I believe the most important question here is: Is the punk music actually good, or is it shitty shit?

It takes up maybe three or four minutes of the whole movie. The movie's attitude is very punk, though. The whole thing reminded me of the climax of the first Rambo movie - lots of stealthy sneaking around and war-games action. But very bloody and gory like a horror film.

Deathgasm (2015) is a fun blend of Evil Dead and Metalocalypse. Most of the metal jokes are subtle, too, with only a handful being dependent on your actual knowledge of metal (a parody of that cheesy Immortal video). Very fun but nothing too memorable.

The 'Burbs - I thought this was pretty lame. Tom Hanks was an annoying jackass most of the time, and the movie wasn't suspenseful or funny. It even decided to get all preachy towards the end - then contradicted itself about a minute later.

Fright Night had a similar premise, came out a few years earlier, and was much better. I'd even take Disturbia over this.

Nah, The 'Burbs is great! Vintage 80s Tom Hanks. I'm not sure how you thought it got preachy, it's clearly a pretty silly movie.

What're peoples thoughts on Tsukamoto's non-Tetsuo films? What about Miike's films other than Audition, Visitor Q, Ichi, and, Django?

Agreed. It's not at all peachy, it's simply a "don't judge a book by it's cover, then something/something happens, silly comedy". As for comedy it's obviously not to your tastes, that doesn't mean it's not a funny movie, in fact you're the only person I've ever heard of who didn't get a laugh out of it and I've spoken to a great many who enjoyed it, as for suspense same deal, clearly there is an abundance of tension when Tom Hanks is in the neighbours yard and so on.

I was looking for films in league with a favorite of mine, and was recommended Judgement Night with Denis Leary and Emilio Estevez. This is more like Daybreak or Cliffhanger than, say, Street Trash. I couldn't get through it. Very boring, ho hum, urban thriller supremely lacking in violence, sleaze, or hatred. The upside is that I recognized one of Leary's lines I'd heard in a true memphis rap classic.

I watched Plague of the Zombies. I've never liked Hammer and this is no exception. Droll period piece about voodoo. The visuals are nice, what with the 1860s village, grey cowl of doom, and zombies, but it takes forever with little payoff.

Savage Streets was alright. Rape revenge film, held up by some good scuzz, Linda Blair's and hot blond's titties, some macho gang homosexuality ( ), crossbow action, tough guy malevolence, and a nice soundtrack with thumpin bass and drum machine. I'd read it was a Death Wish ripoff, but that's really not the case.

Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects was a nice late Bronson film. Within five minutes he is shoving a dildo up a perp's ass, directly mirroring the actions of his would-be other . The rest is racism, morality, bdsm, anti-prostitution, anti-crime, etc. Bronson's on the right side of the law in this one, but he's a bad cop, going beyond the scope of justice. The play of good and evil is fun in this one. Some great scenes, an interesting look at the fear of a Japanese (corporate) takeover in the late 80s, and a decent amount of pimpin' 'n hookin'.

***Does anyone know the name of the super bleak film about impending nuclear holocaust?***
Answer was Threads (1984)

The movie's more well-known for its soundtrack, but it's an enjoyable little mid-'90s actioner. A friend and I have a smoke-addled theory that Leary showed up drunk and angry on set and was legitimately hunting down the cast. It made it much more entertaining to us.

Just saw that one today and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere the plot brings along and acting were top notch.

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case, he looks completely pissed on set like "who gave me this fucking bad character to play I wanna be one of the fucking partiers going to see a fucking boxing match smoking a box of fucking marlboros". All said with no pause and excessive swearing in true Leary fashion.

Just watched Triple 9. I was expecting this to be just sort of a meh cop thriller, but it wasn't exactly that. I'd also heard that the movie was decent but hard to really like because it was difficult to really like any of the characters. That *is* a problem movies can suffer from, so I didn't have high expectations.

Thing is, though, this movie was just fucking bleak and nihilistic as FUCK. It kind of reminded me of some if the more hopeless Troma movies I've seen like Combat Shock or something, only utterly devoid of any detached "yeah it's a B-movie" tongue-in-cheek stuff that helps the viewer cope with really bleak shit like that. Basically everything about humanity and culture is utterly fucked, and not in the stereotypical "dirty but likable cops who neglect their families for their dedication to real JUSTICE, even if that means breaking the law" kind of way. There's really only one character like that in this movie and he's a total douchenozzle. Early on I kind of had mixed feelings about it because it was sort of cool mixed with all this violent bro shit, like some Call of Duty/Gears of War murder fantasy made into a movie, but later as you start to realize that you're not really supposed to be rooting for anyone in this flick it sorta became more enjoyable for its hatefulness.

Not sure how I feel about that non-ending, but whatever.

I saw Captain America: Civil War last night. It was good, although I never saw The Winter Soldier so I think I was a little lost in parts. The movie as a whole was pretty enjoying. I like Downey Jr. as Iron Man - his sarcasm and (un)subtle wit is welcomed.

They've been doing that forever in the comic books, so I wouldn't describe that as milking it but rather business as usual.

Well it is a John Hillcoat film after all... he's not known for viewing any kind of authority through rose-coloured glasses.

MAX: lame ass family movie(seriously the promotional cover tricked me) 0.5/5

Dr. No: A great debut in the james bond films 4/5

I watched Krull again last night after not having seen it in a few years. I still love it. I understand the accusations that it's a Star Wars ripoff, but it stands up well on its own regardless. The 80s were such a great time for movies like this.

Really, really good movie. Patrick Stewart becomes a better villain the more you let his character fester in your head, with his overall polite demeanor about everything making its impact that much more powerful. I'm glad it didn't go the typical Hollywood route for pacing of dramatic send-off's, either, as the frantic pacing of that second block just added to everything.

Imogen Poots as a skinhead chick...I think I found somebody to beat Fairuza Balk.

^ Yeah, it was killer. I'll definitely see it again on DVD sometime.

Captain America: Civil War - Definitely one of the better recent Marvel flicks. Action packed and fun and visually gorgeous. The acting was excellent as per usual. The story had a lot of potential in the division of these heroes into factions, though I don't think it really went as far as it could - these movies always play it safe, and this one copped out with a pretty weak ending twist. But the ride to get there was fun. Spider-Man and Black Panther were great.

The more I think about it, they really didn't go into much of the "civil war" ideological conflicts at all - they didn't really even try. It was basically just a simple action/espionage flick like The Winter Soldier. As that it was good, but it seemed to be billed as this whole "pick a side" thing where you'd agree with one side or the other. But neither side was really saying or doing anything radical or interesting so much as just...fighting.

So as an action movie, yeah, good - though not so much if you wanted a real "civil war" concept beyond two sides just having Super Smash Bros-style fights, which were admittedly awesome.



Slow West - Kind of a weird, artsy Western about a European kid going to save his girlfriend and her father who have fled to America after committing a crime in their homeland. Really well shot and nice looking movie, and the characters were cool. The pace was kind of rambling and free-form, and the movie just kind of shifted around without really hammering home on one direction. I thought this was a weird movie that definitely went its own way, zigging where everyone else zagged, though it wasn't quite totally compelling. It seemed to just end too soon right as things were getting interesting.

Yeah the comics go much more into the ideological stuff, but they basically handwave away all the big changes as soon as it's over, like they do with a lot of the big crossovers. World War Hulk for example trashes the shit out of Earth, leveling cities, undoubtedly killing tons of civilians, but as soon as the crossover ends it's like nothing happened.

I really hate that kind of shit. I've heard mixed things about the comics version of Civil War, and I would like to read it sometime. I know they retconned out a shitload of amazing Spider-Man stories I like, which sucks, but I have to admit that I'm curious anyway. The movie probably had the right idea by just doing away with the comics and trying for a new story, but I still wish it was a bit more challenging. But of course that's kind of a pipe dream with a movie this big and trying to appeal to everyone.

Just watched 10 Cloverfield Lane. Goodman was really good, but wouldve been MUCH better, to me at least, if
But yeah, the title really implies that it's a sequel, even though it feels more like

Can't argue there, but I think it was done well the way it was.

I saw Bad Neighbours 2 (called just Neighbors 2 in America, I think) last night. I thought it was funnier than the first one. The performances of everyone were on point and the jokes were unleashed quickly and smartly. Definitely worth seeing if you're into comedies.

Can't wait to see that one, still love the first one. yeah I'm still super immature.

I got about 20 minutes into the first Neighbors before tossing it like a frisbee (it was a burned disc). Adam Sandler-levels of cringe.

Haha, me too. I thought it was funny and so did the rest of the cinema. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Neighbours was dross, one of those "funny" movies that did not make me laugh one bit, like the hangover...

I watched the trailer for Our Kind of Traitor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwU7rbCrksY which made me look up A Most Wanted Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUyYBrlF_W8 which I really liked.

Seth Rogen is the worst thing that's happened to comedy movies since Adam Sandler.

Comedies in general are pretty polarising, and that's cool, but I really liked it. I laughed from start to finish.

I wouldn't say comedies are "generally" polarising... everyone laughs with Aeroplane, Faulty Towers, In the Loop, etc. it's just films like pineapple express, the hangover and neighbours only work for stoners don't deny it, you're australian

I watched The Conspiracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0TqQhBeDP0 did not like. found footage films, and films on conspiracy theories, are defo polarising

Hey! As a pseudo-stoner I find that generalization highly offensive!

chillax, and pass the bong!

Anyone seen the 80s comedy "Big Trouble" with Peter Falk? Saw it recently, one of those comedies that gets more absurd as it goes along with the protagonist being reluctantly dragged along for the ride. It doesn't seem to be highly regarded but I found it very entertaining. Underrated.

I didn't have the chance to watch one remotely interesting movie this year yet and that's why I would kindly ask you to recommend an interesting 2016 movie based on the following criteria:

- Please don't recommend a prequel, sequel or remake. I usually hate those.
- Please don't recommend a superhero movie. I usually hate those.
- Please don't recommend comedies or romances with famous comedians or pop stars. I usually hate those.
- I'm not looking for a movie that focuses on bombastic special effects in 3D.
- I'm looking for some good acting and a solid plot.

It would be nice if you had some suggestions. Thank you.

Crimson Peak? A most wanted man? Son of Saul?

None of these movies is from 2016 but I will check out ''A Most Wanted Man'' and ''Son of Saul''. I already knew ''Crimson Peak'' which is an entertaining above average film. Thanks for your suggestions.

you're welcome, and sorries for not being up to date... I hate multiplexes, and the indies need much planning

The Family Fang is the best movie I've seen so far this year. It was a bit short, and the ending maybe not as good as it should've been, but I really, really liked this one. It was such a richly characterized movie, and the contrast between funny and dramatic was seamlessly woven. There was a lot of depth in this story about two grown children of eccentric artists/provocateur parents, and it didn't feel like there was a wasted second. Every scene just further established the characters and drama of these two adults (Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman, both of whom are fantastic) trying to find their missing parents - the way the movie contrasts the two by showing their different reactions to the parents, with Kidman thinking they're faking their deaths and Bateman thinking it's real, is very well done. Christopher Walken as the father was fucking fantastic too. I wanted to see more of this than I got, which is always a good sign. Loved it.

Man, I watched American Beauty a couple weeks ago, and it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. On the surface, the concept is very simple, but there is actually so much going on in it. Add to that Kevin Spacey's unreal acting, it's one of a kind.

Also, I can't picture Frank Underwood being played by someone other than Kevin Spacey. I can't say I enjoyed Season 3 as much as 1 and 2. Hopefully Season 4 will live up to the standards of the first 2.

Does The Hateful Eight count? It came out just before 2016, but it's an amazing movie.