What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

I saw Les Misérables at the cinema today and thought it was an astonishing piece of filmmaking with great performances by the entire cast, particularly Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, with excellent music and production design, set decoration, costumes, CGI etc.

When it finished, just about everyone in the cinema gave it a standing ovation – the first time that's ever happened when I've seen a film in the cinema. Highly recommended, even if you aren't a big fan of musicals.

[Justin101]

I just finished watching the latest Studio Ghibli film 'From Up On Poppy Hill' it's easily the best Ghibli film for years, probably better than Howl's Moving Castle even! Such beautiful animation, the story was really sweet and the characters are so likeable.

Quite a stark contrast from Berberian last night

[antmumford]

Originally Posted by Justin101

I just finished watching the latest Studio Ghibli film 'From Up On Poppy Hill' it's easily the best Ghibli film for years, probably better than Howl's Moving Castle even! Such beautiful animation, the story was really sweet and the characters are so likeable.

Quite a stark contrast from Berberian last night

How did you see that? import?

[Justin101]

Yeah, dodgy Hong Kong version off ebay, can't wait for a legit UK release.

[JoshuaKaitlyn]

La Voyage da la Lune (1902)

http://www.cult-labs.com/forums/memb...tml#post311512

[Handyman Joe]

I watched my favourite movie yet again tonight - I realise I'm a boring git and promise to watch some more edgy, novel fare soon. Said top movie is not only stunningly beautiful in every scene but presents an amazing character portrayal of a complex man who is fundamentally good yet doomed by his flaws which are exacerbated by a crippling social/historical universe and a shit of an inherited son. At least that's my take - name that movie folks and lets here your own all time great, title or description, choice is yours! (Friday night drunks only)

[Slippery Jack]

There Will Be Blood . . .

[SShaw]

Starwars ?

Tonights film was Sean Connery as James Bond in you only live twice

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by Justin101

I watched Berberian Sound Studio and thought it was amazing, went into it blind, only seen a quick clip about 5 days ago on here. There were one or 2 points that the subtitles were distracting and pulled me out of the film, most noticeably when the camera goes onto the 'Silenzio' sign, we know it says silence but have a big white subtitle at the bottom saying SILENCE is really off putting.

In fact, in my mind it would have been a much bolder move to not have any subtitles and really play upon the fish-out-of-water aspect of the story, so the parts in Italian we, the viewers, don't have an idea what the Italians are saying.

However small gripe aside, it was a brilliant and original film, really enjoyed it - last 20 minutes were ****ing insane, I think I need to watch the last half an hour again and see what happens

Taking a friend to go see this tomorrow, haven't seen it yet.

[Slippery Jack]

Can you turn the subtitles off on the Berberian disc? I'd definitely like to rewatch it without them - I agree it detracts from the fish out of water aspect somewhat . . .