The Screening Room [Archive]

Oldschool

10-30-2009, 05:41 AM

For discussions related to movies, tv shows and the like.

A while back Thingirl and some other members were discussing anime. While not a big fan - I've watched some modern anime.

Members more closer to my age may remember some of these and more. They may not technically be anime but the anime discussion fueled this trip down memory lane, so enjoy..... :D

The Hobbit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_JMOPCo31M)

Return of the King (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLXFkzQRSI)

Golgo 13 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5u0iPWF0IQ&feature=related)

Rock and Rule (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqLh2cL-_4)

The Last Unicorn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RpRxS28RA)

American Pop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yEbGULbKCU)

Heavy Metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGwn_0k_TQo)

Fire and Ice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-yLWGaIxM)

wetheril

10-30-2009, 05:58 AM

Of the entire list, I definitely recall The Last Unicorn. :) That's one of my favorite older cartoons, and I love the theme song by America.

The cartoons I "grew up" with include An American Tale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqpDfikwWA) and The Land Before Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZA41HbwPLs). They still make me tear up.

Lightwielder

10-30-2009, 09:19 AM

The cartoons I "grew up" with include An American Tale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqpDfikwWA) and The Land Before Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZA41HbwPLs). They still make me tear up.

Oh, yes. I remember both of those. I remember specifically, my favorite Land Before Time episode was The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire.

(At least, I think it was number seven.)

scout1idf

10-30-2009, 04:29 PM

The Hobbit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_JMOPCo31M) remember it

Return of the King (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLXFkzQRSI) remember it

Heavy Metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGwn_0k_TQo) got it (the original). I also have several of the old Heavy Metal Magazines.

An American Tale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqpDfikwWA) got it

The Land Before Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZA41HbwPLs) got it

How about some of my favorite cartoons....

Bugs Bunny (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luKU53ihiK8)

And (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2NGI00vI94)

smv1973

10-30-2009, 04:53 PM

What about the Dungeons & Dragons animated show that ran from 9/1983-9/1985. I have the complete animated series.

Badstench

10-30-2009, 08:30 PM

One of my favourite movies (of many years ago) was film set at the beginning of the 1500's, Germany, at about the time when plague was sweeping Europe.

It starred Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Lee and was called Flesh + Blood

This was a historical movie only loosely based on fact. The details of the story were completely fictional.

I was especially fond of this movie over the proliferation of 'sword and sorcery' films being released at the time because of it's gritty believability - the main characters (who collectively made up a party of adventurers) were portrayed as anti-heroes... despicable rogues who served no master but the almighty gold coin. They were dirty, diseased, unscrupulous, and desperate; all traits which suited the time in which the story was told.

Gunpowder was an invention that had recently arrived from the mysterious East, and clever men had worked out ways to utilise it's explosive power in destructive ways. However, it would be fair to say that the practitioners of the 'exploding powder' were often more at risk than those they attempted to use it against.

Steel was still the main material of destruction, and soldiers wielded swords, pikes, and similar weapons with greater ease.

There are excerpts of the movie on Youtube, but the first few minutes of the address below sums up the 'feel' of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQuqx1Wm9f0&feature=related

My favourite quote came from a scene where a physician was examining a captain and noted that he had bubonic plague.

"He's strong" said the physician.

"What does that mean?" asked his superior.

"It means he'll take longer to die" came the stoic answer.

Badstench

11-14-2009, 04:35 AM

There's nothing so staisfying as watching a Clint Eastwood western.

Somehow, we ended up with two movies borrowed from a friend, both Clint Eastwood westerns.

Pale Rider
Unforgiven

Years apart in the making, but similar in content.

doesn't matter... the end is a bang bang shoot'em'up.

Some reckon John Wayne was the quintisential movie cowby.... for me it was Clint Eastwood.

Him and Harry Callaghan.

texlaw1992

11-19-2009, 05:18 AM

"Speed Racer" and "Star Blazers" - two great anime shows. I think "Star Blazers" was the first Japanese anime sci-fi series to play on US tv.

Badstench

11-23-2009, 05:15 AM

I spent a drizzly afternoon watching "A Christmas Carol" in 3D at the Imax theatre.... it was great. the last 3D movie I saw was years ago (Jaws 3, I think).

3D has come a long way.

There was a 3D trailer for "Avatar", which I'll go see at the Imax. I've been looking forward to this movie, but have to admit that the CGI was not all I hoped for.

Lightwielder

11-24-2009, 11:52 AM

Avatar was awesome. I'm thinking of going to see the live action movie.

Zen And Tonic

11-24-2009, 05:08 PM

Now that the Star Trek movie is out on DVD, I might get around to watching that one eventually. It looks like fun.

Other than that... haven't seen any movies that's really blown my mind recently. The last movie that I've watched that I thought was extremely good was WALL-E.

Also a big fan of vintage martial arts movies, but that's because I practiced kungfu myself a while back.

Oldschool

12-13-2009, 01:03 AM

Currently watching one of the best movies ever on AMC - Jeremiah Johnson. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068762/)

Lightwielder

12-13-2009, 08:09 AM

How many of you have seen the Disney XD original movie, Skyrunners? They claim it's a movie, but based on the way it ends, I think it might be the pilot to a new series. They might just do sequel movies, though. Either way, I'm certain there will be more.

Badstench

12-31-2009, 08:46 AM

Remember when "The Blair Witch" movie came out? It was touted as being new and exciting and a cinematographical wonder.

The camera work wasn't novel, but it was novel for a major cinema release.

I avoided it like the plague (and still haven't seen it), not because of the camera work, but because I don't like gratuitous horror movies.

Fast forward, and another movie was advertised as being filmed in the "Blair Witch" style. And then another, and another.

I'm an avid movie watcher, so when I ran out of new content to watch from my local DVD store, I relented... and picked up "Cloverfield".

I absolutely loved it! And not in a Pulp Fiction sort of way, or a Jason Bourne sort of way... I loved this movie because it offered me a fresh perspective on the reason why I love to hate movies.

I hated it so much that I actually enjoyed it!

Now, forget everything I've said. :eek:

I want to ask you... has anyone seen "District 9?"

To begin with, the greatest claim to fame for this movie (which came out of South Africa) was that Peter Jackson (of LOTR fame) was involved with the production.

Anyway, I started watching the movie and thought, "I'm gonna hate this".

But by the end, I was wishing for more.

The first 20 minutes were disjointed and documentary style, and the 'live' camera perspective was disorientating. I couldn't figure out who the hero was, or even if there was a central character.

Furthermore, I found myself being judgemental... seeing the movie as an extenuation of the white south african xenophobic bullshit that had created apartheid in the first place.

I'm glad I kept watching, because as the story unfolded, three things happened;

1) a character developed to become the hero

2) It took me past the shallows of my own political ignorance

3) I found myself sympathising.

But, sympathising with who? There were baddies and goodies, but the line of demarcation between the two was so greyed that it was hard to decide which side I was rooting for.

In the end, I sat back and whistled appreciatively.

Mind you, if an alien ship ever does hover over Auckland, please nuke the bastards! (oo... did I actually type that?")

texlaw1992

12-31-2009, 06:44 PM

I really don't see New Zealand as the focus of alien attention. It reminds me of Blofeld's coment to James Bond in "You Only Live Twice" - "Your tiny little island hasn't even been threatened yet."

After all, aliens are seen almost exclusively at American trailer parks.

Oldschool

02-18-2010, 04:27 AM

It's been awhile since anyone has posted here so....

Does anyone recognize my current avatar? I'm sure several of you are familiar with it. Btw I moved my previous avatar to my profile pic.

Oldschool

02-20-2010, 12:16 AM

Well it is a little small and hard to see so.......

----- Profanity Warning -----

Some foul language so be warned but a definite classic,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbWg-mozGsU

Young Ned

02-21-2010, 11:22 AM

Once I took off my glasses and got a close look at the avatar, I realized it was a set of polyhedral dice, as used in D&D and many other roleplaying games. Very appropriate! :)

But what does that Blazing Saddles excerpt have to do with your avatar? And what does your avatar have to do with this thread, "The Screening Room"? I think I'm missing a connection here...

Doolipalally

02-21-2010, 12:28 PM

He's changed his avatar again. When he posted, it was a still, presumably from 'Blazing Saddles', though I didn't have a chance to check it out.

Oldschool

02-21-2010, 04:11 PM

:rolleyes: Yeah the victims of rapid fire avatar changing it seems - sorry.

Here's the original a little larger btw.

Regarding this thread and my current (boy that's a loaded term of late, eh) avatar - no connection. Again that was in relation to my Blazing Saddles avatar.

http://img.youtube.com/vi/SbWg-mozGsU/3.jpg

Young Ned

02-22-2010, 03:15 AM

Ah, gotcha.

Badstench

03-10-2010, 07:05 PM

I went to see "Alice In Wonderland" the other day, at the IMAX theatre in all its 3D glory.

I fell asleep.

thingirl

03-10-2010, 07:13 PM

I went to see "Alice In Wonderland" the other day, at the IMAX theatre in all its 3D glory.

I fell asleep.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess it wasn't very good then.

Needle

03-10-2010, 07:22 PM

I have to put a plug in for "The Hurt Locker". It is a great piece of work. How the directors and actors get one to actually care about the characters and the story without the luxury of any kind of exposition is amazing. Fundametally, the movie involves watching the same team of 3 soldiers doing a similar task repeatedly, diffusing a bomb. But each time, the circumstances are just different enough that you get an additional glimpse into the characters. The approach to story-telling is surprisingly minimalist yet effective.

Oldschool

03-11-2010, 04:45 AM

The remake of Clash of the Titans looks promising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKEiLVxDw0A

And some of you may recognize the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcT5YWBzq8

Needle

03-11-2010, 06:29 AM

The remake of Clash of the Titans looks promising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKEiLVxDw0A

And some of you may recognize the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcT5YWBzq8

I just watched the blu-ray of the original a few days ago. The last time I saw it was back in '81 in the theater! I did not remember that Laurence Olivier was in it, not to mention a much younger Maggie Smith of Harry Potter fame. Harryhausen was the man!

scout1idf

03-11-2010, 06:49 AM

The remake of Clash of the Titans looks promising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKEiLVxDw0A

And some of you may recognize the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcT5YWBzq8

Thanks for the info. I didn't know they were doing a remake....

When the trailer was finished, I found this one for Robin Hood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSqL9ygBCck

I think I'll have to see both of them....

Oldschool

03-12-2010, 01:49 AM

I think I'll have to see both of them....

No doubt especially when I saw Ridley Scott's name plastered across the screen.

Oldschool

03-12-2010, 03:47 AM

Don't think it's any secret that Jeremiah Johnson is one of my favorite movies period.

So imagine my delight when I just turned the t.v. on at the beginning of the last scene between Bear Claw Chris Lapp (Will Geer) and Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford). One of the best and most poignant scenes in the movie. Ah, who am I kidding the whole movie is one great scene.

spencer

03-12-2010, 02:35 PM

My favorite movie is The Natural

Badstench

04-07-2010, 09:55 AM

I've heard a rumour that there's going to be a prequel to "Alien"

"Alien" is one of my all time favourite movies. It's not often that a sequel beats the original, but Aliens succeeded. They were different in approach; the first was more in the way of a thriller, whereas the second was more action oriented.

Regardless, I loved them both. (Alien 3 was a disappointment, but I did enjoy Alien Ressurection).

Anyway... a prequel? It should be interesting.

Which opens a question... can you name a sequel movie that was as good, if not better, than the original? Trilogy movies are disqualified.

Off the top of my head, I think Predator 2 was better than Predator.

Drape

04-07-2010, 04:59 PM

I saw Alice in Wonderland in 2D last week and loved it. Of course, much of my fondness for the movie probably arises from the fact that I found Mia Wasikowska....um......very attractive:D

Needle

04-07-2010, 05:02 PM

Which opens a question... can you name a sequel movie that was as good, if not better, than the original? Trilogy movies are disqualified.

Disqualifying Trilogy movies makes it tough! :confused: There are so many strong second movies within trilogies.

It seems like once studios discover that they hit gold with a second movie, then they plan on a third just to "cash in" on the second. Stopping with a good second movie seems rare. One could even say that the Alien vs. Predator movies (as well as the upcoming Predators) disqualifies Predator 2.

I'll be interested to see what people come up with; for the time being I have to think about it more...

Oldschool

04-08-2010, 06:41 AM

Disqualifying Trilogy movies makes it tough! :confused: There are so many strong second movies within trilogies.

I totally agree - especially since if the sequel was even moderately successful a third follows or is in development.

However since Badstench said trilogy movies I'm going to take him literally :cool: , therefore series counts as long as there are more than 3 total in it. Plus Badstench mentioned Aliens which I agree with him on - it being the second in a series of 4, 5 if you count Alien vs. Predator.

And I'm actually going with the second movie in a series. Actually I think if you have a series any subsequent movie could classify as a sequel but I'm not sure that's what Badstench wants and this is his discussion. I could be wrong about series but I don't think so since he mentions Aliens.

So with that said,

Star Trek II - Wrath of Kahn
Die Hard II
The Road Warrior (Mad Max was the first)
Dawn of the Dead (Romero's series of several)
Superman II

And the only two I can think of that only have two in the series (I think) are:

Evil Dead 2
28 Weeks Later

Badstench

04-08-2010, 07:50 AM

Let me clarify "trilogy" vs "sequel"

By trilogy, I actually mean any series of movies that tells a complete story... Like Lord of the Rings, The Star Wars saga, etc It doesn't have to consist of three movies. I used "trilogy" as a binding example.

"Sequels" are movies that are specifically written to follow an earlier complete movie like Predator, Alien, A Nightmare on Elm Street, etc. The subsequent movie might follow the original, but could also stand alone.

Needle

04-08-2010, 08:19 AM

Thanks for the clarification, Badstench. In that case, I'm going to go with Sergio Leone's For a Few Dollars More.

spencer

04-08-2010, 02:59 PM

I liked the second Jason Bourne movie better than the first. The whole movie series is way different from the books, but I liked the movies. I don't think that either of my very favoritest movies: The Natural and Field of Dreams could have a sequel.

spencer

04-08-2010, 03:00 PM

I totally agree - especially since if the sequel was even moderately successful a third follows or is in development.

However since Badstench said trilogy movies I'm going to take him literally :cool: , therefore series counts as long as there are more than 3 total in it. Plus Badstench mentioned Aliens which I agree with him on - it being the second in a series of 4, 5 if you count Alien vs. Predator.

And I'm actually going with the second movie in a series. Actually I think if you have a series any subsequent movie could classify as a sequel but I'm not sure that's what Badstench wants and this is his discussion. I could be wrong about series but I don't think so since he mentions Aliens.

So with that said,

Star Trek II - Wrath of Kahn
Die Hard II I have to disagree here, I liked the first a bit better.
The Road Warrior (Mad Max was the first)
Dawn of the Dead (Romero's series of several)
Superman II

And the only two I can think of that only have two in the series (I think) are:

Evil Dead 2
28 Weeks Later

I agree with the rest, though.

spencer

04-08-2010, 03:01 PM

Badstench

04-08-2010, 05:45 PM

I've got to disagree with "Die Hard II", Oldschool.

Die Hard is an all-time Man (ug-ug) classic... Die Hard II should have been named "Try Hard". It came nowhere near close to the original.

Needle

04-09-2010, 04:21 AM

Badstench

04-09-2010, 05:43 AM

I saw it when it was released, but it was so long ago that my memory of it is hazy. I remember that it covered The Fellowship, maybe a bit more, but it didn't tell the whole story... and then I read somewhere that it wouldn't be finished, and I was quite angry about that.

Doolipalally

04-09-2010, 06:13 AM

I remember seeing it on TV. I think I found it a bit hard to connect with, though I appreciated the imagination behind a lot of the animation. My main problem was with the hobbits, who just weren't quite right for me; particularly Sam, who looked far too much like a cross between a gnome and a comedy stupid rustic.

I seem to remember it took the story as far as Helm's Deep.

Badstench

04-09-2010, 12:44 PM

"Back To the Future"

I liked that movie. Truth be told, I like movies with a Time-line involvement. Having said that, I open myself for the "Oh, you big girl's blouse" comment when I say that I liked "The Lakehouse".

But I really liked the original "Butterfly Effect".

Okay, let's go back to "Back To the Future". That was a great movie, okayed by the sequel, then destroyed by the third installment.

One of the all-time great movies involving Time has to be the original "Planet of the Apes". When the main actor (whose name escapes me at the moment) rode his horse along the beach to discover the ruined remains of the statue of liberty... that was awesome!

The sequels were all crap!

So, now let's talk about Indianna Jones. The first movie was excellent, the second didn't match up, the third went "over the top". And then along came the fourth, "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". That was visually cool, but otherwise stink.

And how about the second "Transformers" movie? Honestly , the hilight for me was Megan Fox, and that was questionable. The action scenes went on and on and on and on and... on.

and then they went on some more.

big guns and explosions are only good for their surprise factor.

What guy hasn't always imagined himself as Jason Bourne? The "Bourne Identity" was excellent, and so was the "Bourne Supremacy". I'd like to say something derogatory about the third movie, but I can't. The "Bourne Ultimatum" was not as good as the previous movies, but it wasn't any worse, either. It was a conitnuation of a damned good action movie.

Speaking of which... I liked Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Doolipalally

04-09-2010, 12:53 PM

Speaking of which... I liked Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Me too. Casino Royale better than Quantum, but that wasn't his fault.

Oldschool

04-09-2010, 02:44 PM

scout1idf

04-09-2010, 05:12 PM

Badstench that would be Charlton Heston that you're thinking about in the Planet of the Ape movies. Irrc he only appeared in the first two. I don't know if it was because of continuity with the time travel element or other reasons.
And the character was know as Taylor.

From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_of_the_Apes_%281968_film%29)....

Astronauts Taylor (Heston), Landon (Robert Gunner), Stewart (Dianne Stanley), and Dodge (Jeff Burton) are in deep hibernation when their spaceship crash-lands in a lake on an unknown planet in the year 3978 A.D. after a 2006-year voyage at near-light speed (during which the crew ages only 18 months due to time dilation). The planet has no moon and the clouds at night are luminous. The astronauts awaken to find that Stewart has died in space due to an air leak and her body in decomposition and that their ship is sinking. They use an inflatable raft to reach shore. Once there, Dodge performs a soil test and pronounces the soil incapable of sustaining life. Taylor suggests they are on a planet in the constellation of Orion some 320 light years from Earth but admits he is not sure.If the planet is Earth as suggested, then what happened to the moon?

Someone made an over-site in the writing of the story.

Young Ned

04-10-2010, 12:30 AM

I just finished watching the Blu-Ray of Ralph Bakshi's animated version of The Lord of the Rings. This movie seems to be similar to Neil Diamond, in that people either love it or hate it; there isn't much of a middle ground. I love Bakshi's version, and wish that he would've gotten funding to finish the story. It was released in 1978, and I remember seeing it in the theaters and being awestruck. Part of my love for the movie is probably nostalgia-based, but I think I'd even give it kudos if I were seeing it for the first time today. How do you all feel about this movie? Do you remember seeing it in the theater?

I did see it in the theaters when it came out, and was disappointed. Bakshi used an animation technique called rotoscoping, where you film in live-action first and then create the animation by, basically, tracing the live-action footage frame by frame. While this does provide you with very realistic animation, in this case it was a little too realistic. By that, I mean the characters and their movements seemed too ordinary and mundane; for a tale as mythic as LotR, the characters need to be "larger than life", not merely "lifelike". They just didn't seem heroic enough.

And I really disliked how the orcs looked. I seem to recall he followed the Star Trek method of making alien races: human beings with latex "appliances" glued to their faces and heads. They just looked tacky.

I thought I heard Bakshi did eventually produce a sequel called Return of the King that covered the second half of LotR (the first movie basically covered Fellowship plus some of The Two Towers, IIRC). If he did, though, I've never seen it, so I can't comment on it.

Oldschool

04-10-2010, 02:08 AM

There was/is an animated Return of the King but Bakshi wasn't involved. In fact iirc it was put out by the same folks that did the animated The Hobbit. Also iirc there was supposed to be a sequel to Bakshi's LoTR but it was scrapped.

The rotoscoping Young Ned mentions was also used in Bakshi's Wizards and was a big component of American Pop. Rotoscoping was also used on Fire and Ice. Incidentally Frank Frazetta was also involved in Fire and Ice.

Badstench

05-19-2010, 11:14 AM

spencer

05-19-2010, 11:31 AM

Incredibly good movie and the title is lyrical and very reflective of the movie. I agree, it is most excellent.

Doolipalally

05-19-2010, 12:36 PM

Haven't seen the movie, but I know where the title comes from :)

spencer

05-19-2010, 01:20 PM

I shamefully admit that I did not know it was from Hamlet until after researching after reading dooli's post :o

Doolipalally

05-19-2010, 01:48 PM

You're forgiven ;)

(I had a teenage phase of learning Shakespeare speeches while waiting for my lift to school. Sad but true...)

thingirl

05-19-2010, 02:30 PM

(I had a teenage phase of learning Shakespeare speeches while waiting for my lift to school. Sad but true...)

Shakespeare? Why not just get a mini radio and listen to something.

Doolipalally

05-19-2010, 02:58 PM

Shakespeare? Why not just get a mini radio and listen to something.

Couldn't stand music radio stations. Still can't stand most of them. And it was far too early in the morning to listen to news and politicians arguing, which was the only real radio alternative.

Anyway, what's wrong with reading? The memorising thing is optional, but good practice. And I love Shakespeare's language and rhythms.

thingirl

05-19-2010, 03:08 PM

Absolutly nothing is wrong with reading! And nothing is wrong with music, either, if you know what to listen to. (I ♥ Cating Crowns.)

Anyway, this is off topic...

Doolipalally

05-19-2010, 03:18 PM

Absolutly nothing is wrong with reading! And nothing is wrong with music, either, if you know what to listen to. (I ♥ Cating Crowns.)

Anyway, this is off topic...

Yep, nothing wrong with music, if you're listening to something you like. Most radio stations don't play things I like, or else mix things I like with things I can't stand. And most DJs make me nauseous.

Back on topic, then, has anyone seen the Russell Crowe Robin Hood? Is it any good?

zmflavius

05-19-2010, 03:23 PM

Yep, nothing wrong with music, if you're listening to something you like. Most radio stations don't play things I like, or else mix things I like with things I can't stand. And most DJs make me nauseous.

Back on topic, then, has anyone seen the Russell Crowe Robin Hood? Is it any good?

I haven't actually seen it, but where I live, I heard that it's pretty bad, because apart from the characters, it's a giant Tea Party, anti-tax, anti-government ad. Which is bizarre, given how socialist the traditional Robin Hood is.

spencer

05-19-2010, 03:31 PM

I have not seen Robin Hood, but we saw Iron Man II over the weekend and I would give it a solid 7 on the 10 scale.

scout1idf

05-19-2010, 04:02 PM

I have a new favourite movie. Is anyone familiar with a Vincent Ward movie called, "What Dreams May Come?"

It stars Robin Williams in a non-comedic role.

It's a love story with a harsh twist.

A man meets his soul partner, saves her in real life, then saves her in the afterlife. He gives up Heaven to be with her in Hell, and such s the strength of his love that he saves them both.

It was a nice story.

I couldn't remember the title, but since it stars Robin Williams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pHCtLzmras&playnext_from=TL&videos=05ia0QzcXq8) I figured that we had seen it.

We did.

That was an awesome and sometimes confusing movie. It's been years so I'll have to get it again.

Probably buy it this time around since sometimes buying is almost as cheep as renting (depending on the movie).

Young Ned

05-19-2010, 10:45 PM

Back on topic, then, has anyone seen the Russell Crowe Robin Hood? Is it any good?

Haven't seen it, but the San Francisco Chronicle liked it: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/14/MVL91DDIMM.DTL

This particular reviewer writes very reasonable, well-informed reviews, so I tend to trust his opinion a lot.

BTW, the icon of a little man sitting up in his chair clapping is from the Chronicle's idiosyncratic rating system, equivalent to four stars out of a possible five (with a "bomb" icon equivalent to zero stars).

texlaw1992

05-19-2010, 11:21 PM

I was planning to reserve judgment on whether to see "Iron Man 2" until "Iron Man" played on cable. I can't believe that while 2 is out, the first one has still not played on cable.

I may well go see "Robin Hood" though. The wife went with some friends to see the remake of "Clash of the Titans." No thanks.

Badstench

06-05-2010, 08:05 PM

I'm habitual by nature. What I mean by that in context of this thread (and the Concert Hall) is that I have an addicitve personality where habits are concerned; ie, I'm a collector.

My big passion is music, or more specifically, accumulating CD's (it used to be LP's). But my favourite CD store has suddenly become devoid of recordings that really interest me. I've found myself buying stuff just for the sake of being in the shop so I may as well get something/anything.

I recognise my addiction, and it's one of the reasons I avoided perusing through the DVD section of the same shop.

Which is as big a hint I can give to tell you that I have suddenly found myself starting a DVD collection.

I've only got six DVD's, but that's six more than I had a few weeks ago, and I find myself thinking about other movies I'd like to see on my shelf. Uh oh!

In my defence, I've only picked up the movies which I absolutely love, but I know of at least seven more that I want.

The word to zero in on with that last sentence was "want". I don't "need" them... heck, I've seen these movies dozens of times!... but I "want" them. This is my addictive personality rearing it's unnecessary head!

The six movies I have are:
Pulp Fiction
12 Monkeys
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Ultimatum
Aliens

This little collection started innocently: I spotted a store having a sale on DVD's when I was on my way to rent some movies. A quick excercise in mental arithmatic had me realise that the price of two movies to keep was the same as two new release rentals.

And now I want to buy:
The Song Remains The Same
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
The Usual Suspects

Oh, no! another collection is starting!

spencer

06-06-2010, 02:41 AM

I love The Usual Suspects

Badstench

06-06-2010, 03:03 AM

It's a goodie, eh Spencer?

For all you blokes who haven't seen it... get thee to a DVD rental store.

The "Usual Suspects" is a 'MAN-MOVIE'.... no chicks allowed!

Oldschool

06-06-2010, 06:41 AM

Usual Suspects - definitely a must see.

Badstench you could sorta bridge your collections starting with The Song Remains the Same. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWTEK814U0)

And while you may not be a fan or listener of all of the following they would make a nice addition to any collection.

Some of my favs off the top of my head.

Anvil! The Story of Anvil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o)
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk8hbSxY0sE)
Freebird the Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9nnRDft8eQ)
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgjZnGH8nY)
Pink Floyd The Wall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djTU80l0ZE4)
Iron Maiden Flight 666 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWv6wp06Qo)
Let There Be Rock: The Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXODLkJ9h1s)
KISS Loves You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXHRWVxledo)
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfIhuhB5wBY)
Woodstock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPlYsaiZSTE)
Tommy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9WGIYjxzVU)
Gimme Shelter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPNeh4d9guk)

Sheesh I thought I'd have trouble coming up with more than a handful - that's an even dozen and I'm still thinking of several others The Last Waltz, Live at Pompeii, Monterey Pop, Black and Blue, You Gotta Move, Live Vengeance '82 plus a pile more of concert videos.

Definitely not an all inclusive list it would seem :rolleyes: by any means and proof that I really like live versions.

Badstench

06-06-2010, 08:15 AM

double sheesh!

But I must admit, if Iwas really going to get into music DVD's, I'd have to find Leo Kottke... I think it's the Denver concert.

Erm... no, that was "Yes".

damn! there's another one I "want"!

Scarbrow

06-10-2010, 03:55 AM

Hey, what's doing a video collection including any LOTR movies without The Matrix? Even if you don't like the sequels, the original is a pop culture gem.

I would also heartily recommend a mix of Tarantino's films (any or all of them) and a few action ones. Let's say "Gladiator" for Ridley Scott, "Robin Hood" (once it's available, and for the same reasons) and "300", just because THIS. IS. SPARTA!

That's the problem with good movies and good books. Too many of them, can't see them all, can't have them all. But we try nonetheless. And I have more bookcases on my home than any other thing, saved books stored on them.

thingirl

06-10-2010, 02:07 PM

And I have more bookcases on my home than any other thing, saved books stored on them.

I knew I liked you! I'm the same way, except that for money/space saving my Library card is one of my most prized possessions.

Oldschool

07-16-2010, 03:46 AM

This one definitely looks promising - The Expendables (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6RU5y2fU6s).

Young Ned

07-16-2010, 10:57 AM

Could've sworn I saw Schwarzenegger in there for a few seconds, but he's not named in the credits. Probably just a lookalike; I don't think he's done any movies since he's been governor.

Doolipalally

07-16-2010, 11:36 AM

Could've sworn I saw Schwarzenegger in there for a few seconds, but he's not named in the credits. Probably just a lookalike; I don't think he's done any movies since he's been governor.

Bruce Willis was in there too, I think, but not named. I was assuming he and Arnie just nip in for a quick cameo.

spencer

07-16-2010, 02:10 PM

I saw Despicable Me over the weekend...fantastic movie and all of us (ages 5-45) thoroughly enjoyed it :)

Young Ned

07-17-2010, 04:45 AM

Bruce Willis was in there too, I think, but not named. I was assuming he and Arnie just nip in for a quick cameo.

That could be. I'm so bad at recognizing celebrities that I just figured I got it wrong...

Oldschool

07-23-2010, 01:30 AM

Better late than never.....

Was doing some shopping at the local grocery store and a series of laid out magazine covers with shots of different cast members caught my fancy. Seems 2010 is the 30th anniversary of "The Empire Strikes Back". Probably wouldn't have thought much more about it but as I started to log on there was an AMC promo about movie anniversaries leading with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" which is celebrating it's 35th. And although it's not mentioned in the following link it also happens to be the 40th anniversary of one of my favs - Hawk the Slayer. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk_the_Slayer)

So I got to thinking about other milestone movie anniversaries and did a bit of googling. And since I had to start somewhere I decided to start at the 25th anniversary mark with movies that debuted in 1985.

25th Anniversary Movies: http://www.awesome80s.com/Awesome80s/Movies/1985/

30th: http://www.awesome80s.com/Awesome80s/Movies/1980/

35th: http://www.super70s.com/Super70s/Movies/1975/

40th: http://www.super70s.com/Super70s/Movies/1970/

Could go farther at least till the next benchmark that being the 50th but the above two websites are ones that I visit time to time and they don't cover any other decades.

But here's a good film site and the links should open in the 60's for anyone interested. http://www.filmsite.org/1965.html

Badstench

09-16-2010, 07:52 AM

I'm sick to death of the repetitive crap presented on TV, so I've made a habit of visiting my local DVD store and renting 5 movies at a time... one for each week night if TV proves to be more inane than it usually is.

Sometimes, I won't watch all of them... and this is why I rented a movie called "Case 39" three times before I actually got around to watching it.

It stars Renée Zellweger and Bradley Cooper (from "The Hangover").

In explanation, I don't like gratuitous gore movies like "Saw", or teen produced horror flicks like "A Nightmare on Elm Street". If I want to be frightened, I go for subtle ghost stories like "A Stir of Echoes" or "The Sixth Sense". I'll even do religious movies that feature demons and possession if they're done intelligently.

"Case 39" never tickled my fancy when I read the blurb, but I have to tell you... after watching it, I had a restless night punctuated by disturbed dreams.

It's part horror/ part thriller/ part psychological drama.

It's worth a look... but keep you teddy bear handy for hugging.

Oldschool

09-16-2010, 08:36 PM

Nice 'review' Badstench but at first I was like.......

WTF :confused:

Sorry Badstench but I thought BS has been on the vineyard roof again as I thought that that's soon to be released here so how could it be on DVD already.

Then I did some googling and it seems it was released quite some time ago outside of the US (well over a year ago in places) and is due out here on Oct 1st.

It seems it has been pushed back a few times here in the US. Eerily similar to Badstench's multiple attempts to "debut" it. ;)

From wiki, The film was shot in Vancouver (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver) in late 2006, and was scheduled to be released in August 2008, but it was pushed back to April 10, 2009, and then to January 1, 2010. It has now been moved to October 1, 2010. Dunno why all the delays but I'm guessing the last or the decision for October here in the US has to do Halloween.

Oh and Alias fans may recognized Cooper from that series.

Seems it's still on schedule and from the trailers I watched and Badtench's review it seems worthwhile. http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1873609241/

Oldschool

09-17-2010, 03:01 AM

While much of this site is geared toward films currently playing on the big screen and in America there's a nice review and DVD section. Truthfully DVD info is what I mainly use it for.

http://www.moviefone.com/dvd

And while we're on the subject do any Seinfield fans remember this one, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM79_itR0Nc :D

Dariel

09-17-2010, 03:28 AM

Badstench

09-18-2010, 01:04 PM

So... one of the Dvd's I selected was called, "A Complete History of My Sexual Failures".

It was both funny and sad... and very real.

The film was made by a guy who decided a good theme for a film would be to ask all his past girlfriends why their relationships never worked. It wasn't pre-written, it wasn't staged. The interviews were 'off-the-cuff' and presented exactly as they were received.

it was hilarious.

And not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9qH2PleUtQ&feature=related

Dariel

09-19-2010, 03:03 AM

Just saw the trailer you posted, and my dad is using Netflix to play it instantly on the TV. I'm hoping to get a lot of laughs xD

texlaw1992

09-19-2010, 03:06 AM

Doolipalally

09-19-2010, 10:07 AM

The more logical title would be "The Complete History of my Romantic Failures."

After all, if you've had "physical relations" with the women, then it's really not a sexual failure. The romantic part just didn't work.

That's more or less what I was thinking, but it sounds better coming from someone male. :)

Young Ned

09-20-2010, 01:00 AM

The more logical title would be "The Complete History of my Romantic Failures."

After all, if you've had "physical relations" with the women, then it's really not a sexual failure. The romantic part just didn't work.

Kind of depends on (a) how good the sex was (yes, it can be bad even for men), and (b) whether the sex was why the relationships failed, no?

Badstench

09-21-2010, 10:13 PM

Well, if you'd seen the movie, you would know that many of the 'failures' experienced by the film-maker were due to his sexual inadequacies, his failure to recognise his sexual inadequacies, leading to his failure to recognise that he was emotionally stunted (no pun or double entendre intended) and unable to face a mature reality.

...Aptly considered by Young Ned.

The film (which was documentary style) had a happy ending.

texlaw1992

09-21-2010, 10:53 PM

So he went to a massage parlor? (lol)

Oldschool

09-30-2010, 04:16 AM

Season 2 of Lawman on A&E premiers October 6th.

http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/video/?bcpid=46881070001&bclid=605539620001&bctid=605742878001

scout1idf

10-01-2010, 05:22 PM

This one looks funny... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m9EVP8X7N8)

racey

10-01-2010, 06:54 PM

This one looks funny... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m9EVP8X7N8)

That is a pretty funny movie.

Dariel

10-01-2010, 09:23 PM

That is a pretty funny movie.

Yup, best zombie movie I've ever seen. On par with Shaun Of The Dead :P

Badstench

10-09-2010, 06:46 PM

Here's one to avoid... it made it into my top 10 worst movie list as well as my top 10 comedies that didn't make me laugh list

Hot Tub Time Machine

John Cusack is in it... what the hell was he thinking?

Chareos

10-09-2010, 09:34 PM

Not many war films on here?

All time classic war movies in my view.

Zulu (all time favourite)

A Bridge Too Far

Blackhawk Down

Saving Private Ryan

Cross of Iron

Zulu Dawn

The Longest Day

Platoon

In Which We Serve

The Hurt Locker

There are probably a few more but those are the ones that stand out at the moment. There is a saying that 'you know that you're a squaddie when the vast majority of your film collection are war movies' lol

texlaw1992

10-10-2010, 12:56 AM

The Big Red One with Lee Marvin - great movie.

Oldschool

10-10-2010, 06:12 AM

Nice list Chareos - recognize and like most of 'em.

Ditto - Texlaw.

Gotta add the HBO miniseries - Band of Brothers

Full Metal Jacket

Apocalypse Now

Das Boot

All Quiet on the Western Front the original film version although the TV movie version ain't bad either.

The Deer Hunter

Glory

spencer

10-10-2010, 04:27 PM

All good choices for military movies...

I would add the classic

Battle for the Bulge

and

Hamburger Hill

Oldschool

10-27-2010, 01:02 AM

With Halloween approaching what about thriller, slasher, horror movies and the like.

And with it's 35th Anniversary and a special release and special Halloween venues all over I've just gotta mention this one. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNTiheGj2Y)

From wikipedia, The film is considered to be the longest-running release in film history. It has never been pulled by 20th Century Fox from its original 1975 release, and it continues to play in cinemas 35 years later. Some cinemas showing the film have run it for decades at a time.

While I like horror movies I enjoy a true thriller much more than a strict "gorefest".

Real life beckons so a quick off the top of my head.

The Exorcist

Just about anything Hitchcock - Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds, etc etc etc.....

Alien

The Thing (the original and the Carpenter version)

Halloween

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Shining (excellent on the big screen)

That's it for now................

Dariel

10-27-2010, 01:06 AM

The Thing (the original and the Carpenter version)

The Thing scared the crud out of me... I was around 9 or 10 at the time I watched it, my dad made me... I always stayed away from clowns and those sewage drains...
:(

Oldschool

11-08-2010, 01:09 AM

Although it's primarily an American holiday Thanksgiving's approach reminds me of one of my favorite movies ever that just happens to have a Thanksgiving theme - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgYo7Hdpyco&feature=related).

Oldschool

11-09-2010, 07:31 PM

Chareos mentioned Black Hawk Down a while back in a discussion about military/war movies. And with Veteran's Day approaching I've been thinking about all types of related stuff and more than usual.

Black Hawk Down is an excellent movie full of great scenes but here's two of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybju5hb8nkc

Not really a scene but watch or listen as it'll speak for itself, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aowl7Wwzyis

spencer

11-09-2010, 09:45 PM

spencer

11-09-2010, 09:46 PM

Badstench

11-13-2010, 01:01 AM

One WW2 movie I thoroughly enjoyed was Enemy At the Gates... the siege of Stalingrad with two snipers going head-to-head.

Oldschool

11-13-2010, 04:21 AM

My previous mention of Black Hawk Down which is based on actual events got me thinking about other movies based on them.

I may be biased but here's five worth viewing that just happen to be based on events in my home state of West Virginia. And a couple of the trailers aren't good representations of the movies imo.

Matewan (http://www.videodetective.com/movie_trailer/MATEWAN/trailer/P00000570.htm)
October Sky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHyWE7s_lGA)
We Are Marshall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmH61rvDQxU&feature=related)
Night of the Hunter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5AKK_om1VU)
The Mothman Prophecies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP4P7VPx2zM)

Doolipalally

11-18-2010, 08:05 AM

One WW2 movie I thoroughly enjoyed was Enemy At the Gates... the siege of Stalingrad with two snipers going head-to-head.

Just came back from a trip to the UK loaded with DVDs, including both 'Enemy at the Gates' and the earlier 'Stalingrad'. Looking forward to comparing the two!

Oldschool

12-02-2010, 03:36 AM

A bit early but as I'm currently watching The Grinch (live action version with Jim Carey) I'm wondering about favorite Christmas movies/shows?

I'll keep my list relatively short and throw a couple out of the box choices in as well.

It's a Wonderful Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJfZaT8ncYk)
A Christmas Story (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvMLfSQrHKE)
Hard to pick a version of A Christmas Carol (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpbthuKFuFA) as there are many good ones out there. But you can't go wrong with that one or this earlier version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbaa-T5wSE8).
One of several that are a bit nontraditional - Trading Places (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjDbJQKDXCY)
Out of the box and out of this world. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtXnLtOHiTk) With what may be a guest appearance by Gandalf the Dingy. In case you missed it it's around :35 Not to mention our possible Rhaknar contraption in action in the opening. :cool:

Young Ned

12-03-2010, 05:26 AM

I've heard good things about Scrooged (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5s-xArZvjo), but I've never seen it so I can't say for sure.

Badstench

12-14-2010, 05:17 AM

Oldschool

12-14-2010, 05:38 AM

Looks good, definitely on my holiday viewing list. Thanks Badstench.

scout1idf

12-14-2010, 06:34 AM

I found this movie lurking on the shelves of my local video store...

It's called Black Death, and it's a real goodie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEualA0ujdo

I highly recommend you source this and watch it!
I don't remember seeing anything about it but, I would love to see it after viewing the trailer.

Badstench

12-18-2010, 05:27 AM

This was a surprise to me

Thinking that I'd run out of good movies to watch from my dvd store, I started looking at TV series.

I found one, and it's well worth watching.

It's out of England, and the series is called "Cadfael"

The main actor is Derek Jacobi, who came to my attention in the series, "I Claudius".

Basically, it's a series of Whodunnits, in the vein of Agatha Christie, but set in medieval times.

A good watch.

Doolipalally

12-18-2010, 07:34 AM

Ah, Cadfael... Haven't seen many of episodes of the TV version, but I agree it's not a bad watch. Problem for me was that Derek Jacobi is nothing like the way the character is described in the books, and I knew those first.

Talking of UK TV series, anyone else know the 'Sharpe' dramatisations with Sean Bean? Also good stuff! Riflemen in the Peninsular war.

Young Ned

12-19-2010, 05:11 AM

Oh, THAT Cadfael -- he's a monk who solves mysteries using surprisingly modern deductive reasoning, right? My mom used to love the Brother Cadfael books. (She was always a big fan of Agatha Christie, too.) I enjoyed the one or two I read, too.

From the fact that the TV series is simply called "Cadfael" rather than "Brother Cadfael", am I to infer that at some point he got promoted? Is he now "Father Cadfael" or "Abbot Cadfael" or something of the sort? If so, a belated "conga-rats!" to him. :D

zmflavius

12-19-2010, 03:31 PM

Just found these on youtube: It uses footage from the LOTR movies with different audio, but I rather liked them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKCIEWrsX9U

and other videos made by the same user.

Tetracapillactomist

12-24-2010, 09:46 PM

Talking of UK TV series, anyone else know the 'Sharpe' dramatisations with Sean Bean? Also good stuff! Riflemen in the Peninsular war.

Absolutely! Possibly the best series (largely) about the Napoleonic wars. Sean Bean, Pete Postlethwaite, and a whole regiment of more than capable actors beside...

And speaking of Napoleonic wars gave me an idea: wouldn't mind seeing what they might be able to do with a series based on Patrick O'Brian's books.

I have seen Master and Commander, but a single movie can only have a very limited scope, considering the 20 1/2 (as I recall) volumes of 'the Aubrey-Maturin dynamic', all of which I dutifully read, sticking to the chronological order (which wasn't always smooth sailing, since I didn't own the books).

Oldschool

12-29-2010, 09:40 AM

Watching Spaceballs on cable and Spaceball One just went to plaid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk7VWcuVOf0). :D

mahansolo

12-29-2010, 10:14 AM

I'm stingy when labeling a movie as "excellent".

I just saw Children of Men (2006) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NikEQy1XxDE) and it was excellent.

demojan777

12-30-2010, 08:58 AM

Just watched the 2003 Alien director's cut and then The Making of Alien on the other DVD.

It's been a while since I watched that movie from beginning to end, and it is still as scary as it ever was, plus it is still the best movie out of all of the "Alien Franchise" movies.

(AVP movies don't count and I pretend that they don't exist; I tried to sit through AVP twice and fell asleep each time.)

scout1idf

12-30-2010, 04:38 PM

I'm stingy when labeling a movie as "excellent".

I just saw Children of Men (2006) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NikEQy1XxDE) and it was excellent.
I watched the trailer you provided, now I want to see the movie.

I kinda remember seeing the trailer when the movie came out, but never went to see it....

I want to see Season of the Witch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgwl5kmBpF0).....

demojan777

12-30-2010, 04:48 PM

Children of Men is one of the best movies ever made, I highly recommend it.

shanti shanti shanti

Oldschool

01-14-2011, 08:27 PM

A day off and bells to grind with what appears to be a William Bendix marathon on AMC. :D:D:D:D:D

Badstench

02-09-2011, 05:54 AM

If you like Westerns, I would thoroughly recommend getting hold of the TV series, "Deadwood".

It's quite stark and includes a lot of profanity and sexual content, but it's a heck of a good yarn. I'm currently esconced with series 2, and enjoying it immensely.

spencer

02-09-2011, 06:34 PM

Green Hornet is a rollicking, good ride!!

texlaw1992

02-10-2011, 02:49 AM

I never watched the TV series, but I did enjoy the Batman episode where the Green Hornet guest-starred along with his sidekick, Bruce Lee. Apparently the police and Batman thought the Green Hornet was a criminal instread of a crimefighter. I can still picture Robin at the end of the episode saying something like "I can't even imagine the Green Hornet as a good guy."

Maybe I'll get around to seeing the movie - when it comes on cable.

Badstench

02-16-2011, 07:00 AM

I never got into the original Stargate series, but I loved the Atlantis series.

I loved it so much that the final series left me wanting more.

And then I noticed a new series had been filmed... Stargate Universe!

I rented the first series and liked the pilot episode. With a few provisos...

Apart from one or two characters, there was no real 'meat' to the personalities. Whoever casted the roles should be fired!

I also had a tinge of doubt to the pilot film; it offered questions without revealing answers, or even a hint to an answer. I supposed the answers would come with the hour-long episodes.

And that's what the script writers tried to do, but they did it in such a way that I started to hate the series. I wanted sci-fi! What I got was a cross between Star-Trek Voyager and E.R!

When I watch a sci-fi series, I want science fiction! I don't want human drama reminiscent of life in 21st century Earth.

I decided by episode 4 that Stargate Universe is a poor follow-up to the earlier series'.

A big thumbs down.

texlaw1992

02-17-2011, 01:05 AM

I was a fan of both the original series and Atlantis, though I can't say I've seen every episode.

I watched one or two episodes of Universe and lost all interest. I'd rather watch Stargate reruns on SciFi.

darkrkngl

02-19-2011, 04:58 AM

I wanted sci-fi! What I got was a cross between Star-Trek Voyager and E.R!

I thought it was more of a cross between Voyager and Lost. One of those shows where to be clever they have a question like(going for basic math type question) "what is the value of a?" and the answer is a = bcx + dey. So now instead of the answer I'm looking at six new questions which can't be answered with the given data.

other than that I agree completely

darkrkngl

02-19-2011, 05:16 AM

Okay before anyone starts lighting torches, this is not about the last Jack Black film.

I've found the best version of Gulliver's Travels to be the miniseries version staring Ted Danson. This clip is from Gulliver discussing the running of the kingdom with the Queen of Bromdingnag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG_-_lzp8H4

part of the reason I find this to be the best is it includes the majority of the book instead of the two-three islands usually mentioned. I found a copy recently at a Toys 'Backwards R' Us for 6.99 and decided it was well worth the price.

Oldschool

03-29-2011, 01:09 AM

New reality series about coal mining from the producers of Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers and Ax Men.

http://www.spike.com/shows/coal

Badstench

04-29-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm the first to admit... I'm a scaredy cat who doesn't like horror movies.

Actually, I don't like movies that portray gratuitous blood and guts scenes. Zombie movies are okay, 'cos zombies aren't real, but movies with deranged pychopaths stalking victims with Ghinzu knives while dressed as red-nosed clowns is not my idea of entertainment.

Having said that, I do like a good ghost story in the vein (no pun intended) of The Sixth Sense, What lies Beneath and A Stir of Echoes.

One of the scariest movies I have ever watched was called Ghost Ship. I won't detail that movie except to use it as the reason I wouldn't rent another movie called Triangle. The theme looked much the same.

But I ran out of choices during my last foray to the local video store and picked it up despite my cowardly misgivings. Admittedly, I watched it during daylight hours, and with the knowledge that I had a comedy chaser.

Triangle turned out to be one of those movies that interested and infuriated me at the same time. It had no recognisable movie celebrities in it, which added to its charm. I assume the budget for the movie was spent on special effects and props.

And it wasn't so much a horror movie as a mind-time twister.

I thoroughly enjoyed it in the end.

Oldschool

05-22-2011, 12:18 AM

Just got done watching Night of the Hunter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_of_the_Hunter_%28film%29) which is based upon the novel of the same name (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_of_the_Hunter) which is based on the true case of one of the earliest and then most notorious serial killers (http://www.skcentral.com/news.php?readmore=2258). While I've always liked it and considered it not only a great but underrated movie - I'd forgotten how good. As one critic put it "still scary even after 50 years". And fifty years ago films weren't even approaching graphic much less the gorefests they are today.

However a large part of why it was underrated and unappreciated may be because despite it not being graphic it was ahead of it's time not to mention too grim and disturbing for the 50's. Seems a lot of folks have realized how classic this film really is - still today.

http://www.filmcritic.com/reviews/1955/the-night-of-the-hunter/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/1999/mar/19/margaretatwood

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19961124/REVIEWS08/401010344/1023

Haven't looked but I'm guessing one may be able to find the whole movie online.

Oldschool

05-22-2011, 02:00 AM

Thought I'd mentioned Night of the Hunter before.

My previous mention of Black Hawk Down which is based on actual events got me thinking about other movies based on them.

I may be biased but here's five worth viewing that just happen to be based on events in my home state of West Virginia. And a couple of the trailers aren't good representations of the movies imo.

Matewan (http://www.videodetective.com/movie_trailer/MATEWAN/trailer/P00000570.htm)
October Sky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHyWE7s_lGA)
We Are Marshall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmH61rvDQxU&feature=related)
Night of the Hunter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5AKK_om1VU)
The Mothman Prophecies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP4P7VPx2zM)

And while I'm talking about movies based on events/folks here's a few more based on real folks here in the Mountain State. However, I'm not sure I should be mentioning these at all.

Still entertaining as "h" "e" double hockey sticks. Of course that may be a matter of biased perspective as well. Other folks may be like :eek:

And there's more clips from the following on YouTube, etc... especially regarding the "Dancing Outlaw".

...........while I'm still engaged in some self-effacing humor some of you might find these entertaining as all get out (or think WTF :) ). I'm sure Texlaw will get some mileage outta 'em.

A PBS documentary. Pure reality TV folks before it became popular. And not too much hamming it up for the cameras either. And there's other clips on YouTube as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0h3a7MmMss&feature=fvw

That began as a follow up to a feature on Jesco's father D. Ray White from a film on American folk dancing - "Talking Feet".

Seems it spiraled - some would say outta control. :rolleyes: Definitely has a "cult" status now. Many famous actors, musicians, etc... have referenced Jesco in their works. And I'd feel remiss if I didn't acknowledge Jesco's fellow Boone County native and supposed influence Hasil Adkins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasil_Adkins) who is also considered to have "cult status".

That documentary bred a spin off and an appearance on Roseanne as well which was featured in the film - Jesco Goes to Hollywood.

And more recently there has been yet a third spin off - another documentary. This one focuses on some more of the clan. Again reality TV for the most part although there seems to be some hamming it up on this one. http://www.wildandwonderfulwhites.com/trailer/

And here's a movie based loosely on the the above. http://www.moviestrailer.org/white-lightnin-movie-trailer.html

Badstench

05-27-2011, 02:19 PM

Oldschool

05-27-2011, 05:15 PM

Actually that's a remake of a Swedish film. Here's the trailer for the original, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZJUgsZ56vQ

And I agree that Chloe Mortez has a big future ahead of her. Here's the trailer for another film she's in - Kick Ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFpWpkxsVI8

She did most of her own stunts in this film. And here's some fan made clips of her but beware if you haven't and are planning on seeing it's somewhat spoilerish. Btw, a rocking track by The Prodigy on this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIuaiZ6du00&feature=related

Tetracapillactomist

06-15-2011, 07:15 AM

Best horror movie I've seen out of America in ages... "Let Me In"

It's a vampire story.

I only had one qualm... in the vein (no pun intended) of Americanisms, the movie was ten minutes too long.

The bloody scene at the end was unnecessary.

Other than that, I loved this movie. I also think the girl who played the young vampiress has a big future ahead of her.

This is the trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reRRAEVHq8E

As OS pointed out, that a nearly scene-for-scene remake for the subs-phobic, though the original ("Let the Right One In") still manages to be better. Go figure. :rolleyes:

I tend to favour originals ahead of knock-offs (unless the copy-cats are better, which they seldom are), so am obviously biased...

(Ooh, and just noticed: this post I'm replying to is two weeks old! :D :o
Oh, well... the film is 'ages older' than the post, so all falls into perspective in he end, and all things are relative. :)

Badstench

07-08-2011, 07:57 PM

I just finished watching "The Season of the Witch".

It stars Nicholas Cage.

I watch a lot of movies, but this one deserves mention in the Sryth forum because it's topical.

I especially liked the way it started.

However, I hated the way it ended.

The good thing about DVD's and Blu Ray is that you can access special features, and one of the features of this DVD was an alternate ending.

I loved the alternate ending!

Have you ever listened to someone tell a joke and found yourself laughing before he/she has finished? And then he/she says the punchline and it's not nearly as funny as what you imagined.

"The Season of the Witch" is like that. The story-telling is the magic, the climax is a disappointment.

However, the movie is worth watching if only for the first hour of viewing.

Oldschool

07-14-2011, 06:09 AM

Since we seem to have more than our fair share of sci fi fans on the old forum I'm wondering if anyone has been watching the new TNT series Falling Skies.

It takes place after a successful alien invasion of Earth as human survivors start to fight back to regain the planet. Steven Spielberg is one of the executive producers.

Trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKxq4I4Sk6I

It's a good show and here's its homepage, http://www.tnt.tv/series/fallingskies/

Doolipalally

07-14-2011, 06:22 AM

Looks interesting - I'll keep my eyes open for that one.

What I sometimes have problems with is when these sort of shows get too sentimental and start talking in epic cliches. Problem is that their trailers nearly always talk in cliches, so it's difficult to tell what the actual show script is like.

Oldschool

08-10-2011, 02:49 AM

Conan the Barbarian remake coming soon,

Here's a trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1iJZIMddpM

And gotta pay a bit of homage to the original so, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PQ6335puOc

Drashika

08-19-2011, 12:18 AM

I can't wait to see the new Conan. Rose McGowan is in it, and I am madly in love with that woman. Also, Ron Perlman is the man

Young Ned

08-20-2011, 03:15 AM

I can't wait to see the new Conan. Rose McGowan is in it, and I am madly in love with that woman. Also, Ron Perlman is the man

I liked Rose McGowan a lot, back when she was on "Charmed"; haven't seen much of her since, but I'm sure she's still beautiful.

Badstench

08-20-2011, 04:43 AM

An English movie I watched today called "Ironclad". It takes liberties with historical fact, but don't all movies?

It's medieval adventure stuff. Actually, it reminded me of that classic French Foreign Legion movie, "Beau Geste", with a bit of "Zulu" thrown in.

Here's the trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-tpqF-zXuU

Drashika

08-22-2011, 05:10 AM

I liked Rose McGowan a lot, back when she was on "Charmed"; haven't seen much of her since, but I'm sure she's still beautiful.

Did you get a chance to see Death Proof, Young Ned?

Btw, I love Kermit the Frog, and therefore love your avatar...lol

texlaw1992

08-22-2011, 05:31 AM

That's not Ned's avatar - he really looks like that (lol).

Drashika

08-22-2011, 05:40 AM

boy, I sure have a lot to learn 'round these here parts...lol

Tetracapillactomist

08-22-2011, 06:42 AM

That's not Ned's avatar - he really looks like that (lol).

It's true! :D And just as happy! :) He even has a BOG!!! :D ;)

Except Ned has a more pinkish hue! :D:D:D

(Another rep for that, Tex, as soon as I can stop laughing, and am allowed! :D)

Oldschool

08-22-2011, 01:07 PM

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/3/15/129131649075810915.jpg

http://media.myspacepimper.com/content/image/funny/funny_841.jpg

And since this is the screening room, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFLZ-MzIhM

Tetracapillactomist

08-22-2011, 01:19 PM

Oh, you know OS... I better keep my troublemaker thoughts locked up on the subject of the toubib's diagnosis in the second image.

:D

About the first one, only one thing:

LOOK, TG: KERMIT'S ALLOWED TO DRIVE ALREADY! :) ;) :p

All right now... :) Less than a month, it'll go in a flash. :) Just be careful.

(And have some pity on those bumpkins pumpkins. ;))

Oldschool

08-22-2011, 02:00 PM

I'm not mentioning any names but a certain excellent laudable friend might be to blame although he might take exception citing yours truly's word choices in an earlier post. :cool:

And the the aforenotmentioned person - just kidding. ;)

Tetracapillactomist

08-22-2011, 04:27 PM

Links, please, OS - and tags, if you will. ;) Cyphering is dandy, but references require links - especially if choice words are involved. :D

Oldschool

08-22-2011, 04:41 PM

Hmmm...... Missed my italicized highlights did ya ? Or.......

T(oying) [and simutaneously playing] C(oy) with Oldschool perhaps....? ;)

But never one not to give a friend the benefit of the doubt or pass on a laugh necro'd or otherwise.....

Dang it, OS! You could have used a better metaphor. Because "anal retentive" and "item storage" do not go well together! :D

Referencing of course to....

......I'm anal retentive about keeping items.....

Which resulted in.....

D@mn Freudian slips.... And just as I was about to make it outta Tallys unnoticed.

http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/1300809144353_7642103.png

Tetracapillactomist

08-22-2011, 05:32 PM

Yes, that's better... much better. :D (That smilin' bloke still creeps me out... :( "Just you keep that sticky finger, and all you body parts away from me, and yourself at a nice shooting range distance, mister!" :mad:)

:)

Yes, I saw pixie dust (or were they elven hint droppings?), I just wanted you to come clean... I mean really clean: "Drop your concealed weapons, Sir! Slow and easy does it - no sudden movements now!" ;)

spencer

08-22-2011, 06:04 PM

Conan should be cool....

As an aside, if you have not seen Green Lantern, my advice is to continue along that path. I thought it was surprisingly weak.

Tetracapillactomist

08-22-2011, 09:49 PM

Well, I gave you a rep for that second sentence, Spencer - I expected it to end differently, and had a chuckle. :) I'll follow that advice then. :)

Drashika

08-22-2011, 10:38 PM

Conan should be cool....

As an aside, if you have not seen Green Lantern, my advice is to continue along that path. I thought it was surprisingly weak.

A lot of people seemed to, wheras I enjoyed it. maybe it's just the fact that we finally got one that I liked.

spencer

08-23-2011, 01:39 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Drashika. Everyone has their own perspective and opinion; I think my expectations influenced my opinion. I was really expecting a great deal, so when it didn't meet them, I guess I just thought it could have been better. I know that I have liked plenty of movies that the general consensus was that they weren't that good.

Drashika

08-23-2011, 02:34 AM

thingirl

08-23-2011, 04:24 AM

LOOK, TG: KERMIT'S ALLOWED TO DRIVE ALREADY! :) ;) :p

Heyyyyy. I CAN drive :) Just not without one of my parents :).

Tetracapillactomist

08-23-2011, 04:28 AM

I said "allowed" - as in: alone, no parents?... :p ;)

But like I said, less than a month now - there before you know it. :)

Oldschool

09-25-2011, 12:48 AM

One of the few shows that I regularly watch along with Sons of Anarchy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_XFvVjaKrw), Breaking Bad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alFsfEUtDmQ), Falling Skies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7vrlvu9qk) and a few others.

The Walking Dead which starts it's second season on October 16th. Takes a few seconds to load.

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-season-2-trailer-from-comic-con

Badstench

09-25-2011, 08:48 PM

The Walking Dead is one show that hasn't been picked up by NZ TV stations. I'll wait till it appears on DVD rental shelves, then watch the whole thing in one go. There's nothing better than spending a rainy day with good viewing and plenty of junk food.

The beginning of Spring (September in the southern hemisphere) is traditionally wild weather wise. However, the days have lengthened out, helped along by the advent of daylight Saving in New Zealand.

I blame the loss of an hours sleep for feeling befuddled this morning. I trotted off to catch the bus to work, pausing to buy a newspaper with a $2 coin I had in my pocket, before continuing to the bus stop. Once there, I realised I'd left my wallet at home.

When you're patting all your empty pockets with a frown, we call this the wallet-haka.

Oldschool

10-13-2011, 05:38 AM

Four days until The Walking Dead season two starts. And for fans the good news is the series has been expanded from season one's six episodes to thirteen for season two.

Here's a link to the official website and some webisodes involving the backstory on one of the walkers from the series pilot.

http://www.amctv.com/the-walking-dead/videos/the-walking-dead-webisodes-1-a-new-day

Badstench

10-22-2011, 02:30 AM

There's no rugby today, so I decided to end a days shopping with something yummy to accompany a cup of coffee and the first series of The Walking Dead. I was in the right mood for a zombie-fest.

DVD rented, I arranged the coffee and munchies within arms reach and started the movie.

"That's odd," I thought, because the opening scene was of a group of English policemen at a London rubbish dump. "I wonder how this ties in with zombies in middle America."

15 minutes later, I was fairly certain I wasn't watching a zombie flick. Turns out I'd picked up something called "Waking the Dead" by mistake.

Bugger!

Oldschool

10-22-2011, 05:45 AM

For a good British zombie movie (British made and set there as well) try 28 Days Later and for that matter the sequel 28 Weeks Later.

Oldschool

10-24-2011, 11:27 PM

Favorite horror/scary/suspense/Halloween-themed movies and not necessarily scary, gory, etc...?

A few off the top of my head...

Young Frankenstein (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOPTriLG5cU)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj_xYu2QGQc)
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa21pDDxkAk)
Monsters, Inc. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvOQeozL4S0)
Not the movie per se although it's excellent but this scene is great as is the whole movie, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrVEHszxL7E

And an "oldschool" ;) (and before my time) suspense trilogy that has "aged" very well,

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAcf9QqXprc)
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac8Lc_vF6G0)
Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yprZBpa1lFg)

Badstench

10-25-2011, 01:15 AM

For a good British zombie movie (British made and set there as well) try 28 Days Later and for that matter the sequel 28 Weeks Later.

I liked both of these movies. The third in the instalment was disappointing. Originally titled 28 Years Later, it was released in New Zealand as "Doomsday".

28 Days Later was the first time I can remember that zombies didn't have to be portrayed as slow, shambling morons... they could be fast, shambling morons!

spencer

10-31-2011, 03:29 AM

I have watched the first two episodes of ABC's new show Once Upon a Time (http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time). I am really enjoying it so far. I think it has a very interesting story line.

Oldschool

11-07-2011, 09:57 PM

Immortals trailer, which according to Wikipedia is loosely based on loosely based on the Greek myths of Theseus and the Minotaur and the Titanomachy or War of the Titans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5DdowcQq4U

Oldschool

11-22-2011, 11:08 PM

With Thanksgiving around the corner I've got to mention (and link) one of my favorite comedies - Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNWx7_tZRcI

And I found this (from Wikipedia) interesting as well as a bit of a dampener on the initial excitement.

In a 1987 interview, John Hughes said that the movie was inspired by an actual trip he took from Chicago to New York in which he was supposed to return the same evening, but wound up in Wichita and made it home five days later.[1]

Hughes shot over 600,000 feet (180,000 m) of film, almost twice the industry average. The rumored three-hour version of the film does indeed exist, although not in order.[citation needed] Hughes later commented that "it's a mess of footage" that would take "months, maybe even years" to transform into an actual film. The excess footage remains locked away in a Paramount vault, and according to Hughes (who died in 2009), most of it has "probably deteriorated by now".[2]

And here's a deleted scene which is out of sync, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gORS1S25oDM

spencer

11-23-2011, 03:54 AM

Has anyone seen The Immortals or Immortals? I watched it over last weekend and liked the fight scenes but thought they did not do justice to the story.

Oldschool

12-07-2011, 02:35 AM

A fine looking film, War Horse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9menjcCtSc&feature=relmfu

Badstench

12-07-2011, 07:16 AM

Doolipalally

12-07-2011, 07:34 AM

I finally got hold of "The Walking Dead", series one.

I like a good zombie fest and wasn't disappointed by this TV series. However, I did think it was top heavy on human drama and light on explanation to the dilemma.

Episode six hinted at the cause of the zombie effect, but not conclusively.

Well, they can't answer all the questions in series one. They've got to leave room for a second series, at least. One of the problems with TV as opposed to film.

Glad to have your thoughts on this series: it's been on my 'maybe' list for a while.

Oldschool

12-07-2011, 01:44 PM

Well the first season was 6 episodes give or take. The second is 13 shows and just finished the first part - the rest of the episodes will pick up back in February. Badstench you won't be disappointed with the second season as it's been unpredictable so far and there's potential aplenty.

Speaking of unpredictable... Any Sons of Anarchy fans out there? I wasn't sure where the season finale was headed but I sure didn't expect what transpired - brilliant.

And back to the Walking Dead. It's loosely based on a comic book series. I've looked briefly at the Wikipedia page on it and thought about checking into it, but I'm both afraid of spoiler potential even though the tv series is loosely based on the books. And with a book to screen adaption (or vice versa) there's usually some sort of disappointment with some of the disparities. So I'm staying away from them - for now at least.

Tetracapillactomist

12-08-2011, 10:58 AM

(Shouldn't this be in "The Screaming Room" thread?...)

Oldschool

01-15-2012, 03:27 AM

Can't believe I'm just now stumbling across the official trailer for The Hobbit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc

And please Vote for Sryth below.

Young Ned

01-15-2012, 05:50 AM

Can't believe I'm just now stumbling across the official trailer for The Hobbit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc

And please Vote for Sryth below.
Ooh, spiffy! I hadn't seen it either.

And done. :cool:

Doolipalally

01-15-2012, 08:50 AM

Darn it, I knew there was something I'd been meaning to post here!

I watched it twice, thinking 'I'm sure I know that guy' about Thorin. Couldn't believe it when I looked up who it was - he's a well-known actor on British TV, looking almost unrecognisable. Should be good.

Oldschool

01-15-2012, 03:15 PM

Funny as that's how I stumbled on the trailer. Short but nice interview with him.

But there is a poorly marked SPOILER in it so be cautious, but it's probably not much of a surprise for readers of The Hobbit.

And for those that don't know it's being filmed in two parts with both scheduled to be released in consecutive Decembers.

Anyhoo, here's the link to the article/interview.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1677131/richard-armitage-hobbit.jhtml

Young Ned

01-15-2012, 11:22 PM

But there is a poorly marked SPOILER in it so be cautious, but it's probably not much of a surprise for readers of The Hobbit.
"Not much of a surprise" is right. :) But he says it happens at "the end of the movie", which I suspect will make those who haven't read the book think he means the end of the first movie... so they should be surprised, anyway. ;)

Another big spoiler here:

Smaug the Dragon dies.

Badstench

01-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Who is this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocH1z5SK6Qo&feature=relmfu

Favourite Badstench hotties of the 80's

1) Demi Moore

2) Elizabeth Shue

3) Nena (99 Red Balloons)

Badstench

01-25-2012, 12:41 PM

Yeah, I'm a bit of a softie.

I watch movies with big guns, explosions and car chases.

I watch superheroes saving the world from villains.

I watch aliens being blasted to pulp, or humans being blasted to pulp by aliens.

I watch end-of-the-world disasters, complete with earthquakes and tsunamis and volcanoes.

I watch vampires and zombies being blown apart by the surviving Human race.

Good stuff. Woohoo.

But, I also have a like for the gentler movies. My favourite is Groundhog Day, but I also have a penchant for Four Weddings & a Funeral.

Andie Mcdowell is in both of those , so you might suppose my feelings are misplaced. I've just got the hots for Andie?

But wait... I also loved Notting Hill, which had Hugh Grant. I certainly don't love Hugh Grant.

Time.

I love a story that involves time. 12 Monkeys was a goodie. Dejar Vue was a goodie. I even enjoyed The Lakehouse, not to mention The Butterfly Effect.

I'm a bloke. Whizz, bang, whoosh.

I've seen it before, but I'm going to rent it again... The Time Traveller's Wife.

Big Softie, me.

spencer

01-26-2012, 02:26 AM

I really like The Time Traveler's Wife. Great movie.

scout1idf

01-26-2012, 06:48 AM

I bought and watched The Last Star Fighter the other day.

I remember watching that movie when it first came out back in 1984 and I couldn't resist buying it.

It was the kind of movie that could give you hope for a better life....

Blackcrowe

01-27-2012, 11:08 PM

We all know that if theres some kind of remote-control robotic killer giant squid rampaging through downtown Tokyo and the heros driving at 90 miles an hour, wending his way through huge explosions triggered by the intergalactic invaders because he only has 27 minutes to save the earth before the cool sexy vampires take over and hes down to his last lucky bullet which is the one his dying partner gave to him before the evil mastermind killed him but he keeps getting the flashbacks to what happened in 'Nam when the zombies overrun the castle of the evil wizard and the dragon burned all the helicopters out of the sky then its the best movie ever.

However I will break with the mould and offer a few movies for your consideration that don't really tick those sort of boxes at all.

#1 The Quiet Man. Yes, it was made in 1952 but its still well worth a watch. Its a romantic film set in Ireland starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. It does happen to feature one of the most entertaining fight scenes ever and is full of great lines like this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IftG_SBjB6I&feature=related)

#2 Once Upon a Time In The West. I love the old spaghetti Westerns and this another one of them but instead of Clint Eastwood and his sixshooter its got Charles Bronson and his harmonica. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juwwCTBZOCQ&feature=related)

#3 Casablanca. Total classic. The trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INBmVxAsdFE) says it all.

#4 Amelie. Its French. Its best watched with subtitles and its just beautiful. When I think about it I can't honestly say I've ever seen a better film than this. If Amelie doesn't make you smile I don't know what will. Its romantic, quirky and well...French. Not even going to post a clip here - just watch the movie, you won't regret it!