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02-18-2015 , 11:33 PM

#12001

BustoRhymes

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done

02-18-2015 , 11:39 PM

#12002

microbet

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Originally Posted by mutigers

i was the guy who couldn't finish face off but thoguth snowpiercer was badass u can prob safely ignore my opinion

Snowpiercer > Face Off

Though that isn't saying a whole lot.

02-18-2015 , 11:59 PM

#12003

samuri8

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mutigers,

Video store? Is it like a kitschy newish hipster spot or a relic of a bygone era?

02-19-2015 , 12:14 AM

#12004

mutigers

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heh

it's non profit i believe

pretty sweet considering it has every movie i have ever looked for

02-19-2015 , 12:45 AM

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pissychips

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Re-watched No Country For Old Men after seeing it years ago. I think Chigurh is one of the greatest characters of all time. A lot of people I know seem to hate the film for some reason, I can't understand why?

Spoiler:

02-19-2015 , 01:08 AM

#12006

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Originally Posted by pissychips

I never hear that, even among my friends who like Transformers.

02-19-2015 , 02:05 AM

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samuri8

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Originally Posted by mutigers

heh

it's non profit i believe

pretty sweet considering it has every movie i have ever looked for

I envy you slightly, my brother and I were just talking about how we miss the ritual and event that was going to the video store.

02-19-2015 , 08:22 AM

#12008

biggerboat

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20 Feet From Stardom Excellent documentary about backup singers going back to the 60s. There's some great old concert footage that I've never seen and commentary from some of the greats (Springsteen, Jagger, etc.).

From a talent standpoint, these singers should have all been stars and this movie dives into how and why that doesn't often happen.

Highly recommend.

02-19-2015 , 11:44 AM

#12009

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Originally Posted by vixticator

Whiplash didn't entirely work, although the ending is phenomenal. And, it's really good over certain stretches. Simmons is given a lot of scenery to chew, that's for sure. I'm sure what is missing, but something is. Raging Bull it ain't! 7/10

At times the script is weak. "Hey Miles Teller, whatever you do, don't do X." Two minutes later he does X. There are a few setups like this that feel like shortcuts. As much as I enjoy the dinner scene it feels like it's throne in to say **** you to someone in Chazelle's life. Overall I enjoy the film, preordered the blu-ray.

02-19-2015 , 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pissychips

I think a lot of that "dislike" seems to stem from the extremely minimalistic score that leaves the movie colored overtly stark in nature...

02-19-2015 , 12:35 PM

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RichGangi

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I think it has more to do with the fact that it doesn't give the audience what it wants at all. I.E. epic showdown, Hollywood ending, etc.

02-19-2015 , 12:43 PM

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BustoRhymes

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^^^Agree with that

02-19-2015 , 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dcm91

How was Brie Larson?

Forgettable

02-19-2015 , 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RichGangi

I think it has more to do with the fact that it doesn't give the audience what it wants at all. I.E. epic showdown, Hollywood ending, etc.

Yeah. When people have told me their reasons for not liking it it is usually because they are expecting a 3-way stand off between the main characters.

Apart from the point I made in the spoiler tags I think it's brilliant.

Has anyone read the book? It's been on my to read list for ages but never got around to it.

02-19-2015 , 07:20 PM

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BustoRhymes

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The book is INCREDIBLE. Get the audiobook version. It's like a director's cut. Very well performed by Tom Stechschulte.

02-20-2015 , 12:43 AM

#12016

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i can confirm the above. and for a screen adaptation it is very faithful to the original book. cormac GOAT.

02-20-2015 , 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by -Insert Witty SN-

i can confirm the above. and for a screen adaptation it is very faithful to the original book. cormac GOAT.

The only thing I remember missing from the book was the side story with the young girl and brolins character (I think). Also one shootout happens a bit differently

02-20-2015 , 07:40 AM

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RichGangi

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Gone Girl was ok. Crazy story. I was engrossed, but it got a little too ridiculous imo. Also hated the ending. Neil Patrick Harris. Just wow at that whole subplot.

02-20-2015 , 08:30 AM

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It's fitting that Gone Girl and NCFOM are being discussed simultaneously. I loved both books. I loved both movies, but whereas i feel NCFOM is a classic in both mediums, GG is just not as good. I loved the book -- but it seems like it relies too heavily on the wow factor because knowing everything that was going to happen in the movie made it less enjoyable -- that was not the case with NCFOM -- both the book and the movie blew me away.

02-20-2015 , 10:16 AM

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Guten tag, Ramon/Buen dia, Ramon.

A delightful mexican german production about a mexican illegal alien that becomes stranded in germany where he developes a caring relationship with a retired german woman and her building of retired elderly adults.

Slightly lite in terms of story as this movie is comedic in nature, but it has some serious tones of racism and repentance for national socialism.

Its a good watch if you can find it.

02-20-2015 , 10:17 AM

#12021

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Originally Posted by RichGangi

I think it has more to do with the fact that it doesn't give the audience what it wants at all. I.E. epic showdown, Hollywood ending, etc.

Thats true... but rather a short sighted view.

02-20-2015 , 10:38 AM

#12022

BustoRhymes

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Originally Posted by JudgeHoldem

The only thing I remember missing from the book was the side story with the young girl and brolins character (I think). Also one shootout happens a bit differently

The book gives you a TON of extra Tom Bell material which in itself makes it well worth a read. And Norma Jean's last chapter is a bit different, but imo the film improved on that.

Also, in the book, Llewlyn and Chighur face off for a brief moment. Smart decision imo by the Coens for the two characters to never actually see each other.

02-20-2015 , 01:39 PM

#12023

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I can understand and appreciate the differences in time and culture, but I don't think it makes this particular movie any better. It's not like the idea is any less taboo or repugnant today as it was then. The book still holds up.

Not that it will change anything to Lolita (for the record, I liked it, but definitely not my favorite by Kubrick), he originally tried to do an adaptation of Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller. I guess Kubrick had his mind set on attacking directly censorship in cinema perhaps... That said, Miller was too old, less defiant and since Henry and already in court defending his controversial book, thus turning down Kubrick's offer. Enter plan B and Lolita (where this book was encountering a similar fate to Mille's novel).

I would of loved to see how Kubrick would of adapted Tropic of Cancer on the big screen... oh well.

02-20-2015 , 02:46 PM

#12024

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The Rich Kids Changing Independent Film

http://theatlantic.com/entertainment...e-a-dud/385512

02-20-2015 , 11:01 PM

#12025

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Originally Posted by BustoRhymes

Chighur murders a random at a diner in the book but not the movie. And he explains to the shady business guy why he used birdshot to kill him (so glass wouldn't shower down on innocent people) while he's bleeding out in his skyrise office, and also at some point explains why he allowed himself to be caught in the opening scene, something about it being "a vain thing to do." Those weren't in the movie either.

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