The Redcafe Movie review thread

olesmyhero · 28th November 2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

As for Wilder, one of the best directors, ever? surely?? Some Like it Hot, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, The Apartment all great films. I'll have to check out Ace in the Hole. Any others by him I should see?

Kiss Me Stupid(underrated Dean Martin movie)
One, Two, Three
Witness for the Prosecution
Seven Year Itch

Hammer Michael · 28th November 2007, 21:28

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Kiss Me Stupid(underrated Dean Martin movie)
One, Two, Three
Witness for the Prosecution
Seven Year Itch

Yeah, I'd go with these, and include The Fortune Cookie - mainly because it has the added bonus of starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau - and Stalag 17, one of the great under-rated P.O.W films.

Ivor Ballokov · 29th November 2007, 01:36

just finished watching American Beauty for an assignment (explore it as a examination of suburban life if anyone wants to help

) forgot how much I enjoyed it the first time around. It may be overly sentimental in parts but overall its a good feel good movie.

Also watched blue velvet (same assignment) this was my first exposure to lynch except for snippets of twin peaks and I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting to and Dennis hopper is absolutely amazing in it.

mehro · 29th November 2007, 01:37

I hated American Beauty. Worst movie to win the Oscar ever.

crappycraperson · 29th November 2007, 01:44

Agreed about American beauty. Spacy winning was bollocks as well

Kiwi_fan · 29th November 2007, 02:51

Watched Layer Cake last night, wasn't as good as I hoped it to be. 6/10

Lizard King · 29th November 2007, 03:26

Has anybody reviewed 30 days of night? I'm meant to be going to see this so I want to know if it's worth it...

M160RA · 29th November 2007, 04:00

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

As for Wilder, one of the best directors, ever? surely?? Some Like it Hot, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, The Apartment all great films. I'll have to check out Ace in the Hole. Any others by him I should see?

I have to agree....Wilder is amongst the cream of the crop as far as directors go. I've seen Some Like It Hot, Sunset Blvd, Double Indemnity, Ace in the Hole, and Witness for the Prosecution so far. They were all excellent films.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 10:46

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Originally Posted by M160RA

I have to agree....Wilder is amongst the cream of the crop as far as directors go. I've seen Some Like It Hot, Sunset Blvd, Double Indemnity, Ace in the Hole, and Witness for the Prosecution so far. They were all excellent films.

I didn't know they were all directed by Wilder till yesterday.

Watched City Lights and Safety Last yesterday, enjoyed them both, immensely. . . Chaplin and Harold Lloyd were both genius' in their own way. Most of you have probably seen City Lights, but I'd recommend Safety Last to anyone, I think Harold Lloyd did his own stunts, some absolutely crazy ones. I saw The Freshman a couple of days ago, by the same person, and even though it was a decent watch, it wasn't a patch on Safety Last.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 11:01

I'll have to check out:

Modern Times
The Circus
The Gold Rush
The Kid

(all Chaplin)

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 12:39

Drawing up another list(this way I can keep tabs):

Modern Times(loved City Lights)
Touch of Evil
Les Diaboliques
Out of the Past
African Queen
White Heat
Stalag 17
Witness for the Prosecution
One, Two, Three
Ace in the Hole(last 4 all Wilder)

(will add some more later)

Wibble · 29th November 2007, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Sam Atherton

You can't seriously be hinting that Die Hard 4.0 was better than any of the Bourne films

Of course I was.

Die Hard 4 did exactly what it meant to do. Have Bruce rampage about as stuff blew up before winning against the odds and killing the bad guy.

The Bourne films try to be action thrillers with a plot but fail to even deliver the "designed for film" plot contained in the books. If they had the films might have been half decent. But they were largely incoherent.

Wibble · 29th November 2007, 13:06

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Originally Posted by mehro

I hated American Beauty. Worst movie to win the Oscar ever.

I'd agree with you except for the fact that I watched Crash.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 13:13

His Dark Materials worth a read, Wibbs?

Wibble · 29th November 2007, 13:29

I have no idea. Aren't they fantasy books for kids?

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 13:31

By Pullman, I think Northern Lights has been made into a film called Goldern Compass.

Sam Atherton · 29th November 2007, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

By Pullman, I think Northern Lights has been made into a film called Goldern Compass.

Fantastic books, strong atheist undertones, all in all good stuff

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 14:43

There not specifically for kids though, are they? (unlike say Harry Potter)

Sam Atherton · 29th November 2007, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

There not specifically for kids though, are they? (unlike say Harry Potter)

Nope, the people who reccomended them to me were all in their 20's or 30's. It is fantasy though so it depends on whether you like fantasy or find it a bit kiddy.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 14:47

I don't mind fantasy. I like sci fi and all. Have you read anything by Asimov?

Sam Atherton · 29th November 2007, 14:49

No i'm not actually a huge reader, more into Film and TV, which means that anything i read must have been very highly reccomended and if i stuck through it then it must have been decent.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 15:00

Foundation and I, Robot by Asimov interest me. Anyone on here read them?

olesmyhero · 29th November 2007, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Foundation and I, Robot by Asimov interest me. Anyone on here read them?

Nope. I stick to books about movies.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 15:09

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Nope. I stick to books about movies.

What about Neuromancer?

Although, I have a habit of not finishing off books.

olesmyhero · 29th November 2007, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

What about Neuromancer?

Although, I have a habit of not finishing off books.

No. I did read a good book about film noir called "The Dark Side of the Screen"

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 15:11

I've seen 20 odd films in less than a fortnight.

olesmyhero · 29th November 2007, 15:16

I've not watched a whole lot lately. Been busy with other various stuff. I think I need to watch something that will get me going again. Recommend me something, el presidente.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 15:20

Not sure I can recommend you anything that you've not already seen. Safety Last! was very good, you may not have seen it, then again that's not possible. Save the Green Planet(korean) will interest you.

olesmyhero · 29th November 2007, 15:24

Save the Green Planet is a good movie.

Spoonatov · 29th November 2007, 15:25

I think I've seen every decent Korean flick made.

olesmyhero · 29th November 2007, 15:27

That's quite a bold statement to make.

29th November 2007, 01:36	#3843 (permalink)
Ivor Ballokov Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: old south wales Posts: 3,252	just finished watching American Beauty for an assignment (explore it as a examination of suburban life if anyone wants to help ) forgot how much I enjoyed it the first time around. It may be overly sentimental in parts but overall its a good feel good movie. Also watched blue velvet (same assignment) this was my first exposure to lynch except for snippets of twin peaks and I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting to and Dennis hopper is absolutely amazing in it.

29th November 2007, 01:37	#3844 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I hated American Beauty. Worst movie to win the Oscar ever.

29th November 2007, 01:44	#3845 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	Agreed about American beauty. Spacy winning was bollocks as well

29th November 2007, 02:51	#3846 (permalink)
Kiwi_fan I'm a little pisspot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ian Wishart's prodigy Posts: 3,550	Watched Layer Cake last night, wasn't as good as I hoped it to be. 6/10

29th November 2007, 03:26	#3847 (permalink)
Lizard King Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 13,160	Has anybody reviewed 30 days of night? I'm meant to be going to see this so I want to know if it's worth it...

29th November 2007, 11:01	#3850 (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 have to check out: Modern Times The Circus The Gold Rush The Kid (all Chaplin)

29th November 2007, 12:39	#3851 (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	Drawing up another list(this way I can keep tabs): Modern Times(loved City Lights) Touch of Evil Les Diaboliques Out of the Past African Queen White Heat Stalag 17 Witness for the Prosecution One, Two, Three Ace in the Hole(last 4 all Wilder) (will add some more later)

29th November 2007, 13:13	#3854 (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	His Dark Materials worth a read, Wibbs?

29th November 2007, 13:29	#3855 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	I have no idea. Aren't they fantasy books for kids?

29th November 2007, 13:31	#3856 (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	By Pullman, I think Northern Lights has been made into a film called Goldern Compass.

29th November 2007, 14:43	#3858 (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	There not specifically for kids though, are they? (unlike say Harry Potter)

29th November 2007, 14:47	#3860 (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 don't mind fantasy. I like sci fi and all. Have you read anything by Asimov?

29th November 2007, 14:49	#3861 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,282	No i'm not actually a huge reader, more into Film and TV, which means that anything i read must have been very highly reccomended and if i stuck through it then it must have been decent.

29th November 2007, 15:00	#3862 (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	Foundation and I, Robot by Asimov interest me. Anyone on here read them?

29th November 2007, 15:11	#3866 (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've seen 20 odd films in less than a fortnight.

29th November 2007, 15:16	#3867 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	I've not watched a whole lot lately. Been busy with other various stuff. I think I need to watch something that will get me going again. Recommend me something, el presidente.

29th November 2007, 15:20	#3868 (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	Not sure I can recommend you anything that you've not already seen. Safety Last! was very good, you may not have seen it, then again that's not possible. Save the Green Planet(korean) will interest you.

29th November 2007, 15:24	#3869 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Save the Green Planet is a good movie.

29th November 2007, 15:25	#3870 (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 think I've seen every decent Korean flick made.

29th November 2007, 15:27	#3871 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	That's quite a bold statement to make.