Movie recommendations

mouview · January 12, 2012, 12:11:24 AM

See in the IFTA nominations Ciaran Hinds has been shortlisted for his part in 't**ker Tailor...' WTF? Much as I like Hinds, his part is only a cameo, has little dialogue and is of minor importance to the progression of the narrative. Was there surely no-one else that could have made the list?

tbrick18 · January 12, 2012, 02:09:24 PM

Saw Contagion last night.
Good enough show with a stellar cast, some of whom die (which is always good).
A solid 6/10.

Orior · January 12, 2012, 03:05:30 PM

If you are an over 40 something, and wonder what you would do if your were young again, and like seeing bullies getting their comeuppance, and can switch off your cynicism, then 17 Again is okay for a laugh.

mc_grens · January 12, 2012, 07:53:07 PM

For anyone interested the IFI have a Spielberg season at the mo. Mostly Warhorse, but there's also the chance to see Saving Private Ryan, Empire Of The Sun, Jaws, and others over the coming weeks. I've got my Raiders Of The Lost Ark tickets for Sunday 29th well booked!

The Iceman · January 12, 2012, 09:08:18 PM

Looking forward to watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
The Grey looks to be a good show too, Liam Neeson has really carved out a role for himself as the go to older bad ass

Capt Pat · January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM

I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.

Tony Baloney · January 14, 2012, 05:18:16 PM

Quote from: Capt Pat on January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.

Didn't realiseMatt Damon was in it. The wife of one of Minder's big buds plays the Queen or witch or something in it.

From the Bunker · January 14, 2012, 08:37:11 PM

Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2012, 07:15:57 PM
Watched the Guard last night. Was kind of disappointed - another movie where you could just watch the trailer and see all the best bits.

Have to say i agree! Gleeson is brilliant, but it lacks something to keep it flowing.

Radda bout yeee · January 18, 2012, 12:33:48 PM

Quote from: lurganblue on December 13, 2011, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on December 10, 2011, 12:33:19 AM
Anyone got a Lovefilm account? Absolutely brilliant job for £10 every month

Yep. Great for a tenner a month. Plus films streamed through the ps3

Do you get any film at anytime if it has been released for dvd rental?

GalwayBayBoy · January 18, 2012, 01:09:59 PM

Is Lovefilm available in the south? Signed up for the free Netflix trial there and their selection is not great to be honest.

paco · January 18, 2012, 02:26:59 PM

Is there any difference between Netflix and Lovefilm?

The Iceman · January 18, 2012, 02:53:22 PM

Netflix has been in the states now for at least the 5 years I've been around. We subscribe and I have to say it is great.
I'd imagine once they get up and running properly in EU it will improve. fast, efficient service. Main benefit is the online streaming. I have it hooked into the PS3 and watch episodes of loads of shows (Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men, Lost) and theres a whole host of free films to stream. It is compatible with XBOX, PS3 and Wii, available on smart Phones and TV with wireless.

GalwayBayBoy · January 18, 2012, 03:34:02 PM

Quote from: The Iceman on January 18, 2012, 02:53:22 PM
Netflix has been in the states now for at least the 5 years I've been around. We subscribe and I have to say it is great.
I'd imagine once they get up and running properly in EU it will improve. fast, efficient service. Main benefit is the online streaming. I have it hooked into the PS3 and watch episodes of loads of shows (Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men, Lost) and theres a whole host of free films to stream. It is compatible with XBOX, PS3 and Wii, available on smart Phones and TV with wireless.

Netflix the system itself works perfectly alright. Just their selection is not great at the moment but I guess they are still new over here so their content will improve and get larger over time.

tbrick18 · January 18, 2012, 04:04:08 PM

Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 14, 2012, 05:18:16 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.
Didn't realiseMatt Damon was in it. The wife of one of Minder's big buds plays the Queen or witch or something in it.

Thought it was a great show....kids loved it too, even though it did scare the bejaysus outta them.

HiMucker · January 19, 2012, 11:02:23 AM

Folks, I seen a few of you on about netflix so I got the one month free trial on the PS3. Seems good, and fair selection of old and farily new stuff. However you dont seem to get any new releases. I would go down to Extra vision and drop myabe £10 or so on a few new releases every couple of weeks or so. What would be the best site to sign up to (lovefilm.com etc etc.) to get the new releases, and how much are ye talkin??