She did? What did she say?
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
She did? What did she say?
She screamed something like “come in and fecking get us” as she was panicking about her daughter
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The Babadook (2014)
Nice little horror flick with not so subtle themes of trauma, grief and depression. Decently creepy, well-acted and not too long. 7/10.
Nice little horror flick with not so subtle themes of trauma, grief and depression. Decently creepy, well-acted and not too long. 7/10.
I take it we’re talking about Grace in Sinners? She got angry and said something along the lines of ‘come in here and get it you blood sucking feckers’
Thunderbolts*
I thought it was good, not great. Definitely an improvement on the last couple of Marvel movies. Largely carried by the characters and the acting talent, as the plot is pretty meh.
My main complaint is how poorly lit it is. For a big chunk of the first act I could barely see the characters’ faces. I might as well have been listening to a podcast there was so little visual content.
The twist ending and post-credit scene point to potentially better offerings in future.
I thought it was good, not great. Definitely an improvement on the last couple of Marvel movies. Largely carried by the characters and the acting talent, as the plot is pretty meh.
My main complaint is how poorly lit it is. For a big chunk of the first act I could barely see the characters’ faces. I might as well have been listening to a podcast there was so little visual content.
The twist ending and post-credit scene point to potentially better offerings in future.
Che Part One
Soderbergh makes revolutionary cinema for the dads. There’s no wishy washy areas of grey here but correct brutal materialism. Poverty leads to revolution case closed.
Great to see commies portrayed as fanatic nerds who hate fun but importantly have top level facial hair. Benicio del Toro does the impossible and captures core of the Che legend. Someone who sees the ability to hold a gun useless unless it also comes with the ability to read and deliver aid.
Contrasting the cold and colourless politics of diplomacy to the lush beautiful landscapes of Cuba works well.
The cherry on the top is Soderbergh commitment to using an early version of Red One digital camera. It’s only fitting to use revolutionary equipment for a revolutionary figure.
10/10
Soderbergh makes revolutionary cinema for the dads. There’s no wishy washy areas of grey here but correct brutal materialism. Poverty leads to revolution case closed.
Great to see commies portrayed as fanatic nerds who hate fun but importantly have top level facial hair. Benicio del Toro does the impossible and captures core of the Che legend. Someone who sees the ability to hold a gun useless unless it also comes with the ability to read and deliver aid.
Contrasting the cold and colourless politics of diplomacy to the lush beautiful landscapes of Cuba works well.
The cherry on the top is Soderbergh commitment to using an early version of Red One digital camera. It’s only fitting to use revolutionary equipment for a revolutionary figure.
10/10
Top review!Che Part One
Soderbergh makes revolutionary cinema for the dads. There’s no wishy washy areas of grey here but correct brutal materialism. Poverty leads to revolution case closed.
Great to see commies portrayed as fanatic nerds who hate fun but importantly have top level facial hair. Benicio del Toro does the impossible and captures core of the Che legend. Someone who sees the ability to hold a gun useless unless it also comes with the ability to read and deliver aid.
Contrasting the cold and colourless politics of diplomacy to the lush beautiful landscapes of Cuba works well.
The cherry on the top is Soderbergh commitment to using an early version of Red One digital camera. It’s only fitting to use revolutionary equipment for a revolutionary figure.
10/10
top review. I feel like soderbergh is one of those weirdly lucky/unlucky filmmakers. he has such fun and interesting projects in his filmography. I know he is mostly known for his oceans trilogy but works like contagion, the knick, the limey, side effects, out of sight are all fun watches.Che Part One
Soderbergh makes revolutionary cinema for the dads. There’s no wishy washy areas of grey here but correct brutal materialism. Poverty leads to revolution case closed.
Great to see commies portrayed as fanatic nerds who hate fun but importantly have top level facial hair. Benicio del Toro does the impossible and captures core of the Che legend. Someone who sees the ability to hold a gun useless unless it also comes with the ability to read and deliver aid.
Contrasting the cold and colourless politics of diplomacy to the lush beautiful landscapes of Cuba works well.
The cherry on the top is Soderbergh commitment to using an early version of Red One digital camera. It’s only fitting to use revolutionary equipment for a revolutionary figure.
10/10
Thanks.
Yep agree. He output is both so high in volume and variety that it’s really difficult to nail him down.
The lack of a very distinct style probably allows him to do a ton of different films but at the same time he doesn’t get as much credit as other directors. Still most of his work is very solid and fun.
There is some irony in the fact that most upper mid range and above TVs these days are in some ways so much better for watching anything with dark scenes.
SS has made a tremendous amount of tripe too. Full Frontal, The Underneath, The Laundromat, Bubble, The Good German, Magic Mike (all), Schizopolis, Let Them All Talk, The Girlfriend Experience, Kimi, et al.
His Solaris is severely underrated.
Black Bag. Soderbergh.
What you guys said.
A slick stage play. I’m the only one who liked it in this house. Not enough action for some members. SS does some interesting camera angles and it was odd how every lamp light flared like it was a supernova. One-upping JJ Abram's flares.
Fassbender good. Blanchett looked like she was wearing prosthetics on her face, was she? Instead of a spy thriller this was more of a spy procedural almost. I liked seeing intelligence officers played straight, not jokey. In tone shares vibes with Closer, maybe Deathtrap.
What you guys said.
A slick stage play. I’m the only one who liked it in this house. Not enough action for some members. SS does some interesting camera angles and it was odd how every lamp light flared like it was a supernova. One-upping JJ Abram's flares.
Fassbender good. Blanchett looked like she was wearing prosthetics on her face, was she? Instead of a spy thriller this was more of a spy procedural almost. I liked seeing intelligence officers played straight, not jokey. In tone shares vibes with Closer, maybe Deathtrap.
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I like how Soderbergh is open to changing form of film making. Embracing digital cameras, iPhones, non traditional actors and recently shooting a ghost film from the POV of the ghost.
Doesn’t always hit gold and given his output rate there will be plenty of misses but still appreciate the work.
I really have to rewatch this again. I’ve only seen it in years ago and even then it was only in 480p.
I think I was one of approximately 50 that saw it in the theatre opening weekend...
And the original is supposed to be very good?
Been there many times. I saw Blade Runner 2029 three times in the cinema when it first came out and each time screening was almost empty.
For whatever reason sci fi films seem to struggle with audiences at the beginning.
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Might want to look out for this in the future.
Edit - Rumours are the theatre release date is the 14th or 15th of May and it’s just for one day.
Might want to look out for this in the future.
Edit - Rumours are the theatre release date is the 14th or 15th of May and it’s just for one day.
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BR2029 was a thing of beauty on the IMAX. Villeneuve deserved better. At least he got his flowers with the Dunes.
Been there many times. I saw Blade Runner 2029 three times in the cinema when it first came out and each time screening was almost empty.
For whatever reason sci fi films seem to struggle with audiences at the beginning.
Is the director's cut really as good as they say?
It’s such a great film. I love how many ideas and concepts he packed into it. Last year I went to screening of it and the cinema was full which was nice.
Yep agree with you on Dune.
I thought it was brilliant although I’m a bit of a Ridley stan.
There’s so much added material, context and character development in the director cut that it’s arguably a completely different film to the original. Also the added run time makes it feel like a grand historical epic.
Still I understand anyone having concerns as 3+ hours is a long time watching Orlando Bloom acting abilities.
I need to give it a whirl. I have a soft spot for Orlando.
I liked it but I can see how it’s not for everyone. It’s long and artsy, moody and contemplative. It took me 3 nights to finish it because I fell asleep on two successive nights. Action packed it is not. I liked seeing how the Soviet version of the future looked. No idea why Soderbergh remade this movie of all movies he could have chosen. Somehow having 2hr 46min to think about things helps. Soderbergh’s version is 100 minutes and it’s a lot worse.
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Imagine a Southern European city in the middle of August. There's a heatwave, and the garbage collectors have gone on strike. Imagine the garbage on the side of the road, that has been rotting and decaying in the scathing heat for the past 6 days. That's the kind of trash Havoc is.
Amaaazing!! I have to keep an eye out for this, I'd love to see it on the big screen!
Amaaazing!! I have to keep an eye out for this, I'd love to see it on the big screen!
To echo what Sweet Square said, it really is. It's probably the example of the starkest contrast between the theatrical release and the director's cut, it's almost like a different film. Just a few minutes added here and there that flesh most characters out much better and add more scope to the film. The only issue I have with the film is that I don't think Orlando Bloom really has the charisma to carry this kind of epic, and he's noticeably weaker than the general supporting cast, but it's not a massive problem either.
I've never gotten around to the direcotr's cut of Kingdom of Heaven despite owning it for well over 10 years. One of these days I should watch it. I am curious to see if can turn me into a fan, seeing how unbelievably boring I found the original cut the second time I tried it.
I watched that telly series recently where he did a bunch of adrenaline junkie sports as some sort of way of finding himself. Turns out that even when a show is edited to make him look as cool, spiritual and interesting as possible it can’t hide the fact that he’s a thundering bell end (and his missus is an absolute dose). The knowledge of which will make it basically impossible for me to endure his mediocre acting. So that’s this movie ruled out for me. Bummer.
I think Blade Runner: 2049 was up against it from the very beginning, considering it's a sequel to a movie that has a cult following, but not a lot of mass market appeal. It has some 'heavy' themes and not the epic scale of the likes of Dune to draw people in.
Been there many times. I saw Blade Runner 2029 three times in the cinema when it first came out and each time screening was almost empty.
For whatever reason sci fi films seem to struggle with audiences at the beginning.
But it's a beautiful movie. One of my favorites of recent years. I also love what they did with the three short films made by other directors that were released in the weeks leading up. More movies should do stuff like that.
I bought Glengarry Glen Ross on DVD in the late 2000s and have yet to watch it. Just wanted to express my solidarity.
Sounds a lot like living in Malta
Good heads up though I’m gonna give it a swerve now
It wouldn’t surprise me if the influence the original film over the decades(The soundtrack alone fundamentally changed dance music)gave funders the impression a sequel would be popular.
True.
Same. I went in to 2049 with some small hope due to Villeneuve and Roger Deakins but it was far better than I could have ever expected.
Oh those short films were a lot of fun. The build up around the release was great.
BR 1 still has my fave movie quote of all time.
It's too bad she won't live. But then again, who does?
I did not know this until now, but Deakins has done the cinematography for both Prisoners and Sicario as well, so that wraps up my personal top three Villeneuve movies. All of them are impeccably shot films.
People are too harsh on Havoc. It was supposed to be a brainless plotless gun carnage. Yes it's not his best work but for pop corn action movie it does the job
Expected much better from Havoc given the talent involved.
I care a lot
I hated this movie
I hated this movie
Seeing it last on a giant screen in Waterloo was pretty incredible.
BR 1 has such a unique ambiance and vibe compared to almost everything else. Still feels like watching the future.
I still need to watch Prisoners. Sicario is a great nasty and bleak film. Deakins work in Sicario really gets across the dead heat of the Mexican border. Also some brilliant shots of suburban houses.
Damn, you’re in for a treat. One of those films I’d love to be able to watch again for the first time. Great plot, and everyone are so good in it - Jackman, Gyllenhaal, and Dano are all terrific.
Glorious
Man gets stuck in truck stop bathroom with unknowable, lovecraftian horror in next stall voiced by J K Simmons. This was pretty good. Kind of schlocky, bizarre, silly horror that i really cant find fault with. Just hits its beats. Maybe it could do with more random passers by to up the body count? Wasn't a masterpiece that will change anyone's mind but enjoyable if its your jam.
Solid 7/10?
Man gets stuck in truck stop bathroom with unknowable, lovecraftian horror in next stall voiced by J K Simmons. This was pretty good. Kind of schlocky, bizarre, silly horror that i really cant find fault with. Just hits its beats. Maybe it could do with more random passers by to up the body count? Wasn't a masterpiece that will change anyone's mind but enjoyable if its your jam.
Solid 7/10?
Wish I'd read this before wasting two hours of my bank holiday. Well, not completely wasted. I ironed some shirts halfway through it, which tells you how absorbed i was.
Thunderbolts*
Decent outing from Marvel. A good set of characters that we can actually get behind after the original Avengers. The plot is standard and cliched, but the acting and direction carries the movie. Florence Pugh leads the way with ample support from the rest of the cast!
Sentry as a bipolar character is interesting and I'm intrigues to see how Marvel takes this character forward.
Decent outing from Marvel. A good set of characters that we can actually get behind after the original Avengers. The plot is standard and cliched, but the acting and direction carries the movie. Florence Pugh leads the way with ample support from the rest of the cast!
Sentry as a bipolar character is interesting and I'm intrigues to see how Marvel takes this character forward.