Afro Droid Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Barbarella - I think I said somewhere else in this thread that so often "sci-fi classics" from the 50s and 60s offer little other than kitsch value. This is a prime example, it is an utter pile of drivel. Other than cutesy costumes and kitsch 60s special effects, the plot was dire, boring and confusing, the acting was beyond wooden and the dialogue so clunky it was almost impossible to follow what was going on. Total and absolute shit. Every copy of this film should be burned. I hate it.Thumbs DOWN.Aww c'mon. I think it's ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I watched Chinatown last night on film4. Was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Total RecallClassic Arnie nonsense - a real guity pleasure. Wooden acting, bobbins plot, hokey effects, but fun!I was at the UK premiere for this when it first came out and it has dated badly. It's funny the things you notice as you get older - for example when Quaid (Arnie) gets his fake ID's - they're old 70's-style laminates and when he arrives on Mars, the Customs guys validate his passport with an old-timey rubber stamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I watched Chinatown last night on film4. Was really good.It's a fantastic movie - bet you grabbed your own nose during the swicthblade scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Aww c'mon. I think it's ace!It made me want to gouge Jane Fonda's eyes out and shove them up my ass. Total RecallClassic Arnie nonsense - a real guity pleasure. Wooden acting, bobbins plot, hokey effects, but fun!Good film! I remember watching it when it first came out and I didn't like it, probably because I was 10 and I didn't really understand it. Fast forward 20 years and I watched it again and really really enjoyed it, not really classic meathead Arnie but a good slice of sci fi. Better than Barbafuckingrella that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Barbarella - I think I said somewhere else in this thread that so often "sci-fi classics" from the 50s and 60s offer little other than kitsch value. This is a prime example, it is an utter pile of drivel. Other than cutesy costumes and kitsch 60s special effects, the plot was dire, boring and confusing, the acting was beyond wooden and the dialogue so clunky it was almost impossible to follow what was going on. Total and absolute shit. Every copy of this film should be burned. I hate it.Thumbs DOWN.There was a rumour of a remake not long ago.BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Rodriguez will remake Barbarella'Barbarella': 'Legally Blonde' director Robert Luketic to helm remake? | Showbiz News and Scoop | Studio and Network Dish | EW.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Total RecallClassic Arnie nonsense - a real guity pleasure. Wooden acting, bobbins plot, hokey effects, but fun!I was at the UK premiere for this when it first came out and it has dated badly. It's funny the things you notice as you get older - for example when Quaid (Arnie) gets his fake ID's - they're old 70's-style laminates and when he arrives on Mars, the Customs guys validate his passport with an old-timey rubber stamp.Was so desperate to see this I donned a suit and briefcase to sneak into the Odeon on Justice Mill Lane (don't look for it - it's not there anymore) as it was an 18 and I was 12.How did you end up at the premiere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 There was a rumour of a remake not long ago.BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Rodriguez will remake Barbarella'Barbarella': 'Legally Blonde' director Robert Luketic to helm remake? | Showbiz News and Scoop | Studio and Network Dish | EW.comAye, I read about that. It was supposed to be Siena Miller in the lead role, then Robert Rodgriguez agreed to direct, but he wanted Rose McGowan in the lead role, then they all dropped out. Dunno what's happening with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 How did you end up at the premiere?I won tickets via a compo in one of the newspapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 The Watchmen. I haven't finished the comic book yet. Apparently, I'm not so into comic books these days... my fault not their's. But the first half that I did read in the comic was amazingly true on the screen. It really didn't feel like 3 hrs either. I proper enjoyed this film!If I could criticise, the soundtrack was overloaded with 60s classics. i get that flashback is a huge part of the movie, but it really killed the 80s feel.I watched this the other day, (alond with a load others so could be getting confused) but I thought it was full of 80's tuneage? 99Red ballons n all that jazz?I didn't think it was 3hrs not until you mentioned! Quite good thoAlso watched:Fired Up - Kids movie thumb sideSpectacular - Teeny girls thumbs side for the girls of 13ishPrincess Protection Program - Thumbs side for girls of 8ishThe Last house on the left - quite good thumbs upThe Unborn - nothing great thumbs downBaby Onboard - Chickflick...hmmm wouldn't bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jim just clued his hand to his penis, what film am i watching?Star Trek IV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Burn after readingPretty poor if I'm honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lost in Translation: Rewatched it last night, and it has reawakened my love for Scarlett Johannsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Jim just clued his hand to his penis, what film am i watching?American pie...mmm stiffler! ha haI just watched Visitor Q last night, holy sheep shite it's distrubring, yet funny, yet very disturbing...I thought Oldboy was bad!! ha ha lets see Hollywood remake this the bastards! ha ha not one for the prudish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lost in Translation: Rewatched it last night, and it has reawakened my love for Scarlett Johannsen.Lip my stockings! Lip! My! Stockings! No please Mr Harris, don't touch me, don't touch me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I watched Lethal Weapon 2, 3 and 4 last night. The main thing I'd say is, how fucking hot is Patsy Kensit in 2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I watched Lethal Weapon 2, 3 and 4 last night. The main thing I'd say is, how fucking hot is Patsy Kensit in 2!!Last time I watched it I realised that 'hot' in the 80's was a far different beast than nowadays...you would, but she's nae exactly Megan Fox.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! (a.k.a. Strippers Vs Zombies): a b-movie on Zone Horror that looked like it had potential: was in fact utterly crap. Awful puns and acting, every zombie clich in the book, and piss-poor effects... the blood looks like water dyed red! Clearly a platform for a bunch of wannabe porn stars, just hope they failed. Would probably be watchable if you were stoned or drunk... switched off after 1 hour. Hope my Zombie Strippers DVD w/ Jenna Jameson and Robert England isn't as bad as this!!! 2/10Seed: another Zone Horror B movie, so I was sceptical: turned to be alright. Biggest boost was that it was genuinely atmospheric and eerie. Some good gross-outs, believable violence and disturbing scenes. The main capture was so poorly lit that it was impossible to tell what was going on, and the first 60 mins is mostly backstory. Bit of a shock ending that isn't exactly what you want (or expect) to see. Appears to have been voted down on the big sites because nobody likes Uwe Boll's other films, but I'd give this a decent rating because it's better than most of the shit in the horror / gore / video nasty baskets. 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hope my Zombie Strippers DVD w/ Jenna Jameson and Robert England isn't as bad as this!!! Don't get your hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Seed: another Zone Horror B movie, so I was sceptical: turned to be alright. Biggest boost was that it was genuinely atmospheric and eerie. Some good gross-outs, believable violence and disturbing scenes. The main capture was so poorly lit that it was impossible to tell what was going on, and the first 60 mins is mostly backstory. Bit of a shock ending that isn't exactly what you want (or expect) to see. Appears to have been voted down on the big sites because nobody likes Uwe Boll's other films, but I'd give this a decent rating because it's better than most of the shit in the horror / gore / video nasty baskets. 6/10agreed better than people make out cause of expectation of the director. The opening scenes were real and totally unnecessary. The bit with the women in the chair is horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Last time I watched it I realised that 'hot' in the 80's was a far different beast than nowadays...you would, but she's nae exactly Megan Fox....I would take 80s movie woman over Megan Fox and her plastic face anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hot in the 80s: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hot in the 80s:Aye, and you even get a flash of the gash in Woman in Red, can't see Ms Fox getting her rat oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Casino RoyaleWas in the mood for some gritty Bond action the other night. Ace film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Bruno earlier on. Very funny, although very shocking........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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