Monster Zero Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 So who or what would make you automatically go and watch a film? I've had actors/directors in the past whose work I would view regardless but I've found this has declined over the years.After watching 'Angel Heart' I became a bit obsessed by Mickey Rourke, avidly seeking his past work and watching his new films until it got a bit heartbreaking. It's been good to see his return to form over recent years, I'm still confident of a De Niro resurge as well. Nic Cage as well. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Tarantino. Bit of a fanboy for QT, I'd go to see anything he made. I really like George Clooney as well. I wouldn't go and see a film just because he was in it, but I'd probably watch it on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I've been quite taken in by Martin Scorsese recently and started just picking up films that i see his name on. This is mostly down to The Departed and Goodfellas that's responsible.I hope you have seen Taxi Driver and Raging Bull at least x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Tarantino. Bit of a fanboy for QT, I'd go to see anything he made. I really like George Clooney as well. I wouldn't go and see a film just because he was in it, but I'd probably watch it on DVD.Yeah I will watch anything QT makes at least once, haven't seen anything I wouldn't watch again.I do like a bit of Clooney, he stepped up a notch with me with 'O Brother Where Art Thou' for some reason, just thought he was amazing in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Brad Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Will Ferrell for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'd go for classic Woody, Scarletts good stuff, Bill Murray and any Marilyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'd definitely always go and see a new Coen Brothers film. Charlie Kaufmann and Wes Anderson also both have such a good track record that I'd check out anything new they do.An actor I like being in a film doesn't necessarily mean I'll make a big effort to see a film but I probably will get around to seeing it eventually. Many of my favourites have already been mentioned in this thread, I'll add Sam Rockwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'd definitely always go and see a new Coen Brothers film. Charlie Kaufmann and Wes Anderson also both have such a good track record that I'd check out anything new they do.An actor I like being in a film doesn't necessarily mean I'll make a big effort to see a film but I probably will get around to seeing it eventually. Many of my favourites have already been mentioned in this thread, I'll add Sam Rockwell.Have you seen 'Box of Moonlight'? That was the first time I'd encountered Sam Rockwell, it's a great film, kind of quirky. Not many people seem to have seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Nic Cage as well. Wait... wat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Have you seen 'Box of Moonlight'? That was the first time I'd encountered Sam Rockwell, it's a great film, kind of quirky. Not many people seem to have seen it.I haven't but I'll check it out.My favourites of his are Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and Moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 The following names in the credits: jarmusch, clooney, meadows, herzog, Norton, stiller, cantonaFilms I'd definitely avoid: anything endorsed by Paul Ross and/or anything described as a) a romp or b) a rollercoaster ride of thrills chills and spills for all the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1976 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Jim Carrey can make a bad film bearable (yes man) and a good film great (spotless mind). The Coens. Now i will definately try and watch. Christopher Nolan has built up quite a back catalogue. The Prestige was afilm i recently first viewed and loved. I have grown up with Speilburg continuously making great films. Indeed my first cinema memory is crying during ET. Plus crying whilst not getting in the viewing before, cos it sold out. Theres probably another 1000 motives for watching a specific film thats why we love the genre. To ironically laugh at Red Sonja or mourn over Aronofsky. Its all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Now Carey was great in eternal sunshine but he didn't elevate it. It is a great film due to everything that was involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Adam Sandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Adam SandlerNot so cool thinkin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Wait... wat?Yes?He is a well-lapsed one. See also De Niro, I can't think what the most recent film he has been in I've purposely seen. Actually, he was in 'Machete' but I didn't realise he was in it.I actually don't have much in the way of a definite draw for me either from the acting or directing side these days. Coen Brothers usually did it but depends on the nature of the film. After suffering through 'Intolerable Cruelty' I've still never seen 'The Ladykillers'. Jarmusch also usually gets the benefit of the doubt, which reminds me, I picked up that 'Limits of Control' one he did for a few quid in FOPP and haven't watched it yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I haven't but I'll check it out.My favourites of his are Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and Moon.I just couldn't get into 'Confessions...' at all for some reason, 'Moon' was indeed awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 AronofskyHe is actually one of my definite view at least once options, never got around to going to see 'Black Swan' though, then again I do most of my film viewing at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 The Rudder.I like his cynical but nice guy routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yes?He is a well-lapsed one. See also De Niro, I can't think what the most recent film he has been in I've purposely seen. Actually, he was in 'Machete' but I didn't realise he was in it.I actually don't have much in the way of a definite draw for me either from the acting or directing side these days. Coen Brothers usually did it but depends on the nature of the film. After suffering through 'Intolerable Cruelty' I've still never seen 'The Ladykillers'. Jarmusch also usually gets the benefit of the doubt, which reminds me, I picked up that 'Limits of Control' one he did for a few quid in FOPP and haven't watched it yet....Don't bother with the Ladykillers. It's their worst by far. I worried for them at that point but thankfully everything since then has been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Paddy Considine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1976 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Paddy ConsidineSupreme in Dead Mans Shoes. I dont think he has had a lead in too manya film yet though. However if you see him on the cast list its an added bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1976 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Q T pulls me to the cinema everytime. I know im gonna get pelters for this but the older ive got the more i think De Niro has sold out and dosent perform to his best anymore. Indeed his most notable part in recent years was a gay pirate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Supreme in Dead Mans Shoes. I dont think he has had a lead in too manya film yet though. However if you see him on the cast list its an added bonus.Room for Romeo Brass, In America, Last Resort, Red Riding (TV) and the other TV one recently, and a lead in Birdsong coming up to, he is ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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