DC Tom Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well... It is Fincher so there is some graphic violence, including one particular scene you already know about from the book I'm sure. I admit, I turned away for a moment during that scene, and can see how some people wouldn't take to it. But really there was more tension than actual gore for most of the movie. The dialogue and language and rawness of it is most certainly still there, which I love because the author also wrote the screenplay. But with Fincher's take on it, it becomes hilarious... unexpectedly for me because I did not read the book. But if you dug the book I'm sure it won't be too over the top for you. Geckos in space? Are they grunting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Geckos in space? Are they grunting? They probably did, but in their sex capsule, probably not actual space. The image was inspired from this... which is NSFW due to language. (even though it's John Oliver, it's politics free) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPRad65-Kg Edited October 22, 2014 by GreggyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 There is one other one that a group is working on restoring. Pulled out of a river bed in Poland. I'm amazed they got use of it. I generally don't see WWII movies, as I can't help but nitpick them to pieces (I found eight mistakes in the Fury trailer alone). But I have to now, just to see that tank. I believe the tank you're referring to is a British Valentine tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well... It is Fincher so there is some graphic violence, including one particular scene you already know about from the book I'm sure. I admit, I turned away for a moment during that scene, and can see how some people wouldn't take to it. But really there was more tension than actual gore for most of the movie. The dialogue and language and rawness of it is most certainly still there, which I love because the author also wrote the screenplay. But with Fincher's take on it, it becomes hilarious... unexpectedly for me because I did not read the book. But if you dug the book I'm sure it won't be too over the top for you. Thanks, man; will have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Let us know what you think. I'm going to try to see Fury this week if I can. Well... It is Fincher so there is some graphic violence, including one particular scene you already know about from the book I'm sure. I admit, I turned away for a moment during that scene, and can see how some people wouldn't take to it. But really there was more tension than actual gore for most of the movie. The dialogue and language and rawness of it is most certainly still there, which I love because the author also wrote the screenplay. But with Fincher's take on it, it becomes hilarious... unexpectedly for me because I did not read the book. But if you dug the book I'm sure it won't be too over the top for you. Alright, finally saw "Gone Girl", boy what a twisted movie. At times I didn't know if I was watching a serious drama or a black comedy. You can't help but laugh at many of the lines that are delivered. Ben Affleck is Ben Affleck, but he does a decent job in this role and Rosamund Pike is spectacular. The person who really caught my eye was Carrie Coon, who played Ben Affleck's sister, she was great. I've never seen her before, but she played her part perfectly. I also really liked Kim Dickens as the lead detective in this story. David Fincher does a fine job in capturing the mood of this film, and the build-up and downfall of this couples relationship is done perfectly. The toughest thing in this movie is finding a likeable character or one that you want to empathize with. I also thought the movie could have been about 15 minutes shorter, but aside from that, I have little to complain about. I can understand why many people would be turned off by this film, and why people can find it upsetting. I don't know if this is a movie I would watch over and over again, but I have to give it a lot of credit. This was a very good movie. Next week, I will check out "Fury". Edited October 29, 2014 by Mark Vader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 My wife dragged me to Gone Girl so naturally I thought it would suck ads, and that's before I even knew Ben Affleck had the starring role, but to my surprise it was actually pretty good. Not sure I cared too much for the ending (I hate it when everyone dies at the end) but if you don't know what's coming it's a good ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Just saw next month has Foxcatchwer movie about Dave Schultz. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just saw next month has Foxcatchwer movie about Dave Schultz. Awesome! That movie is getting rave reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 That movie is getting rave reviews. If you get a chance to see it read up on Schultz first. The guy was winning on a national stage at age 17 against guys twice his age. Hell, at one point he flew to Russia to wrestle then flew back to wrestle in his HS state to wrestle two classes above his weight. And won all but one match by pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Saw "Fury" last night. What an intense movie. Unlike "Saving Private Ryan", which has a more heroic feel to it, this movie is just gritty, dirty & unsettling. Kudos to all the actors in this movie, they play there respective parts very good in this. The intensity of the battle sequences, the horrors of war, and the tension between the characters at times feels unbearable. However, that's probably how it was. The final battle sequence filled me with mixed emotions. I wanted to cheer for all the guys in the tank and yet it felt like I was just watching a big battle unfold with no bias. Adding subtitles for the non-descript nazi soldiers was something I was not expecting and practically adds some empathy to their cause, despite all the horrors we see of little children fighting for their side throughout the movie. Director David Ayer deserves a lot of credit for setting the tone and mood of this film. This dark, depressing film is not your typical WWII flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Here are the Independent Films, sorry I'm late with these. Michael Keaton stars in "Birdman" or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Also starring Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Andrea Riseborough, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan & Naomi Watts. Bill Murray stars in "St. Vincent". A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. Also starring Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts & Jaeden Lieberher. Keira Knightley stars in "Laggies". In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes, then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad. Also starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell & Mark Webber. Jeremy Renner stars in "Kill the Messenger". A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. Also starring Robert Patrick, Jena Sims & Robert Pralgo. In "Whiplash", A promising young drummer enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist & Paul Reiser. In "Rudderless", A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis. Also starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman & Selena Gomez. In "White Bird in a Blizzard", In 1988, a teenage girl's life is thrown into chaos when her mother disappears. Starring Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Christopher Meloni & Angela Bassett. In "Camp X-Ray", A soldier assigned to Guantanamo Bay befriends a man who has been imprisoned there for eight years. Starring Kristen Stewart, Peyman Moaadi, Lane Garrison & Tara Holt. In "Listen Up Phillip", Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce & Krysten Ritter. "Dear White People", Follows the lives of four black students at an Ivy League college. Starring Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner & Teyonah Parris. Finally in the animated "The Tale of Princess Kaguya", Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime. Starring the voices of Chloe Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen & James Marsden. Calendar with Trailers. Note: These dates are for Exclusive or Limited Release. These movies may appear in your area at a later date. 10/10 "Whiplash": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4006456345?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "St. Vincent": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1643686937?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_6 "Kill the Messenger": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2405870873?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 10/17 "Birdman": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4257066009?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_5 "Dear White People": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3234376729?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "Listen Up Phillip": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3284053785?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_3 "Rudderless": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3356142617?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_2 "Camp X-Ray": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2518330393?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3700862745?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 10/24 "White Bird in a Blizzard": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi645901337?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "Laggies": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1624943641?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_4 That's it for now. I'll have the November movies up next. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Here are the Independent Films, sorry I'm late with these. Michael Keaton stars in "Birdman" or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Also starring Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Andrea Riseborough, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan & Naomi Watts. Bill Murray stars in "St. Vincent". A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. Also starring Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts & Jaeden Lieberher. Keira Knightley stars in "Laggies". In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes, then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad. Also starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell & Mark Webber. Jeremy Renner stars in "Kill the Messenger". A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. Also starring Robert Patrick, Jena Sims & Robert Pralgo. In "Whiplash", A promising young drummer enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist & Paul Reiser. In "Rudderless", A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis. Also starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman & Selena Gomez. In "White Bird in a Blizzard", In 1988, a teenage girl's life is thrown into chaos when her mother disappears. Starring Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Christopher Meloni & Angela Bassett. In "Camp X-Ray", A soldier assigned to Guantanamo Bay befriends a man who has been imprisoned there for eight years. Starring Kristen Stewart, Peyman Moaadi, Lane Garrison & Tara Holt. In "Listen Up Phillip", Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce & Krysten Ritter. "Dear White People", Follows the lives of four black students at an Ivy League college. Starring Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner & Teyonah Parris. Finally in the animated "The Tale of Princess Kaguya", Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime. Starring the voices of Chloe Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen & James Marsden. Calendar with Trailers. Note: These dates are for Exclusive or Limited Release. These movies may appear in your area at a later date. 10/10 "Whiplash": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "St. Vincent": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_6 "Kill the Messenger": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 10/17 "Birdman": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_5 "Dear White People": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "Listen Up Phillip": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_3 "Rudderless": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_2 "Camp X-Ray": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 10/24 "White Bird in a Blizzard": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_1 "Laggies": http://www.imdb.com/...=ttvi_vi_imdb_4 That's it for now. I'll have the November movies up next. Enjoy! Hurry up, dammit. I saw Interstellar, and I want to register a complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hurry up, dammit. I saw Interstellar, and I want to register a complaint. I haven't yet... did you hate it? I'm really looking forward to it, going whenever I finish what I'm working on, which at this point looks like 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hurry up, dammit. I saw Interstellar, and I want to register a complaint. I haven't yet... did you hate it? I'm really looking forward to it, going whenever I finish what I'm working on, which at this point looks like 2022. November Movie thread is now open. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Birdman was pretty dark, awkward and awesome. Emma Stone got hot! Keaton's still the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hurry up, dammit. I saw Interstellar, and I want to register a complaint. lol you would think you paid for Mark's blogs with that kind of attitude! C'mon Mark you lazy sob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 lol you would think you paid for Mark's blogs with that kind of attitude! C'mon Mark you lazy sob! Yeah, apparently nobody can comment on a movie until I have posted my monthly thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yeah, apparently nobody can comment on a movie until I have posted my monthly thread. What, I'm going to start an entire thread myself, just to complain that the effects in Interstellar were too loud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 What, I'm going to start an entire thread myself, just to complain that the effects in Interstellar were too loud? A valid point. However, DC Tom, I've seen weirder threads than that started on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 A valid point. However, DC Tom, I've seen weirder threads than that started on this board. This is true. And while it tempts me to go start a topic "The effect in Interstellar were too loud - discuss," I'm just not that big an !@#$. Apparently even I have a limit. Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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