What Films Have You Seen Recently? - Page 4464

Demoncrat · #**44631** 25th December 2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin101

We (my flatmate and I) watched the German BD of Showgirls this Christmas evening, it was my first viewing ever and his first in over 5 years. To say we loved it is an understatement, I haven't enjoyed a film so much in ages

I audibly gasped when Nomi pushed Cristal down the stairs

I recommend the disc as well, the sound and image are fantastic.

Jaw dropping in places isn't it??. A genuine guilty pleasure

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**44632** 25th December 2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin101

We (my flatmate and I) watched the German BD of Showgirls this Christmas evening, it was my first viewing ever and his first in over 5 years. To say we loved it is an understatement, I haven't enjoyed a film so much in ages

I audibly gasped when Nomi pushed Cristal down the stairs

I recommend the disc as well, the sound and image are fantastic.

Crying shame you weren't a fan in the 00's. The reasonably priced region one box set is a thing of beauty. Complete with playing cards, shot glasses, a blindfold, tasseled nipple pasties and much more.

trebor8273 · #**44633** 26th December 2017, 08:57 PM

Wasn't expecting much but what I found was a enjoyable film that doesn't take itself seriously, basic story is a young boy finds out his baby sitter is a Satanist. All quite tame compared to a lot of horrors, but there was more gore than I was expecting. Film works as then young lead is likable and not the usual spoiled little brat we see nowadays in films. 7.5/10

Who would of thought a film that combines medieval jousting and rock music would work, granted those expecting a historical accurate film will be disappointed, but it works as the film is so much fun and the cast relish there roles giving us likable characters and a true boo hiss villian. Paul Bettany is great as Geoffrey Chaucer. 7.5/10

A film that proves that not all remakes are a bad idea, while it might not be on the same level as the original, it's still a well directed and acted film were the leads have chemistry with each other , it's also beautifully shot with some lovely scenery that looks truly gorgeous in 4k. 8.5/10

This and Godless have put me in the mood for more westerns, so might make January, a western themed month.

Nostalgic · #**44634** 26th December 2017, 09:46 PM

Re watching the Scream films, the first is still amazing, watching Scream 2 and it still strikes me the same as it did the first time I saw it, too clever for it's own good, the cast look like they should be in a sitcom. Trying to see what everyone thought was so good about number 2 when it first came out but its just not grabbing me!

Demoncrat · #**44635** 27th December 2017, 10:21 AM

Well we watched Scanners 3: The Takeover & Evils Of The Night for Boxing Day. Went well enough even if EOTN was considered a tad sluggish. Ho hum.

Buboven · #**44636** 27th December 2017, 12:27 PM

Just watched Romero's Season of The Witch (the extended cut with SD inserts) and really enjoyed it, right from its very interesting avant-garde opening sequence.

Glad I asked for Between Night and Dawn for Christmas after all, as though everyone, including me, would have liked to see Martin in there, I have to say I actually enjoyed Season of The Witch a little bit more than Martin.

The sequence with Donovan's Season of The Witch playing over has to be one of my favourites in any Romero movie in fact, both for the combination of the song and cinematography.

Gets a 8/10 from me.

What do you guys think of this film?

trebor8273 · #**44637** 27th December 2017, 07:05 PM

Had a hard time deciding what to watch and was browsing Netflix when I noticed Kuffs, which I enjoyed but it has been donkeys years since I've seen it so will be interesting to see if it still holds up.

Demoncrat · #**44638** 27th December 2017, 07:33 PM

I like Jack's Wife aye Buboven. Haven't seen this 'new' print though ...

Buboven · #**44639** 27th December 2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Demoncrat

I like Jack's Wife aye Buboven. Haven't seen this 'new' print though ...

It is great, the 4K scan of the original 'Hungry Wives' theatrical cut is amazing, really brings out the cool and avant-garde cinematography from the opening sequence to scenes like when our main character goes to a witch store to the music of Donovan. The SD inserts of the extended Jack's Wife cut are obviously a lot rougher looking but give more useful context to scenes which I would have missed if I had just watched the 4K remastered 'Hungry Wives' print without them.

Get on it man!

keirarts · #**44640** 28th December 2017, 10:19 AM

Jumanji. Welcome to the jungle.

I promise to get back to reviewing stuff more regularly. I've been a bit out of sorts since July. I thought I'd get more done but seem to have been doing less. I've been far too absorbed with Youtube, Facebook. But I'm aiming to get my shit together...

Ok, I'll admit with this one my sole reason for going to see this was Karen Gillen in crop top and shorts. I'm a sleaze. I admit it.

Ahem.

Actually its not bad. Its mainly aimed at teens, the character development does follow the 'breaking out of your mould formula'. However its all done in a reasonably witty and fun way with enough 90's references and videogaming homages to make the grown ups not sit there bored as shit. I actually found it perfectly watchable.