The Movie Thread

[airshifter]

Last night watch first time since the 50s one of the greatest films of all times: John Ford's "The Searchers".

Blown away.. every shot a masterpiece...complex story. Wonder full..

Gadjo Dilo you must watch it.....once we did make movies worth a damn in America...

I've only seen that once or twice when I was young, and still remember it to this day. Without a doubt a stand out movie, especially for the era it was filmed in.

Taz, I guess one benefit to loving (good) movies, but hating what they have become now, is we're forced to seek out great movies from the past.

I really liked American Sniper (but hated The Hurt Locker with a passion) and that's the first popular movie I've enjoyed in probably ten years.

Yep, TCM for the win!

I agree on the old vs new movies thing. All the special effects and money in the world can't overcome a great story line and good actors. It's rare that new movies catch my attention much in the way of overall content.


Having just watched American Sniper this past weekend, I make great exception for that film. I thought maybe I was a little too closely attached to and that created my feelings on it, but the end of the film confirmed that it wasn't just me.
NOBODY in that theater even budged until the credits were almost completely over, and it was dead silent. I heard one woman on the way out say "I didn't know if I should clap or continue crying".

Gadjo dilo, I know you have expressed that you often don't care for "mainstream" US movies.... but I'd bet money that you would appreciate that film.

[gadjo_dilo]

Gadjo dilo, I know you have expressed that you often don't care for "mainstream" US movies.... but I'd bet money that you would appreciate that film.

Well, there's not a total boycott of american movies. Sometimes I watch them if they seem interesting or are recommended by people who share my taste. If you confirm it's a good one I'll give it a try in case it will be broadcasted in “my” theatre or I might watch it online.

I've seen a North Korean porn movie portraying a ménage à trois in Romania, starring:

Francis Hong Yong-ho, Pak Hyon-suk, and No Kum-sok called "The Ribald Gypies"

I guess such movies are kinda ordinary on your tramp fb friends' pages where you had the opportunity to watch such garbage.

[Tazio]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduA0TULnow

[gadjo_dilo]

Since janvanvurpa noticed that this thread is dedicated to “thoughts on the latest movie releases, upcoming blockbusters and anything else, well, movie related" I guess I might say here the following about a movie that I haven't seen yet.

I have become very enthusiastic about a romanian movie called Aferim and I hope I'll have the chance to watch it. These days it was released at the Berlin Film Festival, one of the most prestigious în the world, and it's a serious pretender of the big prize- The Golden Bear.

Since keysersoze asked what's the role of movie critics I come again and say that a review may make you interested în watching a production. And so far these movie has great reviews:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rev...-review-772508

http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews...m-1201431135/#

And here's the trailer of the movie:
( lol. I don't know any of the actors în the leading roles )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmTYOY_jQWc

[Tazio]

And here's the trailer of the movie:
( lol. I don't know any of the actors în the leading roles )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmTYOY_jQWc

1:08

[gadjo_dilo]

1:08

You've got it. That's why I'm so interested in this movie.

[Tazio]

Oops I................ did it again!

[gadjo_dilo]

Oops I................ did it again!

Will you ever stop?

[Malbec]

I agree on the old vs new movies thing. All the special effects and money in the world can't overcome a great story line and good actors. It's rare that new movies catch my attention much in the way of overall content.

Having just watched American Sniper this past weekend, I make great exception for that film. I thought maybe I was a little too closely attached to and that created my feelings on it, but the end of the film confirmed that it wasn't just me.
NOBODY in that theater even budged until the credits were almost completely over, and it was dead silent. I heard one woman on the way out say "I didn't know if I should clap or continue crying".

Gadjo dilo, I know you have expressed that you often don't care for "mainstream" US movies.... but I'd bet money that you would appreciate that film.

Actually I'd recommend almost all of Clint's modern stuff. I've heard mixed things about American Sniper but want to see it to make my own mind up. Most of the stuff he's done including and since Unforgiven has been worth watching IMO, complex plots, murky morals and a focus on violence which is a world away from Hollywood blastfests. He likes looking at the type of personality that is drawn to it and especially the impact it has on the people that get involved who are internally scarred for life.

Gadjo, I'd also recommend Terence Mallick's stuff though whether you'd consider him as 'mainstream' I don't know.

[Zeakiwi]

Bradley Cooper is also in 'Aloha', seems lighter material than 'American Sniper'.
http://youtu.be/O3mf_ewjc7s trailer

http://youtu.be/28r87OzTVeo (Good Kill trailer) - drone movie from Andrew Niccol/ Ethan Hawke - will probably create a bit of discussion. I wonder if Top Gun 2 will be the same or just a whizz bang movie. The drone pilot who 'spoke out' had a reported tally of 1626 , ten times Kyle's. Long term drone pilots must have some large tallies.

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http://youtu.be/ji8Tsuj3u0c (Housebound trailer -nz horror comedy)there is probably too much kiwi vernacular in this movie for a wide release - therefore it will get a Hollywood/ new line remake.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment...ilm-housebound