Films

Having just muted Moses and played some Carte Blanche over the video I can tell you it works.

I got nergged because the person who went to watch it under my recommendation didn't enjoyed it.

ho hum.

I honestly think it's the best film I've seen in 2012, and I'm perfectly aware that we got another 11 months of films to go.

And there's guaranteed to be some total and utter shite out this year.

Imagine if you and friend could just bust out "moses susposes' in 'da club.

I'd be happy to be the Donald O'Connor to your Gene Kelly.

Sorry dear, you'd have to be Debbie Reynolds.

we could do a version of 'good morning' if i didn't have the natural grace of lawn ornament

The Descendants. Good film to watch. I liked that.

I went to see 'The Artist'......First the lighting and cinematography (and set/prop design to a lesser degree, for me at least) were excellent. They really helped place the piece in time, some of the shots and camera angles used were so timeless, they made it for me.

Working in the industry as I do I've read quite a bit about the camera and lighting work on this. It is fascinating to say the least. They really did the whole thing old school shooting it all on black and white film.. (Yes film. Not digital.) using a grey pallet for light and shade rather than the "black and white" you see on something like Raging Bull. The DOP also used the same lighting from the silent era using only one or two proper old fashion lamps rather than big grids and banks. Also shot at 27 frames per second giving the actors that slightly speeded effect.. Could go on... And on... And on...

I was hoping that'd be case, but wiki pointed differently.

The Artist was made in the 1.33:1 screen ratio commonly used in the silent film era. Though presented in black-and-white,** it was shot in color.** All the technical details, including lenses, lighting and camera moves, were calibrated to get the look just right.[5] To recreate the slightly sped-up look of 1920s silent films, the film was shot at a slightly lower frame rate of 22 fps as opposed to the standard 24 fps.[6]

obviously wiki isn't an infallible but would like to know more information on how they shot it.

Also was anyone else struck by how much Bérénice Bejo looks like another actress? I can't quite put my finger on who, but I know its someone i recognise. At times I thought it was Olivia Wilde, but then she'd turn her face and it'd be some one new.

After a while I thought she looked like Olivia Coleman (Sophie in Peep Show)

all the Olivia's then

Cabal, while an ace read didn't work that well as a film though any Horror fan would partiulrly enjoy David cronenburgs role in that

That was 'Nightbreed' which at the time I thought was great, re-watched it a few year ago. Not so great, but the Cronenburg cameo-role was amazing.

Saw it on Saturday night. Excellent but bleak, really fucking bleak. Beautiful landscapes, gritty action, life's big questions, reflection, Liam Neeson handles all superbly. Stay until the very end though, the final titles go on forever but stay until the very end or you see a different film to the one that those who jump out of their seats and leave once the end titles start...

I really like 'The Grey' saw it at the weekend too. The people I was with were not so impressed. Neeson was amazing, a true actor's performance. I didn't stay till past the ending though I will check out the post-credit scene when the DVD comes out.

I wish so much that I had listened to you.

I thought the first was passable. This was frankly the worst thing Working Title have produced in years. I'm almost glad they didn't hire me last year if it'd meant I'd have been working on this dross.

The cast should be fucking ashamed - Gillian Anderson in particular - she had no right to be in that film. The no-doubt hundred or so writers that were used to plagiarise all of the shitest ideas from the past 50 years of Cineworld releases should be forced to watch something good if they absolutely have to steal from something.

They're supposed to be the most important production company the UK film industry has to offer. I bet DavCam and his fucking "Let's encourage succesful film franchises" cronies fucking loved it.

Absolute bollocks with the only redeeming feature being the banana/gun switch.

Oliver Parker, Tim Bevan, Eric Felner, Chris Clark, Hamish McColl - you can all fuck off.

I don't give a shit if you get good box office overseas - the French don't know any better. That or they're in on a joke which means they like watching stupid British people embarassing themselves.

You TWATS.

LOL - I agree totally. I didn't think much of the film overall, but it did have some funny bits - which I can't remember.

The thing is that stateside just having Atkinson in it will draw people in so the box office numbers will actually be decent. The relative cost of the movie versus US box office alone will mean that there is probably another movie coming this way.

As for the actor embarassing themselves - don't forget for someone like Anderson it is just a pay check until the next decent period drama comes along.

Gonna go and watch Robin Hood Prince of Thieves to calm down.

Yeah that actually has its moments, I saw a tweet about it being on at the PCC this week.

Got Drive on DVD on monday, and watched it again. Just such a slick movie. Last night finally got around to watching 'Black Rain' after mentioning it pages ago. Going to see 'The Descendants' tonight, fingers crossed.

Saw The Beginners the other day - absolutely incredible film - I highly recommend!

Le marie de la coiffeuse 10/10 :->

might rewatch 'white men can't jump' maybe for the colnago cycling caps, mostly for younger Rosie Perez

Lost in Translation gets me every time. What a brilliant film.

Im watching 'Mon Oncle' after not seeing it for probably 10 years. Still one of my favorite films

might rewatch 'white men can't jump' maybe for the colnago cycling caps, mostly for younger Rosie Perez

I met a guy recently who had the black one. He didnt seem to think it was a big deal.

Rosie Perez has a black twin?

Im watching 'Mon Oncle' after not seeing it for probably 10 years. Still one of my favorite films

Watched it this week too, Jacques Tati is a fucking God.

Also BBC4 milking the Danish thang, but Flamme et Citron is an excellent way to spend 2 hours, still on iPlayer.

Just got two Picturehouse adult tickets and popcorn for £2 with some Groupon style code - bargainous!

Last film I saw worthy of recommendation

Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries and Bernard Cribbins join forces in order to outfox a gang of Australian crooks*, who go around London impersonating police officers. It's vintage Sellers - up there with Lolita and Dr. Strangelove.

• I suspect people partaking in the 'Why are Aussies so Hated?' thread might enjoy this aspect.
  

Anything with Lionel Jeffries in it is amazing

Just got two Picturehouse adult tickets and popcorn for £2 with some Groupon style code - bargainous!

I can't find this on their site? Has it gone?

ah sorry it's a local one - itison.com - sorry I assumed my GF was getting it on Groupon