ender4 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Been catching up on films I'd previously missed this week. So far I've done: Perks of being a wallflower My favourite film i've watched in 2013. Reminded me of Lost in Translation which i also loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 Finally get to enjoy Before Midnight at the weekend too, now that the gf has caught up with the previous two. Don't bother, it was awful, nowhere near the standard of the first two, especially the first one Before Sunrise. Too many infantile penis/sex jokes for a start, plus... A couple arguing for the whole film is not my idea of fun Yeah, but Julie Delpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) dr strangelove to kill a mocking a bird the big sleep the third man the bicycle thieves les diaboliques citizen kane..etc etc - edit - this shit could go on forever so I'll stop. basically it's a bit like subtitles - an odd reason not to watch a film loads of em. I wasn't avoiding B&W films on purpose, i've just never come across a film i'd like to watch that happens to be in B&W. In fact, i'm not sure i've seen any film older than 1975. Jaws, Star Wars, Alien, The Terminator are probably the oldest films i've seen when they were shown on TV in the 90's. I watch a lot of films nowadays and have done so for many years now, but i've never felt like going backwards in time to watch older stuff. Edited November 22, 2013 by ender4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 A guy in my office yesterday said the same thing, with the distinct difference being that he did deliberately avoid old films. He made a sweeping generalisation that anything before 1980 isn't very good. When I asked why he just said "it all looks too dated" I don't like him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I liked the first one before sunrise. Before sunset was ok and i tried to watch Before Midnight but gave up after 30 minutes. I got bored of just dialogue and it was no where near as interesting as the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 He made a sweeping generalisation that anything before 1980 isn't very good.When I asked why he just said "it all looks too dated"My retort to that retarded logic is that it stands to reason that by virtue of being older, they'll have had access to more of the best stories for themselves. The only thing that has improved is our ability to show a more visually impressive story. Not our ability to write, act and tell one. If anything, the visual impressiveness of modern films can often mask what is a crap film or at least be used as a way to distract the viewer from other shortcomings. B&W films on the other hand, because they didn't have that tool at their disposal, are more raw and honest stories as a result. They live and die by the story they're telling and how they're telling it. And the good films are all the better for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 A guy in my office yesterday said the same thing, with the distinct difference being that he did deliberately avoid old films. He made a sweeping generalisation that anything before 1980 isn't very good. When I asked why he just said "it all looks too dated" I don't like him. Take him around the back of your building and put a couple in the back of his head for me will you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 He made a sweeping generalisation that anything before 1980 isn't very good. When I asked why he just said "it all looks too dated" My retort to that retarded logic is that it stands to reason that by virtue of being older, they'll have had access to more of the best stories for themselves. The only thing that has improved is our ability to show a more visually impressive story. Not our ability to write, act and tell one. If anything, the visual impressiveness of modern films can often mask what is a crap film or at least be used as a way to distract the viewer from other shortcomings. B&W films on the other hand, because they didn't have that tool at their disposal, are more raw and honest stories as a result. They live and die by the story they're telling and how they're telling it. And the good films are all the better for that. I don't think it's worth wasting my breath He's the kind of guy who would like a movie just because it was in 3D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 In my hiatus, has anyone brought up the fact that Gabby15's avatar changed on here, even though I'm sure he got banned years ago. Is he back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 My retort to that retarded logic is that it stands to reason that by virtue of being older, they'll have had access to more of the best stories for themselves. The only thing that has improved is our ability to show a more visually impressive story. Not our ability to write, act and tell one. If anything, the visual impressiveness of modern films can often mask what is a crap film or at least be used as a way to distract the viewer from other shortcomings. B&W films on the other hand, because they didn't have that tool at their disposal, are more raw and honest stories as a result. They live and die by the story they're telling and how they're telling it. And the good films are all the better for that. I'm not sure about that. If I wanted something focused on story, I'd read a book, or I'd go to the theater. Film should have a strong story too, but the medium allows for more than that. A good film, in my view, has a good balance between story, sound & visuals. The technological advances in the latter two have unquestionably improved the experience, but again it comes down to what you look for, and it needs to be balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 When I use the story as a defence, I only mean when defending B&W films from colour ones. B&W had to rely more on the story-telling out of necessity and therefore the ones that have stood the test of time are particularly enjoyable now because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Fairynuff. I've heard mixed things about 'Safety Not Guaranteed' but it's on Netflix and I kind of love Aubrey Plaza, so I'll give it a watch tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I watched oldboy last night and it was amazing. Bit slow in the beginning but wow the ending was amazing. Really had everything you want from a film. Definitely in my top 3 highest rated films. It's absolutely brilliant isn't it. My top 3 in no particular order - Oldboy Glengarry Glen Ross 12 Angry Men 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 My top 3 in no particular order - Oldboy Glengarry Glen Ross 12 Angry Men See ender, see? You must watch this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 I wasn't blown away by Oldboy. "That" fight scene is way overhyped if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I wasn't blown away by Oldboy. "That" fight scene is way overhyped if you ask me. If there was a dislike button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 Add it to my list of films I haven't seen. Then (I suspect) shoot me in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2013 It's a good film, don't get me wrong. I really liked it. Definitely worth watching. But I wouldn't have it anywhere near my top 5/10/20 And yeah, that fight scene. It's cool. But I was sold on it being the best fight scene I'll ever see. Wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yeah, Oldboy's fight was good, but it's nothing compared to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I hate foreign films. I mean who wants to read subtitles? It's stupid if you ask me, just watch films in your own language. Edited November 22, 2013 by Wainy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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