The Movie House - Part 10

Worth it?

Bruv hella *bleep* crazy. At times it felt like a sermon on Lynchian filmmaking.

I think it's his best work without having seen Twin Peaks yet.

El Gunner wrote:is it coming to Netflix in Africa


anyhow, I watched Blue Velvet last night. yea

Wasn’t it Netflix everwhere other than US and China?

dunno

El Gunner wrote:dunno

Can't you look up on your Netflix though

You can find all upcoming movies on there that haven't come out yet and add them to your list.

Guess I'll just catch it online somewhere, this is RACIST AGAINST AMERICANS

CBarca wrote:Guess I'll just catch it online somewhere, this is RACIST AGAINST AMERICANS

You’ve had the chance for weeks imo. Rather had watched such a visual great film in the cinema.

I don't have a car and there are no cinemas on campus, and many cinemas here haven't picked it up. All these movies I'm watching in cinema are older movies being provided by the student run cinema, they don't show new stuff.

Not really that upset, I've been living this life for years

CBarca wrote:I don't have a car and there are no cinemas on campus, and many cinemas here haven't picked it up. All these movies I'm watching in cinema are older movies being provided by the student run cinema, they don't show new stuff.

Not really that upset, I've been living this life for years

I'll buy you that car once I make it big..

No one should live without good cinema options

Hyped, I really liked Fantastic Beasts.

Hope we finally get Jude Law as the movie star he’s destined to be

Still need to watch the first one

El Gunner wrote:Still need to watch the first one

I thought it was really good, was quite surprised tbh as I was under the impression most people didn't like it.

I think I was wrong to have that impression though.

El Gunner wrote:Bruv hella *bleep* crazy. At times it felt like a sermon on Lynchian filmmaking.

I think it's his best work without having seen Twin Peaks yet.

If you liked Blue Velvet, I'm sure you'll love Twin Peaks. It has that same, mysterious atmosphere and music that Lynch is known for. Be prepared that you'll likely be so addicted to it that going to sleep without watching another episode will be a struggle, though

Watched Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and Shape Of Water.

I think I'm the first person in GL who really liked Three Billboards? The acting was amazing and the story took an unpredictable route. It did have some problems though on some of the characters. Ending could have been better. I'd say from McDonagh, In Bruges>Three Billboards>Seven Psychopaths. But what superb performances from Sam Rockwell, Woody and Frances.

Shape Of Water was decent, thought Sally Hawkins's performance was the highlight of the film. Shoutout to Michael Shannon for portraying a reprehensible and terrifying villain. I wish they showed more of the creature and Elisa's initial relationship, their bond seemed to grow strong far too quickly. Thought this was the weakest Best Picture winner since Argo.

2016 had far better films imo. La La Land, Moonlight, Your Name and Hacksaw Ridge were of extremely high quality. Still need to see some more, counting on the A24 films to appear on Prime Video soon.

So how many of you have watched Annihilation?
It turn out to be on my Netfix, watched it last night.

Nothing to incredible happened. Saw some reviews on Letterboxd saying the visuals are extraterrestrial, but it wasn't really that jawdropping. Unlike anything we've ever seen on screen before, sure. But at the end of the day it is a poor man's Arrival.

M99 wrote:Watched Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and Shape Of Water.

I think I'm the first person in GL who really liked Three Billboards? The acting was amazing and the story took an unpredictable route. It did have some problems though on some of the characters. Ending could have been better. I'd say from McDonagh, In Bruges>Three Billboards>Seven Psychopaths. But what superb performances from Sam Rockwell, Woody and Frances.

Shape Of Water was decent, thought Sally Hawkins's performance was the highlight of the film. Shoutout to Michael Shannon for portraying a reprehensible and terrifying villain. I wish they showed more of the creature and Elisa's initial relationship, their bond seemed to grow strong far too quickly. Thought this was the weakest Best Picture winner since Argo.

2016 had far better films imo. La La Land, Moonlight, Your Name and Hacksaw Ridge were of extremely high quality. Still need to see some more, counting on the A24 films to appear on Prime Video soon.

I liked Three Billboards as a "normal" good movie but not as an Oscar winning movie. These awards make no sense whatsoever and should be done every 4 years so 7/10 movies don't win those just because there was no other great movie that year.

Like Affleck's performance in Manchester by the Sea I don't get the Francis hype either. Playing a depressed character with no facial expressions or big emotions is the easiest role.

Worse than Ballon d'Or.

I watched 3 BBs last night as well and I really liked the acting. To me it had oscar performances all over it. Unlike M99 I liked the ending, would've felt a little disingenuous if Frances and/or Rockwell were able to find peace after showing so much rage on screen the entire movie, but I liked how the ending left open the possibility of them not going through with it, keeps you wondering.

I'm not sure I would call the movie itself the best of the year. Although this year was particularly weak, so why not?

Don't get how John wick 2 was overlooked for oscars

Dont know this is right place to ask but pls post your Definitive list for 'best time travel movies/shows you have watched'

12 monkeys is definitely one of the best.

I liked three billboards I just didn't think should have been anywhere near a best picture award. Overrated because it showed a strong female character and that makes it like, the best thing ever, in this current climate. Still, as I said in my initial post, I enjoyed the film. It was hilarious and the acting was terrific, and the story wasn't that bad either.

Make Sally Hawkins character a bit more weak in TSOW and 3 Billboards probably wins. Luckily for del toro, Hawkins did a good job and the character was a strong character while also being mute

Sina wrote:Dont know this is right place to ask but pls post your Definitive list for 'best time travel movies/shows you have watched'

Donnie Darko

anime movies do time travel best tbh

not seen very many live action movies that are good

12 monkeys and Donnie Darko are probably the only two great ones. Latter is controversial though.

Looper is decent. Butterfly effect is a fun watch but not a great film.

El Gunner wrote:

Sina wrote:Dont know this is right place to ask but pls post your Definitive list for 'best time travel movies/shows you have watched'

Donnie Darko is horrible

Agreed