Left Field Cinema Forum - Is it worth watching...? Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:26 -0700 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.4 Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=46157#Comment_46157 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=46157#Comment_46157 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:28:59 -0700 MikeDawson Posted by: Victorinox

How does everyone feel about Certified Copy?  I've only seen Taste of Cherry and was not a fan, but I'm not keen on passing up a Binoche feature.

 7/10 Binoche gives a fine performance but her co-star is an opera singer and is out acted by her at every opportunity.  Worth watching once.  I suggest a rental.

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Posted by: Victorinox

How does everyone feel about Certified Copy?  I've only seen Taste of Cherry and was not a fan, but I'm not keen on passing up a Binoche feature.

 7/10 Binoche gives a fine performance but her co-star is an opera singer and is out acted by her at every opportunity.  Worth watching once.  I suggest a rental.

 

I would rate the film a 8/10 but would advise renting it first as well. It is a different film from Taste of Cherry but its unconventional narrative (alongside Bonoche's co-star) may not to be everyone's taste.

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The people who like Twilight, on what level do you enjoy it? Is it entertainingly awful?

 

My reasons for liking the first one was for the relationship between Bella and Edward. The actual story however is extremely redudant and generic, so that may be an issue.

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The people who like Twilight, on what level do you enjoy it? Is it entertainingly awful?

 I liked the 1st, the 2nd is quite dull and the 3rd is about as good as the 2nd I would rate them 6,4,4 respectively 

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Posted by: mekka

 The Howling is good lupine fun.  I really enjoyed it.  I'm a fan of werewolf films though so maybe I'm biased.

 

And what reasonable human being is not a fan of werewolf films?

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Posted by: Fran
Posted by: Chris

The people who like Twilight, on what level do you enjoy it? Is it entertainingly awful?

 I liked the 1st, the 2nd is quite dull and the 3rd is about as good as the 2nd I would rate them 6,4,4 respectively 

 

I meant more in terms of do you genuinely like them, or do you like them because they're rubbish?

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Posted by: Chris

 

Posted by: Fran
Posted by: Chris

The people who like Twilight, on what level do you enjoy it? Is it entertainingly awful?

 I liked the 1st, the 2nd is quite dull and the 3rd is about as good as the 2nd I would rate them 6,4,4 respectively 

 

I meant more in terms of do you genuinely like them, or do you like them because they're rubbish?

 

 

I genuinely like the first two. They are rubbish, but they are also pretty good at the same time. You could cruxify them if you had a mind to, but I quite enjoyed the nonsense of them. They glitter, she's miserable, it's a laugh.

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Posted by: DanceDanceDance

Mamoru Hosoda's Summer Wars?

 

I'm going to be watching it at my Uni's anime society at Friday 8th April. Very much looking forward to it.

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Mac and Me? (Please tell me that it is hilariously bad)

 Yes its hilariously bad and also an advert for Pepsi if I remember right its what makes Mac better when he is ill. It could of course be another brand, I remember it being hilariously bad when I was a kid and I doubt much has changed now. 

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Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

 

Posted by: DanceDanceDance

Mamoru Hosoda's Summer Wars?

 

I'm going to be watching it at my Uni's anime society at Friday 8th April. Very much looking forward to it.

 

 

I may wait for your opinion before picking it up on DVD. Did you see his other film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the anime as opposed to the live version from 2010.

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Posted by: DanceDanceDance

 

Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs
Posted by: DanceDanceDance

Mamoru Hosoda's Summer Wars?

 

I'm going to be watching it at my Uni's anime society at Friday 8th April. Very much looking forward to it.

 

I may wait for your opinion before picking it up on DVD. Did you see his other film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the anime as opposed to the live version from 2010.

 

 

I haven't yet, but a couple friends of mine who are both into anime both praise it highly and I'd very much like to see it.

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Boiler Room ? 

The Housemaid (Original) ? (Its free on Mubi)

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The Housemaid (Original) ? (Its free on Mubi)

  Wasn't fond of it greatly, but still worth seeing.

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Just how bad is the original BSG?

Thanks.

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I'm just finishing the new BSG (one episode left!) and I'm considering going back to watch the original series. I have fond memories of it from watching it as a kid, but then I have fond memories of Street Hawk and The A-Team.

Just how bad is the original BSG?

Thanks.

 welcome back

I would say its worth watching its campy fun no more than that certainly no where near as complex as the new BSG 

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Posted by: Fran

 welcome back

 

 

Thanks, it's been a while.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/apr/18/dark-star-documentary-john-carpenter

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Starring - Robert Carlyle, Kelly Hu, Ian Somerhalder, Liam Cunningham, Ving Rhames - which is one of the great D list casts of recent years.

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  • Alien
  • Aliens
  • Alien 3
  • Alien Resurrection

    • Theatrical or Director's Cut/Special Edition for each?

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    Alien

    Aliens

    Theatrical or Director's Cut/Special Edition?

     

    All four in my opinion.  Alien: The Directors Cut and Aliens Special Edition are perhaps one point down on their theatrical equivilants, the former including some silly scenes that pretty much ruin the films that follow by changing the alien life cycle; the latter is just too damn long and it's pretty much an hour before anything happens.  Overall the originals are tighter leaner beasts, but there is some good stuff in the directors cuts as well.  Alien 3 however is a different story, I think the Unauthorised Extended Cut is a much meatier and fullfilling film, was just a shame they didn't get the money to do it properly...

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    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: Chris

    Alien

    Aliens

    Theatrical or Director's Cut/Special Edition?

     

    All four in my opinion.  Alien: The Directors Cut and Aliens Special Edition are perhaps one point down on their theatrical equivilants, the former including some silly scenes that pretty much ruin the films that follow by changing the alien life cycle; the latter is just too damn long and it's pretty much an hour before anything happens.  Overall the originals are tighter leaner beasts, but there is some good stuff in the directors cuts as well.  Alien 3 however is a different story, I think the Unauthorised Extended Cut is a much meatier and fullfilling film, was just a shame they didn't get the money to do it properly...

     

    I have on occasion argued that Alien Resurrection is the best Alien film. And I am going to stick by that. So thumbs up for Resurrection from me.

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    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: Chris

    Alien

    Aliens

    Theatrical or Director's Cut/Special Edition?

     

    All four in my opinion.  Alien: The Directors Cut and Aliens Special Edition are perhaps one point down on their theatrical equivilants, the former including some silly scenes that pretty much ruin the films that follow by changing the alien life cycle; the latter is just too damn long and it's pretty much an hour before anything happens.  Overall the originals are tighter leaner beasts, but there is some good stuff in the directors cuts as well.  Alien 3 however is a different story, I think the Unauthorised Extended Cut is a much meatier and fullfilling film, was just a shame they didn't get the money to do it properly...

     

    I have on occasion argued that Alien Resurrection is the best Alien film. And I am going to stick by that. So thumbs up for Resurrection from me.

     

     I just ignore the very existence of Alien Resurrection, it belongs to some parallel universe version of the Alien franchise; I'd sooner watch the AVP movies. 

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    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: Chris

    Alien

    Aliens

    Theatrical or Director's Cut/Special Edition?

     

    All four in my opinion.  Alien: The Directors Cut and Aliens Special Edition are perhaps one point down on their theatrical equivilants, the former including some silly scenes that pretty much ruin the films that follow by changing the alien life cycle; the latter is just too damn long and it's pretty much an hour before anything happens.  Overall the originals are tighter leaner beasts, but there is some good stuff in the directors cuts as well.  Alien 3 however is a different story, I think the Unauthorised Extended Cut is a much meatier and fullfilling film, was just a shame they didn't get the money to do it properly...

     

    I have on occasion argued that Alien Resurrection is the best Alien film. And I am going to stick by that. So thumbs up for Resurrection from me.

     

     I just ignore the very existence of Alien Resurrection, it belongs to some parallel universe version of the Alien franchise; I'd sooner watch the AVP movies. 

     

    It might just be the Whedon fan in me (and I have read that even he hates the film because it buggered up his script) but there are enough moments of the ginger wonder, Rol Perlman and Winona Ryder to keep me entertained to the end. Also, it helps I am not in love (I recognise the quality but...) with the first two; nor have I re-evaluated the quality of the third.

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    A John Huston film that I have never heard of before, any good?

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    Disgrace? I love the novel, should I try the film?

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    www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0124y7j/Disgrace/

    Disgrace? I love the novel, should I try the film?

     Was trying to watch it this eve but keep getting forced into watching more Case Histories episodes. 

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    The List of Adrian Messenger

    A John Huston film that I have never heard of before, any good?

     I've not seen it, but since I've become somewhat of a Huston nut slowly over the past months, I'd say go for it.

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    • Bride Wars (I can see that its apalling, but is it bad enough to be enjoyable?)
    • Showgirls (as above)
    • Moonstruck
    • The Innocents
    • Paper Moon
    • Under Siege
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    Posted by: Chris
    • The Innocents

     Absolutely brilliant film. One of my favourite chiller/horrors. Definitely worth seeing.

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    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: Chris
    • The Innocents

     Absolutely brilliant film. One of my favourite chiller/horrors. Definitely worth seeing.

     

     

    I might read The Turn Of The Screw before watching.

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    Posted by: Chris

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: Chris
    • The Innocents

     Absolutely brilliant film. One of my favourite chiller/horrors. Definitely worth seeing.

     

     

    I might read The Turn Of The Screw before watching.

     

     

    Never read it. Probably should at some point. The film is ace though. It and The Haunting are an incredible early 1960s horror double bill.

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    The Tree Of Wooden Clogs: Ermanno Olmi (1978)... it's considered a masterpiece of social realism by many... any thoughts?

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    This might be a bit of a long shot, but has anyone seen an Italian Film:

    The Tree Of Wooden Clogs: Ermanno Olmi (1978)... it's considered a masterpiece of social realism by many... any thoughts?

     I own this and will get round to it in the next 5 years or so 

     

    OzuFan used to speak very highly of this 

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    Posted by: Fran
    Posted by: Jared

    This might be a bit of a long shot, but has anyone seen an Italian Film:

    The Tree Of Wooden Clogs: Ermanno Olmi (1978)... it's considered a masterpiece of social realism by many... any thoughts?

     I own this and will get round to it in the next 5 years or so 

     

    OzuFan used to speak very highly of this 

     I have this recorded off Film4. One day, maybe, I'll finally get around to watching it.

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    Posted by: Jared

    ^^ thanks, boys!

     If I do watch this, I'll let you know though.

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    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

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    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

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    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     I would imagine that triple bill would kill you 

    Tree of life on its own would be my advice 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47723#Comment_47723 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47723#Comment_47723 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:18:21 -0700 DanceDanceDance
    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47727#Comment_47727 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47727#Comment_47727 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:43:08 -0700 TheMadcapLaughs
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47728#Comment_47728 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47728#Comment_47728 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:44:18 -0700 TheMadcapLaughs
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47729#Comment_47729 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47729#Comment_47729 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:44:21 -0700 TheMadcapLaughs
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47730#Comment_47730 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47730#Comment_47730 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:44:22 -0700 TheMadcapLaughs
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47731#Comment_47731 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47731#Comment_47731 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:48:14 -0700 Jared Posted by: Fran

     I would imagine that triple bill would kill you 

    Tree of life on its own would be my advice 

     

    Yes, I think that particular Triple Bill would kill me too... I think the alternative would be to see 4 films in Norwich over 2 days next week... on Sunday, they are showing Days of Heaven & Tree of Life, back to back...  (not seen DoH in over 5 years...)  

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47732#Comment_47732 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47732#Comment_47732 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:39:14 -0700 CoheedandCambria
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    I really want to see Film Socialisme, even more so than The Tree of Life. The only issue is that, as I've delved into Godard's career, I've found his short work and his views outside films to be far more potent and interesting than the feature films. If this is anything like the first and final parts of Historie(s) du cinema though that would be fantastic.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47736#Comment_47736 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47736#Comment_47736 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:33:52 -0700 Fran Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     Someone has broken MadCap!!!!!!!  

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47740#Comment_47740 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47740#Comment_47740 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:09:07 -0700 CoheedandCambria
    Posted by: Fran
    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

     

    Posted by: TheMadcapLaughs

     

    Posted by: Jared

    Film Socialisme: Jean-Luc Godard (2010)

    It's showing in Norwich next Monday morning (followed by A Separation followed by The tree of Life... I was thinking off going for the triple bill, transport allowing...)

    Is it any good? IMDb seems to have as many 1/10 as it does 10/10s, with not much in between!

     

    Film Socialisme sounds interesting (and I've heard mostly amazing things from the people I follow on Mubi), and A Separation sounds great, but I agree with Chris that you should just see The Tree of Life on its own. After watching it myself I had an hour or so lying down on the bed letting things float through my mind, you really will get a lot more from your first watch if you have it as the main focus of the day in my opinion.

     

     

    I think Film Socialisme sounds absolutely dross. Pretentious, pretentious dross.

     

     

    Aww, it sounds fascinating Have you seen any of Godard's late period stuff? I haven't yet, I'm looking forward to watching some though I'm a bit intimidated if I'm honest...

     

     Someone has broken MadCap!!!!!!!  

     I haven't seen a lot of Godard's later work either sadly, but since Madcap has seen the short Origins of the 21st Century, I would recommend he hunts down Historie(s) du Cinema. Its the same video essay style extended to a series, and is more about the director's reflections on cinema upfront than complex politics, so it will be less daunting. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47834#Comment_47834 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47834#Comment_47834 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:01:35 -0700 Fran  Anyone know anything about Bertrand Tavernier and where to start with his films, his new film The Princess Of Montpensier sounds intriguing

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47836#Comment_47836 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47836#Comment_47836 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:36:37 -0700 DanceDanceDance
    Posted by: Fran

     Anyone know anything about Bertrand Tavernier and where to start with his films, his new film The Princess Of Montpensier sounds intriguing

     

    L.627 is a pretty good film; however do not start with In the Electric Mist because it is bollocks.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47837#Comment_47837 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47837#Comment_47837 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:45:08 -0700 Fran Thankyou Dance 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47980#Comment_47980 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=47980#Comment_47980 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:50:04 -0700 olly  I'm part way through Dennis Potter's Pennies from Heaven and was wondering if anyone has seen the 19981 Herbert Ross directed movie version with Steve Martin? 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48155#Comment_48155 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48155#Comment_48155 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:59:16 -0700 Chris What is the best cut of Das Boot? (Theatrical cut, or 3.5 hour Director's cut?)

    Would it look good on a cinema screen?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48156#Comment_48156 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48156#Comment_48156 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:36:00 -0700 MikeDawson Posted by: Chris

    What is the best cut of Das Boot? (Theatrical cut, or 3.5 hour Director's cut?)

    Would it look good on a cinema screen?

    Neither, the 293 minute uncut version....

    Yes it would look good on the cinema screen. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48650#Comment_48650 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48650#Comment_48650 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:59:21 -0700 DanceDanceDance The Resident Evil film series? It is as entertainly stupid as it looks.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48651#Comment_48651 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48651#Comment_48651 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:41:17 -0700 Fran I saw the first at the Cinema!! Rubbish but stupidly entertaining if I remember right. Have always meant to watch the series since 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48662#Comment_48662 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48662#Comment_48662 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:29:43 -0700 CoheedandCambria Posted by: DanceDanceDance

    The Resident Evil film series? It is as entertainly stupid as it looks.

     The first is atrocious. Back in the late nineties Paul WS Anderson could make films with some merit...than came Resident Evil 1 and Aliens Vs. Predator. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48806#Comment_48806 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48806#Comment_48806 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:53:03 -0700 DanceDanceDance The Ides of March? My mate wants to go see it on Wednesday, but it was getting lukewarm reviews all around...worth seeing?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48999#Comment_48999 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=48999#Comment_48999 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:34:25 -0700 Chris Anyone seen Twilight 4 part 1 yet? Is it as ridiculous as I'm hoping?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49042#Comment_49042 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49042#Comment_49042 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:11:27 -0700 DanceDanceDance Not so much, is it worth watching? But rather what Rainer Werner Fassbinder films are worth watching? A most enjoyed three would be nice.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49063#Comment_49063 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49063#Comment_49063 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:52:16 -0700 MikeDawson Posted by: DanceDanceDance

    Not so much, is it worth watching? But rather what Rainer Werner Fassbinder films are worth watching? A most enjoyed three would be nice.

    1. Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
    2. The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
    3. Mother Kusters Goes to Heaven (1957) 
    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49065#Comment_49065 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49065#Comment_49065 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:56:35 -0700 DanceDanceDance Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

    Not so much, is it worth watching? But rather what Rainer Werner Fassbinder films are worth watching? A most enjoyed three would be nice.

    1. Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
    2. The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
    3. Mother Kusters Goes to Heaven (1957) 

     cheers, I will look into lovefilm'ing these.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49070#Comment_49070 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49070#Comment_49070 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:01:58 -0700 MikeDawson Posted by: DanceDanceDance
    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance

    Not so much, is it worth watching? But rather what Rainer Werner Fassbinder films are worth watching? A most enjoyed three would be nice.

    1. Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
    2. The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
    3. Mother Kusters Goes to Heaven (1957) 

     cheers, I will look into lovefilm'ing these.

    I must point out I've only seen six or seven of his films so don't take this as in any way definitive.  If you enjoy Theatre of Cruelty then you might like to watch Satan's Brew, but that really is out there and completely random; I prefer it when there's more character and story in his films as he doesn't have a strong enough sense of beauty to pull off the disjointed anti-narratives he sometimes dabbles in. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49101#Comment_49101 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49101#Comment_49101 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:03:19 -0700 DanceDanceDance  

    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: DanceDanceDance
      If you enjoy Theatre of Cruelty then you might like to watch Satan's Brew, 

    I literally do not know what that means, but it does not sound like something I would go for!

     

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49474#Comment_49474 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49474#Comment_49474 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:37 -0700 callan
    how about paranoid park????]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49477#Comment_49477 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49477#Comment_49477 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:20:54 -0700 MikeDawson

     

    Posted by: callani agree satans brew is magnificent!! how about paranoid park????

     

    Found it very boring and not shot well enough to get away with it.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49526#Comment_49526 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49526#Comment_49526 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:31:33 -0700 DanceDanceDance Are the Coffin Joe films worth watching, you can buy a nine film set in Fopp for £10. Worth a punt?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49529#Comment_49529 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49529#Comment_49529 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:07:20 -0700 CoheedandCambria Posted by: DanceDanceDance

    Are the Coffin Joe films worth watching, you can buy a nine film set in Fopp for £10. Worth a punt?

     At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964) and This Night I Will Possess Your Corpse (1967) should be seen by any cult film fan, even if I wasn't fond of them, while Strange World of Coffin Joe (1968) is an interesting anthology work. The rest of the films, having not seen the documentary in the set mind, were awful - if you are not fond of very low budget, exploitations film, you will hate them. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49532#Comment_49532 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49532#Comment_49532 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:24:34 -0700 callan Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49536#Comment_49536 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49536#Comment_49536 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:57:35 -0700 Alec Posted by: callanIs the human stain any good?  

    Not seen the film but you should start with the Philip Roth novel.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49539#Comment_49539 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49539#Comment_49539 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:12:49 -0700 DanceDanceDance Posted by: Alec
    Posted by: callanIs the human stain any good?  

    Not seen the film but you should start with the Philip Roth novel.

     

    I love the novel, it is one of Roth's best, which makes it one of the best of the last 20 years, an incredible piece of literature. I thought the film was pretty decent, though with enough knowledge of the book to fill in any gaps in the film's logic. It is worth a watch, with most of the performances pretty good, but it is not a stunning film, the book is immesurably more impressive.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49677#Comment_49677 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49677#Comment_49677 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:59:38 -0700 callan Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49767#Comment_49767 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49767#Comment_49767 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:44:58 -0700 Chris Battle Royale - While I think that the theatrical cut is a good film, I am not a huge fan. Is it worth watching the Special Edition (Director's Cut) of this film? Are any of the special features on the 3 Disc Blu-ray worth a watch?

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    Battle Royale - While I think that the theatrical cut is a good film, I am not a huge fan. Is it worth watching the Special Edition (Director's Cut) of this film? Are any of the special features on the 3 Disc Blu-ray worth a watch?

     

    Don't know about the extras, but the film is not that much different and not worth getting if you are not already mad keen on the film.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49821#Comment_49821 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49821#Comment_49821 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:30:02 -0700 DanceDanceDance www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0078ygf/The_Curse_of_the_Cat_People/

    A great film worth watching - on iplayer at the minute.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49896#Comment_49896 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49896#Comment_49896 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:05:26 -0700 DanceDanceDance Guy and Madeline On A Park Bench?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49922#Comment_49922 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49922#Comment_49922 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:07:07 -0700 Chris Has anyone compared the 5 hour Artificial Eye release of Fanny & Alexander with the 5 hour Criterion release of the same film?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49925#Comment_49925 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49925#Comment_49925 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:18:13 -0700 Fran Posted by: Chris

    Has anyone compared the 5 hour Artificial Eye release of Fanny & Alexander with the 5 hour Criterion release of the same film?

     I would imagine the Criterion is better as always but the Artificial Eye release is fine although hard to get hold of now 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49982#Comment_49982 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49982#Comment_49982 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:06 -0700 olly  Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49983#Comment_49983 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49983#Comment_49983 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:38:02 -0700 MikeDawson Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

    Saw it the other night, friend of a friend worked on the film so got a screener, think it's out here this month...

    It's pretty good actually, Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany steal the film, but the rest of the cast do well too.  Some good moments, a little repetitive and it does "hollywoodize" the financial crisis to the point where it is just selfish people in rooms knowing exactly whats about to happen but doing it anyway because they're so selfish.  A tad simplistic but entertaining. 

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49984#Comment_49984 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49984#Comment_49984 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:34:56 -0700 Alec
    Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

     

    Very well reviewed in the US with more than one critic citing it as the best dramatic film ever made about Wall Street.  Am looking forward to seeing it at the weekend.

    http://www.metacritic.com/movie/margin-call/critic-reviews

     

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    Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

    Saw it the other night, friend of a friend worked on the film so got a screener, think it's out here this month...

    It's pretty good actually, Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany steal the film, but the rest of the cast do well too.  Some good moments, a little repetitive and it does "hollywoodize" the financial crisis to the point where it is just selfish people in rooms knowing exactly whats about to happen but doing it anyway because they're so selfish.  A tad simplistic but entertaining. 

     

    Posted by: Alec

     

    Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

     

    Very well reviewed in the US with more than one critic citing it as the best dramatic film ever made about Wall Street.  Am looking forward to seeing it at the weekend.

     

    http://www.metacritic.com/movie/margin-call/critic-reviews

     

    Thanks Mike and Alec sounds good toying with the idea of catching it on Friday but with The Artist and Shame still to see it will probably be pipped at the post.

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49989#Comment_49989 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=49989#Comment_49989 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:24:23 -0700 MikeDawson
    Posted by: olly
    Posted by: MikeDawson
    Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

    Saw it the other night, friend of a friend worked on the film so got a screener, think it's out here this month...

    It's pretty good actually, Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany steal the film, but the rest of the cast do well too.  Some good moments, a little repetitive and it does "hollywoodize" the financial crisis to the point where it is just selfish people in rooms knowing exactly whats about to happen but doing it anyway because they're so selfish.  A tad simplistic but entertaining. 

     

    Posted by: Alec

     

    Posted by: olly

     Anyone seen or heard anything much about Margin Call (2011) a thriller set in an investment bank the day before the 2008 financial crisis?

     

    Very well reviewed in the US with more than one critic citing it as the best dramatic film ever made about Wall Street.  Am looking forward to seeing it at the weekend.

     

    http://www.metacritic.com/movie/margin-call/critic-reviews

     

    Thanks Mike and Alec sounds good toying with the idea of catching it on Friday but with The Artist and Shame still to see it will probably be pipped at the post.

     

    Of the three I'd actually watch Margin Call again before the others, but The Artist is the better and more worthy film...

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50140#Comment_50140 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50140#Comment_50140 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:47:14 -0700 Chris Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

    Please could someone rank the any of the 3 cuts?

    • Special Edition (132 mins)
    • Director's Cut (137 mins)
    • Theatrical Cut (135 mins)
    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50146#Comment_50146 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50146#Comment_50146 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:34:42 -0700 Alec The rule of thumb with Close Encounters (which I regard as one of Spielberg's masterpieces) is any version that doesn't have the footage inside the alien craft at the end. To be honest, I can't rightly remember if this is the director's cut or the special edition now but either way, the theatrical cut is perfect and the best place to start for those that haven't seen the film before.

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    Posted by: AlecThe rule of thumb with Close Encounters (which I regard as one of Spielberg's masterpieces) is any version that doesn't have the footage inside the alien craft at the end. To be honest, I can't rightly remember if this is the director's cut or the special edition now but either way, the theatrical cut is perfect and the best place to start for those that haven't seen the film before.

     

    Yes, I watched the special edition, and that is the one with stuff inside the spaceship. I don't love the film like you do, but I respect it, and I agree it is worse with the stuff inside the spaceship. I believe that the Director's cut omits that stuff.

     

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    Theatrical or Director's Cut?

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    Manhunter

    Theatrical or Director's Cut?

     

     Not a massive difference as far as I can remember (just a couple of tweaks) but I think the theatrical cut is still the best.

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    Posted by: Alec
    Posted by: Chris

    Manhunter

    Theatrical or Director's Cut?

     

     Not a massive difference as far as I can remember (just a couple of tweaks) but I think the theatrical cut is still the best.

     

    Cheers. I think that the Blu-ray only has the Director's so I'll watch that.

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    Posted by: Alec
    Posted by: Chris

    Manhunter

    Theatrical or Director's Cut?

     

     Not a massive difference as far as I can remember (just a couple of tweaks) but I think the theatrical cut is still the best.

     

    Cheers. I think that the Blu-ray only has the Director's so I'll watch that.

     

     As Alec says there is not difference between the two, in fact all of Michael Mann's directorial cuts are fairly similar to their theatrical and none of them are worth paying extra cash for. (Mind you an extra couple of quid might be worthwhile for the version of Mohicans without Clannad warbling along).

    ]]>     Is it worth watching...? http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50443#Comment_50443 http://www.leftfieldcinema.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=125&Focus=50443#Comment_50443 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:45:58 -0700 Aquaman84 I have copies of all of the following at home to watch and review and was wondering if anyone has any particular love for any of them and would recommend them generally?

    Come and See
    Norwegian Ninja
    Alamar
    Henry of Navarre
    The Cranes Are Flying
    Mysteries of Lisbon
    Der Rosenkavalier

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    And has anyone seen or planning to go see Alec's favorite Belgian duo ; The Dardennes latest The Kid With The Bike another film which seems to be getting unanimous praise.

     

    On a slightly higher brow note has anyone read the Hunger Games books and are they any good. I need something light and fun to break up the awesome Game Of Thrones

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