesnt mean its any good. Horrible movie by the way.

The reason why his acting works in Wild at Heart is that the character is an elvis maniac.

Hehe, semi-agree with you there. I thought he was good though... the movie, on the other hand, was terrible.

Salvation · 2nd July 2007, 20:04

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1st July 2007, 16:56	#1364 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	I always liked Eric Rohmer films. They are slow and not for everybody, but I've always found them enjoyable.

1st July 2007, 17:22	#1368 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	I'll draw up another list in a few weeks, and get that. Probably The Holy Mountain and Santa Sengre too.

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FreakyJim Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SolarX Posts: 1,706	A recommendation for those who like european cinema: La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano very nice indeed I should find more of Giuseppe Tornatore's films it seems Watched recently Kontroll too. I believe Cinc could tell us more about it Imo it's very good Another european classic - The Wounds (Rane) The serbian answer to Fight Club (I was told) but it's not, mainly because it's from 1998 and there's hardly anything fight-clubish about it but still - great film. The last thing I saw was Vacancy had high hopes but it turned out to be crap

1st July 2007, 17:48	#1372 (permalink)
cinc The Hungriest kind of man Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 3,140	I don't like Kontroll. It has its moments but it is largely a failure. The monologue at the beginning is good though, shame it is real, and not part of the film. Vacancy is horrible.

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Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Oh, and got my hands on Grindhouse, Black Book and The Lookout. Might start with Black Book cos I'd like to save Grindhouse for laters when I have the time for both

2nd July 2007, 12:50	#1376 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	Lady Vengeance was good. Very beautifully done. Spoiler:The parents watching their kids on tape, before they were killed, was a very powerful scene. Overall I'd say that Oldboy was the best out of the trilogy. . . but enjoyed all three. As good as any trilogy I've seen. OH and has anyone seen Deep Red by Dario Argento? I saw Suspiria a few months ago and wasn't impressed at all. Is this one better?

2nd July 2007, 16:48	#1378 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	My top 10 features most of the obvious ones that everyone lists so I won't bother, but one movie I'd have in there is 'Sex, Lies and Videotape'. Brilliantly understated 'true-to-life' dialogue and minimalist direction which manages to avoid being wanky and gimmicky while delivering an emotional punch. Out of the 'Animal House' type movies, I'd put Porkys in there. Even toilet humour needs to have semi-rounded characters and a plot IMO, which is a principle that the Will Ferrell types don't bother to pay attention to any more.

2nd July 2007, 17:44	#1379 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Saw The Insider again last night. Why don't they make movies like this anymore? Like The Conversation, All The president's Men, interesting movies based on real events. Now it's all about Iraq and Jihad. Idiots.

2nd July 2007, 17:59	#1380 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 12,690	I watched Lord Of War last night. I was told it was good, though I have never seen a Nicholas Cage film that wasn't shit so I didn't believe them. God it was shit, just useless shit.

2nd July 2007, 18:06	#1381 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	My top ten's(or there abouts) got some pretty obvious movies in it. Godfather 1 and 2, Colours Tril, Deer Hunter, Amelie, Das Boot, Blade Runner, Solyaris, Raging Bull, Rocky, Rosemary's Baby etc. Others that are perhaps not as well known, but would probably get in my top top depending on my mood. . . Jacob's Ladder, The Prodigal Son, The Breakfast Club, L'Apartment, Oldboy, Spirited Away. Too many to list, to be honest.

2nd July 2007, 18:57	#1384 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,704	Top 10 hmmmm in no particular order Clerks Warriors Dawn of the Dead (original) The Deer Hunter Saving Private Ryan A Bridge too Far The Great Escape Aliens Southern Comfort Scarface hmmm an underlying war theme there

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mr.suave Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 829	Nicholas Cage was good in Leaving Las Vegas (at least I think that's what it's called).

2nd July 2007, 19:23	#1387 (permalink)
mr.suave Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 829	Maybe not Oscar-worthy but certainly not shit mate.