Films

[Purple Monkey]

I dont mind Transformers 3. Sometimes I want to have mindless entertainment and see pretty things on the screen.

I find the term 'mindless entertainment' to be an oxymoron. But I'm well aware that I'm in a minority.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

I find the term 'mindless entertainment' to be an oxymoron. But I'm well aware that I'm in a minority.

Mindless entertainment as in the same way I find a fire entertaining or even a cardboard box. I am very easily pleased.

[The Nal]

I find the term 'mindless entertainment' to be an oxymoron. But I'm well aware that I'm in a minority.

Theres a level I think.

I thought The Raid was mindless and not very entertaining. Same for Transformers.

The Avengers, fairly mindless yet also very entertaining.

[Purple Monkey]

I think what I mean by mindless entertainment is self-indulgent, wasteful, egomania. Avengers for instance was a very considerate movie, you had a sense that Whedon was very respectful to his audience. It wasn't ego-driven at all, quite the opposite I think. I think that's the difference; I get nothing but cynical with Michael Bay films, they're fucking shite because all you get is a manchild's macho bullshit for two hours, even in things that have no place for that.

Edited October 5, 2012 by Purple Monkey

[Spindles]

This.

I actually own transformers 3, it came free with a device. Still not going to watch it

No offense to mr rufus, I get what you mean, I enjoy watching resident evil films, because I basically have no shame.

[metallimuse]

Not sure if I already posted this but went to see Taken 2 on Sunday,biggest pile of shit I've ever had the misfortune to sit through.

Acting was appauling,fight scenes were stiff and forced,camera placement during the chase scenes was shocking,no plot,no character developement...I don't understand how/who watches that kind of shit.

Also,why the fuck can't they pernounce 'Istanbul' correctly?

[metallimuse]

Interested to see that aswell after the reviews.

[AcademicPistol]

I watched Compliance last night after hearing a lot of people walked out during it's various premieres (a lot of films get me in that way).

Sort of spoiler alert.

Although it was meant to make you feel upset, distressed and claustrophobic, it just made realise how stupid people are particularly Americans.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

I watched Compliance last night after hearing a lot of people walked out during it's various premieres (a lot of films get me in that way).

Sort of spoiler alert.

Although it was meant to make you feel upset, distressed and claustrophobic, it just made realise how stupid people are particularly Americans.

It is one of those stories that is so unbelievable it has got to be true.

[AcademicPistol]

It is one of those stories that is so unbelievable it has got to be true.

Yeah! apparently the 'prank caller' struck 70 odd times in 30 odd states.

[When Jokers Attack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT6e0bRbgU8

[The Nal]

Edited October 15, 2012 by The Nal

[5co77ie]

For a minute there I thought there was a sequel!

[t8yman]

its a great picture, but the graphics ruin it for me.

[windy_miller]

Was the Cabin In The Woods supposed to be a comedy?

[jump]

Was the Cabin In The Woods supposed to be a comedy?

Nah, it's a Joss Whedon thing where even tho Avengers, Buffy, Firefly etc aren't comedies there's loads of funny moments in it.

[windy_miller]

But it wasn't scary either. I'm not sure it succeeded at being either a horror or a comedy. I didn't mind it too much, but mostly I just thought it was a bit stupid. Everyone else I watched it with thought it was utter shit though.

[jump]

But it wasn't scary either. I'm not sure it succeeded at being either a horror or a comedy. I didn't mind it too much, but mostly I just thought it was a bit stupid. Everyone else I watched it with thought it was utter shit though.

It's supposed to be a love letter to horror films to counter the torture porn of Saw, Human Centipede, Hostel etc that have become popular recently. TBH I wouldn't really worry about genres with movies and just take it as it is.

[t8yman]

me and the missus thought it was shit too, not as clever, knowing or ironic as it may have thought it was....

[windy_miller]

me and the missus thought it was shit too, not as clever, knowing or ironic as it may have thought it was....

I didn't think it was shit. "Muddled" is the word I would use.

[metallimuse]

That Hitchcock trailer looks awesome and how good does Anthony Hopkins look?I'm guessing its a fat suit?If I didn't hear his voice it would have taken me awhile to twig it was him.

[metallimuse]

Some interesting reading about the upcoming Oscar season...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/10/15/academy-award-predictions-2013-gold-rush_n_1967374.html?icid=hp_entertainment_art_more

[5co77ie]

off to watch Led Zep tomorrow - which was a nice surprise.

[The Nal]

off to watch Led Zep tomorrow - which was a nice surprise.

Me too! And then the Stones doc on Thursday. Can't wait.

[When Jokers Attack]

Dying to see Celebration Day. Will have to wai ton the Blu-ray. Which is out soon anyway.

Last film I watched was 'Brazil. Very strange and original. Loved it.