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DuracellEnergizer said:

Ghost Story (1981) - 7/10

Barbarella (1968) - 7/10

The Howling (1981) - 6/10

Children of Dune (2003) - 7.5/10

Superman: Electric Earthquake (1942) - 7/10

Superman: The Underground World (1943) - 7/10

Superman: Eleventh Hour (1942) - 7/10

Hittin' the Trail for Hallelujah Land (1931) - 9/10

The Skeleton Dance (1929) - 9/10

Wot a Night (1931) - 7/10

The 'Teddy' Bears (1907) - 7/10

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906) - 8/10

Freiheit (1966) - 7/10

Curse of the Blair Witch (1999) - 6/10

The Birds (1963) - 8/10

Pop 'im Pop! (1950) - 7/10

Tweet Dreams (1959) - 6/10

Bunker Hill Bunny (1950) - 6.5/10

A Broken Leghorn (1959) - 8/10

Broom-Stick Bunny (1956) - 7.5/10

Bugs and Thugs (1954) - 8/10

Little Shop of Horrors (director's cut) (1986) - 8/10

Desserts (1999) - 8/10

Ce n'était qu'un rêve (2004) - 7.5/10

Michael Jackson's Ghosts (1997) - 7/10

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) - 7/10

Wicked Pleasures (2002) - 4/10

 

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Man of Steel (2013)

Crap. They somehow made Superman a blander hero than he already is. All characters in the film only exist to give either a speech or redundant, boring exposition. The structure is a complete mess, with flashbacks popping up in the most random spots, and they're not even in chronological order. I really liked Snyder's Watchmen and I thought his remake of Dawn of the Dead was decent, and I love most of what Christopher Nolan has made (aside from Batman Begins, but even that was still pretty enjoyable), but this is worse than underwhelming: it's really bad. It might just be the my least favorite film of 2013, at least so far. It's boring, it's lifeless and it's annoying.

1.25 out of 5 balls of steel.

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HotRod said:



DuracellEnergizer said:

Ghost Story (1981) - 7/10

Barbarella (1968) - 7/10

The Howling (1981) - 6/10

Children of Dune (2003) - 7.5/10

Superman: Electric Earthquake (1942) - 7/10

Superman: The Underground World (1943) - 7/10

Superman: Eleventh Hour (1942) - 7/10

Hittin' the Trail for Hallelujah Land (1931) - 9/10

The Skeleton Dance (1929) - 9/10

Wot a Night (1931) - 7/10

The 'Teddy' Bears (1907) - 7/10

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906) - 8/10

Freiheit (1966) - 7/10

Curse of the Blair Witch (1999) - 6/10

The Birds (1963) - 8/10

Pop 'im Pop! (1950) - 7/10

Tweet Dreams (1959) - 6/10

Bunker Hill Bunny (1950) - 6.5/10

A Broken Leghorn (1959) - 8/10

Broom-Stick Bunny (1956) - 7.5/10

Bugs and Thugs (1954) - 8/10

Little Shop of Horrors (director's cut) (1986) - 8/10

Desserts (1999) - 8/10

Ce n'était qu'un rêve (2004) - 7.5/10

Michael Jackson's Ghosts (1997) - 7/10

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) - 7/10

Wicked Pleasures (2002) - 4/10


 

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JFTR, most of these are short films.

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Mondess122 said:


They somehow made Superman a blander hero than he already is.


Superman's only bland when lameass writers choose to write him that way.

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Mondess122 said:


They somehow made Superman a blander hero than he already is.


Superman's only bland when lameass writers choose to write him that way.

 

 

I guess that's true. I'm not a comic book guy, so I don't know if he's radically different  (i.e. more complex, less bland) in the comics compared to his portrayals in the films. But when I think of complex or interesting superheroes, Superman doesn't come to mind. He doesn't seem to have much personality.

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Well Snyder consciously decided not to watch any of the original filmic material and went back to the original comics according to what he has said.

I think what he said is basically bullshit but he wanted to distance himself from Christopher Reeve obviously as the man of steel.

 

“Always loved Vader’s wordless self sacrifice. Another shitty, clueless, revision like Greedo and young Anakin’s ghost. What a fucking shame.” -Simon Pegg.

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Superman Returns Superman is a much more interesting alien than Man Of Steel Superman.

He might not look as sexy but he had more character.

The story might have been daft but at least there was a story.

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Perhaps he meant the new 52 comics? Unfortunately the movie was very much in line with how they write Superman's early days...

A Goon in a Gaggle of 'em

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Are fanboys still bashing SR post MOS these days?

Where were you in '77?

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I saw The Butler.  It was pretty good.  

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Count me as odd, but it's the first Superman movie in years that actually interested me.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

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I watched the first half of Apollo 18 and am enjoying it so far.  I hope the second half holds up.

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Saw "The Counsellor" last night. Wasn't too bad I guess ... Was expecting better from Ridley, that cast and Cormac to be honest. Not bad, not great

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Mondess122 said:



DuracellEnergizer said:

 


Mondess122 said:

They somehow made Superman a blander hero than he already is.



Superman's only bland when lameass writers choose to write him that way.

 


 

I guess that's true. I'm not a comic book guy, so I don't know if he's radically different  (i.e. more complex, less bland) in the comics compared to his portrayals in the films.


Therein lies the rub.

But when I think of complex or interesting superheroes, Superman doesn't come to mind. He doesn't seem to have much personality.


I'm sure someone could come to the same conclusion in regards to Batman if they only know the character from the Adam West TV show.

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This Is The End (2013).

There are a few fun physical gags in the first half but it's a bit rubbish. I'd recommend Dogma (1999) instead.

2 balls.

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     GRAVITY (IMAX3D) I liked it alot. Spectacular CGI and the best 3D I've seen yet. Zippy pace and a solid bare-bones storyline. It had some minor weaknesses, but on the whole, well done.  SPOILERS  SPOILERS  SPOILERS  This movie is a case study in the value of little 5 or 10 second expo drops for covering implausibilities and preventing slight confusions. Some quick lines about how Dr Chick was a last minute replacement ala APOLLO 13 could have covered all the 'Just met 20 minutes ago' seeming expo. Some lines about the shuttle parking the Hubble not too far from the ISS for safety and a small flashing emergency beacon light on the Chinese station in the far distance could have covered the seeming inconsistancy of everyone being right by each other. Also, yeah, they could have eased back on the schmaulze just a little.
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thejediknighthusezni said:

Zippy pace and a solid bare-bones storyline.


"Solid bare-bones storyline" sounds like an oxymoron to me.

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I've been on a Howard Hughes kick, because I am near where he was born, and am currently living in the city he was raised, so I thought I would watch as many movies and documentaries about them man as possible.


I chose 2 films that represent his life. What I will mostly judge them on is accuracy. While I think they are both great films, that's not the point.

 

The Aviator (2004)

Leonardo DiCaprio is the first real actor's actor we've had since Gary Oldman's early career. Martin Scorsese is for the most part, a great director. This film really succeeds thanks to these 2 men. Now for the accuracy. One could argue that Howard Hughes life is a mystery, and film can take certain liberties. While that might be the case for his life from 50's until his death, this film focuses on his early, in the press years. This film really shows him as being nutty early on, and fails to show the fact that he was rich before he ever lifted a hand. Instead, the film seems to suggest that he had to work to become wealthy, as he states later "You hate money, because you've always had it" Howard inherited a fortune when his father passed. 

The Howard Hughes in this film pretty much starts out with a lot of his personality disorders. Sure, they do make note to amplify it after his last crash, but in real life that was what set off most of his problems. His germ phobia wasn't as bad as people made it out to be, he was leery of germs, but not to the extent the film showed. Now, after his last crash, he had serious issues with germs, and being touched. He was also in intense pain at all times.

 

The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977)

This film, starring Tommy Lee Jones, was made for television after Howard Hughes' death. It was made with help from long time assistant Noah Dietrich. Unlike The Aviator, this film spans Hughes' entire life. The first half is mostly like The Aviator, but it plays out more accurately. The only true problem it shows is his OCD. The second half focuses on his reclusive years, and what can be described as anybody's guess as to accuracy.

Tommy Lee Jones gives a brilliant performance, and manages to make you forget that it's him. What better person to play a Texan, than a Texan?

While this film wasn't shot as brilliantly as The Aviator, nor did it have the emotional impact either, it still has solid performances. The acting was amazing, and as much as I've researched on the man, I can't think of a casting decision that was bad. Whoever was playing Katherine Hepburn had her down perfectly.

This film also shows Hughes' personality decline at a more accurate pace.


Anybody who has seen The Aviator, should check this one out as well. It's Tommy Lee Jones for cryin' out loud. Appearance wise, he was perfect for the part. Dark hair, super tall, and southern.

Can't decide which is the best film, but the Tommy Lee Jones flick is a much better biography.

 

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

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Mondess122 said:

DuracellEnergizer said:

Mondess122 said:


They somehow made Superman a blander hero than he already is.

Superman's only bland when lameass writers choose to write him that way.

I guess that's true. I'm not a comic book guy

As a comic book guy, I can tell you, No, that's not true. Superman is bland. Overpowered to the point of eye-rolling silliness. Here's my thoughts from another thread..

ray_afraid said:

DuracellEnergizer said:

Is it just me, or do most people who call Superman a bland/overpowered/dick/etc. superhero happen to be people who


1. have read few to any of the comics?

2. have read only the Silver & Bronze Age comics?

3. have read only The Dark Knight Returns?

4. only know the character from the Chris Reeve movies and/or silly Saturday morning cartoons from the 60's & 70's?

The "silly" cartoons and Christopher Reeves movie are my favorite Superman products. The whole idea of Superman is goofy and silly and even more so when the material is handled with an overly serious tone. I grew up reading comic books and hanging out in the comic shop and still do with some regularity, so I'm no stranger to Superman (silver, bronze & golden). I'm in the "Superman is overpowered and silly" camp. Most of the time when he's in some kind of trouble or trying to get someone else out of trouble, it's impossible to not say something like "Why don't you just use your _____ power?!?!". When the tone isn't so serious, it's easier to dismiss such things and just have fun with it.

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Mondess122 said:

DuracellEnergizer said:

Superman's only bland when lameass writers choose to write him that way.

I guess that's true. I'm not a comic book guy, so I don't know if he's radically different  (i.e. more complex, less bland) in the comics compared to his portrayals in the films.

Therein lies the rub.
But when I think of complex or interesting superheroes, Superman doesn't come to mind. He doesn't seem to have much personality.

I'm sure someone could come to the same conclusion in regards to Batman if they only know the character from the Adam West TV show.

 

That's not the response I was hoping I was going to get. If my idea of Superman is too simple, then in which comicbooks, cartoons or other forms of media can I find a more complex, more fleshed out and more personalized approach to Superman? I think Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El is a bland character with a simple backstory and not much personality of any kind, but if he's not like that outside the first two Superman films, Man of Steel and the film adaptions of The Dark Knight Returns (which are the only forms of media related to Superman that I'm familiar with...not a lot, I know), then where can I find this different Superman?

Now, before I derail this thread:

The World's End (2013): Pretty good. I'm not the biggest fan of Edgar Wright's works. He's damn good at directing, but I don't think his sense of humor is all that hilarious. Don't get me wrong, his films are definitely funny, just not "bust-a-gut-laughing"-funny. With that said though, The World's End is probably my favorite film of his. I liked the plot, I liked the characters, I liked how ambitious it turned out to be and the jokes seemed a bit more subtle than before. 3.7 out of 5 blue hands.

This is the End (2013): Not as funny (or good) as The World's End, but still fairly enjoyable. Some jokes dragged on for too long and the product placement was a little obnoxious, but I kept invested in what was going on and the film does have its moments here and there. It's not great, but it's a decent timekiller. 3.1 out of 5 Milky Ways.

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That's not the response I was hoping I was going to get. If my idea of Superman is too simple, then in which comicbooks, cartoons or other forms of media can I find a more complex, more fleshed out and more personalized approach to Superman? I think Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El is a bland character with a simple backstory and not much personality of any kind, but if he's not like that outside the first two Superman films, Man of Steel and the film adaptions of The Dark Knight Returns (which are the only forms of media related to Superman that I'm familiar with...not a lot, I know), then where can I find this different Superman?


Hmm ... well, I'll see what I can do. To be honest, though, I've gotten my sense of the character from various different parts of different storylines from different forms of media; there isn't any particular storyline(s) that I can think of that really showcases the character's depth completely.


First and foremost, I recommend the Exile storyline from the late 80's.

http://superman.wikia.com/wiki/Superman:_Exile

This story arc can't really be understood, though, without reading the Supergirl Saga arc which preceeded it. This storyline isn't very good in and of itself, however, and it probably served as inspiration for Snyder's film.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/storyarc.php?ID=4620

As for other storylines ...

The third issue of the four-part World of Metropolis miniseries (the other three parts don't focus on Clark)

"The Late Mr. Kent" from Superman: The Animated Series

And if you don't mind out-of-continuity storylines or storylines which focus on other members of the Kent/El family ...

Superman: A Nation Divided

Superman: War of the Worlds

Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #3

The second World of Krypton miniseries, made during the 80's, which focuses on the ancient history of the early post-Crisis Krypton (the first WOK storyline, released during the 70's(?), focuses on the history of the pre-Crisis Earth-One Superman (which, IMO, isn't that interesting))

The twelve-part miniseries The Kents (I admit, though, that I never finished reading this miniseries)

Superman (Vol 2) #18 (this is a spiritual sequel of sorts to the World of Krypton miniseries mentioned above)

The first two issues of the four-part World of Smallville miniseries

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Son of Frankenstein (1939) - 6/10

A Christmas Carol (1987)

To be honest, I wasn't impressed with Scott's performance as Scrooge throughout most of the film, and the overall writing/direction was far less subtle than it should have been. Once things started getting dire for Scrooge, though, the movie improved tremendously.

6.5/10

Speed (1994) - 6/10

Foxy by Proxy* (1952) - 7/10

Room and Bird* (1951) - 6/10

The Grey Hounded Hare* (1949) - 7/10

The Secret of NIMH (1982) - 7/10

Cujo (1983) - 6/10

A Mouse Divided* (1953) - 8/10

The Million Hare* (1963) - 7/10

Bully for Bugs* (1953) - 8/10

Tweety's S.O.S* (1951) - 5/10

Spaced Out Bunny* (1980) - 7/10

Go West (1925)

I tried to follow the story, but I just couldn't get into it. I've never found Buster Keaton that funny, though, so that may have had something to do with it.

6/10

Red Riding Hood (2011)

The dumbass with Edward Cullen hair and the anachronistic homoerotic dancing between the ugly lead actress and some random(?) brunette made me suspect this was going to be a bad movie, and the stupid CG werewolf confirmed those suspicions. At that point I stopped watching and changed the channel; I've gathered enough sense to know not to waste my time with these stupid dumbed-down CGI-infested turds.

5/10 (for what I've seen of it)


All titles with a * beside it are short films, so please, no "You have too much time on your hands!" style comments.

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"Midnight in Paris" (2011)

I very much liked this movie. I feel you may get more out of it if your are familiar with the personalities and works of Ernest Hemingway, Cole Porter, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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THOR: The Dark World (2013)

Didn't go into this one expecting much. The first THOR was decent at best. Man. This movie is one heck of a ride. Filled with lots of great action and humor. A very fun film. Also, strangely very Starwarsy.

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