New Films you want to See at the CINEMA....

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Originally Posted by Tim

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'
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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

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_(film)

I will be going to see it.

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Originally Posted by Spectral Morn

I will be going to see it.

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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, 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.

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Originally Posted by Tim

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 ;)

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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.

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Originally Posted by Barry

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Tim

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.

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Two excellent actors there. I've been a fan of Bale since I saw 'The Machinist'.

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

Two excellent actors there. I've been a fan of Bale since I saw 'The Machinist'.

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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-...c19ff&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'.

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Originally Posted by Barry

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'.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Marco

I just fancied a total departure from my usual fare.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Barry

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.

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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-...b7270c060d18b8

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/3Lqkfo7IymU

Should be good.. Looking forward to going to the flicks again!:cool:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Going to see this film tomorrow night in Liverpool: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-...b7270c060d18b8

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/3Lqkfo7IymU

Should be good.. Looking forward to going to the flicks again!:cool:

Marco.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Marco

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.

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You must watch it. Its another Ben Wheatley film on ROOK.

How was In the Earth?

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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

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How are you Josie not heard from you in a while? Or maybe I just didn't notice!

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Originally Posted by The Black Adder

You must watch it. Its another Ben Wheatley film on ROOK.

How was In the Earth?

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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.

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-W...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.

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Originally Posted by Barry

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.

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The Lego Batman film is quite entertaining.

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Originally Posted by Barry

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Macca

The Lego Batman film is quite entertaining.

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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?

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Originally Posted by Barry

Sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original.

How would you rate it - 4 out of 11?

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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.

:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap

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:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOSAumt6YF4

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Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony

:sofa: I've never seen Spinal Tap

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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.