What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

I keep meaning to buy Network!

At sale time my bank account thinks l i do.

[Buboven]

Originally Posted by Justin101

...And I watched half of Death Walk on High Heels on YouTube and I was quite enjoying it until the film started stuttering and became un-watchable, but I didn't enjoy it enough to spend £32 on it

I certainly enjoyed the first half/two thirds, not so much the final third, as it turns more into a police procedural style and loses some of its visual flair.

The extras are very good though on the disc for this film, especially if you are a fan of Once Upon a Time in America.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Cinderella (1977)



Want an alternative take on the classic fairytale? Sick of animated bunnies singing and prancing around 'perfectly' proportioned atypically beautiful Disney princesses? Think Cinderella could have done with some more T&A? Well this could be the film for you! Michael Pataki directs this softcore musical spoof of the classic fairy tale, which includes (amongst other things) plenty of nudity, simulated sex scenes galore (including lesbianism and incest), a castle orgy, slapstick comedy, a gay, black 'fairy godmother' and a magical vagina.



55/100

[keirarts]

Death Game

Recently re-made into the disappointing Knock Knock but if your thinking of watching that I'd say give it a miss and watch this. Plot-wise they are pretty close, a middle aged family man gets his fantasy come true when two hot young women turn up one dark and stormy night and seem pretty keen on a three way. Puttling up very little resistance the family man has the night of his life which morphs into a nightmare when they refuse to leave and quickly become psychopathic when he tries to make them leave.
I preferred this to Knock Knock for several reasons, firstly the two female leads are much more plausible and well presented. Secondly the lower production values and shocking picture quality give it a weird grind house feel that adds something to proceedings. Finally its better cast. No offence to Keanu reeves but he was definitely miscast and this original pretty much drives that home.

Cloverfield

Nice to re-visit this from time to time. I know found footage is instantly off putting to some people (me included as the years grind on) however given the recent Big budget Godzilla experience this film still feels like an enjoyable monster flick where the found footage concept shows things from the screaming, terrified civilians perspective. I've watched this film a few times now and it continues to hold up.

10 Cloverfield lane

A young woman is run off the road and wakes up in a bunker. Her captor, played by John Goodman, informs her that the apocalypse has come and she cannot leave. Showing signs of being a f*****g lunatic she begins to make plans to escape.
I'm saying nothing more about the film until more people see it. Not knowing what's coming is part of the appeal of the film. Its a well written and very well acted film that really engaged me. John Goodman is suburb but then its rare when he isn't. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is great but I'm biased because she is hot. Some people complain about the final act but its hinted at throughout the film. I think this may end up as one of my films of the year alongside Deadpool.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by keirarts

10 Cloverfield lane

A young woman is run off the road and wakes up in a bunker. Her captor, played by John Goodman, informs her that the apocalypse has come and she cannot leave. Showing signs of being a f*****g lunatic she begins to make plans to escape.
I'm saying nothing more about the film until more people see it. Not knowing what's coming is part of the appeal of the film. Its a well written and very well acted film that really engaged me. John Goodman is suburb but then its rare when he isn't. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is great but I'm biased because she is hot. Some people complain about the final act but its hinted at throughout the film. I think this may end up as one of my films of the year alongside Deadpool.

Is this another found footage film?

I despised Cloverfield for it's appalling camerawork. Spent the majority of the attacks watching the floor.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Is this another found footage film?

I despised Cloverfield for it's appalling camerawork. Spent the majority of the attacks watching the floor.

That because the guy filming was legging it away from a big arse monster. Wonder he didn't drop the camera.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

That because the guy filming was legging it away from a big arse monster. Wonder he didn't drop the camera.

It's not very entertaining for the viewer though.

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Is this another found footage film?

I despised Cloverfield for it's appalling camerawork. Spent the majority of the attacks watching the floor.

It's not, no. It's a survival drama with just 3 characters and a confined space. It's REALLY good.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It's not, no. It's a survival drama with just 3 characters and a confined space. It's REALLY good.

Playing devils' advocate now. But how can just three characters be good? Surely in a horror / thriller people have to get bumped off to bring real fear to both the other characters and the viewer.

It actually sounds really predictable. Three people shouting at each other in a confined space for two hours.

Prove me wrong!

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Playing devils' advocate now. But how can just three characters be good? Surely in a horror / thriller people have to get bumped off to bring real fear to both the other characters and the viewer.

It actually sounds really predictable. Three people shouting at each other in a confined space for two hours.

Prove me wrong!

People don't need to die to generate fear. A large portion of The Shining is Jack, Wendy and Danny. Hitchcock got mileage out of a small group of people in a life boat, Friedkins BUG is awesome aside from it being two people in a motel room. Pontypool spends a large chunk of its time with a very small cast. Dead end is a family in a car. A clever film-maker creates suspense and tension through the drama. 10 cloverfield lane does it through great acting,writing and direction.