My choice - Whiplash
I avoided that movie for years because I thought there's no way that's going to be good, I mean Drumming ffs
Michael Clayton.
Underrated. Who knew that a civil lawsuit could be so intense? It's a sin that it didn't win Best Picture at the Oscars and it went to the overrated No Country for Old Men.
Quote from: bennydorano on May 14, 2020, 09:09:40 PM
My choice - Whiplash
I avoided that movie for years because I thought there's no way that's going to be good, I mean Drumming ffs
One of a few films I've watched many times. Class.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 14, 2020, 11:42:09 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 14, 2020, 09:09:40 PM
My choice - Whiplash
I avoided that movie for years because I thought there's no way that's going to be good, I mean Drumming ffs
One of a few films I've watched many times. Class.
Not quite my tempo.
The Social Network. Who'd have thought court cases about the founding of Facebook could be so entertaining, pacy and sharply written?
Quote from: mouview on May 15, 2020, 11:21:43 AM
The Social Network. Who'd have thought court cases about the founding of Facebook could be so entertaining, pacy and sharply written?
I have promised myself I will never watch that.
Fargo is good
Things to do in Denver when your dead another hidden gem
Stopped taking rotten tomatoes seriously when they gave this a bad rating
Trainspotting :P
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 14, 2020, 09:22:45 PM
Michael Clayton.
Underrated. Who knew that a civil lawsuit could be so intense? It's a sin that it didn't win Best Picture at the Oscars and it went to the overrated No Country for Old Men.
I liked Michael Clayton, but No Country for Old Men is an awesome film.
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on May 15, 2020, 01:17:53 PM
Fargo is good
Things to do in Denver when your dead another hidden gem
Stopped taking rotten tomatoes seriously when they gave this a bad rating
The three Fargo tv series are excellent also.
Billy Bob Thornton's hit man in the first one - talk about cold-hearted dedication to the job!
Quote from: BennyCake on May 15, 2020, 11:31:28 AM
Quote from: mouview on May 15, 2020, 11:21:43 AM
The Social Network. Who'd have thought court cases about the founding of Facebook could be so entertaining, pacy and sharply written?
I have promised myself I will never watch that.
Why? It's a brilliant movie.
Sideways
Quote from: michaelg on May 16, 2020, 12:21:26 AM
Sideways
Yes. Good shout. Another favourite of mine.
Saturday Night Fever.
Enemy At The Gates.
I'm pretty excited for this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest:_The_Story_of_Fire_Saga (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest:_The_Story_of_Fire_Saga)
The Most Fertile Man In Ireland
Thought of another one. Jesus Christ Superstar - wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea I'll readily admit, but I went to the stage version 3 or 4 years ago and was blown away tbh and have watched the movie 3 or 4 times again since.
Pulp fiction
Quote from: bennydorano on May 17, 2020, 09:42:02 AM
Thought of another one. Jesus Christ Superstar - wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea I'll readily admit, but I went to the stage version 3 or 4 years ago and was blown away tbh and have watched the movie 3 or 4 times again since.
Wait until you see Hamilton.
Richard Jewell
Locke.
Premise: Man drives from Birmingham to London, and takes 36 calls on his phone.
Uninspiring premise, but despite a good effort it was not be categorised as a 'Best Movie'
The Conversation
Lost in Translation?
Chef.
Quote from: charlieTully on May 17, 2020, 05:44:21 PM
Chef.
I had that taped and watched it last night.
Quite entertaining, but I couldnt see why stunner Inez was with chef Carl.
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Quote from: charlieTully on May 17, 2020, 05:44:21 PM
Chef.
I had that taped and watched it last night.
Quite entertaining, but I couldnt see why stunner Inez was with chef Carl.
The perks of writing and directing your own movie lol
Brassed Off
One of my favourite films! Who would have thought a movie about a colliery band and pit closures could be so good.
Also, the Breakfast Club was pretty good - who would have thought a movie about detention would be such a cult hit
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:09:44 PM
Brassed Off
One of my favourite films! Who would have thought a movie about a colliery band and pit closures could be so good.
Also, the Breakfast Club was pretty good - who would have thought a movie about detention would be such a cult hit
Two great films.
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
What about Ferris Buellers Day Off
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
Groundhog Day pretty much sums up Bill Murray's film career. Same laconic deadpan performance in every one.
Quote from: mouview on May 18, 2020, 04:47:41 PM
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
Groundhog Day pretty much sums up Bill Murray's film career. Same laconic deadpan performance in every one.
Stripes
Her A lonely dysfunctional guy falls in love with a computer voice.
or maybe I'm underestimating the target audience numbers.
Quote from: mouview on May 18, 2020, 04:47:41 PM
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
Groundhog Day pretty much sums up Bill Murray's film career. Same laconic deadpan performance in every one.
Yes but he does it so well.
Just watched this scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Fuxkinhug
Crazy f***ing film, crazy premise and that is about the craziest scene in it. Maybe the most offbeat / weird thing I've ever seen in a film.
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
Groundhog Day pretty much sums up Bill Murray's film career. Same laconic deadpan performance in every one.
Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 06:53:08 PM
Just watched this scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Fuxkinhug
Crazy f***ing film, crazy premise and that is about the craziest scene in it. Maybe the most offbeat / weird thing I've ever seen in a film.
Great reply.
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Quote from: APM on May 18, 2020, 12:31:56 PM
Also, Being John Malkovich - another weird and wonderful sort of a film with what I can only assume is a cult following - but I liked it - who would have thought a film could be made about going through a cupboard into John Malkovich's head. I often wonder what the conversation went like when someone presented this script or a synopsis to a producer.
Groundhog Day - who would have thought a film about a journalist reliving the same boring day over and over again could work. But it is a classic!!
Groundhog Day pretty much sums up Bill Murray's film career. Same deadpan laconic performance in every one.
The French have made a fair few slow paced classics with an uninspiring premise - Claire's Knee a typical example about a soon to be married man who develops an obsession with a young girl's knee.
Scent of a Woman
If you described it to me, I would say it sounds boring, but a great film with one of the best movie speeches I've seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd10x8LiuBc
Watched I Tonya 2nite, mental show and I think it qualifies for this thread.
Garage
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on May 15, 2020, 01:17:53 PM
Fargo is good
Things to do in Denver when your dead another hidden gem
Stopped taking rotten tomatoes seriously when they gave this a bad rating
Loved this film. I actually saw it in the QFT back in the 90s.