Can't remember if there was a specific film thread so here goes.

 

Anyone been/going to the cinema to see anything in particular?

 

I've been to see Inception and Toy Story 3 recently. Both were fantastic. Saw Toy Story in 3D but I'm not overly sure that it was necessary, but that doesn't detract from the fact that it was a great film. Fitting way to end the trilogy

The Skin I Live In. Weird.

If you're into Norwegian films(!?) then check out 'Død Snø' which is worth a giggle if you like your zombie flicks and 'Max Manus' if WW2 is your thing.

I watched The Devil's Advocate last night with my daughter. It was a waste of my time but it's fun to waste time as long as it's very occasionally. Pacino is good.

 

 

I just don't like a blind hatred of anything that is populist.

I just don't like a blind hatred of anything that is populist.

Who said anything about hatred be it blind or 20:20? Are you implying that my (or anyone who has a similar opinions) dislike of, for example the smurfs film is based purely on the fact it is allegedly popular?

 

Seems a tad 'we'll looks like we got ourselves a reader'. 

Who said anything about hatred be it blind or 20:20? Are you implying that my (or anyone who has a similar opinions) dislike of, for example the smurfs film is based purely on the fact it is allegedly popular?

 

Seems a tad 'we'll looks like we got ourselves a reader'. 

 

I was mainly referring to "The masses like whatever people like simon cowell tell them to like." which sounds just like snobbery. The idea that if someone dares to like a film that is popular then someone else must be telling them so rather than there opinion be that way.

 

 

 

Who said anything about hatred be it blind or 20:20? Are you implying that my (or anyone who has a similar opinions) dislike of, for example the smurfs film is based purely on the fact it is allegedly popular?

 

Seems a tad 'we'll looks like we got ourselves a reader'. 

 

Or, "Looks like we haven't".

Or, "Looks like we haven't".

 

If you listen to mr Hicks you will note the trucker pronounces it that way 

If you listen to mr Hicks you will note the trucker pronounces it that way 

 

Deary me Tam, I know how he pronounces it. 

I was mainly referring to "The masses like whatever people like simon cowell tell them to like." which sounds just like snobbery. The idea that if someone dares to like a film that is popular then someone else must be telling them so rather than there opinion be that way.

If thats snobbery to you then you fill your boots son, don't make no odds to me.  I feel exactly toward this as i do about religion, you have the right to choose but once chosen i have no obligation to respect your choice.  If you want to like mass marketed and overproduced music and film then i will shake my head disdainfully and treat your choice accordingly.  The fact of the matter is that a lot of modern social media is like the emperors new clothes and masses buy into it so as not to rock the boat. 

Watched The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night on BBC2.  Never seen ti before (or read the book) but thought it was very good and a heart wrenching conclusion. 

Watched The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night on BBC2.  Never seen ti before (or read the book) but thought it was very good and a heart wrenching conclusion.

 

Great film. The acting and script was fantastic. Won a few awards did it not?

Great film. The acting and script was fantastic. Won a few awards did it not?

Nominated for a few minor things and only 64% approval on Rotten Tomatoes according to wiki 

Watched The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night on BBC2.  Never seen ti before (or read the book) but thought it was very good and a heart wrenching conclusion.

 

Watched that too, not bad at all but a wee bit predictable.

Watched that too, not bad at all but a wee bit predictable.

 

A few years ago a girl pal of mine was reading that, i asked her if it was any good and she replied pretty depressing.  As i trusted her opinion i decided that she should just tell me what happened. 

A few years ago a girl pal of mine was reading that, i asked her if it was any good and she replied pretty depressing.  As i trusted her opinion i decided that she should just tell me what happened.

 

Reminds me of the time my wee nephew asked if I wanted to watch a film with him.

 

"Aye, go on then, what do you wanna watch?"

 

"Marley and Me!  The dog dies in the end!"

 

Errrr.....ok. 

It is very good (well I thought so)

 

Refreshing that films like this are still being made but tragic that they dont get shown in all of the major cinemas

 

I think there is way too much shite getting made at the moment. Of the trailers ive seen to date the only one i fancy is 'Troll hunter'

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEo7H9tqSM

 

Good film. See it before the yanks finish the remake

Jane Eyre is very good 

But is she a full back?

Looking forward to The Lion King 3D!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcc

 

Looking forward to The Lion King 3D!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcc

 

 

Seriously?

 

Have to ask what 3D could do to improve (or worsen) it from its original 1994 2D state?

 

Personally I thought disney had given up on re-releasing its animated movies back into the cinemas every few years after they made such a killing on Video, DVD, Blue ray sales from the mid 80s onwards

 

supposed its naive of me to think they wouldnt take advantage of this latest 3D fad to tap extra cash out of the public without doing any extra work

I'm looking forward to seeing the Lion King too but not in 3D. I'll be watching it in 2D. I've seen very few films (actually I can't think of any) that were improved by 3D. 3D is shite for films.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Lion King too but not in 3D. I'll be watching it in 2D. I've seen very few films (actually I can't think of any) that were improved by 3D. 3D is shite for films.

 

As the saying goes - "If you can't make it good, make it 3D"

Seriously?

 

Have to ask what 3D could do to improve (or worsen) it from its original 1994 2D state?

 

Personally I thought disney had given up on re-releasing its animated movies back into the cinemas every few years after they made such a killing on Video, DVD, Blue ray sales from the mid 80s onwards

 

supposed its naive of me to think they wouldnt take advantage of this latest 3D fad to tap extra cash out of the public without doing any extra work

 

Sounds like a good business model to me.

I saw The Debt on Friday. Really good film.