Topic: The Movie Thread

@RR529 Thanks for your thoughts on Multiverse of Madness. Wish I would have seen it in 3D. Apparently the post credits does have a significant cameo, although not for the MCU. The first one is more of a teaser for Chalize Theron’s new character Clea from the comics. But the second with the pizza poppa guy is played by Bruce Campbell, who is apparently in every Sam Raimi movie because the two are close. So it’s more of an inside joke and apparently the scene is a call back to one he did in the Evil Dead movies with Raimi.

Watched Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets tonight. That's 2.5 hours of my life I'll never get back. Not surprised to hear about the huge budget, as the film is, like, 90% (bad) CGI, and there's so many shots that introduce unnecessary visual elements. The film felt like it was designed to waste money as quickly as possible, frankly. This could have been done for probably half the budget without losing anything of substance.

I can enjoy a film that's meant to be a visual feast, but this was just WAY too cluttered and busy throughout.

Main actor is in his 30s, but looks like a teenager and sounds like he's doing a bad young Keanu Reeves impression through the entire film.

Found out the director also did The Fifth Element, which explains a lot. That movie sucked as well.

@LN78 It was a family night film.

Besides, if I avoided everything a director did because I didn't like one of their previous projects, I'd have missed out on some seriously great films.

@LN78 Turning off a film that's a communal experience of sorts because I'm not enjoying it seems like it'd be a pretty selfish move.

Recent watches..

Gerry - lots of patience required with this indie movie staring Casey Afflek, Matt Damon and..er.. man in car. Seen it a couple of times, really like it.

12 Monkeys - Liked this a bit less than I did when I was younger.

Top Gun - I had the need. The need for speed.

They Live - I was all out of bubble gum.

I'm doing another 5 film overnight mystery movie marathon at the cinema at the end of the month so I am reluctant to watch too much in case I have to watch it again in a couple of weeks. Although given the selection last time, that's very unlikely.

@LN78 love 12 Monkeys! The TV show is also stellar (once you get through season 1).

@LN78 I havent mate. I was aware that there was a short French film that was the basis but never got around to watching it... I'll have a look on YouTube later 👍

@colonelkilgore @Th3solution Long time guys, how are you? what's new? I just watched Inland Empire by David Lynch yesterday and have to say I thought it was fantastic, classic Lynch. Have either of you seen it? If so what did you think? Do either of you like David Lynch in general? What's your favourite Lynch film? I highly recommend it to both of you if you haven't seen it yet.

@LN78 I loved watching Twin Peaks first two seasons, but was disappointed by The Return, I even considered getting the OST on vinyl.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I love Lynch mate, I find his stuff hilarious, intriguing, beautiful and disturbing all at once... the guy is a true auteur. I did try Inland Empire back when it released but I fell asleep (don't think it was as a result of the movie though). You've put it back in my mind, so I might return to it and give it another go.

Also, it wasn't made by Lynch but if anyone is exhausted Lynches back-cataligue and looking for something similar, give Too Old to Die Young a go. It's not first everyone... but its Winding Refn 'channelling' Lynch fosho.

@LN78 I didn't like some of the 'finger-snapping' elements to it.

@JudgeDredd God I hated that movie. I feel like “what if Rambo went on a massacre of Trump-esque stereotypes of rapey Mexicans” probably should have been vetoed at some point.

@LN78 I… weirdly would have enjoyed that? Rambo vs Predator?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Hey buddy! No, I haven’t seen Inland Empire, but I will keep an eye out for it due to the recommendation. I’m not specifically a Lynch fan, per se, but I think I just haven’t tried much of his work.

Just back from watching The Northman. Brilliant film. Not for everyone though, as four people walked out of our screening and I heard one person muttering that it was awful.

To me it's probably my favourite film I've seen this year up there with The Green Knight.

@MightyDemon82 Really wanted to watch that in the cinema, but when I checked the listings for my local, it was no longer showing. Ah well, shall watch when it comes to home viewing.

@JudgeDredd As a professional assassin, you could say that Wesley… Snipes?

@JohnnyShoulder I was planning on going Saturday but there were no showings, So just went last night instead. Either it's run is coming to an end here as well, or weekends they put Marvel stuff on every screen going 🤷🏻‍♂️. Great film though if you enjoyed Witch and The Lighthouse you'll have a great time watching The Northman!

@MightyDemon82 Yeah really liked Egger's previous films and have seen some say it is a bit Elden Ring-is, so I'm obviously even more interested in seeing it now.

I love going to the cinema!

I go to Prince Charles quite a lot, it's not what you'd call technologically advanced and I'm pretty sure there are still stains on the seats from its stint as a porn theatre in the 70's but the prices are very reasonable considering the location, it has a great atmosphere and they show a really wide variety of films.

https://princecharlescinema.com/

Otherwise my preference is Cineworld!