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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jun 3, 2006 1:44:30 GMT -5
Hamlet (1948) - The Lawrence Olivier version. Classic filmmaking, well ahead of its time (much like its source material), but I prefer Branagh's version as it is more faithful to the play.
The Break-Up (2006) - Not the slapstick laugh-fest that Dodgeball was. I mean, it has very funny moments, but kudos to the writers for throwing in some dramatic scenes to shake things up a bit. Both Vaughn and Aniston did a wonderful job, and you better believe it when they call this the Anti-Romantic Comedy. It exposes all of the Romantic Comedy cliches and throws them out. Its one weakness would be that Chasing Amy did that first. Speaking of which, Joey Lauren Adams made a GREAT character in this movie. In fact, all of the supporting cast was great.
Story: 8/10
Acting: 8/10
Screenwriting: 17/20
Direction: 14/20
78%
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Jun 3, 2006 9:52:13 GMT -5
The Birdcage--seeing Gene Hackman in drag is worth watching this alone. Not to mention a flamboyant Nathan Lane taking man lessons and the dinner party. B+
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Jun 3, 2006 16:26:39 GMT -5
Masters of Horror:Chocolate 3/4 Comments in MOH thread...
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Jun 3, 2006 16:30:49 GMT -5
Superman--gearing up for the new movie and showing my younger brother this for the first time. I love the first two parts with Jor-El and the Fortress of Solitude and while the Metropolis/Lex Luthor parts are good (I'm divided on Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, I like him overall but there are certain parts that are kinda, eh) I just don't think they're quite AS good as the preceeding two. Still a great film which explains everything nicely for all of us who haven't read the comic books. Or who never ever really read comic books. A-.
The Man Who Wasn't There--the Coens in black-and-white. The cinematography pretty much steals the show, creating the atmosphere and mood and characters with it. B.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jun 3, 2006 18:16:24 GMT -5
Finished watching:
"The Four Complete Historic ED Sullivan Shows Featuring The Beatles"
(Yeah, that's the actual title.)
For a Beatles nut like me, this is pretty cool. I'm sure Pulp would probably enjoy this too. Like the title says, it's the complete four Ed Sullivan episodes that The Beatles appeared on, back in '64 and '65, on a two-disc set. And they mean complete. Everything is here as it originally aired back then, including all the original commercials and all the other guests that appeared on each episode.
Some of the acts leave something to be desired, but you gotta look at it in the context of when this originally aired.
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Post by frankenjohn on Jun 3, 2006 21:41:21 GMT -5
Devil in a Blue Dress- A very unique noir.
Get on the Bus- A powerful, character driven piece.
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Post by Pulpmariachi on Jun 3, 2006 23:58:44 GMT -5
Finished watching: "The Four Complete Historic ED Sullivan Shows Featuring The Beatles" (Yeah, that's the actual title.) For a Beatles nut like me, this is pretty cool. I'm sure Pulp would probably enjoy this too. Like the title says, it's the complete four Ed Sullivan episodes that The Beatles appeared on, back in '64 and '65, on a two-disc set. And they mean complete. Everything is here as it originally aired back then, including all the original commercials and all the other guests that appeared on each episode. Some of the acts leave something to be desired, but you gotta look at it in the context of when this originally aired. I've heard of those! I've wanted to see them. Waiting for Guffman--classic Guest. Though it didn't need an R rating. Stupid MPAA and their retarded rules. It's harmless, naive, and extremley funny. B+. |
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Post by frankenjohn on Jun 4, 2006 7:48:07 GMT -5
Finished watching: "The Four Complete Historic ED Sullivan Shows Featuring The Beatles" (Yeah, that's the actual title.) For a Beatles nut like me, this is pretty cool. I'm sure Pulp would probably enjoy this too. Like the title says, it's the complete four Ed Sullivan episodes that The Beatles appeared on, back in '64 and '65, on a two-disc set. And they mean complete. Everything is here as it originally aired back then, including all the original commercials and all the other guests that appeared on each episode. Some of the acts leave something to be desired, but you gotta look at it in the context of when this originally aired. I've heard of those! I've wanted to see them. Waiting for Guffman--classic Guest. Though it didn't need an R rating. Stupid MPAA and their retarded rules. It's harmless, naive, and extremley funny. B+. I've seen Waiting for Guffman over 25 times. And I never get tired of it. |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jun 4, 2006 11:23:44 GMT -5
SUPERMAN (1978)
Like a couple of others here, gearing up for SUPERMAN RETURNS, so I had to watch the original classic.
My favorite lines:
Clark regarding his adoptive father's death: "All those things I can do. All those powers. And I couldn't even save him."
Lois, after being caught in midair by Superman: "You've got me? Who's got you??"
9/10
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Post by frankenjohn on Jun 4, 2006 16:04:09 GMT -5
The Tingler- An original idea that is perfectly executed.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jun 4, 2006 19:45:23 GMT -5
CHEERS - Season 2 - Disc 3
THE CHAPLIN MUTUALS: Vol. 2
Second collection of 4 out of 12 shorts that Charlie Chaplin made in 1916-1917 for the Mutual Film Company.
This volume includes:
1. THE COUNT
2. THE VAGABOND
3. THE FIREMAN
4. BEHIND THE SCREEN
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jun 5, 2006 11:35:22 GMT -5
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road-I'm a huge fan of these, and this was one of the best ones. Granted, there's only been three, but I really enjoyed it a lot. As usual, Ron White didn't really do much and I was never all that much of a fan of his to begin with, while the other three kept me laughing continuously. One of my favorite moments is a series of embarrasing photos at the end, and their stories behind them. Might age better than one, but not as good as part 2.
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jun 5, 2006 11:40:03 GMT -5
District B13 - A good kung fu flick by Luc Besson. The story wasn't as weak as I expected it to be, and the fight scenes were frickin' awesome. If you enjoyed Ong-Bak, think of that movie with a better story and without the stupid golf-cart chase.
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Post by Bartwald on Jun 5, 2006 15:15:53 GMT -5
The Exorcism Of Emily Rose - pretty intense to start with, it then dissolves into a bland courtroom drama. Pity. Could've been the greatest exorcism film since The Exorcist.
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jun 7, 2006 2:57:00 GMT -5
The Omen (2006)
"Remake" is an understatement. This is THE SAME EXACT MOVIE. With an inferior cast. And an inferior director. Also, the special effects were better 30 years ago (the classic impaling scene has been marred by CGI). Seriously, why was this movie even made? I would much rather have seen the '76 version on the big screen. I mean, if they REALLY wanted to capitalize on the 06/06/06 freakshow.
3/10
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