Pelle Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 09/01/2020 at 16:28, villa4europe said: they went down the paint by numbers rom com route and it ended up being a bit boring its typical Richard Curtis Yeah, it was like "We shall not make this a rom com, just a comedy celebrating Beatles' music. We shall not make this a rom com. We shall not make this a rom com. F**k it, it isn't funny. Let's bring on some romance." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Having never been a comic fan I was a bit apprehensive about the Joker film, how silly of me. I thought Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea was as good as acting gets, but Phoenix just set the bar even higher. I was absolutely blown away by that performance. They might as well give him the Oscar now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Having never been a comic fan I was a bit apprehensive about the Joker film, how silly of me. I thought Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea was as good as acting gets, but Phoenix just set the bar even higher. I was absolutely blown away by that performance. They might as well give him the Oscar now. Frightingly good performance from Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Having never been a comic fan I was a bit apprehensive about the Joker film, how silly of me. I thought Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea was as good as acting gets, but Phoenix just set the bar even higher. I was absolutely blown away by that performance. They might as well give him the Oscar now. They are very different roles and I totally agree on MBTS, I don't think I've ever believed someone to be the character they are portraying more than Affleck in that film, amazing performance. This one is very different but he definitely deserves the Oscar. I re-watched Dark Knight the other day and while Ledgers Joker is good in that film this is better for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Terminator Dark Fate is as boring as I expected. First 10 minutes were actually quite promising but ultimately its existence is pointless and this now ranks below Salvation for me and quite possibly the 3rd one. It feels like a 2 hour chase scene and not a very exciting one at that. 5/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-snaps-up-rights-studio-ghibli-films-north-america-japan-1271362?fbclid=IwAR2dEOKABSHJRxtG4g8ZGhYw49bEQj9Sgnp994b2tQEqxHnctmrIVi2qACY Quote Netflix Snaps Up Rights to Studio Ghibli Films Outside North America, Japan Excellent news 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Hard to Be a God, about a planet almost identical to ours but they're stuck in the dark ages because their reinanssance has been supressed, has to be one of the most unusual films I've seen, it's stunningly shot, but at the same it's really gross... I thought it was very well done and worth watching... (first ten minutes) Edited January 20, 2020 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Rodders said: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-snaps-up-rights-studio-ghibli-films-north-america-japan-1271362?fbclid=IwAR2dEOKABSHJRxtG4g8ZGhYw49bEQj9Sgnp994b2tQEqxHnctmrIVi2qACY Excellent news that's awesome news, I want to watch them in English with german subtitles so I can force the wife to watch them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I'm attempting to convert my partner who doesn't "do" animation / thinks they're for kids. She did enjoy Kiki's Delivery Service so hopefully one or two more can break that nonsensical logic once and for all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 10/01/2020 at 17:13, Seat68 said: Watched Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. It mocks itself very well, however it comes way way down in my Kevin Smith list but one to watch if you are a fan of his work and the View Askewniverse. With you on this, not one of Smith's best, but if you're a fan of the series then there's lot's to love here, laughed my backside off quite a bit but could see someone with little to no previous exposure to the characters being a bit miffed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted January 20, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Rodders said: I'm attempting to convert my partner who doesn't "do" animation / thinks they're for kids. Sit her down and make her watch Grave of the Fireflies with you. If she isn't an emotional wreck by the end then check her pulse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Rodders said: I'm attempting to convert my partner who doesn't "do" animation / thinks they're for kids. She did enjoy Kiki's Delivery Service so hopefully one or two more can break that nonsensical logic once and for all Persepolis might be a good start? It has a child protagonist, but children are not at all the primary audience, and in fact the subject matter is completely serious. It's a great film too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Persepolis might be a good start? It has a child protagonist, but children are not at all the primary audience, and in fact the subject matter is completely serious. It's a great film too. yes, that's a great shout. She did like Inside Out, thinking about it, so I am optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Rodders said: I'm attempting to convert my partner who doesn't "do" animation / thinks they're for kids. She did enjoy Kiki's Delivery Service so hopefully one or two more can break that nonsensical logic once and for all Up would be a good one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 5 hours ago, AVFCDAN said: They are very different roles and I totally agree on MBTS, I don't think I've ever believed someone to be the character they are portraying more than Affleck in that film, amazing performance. This one is very different but he definitely deserves the Oscar. I re-watched Dark Knight the other day and while Ledgers Joker is good in that film this is better for me. There played quite differently. Ledger's joker was devoid of self - pity and vulnerability, where as Phoenix plays him as a victim of an uncaring and cruel World. As someone who just wanted to be loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Designer1 said: Sit her down and make her watch Grave of the Fireflies with you. If she isn't an emotional wreck by the end then check her pulse Followed by Watership Down just in case there's a shred of happiness lingering in the room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, Brumerican said: Followed by Watership Down just in case there's a shred of happiness lingering in the room. I still worry that General Woundwart will come for me. "Dogs aren't dangerous" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, Xela said: I still worry that General Woundwart will come for me. "Dogs aren't dangerous" Captain Campion 4LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 20/01/2020 at 12:41, Rodders said: I'm attempting to convert my partner who doesn't "do" animation / thinks they're for kids. She did enjoy Kiki's Delivery Service so hopefully one or two more can break that nonsensical logic once and for all Perfect Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 So the upcoming Nolan summer blockbuster. Will be try and be too clever and fizzle out to nothing when you dissect it or will it be actually good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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