JonArryn Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Saw two movies today. The Aviator: I thought this was quite good actually. The first hour was a bit jumpy and was dragging but after that it really got started. I actually think this is my favorite Scorsese movie from the 00's. It felt more like the movies he made in the 70's and 80's in some way, with an intense character study, and even if it's not as good as early Scorsese it's still a really good and gripping movie. Once Upon a Time in the West: I saw this around two years ago and really liked the movie back then. But this time around, damn, I liked it even more and definitely stand behind those who call it a masterpiece. I think I'd put this in my top 10 of the best movies ever made. Everything is just beautiful and contemplative and melancholic at the same time. Acting and dialogue is perfect. Cinematography and environments are all stunning and the story is really good. Everything about the movie is just so damn good, and the characters are brilliantly executed. I have a hard time naming flaws in the movie, but it takes some concentration though, because it's very slow and long scenes, but that's the whole charm with it. It's as slow as real life but at the same time not, considering all that's going on in it. Fonda has one of the greatest movie villains ever, Bronson and Robards are great as flawed heroes/anti-heroes. And Claudia Cardinale works perfect as the strong, very beautiful woman in the center of the story. I've read somewhere that someone called this the movie-to-end-all-movies because he claimed it doesn't get much better then this, and although I don't have it as my absolute favorite movie, I could definitely get behind some who says that about this movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teng Ai Hui Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The wife wanted me to watch Mockingjay with her. It was a lot better than I expected. Now I'll have to watch Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Also, my daughter and I have recently finished the first season of Justice League. Now, whenever I get to a battle scene in the book I'm reading, the JL theme song pops into my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CityApache Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looking forward to watching Shaun the Sheep Movie with my daughters this weekend. I love everything that was created by Nick Park/Aardman Studios. Wallace and Gromit are among my favourite characters of all time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Season 2 of the US Office was hilarious...partway through season 3 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Banshee. Damn good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Glad you're enjoying it! We need more people in the Banshee thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Glad you're enjoying it! We need more people in the Banshee thread! I'll be joining it very soon. I'm disappointed in myself for not watching this sooner. Talk about action/crazyness every episode....this show has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'll be joining it very soon. I'm disappointed in myself for not watching this sooner. Talk about action/crazyness every episode....this show has it. It gets better. They just continue to outdo themselves and make it crazier. I'm loving my re-watch with a virgin Banshee watcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It gets better. They just continue to outdo themselves and make it crazier. I'm loving my re-watch with a virgin Banshee watcher. I'm only at episode 8 so far of the series, and yeah....this shit is crazy! I thought it was a slow drama type show....i was obviously wrong. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm only at episode 8 so far of the series, and yeah....this shit is crazy! I thought it was a slow drama type show....i was obviously wrong. :laugh: I just re-watched Episode 9 on Sunday and forced my gf to wait until I get back in a few weeks for the season finale. The ending of 9... she was not happy with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I just re-watched Episode 9 on Sunday and forced my gf to wait until I get back in a few weeks for the season finale. The ending of 9... she was not happy with me. Oh damn....i'm going to watch episode 8 and 9 as soon as i get home from work. Usually have a couple hours before the wifey get's in, so that's my banshee time lately. I'm kind of glad i didn't start it until now, because now i have 3 seasons to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Oh damn....i'm going to watch episode 8 and 9 as soon as i get home from work. Usually have a couple hours before the wifey get's in, so that's my banshee time lately. I'm kind of glad i didn't start it until now, because now i have 3 seasons to watch. If you can hold off watching episode 10 after 9, good for you. I don't think I'd start 9 unless I have time for 10 personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hm, i'll keep that in mind then. Because yeah...i'm the type that if an episode had a crazy ending, i feel the need to watch the next one right away. Thanks for the tip. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah this show keeps on getting better and better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I can honestly say I've never been dissapointed with a single episode of Banshee so far. That's pretty impressive for a show on it's 3rd season. I also think a lot of people misjudge this series before seeing it (I did). It looks like a mindless action show, but it actually has pretty great characters and is much deeper than it appears on the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer 24 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I can honestly say I've never been dissapointed with a single episode of Banshee so far. That's pretty impressive for a show on it's 3rd season. I also think a lot of people misjudge this series before seeing it (I did). It looks like a mindless action show, but it actually has pretty great characters and is much deeper than it appears on the surface.It's my favorite show on TV right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It's one of my favourite shows ever tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I just watched Frank. Aw. I wish I'd gone to see it at the pictures. It's a lovely thoughtful little film. Low standing tuft LOL. Also completed S4 of Breaking Bad. At one point I thought we would never get that far. But we made it. Now we will have a breather before we begin S5. In the meantime I'm enjoying watching actual shows on TV in real time (Grimm and Fortitude). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drunkard Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Watched Skyfall and Guardians of the Galaxy. Skyfall was worse than I expected, and Guardians better, one of the best Marvel movies I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I watched 'The One I love' last night. It was excellent, there's a bit more they could have done with the central 'premise' as it were, but I really enjoyed it. It surprised me too, except perhaps the ending. I adore Elisabeth Moss, I thought she worked really well with Mark Duplass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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