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Chat about anything Film related. Share your opinions about directors, films, upcoming releases. Found a grey hair in your DVD collection or perhaps you're obsessed with a certain actor/actress? This is the place. Everybody is welcome!
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]I'll start off a discussion now then
Anyone seen City of God?, saw it last week and I have to say that it was one of my favourite films ever, yet no-one i know has ever even heard of it
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]I seen that interview. You could see Cloverfield essentially from a totally different prespective and they are reflecting modern society there too. Something bad happens and we all automatically take out our mobiles and film it.(Original post by Phalanges)
I'm more pensive about a Cloverfield sequel than distraught. While it would undoubtedly be terrible and diminish the first film if they were to have backstory of the monster, or what he did next, Reeves and Abrams seem to know what they are doing and not want to spoil it by rushing it out. I also heard a pretty decent idea they were talking about where the sequel would be the events filmed from a different character's perspective of that night (when they were on the bridge, you saw another guy filming with a camcorder). That could be cool, and not take away from the first film.
The 4th Bourne Book was the first time when a ghostwriter (Eric van Lustbader) took credit for a Robert Ludlum series. It is also the first time when Bourne transforms from merely a highly talented spy to a superhero capable of preposterous stunts. They are terrible books. But it is worth noting that the only thing the films really share with the books is the title.
I disagree a little bit with the comparison with video games developers. The film studio has very little influence on the finished product (not too many people would be able to tell you the company responsible for a film if they watched it without the opening announcements) whereas a games studio will often be very recognisable from their stock (Bethesda, for example). Churning out popular sequels are undoubtedly a good way of raising capital, but I don't like seeing the memories of decent films tarnished just for someone to spin a profit.
MGM is a sad case, a bit peculiar too. Warner Bros. will buy them out very cheaply now though and in doing so gain the rights to a damned impressive back catalogue. But if their demise causes Brett Ratner to be made director of the Hobbit, I will be seriously unhappy. As an aside, Quantum of Solace isn't a very good film. It's a passable action flick, but it's writing doesn't stack up very well at all. In my eyes the only two Bond films that are good films when you view them on their own merits are From Russia With Love (excellent, excellent film) and Casino Royale.
Wow, this is a little off-track.
There should be a film chat thread where we could discuss these things.
Ah, I didn't know they were written by a ghost writer. I dislike ghost writers. I watched a documentary on Bourne and how it translates over to reality. And..well, it's pretty realistic. This was such a good documentary and I've forgotten the name
They went through all the U.S. secret programs of training assassins through drugs, hypnosis and brainwashing and finding ways to activate assassins with command words. It was intriguing. They also examined Bourne's various abilities, highlighting that the marines went through similar training (building pain tolerance, fighting bad guys with a rolled up magazine 
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I agree with Quantum. I sort of rushed that film in there without thinking but I love the realistic and gritty nature of Casino Royale (if that makes sense) - the direction they took with that film was fantastic and fresh. I don't want to see Bond go down the drain or go back to the cheesy franchise it was under Pierce
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]Films that I tell people are my favourites: The Godfather, Silence Of The Lambs, Chocolat, Taxi Driver, Girl Interrupted.
Films that, if I am being completely honest with myself, are my favourites: Mary Poppins, The Sound Of Music, Grease, Aladdin, Titanic.
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]Welcome(Original post by InvoluntarySlacker)
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I've not seen it.(Original post by matt10101)
I'll start off a discussion now then
Anyone seen City of God?, saw it last week and I have to say that it was one of my favourite films ever, yet no-one i know has ever even heard of it
I suggest you guys go watch it now I had a look at the wiki page and I've added it to my watch list.
Talking of films, no-one has heard of - Los Cronocrímenes. Excellent film
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread](Original post by aja89)
Films that I tell people are my favourites: The Godfather, Silence Of The Lambs, Chocolat, Taxi Driver, Girl Interrupted.
Films that, if I am being completely honest with myself, are my favourites: Mary Poppins, The Sound Of Music, Grease, Aladdin, Titanic.
I like Grease too.
You're telling me, guess what I'm listening to.
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]I'll be the first to ask for recommendations
I saw The Wave a couple of nights ago on BBC 4. I thought it was a pretty epic film. Who cares if it was in German Does anybody know films similar to it? If anyone's interested it is on iPlayer. 
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]I had a look at the description and it sounds really interesting. I'm going to watch it and post any recommendations tomorrow.(Original post by yesioo)
I'll be the first to ask for recommendations
I saw The Wave a couple of nights ago on BBC 4. I thought it was a pretty epic film. Who cares if it was in German Does anybody know films similar to it? If anyone's interested it is on iPlayer.
On a related note to Eternal Sunshine, have you seen Memento, Vanilla Sky and The Truman Show by any chance?(Original post by Billy Pilgrim)
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]I have Spirited Away on DVD but haven't touched/watched it since I bought it.(Original post by aja89)
More seriously though, films everybody should watch...
> Battle Royale
> Paris When It Sizzles
> Volver
> Spirited Away
> Shallow Grave
> The Opposite Of Sex
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]My guilty pleasure(Original post by aja89)
Films that I tell people are my favourites: The Godfather, Silence Of The Lambs, Chocolat, Taxi Driver, Girl Interrupted.
Films that, if I am being completely honest with myself, are my favourites: Mary Poppins, The Sound Of Music, Grease, Aladdin, Titanic.
I usually hate soppy, unrealistic romance movies but this one is just
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]Yeah I love Memento and The Truman Show. Especially The Truman Show; Jim Carey is such an underrated actor. Vanilla Sky is a bit meh, but I like the ideas - have you seen the original: "Abre los ojos"? I think its a far superior film.(Original post by Ape Gone Insane)
On a related note to Eternal Sunshine, have you seen Memento, Vanilla Sky and The Truman Show by any chance?
I also rather like Spirited Away. I would definitely recommend watching it if you're into the whole surreal thing.Last edited by Billy Pilgrim; 28-07-2010 at 00:52. -
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Re: Film Fanatics Society [Chat thread]Same here, can't stand The Notebook or The Time Traveler's Wife, but Titanic is like a whole genre for itself!(Original post by SilverDoe21)
My guilty pleasure I usually hate soppy, unrealistic romance movies but this one is just
I must admit I do love the old romance movies though:
> Casablanca
> An Affair To Remember
> Breakfast At Tiffany's
There should be a film chat thread where we could discuss these things.
They went through all the U.S. secret programs of training assassins through drugs, hypnosis and brainwashing and finding ways to activate assassins with command words. It was intriguing. They also examined Bourne's various abilities, highlighting that the marines went through similar training (building pain tolerance, fighting bad guys with a rolled up magazine 
