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  1. Another heads up for you kids who want to play it safe.

    Freedoms (http://www.freedoms-shop.com) do good deals on condoms. The "Mates" brand has an expiry date of 20 years and cost 14.49 (with shipping) for 100. I believe Boots sell 12 for a tenner or something ridiculous.

    If you want to buy the "Mates" brand, click on this link:

    http://www.freedoms-shop.com/ishop/950/shopscr58.html

    Aye but have a look around because they have other big brands too with decent expiry dates (we're talking years). A friend of mine has said they are the genuine stuff and are delivered erm... 'discretely'...(in a blank parcel).

  2. Just a wee heads up.

    Virgin Megastores are selling Akira Limited Edition for 3.99 - which is a bargain considering that it sells for around 20 at most highstreet outlets.

    I've already got the film on R1 DVD but I figured this might be handy for those who have yet to own this masterpiece. I personally love this title (but I didn't enjoy it when I was a kid).

    Anyway here's the link and remember, it includes free delivery (to the UK):

    http://www.virginmegastores.co.uk/pws/ViewObject.vms?ps_euk=459661

  3. Wow amazing film. Pardon me for stating the obvious but Christian Bale looks unhealthily skinny - suppose that is the point.

    Yeah great character study of a seriously disturbed individual. Watch it now.

    Charlotte (one of the forum mods, she still mod here?) was at the same screening as me.

  4. I'll see your Delicatessen and raise you a La Haine.

    Every country has excellent films' date=' the same way as every country has utter bollox too. The thing is you have t keep your mind open to watching films. You can't just not watch, say, American films simply because you don't like The Fast and The Furious. The same way you can't just watch Japanese because you liked Ichi the Killer.

    Horses for courses.... unless you're Caligula.[/quote']

    You're very correct. I do still watch American/Hollywood titles, as there are some filmmakers I respect. I've also seen some crappy JPN titles, such as Moon Child, Battle Royale II etc.

  5. Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I definately need to check out more films from home and away. I don't hate Hollywood, I know they've made plenty of excellent titles in the past. However I do think they are losing originality - especially recently fousing on a lot of sequels/remakes instead of some fresh new writing talent. It's now become tiresome: going to the cinema and sitting through the latest 'blockbuster' that leaves a sour taste in your mouth. I still have high expectations of certain writers/directors though.

    Paul, good list but I believe Rikki Oh is a HK film (based on a Japanese Manga though). :D

  6. In your opinion of course. I'm quite fed up of recent mundane Hollywood films. There are only a few 'stand out' titles that I find remarkably moving or hilarious. I'm quite keen on Far Eastern films, as I think in general they are responsible for some pretty amazing cinema. My DVD collection is around 60% Asian, 40% Hollywood (with the Asian collection gradually increasing).

    I know the HK and especially the South Korean movie industry is booming but I have a soft spot for Japanese cinema. I don't know why but I absolutely adore anything and everything Japanese. My favourite titles include Dare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows), Koroshiya Ichi (Ichi the Killer), Battle Royale, Gege (Milk White) and Visitor Q.

    Actually I'm ashamed of not checking out more British or Scottish films, as I know we've produced some fantastic films as well. I should really venture into European cinema too.

    So anyway, where do you think the best films are made? :D

  7. I've never fully fainted but I came close twice:

    1: At the sight of a 'horror' show (which I thought was real but was fake). Basically two dudes were cutting themselves, hammering nails into their faces etc. It was so warm inside, plus one of my friends was leaning on me. I just thought it was all gross and collapsed.

    2: Extracting blood. Apparently this is quite common, especially for guys.

  8. Interesting topic. There are a few films that I enjoyed. Namely Hero, Napoleon Dynamite, Dogma, Mallrats and Cabin Fever. Each to their own - suppose it depends on how deep you look into these titles and how much you gain from the plot.

    Anyway, now for my worst films:

    Battle Royale II

    Volcano High (Director's Cut)

    New Police Story

    Van Helsing

    Charlie's Angels

    Cradle 2 the Grave

    The Itallian Job (remake)

    xXx

    Fast and the Furious

  9. Word.

    Fantastic gig, great venue - could see and hear the band clearly. The overall show was superb with some excellent lighting.

    The performance was outstanding, love the vocals, keyboards and audio balance. Everything was spot on and the atmosphere was immense.

    I wish I had bought an upstairs booth ticket now... next time perhaps.

    The support sounded rough... it was funny, the girl next to me thought they were nightwish and were cheering them on HARD. :D

  10. I have the HK single disc release of House of Flying Daggers for sale.

    This is imported from Hong Kong, includes optional English subtitles and is uncut.

    The version shown in UK cinemas has been censored by the bbfc.

    Price at 6 please. Please note that this not a pirate release.

    I also have Superman 1 + 2 UK Region 2 DVD boxset for sale. Price at 8.

    Excellent working condition (all titles). Am willing to trade if you have a decent DVD.

    Cheers.

  11. [Cinema] Free tickets for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

    Available via the Times this coming Saturday (will be standard fill in the form in the paper after calling hte number to get a confirmation code)

    Showing is Sunday 13th Feb

    clicky

    Participating Picturehouse sites (10.30am for 11am start):

    Aberdeen Belmont

    Bath Little Theatre

    Brighton Duke of Yorks

    Cambridge Arts Picturehouse

    Crawley East Grinstead Picturehouse

    Edinburgh Cameo

    Exeter Picturehouse

    Liverpool Picturehouse

    London: Brixton Ritzy Cinema

    London: Clapham Picturehouse

    London: Notting Hill Gate

    London Soho: Curzon cinema

    London: Stratford Picturehouse

    Oxford Phoenix Picturehouse

    Southampton Harbour Lights

    Stratford upon Avon Picturehouse

    York Picturehouse

    Participating VUE cinema sites (10.00am for 10.30am start):

    Birmingham

    Bristol Cribbs

    Croydon Purley Way

    Leeds

    London: Finchley Rd

    London: Fulham

    London: Islington

    London: Shepherds Bush

    London: West End

    Manchester

    Plymouth

    Portsmouth

    Reading

    Watford

    I'm in Glasgow so kinda useless for me. Hope someone finds it useful. I really want to see this though. Bill Murray rocks.

  12. Just watched Episode 5.

    no spoilers

    Is it just me or has Lynette suddenly lost a kid and a baby? I thought she had triplets and a fourth kid... but now there are only two... what gives?

    spoilers

    Carlos' mama is a psycho and a half. Wonder if Gabrielle will get busted now... we'll see. Also yeah, this is the first episode since the first one hinting at mike's dodgyness. I think he's a cop perhaps... or a vigilante...

  13. think you will find this thread is a duplicate

    Really? I did a search but couldn't find anything...

    I'm terribly sorry if it is a duplicate though, so mods can close if required.

    Anyways... Oscars last year were entertaining. I watched them live but didn't last til the end. Passed out on top of my keyboard... :down:

    I've hardly seen any of the aforementioned titles. :nono:

  14. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

    Don Cheadle - HOTEL RWANDA

    Johnny Depp - FINDING NEVERLAND

    Leonardo DiCaprio - THE AVIATOR

    Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    Jamie Foxx - RAY

    ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

    Alan Alda - THE AVIATOR

    Thomas Haden Church - SIDEWAYS

    Jamie Foxx - COLLATERAL

    Morgan Freeman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    Clive Owen - CLOSER

    ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

    Annette Bening - BEING JULIA

    Catalina Sandino Moreno - MARIA FULL OF GRACE

    Imelda Staunton - VERA DRAKE

    Hilary Swank - MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    Kate Winslet - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

    ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

    Cate Blanchett - THE AVIATOR

    Laura Linney - KINSEY

    Virginia Madsen - SIDEWAYS

    Sophie Okonedo - HOTEL RWANDA

    Natalie Portman - CLOSER

    ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

    THE INCREDIBLES

    SHARK TALE

    SHREK 2

    ART DIRECTION

    THE AVIATOR

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

    THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

    A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT

    CINEMATOGRAPHY

    THE AVIATOR

    HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

    THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

    A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT

    COSTUME DESIGN

    THE AVIATOR

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

    RAY

    TROY

    DIRECTING

    THE AVIATOR

    MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    RAY

    SIDEWAYS

    VERA DRAKE

    DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

    BORN INTO BROTHELS

    THE STORY OF THE WEEPING CAMEL

    SUPER SIZE ME

    TUPAC: RESURRECTION

    TWIST OF FAITH

    DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

    AUTISM IS A WORLD

    THE CHILDREN OF LENINGRADSKY

    HARDWOOD

    MIGHTY TIMES: THE CHILDREN'S MARCH

    SISTER ROSE'S PASSION

    FILM EDITING

    THE AVIATOR

    COLLATERAL

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    RAY

    FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

    AS IT IS IN HEAVEN

    THE CHORUS

    DOWNFALL

    THE SEA INSIDE

    YESTERDAY

    MAKEUP

    LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

    THE SEA INSIDE

    MUSIC (SCORE)

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

    LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

    THE VILLAGE

    MUSIC (SONG)

    "Accidentally In Love" - SHREK 2

    "Al Otro Lado Del Ro" - THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

    "Believe" - THE POLAR EXPRESS

    "Learn To Be Lonely" - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

    "Look To Your Path (Vois Sur Ton Chemin)" - THE CHORUS

    BEST PICTURE

    THE AVIATOR

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    RAY

    SIDEWAYS

    SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

    BIRTHDAY BOY

    GOPHER BROKE

    GUARD DOG

    LORENZO

    RYAN

    SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)

    EVERYTHING IN THIS COUNTRY MUST

    LITTLE TERRORIST

    7:35 IN THE MORNING

    TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT

    WASP

    SOUND EDITING

    THE INCREDIBLES

    THE POLAR EXPRESS

    SPIDER-MAN 2

    SOUND MIXING

    THE AVIATOR

    THE INCREDIBLES

    THE POLAR EXPRESS

    RAY

    SPIDER-MAN 2

    VISUAL EFFECTS

    HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

    I, ROBOT

    SPIDER-MAN 2

    WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)

    BEFORE SUNSET

    FINDING NEVERLAND

    MILLION DOLLAR BABY

    THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

    SIDEWAYS

    WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)

    THE AVIATOR

    ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

    HOTEL RWANDA

    THE INCREDIBLES

    VERA DRAKE

    Clicky

  15. Just watched eisode 4.... [spoilers] - please do not read if you've not seen:

    Fantastic episode. I'm so glad that Mrs. Martha Huber got what she deserved. Pretending to be an honest Cristian but blackmailing poor Susan. Her daughter's cool and the two have an awesome relationship. Can't wait to see what happens next. LMAO at the gay bashing.

    "Are you gay?"

    "Yeah, is this why you're doing this?"

    "....yeah...!"

    So far, excellent series. The only annoying thing is that they revealed something dodgy about Mike on the first episode... that's far too early. I think it would've worked better as a twist later on. Nothing's been developed yet.

  16. I love this movie but I've embarassingly never seen the stage version. The opening chandelier scene is like the greatest movie opening of all time in my opinion.

    Even though the Glasgow UGC has amazing surrounds, I agree.. you can't beat the live acoustics of a theatre show. So I'm gonna save up a wad of dough, go to London and see the musical. Dunno how I'm gonna execute this plan though.

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