Rate the last film you watched...

[Pureblood]

That's a perfectly valid point. It is irrelevant to whether a movie is good (unless it's a porno, then it's pretty relevant). But this isn't the BBC, and I dare say those guys would say the same thing on TV or Radio. But, you know, when a lady like Margot Robbie flashes her tits or puts her arse in tight hot pants, people might... you know... look at them and think about her in that way. She's an intelligent women and she knows what she is doing. Just the same as [insert sexy leading male name] does when he shows himself, or walks out of the water in trunks.

 

Now, if she was forced to do that, that's an issue. If she is free to do whatever she likes, then I support her right to do it and other people's right to watch it and comment on it. It's there, it's happening. It all feels a bit like when a white, multi-millionaire footballer whines about slavery because he can't get a move for more money.

 

 

I hear what you're saying.  However, when that's all that the viewer takes from the movie or mentions when summarising it I think it reflects badly upon them.  

 

I haven't looked but I don't see many posts assessing female performances on this thread, and as I say, when actresses are appraised it is usually appended with a mention of their tits/arse.  Again, I think that reflects badly on men in general.  Just my opinion, brah.

[Section_31]

Serious answer - I find it completely irrelevant in terms of appraising the movie.  

 

It's funny, but when I chance upon Mark Kermode reviewing a movie on Five Live I never hear him mention anything about tits or arses.  It's almost as if they're irrelevant when assessing artistic merit.  Who'd've thought it?

 

Looks can and do have serious artistic merit though, if it'd been Adele instead of Sharon Stone in the muff scene in Basic Instinct it would have changed the whole context of the scene and the film itself. Also, if Michaelangelo's David had been a fat cunt. 

[Pureblood]

What on Earth has begun here? Was it because a picture was posted of Megan Fox that this all started?

 

1.  It's called a discussion.

2.  No.

[Alan Sex]

Jumanji. Liked it, watched it with the kids. Now they are making lots of penis jokes. 7/10

 

Get Out. Ok. Just ok - his pal was funny. 6/10

 

Thor Ragnarok. Amusing, and I’m not usually a fan of Superhero films. Hiddlestone is good 6.5/10

[Pureblood]

Looks can and do have serious artistic merit though, if it'd been Adele instead of Sharon Stone in the muff scene in Basic Instinct it would have changed the whole context of the scene and the film itself. Also, if Michaelangelo's David had been a fat cunt. 

 

If he'd have chosen "voluptuous" Adele would have been a prime candidate.  Alas, he went for athletic.  No fat lady singing.  

 

Oh, you said Basic Instinct not Total Recall.  My bad.

[Guest]

I hear what you're saying.  However, when that's all that the viewer takes from the movie or mentions when summarising it I think it reflects badly upon them.  

 

I haven't looked but I don't see many posts assessing female performances on this thread, and as I say, when actresses are appraised it is usually appended with a mention of their tits/arse.  Again, I think that reflects badly on men in general.  Just my opinion, brah.

I thought I saw a lot of people giving roaring appraisal to the Oscar winning star of Three Billboards. But then again, that was a very good film whereas Transformers was an action movie that Michael Bay made with lots of explosions, robots and generally fit the Bang For The Buck-Hollywood model.

[Guest]

1.  It's called a discussion.

2.  No.

What is being discussed?

[Alan Sex]

Paddington 2. Good film, 7/10

 

Kids have enjoyed both Paddington films, but whereas they will watch other films over and over, the Paddington ones seem to be a one time only thing for them.

[Pureblood]

Now, if she was forced to do that, that's an issue.

 

Just picking up on this point, it does seem that some forcing goes on when you think about the recent Weinstein et al scandal.

[Pureblood]

I thought I saw a lot of people giving roaring appraisal to the Oscar winning star of Three Billboards. But then again, that was a very good film whereas Transformers was an action movie that Michael Bay made with lots of explosions, robots and generally fit the Bang For The Buck-Hollywood model.

 

Yeah, you're probably right, but isn't that the exception rather than the norm on this thread?  Outside of Star Wars and a few other big hitters I don't have much of an interest in Hollywood movies.

[Alan Sex]

I’d watch a Weinstein biography movie, just for the sex scenes. It would be like 90 minutes of The Fappening.

[skend04]

I’d watch a Weinstein biography movie, just for the sex scenes. It would be like 90 minutes of The Fappening.

I think it'd be rapey scenes. The Rapening.

[Pureblood]

I’d watch a Weinstein biography movie, just for the sex scenes. It would be like 90 minutes of The Fappening.

 

 

Who would play Harvey?  

[Numero Veinticinco]

Just picking up on this point, it does seem that some forcing goes on when you think about the recent Weinstein et al scandal.

Indeed, and that's obviously quite a different issue than the one we're talking about and quite worthy of a lot more opprobrium than a few guys who like tits. I did want to point out that just so far in March, there have been comments on women and their acting ability... I could only be arsed to go back a couple of weeks, but I just wanted to show that it's not just a bunch of misogynists but the sort I was referring to.

 

 

 

 

Tomb Raider. 6/10. As reviewed by a non-gamer.

 

Competent, but could have been more. Vikander makes for a better, earthy, streetwise Lara Croft compared to Jolie's rich girl seeking kicks. She's good.

Lady Bird - I was a bit bored for the first 25 minutes, not sure what the tone of the film was meant to be nor how I was meant to take Lady Bird's relationship with her mother and I found Lady Bird herself to be irritating. After that the film ended and I realised the last 65 minutes had flown by, I'd been totally engrossed and I'm not sure how that happened. I do think women, young girls specifically, will take a lot more from it than a bloke in his mid-30s but I found the film touching, especially as the layers were peeled back between Lady Bird and her mother plus how her relationship with her dad was so different. Good performances from everyone involved, Laurie Metcalfe being the stand out.

 

So, really nice film, stick with it if you find yourself flagging early on, and quite touching by it's end. 8.5 out of 10.

 

I'll certainly be giving this the once over. If nothing else, it has Natalie Portman in it and she's ace in so many ways.

 

Agreed . 3 Billboards was excellent 

Frances McDormand was excellent thought have to say Fargo was better imo

 

FWIW I really enjoyed it and thought Frances McDormand was deserving of her Best Actress Oscar, reprising Clint Eastwood's Walt Kowalski with added minge.

[Alan Sex]

But, but, Harvey said they wanted to.

[Alan Sex]

Who would play Harvey?

 

I could be the sex scene stunt double.

[Guest]

Yeah, you're probably right, but isn't that the exception rather than the norm on this thread?  Outside of Star Wars and a few other big hitters I don't have much of an interest in Hollywood movies.

Same, Hollywood churns out predictable formats that hold little interest. A great movie needs a great script to be carried out by reasonable acting or a reasonable script to be performed by great actors. Whether the actor is a man or a woman is totally irrelevant. I've seen many films reviewed on here that I have watched after and been grateful for seeing the review that otherwise would have not been watched. 

[Pureblood]

Indeed, and that's obviously quite a different issue than the one we're talking about and quite worthy of a lot more opprobrium than a few guys who like tits. I did want to point out that just so far in March, there have been comments on women and their acting ability... I could only be arsed to go back a couple of weeks, but I just wanted to show that it's not just a bunch of misogynists but the sort I was referring to.

 

 

 

It's obviously hard to quantify without going over the whole thread, but I'd say that the posts you've quoted there are more the exception than the norm.  To be fair to Redknight I don't see him rating movies on the basis of nudity.   Big tick to Redknight.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I’m outraged Jessica Simpson was cast as Daisy Duke in the remake of Dukes of Hazzard.

There are far better Shakespearean trained actresses who could have explored the depth of the character, owned the role and connected with the public to help them resonate with her femininity.

Hmmm, Judi Dench in denim shirts would be a tough wank, but not impossible.

[Pureblood]

I could be the sex scene stunt double.

 

Get it made - go indie.

[Numero Veinticinco]

It's obviously hard to quantify without going over the whole thread, but I'd say that the posts you've quoted there are more the exception than the norm.  To be fair to Redknight I don't see him rate movies on the basis of nudity.   Big tick to Redknight.

Well, that was just a couple of weeks worth, so I'm not sure you're right. Even then, I know that people on this thread make comments about women's arses, etc. I guess it just doesn't bother me that much in this environment. It's a male dominated environment where banter is the order of the day.

[Pureblood]

Well, that was just a couple of weeks worth, so I'm not sure you're right.

 

 

Well knock me down with a feather etc.

[cloggypop]

Who would play Harvey?

John Goodman for me.

[John101]

Just watching Ghostbusters remake now. Seen it before but this thread has inspired me to revisit it.

 

Melissa McCarthy - Wouldnt

Kristen Wiig - Would

Kate McKinnon - Would

Leslie Jones - Wouldnt..too fat.

 

Acting was ok. What exactly am i looking out for with these female actors? I remember suspense got mentioned. Anything else?

[manwiththestick]

That guy from the Sopranos who died would have made a good Harvey Weinstien.