Rate the last film you watched...

[setreal]

I have recently "discovered" Linda Darnell and watched a few classics (well, more or less) with her in the past few days:

 

It Happened Tomorrow - "time-travel" movie from '44 with Dick Powell, pretty decent stuff. Basic premise similar to that Early Edition TV show - 66/100

 

The Mark of Zorro - adventure lark from '40 with Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone who I love, good movie - 77/100

 

Blackbeard, the Pirate - '52 adventure/historical flick without surprises, horrible script, good performances - 51/100

 

[Bjornebye]

Bad Neighbours - I'm a fan of Seth Rogen films. Can't stand Zac Efron but this had me in stitches at points. Also has the splendidly beautiful Rose Byrne in it. I'd marry her tomorrow. If you are a fan of the likes of Knocked up and Superbad (its not as funny as superbad but not much is) then watch this. 7.6/10

 

It loses marks for Efron the fucking rich little blue-eyed cunt.

[Anny Road]

On the subject of old films you have never got around to watching. Is 12 angry men worth the hype. Anyone watched it or is it another Citizen Kain

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

12 Angry Men is very good. The Hustler is very good too.

[Anny Road]

12 Angry Men is very good. The Hustler is very good too.

Seen that (I think) Paul Newman wasn't it great film. Is that not what they intended to give hgim an Oscar for when he appeared in the bullshit Tom Cruise remake/followup

[setreal]

On the subject of old films you have never got around to watching. Is 12 angry men worth the hype. Anyone watched it or is it another Citizen Kain

 

Another Citizen Kane as in?

 

12 Angry Men is absolutely brilliant and much more accessible than Citizen Kane, if that is what you mean. Kane is a great great movie as well.

[Anny Road]

Another Citizen Kane as in?

 

12 Angry Men is absolutely brilliant and much more accessible than Citizen Kane, if that is what you mean. Kane is a great great movie as well.

I like Citizen Kane but it's acclaim is overstated imo. Bit of empourers new clothes about it.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

What's going on with your typing, Anny?

[Anny Road]

How do you mean other than I am shit at it?

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

You suddenly sounded like you were having a stoke. I'm hoping the colloquial meaning, not the medical.

[Anny Road]

You suddenly sounded like you were having a stoke. I'm hoping the colloquial meaning, not the medical.

No not a stroke thanks mate, What goes on in my head often does not replicate itself on the page. Its not Dyslexia, but I could read the same sentence i have written 100 times and think it is fine whereas someone else will see it as nonsense. I can't explain it.

 

that and the whisky

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Paul Newman is terrific in The Hustler though. 20/20 on that.

[Hades]

On the subject of old films you have never got around to watching. Is 12 angry men worth the hype. Anyone watched it or is it another Citizen Kain

 

All old films are better than new films. Star Wars ruined moviemaking.

[Mook]

All old films are better than new films. Star Wars ruined moviemaking.

I hope you've got your tin hat handy.

[setreal]

I like Citizen Kane but it's acclaim is overstated imo. Bit of empourers new clothes about it.

 

Ok, fair enough. I kinda agree, in that it is often called "the best movie ever", which takes it too far in my opinion.

 

The thing about Kane is that a lot of what makes it so great comes from technical aspects - like camerawork, scenographic stuff, lighting, composition - and a lot that stuff is just normal nowadays for the modern viewer, because CK set a lot of standards that were being copied then.

 

12 Angry Men also has some of that stuff, but the story itself - and the script - is just outstanding and carries a message that appeals to a lot of people.

[Carvalho Diablo]

On the subject of old films you have never got around to watching. Is 12 angry men worth the hype. Anyone watched it or is it another Citizen Kain

 

12 Angry Men is brilliant. Love Lumet's long takes, very verbose, great film. I also love Citizen Kane too though.

 

One of my very favourite "old" films is Elmer Gantry with Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons. From start to finish, Lancaster puts in the performance of his lifetime, just amazing stuff.

 

 

Damn, just watched that again, totally wonderful.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Love Lumet's long takes, very verbose, great film.

There can't be many places on the internet where you can go from a thread about slags and tits, to reading about the verbosity of Lumet's cinematography; fewer still where it's the same poster contributing the content.

[Dr Nowt]

You suddenly sounded like you were having a stoke. I'm hoping the colloquial meaning, not the medical.

 

Ironically, a word which could induce a stroke in many of us this past week.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Ironically, a word which could induce a stroke in many of us this past week.

No blah blach on blah blef.

[old skool tom]

Birdman - 9/10

So different the way it appeared almost continuously shot and very original

 

Senna - 10/10 actually a docu but surely it's greatest sports doc ever made?

 

The Train - 10/10 black and white classic

 

On the waterfront is on my 'next classic I have never seen yet' list. Hope it lives up to the hype

[Mook]

On The Waterfront is fucking great, get involved.

[King Emlyn]

Manhunter 10/10, best psychological thriller I have ever seen.

[King Emlyn]

On The Waterfront is fucking great, get involved.

Great film

[Sugar Ape]

A Bronx Tale. 9.5/10. Superb, and the bit with the bikers in the bar is probably my favourite bit of film of all time. So many great moments.

 

The bit where they're rolling the dice is sublime. Get in the bathroom!

 

 

00:34:01 -What? -I don't want your money -

 

00:34:04 My money's no good? Why?

 

00:34:05 Why? Cos you're a fucking jinx. Put him in the fucking bathroom.

 

00:34:09 Get outta here!

 

00:34:13 -Get outta here! -Fucking loser!

 

 

00:34:48 Georgio, stop fucking breathing on me.

 

00:34:51 Stop breathing on me, huh?

 

00:34:53 Put him in the bathroom.

 

00:34:54 Sonny, he ain't gonna fit.

 

00:34:57 I don't give a fuck!

 

 

00:36:11 Jimmy, get a towel. Put it over his head.

 

00:36:14 Come on, Sonny, it's embarrassing.

 

00:36:17 Put him in the fucking bathroom.

 

00:36:19 Wait a minute. Whoa! My money's here.

 

00:36:22 Get the fuck outta here!

 

[Kevin D]

Inside Job. 7.5/10. I really enjoyed the first 3/4 which I thought were accessible, well argued and very damning. It turns into the documentary equivalent of clickbait after that, but still well worth seeing.