Quote from: Circlepit on December 10, 2024, 04:45:58 PMI watched Megan last night.
What a bag of shite. The doll looks like a more rubbery Thunderbird and the child has a pouty face that only a mother could love.

Watched it with my youngest and it wasn't as bad as I assumed it. Some great practical FX in it. Apparently they're going T2, where the Megan's the good guy in the sequel. 😬

Films for film critics. As per usual, I haven't seen most of these. Including, not for the first time, number 1:
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/50-best-films-2024

I've seen a grand total of four of those.

Not that far ahead of you on 8, with 10 already on my watchlist. Though a mate recommended La Chimera to me just yesterday, which would be 11.

La Chimera is molto bene. Two for two for Josh O'Connor out of what I've seen him in (this and Challengers): will be keeping an eye on him.

Watched Ronin for the first time in years over the weekend.   I have forgotten how bad the Irish accents are and just how poor the plot is... But the cars chase scenes are still amazing and worth watching the movie for those alone. 

Quote from: Anvil on December 16, 2024, 12:12:51 PMWatched Ronin for the first time in years over the weekend.   I have forgotten how bad the Irish accents are and just how poor the plot is... But the cars chase scenes are still amazing and worth watching the movie for those alone. 

Yeah the car chases are some of the best I've ever seen, worth it for that alone!

Tis the season so..

Ghostbusters 2 (dvd)

Widely maligned sequel (unfairly so) has the boys up against Vigo the Carpathian who has possessed a painting. Perhaps lacklustre in parts, it does have some genuinely chilling moments. For years Bill Murray prevented anymore of these being made and then, recently, when he relaxed a little, they finally appeared in terrible followups. Pity.

Die Hard (dvd)

Bruce Willis (and his bare feet) tackle a gang of professional robbers and hijinks ensue. Does anyone know what the corporation in the Nakatomi building does?




Quote from: Anvil on December 16, 2024, 12:12:51 PMWatched Ronin for the first time in years over the weekend.   I have forgotten how bad the Irish accents are and just how poor the plot is... But the cars chase scenes are still amazing and worth watching the movie for those alone. 

Indeed, with the added bonus of Natasha McElhone. Savage.

Woeful accents alright. Great cast, nice cameo from Michael Lonsdale too.

Quote from: Black Shepherd Carnage on December 14, 2024, 11:08:11 AMFilms for film critics. As per usual, I haven't seen most of these. Including, not for the first time, number 1:
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/50-best-films-2024

Jaysus I'm miles behind I've seen three of those. Have to say there's a lot there that sound really interesting though

I've seen six from that list.

The Holdovers (great Christmas film, think a few on here we talking about it last year).

Mad Max Furiosa (enjoyable but not a patch on Fury Road).

A Different Man (strange film but well worth a watch).

The Zone of Interest (great, reckon a good few on here seen it as well).

I Saw the TV Glow (wasn't my buzz at all, main actor too annoying).

The Substance (great).

Also watched Heretic last night, way more interesting than I thought it was going to be, Hugh Grant is very good in it.

All I've seen were The Substance, Dune 2 and The Zone Of Interest.

All great though

#4798 December 17, 2024, 04:12:36 PM Last Edit: December 17, 2024, 04:25:52 PM by Mooncat
Just watched The Ninth Gate for the first time. Was a pretty enjoyable mystery, and shot in that beautiful Polanski style.

I'm not a fan of Johnny Depp at all and he brought the experience down for me bit; I just don't think he's a good actor bar the very occasional role.

Also wish it had've leaned into the supernatural or Satanic ritual aspects of it a bit more. The woman in it was an absolute ride too. Similarish kind of vibe to the aforementioned Natasha McElhone.

Emmanuelle Seigner? If you liked her in that then check her out in one of Polanski's slightly earlier ones too, Bitter Moon. Mental film, probably in a very different way to The Ninth Gate though (which I haven't ever seen having heard it wasn't great, added to list there now though).