What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[nicholasrope]

Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark

Movie TV Presenter Elvira travels to Massachusetts to claim an inheritance from her Aunt however she incurs the ire from the local morality brigade and has also got to contend with someone who wants a book of magic spells that she has also inherited.

I had heard of this film when it 1st came out but was never on my radar until now but this is such a fun film, full of funny and witty one-liners, this also shows that you can dress sexily and still be a strong independent woman.

Birds Of Prey

Margot Robbie shines as she reprises her role from Suicide Squad as Harley Quinn. Having broken up from The Joker, she is on the hunt for a teenage pickpocket who stole a diamond from Ewan McGregor, who gleefully hams it up. It's not bad but loses it's way near the end.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nicholasrope

I liked the 1st one, hated the 2nd one but found this one surprisingly enjoyable as I thought the trailer didn't make it look good

I liked the first half of the first film and the first half of the second but felt they both ended up with Butler running down dark corridors for half an hour killing copious amounts of bad guys. This third was a vast improvement in that respect.

[Demoncrat]

Body Heat (1981, Lawrence Kasdan)

Film noir in colour? Well, it's all there, the femme fatale, the doltish lead, the desire for money at all costs etc etc.
A lawyer falls for a sultry blonde. She is already hitched etc. Whilst it is no Double Indemnity, it moves along at a decent pace.



Problem Child (1990, Dennis Dugan)

Very silly. A couple who can't have kids decide to adopt. Unfortunately they pick Junior, who has a propensity for chaos. Surprisingly cheeky in places. Really only watched it for Ritter who sadly only gets to look exasperated for most of it ...



Primal

Cage and a jaguar on a boat? Somewhat silly actioner (isn't he getting too old for these?) The CGI is awful, but the villain is a lot of fun so this balances out more or less. Famke Jansen must need the money.



Deadly Prey (1987, David A Prior)

A hoot, a loving husband is kidnapped putting the bins out, so wifie has to call on daddy's help (Cameron Mitchell). Not enough?? Okay then, mercenaries train using live bait so to speak, but they have picked the wrong guy this time it seems.
Hilariously bad. The lead seemed more suited for some beach romp, the stunts are somewhat threadbare and the dialogue, lawdy. I'd heard a lot about this one over the years and it did not disappoint

[Dave Boy]

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THX 1138 (1971)

George Lucas first film based on his 1967 short 'Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB'. A bleak vision of the future where society lives in a controlled environment and drugs are used to supress desires.





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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966)

Epic Sergio Leoni western. Hugely enjoyable final entry in his trilogy.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Casino (1995) ★★★★½

In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam “Ace” Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he’s a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.

Like Martin Scorsese's much celebrated Goodfellas, this is based on a factual book about organised crime by Nicholas Pileggi, with Pileggi and Scorsese writing the screenplay, Scorsese directing, and Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in lead roles. It also has an epic feel, covering a lengthy period of time and with great attention paid to the costumes, production design, and the 'jukebox' music soundtrack.

It's a film which I enjoy the more I watch it, and each viewing also brings a greater appreciation of the skill of everyone involved in its production, from Scorsese to all the actors, and every member of the crew.

With the 4K Ultra HD disc bringing superfluous picture quality and immersive sound into the home, it's abundantly clear to me that this is no Goodfellas-lite, but a truly great film which belongs in any list of Scorsese's best films. It's a brilliant film by a masterful director, and a film which has been given one of the most impressive 4K transfers I've had the pleasure to enjoy.

[MrBarlow]

Wheels on Meals. 1984.

David and Thomas who own a mobile catering van team up with friend Moby to protect and young girl Sylvia from a ruthless lord of a castle to claim inheritance.

Fun, laughter and Kung Fu from Barcelona, with the three brothers, Sammo, Jackie and Yuen, there is some slapstick comedy blended in from the first 10 minutes on how to escape a arguing couple and how to be a pickpocket from Lola Forner (Armour of God). Americans Keith Vitalio and Benny Urquidez play the tough henchman while Benny and Jackie have one of the greatest fight scenes. Thankfully the Eureka release does show the outtakes that became part of Jackie Chan movies and the end credits.

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[pedromonkey]

Da 5 Bloods Netflix

Its brilliantly shot and acted but it feels like two separate movies, one being the tale of 4 Nam vets returning to Vietnam for the remains of their fallen brother in arms and the tales that kept them all together and then a riff on Treasure Of The Sierra Madre which takes you by surprise. It's pretty damn violent and Spike Lee lets you know by showing real life executions and some images that will be burned into your mind forever, bare in mind this is rated 15.

I just don't get Spike Lee.

[Demoncrat]

Originally Posted by MrBarlow

Wheels on Meals. 1984.

David and Thomas who own a mobile catering van team up with friend Moby to protect and young girl Sylvia from a ruthless lord of a castle to claim inheritance.

Fun, laughter and Kung Fu from Barcelona, with the three brothers, Sammo, Jackie and Yuen, there is some slapstick comedy blended in from the first 10 minutes on how to escape a arguing couple and how to be a pickpocket from Lola Forner (Armour of God). Americans Keith Vitalio and Benny Urquidez play the tough henchman while Benny and Jackie have one of the greatest fight scenes. Thankfully the Eureka release does show the outtakes that became part of Jackie Chan movies and the end credits.

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A lot of fun this one certainly.

[nicholasrope]

It Couldn't Happen Here

Originally meant to be an extended music video for The Pet Shop Boys this got turned into a film and boy this is a strange one.

It's a tale of Neil & Chris travelling through England and along the way they meet some really weird people.

I really don't know what to make of this as this film contains many of their many great 80's hits but it feels like it's a collection of random scenes put together.

This was a very rare film to find on VHS and DVD until this BFI release and in a way, it's given it a kind of mythical status.

I honestly don't know what to make of this, I'd say it's got a vibe similar to Rocketman.

[MrBarlow]

Project A Part II. 1987.

After defeating the pirates, Dragon is now transferred and has to deal with some loose pirates and police corruption.

Jackie Chan returns as Dragon, who is transferred to Sai Wan and has to deal with more problems on land than sea. This one i saw years ago and really was never that keen on it, viewing for the second time and seemed to really grow on me as it is more action and adventure with a lot of adrenaline pumped into it. Jackie always said his heroes were Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin and bring, out his comedic side a bit more that even those two guys would be laughing and Jackie shows off his singing skills with the end credits and bloopers.

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