CS Film Club - Page 333

sshuttari · 06-26-2012, 03:43 PM

In for next round.

morpheus1987 · 06-26-2012, 03:45 PM

I'm gonna bow out of the next round. I'm leaving for vacation soon.

**JBond** · 06-26-2012, 03:56 PM

3 more reviews.

Hollywood · 06-26-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morpheus1987

I'm gonna bow out of the next round. I'm leaving for vacation soon.

Where ya goin for vacation?

Dhamon22 · 06-26-2012, 07:34 PM

I'll toss my hat in the ring for next round

morpheus1987 · 06-26-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOLLYWOOD

Where ya goin for vacation?

I'm gonna be backpacking across Europe for the next month or so

Dracula · 06-26-2012, 11:01 PM

Playtime (1967)
After having seen three of his four and a half films, I feel like I’ve given Jacques Tati more than a fair chance to impress me, but after seeing and not particularly enjoying his supposed magnum opus I’m going to have to say that I’m just not a fan of the guy. When he made Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Tati invented a sort of unassuming pantomime which was admittedly quite unique, but it seems like he spent the rest of his career doing more of the same except on increasingly large and elaborate sets. It got so out of control that he finally made Playtime, the most expensive French film ever made, and shot it on 70mm. Only a Frenchman would think it was a good investment to put that much money into a plotless experiment like this based around a handful of somewhat interesting but not exactly funny visual gags, and sure enough the movie bombed and bankrupted the guy.

Granted, Tati’s brand of subtle slapstick (consider that phrase, “subtle slapstick”) is something that can’t really be found anywhere else in cinema, but I sort of got the point two movies ago. Also, this film has some of the most bizarre pacing, there’s no central narrative driving you through it so you pretty much watch it for the visuals. These interesting pantomime gags to come at you ever two minutes or so, but there’s a whole lot of nothing in between. If these gags were really transcendentally amazing rather than somewhat interesting, that might have worked, but for what they are they don’t necessarily feel like they’re worth the wait. By the film’s second half I was pretty actively bored. What we’re left with is a real oddity of a film where extensive production values are put towards something that doesn’t feel remotely “epic,” I don’t begrudge the film for trying to do something offbeat but I certainly didn’t enjoy it.
** out of four

**JBond** · 06-26-2012, 11:20 PM

I'm not defending it, but supposedly there are many intertwining storylines going on that are all visual. So if you were to watch it many times or follow one character you'd see that there was something inbetween the gags. Actually, there's very much going on.

SnoBorderZero · 06-26-2012, 11:52 PM

I've heard great things about "Playtime" but have yet to see it, definitely on my list.

Dracula · 06-27-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

I'm not defending it, but supposedly there are many intertwining storylines going on that are all visual. So if you were to watch it many times or follow one character you'd see that there was something inbetween the gags. Actually, there's very much going on.

Oh there was certainly something like that going on, I just didn't care.

MovieBuff801 · 06-27-2012, 06:30 PM

Lawrence of Arabia

David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia" chronicles the experiences of British soldier T.E. Lawrence (Peter O' Toole) as he helps the Arabs in their revolt against the Turks in the Arab desert during World War I.

This film is an epic in every sense of the word. From the massive 3 hr. and 48 minute runtime to the expansive canvas the story takes place on, there's always a big feeling to it, and I quickly got wrapped up in that feeling.

I appreciated how even though this can be classified as a war film, it still takes the time to be more meditative, and it also really does a good job of delving into Lawrence as a character and his conflicting emotions about the situation he's in. As a result, O' Toole gives a fantastic performance. If the opening titles are to be believed, this was his first film role, which makes it even more impressive.

Yet I did find this movie to have its' dull/slow-moving moments, which is to be expected from a movie so long. Still, I was involved by enough of it and the acting was strong enough for me to say it was well worth the watch.

***1/2 /****

And I'm in for the next round.

Doomsday · 06-27-2012, 06:58 PM

.....only 3 1/2?

**JBond** · 06-27-2012, 06:59 PM

Yeah, he must really have hated it.

PG Cooper · 06-27-2012, 07:00 PM

Who are we waiting on?

**JBond** · 06-27-2012, 08:02 PM

ROUND 117

Doomsday - Hollywood
Dracula - PG Cooper
moviebuff801 - JBond
Dhamon22 - sshuttari

The due date for Round 117 will be Monday, July 9th, 2012.

Enjoy.

Dracula · 06-27-2012, 08:28 PM

PG Cooper

The Baader-Meinhoff Complex
Certified Copy
Melancholia
Reds

Doomsday · 06-27-2012, 08:40 PM

HOLLYWOOD:

Ran
Heat
Letters from Iwo Jima
A Clockwork Orange

Hollywood · 06-27-2012, 10:53 PM

Doomsday

Looked at your post in harry potter section and you just had the last 3 left? I put that on list cause think the harry potter series is very good, especially towards the end.
Also, if watchmen is your pick. Try to see the directors cut version.

Watchmen

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Hard Candy

Trust

Up in the Air

Ill take Heat, noticed some really good actors in there

Doomsday · 06-27-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm gonna watch the Harry Potters anyways so I won't do it here, I'll go with Watchmen.

PG Cooper · 06-28-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dracula

PG Cooper

The Baader-Meinhoff Complex
Certified Copy
Melancholia
Reds

I don't mean to be difficult, but could I have a new list? I'm interested in seeing all of these, but the main way I acquire movies is through my library, and none of these are available there (except Reds, but the wait is so long I'd never get it in time). All the video stores around me have closed and I don't have Netflix (plus if I did, it be Canadian Netflix, which sucks). All that to say, a new list would be helpful.

As for you:

I Love You Phillip Morris
Rango
The Descent
Half Nelson

Dhamon22 · 06-28-2012, 12:20 PM

sshutari:

Shame

We Need To Talk About Kevin

Tyrannosaur

Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil

MovieBuff801 · 06-28-2012, 03:03 PM

JBond

Magnolia
Take Shelter
Seraphim Falls
Stone

shained · 06-28-2012, 03:12 PM

Been really busy lately sorry. Will get mine watched as soon as I can.

Dracula · 06-28-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PG Cooper

I don't mean to be difficult, but could I have a new list? I'm interested in seeing all of these, but the main way I acquire movies is through my library, and none of these are available there (except Reds, but the wait is so long I'd never get it in time). All the video stores around me have closed and I don't have Netflix (plus if I did, it be Canadian Netflix, which sucks). All that to say, a new list would be helpful.

As for you:

I Love You Phillip Morris
Rango
The Descent
Half Nelson

Try these:

Au Revoir Les Enfants
Drugstore Cowboy
Eraserhead
Harakiri
You Can Count on Me

Oh, and I'll take I Love You Phillip Morris

**JBond** · 06-28-2012, 06:46 PM

moviebuff

Perfect Blue (1997)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
The People vs. George Lucas (2010)

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06-26-2012, 03:45 PM	#8302
morpheus1987 I like turtles Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Dark Side of that's no Moon Posts: 6,421	I'm gonna bow out of the next round. I'm leaving for vacation soon. __________________ “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” - Winston Churchill

06-26-2012, 03:56 PM	#8303
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	3 more reviews. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

06-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#8305
Dhamon22 High Flying Bird Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 7,028	I'll toss my hat in the ring for next round __________________ @theoriolereport The Redbox Report Podcast - http://theredboxreport.podbean.com @theredboxreport

06-26-2012, 11:01 PM	#8307
Dracula Bloodgod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 15,112	Playtime (1967) After having seen three of his four and a half films, I feel like I’ve given Jacques Tati more than a fair chance to impress me, but after seeing and not particularly enjoying his supposed magnum opus I’m going to have to say that I’m just not a fan of the guy. When he made Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Tati invented a sort of unassuming pantomime which was admittedly quite unique, but it seems like he spent the rest of his career doing more of the same except on increasingly large and elaborate sets. It got so out of control that he finally made Playtime, the most expensive French film ever made, and shot it on 70mm. Only a Frenchman would think it was a good investment to put that much money into a plotless experiment like this based around a handful of somewhat interesting but not exactly funny visual gags, and sure enough the movie bombed and bankrupted the guy. Granted, Tati’s brand of subtle slapstick (consider that phrase, “subtle slapstick”) is something that can’t really be found anywhere else in cinema, but I sort of got the point two movies ago. Also, this film has some of the most bizarre pacing, there’s no central narrative driving you through it so you pretty much watch it for the visuals. These interesting pantomime gags to come at you ever two minutes or so, but there’s a whole lot of nothing in between. If these gags were really transcendentally amazing rather than somewhat interesting, that might have worked, but for what they are they don’t necessarily feel like they’re worth the wait. By the film’s second half I was pretty actively bored. What we’re left with is a real oddity of a film where extensive production values are put towards something that doesn’t feel remotely “epic,” I don’t begrudge the film for trying to do something offbeat but I certainly didn’t enjoy it. ** out of four __________________ Check out my review blog

06-26-2012, 11:20 PM	#8308
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	I'm not defending it, but supposedly there are many intertwining storylines going on that are all visual. So if you were to watch it many times or follow one character you'd see that there was something inbetween the gags. Actually, there's very much going on. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

06-26-2012, 11:52 PM	#8309
SnoBorderZero There is no bathroom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kindergarten Terminator Posts: 8,084	I've heard great things about "Playtime" but have yet to see it, definitely on my list.

06-27-2012, 06:30 PM	#8311
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,887	Lawrence of Arabia David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia" chronicles the experiences of British soldier T.E. Lawrence (Peter O' Toole) as he helps the Arabs in their revolt against the Turks in the Arab desert during World War I. This film is an epic in every sense of the word. From the massive 3 hr. and 48 minute runtime to the expansive canvas the story takes place on, there's always a big feeling to it, and I quickly got wrapped up in that feeling. I appreciated how even though this can be classified as a war film, it still takes the time to be more meditative, and it also really does a good job of delving into Lawrence as a character and his conflicting emotions about the situation he's in. As a result, O' Toole gives a fantastic performance. If the opening titles are to be believed, this was his first film role, which makes it even more impressive. Yet I did find this movie to have its' dull/slow-moving moments, which is to be expected from a movie so long. Still, I was involved by enough of it and the acting was strong enough for me to say it was well worth the watch. *1/2 / And I'm in for the next round. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100**

06-27-2012, 06:59 PM	#8313
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Yeah, he must really have hated it. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

06-27-2012, 07:00 PM	#8314
PG Cooper Raging Bull Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6,141	Who are we waiting on? __________________ PG Cooper's Movie Reviews Our Youtube Channel CS! Recod Holder: Quickest Review in the Film Club (2 hours 19 minutes). April 18th, 2013, 9:24 PM-???? "Terminator 2's a pretty awesome movie."- Paul Thomas Anderson

06-27-2012, 08:02 PM	#8315
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	ROUND 117 Doomsday - Hollywood Dracula - PG Cooper moviebuff801 - JBond Dhamon22 - sshuttari The due date for Round 117 will be Monday, July 9th, 2012. Enjoy. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

06-27-2012, 08:28 PM	#8316
Dracula Bloodgod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 15,112	PG Cooper The Baader-Meinhoff Complex Certified Copy Melancholia Reds __________________ Check out my review blog

06-27-2012, 10:53 PM	#8318
Hollywood Executive Producer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,487	Doomsday Looked at your post in harry potter section and you just had the last 3 left? I put that on list cause think the harry potter series is very good, especially towards the end. Also, if watchmen is your pick. Try to see the directors cut version. Watchmen Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Hard Candy Trust Up in the Air Ill take Heat, noticed some really good actors in there __________________ Best CS Film Recommendations To Me Schindlers List, Trust, Full Metal Jacket, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven, Heat, No Country For Old Men, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Last edited by Hollywood; 06-27-2012 at 10:56 PM.

06-28-2012, 12:20 PM	#8321
Dhamon22 High Flying Bird Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 7,028	sshutari: Shame We Need To Talk About Kevin Tyrannosaur Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil __________________ @theoriolereport The Redbox Report Podcast - http://theredboxreport.podbean.com @theredboxreport

06-28-2012, 03:03 PM	#8322
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,887	JBond Magnolia Take Shelter Seraphim Falls Stone __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

06-28-2012, 03:12 PM	#8323
shained Y.N.W.A Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: liverpool, england Posts: 3,385	Been really busy lately sorry. Will get mine watched as soon as I can. __________________ Liverpool Football Club You'll Never Walk Alone Letterboxd

06-28-2012, 06:46 PM	#8325
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	moviebuff Perfect Blue (1997) Black Dynamite (2009) Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) The People vs. George Lucas (2010) __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday