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« Reply #6645 on: Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:18:45 » |
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Ha, shows how tastes differ. I thought it was terrible.
Oh I completely get why you’d think that, but I found it an easy watch. It’s definitely more suited to the small screen though, too much to try and fit in in a 2 hour film, with no actual story behind it. |
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« Reply #6646 on: Monday, March 13, 2023, 12:58:52 » |
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Oh I completely get why you’d think that, but I found it an easy watch.
It’s definitely more suited to the small screen though, too much to try and fit in in a 2 hour film, with no actual story behind it.
Yeah I am pretty set in my ways when it comes to film. I'm particularly fond of documentaries and films based on true stories and my brain struggles with lack of realism. It's definitely my loss though I'm sure! |
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« Reply #6647 on: Monday, March 13, 2023, 13:45:07 » |
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Watched it. Utter escapism. Ludicrous plot but somehow watchable
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« Reply #6648 on: Monday, March 13, 2023, 13:53:58 » |
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We enjoyed it, think the other half would have just watched it for Idris Elba to be fair  |
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« Reply #6649 on: Monday, March 27, 2023, 06:47:05 » |
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Saw Allelujah at Shaw Ridge yesterday. Very interesting and thought provoking on many levels.
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« Reply #6650 on: Monday, March 27, 2023, 08:55:17 » |
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Watched about 50% of All Quiet on the Western Front the other night after the other half went to bed.
I can understand why it has won a shed loads of awards as the filming and effects are brilliant, and it was interesting to see the tale told from the other side for a change (just emphasising that the lions led by donkeys and the way it fucked up a whole generation narrative can be applied to all sides in war), but the story didn't really seem to be anything particularly different to a plethora of similar films I have watched over the years.
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« Reply #6651 on: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 11:20:10 » |
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Was listening to a film programme on the wireless about UK gangster films and they reckoned Sexy Beast was by far the best. Never seen it - or heard of it tbh. Is it worth seeking out?
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« Reply #6652 on: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 11:33:53 » |
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Was listening to a film programme on the wireless about UK gangster films and they reckoned Sexy Beast was by far the best. Never seen it - or heard of it tbh. Is it worth seeking out?
You'll get a new expression for when you're hot, that's for sure. |
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« Reply #6653 on: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 16:31:08 » |
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Was listening to a film programme on the wireless about UK gangster films and they reckoned Sexy Beast was by far the best. Never seen it - or heard of it tbh. Is it worth seeking out?
Its got Peaches in it! 😎 |
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« Reply #6654 on: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 16:47:24 » |
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if you like ridiculous, bad b-movies it's worth a watch. wouldn't pay for it
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« Reply #6655 on: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 19:25:03 » |
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Was listening to a film programme on the wireless about UK gangster films and they reckoned Sexy Beast was by far the best. Never seen it - or heard of it tbh. Is it worth seeking out?
Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley are great in it. As is Ian ''Lovejoy'' McShane. You'll probably really love Kingsley as Don Logan and never forget the phrases; 'Look at your suntan, it's leather, it's like leather man, your skin. We could make a fucking suitcase out of you. Like a crocodile, fat crocodile, fat bastard. ' or '...Deedee's still got a fan club. They meet up every month. The Wednesday Wank they call it. They're in big demand nowadays, those films. She's very popular. Very popular. You seen 'em? I've seen 'em. What a stain on your life. All the Persil in the world couldn't shift it. She's disgusting.' If you do enjoy it, look out for the prequel series of it coming out soon as well  |
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There's a threat, you end it and you don't feel ashamed about enjoying it.
You smell the gunpowder and you see the blood, you know what that means?
It means you're alive. You've won.
You take the heads so that you don't ever forget.'
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« Reply #6656 on: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 20:06:28 » |
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I've watched a lot of films lately that I'd recommend.
1. Boiling Point - Stephen Graham as a stressed out chef. All shot in one take; very impressive.
2. I Love My Dad - comedy with a bit of drama, about a Dad who, out of desperation to resurrect their relationship, catfishes his own son. Great performances from the two leads.
3. The Banshees of Inisherin - had to see what the hype was about. It was pretty good.
4. The Lost Daughter - Olivia Coleman is brilliant in everything she does and I really enjoyed the tension and chaos.
5. The Menu - Ralph Fiennes does swanky restaurant horror.
6. Triangle of Sadness - crazy and brilliant
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« Reply #6657 on: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 20:10:49 » |
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I watched The Menu during the week after hearing Rich mention it on Loathed Strangers, thought it was brilliant.
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« Reply #6658 on: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 20:13:09 » |
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I watched The Menu during the week after hearing Rich mention it on Loathed Strangers, thought it was brilliant. it's a bit different isn't it |
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« Reply #6659 on: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 20:17:41 » |
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it's a bit different isn't it
Very, had me gripped though. |
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