bluesy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Recently watched both versions of Lolita. Lyne's version is probably the more faithful adaptation and unquestionably the creepier. It's not so much the subject matter, but the performances of Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain; they have an absolutely haunting quality about them. It's not even supposed to be scary, but the film left me feeling really cold, depressed, and vulnerable. Eerie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariablue Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 12 rounds coming out in march starring John cena could be good, hopefully it gets released over here.I'm excited about that movie. Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtylenny Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Recently watched both versions of Lolita. Lyne's version is probably the more faithful adaptation and unquestionably the creepier. It's not so much the subject matter, but the performances of Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain; they have an absolutely haunting quality about them. It's not even supposed to be scary, but the film left me feeling really cold, depressed, and vulnerable. Eerie...Peter Sellars wins it for me...another case of that thing where i dont watch the second cuz the first was so good although i have a lot of time for Jeremy Irons so i might give it a bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Recently watched both versions of Lolita. Lyne's version is probably the more faithful adaptation and unquestionably the creepier. It's not so much the subject matter, but the performances of Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain; they have an absolutely haunting quality about them. It's not even supposed to be scary, but the film left me feeling really cold, depressed, and vulnerable. Eerie...Peter Sellars wins it for me...another case of that thing where i dont watch the second cuz the first was so good although i have a lot of time for Jeremy Irons so i might give it a bash The original is solid, but the level of censorship really keeps it from becoming what it should have been. I believe Kubrick even mentioned somewhere that he wouldn't have made it had he known how much he would have to compromise. Having said that, I'm glad he did 'cause Sue Lyon was an absolute fox in the title role. Oh, and Ennio Morricone's score really puts over Lyne's film, too. I just had to mention that. Maybe that'll entice you further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtylenny Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Recently watched both versions of Lolita. Lyne's version is probably the more faithful adaptation and unquestionably the creepier. It's not so much the subject matter, but the performances of Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain; they have an absolutely haunting quality about them. It's not even supposed to be scary, but the film left me feeling really cold, depressed, and vulnerable. Eerie...Peter Sellars wins it for me...another case of that thing where i dont watch the second cuz the first was so good although i have a lot of time for Jeremy Irons so i might give it a bash The original is solid, but the level of censorship really keeps it from becoming what it should have been. I believe Kubrick even mentioned somewhere that he wouldn't have made it had he known how much he would have to compromise. Having said that, I'm glad he did 'cause Sue Lyon was an absolute fox in the title role. Oh, and Ennio Morricone's score really puts over Lyne's film, too. I just had to mention that. Maybe that'll entice you further. Been watching (or hearing rather) a lot of Morricone scores lately by sheer coincidence...White Dog, 120 Days Of Sodom...why mess up a good thing, i think i'll give it a whirl.Re-Watched:Jimmy The Gent (James Cagney) Yeah, thats where Scorsese got the idea Shake Hands With The Devil (James Cagney) About 'The Troubles' in Ireland.What can i say, Jimmy Cagney was a fucking legend, one of the greatest actors all time that is responsible for establishing about Hollywood all the great un-mentioned things that draw us away from our cynicism and back to the theatres time and time again. Two fisted two footed straight punchin' fast hoofin' irish tough guy like the kind that dont exist anymore cept in these little ol' black and white Hollywood windows that i so love peekin' in. Theres few actors, i can probably count em on the fingers of both hands out of the now probably thousands of movies i've seen in my life that i can honestly say i feel SO endeared to. He has em all, movies that make you laugh, movies that make you think, movies that get you in that weird place that humans can't describe so they call it their heart, movies with style...grace...pathos...just everything. Cagney fuckin had it all as far as i'm concerned. And he did so much for actors in terms of being one of the founders of the Screen Actors Guild, one of the first actors to stick it to the studios and break it off, one of the first to walk out on shit, one of the first to dictate terms, "the proffessional againster" Jack Warner called him. Whatever criticism people have of the studio system and its production line set up its a testament to the tenacity and talent of the actors that moved within that stifling framework that they managed to create so many fuckin gems, they're out there and its such a shame how little notice they get nowadays, people see them as these sort of charming anachronisms and watch them all too knowingly, which is a shame cuz if you look at em properly, without predudice you see how solid the actors were, how graceful they were just in a purely physical sense, how snappy and well written the dialogue was, how perfect the actors delivery of that dialogue was...tight...well rehearsed...just sheer brilliance.But more than anything, all else aside, what i love most about Jimmy Cagney and indeed, any number of movies/actors/artists from that era...is that for an hour and a half (and sometimes less) you can just forget that theres a world out there and just be entertained :) I know in this day and age amongst film purist that getting to near on an obscene notion but...i dunno, gimme a nickelodeon to a carrot cake theatre anyday :) or a multiplex for that matter...Ya hear that Ma?!?! Give it up he says!!! :xmasssanta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back_in_black Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Some of my favourite movies include:Forrest GumpThe CastleThunderstruckPolice academy (the whole series)I didn't mind role models, I like the ending. Gran Torino was pretty good Edited March 11, 2009 by back_in_black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Picked up and watched The Alphabet Killer. Wasn't mind blowing had a couple of cool scenes and Eliza's boob's were phenomenal as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtylenny Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Rewatched:Taxi (James Cagney)The one where he supposedly utters the famous "you doity raaatt". Which he doesnt. The closest he comes to it is "Come on out you yellow bellied rat or i'll give it'ya through the door". Classic movie Doorway to Hell (James Cagney)Early Cagney, pre-Public Enemy Cagney. Wonderful performance equalled only by Lew Ayers as Louie Ricarno, another legend. A forgotten gem if ever there was one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Jackie Earle Haley is rumored to be playing Freddy Kreuger. They start filming in a month and it's being released on April 10th 2010. I was personally rooting for Bill Mosley but Haley is just as awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I was thinking the same thing Spuffy. In my opinion, JEH did a fantastic Rorschach as well.Also, what movie is your signature and avatar from? (Signature is too big BTW ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Dance Of The Dead.One of the better Masters Of Horror movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'll have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Also check out:Dreams in the Witch-HouseCigarette BurnsJenniferImprintDeer Woman(Dark humor)Pro-LifeThe Black Cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Valkyrie is a good movie. That eye patch is a bit distracting but other than that I think they did the story justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobodys_Fault Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just watched Memento. Sublime film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Also check out:Dreams in the Witch-HouseCigarette BurnsJenniferImprintDeer Woman(Dark humor)Pro-LifeThe Black Cat.Deer Woman is one of my favorites. When he's imagining who could have done it, and the crappy deer monster jumps out, I lost my shit. Because the cop, when imagining it, imagined it looking ridiculous.I picked up the boxed set of season one a while back on amazon for like 30$. Not a bad deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Also check out:Dreams in the Witch-HouseCigarette BurnsJenniferImprintDeer Woman(Dark humor)Pro-LifeThe Black Cat.Will do when I can.What are some other good ones with Englund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) He was only in Dance Of The Dead while MOH was on T.V. In general though.-Zombie Strippers-2001 Maniac-Jack Brooks Monster Slayer-Hatchet -Behind The Mask Of Leslie Vernon(Parody flick)More of his recent work.Also check out:Dreams in the Witch-HouseCigarette BurnsJenniferImprintDeer Woman(Dark humor)Pro-LifeThe Black Cat.Deer Woman is one of my favorites. When he's imagining who could have done it, and the crappy deer monster jumps out, I lost my shit. Because the cop, when imagining it, imagined it looking ridiculous.I picked up the boxed set of season one a while back on amazon for like 30$. Not a bad deal at all.Near the end when he realizes he let The Deer Woman in and the look on his face is priceless. Edited March 13, 2009 by Spuffy78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 He was only in Dance Of The Dead while MOH was on T.V. In general though.-Zombie Strippers-2001 Maniac-Jack Brooks Monster Slayer-Hatchet -Behind The Mask Of Leslie Vernon(Parody flick)More of his recent work.You must have forgot The Mangler. I know you wouldn't have left that out on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 One of the few King and Robert flicks I haven't seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) He was only in Dance Of The Dead while MOH was on T.V. In general though.-Zombie Strippers-2001 Maniac-Jack Brooks Monster Slayer-Hatchet -Behind The Mask Of Leslie Vernon(Parody flick)More of his recent work.Yeah, I was looking at the movies he was in on IMDB and saw he was only in one episode from MOH and I thought I'd ask what else of his I should check out.I've got Zombie Strippers and JBMS on my PS3 right now, and I plan on downloading BTMOLV, 2001 Maniacs, and Hatchet soon.Which of those is your favorite?EDIT: Holy hell! I have to download The Mangler now!Plot: A laundry folding machine is possessed by a demon from Hell.Fucking great! Edited March 13, 2009 by Black Sabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I can't pick my favorite but I'd rate them in this order.2001 ManiacsBTMZombie StrippersJBMS(I fucking love monster Robert)Hatchet. I like Maniacs mainly for the fact it's seeing Robert doing the whole Redneck thing which he hasn't really done since his Kreuger days.BTM is just awesome for him doing a amazing job of parodying Loomis.Oh, and if you can find it the 89 Phantom Of The Opera he plays the Phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Can't wait to check 'em all out.Unfortunately, I can't find The Mangler though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just got done watching Nightmare On Elm Street 2. I thought it was alright. Not as good as the first though.Five more to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I've been watching a lot of Kate Winslet lately. On Wednesday I saw Titanic with a female (of course) friend, watched Revolutionary Road last night, The Reader today, and finally seeing Little Children nao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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