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Post by thesam07 on Apr 7, 2008 2:57:46 GMT -5
History Of The World, Part 1 ; Mel Brooks explains the history of the world in under 2 hours. It's not as good as "Young Frankenstein" (That's Frunkenshteen) or "Blazing Saddles" but it's still a pretty funny movie.
**.5 out of *****
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 7, 2008 3:14:20 GMT -5
Wild Hogs I really liked it, despite it being one of the many contributing factors of the financial disaster of "Grindhouse" Going into it, I thought it was gonna be really cheesy. but. sometimes, cheesy is good.
*** out of *****
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Apr 7, 2008 3:21:59 GMT -5
Death Proof (2007) 7.5/10
The Quentin Tarantino film from the Grindhouse double feature. I liked but it's a bit too long. It's supposed a throw back to 60s and 70s horror/sci fi films but I'm sure a lot of them did not feature loooooonnnnnnnnngggggggggg scenes of girls talking in bars and cafes. I found myself yelling 'Get On With It' several times. Acting is good. Impressed by Kurt Russell as nutty stunt drive Stunt Man Mike and I was pretty impressed with professional stunt girl Zoe Bell playing well herself. Some good car action in this film.
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The Prestige (2006) 10/10
I love love love love this film. A great story, great cast, great characters and some great scenes. I can't say how good this film is. If you have not scene it then what the hell is wrong with you. It's awesome. Directed by Chris Nolan starring Batman, Wolverine, Ziggy Stardust, Gollum, Jack Carter and I could not think of a character Scarlett Johanson has played. See it!
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I'm an (butt) man.
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Post by cowbell5000 on Apr 7, 2008 3:29:41 GMT -5
Running man is on right now. So Awesome! I've never seen it before. The Captain Freedom workout videos are hilarious.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Apr 7, 2008 3:58:42 GMT -5
Ring (aka Ringu) (1998) The original Japanese movie remade years later as The Ring. It's a very good movie, and is pretty far from the standards of horror movies. First of all, there isn't much blood, as the movie focuses more on psychological horror (and whoever has played a Silent Hill game or seen a Japanese horror movie knows that Japanese people are VERY good at chilling your bones with just ideas). Also, the development of the plot is unusual. It is actually very similar to a whodunit, as all the keys are given one by one, which always makes you want to know more. The only regret I have is that I saw it AFTER I saw the American remake, so the surprise effect wasn't there anymore, but it was still very effective (not to mention several plot elements are different from the American movie, so watching both movies can't be bad ) OK, I think I'll stop right here to avoid giving spoilers and I'll just say : if you like horror movies, WATCH THIS MOVIE!! Now if you pardon me, I've gotta watch Ring II and Ring 0.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 12:22:03 GMT -5
Since the guy two above me already reviewed "Enchanted", I'll go with: The TV Set More of an inside look at how "pilot season" works (or doesn't reather) than a comedy, but there's a few choice moments in there. (IE - David Duchovny's take on his agent having not even heard of or seen "Taxi Driver" and "the cameo") I've seen this one and highly recommend it. Its basically a smarks look at the TV business. Also, it shows why there's so much crap on TV instead of shows with depth. *** and a half out of *****
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 7, 2008 12:46:30 GMT -5
...The TV Set More of an inside look at how "pilot season" works (or doesn't reather) than a comedy, but there's a few choice moments in there. (IE - David Duchovny's take on his agent having not even heard of or seen "Taxi Driver" and "the cameo") I've seen this one and highly recommend it. Its basically a smarks look at the TV business. Also, it shows why there's so much crap on TV instead of shows with depth. *** and a half out of ***** That too, I was just saying it seems bitter, cuz Jake Kasdan & Judd Apatow (The Director and creator of "Freaks & Geeks" and "Undeclared", respectively) made it, so I figured it was there way of venting. I've since learned from the commentary that it wasn't really, but by the time I heard it, it was too late.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 12:52:47 GMT -5
The Amateurs This movie could basically be subtitled, "If the Dude tried to make a porn." Jeff Bridges plays a role similar to his character in the Big Lebowski and is surrounded by a cast of wackily hilarious characters. With people like Joe Patliano (the traitor in the Matrix), Patrick Fugit (Wristcutters: a Love Story), Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother where art thou), William Fitchner (Prison Break) and Ted Danson (You should know) backing him up, its hard not to make a good movie. The plot, which consists of a small town banding together to make a porno, also lends it self to hilarity, of which there is a plenty. Basically you've got a really funny film that's worth renting, but not buying. However, I can't stress enough that if you have even the slightest infatuation with Judy Greer (Kitty Sanchez from Arrested Development) you need to see this movie. Though she is woefully underused, what little they use her for is great. There are a lot of terrifically funny conversations in this film ranging from what constitutes "proper porno penis" to how if a girl works a bed store, she likes to scrum (aka have the sex). Delivering these lines is a cast of talented (yet consistently underrated) actors who work great together which helps make the movie a little less “The Big Lebowski” and a little more “The Dude and Co. make a Porno," which works beautifully, just not on multiple viewings. Plus there's a whole father/son thing that seems kind of tacted on at times, but wraps up nicely at the end and doesn't intrude to much on the antics of making a porno.
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Post by Widow's Peak on Apr 7, 2008 12:53:11 GMT -5
Into the Wild (2007) : I'm a few days removed from watching this movie, and I'm still not sure what I think of it. Its a beautifully shot film with beautiful nature scenes and landscapes. There also a fantastic soundtrack of original songs performed by Eddie Vedder. The story is a compelling tale of a young man of privilege who gets rid of all his earthly possessions in order to travel to Alaska and live alone in the wilderness. Its very well acted and despite the 2 and a half hour length, the film is paced very well.
I think the sticking point for me is that I didn't find the lead character all that likable. That wouldn't be that much of a problem, except that the film wants us to think of Christopher McCandless as some sort of folk hero. Instead, he comes across as pretentious and selfish. Maybe his personal transformation is examined in much greater detail in the book, but I think the movie fails to convey it effectively.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 12:55:44 GMT -5
I've seen this one and highly recommend it. Its basically a smarks look at the TV business. Also, it shows why there's so much crap on TV instead of shows with depth. *** and a half out of ***** That too, I was just saying it seems bitter, cuz Jake Kasdan & Judd Apatow (The Director and creator of "Freaks & Geeks" and "Undeclared", respectively) made it, so I figured it was there way of venting. I've since learned from the commentary that it wasn't really, but by the time I heard it, it was too late. I really enjoyed the commentary on this one as well. But it was definitely more of an "insider's look with a wink at the audience" than it was a "movie."
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 7, 2008 13:28:44 GMT -5
... ... A. Are any of those chicks in the porno? (I have a tendancy to hit QUOTE too fast, so apologies if you explained that in the write-up) B. Is it actually shown? (The porno I mean) And, "The TV Set" felt like a movie to me, but I'm just saying, it seemed like "sour grapes" (Oh well, they're both making cool flicks now, so all is well)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 16:40:36 GMT -5
No actual porno is shown, but a lil bit of quasi-porn is shown between the two girls. Lite-Paddling - stuff like that.
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 7, 2008 17:22:56 GMT -5
No actual porno is shown, but a lil bit of quasi-porn is shown between the two girls. Lite-Paddling - stuff like that. Ah well, back to browsing through the girl-girl porn on the internets (Woulda been cool though, cuz most the shit I find is kinda...well I can't really say cuz of the filters, but point being, I'd much prefer those chicks to the ones I find )
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Something VERY special.
I Love Glee!
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Post by Millie D on Apr 8, 2008 16:04:21 GMT -5
i just saw JUNO finally and I thought it was ok..not awesome but i loved the plot and the manurisma used by Juno and the hamburger phone was cool! I marked for Rainn Wilson!
3 out of 5
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Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
lest we forget...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Apr 8, 2008 19:07:36 GMT -5
I got 2 for you guys today... THE SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLSI'd heard a lot of good things about this movie, although that was mainly due to it's marketing at the time... It was the first "indie" movie that even came close to my radar but I never watched it until today. I just... I got done with the movie and all I could think about was the weirdness of the scene between Marisa Tomei and Alan Arkin. The movie just wasn't my cup o' tea. *1/2 out of ***** A GUY THINGMan, everybody talks about Jason Lee "selling out" with Alvin & The Chipmunks but, let's be honest, Jason Lee started making crappy mainstream movies long before that, and even before this one. The twists and turns are as predictable as the sun rising and setting each day, and Jason Lee's character was kindof annoying, but it had it's parts that had me rolling. Overall, though, stay away unless it's free on TV, or free on the Internet. ** out of ***** A little plug for Hulu.com as they feature both free TV shows (I caught the only season of Kitchen Confidential on it, definitely wished it went longer than one season) and free Movies (saw both of these movies through the site). The difference between Hulu and other sites is that it's free AND LEGAL! Ads are shown throughout the shows and movies just like a regular network would do but the commercials are only 30 seconds at most and do not interrupt the stream at all. Their selection is kinda weak (Mostly flop TV shows and lower-end movies) but hey, free entertainment is free entertainment. And no, I'm not being paid by them, but with this message I totally should be.
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Post by thesam07 on Apr 8, 2008 19:27:32 GMT -5
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theatres
What the smurf happened in that movie? Funny but, wow, it just seemed to implode by the end.
*** out of *****
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Post by General Adam on Apr 8, 2008 20:00:06 GMT -5
There will be Blood.
Amazing film. Daniel Day Lewis dissevered that Oscar.
5/5
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Post by Jiren on Apr 8, 2008 20:37:40 GMT -5
Hard Candy
Absolute crap plus I can't stand Ellen Page.
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Not good! Not good! Not good!
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Post by erisi236 on Apr 8, 2008 21:23:08 GMT -5
The Departed: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, and Martin Sheen all staring in a Martin Scorsese Mob movie. Yeah! A really great Scorsese flick which is a remake of a Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs. Scorsese gets back in the saddle and give us gritty crime drama again, it's almost as good as his classic Goodfellas, at the very least it's the Goodfellas of the 00's. Nicholson is great as the slightly psychotic Mob boss, he plays psychos so well, almost too well. ;D Mark Wahlberg curses a blue streak, Matt Damon is smarmy greatness and Leo still plays as Scorsese's "new De Niro" quite well. I totally loved this, it actually surprises me that so many people give it 1star on IMDB, but then again it is IMDB. ;D ****1/2 out of 5
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Post by Virt McGirt on Apr 8, 2008 22:39:40 GMT -5
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For TheatresWhat the smurf happened in that movie? Funny but, wow, it just seemed to implode by the end. *** out of ***** In summation: Dr. Weird's weird and the Aqua Teens' mother is edible as well (literally and figuratively, cuz of the fact that she's voiced by her: )
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