Film Fanatics - Chat Thread II
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Senna is undeniably brilliant.
Original post by Phalanges
Senna is undeniably brilliant.
I'm sure it is, which is why I feel so bad about not wanting to see it at all.
Original post by Jace Falco
Original post by Jace Falco
I'm sure it is, which is why I feel so bad about not wanting to see it at all.
I would urge you to, even if you have no real interest in motorsport. The story is phenomenal, and it is compiled in a way that the lengthy time goes by in a blur of emotion. Being on board during the last few turns, knowing what is about to happen, is truly harrowing.
Original post by Phalanges
I would urge you to, even if you have no real interest in motorsport. The story is phenomenal, and it is compiled in a way that the lengthy time goes by in a blur of emotion. Being on board during the last few turns, knowing what is about to happen, is truly harrowing.
Well, I did watch The Fighter despite having no interest in professional boxing...
Apocalypse Now, Cinema, Manchester, Awesome
Keep getting mixed up between The Green Hornet and The Green Lantern. Confusing my mind grapes. 
Original post by Christien
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Now there's 2 other films that are supposedly going to follow (maybe have one in each decade), do you think they should leave the original trilogy alone? Or will there be a point where they reboot that era again with a fresh take?
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Original post by Madjackismad
I haven't finished yet. Just finished the first chapter of The Way Station (I think). So far it's alright, not spectacular. I know the first is considered to be fairly weak (but not compared to the last 3?) but I can understand it's more like a prologue to the main story.
I honestly can't remember. It was two or three years ago since I read The Stand. You'll probably notice an immediate theme which is comparable to Lost when you read the book, but I don't want to spoil it. Also, apparently the tower on the island in Just Cause 2 (and this is the Lost island easter egg) is inspired by The Dark Tower. Do Japanese WW2 soldiers reside in King's Dark Tower?
I honestly can't remember. It was two or three years ago since I read The Stand. You'll probably notice an immediate theme which is comparable to Lost when you read the book, but I don't want to spoil it. Also, apparently the tower on the island in Just Cause 2 (and this is the Lost island easter egg) is inspired by The Dark Tower. Do Japanese WW2 soldiers reside in King's Dark Tower?
Looking forward to reading it then. Will report back. I've heard about a Lost island easter egg in a video game, but not about the Dark Tower. And nah, no soldiers.
Original post by aja89
Keep getting mixed up between The Green Hornet and The Green Lantern. Confusing my mind grapes.
Had this confusion too.
The Green Hornet - comedy Batman with Seth Rogen with a few laughs.
The Green Lantern - superhero film that takes place on Earth and in the universe with a race of super-powered beings with super rings capable of doing anything they can imagine.
Neither sounds all that appealing. I realise my summaries are over-simplifications.
Do any of you know any other forums that are dedicated to films?
Original post by cadaeibfeceh
Do any of you know any other forums that are dedicated to films?
TSR, the one and only.
RottenTomatoes, KillerMovies, Box Office Mojo and TheComingSoon
For quality of discussion, I personally prefer the film section of Something Awful by a mile. It's the most insightful, mature and intelligent forum I've been on.
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Original post by Ape Gone Insane
TSR, the one and only.
RottenTomatoes, KillerMovies, Box Office Mojo and TheComingSoon
For quality of discussion, I personally prefer the film section of Something Awful by a mile.
RottenTomatoes, KillerMovies, Box Office Mojo and TheComingSoon
For quality of discussion, I personally prefer the film section of Something Awful by a mile.
Ah thanks a lot
I didn't know RT had a forum!Original post by Ape Gone Insane
The Green Lantern - superhero film that takes place on Earth and in the universe with a race of super-powered beings with super rings capable of doing anything they can imagine.
So comedy Superman with Ryan Reynolds?
Original post by Ape Gone Insane
For quality of discussion, I personally prefer the film section of Something Awful by a mile. It's the most insightful, mature and intelligent forum I've been on.
A higher quality than TSR?!?
De Palma's 'Redacted' is genuinely one of the most powerful war films I've ever seen. Harrowing is definitely the right word for it. I'm unsurprised it caused such a controversy in America.
The way it's filmed and the way it presents its themed are unprecedented.
And, even better, it's available for only £3 in Tesco.
The way it's filmed and the way it presents its themed are unprecedented.
And, even better, it's available for only £3 in Tesco.
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Hello fellow film fanatics/aficionados
How many of you have been to riverside studios in London ?
They specialise in Independent cinema and noir stuff from the 50s, what a lovely concept !
How many of you have been to riverside studios in London ?
They specialise in Independent cinema and noir stuff from the 50s, what a lovely concept !
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It's an alright concept.
Catching up on all the Pixar movies recently. Up is brilliant. The opening 10 minutes had me close to tears, which is a monumental achievement considering it's animated and has no dialogue.
Original post by Madjackismad
It's an alright concept.
Why so serious ?
Original post by Student2806
Catching up on all the Pixar movies recently. Up is brilliant. The opening 10 minutes had me close to tears, which is a monumental achievement considering it's animated and has no dialogue.
Same.
Watched Tangled, Cars and Toy Story 3 in recent weeks.
I must say, I enjoyed all three a lot more than I expected to. All three had very good humour mixed with excellently well put-together action scenes. The dialogue in Pixar films is much cleverer than I remember, too.
I hear nothing but good things about Up, but the lack of dialogue puts me off. It was one reason I was switched off entirely by Wall-E (amongst others).
Original post by Student2806
Catching up on all the Pixar movies recently. Up is brilliant. The opening 10 minutes had me close to tears, which is a monumental achievement considering it's animated and has no dialogue.
What if the first ten minutes were not animated and had dialogue, but still brought you close to tears?
- was going to watch X_MEN tonight, but I can't walk cause of this swollen foot.
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I really want to see Julia's Eyes. I'm probably going to have to go to Leicester Square to see it because my nearest cinema sucks, but I think it'll be worth it. I can say to my parents that it's good Spanish practise. 
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