Comrade 86 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Here's what I wrote in August. Such high hopes, all shattered. But time is a great healer and having heard the Inception theory (aka made-up nonsense), I might give TENET another go soon. You're a more patient man than I. There are plenty of films I've watched on multiple occasions, often gleaning a little more with each viewing. Tenet won't be one of them, however. While the science behind the story was fascinating and actually quite credible, there was nothing else to draw me back in. The science is also the only link I can see between the two films. This said, I'll doubtless be as keen as the next guy to see what Nolan does next. I admire the fact that he 'pushes the envelope' so perhaps my gripe with Tenet is that it felt like 'pushing' for the sake of it. As someone who worked in the industry I think I retain perhaps old-fashioned notions around entertainment value as being a core directive. Tenet left me feeling nothing really, save for mildly annoyed I'd given up over two hours to view it. Edited December 1, 2020 by 86 Schmokes & a Pancake Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, 86 Schmokes & a Pancake said: I admire the fact that he 'pushes the envelope' so perhaps my gripe with Tenet is that it felt like 'pushing' for the sake of it. Yes, that's about the size of it. Mrs WHR struggled with Dunkirk at the pictures as the 'Mole' explanation was fleeting and she didn't know what one was anyway. But the film was about ultra lionizing the RAF and she got that. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Home Alone. Classic. Makes you feel lovely and warm. Whoever invented the log fire / 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramit Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Catching up with the classics. John Carpenter's 1988 film They Live -6/10 but a 10/10 fight scene. Have a creepy feeling it may have been a documentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 On 01/12/2020 at 11:36, 86 Schmokes & a Pancake said: You're a more patient man than I. There are plenty of films I've watched on multiple occasions, often gleaning a little more with each viewing. Tenet won't be one of them, however. While the science behind the story was fascinating and actually quite credible, there was nothing else to draw me back in. The science is also the only link I can see between the two films. This said, I'll doubtless be as keen as the next guy to see what Nolan does next. I admire the fact that he 'pushes the envelope' so perhaps my gripe with Tenet is that it felt like 'pushing' for the sake of it. As someone who worked in the industry I think I retain perhaps old-fashioned notions around entertainment value as being a core directive. Tenet left me feeling nothing really, save for mildly annoyed I'd given up over two hours to view it. Was rather hoping TENET was going to star Bo Derek alongside our extraterrestrial friend. Alas I was disappointed. Carl Sagan and Tamworthram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Poor @i-Ram. This season has caused even the most laid back of men to age terribly. Carl Sagan, Mostyn6, angieram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 As Good As It Gets Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is probably the most obnoxious person you could ever wish to not meet - totally self-centred, a total slave to OCD, a character you would gladly strangle, even if he were already dead - but by the end of the film, you love him. I have probably seen this movie a dozen times, and I still cry with laughter at the utter ridiculousness of some of the situations and some of the utterly outrageous things that Melvin says, such as... Quote People who talk in metaphors oughta shampoo my crotch Quote Dr. Green, how can you diagnose someone as an obsessive compulsive disorder, and then act like I have some choice about barging in here? Quote (to Simon) No need to stop being a lady. Quit worryin! You'll be back on your knees in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) 80 minutes into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and it’s absolutely poo. How on earth is it so popular? Edited December 11, 2020 by DarkFruitsRam7 Tamworthram, Chester40, angieram and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 1 minute ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: 80 minutes into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and it’s absolutely poo. How on earth is it so popular? How dare you....its a great film. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Watched 1917 on Prime. It’s good and cleverly filmed, like 1 long camera shot. Not too many high intensity moments, but well done. You have to be in the mood to sit for 2 hours as it can be slow paced though. Not amazing by any stretch, worth a watch once. Not flashy, well made, Eustace/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Watched the Irishman for the 2nd time. Saw it the day it came out and thought it was amazing, second viewing confirmed it. Dare I say Marty's finest? Bloomer/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Sith Happens said: How dare you....its a great film. ? not a patch on European Vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 3 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: 80 minutes into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and it’s absolutely poo. How on earth is it so popular? Absolute classic film....... “it’s a bit nippley out” oh I man nippy ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: not a patch on European Vacation. I liked them all, the 4 originals that is but the 1st is the best for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Sith Happens said: I liked them all, the 4 originals that is but the 1st is the best for me I don't know which one it is, but the one he ties the dog to the bumper and has gran on the roof is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 6 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: 80 minutes into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and it’s absolutely poo. How on earth is it so popular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, Rev said: I don't know which one it is, but the one he ties the dog to the bumper and has gran on the roof is great. That's the first one where they go to Wally World Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 13 hours ago, JoetheRam said: Watched the Irishman for the 2nd time. Saw it the day it came out and thought it was amazing, second viewing confirmed it. Dare I say Marty's finest? Bloomer/10 I think I’ll rewatch it. I wasn’t that impressed first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Watched Arkansas on Netflix last night. Not a classic by any means but I found it thoroughly entertaining. 8/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Honest Thief with Liam Neeson. A bit like the 20th remake of Taken he has done but entertaining. A solid bisgaard out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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