GLASSJAW Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 cafe society: 7/10 one of my long-standing summer traditions is going to see the latest from woody allen, which hits by every august. this one isn't one of his best - but is far from his worst. kristen stewart, though i find her very, very attractive, is a dreadful actress. steve carrell is horrendous. both of them are so cardboard. however, jesse eisenberg gives a solid impression of Woody Allen and delivers some pretty good lines. not a very funny movie, nor is it all that thought provoking. enjoyable though. first time woody has worked with the cinematographer that shot Manhattan (IMO Woody's best). so, naturally, this has some really great scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sharknado, forth awakens. It's a fun movie. These things just get more wild each time XD 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Ghostbusters - I didn't mind it. Definitely has that Bridesmaids kind of vibe to it but that's fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 HBO has confirmed the Deadwood movie is currently being written by the lord god himself, David Milch http://collider.com/deadwood-movie-update/ this is as good as being set in stone for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The Thing (2011) - 5/10 Perfectly "meh" for me. Certainly not great, or even good, for that matter. But it was a movie. As a prequel to the original, it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, GLASSJAW said: HBO has confirmed the Deadwood movie is currently being written by the lord god himself, David Milch http://collider.com/deadwood-movie-update/ this is as good as being set in stone for me. Sir Lord God gotta pay those gambling debts somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) 58 minutes ago, The Bookie said: Sir Lord God gotta pay those gambling debts somehow. lol, apparently he lives in a tiny one bedroom apartment in los angeles now because he (secretly) gambled away his pile of millions. dude's broke edit: i also read he has an excusivity contract with HBO - so it's not like he can go and work for another show/movie. all the same, i think he's a freakishly talented dude and i hope he has at least one or two more opportunities to make a show for HBO. Edited August 2, 2016 by GLASSJAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, GLASSJAW said: lol, apparently he lives in a tiny one bedroom apartment in los angeles now because he (secretly) gambled away his pile of millions. dude's broke edit: i also read he has an excusivity contract with HBO - so it's not like he can go and work for another show/movie. all the same, i think he's a freakishly talented dude and i hope he has at least one or two more opportunities to make a show for HBO. Worse than broke - I think he owes the IRS some huge amount - 20 mill or so, I forget exactly. And I think he's caught up in a lawsuit against his old business managers. Anyway I hope it doesn't affect his writing too much. I liked Deadwood, just not as much as you and some other people did apparently. But I also watched it directly after burning through all 5 seasons of The Wire which is still my own personal all-time fav. tv show so it had a high bar to clear. I'm curious to see how I feel about this movie, assuming it does get made and doesn't turn out terrible, watching it a few years after the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 minute ago, The Bookie said: Worse than broke - I think he owes the IRS some huge amount - 20 mill or so, I forget exactly. And I think he's caught up in a lawsuit against his old business managers. Anyway I hope it doesn't affect his writing too much. I liked Deadwood, just not as much as you and some other people did apparently. But I also watched it directly after burning through all 5 seasons of The Wire which is still my own personal all-time fav. tv show so it had a high bar to clear. I'm curious to see how I feel about this movie, assuming it does get made and doesn't turn out terrible, watching it a few years after the show. You should watch it again! I think the movie could very easily work, since the Deadwood show (season 3) ended with a lot of foreshadowing for what was to come. The real Deadwood was basically burned to the ground because of a camp fire - the Gem Saloon included. I think this is why season 3 made so many references to there being, or the camp needing, a fire marshal (Tom Nutall) and fire department. After the camp burned down, it became even more intense upon rebuilding. Swearengen and the Gem were even more successful. So, considering all the sets for Deadwood are long-lost, I think they could easily just start with the fire - then introduce the new and improved camp shortly after, and create a single narrative out of the Gem's subsequent mega success, and Swearengen's life thereafter. The real life story is so fascinating that the show basically writes itself. I cannot imagine Milch struggling with the dialogue, personally. GOOD STUFF COMIN UP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck001 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) So I had a chance to see a early screening of Suicide Squad. Won't say too much don't want to spoil anything. For me 7/10, wasn't perfect, wasn't bad. Margot Robbie and Jai Courtney stole the show for me. Edited August 3, 2016 by CaptainCanuck001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, CaptainCanuck001 said: So I had a chance to see a early screening of Suicide Squad. Won't say too much don't want to spoil anything. For me 7/10, wasn't perfect, wasn't bad. Margot Robbie and Jai Courtney stole the show for me. Hell hath frozen over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) I have no idea who Jai Courtney even is Margo Robbie sure is attractive though. Not attractive enough to make me watch Suicide Squad, mind you. It's getting pretty savage reviews so far. Currently at 38 on RT. Edited August 3, 2016 by GLASSJAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, GLASSJAW said: I have no idea who Jai Courtney even is If you've see a terrible, big budget action film in the last 4 years, Jai Courtney is the guy who has zero acting skills and zero charisma that Hollywood is forcing down our throats. Henry Cavill looks like Daniel Day Lewis in comparison. Quote Margo Robbie sure is attractive though. Not attractive enough to make me watch Suicide Squad, mind you. It's getting pretty savage reviews so far. Currently at 38 on RT. I expected the film to be garbage, just based off the previews for the last year. Was not surprised when I saw it getting torn to shreds on RT this morning. Edited August 3, 2016 by Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Never heard of the the movie or either of those actors, so I've got you beat GJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoderman Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Monty said: If you've see a terrible, big budget action film in the last 4 years, Jai Courtney is the guy who has zero acting skills and zero charisma that Hollywood is forcing down our throats. Henry Cavill looks like Daniel Day Lewis in comparison. Ah yes. The Sam Worthington treatment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 7 hours ago, GLASSJAW said: I have no idea who Jai Courtney even is Margo Robbie sure is attractive though. Not attractive enough to make me watch Suicide Squad, mind you. It's getting pretty savage reviews so far. Currently at 38 on RT. I'm sad to hear that Suicide Squad is possibly a dud. Was looking forward to it. David Aayr (sp) ? Is usually a decent director. It looks like it's turning into a movie for 12 year olds, not comic book intellectual dorks like myself. Gonna be hard to ever beat Dark Knight, WB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Everyone must see The Lobster. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets nominated for best picture. Bat &$it crazy but will become such a cult classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The new Bourne movie: 4/10 The film was two hours long but I bet you could have cut it to one hour if the director wasn't interested in showing someone walking down the same alley from three different angles. It was really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 All the Harry Potter movies: 7 to 8/10 Overall, Prisoner of Azkeban is my favourite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Hugor Hill said: All the Harry Potter movies: 7 to 8/10 Overall, Prisoner of Azkeban is my favourite. Really enjoy these films. And you're correct. Like the book, Azkaban is the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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