Author Topic: What movies are we watching: B-Movie Blitz (Read 157208 times)

Wrangler · « **Reply #1170 on:** 12 November 2019, 15:22:53 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 10 November 2019, 22:21:14

Remember that in Terminator 3, the new villain robot had a plasma rifle and a flamethrower built into her arm. So there's already precedent.

Sarah O'Connor television show at least try make some sense. I don't think there enough time to express story more clearly. I see films as events, brief moments of importance. When you have television style show, you got time tell tail that makes sense.

Luciora · « **Reply #1171 on:** 14 November 2019, 01:16:20 »

Just watched Stephen Chow's The Mermaid. Pretty entertaining, a bit more heavy on the drama than his usual work. The comedy was done in his usual style, and it was neat to see a number of recurring faces from the other films in it.

The special effects were par for the course for China, but it worked.

grimlock1 · « **Reply #1172 on:** 14 November 2019, 11:05:47 »

Quote from: Jaim Magnus on 12 November 2019, 12:49:59

Midway 1976.

First scene, where the Japanese discuss Halsey, approx 22 min 30 sec.

Second scene, between Nimitz and Halsey, approx 36 min 25 sec.

Time stamp may vary slightly dependent upon copy. There's a couple other scenes in between the two which may have caused some confusion.

Glad to know I'm not making stuff up. Thanks.

Triptych · « **Reply #1173 on:** 01 December 2019, 04:25:58 »

The Irishman

Scorsese is at it again with Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, perhaps for the final time together. It's about a guy named Frank who becomes a hitman for the mob, and his relationship with Jimmy Hoffa.

I gotta say, its 3 and a half hours long and some portions do drag a little. Some of the computer generated de aging is a bit awkward, because these old actors have a hard time physically playing younger versions of themselves- stand ins would have helped.

In the end though, it's nice to see DeNiro, Pacino and Pesci do one last turn- it almost feels like a swansong for all the major players involved. Lots of the supporting cast was from Boardwalk Empire too. The whole thing is very similar to Goodfellas. 8/10

I am Belch II · « **Reply #1174 on:** 01 December 2019, 04:59:32 »

I like the 1976 Midway movie. I can get past the wrong planes, and different ships...because its the 70's and they didn't want to use models.
It told a good story...more factual than other war movies later down the road. Its in my top 10 of war movies. Not the best but still pretty good. The stuff with the Charleston Heston and his son could of been left out.

idea weenie · « **Reply #1175 on:** 07 December 2019, 12:03:05 »

Watched Charlie's Angels.

It was okay. Not as much campy fun, not that boring to me, just okay

Kidd · « **Reply #1176 on:** 08 December 2019, 09:30:45 »

The Irishman.

While it was good, I have to admit, I agree with reviewers who called it "Goodfellas... with the boring bits included". The driving scenes were indeed draggy and too much investment for too little payoff. But it was good. Not as good as was claimed: "The first 5 minutes are better than any MCU film!" somebody bragged, and it was not true.

Unlike other reviewers I liked retirement home De Niro and retirement (prison) Joe Pesci - it hammers home the bottomline that crime has significant lasting consequences and few lasting rewards. But otherwise there's not much one learns from the story, unlike, say, Godfather. Similar to Goodfellas, the thrill is from knowing that these events happened in real life. (More or less, minus dramatisation and the questionable claims about Jimmy Hoffa.) Other than that, you don't learn anything.

Certainly entertaining though. 8/10, wouldn't watch again, good for a one-time deal.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1177 on:** 17 December 2019, 22:51:22 »

Well, I saw ~~Keanu Reeves Shoots People~~ John Wick 3 last night.

I haven't actually seen the first two but I don't really think it mattered. What was going on in the film was pretty obvious.

Sharpnel · « **Reply #1178 on:** 17 December 2019, 22:59:50 »

Watched 6 Underground on Netflix. Typical Michael Bay fair. gratuitous explosions and a limited script. Until this movie, I never saw an outdoor cafe table explode in a ball of flame. The car that hit it, did not.

garhkal · « **Reply #1179 on:** 18 December 2019, 02:11:45 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 17 December 2019, 22:51:22

Well, I saw ~~Keanu Reeves Shoots People~~ John Wick 3 last night.

I haven't actually seen the first two but I don't really think it mattered. What was going on in the film was pretty obvious.

I've seen them all. My rundown goes Wick 1, Wick 3, Wick 2..

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1180 on:** 18 December 2019, 03:24:59 »

Don't know, don't especially care. I watched it because a friend had rented it and I was hanging out at his place and I'm not really thinking that I'm going to bother seeing the other two.

Nightlord01 · « **Reply #1181 on:** 18 December 2019, 05:04:45 »

Quote from: garhkal on 18 December 2019, 02:11:45

I've seen them all. My rundown goes Wick 1, Wick 3, Wick 2..

John Wick is a mile above it's sequels. John Wick 2 is polarizing, but passable. John Wick 3 is pretty good, but the franchise is going stale somewhat.

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 17 December 2019, 22:51:22

Well, I saw ~~Keanu Reeves Shoots People~~ John Wick 3 last night.

I haven't actually seen the first two but I don't really think it mattered. What was going on in the film was pretty obvious.

I'd say that plot wise, not seeing John Wick and John Wick 2 would make it difficult to understand some of the factors involved. This doesn't mean the movie would make sense, but it would be somewhat less compelling. There is actually a pretty good story line at play there, but if you didn't really enjoy it overmuch then definitely don't bother watching the other two, you'd just be wasting your time.

Sharpnel · « **Reply #1182 on:** 18 December 2019, 10:03:35 »

Quote from: Nightlord01 on 18 December 2019, 05:04:45

John Wick is a mile above it's sequels. John Wick 2 is polarizing, but passable. John Wick 3 is pretty good, but the franchise is going stale somewhat.

But not stale enough to prevent John Wick 4 (as JW3 made over $100 million in profit)

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1183 on:** 18 December 2019, 13:16:33 »

Quote from: Nightlord01 on 18 December 2019, 05:04:45

I'd say that plot wise, not seeing John Wick and John Wick 2 would make it difficult to understand some of the factors involved. This doesn't mean the movie would make sense, but it would be somewhat less compelling. There is actually a pretty good story line at play there, but if you didn't really enjoy it overmuch then definitely don't bother watching the other two, you'd just be wasting your time.

Wick is a retired assassin who went on a rampage after some jerks killed his dog and burned down his house. Then he got involved with The Big Criminal Organization that he used to work for and killed one of their heads because the guy was too stupid to live, but he did it in the hotel where no fighting is supposed to occur. This led the organization to use gratuitous Latin to put a bounty on his head. Movie start. Did I miss anything important?

Cache · « **Reply #1184 on:** 18 December 2019, 13:37:56 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 18 December 2019, 13:16:33

Did I miss anything important?

His late wife (who was the reason he retired) gave him the dog.

Kidd · « **Reply #1185 on:** 18 December 2019, 13:39:55 »

I think JW1 was preferred by those who liked straightforward shoot em ups, while JW2 was preferred by those who liked to explore the intricacies of how the High Table underworld works.

The seasonal mood is kicking in hard down here. I watched the Series 8 Dr Who Christmas Special "Last Christmas".

Damn I miss Clara.

garhkal · « **Reply #1186 on:** 18 December 2019, 15:00:10 »

Quote from: Sharpnel on 18 December 2019, 10:03:35

But not stale enough to prevent John Wick 4 (as JW3 made over $100 million in profit)

I like how Wick 1, established that there was a somewhat global assassin kabal, and 'safe zones' in the continentials.. Then how it was Expanded on with 2, and further with 3..

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1187 on:** 18 December 2019, 15:53:23 »

Quote from: Cache on 18 December 2019, 13:37:56

His late wife (who was the reason he retired) gave him the dog.

Yeah, but that point wasn't really necessary to understand what was happening in 3. I mean, the dog barely even got mentioned since he's got a new dog.

Cache · « **Reply #1188 on:** 18 December 2019, 18:49:47 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 18 December 2019, 15:53:23

Yeah, but that point wasn't really necessary to understand what was happening in 3. I mean, the dog barely even got mentioned since he's got a new dog.

It's what makes it all romantic. He did it for love. ;D

garhkal · « **Reply #1189 on:** 19 December 2019, 01:29:18 »

Caught Rambo, Last blood.. Loved the way he rigged his farmstead for that final battle.. But the end, was rather strange.. are we to assume he just sat there to die?

Nightlord01 · « **Reply #1190 on:** 19 December 2019, 05:07:22 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 18 December 2019, 13:16:33

Wick is a retired assassin who went on a rampage after some jerks killed his dog and burned down his house. Then he got involved with The Big Criminal Organization that he used to work for and killed one of their heads because the guy was too stupid to live, but he did it in the hotel where no fighting is supposed to occur. This led the organization to use gratuitous Latin to put a bounty on his head. Movie start. Did I miss anything important?

Quite a lot actually, but it's clear that you didn't enjoy the movie, and I really don't care enough to explain things you likely already know and are willfully disregarding in because you simply didn't like the movie.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #1191 on:** 19 December 2019, 11:34:05 »

I enjoyed the movie, I just didn't find it to be terribly deep or meaningful.

Top Sergeant · « **Reply #1192 on:** 01 January 2020, 08:22:16 »

For the Holidays my wife and I watched Die Hard and the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol, the one starring George C. Scott.

Nightlord01 · « **Reply #1193 on:** 01 January 2020, 09:27:22 »

Just caught Zombieland: Double Tap.

It dragged through the first two acts, then went a light speed in the final act.

Pity, they couldn't follow up on the promise of the first, but they did leave it for a long time.

marauder648 · « **Reply #1194 on:** 01 January 2020, 09:40:03 »

I'm looking forwards to seeing Jojo the Rabbit, it looks different to be sure!

garhkal · « **Reply #1195 on:** 01 January 2020, 15:19:23 »

Quote from: Nightlord01 on 01 January 2020, 09:27:22

Just caught Zombieland: Double Tap.

Strangely, i've never watched the first one all the way through.. Caught 10 min here or there...

Nightlord01 · « **Reply #1196 on:** 01 January 2020, 19:21:19 »

Quote from: garhkal on 01 January 2020, 15:19:23

Strangely, i've never watched the first one all the way through.. Caught 10 min here or there...

I really enjoyed the first movie, Zombieland was novel, a fresh take on the Zombie movie.

Zombieland Double Tap was very faithful to the original, but really slow and dull through what should have been the best part.

PsihoKekec · « **Reply #1197 on:** 09 January 2020, 15:42:20 »

I was impressed by 1917, there were few minor gripes, but in all I enjoyed it a lot

Deathknight69 · « **Reply #1198 on:** 26 January 2020, 06:46:26 »

The Battle of Britain followed by 633 Squadron.

elf25s · « **Reply #1199 on:** 26 January 2020, 17:29:24 »

ok since 1983 i was never ever able to watch return of the jedi without interruption and over the years i was always interrupted or movie broke or dvd died and at one time theater was on fire at same point at line fly causally chewee. today was the day i finally was able to watch it without any of the stuff happening to it.

also watched jexi and it is one movie that makes a point of making sure one reads the terms of service

finally got around to watching old live action adaptation of manga uzumaki nice horror flick

and i was tortured by my friends when they dragged me to theater and forced me to sit through the most horrid movie ....rise of the skywalker...i want my 2 hours back and i want to have my eyes replaced!