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Post by julesd68 on Apr 24, 2024 10:25:22 GMT
Well I've got a second viewing of Dune 2 at the cinema tomorrow - I was very tired the first time I saw it so I'm sure I can get more out of it.
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Post by Tim on Apr 24, 2024 10:57:36 GMT
For sure you will Jules - I saw it 3 times and got a bit more each time.
The Teachers’ Lounge
2023 ‧ Drama/Narrative ‧ 1h 38m
I saw this yesterday and thought it really excellent, a gripping story and Mark Kermode described it as very 'Hitchcockian' in the way it built the tension, which I agree with. The ending is brilliant, but might not appeal to those who like a neatly tied off, unambiguous finish, as it's very enigmatic. It was Germany's entry for best International feature, but beaten by The Zone of Interest. If it hadn't been up against that, I think it would have won. Definitely worth a visit to the cinema, but I'm not sure it'll reach Netflix? It's more of a BFI or MUBI film.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 24, 2024 11:07:51 GMT
I will try and see that this weekend Tim, it looks superb. Thanks for another top tip!  |
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 24, 2024 11:37:12 GMT
Any car chases in there?
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Post by Tim on Apr 24, 2024 14:02:26 GMT
Oh there's loads, some crash scenes are even in slow motion, with BIG explosions. Lot's of lovely shaky cam chase sequences too, great drone shots, amazing 2 second editing of the highest calibre - amazing music, even some Phil Collins and the kitchen fight scene in the rain (there's a hole in the roof from the gas explosion) using all the kitchen pots, pans and knives must be the best I've ever seen - makes John Wick look like a nerdy schoolboy who couldn't punch his way out of a wet paper bag!
It's quite a ride - no monsters though, sorry about that |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 24, 2024 14:26:32 GMT
No wonder, Tim. You tell us one thing and you see another!
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 24, 2024 17:04:34 GMT
I'm expecting lots of body count then ...
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 24, 2024 20:35:56 GMT
Either way if Moby is on the soundtrack how bad can it be?
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 25, 2024 21:54:22 GMT
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare
This thing is cool. I went in, stupidly, expecting Inglourious Basterds 0.2.
Inglourious Basterds is just the seasoning here. This is a fun movie with good music and Eiza Gonzales who I struggled to find foxy in 3 Body is painfully gorgeous in this one and fits her character very well. Fun time at the cinema.
The main character from Reacher may be the one who stole the show here.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 26, 2024 2:42:44 GMT
Eiza Gonzales who I struggled to find foxy in 3 Body Really? I haven't seen this so will add it to my list. |
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 26, 2024 4:48:13 GMT
Ye. I first saw her in an ambulance film with Jake Gyllennhaal called 'Ambulance'. We name a lot of our films based on what they are about: Plane, Cars, Run, Hike, Phone Call etc.
She was a doll in that one but in 3 body I think they downplayed her looks.
She's next level hot in Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, though.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 26, 2024 5:57:22 GMT
She is supposed to be a scientist in 3BP, not a glamour doll.
I still find her sultry in the extreme.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 26, 2024 13:07:43 GMT
My second viewing of Dune 2 reminded me how much I missed first time round when I was too tired, so very satisfying from that point of view. Disappointed with the screen quality though - it felt a bit lacking in rez and colours more muted than they should be. Wish I had seen it on the IMAX screen!
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Post by Slinger on Apr 26, 2024 14:00:37 GMT
Ye. I first saw her in an ambulance film with Jake Gyllennhaal called 'Ambulance'. We name a lot of our films based on what they are about: Plane, Cars, Run, Hike, Phone Call etc. She was a doll in that one but in 3 body I think they downplayed her looks. She's next level hot in Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, though. She was quite gorgeous (but evil) as Santanica Pandemonium in the TV series of "From Dusk till Dawn".  |
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 26, 2024 16:38:45 GMT
Oh my lord. She played Satanica in a show about From Dusk Till Dawn. Now my mission in life is to see that somewhwre.
I loved from Dusk Till Dawn the movie but it was also my first exposure to Salma Hayek who ever since then is literally the most beautiful women I've ever seen.
Here's the original Satanica in an interview
with Conan O'Brien. Tbh Conan was in rare form that night and did a good job of trying to throw his hat in the ring for Salma. I'd like to think I'd have been that smooth but I know would not have.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 27, 2024 12:34:00 GMT
I watched Dusk Till Dawn on DVD, with my late wife, and a good friend who. coincidentally, and sadly, has also passed on now. The difference between us was I knew the twist, and they both thought it was a Tarentino heist movie. Their faces ware pictures when the sudden and quite shocking change exploded onscreen.  There was much swearing, mostly at me when they sussed I was expecting it. |
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Post by rfan8312 on Apr 28, 2024 1:48:27 GMT
Boiling Point A one uninterrupted take 90 minute film starring Stephen Graham about a night at a restaurant he is running. I found it difficult to look away the entire time. I've worked in 5 restaurants. It's a terrible situation for everybody involved most of all for the owner because he is at the mercy of his revolving door of employees. I saw a million things and constant patterns while working at restaurants but what speaks to me the most is that not one restaurant I worked at is in business 10 years later, ages before covid, and nobody that I know is still working in that profession. This movie is coming to Netflix on the 29th. It's not a life-changer but it is difficult to look away at any point in this 'one take' 92 minute film. My favorite actors these days are Sam Neill, Stephen Graham, Tobias Menzies, Adam Nagaitis, Bill Skarsgaard, Vanessa Kirby, Tilda Swinton to name a few. Stephen Graham here isn't even close to giving his finest performance but he's believable as always. |
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Post by julesd68 on May 7, 2024 0:53:14 GMT
Triangle of Sadness
What an unexpected treat. I was expecting a good film by its reputation but I came to it knowing so little about it. Turns out to be a highly entertaining and at times outrageously funny social satire.
I won't give much away but it has some of the most spectacular projectile vomiting committed to film.
On Netflix now.
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Post by Tim on May 9, 2024 8:24:42 GMT
Triangle of Sadness What an unexpected treat. I was expecting a good film by its reputation but I came to it knowing so little about it. Turns out to be a highly entertaining and at times outrageously funny social satire. I won't give much away but it has some of the most spectacular projectile vomiting committed to film. On Netflix now. It's a good film isn't it Jules, not what you'd expect from the title. I really like Ruben Östlund's work, only seen 3 of his films though, but enjoyed them all. Have you seen Force Majeure? That's really good and so much better than the trashy Hollywood remake Downhill.
Funny story, one of the panellists voting for the 2023 Academy Awards admitted she didn't watch Triangle of Sadness, because she didn't want to watch another sad film for last years Oscars! |
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Post by julesd68 on May 9, 2024 13:13:33 GMT
Triangle of Sadness What an unexpected treat. I was expecting a good film by its reputation but I came to it knowing so little about it. Turns out to be a highly entertaining and at times outrageously funny social satire. I won't give much away but it has some of the most spectacular projectile vomiting committed to film. On Netflix now. Have you seen Force Majeure? That's really good and so much better than the trashy Hollywood remake Downhill. Not seen that Tim, so added to my Amazon watchlist thanks! |
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