What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Is your copy of this from a MC box set?

I have a public domain version of the film that looks like shit.

Yes,it's pretty poor quality but watchable.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

Yes,it's pretty poor quality but watchable.

Sounds like the same print as mine then.

[MrBarlow]

Island Of Death 1976.

A couple on holiday arrive at a Greek island and soon start murdering those around them.

Listed as one of the many video nasties but nowadays nothing seems to shock us as, we seen it before, nothing new, with the perversion of people that was still a bit delicate can be understandable in the 70s, and the ways the killers use their violence methods may have been unseen before or just not seen as graphic and alot of exploitation and sexual innuendo . Robert Behling and Jane Lyle play the holidaymakers Christopher and Celia, they pass themselves off as a married couple but are more than just a couple. The acting isn't really that great and looks partial dubbed but for the location of the island helps it to be a bit more stunning, may not be for everyone.

[Paul Zombie]

Dominique(1979)

Cliff Robertson plays a husband who drives his rich wife(jean Simmons) to suicide by making her think she is going mad. and then finds himself tormented by his dead wife from beyond the grave. or so it seems.

not too bad at all. One of those creepy suspense type films a bit like the ones Hammer used to make. A bit plodding at times, but still holds your attention with its spooky vibe.
And with a great cast includung Simon Ward, judy Geeson, and Jenny Agutter. just a shame that a lot of them are given very little to do, especially the gorgeous Miss Agutter who is always a pleasure to watch on screen.

Overall, a good recommend. not perfect,but well worth a watch. 72 out of 100.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Well, well, well, at last, a decent Star Wars movie. A film about the earlier life of Han Solo, a film that sticks to pre-defined parameters from the characters time line such as the Kessell Run, his friendship with Lando Calrissian, winning the Millennium Falcon and certainly not least his great friendship with the Wookie, Chewbacca.

Certainly new characters are brought into proceedings but they are well rounded and there for a purpose rather than simply ticking diversity boxes. Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau and Thandie Newton, all brought something to their roles. In fact the only annoying character was Phoebe Waller-Bridge as L3-37, Lando's droid companion, thankfully she didn't last too long before getting destroyed.

Alden Ehrenreich was excellent as the younger Han Solo, likable, slightly cocky and displayed some of the same physical traits as Harrison Ford in both stance and head movements without seemingly trying to imitate the actor in question.

The story is straightforward, completely steers clear of anything to do with The Force , and quickly becomes a rollicking sci-fi adventure with some terrific action set pieces and one or two crowd (fan boy) pleasing surprises.

I really enjoyed Solo. It lacked any of the pretentiousness of say, The Last Jedi, and ended up a throughly enjoyable film that shows no sign of it's reportedly very troubled production.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)



Well, well, well, at last, a decent Star Wars movie. A film about the earlier life of Han Solo, a film that sticks to pre-defined parameters from the characters time line such as the Kessell Run, his friendship with Lando Calrissian, winning the Millennium Falcon and certainly not least his great friendship with the Wookie, Chewbacca.



Certainly new characters are brought into proceedings but they are well rounded and there for a purpose rather than simply ticking diversity boxes. Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau and Thandie Newton, all brought something to their roles. In fact the only annoying character was Phoebe Waller-Bridge as L3-37, Lando's droid companion, thankfully she didn't last too long before getting destroyed.



Alden Ehrenreich was excellent as the younger Han Solo, likable, slightly cocky and displayed some of the same physical traits as Harrison Ford in both stance and head movements without seemingly trying to imitate the actor in question.



The story is straightforward, completely steers clear of anything to do with The Force , and quickly becomes a rollicking sci-fi adventure with some terrific action set pieces and one or two crowd (fan boy) pleasing surprises.



I really enjoyed Solo. It lacked any of the pretentiousness of say, The Last Jedi, and ended up a throughly enjoyable film that shows no sign of it's reportedly very troubled production.

You jest surely Dem? I found this to be the worst Star Wars film of either George Lucas or Disneys run. I particularly hated whatshisface's performance as Han Solo. . Horses for courses as they say.

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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Winchester (2018)

Winchester is one of those films that are well made, has terrific production design, nicely acted yet lacks any sort of tension or indeed scares which is some sort of crime when it comes to horror film making.

Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke are the caliber of actor that deserve a far superior script than this stodgy and frankly boring film delivers.

[Inspector Abberline]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Winchester (2018)

Winchester is one of those films that are well made, has terrific production design, nicely acted yet lacks any sort of tension or indeed scares which is some sort of crime when it comes to horror film making.

Helen Mirren and Jason Clarke are the caliber of actor that deserve a far superior script than this stodgy and frankly boring film delivers.

I know Mirren got slated by some for this film.....

[Inspector Abberline]

I had a double bill of these today,no point in reviewing them...you either luv or hate them or just Meh...I luv both and never tire of either....

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[Demoncrat]

I'd have liked to read what you think about The Beyond Ron. Cough.



The Andromeda Strain (1971, Robert Wise)
Based on Michael Crichton's novel, a group is assembled to tackle a potential threat from without. Love the ST. With Wise at the helm, the pace is measured, but this suits the story I find. Escorted to a hi-tech facility, the quartet undergo a rigorous decontamination before reaching their goal (a recovered satellite containing the source of the outbreak).
Still works. The group don't all toe the party line, and no mush to get in the way of a gripping tale. Did I mention the ST? About as atonal as Hollywood got imho. Recommended.