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Post by julesd68 on Jun 6, 2019 9:52:28 GMT
Last night I watched Downfall, chronicling the last days of the Reich in Hitler’s bunker. Pretty accurate too I would think as it is based on a number of first hand testaments. Amazing casting - the visual likeness of some of the actors are to their characters is quite scary. Superbly intense performance from Bruno Ganz but also a great ensemble makes it far from a one man show. The only disappointment is the blu-ray picture quality. It was shot on 35mm and whilst I appreciate they wanted the film to look gritty, many interiors look like they were shot on an old 8mm video camera! Blu-ray can deliver so much more than this.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 6, 2019 11:07:05 GMT
It's a memorable film and Ganz's performance is a career best. Phenomenal.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 6, 2019 23:02:40 GMT
OMG. Check out this trailer for the new restoration of Apocalypse Now.
Jaw dropping detail and colour.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 6, 2019 23:30:09 GMT
Stunning film, especially when combined with the music.
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Post by brettj on Jun 11, 2019 6:53:55 GMT
I watched John Wick 2 last night. Highly entertaining. The action choreography is unbelievably good as is the uber stylish production design. The finale is 'inspired' by The Man With the Golden Gun and Enter the Dragon. Saw John Wick 3 on Saturday. When things are not going swimmingly with some work colleagues, 'revenge' movies are very therapeutic. Really enjoyed it. Funny movie. Some good laughs. Not always associated with Keanu Reeves. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2019 7:38:39 GMT
I watched John Wick 2 last night. Highly entertaining. The action choreography is unbelievably good as is the uber stylish production design. The finale is 'inspired' by The Man With the Golden Gun and Enter the Dragon. Saw John Wick 3 on Saturday. When things are not going swimmingly with some work colleagues, 'revenge' movies are very therapeutic. Really enjoyed it. Funny movie. Some good laughs. Not always associated with Keanu Reeves. LOL, that made me laugh, Brett. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 11, 2019 8:43:09 GMT
When things are not going swimmingly with some work colleagues, 'revenge' movies are very therapeutic. Hah! It's either that or small dolls with pins in... |
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Post by Barrington on Jun 12, 2019 14:21:24 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2019 20:15:39 GMT
John Wick 3. Don't bother. Utter mindless violent dreck.
Save your money.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 15, 2019 20:47:08 GMT
Sorry M but I have to see it, I enjoyed the first two films!
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Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2019 21:05:36 GMT
JW1 was fine. This was drivel.
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Post by petea on Jun 15, 2019 21:53:07 GMT
We watched, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" tonight. Excellent. And what a great ending!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2019 21:59:57 GMT
We watched, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" tonight. Excellent. And what a great ending! Great movie. |
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Post by John on Jun 16, 2019 14:24:58 GMT
YouTube has 100s of short science fiction films that very in quality and usually last between 10 to 20mins
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2019 17:29:05 GMT
Yes, I've enjoyed a few of them.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 17, 2019 5:58:11 GMT
Watched some episodes of Good Omens last night on Prime, well worth a watch, great performances from Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Based on a Terry Pratchett book.
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Post by Slinger on Jun 17, 2019 11:58:11 GMT
Watched some episodes of Good Omens last night on Prime, well worth a watch, great performances from Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Based on a Terry Pratchett book. The series is sticking as closely to the book (which is still one of the funniest books it's been my pleasure to read) as it can. The cast are almost uniformly terrific, and my only quibble so far is with Jack Whitehall, whose character seems oddly lacking in presence and likeability. Perhaps I need to re-read the book. Martin, you really should put aside your dislike of Neil Gaiman and try the book. Gaiman's style, which I know you don't like, is perfectly leavened by Pratchett. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 17, 2019 12:27:44 GMT
Ok, will do Paul. I did like the Pratchett/Baxter collaborative series (The Long Earth), they were the usual Baxter huge scope style of SF writing.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 17, 2019 12:45:10 GMT
Yes Long Earth was great. Pretty sure you’d enjoy this Martin.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 17, 2019 12:46:22 GMT
Watched some episodes of Good Omens last night on Prime, well worth a watch, great performances from Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Based on a Terry Pratchett book. The series is sticking as closely to the book (which is still one of the funniest books it's been my pleasure to read) as it can. The cast are almost uniformly terrific, and my only quibble so far is with Jack Whitehall, whose character seems oddly lacking in presence and likeability. Perhaps I need to re-read the book. Martin, you really should put aside your dislike of Neil Gaiman and try the book. Gaiman's style, which I know you don't like, is perfectly leavened by Pratchett. It’s one of the few Pratchett books I haven’t read. |
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