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Same, I watched it last night and it's definitely a different way to tell the story we all know by now. It's more a fly on the wall documentary where you follow along with whoever is in the frame, be it the dog or the young maid, whilst the horrors of what is going on over the wall are almost out of sight.
You are left thinking to yourself, how long does it take before you become that comfortable with what is happening? Definitely worth a watch if you want reminding of just how cold and calculating mass murder can be.
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If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend Son of Saul. By far and away the most powerful and upsetting film about the Holocaust I've ever seen.
I was very pleased Zone of Interest won best sound at the Oscars - the idea that 'things' were happening which you couldn't see but knew about by the noises off screen were incredibly visceral and upsetting.
American History X Crime/drama/thriller dir: Tony Kaye (his directorial debut) starring: Ed Norton
Just an amazing cinematic experience. Hard-hitting and doesn't pull any punches - watched it in the cinema and the ending just floored me. People left the auditorium in silence with some in tears, first time I've ever seen that
Heat Rather brilliantly paced heist by Michael Mann. DeNiro and Pacino are both excellent.
Arrival Amy Adams is outstanding in Villeneuve's pre Blade Runner 2049 sci-fi. Johanssen score is incredible.
Audition Japanese horror which goes from 0-60 in the second half.
12 Angry Men Incredible study of prejudice in one room and black and white.
"Heat" is superb. I nearly forgot to breathe while watching the big shoot-out, I was so gripped.
The best scene for me, though, is this one, which I think is the cleverest and most unexpected I have ever come across:
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
I'm the only person I know that loves this film! Hopefully, I've got the title correct!
Little Big man Western comedy Dustin Hoffman (of course)
The story of a 100 year old cavalry man surviving the battle of The Little Big Horn, having spent most of his life being "rescued" by Cowboys & Indians.
Watching A Wonderful Life every Christmas never disappoints as well.
A decent film, Terry, but the book it's based on is brilliant (IMHO). An incredible insight into the final days of the Native Americans as a free people, through the eyes of a young European lad whose pioneer family are waylaid in the Wild West and is subsequently (partially) raised by the Cheyenne.
This has made me think of the Maori film 'The Dead Lands'. Set in a time long before the Europeans arrived in New Zealand, I thought it was absolutely gripping. So that's my second film night recommendation.
Pan's Labyrinth Fantasy/Horror. Guillermo del Toro. Unknown actors to us but its all so good that it don't matter. Watch it? Because it is so f'kin brilliant!!
Two of the greatest films directed by the genius Sam Peckinpah. I give you the Wild Bunch or Cross of Iron. Both way ahead of there time. I believe that the Wild Bunch was banned for a time due to its use of slow motion in the shootings. It has the best beginning and end to a film I have ever watched. You will not be disappointed in either.
As Science Fiction (non Star Wars) nut I rather like The Chronicles Of Riddiick as being the closest yet to the Golden Age depiction.Real thud and blunder stuff - and there's a fourth episode in the pipeline!
I’ll tell you a f ucking film not to f ucking watch.
Saltburn.
A massive load of f ucking overrated, flatulent pile of steaming bollocks. One of the very worst f ucking films I’ve seen in a long f ucking time.
Film reviewers are f ucking weird. This was made by the smuggest bunch of middle class f ucked up wan kstains who think they’re oh so f ucking clever.
Bowlocks. Load of absolute f ucking sh1t.
Boo.
I just thought it was a rip off of The Talented Mr Rippley. Without some of the weirder scenes pretty sure Saltburn would not have been noticed.
Being a Hitchock fan I have to recommend Rope. One of his lesser known films, shot just after WW2 with Jimmy Stewert. Shot to look like one continuous scene in a New York apartment. Again, a dark subject matter. Well worth watching if only for the camera work.
I just thought it was a rip off of The Talented Mr Rippley. Without some of the weirder scenes pretty sure Saltburn would not have been noticed.
Being a Hitchock fan I have to recommend Rope. One of his lesser known films, shot just after WW2 with Jimmy Stewert. Shot to look like one continuous scene in a New York apartment. Again, a dark subject matter. Well worth watching if only for the camera work.
I watch a LOT of films but I'm also dumb so I'm not looking for films with a load of faffy dialogue and pretentiousness. So in answer to the original post here, my go to list of what I call comfort films is as follows.
Aliens - obviously Alien is the better film but Aliens is more entertaining.
Terminator - really the only truly essential one in the series.
Enter the Dragon/Bloodsport/Best of the Best - my three favourite fighting flicks.
Predator 2 - the most underrated sequel of all time.
Groundhog Day - my favourite Xmas movie (even if it's not even slightly a Xmas movie and is set in February).
Repo Man - the greatest film of all time.
The Thing (1982)/The Thing (2011) - John Carpenter's film is one of my top three. The sequel is underrated and has a good pace that makes it easy to watch. Yes, the CGI is a bit much.
The Man With Two Brains - an '80s Steve Martin film that has a joke a minute at least and they always land. It's amazing.
I tend to spend a lot of time these days watching modern horror films. Contrary to what people think, we're in a golden age for them. There are loads of really good ones and more getting made all the time. It Follows, Smile, Devil, Thanksgiving, Talk To Me.
And I'm a mark for anything that Nic Cage does these days.
Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. He runs like a cheetah, his crosses couldn't be sweeter. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore.
I watch a LOT of films but I'm also dumb so I'm not looking for films with a load of faffy dialogue and pretentiousness. So in answer to the original post here, my go to list of what I call comfort films is as follows.
Aliens - obviously Alien is the better film but Aliens is more entertaining.
Terminator - really the only truly essential one in the series.
Enter the Dragon/Bloodsport/Best of the Best - my three favourite fighting flicks.
Predator 2 - the most underrated sequel of all time.
Groundhog Day - my favourite Xmas movie (even if it's not even slightly a Xmas movie and is set in February).
Repo Man - the greatest film of all time.
The Thing (1982)/The Thing (2011) - John Carpenter's film is one of my top three. The sequel is underrated and has a good pace that makes it easy to watch. Yes, the CGI is a bit much.
The Man With Two Brains - an '80s Steve Martin film that has a joke a minute at least and they always land. It's amazing.
I tend to spend a lot of time these days watching modern horror films. Contrary to what people think, we're in a golden age for them. There are loads of really good ones and more getting made all the time. It Follows, Smile, Devil, Thanksgiving, Talk To Me.
And I'm a mark for anything that Nic Cage does these days.
You're right about modern horror. Big fan of It Follows and Saint Maud is an outstanding film.
I'd also recommend Babadook, Relic and Hereditary in this genre.
You're right about modern horror. Big fan of It Follows and Saint Maud is an outstanding film.
I'd also recommend Babadook, Relic and Hereditary in this genre.
You're the only person I know who's also seen St Maud.
I absolutely hated it and it's the only film I've actually walked out of. Goes to show it's all down to personal taste. Just looked to me like it was someone who'd just finished film school and was indulgently letting rip with the tomato ketchup and self loathing.
But I hated Saltburn and The Joker too, so what do I know!!!
I have mentioned previously that I am a bit of a weeb, so it'll come as no surprise when I say:
'Grave Of The Fireflies' by Hiyao Miyazaki. Simultaneously beautiful and heartbreaking. Follows the fortunes of two Japanese orphans trying to make their way after WW2. One of my favourite anime. Tissues on standby. 'No I'm not: I've got something in my eye...'
He came out of retirement to make 'The Boy And The Heron' and won his second Oscar this year.
I liked 'Weathering With You' and 'Silent Voice' (if you're after non-Miyazaki titles). Beautiful stories and the animation is flawless.
However, my all time, heavyweight champion of anime isn't technically a film (although it had a Japanese cinema release): Starblazers 2199 (aka Space Battleship Yamato - Uchuu Senkan Yamato). Big mecha, fast jets and fcking great guns. In space! Hook it to my veins!
'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!'
You're the only person I know who's also seen St Maud.
I absolutely hated it and it's the only film I've actually walked out of. Goes to show it's all down to personal taste. Just looked to me like it was someone who'd just finished film school and was indulgently letting rip with the tomato ketchup and self loathing.
But I hated Saltburn and The Joker too, so what do I know!!!
Ha! I thought Saltburn was really good too,
Of the Oscar films this year, I enjoyed the Holdovers the most. Really great to have a film with character and plot, well acted, well edited, and all round good watch.
Of the Oscar films this year, I enjoyed the Holdovers the most. Really great to have a film with character and plot, well acted, well edited, and all round good watch.
I really enjoyed The Holdovers, so that's something. Excellently acted across the board. Good to see Carrie Preston on the big screen in a supporting role. She deserves to have more screen time.
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