Guest alex Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oldboy. It was very good. A reprieve for alex and the rest who made me watch it. 172375[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6009 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Anyone seen the warrior king yet!? Its sweeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) Saboteur Hitchcocks WW2 cautionary tale of protecting the American way. Very pertinent to the current climate when innocent individuals are detained beyond a reasonable time. Despite the incredibly wooden performance of Robert Cummings I also enjoyed it as a thriller. The Cinema scene looked lush. I can see why it's not one of his more popular films, but it's still a cut above most. Edited August 8, 2006 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Is that the one that's very similar to North By North West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Is that the one that's very similar to North By North West? 172397[/snapback] Aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oldboy. It was very good. A reprieve for alex and the rest who made me watch it. 172375[/snapback] No moaning about the subs? i could reccommend a few more asian films if you want? 172376[/snapback] Nah, I only really can't be arsed with subtitles if I'm tired. Aye go ahead with the recommendations, I'm not mad sold on Asian cinema or anything, but I'm always looking for stuff to rent. No honk kong phooey, hoo-flung-dung stuff mind. I'm not interested in 10 minute fight scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oldboy. It was very good. A reprieve for alex and the rest who made me watch it. 172375[/snapback] No moaning about the subs? i could reccommend a few more asian films if you want? 172376[/snapback] Nah, I only really can't be arsed with subtitles if I'm tired. Aye go ahead with the recommendations, I'm not mad sold on Asian cinema or anything, but I'm always looking for stuff to rent. No honk kong phooey, hoo-flung-dung stuff mind. I'm not interested in 10 minute fight scenes. 172400[/snapback] 'In The Mood For Love' is pure class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Yeah I've got it on DVD. Its a good show and works like an early draft of NBNW but without any actors of that have the carisma of Grant (mind you I don't think there are any), Saint or Mason. Definitely not one of Hitch's best but still a cut above most. I picked up Mr & Mrs Smith and Topaz in the HMV sale the other week but I haven't had a chance to watch them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 As it's been a while since I raved about it, and it only came out on dvd yesterday, I thought I'd bump this post and implore you all to get hold of it. I really hope it becomes the next Shawshank (Box-Office flop to rental classic) because it's just as worthy. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Fan-bloody-tastic. Even though it's won a shitload of awards and is probably the best film of last year, still it gets very limited coverage because it wasn't nominated for any oscars. Set on the Texas/Mexico border, Tommy Lee Jones is a farmer. When one of his illegal immigrant workers gets unintentionally killed by a border patrol no-one is willing to do anything about it. Jones gets justice his own way on behalf of Melquiades. Cross Unforgiven with Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia and you get something approximating the tone of this film. The fact that Tommy Lee Jones is a better actor than Clint Eastwood and a better director than Sam Pekinpah elevates it above both. 145262[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 As it's been a while since I raved about it, and it only came out on dvd yesterday, I thought I'd bump this post and implore you all to get hold of it. I really hope it becomes the next Shawshank (Box-Office flop to rental classic) because it's just as worthy. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Fan-bloody-tastic. Even though it's won a shitload of awards and is probably the best film of last year, still it gets very limited coverage because it wasn't nominated for any oscars. Set on the Texas/Mexico border, Tommy Lee Jones is a farmer. When one of his illegal immigrant workers gets unintentionally killed by a border patrol no-one is willing to do anything about it. Jones gets justice his own way on behalf of Melquiades. Cross Unforgiven with Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia and you get something approximating the tone of this film. The fact that Tommy Lee Jones is a better actor than Clint Eastwood and a better director than Sam Pekinpah elevates it above both. 145262[/snapback] 172420[/snapback] In my Amazon list from the 1st time you recommended it and it got a class review in the Sunday Times too. It better be good mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Added that Estrada thing and In the Mood For Love. On your heads be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 As it's been a while since I raved about it, and it only came out on dvd yesterday, I thought I'd bump this post and implore you all to get hold of it. I really hope it becomes the next Shawshank (Box-Office flop to rental classic) because it's just as worthy. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Fan-bloody-tastic. Even though it's won a shitload of awards and is probably the best film of last year, still it gets very limited coverage because it wasn't nominated for any oscars. Set on the Texas/Mexico border, Tommy Lee Jones is a farmer. When one of his illegal immigrant workers gets unintentionally killed by a border patrol no-one is willing to do anything about it. Jones gets justice his own way on behalf of Melquiades. Cross Unforgiven with Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia and you get something approximating the tone of this film. The fact that Tommy Lee Jones is a better actor than Clint Eastwood and a better director than Sam Pekinpah elevates it above both. 145262[/snapback] 172420[/snapback] Pady day on Wednesday, i'll give it a whirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You're gonna buy it to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You're gonna buy it to watch? 172443[/snapback] I often do that, but I hate the idea of someone doing it on my recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Most of the films I watch are ones that I've bought on DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckypierre 0 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oldboy. It was very good. A reprieve for alex and the rest who made me watch it. 172375[/snapback] No moaning about the subs? i could reccommend a few more asian films if you want? 172376[/snapback] Nah, I only really can't be arsed with subtitles if I'm tired. Aye go ahead with the recommendations, I'm not mad sold on Asian cinema or anything, but I'm always looking for stuff to rent. No honk kong phooey, hoo-flung-dung stuff mind. I'm not interested in 10 minute fight scenes. 172400[/snapback] 'In The Mood For Love' is pure class. 172401[/snapback] Zatoichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Oldboy. It was very good. A reprieve for alex and the rest who made me watch it. 172375[/snapback] No moaning about the subs? i could reccommend a few more asian films if you want? 172376[/snapback] Nah, I only really can't be arsed with subtitles if I'm tired. Aye go ahead with the recommendations, I'm not mad sold on Asian cinema or anything, but I'm always looking for stuff to rent. No honk kong phooey, hoo-flung-dung stuff mind. I'm not interested in 10 minute fight scenes. 172400[/snapback] 'In The Mood For Love' is pure class. 172401[/snapback] Zatoichi 172450[/snapback] Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You're gonna buy it to watch? 172443[/snapback] I often do that, but I hate the idea of someone doing it on my recommendation. 172444[/snapback] I did it when I was younger (16 or so) with things like Taxi Driver and that, but I don't tend to buy DVDs these days - overpriced and I've learnt that I rarely watch them more than once. I certainly wouldn't buy one based on your recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson 0 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Just got: Pulp Fiction (Special Edition), Scarface (Special Edition), One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Goodfellas and Lock Stock (Special Edition) for 27 Sheets on Play.com.. Fuckin great value, you pay upto 20 quid for them 2 disc special editions in the shops like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 you pay upto 20 quid for them 2 disc special editions in the shops like! 172461[/snapback] Only if you're a mug, and only if the shop is WH Smiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson 0 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 you pay upto 20 quid for them 2 disc special editions in the shops like! 172461[/snapback] Only if you're a mug, and only if the shop is WH Smiths. 172469[/snapback] Well, i shoudlve rephrased that to 'some shops'. Still though, 27 quid for 5 cracking films is canny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You're gonna buy it to watch? 172443[/snapback] Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hate 'Lock, Stock....'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35069 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You're gonna buy it to watch? 172443[/snapback] Yes. 172472[/snapback] Fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson 0 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hate 'Lock, Stock....'. 172474[/snapback] I dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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