CVByrne Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) I use computers in work, but I don't work in computers no. Just seeing old CRT monitors and slow dial up loading type images looks very dated now, given flat panel monitors and Smartphones. I'm not slighting the movie, it's a great movie. Just saying, was struck by how old it looked. Edited May 23, 2013 by CVByrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 23, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2013 Oh... I thought it was a serious. Apologies, I get defensive over my loved one Not sure if this is a typo now. I love The Dink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 In relation to Bourne Identity being dated. firstly is CRT monitors in the CIA, seeing them in a 2002 film (a film I wouldn't have classed as old) just set the tone. Next when they say, give me all the data on Bourne the data appears line by line from vertically down as if the PC is a 486 Next when they get their photos, they have a picture, and "enhance" the section with Bourne in it, first it's grainy and then it get's more detail again from the top Finally when they send the photo to all their agents, the photo has to load on the monitor, top down like it's in 1995 and on a dialup connection. The whole film felt closer to "The Net" than modern times. Which it actually is. Was just strange to see it as so dated. Ha, I see! When somebody says a movie is "dated" they normally mean cinematically, that it has lost it's shine with age. Something like Fight Club for example. I was not expecting that answer! Appreciated anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It was just a random observation. As I considered the film modern. But I suppose it is 11 years old now. Just shows how much things have changed in that time. The film was positioned as the CIA had "high tech" stuff at their disposal to find Bourne, hence how "dated" the high tech CIA felt. Just watch it again I suppose.. The film itself is still superb and it's influence on cinema is stark. All fights are now like Bourne, killing people by choking them to death, more "realism" to things. Not one guy hitting a combo of punches, then the next guy hitting a combo back etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 off out to hunter gather a curry, then back to watch a dvd I've had stashed away for when its just me around Argo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm on Django Unchained tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Stumbled in pissed late the other night, and started watching a film called "Harold's Going Stiff". Not homo porn as the name might suggest, but a brilliant British zombie mock documentary. A superb piece of film making, about an overweight nurse who cares for, and develops a friendship with, an OAP who gets the zombie disease from eating a meat snack. Poignant, funny and brilliantly acted. My kind of film in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted May 24, 2013 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2013 100 films - 100 behind-the-scenes images. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2013 100 films - 100 behind-the-scenes images. Most excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2013 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Amazing. The American Werewolf in London pic is the best one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2013 I really like the one of Hugo Weaving from the Matrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Saw Hangover III last night as there wasn't anything else worth viewing / hadn't already seen pretty unfunny by and large , the funniest bit is during the closing credits couldn't repeat the first film and thankfully this is the last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 They're all shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Mary poppins watching it with the little one ....shes loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2013 They're all shite. I told you he hated all films 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Worlds End trailer just seen. Awwww yeaaah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Strange seeing Coppolla standing behind Brando in that iconic chair shot. Nice shot of Faye and Jack, Chinatown is in my top 10 list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Peter Bradshaw at the Guardian has given 'Only God Forgives' five stars. So, unfortunately, I must conclude that it's shit. But it has Ryan Gosling in it Gosling is an awesome actor though. The person who created that video has obviously never seen Half Nelson, The Believer or Lars and the real girl. Yes you mention 3 of the best films he's been in! I also liked Stay. Not sure about the ones he's been in lately though. Wish he'd have been in "The lovely bones" and not Mark Walberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I thought hangover 3 was alright - by no means the turkey its been slated as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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