What Films Have You Seen Recently? - Page 2067

tele1962 · #**20661** 23rd February 2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I did actually! Followed up by Hellstrom.

Threads is harrowing stuff, and is still very relevant today.

Excellent indeed. The imagery throughout is fantastically warped.

Do you lads know where i can get a copy of Threads as it's out of print.

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**20662** 23rd February 2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Daemonia

The Thin Man (1934)

Nick, a former private investigator, and his rich wife, Nora, return to New York. It's not long before Nick reconnects with old pals and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation. So he does what he does best, and starts investigating the murders, mostly for fun, so it seems. It's all very good natured and the dialogue between the two leads, William Powell and Myrna Loy, positively crackles and is very witty. Quite enjoyed this vintage crime caper based on Dashiell Hammett's book.

The Last Hard Men (1976)

Zach Provo (James Coburn) escapes the chain gang and with a motley group of convicts heads out for revenge on the man who sent him to jail, Sam Burgade (Charlton Heston). When they arrive in Sam's home town they cause a diversion and instead of heading for Sam directly, they make off with Sam's daughter, Susan (Barbara Hershey) and take her as prisoner to be used as bait.

Set at the beginning of the 20th Century, it's a latter day Western and you can see the intrusion of technology into the wild west, which is always a curious thing. Everyone involved turn in great performances and I found myself highly entertained throughout. A little seen film, but well worth seeking out.

You only quite enjoyed The Thin Man?

Its a masterpiece and along with the other films in the series box set is one of my most watched of all time.

I only discovered The Last Hard Men last year and also really rate it. An almost undiscovered gem.

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**20663** 23rd February 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

Do you lads know where i can get a copy of Threads as it's out of print.

Love Film has it, and it is also available to watch on Youtube.

I highly recommend it - a film to really make you think.

Frankie Teardrop · #**20664** 23rd February 2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I did actually! Followed up by Hellstrom.

Threads is harrowing stuff, and is still very relevant today.

Excellent indeed. The imagery throughout is fantastically warped.

You're made of sterner stuff than I.

Thanks for putting 'Hellstrom' up there - I wasn't aware it was available, must get hold of a copy.

tele1962 · #**20665** 23rd February 2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Love Film has it, and it is also available to watch on Youtube.

I highly recommend it - a film to really make you think.

Had a quick look at Youtube but the one i found the PQ was terrible.

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**20666** 23rd February 2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie Teardrop

Thanks for putting 'Hellstrom' up there - I wasn't aware it was available, must get hold of a copy.

No problem - Yes, Olive Films have released both a DVD and BD. I made a thread for it in the Cult Arts section on here a while ago, I think...

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**20667** 23rd February 2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

Had a quick look at Youtube but the one i found the PQ was terrible.

That's a shame.

It is a TV movie though, so the PQ on the DVD is far from great either.

tele1962 · #**20668** 23rd February 2013, 06:15 PM

Watched The Valley Of The Gwangi today. A little gem of a film and brought back memories of this sort of film shown on BBC2 many years ago on a Saturday afternoon. PQ is rather good if not a little on the warm side but hey this is just nit picking. Go get it and see Ray Harryhausen's work at it's best.