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The Stoning of Soraya M: This one is movie broccoli -- watch it because it is good for you. Amazing acting, even with subtitles. As you watch, you will want to strangle some people in this film. You cannot believe this stuff really happens, but it is filmed by Iranians in Iran, who I guess would know better than anyone. This one will turn you into Screenrider -- outraged, and wanting to do something -- but I have no idea what. Perhaps it is enough to watch and make yourself aware. Really worth a look, but I cannot give this one a perfect score, as it pissed me off too much. 9/10
Amelie: For some reason I have blown off watching this French film for years, but I watched it for the heck of it, and really enjoyed it, despite the very liberal use of voice-over. This one was acclaimed (at the time) for good reason. Feel-good stuff without too much sap. Watch it with a girl and you might get lucky. 8/10
Amelie is great. A feel-good film is how I'd describe it. Recommends all round.
I worked in a theatre when Stoning of Soraya M was released, and there never failed to be weeping audience members heading out the doors afterwards. A film that certainly has the potential to make people question the state of their world -- important viewing.
Good job, Bert! I was wondering what happened to this thread.
The Butcher is in my que. We lost power here last week due to the crazy heat, and I just not got Netflix back up and running.
Yeah, I agree with you on Train . I really like the premise and was surprised how good the movie looked, but it could have been so much better, so easily. Still surprised how it flew completely under the radar.
Rampage has been in my que for awhile now. I actually hear decent things about it, so it'll be up soon.
My girlfriend and I watched Surrogates awhile ago. It was in my que for Blu-Ray, but when it jumped to streaming, we watched it immediately, as we had wanted to see it at the theater awhile back. It was OK, but again, could have been so much better. For me, the problem was believability. There are plot holes you could drive a horse and buggy through, and those are completely plot based, which ruins things for me. I thought Bruce did a good job though, and Radha Mitchell looked great in that blond wig.
We also watched Triangle a couple months ago. She said it was pretty decent but it put me to sleep, so I really can't comment other than I was very, very bored with the first 30 minutes. Do I need to give it another shot?
Here are a few others I've watched...
Black Ops - BORING! Didn't get all the way through it.
Copycat - Not the Sigorney Weaver flick - TERRIBLE! Just pathetic!
Wolf Moon - Far from any good, but there's something about it that I liked...or almost liked. Pretty cheesy though.
Ring Around the Rosie - Had potential, but came off very, very lame! So dull and boring. Funny to watch Tom Sizemore in this thing...and even Gina Phillips. WEAK!!!
Run, Bitch Run! - HaHa...watched this right after I spit on your Grave. Very much alike but this one's much, much better. Lots of Kudos have to go out here, but most will hate it. There is talent on display here for sure. It's brutal, hilarious, good and bad acting, wild, wild ride! Total 70's exploitation done a few years ago.
Blood Hook - Pure comedy, and terrible, terrible film. Hilarious acting, plot, everything. Just a hoot. Make sure you're drinking heavily for this one and invite some friends over for a laugh.
You mean the 93 version with Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock? Saw it at the theater actually and a few times since. Good flick! It's a remake from a foreign film though, isn't it?
We also watched Triangle a couple months ago. She said it was pretty decent but it put me to sleep...Do I need to give it another shot?
Well, you've already said that plot holes can interfere with your enjoyment of a film -- and this one has them. It is a really unique story if you can get past that.
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Run, Bitch Run!
That movie is for real -- and available? How did I miss that? Yeah, that is getting an add.
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Boy, does that one look like sh*t! Not even a real poster for it -- just some picture that looks like some dude drew it in high school. I will save that one for a rainy day.
A film that certainly has the potential to make people question the state of their world -- important viewing.
Yeah -- that one is a really strong recommend for those who are looking to this thread for something besides trashy horror. The most affecting film I have seen in quite a while.
You've heard of Run Bitch Run?, Bert? It has a very big QT vibe going for it...and believe it or not, much of it works.
It's a classic case of taking almost everything too far, though. There are some intense scenes, some shocking scenes, some over the top hilarious scenes, but in the end, I actually thought there was talent here that we just may see somewhere ,more mainstream in the future.
I saw a trailer a few months back, but thought it was a joke.
I am happy to learn it is for real.
Also, I am reminded now that on Facebook, Shelton mentioned a film called "Black Dynamite" -- that one also shows great promise.
Black Dynamite was lots of fun. It's along the same lines of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, but has a little more of a serious tone to it.
I watched Run, Bitch, Run! a few months back, and ended up being pretty disappointed in it, despite my love for Grindhouse and the films that attempt to duplicate it.
Also, for those familiar with the trailer that won the Grindhouse competition, Hobo with a Shotgun has been filmed as a feature version. Rutger Hauer stars as the Hobo.
You mean the 93 version with Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock? Saw it at the theater actually and a few times since. Good flick! It's a remake from a foreign film though, isn't it?
I'm talking about the original. I'm interested in seeing the remake now, but a little reluctant because I thought this was so nicely done.
Just saw a very good movie today on Netflix streaming.
It's called Restraint. It's a 2008 Aussie flick. Great acting all the way around, good story, well shot, good sets...just an all around good flick, IMO.
Not sure if any of you checked today, but they add a bunch of new Watch It Now movies.
A bonus among these were some documentaries with Joseph Campbell. I am sure there are a few on this board who have read his body of work and it you haven't you really should.
The documentaries just listed were: The Hero's Journey Explore the life and work of author and mythologist Joseph Campbell with this compelling documentary. Classroom clips and interviews are woven together to present Campbell's theories. Discussing his own life's quest, Campbell explores how life can be explained through a mythic model with each person the hero of his or her life's journey.
Sukhavati Travel with mythology expert Joseph Campbell as he explores shared iconic imagery that marks the human experience and influences our ability to dream and find our spiritual center. Campbell suggests that all religions share the same path to enlightenment, but it's up to us to make the actual journey.
Mythos I and II Actress Susan Sarandon hosts this collection of insightful lectures from mythology and religion expert Joseph Campbell, exploring the history, psychological underpinnings and social significance of myths across cultures.
They also added a bunch of classics in this new line up.
apropos of John's posted documentary ala~ Joseph Campbell, I highly recommend The Man from Earth.
An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he is an immortal who has walked the earth for 14,000 years.
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