What Are You Watching? (Movie Edition)

Dr Kain · 01-30-2014, 08:44 AM

Modern pop music? If that is what they are calling rap these days, then my god, the genre has turned to shit. I really wanted to love TGG, but because of that god awful garbage Jay-Z crapped out, I couldn't even get into the movie. There is nothing worse than seeing musicians play trumpets, drums, and other jazzy instruments only to hear rap come out of it. Not to mention having people dancing like it is a god damned rap video. This alone made Gatsby the single worse movie in 2013. Let's hope the next time someone decides to make a movie set in the 20s, they actually know what the hell music was like.

ryan · 01-30-2014, 06:00 PM

Fright Night 2 New Blood

This was a fun movie. It was yet another retelling of the original Fright Night, rather than a sequel to the recent remake, but it had some interesting variations (it takes place during a school trip to Romania rather than in Charlie's neighborhood, for example).
There was a great flashback sequence that was in an animated style that was awesome. The effects and makeup were good, and Jaime Murray is the hottest vampire I have ever seen, holy crap.

There were things that weren't explained, that I wish had been, but were still cool see, and the end wasn't explained well, but nothing too bothersome to me.

I enjoyed the film a lot. Having only seen the original film recently, shortly before the Colin Farrel remake came out, so I have no nostalgic connection to it, I'd say all three Fright Night films are good, fun, vampire flicks.

The original Peter Vincent was the best, I thought Imogen Poots was the best Amy, I liked all three Jerry/Gerri Dandridges, I don't remember which Charlie I liked the best. Original Evil Ed was probably slightly better than the newer ones.

I recommend all three of them, and I'll probably watch them all again some day.

Locke · 01-30-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Modern pop music? If that is what they are calling rap these days, then my god, the genre has turned to shit. I really wanted to love TGG, but because of that god awful garbage Jay-Z crapped out, I couldn't even get into the movie. There is nothing worse than seeing musicians play trumpets, drums, and other jazzy instruments only to hear rap come out of it. Not to mention having people dancing like it is a god damned rap video. This alone made Gatsby the single worse movie in 2013. Let's hope the next time someone decides to make a movie set in the 20s, they actually know what the hell music was like.

I dunno, 2013 gave us Aftershock and Upstream Color. They were both far worse, at least Gatsby has the awesome character of Gatsby himself.

Paladin · 02-02-2014, 09:16 PM

Skyfall- Great action, decent plot, finally sold me on Craig in the part of Bond. Looking forward to more of him.

Just two thoughts stick out:

*I am convinced that Kincaid's part was written with Sean Connery in mind. Shame he's retired/uninterested, that would've been amazing.

*Hollywood really needs to stop using "the bad guy wanted us to catch him" as a plot point in action movies.

Locke · 02-02-2014, 09:20 PM

Rewatched Robocop for upteenth time the other day, still as fun as ever, especially with how violent it is, they just don't make 'em like this any more. Sadly the biggest downside to Robocop is its actually starting to really age horribly. There are quite a few pop culture classics from that era that are still visually splendid now, I mean look at Blade Runner, but Robocop is easily aging the worst.

Paladin · 02-04-2014, 08:14 PM

Batman Returns:

This is my pick for the worst Batman film ever made and easily in my top 10 worst superhero films ever. Its TERRIBLE.

*The plot & pacing is all over the map; Penguin has about half a dozen schemes that come & go without meaning a damn thing.

*Designs are straight-up frightening to the point where I can't really believe this was marketed with kids in mind.

*Christopher Walken has absolutely no business here. HE brings NOTHING to the overall story.

*And lastly the moment that really broke my inner fanboy: BATMAN SHOULD NEVER MURDER PEOPLE.

KRX · 02-04-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

*And lastly the moment that really broke my inner fanboy: BATMAN SHOULD NEVER MURDER PEOPLE?

… What!?

XW1n5t0nX · 02-04-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KRX

… What?

I think he's talking about the part where Batman throws one of the clowns down into the sewer, he following it by throwing a bomb down there as well. That, or the part where he sets a guy on fire.

KRX · 02-04-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

I think he's talking about the part where Batman throws one of the clowns down into the sewer, he following it by throwing a bomb down there as well. That, or the part where he sets a guy on fire.

What kind of sick, twisted abomination...? GIVE ME BACK MY SUIT!

Electric Turahk · 02-08-2014, 11:34 PM

So how should I sum up The LEGO Movie...

Everything was awesome!

01-30-2014, 06:00 PM	#652
ryan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,313	Fright Night 2 New Blood This was a fun movie. It was yet another retelling of the original Fright Night, rather than a sequel to the recent remake, but it had some interesting variations (it takes place during a school trip to Romania rather than in Charlie's neighborhood, for example). There was a great flashback sequence that was in an animated style that was awesome. The effects and makeup were good, and Jaime Murray is the hottest vampire I have ever seen, holy crap. There were things that weren't explained, that I wish had been, but were still cool see, and the end wasn't explained well, but nothing too bothersome to me. I enjoyed the film a lot. Having only seen the original film recently, shortly before the Colin Farrel remake came out, so I have no nostalgic connection to it, I'd say all three Fright Night films are good, fun, vampire flicks. The original Peter Vincent was the best, I thought Imogen Poots was the best Amy, I liked all three Jerry/Gerri Dandridges, I don't remember which Charlie I liked the best. Original Evil Ed was probably slightly better than the newer ones. I recommend all three of them, and I'll probably watch them all again some day. __________________ Sales -- Toy Blog -- Twitter -- Video Reviews

01-30-2014, 06:16 PM	#653
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain Modern pop music? If that is what they are calling rap these days, then my god, the genre has turned to shit. I really wanted to love TGG, but because of that god awful garbage Jay-Z crapped out, I couldn't even get into the movie. There is nothing worse than seeing musicians play trumpets, drums, and other jazzy instruments only to hear rap come out of it. Not to mention having people dancing like it is a god damned rap video. This alone made Gatsby the single worse movie in 2013. Let's hope the next time someone decides to make a movie set in the 20s, they actually know what the hell music was like. I dunno, 2013 gave us Aftershock and Upstream Color. They were both far worse, at least Gatsby has the awesome character of Gatsby himself. __________________

02-02-2014, 09:16 PM	#654
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,963	Skyfall- Great action, decent plot, finally sold me on Craig in the part of Bond. Looking forward to more of him. Just two thoughts stick out: I am convinced that Kincaid's part was written with Sean Connery in mind. Shame he's retired/uninterested, that would've been amazing. Hollywood really needs to stop using "the bad guy wanted us to catch him" as a plot point in action movies. __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!

02-02-2014, 09:20 PM	#655
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Rewatched Robocop for upteenth time the other day, still as fun as ever, especially with how violent it is, they just don't make 'em like this any more. Sadly the biggest downside to Robocop is its actually starting to really age horribly. There are quite a few pop culture classics from that era that are still visually splendid now, I mean look at Blade Runner, but Robocop is easily aging the worst. __________________

02-04-2014, 08:14 PM	#656
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,963	Batman Returns: This is my pick for the worst Batman film ever made and easily in my top 10 worst superhero films ever. Its TERRIBLE. The plot & pacing is all over the map; Penguin has about half a dozen schemes that come & go without meaning a damn thing. Designs are straight-up frightening to the point where I can't really believe this was marketed with kids in mind. Christopher Walken has absolutely no business here. HE brings NOTHING to the overall story. And lastly the moment that really broke my inner fanboy: BATMAN SHOULD NEVER MURDER PEOPLE. __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!