One Team In Keynsham Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 old films are crap. there is no way on earth i would watch a film that had been made before 1990 and even that would be pushing it a little!! Hopefully this is nothing more than a very poor WU. 1/10. If not, like the previous poster said, your problem. In the interests of research I took a look at some of the movies from 1989: Who's Harry Crumb? Uncle Buck Glory The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover Dead Poets Society Black Rain I'd take any one of those over Marley and Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wasn't this the inspiration behind Hogans Heroes a 1960's US sitcom? More of an F Troop/Car 54 Where Are You? man myself. Per imdb.com: "Stalag 17 was not the inspiration for the TV series "Hogan's Heroes" (1965), despite the presence of a character called "Sgt. Schultz" and a somewhat put-upon Kommandant. The creators of "Hogan's Heroes" were sued over this very issue and were victorious." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 old films are crap. there is no way on earth i would watch a film that had been made before 1990 and even that would be pushing it a little!! You what? :noexpression: Most of the best films ever made were made before 1990. E.g. Apocolypse Now circa 1979, Star Wars circa 1977, Godfather circa 1971, Ben Hur circa 1955, Planet of the Apes circa 1968, and literally hundreds of others are truely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy doc Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 The Asphalt Jungle. Nominated for four Academy Awards® and long considered a noir classic, John Huston’s heist film about a million-dollar jewelry store burglary stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, James Whitmore and features an early appearance by Marilyn Monroe in just her seventh film. I think i've been recommended this before. I bought some sort of box with nine?...yes nine, films noir in it, but sadly this ain't one of them (thankfully there's a surprising amount of torrents for these kind of films). Anyway, recently watched, and thoroughly enjoyed, Double Indemnity, you seen it? Some real snappy dialogue in there: Phyllis: Mr. Neff, why don't you drop by tomorrow evening about eight-thirty. He'll be in then. Walter Neff: Who? Phyllis: My husband. You were anxious to talk to him weren't you? Walter Neff: Yeah, I was, but I'm sort of getting over the idea, if you know what I mean. Phyllis: There's a speed limit in this state, Mr. Neff. Forty-five miles an hour. Walter Neff: How fast was I going, officer? Phyllis: I'd say around ninety. Walter Neff: Suppose you get down off your motorcycle and give me a ticket. Phyllis: Suppose I let you off with a warning this time. Walter Neff: Suppose it doesn't take. Phyllis: Suppose I have to whack you over the knuckles. Walter Neff: Suppose I bust out crying and put my head on your shoulder. Phyllis: Suppose you try putting it on my husband's shoulder. Walter Neff: That tears it. Take The Money And Run. Earlty Woody Allen before he went up his own arse. Memorable lines such as, "The prisoners were fed one hot meal per day: a bowl of steam" run throughout the whole film. One of the witnesses is disguised ina na interview. In a clown wig and false nose. This answers your question about modern comedy. Lock Adam Sandler, Mike Myers and Ben Stiller in a room with this or perhaps Sleeper on a constant loop until they learn what comedy is. Just watched this on your recommendation, t'was hilarious. It has a kind of sincere, permeating charm that you don't get from (as you say) the likes of Stiller, Myers or most comics (i let Sandler off because of Punch Drunk Love). Far removed from the like of Annie Hall or Manhatten, but still brilliant. So many laugh out loud moments; the part where he steals the glass from the window of the jewllers had me in stitches. ...Oh, and i assumed Dagest was on about televisual comedy. Hitchcock. Take your pick. I like Rear Window, and i think i might like Strangers on a Train when i get round to watching it. What do you like? Aguirre, The Wrath of God Right from the start, Herzog sucks us in with visions of surreal beauty as the conquistadors slog their way through the jungle, and then we are along for the ride, as the lines between fantasy and reality blur and merge, and Aguirre descends into his own personnel heart of darkness. Its Hertzog and Kinski. Its Apocalypse Now. Its better than Fitzcarraldo but only marginally. Aguirre really is a terrifying character isn't he? The combination of his arrogance, influence, cowardice, selfishness, his delusions of grandeur, and Kinski's mad staring eyes make for an abhorrent yet captivating man (and, disturbingly, father). It's shot in a very interesting way too, many of the scenes feel as though they could have been lifeted straight from some sort of Amazonian documentary. It contributes nicely to, as you point out, a vision where the distinction between fantasy and reality, ain't all that obvious. Next on my Herzog hitlist is "Even Dwarfs Started Small", any opinions, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think this line is from Double Indemnity " I've met women lke you before, you're like a leaf in the wind, blowing from gutter to gutter" And this is from The Maltese Falcon. Old Man "I seen you've met my daughter" Marlowe "Yeh, she's the kind of girl that sits on your lap whan you're standing up" Simply brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hitchcock. Take your pick. I like Rear Window, and i think i might like Strangers on a Train when i get round to watching it. What do you like? One dons the smoking jacket on the odd occasion to enjoy North By Northwest or Lifeboat. Here a thing young man, and if you know don't blow it, uncle Alf always appeared in all his films in a non speaking walk on part. Cameo if you will. When the action is set in a lifeboat, how did he manage to appear when he wasn't a member of the cast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You what? :noexpression: Most of the best films ever made were made before 1990. E.g. Apocolypse Now circa 1979, Star Wars circa 1977, Godfather circa 1971, Ben Hur circa 1955, Planet of the Apes circa 1968, and literally hundreds of others are truely awesome. Star wars is the biggest pile of poo ever made, its sooooo BORING. However, i have to admit i did enjoy scarface and godfathers and i belive that was made before 1990 so i take my comment back a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think this line is from Double Indemnity " I've met women lke you before, you're like a leaf in the wind, blowing from gutter to gutter" And this is from The Maltese Falcon. Old Man "I seen you've met my daughter" Marlowe "Yeh, she's the kind of girl that sits on your lap whan you're standing up" Simply brilliant. Sorry Robbored not from The Maltese Falcon at all but from The Big Sleep and incorrect should go: Sternwood: [about talking to Carmen about her debts] If I did, she'd just suck her thumb and look coy. Marlowe: I met her in the hall and she did that to me. Then she tried to sit in my lap while I was standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Star wars is the biggest pile of poo ever made, its sooooo BORING. However, i have to admit i did enjoy scarface and godfathers and i belive that was made before 1990 so i take my comment back a little. Scarface (1983), 'an epic gangster classic' a Cuban immigrant in Miami whose Cuban military training makes him handy with a machine gun. Remember the bit where Tony Montana sees his colleague get chain sawed in the shower by a Columbian? Legendary brutality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Scarface (1983), 'an epic gangster classic' a Cuban immigrant in Miami whose Cuban military training makes him handy with a machine gun. Remember the bit where Tony Montana sees his colleague get chain sawed in the shower by a Columbian? Legendary brutality. haha yeah i remember that bit and he just keeps his mouth shut!! it was a good film, can you reccommend anymore films like that that may be worth me reviewing my stance?? I'm not a big film watcher but i do like things like scarface, Godfathers etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 haha yeah i remember that bit and he just keeps his mouth shut!! it was a good film, can you reccommend anymore films like that that may be worth me reviewing my stance?? I'm not a big film watcher but i do like things like scarface, Godfathers etc Try Donnie Brasco, Carlito's Way and Casino if you like those sort of gangster movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Try Donnie Brasco, Carlito's Way and Casino if you like those sort of gangster movies cheers, i will give them a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You can usually rely on the actor/producers for summit decent. E.g. Anthony Hopkins, Bill Murray, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Christian Bale, Cohen Brothers etc. You're going to have to help me out here because i'm struggling to think of a decent Al Pacino, De Niro or Anthony Hopkins film made in the past decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 haha yeah i remember that bit and he just keeps his mouth shut!! it was a good film, can you reccommend anymore films like that that may be worth me reviewing my stance?? I'm not a big film watcher but i do like things like scarface, Godfathers etc Goodfellas (1990) is another gangster classic. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). This Western movie has awesome music to it and is pretty violent for a 1960's Western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 cheers, i will give them a go. ......and the original Rocky movie (1976). A superb rags-to-riches American Dream story of boxer Rocky Balboa. I've got relatives in Philadelphia USA and that's where the film is set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 haha yeah i remember that bit and he just keeps his mouth shut!! it was a good film, can you reccommend anymore films like that that may be worth me reviewing my stance?? I'm not a big film watcher but i do like things like scarface, Godfathers etc Once Upon A Time In America. King Of New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You're going to have to help me out here because i'm struggling to think of a decent Al Pacino, De Niro or Anthony Hopkins film made in the past decade Last decade, who knows. I mean in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Once Upon A Time In America. I've tried watching this twice, what is it, 5 hours long at least!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I've tried watching this twice, what is it, 5 hours long at least!? Stick with it, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Last decade, who knows. I mean in general. To knock out De Niro and Pacino in one go, I offer you this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Generally films are rubbish. You simply don't have time to create characters or stories people can care about, and if you don't care the film has little impact. The good and great films outshine the constrictions of the genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Last decade, who knows. I mean in general. You haven't got a clue in other words! I'd argue to the contrary that these days you see a film with one of those actors in and it's usually one to avoid. De Niro in particular has made some stinkers. I actually trust the likes of Clooney and Pitt's selection of scripts over his these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted January 9, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You haven't got a clue in other words! I'd argue to the contrary that these days you see a film with one of those actors in and it's usually one to avoid. De Niro in particular has made some stinkers. I actually trust the likes of Clooney and Pitt's selection of scripts over his these days Given your timescale The Insider back in 1999 just sneaks in, based on the true story of a tobacco industry whistle-blower and a 60 Minutes producer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I rarely watch films, they are just too long and I lose interest half way through. Think the last whole film I watched was Casino Royale as i wanted to see what the new James Bond was like (glad i did watch that one!). As for films on DVD, can't understand that at all! Once you've seen it once you wouldn't watch it again and again would you, my idea of hell that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You haven't got a clue in other words! I'd argue to the contrary that these days you see a film with one of those actors in and it's usually one to avoid. De Niro in particular has made some stinkers. I actually trust the likes of Clooney and Pitt's selection of scripts over his these days I'd certainly agree that their work earlier in their respective careers is a lot stronger than the past 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Kevin Spacey is another one whose choice in film scripts has been shite for years... Oh for more Usual Suspects, LA Confidential, Swimming With Sharks, Seven, Glengarry Glen Ross, American Beauty etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Kevin Spacey is another one whose choice in film scripts has been shite for years... Oh for more Usual Suspects, LA Confidential, Swimming With Sharks, Seven, Glengarry Glen Ross, American Beauty etc Fantastic film, thoroughly recommend to anyone who has not seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You haven't got a clue in other words! I'd argue to the contrary that these days you see a film with one of those actors in and it's usually one to avoid. De Niro in particular has made some stinkers. I actually trust the likes of Clooney and Pitt's selection of scripts over his these days Who knows...havent got a clue...same thing to most people. I wasnt arguing the case for modern films, I meant in general. To be honest I cant think of a modern film they've done, let alone a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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