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I guess I wouldn't because it didn't break the cinematic mould by creating a visual style never seen in cinema before, showing for the first time how digital film can enhance the viewing experience rather than get in the way, a la Star Wars. But I haven't seen it yet so I might be wrong.

Aye, there have been some great director actor partnerships, De Niro and Scorsese, Mifune and Kurosawa, Kinski and Herzog, Kubrick and Rossiter Barton Fink is excellent too.

2001 is amazing. It could suffer the same as Clockwork Orange, being made earlier and set later but even though Leonard Rossiter is in it, it avoids 70's sitcomitis by being the most gorgeous film ever. The Shining is the only horror film that has scared me rigid. Barry Lyndon I thought was remarkable. Did you ever watch Dr Strangelove. You said you had it. One of the funniest films ever.

I cannot imagine anyone taking BB that seriously. I'll bet you're bitter because you voted her out and she's back. 180519[/snapback] I don't take it seriously at all but when you're forced to watch something you can't stand to begin with having to see her as well just tips me over the edge. 180532[/snapback] What do you mean "forced to watch"? Like Alex in Clockwork Orange? 180540[/snapback] You'd better believe it. Worr lass is a real tyrant! Speaking of Clockwork Orange, what's your opinion of that? It's another one I found extremely overrated but then again I find that with most of Kubrick's films. 180546[/snapback] I love Kubrick, but think it has aged more poorly than any of his other films. I don't know what I would have thought at the time, but watching it in the 90's it was like a bad 70's English sitcom.

I can't imagine I'd be friends with ANY of the BB contestants. I watch it to laugh at them, not with them. People can call Nikki ugly, but based on her looks come 2am, if I hadn't pulled (likely) I'd try it on with her.

I cannot imagine anyone taking BB that seriously. I'll bet you're bitter because you voted her out and she's back. 180519[/snapback] I don't take it seriously at all but when you're forced to watch something you can't stand to begin with having to see her as well just tips me over the edge. 180532[/snapback] What do you mean "forced to watch"? Like Alex in Clockwork Orange?

I cannot imagine anyone taking BB that seriously. I'll bet you're bitter because you voted her out and she's back.

I'm obviously taking the piss, but honestly it's you who needs to get a grip, vile human being that she is tbs tbs. 180510[/snapback] I wouldn't let a no-mark like her wind me up so much tbh.

Aye, but HF said barmaids were generally required to show a bit of skin, not that in this warped fantasy universe they were. I'm referring to the BB tap water demon, Alex. 180497[/snapback] You're right like, Idols only exists in my warped fantasy universe. Or Sam Jacks.

Christ all mighty wept on a bike! Get a grip man.

2 out of 3 ain't bad.

Why the skimpy outfits? 180474[/snapback] I'm guessing they wore them in the comic book. I mean graphic novel 180476[/snapback] Wherin they were playing prostitutes, strippers and barmaids. Generally professions that require you to show a bit of skin.

It was visually very impressive, that doesn't cut it for me for 2 hours. What about the portrayal of the women in it, how is it not a wankfest? A plot and vaguely believeble acting helped the movies you've mentioned, by the way. 180470[/snapback] It might well be a wankfest, but all the women in it were strong individuals who gave the blokes as good as they got. They might have wore skimpy outfits, but there was no gratuitous sex scene that dragged out for 15 minutes and served no purpose but titillation, like you get in the average hollywood actioner. Those scenes offend me more than anything in Sin City.

I've never read the novel, but I like watching films with a bit of visual flair. It amazes me that anyone could prefer Paycheck over Sin City. If you are happier with the standard chase, loud explosion, big orchestra, fast cuts to give the illusion of a fast moving film, guy and girl get it on action shit that gets endlessly reproduced Paycheck will provide you with the same enjoyment as any of the others like The Island or I, Robot. I've never seen anything like Sin City.

Nah. It's not. It's just one that you disliked most. 180442[/snapback] Not seen it but the phrase "mixed reviews" springs to mind. By the way HF, have you heard any comments re: 'A Scanner Darkly'? It's an excellent book and I like the idea of the cartoon effect (for want of a better description). Never too sure about Keanu Reeves though. 180446[/snapback] Yeah, I watched the first 20 minutes for free on-line somewhere, I'll try and find it. Looked lush. 180447[/snapback] Here it is. The reviews I've read have all been positive, and I like what I've seen.

Is it Tarantino or Miramax that choose to fleece his films for every penny? I think there's 3 Pulp Fictions, 2 Jackie Browns, 12 or so Reservoir Dogs. Kill Bill was stretched over 2 filmsm, each with an initial vanilla disc, then a special edition to follow, then the thetrical release of the combined film, then that on DVD...

Nah. It's not. It's just one that you disliked most. 180442[/snapback] Not seen it but the phrase "mixed reviews" springs to mind. By the way HF, have you heard any comments re: 'A Scanner Darkly'? It's an excellent book and I like the idea of the cartoon effect (for want of a better description). Never too sure about Keanu Reeves though. 180446[/snapback] Yeah, I watched the first 20 minutes for free on-line somewhere, I'll try and find it. Looked lush.

Nah. It's not. It's just one that you disliked most.

That is a fucking atrocious film and I usually love Johnny Depp. 180436[/snapback] I enjoyed it It's no Sin City like.

Which Manchurian candidate? I've only seen the Frank Sinatra one and was considering the remake. Meryl Streep is generally worth watching.

Clouds - Dave Van Ronk

I do that a lot. I could never buy a movie for packaging, that movie's not even that good, is it? I keep all my DVDs in those carry case/bag thingies, much more convenient. Some extras (particularly comedy ones) I hang on to, but it has to have something good on. 180359[/snapback] cough....splutter...kyahch What? "not even that good?" It's amazing. Get it watched Luckyluke. Then watch again with the superb audio commentary turned on.

I'd love to hear the opinion of a musician like Patrokles, but just know he's so disgusted by them he hasn't even opened the thread. Beneath him tbh.

Either a tepid glob of jism or a work of comedic genius depending on who you listen to.

Jon Brion - I Believe She's Lying