Author Topic: The RAWK Film Thread (Read 3524602 times)

bellinter · « **Reply #560 on:** May 4, 2006, 06:00:08 pm »

Bought the Spagetti Western collection last night.... 20 euros for the 3 special editions.... Absolute bargain. Going home now in a while to get cracking on them. Quality films

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #561 on:** May 4, 2006, 07:22:43 pm »

Quote from: bellinter on May 4, 2006, 06:00:08 pm

Bought the Spagetti Western collection last night.... 20 euros for the 3 special editions.... Absolute bargain. Going home now in a while to get cracking on them. Quality films

where from?

bellinter · « **Reply #562 on:** May 5, 2006, 01:18:53 pm »

Quote from: The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society on May 4, 2006, 07:22:43 pm

where from?

bought them in Tesco here in Dublin, got Fistful in last night, awesome

bradigor · « **Reply #563 on:** May 5, 2006, 03:40:19 pm »

Watched 'Factotum' Last night.

Very well made adaption of an excellent novel.

Matt Dillon plays writer Henry Chinowski, who at 1st sight is a drunk, women beating male chauvinist obnoxious arsehole. (Well he is actually these things) But for some reason the people in this film warm to his sleazy charm.

Dillon pulls off the role fantastically. Despite a slow moving pace the movie flies by and has an inner heart. The film reminds me slightly of a Wes Anderson comedy. The main characters should not be liked but they are.

Only 89 minutes long and well worth checking out

8/10 from me

Ben_JP · « **Reply #564 on:** May 5, 2006, 11:52:55 pm »

Brick looks good, Bradigor, hopefully will catch it next week. At the other end of the scale, Slither looks like some schlocky fun but could be more entertaining on DVD.

Anyone bothered with Mission Impossible: III yet? Heard almost zero about it, besides a mention of the premiere on Ceefax's entertainment pages.

Drobs · « **Reply #565 on:** May 6, 2006, 12:09:25 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on October 26, 2005, 07:21:23 pm

Just watched Lola Rennt (Run Lola Run 1998)

Have to say, this is a class German movie in which a young woman has to get to her boyfriend with 100,000 German marks in 20 minutes before he is bumped off by his gangster boss.

The film evolves to reveal three different outcomes as Lola runs to raise the money and meet her love before time runs out.

Fantastic use of quick editing and fast cuts along with a cool but frantic soundtrack makes this a major recommendation.

You can get this film with English audio but i watched it in its original state with Sub titles and this didn't spoil my enjoyment one iota.

Saw this tonight, not bad at all. It definitely had a good pace to it and you were right on the money with the use of the word 'Frantic'. I always enjoy a film which leaves you asking questions of it. Short and sharp.

Reccommended from me too.

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #566 on:** May 6, 2006, 08:42:21 am »

Quote from: Drobs on May 6, 2006, 12:09:25 am

Saw this tonight, not bad at all. It definitely had a good pace to it and you were right on the money with the use of the word 'Frantic'. I always enjoy a film which leaves you asking questions of it. Short and sharp.

Reccommended from me too.

If you liked this, I highly recommend Das Experiment if you haven't seen it. It's fuckin nuts!!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250258/

Ben_JP · « **Reply #567 on:** May 6, 2006, 09:34:02 am »

If we're recommending German films, then check out Antikorper (Antibodies). It's a pretty good thriller, albeit a bit grim in places.

hooded claw · « **Reply #568 on:** May 6, 2006, 11:17:24 am »

Quote from: Drobs on May 6, 2006, 12:09:25 am

Saw this tonight, not bad at all. It definitely had a good pace to it and you were right on the money with the use of the word 'Frantic'. I always enjoy a film which leaves you asking questions of it. Short and sharp.

Reccommended from me too.

If you're a fan of Ms Potente and fancy a grim thriller, try 'Anatomie' (Anatomy, oddly enough).

Quote from: Carra'sPoundCoin on May 6, 2006, 08:42:21 am

If you liked this, I highly recommend Das Experiment if you haven't seen it. It's fuckin nuts!!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250258/

Loved that film, and knowing it was based in fact made it all the more fascinating. Good shout.

Drobs · « **Reply #569 on:** May 6, 2006, 01:08:01 pm »

Top bombing fellas. I'll get on them soon enough.

(Fan of Potente? Gee, let me think...)

bradigor · « **Reply #570 on:** May 6, 2006, 04:38:54 pm »

hmmmmm Potente

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #571 on:** May 7, 2006, 10:59:29 pm »

Just watched Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle". Was disappointed with it compared to his other masterpieces like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, even though some of the characters were clearly based on previous films.

Just couldn't get into it at all. The plot was too weak and far fetched. One of his weaker efforts.

bradigor · « **Reply #572 on:** May 8, 2006, 09:34:21 am »

Watched 2 films this weekend.

Bewitched & 40 year old Virgin.

Bewitched - I shall be writing to Sony Pictures and demanding they return the 98 minutes they stole from my life. Ferrell is a twat. His characterwasn't even likable at any stage of the film, this doesn't help a romantic comedy. Especially one that is treading dangerous ground anyway by ripping off an old classic comedy show.

40 year old Virgin - Not that good but it got me over the fact I had to sit through Bewitched. Neither here nor there as a comedy, seemed to me that the writers struggled to settle on a format, wanted to be a comedy with heart but too often drifted into Farrelly territory. Carell is funny and pulled off the roll but the support cast was weak at best.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #573 on:** May 8, 2006, 01:21:33 pm »

Went to see Mission Impossible: III over the weekend and despite previous misgivings it wasn't actually too bad. Nothing special and a bit daft in places but overall a decent enough blockbuster, if you like that sort of thing.

bradigor · « **Reply #574 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:23:41 am »

Anybody seen Manderlay yet? Very tempted to get hold of it, however it is going to be a love it or hate it title I fear.

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #575 on:** May 12, 2006, 09:35:46 pm »

Just watched Chan-wook Park's, "(Sympathy for) Lady Vengeance". The last in his revenge trilogy, after Sympathy for Mr Vengeance and Oldboy.

Simply a stunning visual cinematic masterpiece. Doesnt' have the edge of the previous two, but a more mature and realistic story.

Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended to any film fan.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #576 on:** May 12, 2006, 09:37:28 pm »

only seen old boy. what order do they go in or doesn't really matter?

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #577 on:** May 12, 2006, 09:39:18 pm »

Quote from: The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society on May 12, 2006, 09:37:28 pm

only seen old boy. what order do they go in or doesn't really matter?

I saw them in order, but they are not linked, so doesn't matter mate

lukas · « **Reply #578 on:** May 12, 2006, 11:54:28 pm »

Just watched 'A History of Violence' really enjoyed it.

lukas · « **Reply #579 on:** May 15, 2006, 12:59:48 am »

Watched 'Brotherhood' tonight thought it was a crackin film, tale of two brothers in the Korean war who end up on different sides definately worth a watch if you havent seen it.

The not so lazy.boy · « **Reply #580 on:** May 17, 2006, 10:34:37 am »

Its a bird, its a plane, no look its...

http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #581 on:** May 17, 2006, 11:01:59 pm »

Quote from: lukas on May 15, 2006, 12:59:48 am

Watched 'Brotherhood' tonight thought it was a crackin film, tale of two brothers in the Korean war who end up on different sides definately worth a watch if you havent seen it.

Saw it when it first came out. Class film

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #582 on:** May 21, 2006, 10:27:02 pm »

Just watched Woody Allen's "Match Point". Thought it was very good. Unpredictable ending and very clever.

Carra'sPoundCoin · « **Reply #583 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:27:10 pm »

Watched History Of Violence tonight. Another top film.

Why does Maria Bello always get her rug out?

And why the fuck am I the only one contributing this this fuckin thread nowadays?

Vinay · « **Reply #584 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:59:20 pm »

Capote.

Very good movie, and very good acting.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #585 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:10:51 am »

Quote from: Vinay on May 22, 2006, 11:59:20 pm

Capote.

Very good movie, and very good acting.

about truman?

Vinay · « **Reply #586 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:44:16 am »

Quote from: The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society on May 23, 2006, 02:10:51 am

about truman?

Aye, Truman Capote and the killer, Perry Smith (?).

PS Hoffman's acting is sublime.

bradigor · « **Reply #587 on:** May 23, 2006, 08:27:05 am »

Quote from: Vinay on May 22, 2006, 11:59:20 pm

Capote.

Very good movie, and very good acting.

Can't wait to see that, will probably get it from America. Shall be watching Me You & Everyone We Know in the next few days. Will report back

Vinay · « **Reply #588 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:09:33 pm »

I watched DOMINO las night. Tony Scott has done a good job. Good movie and Mickey rourke might just be back. He looks massive as well.

lukas · « **Reply #589 on:** May 23, 2006, 08:02:34 pm »

Quote from: Carra'sPoundCoin on May 22, 2006, 11:27:10 pm

Watched History Of Violence tonight. Another top film.

Why does Maria Bello always get her rug out?

And why the fuck am I the only one contributing this this fuckin thread nowadays?

Cracking film that.

SMD · « **Reply #590 on:** May 23, 2006, 09:03:13 pm »

Get Carter. The original Michael Caine version.

Emlyn18 · « **Reply #591 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:43:40 pm »

Just seen scarface for the first time. What a film.

kev78 · « **Reply #592 on:** May 24, 2006, 01:35:35 pm »

Watched 'The Life Aquatic' the other night. What a crock of shit.

Vinay · « **Reply #593 on:** May 24, 2006, 01:38:28 pm »

Quote from: kev78 on May 24, 2006, 01:35:35 pm

Watched 'The Life Aquatic' the other night. What a crock of shit.

I never made it past the first 5-10 minutes. even my wife, who ha a lot of patience for these type of things, watched about two-third of it and gave up.

Vinay · « **Reply #594 on:** May 24, 2006, 01:39:05 pm »

Quote from: Emlyn18 on May 23, 2006, 10:43:40 pm

Just seen scarface for the first time. What a film.

Which one, the Al Pacino or the Edward G Robinson version?

kev78 · « **Reply #595 on:** May 24, 2006, 01:41:54 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on May 24, 2006, 01:38:28 pm

I never made it past the first 5-10 minutes. even my wife, who ha a lot of patience for these type of things, watched about two-third of it and gave up.

I suffered through most of it but finally gave up with about 20 mins to go. Getting some sleep seemed far more preferable!

bradigor · « **Reply #596 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:05:44 pm »

Quote from: kev78 on May 24, 2006, 01:35:35 pm

Watched 'The Life Aquatic' the other night. What a crock of shit.

Fantastic film. Wes Anderson doesn't comedies that most would expect, they are more sullen than you would expect aswell

Hoppy · « **Reply #597 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:16:19 pm »

Quote from: Bradigor Biscan -81- on May 24, 2006, 02:05:44 pm

Fantastic film. Wes Anderson doesn't comedies that most would expect, they are more sullen than you would expect aswell

Just like the Royal Tenenbaums........I thought they were both funny, but I can understand why people would think they're shite!

Has anybody seen Bottle Rocket?? Very similar, starring Owen & Luke Wilson!!

kev78 · « **Reply #598 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:20:33 pm »

Quote from: Hoppy on May 24, 2006, 02:16:19 pm

Just like the Royal Tenenbaums........I thought they were both funny, but I can understand why people would think they're shite!

Has anybody seen Bottle Rocket?? Very similar, starring Owen & Luke Wilson!!

I actually really liked 'Royal Tenenbaums' but just couldn't get into 'The Life Aquatic' at all.

Maybe I'm getting too old for those type of comedies now as it was a while ago when I watched 'Royal Tenenbaums' at the cinema.

Hoppy · « **Reply #599 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:32:54 pm »

Quote from: kev78 on March 20, 2006, 08:38:00 am

Watched "Wedding Crashers" last night. Was funny in places but overall was a fairly average film I thought.

Hang your head in shame........

This is the BEST FILM EVER!!!

I'm laughing just thinking about it