Movie Talk (New Films, Old Films... doesn't matter) (85 Viewers)

[Dostoevsky]

I have only seen Roma and The Guilty of the films on that list. I liked both, though Roma is definitely the more interesting piece of art. With the exception of Border and Shoplifters, which I'll make sure to see soon, none of the other mentioned films have premiered in Denmark yet. So there's still plenty to look forward to.

Trailer looks rather odd. It's hard to say whether I'll like it. I'll just have to watch it.

I watched The Grey and Memoirs of a Geisha over the past few days.

 

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[Völler]

Trailer looks rather odd. It's hard to say whether I'll like it. I'll just have to watch it.

I watched The Grey and Memoirs of a Geisha over the past few days.

For Roma? It's quite unique, that's for sure. I didn't love it immediately when I watched it, but it has grown on me afterwards. And now I want to watch it again. Definitely should be watched in cinema though, but since it's a Netflix release, that's almost impossible. In Denmark there was only one screening as a part of a film festival. Glad I managed to catch that.

What did you think of those two?

 

[Dostoevsky]

For Roma? It's quite unique, that's for sure. I didn't love it immediately when I watched it, but it has grown on me afterwards. And now I want to watch it again. Definitely should be watched in cinema though, but since it's a Netflix release, that's almost impossible. In Denmark there was only one screening as a part of a film festival. Glad I managed to catch that.

What did you think of those two?

I liked The Grey better, to my surprise, simply because I could analyze it differently whenever they said something or did something. I think you can learn something from it if you give it a go. Wolf pack, prejudice, anger, faith, survival, fighting the past etc. were things that were thrown in so it's on a viewer to decide how to define those. It's not like I loved it, far from it, but I did enjoy seeing it.

As for Geisha, it was decent but nothing special really. Just a type of movie to watch when you're bored and wanna see something different rather than an action movie.

 

[Völler]

I liked The Grey better, to my surprise, simply because I could analyze it differently whenever they said something or did something. I think you can learn something from it if you give it a go. Wolf pack, prejudice, anger, faith, survival, fighting the past etc. were things that were thrown in so it's on a viewer to decide how to define those. It's not like I loved it, far from it, but I did enjoy seeing it.

As for Geisha, it was decent but nothing special really. Just a type of movie to watch when you're bored and wanna see something different rather than an action movie.

The Grey looks stupid, but I heard about people with the same reaction as yours, so if I'm bored and in the mood, I'll probably watch it.

First Reformed is definitely worth a recommendation, by the way. Even if it's straight out of Diary of a Country Priest and Winter Light, and (obviously) not as good as those, it's definitely worth watching.

 

[lgorTudor]

@Fr3sh

 

[DAiDEViL]

is this a joke

 

[Dostoevsky]

Stan Lee dead

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stan-lee-marvel-comics-legend-721450

 

[KB824]

Excelsior!!!!

 

[Fr3sh]

@Fr3sh

Totally gonna watch it in theaters

 

[pitbull]

Totally gonna watch it in theaters

sounds like the perfect movie to watch with a group of friends and beers

 

[DAiDEViL]

Totally gonna watch it in theaters

Pls. Post a pic of local theater.

 

[Fr3sh]

Pls. Post a pic of local theater.

There's only one, with only 3 rooms. Its inside the hotel.

This week and last few were super busy, had to deal with report cards, tomorrow is parent teacher meeting.

For all my grades I just guestimated, didn't do no calculations, fuck dat, had 70+ grades to give out. I was too nice though....too many A's. My grade 6 class has 24 kids, I gave out 18 A's

 

[Dostoevsky]

Rope - Hitchcock can't really fail, can he? Just another good movie from him. It's not mindblowing like some other stuff that he made, but surely a very good movie. It was kinda predictable throughout the movie, but still very enjoyable subtle detective movie. Oh and I still think J. Stewart is one of my fav actors ever. Also a great example how well movie can be made with the smallest budget.

Lucia y el sexo - Oh well. It was a different one, that's for sure. It began as a soft porn and I was wondering why was that necessary but later on it kinda faded away. I didn't really like it at the beginning but it grew on me, slowly but surely. In the end it's just above average movie with nothing spectacular in it, but like I said, it's good because it's different. Gets you thinking. Shortly, nice movie to murder some free time.

First Reformed - Uh. Mixed feelings here. So Schrader was a chef in the kitchen. He liked some Winter Light, Diary of a Country Priest mixed with Offret because he had to, erm, fly. It's hard to mix those, as you need tons of brains in order to not lose the taste, but I guess he's done it... at least partially. I needed some time to get used to it, but I digested the scenes quite easily unlike the crazy Swede/Russian movies. It's far from being that great but it's surely a very good one. Some parts were really amazing. But then... then... one of the worst endings ever? If not, then it's surely at the top. It kinda killed it for me, but I'm glad it's only the last minute or so. That was just pure shit. But overall it had a nice touch while some of the dialogues/mono were very powerful. Lastly, it's not a movie for everyone. I know plenty of people wouldn't like it for several reasons. I did not expect much, so it went beyond my expectations, simply because I'm not a fan of his previous work as I don't really like neither Taxi Driver nor Raging Bull. At least not as much as majority of people. To me they were just decent/good movies, but not more than that.

To Kill a Mockingbird - Finally got around to watch this one. I've been postponing it for a couple of years now. And boy do I regret that. It's a lovely movie. I totally enjoyed this one. Loved the kids, loved the subtle acting and main char and I loved the slow paced story which paced in final third.

October Sky - Nice and enjoyable, relaxing movie. Gyllenhaal is a top-notch actor (overall).

 

[X Æ A-12]

There's only one, with only 3 rooms. Its inside the hotel.

This week and last few were super busy, had to deal with report cards, tomorrow is parent teacher meeting.

For all my grades I just guestimated, didn't do no calculations, fuck dat, had 70+ grades to give out. I was too nice though....too many A's. My grade 6 class has 24 kids, I gave out 18 A's

You arent helping these kids by not challenging them and are contributing to eskimo poverty

 

[Juvenann]

Rope - Hitchcock can't really fail, can he? Just another good movie from him. It's not mindblowing like some other stuff that he made, but surely a very good movie. It was kinda predictable throughout the movie, but still very enjoyable subtle detective movie. Oh and I still think J. Stewart is one of my fav actors ever. Also a great example how well movie can be made with the smallest budget.

My favourite Hitchcock film. Fuck Psycho.

I think it's a bit undervalued. It isn't one of his most popular movies with the role of a rich and useless blonde, and has hardly any action. It's so theatrical. Many people tend to hate theatrical movies because they believe they are two types of art that should never be united (despite sharing the most basic point: acting). A film that takes place in a single stage and where they only talk without stopping, but where the protagonist trio gets to put me nervous in many moments, I love it. And also there's sexual tension between the two boys (I have a weakness for the films where there's sexual tension between men) .

The only "flaw" in my opinion, is that perhaps the speed with which Rupert begins to suspect the boys is perhaps a little exaggerated, however intelligent he may be, the way he begins to create his conspiracies was too forced. But meh, that's nothing important compared to a movie of such quality.
And yes, Jimmy is God.

What are all the Hitchcock movies you've seen? I can recommend you and not-recommend some.

 

[Dostoevsky]

My favourite Hitchcock film. Fuck Psycho.

I think it's a bit undervalued. It isn't one of his most popular movies with the role of a rich and useless blonde, and has hardly any action. It's so theatrical. Many people tend to hate theatrical movies because they believe they are two types of art that should never be united (despite sharing the most basic point: acting). A film that takes place in a single stage and where they only talk without stopping, but where the protagonist trio gets to put me nervous in many moments, I love it. And also there's sexual tension between the two boys (I have a weakness for the films where there's sexual tension between men) .

The only "flaw" in my opinion, is that perhaps the speed with which Rupert begins to suspect the boys is perhaps a little exaggerated, however intelligent he may be, the way he begins to create his conspiracies was too forced. But meh, that's nothing important compared to a movie of such quality.
And yes, Jimmy is God.

What are all the Hitchcock movies you've seen? I can recommend you and not-recommend some.

I agree it kinda killed it how he knew so fast. But that was not even the point imo, as we all knew from the beginning. So it's not like it was wrong in doing it.

Single stage where they talk? I did like Rope but IMO Rear Window is miles ahead of it. I also liked Chinese Coffee (Al Pacino) check that out if you haven't.

I watched:

Psycho, Rope,
Vertigo,
North by Northwest,
To Catch a Thief,
Notorious,
Strangers on a Train, T
he Man Who Knew Too Much.

My fav are Vertigo and Psycho follwed by North and Notorious. I wanted to watch The Birds and Dial M but I always skip it for some reason.

 

[Völler]

Rope - Hitchcock can't really fail, can he? Just another good movie from him. It's not mindblowing like some other stuff that he made, but surely a very good movie. It was kinda predictable throughout the movie, but still very enjoyable subtle detective movie. Oh and I still think J. Stewart is one of my fav actors ever. Also a great example how well movie can be made with the smallest budget.

Lucia y el sexo - Oh well. It was a different one, that's for sure. It began as a soft porn and I was wondering why was that necessary but later on it kinda faded away. I didn't really like it at the beginning but it grew on me, slowly but surely. In the end it's just above average movie with nothing spectacular in it, but like I said, it's good because it's different. Gets you thinking. Shortly, nice movie to murder some free time.

First Reformed - Uh. Mixed feelings here. So Schrader was a chef in the kitchen. He liked some Winter Light, Diary of a Country Priest mixed with Offret because he had to, erm, fly. It's hard to mix those, as you need tons of brains in order to not lose the taste, but I guess he's done it... at least partially. I needed some time to get used to it, but I digested the scenes quite easily unlike the crazy Swede/Russian movies. It's far from being that great but it's surely a very good one. Some parts were really amazing. But then... then... one of the worst endings ever? If not, then it's surely at the top. It kinda killed it for me, but I'm glad it's only the last minute or so. That was just pure shit. But overall it had a nice touch while some of the dialogues/mono were very powerful. Lastly, it's not a movie for everyone. I know plenty of people wouldn't like it for several reasons. I did not expect much, so it went beyond my expectations, simply because I'm not a fan of his previous work as I don't really like neither Taxi Driver nor Raging Bull. At least not as much as majority of people. To me they were just decent/good movies, but not more than that.

To Kill a Mockingbird - Finally got around to watch this one. I've been postponing it for a couple of years now. And boy do I regret that. It's a lovely movie. I totally enjoyed this one. Loved the kids, loved the subtle acting and main char and I loved the slow paced story which paced in final third.

October Sky - Nice and enjoyable, relaxing movie. Gyllenhaal is a top-notch actor (overall).

I thought the climate debate was a really interesting and modern take on Winter Light's plot. It has definitely grown on me since I saw it. I almost can't see how it wouldn't make an impact on you. But it's also a film with flaws, as you say. Still, you have to praise such an ambitious and different american film.

While good, I too think Rope is second-tier Hitchcock. It's an interesting concept (making the film look like a one-take), but ultimately I don't find it that interesting beyond that. I definitely think you should watch Dial M for Murder next then. That's one of my favorites of his.

 

[Post Ironic]

I agree it kinda killed it how he knew so fast. But that was not even the point imo, as we all knew from the beginning. So it's not like it was wrong in doing it.

Single stage where they talk? I did like Rope but IMO Rear Window is miles ahead of it. I also liked Chinese Coffee (Al Pacino) check that out if you haven't.

I watched:

Psycho, Rope,
Vertigo,
North by Northwest,
To Catch a Thief,
Notorious,
Strangers on a Train, T
he Man Who Knew Too Much.

My fav are Vertigo and Psycho follwed by North and Notorious. I wanted to watch The Birds and Dial M but I always skip it for some reason.

Like @Völler says, watch Dial M next.

And then watch Shadow of a Doubt. Hitchcock's personal favourite.

Also watch his two earlier films The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes.

 

[Juvenann]

I agree it kinda killed it how he knew so fast. But that was not even the point imo, as we all knew from the beginning. So it's not like it was wrong in doing it.

Single stage where they talk? I did like Rope but IMO Rear Window is miles ahead of it. I also liked Chinese Coffee (Al Pacino) check that out if you haven't.

I watched:

Psycho, Rope,
Vertigo,
North by Northwest,
To Catch a Thief,
Notorious,
Strangers on a Train, T
he Man Who Knew Too Much.

My fav are Vertigo and Psycho follwed by North and Notorious. I wanted to watch The Birds and Dial M but I always skip it for some reason.

Sorry, I wrote very badly. I meant that the film takes place between four walls (a house, in this case) and where the characters talk too much, and still doesn't lose interest and suspense. And that isn't easy to achieve. For example, Sleuth is a theatrical film (it was originally made in theater), with only two characters who talk non-stop and they don't leave the house. And what in principle promises to be very interesting, it becomes repetitive. In my opinion it's due to its excessive duration, the plot didn't need too many minutes. The only thing I thought after watching it's how much two monsters of interpretation have squandered.

There are two versions of The Man Who Knew Too Much. Have you seen Jimmy's version?

The movies that I have seen of Hitchcock are:
Frenzy
Marnie
The Birds
Psycho
Rebecca
Vertigo
North by Northwest,
To Catch a Thief
Notorious
Strangers on a Train
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Rear Window
Dial M for Murder
I Confess
The Paradine Case
Lifeboat
Spellbound
Suspicion
Foreign Correspondent
The Lady Vanishes
Secret Agent
THe 39 Steps
Number 17
Murder!
Rich and Strange
The Lodger
(and Rope)


Now I don't have time to extend myself, but tomorrow I will give you my opinion on all of them. I'll just tell you that you should see Rebecca, even if it's a little soap opera.

PS. What an unpopular opinion I have, I didn't like Dial M

 

[Post Ironic]

@Juvenann

You should watch Shadow of a Doubt too.

What did you think of The Paradine Case? I haven't seen it.