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Re: The ESLF Miscellany: Look, See…

David Hall — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:03:59 -0000

This is my fave miscellany so far, and I loved reading them all. However, Dan's is the greatest thing he has ever written. I'm still crying.

Re: The Critical List : Alfred Hitchcock

The Movie Waffler — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:21:49 -0000

While 39 Steps usually takes the plaudits I actually think Young & Innocent is the standout of his British work. Can't believe Shadow Of a Doubt didn't get a mention but then almost everything he made could be argued in favour of.

Re: 35mm Heroes Podcast Ep#118: American Pie – Reunion Review

Ian Loring — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:18:32 -0000

Glad you enjoyed the Sundance coverage though.

Re: 35mm Heroes Podcast Ep#118: American Pie – Reunion Review

Ian Loring — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:17:47 -0000

Was it being used with irony within the podcast? I've heard that phrase used by a great many other people online and in podcasting and not often do I feel it's being used with any irony.

I also wouldn't know about Louis CK as I think his brand of "say something shocking and know your audience will smuggly laugh" is a bore.

Re: 35mm Heroes Podcast Ep#118: American Pie – Reunion Review

Davidsmith92345 — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:31:54 -0000

Its good to hear about leftfield cinema such as the Sundance festival in London. I just find it ridiculous that someone critiques the use of the phrase "white peoples' problems" on the basis of its lack of political correctness by describing the phrase as "retarded". The phrase "white peoples' problems" is generally used with a sense of irony, for instance by the excellent comedian Louis CK. Its a joke, and not meant literally. I don't really see the irony involved in using the word retard as a pejorative.

Re: Can Robert Pattinson shake off the Twilight baggage?

Nancy — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:17:49 -0000

Just curious ... have you actually read his interviews when he is ASKED an intelligent question for example his last one in Premiere France. He is actually a extremely intelligent man when ASKED a question with some intelligence in it. Not the typical...why was the sex scene cut..whats it like to weat gold contacts...I mean come on who doesnt look silly asking the same mundane, idiotic questions a hundred times in a row. I suggest you read the article I mentioned above or listen to how Cronenberg talks about Robs intelligence in all areas but especially in theater and the history of it and films.

Re: Can Robert Pattinson shake off the Twilight baggage?

Garry — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:18:47 -0000

All his roles to date - and, to a certain extent, the way he comes across in many interviews

Re: Can Robert Pattinson shake off the Twilight baggage?

KC — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:46:03 -0000

Just curious - when you write "the vapid vacuum of charisma Robert Pattinson" are you saying this based on Edward Cullen or him in all his roles?

Re: Retro Review: Deliverance (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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Re: Retro Review: Deliverance (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Chris Ward — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:39:51 -0000

Ha! I bet he loved that.

Re: Retro Review: Deliverance (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

The Movie Waffler — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:26:16 -0000

I once witnessed a bunch of teenagers shout "Squeal like a pig" at Ned Beatty in a Dublin train station.

Re: Five of modern cinema’s most extreme scenes

James McDonald — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:30:24 -0000

I have to add the fire extinguisher scene from Irreversible. That scene has stayed with me for years. When I first saw it I just sat there shellshocked. Part of me was thinking "how the fuck did they do that?" and the other half of me was utterly repulsed by what I was seeing.

Re: 21st century movie marketing: Over-kill or over-reaction?

James McDonald — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:22:56 -0000

I think the very latest Prometheus Trailer (the international one) gives away too much. Although I've never been one to care about being spoiled, I can understand people's frustration with these trailers divulging far too much information. That's not to say I know the entire plot of Prometheus from the trailer alone but these constant streams of new trailers showing just a little bit more everytime needs to stop.

Re: Can Robert Pattinson shake off the Twilight baggage?

James McDonald — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:15:36 -0000

I believe any actor can be salvaged by way of good direction. All Kristen Stewart needs is a director to say "hey sweetheart, lose the shitty unchanging facial expression and just try to put across some true emotion for once....or you'll be out on your ass!" - nothing motivates like a bit of a ribbing from a "boss".

As of Pattinson, I think he'll pull through the tween shit and mould into a fine actor. Teaming up with Cronenberg is a great start. If Tarantino can resurrect travolta, and Favreau with Downey Jr, anything is possible.

Re: DVD Review: The House By The Cemetery

Chris Ward — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:42:10 -0000

Pretty spot-on review. It is a great package despite the film not being the strongest of Fulci's work.

Re: DVD Review: The Wicker Tree

Chris Ward — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:01:31 -0000

Maybe, but I say what I see and whilst it certainly wasn't the most tense or disturbing film ever made it did do what it set out to do - just about. Maybe it would have worked better as an episode of Tales of the Unexpected or Hammer House of Horror, but it wasn't and we got what we got, which was a well-made film that was doomed to receive a negative reaction before the cameras even started rolling.

Thanks for the comment.

Re: Review: Piggy

Garry — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:18:53 -0000

Thanks for that reasoned and well-thought out response...

Re: DVD Review: The Wicker Tree

The Movie Waffler — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:14:32 -0000

A decent enough thriller? You're far too kind to this garbage.

Re: Review: Piggy

MMaxwell — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:11:44 -0000

Another awful review that spends 90% of it's time recounting the plot. And it's no 4/5: this is an obvious film if you have seen more than ten movies: unlike this clueless reviewer.

Re: 21st century movie marketing: Over-kill or over-reaction?

Garry — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:24:50 -0000

Haha hey, I loved that game! I'm not asking to go back, I'm asking for a happy medium.

Re: 21st century movie marketing: Over-kill or over-reaction?

Timpelan — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:53:48 -0000

You'll be talking about jumpers for goalposts next, Garry! It's all just part of the information age we're living in, you can't go back.

Re: 21st century movie marketing: Over-kill or over-reaction?

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Re: Five of modern cinema’s most extreme scenes

Garry — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:49:16 -0000

Thanks for making me aware of the book 'Guest' :-D Appreciate it.

Re: Five of modern cinema’s most extreme scenes

Guest — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:08:59 -0000

If anyone wants to read a good book about these types of disturbing and controversial/provocative films check out BEYOND THE DARKNESS: Cult, Horror, And Extreme Cinema by Phil Russell. Essential read!

Find it at Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078...

or Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0...

Re: Five of modern cinema’s most extreme scenes

Garry McConnachie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:10:19 -0000

Cheers Dan. I'm intrigued & shall attempt to find it.