Victoria Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Seen just about everything else. TIA. (EDITTED) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Ah, good to see you finally narrowed down the choice for us!! I read that the Bourne Ultimatum is all right - although that was the Guardian being excited because the film portrays a heroic Guardian journalist (albeit one with a man bag) http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Crit...2150073,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Ah, good to see you finally narrowed down the choice for us!! Stupid confusing poll options...made me look stupid! I read that the Bourne Ultimatum is all right - although that was the Guardian being excited because the film portrays a heroic Guardian journalist (albeit one with a man bag) Heroic Grauniad journalist?? That I'd like to see. http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Crit...2150073,00.html THANKS! However, I rarely read a review before I go to watch a film. I want my impressions to be completely fresh, and this my friends, is why this girl whose favourite directors are Carl-Theodor Dreyer, FW Murnau, and Jean Renoir...loved the Wayan's Bros' White Chicks. Keep voting, peeps, please! Don't need to reply here -- just, as Paris Hilton urged, vote or die! (Turns out she didn't vote. So I'm waiting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Why not use the internet and "borrow" a film from the Piratebay? May I suggest the brilliant "This Is England"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Why not use the internet and "borrow" a film from the Piratebay? May I suggest the brilliant "This Is England"? Thanks for the pirating suggestion (yaaaarrr!). Nice to see you around, again, too Fitmic. I have indeed seen "This is England", and it was absolutely jarringly brilliant. Inconsistent in timeline, but the acting performances were streets ahead of similar plotlines. That kid is amazing, and Stephen Graham just ate up the screen. But I am a true cinephile, and the cinema-going experience, from start to finish entrances me. I love overhearing people's commentaries as we file out at the end of the film. Standing in the queues for the popcorn (or in my case, Coke and hot dog). I especially like the shared laughter during a really funny film. I have a very nice home theatre, with all the latest gadgets and 5.1 surround sound, but to me, a picture isn't really a picture unless you get off your duff and watch it with 200 other souls. I'm off! I'll be checking the poll results on my laptop in the cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Even if you've seen them before: Casino The Thin Red Line Rusty James (Rumblefish) And one you've probably never seen: The Red House (an old Edward G. Robinson thriller and a bit of a cinematic oddity from the late 40s, available for absolutely free on GoogleVideo @ http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8...h&plindex=0 I love the film's atmosphere of a more innocent and naive rural America... No crack and speed problems yet, and still light-years away from 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks'. Also, look over to the right of the page: the same poster has tons of old 30s and 40s films and series there, with some interesting choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 just a quick post to say hello -- i've been traveling for the past two weeks and haven't been able to spend much time on the boards... from your list, i say go for the bourne ultimatum.... not on your list, i'd go see the movie once -- i haven't seen it yet but it has gotten really good reviews. the music from the movie is by the guy from the band the frames, who our irish counterparts should know well.... deltatahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I have a very nice home theatre, with all the latest gadgets and 5.1 surround sound, but to me, a picture isn't really a picture unless you get off your duff and watch it with 200 other souls. I would rather watch a film at home as I've had a few films ruined by one or two of that 200. Imagine being a Firefly fan and waiting eagerly for Serenity to be released. Then imagine its release being ruined because some spacktard brings his stupid kids to a subtitled movie and has to explain what's going on to stop them being bored by a plot. Twunts. Or, like happened to me just last week when I went to see Tales from Earthsea, a Japanese animated movie, and was told it was subtitled, just like I wanted, only to find out it was dubbed. Yes, I got my money back, but my first viewing will always be associated with Timothy Dalton, instead of the original voices. My opinion of the cinema has declined over the last decade to the point that I am no longer a fan. I love movies, but I'd prefer to control the environment in which I enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 what Pug just said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 what Pug just said. And this coming from two people that have lived (or are living) in Paris, supposedly one of the most movie-friendly cities in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Of the 4, I voted for Bourne, it's a summer popcorn flick, and it's not going to be in theaters much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I would rather watch a film at home as I've had a few films ruined by one or two of that 200. Imagine being a Firefly fan and waiting eagerly for Serenity to be released. Then imagine its release being ruined because some spacktard brings his stupid kids to a subtitled movie and has to explain what's going on to stop them being bored by a plot. Twunts. The only Firefly I know is one of the best films I've ever seen, the anime classic, Grave of the Fireflies, so I can't comment on that really. Just to say that hey, sure, I don't like people talking as if they were the only people on earth that wanted to watch the film, or on their mobiles/cell phones, or going up and down stairs in groups of 14, making a racket as they did so. To that end, I usually go to a very fine cinemahouse in Boca Raton called the Muvico Palace, which has a "Premier" balcony section. Since they serve alcoholic bevvies, they card you, and no one can buy the pricey ticket (U$18.75) unless one is over 21 -- one of the times, other than drink-driving, that the odd American drinking limit actually pays off. The seating is only 60 plush, velour enormous settees, and you can bring your alcoholic drinks and food from the adjacent restaurant ("Bogarts") to your seat. Because the seats are so enormous, you can't hear your neighbours slurping away. To drink champers whilst watching Pirates of the Caribbean, munching on a gourmet pasta dinner was a rare experience, my friends, and a sublimely adult one. (There are a few other places like this around the US, other than the Muvico chain. "The Alamo" chain of private restaurant-cinemahouses is one, in Texas. There are similar ones in Britain, but not the whole hog like the Boca Raton one, which is exclusive to the nth degree, from valet parking to being escorted by uniformed ushers with torches like in olden times) So yes, I know what you mean, but I still prefer the communal event whenever possible. Tangentially, this is why I actually go to the voting poll stations during election day, rather than submitting an absentee ballot. Because I feel we in the Western world are perilously close to losing our communal spirit IN THE FLESH, save for sporting events. My opinion of the cinema has declined over the last decade to the point that I am no longer a fan. That is true about "mainstream" Hollywood films, but not of independent films, of which we are living through a Golden Era. I love movies, but I'd prefer to control the environment in which I enjoy them. Puggy, I hear you. But one day, when my husband and I build our own cinema projection room in our home, with the same plush, velour settees, kitschy "ticket booth" outside, the whole nine yards, I will STILL schlepp out to the cineplex to catch a film. Mind you, I'll probably be so soused by champagne I won't care about anyone else. @Deltatahoe: HEY THERE! Only just mentioned you a day ago. Welcome back! Seen Once, which was great! @Ryyannon: I have desperately wanted to watch David Lynch's Inland Empire, but he's handling distribution, and it was in a limited run only. I mention this because though he's loopy, I love Lynch, Blue Velvet especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 To agree with Pug, my setup at home makes for such a good cinematic experience that it has been awhile since I have been to a theatre. After just seeing 300 though, that particular film would probably have been best seen on a huge theatre screen. "Perfume" was a very interesting movie. Dustin Hoffman was great in it. Selecting from the four you have here VB, I would go for the third Jason Bourne film. The first two were knockouts and this one is supposed to be as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Cinema : Bourne Ultimatum Home theater : Alatriste, La Reine Margot, Blood Simple, The Contender or Mamet's House of Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Cinema : Bourne Ultimatum Home theater : Alatriste, La Reine Margot, Blood Simple, The Contender or Mamet's House of Games. Wow, okay. First, it's taken me about 15 minutes to access this post-reply. The system must be being worked on. Second, thanks for the votes! I AM CLOSING THE POLL AS OF 8 PM EDT. RWG HAS SPOKEN! I will see Bourne Ultimatum at 9ish. Might take my parents along for the ride, since it's too late for my working friends. Third, thanks TTK. Seen all the ones you mentioned since I have well-over 3000 films in video and DVD format at home, and as I said I used to do film reviews professionally a few years ago -- so it's always difficult to suggest films for me to watch at home, which I haven't already done so. Interested in Alatriste, but heard from my Spaniard friends it wasn't good. My French friends said the same about Monsieur N, e.g., and I was forced to agree. See you guys tomorrow for the Wristies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Imagine being a Firefly fan and waiting eagerly for Serenity to be released. Do you have to have watched Firefly to watch Serenity (or is it better to watch the series before seeing it)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Do you have to have watched Firefly to watch Serenity (or is it better to watch the series before seeing it)? Firefly is my favourite TV show of all time. It's one of those shows that just works for some people. While it's not absolutely necessary to watch Firefly first, I would recommend it as the payoff in Serenity is bigger and apparently incidental stuff matters more. There is a plot arc. If you've not seen Firefly, I would recommend you do so. If you're not completely hooked by episode 3 or 4, I'll be very surprised. Its cancellation was one of those "what were they thinking?" moments. So, yeah, you don't need to watch Firefly first (it was written so you could watch it without having seen Firefly) but it's better if you do. And yes, I rate the film very highly too. "Miranda ..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 bourne was pretty good. havnt seen the other movies yet, so my vote goes for bourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Firefly is my favourite TV show of all time. It's one of those shows that just works for some people. While it's not absolutely necessary to watch Firefly first, I would recommend it as the payoff in Serenity is bigger and apparently incidental stuff matters more. There is a plot arc. If you've not seen Firefly, I would recommend you do so. If you're not completely hooked by episode 3 or 4, I'll be very surprised. Its cancellation was one of those "what were they thinking?" moments. So, yeah, you don't need to watch Firefly first (it was written so you could watch it without having seen Firefly) but it's better if you do. Awesome - thanks for that. It's one of those shows I held off watching because I wanted to see it from the start, then they canned it, then they revived it - and I wasn't sure how it all fitted together. Pleased with this - August is a barren time in TV land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Awesome - thanks for that. It's one of those shows I held off watching because I wanted to see it from the start, then they canned it, then they revived it - and I wasn't sure how it all fitted together. Pleased with this - August is a barren time in TV land! Buy (or download if that's your thing) the DVDs as they show the episodes in the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Buy (or download if that's your thing) the DVDs as they show the episodes in the right order. Good call I see what you mean, it was shown on TV in an odd order first time around - definitely going to check this out. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Firefly is my favourite TV show of all time. I finally finished the watching the entire Firefly canon - 14 episodes and the film! Both me and the missus thought it was great - I'd certainly recommend it too. (I can see why you were gutted when those people ruined watching it in the cinema for you. Especially with those reevers on the screen, some evil thoughts must have crossed your mind for retribution ) Come to think of it....you may be sitting in their flailed skin at your laptop for all I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 A cinema-thread kind of weekend for RWG, I see. UPDATE Have watched The Bourne Ultimatum The last of the summer blockbusters, in what was an exceptional summer of high-charged, heavy-action and FUN films like you remember as a kid, The Bourne Ultimatum rounded out the end of the genre nicely. Despite underwhelming acting by the supporting cast, even the always excellent Laura Linney (who I swear played the same role in "Breach", down to the hard stare look of the lady FBI agent trying to be taken seriously), its fast pace and action was spot on. Slightly preachy in the ideological department, and that's why it doesn't get a higher rating. B+ Superbad Even if you think this is one of those American Pie type of coming-of-age teen flicks, and stayed away because of the rauchy humour, it's PERFECT. Flawless characterisation by the two young leads, and the nerdiest side-kick in filmdom since Jerry Lewis put on a pair of glasses, alongside two rogue coppers who have a Blues Brothers cool. One of my favourite of the season. The Rogen-Apatow connection hits paydirt again in a film which never talks down to you. A- Haven't watched Rush Hour 3 - Intend to watch given the rave reviews on RWG. Hairspray - Don't intend to. John Travolta in drag? Not even if he wore a Breitling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I always highly recommend a New Zealand movie called Stickmen. It's got absolutely everything, and is one of those movies you can just sit down and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Come to think of it....you may be sitting in their flailed skin at your laptop for all I know... No comment. I hear admitting to crime on the internet is as good as a confession. As for this year's movies, Die Hard 4 was astounding. Highly improbable plot with a complete lack of understanding about how the internet and computers work, it still kept me throwing virtual popcorn down my gullet as scene after scene of bequipped action unfolded on my screen. I was Gabe, the one on the left: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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