Post by: Achim on June 28, 2010, 03:31:53 AM
Post by: RossRoy on June 28, 2010, 04:29:50 AM
N/M that, I just realised how much of an upkeep nightmare it'd be!
I'm still curious to know how many images do you see on a single line though? (I see 7 before it cuts to a second line for the last 3)
Post by: Dragonfire on June 28, 2010, 04:50:37 AM
Post by: Achim on June 28, 2010, 05:59:55 AM
Achim - I pinned the thread and took the liberty of renaming it to make it fit better with the discussion thread. Hope you don't mind...Of course I don't mind, I was a bit lazy before and just copied Rich's thread titles from last year. :bag: I had briefly considered renaming one of them, then somehow got over that.
BTW, very much liking the way you do the table layout! Much more workable like this comapred to a design where each table row is on one line. :thumbup: I will adopt that for my What Ya Got posts as well. Thanks for pinning it.
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 06:04:47 AM
Post by: Achim on June 28, 2010, 06:10:40 AM
I only see 4 on each line.I'd guess you are using 1024x768 then... ;)
Post by: RossRoy on June 28, 2010, 06:17:12 AM
Well, at least it's better than my dad's 1366x768 - what kind of an half-assed resolution is that? (yeah yeah I know it's a widescreen extension of the standard 1024x768 resolution.. but still!)
I'm running at 1680x1050 (which is not much better! why the heck 1050px high? Just to piss me off that I can't get 1080 on it? To force me to run my 360 at 720px instead of 1080px?)
Post by: Tom on June 28, 2010, 07:14:52 AM
I see 5 on each line.
I see 4 on my iPod touch.
Post by: Achim on June 28, 2010, 07:30:29 AM
So 4 is probably the max I could go to.. 1024x768.. who the heck still uses that archaic resolution? :hysterical: :tease:I had a colleague (until last month) who had terrible eye sight and she used 800x600 :-\
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I'm running at 1680x1050 (which is not much better! why the heck 1050px high? Just to piss me off that I can't get 1080 on it? To force me to run my 360 at 720px instead of 1080px?)I think you know that the difference is, that TVs are 16:9 while computer screens are 16:10. You also are aware that for FULL HD you should have 1920x1080, so those 30px vertically are not the only problem. So, I won't tell you, because you already know.
BTW; I have 1920x1200 at home (on a 24" screen).
I still don't have any "Z" feature films, though... :tv:Don't worry, just use something with Z in the title. I'll do the same for X, probably, maybe for Z as well. I have Y covered with Yojimbo from my unwatched pile :D
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 07:40:07 AM
Post by: Tom on June 28, 2010, 07:45:06 AM
I recommend Zoom.
Post by: Dragonfire on June 28, 2010, 07:46:18 AM
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 08:21:11 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on June 28, 2010, 08:23:09 AM
Post by: Jimmy on June 28, 2010, 08:46:15 AM
Sophie the letter doesn't have to be first one if you don't own a film beginning with each letters.
I hope that we will do it in november also, since I can't this time and it's a tradition :whistle:
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 09:12:47 AM
4 by lines for me, but you will kill my internet if you list a cover for the # and all the letters from a to z since I'm on a modem connection :laugh:
Sophie the letter doesn't have to be first one if you don't own a film beginning with each letters.
I hope that we will do it in november also, since I can't this time and it's a tradition :whistle:
So does it still have to be a letter at the start of a word? Or could it be a letter in the middle of a word?
Post by: Jimmy on June 28, 2010, 09:27:45 AM
If you check my last year list (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5637.msg96578.html#msg96578) you will see that I don't use a movie starting with the letters Q, X and Z
Post by: Dragonfire on June 28, 2010, 10:06:57 AM
Post by: samuelrichardscott on June 28, 2010, 10:36:26 AM
I'm away working from tomorrow until the 20th though so I'll try my best to play catch up if I can be bothered when I get back.
Post by: Achim on June 28, 2010, 11:17:46 AM
Post by: samuelrichardscott on June 28, 2010, 01:04:26 PM
Post by: RossRoy on June 28, 2010, 02:16:02 PM
4 by lines for me, but you will kill my internet if you list a cover for the # and all the letters from a to z since I'm on a modem connection :laugh:
You should be fine - I decided against it :laugh:
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Sorry, not to be an ass about it and it will show my OCD tendencies but: Sophie and Marie, would you mind deleting your posts (reply #11 to #15) about the table layout in the marathon thread?
It would be nice to have only the film lists of each participant and leave all discussion in this thread.
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I notice my table layout is becoming quite popular! :hysterical:
I love it! Again OCD tendencies are flattered, will make it that much easier to follow!
Post by: lyonsden5 on June 28, 2010, 02:25:58 PM
I'll start with that and add to it if I make it that far. :training:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 28, 2010, 03:14:03 PM
I wish I had enough titles... if I had some more title with numbers I would do both numbers and letters... 0-9 (instead of just 1 number) and A-Z!
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 03:20:06 PM
So do we all start our own thread for the actual reviews or will they go in here?
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 28, 2010, 03:28:55 PM
I won't be making a thread just for reviews for this.
Post by: RossRoy on June 28, 2010, 03:33:38 PM
Post by: Critter on June 28, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
Post by: dfmorgan on June 28, 2010, 08:41:58 PM
I'm still curious to know how many images do you see on a single line though? (I see 7 before it cuts to a second line for the last 3)
1600x900 screen here and I see 6
Thinking about whether to participate :hmmmm:
Dave
Post by: Dragonfire on June 28, 2010, 09:52:58 PM
I'm sure some of mine will be for the Hitchcock marathon I'm still trying to finish.
Post by: Jimmy on June 28, 2010, 11:31:44 PM
You select the text in your message, you click on the earth icon and you paste the link of your review.
Post by: samuelrichardscott on June 28, 2010, 11:32:49 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on June 29, 2010, 06:06:19 AM
Like that Marie (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6350.msg111984.html#msg111984)
You select the text in your message, you click on the earth icon and you paste the link of your review.
I know I would have to click on the earth pic since I do that with links for other stuff. It was more finding the link to a specific post, especially if they are in the middle of a thread...like on page 12 or something.
I know someone said to click on something to get that, but I have forgotten...the little page icon at the beginning of a post?
Post by: Jimmy on June 29, 2010, 06:34:06 AM
(http://img37.imagefra.me/img/img37/8/6/28/aesp_pres/f_gods8onr6klm_1745732.jpg)
Post by: Dragonfire on June 29, 2010, 06:47:33 AM
I'll try to remember that.
Post by: Achim on June 29, 2010, 06:58:53 AM
Please note that, if 27 movies in one months seems too daunting for you, you can also use TV episodes or throw in a few short films as well. It's all good. It's not a competition who watched the most minutes at the end ;)
Post by: Critter on June 29, 2010, 07:07:22 AM
Post by: Jimmy on June 29, 2010, 07:51:04 AM
Post by: lyonsden5 on June 29, 2010, 01:29:12 PM
I forgot, Did Rick complete it with the hawaiian alphabet last year?Not quite. :bag:
Going for the vowels this year. :hysterical:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 29, 2010, 01:39:51 PM
Post by: Achim on June 29, 2010, 03:21:43 PM
I might be cutting myself short... because I am highly considering not watching any horror until October now. Jimmy has started now. So I really should as well. Looking through my collection I should have other options for most letters anyway.:thumbup:
Although, I'd recommend starting July 1st, rather than actually today. Or start tomorrow, making your abstinence just one day longer than last year.
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 29, 2010, 07:53:42 PM
Post by: snowcat on June 29, 2010, 08:19:50 PM
most of those will be first watches but I noticed that I had seen all the movies I own for certain letters... I wanted all the films to begin with a letter but had no Q titles... I can't believe it!
Of course the chosen titles are probably subject to change :p as I only have 23 days for my marathon
Post by: Dragonfire on June 29, 2010, 10:20:11 PM
And I probably won't watch them in order. I didn't the last time I attempted this.
Post by: goodguy on June 29, 2010, 11:36:19 PM
I haven't figured out which titles I'll use yet.
Me too. I filled a few slots with movies I definitely want to watch (some slightly optimistic due to release dates), but otherwise I'm not so much into setting a viewing schedule for an entire month.
Post by: RossRoy on June 30, 2010, 12:15:18 AM
Also, I know I will receive Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium soon as another b'day gift - so that may take the place of my M (or maybe W)
Post by: Tom on June 30, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
Post by: Critter on June 30, 2010, 01:21:11 AM
Also:
EDIT: Thanks to whoever removed Marie and I conversation from the list thread. I was going to delete my posts in there earlier but I figured one of the admins would get to it.
Post by: Najemikon on June 30, 2010, 01:29:37 AM
Post by: Achim on June 30, 2010, 03:38:09 AM
most of those will be first watches but I noticed that I had seen all the movies I own for certain letters... I wanted all the films to begin with a letter but had no Q titles... I can't believe it!Well, I own:
Q - The Winged Serpent (Larry Cohen monster movie)
The Quick and the Dead (Sam Raimi western)
Quantum of Solace (Bond)
Then there is Quigley Down Under...
I myself am uncertain what do do about X and Z.
Post by: Dragonfire on June 30, 2010, 03:45:36 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on June 30, 2010, 05:42:37 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on June 30, 2010, 07:32:24 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on June 30, 2010, 07:35:35 AM
I think my mom has the Quick and Dead with Sam Elliot too. She saw the one with Sharon Stone and didn't like it.
Post by: Achim on June 30, 2010, 08:57:07 AM
She saw the one with Sharon Stone and didn't like it.Well, it is different.
It has a strong female lead, but it also has Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and of course Gene Hackman. The visual style however is not like typical westerns, it looks like a Sam Raimi film. And it's all simply built around a dueling contest.
It's the only film where Sam Raimi didn't use his car :laugh: (a 1973 Delta 88 Oldsmobile, if the internet sources are correct).
Post by: snowcat on June 30, 2010, 10:05:18 AM
Post by: hal9g on June 30, 2010, 04:11:27 PM
X-men and Quantum are more recent purchases, but still unwatched. :slaphead:
Post by: Achim on June 30, 2010, 04:22:34 PM
I am also assuming that they do not actually have to be watched in alphabetical order, as I will surely jump around depending on my mood.You assume correctly.
Some people have done it in the past, i think, but most wanted to remain flexible.
Post by: Tom on June 30, 2010, 05:54:00 PM
I also have a problem with "X". I have all four X-Men movies, but I am not sure if I want to watch these now. Maybe I will watch the first one, because I haven't seen this one the longest (four years).
Post by: Rogmeister on June 30, 2010, 06:06:58 PM
Post by: Tom on June 30, 2010, 06:09:37 PM
I was thinking of watching TeXas as my "X" movie. Is that allowed? ::)
Everything is allowed.
Post by: goodguy on June 30, 2010, 10:50:09 PM
I myself am uncertain what do do about X and Z.
I'm pondering to get Zardoz for Z. Whacky '70s scifi with Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling, which I haven't seen in ages.
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 30, 2010, 11:14:06 PM
Y:
- You've Got Mail
- Young Frankenstein
- Young Guns
Z:
- Zodiac
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- Zoom: Academy for Superheroes
unless I include movie serials... then I have a few more Z's...
- Zorro Rides Again
- Zorro's Fighting Legion
- Zorro's Black Whip
Post by: snowcat on July 01, 2010, 12:42:48 AM
I know mine is S I have the most titles there :p
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 12:58:18 AM
Post by: Antares on July 01, 2010, 01:02:29 AM
It's easy to find out if you use that program.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 01:07:42 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 01:13:49 AM
Post by: Antares on July 01, 2010, 01:14:34 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 01, 2010, 01:15:33 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 01:21:10 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 01, 2010, 01:31:25 AM
Out of curiosity Pete do you know what letter you have the most titles under?
I know mine is S I have the most titles there :p
Counting movies only, "S" has the most with 278.
With TV series, it's still "S" with 764.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 01:33:42 AM
Out of curiosity Pete do you know what letter you have the most titles under?
I know mine is S I have the most titles there :p
Yup... S for me as well with 535 titles. 12% of my collection.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 01, 2010, 03:50:18 AM
I have 234 @ titles. Followed by 238 D titles. I have 5 Z titles...and 6 Q titles...4 of which are my mom and stepdad's.
Post by: RossRoy on July 01, 2010, 05:38:46 AM
Post by: Achim on July 01, 2010, 06:27:28 AM
I jumped the gun and watched the first movie for the marathon tonight. Wish I had chosen something a bit better :-\:redcard: It's not even midnight where you are!
:P
Post by: snowcat on July 01, 2010, 11:45:10 AM
I started watching Gone With The Wind at 12am :laugh:
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 01, 2010, 01:39:27 PM
S must be a popular letter for film titles!
I started watching Gone With The Wind at 12am :laugh:
Well... if that don't cure your insomnia... nothing will! :P
Post by: RossRoy on July 01, 2010, 02:31:54 PM
I jumped the gun and watched the first movie for the marathon tonight. Wish I had chosen something a bit better :-\:redcard: It's not even midnight where you are!
:P
Oh so you're in the same mood as the referee at the world cup, handing yellow and red cards all over even for minor stuff? I see.. :hmmmm:
Does that mean I'm suspended for the next marathon? :laugh:
Post by: Achim on July 01, 2010, 03:28:33 PM
Does that mean I'm suspended for the next marathon? :laugh:O' course not. <witty comment here> :bag:
I kicked of my marathon with some light entertainment: The Muppet Movie. Except for some bits and pieces I had never seen this before and am certainly glad I did now. Besides the amazing puppetry it has some witty dialog and a load of cameos. Nothing for pete though, since they break out in song more than once. It stretches a bit near the end but that doesn't really impact the overall impression too much.
Post by: hal9g on July 01, 2010, 03:46:29 PM
Post by: Antares on July 01, 2010, 04:52:42 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 01, 2010, 06:55:51 PM
:laugh:I really like the film.... well except the first 40 minutes or soS must be a popular letter for film titles!
I started watching Gone With The Wind at 12am :laugh:
Well... if that don't cure your insomnia... nothing will! :P
Post by: Rogmeister on July 01, 2010, 07:37:25 PM
Post by: RossRoy on July 01, 2010, 08:09:44 PM
So where are all the reviews? :tv:
I don't know about the others, but I was planning to add my review to my thread, link to them from my list in the main marathon thread, and mention here that I've watched something.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 01, 2010, 08:32:40 PM
Dave
Post by: snowcat on July 01, 2010, 08:34:12 PM
Post by: hal9g on July 01, 2010, 08:35:34 PM
Added movie #2 - 'Adam Had Four Sons'
Post by: Tom on July 01, 2010, 10:32:55 PM
Title: Karan Arjun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karan_Arjun) (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)
Year: 1995
Director: Rakesh Roshan
Rating: PG
Length: 175 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78
Audio: Hindi: Dolby Digital 1
Subtitles: English
Stars:
Shahrukh Khan
Salman Khan
Kajol
Ranjeet
Rakhee
Amrish Puri
Plot:
Rakesh Roshan's KARAN ARJUN is about faith & reincarnation. Durga's (Rakhee) sons, Karan (Salman Khan) & Arjun (Shahrukh Khan) are murdered by Dhurjan Singh (Amrish Puri). When Durga's pleas to bring Karan Arjun back to life are heard by the Goddess Kali, the two brothers are reborn in different families. Karan as Ajay, grows up to be a boxer & goes to work for Saxena (Ranjeet), Dhurjan Singh's partner in crime. Arjun as Vijay, grows up tp work with horses and falls in love with Sonia (Kajol), Saxena's daughter and Dhurjan Singh's soon to be daughter-in-law. By divine intervention Ajay & Vijay realize they are Karan Arjun, and return to their mother Durga in 'Malakhera' to take revenge upon Dhurjan Singh. Will Karan & Arjun succeed this time in defeating Dhurjan Singh?
Awards:
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Actor Award | Salman Khan |
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Director Award | Rakesh Roshan |
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Movie Award | |
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Music Director Award | Rajesh Roshan |
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress Award | Raakhee |
| Filmfare Awards | 1996 | Nominated | Best Villain Award | Amrish Puri |
Extras:
Bonus Trailers
Music Videos
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I have bought this movie because it completes my collection of SRK/Kajol movies (I think). The plot is very similar to Om Shanti Om, a recent SRK movie. Also here someone is killed and is reborn to take revenge some thirty years later. Only here it was brothers instead of one man. And this movie is much more brutal. The revenge consists of killing all of the villains involved. About a third of the movie consists of fist fights, and another third consists of songs, which were not bad, but sadly without subtitles. I think they would have had interesting lyrics.I noticed something, which was done a lot an earlier Bollywood movie (this one being 15 years old is one of my oldest): Blatantly taking something from a Hollywood movie. Here it was the Terminator theme, which was playing a lot in some of the fight scenes.
Rating:
Post by: goodguy on July 01, 2010, 11:45:52 PM
:laugh:I really like the film.... well except the first 40 minutes or so
What's wrong with the first 40min? I remember liking that quite well, especially the way Scarlett is introduced. But it's been a few years since I've last seen it. :hmmmm: Maybe time to rewatch it.
Post by: Tom on July 01, 2010, 11:51:53 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 02, 2010, 12:06:12 AM
Post by: Antares on July 02, 2010, 12:08:16 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
No pun intended, right Tom? ;) :laugh:
Post by: Tom on July 02, 2010, 12:17:06 AM
No pun intended, right Tom? ;) :laugh:
Of course :P ;)
Post by: snowcat on July 02, 2010, 12:17:48 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
:tease: good job you weren't part of the movie Tom or you would have finned $5,000 for using that word
Post by: Tom on July 02, 2010, 12:21:27 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
:tease: good job you weren't part of the movie Tom or you would have finned $5,000 for using that word
I would have to write my version of the FCC song then ;D
Post by: snowcat on July 02, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 02, 2010, 12:41:03 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
:shrug: I found her light-headed southern belle charme adorable.
I think I just felt as though nothing was happening, but when the war stuff started I got really into the story and enjoyed it alot!
I'm the opposite again, I guess. As it turns into a full-blown melodrama and tragedy after tragedy strikes her, I found it somewhat dragging. But I often seem to enjoy "nothing happens" movies more than "this stuff, that stuff" ones.
Post by: Najemikon on July 02, 2010, 01:07:42 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
:shrug: I found her light-headed southern belle charme adorable.
This reminds me of Rachel Getting Married again! Another insufferable character piece that you loved... :hysterical:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 02, 2010, 02:40:09 AM
Disturbia (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6503.msg117568.html#msg117568) - This is my U selection...I have a few other D titles that I want to get to soon.
Post by: goodguy on July 02, 2010, 02:57:52 AM
The first 40 minutes made me dislike Scarlett, which resulted in me not giving a damn the rest of the movie.
:shrug: I found her light-headed southern belle charme adorable.
This reminds me of Rachel Getting Married again! Another insufferable character piece that you loved... :hysterical:
I wouldn't go as far as saying that I loved Gone With the Wind. But, yeah, I too was thinking of that discussion. :laugh: I didn't mention it, because RGM and GWtW really aren't even in the same game, much less league.
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 03:26:18 AM
Post by: Antares on July 02, 2010, 03:49:03 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 02, 2010, 03:56:25 AM
Whoa, I just woke up and rolled out of bed to find that most Alphabet Marathons have started already! I need to get a move on :laugh:
Slacker ;)
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 04:00:52 AM
Whoa, I just woke up and rolled out of bed to find that most Alphabet Marathons have started already! I need to get a move on :laugh:
Slacker ;)
:laugh:
Unfortunatly I have not yet trained myself to watch films in my sleep. I could see it happening some time in the future though :P
Post by: Dragonfire on July 02, 2010, 04:02:27 AM
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 04:04:48 AM
I do however read everynight before I sleep. I find that I don't sleep well unless I at least read something. It could be as little as a couple of pages of a book, or just part of a magazine but as long as I read something then I am set.
Post by: RossRoy on July 02, 2010, 04:08:45 AM
I also read every night, though I have a tendency to wait too long before going to bed so I often end up reading only 1 or 2 pages before falling fast asleep!
Post by: Antares on July 02, 2010, 04:13:09 AM
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 04:16:13 AM
I also read every night, though I have a tendency to wait too long before going to bed so I often end up reading only 1 or 2 pages before falling fast asleep!
This is the exact same situation I have. I sometimes force myself to go to bed an hour or so earlier than I normally would so that I can actually get a few chapters in, otherwise it would just be a couple of pages every night and I would never get books finished. For this reason also I also read lighter material sometimes before sleeping. I have things like manga, comics and magazines, as well as books all piled up around my bed.
I need sound to help me sleep, I grew up in a big city. When I first built the house I live in now, which is in a farming community, the quiet drove me nuts at night. I had to hook up a stereo system in the room and played a CD that simulated waves crashing at the beach.
Did this give you any weird dreams? Of sailing perhaps, or a Tsunami?
Post by: Dragonfire on July 02, 2010, 04:18:14 AM
Post by: Antares on July 02, 2010, 04:18:52 AM
Did this give you any weird dreams? Of sailing perhaps, or a Tsunami?
No, but originally I had a CD that was of a running brook, but I had to replace it because one night when I couldn't sleep, I figured out the looping edits on the discs, and that drove me nuts. :bag: :laugh:
Post by: Antares on July 02, 2010, 04:19:31 AM
If it is quiet, I wake up. There have been times when the electric has gone out while I've been asleep - from a storm or whatever - and I wake up as soon as the tv goes off. There have been times that the ceiling fan is still spinning when I wake up when that happens.
This happens to me too.
Post by: Achim on July 02, 2010, 04:37:57 AM
Unfortunatly I have not yet trained myself to watch films in my sleep. I could see it happening some time in the future though :PI don't think she referred to you waking up late, but the fact that you let one day pass without watching a movie for the marathon. It's 7/2 already, have you slept through all of 7/1...?
Personlly I also need it quiet around me to fall asleep. Once asleep it depends on the kind of "disturbance" whether I will wake up or not. Obviously the need to pee will do it, but also an overly long small earthquake will eventually shake me awake. Noise depends on type and loudness. Occasionally my alarm clock will wake me up too.
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 04:49:14 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 02, 2010, 05:17:59 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 02, 2010, 06:06:40 AM
Just finished The Young Victoria, I was somewhat disappointed with it.
I'm tempted to give this a try sometime because of Emily Blunt. Although ever since My Summer of Love, I was slightly underwhelmed by any subsequent movies she starred in.
Post by: Critter on July 02, 2010, 06:39:02 AM
Just finished The Young Victoria, I was somewhat disappointed with it.
I'm tempted to give this a try sometime because of Emily Blunt. Although ever since My Summer of Love, I was slightly underwhelmed by any subsequent movies she starred in.
I think The Devil Wears Prada is one of her best films. Yes it's a somewhat chick-flick and yes, it's about fashion. But I believe the roles of Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep in it were outstanding and somewhat the films saving grace.
Post by: goodguy on July 02, 2010, 07:42:28 AM
Just finished The Young Victoria, I was somewhat disappointed with it.
I'm tempted to give this a try sometime because of Emily Blunt. Although ever since My Summer of Love, I was slightly underwhelmed by any subsequent movies she starred in.
I think The Devil Wears Prada is one of her best films. Yes it's a somewhat chick-flick and yes, it's about fashion. But I believe the roles of Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep in it were outstanding and somewhat the films saving grace.
Well, at least it shows that she can do comedy as well. And I kinda like DWP too (in a guilty pleasure sort of way), but again we are talking about a whole different ballgame when it comes to Pawlikowski's film. Seriously.
Post by: goodguy on July 02, 2010, 08:00:50 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| S | Silent Hill (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384537/) (2006) | Christophe Gans |  | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg117659.html#msg117659) | ||||
| E | Elizabeth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127536/) (UK 1998) | Shekhar Kapur |  | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg117660.html#msg117660) |
Post by: Achim on July 02, 2010, 04:24:30 PM
I watched Centurion at the cinema today. It tells the story of a Legion of Roman Soldiers (they mention that that's about 3000) pushing north in England and being decimated by a group of Picts (early Scots...?). A small group of survivors (7) will have to find a way back south before the scouts of the Picts find and kill them. Before that, however, they want to go rescue their captured general.
Based on a true legend (my words, not theirs) the film is much slower than I had expected from a Neil Marshall film. There is a couple of scenes where he used buckets of blood and gore, some of it is concealed with fast cutting though. Somehow the film failed to properly get me emotionally close to the main character(s), which made the final "battle" less involving than it should have been. A story worth telling for sure, not sure if it will grant repeated viewings though.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 02, 2010, 09:20:04 PM
A done - Alice in Wonderland (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg117731.html#msg117731), 25 to go
Dave
Post by: Antares on July 03, 2010, 12:21:06 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 03, 2010, 12:48:28 AM
Ratatouille
While certainly not a bad movie by itself, it's the one where I finally got tired of the Pixar stuff. And it's a shame that it won the Oscar over Persepolis. Have you seen that yet? I remember you mentioned it in your library queue.
Post by: Antares on July 03, 2010, 02:04:57 AM
Ratatouille
While certainly not a bad movie by itself, it's the one where I finally got tired of the Pixar stuff. And it's a shame that it won the Oscar over Persepolis. Have you seen that yet? I remember you mentioned it in your library queue.
I had it in my hand one day, but I had so many lined up, I put it back.
I just put it on the queue.
Post by: Critter on July 03, 2010, 02:05:10 AM
Day three and I still haven't posted a review. And I have archery for most of today and then I am spending the next two days at a coastal town with my friend. Eep, I think next year I might take Rick's lead and use only vowels or something.
Post by: hal9g on July 03, 2010, 02:42:24 AM
4 down, 23 to go!
Post by: Antares on July 03, 2010, 02:44:34 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 03, 2010, 02:51:20 AM
5 down, 22 to go.
Post by: RossRoy on July 03, 2010, 03:59:53 AM
Just finished Up =
3 watched - 24 to go
Post by: Antares on July 03, 2010, 05:36:55 AM
Post by: RossRoy on July 03, 2010, 06:29:01 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 03, 2010, 08:30:57 AM
I watched Superman/Batman: Public Enemies for my E title. I'm still working on a review for that one to post on Epinions and I'll post about it here after I get that done.
Post by: goodguy on July 03, 2010, 11:27:41 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| G | Elizabeth: The Golden Age (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414055/) (UK 2007) | Shekhar Kapur | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg117824.html#msg117824) | ||||
| K | The Secret of Kells (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/) (IRL 2009) | Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg117826.html#msg117826) |
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 03, 2010, 06:46:14 PM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 03, 2010, 07:01:01 PM
Post by: Achim on July 03, 2010, 09:11:10 PM
Just finished Up =I watched this today as well :laugh:
This was my second viewing of Up and it just got better, at least the dramatic parts, since upon second viewing it is much clearer how everything fits together.
Post by: hal9g on July 03, 2010, 10:45:53 PM
6 down, 21 to go.
Post by: Rogmeister on July 04, 2010, 12:26:57 AM
Zoom: Academy for Superheroes
Cast: Tim Allen, Courteney Cox, Chevy Chase, Rip Torn
I wasn't quite sure what to make of this but I wanted to get me a real "Z" movie I could include in this year's A-Z marathon...and so I chose this one! What else would I choose? Zombie High? Zuma Beach? I guess it came down to this, Zombieland or Zulu Dawn. Since I like comedies and I like both Tim Allen and Courteney Cox, I decided to get this one...besides, Courteney doesn't make many feature films, does she?
This started off strangely enough and it took me awhile to figure out just what was going on. I soon gathered that Tim Allen's Jack Shepherd was a former super-hero who had lost all his powers but this secret government group wants him to guide a new bunch of young super-heroes (from a 6-year old girl to teenagers). There's this guy in there that was a weird-looking version of Chevy Chase...then I realized it WAS Chevy Chase! The film has an odd look to it's cinematography...going for that comic book look, I guess. Overall, I didn't hate the movie, but I didn't love it either. I guess I'm somewhere in the middle of this. I'll give it a :) I guess. Maybe I'll like it more the next time?
Post by: hal9g on July 04, 2010, 01:14:18 AM
7 down, 20 to go.
Post by: Antares on July 04, 2010, 01:53:50 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 04, 2010, 06:06:42 AM
Post by: Critter on July 04, 2010, 10:52:08 AM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 04, 2010, 12:15:21 PM
B done - The Book of Eli (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg117989.html#msg117989), 24 to go
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 04, 2010, 01:16:30 PM
M for M! (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg117998.html#msg117998) :P and The Fountain (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg118002.html#msg118002) for F.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 04, 2010, 01:21:06 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 04, 2010, 08:43:09 PM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 04, 2010, 08:45:01 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 04, 2010, 09:02:30 PM
I just hit double digits... and watched movie #10 this morning! :D
Show off ;)
I think I'm up to 7. I intended to watch at least 2 last night, but it didn't work out that way.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 04, 2010, 09:06:51 PM
C done - Collateral (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg118058.html#msg118058), 23 to go
Post by: Antares on July 05, 2010, 12:42:37 AM
Post by: Najemikon on July 05, 2010, 01:17:49 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 05, 2010, 02:15:34 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 05, 2010, 02:26:39 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 05, 2010, 02:46:25 AM
The Duel at Silver Creek (1952) 77m
Director: Don Siegel
Cast: Audie Murphy, Faith Domergue, Stephen McNally, Gerald Mohr, Susan Cabot, Lee Marvin
Hey, this movie came out the year I was born...this DVD has a terrific-looking print of this 58-year old movie, though it has no extras apart from the theatrical trailer. The movie deals with a large group of claim jumpers who force miners to give up deeds to their claims...and often repay them by killing them. Audie Murphy plays a young man whose father is killed...he winds up the deputy of the fast-drawing sheriff. The action is fast and furious in this oater filled with gunplay and horse chases. For some reason, most of the main cast members have nickhames...Audie is The Silver Kid, the sheriff is known as Lightning, a couple of the bad guys are Rat Face and Johnny Sombrero and the girls are referred to as Dusty and Brown Eyes. One fly in the ointment for the good guys is the marshal has suffered a wound and can no longer pull the trigger on his six-gun with his good hand. Of course, you know the good guys are going to prevail...right? ;D
Post by: Achim on July 05, 2010, 04:45:56 AM
Toy Story 2: Again, gaining through repeated viewings. Kind of interesting to see it after watching Part 3 followed by Part 1 last week. We (my friend who saw it first time and I) saw where it was going, then where it came from, now the dots got connected :laugh:
Kill Bill Vol. 2: After seeing Vol. 1 last week we needed to conclude the story. A much slower movie than part 1, it still has great set pieces in between. On repeated viewing it falls a little apart at the end, when the dialog isn't as fresh anymore and indeed the feeling creeps in whether a man that looks like David Carradine would really read Superman comic books and would talk about it like that. :shrug: Still liking it overall.
I wonder if we will ever get a release of The Whole Bloody affair. While I have seen the Tea House scene in color, I would still like to see how it goes if shown all at once with the then unnecessary bits taken out (some of the end of part 1 and the introduction of part 2). Without a plethora of special features I wouldn't buy it though either. Same goes for the Grindhouse film (which is/was available in Japan).
Post by: Antares on July 05, 2010, 03:49:14 PM
Post by: Antares on July 05, 2010, 06:21:41 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 05, 2010, 09:52:44 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 05, 2010, 10:32:04 PM
Post by: Antares on July 06, 2010, 02:03:05 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 06, 2010, 03:14:54 AM
8 down, 19 to go.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 06, 2010, 12:28:57 PM
D done - Duplicity (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg118231.html#msg118231), 22 to go
Post by: RossRoy on July 06, 2010, 02:50:32 PM
Watched and reviewed Harry Potter Years 1, 2 & 3 last saturday.
Watched Fanboys and The Voyeur yesterday evening (there was a thread about odd combination? Let me tell you, this fits the bill! You can't be much more opposite than that!)
That makes it 9 movies watched - 18 to go!
Post by: Najemikon on July 06, 2010, 05:26:42 PM
Post by: Antares on July 06, 2010, 05:46:45 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 06, 2010, 05:58:08 PM
Post by: Achim on July 06, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Thought I gain some ground ealry on and watched two movies today, only to find out I aready had one for C before. :slaphead: Well, maybe I'll move Carnival of Souls to "S" instead. :hmmmm:
Carnival of Souls, recommended by Pete, was a surprise in that I expected a period piece and got a contemporary film instead. While the pacing drags a little in some spots, in overall a very entertaining movie with good dialog and an interesting story.
Also watched Vigilante, which came recommended by Jimmy, and was surprised that it was not quite what I expected (in a good way). A rather angry film.
Post by: Antares on July 06, 2010, 08:38:16 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 06, 2010, 08:42:49 PM
Post by: Antares on July 06, 2010, 08:45:38 PM
I love that film! :clap: By the way, we were discussing Night of The Hunter in my thread; haven't you reviewed it as well? I could have sworn I'd read something of yours before, but I couldn't find it. Am I going mad? I don't think it's indexed, if it does exist.
Nope, haven't reviewed it.
But I'm going to write one for The Taking of Pelham 123. One of the better films of 1974.
And by the way, we're going to see how well you know that film and the remake in the trivia game. ;)
Post by: Najemikon on July 06, 2010, 08:48:14 PM
I love that film! :clap: By the way, we were discussing Night of The Hunter in my thread; haven't you reviewed it as well? I could have sworn I'd read something of yours before, but I couldn't find it. Am I going mad? I don't think it's indexed, if it does exist.
Nope, haven't reviewed it.
But I'm going to write one for The Taking of Pelham 123. One of the better films of 1974.
And by the way, we're going to see how well you know that film and the remake in the trivia game. ;)
and the remake is a concern. I've seen it, but put a great deal of effort into forgetting it again! :yucky:
Post by: Jimmy on July 06, 2010, 08:48:40 PM
Also watched Vigilante, which came recommended by Jimmy, and was surprised that it was not quite what I expected (in a good way). A rather angry film.Glad you like it ;D
See guys what I mean when I say that my taste are for everyone who like movies ;)
Post by: snowcat on July 06, 2010, 08:49:22 PM
Post by: Antares on July 06, 2010, 08:58:37 PM
..... I am so glad I let the guy I was on a date with force me to watch the remake of Pelham 123 :tease:
Have you seen the original?
Post by: snowcat on July 06, 2010, 08:59:58 PM
..... I am so glad I let the guy I was on a date with force me to watch the remake of Pelham 123 :tease:
Have you seen the original?
Yeah, but it was a long time ago, at school when I was about 12 I think :S
Post by: dfmorgan on July 06, 2010, 09:12:46 PM
E done - Eastern Promises (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg118297.html#msg118297), 21 to go
Dave
Post by: snowcat on July 06, 2010, 09:13:40 PM
:/ Im very far behind on reviews... ill catch up
Post by: Rogmeister on July 06, 2010, 10:15:57 PM
Post by: Tom on July 06, 2010, 11:52:18 PM
Oh no, it happened again :weep:
Thought I gain some ground ealry on and watched two movies today, only to find out I aready had one for C before. :slaphead: Well, maybe I'll move Carnival of Souls to "S" instead. :hmmmm:
I just noticed that it almost would have happened to me today, too. I already had my hands on "Astronaut Farmer" to watch for my "A" tonight thinking it was still open. But at the last moment I changed my mind and decided to watch "Vivah". And just now when I was updating my list I noticed that I already watched a movie for "A".
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 12:09:02 AM
Post by: Antares on July 07, 2010, 12:17:22 AM
Post by: Antares on July 07, 2010, 03:07:12 AM
Post by: KinkyCyborg on July 07, 2010, 04:26:34 AM
The Birdman of Alcatraz
One of my favorite movies but my favorite actor... summed up by my avatar. :thumbup:
Post by: RossRoy on July 07, 2010, 05:31:59 AM
Post by: Achim on July 07, 2010, 06:12:14 AM
Well, maybe I'll move Carnival of Souls to "S" instead. :hmmmm:Decided to use it for "O", as in "carnival Of souls". :bag: "S" seems to be a more common letter and "O" is not as busy.
That is one of the main reasons I am going in order! :PI may have to do the same, just to avoid further troubles. Just, some letters have small selections and those don't always fit the mood :hmmmm:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 07, 2010, 07:18:39 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 07, 2010, 09:41:14 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| M | The Saragossa Manuscript (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059643/) (PL 1965) | Wojciech J. Has | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118372.html#msg118372) | ||||
| H | The Hourglass Sanatorium (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070628/) (PL 1973) | Wojciech J. Has | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118373.html#msg118373) | ||||
| P | The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0342882/) (UK 2005) | Quay Brothers | | |||||
| W | Gone with the Wind (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/) (1939) | Viktor Fleming | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118374.html#msg118374) |
Post by: RossRoy on July 07, 2010, 02:29:24 PM
I may have to do the same, just to avoid further troubles. Just, some letters have small selections and those don't always fit the mood :hmmmm:
In each marathon I always have problems with the letter Q. The only movie that starts with Q that I haven't seen yet is Quills (http://www.dvdalistic.com/phpdvdprofiler/index.php?lastmedia=024543016625).
An alternative is Quest for Fire (http://www.dvdalistic.com/phpdvdprofiler/index.php?lastmedia=024543068464) for which you also have to be in a certain mood for.
Then there is The Quiet (http://www.dvdalistic.com/phpdvdprofiler/index.php?lastmedia=043396177116.3), which I love, but I can't be always watching this!
I need to buy more movies for Q..
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 02:38:39 PM
That is one of the main reasons I am going in order! :PI may have to do the same, just to avoid further troubles. Just, some letters have small selections and those don't always fit the mood :hmmmm:
I found this too. But so far I am doing pretty good with it. I found I just wasn't in the mood for anything I had available to watch for the letter K. Then it occurred to me... I never checked the movies on On-Demand. Opening up my possibilities quite a bit. For all the letters! :thumbup:
Post by: Achim on July 07, 2010, 04:14:22 PM
I need to buy more movies for Q.
Well, I own:Although the last one is least likely to please you, I'd say.
Q - The Winged Serpent (Larry Cohen monster movie)
The Quick and the Dead (Sam Raimi western)
Quantum of Solace (Bond)
Then there is Quigley Down Under...
Post by: KinkyCyborg on July 07, 2010, 04:30:44 PM
Q & A (Nolte)
Quick Change (Bill Murray comedy)
Quicksilver (Kevin Bacon)
The Quiet Earth (awesome!)
The Quiet Man (John Wayne)
Quintet (Paul Newman)
Post by: Rogmeister on July 07, 2010, 04:59:39 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 05:02:44 PM
- Queen of the Damned (Horror... can't watch)
- Quest for Camelot (Actually Britt's... but I can watch it)
- The Quick and the Dead
- Quicksilver Highway (Horror... can't watch)
So when the time comes I may have to look to see what is on On-Demand
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 05:46:59 PM
Post by: KinkyCyborg on July 07, 2010, 05:51:45 PM
The Queen
Queens Logic
Quicksand
The Quiet American (both versions)
The Quick & The Dead (Sam Elliot version)
Quiz Show
Post by: Jimmy on July 07, 2010, 06:05:07 PM
I just checked On-Demand for titles starting with Q... of hundreds of movies... only 1! (Quigley Down Under) and that one won't be on there any longer after tomorrow. No way I will get to Q by tomorrow! :PPete, I'm sure you know already that the movie doesn't have to start with the letter but only need the letter to appear in the title.
Post by: Rogmeister on July 07, 2010, 06:20:20 PM
I just checked On-Demand for titles starting with Q... of hundreds of movies... only 1! (Quigley Down Under) and that one won't be on there any longer after tomorrow. No way I will get to Q by tomorrow! :P
Maybe you can watch it, type up a review...but save it somewhere and not post it until after you do your P movie? :whistle:
Post by: Antares on July 07, 2010, 06:22:24 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 06:35:33 PM
I just checked On-Demand for titles starting with Q... of hundreds of movies... only 1! (Quigley Down Under) and that one won't be on there any longer after tomorrow. No way I will get to Q by tomorrow! :PPete, I'm sure you know already that the movie doesn't have to start with the letter but only need the letter to appear in the title.
I know... that is just my preference. :)
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 07, 2010, 06:36:29 PM
I just checked On-Demand for titles starting with Q... of hundreds of movies... only 1! (Quigley Down Under) and that one won't be on there any longer after tomorrow. No way I will get to Q by tomorrow! :P
Maybe you can watch it, type up a review...but save it somewhere and not post it until after you do your P movie? :whistle:
hmmmm... this is true... and something that never really occurred to me. Almost feels a little like cheating... but maybe! :P
Post by: Najemikon on July 07, 2010, 06:38:53 PM
The Ladykillers
Will we ever get reviews in this marathon of yours? :tease: Mond you, I'm still waiting for your thoughts on Fallen Idol... :whistle:
Post by: Antares on July 07, 2010, 06:47:28 PM
The Ladykillers
Will we ever get reviews in this marathon of yours? :tease: Mond you, I'm still waiting for your thoughts on Fallen Idol... :whistle:
With the trivia game, this marathon and a severe case of writer's block, it may be some time before I finish it.
But it does lead me to one question I've been meaning to ask you.
Brandon de Wilde in Shane drove you nuts, why doesn't the kid in Fallen Idol?
Baines!...Baines!!...Baines!!!...Baines!!!!
Post by: Najemikon on July 07, 2010, 06:53:29 PM
The Ladykillers
Will we ever get reviews in this marathon of yours? :tease: Mond you, I'm still waiting for your thoughts on Fallen Idol... :whistle:
With the trivia game, this marathon and a severe case of writer's block, it may be some time before I finish it.
But it does lead me to one question I've been meaning to ask you.
Brandon de Wilde in Shane drove you nuts, why doesn't the kid in Fallen Idol?
Baines!...Baines!!...Baines!!!...Baines!!!!
He made me laugh. Especially at the scene where he gets told off and he mutters, "I hate you". :clap: He had far more personality, despite being a little arsehole at times, than Shane's wind up toy.
Post by: snowcat on July 07, 2010, 07:25:57 PM
Post by: Tom on July 07, 2010, 07:27:15 PM
I think im gonna watch Office Space :p
I love that film :thumbup:
Post by: Tom on July 07, 2010, 07:48:58 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 07, 2010, 09:25:01 PM
Post by: Achim on July 08, 2010, 02:37:27 AM
Will we ever get reviews in this marathon of yours? :tease: Mond you, I'm still waiting for your thoughts on Fallen Idol... :whistle:Now I am confused. I thought there was a review (by Antares, maybe) on this site, but I just checked and at least it's not on the list. Then what made me order that film recently...? (It's in the mail and the "F" spot reserved for it.) Or was the YouTube video I remember seeing part of a different review/conversation :headscratch:
Post by: Rogmeister on July 08, 2010, 04:10:52 AM
Stagecoach: The Criterion Edition
Directed by John Ford (1939) 96 minutes
Cast: Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Andy Devine, John Carradine, Thomas Mitchell, Louise Platt, George Bancroft, Donald Meek, Berton Churchill, Tim Holt, Tom Tyler
I think most people know about Stagecoach...it is a classic western, released in 1939, and usually makes the list when people are compiling lists of the top ten westerns ever made...heck, it's usually in the top five. It deals with the people crowded into a stagecoach that is passing through Indian territory as Geronimo is on the warpath. The passengers (in a film that, at the time of its release, was billed as a sort of Grand Hotel on wheels) include an escaped outlaw (John Wayne), a hooker with a heart of gold (Claire Trevor, though back then they never came right out and said that's what she was), a drunken doctor (Thomas Mitchell in an Oscar-winning performance), a dapper southern gambler (John Carradine) and a whiskey drummer (Donald Meek). Of course, just when it looks like they're home free...but that would be telling. This film deserves its legendary status and needs to be seen by everyone who can enjoy a good western adventure.
I've enjoyed Stagecoach in a number of formats. My first copy was in the days before home video...I had a complete copy on Super 8 Sound film. Since then I think I've had it on VHS and one or two other formats. This is the second or third version I've gotten on DVD. I also have a 2-disc special edition from Warner Brothers so it seems odd The Criterion Collection felt the need to also release their own versiion. The picture quality looks to be on a par with the WB version...but it doesn't really look superior to it by my eye. However, both the Criterion and WB versions each have their own special features (including two different audio commentaries) and I will likely keep both copies. Extras on the Criterion edition includes an interview with John Ford, a silent Ford western titled Bucking Broadway, and other features.
Stagecoach, by the way, was remade in the 1960s...which is an edition to avoid, as is the one made in the 1980s featuring country music legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. But for the 1939 original, I give it my heartiest recommendation. :thumbup:
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 08, 2010, 04:14:01 AM
- Man on the Moon
- Minority Reports
- Miss Congeniality (I know... don't say it... but or some reason I can always watch this one!) :P
- My Chauffeur
- My Tutor
Right now I feel I could watch any of the above. But I think I am inching towards Minority Reports.. It has been so long I really don't remember it. But I could say the same for most of the above.
Post by: hal9g on July 08, 2010, 04:29:09 AM
Post by: RossRoy on July 08, 2010, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 08, 2010, 12:41:39 PM
F done - Forgetting Sarah Marshall (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg118564.html#msg118564), 20 to go
Dave
Post by: goodguy on July 08, 2010, 01:10:20 PM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| F | Der freie Wille (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499101/) (DE 2006, AKA The Free Will) | Matthias Glasner | | Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118570.html#msg118570) |
Post by: Achim on July 08, 2010, 03:13:57 PM
Post by: Critter on July 08, 2010, 03:30:06 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 08, 2010, 04:52:12 PM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 08, 2010, 08:39:17 PM
G done - Gamer (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg118596.html#msg118596), 19 to go
Dave
Post by: Antares on July 08, 2010, 10:01:14 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 08, 2010, 10:08:07 PM
Post by: Antares on July 08, 2010, 10:39:07 PM
Post by: Tom on July 08, 2010, 10:41:30 PM
I am surprised that I managed so many in such a short time. I thought that this month it will be hard for me to finish this marathon. It is great weather and I am often at the lake after work and on weekends. I have a two-day business trip to do next week. And I am concentrating on 2-3h Bollywood movies. But as it stands now, I could be finished by the end of next week.
Post by: Jimmy on July 09, 2010, 12:22:46 AM
This ones a bit special. Anyone struggling for the letter K, should consider The Kite Runner. (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg118608.html#msg118608)Or Kneel Before Me (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5335.msg88672.html#msg88672), but I strongly think that my review of this film doesn't gave anyone an urge to got it and that I'm always the only one here who own this movie :hmmmm:
Post by: goodguy on July 09, 2010, 06:00:03 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| T | Mouth to Mouth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383518/) (2005) | Alison Murray | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118637.html#msg118637) |
Post by: Achim on July 09, 2010, 06:10:08 AM
I'm pulling an "Achim" to place this one. ;):hysterical:
Title Director Rating T Mouth to Mouth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383518/) (2005) Alison Murray Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg118637.html#msg118637)
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 09, 2010, 01:33:35 PM
Post by: snowcat on July 09, 2010, 07:40:20 PM
Post by: Jimmy on July 09, 2010, 07:50:33 PM
Post by: Antares on July 09, 2010, 09:20:37 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 09, 2010, 09:36:45 PM
Im fairly sure im not gonna finish the marathon :/
Whoah! There's a time limit? Who set a time limit? :redcard:
I was just browsing the old threads; you didn't do so hot last year either! Try and combine the two you might get all 27! :tease:
Post by: snowcat on July 09, 2010, 09:43:09 PM
Post by: Jimmy on July 09, 2010, 09:46:35 PM
Post by: hal9g on July 09, 2010, 10:48:20 PM
10 down, 17 to go.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 09, 2010, 11:42:10 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 10, 2010, 03:00:27 AM
This is subject to change for any reason...
- Twister
- Underdog
- Vertigo (On-Demand)
- Wonder Woman
- X-Men 2: X-Men Unite
- Young and Innocent (Alfred Hitchcock set)
- Zorro's Black Whip (3hr Movie Serial!)
Post by: hal9g on July 10, 2010, 03:22:27 AM
11 down, 16 to go.
Post by: Achim on July 10, 2010, 06:56:22 AM
10 down, 17 to go.
Post by: Jimmy on July 10, 2010, 07:46:40 AM
I am definitely going to try to finish this alphabet challenge this weekend. I should be able to do it with no problem as long as real life don't get in the way.You will have enough days leaving to do a reverse alphabet marathon ;)
Post by: goodguy on July 10, 2010, 08:45:57 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| U | The Unbearable Lightness of Being (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096332/) (1988) | Philip Kaufman | |
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 10, 2010, 10:26:29 AM
I am definitely going to try to finish this alphabet challenge this weekend. I should be able to do it with no problem as long as real life don't get in the way.You will have enough days leaving to do a reverse alphabet marathon ;)
:laugh: I don't think so... I would maybe be able to do it if I was still watching horror... but without including my horror titles this was hard enough. :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 10, 2010, 11:53:15 AM
I am definitely going to try to finish this alphabet challenge this weekend. I should be able to do it with no problem as long as real life don't get in the way. I even looked ahead to see what I feel like watching....
This is subject to change for any reason...
- Twister
- Underdog
- Vertigo (On-Demand)
- Wonder Woman
- X-Men 2: X-Men Unite
- Young and Innocent (Alfred Hitchcock set)
- Zorro's Black Whip (3hr Movie Serial!)
Well looks like I already have to make a switch... can't watch Underdog... I am up to "U" and Britt still in bed so don't want to interrupt her just to borrow one of her movies.
Post by: RossRoy on July 10, 2010, 04:18:50 PM
without including my horror titles this was hard enough. :P
Oh yeah, it looked reeeeally hard from end ::)
:tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 10, 2010, 04:26:54 PM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 10, 2010, 07:03:00 PM
Outlaw Women (1952) In Cinecolor 75m
Directed by Samuel Newfield and Ron Ormond
Cast: Marie Windsor, Richard Rober, Maria Hart, Allan Nixon, Jackie Coogan, Brad Johnson
A lot of westerns are serious and grim...this one, not so much. This movie deals with the town of Las Mujeres (which translates into English as "The Women") which is run by women...we specifically center on a gambling house and the woman (Windsor) who runs it as well as the town and what happens when it collides with both good and bad men who want to come in and take charge (as well as robbing a bank of a dying town that is transferring it's funds to another bank). There is humor in here as well as the gunplay (including Jackie Coogan as a pitchman who goes from hawking his magic elixir to becoming a bartender at the gambling house. In the end, law and voting comes to Las Mujeres...since the women don't have the vote yet and can't hold political office, it's the men who are officially in charge. But not much has changed...the women are still bossing the men around in a not-too-obvious way. I enjoyed this movie. It'll never replace The Magnificent Seven in the Western Hall of Fame but it's a fun easy-to-take film. ;D
Post by: Antares on July 10, 2010, 07:47:24 PM
6 more to go
Post by: lyonsden5 on July 10, 2010, 08:21:35 PM
My Rating:
That's 2 down, 5 to go. Considering one of my 2 is a 22 episode TV season I think I'm doing pretty good. :tv: Wait till you see what my "Y" is :training:
Post by: lyonsden5 on July 10, 2010, 08:25:45 PM
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6526.msg118817.html#msg118817)
My Rating:
Post by: Najemikon on July 10, 2010, 09:44:57 PM
Island of Fire (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg118860.html#msg118860)
The Dirty Dozen (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg118862.html#msg118862)
The Omen II: Damien (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg118863.html#msg118863)
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 10, 2010, 11:55:22 PM
Only 1 More Title To Go!!! ;D
Post by: Antares on July 11, 2010, 12:28:21 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 11, 2010, 03:14:43 AM
Post by: Najemikon on July 11, 2010, 03:23:13 AM
Well done, Pete! Have you ever thought of doing one of those TV marathons they occasionally do screenings for? Like an entire season of X-Files in one day. :whistle:
Post by: Achim on July 11, 2010, 04:10:14 AM
OK - I managed to post another review. Alias - Season 1 (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6526.msg118853.html#msg118853) (pulling the Achim ;) ).
My Rating:
That's 2 down, 5 to go. Considering one of my 2 is a 22 episode TV season I think I'm doing pretty good. :tv: Wait till you see what my "Y" is :training:
You got 2 out of 5, so I thought it's confirmed you're doing vowels. Is "Y" a vowel now...? :stars:
Post by: hal9g on July 11, 2010, 04:14:02 AM
Is "Y" a vowel now...? :stars:
Sometimes...as in Yves!
Post by: Achim on July 11, 2010, 04:16:11 AM
Great catch!
Post by: Jimmy on July 11, 2010, 04:42:26 AM
You got 2 out of 5, so I thought it's confirmed you're doing vowels. Is "Y" a vowel now...? :stars:In french it is ;D
Post by: Achim on July 11, 2010, 04:51:26 AM
:hmmmm: Seems you could do a marathon out of that :laugh:
Post by: Jimmy on July 11, 2010, 04:55:21 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 11, 2010, 05:01:00 AM
Post by: Rogmeister on July 11, 2010, 05:56:54 AM
Waterhole #3 (1967) 95m
Directed by William Graham
Cast: James Coburn, Carroll O'Connor, Claude Akins, Timothy Carey, Harry Davis, Bruce Dern
Balladeer: Roger Miller
This is a satirical western involving stolen army gold and the various people who are after it including conman Coburn, sheriff O'Connor (and his daughter), army deserter Akins and others. And just when you think you know who's going to wind up with it, there's another twist in the storyline. At the very end, we still aren't shown who winds up with the loot as one last chase has begun and "The End" shows up on the screen...you get to make your own decision who winds up with the gold. Throughout the movie, there is a song that goes on, a ballad sung by Roger Miller. I enjoyed that, but I've always liked his music...someone who isn't crazy about that kind of music might not be as appreciative as I. Overall, I enjoyed the film...it's not quite your normal western. ;D
Post by: RossRoy on July 11, 2010, 06:03:50 AM
That makes 12 watched! I'm ahead of schedule!
Post by: Dragonfire on July 11, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
Well... That's it! I am done!!! I watched 27 movies... and I did it within only 10 days! :yahoo:
Show off. I'm still trying to juggle titles to fill my list. :laugh:
Post by: goodguy on July 11, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| J | Henry & June (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099762/) (1990) | Philip Kaufman | |
It is remarkable how Kaufman could succeed so greatly in making an erotically charged movie with "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and then come up with such utter trite only two years later.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 11, 2010, 11:21:51 AM
Good grief. :suicide:
Well done, Pete! Have you ever thought of doing one of those TV marathons they occasionally do screenings for? Like an entire season of X-Files in one day. :whistle:
While I have done it before... I find it to be a bit difficult. Usually I need at least 2 days for a TV Series. Unless it is a short season.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 11, 2010, 11:22:32 AM
Well... That's it! I am done!!! I watched 27 movies... and I did it within only 10 days! :yahoo:
Show off. I'm still trying to juggle titles to fill my list. :laugh:
:laugh: I am just happy to say it is over! :P
Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on July 11, 2010, 11:25:34 PM
Post by: Antares on July 11, 2010, 11:39:07 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 11, 2010, 11:52:34 PM
Getting a late start... but I'm in! :yahoo:
Good Luck Britt!... Going to do it in 10 days just like me? (minus days you are at your grandmother's of course!) :P
Post by: Dragonfire on July 12, 2010, 12:04:53 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 12, 2010, 12:05:48 AM
13 down, 14 to go.
Post by: Najemikon on July 12, 2010, 12:50:30 AM
Post by: Achim on July 12, 2010, 03:42:51 AM
Getting a late start... but I'm in! :yahoo:Welcome :)
Saw your list. I think you should at least add one entry for "M", having watched a big chunk of The Mask series...
Post by: RossRoy on July 12, 2010, 03:48:04 AM
Getting a late start... but I'm in! :yahoo:
Welcome aboard! Hope you have as much fun doing it as we do!
Post by: goodguy on July 12, 2010, 03:50:26 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| A | The American Astronaut (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243759/) (2001) | Cory McAbee | | Earlier Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg101608.html#msg101608) |
Post by: Rogmeister on July 12, 2010, 04:44:24 AM
20 Million Miles To Earth (1957) B&W
Special Effects: Ray Harryhausen
Director: Nathan Juran
Cast: William Hopper, Joan Taylor
A spaceship returns from a trip to Venus and lands in the sea just off the coast of Sicily. Only one lone U.S. astronaut (William Hopper) survives. A young Italian boy discovers a container that contains a lifeform the ship has brought from Venus, setting in motion events that will result in the ever-growing Venusian beast going on a rampage in Rome.
I think this movie proves that kids in monster movies are evil...evil! He finds the container and what does the dope do right away? You betcha, he opens it! Luckily, unlike many monster movies, the kid isn't there till the end...once they leave Sicily for Rome, we don't see him again. This is a first-rate sci-fi flick from the 1950s, aided by first rate special effects by the king of stop-motion effects, Ray Harryhausen. I got this in a set of 5 of his films...it's since been released in a 50th Anniverary Editiion...that includes a colorized version of that film. We certainly don't need that. This just has the original black & white version and the print looks great. If you like good science fiction films from this era, you know you want this one. :thumbup:
Post by: Achim on July 12, 2010, 04:13:46 PM
The Adventures of Robin Hood - great fun classic, basically the template for most other Robin Hood films to come after it. Swashbuckling galore with some romance thrown in for good measure. drags a little in the middle, as they all do, but otherwise a great way to spend 100min, especially in a afternoon.
Assault on Precinct 13 - reviewed here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5515.msg118999.html#msg118999)
and
Hot Fuzz - getting better on repeated viewing. Looks gorgeous on Blu-ray.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 12, 2010, 07:38:10 PM
H done - The House Bunny (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg119117.html#msg119117), and
I done - Inkheart (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg119118.html#msg119118), 17 to go.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 12, 2010, 09:31:12 PM
Post by: lyonsden5 on July 12, 2010, 10:47:04 PM
You got 2 out of 5, so I thought it's confirmed you're doing vowels. Is "Y" a vowel now...? :stars:Yes (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081118115039AApZFuv). FWIW I'm also doing a number. ;D
My next review is in. 3 down 4 to go.
Edge of Darkness (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6526.msg119187.html#msg119187)
Post by: Najemikon on July 12, 2010, 11:11:13 PM
Still one or two reviews behind. This latest one really caught me out, so it's a bit long. Sorry. Full-on waffle mode, but bloody hell it deserves every bit of attention it can get. :thumbup:
The Constant Gardener (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119192.html#msg119192)
Post by: hal9g on July 13, 2010, 01:12:58 AM
15 down, 12 to go.
Post by: Critter on July 13, 2010, 01:15:07 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 13, 2010, 05:39:45 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| O | Oscar and Lucinda (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119843/) (AU 1997) | Gillian Armstrong | | |||||
| D | Dom za vesanje (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097223/) (YU 1988, AKA Time of the Gypsies) | Emir Kusturica | | Earlier Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg100994.html#msg100994) |
Post by: Achim on July 13, 2010, 02:41:01 PM
So, I quickly switched over to The Warrior King.
Post by: Rogmeister on July 13, 2010, 04:04:56 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 13, 2010, 10:41:37 PM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 14, 2010, 08:47:10 PM
J done - Jodhaa Akbar (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg119460.html#msg119460), 16 to go
Post by: Antares on July 14, 2010, 11:58:49 PM
Post by: Achim on July 15, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
A great action film with some solid characters with adequate motivations. Spawned an entire genre, basically: the post-apocalyptic action film. And of course Mel Gibson, Australian raised American actor, became a star.
I believe Mad Max 4 is finally going ahead... More of a reboot though, apparently.
Post by: Achim on July 16, 2010, 04:30:30 PM
So, I watched The Quick and the Dead today. Sam Raimi made a western and it looks mighty cool. Taking elements from American as well as Italian western (I'd think) and then thrown in his visual style we now from Evil Dead II, out comes a film with a "normal" revenge story but loads of style. Great acting from Sharon Stone and Russell Crowe, but even more Leonardo Dicaprio and of course Gene Hackman.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 16, 2010, 10:14:56 PM
Post by: Critter on July 17, 2010, 02:52:30 AM
Post by: Alien Redrum on July 17, 2010, 05:54:01 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 17, 2010, 06:16:31 AM
Post by: Achim on July 17, 2010, 12:54:27 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 17, 2010, 06:24:46 PM
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of The Were-Rabbit (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119810.html#msg119810)
The General (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119812.html#msg119812)
Run Lola Run (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119813.html#msg119813)
Post by: dfmorgan on July 17, 2010, 08:12:56 PM
K done - Kung Fu Dunk (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg119822.html#msg119822), 15 to go
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 17, 2010, 11:15:39 PM
Sherlock Holmes (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119836.html#msg119836)
Post by: Dragonfire on July 18, 2010, 10:25:48 AM
Post by: Achim on July 18, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
Wonderful movie, beautifully shot.
Post by: Najemikon on July 18, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 18, 2010, 10:36:25 PM
Post by: goodguy on July 19, 2010, 02:51:06 AM
And now X-Men 2 (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119931.html#msg119931)... :P
Not sure if one should argue with you in your current state. *backing away slowly*
That was the reaction you're going for, right? To be honest, I barely remember the X-Men movies (1 & 2), but 5 stars? That's like giving "Citizen Kane" 2 stars. Oops.
Post by: goodguy on July 19, 2010, 03:18:12 PM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| Z | Zardoz (http://[url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070948/) (UK 1974) | John Boorman | | |||||
| C | Les chansons d'amour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0996605/) (FR 2007) | Christophe Honoré | | |||||
| L | Lola rennt (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0130827/) (DE 1998, AKA Run Lola Run) | Tom Tykwer | | Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg119988.html#msg119988) |
Remaining letters: # B I N Q R V X Y
Post by: Najemikon on July 19, 2010, 05:22:25 PM
And now X-Men 2 (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg119931.html#msg119931)... :P
Not sure if one should argue with you in your current state. *backing away slowly*
That was the reaction you're going for, right? To be honest, I barely remember the X-Men movies (1 & 2), but 5 stars? That's like giving "Citizen Kane" 2 stars. Oops.
:laugh:
Thing is, I love comics. I always have. And so I reviewed X-Men 2 from the perspective of that comic fan, while recognising the development, and in all likelihood, the beginning of the end for the comic movie genre, at least for Marvel characters anyway.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 20, 2010, 07:49:26 AM
Post by: Achim on July 20, 2010, 03:40:23 PM
Saw Everything you wanted to know about sex today. I'll say that it hasn't help up very well. The last bit, when we see what's going on inside the body during ejaculation, is still the most hilarious segment!
Post by: dfmorgan on July 20, 2010, 09:05:18 PM
L done - The Last Legion (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120083.html#msg120083), 14 to go.
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 20, 2010, 09:25:38 PM
Post by: Tom on July 20, 2010, 09:36:06 PM
#, A to K done.
L done - The Last Legion (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120083.html#msg120083), 14 to go.
I was expecting a review of Lagaan ;)
Post by: dfmorgan on July 20, 2010, 09:50:32 PM
I was going to but decided that it was too hot and sticky here this afternoon thus I wanted something shorter and lighter so watched a film with Aishwarya Rai instead ;D#, A to K done.
L done - The Last Legion (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120083.html#msg120083), 14 to go.
I was expecting a review of Lagaan ;)
Dave
Post by: Dragonfire on July 20, 2010, 09:58:14 PM
Post by: hal9g on July 21, 2010, 12:07:44 AM
M watched and reviewed.
16 down and 11 to go.
Hope I can make it before the end of the month! :-\
Post by: Najemikon on July 21, 2010, 12:42:39 AM
Post by: Achim on July 21, 2010, 03:22:28 AM
If things go well and my friend can get his hands on tickets I'll be watching Inception tonight. All reviews are good (incl. Mark Kermode) so I am all hyped up to see it.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 21, 2010, 03:56:22 AM
Post by: Critter on July 21, 2010, 05:13:40 AM
Post by: Achim on July 21, 2010, 06:17:15 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 21, 2010, 06:53:46 AM
I have managed to avoid all reviews for it so far too. I didn't want to take a chance and have something spoiled.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 21, 2010, 09:24:13 AM
Post by: snowcat on July 21, 2010, 10:20:07 AM
..I also failed at my marathon again, life took over as usual.
Post by: Rogmeister on July 21, 2010, 04:08:20 PM
Post by: RossRoy on July 21, 2010, 04:28:41 PM
Post by: Achim on July 21, 2010, 04:58:15 PM
It's like the critic say, for a summer blockbuster the audience is supposed to keep up with the plot way more than usual. DO NOT check brain at door. Awesome concept (what you get from the trailer is all you should know beforehand), great action set pieces (the fight in the corridor is jaw-dropping good), good acting, Zimmer's trademark music used to great effect.
Post by: hal9g on July 22, 2010, 01:58:27 AM
17 down and 10 to go.
Post by: goodguy on July 22, 2010, 02:53:31 AM
It's like the critic say,...
I've only read two reviews so far. Roger Ebert was completely in awe (but so he was for The Dark Knight), DVDTimes was favorable, but made an interesting point:
Quote
Nolan’s dreamverse has too much structure, too much lateral logic and what moments of surrealism there are feel rather forced. Yes, it’s intriguing to watch Paris folding over like a calzone, but would André Breton have thought it was the real deal?
Anyway. Nolan never really was my thing, but, hey, Ellen Page is in it, so I might give it a try.
Post by: Achim on July 22, 2010, 03:16:01 AM
[Inception]
Anyway. Nolan never really was my thing, but, hey, Ellen Page is in it, so I might give it a try.
a) Ellen Page's role is not exactly small.
b) I'll dare and promise that you'll like this much more than The Dark Knight. :-X
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 04:27:06 AM
This is the most original movies I've seen in....well...I don't know how long.
Though there will be people who don't like it because it is so different. My mother is one of them. She hated it.
Anyway, I now must ponder how to write up a review and not share too much.
Post by: Critter on July 22, 2010, 04:44:11 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 04:57:37 AM
Post by: Achim on July 22, 2010, 05:24:16 AM
Though there will be people who don't like it because it is so different. My mother is one of them. She hated it.My friend and me both liked it (although he missed 30-45min early on :laugh:).
I think, if more people here see it, we should open a spoilered thread for discussion of certain points of the movie. Using the posiler tag would get cumbersome quickly. I would love to hear other's opinions on at least the ending.
Post by: goodguy on July 22, 2010, 06:04:43 AM
Though there will be people who don't like it because it is so different.
Just to clarify, my concern - as indicated by the review quote - is that it might not be different enough. But since I haven't seen it, you can safely discard this as my prejudice against Nolan if you like.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 06:16:37 AM
Though there will be people who don't like it because it is so different.
Just to clarify, my concern - as indicated by the review quote - is that it might not be different enough. But since I haven't seen it, you can safely discard this as my prejudice against Nolan if you like.
I wasn't meaning you..I mostly meant in general. I've know people not liking other movies because they were different. And with this one, I already know one with my mom. That's all I meant.
Post by: Critter on July 22, 2010, 01:20:21 PM
I'm feeling a lot of :thumbup: with just a touch of :stars: and a smidge of :o
Post by: Najemikon on July 22, 2010, 06:36:56 PM
I've only read two reviews so far. Roger Ebert was completely in awe (but so he was for The Dark Knight), DVDTimes was favorable, but made an interesting point:QuoteNolan’s dreamverse has too much structure, too much lateral logic and what moments of surrealism there are feel rather forced. Yes, it’s intriguing to watch Paris folding over like a calzone, but would André Breton have thought it was the real deal?
Anyway. Nolan never really was my thing, but, hey, Ellen Page is in it, so I might give it a try.
Now, I haven't seen it, but really want to, so there is no point with me going too far with this, but I have to say I like it to be structured and solid. For two reasons... one, a clip I heard the other day had Leo in a scene discussing manufacturing dreams. So if they are contrived by another character, they should appear too structured (hence the Matrix references?). And anyway, my second point is I don't think I have ever seen a dream sequence I liked that was aiming for surrealism. It becomes arty, annoying and "ooh look how clever we are" obtuse!
Now don't bother discussing that lest you give me too much info. I was just sounding off a random thought. Really can't wait to see this. As a lot of reviews have said including those of you on here, Nolan has produced an intelligent blockbuster. Mark Kermode was talking the other day and saying how that really can't be understated. This film could be so important.
He did a similar thing with The Prestige, which was marvellous and completely spun me out. :stars: I plan on watching that again for my "P". In fact I started it the other night, but my region 3 DVD was such a flat transfer, I went online and ordered the Blu. :bag:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 10:12:13 PM
Just got back from it then.
I'm feeling a lot of :thumbup: with just a touch of :stars: and a smidge of :o
I understand your feelings. I have that too. Especially :o
I did type up a review to post on Epinions last night..but I didn't post it yet. I'm going to go back through it first and make sure I didn't accidentally say too much. I always try not to spoil things in reviews, but I was extra careful with this one, and more vague about a few things. Just need to look at it to see if it still makes sense.
I do feel like watching The Prestige again now too...I might. I can't make it work for my alphabet marathon now, but I still think I'll watch it soon.
Christopher Nolan has created something wonderful...a creative, original, entertaining movie that makes you think and has already started all sorts of discussions. It's a brilliant movie. I think he's probably the most creative director working right now. Just look at the variety of movies he's made...Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight...and now Inception.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 22, 2010, 10:53:18 PM
I do feel like watching The Prestige again now too...I might. I can't make it work for my alphabet marathon now, but I still think I'll watch it soon.
Christopher Nolan has created something wonderful...a creative, original, entertaining movie that makes you think and has already started all sorts of discussions. It's a brilliant movie. I think he's probably the most creative director working right now. Just look at the variety of movies he's made...Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight...and now Inception.
I still have The Prestige in my HD-DVD TBW pile so may give this a go later this week when I reach P, assuming I do reach P before the month runs out which I ought to as I've done upto L so far. Re: Insomnia have you seen the original Norwegian release, Mr. Nolan's remake was close to this.
Dave
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 11:32:10 PM
My friend and me both liked it (although he missed 30-45min early on :laugh:).
I think, if more people here see it, we should open a spoilered thread for discussion of certain points of the movie. Using the posiler tag would get cumbersome quickly. I would love to hear other's opinions on at least the ending.
I like that idea. Then we could discuss whatever we wanted about the movie and others will know to avoid that particular thread until after they've seen the movie.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 22, 2010, 11:34:02 PM
I still have The Prestige in my HD-DVD TBW pile so may give this a go later this week when I reach P, assuming I do reach P before the month runs out which I ought to as I've done upto L so far. Re: Insomnia have you seen the original Norwegian release, Mr. Nolan's remake was close to this.
Dave
No, I haven't seen the original version of Insomnia. I have read about it though. I'll probably try to see it sometime. And now I'm thinking of watching that one again soon...and even getting Memento since I don't have that one yet.
Post by: Najemikon on July 23, 2010, 12:38:50 AM
I still have The Prestige in my HD-DVD TBW pile so may give this a go later this week when I reach P, assuming I do reach P before the month runs out which I ought to as I've done upto L so far. Re: Insomnia have you seen the original Norwegian release, Mr. Nolan's remake was close to this.
Dave
No, I haven't seen the original version of Insomnia. I have read about it though. I'll probably try to see it sometime. And now I'm thinking of watching that one again soon...and even getting Memento since I don't have that one yet.
I haven't seen the original Insomnia either, but I love Nolan's take on it. I absolutely agree with you, Marie, he is one of the most important filmmakers around and I love seeing what he comes up with. I heard a comment the other day that he is like a modern day Kubrick. Well, I think he could be better. Perhaps not technically or even thematically, but Kubrick was so cold. Nolan can engage an audience and give us something challenging as well.
Empire did a nice set of essays written by collaborators. http://www.empireonline.com/interviews/interview.asp?IID=1052
I particularly like Robin Williams talking about Insomnia.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 23, 2010, 01:05:23 AM
I haven't seen the original Insomnia either, but I love Nolan's take on it. I absolutely agree with you, Marie, he is one of the most important filmmakers around and I love seeing what he comes up with. I heard a comment the other day that he is like a modern day Kubrick. Well, I think he could be better. Perhaps not technically or even thematically, but Kubrick was so cold. Nolan can engage an audience and give us something challenging as well.
Empire did a nice set of essays written by collaborators. http://www.empireonline.com/interviews/interview.asp?IID=1052
I particularly like Robin Williams talking about Insomnia.
I think Nolan is a genius. He makes such wonderfully entertaining and creative movies and he isn't afraid to take risks with his projects. I really don't know who else could have made Memento work..or The Prestige..and Inception.
I've started reading those essays. I just finished the one Williams did about Insomnia. I really like that one too.
Post by: Najemikon on July 23, 2010, 01:22:25 AM
By which I mean that every other comic book film is a compromise for the true fans. They are always based on one of the stories or even several jammed together, which lessens the originality and potential while abandoning logic, like most adaptations (you said about your worries for the next Potter film). Any of the origin stories, for instance; and Spider-Man 3 was a disaster because of this. X-Men 2 is the best of these compromised versions (it used the Phoenix storyline as its base) and even that was spoilt by a fumbled sequel.
You could take the screenplay of The Dark Knight, adapt it into the comics, publish it and you wouldn't spot the difference with a regular issue. And that to me is huge. It shows such a confident grasp of the characters that they can wander off at a tangent and it is still unmistakeably Batman.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 23, 2010, 01:51:25 AM
I definitely agree about some of the comic book adaptations jamming too much in one movie. That has ruined more than one of them. Spider-Man 3 turned into a giant mess because of that. The third X-Men movie ended up with multiple story lines, and all of them were short changed. If that movie would have focused on the Phoenix story like had been set up, it would have been a much stronger movie overall. A lot has happened in Nolan's Batman movies, but it doesn't feel like anything was short changed. These movies do their own thing, but they still feel like Batman...Things look different and things are changed here and there, but at the core, it still feels true to Batman. At least to me.
Ok...now I want to watch those movies again too. I see a Christopher Nolan marathon in my future. lol
Post by: Najemikon on July 23, 2010, 07:13:06 PM
The Verdict (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg120396.html#msg120396)
hmmm, I fancy doing a "See You In Court!" marathon now... :-[ :bag:
Post by: dfmorgan on July 23, 2010, 09:12:52 PM
M done - Management (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120405.html#msg120405), 13 to go. Yay now past halfway :clap:
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 23, 2010, 10:06:04 PM
The Quiet American (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg120409.html#msg120409)
Hey, I just realised. I haven't had to "cheat" yet. Using L for Run Lola Run is the closest to an inventive alphabet and I could always change it to the German title if I wanted to be picky. :dance:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 23, 2010, 10:22:06 PM
Post by: Najemikon on July 23, 2010, 10:43:17 PM
All reviews up to date... :training:
Post by: hal9g on July 24, 2010, 01:08:28 AM
18 down and 9 to go.
Post by: Achim on July 24, 2010, 05:38:00 AM
Well I guess I sort of cheated by using Inception for P, but that's ok...I would have reviewed here here regardless of if I was attempting this alphabet marathon or not.
I had I reserved for the the moment I started the marathon :laugh:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 24, 2010, 07:09:18 AM
Post by: Critter on July 24, 2010, 09:26:39 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 24, 2010, 12:43:57 PM
Hey, I just realised. I haven't had to "cheat" yet.
I've cheated moderately a few times, but now that I'm close to the finish I'm in full-on cheat mode and just try to fit the movies I've watched into a slot that's still empty. And even that will get difficult with the remaining letters after this batch (# B Q V X).
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| N | Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203632/) (DE 2000, AKA The Princess and the Warrior) | Tom Tykwer | | |||||
| Y | L'amour, l'argent, l'amour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203297/) (DE 2000, AKA Love, Money, Love) | Philip Gröning | | |||||
| D | Donnie Darko (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246578/) (2001) | Richard Kelly | | |||||
| R | The Runaways (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1017451/) (2010) | Floria Sigismondi | |
Post by: Najemikon on July 24, 2010, 01:07:54 PM
Post by: goodguy on July 24, 2010, 01:15:31 PM
I've just been staring at L'amour, l'argent, l'amour for I don't know how long, looking for the "Y"... :laugh:
Well, that's what AKAs are for... :-[
Post by: lovemunkey187 on July 24, 2010, 03:29:55 PM
I've just been staring at L'amour, l'argent, l'amour for I don't know how long, looking for the "Y"... :laugh:
Well, that's what AKAs are for... :-[
What's the AKA title?
Post by: Najemikon on July 24, 2010, 03:44:23 PM
Post by: lovemunkey187 on July 24, 2010, 04:05:06 PM
....ing10,000 BC or
200 Pounds BeautyArmageddonBig Wednesday
Citizen Kane
Downfall
Evolution
Falling DownThe Good The Bad & The Weird
Hamburger Hill 2
Initial D Drift Racer
Josie and the Pussycats
Kung Fu Hustle
Love, Honour & Obey
The Myth
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Open Range or OutlanderPan's Labyrinth
Quill
Red Cliff
SerenityTotal Recall
Ultraviolet
Van Helsing
The Way of the Gun
xXx
YMCA Baseball Team
Zatoichi
Post by: lovemunkey187 on July 24, 2010, 04:07:58 PM
It's the English translation in brackets after the original title. You can't really miss it! :bag:
Technically you can, if you don't read the post where it's first mentioned :tease:
Post by: Najemikon on July 24, 2010, 06:14:14 PM
The Road (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg120546.html#msg120546)
Just four left, but the next few days might be awkward... :training:
Post by: dfmorgan on July 24, 2010, 07:44:13 PM
I still have The Prestige in my HD-DVD TBW pile so may give this a go later this week when I reach P, assuming I do reach P before the month runs out which I ought to as I've done upto L so far.
Just remembered I disconnected the HDMI from the HD-DVD and moved it to the DVD for my Studio Ghibli marathon, most of those are R1 DVD's and neither the HD-DVD nor the PS3 is multi-region. I wanted the HDMI on the DVD for this as the image upscaled by the DVD via HDMI is definitely better than the image over SCART upscaled by the TV. So I'll have to put The Prestige on hold until I replumb everything again or replace my A/V receiver with one that handles 4 HDMI's.
Dave
Post by: hal9g on July 25, 2010, 12:12:07 AM
19 down and 8 to go.
Post by: RossRoy on July 25, 2010, 02:24:38 AM
So I'm now watching Doctor Who! ;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 25, 2010, 02:25:47 AM
Post by: Achim on July 25, 2010, 05:50:59 AM
I have 5 to go.
Post by: hal9g on July 25, 2010, 06:09:24 AM
20 down and 7 to go.
Post by: goodguy on July 25, 2010, 07:41:40 AM
| Title | Director | Rating | ||||||
| P | The Prestige (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482571/) (2006) | Christopher Nolan | | Mini Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,3213.msg120637.html#msg120637) | ||||
| I | I Want You (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119347/) (UK 1998) | Michael Winterbottom | |
Post by: Achim on July 25, 2010, 10:12:38 AM
A German film about organ (the stuff in our bodies, not the musical instruments at church :laugh:) theft. The film was shot in the US with only the four main actors actually being German, two of them playing an American and the other playing a Polish immigrant. The fact that everything was dubbed (not only into German, I mean they didn't use location sound at all) was a bit off-putting after a while, but in overall this is a solid film which properly mixes a serious topic with entertaining film making.
It was co-produced by a German TV station but did have a theatrical release of some sorts. It was apparently shown in 127 countries!
Post by: Najemikon on July 25, 2010, 11:33:50 AM
Watched Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) last night.
I have 5 to go.
Title Director Rating P The Prestige (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482571/) (2006) Christopher Nolan
I'd be interested in both your thoughts on these. Matthias' smiley intrigues me as I -predictably- loved The Prestige. I had it lined up for "P", but now I'm reconsidering as I just watched Inception and one mind-bending Nolan movie might be enough for the week!
Post by: Achim on July 25, 2010, 12:06:02 PM
I had thought about commenting, but then stood back as I felt it didn't add anything.Watched Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) last night.
I have 5 to go.
I'd be interested in both your thoughts on these. Matthias' smiley intrigues me as I -predictably- loved The Prestige. I had it lined up for "P", but now I'm reconsidering as I just watched Inception and one mind-bending Nolan movie might be enough for the week!
BELOW HERE FOLLOW SPOILERS FOR Run Lola Run / Lola rennt !
It seems you disliked the idea of Manni being a criminal (he stole cars, was paid in diamonds which he sold; no drugs involved whatsoever). I don't think anything I can say will really change that.
You seemed uncomfortable with the film not punishing Manni...? Well, it's Lola's film. She has to make the right choice. As you pointed out in your review yourself, as long as her choices are criminal ones (helping Manni in the heist or even pulling one of herself) it ends badly. Only when her choices are better does she succeed. i think there is a lot of moral ground like there. Beyond that? I have watched and enjoyed many films where the main characters are criminals (thieves or even murderers). It's just what these characters do. I don't judge the film based on that and, frankly, have never seen you do so before.
I agree with your review. It seemed to mew that your low rating was solely based on the character of Manni, everything else seemed fine to you :shrug:
Post by: dfmorgan on July 25, 2010, 12:22:25 PM
N done - Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120623.html#msg120623), 12 to go.
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 25, 2010, 12:44:42 PM
It seems you disliked the idea of Manni being a criminal (he stole cars, was paid in diamonds which he sold; no drugs involved whatsoever). I don't think anything I can say will really change that.
You seemed uncomfortable with the film not punishing Manni...? Well, it's Lola's film. She has to make the right choice. As you pointed out in your review yourself, as long as her choices are criminal ones (helping Manni in the heist or even pulling one of herself) it ends badly. Only when her choices are better does she succeed. i think there is a lot of moral ground like there. Beyond that? I have watched and enjoyed many films where the main characters are criminals (thieves or even murderers). It's just what these characters do. I don't judge the film based on that and, frankly, have never seen you do so before.
I agree with your review. It seemed to mew that your low rating was solely based on the character of Manni, everything else seemed fine to you :shrug:
No, the low rating was that in the end it was so self-serving and an "enclosed" narrative. Lola did one thing for somebody else that was worth anything. The rest seemed to just be all flash. Matthias' explanation certainly gave it more weight and really, the whole thing with Manni could even be a red herring. Lola needed the impetus, but she actually wasn't needed by Manni. But I still didn't like the conclusion. There were other things I didn't like that weren't worth mentioning, but basically it was film that for me had to improve and come together by the end, but it didn't.
You're right, I absolutely do not have a problem with characters in films being whatever they are and in fact, the more anti-social is often the better, I just like it to be recognised by the story. I keep thinking of Pumpkin and Honey Bunny in Pulp Fiction, how they end up in a stand-off and Jules actually helps them. They still walk away with the cash, but they're shell-shocked! Manni feels nothing. He's stupid at the start and he's still stupid at the end. Actually, I think it's less that I'm judging him for being a criminal wannabe and more that I just think he's a prick! :laugh:
Post by: goodguy on July 25, 2010, 03:02:34 PM
Post by: Achim on July 25, 2010, 03:10:36 PM
You're right, I absolutely do not have a problem with characters in films being whatever they are and in fact, the more anti-social is often the better, I just like it to be recognised by the story. I keep thinking of Pumpkin and Honey Bunny in Pulp Fiction, how they end up in a stand-off and Jules actually helps them. They still walk away with the cash, but they're shell-shocked! Manni feels nothing. He's stupid at the start and he's still stupid at the end. Actually, I think it's less that I'm judging him for being a criminal wannabe and more that I just think he's a prick! :laugh:I'll agree that the character of Manni could have been improved upon, making making it more clear whether he had learned something or had any sort of arc at all. I guess the lack of his arc didn't matter as much to me.
I watched Takeshi Miike's Dead or Alive today.
Post by: Najemikon on July 25, 2010, 04:28:16 PM
I've added a mini review for The Prestige. Btw, both The Prestige and I Want You are movies about obsession, but the latter is a cinematic neo-noir mood piece that - while having a twist - doesn't rely on it. Still, would probably have rated slightly lower if I hadn't watched it after Nolan's failed magic trick.
The thing I love about The Prestige is, it isn't a trick. One of the first lines is "look closer", but actually, you're better off taking a step back. There is nothing failed about that film. You might not like it, but it's solid. And as with Inception, Nolan's ability to deliver intellectual stories as blockbuster entertainment is not to be sniffed at.
Post by: hal9g on July 26, 2010, 05:49:24 AM
23 down and 4 to go.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 26, 2010, 08:25:16 PM
O done - Ong Bak: The Beginning (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg120797.html#msg120797), 11 to go.
Dave
Post by: Achim on July 27, 2010, 03:36:48 AM
Ray Harryhausen's animations are charming as ever and the famous final battle with the skeletons is still jaw-dropping. Sadly the story could be a little less straight forward and the acting lacks the punch needed for a string emotional investment. Maybe a love-interest for Jason would have helped :shrugs: Or just more monsters...
The film looks great on Blu, especially considering its age. The scenes with Harryhausen's creations lack sharpness for the real-life bits, but that's just how the process worked: the creatures in it look sharp and detailed.
Post by: Achim on July 27, 2010, 12:36:24 PM
I watched Donnie Darko (before Yi Yi actually) [...[Just realized I hadn't added it to the list :slaphead:
So, instead of 3 I just need 2 more.
EDIT:
...and I just realized that I was not very organized. First I forgot to mark The Longest Day for L, so watching Run Lola Run was unnecessary at the time I did it. Then I watched Dead or Alive even though I had already seen Donnie Darko and now I almost watched Daybreakers because I hadn't entered either one :slaphead:
Post by: Achim on July 28, 2010, 04:16:49 PM
:o That film is over 80 years old? Wow, what an awesome restoration. Some scenes even had "HD pop".
There were 3 soundtracks to choose from, one in 5.1 or uncompressed 2.0 alternatively. I stuck with one that was closer to how it must have sounded 80 years ago, rather than the newly composed score. I switched over a few times to see how that was, but always quickly returned to "how it should be".
It's not non-stop funny and obviously the pacing is way different than today. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions, often to Keaton's subtle genius. The train chase is awesome and should have been the climax, but it is followed by some more scenes without it; luckily they are still funny and present more of Keaton's brilliant acting.
Post by: lyonsden5 on July 28, 2010, 11:40:52 PM
Post by: hal9g on July 28, 2010, 11:53:24 PM
Hope her stay is short and she recovers quickly.
Hal
Post by: SailorRipley on July 29, 2010, 12:01:55 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 29, 2010, 12:06:14 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 29, 2010, 12:53:58 AM
25 down and 2 to go.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 29, 2010, 12:55:46 AM
Post by: hal9g on July 29, 2010, 12:59:35 AM
Sounds like you can see the finish line now Hal! :thumbup:
I do believe that I'm gonna make it!!!! :clap:
Post by: Najemikon on July 29, 2010, 01:02:31 AM
Just got four reviews to do... :training:
Post by: hal9g on July 29, 2010, 01:09:39 AM
I've just watched the last one! :yahoo:
WTG, Jon! :bow:
Post by: Achim on July 29, 2010, 02:57:48 AM
Post by: Jimmy on July 29, 2010, 06:20:11 AM
Post by: goodguy on July 29, 2010, 06:21:00 AM
I've just watched the last one! :yahoo:
While I have only 3 remaining (# B X), I will most certainly fail with X as my only options are Matrix, Foxes, Pola X and Paris, Texas and I don't think I will be in the mood for either one.
BTW, just watched Kick-Ass and it gets a
. See, I do like some genre movies.
Post by: Achim on July 29, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
BTW, just watched Kick-Ass and it gets a:clap:
Post by: Dragonfire on July 29, 2010, 07:12:35 AM
Is it possible that Marie will end this one on time? 4 movies to go in 2 days :P
:laugh:
3 left..and 3 days to go. So maybe. :hysterical:
But I have at least finished my Bond marathon..like a year after everyone else, but I finished. That should count for something.
Post by: dfmorgan on July 29, 2010, 09:54:24 PM
P done - Passengers (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg121297.html#msg121297), 10 to go. No way will I make it but I will do my best to watch a couple more, although I'll have to do a little cheat for the next one Q.
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 29, 2010, 09:57:06 PM
BTW, just watched Kick-Ass and it gets a
:thumbup: Did you even like Kick Ass himself then?
Post by: Najemikon on July 29, 2010, 11:44:29 PM
Doctor Zhivago (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg121322.html#msg121322)
The Untouchables (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg121324.html#msg121324)
Post by: goodguy on July 30, 2010, 02:20:55 AM
BTW, just watched Kick-Ass and it gets a
:thumbup: Did you even like Kick Ass himself then?
If you remember, after seeing the Hit Girl trailer, I expected something like Shoot 'em up, but with a little girl as the lead. I then learned it's about a nerd who wants to be a superhero. Disappointing. I'm really not into those nerd comedies, like the Apatow factory, Big Bang Theory, Chuck, etc. But Vaughn makes it work and he finds exactly the right tone most of the time (I could do without the tit grabbing, though) - so, yes, I liked Kick-Ass himself. Btw, with glasses, Aaron Johnson looks like Gordon-Lewitt in Brick. And Kathy (don't know the actress' name) looks like a younger Lizzy Caplan.
Post by: Dragonfire on July 30, 2010, 06:23:12 AM
Post by: Achim on July 30, 2010, 02:59:57 PM
Finished.
Last movie was Shaft for S. Although I had seen it twice before I expected more action ,somehow. "All I got" was a detective movie. Shaft is very much a product of it's time, so lots of dialog sounds strange today and Shaft's attitude towards the police lieutenant, who is out to help him, actually, seems too much badass. But, it still is a solid film. A strong
.
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 30, 2010, 05:15:57 PM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 30, 2010, 11:01:00 PM
Q done - The Banquet (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg121438.html#msg121438), 9 to go. Phew at least I got into single figures ;D, should manage one maybe two tomorrow.
Dave
Post by: Najemikon on July 30, 2010, 11:26:11 PM
The Prestige (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6515.msg121448.html#msg121448) just added. One more review left. Might get it in tonight...
Post by: Dragonfire on July 30, 2010, 11:57:31 PM
Post by: dfmorgan on July 31, 2010, 08:24:47 PM
R done - Rachel Getting Married (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg121602.html#msg121602), 8 to go.
Post by: hal9g on July 31, 2010, 11:08:09 PM
I have completed my marathon....just in the nick of time! :tease:
Post by: Najemikon on August 01, 2010, 12:03:33 AM
Young Mr. Lincoln and Zorba the Greek watched and reviewed.
I have completed my marathon....just in the nick of time! :tease:
Nick of time? What date is it? Oh... crap. Excuse me. Please keep my seat warm on the bus and don't leave without me. I did register my completion of the marathon, but the qualifying documents are unavoidably delayed. I would deliver them now, but there's something interesting on the telly... :laugh:
Post by: hal9g on August 01, 2010, 12:09:09 AM
That's my take anyway. :whistle:
Post by: Dragonfire on August 01, 2010, 04:55:56 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on August 01, 2010, 11:42:38 AM
So. I may end up more than 1 day late finishing...but I will finish in the next few days.
Post by: dfmorgan on August 01, 2010, 11:51:26 AM
S done - The Sky Crawlers (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5942.msg121748.html#msg121748), 7 to go.
That's it then. First major marathon and an abject failure :( . OK not quite an abject failure I did get to watch 20 films to my personal rules of in order and never having seen it before.
Looking forward to trying the next alphabet marathon and hopefully to complete it.
Dave
Post by: hal9g on August 01, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
That's it then. First major marathon and an abject failure :( .
You seem to forget that we have no Rules here.
So who's to say when July is over? :whistle:
Post by: RossRoy on August 01, 2010, 03:51:39 PM
You seem to forget that we have no Rules here.
So who's to say when July is over? :whistle:
My thoughts exactly :thumbup:
Post by: Najemikon on August 01, 2010, 06:47:05 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on August 01, 2010, 11:07:40 PM
Least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.
I didn't get the last one watched yet..but I will soon. I just wasn't in the mood for it earlier. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow.
Post by: Achim on August 02, 2010, 03:08:19 AM
This one didn't have the month in the title...like the one in November does. So...I think we can say there is no definite end time.I think that was even discussed earlier in this or the other thread ;)
I just looked at the list-thread and wanted to say it's awesome how many marathons were going on (must be the most simultaneous ones so far on this site) and quite a few brought it to (at least near) completion! :thumbsup: (It's the spirit that counts, so it doesn't matter if we finish really, life may have gotten in the way, and there is no price for being first either.)
Post by: lyonsden5 on August 02, 2010, 01:45:12 PM
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6526.msg121915.html#msg121915)
My Rating:
Post by: lyonsden5 on August 02, 2010, 09:34:03 PM
On the Waterfront
Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,6526.msg121996.html#msg121996)
My Rating: