What's the latest film you have seen? (title, reviews, irish)

adidasss · 10-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Can't say I noticed it...:\

Molecules · 10-18-2008, 01:55 AM

'Threads', a 1984 BBC docudrama/public information film about a nuclear strike on Britain and the effects it would have. I thought it was going to be fear-mongering codswallop but it's actually rather sober and extremely harrowing, even now. Despite a BBC budget it delivers on the gritty 80's TV drama front in a way no-one else could, you have to hand it to them for having the balls to show this on primetime.

Threads is voicing Cold War fears that everybody had of course that have little to no chance of playing out today; I saw the 60's one which was also extremely graphic for it's time.
I think it started something of a trend cause my dotty old mum recalls there were several such programs at the time, including a 'countdown to midnight' Armageddon clock on the daily news? Apparently the general consensus among her and her friends in those days was they would all sooner drive to central London and get vaporised than suffer a nuclear winter or the ensuing chaos. After having stuff like this rammed down their throats I'm not surprised either...

Definitely worth a watch, not for the easily scared. It's set in Sheffield (a likely target) and vaguely follows two families from the build up of conflict to 15 years after the attack. In 13 parts on the choob.

**cardboard adolescent** · 10-18-2008, 04:05 AM

best sex scenes ever

RoemerMW · 10-18-2008, 11:09 AM

Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Revenge of the Terror of the Attack of the Evil, Mutant, Alien, Flesh Eating, Hellbound, Zombified Living Dead Part 2: In Shocking 2-D

Basically, this movie is Night of the Living Dead with all of the audio stripped and their own dialogue and music put in. I only watched it because it apparently it's the longest title ever for a movie, plus it looked like something that would be MST3K worthy. It was surprisingly funny, and they somehow got the dialogue to look somewhat right with the people's mouths. But it wasn't amazing or anything. The title is probably funnier than the film.

3/5

wolverinewolfweiselpigeon · 10-18-2008, 01:24 PM

I watched The Happening the other night with my mom. I really wish I didn't.

Tyler Durden · 10-18-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wolverinewolfweiselpigeon

I watched The Happening the other night with my mom. I really wish I didn't.

Happening sucked ass

nonsubmissivewife · 10-18-2008, 07:21 PM

Last watched
"History of the World Part I"
"Blazing Saddles"
"Dodgeball"

I was in a comedy mood.

**cardboard adolescent** · 10-18-2008, 07:29 PM

i've been meaning to re-watch some mel brooks movies, thanks for reminding me

**jackhammer** · 10-18-2008, 07:30 PM

Young Frankenstein is the schizz.

wolverinewolfweiselpigeon · 10-18-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Young Frankenstein is the schizz.

Agreed. One of my all-time favorites.

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10-17-2008, 08:32 PM
adidasss deadbeat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 5,006	Can't say I noticed it...:\ __________________

10-18-2008, 01:55 AM
Molecules Exploded Civil Servant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 926	'Threads', a 1984 BBC docudrama/public information film about a nuclear strike on Britain and the effects it would have. I thought it was going to be fear-mongering codswallop but it's actually rather sober and extremely harrowing, even now. Despite a BBC budget it delivers on the gritty 80's TV drama front in a way no-one else could, you have to hand it to them for having the balls to show this on primetime. Threads is voicing Cold War fears that everybody had of course that have little to no chance of playing out today; I saw the 60's one which was also extremely graphic for it's time. I think it started something of a trend cause my dotty old mum recalls there were several such programs at the time, including a 'countdown to midnight' Armageddon clock on the daily news? Apparently the general consensus among her and her friends in those days was they would all sooner drive to central London and get vaporised than suffer a nuclear winter or the ensuing chaos. After having stuff like this rammed down their throats I'm not surprised either... Definitely worth a watch, not for the easily scared. It's set in Sheffield (a likely target) and vaguely follows two families from the build up of conflict to 15 years after the attack. In 13 parts on the choob. __________________ Eff em free post-punk for the people

10-18-2008, 04:05 AM
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10-18-2008, 11:09 AM
RoemerMW Music Noob Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 282	Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Revenge of the Terror of the Attack of the Evil, Mutant, Alien, Flesh Eating, Hellbound, Zombified Living Dead Part 2: In Shocking 2-D Basically, this movie is Night of the Living Dead with all of the audio stripped and their own dialogue and music put in. I only watched it because it apparently it's the longest title ever for a movie, plus it looked like something that would be MST3K worthy. It was surprisingly funny, and they somehow got the dialogue to look somewhat right with the people's mouths. But it wasn't amazing or anything. The title is probably funnier than the film. 3/5 __________________ My RYM account My Flixter account Last.FM

10-18-2008, 01:24 PM
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10-18-2008, 07:21 PM
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10-18-2008, 07:29 PM
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10-18-2008, 07:30 PM
jackhammer As Deep As I Can Get Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 8,044	Young Frankenstein is the schizz. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.