OT: The Movie Thread

threrf23 · Post #61 » by **threrf23** » Mon Jan 7, 2008 9:43 pm

coach mang wrote:Gozu

Now thats a twisted movie.

I like twisted movies, but without providing any spoilers, I thought that one was a little too twisted just for the sake of being twisted.

How about Stay Tuned? Possibly my favorite rated PG movie (I'm pretty sure it was rated PG)

freakon0mics · Post #62 » by **freakon0mics** » Mon Jan 7, 2008 9:51 pm

I'm a huge fan of Chinese flicks. If you guys don't mind reading subtitles, then these movies are a must watch.

Infernal Affairs (The movie The Departed was based on)
A Better Tomorrow 1&2
Exiled
Fulltime Killer
Running Out of Time

Al n' Perk No Layups! · Post #63 » by **Al n' Perk No Layups!** » Mon Jan 7, 2008 11:16 pm

The French Connection.

reggielewis · Post #64 » by **reggielewis** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 1:38 am

not sure if these have been posted.. but my top 5 are
memento
the illusionist
antwoine fisher (anything with denzel actually)
I just saw hannibal rising which was pretty good
bronx tale
i have soo many more but tose were the first 5 i thought of

threrf23 · Post #65 » by **threrf23** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 1:48 am

wiseguys wrote:I'm a huge fan of Chinese flicks. If you guys don't mind reading subtitles, then these movies are a must watch.

Infernal Affairs (The movie The Departed was based on)
A Better Tomorrow 1&2
Exiled
Fulltime Killer
Running Out of Time

Are you referring to a Chinese movie called Internal Affairs, or the movie with Richard Gere?

Datruth345 · Post #66 » by **Datruth345** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 1:56 am

wiseguys wrote:I'm a huge fan of Chinese flicks. If you guys don't mind reading subtitles, then these movies are a must watch.

Infernal Affairs (The movie The Departed was based on)

yes, i believe he is

TheMartian · Post #67 » by **TheMartian** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 2:44 am

For Japanese and other Asian flicks, I've seen and recommend the ff:

Battle Royale (Japan) - a group of students are forced to kill each other on a deserted island. 'Nuff said. A remake is in the works, though I'm not too thrilled with remakes.
Ichi The Killer (Japan) - One of Takashi Miike's finest.
Oldboy (Korea) - A powerful albeit disturbing film to witness.
Versus (Japan) - A zombie fest and gore galore!
Grave of the Fireflies (Japan) - The most heart wrenching, realistic, animated war film ever made. For once I agree with Ebert.
Spirited Away (Japan) - A magical journey. Miyazaki's version of Alice in Wonderland.

There are lots more, but these are on the top of my list.

threrf23 · Post #68 » by **threrf23** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 9:38 am

Well, on the subject of Japanese movies, I just watched One Missed Call (Takeshi Miike) on the Sundance channel.

Very good movie. And apparently there's a sequel (been out for a couple years) and an American remake coming out sometime soon. I thought it was more David Lynch-esque than Ichii or Gozu

TheMartian · Post #69 » by **TheMartian** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 9:41 pm

threrf23 wrote:Well, on the subject of Japanese movies, I just watched One Missed Call (Takeshi Miike) on the Sundance channel.

Very good movie. And apparently there's a sequel (been out for a couple years) and an American remake coming out sometime soon. I thought it was more David Lynch-esque than Ichii or Gozu

I just bought the DVD of One Missed Call a few weeks ago. Good film.

As far as Takashi Miike's horror films go, my favorite would have to be Audition.

I'd also recommend South Korea's A Tale of Two Sisters - delves more into the psychological horror aspects; and Thailand's Shutter - the best Asian horror I've seen in a while.

NH_soxfan14 · Post #70 » by **NH_soxfan14** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 9:54 pm

The Warriors.

The future is ours SUCKAS
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
CAN YOU DIG IT!!!!!!!!

greenbeans · Post #71 » by **greenbeans** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 9:57 pm

NH_soxfan14 wrote:The Warriors.
(picture)

The future is ours SUCKAS
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
CAN YOU DIG IT!!!!!!!!

awwww SNAP. that movies great. ive been in love with it since like 98 or 99, when i was 14, it was the coolest movie i ever saw.

tonythewise · Post #72 » by **tonythewise** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 11:28 pm

Amen- The Warriors is an alltime cult classic.

WAAARRIOOORRRSSS....come out and PLAYYYYEEEEAYYYY...

WAAARRIOOORRRSSS....come out and PLAYYYYEEEEAYYYY...

WAAARRIOOORRRSSS....come out and PLAYYYYEEEEAYYYY...

TheMartian · Post #73 » by **TheMartian** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:26 am

Just saw Eastern Promises and The Heartbreak Kid this weekend.

I liked Eastern Promises, but not as much as A History of Violence. The sauna fight scene kicked a$$ though, and is a must see.

I didn't find The Heartbreak Kid funny at all, the character Ben Stiller played was too annoying... or it could be Ben himself... hmmm. Bottom line, even a nekkid Malin Akerman couldn't save this film.

Post #74 » by **canman1971** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:07 pm

Just saw 3:10 to Yuma. It was pretty good. If you like westerns, I recommend it.

Also, Letters from Iwo Jima. It is Clint Eastwood's telling of Japan's side during the invasion as in Flags of our Fathers. I actually liked it better.

theGreatRC · Post #75 » by **theGreatRC** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:07 pm

^
Yeah I saw letters from Iwo Jima. Kind of long, but I liked it and shows you the reality of what some of these soldiers did.

Back to the game:

It's the **** Knicks, I'll be pissed if they get within 30.

John Locke · Post #76 » by **John Locke** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:16 pm

I liked Eastern Promises more then History of Violence.

And man, those tatoos were craaazy...

U2larkin04 · Post #77 » by **U2larkin04** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:16 pm

haha, my girlfriend dragged me to 27 dresses last night... She's lucky I love her so much.

celtsmon3y · Post #78 » by **celtsmon3y** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:14 am

FULL METAL JACKET

Post #79 » by **Bleeding Green** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:29 am

Saw a preview of U2 3D. U2 is OK, but watching Bono on a 65' by 85' screen is scary. And then think that it's in 3D; it's like getting a lapdance or some ****. Scary stuff.

It premieres at the IMAX at the aquarium on Wednesday if any of you Boston dudes like U2. It's basically just a documentary of a concert in Argentina.

TheMartian · Post #80 » by **TheMartian** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:07 am

Looks like The Dark Night will be that much more interesting considering Heath Ledger's recent demise.

RIP Heath.