What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by Metallicbomb

What's the transfer on
Child's Play
Black Sunday
&
The House By The Cemetery Like
I haven't seen the Blurays yet

Child's play was ok
Black Sunday seemed fantastic for a film of its age as I've not seen it before dont know how good other release where
House by the cemetery was too damn bright for my liking and found myself not really enjoying this film

[Slippery Jack]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

House by the cemetery was too damn bright for my liking and found myself not really enjoying this film

Too bright you mean the transfer? Did you not enjoy it because of the 'brightness', or the film in general? Think it's my favourite of Fulci's 'Silly Supernatural Bollocks' films . . .

[trebor8273]

The film in general, heard so many people say how great it is, just suppose my expectations where to high. Shall give it another chance and also change settings on my tv so it's not so bright.

[Delirium]

Hitchcock

As much as I love Toby Jones, I found his creepy and lecherous portrayal of Hitch in The Girl to be exceedingly cynical and caricatured. Not Jones' fault, I'm sure, and he was no doubt directed that way - they obviously intended Hitchcock to be played as a lascivious old perv. It was, after all, Tippi Hedren's version of events. It also didn't surprise me that it resulted in outcry from a number of ex-Hitch actresses. The fact is it made bold claims without offering much in the way of insight, reasoning or balance. I don't mind seeing a darker side of Hitch, but The Girl felt like a cheap way to make a quick buck by milking the word of an actress who has decided to 'out' a director who can no longer defend himself; a build up of rumour and conjecture.

Those expecting something a little more substantial from Hitchcock will likely remain disappointed. It's superficial, but at least attempts some balance. Personally I feel neither Hopkins or Jones effectively nailed Hitchcock's imitable person, but then my basis for comparison is limited. I enjoyed the focus on his relationship with his wife (played with the usual aplomb by Helen Mirren) and its recognition of her role in the Hitchcock legacy. I also enjoyed the light touches regarding the making of Psycho (as I did the scenes of The Birds in The Girl). As a light and fanciful snapshot of an interesting period in his life, it's fine, but it's also slight, lacks depth and fails to hold up to scrutiny. It reminded me of the rather breezy My Weekend With Marilyn as far as character studies go. Perfectly adequate as light entertainment, but contains little to get one's teeth into. And for an iconic a character as old Hitch, that's really quite unfortunate.

[WinterMillennium]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

Too bright you mean the transfer? Did you not enjoy it because of the 'brightness', or the film in general? Think it's my favourite of Fulci's 'Silly Supernatural Bollocks' films . . .

I definitely think they should rename it the 'Silly Supernatural Bollocks Trilogy' now

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

Just seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
This was a outstanding film! Even if you dont normally watch coming of age dramas, this needs to be seen. So sad and happy at the same time. You really feel for Charlie and get into his world. The writing and direction are very good and the star of the show is Logan Lerman! His performance is truly amazing and should have got at least a Oscar nod! Emma Stone was also very good in it. 8/10

I saw this at the cinema, it's a really good film, I wasn't prepared for the end though, I had to pretend like I wasn't crying in public haha.

[Nordicdusk]

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[Slippery Jack]

Originally Posted by Delirium

As much as I love Toby Jones, I found his creepy and lecherous portrayal of Hitch in The Girl to be exceedingly cynical and caricatured. Not Jones' fault, I'm sure, and he was no doubt directed that way - they obviously intended Hitchcock to be played as a lascivious old perv. It was, after all, Tippi Hedren's version of events. It also didn't surprise me that it resulted in outcry from a number of ex-Hitch actresses. The fact is it made bold claims without offering much in the way of insight, reasoning or balance. I don't mind seeing a darker side of Hitch, but The Girl felt like a cheap way to make a quick buck by milking the word of an actress who has decided to 'out' a director who can no longer defend himself; a build up of rumour and conjecture.

Yeah, I never viewed The Girl as a realistic depiction of events, more a kind of nightmarish, almost Lynchian fantasy. A bit like a non fiction version of We Need to Talk About Kevin, where everything if skewed through the mind of the embittered lead actress, in effect making it fiction ! I think that was the key to my enjoyment of it. Like that recreation of Tippi's screentest, which is easily viewable on youtube. The film version drastically alters what actually occurred, turning a charming Martin Balsam into (another) slimy old fat man! It's such a blatant disregard for the reality, captured on film. There has to be a reason behind that decision . . .

[gag]

Im just starting my way throught the hanzo trilogy again and then eventualy the Babycart series because ive never seen any apart from shogun assasin.
Ive also to buy the lady snowblood as well, Apart from these can anyone recommend me other types of films or tv series like these because i like these style and type of films,

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by gag

Im just starting my way throught the hanzo trilogy again and then eventualy the Babycart series because ive never seen any apart from shogun assasin.
Ive also to buy the lady snowblood as well, Apart from these can anyone recommend me other types of films or tv series like these because i like these style and type of films,

Sex and Fury is essential.