There doesn’t appear to be a ‘proper’ film/movie thread where general film/movie chit-chat occurs, just the occasional little one. Thought it could have the same treatment as the ‘OFFICIAL Music Thread’ & have a thread of it’s own.

Any aspiring film buffs out there? Any movie nerds shuffling about?

New films. Trips to the cinema. Any films coming up on t’box we should check it out. Favourites. Stinkers. Yadda yadda yadda.

Let’s kick it off with the basics, favourite film everybody.

Has to be City of God for me. Incredible film.

Film Studies and Screen Practice BA Hons.
Unemployed so writing (awful) short film scripts almost constantly.
Just finished one called ‘Literally, Richard’. Nothing to do with football though.

Favourite film, Shaun Of The Dead.

Can’t afford to go to the cinema but really want to see 127 Hours. Danny Boyle is king.

No Country for Old Men recently took over from Leon as my fave film of all time.

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

For now, my fave film would be one of:

Chinatown
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Mulholland Drive
Amadeus
Godfather Pt. I

At the mo it’s Mulholland Dr,

My favourite film of all time is probably A Few Good Men. Never tire of watching it, love every second of it. Great story, and possibly the greatest scene of all time.

I like too many films to even properly think of listing them, but other favourites off the top of my head include:

The Godfather (Parts I & II)
The Princess Bride
Clerks
The Big Lebowski
Rocky
Back To The Future

Inception deserves a mention but I feel it’s too recent to put in an all-time favourite list.

I’m off to see 127 Hours this weekend. Might even fit in The King’s Speech if I have time.

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:19 PM

My favourite film of all time is probably A Few Good Men. Never tire of watching it, love every second of it. Great story, and possibly the greatest scene of all time.

I like too many films to even properly think of listing them, but other favourites off the top of my head include:

The Godfather (Parts I & II)
The Princess Bride
Clerks
The Big Lebowski
Rocky
Back To The Future

Inception deserves a mention but I feel it’s too recent to put in an all-time favourite list.

I’m off to see 127 Hours this weekend. Might even fit in The King’s Speech if I have time.

Both excellent films. Avoid Season of the Witch at all costs.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:21 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:19 PM

My favourite film of all time is probably A Few Good Men. Never tire of watching it, love every second of it. Great story, and possibly the greatest scene of all time.

I like too many films to even properly think of listing them, but other favourites off the top of my head include:

The Godfather (Parts I & II)
The Princess Bride
Clerks
The Big Lebowski
Rocky
Back To The Future

Inception deserves a mention but I feel it’s too recent to put in an all-time favourite list.

I’m off to see 127 Hours this weekend. Might even fit in The King’s Speech if I have time.

Both excellent films. Avoid Season of the Witch at all costs.

The only reason I even considered Season Of The Witch is because Ron Perlman’s in it.

fujibo - 13 January 2011 01:08 PM

Film Studies and Screen Practice BA Hons.
Unemployed so writing (awful) short film scripts almost constantly.
Just finished one called ‘Literally, Richard’. Nothing to do with football though.

Favourite film, Shaun Of The Dead.

Can’t afford to go to the cinema but really want to see 127 Hours. Danny Boyle is king.

Have you heard about Attack The Block? I only found out about it today, it’s Joe Cornish’s (of Adam & Joe) director debut & is about a teen gang in South London defending their block from an Alien Invasion. It’s been described as a cross between La Haine, Aliens & Assault On Precinct 13.

Sound’s very much like a contender for the ‘next Shaun Of The Dead’. Nick Frost is also in it I believe…

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:24 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:21 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:19 PM

My favourite film of all time is probably A Few Good Men. Never tire of watching it, love every second of it. Great story, and possibly the greatest scene of all time.

I like too many films to even properly think of listing them, but other favourites off the top of my head include:

The Godfather (Parts I & II)
The Princess Bride
Clerks
The Big Lebowski
Rocky
Back To The Future

Inception deserves a mention but I feel it’s too recent to put in an all-time favourite list.

I’m off to see 127 Hours this weekend. Might even fit in The King’s Speech if I have time.

Both excellent films. Avoid Season of the Witch at all costs.

The only reason I even considered Season Of The Witch is because Ron Perlman’s in it.

It’s not a career highlight.

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 01:28 PM

fujibo - 13 January 2011 01:08 PM

Film Studies and Screen Practice BA Hons.
Unemployed so writing (awful) short film scripts almost constantly.
Just finished one called ‘Literally, Richard’. Nothing to do with football though.

Favourite film, Shaun Of The Dead.

Can’t afford to go to the cinema but really want to see 127 Hours. Danny Boyle is king.

Have you heard about Attack The Block? I only found out about it today, it’s Joe Cornish’s (of Adam & Joe) director debut & is about a teen gang in South London defending their block from an Alien Invasion. It’s been described as a cross between La Haine, Aliens & Assault On Precinct 13.

Sound’s very much like a contender for the ‘next Shaun Of The Dead’. Nick Frost is also in it I believe…

I heard of this and it sounds fucking awesome. Let’s hope the execution matches up to the concept.

Really want to see 127 Hours. I lived with 4 film students at Uni who all studied Cinematography. In 2nd year, two of them actually shot a short film about Aron Ralston (the guy 127 Hours is about). Will have to find out if they’ve got in on YouTube or something, it was really fucking good. I helped make the rock that trapped him.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 01:28 PM

Have you heard about Attack The Block? I only found out about it today, it’s Joe Cornish’s (of Adam & Joe) director debut & is about a teen gang in South London defending their block from an Alien Invasion. It’s been described as a cross between La Haine, Aliens & Assault On Precinct 13.

Sound’s very much like a contender for the ‘next Shaun Of The Dead’. Nick Frost is also in it I believe…

Yeah, I’m an Adam & Joe fan so been looking forward to it for quite a while.

And obv he went to school with Edgar Wright (and Louie Theroux but that’s a bit different).

127 Hours is a excellent film Danny Boyle cant seem to do wrong . Also for sheer WTF value Black Swan insane film and very entertaining .

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

Do me a favour - let me know what you think of Henry’s Crime.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

But it’s got Ed in it!

I just had a cinema orgy of films at the weekend, including, 127 Hours, The Kings Speech, Tron : Legacy, Love And Other Drugs and Burlesque. The last two really show the joys of reviewing films for a living PAH, 127 Hours is brilliant, from the way it’s shot down to every last detail.

It’s always nice when really great films come out like this because it takes away the pain of having to sit through that Yogi Bear trailer or the dross i have to watch like Burlesque and Love And Other Drugs

I don’t have a favourite film. 

I like to go to the cinema and be transported somewhere else, to be entertained by something that is far removed from my reality.  Love a crappy chick flick too.

I don’t do horror though, I’m a bit if a big girls blouse in that regard.

Next film on the list is the Kings Speech

What was everyone’s Film of 2010? Mine was Toy Story 3 - an instant classic.

It made me cry.

BigDan83 - 13 January 2011 01:51 PM

What was everyone’s Film of 2010? Mine was Toy Story 3 - an instant classic.

Boom - agree 100%
2. A Prophet
3. Four Lions
4. The Social Network
5. A Single Man

Wot no Inception? NO.

Fight Club is my personal favourite film.

I watched Memento a couple of weeks back and can say it’s a great film, would recommend it.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:56 PM

BigDan83 - 13 January 2011 01:51 PM

What was everyone’s Film of 2010? Mine was Toy Story 3 - an instant classic.

Boom - agree 100%
2. A Prophet
3. Four Lions
4. The Social Network
5. A Single Man

Wot no Inception? NO.

I really enjoyed Inception, but it was absolutely nowhere near as good as everyone made out.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

My girlfriend dragged me to see The Bounty Hunter last year. I’ve still not truly forgiven her.

Toy Story 3 and Four Lions were easily my two favourite films of last year.

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 02:05 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

My girlfriend dragged me to see The Bounty Hunter last year. I’ve still not truly forgiven her.

Good romantic comedies do exist (Shakespeare was a notable fan), but the problem is quality control. For every Four Weddings and a Funeral there are a thousand Bounty Hunters.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 02:30 PM

Good romantic comedies do exist (Shakespeare was a notable fan), but the problem is quality control. For every Four Weddings and a Funeral there are a thousand Bounty Hunters.

Agreed - The Proposal was another good one.

As for best films of 2010, I’m going against you contrary bastards and saying:

1. Inception
2. Toy Story 3
3. The Social Network
4. Kick Ass
5. How To Train Your Dragon

And a special mention for Easy A, which hardly anyone saw but was a good, refreshing teen comedy. And Emma Stone is a belter.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

Firstly, does this also mean that you will have to watch Fred:The Movie?! Please say it’s true… Kermode’s review (or rant) on it was priceless. Mayo actually left the room…

I’ve been really, really slack with new films this year. Have only barely ventured to the cinema at all so can’t really comment on this years films too much…

An ex-housemate of mine is banging the D.O.P of Four Lions. I refuse to watch the film ‘cos for about 6 months it was all she used to speak about… she’s soured it.

I finally understand Inception, sort of, after the second time round.

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 02:42 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

Firstly, does this also mean that you will have to watch Fred:The Movie?! Please say it’s true… Kermode’s review (or rant) on it was priceless. Mayo actually left the room…

I’ve been really, really slack with new films this year. Have only barely ventured to the cinema at all so can’t really comment on this years films too much…

An ex-housemate of mine is banging the D.O.P of Four Lions. I refuse to watch the film ‘cos for about 6 months it was all she used to speak about… she’s soured it.

No, thank fuck, cos it came out last year. See also: Gulliver’s Travels, Love and Other Drugs, Little Fockers. Close shaves all.

I know what you mean re. Four Lions. As a youngster I was a fan of the band Gomez, until it turned out that an irritating lass in my halls of residence had had a post gig knee-trembler with one of them. She wouldn’t shut up about it for literally years after the event (Richard); I still can’t listen to Whippin’ Piccadilly to this day. Not a great loss, but annoying all the same.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 03:11 PM

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 02:42 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

Firstly, does this also mean that you will have to watch Fred:The Movie?! Please say it’s true… Kermode’s review (or rant) on it was priceless. Mayo actually left the room…

I’ve been really, really slack with new films this year. Have only barely ventured to the cinema at all so can’t really comment on this years films too much…

An ex-housemate of mine is banging the D.O.P of Four Lions. I refuse to watch the film ‘cos for about 6 months it was all she used to speak about… she’s soured it.

No, thank fuck, cos it came out last year. See also: Gulliver’s Travels, Love and Other Drugs, Little Fockers. Close shaves all.

I know what you mean re. Four Lions. As a youngster I was a fan of the band Gomez, until it turned out that an irritating lass in my halls of residence had had a post gig knee-trembler with one of them. She wouldn’t shut up about it for literally years after the event (Richard); I still can’t listen to Whippin’ Piccadilly to this day. Not a great loss, but annoying all the same.

Ah mate, this one girl has ruined a few films & bands for me. She was a proper groupie as a kid, & still is now, but in the film world. Blood Brothers were honestly my favourite band before I knew/lived with her. I was listening to them in my room one day. She bounds in demanding I turn it off as listening to it upsets her as she & the drummer had a ‘thing’.

I told her to fuck off, but it actually made me really self aware about listening to it in the future… Haven’t listened to them in years. In fact I might give them a listen now…

Yeah, take that you slut!

Bit harsh, she’s actually a really nice girl…

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 03:27 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 03:11 PM

Juan Flo Evra The Cocu’s Nesta - 13 January 2011 02:42 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

Firstly, does this also mean that you will have to watch Fred:The Movie?! Please say it’s true… Kermode’s review (or rant) on it was priceless. Mayo actually left the room…

I’ve been really, really slack with new films this year. Have only barely ventured to the cinema at all so can’t really comment on this years films too much…

An ex-housemate of mine is banging the D.O.P of Four Lions. I refuse to watch the film ‘cos for about 6 months it was all she used to speak about… she’s soured it.

No, thank fuck, cos it came out last year. See also: Gulliver’s Travels, Love and Other Drugs, Little Fockers. Close shaves all.

I know what you mean re. Four Lions. As a youngster I was a fan of the band Gomez, until it turned out that an irritating lass in my halls of residence had had a post gig knee-trembler with one of them. She wouldn’t shut up about it for literally years after the event (Richard); I still can’t listen to Whippin’ Piccadilly to this day. Not a great loss, but annoying all the same.

Ah mate, this one girl has ruined a few films & bands for me. She was a proper groupie as a kid, & still is now, but in the film world. Blood Brothers were honestly my favourite band before I knew/lived with her. I was listening to them in my room one day. She bounds in demanding I turn it off as listening to it upsets her as she & the drummer had a ‘thing’.

I told her to fuck off, but it actually made me really self aware about listening to it in the future… Haven’t listened to them in years. In fact I might give them a listen now…

Yeah, take that you slut!

Bit harsh, she’s actually a really nice girl…

Was it you who had the excellent Skype/Bring Me The Horizon story?

Haha… no comment.

BigDan83 - 13 January 2011 01:42 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

Do me a favour - let me know what you think of Henry’s Crime.

Just checked and my local Mundo del Cine aren’t showing it! Only two new films there next week - The Green Hornet and Conviction.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 04:16 PM

BigDan83 - 13 January 2011 01:42 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:40 PM

Jay Cherno - 13 January 2011 01:33 PM

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 01:13 PM

Just about to launch (if that’s not grand a word) my film blog, wherein I watch and review every single film that is on at my local multiplex for a whole year. More to come on that.

I bet you can’t wait for Yogi Bear and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D.

Already seen the trailer for Yogi Bear and it looks brain-meltingly awful. Not looking forward to it.

It’s the slew of romcoms that is going to be the biggest slog, I think. There’s usually at least 20 on general release every year.

Do me a favour - let me know what you think of Henry’s Crime.

Just checked and my local Mundo del Cine aren’t showing it! Only two new films there next week - The Green Hornet and Conviction.

Outrageous.

I would like to utilise this thread to recommend a film most people won’t have seen, but which is brilliant and I recommend highly. It is:

It’s a documentary about two guys competing for the Donkey Kong world record high score, and is a brilliant tale of good v. evil.

And it’s only 3.79 on Play.com. At the very least if you have Lovefilm stick it on your list.

Of my favourite 2010 films not mentioned, I will say that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and I Love You Phillip Morris were both bloody fantastic.

I have never seen gay sex look so awesome/enticing.

King of Kong was ace, a great underdog story that didn’t feel anything like a typical trashy sports movie.

I personally didn’t understand the fascination with Toy Story 3 and Four Lions, I thought they were both poor offerings from previously unquestionable talents.  Toy Story 3 felt like a bit of a step back in terms of scale after the second one and Four Lions was more Carry On than satire.

Greavsie’s Gaff - 13 January 2011 04:37 PM

Of my favourite 2010 films not mentioned, I will say that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and I Love You Phillip Morris were both bloody fantastic.

I have never seen gay sex look so awesome/enticing.

I was a bit disappointed by Scott Pilgrim, TBH. Maybe I’d just set my expectations too high, but it seemed a bit all over the place. Not bad by any means, just not as good as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz. Oh, and that Michael Cera is starting to get right up my bugle old son.

Dragging down the tone though, Mary Elizabeth Winstead I could look at all day. Third fittest female performance of the year, after Kelly Brook in Pranha 3D and Kristen Stewart in The Runaways.

Ghedebrav - 13 January 2011 04:51 PM

Greavsie’s Gaff - 13 January 2011 04:37 PM

Of my favourite 2010 films not mentioned, I will say that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and I Love You Phillip Morris were both bloody fantastic.

I have never seen gay sex look so awesome/enticing.

I was a bit disappointed by Scott Pilgrim, TBH. Maybe I’d just set my expectations too high, but it seemed a bit all over the place. Not bad by any means, just not as good as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz. Oh, and that Michael Cera is starting to get right up my bugle old son.

Dragging down the tone though, Mary Elizabeth Winstead I could look at all day. Third fittest female performance of the year, after Kelly Brook in Pranha 3D and Kristen Stewart in The Runaways.

A mate of mine saw The Runaways just so that he could “see how Dakota Fanning is coming along”.