Just watched Silver Linings Playbook for the first time. Think its become one of my favourite films. The way its filmed and the script is so funny and clever. Im not a fan of romantic films but this one is superb.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Yo pops how was it?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Not really sure why I persisted with this series, as the previous movie was bad and the first was average. Still, it was an easy watch over Xmas and I'm glad I made the effort as this was quite easily the best of the three. The effects in particular were excellent and Jude Law and Mads Mikkelson did a good job as the former lovers at loggerheads. It's a bit of a shame that it looks like this will be the last one (two more were planned), but the combined controversies of Depp, Rowling and Miller) appear to have fecked the box office return ($400m off a $200m budget). It looks like they were heading into Nazi territory with the sequels, so it may be for the best.
7/10
The Bad Guys
New animation from Dreamworks starring Sam Rockwell (the sole reason I gave this a chance). It was a lot of fun, well-animated and the cast were up for it; predictable plot, but when isn't it? Kids will love it.
7/10
Not really sure why I persisted with this series, as the previous movie was bad and the first was average. Still, it was an easy watch over Xmas and I'm glad I made the effort as this was quite easily the best of the three. The effects in particular were excellent and Jude Law and Mads Mikkelson did a good job as the former lovers at loggerheads. It's a bit of a shame that it looks like this will be the last one (two more were planned), but the combined controversies of Depp, Rowling and Miller) appear to have fecked the box office return ($400m off a $200m budget). It looks like they were heading into Nazi territory with the sequels, so it may be for the best.
7/10
The Bad Guys
New animation from Dreamworks starring Sam Rockwell (the sole reason I gave this a chance). It was a lot of fun, well-animated and the cast were up for it; predictable plot, but when isn't it? Kids will love it.
7/10
It was exactly what I was looking for last night, perfect epic. Main thing I look for in these is an authentic sense of the time and place and I think it captures that really well. It’s really beautiful too. Have to read up now a bit more on the background.
Nice. What was it on? Please say Prime
I got it off BitTorrent about ten years ago when that was still the way of doing things
Oh shucks.I got it off BitTorrent about ten years ago when that was still the way of doing things
Anyway is there somewhere I can report that?
Tarkovsky collaborator Eduard Artemiev has passed away at age 85
Hold Me Tight(2021)
Incredibly moving film on family, grief, memories and the struggles to continue living.
Reminded me of Tarkovsky Mirror in the way it used time and reality. Also not a lot more can be said of Vicky Krieps, she is one of the best actors in the world.
10/10
Incredibly moving film on family, grief, memories and the struggles to continue living.
Reminded me of Tarkovsky Mirror in the way it used time and reality. Also not a lot more can be said of Vicky Krieps, she is one of the best actors in the world.
10/10
It's a great movie, I agree. Jennifer Lawrence was fantastic in this one.
Threads
Very disturbing movie. Hopefully Putin doesn't push the red button. Would be a nightmare scenario.
7 out of 10
Malignant
James Wan really is the king of modern horror. Another great horror movie. Totally threw me off the whole time. The last part of the movie (the policemen part) was amazing to watch.
9 out of 10
Knives Out: Glass Onion
I think the first movie (9 out of 10) was better than the sequel, but I enjoyed Glass Onion. Madelyn Cline is absolutely stunning! Never heard of her before. Yes, I like her, she's truly lovely.
Back to the movie, I like the smart storytelling: the movie offers the viewer so many details and information, but in the end everything comes together.
8 out of 10 + 0.5 (because of Madelyn Cline) = 8.5 out of 10
Matilda: The Musical
Loved the original movie, so naturally I had to watch this one. Emma Thompson received great praise for her role as Miss Trunchbull or so I heard.
Problem for me was that the songs weren't great nor memorable. The actress who played Matilda is adorable, but she can't sing.
Danny DeVito and Rhea Peelman were better Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood. Further more, Embeth Davidtz was a better Miss Honey.
I didn't like Miss Trunchbull at all, it doesn't make sense she got bullied by Matilda the whole time. Just put Matilda in the chokey!
7.5 out of 10
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I suggest you watch Outer Banks. It's decent enough!
Lovely film. One of the best of the 10s.
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I'm on a bit of a Time Loop binge at the moment, but with these two I've done all the ones I can think of.
Palm Springs - Maybe I'm just a grumpy old man, but I don't get this kind of puerile humour, or its intended audience. Since all TL films are starting from the same basic premise, this managed to screw it up pretty much from the get-go for me. The cast are unlikeable, the jokes unfunny, and the plot for what it was, was awful.
3/10
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - Much preferred this to the above. Although it's aimed at I guess a tweenage audience, the two leads were both great throughout, the story could have been cliche again, but it has a few standout parts with quite an original hook tied to the Groundhog Day plot and there's a nice little wrinkle/twist on top. There's two scenes that remind me a lot of the intro to Baby Driver, and feel really well choreographed (opening scene and then when they go shopping later on). Feelgood fare that's perfect for Xmas. Shame it's streaming-only (Prime)
8/10
Palm Springs - Maybe I'm just a grumpy old man, but I don't get this kind of puerile humour, or its intended audience. Since all TL films are starting from the same basic premise, this managed to screw it up pretty much from the get-go for me. The cast are unlikeable, the jokes unfunny, and the plot for what it was, was awful.
3/10
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - Much preferred this to the above. Although it's aimed at I guess a tweenage audience, the two leads were both great throughout, the story could have been cliche again, but it has a few standout parts with quite an original hook tied to the Groundhog Day plot and there's a nice little wrinkle/twist on top. There's two scenes that remind me a lot of the intro to Baby Driver, and feel really well choreographed (opening scene and then when they go shopping later on). Feelgood fare that's perfect for Xmas. Shame it's streaming-only (Prime)
8/10
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for its time Threads is pretty scary, I remember the first time I watched it, I was terrified by it.
The hight of the cold war and a nuclear war was a very real possibility, only the year before this film was made 1983, A military exercise cause NATO to go to DEFCON 1.
There is another film , The Day After made in 1983, that is also worth watching.
Absolutely. There were a few that were released in 83 / 84 that were terrifying.
Think this is what you were referring to?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Able_Archer_83
Thats the one.
The Bad Guys
Animated Oceans 11 type movie. Fun for kids and decent for adults. Sam Rockwell is my main man 6.5/10
Animated Oceans 11 type movie. Fun for kids and decent for adults. Sam Rockwell is my main man 6.5/10
The Game: I'm going to be conservative here and give this 10/10
Feckin outstanding
Feckin outstanding
What's it on? I just skimmed the wikipedia page and it sounds really interesting
Just watched it again on Netflix. So atmospheric and simply perfect.
You had me at Sam Rockwell
Watch it with the sound off. At times that show is wonderfully ridiculous with how it keeps featuring her breasts.
Is this the David Fincher film with Michael Douglas? Such a mindfeck when I first saw it!
Great flick.
Yeah man, it's just so good. I know it's not for everyone, but it's got everything I look for in a movie, so for me it's a 10.
Don't think it would be a 10 for me, but all the same - yeah, great film.
Troll
A Norwegian attempt that is mostly a rip off from other movies like Godzilla and Jurassic Park. Coupled with a awful plot that doesn't make sense and some bad acting, disappointing!
3/10.
The Nice Guy
Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe absolutely suck full time. Neither funny for a comedy or intriguing for a mystery, this was just plain bad.
3/10
A Norwegian attempt that is mostly a rip off from other movies like Godzilla and Jurassic Park. Coupled with a awful plot that doesn't make sense and some bad acting, disappointing!
3/10.
The Nice Guy
Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe absolutely suck full time. Neither funny for a comedy or intriguing for a mystery, this was just plain bad.
3/10
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What is wrong with you? Why are you throwing around 3s out of 10 with reckless abandon?
You can do better than this.
Knives Out: Glass Onion Another Agatha Cristie style film. Worse than the very ordinary first one. Huge yawn. 5/10
We're going to watch this now with the kids. I love TP - so I hope this isn't a disappointment!
Who hurt you?
Sicario (2015) - a Denis Villeneuve thriller. Some great cinematography but I feel this film had much more potential. Benicio del Toro is superb.
8/10
Shutter Island - A thriller from Martin Scorsese starring DiCaprio. I heard this was a headwrecker and it duly was. Great movie.
8.5/10
8/10
Shutter Island - A thriller from Martin Scorsese starring DiCaprio. I heard this was a headwrecker and it duly was. Great movie.
8.5/10
I woke up yesterday at 3 AM or so, aware that I just had an unpleasant dream involving Hannibal Lecter in some way. couldn't go back to sleep so decided to rewatch Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal after some 15 years or so.
Silence of the Lambs is as brilliant as always and ages quite well.
Hannibal, I remembered to be much better.
Anyone else reckons it's a bit crap, in a way I can't really pin down at the moment?
Hopkins is magnificent as ever, Julianne Moore is decent enough, Alan Rickman as that crippled-faced man is very good...
Yet the film as a whole lacks something.
Silence of the Lambs is as brilliant as always and ages quite well.
Hannibal, I remembered to be much better.
Anyone else reckons it's a bit crap, in a way I can't really pin down at the moment?
Hopkins is magnificent as ever, Julianne Moore is decent enough, Alan Rickman as that crippled-faced man is very good...
Yet the film as a whole lacks something.
Must watch this again
I'd honestly forget that Sicario was directed by Villeneuve. It must be one of his least memorable movies.
Really enjoyed Shutter Island on the other hand. A really engaging twisty-turny movie.
Secretary (2002)
So eh...that was quite something. Interesting watch, there aren't quite many movies like this.
So eh...that was quite something. Interesting watch, there aren't quite many movies like this.
I’ve watched a lot of movies this Xmas. Will try an remember
Amazon:
Everything everywhere all at once - didn’t do it for me at all 5/10
Wind River - 6/10
Goodnight Mommy - 4/10
X - terrific slasher movie - 8/10
SKY:
Top Gun - hadn’t seen it since I was a kid. Cringe/cheese fest but ok,- 6/10
Top Gun Maverick- was fairly by the numbers but the final third was great action 7.5/10
Secrets of Dumbeldore - better than I was expecting 7/10
King Richard - loved it and will smith as superb - 8/10
Netflix:
The Wonder - interesting story and some good performances - 7/10
The Name of the Game - documentary about a finish game developer. Good stuff 7/10
Disney:
Banshees of Inisherin - best movie of the year for me. Just truly wonderful movie and cast. Hope it feature at the Oscars 9.5/10
Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - looked stunning in 4K. Disney 4K looks so much up better than Netflix. 6/10
Thor Love and Thunder - far better than I had expected 7.5/10
One more film to go. Will watch Barbarian later tonight
Amazon:
Everything everywhere all at once - didn’t do it for me at all 5/10
Wind River - 6/10
Goodnight Mommy - 4/10
X - terrific slasher movie - 8/10
SKY:
Top Gun - hadn’t seen it since I was a kid. Cringe/cheese fest but ok,- 6/10
Top Gun Maverick- was fairly by the numbers but the final third was great action 7.5/10
Secrets of Dumbeldore - better than I was expecting 7/10
King Richard - loved it and will smith as superb - 8/10
Netflix:
The Wonder - interesting story and some good performances - 7/10
The Name of the Game - documentary about a finish game developer. Good stuff 7/10
Disney:
Banshees of Inisherin - best movie of the year for me. Just truly wonderful movie and cast. Hope it feature at the Oscars 9.5/10
Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - looked stunning in 4K. Disney 4K looks so much up better than Netflix. 6/10
Thor Love and Thunder - far better than I had expected 7.5/10
One more film to go. Will watch Barbarian later tonight
I like the film, I think the problem is Julianne Moore, she is a very good actress, but is no Jodie Foster and Clarice Starling is her part.
It was worth it just for Scott commentary
Tbh I’ve ever quite got the praise for Silence Of The Lambs, in terms of horror or as a thriller movie. It’s incredibly campy and funny, which makes it a great watch but there’s a cum throwing scene and Hopkins as Lecter is pretty much a comedy parody character.
Getting killed/eaten by the guy would be a right laugh, chewing into my left arm as he slags off the timberland boots I brought in a Black Friday sale.
Always had the view that Mann Manhunter(Brian Cox as Lector and William Petersen as the detective)is the high point in the film series.
Tbh I’ve ever quite got the praise for Silence Of The Lambs, in terms of horror or as a thriller movie. It’s incredibly campy and funny, which makes it a great watch but there’s a cum throwing scene and Hopkins as Lecter is pretty much a comedy parody character.
Getting killed/eaten by the guy would be a right laugh, chewing into my left arm as he slags off the timberland boots I brought in a Black Friday sale.
Always had the view that Mann Manhunter(Brian Cox as Lector and William Petersen as the detective)is the high point in the film series.