Author Topic: The RAWK Film Thread (Read 3467461 times)

markedasred · « **Reply #42080 on:** March 15, 2016, 07:33:38 pm »

Yiannis, I am your opposite, I hardly ever see anything new since the early 90s. No wonder when taking my 8 yr old was £24 with a small drink and popcorn last week, that is robbery.
Re older film recommendations: If you say the Coen's are your bag, you probably have a handle on 90's indie cinema, but if not, google that ( I would single out the Jarmusch directed as favourites), then go back to 70's US indie cinema. There's a ton of great French films from the 50s to 90s. A simple thing that works is to check out the BFI catalogue of DVD's. If they issue it as a DVD or Blu Ray, it acts as a trademark of quality, for me at least.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #42081 on:** March 15, 2016, 07:49:38 pm »

Quote from: Trada on March 15, 2016, 11:50:17 am

First red-band trailer for Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party

Not sure why, but watching that just pissed me off. The potato having an Irish accent was bad enough, but this looks like it was the brainchild of a 5 year old. The sausage and the hotdog bun: it's funny cause it has sexual undertones, and they're animated, right? Right? Hilarious. Seth Rogen can get to fuck!

Skidder. · « **Reply #42082 on:** March 15, 2016, 07:54:15 pm »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 15, 2016, 07:49:38 pm

Not sure why, but watching that just pissed me off. The potato having an Irish accent was bad enough, but this looks like it was the brainchild of a 5 year old. The sausage and the hotdog bun: it's funny cause it has sexual undertones, and they're animated, right? Right? Hilarious. Seth Rogen can get to fuck!

Trada · « **Reply #42083 on:** March 15, 2016, 08:34:07 pm »

Other old films to watch.

Paths of Glory
Citizen Kane
It’s a Wonderful Life
Taxi Driver
The Grapes of Wrath
Dr. Strangelove
The African Queen
The cruel sea
All Quiet on the Western Front
Shane
Duck Soup
Midnight Cowboy

Skidder. · « **Reply #42084 on:** March 15, 2016, 08:54:24 pm »

If someone is exploring British Film and hasn't checked out The Wicker Man, they should be burnt at the stake.

red mongoose · « **Reply #42085 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:34:21 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 15, 2016, 07:49:38 pm

Not sure why, but watching that just pissed me off. The potato having an Irish accent was bad enough, but this looks like it was the brainchild of a 5 year old. The sausage and the hotdog bun: it's funny cause it has sexual undertones, and they're animated, right? Right? Hilarious. Seth Rogen can get to fuck!

Haha

You're not wrong, Mac. Once again, Rogen and Co. get high, have a "hilarious" idea, and spend millions of dollars to make a movie out of it. And how much do you wonder they spent on that voice "talent"? I almost feel sorry for the money, the actual dollar bills, having to be spent on shite like this. They should make a movie where dollar bills and coins scream because they are being used to fund a gash stoner movie.

johnsmithlfc · « **Reply #42086 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:14:19 am »

Wow...Sausage Party - what can you actually say?
How does a film like that get made, honestly.

ScottScott · « **Reply #42087 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:57:43 am »

Genuinely looking forward to Sausage Party. I think it looks quite funny and I'll go and switch off for a bit and have a laugh at it

tubby · « **Reply #42088 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:08:28 pm »

I'll watch Sausage Party eventually, doesn't look like something I'd see in the cinema but it'll be entertaining enough.

Schmidt · « **Reply #42089 on:** March 16, 2016, 02:01:02 pm »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 15, 2016, 07:49:38 pm

Not sure why, but watching that just pissed me off. The potato having an Irish accent was bad enough, but this looks like it was the brainchild of a 5 year old. The sausage and the hotdog bun: it's funny cause it has sexual undertones, and they're animated, right? Right? Hilarious. Seth Rogen can get to fuck!

That was my first thought too. Comedy trailers are always a bit shit though, the jokes have to be quick with little to no context, even the funniest shows and movies have been reduced to fart noises and dirty swears for the trailer.

Still I probably won't be watching this in the cinema.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42090 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:26:23 pm »

regarding recommending older movies, this might be a bit random but The Andromeda Strain has long been one of my favorites.
the cinematography and soundtrack make for excellent atmosphere.

Stevie-A · « **Reply #42091 on:** March 16, 2016, 06:13:42 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 16, 2016, 05:26:23 pm

regarding recommending older movies, this might be a bit random but The Andromeda Strain has long been one of my favorites. the cinematography and soundtrack make for excellent atmosphere.

Great call. Amazing movie, even now. Throw THX1138 into the mix for a cracking double bill.

johnsmithlfc · « **Reply #42092 on:** March 16, 2016, 06:40:55 pm »

Quote from: Stevie-A on March 16, 2016, 06:13:42 pm

Great call. Amazing movie, even now. Throw THX1138 into the mix for a cracking double bill.

Yeah good call!

Soylent Green
Invasion of the body snatchers
Close encounters of the 3rd kind
The Thing

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #42093 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:02:16 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 16, 2016, 05:26:23 pm

regarding recommending older movies, this might be a bit random but The Andromeda Strain has long been one of my favorites. the cinematography and soundtrack make for excellent atmosphere.

That was remade recently as a TV series, wasn't it? I never watched it, but it apparently wasn't very good. Pity, because it's a concept that deserves a proper big screen treatment, but in a more subdued lower budget manner like Ex_Machina.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42094 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:23:02 pm »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 16, 2016, 07:02:16 pm

That was remade recently as a TV series, wasn't it? I never watched it, but it apparently wasn't very good. Pity, because it's a concept that deserves a proper big screen treatment, but in a more subdued lower budget manner like Ex_Machina.

yeah, havent gotten round to watching it though, havent got my hopes up cant say. Ex_Machina though, great movie.
oh and if the poster hasn't watched the first two Alien and Terminator movies and the first Robocop. get on top of that asap!

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42095 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:24:19 pm »

Quote from: johnsmithlfc on March 16, 2016, 06:40:55 pm

Yeah good call!

Soylent Green
Invasion of the body snatchers
Close encounters of the 3rd kind
The Thing

best horror movie ever?

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42096 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:26:59 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 16, 2016, 11:24:19 pm

best horror movie ever?

Alien?

Haemoglobin · « **Reply #42097 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:33:56 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 16, 2016, 11:24:19 pm

best horror movie ever?

In terms of atmosphere and ingenious queasy old-school special effects, it's got to be right up there. Brilliant, imagination-kindling creature as well.

I always felt it dropped in quality a tad just before the end, bit of a rush-job maybe, but then pulls it round with a superb closing act.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42098 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:38:20 pm »

Quote from: Titi Camara on March 16, 2016, 11:26:59 pm

Alien?

brilliant for sure. but the medium is visual, and few movies get as much in your face like The Thing. having said that, it was a tongue in cheek rhetorical question from me.
im a firm believer in there being no such thing as GOAT or Best EVER OF ALL TIME EVER. its all subjective.

for me its The Thing though.

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just small things, scenes that make such an impact like when the imposter Fuchs sits half transformed in the snow, they surround it and burn it, so much tension and empathy. "but ive known Fuchs for 10 years!?!"

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Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42099 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:10:19 am »

also, watched Last Shift, decent enough if uninspired. mostly just a stand out performance by the lead actress despite a weak script. a few nice scenes that worked well enough.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42100 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:09:51 am »

Went to see The Witch on Sunday. It was excellent, full of menace and moral ambiguity, I thoroughly enjoyed it. As expected the score was haunting and really added to the overall atmosphere.

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Although the daughter becoming a witch in the final scenes after being accused for most of the film was a fitting end/climax, the tone of the last 5 minutes or so really jarred against the feel of the rest of the movie. Couldn't shake that off, it was almost comical, took the shine off what could have been a great film.

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And went to see King Fu Panda 3 last night which was quite frankly, amazing, laughed for almost the whole film. Funny, warm, witty, smart and at times beautiful to look at (the training montage stood out). A a charming film that young or old, everyone can enjoy.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #42101 on:** March 17, 2016, 11:19:52 am »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 16, 2016, 11:38:20 pm

brilliant for sure. but the medium is visual, and few movies get as much in your face like The Thing. having said that, it was a tongue in cheek rhetorical question from me.
im a firm believer in there being no such thing as GOAT or Best EVER OF ALL TIME EVER. its all subjective.

for me its The Thing though.

Spoiler
just small things, scenes that make such an impact like when the imposter Fuchs sits half transformed in the snow, they surround it and burn it, so much tension and empathy. "but ive known Fuchs for 10 years!?!"
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There is....it's called The Exorcist.

The Thing isn't even Carpenters best horror movie.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42102 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:00:02 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on March 17, 2016, 11:19:52 am

The Thing isn't even Carpenters best horror movie.

Sometimes I feel that your love of Ice Cube blinkers you to the real truth! It's not Ghosts of Mars but Big Trouble that is of course his finest and most enjoyable film!

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42103 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:03:54 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on March 17, 2016, 11:19:52 am

There is....it's called The Exorcist.

The Thing isn't even Carpenters best horror movie.

im curious though, whats Carpenters best horror movie then. in your opinion.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42104 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:06:36 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 17, 2016, 12:03:54 pm

I'm curious though, what's Carpenter's best horror movie then, in your opinion?

I would guess....

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They Live

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dave 5516 · « **Reply #42105 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:14:35 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 17, 2016, 12:03:54 pm

im curious though, whats Carpenters best horror movie then. in your opinion.

They Live and Halloween are both better films, for me, and are original material unlike The Thing.

The Exorcist is a game changer for the genre, the Thing...is an alright film. They're not comparable.

GinKop · « **Reply #42106 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:19:46 pm »

Any fans of martial arts/kung fu films on RAWK? Both modern day and golden era?

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42107 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:25:06 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on March 17, 2016, 01:19:46 pm

Any fans of martial arts/kung fu films on RAWK? Both modern day and golden era?

Kung Fu Hustle was a recent unexpected gem. Crouching Tiger, Hero and Flying Daggers redefined a genre for me.

In short yes.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42108 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:25:33 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on March 17, 2016, 01:14:35 pm

They Live and Halloween are both better films, for me, and are original material unlike The Thing.

The Exorcist is a game changer for the genre, the Thing...is an alright film. They're not comparable.

i wouldn't classify They Live as a horror movie. and just for shits and giggles i'll raise you 9th Configuration > The Exorcist.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42109 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:26:49 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on March 17, 2016, 01:14:35 pm

They Live and Halloween are both better films, for me, and are original material unlike The Thing.

The Exorcist is a game changer for the genre, the Thing...is an alright film. They're not comparable.

Ha ha who sucked the jam outta your doughnut?

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42110 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:27:23 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on March 17, 2016, 01:19:46 pm

Any fans of martial arts/kung fu films on RAWK? Both modern day and golden era?

used to be a big kung fu buff, not so much anymore but Dao / The Blade is prob my fav movie ever. excellent, almost nihilistic, kung fu.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #42111 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:30:30 pm »

As a film, not a horror film, but just looking at purely from a film making perspective, Carpenters The Thing is almost as good as it gets. It's almost a perfect film. The horror element is just one faction of what makes it so good to watch. You couldn't classify it as purely being a horror, nor could you classify The Exorcist for being the same. It's similar in that it's almost a perfect film. It has all the ingredients and it hits each and every mark it aims for, but they are both two entirely different films. You have to separate and appreciate both for what they are distinctly instead of trying to compare the two.

El Lobo · « **Reply #42112 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:30:37 pm »

Watched Lost in Translation for the first time last night.....

Good grief what a pile of pointless shite that is, aside from the first shot.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #42113 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:32:57 pm »

Quote from: El Lobo on March 17, 2016, 01:30:37 pm

Watched Lost in Translation for the first time last night.....

Good grief what a pile of pointless shite that is, aside from the first shot.

Now you've done it. Andy will be in any second now.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #42114 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:42:08 pm »

Quote from: Pelé as a Comedian on March 17, 2016, 01:25:33 pm

i wouldn't classify They Live as a horror movie. and just for shits and giggles i'll raise you 9th Configuration > The Exorcist.

Do either of the films you mention have the impact that The Exorcist did...no.

Prior to Friedkin making that film the horror genre was...panto horror...see the Hammer films...other than The Innocents I don't recall ever being scared by a movie.....The Exorcist had people fainting and throwing up in the cinema....that's a proper horror film.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #42115 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:42:54 pm »

Quote from: Titi Camara on March 17, 2016, 01:26:49 pm

Ha ha who sucked the jam outta your doughnut?

You know I'm off doughnuts...coz am a fat c*nt.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42116 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:53:41 pm »

Quote from: dave 5516 on March 17, 2016, 01:42:54 pm

You know I'm off doughnuts...coz am a fat c*nt.

I've shed 4 kgs since the start of Feb.....still a fat chubby fuck though

Titi Camara · « **Reply #42117 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:54:37 pm »

What about Jaws? Has to be in with a shout of best horror film ever made surely?

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #42118 on:** March 17, 2016, 02:05:41 pm »

Quote from: Titi Camara on March 17, 2016, 01:54:37 pm

What about Jaws? Has to be in with a shout of best horror film ever made surely?

for sure, but like i alluded to earlier, its all subjective. dave likes the exorcist, i like the thing..

dave 5516 · « **Reply #42119 on:** March 17, 2016, 02:07:05 pm »

Quote from: Titi Camara on March 17, 2016, 01:54:37 pm

What about Jaws? Has to be in with a shout of best horror film ever made surely?

I find myself laughing at the shark though. I must admit to loving the book and the film.

The difference in opinions is simply down to age. I read Blatty's book when I was 11 and saw the film when I was 13/14. That sub genre is as cliched as it get's and people are also inured to onscreen violence now...back when The Exorcist was shown people were walking out as they couldn't cope with what they were seeing...it is, for me anyway, the Citizen Kane of horror.