Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Oh, I don't see that attraction of the vast majority of DVD extras - quite happy to enjoy 'vanilla' downloads
List the films you've seen at the cinema: 2012
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Also have a look at here, and look to Dec 7th 2011 ; another interview with McQueen. Not heard it yet though.
http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/tt
janeb
WW Tyrion do?
Saw a preview of Woman In Black last week in York, with a Q&A with the director afterwards. Thought the film was actually quite scary even though I hated Dan Ratcliffe as the lead (someone like David Morrissey would have been perfect) and it was good to see in a cinema - has been a whilst since I've been in a cinema where the tension has built, then everyone jumps, then there's that nervous laugh 
I've always taken the attitude that if I'm going to buy the movie, I may as well get the best package for what I'm paying. Hence always choosing the extras over the barebones editions wherever possible.But thats just me being a film g33k.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
i'm a film geek too, it's just that there's rarely anything worth watching in dvd extras
Reno
The In Kraut
When DVD first came out I religiously watched extras, but now I rarely do. The occasional classic or cult film still has something interesting on there. Now picture quality is what matters most to me. That's why I now watch every film in HD on my projector. It's like having the cinema in my home.
1. Shame - very disappointed in this. Competently directed, but with no lightness of touch whatsoever. Even New York is made to look gloomy and miserable. I also had issues with how the gay club scene was portrayed.
2. The Artist - enjoyed it. Probably about 20 minutes too long, but a good film that reawakened my interest in silent films.
3. Carnage - almost unbearable at first. I did wonder if I'd be able to sit through it, but eventually managed to get into the acting. I think its a mis-fire from Polanski.
2. The Artist - enjoyed it. Probably about 20 minutes too long, but a good film that reawakened my interest in silent films.
3. Carnage - almost unbearable at first. I did wonder if I'd be able to sit through it, but eventually managed to get into the acting. I think its a mis-fire from Polanski.
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
The Muppets
On the Sky Superscreen at the o2. This was ace, charming, funny and joyous.
On the Sky Superscreen at the o2. This was ace, charming, funny and joyous.
bi0boy
Power User
Underworld: Awakening in 3D - enjoyable but felt a bit too short, more like a stop gap between Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and whatever is coming next.
Could have done without the 3D but it wasn't on in 2D
Could have done without the 3D but it wasn't on in 2D
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Went to the Tate Modern cinema yesterday. It has a full size cinema. Not just a small room and projector. The Tate regularly shows series of films that are not mainstream. Its hit or miss at the Tate as they show filmmakers I have never heard of. There is a split between art film and mainstream film. I like both.
It worth checking out the Tate website to see what is on. Its also cheap-£5.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/film/25215.htm
Went to see these films by Barbara Hammer and some younger film makers influenced by her. She is now about 70 and made early avant garde Lesbian Feminist films. She and the other film makers were there for Q&A. Her films are very interesting. And she has no problem working and passing her knowledge onto others.Comes across as generous and open minded. Not a separatist. There is a sense of joy about the films in this programme. A feeling of community that can be seem utopian now. But is just as relevant to the present day. She also good at using images. Its good to see these films on proper screen as they are rarely shown this way.
There are more on over the next few weeks.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/film/barbarahammerseries.htm
It worth checking out the Tate website to see what is on. Its also cheap-£5.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/film/25215.htm
Went to see these films by Barbara Hammer and some younger film makers influenced by her. She is now about 70 and made early avant garde Lesbian Feminist films. She and the other film makers were there for Q&A. Her films are very interesting. And she has no problem working and passing her knowledge onto others.Comes across as generous and open minded. Not a separatist. There is a sense of joy about the films in this programme. A feeling of community that can be seem utopian now. But is just as relevant to the present day. She also good at using images. Its good to see these films on proper screen as they are rarely shown this way.
There are more on over the next few weeks.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/film/barbarahammerseries.htm
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I went to see Cronenbergs latest "A Dangerous Method"
http://www.sonyclassics.com/adangerousmethod/index.php
Im interested in the topic. It deals with the early years of Psychoanalysis. The friendship between Freud (Viggo Mortensen) and Jung ( Fassbender). Also its based on the real life relationship of Jung and one of his first patients played by Keira.
Its based on a play by Christopher Hampton. My problem with the film is that its not cinematic. Its a film version of a play. Thats all well and good. I dont get to see plays and this clearly would have worked well on stage. I feel it lost something being translated to screen in this straightforward way. Id still recommend it as an intelligent look at Pyschoanalysis. Perhaps Cronenberg was a bit in awe of the subject matter and didnt want to take risks. Or maybe as he worked with the playwrite on the script he let Hampton have it his way.
I thought Cronenberg could have used the original play but interpreted it in cinematic way. I like his early films. I can see why he would be interested in Freud and Jung.
Oh and Keira does get spanked by Fassbender. As part of her treatment of course.
http://www.sonyclassics.com/adangerousmethod/index.php
Im interested in the topic. It deals with the early years of Psychoanalysis. The friendship between Freud (Viggo Mortensen) and Jung ( Fassbender). Also its based on the real life relationship of Jung and one of his first patients played by Keira.
Its based on a play by Christopher Hampton. My problem with the film is that its not cinematic. Its a film version of a play. Thats all well and good. I dont get to see plays and this clearly would have worked well on stage. I feel it lost something being translated to screen in this straightforward way. Id still recommend it as an intelligent look at Pyschoanalysis. Perhaps Cronenberg was a bit in awe of the subject matter and didnt want to take risks. Or maybe as he worked with the playwrite on the script he let Hampton have it his way.
I thought Cronenberg could have used the original play but interpreted it in cinematic way. I like his early films. I can see why he would be interested in Freud and Jung.
Oh and Keira does get spanked by Fassbender. As part of her treatment of course.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
They also have a free film club for Southwark and Lambeth residents Gramsci, it looks interesting but its on Monday nights and clashes with my German class
unfortunately week days are not good for me. Thanks for the info anyway.
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
Carnage,
There was a group of people in the row behind who found this hilarious, laughing hysterically at nearly every line. I got the impression I was missing something, as I was a bit meh about it all..
There was a group of people in the row behind who found this hilarious, laughing hysterically at nearly every line. I got the impression I was missing something, as I was a bit meh about it all..
I went to see 'The Woman in Black', it was a fantastic film. I have seen a lot of horror films and most 18 rated films don't get me scared at all. This film was a 12A film and it creeped me out. There are quite a few scenes that make you jump. It is basically an old fashioned psychological horror film and of the best kind. By the way if you have any kids under 12 I would recommend you NOT taken taking them to this film as they will probably have nightmares for quite a while if you take them to this film. If you think you're a hardend horror buff then try this film out. 
Reno
The In Kraut
I went to see 'The Woman in Black', it was a fantastic film. I have seen a lot of horror films and most 18 rated films don't get me scared at all. This film was a 12A film and it creeped me out. There are quite a few scenes that make you jump. It is basically an old fashioned psychological horror film and of the best kind. By the way if you have any kids under 12 I would recommend you NOT taken taking them to this film as they will probably have nightmares for quite a while if you take them to this film. If you think you're a hardend horror buff then try this film out.
I'm a hardened horror buff and this film bored me to tears. This is a horror film for people who don't watch many horror films. It's the same bunch of of over-art directed cliches we have seen in haunted house and ghost films ever since The Others. Victorian dolls: whoa, scary ! Child actors in pancake make up: whoa, double scary ! Having lots of sudden, loud noises is the laziest way to scare an audience. It's also an absolutely awful adaptation of a fantastic novel with a tacked on ending reminiscent of Casper the Friendly Ghost. If you want to see a well done version of the book then check out the Nigel Kneale scripted TV adaptation from the 80s or the long running West End play.
DexterTCN
Troy and Abed in the morning
It was visually very good, the claustrophobic feel and the wind up toys were cool. I'm sure it was the best choice of what was available yesterday where I was...mysterious island, star wars, this means war, the vow, jack and jill, big miracle. those are more horrific though, to be sure.
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
The West End play is incredible! It really gets right in your head, proper freaks you out.
Bloody awful film, IMO! Just back from the cinema, reeling from the sheer awfulness of it all.
No-one should EVER be forced to play a lunatic with a Russian accent in any film that wants to be taken remotely seriously. Knightley's ham episode in the first 10mins basically savaged the rest of the film for me. Bleh.
Blenched a bit at the "happy violins over announcement she was shot with her 2 daughters in the holocaust" postscript, too.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
"The Woman in the Fifth"
Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski ( he did "A Summer of Love) latest film. Ethan Hawke plays a writer who tries to contact his daughter. Everything in his life is falling apart. He then meets a mysterious woman - Kristin Scott Thomas- who he becomes involved with.
This is based on a novel - I havent read. As usual. Pawel shows he ability to use cinematography and good use of locations to make want turns out to be a psychological thriller. So I cant say to much as it would spoil it. Its not what I expected. Worth seeing on big screen.
Its a French / Polish co production mainly in French with subtitles.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Its not Cronenberg at his best. The last one of his I really liked was "Spider". Which does not seem to be that well known.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
This is a stunning film by the director of "Handsworth Songs". He alternates between a figure in snow bound landscapes and footage of the early Afro Caribbean migration to UK. The voice over use Greek myths and other writers. ( sorry im not up on literature). This is a film u get immersed in. It somehow works and im not sure why. It is a moving film.
Guardian piece about the director:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/jan/20/john-akomfrah-migration-memory
and interview with director:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/live/video/404
mwgdrwg
Be a Pisces. Jam.
The Muppets
On the Sky Superscreen at the o2. This was ace, charming, funny and joyous.
Took the kids to see this and I was laughing and smiling for the entire 90 minutes. It was great, took me back to my childhood.
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Well would you have enjoyed the play ? it did seem straight forward filmic transfer. Whether Knightley was good as the savage i dunno. What I enjoyed was actually seeing her act for the first time
Found the script tremendously clunky. I'm really not sure that I'd be tempted by a theatre production.Well would you have enjoyed the play ? it did seem straight forward filmic transfer. Whether Knightley was good as the savage i dunno. What I enjoyed was actually seeing her act for the first time
And, hmm, I've spent a fair bit of time with seriously mentally ill people; and I've been seriously mentally ill; uhhhh, if I'm honest, I found Knightley's portrayal of mental illness somewhere between awful, and offensive. Mixed with the (ouch) Russki accent, and I think that's a part of what set me against the film from the off. I could only get through bits of it with my eyes closed, to avoid the massively large order of on-screen ham. Rendering it more radio, IYKWIM. I'm not sure how well a stage adaptation would get through that; not worse, I'm guessing
Probably wasn't helped by the fact that both Artichoke and I have a passing acquaintance with psychoanalysis. And... tbh... there wasn't much in there - at all - about psychoanalysis. I got the impression there'd be a fair bit more. As it was, the 'information' content was - basically - Freud believed in the penis, Jung was a bit off-the-wall, and they didn't get on very well after getting on quite well for a bit.
I would've far, far preferred watching a decent documentary (or two), tbh.
e2a: bloody hell, that was meant to be 'the savage'?! Not by a bloody long stretch
blossie33
trailer trash
Yes, I saw this a couple of weeks ago - I was initially interested as I am from Birmingham and therefore recognised some of the places in the old film.
A very visually striking and original film - difficult to describe!
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