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Spectral Morn
18-11-2019, 12:45
Well I have to completely take back my evaluation of 'Doctor Sleep', as I went to see it again today and really enjoyed it second time around.
I think as mentioned previously, I had unfulfillable expectations the first time, but this time went it just to enjoy it as a film and not compare it. I also can't believe how much I missed, I must have totally switched off as I got a few surprises and thought 'well I didn't notice that before'
:spank:
It's still not 'The Shining' but I doesn't set out to be. I'd say it's a Stephen King film, whereas - 'The Shining' is totally a Stanley Kubrick film.
I also thought the time flew by, whereas first time it really dragged. Funny old world, but it often happens, as I do go back to see films twice if they didn't work first time and I think they should have. Doesn't always pay off, but today it did.
Really looking forward to this too, out at the end of the month I think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqoEs4cG6Uw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_(film)
I will be going to see it.
I will be going to see it.
It's out Friday Neil, as is La Belle Époque Marco, which looks very interesting, I'll be seeing that as well, right up my street. I'm not averse to any genre of film if it's good, so don't mind a rom/com or love story ;)
Saw a featurette for 1917 yesterday, the new Sam Mendes film. It's a one shot movie, as in giving the impression it's a single continuous take with the camera never leaving the central characters. It looks incredible, only seen one other single shot movie Russian Ark (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Ark), which unlike 1917 was apparently one continuous take from start to finish for the entire film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hSjs2hBa94
the hitchcock film the rope was done that way.. well up to a point, as film cameras are limited to the amount of film they carry. it can be difficult to get right imo, and become stressful and then tedious if not done right.
It's out Friday Neil, as is La Belle Époque Marco, which looks very interesting, I'll be seeing that as well, right up my street. I'm not averse to any genre of film if it's good, so don't mind a rom/com or love story ;)
Lol - I don't mind love stories, when there's something quirky about them, and which applies to La Belle Époque, or there's a sinister twist to the love angle, preferably involving someone dying at the end:D
'Straight' love stories don't do it for me, especially rom/coms, as I simply find them vacuous and banal. The 'com' bit is usually the worst part, as I'm unlikely to be amused by most romantic stories, especially if the humour is American [and/or involves baby-shit], which is invariably the case... I just can't be doing with that cutesy, smiley, nicey-nicey nonsense!:doh:
The thing is, as Grant has mentioned, I don't watch movies to be 'cheered up' or uplifted, as I'm naturally cheery [lol], so don't need to 'feel better'. That's why overtly jovial, 'happy-clappy' comedies turn me off. I watch films to be entertained, in quite specific ways that I find appealing or exciting [taps into my psyche], which usually involves in some way me feeling shocked/scared and/or emotionally disturbed, during or after the event.
However, I also love a good action or gangster movie, which simply does what it says on the tin, black comedy, or a dark drama, perhaps based on a true story, which doesn't try to be too 'up itself'. There you go... You now know what 'makes me tick', movie-wise, and so which Blu-rays to buy me for Chrimbo!;)
Marco.
P.S 1917 looks cool, so will probably go and see that, along with Harriet.
Went to see Harriet today, I really enjoyed it. I didn't know the story beforehand, but she was quite something. Worth a watch if you like historical true stories. Amazing voice too, which is actually her singing in the film and during the end credits.
Seeing La Belle Époque on Monday Marco. Nearly went today, but it looked too busy.
Heard it was a decent film
I'm expecting to see 'Harriet' next week.
Another film I would like to see is 'Le Mans '66' - surprising really, as I'm about as far from being a petrol head as it gets.
Another film I would like to see is 'Le Mans '66' - surprising really, as I'm about as far from being a petrol head as it gets.
It's a cracking film Barry, seen it twice now. Superb performances from Damon and Bale, great story, superb sets and has something in there for most people - petrol heads or otherwise. The budget was $97 million and they've apparently got 62 of that back already and it's only been out a week!
Most importantly, there's no CGI, the stunts are real not faked, which is a massive bonus.
walpurgis
22-11-2019, 22:09
It's a cracking film Barry, seen it twice now. Superb performances from Damon and Bale, great story, superb sets and has something in there for most people - petrol heads or otherwise. The budget was $97 million and they've apparently got 62 of that back already and it's only been out a week!
Most importantly, there's no CGI, the stunts are real not faked, which is a massive bonus.
Two excellent actors there. I've been a fan of Bale since I saw 'The Machinist'.
Two excellent actors there. I've been a fan of Bale since I saw 'The Machinist'.
Now that is a creepy film.
If anyone hopes to see either Harriet or La Belle Epoque at the cinema, better not daly as it looks like their runs may only be for one week. May not apply in your area, but both are being pushed out by films such as Frozen II, Charlie's Angels, Last Christmas and Knives Out around here?
Joker however is still going, I think it's now in it's 8th week . . . bums on seats I guess, but it is a good film.
I fancy going to see this, as it's lauded as somewhat of a classic... https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00000659/fellini-s-8-1-2/0000000004?_m_utk=7611487fe80961f1c8670ec7cb6c19ff&cinema=0
Anyone here seen it?:)
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/rNJE1G.jpg
Marco.
it was in the top 10 on BFI best films, so good enough reason for me to miss it ;) bfi are not my cuppa:lol:
Lol - perhaps not mine either, but I like the Italian angle, and the opening scene is suitably moody/atmospheric to hook me:
https://youtu.be/6TsElhgMeXE
Plus, Claudia Cardinale is rather easy on the eye!;)
Marco.
It's an outstanding film Marco and along with La Dolce Vita, arguably Fellini's best two films.
However, knowing what you normally like I wouldn't bet more than 50p that you'll enjoy it - but you never know? ;)
Well, I'll report back honestly and let you know!:eyebrows:
Marco.
A truly classic film from a classic director. If you like surrealism you should definitely see it.
What’s not to like?
Enjoy
I've seen it, along with most of Fellini's output. If you like 'Art-house' cinema then this is for you, but personally I don't think it to be his best. I prefer 'Amaracord', 'La Strada', 'Juliet of the Spirits' and the afore-mentioned 'La Dolche Vita'.
I've seen it, along with most of Fellini's output. If you like 'Art-house' cinema then this is for you, but personally I don't think it to be his best. I prefer 'Amaracord', 'La Strada', 'Juliet of the Spirits' and the afore-mentioned 'La Doche Vita'.
Sounds almost French, for a shower! Was that the 'arty' bit?;)
Noted on the rest. I just fancied a total departure from my usual fare.
Marco.
I just fancied a total departure from my usual fare.
Well you'll get that for sure Marco.
I like it's total bizarreness in places, like Monty Python from an alternate universe. For a film made in the early 60s it's ahead of it's time and I find it strangely compelling - a very quirky soundtrack in places too.
kennystone
25-06-2020, 06:37
I'm expecting to see 'Harriet' next week.
Another film I would like to see is 'Le Mans '66' - surprising really, as I'm about as far from being a petrol head as it gets.
I wanted to go to the movies, but at work there was a big load and I missed. Thank you, a hundred reminded me of this film, I'll see it at home.
Going to see this film tomorrow night in Liverpool: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00010908/in-the-earth-plus-q-a-with-ben-wheatley?_m_utk=679edf5eb6b49e7f34b7270c060d18b8
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/3Lqkfo7IymU
Should be good.. Looking forward to going to the flicks again!:cool:
Marco.
The Black Adder
11-06-2021, 16:02
Going to see this film tomorrow night in Liverpool: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00010908/in-the-earth-plus-q-a-with-ben-wheatley?_m_utk=679edf5eb6b49e7f34b7270c060d18b8
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/3Lqkfo7IymU
Should be good.. Looking forward to going to the flicks again!:cool:
Marco.
Seems we have the same sort of taste in films, Marco... Thats a defo visit to the cinema for me too.
Loved watching A Field in England at the cinema... bloody amazing film
Nice one, Jo. Haven't seen that one, but will check it out, and yes looking forward to 'In the 'Earth'. Doesn't start until 8pm, so we'll probably make a day of it - take Del shopping (mandatory, lol), walk round the docks, then go for a Chinese in Chinatown, few beers in some of the fab old pubs there, and onto the flicks!:cool:
Marco.
The Black Adder
13-06-2021, 03:16
Nice one, Jo. Haven't seen that one, but will check it out, and yes looking forward to 'In the 'Earth'. Doesn't start until 8pm, so we'll probably make a day of it - take Del shopping (mandatory, lol), walk round the docks, then go for a Chinese in Chinatown, few beers in some of the fab old pubs there, and onto the flicks!:cool:
Marco.You must watch it. Its another Ben Wheatley film on ROOK.
How was In the Earth?
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Lawrence001
13-06-2021, 11:10
Seems we have the same sort of taste in films, Marco... Thats a defo visit to the cinema for me too.
Loved watching A Field in England at the cinema... bloody amazing filmHow are you Josie not heard from you in a while? Or maybe I just didn't notice!
You must watch it. Its another Ben Wheatley film on ROOK.
How was In the Earth?
Very good - quirky, in some parts scary, with in other parts a touch of rather good black humour, and accompanied with a superb soundtrack... Even got a free poster out of it!:D
Ben Wheatley was actually sitting right in front of us watching the film, as he was there to attend a Q&A session afterwards. Seemed like a good sort. Defo recommended:cool:
Marco.
Soprano's prequel 'The Many Saints of Newark' scheduled to premiere on 2nd October
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Many_Saints_of_Newark
Young Tony Soprano is played by the son of James Gandolfini.
Thanks for the heads up, mate. We're going to see this tomorrow night!:cool:
Just wish they'd bring back another series. Don't see why they couldn't. Just cast James Gandlofini Jr, as the new boss of a new family - and start from there, with any of the old guard, still alive (without walking sticks lol), who survived the end of the original series, in key roles, to add some nostalgia!:D
Marco.
Beobloke
05-10-2021, 11:41
Went to see No Time To Die last Friday - absolutely superb.
THIS.
Holy schmoley this looks good.
https://youtu.be/4yq3TlszZmo
Going to see Dune this evening, looking forward to it :)
July 11th, new Superman movie.
After Zack Snyder's dark dreary Superman with Henry Cavill in the role, this gives me Christopher Reeve Superman '78 vibes, WAY better.
Not been buzzed about a movie like this in a while.
IMAX day 1 for me.
Teaser Trailer:
https://youtu.be/uhUht6vAsMY?si=lhJ8nacDcClkvTqv
Final Trailer (Doesn't give any major Plot Spoilers)
https://youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?si=QFgyLmjzQO_vp--f
Saw last mission impossible at the weekend, good action sequences but overly long, I fell asleep.
The TV show was never up to much either. The self-destructing tape, that was it.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gt7fQ5-WgAAlKy8?format=jpg&name=large
Superman was awesome, the best since Richard Donner's Superman 2.
Saw in IMAX as well, picked my usual smack bang in the middle of the screen seat as well, so all was right with the world. :)
Instant 4K Bluray purchase on release.
Really enjoy James Gunn's take over Zack Snyder's DC Moovie-verse.
Superman is a universal concept: He's us at our best - it adapts for the Times - but that Film just was Ego stuff.
I enjoyed Man of Steel though... as it was the Studio's first take on it, and not the 12th take on the same thing. It was new.
Its folks flying about with Superpowers after all?
Not a Wagnerian existential examination of Mans place in the Universe and...whatever all else that other stuff was (smashing your two action figures together Pew! Pew!)
That had been done to death in the comics in the 90s, and (in my opinion) where it should have died.
Anyhoo, talk about a movies tone being all over the place? :scratch:
Superman 2025 was a fresh take, a comic book literally brought to life.
As a Superman comic fan since I was a Kid, my inner 10 year old was beaming in the Cinema.
Rumour is James Gunn's next Superman project is Kingdom Come, a huge deal if you know that book.
Speaking of comic books brought to life, saw this last night?
https://youtu.be/pAsmrKyMqaA?si=HigN3j6uv9jC9cGK
Big fan (again) of the Fantastic 4 comics as a Kid,
this was Jack Kirby's drawings brought to life.
The 60's style "future retro" set design and vintage Cinematography (think Kubrik's 2001) is worth the ticket alone.
Loved it.
These kinds of movies work better when taken as "fantastic" stories in THEIR worlds, and not trying to bring Men in spandex into OUR world?
Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy was lightning in a bottle (and got found out by the third Movie) but aside that nothing else really works as well?
Sam Raimi knew the formula before Nolan's movies with his Spiderman trilogy.
The better MCU movies (Usually the Captain America ones) as the "tone" was right kinda got there, but fell off when they went weird and (not so) wonderful.
Glad the cycle's rebooted again.
Catch F4 after the Cinema run if you need to, its a great movie.
I found the transfer of American comic book "action heros" to be disappointing. For me the biggest disappointments were the movie adaptation of 'The Fantastic Four', and even worse was the adaptation of 'The Green Lantern'.
I would be interested in a sequel to The Fantastic Four, but new films based on the characters of Superman or Batman don't fill me with much enthusiasm.
I found the transfer of American comic book "action heros" to be disappointing. For me the biggest disappointments were the movie adaptation of 'The Fantastic Four', and even worse was the adaptation of 'The Green Lantern'.
I would be interested in a sequel to The Fantastic Four, but new films based on the characters of Superman or Batman don't fill me with much enthusiasm.
The Lego Batman film is quite entertaining.
I found the transfer of American comic book "action heros" to be disappointing. For me the biggest disappointments were the movie adaptation of 'The Fantastic Four', and even worse was the adaptation of 'The Green Lantern'.
I would be interested in a sequel to The Fantastic Four, but new films based on the characters of Superman or Batman don't fill me with much enthusiasm.
Yeah,
Agree the three previous F4 movies were hit n miss.
The new one just out is a completely fresh take though. Very like the comics which is an improvement.
The Lego Batman film is quite entertaining.
Yeah!
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Finally got round to going to see this.
It's okay, has a few moments. Not remotely as funny as the original but that was a very high bar to top.
As usual with these things they don't really get what it was that made the original one so good. And my favourite character (Bobbi Fleckman) only has one very short scene, likewise Artie Fufkin.
Sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original.
How would you rate it - 4 out of 11?
Sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original.
How would you rate it - 4 out of 11?
Maybe a '5' but that's a bit unfair as the original is one of those things that gets funnier the more times you see it so might be true of this one also.
I think there's a lot of potentially funny things they could have done but didn't. Like bring in some of the former band members who are only mentioned in the first one - Ross McLochness or Denny Pudding.
I think the key to the original is that many of the situations, whilst ridiculous, are still believable in the context - like getting lost on the way to the stage. This one starts a bit too over the top with Nigel's Cheese & Guitar shop - and it doesn't get better from there.
There were a lot of funny scenes in the original: the group getting hyped-up for their entrance and then getting lost on the way to the stage; the "up to 11, that's one more"; the stage act where the members of the group emerge from a chrysalis, except the bassist because his won't open until the end, and of course the pyramid prop whose dimensions are in inches rather than feet.
Pigmy Pony
25-09-2025, 16:34
:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap
:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOSAumt6YF4
:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap
You should - it takes the mickey out of all those pretentious rock groups of the '70s.
I’ve never seen it either…. Is there room for two behind that sofa, Steve? (Shuffles off to see if it is available on the myriad of streaming services he pays for but doesn’t use…)
Big one for me,
One of my favourites,
https://images2.imgbox.com/c7/4c/YIECn4ao_o.jpg
Never seen it in the Cinema.never mind a 4K Remaster in IMAX.
Ticket booked for next Month, will blow my tiny mind Im sure.
Pigmy Pony
17-03-2026, 23:16
Anime? I think I'd probably like that too :)
Some anime films are worth watching. I particularly enjoyed watching 'Spirited Away', though the storyline is typically weird in a Japanese sort of way. :scratch:
'Fist Of The North Star' - always sticks in my mind as it was baffling to me what the hell was going on.
I think that's the only one I've seen except for first episode of 'Cowboy Bebop' which is supposed to be the best thing ever but I couldn't get into it.
Big one for me,
One of my favourites,
https://images2.imgbox.com/c7/4c/YIECn4ao_o.jpg
Never seen it in the Cinema.never mind a 4K Remaster in IMAX.
Ticket booked for next Month, will blow my tiny mind Im sure.
Coincidentally I just noticed last night that this is on at our local Odeon Imax and booked tickets for myself and my granddaughter (21 but still a big kid, much to her mums disgust lol), she's an big Anime and Marvel/DC comic/movie fan.
Neither of us have ever seen it but I told her it's one of the most important Anime movies out there and needs to be seen, unfortunately couldn't get our usual seats so we're not central to the screen but never mind I'm sure she'll love it.
Some anime films are worth watching. I particularly enjoyed watching 'Spirited Away', though the storyline is typically weird in a Japanese sort of way. :scratch:
I should have added that when I visited Japan about twenty years ago, I spent a couple of weeks in Tokyo and was able to visit Studio Ghibli where 'Spirited Away' was made (as well as 'Princess Mononoke', which I have also seen).
I saw the new A24 film Backrooms today and thought it was really good, but I'm a bit of an A24 fanboy. Stars Renate Reinsve who can do no wrong in my book.
It's taken $118.00 million over it's first weekend, a new record for A24 and was directed by a 20 year old YouTuber called Kane Parsons. That's impressive in days when so many films often struggle to break even. A24 made this on a budget of $10m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HjdiohVOik
Does anyone actually go to the cinema anymore?
Just wondering as I go a fair bit, always have since the first film I saw in a cinema, 2001: A Space Odyssey, at least I think that was the first film I saw in a cinema, if it wasn't, it's the first one that stands out and I can remember.
Anyway, would be interested to know if you still do, used to go but not anymore, or no, never really have?
I went last autumn to see the new Spinal Tap film, only as some friends were going and asked me along.
Prior to that I went to see 'The Force Awakens' but that was a long time back.
They don't make films that interest me anymore. I suppose I'm no longer in the demographic. If you look at this history of cinema visit numbers (UK only) the low point was 1984 (if you ignore the pandemic), then it went back up and has remained pretty steady since.
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/the-industry/facts-and-figures/uk-cinema-admissions-and-box-office/annual-admissions/
So some people go. Young people (under 30) I have worked with seemed to go quite often.
Yeah Gen Z are apparently returning to cinema, as well as buying CD's and records.
From my observations it's mostly people under 30 and over 65 who go most often. But that's a slightly skewed demographic from an Arts Centre, so it might be different in a multi-plex, which I rarely got to. Probably go to the 'big cinema' less than half a dozen times a year.
I saw the new Spielberg (Disclosure Day) on Friday . . . it's not good, or at least I didn't think it was.
Yeah Gen Z are apparently returning to cinema, as well as buying CD's and records.
From my observations it's mostly people under 30 and over 65 who go most often. But that's a slightly skewed demographic from an Arts Centre, so it might be different in a multi-plex, which I rarely got to. Probably go to the 'big cinema' less than half a dozen times a year.
I saw the new Spielberg (Disclosure Day) on Friday . . . it's not good, or at least I didn't think it was.
I think he's made two great films (Jaws, Raiders), a couple of good ones (Empire Of The Sun, Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, Bridge Of Spies) but I don't really rate anything else of his.
Here's what's on at my local
Toy Story 5
The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan film, so not something I'd pay to see)
Disclosure Day
Cocktail 2 (seriously?)
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Mandalorian
Masters Of The Universe
And a couple I know nothing about
Michael (about Michael Jackson)
Obsession (psychological horror)
Backrooms (psychological horror)
Nothing that would really drag me off my ass to go and see.
I think he's made two great films (Jaws, Raiders), a couple of good ones (Empire Of The Sun, Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, Bridge Of Spies) but I don't really rate anything else of his.
That's pretty much the same list I would make, although I did enjoy Close Encounters. He has made some real stinkers.
Obsession (psychological horror)
Backrooms (psychological horror)
Those two are causing quite the stir. Low budget films made by YouTubers that are outstripping Hollywood films. I've seen both.
Obsession cost $750,000 to make and has taken $287 million (that's film history I believe)
Backrooms cost $10 million to make and has taken $248 million
As a comparison the new Star Wars Mandalorian film cost $165 million and has only taken $315 million, so heading for a loss overall
That's pretty much the same list I would make, although I did enjoy Close Encounters. He has made some real stinkers.
Went to see Close Encounters when it came out as my father wanted to see it. I mean, it's okay but it's a bit of a shaggy dog story.
I forgot 'Duel' which is a classic but I think it was a TV movie.
I forgot 'Duel' which is a classic but I think it was a TV movie.
:thumbsup:
Yup, I actually re-watched that recently - he's reused some of that in Disclosure Day!
Those two are causing quite the stir. Low budget films made by YouTubers that are outstripping Hollywood films. I've seen both.
Obsession cost $750,000 to make and has taken $287 million (that's film history I believe)
Backrooms cost $10 million to make and has taken $248 million
Were they any good?
I'm looking forward to AI facilitating us to make our own films from home. That's coming very close now.
rmcin626
16-06-2026, 12:21
To be honest not been to the cinema for quite some time although I do watch a lot of movies at home. From memory last time I went was for the first Lord of the Rings movie which is about 25 years ago. For me and my wife we prefer the comfort of our home, watch on a decent 65 inch telly and if you need a drink or a pee you just press pause.
Were they any good?
I thought they were extremely good Martin, especially Obsession. Both are on my list of best films I've seen this year (at the cinema), which has 10 on there now, none of which are Hollywood films. Five are foreign language films.
From memory last time I went was for the first Lord of the Rings movie which is about 25 years ago.
Not a bad last film to see :)
I was in New Zealand when the final one came out, The Return of the King. I went to a cinema in Christchurch on release day, well day before, as they started screening it at 1 minute past midnight. Prior to that they screened the first two films in their extended versions and the whole thing started about 4 pm and concluded about 3.00am. Most people in the audience dressed up as characters. New Zealand was gripped by LotR fever at that time. It was quite something to see.
Jackson is another director I don't rate. Those LOTR films are a mix of very good and very, very bad. I don't think he really understood the source material.
Could probably be re-cut into something that isn't so badly flawed.
rmcin626
16-06-2026, 12:55
Jackson is another director I don't rate. Those LOTR films are a mix of very good and very, very bad. I don't think he really understood the source material.
Could probably be re-cut into something that isn't so badly flawed.
He certainly made a right mess of the Return of the KIng.
I quite liked the LotR trilogy, some bits were shonky, but The Hobbit was appalling - 3 films, each around 3 hours long for a book a fraction of the size of LotR.
Someone has actually done what you suggest, The Hobbit has a fan edit made by a filmmaker - Maple Films (http://www.maple-films.com/)
He turned the 3 film 532 minute mess into a single 247 minute film that's actually not bad, not particularly brilliant either, but better than Jackson's version. Peter Jackson is a bit overrated I agree.
A single edit of LotR would be good - probably one out there?
rmcin626
16-06-2026, 13:20
I quite liked the LotR trilogy, some bits were shonky, but The Hobbit was appalling - 3 films, each around 3 hours long for a book a fraction of the size of LotR.
Someone has actually done what you suggest, The Hobbit has a fan edit made by a filmmaker - Maple Films (http://www.maple-films.com/)
He turned the 3 film 532 minute mess into a single 247 minute film that's actually not bad, not particularly brilliant either, but better than Jackson's version. Peter Jackson is a bit overrated I agree.
A single edit of LotR would be good - probably one out there?
I agree the Hobbit is not a long book, and was not a great fan of the films but will have look at the fan edit, thanks for the heads up.
I agree the Hobbit is not a long book, and was not a great fan of the films but will have look at the fan edit, thanks for the heads up.
:thumbsup:
Pigmy Pony
16-06-2026, 16:05
Not a bad last film to see :)
I was in New Zealand when the final one came out, The Return of the King. I went to a cinema in Christchurch on release day, well day before, as they started screening it at 1 minute past midnight. Prior to that they screened the first two films in their extended versions and the whole thing started about 4 pm and concluded about 3.00am. Most people in the audience dressed up as characters. New Zealand was gripped by LotR fever at that time. It was quite something to see.
:eek: Good grief, I couldn't have coped with that. I found long ago that I couldn't stay awake for a whole film, so I eventually knocked it on the head. The last film I went to see was 'Legend', with Tom Hardy x 2.
It sometimes happens at home too, but at least I can turn it off and watch the rest of it tomorrow.
First film I saw was 'Zulu' with my dad, I would have been 6 or 7. And the first film not accompanied by parents was 'Lady and the Tramp'.
:eek: Good grief, I couldn't have coped with that . . .
That was 23 years ago Steve, I very much doubt I could cope with that now either . . . :wheniwasaboy:
I can’t remember the last time I saw a film at the cinema - it would certainly have been with the family - might have been the Alladin live action Disney reboot or one of those if it wasn’t that one.
I do need to watch more films either at home or the cinema, but I usually find if I’m not gripped early on I lose interest.
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I stopped going to the cinema when they ceased to be single screen. Before that I would go every week on a Saturday to the matinee screening on my way home having done the shopping. Surprisingly I enjoyed most of the films I saw there.
Then I joined the recently started film club: I had joined a film club at University and liked the European and foreign films they screened, and the local film club showed the same. Sadly the film club closed a long time ago.
The last film I saw at a multiplex was 'Mr Turner' starring Timothy Spall. So to answer your question, the answer is none.
But with the ability to view umpteen channel on TV I have watched a lot of new films which I wouldn't have chosen to see at a multiplex. Also I have at least 150 DVD and Blu-ray discs to watch.
I'll comment on various directors and their films another time.
I go to the cinema quite regularly as my granddaughter (21) who is a comic nerd (Marvel/DC/Anime) like her grandad so we go whenever we can as the IMAX is only 20 minutes from us.
I might be 65 but in my head I'm still that 13 or 14 year old without a care in the world enjoying the freedom not knowing how shit the world will become and wishing I could turn the clock back.
Booked in for Supergirl next weekend and The Odyssey in July, with Spiderman to be booked in the next couple of days. Looking forward to Godzilla Minus Zero as well as a few others that will be released later in the year.
I too would like to see 'Odyssey', as well as the director's previous film 'Oppenheimer'.
I go to the cinema quite regularly as my granddaughter (21) who is a comic nerd (Marvel/DC/Anime) like her grandad so we go whenever we can as the IMAX is only 20 minutes from us.
I might be 65 but in my head I'm still that 13 or 14 year old without a care in the world enjoying the freedom not knowing how shit the world will become and wishing I could turn the clock back.
Booked in for Supergirl next weekend and The Odyssey in July, with Spiderman to be booked in the next couple of days. Looking forward to Godzilla Minus Zero as well as a few others that will be released later in the year.
That's brilliant Mike, how lucky to be able to go with your granddaughter - I'm really looking forward to The Obyssey too, my nephew is almost beyond himself with excitement about it and he's 55!
I saw Godzilla Minus One so will see the sequel, the first one was extraordinary for a film made for less than $10million. I'm really looking forward to Dune: Part Three as well. There's a new Ridley Scott in August (The Dog Stars), but personally I think Ridley is getting a tad past his sell by date - I'll still see it though.
It will be interesting to see how they treat Homer's poem. I hope there is only a minimum amount of CGI, and they don't dumb it down, Hollywood style.
It will be interesting to see how they treat Homer's poem. I hope there is only a minimum amount of CGI, and they don't dumb it down, Hollywood style.
It's a Christopher Nolan film Barry, he gets to make exactly the film he wants, one of very few auteurs these days who have complete autonomy over their artistic choices.
Compare Nolan's Dunkirk (2017) to Leslie Norman's 1958 version - it's a classic example of just how the level of talent and ability has declined in the past 50 years. Most of the critics didn't seem to notice but then they've probably never heard of the 1958 film let alone seen it.
1958 version cost £400,000 and looks epic with hundreds of extras in the beach scenes. The 2017 Nolan version cost over 100 million but looks like it was made for ten bob on Clacton sands with half a dozen blokes and a dog. Plus some cartoony-looking CGI thrown in for good measure.
So I don't have high hopes for 'The Odyssey' at all.
An interesting parallel might be the two versions of "Murder on the Orient Express'. The first, made in 1974 and directed by Sidney Lumet, with Albert Finney as Poirot, stuck closely to the book, and IMO was an excellent film. :)
Whereas the second version, made in 2017 and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also payed the part of Poirot deviated significantly from the book, and was IMO a complete disaster! :(
I really enjoy Christopher Nolan's films, seen them all, most multiple times, including Following which he filmed himself on the weekends using 16mm black and white film.
I haven't disliked any of his films so far, so I have high hopes for The Odyssey.
"The 2017 Nolan version cost over 100 million but looks like it was made for ten bob on Clacton sands with half a dozen blokes and a dog. Plus some cartoony-looking CGI thrown in for good measure".
That's a comparison I've never heard before, ten bob and a dog . . . classic, can't say I agree mind you, but it did make me laugh. Maybe seeing it on a dual 4k projector SuperScreen with thunderous audio made for a better experience? I thought it was great :)
Pete The Cat
17-06-2026, 11:46
I love going to the cinema during the daytime when very few people are around. Not simply for the quiet but it's like you're going through a portal to another world, away from the bustle and light into a cocoon. Last year my wife and I were in Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast which, although it's tiny, has an independent cinema. Lo and behold they had a matinee of The Dambusters so even though we must've seen it a gazillion times on TV in our younger days we popped in. Along with a grand total of six other people we had a lovely afternoon (but also a thought-provoking one given the story). Simple pleasures.
I tend not to anticipate a particular new film, but just to go in on spec.
I really enjoy Christopher Nolan's films, seen them all, most multiple times, including Following which he filmed himself on the weekends using 16mm black and white film.
I haven't disliked any of his films so far, so I have high hopes for The Odyssey.
That's a comparison I've never heard before, ten bob and a dog . . . classic, can't say I agree mind you, but it did make me laugh. Maybe seeing it on a dual 4k projector SuperScreen with thunderous audio made for a better experience? I thought it was great :)
Not seen all his films, I thought Interstellar was okay but Inception was terrible.
If you haven't seen the 1958 Dunkirk I highly recommend it. I saw the Nolan version when it came on TV and knew little about it other than it was critically acclaimed. I assumed it was a made for TV BBC co-production done on the cheap and I thought it okay by that measure. Only later discovered it was a big budget film. Where did all that money go?
I have 55'' TV and stereo sound (NAD plus three-way B&O speakers) so not the worst set up ever. Maybe it would be better on the big screen but then never seen the '58 version on the big screen either so a fair comparison in my book.
I love going to the cinema during the daytime when very few people are around. Not simply for the quiet but it's like you're going through a portal to another world, away from the bustle and light into a cocoon.
That's when I go Pete, for those exact same reasons - I probably see 95% of my films before 7pm, most mid-afternoon. Watching a film on a TV really dilutes the experience. Nothing quite like the immersion of a dark room, big screen and full on audio. I saw Denis Villeneuve being interviewed once, he said watching event films at home on a TV was like using a speed boat in a bath . . . I agree.
I'm very fortunate though, I volunteer at an Arts Centre so seeing films on the big screen costs me nothing except my time.
I know Aldeburgh, nice place :)
If you haven't seen the 1958 Dunkirk I highly recommend it.
I have seen it Martin, a couple of times and really enjoyed it. But I've never compared the two because they are such a different experience, each having their own merits. The time element of Nolan's work is what I find so intriguing, nobody else does that - the way his Dunkirk unfolds and overlaps I found masterful. The only thing I didn't like was Kenneth Branagh . . . he makes my teeth itch.
One thing about Nolan and you may disagree, I find his 'time puzzle films' need repeat viewings to fully unravel them. One viewing often leaves most people underwhelmed, they are complex by design, Inception especially gets panned on a single viewing. But when you get inside it, it's exceptional cinema IMO. I've seen it probably 6 or 7 times now, 2 in the cinema.
Pigmy Pony
17-06-2026, 12:52
An interesting parallel might be the two versions of "Murder on the Orient Express'. The first, made in 1974 and directed by Sidney Lumet, with Albert Finney as Poirot, stuck closely to the book, and IMO was an excellent film. :)
Whereas the second version, made in 201ate7 and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also payed the part of Poirot deviated significantly from the book, and was IMO a complete disaster! :(
I eagerly await its release :) Sorry, couldn't help myelf.
Anything with Kenneth Branagh as a central character or made by him risks being a complete disaster IMO, especially films directed by him. I think I'm in a minority thinking that though . . .
Looking forward to Godzilla Minus Zero too.
My only issue with The Odyssey is them using the word Dad! I mean come on it's ancient Greece surely it's father.
I'm dreading any more modern phrases, see if they say "you got this" I'm walking out!!!
I used to pickup someone to attend day care when I worked part-time for a care home after I retired from the Fire Service, he had been evacuated from Dunkirk. He never told any stories but knowing he'd been there was enough for us [emoji6]
Always one to check my work me, so I'm watching the 1958 Dunkirk in a mo. Must be over 20 years since I've seen it, probably a lot more.
Did you like 1917 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1917_(2019_film)) Martin, if you've seen it that is?
Always one to check my work me, so I'm watching the 1958 Dunkirk in a mo. Must be over 20 years since I've seen it, probably a lot more.
Did you like 1917 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1917_(2019_film)) Martin, if you've seen it that is?
Not seen 1917 yet but I do like Sam Mendes' work.
Not seen 1917 yet but I do like Sam Mendes' work.
I think it's an extraordinarily good film Martin - I saw it 6 times at the cinema and a few times at home since then. I still have the cinema tickets to prove it.
I just watched Nolan's Dunkirk again, so I've done both in two days.
EDIT:
Got 1917 wrong, I saw it 7 times as I went to the IMAX for one showing as well. That's proper nerdy :D
I think I said elsewhere that I'm not that keen on Hollywood films: much preferring foreign films. Unfortunately they are rarely shown in a cinema here, and the local film club which did show them closed years ago.
So I have had to aquire DVDs, or Blu-rays of these films to watch. I've just done an inventory of what I have: 687 disks, far more than I thought, so I will have to thin them out.
Pigmy Pony
21-06-2026, 20:42
I think I said elsewhere that I'm not that keen on Hollywood films: much preferring foreign films. Unfortunately they are rarely shown in a cinema here, and the local film club which did show them closed years ago.
So I have had to aquire DVDs, or Blu-rays of these films to watch. I've just done an inventory of what I have: 687 disks, far more than I thought, so I will have to thin them out.
Enough there to start your own film club. Just sayin' :)
I think I said elsewhere that I'm not that keen on Hollywood films: much preferring foreign films.
Get yourself a subscription to BFI (https://player.bfi.org.uk/) or MUBI (https://mubi.com/en/gb) Barry - neither show typical mainstream Hollywood films or TV drama's like Netflix, they are film focused only, concentrating on Independent and World Cinema.
I have recurring yearly subscriptions to both, I don't subscribe to anything else or have a TV licence. All the world cinema you could ever want between those two :)
Thanks for that Tim. Sounds the sort of thing that I could use.
The trouble is how do you receive the films? I'm not up on things Internet, my TVs are well away from the router (one is upstairs) and I don't want Ethernet cables snaking around the house - can they be wireless linked?
I have just looked on the BFI website you linked. It looks as though I can receive the films via my wireless laptop, which would be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. I have to find out if my Sony TV is HDMC compliant (it is a 'smart' TV, but I have never used that facility).
The trouble is how do you receive the films?
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As I don't have a television I have a mini PC attached via HDMI to a projector, so I can show films via a web browser for MUBI and BFI and using VLC media player for my own library of ripped films. I used to do what you are proposing, a laptop attached via HDMI . . . so that does work, or it did for me.
It will be interesting to see how they treat Homer's poem. I hope there is only a minimum amount of CGI, and they don't dumb it down, Hollywood style.
An earlier Hollywood version "loosely based on" the Odyssey...
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSbzNJGsvMqd6ps2taqzmcRQtVa04Lss bNISw-ah3uFPMSrhiJH
Terrific movie.
Think Christopher Nolan is going in a different direction....
Yes - it's a good movie, based as you say, on The Odyssey. The Coen brothers make a good stab at condensing the epic poem, and George Clooney is good as Ulysses, as is John Goodman as the Cyclops.
Well worth watching; but then so is everything made by the two brothers. :)
I've just been looking at the trailer for the Christopher Nolan version - it doesn't fill me with a lot of enthusiasm.
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