What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

**Janszoon** · 04-17-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

Just that the script, humour and dialogue was so original and unexpected yet natural and unforced (unlike Wes Anderson films for example). It's funny, poignant and memorable. Also, great incorporation of other visual arts, but she is multitalented so it all felt more genuine than other films dealing with such things.

Man, I felt pretty much the opposite. It seemed like such a forced effort at being precious to me.

crash_override · 04-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Watched it last night having just read the book. I found it followed the book very well, but I failed to see why Sean Penn earned an Oscar for his performance. All the acting was good, but I found Sean Penn a little cheesy at points and unable to correctly convey the persona of Jimmy in others. I felt like Penn portrayed Jimmy as more of a villain, where as in the book, his actions are explained and somewhat justified. Also, they don't delve much into Jimmy's past, where a lot of his character development comes from. Overall it was a good film, I would recommend reading the book to compare.

Minor Monster · 04-17-2010, 12:48 PM

Just saw William Friedkin's Bug last night. I really think its his best after French Connection and The Exorcist (although I havent seen Sorcerer which I hear is great). It was based on a play and from what I read it follows it pretty faithfully, and you can really tell that it was a play because of a the dialogue (which is great) and the sole location. I dont see why this movie was so panned when it was released, I thought it was very effective

Burning Down · 04-17-2010, 01:29 PM

Spielberg's War of the Worlds. It was pretty good, though the book was better.

Akira · 04-17-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

It was pretty good, though the book was better.

Yeah, the book doesn't have that annoying kid screaming throughout.

The movie was ok, coulda done with having a different director and main star.

NumberNineDream · 04-17-2010, 07:05 PM

Intervista (1987) by Federico Fellini.

^Begins with a crew form a Japanese television, coming to interview Fellini, continues with a movie inside a movie inside a TV show. All, with the usual absurdities.

Ginger e Fred (1986)by Federico Fellini.

Plot: Amelia (Giulietta Masina) and Pippo (Marcello Mastroianni) are reunited after several decades to perform their old music-hall act (imitating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) on a TV variety show.-IMDB
Extremely hilarious. This whole melodramatic story happening between Fellini's wife and his alter-ego, I found that breathtaking, while attacking mercilessly the stupidity of television. Another great movie.

I'll be watching La Strada next, and for the second time, as I missed young Giulietta Masina, that woman is a joy.

FETCHER. · 04-18-2010, 05:27 AM

I liked it. I liked it a good bit. It was funny. Some parts dragged but that was alright.

Burning Down · 04-18-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Akira

Yeah, the book doesn't have that annoying kid screaming throughout.

The movie was ok, coulda done with having a different director and main star.

Yeah, the screaming was really annoying. And Tom Cruise was ok in it but I think there are better roles for him. They probably should have gonee with somebody else though.

TheCunningStunt · 04-18-2010, 04:53 PM

Meh. 6/10

Akira · 04-18-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Meh. 6/10

Pfft, it's the best film about nothing where nothing happens

04-17-2010, 12:48 PM	#5883 (permalink)
Minor Monster Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Just saw William Friedkin's Bug last night. I really think its his best after French Connection and The Exorcist (although I havent seen Sorcerer which I hear is great). It was based on a play and from what I read it follows it pretty faithfully, and you can really tell that it was a play because of a the dialogue (which is great) and the sole location. I dont see why this movie was so panned when it was released, I thought it was very effective __________________ The music hall a costly bow The music all is lost for now To a muted trumpeter swan Columnated ruins domino

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NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Intervista (1987) by Federico Fellini. ^Begins with a crew form a Japanese television, coming to interview Fellini, continues with a movie inside a movie inside a TV show. All, with the usual absurdities. Ginger e Fred (1986)by Federico Fellini. Plot: Amelia (Giulietta Masina) and Pippo (Marcello Mastroianni) are reunited after several decades to perform their old music-hall act (imitating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) on a TV variety show.-IMDB Extremely hilarious. This whole melodramatic story happening between Fellini's wife and his alter-ego, I found that breathtaking, while attacking mercilessly the stupidity of television. Another great movie. I'll be watching La Strada next, and for the second time, as I missed young Giulietta Masina, that woman is a joy. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Meh. 6/10 __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

04-17-2010, 01:29 PM	#5884 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	Spielberg's War of the Worlds. It was pretty good, though the book was better.