Which Good Movie Have You Seen Recently?

[Latrinsorm]

New trailer for Oldboy. Be warned, it probably contains spoilers for at least the first half hour of the movie. It looks pretty tremendous, so I advise not clicking on it and just seeing it. Josh Brolin, Sam Jackson. Have I ever steered you wrong?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrLcnrnEqyI

Really, it looks pretty tremendous.

[Taernath]

Can I watch it if I've already seen the original, or will it retroactively spoil it for me?

[Latrinsorm]

Can I watch it if I've already seen the original, or will it retroactively spoil it for me?That's a known unknown.

[Tisket]

Enders Game. 4 of 5 stars. I'm almost always cranky when I leave the theater after watching a director gut the heart and soul out of a book I enjoyed (ie. The Hobbit.) Not so this time, it was remarkably true to the book.

I haven't seen it yet but I heard from a usually reliable source that they really gutted the book by softening the characters and eliminating or cushioning a lot of the hardships and challenges that make Ender who he is. And they almost entirely eliminated his brother and sister as important characters? I'll still see it though but my expectations are not as high as I hoped.

[Valthissa]

I haven't seen it yet but I heard from a usually reliable source that they really gutted the book by softening the characters and eliminating or cushioning a lot of the hardships and challenges that make Ender who he is. And they almost entirely eliminated his brother and sister as important characters? I'll still see it though but my expectations are not as high as I hoped.

I think 'really gutted the book' is not a fair assessment. The movie has only 2 hours to tell the story. They chose to focus on the school and the bugger war. Peter and Valentine are dramatically reduced roles (Peter is just a one scene Bully). I still think the movie succeeds in posing the same questions as the book. 3.5 stars, but no hope that this team can make Speaker for the Dead.

Look on the bright side - the movie could have been turned into an adolescent love story.

[Ker_Thwap]

I haven't seen it yet but I heard from a usually reliable source that they really gutted the book by softening the characters and eliminating or cushioning a lot of the hardships and challenges that make Ender who he is. And they almost entirely eliminated his brother and sister as important characters? I'll still see it though but my expectations are not as high as I hoped.

Well, yes and no. I did come out of the cinema thinking it was really short. The Peter/Valentine taking over world opinion through the internet forums (insert chortle) would hardly have been compelling cinema. There was one scene near the end that I thought they wimped out on a bit, but overall, I thought it was a pretty decent adaptation. I suppose the movie didn't explore all the subtleties of that the book did, but at least it didn't contradict the overall themes.

[Tisket]

Look on the bright side - the movie could have been turned into an adolescent love story.

So no sparkly vampires made an appearance? What a shame.

[Tisket]

Haunter

Gotta love a good, solid ghost story heavy on atmosphere but light on gore.

[FNLN]

Woochi. It's not new (2009) but I tumbled to it the other day and it's pretty awesome (and on Netflix).

[FNLN]

New trailer for Oldboy. Be warned, it probably contains spoilers for at least the first half hour of the movie. It looks pretty tremendous, so I advise not clicking on it and just seeing it. Josh Brolin, Sam Jackson. Have I ever steered you wrong?

Really, it looks pretty tremendous.

Wonder how different this will be from the original film. Hollywood always changes shit.

[Methais]

Watched The World's End the other day.

I probably wouldn't recommend watching it sober, but it was a decent time killer otherwise.

[Jace Solo]

Enders game was SUPER WEAK. The whole thing was laughably juvenile. I talked it up to a lot of people and we sawit. Sa group. I'm not allowed to pick again fo a while.

[Nilandia]

Wonder how different this will be from the original film. Hollywood always changes shit.
Hard to say. Spike Lee's directing, but Park Chan-wook has said he's a Spike Lee fan, so you never know.

Gretchen

[Allereli]

A bunch of people on LNET all watched Soylent Green last night. Hilarious. We should do more group TCM watching.

[Nilandia]

A bunch of people on LNET all watched Soylent Green last night. Hilarious. We should do more group TCM watching.
You just reminded me, it seems that there will be an MST3K marathon this Thanksgiving: http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/11/18/mst3k-turkey-day-2013/

Gretchen

[Archigeek]

I watched Omega Man and I Am Legend back to back the other night. Fun to see the stark changes in pretty much everything since the 70's.

I think Charlton Heston was the better leading man, but it's hard to compete with an additional 35 years of film technology improvements and a savvy public's demand for better story telling.

I Am Legend gets the win, but only barely, and watching them both is even better.

[Allereli]

Dallas Buyers Club

[Back]

Meet the Millers. Don't take your kids to see this.

Kenny is my hero.

[Tisket]

That was a horrible movie.

[Gelston]

2 Guns was awesome. Marky Mark yo!

[Latrinsorm]

Summer Wars

I laughed, I cried, I high fived.

I would call it animated more than anime, but there are a couple anime memes so if you're a hater from Shreveport it's probably not for you.

[Archigeek]

Watched the latest Hunger Games movie. Much better than the first one. Better plot and character development, more sneaky business.

[Ceyrin]

Enders game was SUPER WEAK. The whole thing was laughably juvenile. I talked it up to a lot of people and we sawit. Sa group. I'm not allowed to pick again fo a while.


This, unfortunately, was sadly true. It was so weak, and so disappointing on so many levels... =(

[Ker_Thwap]

This, unfortunately, was sadly true. It was so weak, and so disappointing on so many levels... =(

Eh, the book was pretty much the same, what more were you expecting? The protagonist is a little kid after all.

[Asile]

I actually saw a movie in the theater today. Anyone who has any affinity for the movie "Mary Poppins" should see "Saving Mr. Banks" at some point. It isn't one of those movies that HAS to be seen in the theater, but it really should be seen. It's a wonderful reminder of how awesome Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson are.

[Archigeek]

Saw American Hustle. Great acting.

[Tisket]

Saw Elysium. Fucking disaster of a movie. I think Jodie Foster agreed to do it just because she'd have a chance to try out a British accent. Too bad she kept forgetting she was supposed to have an accent.

[Warriorbird]

Saw American Hustle. Great acting.

Definitely better than all the other nonsense I've seen lately.

[Moonwitch]

Saw Elysium. Fucking disaster of a movie. I think Jodie Foster agreed to do it just because she'd have a chance to try out a British accent. Too bad she kept forgetting she was supposed to have an accent.

Elysium was one of the worst movies. The idea of it was ok but there was nothing about any of the characters that you could actually like. I made the mistake of seeing it in the theater and almost left.

[waywardgs]

Obamacare saved everyone at the end of Elysium!

Seriously though, saving mr banks was awesome. Oscar nomination for Emma.

[Tisket]

Don Jon was pretty good. Nice to see Tony Danza playing against type. Oh he still played a good guy but, at least it was a foul-mouthed, grouchy one this time. Scarlett Johannsen was superb but I just wanted to smack her every time she was onscreen.

[Johnny Five]

The Sandlot

[subzero]

Don Jon was pretty good. Nice to see Tony Danza playing against type. Oh he still played a good guy but, at least it was a foul-mouthed, grouchy one this time. Scarlett Johannsen was superb but I just wanted to smack her every time she was onscreen.

I actually watched that the other day, too. Didn't think I would like it, but it wasn't bad. I didn't know Tony was in it, so that was a little bit of a surprise. Funny to see him as an angry old man.

Oh yeah. Red 2 was pretty funny also.

[Latrinsorm]

It's a Wonderful Life

Worth it every year.

[Back]

Elysium was one of the worst movies. The idea of it was ok but there was nothing about any of the characters that you could actually like. I made the mistake of seeing it in the theater and almost left.

Knowing the director did District 9 I knew this was going to suck. Too bad. The effects looked great.

[Warriorbird]

I liked District 9 a lot. Elysium proved the "some people do better without a huge budget and famous actors" theory quite well though.

[diethx]

I also liked District 9 quite a lot. I guess I won't bother renting Elysium. Maybe when it's free on HBO.

[Allereli]

American Hustle was amazing

also, in my continued attempt to appreciate the classics: North by Northwest

[Archigeek]

American Hustle was amazing

also, in my continued attempt to appreciate the classics: North by Northwest

Two great choices.

I went and saw 47 Ronin last night. It exceeded our expectations, though our expectations were low. The pace was good and the filming was nice. The special affects and stunts were pretty good, and they didn't over-play the fantastical and ruin any sense of suspension of disbelief. I give it a 5 out of 10. Maybe 6.5 only because I like fantasy films.

[Nilandia]

also, in my continued attempt to appreciate the classics: North by Northwest

Can't go wrong with Hitchcock, in my opinion. North by Northwest is on my short list of favorite movies of all time.

To tack my own onto the list, Frozen was very good. Loved that the story was mostly about the two sisters and the guys were more supporting characters.

Gretchen

[Ker_Thwap]

Obamacare saved everyone at the end of Elysium!

Seriously though, saving mr banks was awesome. Oscar nomination for Emma.

Saw Saving Mr. Banks, I have never seen so many senior citizens at a cinema before. Enjoyed the movie, but every time Walt Disney appeared on screen, my brain was screaming Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, TOM HANKS! Maybe his voice is too distinctive, but it kicked my out of my groove.

[Tisket]

Big Bad Wolves

Fucking fantastic movie. It's in Hebrew but don't let that stop you from watching. You won't regret it.

[Latrinsorm]

A little old, but Pandorum was a solid B+. They really got imaginative with the "survivors on a giant ship" scenario, well-acted, well-executed.

The two nit-picky things I didn't like, spoilers:



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1. The old radio that conveniently goes in and out of range as the story dictates.
Possibly explainable by Dennis Quaid's madness though.

2. The pack hunter society couldn't possibly be sustainable with just human(/humanoid) prey.
Definitely explainable by other sources of food, but they could have devoted one of the scenes spent on slightly repetitive chases to making it clear.

[diethx]

I really enjoyed Pandorum.

[Allereli]

Vicky Christina Barcelona

[Allereli]

This is the End

Frequent laughs. I texted all my old pothead friends after to go watch it.

[Tsk Tsk]

This is the End

Frequent laughs. I texted all my old pothead friends after to go watch it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2BXqST758

[Snoopy Dogg]

i watched 47 Ronin the other night, very good movie i thought.

[Latrinsorm]

Sabrina (1954) and Fiddler on the Roof. Sabrina is the only movie I can ever remember watching where there are literally no villains, and it is still enormously engrossing. Fiddler on the Roof is an incredible downer: who would have guessed that's how a movie about Jews in Europe would end up? It's leavened with some fun and a little hope, but overall bring the Kleenex.

[Allereli]

The part at the beginning when Sabrina tries to kill herself because David isn't paying attention to her ruins the movie for me. Thankfully, that was taken out of the remake.

[Latrinsorm]

The part at the beginning when Sabrina tries to kill herself because David isn't paying attention to her ruins the movie for me. Thankfully, that was taken out of the remake.I thought it set the tone very well! Hearts and heartbreak. The part where she narrates for five totally superfluous minutes is the part about the beginning I dislike.

[Methais]

The part at the beginning when Sabrina tries to kill herself because David isn't paying attention to her ruins the movie for me. Thankfully, that was taken out of the remake.

That makes David the villain!

SUCK IT LATRIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!three

[Latrinsorm]

If being oblivious to the harm unintentionally caused by their choice of words made someone a villain, you'd be Hitler.

[Methais]

If being oblivious to the harm unintentionally caused by their choice of words made someone a villain, you'd be Hitler.

http://image.blingee.com/images17/content/output/000/000/000/645/569638852_1582115.gif

[Snoopy Dogg]

homefront, jason stathom and james franco.. really good movie

stathoms a badass like always

edit: also just watched lone survivor.. definately a must see

[Taernath]

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai. I'd post the trailer but it gives away the entire movie. It's on Netflix.

[Tsk Tsk]

Watched L.A. Confidential for the first time, was really good. Basically a 40's detective action/drama based in L.A. It'll make you want to play L.A. Noire.

[AnticorRifling]

Lego movie. Awesome.

[Atlanteax]

Lego movie. Awesome.

I saw it last Thursday. I was really pleasantly surprised with how great of a movie it was.

[Latrinsorm]

Two out of two old white conservatives agree!

I kid, I kid. You guys aren't that conservative. :heart:

[MotleyCrew]

We finally got around to watching The King's Speech...excellent movie.

[Moonwitch]

I saw the Monument Men yesterday. I felt like a baby...the average age of the people in the theatre had to have been 77. It was a good movie. I like history and so much art was lost to Hilter. It wasn't an action packed type of movie, but it was one that should be done to show us how lucky we are that a bunch of old men cared enough to save things like Michelangelo's Madonna and child.

[AnticorRifling]

Two out of two old white conservatives agree!

I kid, I kid. You guys aren't that conservative. :heart:

I'm not even 33 yet. And I'm only conservative when it comes to my firearms and spending my money on people the lazy. So I'm not that conservative.

[Jhynnifer]

Watched L.A. Confidential for the first time, was really good. Basically a 40's detective action/drama based in L.A. It'll make you want to play L.A. Noire.

Was that the one about the black dahlia?

[Snoopy Dogg]

went and seen a advanced screening of the Need for Speed movie tonight(crazy enough one was held relatively close to me and i managed to get 2 tickets for it)

being a HUGE HUGE fan of the games ever since stumbling upon my first need for speed game porsche unleashed
i have to say i wasnt dissapointed at any point while watching the movie and i definately suggest going to see it
when it comes out march 14th. personal opinion.. better then the fast & furious movies, and i liked the f&f series alot.

[Tsk Tsk]

Was that the one about the black dahlia?

Naw, "As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - the straight-laced, the brutal, and the sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice."

Though the show American Horror Story has a subplot with her and that show is pretty good!

[cwolff]

Saw this today and I found it a gripping edge of your seat thriller. Love the soundtrack too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vhAeleTQZ6s

[Back]

Thor.

[Latrinsorm]

30 Days of Night.

It goes waaaaay into the deep end on ridiculous violence, to the point where it almost seems satirical. The final fight is resolved when [spoiler]

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The head vampire leaps at Josh Hartnett to bite him, and Josh punches through the vampire's open mouth and explodes the back of his skull.REALLY. It's the most absurd violence in the movie, but not by much. A pretty good watch.

[Tisket]

Why the fuck doesn't the advanced search feature list this thread when you use the search function for titles to include the word "movie"? Fucking annoying.

Anyway, just watched Captain Phillips and really enjoyed it. I've avoided watching it until now because I figured I knew what it was about, and how it ended already, having watched the actual ordeal play out on TV. The suspense was top notch throughout but, for me, the toughest part to watch was at the end when he was safely aboard the Navy vessel and undergoing the medical exam. Very hard watching a strong person in shock like that. Hard to believe he went back to sea after that. Anyway, great movie.

edit: I tried the word "Recently" as well in the title search and it doesn't show up in the search results. Very weird and annoying.

[Latrinsorm]

Why the fuck doesn't the advanced search feature list this thread when you use the search function for titles to include the word "movie"? Fucking annoying.

Anyway, just watched Captain Phillips and really enjoyed it. I've avoided watching it until now because I figured I knew what it was about, and how it ended already, having watched the actual ordeal play out on TV. The suspense was top notch throughout but, for me, the toughest part to watch was at the end when he was safely aboard the Navy vessel and undergoing the medical exam. Very hard watching a strong person in shock like that. Hard to believe he went back to sea after that. Anyway, great movie.

edit: I tried the word "Recently" as well in the title search and it doesn't show up in the search results. Very weird and annoying.It works for me. Did you make sure to do "search titles only" next to the keyword box?

[kutter]

50 to 1

Great story about how two cowboys from New Mexico win the Kentucky Derby, and it is TRUE.

[Ker_Thwap]

The Punk Singer

About Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill.

[Tisket]

It works for me. Did you make sure to do "search titles only" next to the keyword box?

Yes, I did.

Wtf, only broken for me?

[leifastagsweed]

Safety Not Guaranteed (http://safetynotguaranteedmovie.com/) on Netflix.

Just watched Her (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/) and found it quite thought provoking. Weird, but interesting concept and not too far off from our world today.

[Bregus]

A couple shitty comedies on Netflix;


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRiKXwJD4Go

[Bregus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cZuX2M_D-8

[Bregus]

And I got this one from Redbox. JCVD was great.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRzSImxqQtA

[Velfi]

Pentagon Wars was funny and depressing at the same time.

It's on the 'tube, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F8zVyv3t1U

[Allereli]

Captain America: Winter Soldier

[Tisket]

Old movie but I'd never seen it: Lars and the Real Girl.

[Latrinsorm]

Thor.I liked this as well.

Also, it occurred to me just now that everyone in the world knows Anthony Hopkins, but how many movies of his have you really seen? Everyone knows Silence of the Lambs et al, and you could probably name a couple others, but how often have you actually seen him in a movie? I feel like I should watch more movies he's fourth-billed in after Thor, because he really killed it. Hemsworth, Portman, and Skarsgård were also quite good.

[Velfi]

Moon (www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345) with Sam Rockwell. I hadn't heard of it but wanted to watch some Sam Rockwell movies and it was pretty highly rated.

I liked it a lot, and for having a $5m budget I thought the effects looked really good save one shot closer to the end, but it was understandable and I didn't think really detracted from the movie at all. I thought it was really well acted on both Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey('s voice)'s parts.

[cwolff]

The Unknown Known

Much more even handed than the trailer predicted. Rummey did a good job representing himself. I'm left with the impression that he's painstaking in his attempts to make the right decision and that once a decision is made he's liberated from ever thinking about it again. A few of his recollections were shown to be opposite of reality but it wasn't an attack piece.

The one quote that stuck out the most was that George H.W. Bush did not recommend Rummey to his son. Don even intimated that Bush 41 was against the decision. W's Dad was a great President and is a great man. I wish his son would have listened to him.

[Bregus]

Moon (www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345) with Sam Rockwell.
Loved that movie. Sam Rockwell was amazing! The score by Clint Mansell (Requiem for a Dream) might be my all-time favorite.

A couple more on Netflix;

+1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe9j0Qqf1es)
At the biggest bash of the year, three college buddies find themselves pitted against their doubles as the night takes a supernatural turn.
Teen exploitation film with plenty of plot holes and an unfulfilling ending, but it's still fun and worth a watch.

A Fantastic Fear of Everything (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUANCkRUYI) - Simon Pegg
While researching a book on Victorian-era murderers, author Jack Nife comes to fear they're really stalking him and grows agoraphobic.
Great cinematography and narration by Pegg.

[Tisket]

It got awful reviews but I found myself enjoying 47 Ronin. There was a lot wrong with the film, most notably the miscasting and (non)acting of Keanu Reeves. It's based on an entirely Japanese true story, so why the producers felt it necessary to cast a white man in the lead role is a mystery (and probably why it did so poorly in Japan despite the ensemble cast of popular Japanese actors used.) It just detracts from the story I think. There were a bunch of mystical and magical elements that were visually interesting (especially the dragon fight sequence) and I enjoyed the storming of the castle a lot but yeah, I do wish they had been more faithful to the actual events the movie is based on.

[Velfi]

It got awful reviews but I found myself enjoying 47 Ronin. There was a lot wrong with the film, most notably the miscasting and (non)acting of Keanu Reeves. It's based on an entirely Japanese true story, so why the producers felt it necessary to cast a white man in the lead role is a mystery (and probably why it did so poorly in Japan despite the ensemble cast of popular Japanese actors used.) It just detracts from the story I think. There were a bunch of mystical and magical elements that were visually interesting (especially the dragon fight sequence) and I enjoyed the storming of the castle a lot but yeah, I do wish they had been more faithful to the actual events the movie is based on.

I liked 47 Ronin, and thought his role fit Keanu's "style" of acting pretty well. There are already a lot of faithful versions of this story on film, though I haven't seen them, so I thought the exaggerated elements weren't so out of place.

On a similar note, Man of Tai Chi (www.imdb.com/title/tt2016940). I enjoyed it, really good fights/choreography, and again I thought his role suited Keanu more so than 47 Ronin or most of his other near-emotionless performances. Some of the stuff at the end seemed a little strange but reading about the movie there are some reasonable theories concerning yin and yang, etc. Would recommend watching.

[Tisket]

I somehow missed The Island when it came out in 2005 but I was randomly channel surfing and came across it on HBO a couple days ago. I shrugged, thinking it would be a bad version of the old movie Logan's Run but, since nothing better was on, I started watching it. It was surprisingly good. Heavy action sequences and good solid humor throughout. I'd recommend it.

[Latrinsorm]

I KNOW Jesus loves Scarlett Johansson. Definitely a good and fun movie.

[Tisket]

"Straight up?"

Scarlett cranes her neck staring at the ceiling.

[Velfi]

The Art of the Steal (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2172985/). Pretty good movie, who doesn't like Kurt Russell? The jury is probably more questionable for Jay Baruchel, but still.

Good heist movie overall.

[SHAFT]

The new xmen was ok. It's a quality movie, but I thought it was kind of boring. I'm not a huge fan of the casting in the xmen movies either. Jennifer Lawrence as mystique is no good.

[subzero]

Jennifer Lawrence as mystique is no good.

Yeah, she doesn't really fit the tall and sorta lanky bill, does she? I never liked Paquin (?) as Rogue, either, and like it even less after True Blood since I can't help but see Sookie.

[Latrinsorm]

At the same time, isn't it kind of weird to have a body stereotype for a shapeshifter?

[Moonwitch]

At the same time, isn't it kind of weird to have a body stereotype for a shapeshifter?

Yes but I assume that they are talking about her true form. Better than a blob or someone with no features.

[Jhynnifer]

Yeah, she doesn't really fit the tall and sorta lanky bill, does she? I never liked Paquin (?) as Rogue, either, and like it even less after True Blood since I can't help but see Sookie.


I really liked the movie. I'm not sold with Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and I always hated Anna Paquin as Rogue... but now, now we have Channing Tatum as Gambit to look forward to. Hurray.

[subzero]

At the same time, isn't it kind of weird to have a body stereotype for a shapeshifter?

Only if you assume the shapeshifter was born as some amorphous glob of... stuff. Better to assume humanoid shapeshifters were born with a natural form and are able to alter it.


I really liked the movie. I'm not sold with Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and I always hated Anna Paquin as Rogue... but now, now we have Channing Tatum as Gambit to look forward to. Hurray.

I don't really know anything about Tatum (other than women like him), but I'm hoping he does better than the last guy that played Gambit. Part of that may have been on the director/studio/whoever that decided on his general look, but I didn't like it. On a more positive casting note, I did like the guy they had for Nightcrawler. We need more Nightcrawler and Gambit in X-Men flicks.

[Jhynnifer]

I don't really know anything about Tatum (other than women like him), but I'm hoping he does better than the last guy that played Gambit. Part of that may have been on the director/studio/whoever that decided on his general look, but I didn't like it. On a more positive casting note, I did like the guy they had for Nightcrawler. We need more Nightcrawler and Gambit in X-Men flicks.

We need more Rogue and Gambit circa 90's xmen cartoon (snicker). I have a hard time picturing Tatum as Gambit because I've always envisioned him as a lanky, agile kind of guy... not a big, hulking muscular one.

Also yes. Alan Cumming was awesome as Nightcrawler.

[Latrinsorm]

Only if you assume the shapeshifter was born as some amorphous glob of... stuff. Better to assume humanoid shapeshifters were born with a natural form and are able to alter it.She sure as hell wasn't born tall, lanky, or otherwise reminiscent of Rebecca Romijn. The X-gene manifests in adolescence, it's more plausible that she has no "natural" adult form.
We need more Rogue and Gambit circa 90's xmen cartoon (snicker). I have a hard time picturing Tatum as Gambit because I've always envisioned him as a lanky, agile kind of guy... not a big, hulking muscular one.It's funny you bring that up, Tatum is really a better fit for wrecking ball Rogue, huh?

[subzero]

She sure as hell wasn't born tall, lanky, or otherwise reminiscent of Rebecca Romijn. The X-gene manifests in adolescence, it's more plausible that she has no "natural" adult form.

So, you're suggesting her DNA would not have had the blueprints for adulthood because the x-gene, which typically manifests in adolescence, what, overrode or just nullified it? "By the time you reach adulthood, you'll be able to take whatever form you want, so good luck with that. I'm not going to build you any further. You're on your own, kiddo!"

[leifastagsweed]

Just rewatched Cry Baby for the first time in years. I used to love all of John Waters' campy films! I remember it being the first big splash porn star cross-over with Traci Lords as Wanda. Johnny Depp is so fresh as Cry Baby, Ed from Northern Exposure is Hackett, and grandma's boyfriend is played by Iggy Pop! This is a cult classic worth catching up on if you missed it back in the early 90s.

[Latrinsorm]

So, you're suggesting her DNA would not have had the blueprints for adulthood because the x-gene, which typically manifests in adolescence, what, overrode or just nullified it? "By the time you reach adulthood, you'll be able to take whatever form you want, so good luck with that. I'm not going to build you any further. You're on your own, kiddo!"I'm saying the manifestation of her powers would be uncontrollable at first, so her adult form would have nothing to do with what nature intended. Case in point: SHE HAS BLUE SKIN.

Bottom line, you just want her to look more like Romijn. Nothing wrong with that, I don't mind looking at her myself. Just realize it has nothing whatsoever to do with nature or canon. Lawrence's body type is just as correct, or more accurately just as incorrect. It's like asking the natural shape of water after it's been poured from a glass. It would have been glass-shaped if you never poured it, sure... but you did pour it, and all over my nice tablecloth. Dick move, bro.

[subzero]

Bottom line, you just want her to look more like Romijn. Nothing wrong with that, I don't mind looking at her myself. Just realize it has nothing whatsoever to do with nature or canon. Lawrence's body type is just as correct, or more accurately just as incorrect.

It's not that I want her to look like Romijn. I do think Romijn looks more like Mystique than Lawrence, though. Obviously they had to change things up at this point, but they could have found someone that fit the mold a bit better. Mystique is lean and has a bit of a bony face. She's agile and a fighter. Jennifer Lawrence looks soft. She has a slightly puffy face and nothing about her appearance says, "This woman has the body of one who has been fighting/training hard for years."

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120316001450/avengersalliance/images/0/0a/Mystique_Marvel_XP.png http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20061203183836/marveldatabase/images/5/59/Mystique_036.jpg http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/8400000/Mystique-marvel-superheroines-8436042-400-628.jpg

VS

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/229/files/2014/01/X-Men-Days-of-Future-Past-Empire-Magazine-Mystique.jpg

She's just too soft, mang. She doesn't have the slightest mean edge to her at all.



It's like asking the natural shape of water after it's been poured from a glass. It would have been glass-shaped if you never poured it, sure... but you did pour it, and all over my nice tablecloth. Dick move, bro.

Get back to me when water has DNA.

[RSR]

Older movie, but saw 'The Station Agent' on Netflix. One of Peter Dinklage's first roles, and pretty damned good movie.

[FlayedAngel]

Older movie, but saw 'The Station Agent' on Netflix. One of Peter Dinklage's first roles, and pretty damned good movie.
I am a fan of the Dinkster, perhaps I'll check it out.

[FlayedAngel]

X-Men stuff
I agree, not really buying J-Law as Mystique... nothing against her, per se -- she's awesome, despite the fact that Winter's Bone is the only role I've seen in which I actually liked her as an actress, but anyone that will photobomb celebs and generally act like a goof at a red-carpet events is okay in my book. It has nothing to do with her body type or whateves... I just didn't get the right vibe from her.

Also, Tatum as Gambit? What the ever-loving fuck?! Again, nothing against Tatum "Manhunk" Salad, but that is about as far removed as I can see someone getting that role... fuck, here's a better suggestion right out of my ass: Zach Efron*. Fuck. Anything but that.

*This has nothing to do with the fact that I saw Neighbors the other night, and it was pretty solidly amusing.

[FlayedAngel]

I have a hard time picturing Tatum as Gambit because I've always envisioned him as a lanky, agile kind of guy... not a big, hulking muscular one.
Mother-fucking this.


Also yes. Alan Cumming was awesome as Nightcrawler.
Also mother-fucking this, less because Nightcrawler and more because... Alan Cumming.

Also worth nothing, don't get dyslexic on Alan Cumming's first name. Yikes.

[RSR]

Shane West would have made a great Gambit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_West

[JackWhisper]

Nahhh, Gambit was a die-hard Cajun without the harsh accent because of his upbringing. He was tall, wiry *That's lean and toned muscles, not giant bulging ones*, and they portrayed him as either REALLY grizzly, or clean-shaven *in the comics*. And he had one of those severely distinguishable smirks. That's something Tatum can't do. Is that smirk. And the body type's all wrong. Agree. And Shane West can't do Gambit. He just doesn't have.... that. I'd be more seeing..... With proper setup... Dennis Storhøi. I could SO get behind him as a Gambit. I think he'd nail that shit like a hammer. Just my opinion.

And yes, Nightcrawler rocks ass. They need more of him because FUCK. IT"S FUCKING NIGHTCRAWLER COME THE FUCK ON! NIGHTCRAWLER!

I would have paid for a Nightcrawler joke towards one of the hot chicks. Something like wanting to teleport into her clothes to get closer to her. Something smarmy. Yus.

[FlayedAngel]

Speaking of X-Men: DoFP... is it just me, or was that scene with Quicksilver THE BEST SCENE IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE?

[subzero]

Speaking of X-Men: DoFP... is it just me, or was that scene with Quicksilver THE BEST SCENE IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE?

It was pretty damn funny, I thought.

[Jhynnifer]

Speaking of X-Men: DoFP... is it just me, or was that scene with Quicksilver THE BEST SCENE IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE?

It was pretty hilarious.

[Jhynnifer]

She sure as hell wasn't born tall, lanky, or otherwise reminiscent of Rebecca Romijn. The X-gene manifests in adolescence, it's more plausible that she has no "natural" adult form.It's funny you bring that up, Tatum is really a better fit for wrecking ball Rogue, huh?

I would wager that Rogue was always the wrecking ball in that relationship. =p

[Latrinsorm]

Mystique is lean and has a bit of a bony face. She's agile and a fighter. Jennifer Lawrence looks soft. She has a slightly puffy face and nothing about her appearance says, "This woman has the body of one who has been fighting/training hard for years."First of all, if a woman with G-cup breasts is your idea of lean then I don't even know. Second, if your idea of a fighter's build is face puffiness... again, I don't even know. Finally, the two pictures you've linked prove my point exactly: they are completely different body types. The left is dramatically more toned and muscular, the right is much more angular (chin and waist). She is a shapeshifter.
Get back to me when water has DNA.The glass is the DNA in the analogy. Work with me here.

[Allereli]

why does no one complain that Nicholas Hoult is too skinny to play Beast?

[subzero]

First of all, if a woman with G-cup breasts is your idea of lean then I don't even know.

I think it's a good idea to dismiss the comic book proportions in that area (and often the waist and musculature as well) when we're talking about applying those characters to real people.


Second, if your idea of a fighter's build is face puffiness... again, I don't even know.

No, the comment about her face was in relation to the comment about her having a soft appearance and Mystique having opposite facial features.


Finally, the two pictures you've linked prove my point exactly: they are completely different body types. The left is dramatically more toned and muscular, the right is much more angular (chin and waist). She is a shapeshifter.

That happens with different artists. Either way, I don't think any of those depictions illustrate a soft, almost child-like face that you get with Lawrence. She just doesn't fit with what most people think of as Mystique. It might not be so bad if she could pull off a little mean and intimidating, but she can't; just look at her holding that gun.


why does no one complain that Nicholas Hoult is too skinny to play Beast?

Heh, yeah. I think I hate his scrawny blue Beast so much that I try to ignore it. I suppose it might not be too easy to find a Beast-proportioned actor for the human stuff, so Hoult doesn't bother me so much in that regard. They should have at least had someone else play the part after he transformed.

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140118194109/marvelmovies/images/7/7b/BeastPromo3-XMFC.jpg

That's just a sad representation of the big blue guy. I understand avoiding CGI or goofy costumes to bulk him up, but with all that makeup and shit they could have easily put a different guy in there for those parts.

[SHAFT]

The xmen movies are shit. I could count the ways as to which they suck. One being jennifer Lawrence as mystique is the worst casting in any comic book movie of all time. Horrible.

I totally agree with subzero. Jennifer Lawrence has a "soft" face and body when painted. I just don't buy her as mystique. Jennifer Lawrence happens to be the "it" actress the last few years and mystique has one of the coolest super hero powers of all time. Whammo, let's put the 2 together.

Reboot the whole fucking thing. Wolverine sucks, old magneto sucks, rogue sucks, mystique sucks , Halle berry as storm sucks, colossus is a fucking joke, ice man is an omega level mutant and they don't use him enough....

Patrick Stewart as professor x was perfect. They got that right. Famke Jansen as Jean grey was pretty solid. Ellen Paige as kitty was good. Michael fassbender was a good choice as young magneto. I just hated how they portray him as the mutant James Bond. He just "appears", and ominous music starts playing and he acts like a superspy. Rubbish.

[leifastagsweed]

Speaking of X-Men: DoFP... is it just me, or was that scene with Quicksilver THE BEST SCENE IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE?

Haha, yes, and I think Evan Peters is expertly cast! He was a scene stealer in every spot in this movie, imho, and I hope we see more of him.

I liked this movie overall but I also have issues with casting and stretching storylines to the Nth degree.

My biggest beef with this particular release of the movie franchise is Peter Dinklage's character. Now don't get me wrong. I frigging love the actor and have no personal issue with him or his acting, in this or anything else I've seen him in, frankly. I just had difficulty with suspension of disbelief that NOONE even blinks at a dwarf in a professional role in a 1973 setting. Not even a single casual comment is dropped, it's never once mentioned or referenced, even though it'd probably be an easy connection between his fascination with mutants. Now, this isn't sizism or any other prejudice on my part, it's just realism and my attempt to find some in this already hard pressed fantasy world. I don't expect dwarves to be wearing funny hats, but they are clearly 'different' and during the 70s, that just wasn't a super groovy thing to be. I'm not entirely sorry he was cast, but I wish they'd followed through to make it believable.

Character intros that I really liked: Blink and Quicksilver. Cannot get enough of Wolverine.

Biggest thing I did not like about this movie? THE TRAILERS! Seriously? Megan Fox in a rebarf of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

[leifastagsweed]

It's not that I want her to look like Romijn. I do think Romijn looks more like Mystique than Lawrence, though. Obviously they had to change things up at this point, but they could have found someone that fit the mold a bit better. Mystique is lean and has a bit of a bony face. She's agile and a fighter. Jennifer Lawrence looks soft. She has a slightly puffy face and nothing about her appearance says, "This woman has the body of one who has been fighting/training hard for years."
She's just too soft, mang. She doesn't have the slightest mean edge to her at all.

Here is an age progression stack which seems to make a lot of sense to me as far as what her normal 'growth' pattern might be from childhood to adulthood. Whether the character was portrayed accurately or if the overall looks match those of some fantasy art in old comics doesn't impress upon me so much as the continuity of character's looks in a particular franchise which must be employed carefully when jumping around in time from one release to the next. If they have to regurgitate popular Hollywood actresses (and really, does that actually surprise you?), I think in this case they didn't exactly fail miserably.

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Mystique-as-a-child-teen-and-adult.jpg

[Velfi]

Dead Man Down (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2101341/) with Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace.

[Warriorbird]

Snowpiercer. 2013. post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland, people survive inside a special train, revolution, social unrest etc. Not to spoil it too much but it was "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" in film. Suprising amount of big names.

It looked good. The trailer just came out here. Release in August.

[Allereli]

The Cider House Rules

[Velfi]

2 really good korean films I watched recently:

A Company Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2371486/), hitman gets a conscience kinda thing but done really well and a different take on the business.

Oldboy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/) (original version). Really incredible movie as well as an amazing performance from the actor of Oh Dae-Su, his emotion and expressions make it such a masterpiece.

I watched the Spike Lee version of Oldboy with Josh Brolin a night after the original and it would probably be pretty powerful if you have not seen the original, or perhaps not as closely back-to-back, but given the circumstances I thought it was really lacking in comparison. You're fed all of the emotion you're supposed to be feeling instead of Oh Dae-Su quite visibly experiencing it, as well as Josh Brolin's character being handed all of the answers/help rather than have to figure it out himself, and it just felt like a dumbed down version of it overall.

I'd post the portion about the new version in the bad movie thread, but really it wasn't "bad".. it just doesn't hold up at all to the original.

[Latrinsorm]

Knowing with Nic Cage was surprisingly decent. Stretched a little thin in parts, but all in all a solid B-.

[Nilandia]

How to Train Your Dragon 2. Lots of fun and surprisingly dark at times for a kids movie.

X-Men: Days of Future Past. I liked that Wolverine was more of a plot device than the main character.

[Dwaar]

Snowpiercer. 2013. post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland, people survive inside a special train, revolution, social unrest etc. Not to spoil it too much but it was "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" in film. Suprising amount of big names.

Was it really good? Found it and watched the trailer... but I was trying to think how they all live on a train for 18 years. Just couldn't wrap my mind around the concept, as it's a closed environment. I mean that would have to be a 30 mile long train not to run out of supplies before that. Or how do the tracks not get messed up during that whole time (break/wear down/avalanche covers it/etc.). Do they at least answer those questions?

[Allereli]

holy fucking shit Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

GOOOOOO!

[Back]

Was it really good? Found it and watched the trailer... but I was trying to think how they all live on a train for 18 years. Just couldn't wrap my mind around the concept, as it's a closed environment. I mean that would have to be a 30 mile long train not to run out of supplies before that. Or how do the tracks not get messed up during that whole time (break/wear down/avalanche covers it/etc.). Do they at least answer those questions?

It was even more ridiculous than it sounds. In that way it is interesting. There is a monologue by Captain America actor Chris Evans that is so completely laughable considering how well he actually delivered the lines with a straight face. It has a lot of big names and they really delivered in terms of performance and that may be the one shining part of this movie. That they actually went "all in" on such a wildly bad movie.

[Back]

Oldboy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/) (original version). Really incredible movie as well as an amazing performance from the actor of Oh Dae-Su, his emotion and expressions make it such a masterpiece.

I watched that maybe last year? Def a mindfuck. Good movie if a bit twisted. Haven't seen the remake. American remakes of foreign films are not usually good.

[Back]

Bored last night and was browsing through PS4's movie selections. Sony has a huge library of stuff available.

Appleseed Alpha. It was on discount for rental. Pretty damn good over all. Stunningly detailed CGI animation. Decent story. Good action. I enjoyed this as much as the first Appleseed movie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNDb2J6DIwg

[Back]

Space Battleship Yamato! Really cool remake of the animated series. Corny. Cheesy. Goofy. People acting like cartoon characters. But over all a decent watch.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFiow5HMu88

[Allereli]

Life Itself - The old Siskel and Ebert fight over Benji the Hunted really brought me back. Read the book if you have a chance.

Guardians of the Galaxy - I think my low expectations helped, but it was a good time with consistent laughs. I need to look up how much Vin Diesel was paid to say that line over and over. Planet of the Apes had a lot more depth

[Nilandia]

I can't say enough good stuff about Guardians of the Galaxy. It was way more fun than it had any right to be. Wish more movies could be as much fun!

[Warriorbird]

Guardians of the Galaxy was a hoot.

[Latrinsorm]

I may have said it before but I just had a conversation about airplane bathroom shenanigans, so: Non-Stop.

[Archigeek]

Guardians of the Galaxy was a hoot.

Loved this movie.

[Parkbandit]

Guardians of the Galaxy was a hoot.

Dammit.. I really didn't want to go to this movie, but with everyone I talk to saying it's good.. now I'll be forced.

[Latrinsorm]

I watched the first half of Dirty Dancing and I LOVE it so far. Can't wait for Part 2!

[Tisket]

You have never seen Dirty Dancing?

........

[Gelston]

The Express. It is about Ernie Davis. The first African American to be awarded the Heisman. I knew about him before this movie so it was a helluva tear jerker. Damn good movie though. You can rent it from Amazon for $4.

If you like football, watch this movie. If you want to see black struggles in the late 50s and early 60s watch this movie.

[Back]

The Robocop remake wasn't bad. Certainly not as groundbreaking as the original. Updated effects, A-list acting from Michael Keating, Gary Oldman, and even Samuel Jackson gets a "mother f-er" in there. Guy who plays Murphy is no Peter Weller, but does a good job regardless.

[Gelston]

I think you'd enjoy The Express, Back. Seriously though. Great movie about an amazing guy.

[Androidpk]

I watched the first half of Dirty Dancing and I LOVE it so far. Can't wait for Part 2!

Did you have the time of your life?

[Latrinsorm]

You have never seen Dirty Dancing?

........In my defense I was 2 when it was released. I finished it now! I have NO IDEA how it got away with a PG-13 rating, but I very much enjoyed it.
Did you have the time of your life?The song is not very good and pretty anachronistic for 1963, but they did a pretty clever thing by having a scaled back piano version play a couple times throughout the movie.

SPOILER

The moment she finally does the lift is a high point in mine or anyone's life, let's be real. The movie unfortunately goes on another three minutes or so after that, but it's a mild complaint.

[Tisket]

I doubt you have to worry about spoilers.

Everybody else in the universe has seen it already.

[SHAFT]

The Robocop remake wasn't bad. Certainly not as groundbreaking as the original. Updated effects, A-list acting from Michael Keating, Gary Oldman, and even Samuel Jackson gets a "mother f-er" in there. Guy who plays Murphy is no Peter Weller, but does a good job regardless.

Ugh

[Warriorbird]

The Robocop remake was terrible pablum. Do not see.

[Gelston]

The Robocop remake was terrible pablum. Do not see.

I liked it. I mean, it is a movie about a robot cop... Not much to be expected there.

[Archigeek]

I liked it. I mean, it is a movie about a robot cop... Not much to be expected there.

The first one was a classic. If that bar hadnt' been set, I might agree with you, but it was.

Also, "I'd buy that for a dollar!"

[Gelston]

http://www.replikultes.net/medias/uploads/films/robocop/robocop_08_for_a_dollar.jpg

[Parkbandit]

The Robocop remake was terrible pablum. Do not see.

^^

I wish I could unsee it.

[leifastagsweed]

I saw The Giver (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435651/)tonight and loved it. It's a shame they gave it such a craptastic 'teen flick' marquee, because fuck if it wasn't an amazing film for any age. I nearly passed it up, not realizing it was the same story as the book. BTW, if you read the book, the end might slightly piss you off, but, meh, what do you expect from a Hollywood ending. Definitely worth a view and just right on the large screen.

[Tisket]

I saw The Giver (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435651/)tonight and loved it. It's a shame they gave it such a craptastic 'teen flick' marquee, because fuck if it wasn't an amazing film for any age. I nearly passed it up, not realizing it was the same story as the book. BTW, if you read the book, the end might slightly piss you off, but, meh, what do you expect from a Hollywood ending. Definitely worth a view and just right on the large screen.

I enjoyed the books in the series. Read them a while ago but I remember they had a fable-esque quality to them. Does that translate to the movie?

[Androidpk]

Series? I thought it was a stand alone novel.

[leifastagsweed]

Of course, the movie is over-stylized and definitely more attuned towards today's sci-fi market of utopian societies on the brink. As you might agree from the read (or not), the human story translates well into any timespace. It's noteworthy to also mention that Jeff Bridges does a great job acting, which was refreshing since I generally find him hit-or-miss.

[Tisket]

Series? I thought it was a stand alone novel.

There are five or six books set in that alternate reality. Each book introduces new characters and aspects of that world.

edit: actually it's a quartet: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Son, and Messenger

[Ker_Thwap]

Guardians of the Galaxy, a feel good movie. The soundtrack of my youth helped a lot.

[Archigeek]

Watched both Godfather movies last week. Still amazingly great films.

[Allereli]

The Maze Runner

IMAX screen probably helped, but it was fun and Sam from Love Actually was in it.

[Archigeek]

Watched both Godfather movies last week. Still amazingly great films.

Who neg rep's The Godfather? You're just asking for an offer you can't refuse. Also you quite obviously have poor taste in movies.

[Warriorbird]

Neg repping 3 I can understand. 1 and 2? Not at all.

[Archigeek]

Neg repping 3 I can understand. 1 and 2? Not at all.

3 doesn't exist, it's dead to me. My friend Al is going fishing with it this evening.

[Velfi]

Pawn Shop Chronicles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1741243/). Wanted to watch it just because Vincent D'Onofrio was in it, and it was just... I don't even know, man. I thought the characters were well acted for as over the top as the movie could be. Lot of fairly big actors in it, I was surprised.

[Warriorbird]

Pawn Shop Chronicles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1741243/). Wanted to watch it just because Vincent D'Onofrio was in it, and it was just... I don't even know, man. I thought the characters were well acted for as over the top as the movie could be. Lot of fairly big actors in it, I was surprised.

The ensemble for that is a lot better than the reviews. It's a good flick.

[SHAFT]

Dredd. That is how you make a comic book movie.

[Androidpk]

Dredd. That is how you make a comic book movie.

If by shamelessly ripping the plot from a Korean action movie, yes.

[SHAFT]

I don't care. I enjoyed the movie.

[Androidpk]

No doubt it's a good movie. Certainly better than the original.

[Back]

If by shamelessly ripping the plot from a Korean action movie, yes.

Which Korean movie? I may have to watch it.

[Androidpk]

Which Korean movie? I may have to watch it.

The Raid.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1899353/

[JackWhisper]

Wowwwww..... that just ruined Dredd for me. And I've seen it. Poor show, old man!

[Back]

The Raid.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1899353/


Huh. I enjoyed Dredd far more than The Raid. Not saying The Raid wasn't a good movie... but I've been a Judge Dredd fan for decades. Stallone's movie was good... in that it had a healthy bit of humor and action the original comics had. But the 2012 version caught the grittiness combined with some spectacular visual effects that I thought conveyed the near future genre very well.

[Archigeek]

Huh. I enjoyed Dredd far more than The Raid. Not saying The Raid wasn't a good movie... but I've been a Judge Dredd fan for decades. Stallone's movie was good... in that it had a healthy bit of humor and action the original comics had. But the 2012 version caught the grittiness combined with some spectacular visual effects that I thought conveyed the near future genre very well.

I thought the Dredd remake was horrible. To each their own, but aside from the nifty super-slow-mo, it was pretty much devoid of just about everything.

[JackWhisper]

Someone find me a pirate website with the Raid up so I can watch it. I must compare.

[Gizmo]

Someone find me a pirate website with the Raid up so I can watch it. I must compare.

I use kat.ph aka Kick Ass Torrents

[Back]

I thought the Dredd remake was horrible. To each their own, but aside from the nifty super-slow-mo, it was pretty much devoid of just about everything.

It's biggest drawback was that it was superficial in that the character development was poor. Protagonists and antagonists were both very shallow.

[Geijon Khyree]

Watched Once upon a time in the west on Netflix tonight from 1968. I have no idea how I've never seen this before. It was fantastic.

[JackWhisper]

Don't want to watch it on kat.ph because you gotta download the movie. I R Skurred of virus.

[Androidpk]

Don't want to watch it on kat.ph because you gotta download the movie. I R Skurred of virus.

Download from TPB or demonoid while you slap and tickle your mum.

[JackWhisper]

I don't want to download ANYthing... I watch shit from cokeandpopcorn.ch and tvshow7.eu. Stream links. No downloading. Anything like that available?

[Gelston]

Go pay for it you damn moocher.

2.99 to rent on Amazon instant video.

[JackWhisper]

Dude. Seriously? How do you think I get rich in the games I play? I know how to mooch! GOD!

[Back]

Ok Wraithbringer.

[JackWhisper]

Nah, I pay my taxes and update my stickers legally, thanks very much.

I do, however, pirate shit wantonly and shamelessly.

[Back]

Nah, I pay my taxes and update my stickers legally, thanks very much.

I do, however, pirate shit wantonly and shamelessly.

Tsk tsk.

[Gelston]

Nah, I pay my taxes and update my stickers legally, thanks very much.

I do, however, pirate shit wantonly and shamelessly.

Reported to FBI.

[JackWhisper]

Awwww snap.

Guess I should hide my Paypal account. Didn't report Gemstone Sales as income last year!

[Gelston]

Awwww snap.

Guess I should hide my Paypal account. Didn't report Gemstone Sales as income last year!

Reported to IRS.

[JackWhisper]

*quickly funnels four grand back into silvers in Gemstone*

I do my business at the OEC.

Offshore Elanthian Coalition.

Sexy.

[JackWhisper]

Wait, so does that mean Elanthia's "Offshore" is River's Rest? FUCK. All the silvers smell like pickles now. =(.

[SHAFT]

If by shamelessly ripping the plot from a Korean action movie, yes.

According to these guys, dredd was written before. Also according to these guys, the story for dredd was based on andersons first appearance in the comic. I don't know if what they say is true, but this is what they're saying:

http://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/the-new-judge-dredd-movie-and-its-blatant-plagerism.248185/

[Androidpk]

"According to some random guys on the internet.."

Must be true.

[Androidpk]

Then there is this

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092969/

[Archigeek]

Saw The Maze Runner. It was alright. The maze itself was cool, and the acting was alright, but there were some cheesy elements to it, and all too predictable story. It was worth watching and I give it 3 of 5 stars.

[Methais]

"According to some random guys on the internet.."

Must be true.

Aren't you a random guy from the internet too?

[Androidpk]

Aren't you a random guy from the internet too?

Random? No, I'm deliberate.

[SHAFT]

Die Hard bro!

[Tenlaar]

Someone find me a pirate website with the Raid up so I can watch it. I must compare.

http://www.nowvideo.sx/video/ebwaibsd13b8z

Fantastic action flick and the only thing similar between it and Dredd is that they both take place in buildings.

[Nilandia]

My local theater plays classics every Monday night (I know I'm late, but don't care) and this week's was Dr. Strangelove. Still as brilliant as ever.

[leifastagsweed]

I don't know how I survived up until this point, but now I finally have seen the Knights of Badassdom. LET THE REVELRY BEGIN!

Favorite Dinklage line: "My mom made me this mace."

[Androidpk]

I don't know how I survived up until this point, but now I finally have seen the Knights of Badassdom. LET THE REVELRY BEGIN!

Favorite Dinklage line: "My mom made me this mace."

Peter Dinklage?

[JackWhisper]

HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO PETER DINKLAGE IS?!

He's House before Super Mario.

6989

[leifastagsweed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOsGwkUR7Lk

[Androidpk]

HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO PETER DINKLAGE IS?!

He's House before Super Mario.

6989

Do you think he is the only dinklage in the world, man!? I was just clarifgin!

[JackWhisper]

I just wanted an excuse to post one of my all-time favorite gifs. That shit never stops being funny.

[Androidpk]

I just wanted an excuse to post one of my all-time favorite gifs. That shit never stops being funny.

You posted a pic.. not a gif

[JackWhisper]

Don't fuck with me while you're drunk. You'll wake up with a potato in your ass!

[Androidpk]

Russet, petite, or fingerling?

[JackWhisper]

You have to go with fingerling, just because having anything with the word 'finger' in your ass inspires hilarity.

[Androidpk]

I disagree. Depends on who's ass.

[JackWhisper]

Your ass.

[Androidpk]

I will not finger your ass

[JackWhisper]

But you'll finger your own? Never shaking your hand PK. Ever.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNjX3tQMygk

[Ker_Thwap]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNjX3tQMygk

Stupidest movie ever, it should have come with a warning "dream sequences instead of a plot." At least it had titties. I seriously hate hearing about peoples dreams. (http://untuckedfilms.com/Shut-The-Fuck-Up-About-Your-Dreams)

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Stupidest movie ever, it should have come with a warning "dream sequences instead of a plot." At least it had titties. I seriously hate hearing about peoples dreams. (http://untuckedfilms.com/Shut-The-Fuck-Up-About-Your-Dreams)

Not Lynch's best but it has it's moments. Like one of the best non-porn lesbian scenes ever. Espresso, pink paint, golf clubs, Silencio, guy behind the diner, bit real bad... some iconic movie moments.

[Ker_Thwap]

Not Lynch's best but it has it's moments. Like one of the best non-porn lesbian scenes ever. Espresso, pink paint, golf clubs, Silencio, guy behind the diner, bit real bad... some iconic movie moments.

Eh, your iconic is my meh. I'm not a huge movie fan as it is, because it's really easy for me to get kicked out of my suspension of disbelief groove. Flickering light bulb, signifying the disconnect with reality perhaps, it's so deep? Zoom in on that bad boy, in case anyone missed it the first time! Pfft, the director is trying too damned hard to make it artsy. I hate that crap. Whatever you thought of certain scenes, it was all wasted on a dream sequence plot.

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Eh, your iconic is my meh. I'm not a huge movie fan as it is, because it's really easy for me to get kicked out of my suspension of disbelief groove. Flickering light bulb, signifying the disconnect with reality perhaps, it's so deep? Zoom in on that bad boy, in case anyone missed it the first time! Pfft, the director is trying too damned hard to make it artsy. I hate that crap. Whatever you thought of certain scenes, it was all wasted on a dream sequence plot.

Yeah, I'd say Lynch tries hard.

Whats a good movie to you?

[Ker_Thwap]

Yeah, I'd say Lynch tries hard.

Whats a good movie to you?

Well, like I said I'm not into movies a lot, so I tend to like the ones that are particularly goofy/violent/some theme where they're really not asking me to believe in anything. Spinning through IMBDs top 250. I liked Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Leon the Professional, The Holy Grail, Blade Runner, Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire. Probably a lot of them, it was just my frame of mind when I initially saw them. Stingray Sam was also good in a weird kind of way.

Edit: Yes, IMBD, the Internet Movie Bata Dase.

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Well, like I said I'm not into movies a lot, so I tend to like the ones that are particularly goofy/violent/some theme where they're really not asking me to believe in anything. Spinning through IMBDs top 250. I liked Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Leon the Professional, The Holy Grail, Blade Runner, Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire. Probably a lot of them, it was just my frame of mind when I initially saw them. Stingray Sam was also good in a weird kind of way.

Well... you just named most of my top movies of all time in one sentence. The odd one out is Slumdog Millionaire you softy you.

[Ker_Thwap]

Well... you just named most of my top movies of all time in one sentence. The odd one out is Slumdog Millionaire you softy you.

I'm a sucker for Bollywood dance credits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMXDlKeb1NU

[leifastagsweed]

Not Lynch's best but it has it's moments. Like one of the best non-porn lesbian scenes ever. Espresso, pink paint, golf clubs, Silencio, guy behind the diner, bit real bad... some iconic movie moments.

I love David Lynch. In fact, Wild At Heart and Blue Velvet are up there as some of my favorite all-time films. However, Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway were total sleepers and really went south imho (as did his career, sadly).

[Tisket]

The Grand Seduction

[Allereli]

I'm about 30 minutes into Bringing Up Baby on TCM. it's hilarious

[Tisket]

Life After Beth

[Some Rogue]

Edge of Tomorrow

[Astray]

Edge of Tomorrow

Actually heard good things about this. Granted it comes with the addendum "if you haven't read the book" which I have...

[Tisket]

Edge of Tomorrow

Excellent movie. Regardless of whether you've read the book or not.

[Gelston]

I liked Edge of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise is fucking nuts, but he is a good actor.

[Gelston]

Fury is an okay movie. If you are looking for Saving Private Ryan, or a remake of Battle of the Bulge. .. Nope. Not here. They try to go into the mental damage of war a bit too much..... And then they just kinda forget about it to make action scenes. It is an alright movie, but save your money. Watch it on HBO.

[Gsgeek]

I liked Edge of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise is fucking nuts, but he is a good actor.

I'd agree (with both) statements. The movie was quite a bit better than I expected it was going to be. Maybe the ending needed some fine tuning, but overall the movie kept a very good non stop pace.

[Archigeek]

I'd agree (with both) statements. The movie was quite a bit better than I expected it was going to be. Maybe the ending needed some fine tuning, but overall the movie kept a very good non stop pace.

This is pretty much how I felt about the movie. I think he should have died at the end and stayed dead. Other than that it was pretty good.

[Warriorbird]

This is pretty much how I felt about the movie. I think he should have died at the end and stayed dead. Other than that it was pretty good.

She dies in the original. He lives.

[Archigeek]

She dies in the original. He lives.

It's worth adding that the action in that movie was pretty great. The aliens were believable, and the mech suits were pretty cool.

On another note, I watched The Dear Hunter tonight. I love that movie, but man is it depressing. Don't watch it when what you really need is something more uplifting, or some flat out gratuitous violence. The Dear Hunter is neither of those, but tells a great story with a kick ass cast in some of the first staring roles of their careers.

[rolfard]

St. Vincent. Shed more than a few years.

[Tisket]

On another note, I watched The Dear Hunter tonight. I love that movie, but man is it depressing. Don't watch it when what you really need is something more uplifting, or some flat out gratuitous violence. The Dear Hunter is neither of those, but tells a great story with a kick ass cast in some of the first staring roles of their careers.

It's Deer Hunter not "Dear Hunter"

[Fallen]

It's Deer Hunter not "Dear Hunter"

I like his version better.

[Androidpk]

http://ushumor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Deer-John-new-version.jpg

[Taernath]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wkPPT967L._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[Tisket]

I like his version better.

I like movies about serial killers too. Or should I say, cereal killers...

[Taernath]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldruaPymBtE

[Viekn]

Watching Lone Survivor right now. Fucking sucks cause I know what ends up happening and I feel bad for them.

[SHAFT]

Avengers 2 trailer in HD.

http://www.traileraddict.com/avengers-age-of-ultron/trailer

[Gsgeek]

Saw John Wick today. I thought it was an enjoyable action movie. Maybe an action cross between Payback without the Gibson one liners and Shoot em up without the camp. Anyway, a couple hours enjoyed today seeing it.

[Androidpk]

Avengers 2 trailer in HD.

http://www.traileraddict.com/avengers-age-of-ultron/trailer

Looks kind of boring.

[Archigeek]

Saw John Wick today. I thought it was an enjoyable action movie. Maybe an action cross between Payback without the Gibson one liners and Shoot em up without the camp. Anyway, a couple hours enjoyed today seeing it.

Saw it today too. Lots and lots of gratuitous violence. Story is not particularly deep, ok, it's not deep at all, but it's fairly well filmed and bloody. If that's what you want, it's the movie for you.

[Warriorbird]

Saw John Wick today. I thought it was an enjoyable action movie. Maybe an action cross between Payback without the Gibson one liners and Shoot em up without the camp. Anyway, a couple hours enjoyed today seeing it.

Best Keanu Reeves movie in a long damn time. I got pleaded into going and I enjoyed it.

[Androidpk]

I love the shotgun he uses.

[Fallen]

The Devil's Advocate. It's been a while but I still love that one.

[Fallen]

Just got back from John Wick. That man enjoys his head shots.