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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 0:35:19 GMT
Did anyone else bother to see Dunkirk in IMAX format? Wished I had, not one near me or I would have done.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2017 7:27:04 GMT
It was superb enough in 4K at my local Vue.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 12:50:30 GMT
Hmmm, just totted up how many films I've seen at the cinema in the last 12 months . . . Since 28th September last year I've seen 251 - that's quite a lot (plus a few more in India and Thailand) you might call me an addict!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2017 12:53:06 GMT
I might call you retired...
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 14, 2017 13:53:31 GMT
I don't expect I have paid to see that many at the cinema in my entire life!
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Post by Slinger on Sept 14, 2017 14:19:55 GMT
I can't remember the last time I went to the cinema. The trade off of the cinema "experience" against watching in the comfort of my own home with comfy seats, a 5:1 sound system plus 3D, 4K and Scotch ( ) all available plus the ability to pause the film if necessary is worth it to me. Also, if a phone rings, it's mine. Add no cab fares/train fares to the mix and no paying cinema prices for "snacks" or restaurant prices for a meal before or after and that's why I buy Blu-rays. Added to those reasons I also really enjoy watching a lot of the extras that come with most Blu-rays. They're much more interesting than "Look at Life," and as for being bombarded by "Pearl and Dean..." And yes, I remember Pathé News too.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 15:23:53 GMT
I can see that totally for most people Slinger and taking a family to the cinema can be prohibitively expensive when you factor in transport, parking & snacks. I have an Unlimited Card (£208 a year) and the theatre is close, so I don't spend anything on food etc and the train is £3.25 return - I can't park for that. Just occasionally I'll buy a £1 bag of popcorn in Tesco first and I drink water, cos I'm cheap I really enjoy the total immersion of a huge screen and great sound, being able to go during the day really helps, I wouldn't go half as much if I had to go when it's crowded. I just don't get the same experience at home, but then I don't have a TV, mostly for those reasons, it just can't compare visually or audibly for me - probably explains why I like so many live concerts and theatre, same principle I guess. I've had quite a few 'private' showings too, nothing like having the whole screen to yourself, saw A Ghost Story like that recently which was glorious. I'm just not (yet) a stay at home sort of person.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2017 16:06:08 GMT
I love the big screen experience for something I think is going to be worth it. However, cinema is too expensive to waste on things that can wait until they come to Sky Cinema. For instance, I won't go and see a comedy at the cinema.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 16:18:17 GMT
I love the big screen experience for something I think is going to be worth it. However, cinema is too expensive to waste on things that can wait until they come to Sky Cinema. For instance, I won't go and see a comedy at the cinema. Can't agree with that Martin, but each to their own Depends on what you pay though if you don't have unlimited access, for just a one off at a peak period it can be. Cardiff Cineworld though even for peak prices is very cheap IMHO (under 4 quid). How much is SKY per year?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2017 16:43:12 GMT
Sky is important to us because of all the best dramas that we watch. Since it's a given the movie channels are not much more. I also want Sky F1 and look forward to seeing it in 4K. I have pretty much stopped buying films now.
There's no other choice (no cable, internet crap) so Sky get our money.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 16:54:05 GMT
That makes sense for you guys then. Not much to interest me though, but I'm odd How much is it a month though?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2017 18:21:55 GMT
It's around £60 a month now. Not happy with that, but I have little choice. Consequently I do not subscribe to Amazon Prime or Netflix. There's a limit!
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 18:34:03 GMT
Flippin' heck, that's more than my Netflix, Virgin Broadband and Cineworld Unlimited combined - no wonder you stay in and watch it! And you've got BT Broadband and a TV licence on top of that . . . ouch a mundo.
Makes me even more pleased not to have a TV.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2017 21:57:42 GMT
Back on topic, Okja (2017) is a superb film. Not helpful for you Martin as it's a Netflix production, so not sure if you can see it elsewhere?
It'll divide opinion for sure, as it has a serious underlying message about food (meat) production and profit driven corporate capitalism and it's definitely not a children's movie, despite the cute CGI pig. Glorious cinematography and visual effects, with a well complied score. If you don't like subtitles you might struggle as some is in Korean, but it's a thought provoking and sometimes chillingly satirical look at something many of us either deliberately choose to ignore, or are blissfully unaware of.
A brave movie from director Bong Joon-ho, who does push boundaries. He states he doesn't have a problem with meat consumption itself, but wants his audience to consider, at least once, where the food on their plate comes from - and if one is to do that, believes the level of meat consumption will gradually decline.
Give it a try if you fancy something a little different?
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Post by Tim on Sept 16, 2017 9:53:06 GMT
Wow, what a ride this is – I’m not sure anyone here will enjoy it TBH and its polarising opinion already. I like what Darren Aronofsky does as I like to be challenged and this most definitely does that. There’s certainly been no other film like it this year, maybe Ducournau's Raw, but certainly nothing from Hollywood. It’s dark, disturbing, claustrophobic, confusing and leaves you pondering what it’s all about. Apparently, that’s exactly what it’s supposed to do. The Telegraph and Guardian both give it 5/5 and the BBC 2/5 calling it a “pretentious mess”. Funnily enough that’s what I would call the BBC (adding the word corrupt) and gave the film 5/5 and can’t wait to see it again - after it’s had time to settle for a few days. There’s a ton of reviews out there already, some giving in depth insight into how it’s being interpreted, which if you read them will IMO spoil the films impact. So if you are remotely interested in seeing what Mr Aronofsky is serving up this time, my advice would be to not read them and go see the film first. Then let it settle, think about it some and then read the reviews. See if you came close to what the message is, as it’s an allegory. There was a huge effort on Hollywood’s part to not reveal much about the film prior to release, precisely for this reason and Aronofsky would only describe it as “a cruise missile shooting into a wall”, “a very intense ride”, with “home-invasion elements”. It’s all of those in spades . . . I think this is more of a horror film than Stephen King’s IT, which for me had nothing remotely sinister or disturbing in it. Love it or hate it, mother! is most definitely a remarkable film.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 16, 2017 10:04:49 GMT
They are both superb actors so I will make the effort to go see it.
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Post by ant on Sept 16, 2017 10:32:41 GMT
Last film I went to see at the pictures was the day after tomorrow. Air con wasnt working in the cinema and the missus was pregnant at the time. It was horrendous, it must have been 50 degrees in there. We left as she couldn't stand the heat any more and havent been to see a film since.
But then we watch very very little TV at all, a film on Netflix or amazon prime every now and then (they were got mainly for the kids) and I shant be renewing the prime subscription when it comes round. every now and then there will be something that comes out that I will really want to see, and then not go and see because I will forget about it Even when i do see a cracking film such as city of God or children of men its kinda by accident. I dont generally plan to see anything
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Post by Tim on Sept 16, 2017 11:02:03 GMT
The Day After Tomorrow would definitely be a film I would walk out on too, shocking. City of God however I would totally agree, a superb film.
It's a rollercoaster Martin and do try to see it blind, as it'll lose its impact and you won't be seeing it as the director intended. Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer are no slouches in it either, but for me Jennifer Lawrence gives one of her best performances since Silver Linings Playbook.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 11:09:12 GMT
City of Gold is quite excellent and thought provoking.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 16, 2017 17:58:32 GMT
City of Gold is quite excellent and thought provoking. ...and shiny?
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