Mr. Hakujin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I will say that Thor wasn't that bad of a movie really. I don't know if it is a shakespearian epic like Haju claims but I now compare everything to the atrocity that was Suckerpunch, so in that light maybe the A- wasn't so far off...and Haju being a fan of Thor explains a little as well. Yes, Haju is my evil self in an alternate dimension. He has a goatee and sinister looking sideburns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The kids can call you HOJU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 The kids can call you HOJU! I can't help but feel that comment is a little anti-Semitic ... bad form, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I suppose that's a cromulant response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I can't help but feel that comment is a little anti-Semitic ... bad form, sir. Mel Gibson says fuck you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I suppose that's a cromulant response. Dictionary.com wants to know if you meant cromulent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yes...yes I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) In Time B- Writer/Director Andrew Nichol is still tackling modern day socio-political issues in a futuristic setting. This time it's capitalism. In Time is set in a future where everyone is genetically engineered to stop aging at 25 then you're given one year to live unless you buy more time. And one can literally buy enough time to become immortal. The film as allegory works surprisingly well, but as entertainment it really flails. The third act plods along with little purpose and while it gives Justin Timberlake a few scenes to kickass, it really goes out with a whimper and not a bang. Drive B+ I didn't really appreciate this film until the second viewing. Ryan Gosling gives an excellent performance as a nameless driver that crackles with violence underneath his mostly subdued demeanor. The plot is thin and the dialogue is Spartan; however, director Nicholas Winding Refn beautifully delivers an action film with fluid pacing and some outstanding performances. Refn reminds me of Tarantino if Tarantino had cut his teeth on more arthouse than grindhouse films in his youth. The neo-80s soundtrack and sometimes languid, lingering shots may have thrown off a mainstream audience, but look a little deeper and you'll find a diamond in the rough with this film. On DVD Friends With Benefits B It's fun romantic comedy tailor made for Gen-Xers like myself. It plays on and tries to make light of the clichés of the genre, but it can't help but fall into a few of those clichéd pitfalls as well—wealthy young professional urbanites, the parent with Alzheimer's that's conveniently forgetful (and has a sense of humor about it!), the cute, eccentric nephew. Matewan B+ With all the Occupy Wall Street protests going on this film was recommended to me, and I'm glad I finally got around to seeing it. It focuses on the start of a coal miner's union in West Virginia in the 1920s. Chris Cooper and James Earl Jones give outstanding performances. Unfortunately, the ending was a bit lacking. Winnebago Man B- This documentary is an interesting look into the life of viral videos that make unwitting (and often unwilling) stars of people. The focus is on the godfather of them all, Jack Rebney aka The Winnebago Man. Rebney is a loquacious, angry recluse and one interesting dude. The doc is rather disappointing in how one dimensional a portrait it paints of him though. Edited October 31, 2011 by Mr. Hakujin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 first image is , mr all-bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 How can you review Drive and not mention how bizarre it is that Albert Brooks plays a totally non-campy villain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) first image is , mr all-bees There. I even went international on your ass. And that post is technically subtitled: "B Movies," but I didn't want to step on Gene's toes. I almost went to A- on Matewan, but I just couldn't bring myself to go there b/c of the ending. How can you review Drive and not mention how bizarre it is that Albert Brooks plays a totally non-campy villain? Meh. He was OK. The whole time I was like, "Nemo's dad turned out to be such a violent asshole." Not really though. Edited October 31, 2011 by Mr. Hakujin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 40% of those reviews starred Justin Timberlake. This is a weird, wacky future we're living in. In Time sounds like something I'd want to see, it also sounds a bit like Logan's Run. I didn't know who the hell this Nicholas Winding Refn character was before Bronson, but he's a blip on my radar now. Drive may be in my future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) In Time is supposedly a rip off of a Harlan Ellison story Edited October 31, 2011 by axel_napalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Oh man, it does sound kinda like Repent, Harlequin. In their defense though, practically anything could be a ripoff of a Harlan Ellison. He's been writing a short story roughly every 40 minutes for the last 50 years. A few of them actually pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 I didn't know who the hell this Nicholas Winding Refn character was before Bronson, but he's a blip on my radar now. Drive may be in my future. He's got one on Netflix called Valhalla Rising, but it's not rated very well on there. Apparently he directed a film called Pusher and two sequels which are supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I liked Valhalla Rising quite a bit. That movie rides on pure atmosphere, parts of it really stuck with me. I can see how a lot of people would just hate it passionately though, especially if they're expecting 300 with vikings or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 ^^Yeah, I put it on my queue after seeing Drive. I'll definitely get around to seeing it as well as the Pusher films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Meh. He was OK. The whole time I was like, "Nemo's dad turned out to be such a violent asshole." Nemo's Dad? You sadden me man. Sadden. That's like calling Robert DeNiro "that guy from Meet the Fockers." I would minus one you but it's too much effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 ^This. I woulda gone with Hank Scorpio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 DeNiro will always be the guy from Rocky & Bullwinkle to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 DeNiro will always be the guy from Rocky & Bullwinkle to me. Damn, that's cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 You can't name a movie Albert Brooks has been in that's better than Finding Nemo because such a film does not exist. . . . at least not in this timeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 He's in Taxi Driver, you fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 He's in Taxi Driver, you fool. Good movie, but . . . . is it really better than Finding Nemo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Edited November 2, 2011 by Thelogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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