"Time for bed" said Zebbedee

Watched "Cloverfield" last night I wanted to strangle the guy using the video cam ,Soundtrack gave the 7.1 surround a serious workout!

The Missionary - Michael Palin & Maggy Smith

'Black Widow', a 'femme fatale' thriller from 1987 that I remembered as being rather good when I saw it in the cinema. I wasn't disapointed when I saw it again, even if the finish is a bit unbelieveable.

JohanR

like blueknowz watched cloverfield and couldnt get used to the constantly moving picture.
i agree the sound is the best thing in the film.
after waiting to see the "monster" all through the film - you get to see it at the death and all i can say is that its absolutely hilarious.
the most pathetic excuse for a monster ive ever seen. to sum the film up its godzilla meets blair witch......AVOID!

jumper......absolute twaddle.

That's saved me a rental Scotty !

Finally watched Mulholland Drive.

I wish someone had warned me what a pile of rubbish it is.

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Originally posted by Adam Meredith:
Finally watched Mulholland Drive.

I wish someone had warned me what a pile of rubbish it is.

"Another woman (played by Melissa George) kisses Camilla and they turn and smile at Diane. Adam and Camilla attempt to make an important announcement, but dissolve into laughter and kiss while Diane watches, crying".

I hope that's not the best rental of the area.

Bought, but not yet watched: "Cool Hand Luke." I saw it once many years ago on a black and white portable. I expect it is in colour! Lovely film though ...

Special offer at £3 in HMV in Worcester.

ATB from George

that reminds me george - watched midnight express last night...what a good film that was /is !

Watched "Once" last night really enjoyed it!also watched "August Rush" brought me to Man Sobs!

Indiana Jones Four, but in the cinema!

Nonsense but fun! Not too long either!

George

Naughty George!

'Consenting Adults'. A thriller where Kevin Kline's hero is tricked into sleeping with his neighbours wife. Then the hell starts...

Highly recommended!

It's from 1992 and there are some interesting differences to our 2008:

- Kevin Kline's family has a new house and a "huge" loan of $ 25000. Show's what has happened to house prices since then.

- I managed to count to only 1 (one) SUV!

- This was before shaky cameras got popular. Thanfully.

JohanR

A Canterbury Tale.

Parts are dreadfully poorly transferred but this in no way reduces the pleasure of the film.

Dated but even more charming than I had remembered.

I had really looked forward to a "cinematic" experience with many favourite B&W films - it seems this will not be. They are still wonderful but I cannot believe they would ever have been released in the state they have put onto DVD.

Sadly old film stock, like analogue gramophone recording master tape, deteriorates, and what may be left is a sad reflection of its former glory.

DVD rescues may be the best we can hope for in some cases.

I love the great old B & W films, though probably not so high-brow as you!

Goodnight, G

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Originally posted by Adam Meredith:
A Canterbury Tale.

Just watched "One of Our Aircraft is Missing" - for the first time. Yet another brilliantly human Powell & Pressburger film - this time with a decent transfer.

David Lean was Film Editor - whatever happened to him?

Next - the long avoided (because of Black Narcissus?) Red Shoes - highly recommended by a film producer friend despite my doubts.

quote:

Originally posted by Adam Meredith:
Finally watched Mulholland Drive.

I wish someone had warned me what a pile of rubbish it is.

Adam, you are right about everything - except this!

watching l'avventura by antonioni, recently released on dvd for the 1st time, pure and haunting cinematic pleasure.
Next up is Hotel Harabati with laurent lucas, who was brilliant in Lemming, remains to be seen if this film compares.
And I thoroughly enjoyed Mulholland Drive

mat

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Originally posted by droodzilla:
Adam, you are right about everything - except this!

I suspect you are entirely right - apart from about Mulholland Drive.

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Originally posted by mjamrob:
watching l'avventura by antonioni, recently released on dvd for the 1st time, pure and haunting cinematic pleasure.
Next up is Hotel Harabati with laurent lucas, who was brilliant in Lemming, remains to be seen if this film compares.
And I thoroughly enjoyed Mulholland Drive

mat

I saw L'Avventura at the BFI a few years ago. Disorientating, arguably pretentious and overlong, but, ambitious, and as you say, quite haunting. Years later, the many "plot" details are forgotten, but the mood it evoked remains vivid.

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I saw L'Avventura at the BFI a few years ago. Disorientating, arguably pretentious and overlong, but, ambitious, and as you say, quite haunting. Years later, the many "plot" details are forgotten, but the mood it evoked remains vivid.

Hi droodzilla, that sums up my own experience very well, it is what lingers powerfully in the mind, long after actually viewing this film, that marks it out, and yes the plot is almost redundant.

regards,

mat

Scooby Doo
Madagascar
Cars
Sharks Tale
Asterix vs Ceasar

School Holidays and a new projector makes film the preferred medium - until I can spin a record...

the bucket list.........very disappointing.
the whicker man........weird ?

Adam,

Can I take it you've bought one of the Powell & Pressburger box sets!

The Canterbury Tales was not what I had been expecting, and I found it very moving.

Have you watched The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp yet? I was leant it by a friend a year or so ago - brilliant.

M