Films You Have Watched

[QualityChimp]

I watched the 1984 sci-fi actioner, Trancers (Prime) for the first time since VHS.
You know, it's a bit rubbish, but it's a real tryer and you;ve got to respect how much of a bigger and successful film it is that the budget should allow.

I'd forgotten Helen Hunt was in it, but remembered a load of stuff like the people turned into Trancers and the brilliant slowed time sequences.

[dataDave]

Would you have a problem if they upgraded the visuals?

Yes. I initially loved the Star Wars Special Editions when I watched them at the cinema. I also loved the VHS box set when I bought it. What I don't like is the further shoe-horning of Hayden Christensen, more ridiculous "NO! NOOOO! NOOOO!!" being added as Vader lobs the emperor into the Death Star core, and last but not least not being able to choose to buy/watch the originals.

Precisely like old games, old films are best watched on a CRT. I spent quite a while a couple of years back exporting all of my favourites, including the SW De-specialised trilogy, to my PS2 HDD in 480p. Old films were never produced to be watched in UHD. Some are great, though. Compare the set on Alien compared to Aliens, it's absolutely brimming with detail everywhere.

[dataDave]

Another thing that really boils my piss is not being able to get either T2 or Aliens director's cuts in UHD. We put T2 on the last time it was on Netflix and even the lad noticed the missing bits.

I knew Gladiator had a director's cut, but I never liked the scene where it showed Christian kids being fed to lions. So I went and bought the UHD of that as the film is complete regardless. When we put it on big Ridley comes up on the screen and says "Here, there's a director's cut on this disc that you can watch that's the proper version". Not in those exact words, but still. We gave it a bash and it didn't have any kids being eaten, but instead has loads of extra Oli Reed bits that I'd never seen before. Absolute bonus! This extra content isn't mentioned on the sleeve or anything.

[QualityChimp]

I dunno, I've seen plenty of older films given a polish and they look new again. Bill & Ted and Terminator, in the last week, for example.
I'm lucky enough to not be too fussy about resolutions and whatnot.

Case in point, I watched Deepstar Six on the Legend channel last night and it was so SD, it hurt, but was still fun to watch.
I'd not seen it since BITD and remember it being this ultragory monster movie, but it's more of a disaster movie with a monster tacked on.

There are some great moments, though, especially some of the deaths.

->Open Spoiler<-

I think Miguel Ferrer's scene is still a top movie death. He tries to escape the underwater base in a pod that hasn't depressurised yet and as he rises to the surface, his nose starts bleeding then the veins in his arms and his neck until he finally bursts. Yikes.



The diving suit getting chomped in half and the guy walking onto the dart gun with pressurised air then popping are also harsh.

Love all the practical effects from ye olden days, so this was a fun one to rewatch, but not quite as legendary as I remembered.

[Atticus]

Went to see the Blumhouse remake of Speak No Evil. The original is the best horror film I've seen in years ... if this remake could be half as good I'd be okay with it. And it is. It follows a very similar path to a point and then forges one its own. I actually like this aproach as a shot-for-shot remake would have been pointless. This offers a new take on the story/concept and works as a companion to the original. But ... it's way, way more Hollywood and user-friendly ... lacking the subtlelties that really got under my skin in the original ... and way less devastating in how it plays out. But I still enjoyed it for what it was. Good turn from McAvoy too ... looking about the same size as Bane.

Unfortunately we were sat next to a horrible couple in the cinema (creating a D-Box-style 4th dimension to the themes of the film). I can joke about it now. But rude people are ruining the cinema experience for me. I might start using our litttle arts cinema from now on. It's a bit no-frills but the multiplex morons with their smartphones don't seem to be going away

[dataDave]

We went to see Ghostbusters today. My first time seeing it in the cinema. So enjoyable, and felt great finally catching it on the big screen. It’s a perfect film.

[Yakumo]

We went to see Ghostbusters today. My first time seeing it in the cinema. So enjoyable, and felt great finally catching it on the big screen. It’s a perfect film.

I'll never forget seeing it with my mum and brother at the Odeon screen 1 in Liverpool back in 1985. It was on the main screen which really was a massive sight. That cinema on LONDON Road has been gone for about 18 years now but there's still a video up on YouTube that one of the final managers took.
Skip to 2:40 to see the size of the cinema. Trully massive.

[Neon Ignition]

Wonder Woman
Not seen it in a long time and as the next film in our run through with the kids on the DC side it was interesting to rewatch. I liked it a lot more this time around, hits the right notes and whilst not heavy on action - considering the run time - it's good. They probably could have got more out of Ares as an overarching villain for her though.

[Finsbury Girl]

The Fall Guy - honestly I thought it was great. Some great banter, laughs and stunts and the 2 leads had excellent chemistry and both played it at the right level ; it doesn't take itself seriously at all and that is needed for a movie like this. It had the right level (for me) of romance, comedy and action that it should have wide appeal.

Also love seeing stuff filmed near where I live - I can spot the continuity errors a mile away!

Anyway I'd actually go see a sequel if one is made - 8/10 for me (maybe even a 9 because of Jean Claude the kelpie - best character in the movie )

[QualityChimp]

Yeah, I thought The Fall Guy was great fun.
The new series of "Rob & Romesh Vs" has an episode where they go the The Fall Guy press junket and have chairs smashed over them and David Leitch trains them at his LA stunt school.

I went to the cinema to see Macross Plus and it was a real treat.
Disappointed there was only one other person in the screen because it's such a lovely snapshot of 90s anime and something I don't think we'll see again.
Apart from key sequences, there was no CGI and everything was hand drawn and looked so lush.
Those gorgeous blue skies, futuristic cities and aerial dogfights.
Love the mech design and the general aesthetics.

The story is definitely interesting, trying to ape the love triangle of the original but a dark secret hidden as to what originally broke the friendship up.
As with a lot of anime, sometimes the pacing is off, presumably for cost reasons whilst a shot lingers, but there's still plenty of meat on the bone.
Even more pressing is the concept of AI and whether it can replace man in the air or behind a mic.

There's also plenty of action too, especially in the final quarter.
It's one that I'll always have a soft spot for:



I also went to an afternoon showing of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, which was another joyous treat.
So, I rinsed this as a kid and it's my fave Indy as it was my first experience of the series.
It may not objectively be the best, but it's my fave.

As an adult, there are plotholes galore (why do the Lao Che pilots abandon the plane over the Andes, why doesn't the water chasing the minecart fall in the lava, where does the massive dance stage come from in the opening and so on), but it's easier just to accept it's a pulp serial brought to life and it's more fun watching the daring-do than musing over logic.

I swear there were bits I'd not seen before like Mola Ram shoving his hand into the sacrifices chest, then it healing up.

I used to think Kate Capshaw's "Willie" was annoying as she screamed and moaned about everything happening, but I actually realise that without her presence, the film would be so much darker.
I mean, there's some gory deaths in there! Crushed by a rock smasher, harpooned by flaming meat skewers, heart pulled out and dunked in a lava pit, torn apart by crocodiles, shot in the face, hung by a ceiling fan and so on.

I had a big smile on my face, though as it's such a fun romp.

THIS SHOT!

[wakka]

Dude, you have another fan of Temple of Doom right here. Was always my fave as a kid too. The haters can do one. No more pawachutes!!!

[QualityChimp]

Dude, you have another fan of Temple of Doom right here. Was always my fave as a kid too. The haters can do one. No more pawachutes!!!

YES!

I'm not sure why it needs to be a prequel and it makes the gun draw joke make no sense, but it's sooo much fun.

Short Round is the MVP, man. Lil dude saves Indy's ass soooo many times, even takes a whipping for him.

"That's Doctor Jones, lady!"
"My Professional name." *flips coin*

[wakka]

Short Round is a badass character for sure. The mine cart sequence is an all timer, too. The film is just maximum pulp, maximum carnage, maximum ludicrousness. It's more Paul Verhoeven than Stephen Spielberg, actually. And I love that about it. It works on a sincere level but also a self-parody level.

Now I want to watch it again.

[fuse]

Boy Kills World was a hell of a let down - a masterclass in squandering fantastic components. Take great performers, incredible action choreography, and then film it in the most hyperactive, unwatchable way, with a rather tedious sense of humour and a story that manages to fall short of what were very meagre expectations. Shame.

Stuck on Beetlejuice as partner's keen to see the new one, whereas I don't think I'd ever watched this properly before. Smirked at some bits, enjoyed Keaton enjoying himself, but honestly, wasn't mad about it. That said, I will accept I have soured on Burton's style over the years and probably would've had a much better time had I watched it 30 years ago like I was supposed to.

Soon as I saw a trailer for The Substance a few months back I suspected it would be up my street. Then QC went to his preview screening and confirmed that, so off I went on opening day and YES YEP VERY GOOD. Purposefully not saying too much, but the most fun I've had in the cinema all year.

[Finsbury Girl]

Love Temple of Doom more than Last Crusade

Come at me bros