Gemmel Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Now. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Boooo, I was expecting Muppet Treasure Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Care to say what film it is for the sake of us poor people who don't have a tv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 24 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Quadrophenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Quadrophenia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Good film, maybe not the best but certainly very good. Sting as the 'head mod' made me lol. Hate watching a film on a terrestrial channel though because of the adverts.. Film 4 (I think) showed Aliens around Christmas and they put an ad break right in the most inopportune place in the bit at the end with the amazing chase scene. Really puts me off watching a film. I'm just about to watch True Romance, that's an awesome film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Quadrophenia Overated rubbish. Another one of those cult films that has the emperors new clothes syndrome a bit like the clockwork orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadeem Hardison Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Sister Act II: Back in the Habit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 24 February, 2011 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Overated rubbish. Another one of those cult films that has the emperors new clothes syndrome a bit like the clockwork orange. I thought the fact he has four personalites would be something you and Stanley etc. could relate too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Dirty Pretty Things is on BBC 1 soon. Great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 24 February, 2011 Share Posted 24 February, 2011 Quadrophenia was ok, but not that great imho. For the best films ever made you should be looking at dr strangelove, network, duck soup, the graduate, etc etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Quadrophenia was ok, but not that great imho. For the best films ever made you should be looking at dr strangelove, network, duck soup, the graduate, etc etc.... Watched that the other day. The dialogue (especially the monologues) was excellent, but the ending really put me off the film. It just spoiled the whole film for me, seemed completely far-fetched to come to that conclusion and then to do it on live tv... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Good film, maybe not the best but certainly very good. Sting as the 'head mod' made me lol. Hate watching a film on a terrestrial channel though because of the adverts.. Film 4 (I think) showed Aliens around Christmas and they put an ad break right in the most inopportune place in the bit at the end with the amazing chase scene. Really puts me off watching a film. I'm just about to watch True Romance, that's an awesome film. This post made me think about doing extremely violent things to your face. Please stop doing this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 This post made me think about doing extremely violent things to your face. Please stop doing this. Thanks. Any particular part of that post or just the post in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 dr strangelove is good but it isn't the GOAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Watched that the other day. The dialogue (especially the monologues) was excellent, but the ending really put me off the film. It just spoiled the whole film for me, seemed completely far-fetched to come to that conclusion and then to do it on live tv... You're just wrong on this. Network is as strangely relevant today as when it was made 35 years ago, and the ending is no more crazy, in a way, than what precedes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I thought the fact he has four personalites would be something you and Stanley etc. could relate too zzzzzzzzzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Any particular part of that post or just the post in general? Most things you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Watched that the other day. The dialogue (especially the monologues) was excellent, but the ending really put me off the film. It just spoiled the whole film for me, seemed completely far-fetched to come to that conclusion and then to do it on live tv... So you don't think that continuing to give air-time to someone who is clearly having an emotional breakdown isn't far-fetched in itself? I agree with Verbal. The film is probably even more relevant today than when it was released. The part where Howard goes into one of his rants about turning off the TV because you can't trust it as your sole source of truth in the world; he could have been talking about Fox News and the rise of the Murdoch empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 So you don't think that continuing to give air-time to someone who is clearly having an emotional breakdown isn't far-fetched in itself? I agree with Verbal. The film is probably even more relevant today than when it was released. The part where Howard goes into one of his rants about turning off the TV because you can't trust it as your sole source of truth in the world; he could have been talking about Fox News and the rise of the Murdoch empire. I didn't think them giving him air-time was that far-fetched, after all he was turning the network's fortunes around and making them money. And during his TV rants I drew a lot of parallels between what Howard said and the current US TV situation with Fox et al. spreading their paranoid messages of terrorism, immigration, crime etc. I thought the film was excellent right up until the scene where they're debating his use in the network head's office, and then they come to the conclusion to kill him...? I understand people get boffed all the time in the world, but surely not on live tv? I still think it was excellently written aside from that last 5 minutes or so, it just seemed to me like the writer had spent months constructing all these fantastic speeches (the corporate cosmology one being my favourite) and then had to rush to think of an ending just before the deadline... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I didn't think them giving him air-time was that far-fetched, after all he was turning the network's fortunes around and making them money. And during his TV rants I drew a lot of parallels between what Howard said and the current US TV situation with Fox et al. spreading their paranoid messages of terrorism, immigration, crime etc. I thought the film was excellent right up until the scene where they're debating his use in the network head's office, and then they come to the conclusion to kill him...? I understand people get boffed all the time in the world, but surely not on live tv? I still think it was excellently written aside from that last 5 minutes or so, it just seemed to me like the writer had spent months constructing all these fantastic speeches (the corporate cosmology one being my favourite) and then had to rush to think of an ending just before the deadline... I think you'd make a great film director or screen writer Super Mikey. You have all the characteristics of one. Sharp, intellegent, creative, witty etc. With your incredible intellegence and knowledge of everything no bridge would be too far for you. You wouldn't create this bizare films about made up worlds. You'd do real films for real people, cutting edge dramas which are a rollercoaster ride of emotion, gritty yet charming, hilarious yet moving. You would take film making to another level, stretching the envelope, you would stand shoudler to shoulder with Lee, Scorcse, Tarantino etc and "step aside you lot, get out of the photo shot, SuperMikey is all we are interested in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I think you'd make a great film director or screen writer Super Mikey. You have all the characteristics of one. Sharp, intellegent, creative, witty etc. With your incredible intellegence and knowledge of everything no bridge would be too far for you. You wouldn't create this bizare films about made up worlds. You'd do real films for real people, cutting edge dramas which are a rollercoaster ride of emotion, gritty yet charming, hilarious yet moving. You would take film making to another level, stretching the envelope, you would stand shoudler to shoulder with Lee, Scorcse, Tarantino etc and "step aside you lot, get out of the photo shot, SuperMikey is all we are interested in" Thanks Turkish, it means a lot to me to know that you care and believe in me. Maybe you could be my executive producer for my re-imagining of the behind-the-scenes story of SWF? You could help with casting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Thanks Turkish, it means a lot to me to know that you care and believe in me. Maybe you could be my executive producer for my re-imagining of the behind-the-scenes story of SWF? You could help with casting too. Who would play you? It would have to be someone young and cool, fantastically intellegent but in a cool way. Someone that women want and men want to be, Prehaps Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Who would play you? It would have to be someone young and cool, fantastically intellegent but in a cool way. Someone that women want and men want to be, Prehaps Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt? Still not got round to me, I was thinking we could get Jim Davidson for Dune, Gary Oldman for Baj (sorry Baj) and I was thinking along the lines of Jonathan Rhys Meyers for you Turkish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Greatest film of all time. Got to be Airplane (perhaps greatest comedy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Still not got round to me, I was thinking we could get Jim Davidson for Dune, Gary Oldman for Baj (sorry Baj) and I was thinking along the lines of Jonathan Rhys Meyers for you Turkish? He'd do, although possibly Christian Bale, Jason Statham or Ed Norton are a good fit. Although i am prone to bursts of anger so Joe Pesci tends to play those sort of characters well. Dune would have to be Russell Crowe, a great fit after his role in Romper Stomper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenevaSaint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I love Quadrophenia, but greatest film ever? One flew over the cuckoo's nest, The Godfather, Apocolypse Now.... Far too many great films to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I love Quadrophenia, but greatest film ever? One flew over the cuckoo's nest, The Godfather, Apocolypse Now.... Far too many great films to choose from! ...Watership Down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenevaSaint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 (edited) ...Watership Down. Maybe you're right DPS, we ought to break it down into Genre Comedy ----------------------- Airplane wins surely? Action/Adventure Drama Animated --------------------- Watership Down Kids --------------------------- Toy Story, ET War ---------------------------- Saving Private Ryan (if just for the opening sequence) , Any of the Vietnam era, The Longest Day, Bridge over the River Kwai Sci Fi -------------------------- Close Encounters, Star Wars, 2001 A Space Oddysey (sp?) Horror ------------------------- Edited 25 February, 2011 by GenevaSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Comedy - The Life of Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Overated rubbish. Another one of those cult films that has the emperors new clothes syndrome a bit like the clockwork orange. Now clockwork orange is a fantastic film, one of my favourites and kuberick is the greatest director ever IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Now clockwork orange is a fantastic film, one of my favourites and kuberick is the greatest director ever IMO dr strangelove was imho kubrick's finest, followed closely by The Killing. how did he sink to the depths of eyes wide shut? ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Life of Brian is greatest comedy and full metal jacket (or apocalypse now) the greatest war film. Don't make me laugh with saving private Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 dr strangelove was imho kubrick's finest, followed closely by The Killing. how did he sink to the depths of eyes wide shut? ffs I don't think eyes wide shut Is that bad. As with all kuberick films, it was appreciated more as time goes on. Ahead of his time and a genius. I liked dr strangelove but I can't say it was my favourite one. I like how as a director though he is t afraid to be challenging and doesn't patronise the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Blazing Saddles is greatest comedy and Odessa File best overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Comedy Airplane/Holy Grail/Big Lebowski/Clerks Action/Adventure Lord of the Rings Trilogy/Indiana Jones Trilogy (not the 4th)/Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs/Kill Bill Drama Shawshank/Cuckoo's Nest/Godfather/Schindler's List Animated Up/Toy Story Trilogy/The Incredibles Kids Toy Story/Up/The Incredibles/E.T. War Das Boot/Apocalypse Now/Full Metal Jacket/Inglorious Basterds Sci Fi Star Wars Trilogy/Alien Trilogy/Blade Runner Horror Psycho/Shining/Romero's 'Dead' Trilogy (Night, Dawn, Day)/Evil Dead I and II Speaking of films, has anyone seen The Room? It's hilariously bad, it's got a huge cult following in the US and screenings will sell out in hours of going on sale! There are roughly 5 sex scenes within the first 20 minutes of the film as well (it's not a porno). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Now clockwork orange is a fantastic film, one of my favourites and kuberick is the greatest director ever IMO It's crap. The sort of film that film studies students would rave about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Comedy Airplane/Holy Grail/Big Lebowski/Clerks Missed Blues Brothers Action/Adventure Lord of the Rings Trilogy/Indiana Jones Trilogy (not the 4th)/Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs/Kill Bill Drama Shawshank/Cuckoo's Nest/Godfather/Schindler's List Missed Green Mile Animated Up/Toy Story Trilogy/The Incredibles Kids Toy Story/Up/The Incredibles/E.T. Missed Wizard of OZ War Das Boot/Apocalypse Now/Full Metal Jacket/Inglorious Basterds Missed Dambusters Sci Fi Star Wars Trilogy/Alien Trilogy/Blade Runner Missed Matrix original Horror Psycho/Shining/Romero's 'Dead' Trilogy (Night, Dawn, Day)/Evil Dead I and II Missed Exorcist when first released Speaking of films, has anyone seen The Room? It's hilariously bad, it's got a huge cult following in the US and screenings will sell out in hours of going on sale! There are roughly 5 sex scenes within the first 20 minutes of the film as well (it's not a porno). My 2p's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 My 2p's worth There are so many films I could have put on the list, but Blues Brothers and Green Mile are 2 of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Blazing Saddles is greatest comedy and Odessa File best overall Methinks that day of the jackal has a distinct edge over the odessa file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 There are so many films I could have put on the list, but Blues Brothers and Green Mile are 2 of my favourites. You missed Goonies out of the kids section which surprises me as there is a Mikey in it, although you remind me more of Mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 You missed Goonies out of the kids section which surprises me as there is a Mikey in it, although you remind me more of Mouth. I can do the truffle shuffle as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 I can do the truffle shuffle as well. put that on your CV mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenevaSaint Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Life of Brian is greatest comedy and full metal jacket (or apocalypse now) the greatest war film. Don't make me laugh with saving private Ryan. How could I forget about Life of Brian! I agree saving private ryan isn't a great film, but the first 5 minutes are the most realistic war action you'll ever see as attested to by D-day landing vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 It's crap. The sort of film that film studies students would rave about. It really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Fletch is the best comedy. Shortly followed by Fletch Lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Fletch is the best comedy. Shortly followed by Fletch Lives. not a patch on the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy windham Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 Suspiria is the greatest horror film. And best film. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 February, 2011 Share Posted 25 February, 2011 It really isn't. It really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 26 February, 2011 Share Posted 26 February, 2011 not a patch on the books. I disagree. I thought the books weren't as good as the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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