Author Topic: The RAWK Film Thread (Read 3473700 times)

Ray K · « **Reply #47680 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:26:24 pm »

So the trailer for the Freddie Mercury film looks... good? Kinda surprised to be honest.

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Henry Gale · « **Reply #47681 on:** May 15, 2018, 08:57:50 pm »

I watched Revenge last night. French film bout well Revenge. Nothing ground breaking and seen it all before but still enjoyed it. The girl playing the lead helped as she was stunning.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6738136/?ref_=nv_sr_1

gerrardsarmy · « **Reply #47682 on:** May 16, 2018, 01:08:22 pm »

Quote from: TravisBickle on May 9, 2018, 04:27:56 pm

Watched Mulholland Drive for the first time in a couple of years last night and as always, it gets better with every viewing. Comfortably my favourite film of all time.

The half an hour or so from when Betty goes to the audition to the end of the Club Silencio scene is the best thing ever put on film.

Skidder. · « **Reply #47683 on:** May 17, 2018, 08:59:03 am »

Ready Player One is shit!

bryanod · « **Reply #47684 on:** May 17, 2018, 09:42:52 am »

Quote from: Kidder. on May 17, 2018, 08:59:03 am

Ready Player One is shit!

Don't let Pete see you say that

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47685 on:** May 17, 2018, 10:39:25 am »

Quote from: bryanod on May 17, 2018, 09:42:52 am

Don't let Pete see you say that

I'm over it Bry

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #47686 on:** May 17, 2018, 06:10:59 pm »

Kidder's Gary Neville to my Roy Hodgson. He wants the assistent job.

Skidder. · « **Reply #47687 on:** May 17, 2018, 06:44:01 pm »

Dunno about all that - but it is, it is utter garbage wrapped in a little shiny bow.

Surprised Pete loved it to be honest. Always figured you'd be a bit more... what's the word?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47688 on:** May 17, 2018, 07:18:15 pm »

Quote from: Kidder. on May 17, 2018, 06:44:01 pm

Dunno about all that - but it is, it is utter garbage wrapped in a little shiny bow.

Surprised Pete loved it to be honest. Always figured you'd be a bit more... what's the word?

Miserable?

Skidder. · « **Reply #47689 on:** May 17, 2018, 09:23:40 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 17, 2018, 07:18:15 pm

Miserable?

Yeah, that too!

BabuYagu · « **Reply #47690 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:31:18 am »

Quote from: Henry Gale on May 15, 2018, 08:57:50 pm

I watched Revenge last night. French film bout well Revenge. Nothing ground breaking and seen it all before but still enjoyed it. The girl playing the lead helped as she was stunning.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6738136/?ref_=nv_sr_1

If you like revenge films, I recommend "Confessions" (Kokuhaku). Better not checking IMDB otherwise you will stumble into spoilers when reading the plot. Just jump in with both feet.

I also recommend the trilogy. Most only know "Oldboy" but it is sandwiched between "Sympathy for Mr Vengence" and "Lady Vengence". Again, IMDB plot is loaded with spoilers so just jump in. If you like oldboy, asia cinema or revenge stories in general, then you really cannot go wrong.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #47691 on:** May 18, 2018, 11:03:10 pm »

Quote from: BabuYagu on May 18, 2018, 02:31:18 am

If you like revenge films, I recommend "Confessions" (Kokuhaku). Better not checking IMDB otherwise you will stumble into spoilers when reading the plot. Just jump in with both feet.

I also recommend the trilogy. Most only know "Oldboy" but it is sandwiched between "Sympathy for Mr Vengence" and "Lady Vengence". Again, IMDB plot is loaded with spoilers so just jump in. If you like oldboy, asia cinema or revenge stories in general, then you really cannot go wrong.

I'll take a look, Thanks

JoeCole · « **Reply #47692 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:15:14 am »

Very early days but my top 5 of 2018 so far are: Annihilation - A Quiet Place - Infinity War - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - First Match.

First Match seemingly flew massively under the radar of everybody, it's a Netflix original film that came out in March and hasn't even reached 1000 votes on IMDb yet. Thought it was a really good little film myself. It's set around a teenage girl who has recently been adopted after her drug dealing father was arrested, when he gets out she tries to reconcile with him and joins the boys wrestling team as her dad is an ex-wrestler himself. The sporting aspect of it is a fun watch but the performances of the girl and father and their strained relationship are what make it really good.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #47693 on:** May 19, 2018, 05:22:50 am »

just watched Revenge and Game Night. both had annoying retro synth soundtracks that felt completely out of place. its turning into a fad.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47694 on:** May 19, 2018, 04:42:25 pm »

Quote from: Henry Gale on May 18, 2018, 11:03:10 pm

I'll take a look, Thanks

Yeah Babs is right. The Vengeance trilogy is damn good. Park Chan-Wook is a mad genius.

I only watched number 3 in the trilogy (Lady Vengeance) recently after having it on my 'to watch' list for literally years and years.

Personally I loved Mr Vengeance and OldBoy is..well..Oldboy

Actually just read the whole synopsis and plot (including spoilers) from OldBoy and its reminded me just how fucking good the movie is/was.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47695 on:** May 19, 2018, 04:48:04 pm »

Actually, reading about OldBoy again has given me the urge to watch some Park Chan-wook movies I've not yet seen

I'm downloading 'Snowpiercer' as I type. Looks great and can't believe I missed this a few years back.

Geormajesty · « **Reply #47696 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:28:14 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 19, 2018, 04:48:04 pm

Actually, reading about OldBoy again has given me the urge to watch some Park Chan-wook movies I've not yet seen

I'm downloading 'Snowpiercer' as I type. Looks great and can't believe I missed this a few years back.

If you haven't already, definitely watch 'The Handmaiden'. He's only a producer on Snowpiercer but it's still good (the director Bong Joon-Ho's latest film 'Okja' is worth a watch too, as is his old film 'The Host' and apparently 'Memories of a Murder' is a masterpiece but I've not seen it).

Hazell · « **Reply #47697 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:34:11 pm »

Yeah, Okja's great, won't be everyone's cup of tea as it's such a unique film but I loved it.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47698 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:39:41 pm »

Quote from: Geormajesty on May 19, 2018, 08:28:14 pm

If you haven't already, definitely watch 'The Handmaiden'. He's only a producer on Snowpiercer but it's still good (the director Bong Joon-Ho's latest film 'Okja' is worth a watch too, as is his old film 'The Host' and apparently 'Memories of a Murder' is a masterpiece but I've not seen it).

Ah yes thanks mate. He is only a producer on Snowpiercer your right.

Will check out Handmaiden for sure and the others you mention.

You've also reminded me to watch 'Memories of Murder'. I got that recommended here (The Foreign film thread i think). I have had it sat on my hard drive for yonks ready to go. That's getting watched 100% next time i have the house to myself. These Savages with me wont entertain subtitled films

Geormajesty · « **Reply #47699 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:48:35 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 19, 2018, 08:39:41 pm

Ah yes thanks mate. He is only a producer on Snowpiercer your right.

Will check out Handmaiden for sure and the others you mention.

You've also reminded me to watch 'Memories of Murder'. I got that recommended here (The Foreign film thread i think). I have had it sat on my hard drive for yonks ready to go. That's getting watched 100% next time i have the house to myself. These Savages with me wont entertain subtitled films

The Handmaiden is definitely one to watch alone (or at least in company who know what to expect) - it's an erotic thriller and not ashamed of it. Mate of mine saw it at the cinema and said it was a coat in lap situation

sinnermichael · « **Reply #47700 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:09:40 pm »

Deadpool 2 is boss!

TepidT2O · « **Reply #47701 on:** May 20, 2018, 11:05:06 pm »

Just finished watching Bladerunner 2049 which I couldn’t catch at the cinema...

Genuinely astonishing film.... I was blown away by it...just wow..

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #47702 on:** May 21, 2018, 12:15:02 am »

Quote from: Tepid T₂O on May 20, 2018, 11:05:06 pm

Just finished watching Bladerunner 2049 which I couldn’t catch at the cinema...

Genuinely astonishing film.... I was blown away by it...just wow..

Yep. Great stuff. Cinematography is fantastic

Jonny-LFC · « **Reply #47703 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:25:20 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on May 19, 2018, 09:09:40 pm

Deadpool 2 is boss!

This!

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #47704 on:** May 21, 2018, 09:55:59 am »

Saw Lost in Translation last night. What a great film.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #47705 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:05:20 am »

Watched Cargo last night on Netflix.

It's a post apocalyptic zombie flick based in the Australia outback with Martin Freeman.

Not a bad film.

Yiannis · « **Reply #47706 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:04:45 am »

Lots of hype around Game Night. Not as good as expected. Few genuine funny bits and not so original either.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #47707 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:21:30 am »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 21, 2018, 09:55:59 am

Saw Lost in Translation last night. What a great film.

Beautiful story. I was in Tokyo last year and went to a karaoke bar just to sing "More Than This" while rolling drunk.

stara · « **Reply #47708 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:28:42 am »

Quote from: Geormajesty on May 19, 2018, 08:28:14 pm

apparently 'Memories of a Murder' is a masterpiece but I've not seen it).

Yes it is. Fincher has never publicity acknowledged MoM, but the influence is there for everybody to see. I rate Zodiac, but MoM is one of my favorite films of all time.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #47709 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:46:11 am »

Quote from: stara on May 21, 2018, 11:28:42 am

Yes it is. Fincher has never publicity acknowledged MoM, but the influence is there for everybody to see. I rate Zodiac, but MoM is one of my favorite films of all time.

That's going on my to watch list.

Probably watch it during this week to take my mind off the game.

Just seen that the remake of Fahrenheit 451 is floating about online.

stara · « **Reply #47710 on:** May 21, 2018, 12:10:51 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on May 21, 2018, 11:46:11 am

That's going on my to watch list.

Probably watch it during this week to take my mind off the game.

Just seen that the remake of Fahrenheit 451 is floating about online.

Every Frame a Painting did a video essay of MoM's Ensemble Staging scenes. There's no spoilers in it, but maybe it is better to save it after you have seen the actual film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4seDVfgwOg

RedSince86 · « **Reply #47711 on:** May 21, 2018, 12:12:41 pm »

Quote from: stara on May 21, 2018, 12:10:51 pm

Every Frame a Painting did a video essay of MoM's Ensemble Staging scenes. There's no spoilers in it, but maybe it is better to save it after you have seen the actual film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4seDVfgwOg

I'll save that link and watch it after the film,cheers.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #47712 on:** May 21, 2018, 01:30:14 pm »

Watched Face Off again last night, stone cold classic.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47713 on:** May 21, 2018, 01:40:47 pm »

Quote from: stara on May 21, 2018, 11:28:42 am

Yes it is. Fincher has never publicity acknowledged MoM, but the influence is there for everybody to see. I rate Zodiac, but MoM is one of my favorite films of all time.

I love the Crime genre but I really, really struggled with Zodiac.

Not sure why as it’s pretty much critically acclaimed and loved by loads.

Love Fincher tooo and I really want to like it, but can’t

BER · « **Reply #47714 on:** May 21, 2018, 01:46:48 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on May 21, 2018, 01:30:14 pm

Watched Face Off again last night, stone cold classic.

I miss 90's cinema, when even a lot of the bad films, were pretty great.

classycarra · « **Reply #47715 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:10:33 pm »

Quote from: BER on May 21, 2018, 01:46:48 pm

I miss 90's cinema, when even a lot of the bad films, were pretty great.

Almost all of the films of the 90s are bad to terrible, but there are more than a handful of great bad ones. The Rock is another

Buck Pete · « **Reply #47716 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:18:40 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on May 21, 2018, 02:10:33 pm

Almost all of the films of the 90s are bad to terrible, but there are more than a handful of great bad ones. The Rock is another

Se7en (Fincher!!) was an incredible movie and one of my fav movies of all time alongside Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas and Heat.

Also Carlito’s Way and Casino

To be fair the 90’s produced some cracking Crime genre movies

classycarra · « **Reply #47717 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:25:17 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 21, 2018, 02:18:40 pm

Se7en (Fincher!!) was an incredible movie and one of my fav movies of all time alongside Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas and Heat.

Also Carlito’s Way and Casino

To be fair the 90’s produced some cracking Crime genre movies

Agree mate - there are three good ones in your post

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #47718 on:** May 21, 2018, 02:49:46 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on May 21, 2018, 02:18:40 pm

Se7en (Fincher!!) was an incredible movie and one of my fav movies of all time alongside Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas and Heat.

Also Carlito’s Way and Casino

To be fair the 90’s produced some cracking Crime genre movies

Donnie Brasco as well.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #47719 on:** May 21, 2018, 03:17:48 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on May 21, 2018, 02:10:33 pm

Almost all of the films of the 90s are bad to terrible

Whaaaat

Dunno if it's cause I was born in the 90's but it's pretty comfortably my favourite decade for films. When acting was still more important than CGI but special effects had improved to an OK level.

I mean 1994 alone probably produced more great films than there's been in the last five years combined...