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Post by Fasthands25 on Dec 26, 2016 17:39:51 GMT -5
Forgot to mention, i watched the Godfather 2 last month.
Very good movie, its not a sequel, its simply a continuation of the first film. Just as good as the first.
Spoilers: The final scene is what really tied those movies together, the flashback to the family dinner where its clear Michael never wanted this, but Fredo was the only one willing to accept him for doing what he believed him, at the end Michael is alone at the table, just like in the present. There is nobody left but him. And still it seems like he never wanted any of it.
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Post by CaveBearOG on Dec 26, 2016 18:18:21 GMT -5
Christmas eve, for the first time, I watched Shindlers list, good flick, long as fuck, but entertaining as well. Wont be watching it again, ever, my fly like attention span isn't capable.
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Post by daywork on Dec 27, 2016 9:40:24 GMT -5
Magnificent 7 (2016)
Couldn't make it through this movie. Just thought it was dumb. I'll give it a 3 - 4. I normally like Denzel's movies.
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Post by Baph on Dec 28, 2016 1:13:00 GMT -5
Season 3, Ep 4 of Black Mirror deserves a fucking Academy Award.
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Post by Premier on Dec 28, 2016 10:19:02 GMT -5
That was the "San Junipero" one with the lesbians. That was one of the first ones I saw, loved it.
The one that made me realize this show was special was Season 1 episode 3 (The entire history of you). I watched the whole season 3 first, then jumped into season 1.
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Post by Baph on Dec 28, 2016 15:35:00 GMT -5
That was the "San Junipero" one with the lesbians. That was one of the first ones I saw, loved it. The one that made me realize this show was special was Season 1 episode 3 (The entire history of you). I watched the whole season 3 first, then jumped into season 1. Yes. One, it's the most unorthodox love story . . . of all time? Interracial, geriatric, paraplegic, lesbian death bed virtual retro romance for the win. The screenwriting on that episode is absolutely phenomenal. I literally teared up at the end. I've not finished all three seasons and out of, what . . . 12 or 13 episodes there were maybe 3 that I didn't care for. That's a phenomenal series. Very X Files/Twilight Zone dystopian future Sci Fi with a ton of Game of Thrones cameos, clever writing, insightful current events exploration, really solid acting and camera work, just a gem of a series.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2016 15:44:08 GMT -5
I watched some movie called Nine Lives with my daughter last night. I'll give it an 8 because she liked it. It was kind of a different twist on Freaky Friday, I just saw cats on the cover and assumed it was a kids movie. It sorta was, although I don't think it intended to be. Kevin Spacey was in it, but he really mailed it in. Come to think of it, so did Jennifer Garner. Christopher Walken wasn't bad though.
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Post by Premier on Dec 28, 2016 15:58:38 GMT -5
That was the "San Junipero" one with the lesbians. That was one of the first ones I saw, loved it. The one that made me realize this show was special was Season 1 episode 3 (The entire history of you). I watched the whole season 3 first, then jumped into season 1. Yes. One, it's the most unorthodox love story . . . of all time? Interracial, geriatric, paraplegic, lesbian death bed virtual retro romance for the win. The screenwriting on that episode is absolutely phenomenal. I literally teared up at the end. I've not finished all three seasons and out of, what . . . 12 or 13 episodes there were maybe 3 that I didn't care for. That's a phenomenal series. Very X Files/Twilight Zone dystopian future Sci Fi with a ton of Game of Thrones cameos, clever writing, insightful current events exploration, really solid acting and camera work, just a gem of a series. Season 4 is dropping next year. There might be a second part of that episode you liked: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-previews/netflix-black-mirror-4-news-9000052
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Post by Baph on Dec 29, 2016 2:21:33 GMT -5
Have now finished all three seasons of Black Mirror.
Overall score 9 of 10. It's a modern, bigger budget Twilight Zone and it's littered with gem episodes. Even the bad(ish) episodes are interesting and well made. Standout episodes include all three episodes of season one, but ep. 2 in particular, 15 Million Merits. Season 2 is 4 episodes, and not as good as Season 1, but again every offering is well written and interesting, well acted, well shot, has fun cameos, and keeps us guessing . . . episode 4 is the cream of Season 2's crop. It features that shit bird Fifield from Prometheus who tries to pet the alien death cobra and gets the whole clusterfuck started. It's that three stories in one format that we've seen Terantino use effectively, and has a bit of that same "Four Rooms" vibe to it. Spoiler alert: he chops his fucking finger off. Season 3 it the best in the series. This time SIX episodes and all very high quality, including the afore mentioned San Junipero as the stand-out, with Nosedive, Shut up and Dance, and Men Against Fire as really solid offerings as well. Love the idea of Playtest, but the lead guy (Zero Dark Thirty GitMo boss) over-played his hand a bit.
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Post by daywork on Dec 29, 2016 10:27:15 GMT -5
The Accountant I thought it was going to be better. It was fine but nothing great. I'll give it a 6
Jack Reacher 2 Never go back I liked the 1st one, this one sucked. The acting was really bad. I'll give it a 4
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 11:50:56 GMT -5
Threw in ballers yesterday. Was pleasantly surprised. Made it to the 2nd episode before I passed out. I'll be returning for more.
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Post by nickcage on Dec 29, 2016 21:35:21 GMT -5
Threw in ballers yesterday. Was pleasantly surprised. Made it to the 2nd episode before I passed out. I'll be returning for more. It's a great easy watch.
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Post by slaytan on Dec 30, 2016 5:48:14 GMT -5
I got itunes giftcard for christmas, used it to buy the entire Sharpe's Rifles series (Sean Bean, 1993). Worth watching. A lot like Horatio Hornblower, including that it's budget was lower than what was required to properly tell the stories. Would be nice if it got the same budget as modern Netflix/ HBO / et.al shows but that's all they had back then.
8/10. Some really great stories, and Sean Bean was perfect as Richard Sharpe. You all spoiled dildos would probably find it unwatchable because the gore and explosions aren't all that realistic, but it is very violent and has some great acting (along with a smattering of poor acting)
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Post by slaytan on Dec 30, 2016 5:51:37 GMT -5
Quick poll: everyone tell me which one was better between Platoon and Full Metal Jacket.
I say Platoon and it's not even close. From my POV it got the military lingo/ flavor correct, and you will never see more horrifying battle scenes. FMJ was also great but a few scenes jumped the shark and other times it dithered
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Post by PatSox on Dec 30, 2016 8:47:08 GMT -5
Quick poll: everyone tell me which one was better between Platoon and Full Metal Jacket. I say Platoon and it's not even close. From my POV it got the military lingo/ flavor correct, and you will never see more horrifying battle scenes. FMJ was also great but a few scenes jumped the shark and other times it dithered Full Metal Jacket's first half is the best part of either movie, to me. But overall, I think Platoon is the better movie
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Post by CaveBearOG on Dec 30, 2016 10:18:06 GMT -5
Platoon for me. Nailed it imo.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 10:47:02 GMT -5
I have to agree with Cup. FMJ when they are on Parris Island is friggin' great. After that it's just "ok".
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Post by unknownvariable on Dec 30, 2016 14:55:04 GMT -5
Yep. Once we lost R Lee Ermey and Gomer Pyle, the movie took a steep dive. I'll take Platoon.
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Post by slaytan on Dec 30, 2016 15:00:03 GMT -5
I have to agree with Cup. FMJ when they are on Parris Island is friggin' great. After that it's just "ok". I thought it jumped the shark when Gomer Pyle killed the D.I. It just felt gratuitous; unnecessary. Also I didn't like Matthew Modine's character. He played him well, I just didn't like the dude that much. He was too average
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Post by Baff on Dec 30, 2016 15:07:47 GMT -5
Platoon was more cohesive and integrated as a single story whereas FMJ seems like a series of 2 or 3 loosely connected short stories mashed together into one long movie. FMJ has better moments and better cinematography. Approaching the sniper building is a particularly good segment where the chain of command changes 3-4 times in 3-4 minutes due to casualties. Platoon did a better job at staying focused and within itself.
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Post by Premier on Dec 30, 2016 15:31:12 GMT -5
There's an idea for Hollywood. Combine these two films
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Post by Angelo on Dec 30, 2016 16:05:55 GMT -5
I got itunes giftcard for christmas, used it to buy the entire Sharpe's Rifles series (Sean Bean, 1993). Worth watching. A lot like Horatio Hornblower, including that it's budget was lower than what was required to properly tell the stories. Would be nice if it got the same budget as modern Netflix/ HBO / et.al shows but that's all they had back then. 8/10. Some really great stories, and Sean Bean was perfect as Richard Sharpe. You all spoiled dildos would probably find it unwatchable because the gore and explosions aren't all that realistic, but it is very violent and has some great acting (along with a smattering of poor acting) I've had the box set of Sharpe's since 06' and never watched it. No captions on it. I managed to download captions for it a few years ago, but I keep forgetting to rip and watch it. Thanks for the reminder, I'll probably do that this coming week finally. Platoon was more cohesive and integrated as a single story whereas FMJ seems like a series of 2 or 3 loosely connected short stories mashed together into one long movie. FMJ has better moments and better cinematography. Approaching the sniper building is a particularly good segment where the chain of command changes 3-4 times in 3-4 minutes due to casualties. Platoon did a better job at staying focused and within itself. Bingo. I don't think FMJ should ever be considered "whole" when comparing to other movies, it more like Death Wish / Planet Terror to me. Two movies thrown into one (some say 3). Band of Brothers still my favorite. I've been looking forward to "To Appomattox" but production still haven't started! I'm thinking it turned into a scam.
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Post by Baph on Dec 30, 2016 20:03:20 GMT -5
Best Conventional War Movies:
Apocalypse Now The Hurt Locker Full Metal Jacket Platoon Blackhawk Down Thin Red Line Paths of Glory Saving Private Ryan
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Post by Angelo on Dec 30, 2016 20:10:27 GMT -5
Best Conventional War Movies: Apocalypse Now The Hurt Locker Full Metal Jacket Platoon Blackhawk Down Thin Red Line Paths of Glory Saving Private Ryan You prefer the full version or the cut version of Apocalypse Now? Hurt Locker I feel like I need to watch it again, I just remember being bored as hell watching it. Blackhawk Down is maybe the biggest "holy shit imagine if they tried putting together that cast now" movie ever done.
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Post by Premier on Dec 30, 2016 20:20:07 GMT -5
I don't know a out the whole thing, but that scene from Saving Private Ryan , where they landed on D Day, it has to be one of the greatest scenes in a war movie.....like ever.
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Post by mmaphreak on Dec 31, 2016 1:33:32 GMT -5
Best Conventional War Movies: Apocalypse Now The Hurt Locker Full Metal Jacket Platoon Blackhawk Down Thin Red Line Paths of Glory Saving Private Ryan haven't seen all of those, but of the ones i've seen, i have to say that hurt locker was grossly overrated. ok movie. far from great.
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Post by slaytan on Dec 31, 2016 5:45:15 GMT -5
Best Conventional War Movies: Apocalypse Now(The Hurt Locker) Full Metal Jacket Platoon Blackhawk Down Thin Red LinePaths of Glory Saving Private Ryan Two of those movies were absolute garbage, and (1 of them) was meh meh meh meh meh. It baffles me that smart people like such dumb movies. Seriously, Thin Red Line was about as good as Waiting to Exhale And fail, fail, fail, fail, fail, for not including 1932's All Quiet on the Western Front. It was smarter than Paths of Glory, and just as pants poopingly anti-war and cynical. You would love it. Give it a try, you'll be hooked in 5 minutes.
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Post by PatSox on Dec 31, 2016 7:27:33 GMT -5
I have to agree with Cup. FMJ when they are on Parris Island is friggin' great. After that it's just "ok". I thought it jumped the shark when Gomer Pyle killed the D.I. It just felt gratuitous; unnecessary. Also I didn't like Matthew Modine's character. He played him well, I just didn't like the dude that much. He was too average I think that was the point. He was a normal, unremarkable dude, who liked making people laugh and didn't have a mean bone in his body and ended up being changed in to a hard killer, who actually ended up liking it
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Post by PatSox on Dec 31, 2016 8:14:45 GMT -5
Best Conventional War Movies: Apocalypse Now The Hurt Locker Full Metal Jacket Platoon Blackhawk Down Thin Red Line Paths of Glory Saving Private Ryan I had mentioned how the first half of Full Metal Jacket was great, earlier. You bring up the Thin Red Line and I maintain the middle chunk of that movie, just might be the best damn War Movie I've ever seen. All the self indulgent, introspective, spoken word poetry horse shit that take up the 1st half hour and last half hour, or so, really diminishes what is otherwise a fantastic war movie And the shame is, the points they were trying to get across were done so perfectly by what happened on screen during those battle scenes and the planning scenes, with Nick Nolte giving one of the greatest performances of the last 30 years. They didn't even need all the art house poetic narration that tried to accomplish the same thing. The scenes where they take the hill and then later when they overrun the Japanese camp were awesome Garth, you should go back and watch just those parts again. See how good they are, when they're not being dragged down by the rest of the film
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Post by mmaphreak on Dec 31, 2016 14:17:45 GMT -5
don't know if it fits nicely into the "conventional war movie" category, but of more recent films, i thought lone survivor was awesome. was hard to watch in some parts as i don't like watching our boys get torn up, but was a great story with what i thought was generally good acting (marky mark goes overboard sometimes).
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