The Movie Thread - Page 138

Jimbuna · 05-15-17, 06:24 AM

Sophia · 05-15-17, 08:48 AM

A nonlinear storytelling type of movie.One of the best example of the "circular narrative." I love it!

STEED · 05-15-17, 12:58 PM

Double helping of Alec Guinness as George Smiley, first up there is a mole very near the top of British intelligence and Smiley must flush him out in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Next up Smiley is bought out of retirement and is on the hunt for his old nemesis karla in Smiley's People.

Rhodes · 05-16-17, 04:54 AM

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Double helping of Alec Guinness as George Smiley, first up there is a mole very near the top of British intelligence and Smiley must flush him out in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Next up Smiley is bought out of retirement and is on the hunt for his old nemesis karla in Smiley's People.

Thanks, only knew the recent film with Gary Oldman, John Hurt and Colin Firth.

Dowly · 05-17-17, 01:03 PM

Oh wow... Netflix is producing a series based on the 'The Witcher' saga.

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Netflix are developing a series based on The Witcher. The press release says it’ll be based on “the globally popular fantasy saga from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski”, with only passing mention of the games. As for what it’ll be about, the producers Sean Daniel and Jason Brown (of The Expanse) have this to say:

“The Witcher stories follow an unconventional family that comes together to fight for truth in a dangerous world. The characters are original, funny and constantly surprising and we can’t wait to bring them to life at Netflix, the perfect home for innovative storytelling.”

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/201...etflix-series/

Very much enjoyed The Expanse, so maybe they'll do the great books and the games justice with the series.

Rhodes · 05-19-17, 07:08 PM

Re-saw this tonight, one of my father favourites.

Eisenwurst · 05-29-17, 07:09 PM

A polarising film. A lot of people hate it and a lot of people love it. I love it.

It's about power, betrayals, and broken hearts.

3 hours long and intense throughout, and quite grim in parts, but, great casting, gorgeous scenery, beautiful music, and a cast of thousands in the battle scenes.

This is as close to a trailer as I could find for it. It's from a movie soundtrack website but gives a good idea of the film. ( There's a bit of "skin" but nothing bad )

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4wzly0

Jimbuna · 05-31-17, 03:23 AM

Could well be worth a viewing for the Sci-Fi fans out there.

Cybermat47 · 05-31-17, 07:35 AM

Something interesting I've found is how different cultures make films.

In the 2014 American Godzilla film, the only people seen to die are adult Males, and, although a large amount of buildings are knocked down, the film is hardly a commentary on 9/11.

However, last year's Japanese reboot, Shin Godzilla, is almost entirely a commentary on the 3/11 triple disaster that killed 15,000 people, with clear visual similarities, and heavy political commentary on the government's failure. Despite the highly sensitive nature of the film, Shin Godzilla was the most successful Japanese film of 2016, both financially and critically.

If the American Godzilla had been made in 2006, and had Godzilla destroying airliners and skyscrapers, I doubt it would have been nearly as well received.

Rhodes · 05-31-17, 01:27 PM

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However, last year's Japanese reboot, Shin Godzilla, is almost entirely a

Did you saw the full length version or the 1h40m version?

I went to see Alien: Covenant today...bahhhh more of the same and the plot has many bad writing. Go forward, explore something after the events of second film, or 3rd or even the 4th.
The comic version that come out before the third film has so much potential for good films.

Cybermat47 · 05-31-17, 06:24 PM

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Did you saw the full length version or the 1h40m version?

The full version, I was lucky enough to see it in cinemas. Bloody amazing film!

Rhodes · 06-01-17, 04:49 AM

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The full version, I was lucky enough to see it in cinemas. Bloody amazing film!

Yes, I prefer the full length, it has more character development and interactions.

Dowly · 06-01-17, 07:02 AM

First trailer for a upcoming Finnish war movie 'Tuntematon Sotilas', the second remake of a 1958 movie which itself is a filmatization of a 1954 novel.

It doesn't look bad, but there are countless of other stories that could be told from the wars instead of remaking this, again.

Red October1984 · 06-04-17, 11:05 PM

Not a movie, but I found Fawlty Towers on Netflix.

It's pretty enjoyable.

STEED · 06-05-17, 06:15 AM

Dusted off this DVD and sat back last night watching this French WW2 film, dam brutal in places but good.

Female Agents 2008

Here's the trailer..

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Double helping of Alec Guinness as George Smiley, first up there is a mole very near the top of British intelligence and Smiley must flush him out in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Next up Smiley is bought out of retirement and is on the hunt for his old nemesis karla in Smiley's People. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 06-05-17 at 06:12 PM.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Could well be worth a viewing for the Sci-Fi fans out there. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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Sophia Watch Join Date: May 2017 Location: i am in both Washington DC and London. Back and forth. Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A nonlinear storytelling type of movie.One of the best example of the "circular narrative." I love it!

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,386 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 22	Something interesting I've found is how different cultures make films. In the 2014 American Godzilla film, the only people seen to die are adult Males, and, although a large amount of buildings are knocked down, the film is hardly a commentary on 9/11. However, last year's Japanese reboot, Shin Godzilla, is almost entirely a commentary on the 3/11 triple disaster that killed 15,000 people, with clear visual similarities, and heavy political commentary on the government's failure. Despite the highly sensitive nature of the film, Shin Godzilla was the most successful Japanese film of 2016, both financially and critically. If the American Godzilla had been made in 2006, and had Godzilla destroying airliners and skyscrapers, I doubt it would have been nearly as well received. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	First trailer for a upcoming Finnish war movie 'Tuntematon Sotilas', the second remake of a 1958 movie which itself is a filmatization of a 1954 novel. It doesn't look bad, but there are countless of other stories that could be told from the wars instead of remaking this, again.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Dusted off this DVD and sat back last night watching this French WW2 film, dam brutal in places but good. Female Agents 2008 Here's the trailer.. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!