Recently Seen Films

[Humor Tumor]

Yeah I've never associated good with Fango. There are great sites on the web (deadpit, shock 'till you drop, etc).

I agree about Friday the 13th's mediocrity. When it came out I probably saw it with rose-tinted glasses because it didn't "hurt" like Rob Zombie's Halloween did. Nonetheless it doesn't do anything. HOWEVER, there were a couple of film references I enjoyed and I was surprised to see.

Halloween II is a jumbled mess from what I've seen (perhaps the first 40 minutes, didn't want to see any more). Zombie tries to move it into more surreal territory and he falls flat on his face.

Sounds like a shame...but I'll see it anyways.

Just bought Terminator Salvation, and I got to say, I really liked it. It's a new style of terminator, and a fresh take on the series (it is post judgement day after all, something I've wanted to see since the first). Although I have to say I still prefer Terminator, and The Sarah Conner Chronicles to it. But excellent in my opinion.

Also, I just watched...I think it's called The Ugly Truth. Don't remember, but it's a romantic comedy with Gerard Butler (who I actually like as an actor now, 300 just blew). And although I'm not big on the genre, I kinda liked it.

Just pre-ordered Inglorious Basterds on Blu-ray. Only $20 on amazon, a steal, or blu0ray is dropping in price. Either way it's good.

And as for Fangoria, I find that their cover films tend to be hit or miss. And some of the films they gush about I don't understand why. But they have steered me towards movies I've really enjoyed, like Repo! The Genetic Opera and others I can't remember (too many). Although I do have to say I've largely ignored the Twilight splurges. The first was a boring mess, and the second should just be retitled "shirtless men with pointy teeth".

Roman Polanski would like that title.

[aris13]

District 9

I didn't liked the documentary style but overall this is a great movie.

[WeskerIncarnate]

I saw China's Stolen Children, a documentary on China's increasing kidnappings of children.

It was very informative and eye-opening, yes, but I didn't like how the camera would pan in parents' mourning for 5-10 minutes. I already felt sorry for them, deeply. A minute or two would have been appropriate, but damn, they felt the need to sit there and watch them for said time earlier.

That's my only gripe with it. What I'm really wondering is how the Chinese government is going to deal with the One Child Policy in 2010, as that was the stated year that they wanted to keep it too (at least, they also added), and then...who knows. Maybe a Two Child Policy. I wouldn't doubt it.

[Guest]

2012
Great, didn't bore me during the entire film, it's cool for a destruction movie

[MeganGrass]

...rented Terminator Salvation on PPV, last night. It's not the best in the series, IMO, but it was exactly what I had come to expect of it - a film of war. Overall, I liked it, though I think it wil be quite awhile before I rewatch it.

[Carnivol]

I heard some people talk of a Director's Cut, but I suspect it might just be the EU Theatrical Cut (although I heard someone speak of an alternate ending available on the DVD too). I kinda wanna check it out. I loved the "noise" the machines made, and coming straight from Red Faction: Guerrilla to the use of a fireman's axe in the movie was pretty awesome.



Anyway,
Just watched the anime movie "Summer Wars"
It's directed by the same person who did "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" (which is quite possibly one of my top favorites amongst releases from this decade)

It was pretty nice in many ways.
Though...
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I could've done without the furries amongst the main characters' avatars and the "rare item" scene was just totally out of place and way too flashy/overdone

[Zombie Fred]

Just finished watching "predator", seeing how I watch my classics around Christmas time, it's still has that little bit of magic. Will be watching Zombieland in a few too.

[nemesiswontdie]

Empire Records. I love this movie. I like the fact that they replaced weed with sugar.

[MeganGrass]

I heard some people talk of a Director's Cut, but I suspect it might just be the EU Theatrical Cut (although I heard someone speak of an alternate ending available on the DVD too). I kinda wanna check it out.

Nice... though, I wasn't aware that PAL regions recieved a different "cut". *investigates*

I loved the "noise" the machines made

I have to fully agree. Most specifically, I enjoyed watching/listening to the machine(s) at the 7-eleven.

[Stars1356]

Saw Doomsday late last night and actually enjoyed it. Story was lame but had good action and plenty of violence.

[nemesiswontdie]

Saw Doomsday late last night a actually enjoyed it. Story was lame but had good action and plenty of violence.

Yeah I saw it in theaters. It's not bad but there's not at much violence as I figured there would be.

[Branden_Lucero]

Purple Rain. i haven't seen this movie over a decade.

[aris13]

Purple Rain. i haven't seen this movie over a decade.

I love the soundtrack.

[Branden_Lucero]

I love the soundtrack.

luckily i'm not the only one. >.<

[Branden_Lucero]

and i've also been catchin' Pee Wee's Big Adventure. another movie i haven't seen in such a long time.