The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 9th September 2007, 11:45

Watched half of Farewell, My Concubine. I loved it. Will finish if off tonight.

I thought it was visionary.

olesmyhero · 9th September 2007, 15:22

When'd you get the new name, Spoony?

Spoonatov · 9th September 2007, 16:34

Had it for a couple of days.

You've seen Farewell, My Concubine haven't you?

olesmyhero · 9th September 2007, 16:39

Yes I have. Good movie. Leslie Cheung(think thats his name) was a great actor. Shame he died.

Spoonatov · 9th September 2007, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Yes I have. Good movie. Leslie Cheung(think thats his name) was a great actor. Shame he died.

I didn't know he was dead. Played the poof very well. In fact very convincingly.

I'll finish it off tonight, but I loved the hour and a half that I saw. I'm intrigued by Chinese and Japanese culture, which is why I love films particularly set in the past from that part of world(one reason why I loved Ran, so much). Thought the opera scenes were fantastic.(brilliant cinematography was well, I must add).

Any films set in Ancient China that I should see, Ole?

olesmyhero · 9th September 2007, 16:45

I'm pretty sure he committed suicide.

Let me get back to you on the recommendations.

Spoonatov · 9th September 2007, 16:45

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Cheung

No wonder, he was bi!

And he committed suicide.

RIP Leslie.

Spoonatov · 9th September 2007, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by olesmyhero

I'm pretty sure he committed suicide.

Let me get back to you on the recommendations.

Ta.

GazM · 9th September 2007, 20:01

A Fistfull Of Dollars starting on channel 5 right now

Simon Adebesi · 9th September 2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Hope I'm not the only one who has seen this film that finds it funny as fuck!

I'm pretty sure Spoony rates it as a black comedy as well...

You will be shocked...but will be laughing too much to care!

(in a sort of 'I can't believe I'm watching this AND seeing the humour in it' kind of way). That's if rape, incest, lactation, necrophilia etc. CAN be entertaining?

I thought the film was funny in how fucked up it was. It is hard to envisage seeing something more fucked up that that.

You have to hand it to the Japanese, they know a thing or two about fucked up cinema.

The_Red_Hope · 10th September 2007, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehro

Going for 3:10 to Yuma tonight.

I've been waiting for this one for a while . It'll take forever to get to the theatres here. Let me know what you think.

mehro · 10th September 2007, 12:58

I've already posted my review.

bbest · 10th September 2007, 16:57

Latest DVD watched:

The Brothers Grimm: O.K.
13 Ghosts: O.K.
Fast Food Nation: O.K.

So far, no outstanding rating yet.

olesmyhero · 10th September 2007, 22:58

La Haine. Engaging film about Paris youth growing up in the ghetto during the mid 90's. Since this is most often compared to City of God, I would say this one is good but City of God is better.

Spammy · 10th September 2007, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by olesmyhero

La Haine. Engaging film about Paris youth growing up in the ghetto during the mid 90's. Since this is most often compared to City of God, I would say this one is good but City of God is better.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, (maybe it's) because I saw La Haine first, it made more of an impression on me.

olesmyhero · 10th September 2007, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spammy

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, (maybe it's) because I saw La Haine first, it made more of an impression on me.

I saw City of God first and I have the same feeling that City of God was better because I saw it first.

mehro · 10th September 2007, 23:08

Same as ole, saw City of God first and thought it was better.

Spoonatov · 10th September 2007, 23:52

I liked La Haine more than City of God. The latter whilst good, seemed overrated.

Van Piorsing · 11th September 2007, 12:06

Watched lately:

"Final Cut" - I like it, nice idea with creating a documentary film from personal memories plus Robin Williams as always, fine actor.

"Spiderman 3" - Sandman didn't killed Peter Parker's dad in the original comic book. Nice effects, that's all.

Melbourne Red · 11th September 2007, 18:11

Watched the first half of 'Rear Window' before my dodgy copy of it shat itself.

I'll be getting it from the video store tomorrow to watch the rest.

mehro · 11th September 2007, 18:26

Hitchcock's best

Melbourne Red · 11th September 2007, 18:44

Psycho shat all over the half I've seen so far and I also preferred The Birds.

In fact, you might be tempted to say that The Birds shat all over the Rear Window.

Heh.

Spoonatov · 11th September 2007, 19:16

I didn't think much of The Birds.

Melbourne Red · 11th September 2007, 20:09

But I bet you loved the pun.

Melbourne Red · 11th September 2007, 20:10

I also thought it laboured a little bit, but shot my load at the camera-wankery.

Someone alert Van.

Spoonatov · 11th September 2007, 20:11

The pun was good. I missed it first time round. But I'm just a teenage dirt bag baby.

Melbourne Red · 11th September 2007, 20:13

I fancy a bit of Iron Maiden myself.

olesmyhero · 11th September 2007, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melbourne Red

I also thought it laboured a little bit, but shot my load at the camera-wankery.

Someone alert Van.

Film buff.

The_Red_Hope · 12th September 2007, 05:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

I didn't think much of The Birds.

Anyone else think that the end to "The Birds' was way too abrupt ?

My Favourite Hitchcock films in order :

1. Psycho
2. Rear Window
3. The man who knew too much.
4. Rebecca
5. Rope
6. Dial M for murder.

Van Piorsing · 12th September 2007, 19:56

Watched "The Fountain" yesterday with Hugh Jackman.

Beautiful film.

Mehro was absolutelly right. This film is worth of second watching.

The_Red_Hope · 13th September 2007, 12:12

Saw Distrubia yesterday. Decent watch. Looks like Shia LeBeouf's the next big thing in Hollywood.

Spoonatov · 14th September 2007, 09:22

Ley Lines. Disappointing. Not a patch on Rainy Dog.

9th September 2007, 11:45	#3121 (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	Watched half of Farewell, My Concubine. I loved it. Will finish if off tonight. I thought it was visionary.

9th September 2007, 15:22	#3122 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	When'd you get the new name, Spoony?

9th September 2007, 16:34	#3123 (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	Had it for a couple of days. You've seen Farewell, My Concubine haven't you?

9th September 2007, 16:39	#3124 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Yes I have. Good movie. Leslie Cheung(think thats his name) was a great actor. Shame he died.

9th September 2007, 16:45	#3126 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	I'm pretty sure he committed suicide. Let me get back to you on the recommendations.

9th September 2007, 16:45	#3127 (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	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Cheung No wonder, he was bi! And he committed suicide. RIP Leslie.

9th September 2007, 20:01	#3129 (permalink)
GazM Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheeses Dried Foyer Shins. Praise the Lard Posts: 4,387	A Fistfull Of Dollars starting on channel 5 right now

10th September 2007, 12:58	#3132 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I've already posted my review.

10th September 2007, 16:57	#3133 (permalink)
bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,016	Latest DVD watched: The Brothers Grimm: O.K. 13 Ghosts: O.K. Fast Food Nation: O.K. So far, no outstanding rating yet.

10th September 2007, 22:58	#3134 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	La Haine. Engaging film about Paris youth growing up in the ghetto during the mid 90's. Since this is most often compared to City of God, I would say this one is good but City of God is better.

10th September 2007, 23:08	#3137 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Same as ole, saw City of God first and thought it was better.

10th September 2007, 23:52	#3138 (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 liked La Haine more than City of God. The latter whilst good, seemed overrated.

11th September 2007, 12:06	#3139 (permalink)
Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,019	Watched lately: "Final Cut" - I like it, nice idea with creating a documentary film from personal memories plus Robin Williams as always, fine actor. "Spiderman 3" - Sandman didn't killed Peter Parker's dad in the original comic book. Nice effects, that's all.

11th September 2007, 18:11	#3140 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	Watched the first half of 'Rear Window' before my dodgy copy of it shat itself. I'll be getting it from the video store tomorrow to watch the rest.

11th September 2007, 18:26	#3141 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Hitchcock's best

11th September 2007, 18:44	#3142 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	Psycho shat all over the half I've seen so far and I also preferred The Birds. In fact, you might be tempted to say that The Birds shat all over the Rear Window. Heh.

11th September 2007, 19:16	#3143 (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 didn't think much of The Birds.

11th September 2007, 20:09	#3144 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	But I bet you loved the pun.

11th September 2007, 20:10	#3145 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	I also thought it laboured a little bit, but shot my load at the camera-wankery. Someone alert Van.

11th September 2007, 20:11	#3146 (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	The pun was good. I missed it first time round. But I'm just a teenage dirt bag baby.

11th September 2007, 20:13	#3147 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	I fancy a bit of Iron Maiden myself.

12th September 2007, 19:56	#3150 (permalink)
Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,019	Watched "The Fountain" yesterday with Hugh Jackman. Beautiful film. Mehro was absolutelly right. This film is worth of second watching.

13th September 2007, 12:12	#3151 (permalink)
The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 718	Saw Distrubia yesterday. Decent watch. Looks like Shia LeBeouf's the next big thing in Hollywood.

14th September 2007, 09:22	#3152 (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	Ley Lines. Disappointing. Not a patch on Rainy Dog.