What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Hmmm... I may have to give Cannibal Man a rewatch, as I didn't think too much of it first time around.

[PaulD]

Just watched Final Destination 5, a film franchise which, ironically and against all odds, seems to have cheated death at every possible turn. I'm sure the script for this was identical to the previous film but with 'speedway track' changed to 'bridge accident' using Microsoft Word's 'find and replace' feature. It's absolutely, utter rubbish but really silly, enjoyable utter rubbish. The twist at the end is kind of neat although it would have been nice if there'd been something during the film to perhaps hint at that

It also boasts arguably the most ridiculous music video tie-in for a film ever:

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by PaulD

Just watched Final Destination 5, a film franchise which, ironically and against all odds, seems to have cheated death at every possible turn. I'm sure the script for this was identical to the previous film but with 'speedway track' changed to 'bridge accident' using Microsoft Word's 'find and replace' feature. It's absolutely, utter rubbish but really silly, enjoyable utter rubbish. The twist at the end is kind of neat although it would have been nice if there'd been something during the film to perhaps hint at that

It also boasts arguably the most ridiculous music video tie-in for a film ever:

I have a love hate relationship with those films, I think they have steadily gone downhill and they creep me out but I almost can't be bothered any more. They make me feel on edge.

Without watching that video at first I thought it was that old TV show "Spatz", possibly wishful thinking.

[PaulD]

Originally Posted by SharonLynette

I have a love hate relationship with those films, I think they have steadily gone downhill and they creep me out but I almost can't be bothered any more. They make me feel on edge.

Without watching that video at first I thought it was that old TV show "Spatz", possibly wishful thinking.

Oh god, I remember Spatz!


I always find it odd that no-one ever really mentions how much of a rip-off of a small section of The Omen the Final Destination films are.

[Gojirosan]

Kill List - 2011 K d: Ben Wheatley

Crikey!

When I first put this on last night I was concerned by the Ken Loach type Realist approach, which -more often then not - I find a very off-putting style of film-making. However, Shane Meadows had successfully used that style to give us a harrowing horror drama in Dead Men's Shoes, so I vowed to watch it all tonight (my BD player was acting up and it was late, so I didn't see it through last night). Which I did.

It's a superb film, but it did take its time to win me over. By the end though, I knew I had seen something special. At times Bergmanesque in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships, it really does depict character with a depth and skill rare in modern film-making. It fascinates and intrigues and is a pretty damned harrowing ride to go on.

I was made to think of some kind of bizarre hybrid of A Serbian Film and The Wicker Man.

Top stuff.

[Frankie Teardrop]

Originally Posted by Gojirosan

Kill List - 2011 K d: Ben Wheatley

Crikey!

When I first put this on last night I was concerned by the Ken Loach type Realist approach, which -more often then not - I find a very off-putting style of film-making. However, Shane Meadows had successfully used that style to give us a harrowing horror drama in Dead Men's Shoes, so I vowed to watch it all tonight (my BD player was acting up and it was late, so I didn't see it through last night). Which I did.

It's a superb film, but it did take its time to win me over. By the end though, I knew I had seen something special. At times Bergmanesque in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships, it really does depict character with a depth and skill rare in modern film-making. It fascinates and intrigues and is a pretty damned harrowing ride to go on.

I was made to think of some kind of bizarre hybrid of A Serbian Film and The Wicker Man.

Top stuff.

Have you seen 'Down Terrace' by the same guy? It's very good.

[Demoncrat]

Originally Posted by PaulD

True. I think it's just okay. I don't wish to be picky but the fact that it's big twist/ending isn't fully thought out properly and doesn't make sense really does spoil it for me

Indeed, i have NO problem with the original story funnily enough.....but as prison films go, it's no Silent Scream

[Susan Foreman]

'Bridesmaids' - 'Sex and the City', but with a different cast!

Chick flick, but maybe I should be wearing more pink!!!

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by suziginajackson

'Bridesmaids' - 'Sex and the City', but with a different cast!

Chick flick, but maybe I should be wearing more pink!!!

ha I was just thinking I don't list all the "uncool" stuff I'm watching - mainly because I watch a lot of stuff from my computer but the special stuff, the horror film marathons get my full attention.....will be watching Bridesmaids tonight - sky premiere or just a coincidence? I just like Wendi McLendon-Covey, mainly because of Reno 911!

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by SharonLynette

ha I was just thinking I don't list all the "uncool" stuff I'm watching - mainly because I watch a lot of stuff from my computer but the special stuff, the horror film marathons get my full attention.....will be watching Bridesmaids tonight - sky premiere or just a coincidence? I just like Wendi McLendon-Covey, mainly because of Reno 911!

and I keep forgetting it's Paul Feig, loved Freak & Geeks, loved his books.