Futtocks 12,327 Report post Posted January 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, johnmatrix said: Irishman is a very good film, not as good as goodfellas though. Over last few weeks me and the mrs have watched some of these, usually wat h a lovie a night and these are about the best over last two weeks 2001 space odyssey , good but not great Quiz show, good but not brilliant Midnight run , fantastic Predator still scary and still great Irishman very good Unforgiven amazing People always bang on about the serious De Niro movies (many of which are great), where he does that thing with his bottom lip to denote emotion, but Midnight Run is an overlooked gem of gloriously cynical and well-played comedy joy. It also shows that some "serious" actors can actually do comedy well... so that means he has NO excuse for Dirty Grandpa. Edited January 26 by Futtocks Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnoco 6,522 Report post Posted January 29 Went to see the new David Copperfield. I thought it was pretty good and Dev Patel played it very well. Capaldi was good in it too, all in all, very enjoyable. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,158 Report post Posted February 3 On Kings Road, St. Leonards, there are a number of Junk/Antique/2nd hand shops of various qualities, as I was having a wander through one of them I noticed they were selling DVD's for 50p, among the titles in one box was a DVD Celebrating the first decade of Superleague, unfortunately my Benefits are due on Tuesday, so I didn't have 50p, but I will return tomorrow. 1 Quote RESURGAM Non solum autem Leones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunno much 163 Report post Posted February 5 (edited) On 26/01/2020 at 21:37, johnmatrix said: Irishman is a very good film, not as good as goodfellas though. Over last few weeks me and the mrs have watched some of these, usually wat h a lovie a night and these are about the best over last two weeks 2001 space odyssey , good but not great Quiz show, good but not brilliant Midnight run , fantastic Predator still scary and still great Irishman very good Unforgiven amazing Which Unforgiven are you talking about John, Clint Eastwood's or the Japanese version? Edited February 5 by dunno much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverback 788 Report post Posted February 5 Just been to see the clint eastwood directed movie, Richard jewell, 10 outa 10 from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob8 5,351 Report post Posted February 5 On 22/01/2020 at 21:38, Charlie RL said: Watched Dunkirk on Prime and was impressed. Star Wars at cinema over xmas was ok but not really memorable or outstanding. 1917 gets rave reviews. Anybody watched that? Family ticket at my local Savoy is £38 so I would like some reassurance before shelling out. I am just back from 1917, and saw it with the wife. The loud obnoxious person, who is always at the cinema, was there today. She squaked and should through the ads and trailers, but that film kept her quiet. It is good. 1 1 Quote "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,158 Report post Posted February 8 I bought Mrs Lowry & Son... to be watched tomorrow with my 11 yo while cowering from storm Ciara Quote RESURGAM Non solum autem Leones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ullman 1,601 Report post Posted February 9 Just been to see The Personal History of David Copperfield. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 1 Quote Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnmatrix 78 Report post Posted February 9 Few films this week The mule good film Clint Eastwood as an ageing drug runner. Heat, Pacino and deniro watchable not their best efforts Kiss the girls, Morgan Freeman detective film rubbish Red joan, Judi dench spy film terrible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnmatrix 78 Report post Posted February 9 On 05/02/2020 at 18:53, dunno much said: Which Unforgiven are you talking about John, Clint Eastwood's or the Japanese version? The Clint one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunno much 163 Report post Posted February 9 12 minutes ago, johnmatrix said: The Clint one Ok thanks, will watch it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob8 5,351 Report post Posted February 9 On 05/02/2020 at 23:45, Bob8 said: I am just back from 1917, and saw it with the wife. The loud obnoxious person, who is always at the cinema, was there today. She squaked and should through the ads and trailers, but that film kept her quiet. It is good. I have read a few crititicism of this film. I watched it at an adventure film in which the men cannot cope with the 'adventure'. It does look like a computer game at times, because we tend to see that perspective and extended shot in computer games, not a reason to never use it in film. And, there are anchronisms and unrealistic bits, because it is a story. Good forbid those people who criticise 1917 ever see Star Trek. Quote "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Drake 5,289 Report post Posted February 11 Has anyone seen the film that won a bagful of Oscars this week? I've read the synopsis and it doesn't grab me, if I'm honest. Quote . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacksy 552 Report post Posted February 11 (edited) 19 minutes ago, John Drake said: Has anyone seen the film that won a bagful of Oscars this week? I've read the synopsis and it doesn't grab me, if I'm honest. If you mean Parasite? I have and i liked it. Then again i like watching Korean movies with subtitles. Especially ones with Kang Ho Song in. Edited February 11 by jacksy Quote Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Drake 5,289 Report post Posted February 11 3 minutes ago, jacksy said: If you mean Parasite? I have and i liked it. Then again i like watching Korean movies with subtitles. Yes, that one. Is it really a better film than all the others on the shortlist? Subjective question, I know, but what is it that makes it special (other than being Korean with subtitles) ? The last film I went to see specifically because it had won the Best Picture Oscar was The Shape of Water, and I left the cinema at the end wishing I hadn't bothered, so I'm not in a rush to repeat the experience. Quote . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacksy 552 Report post Posted February 11 2 hours ago, John Drake said: Yes, that one. Is it really a better film than all the others on the shortlist? Subjective question, I know, but what is it that makes it special (other than being Korean with subtitles) ? The last film I went to see specifically because it had won the Best Picture Oscar was The Shape of Water, and I left the cinema at the end wishing I hadn't bothered, so I'm not in a rush to repeat the experience. Well i have watched the Irishman, 1917, Once upon in Hollywood, Joker and Rabbit and liked them all. I honestly cannot say if it was better or worse than those above. I am no movie critic/connoisseur you see. I would recommend you watch it and make your own mind up.. Quote Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Drake 5,289 Report post Posted February 12 23 hours ago, jacksy said: I would recommend you watch it and make your own mind up.. Always the best advice. 1 Quote . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 9,966 Report post Posted February 16 Just back from watching Parasite. It’s stunning. A great film. Quote Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,158 Report post Posted February 18 On 08/02/2020 at 20:00, Bleep1673 said: I bought Mrs Lowry & Son... to be watched tomorrow with my 11 yo while cowering from storm Ciara Saw it last Sunday, while cowering from Dennis, it was interesting. It had some good moments, I have seen a few of his paintings in Salford Art Gallery, when I still lived there, I have been to The Lowry, on the Quays too, most of his work inspires, rather than then film suggests. My Gran used to have her rent collected by Mr. Lowry apparently. She lived in the same house on Zachariah St for 80 years, she was born there and her husband moved in when they married. It was the only way I traced my Uncle Tom who died in WWI at Passchendale, in 1917, and on the CWGC website there are loads of Tom Pearson's but only one that says "Son of James and Mary-Jane Pearson, 12 Zachariah St., Salford". He was 18. I am the only member of my family to visit the graveyard in Belgium. Sorry, off subject, and waffling again. Quote RESURGAM Non solum autem Leones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertAM 2,036 Report post Posted Sunday at 11:27 Just saw The Gentlemen brilliant..well worth watching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
