Boar - So I decided to give it a another go. I could not get Razorback out of my head AT ALL. Lots of dying, lots of people getting eaten...no real storyline I have to say. Lots of cliche characters...I mean, it has some big aussie names in it, but pfft, wasted.
If you are looking for a film about a killer pig, circle back to Razorback.
A masterpiece in film making. An 8 .1 / 10 rating received on IMDb and 93% / 85% approval ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, so somebody likes it.
The film does have a total running time of 3 hours and 26 minutes but never drags in pace for a second.
A problem these days is that younger audiences have been brought up on super heroes and action movies and not serious themed movies where they have to concentrate and think about the subject matter.
I recently viewed series two of the U.K, television series Vigil. Like series one it is at times edge of the seat viewing. Brilliantly produced, acted and directed, I cannot recommend this series enough. along with series one.
I only gained access to view you tube movies recently. My big decision was to decide out of the hundreds of available free movies, which one to choose4 to view first.
The movie I ended up watching was the 1933 pre code White Womsn. A beautiful Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, Charles Bickford, Kent Taylor and Percy Kilbride ( pre Pa Ketltle fame ) headed the cast.
Allowing for the film being ninety years old it was nevertheless very entertaining and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who likes viewing films from the early 1930's pre code period.
It is a matter of experimenting around a little on YouTube app. Just follow up on any prompts provided. I have access through my Foxtel subscription.
BEWARE though as the movies are provided by the YouTube viewers, The number of films available is extensive with the quality ranging from low grade 16mm prints to excellent commercial blu ray versions. There are many titles available that contain commercials, including one that I started to view last night had a commercial break immediately after the opening credits had finished. I have worked out now which titles are add free and these are the only ones that I will view.
Some interesting titles among that batch Ves. The only one that I have viewed is Ride Like A Girl which I had found interesting and enoyable.
High Ground and Nebraska I will possibly catch up with one day,
A question is do you attempt to view all modern Australian made films?
I was in my local shopping centre recently and called into the cinema to obtain a printed movie programme. On having a read of it I found there wasn't one film of interest that I would be inclined to go and see. The quality and appeal of films these days isn't the best I am afraid.
A question is do you attempt to view all modern Australian made films?
I was in my local shopping centre recently and called into the cinema to obtain a printed movie programme. On having a read of it I found there wasn't one film of interest that I would be inclined to go and see. The quality and appeal of films these days isn't the best I am afraid.
I do! I really try to see as many aussie films as I can. Unfortunately, I don't go the cinema very often these days, but I try to catch them when they are on free to air or streaming. We recently got Stan and it has a heap of aussies. I just need to find the time.
Poor Things...prompted by rave reviews from a couple friends. Um, I dunno. I can see why she won the oscars, and I can see why people might like it. I am still making up my mind. Ruffalo was fantastical! I still find Stone somewhat annoying. I dunno if I would watch it again.
The Whale
WOWEE! Man what a film. Fraser was phenomenal. This one is all about his performance. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Last night I couldn't sleep and decided I would work my way through the numerous films I have lined up saved to watch. This one was up.
Um, man...I dunno. I friggen hate cricket...I get this wasn't really about cricket...it's about family and connection. This has no plot, zero...I just couldn't find myself investing in our main character at all.
I did a bit of research this morning and apparently all those in the film are actually part of his family...which I dunno, for me, makes it even more weird.
If anyone else on the planet has seen this one, I would love to hear your take.
I checked this film out on the IMDb website and found the following to be of interest.
There are ten reviews appearing on the website with a combined rating of 5.4 out of ten. The reviews range from two reviews giving the film a 1/10 rating and calling the film ''Woeful &'' lncredibly dull''. On the other hand though there are a few people who did like it a lot, including one person who said '' I loved this film'' rating the movie 9/10.
I do suggest Ves that you check out the ten reviews on IMDb.
Thanks for the suggestion Lawrence...I spent a bit of time reading the reviews and googling a few others online.
Glad that I was not completely lost in my "understanding" of what the film maker was going for, but I just couldn't connect or invest in him and his journey at all. The interactions with the family were as one reviewer put it perfectly...mundane...I don't need bounds of action in my films, but I kinda found this one to some extent pointless.
It seems you are either going to love it or loathe it based on what I have read...not really much middle ground.
I viewed Horizon An American Saga Chapter 1 at a local cinema last night. Three hours and one minute in duration, but the film held my interest throughout all of the screening. Excellent direction by Kevin Costner, beautifully photographed and well acted. Highly recommended and I cannot wait to see part 2 in August.
Ok, so long time no movie talk....I've been on a bit of film watching kick this last couple weeks with the kids on school holidays.
Finally, after many moons, I have watched two of THE BEST (apparently) noir films.
Double Indemnity Stanwyck is superb, for me by far the best thing about this movie. I'm sorry but I just couldn't invest in this one, I found it...meh...and finally I think I worked out why. MacMurray just didn't fit for me..that's all I am going to say.
The Big Heat Perfection of a film. Everything about this one I just couldn't get enough of. From the script to the casting, to the way it was shot. Loved it is an understatement. Gloria Grahame just stole those scenes for me, but Glenn Ford...wowee!
I would love to hear what others think of these two...what am I missing?
First of all Ves you certainly covered a good deal of the qualities of The Big Heat. Agree 100% with your summing up as to why the film is so great. Let me also add the directing skills of Fritz Lang, and not to forget the powerhouse performance that Lee Marvin gave. One of the great films of its genre for sure.
Now to respond to your comment on one of my most admired film noir classic films of all time Double Indemnity. I completely disagree with you and found the film riveting and excellent from start to finish, Yes Barbara Stanwyck's performance was great (as usual), as also was Edward G. Robinson's as well. Now regarding Fred MacMurray, I was never a fan of his acting skills, but I thought he was very well cast in this film giving an excellent performance. To me though his best performance he ever gave was in The Caine Mutiny.
The script by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler to me was top notch, along with the brilliant black and white cinematograph and Billy Wilder's direction. Who could forget the opening credit presentation, the following scenes, the train sequence. and the ending to just name a few highlights.
Saying all this has brought back memories so I will need to seek out both films to view again.
All the classic film noir / crime films weren't always A grade budget films. One of my all time top B grade budget movies is the early Stanley Kubrick crime film The Killing from 1957.
Terrific opening and ending of the film. Great cast, use of music and total involvement with the goings on that one had with the storyline throughout the film certainly make it a full on classic..
Have you ever seen it Ves? Thoroughly recommended to everyone.
The Killing is one of my all time favourite films and I couldn't agree more with everything you said about it. Loved it the first time I saw it and its in regular rotation in my house! It doesn't have to be a huge big budget blockbuster to be a great film, as this one most definitely is. I recently watched Kubrick's Killer's Kiss, which while good I didn't find as great as The Killing.
In addition to The Killing, Sweet Smell of Success and The Night of the Hunter are right up there for me as far as classic noir films go. Would love to hear of any other recommendations you or others might have in this space.
The following six films I highly recommend. I could list many others but these would be at the top of my list. I am sure Ves that you will have viewed some off them,
The Narrow Margin (1952) Crossfire (1947) Green For Danger ) (1946) A British film. Out Of The Past (1947) Armored Car Robbery (1950) Angel Face (1953)
In addition to The Killing, Sweet Smell of Success and The Night of the Hunter are right up there for me as far as classic noir films go. Would love to hear of any other recommendations you or others might have in this space.
May I suggest a local one?
"Originally intended as the third film in a trilogy of Cornell Woolrich adaptations (the first two of which comprise director Carlos Hugo Christensen’s NEVER OPEN THAT DOOR) only to be expanded into its own feature film, this haunting child’s-eye noir takes the form of a dark, dreamlike fairy tale (in many ways anticipating THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER) as it follows Lucio (Néstor Zavarce), the young son of a police inspector investigating the serial killings of local children. When one of Lucio’s classmates winds up murdered, the boy sets out on his own to catch a killer."
This was on the Criterion Channel and was released in bluray, so it wouldn't be hard to find to see online somewhere
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I could not get Razorback out of my head AT ALL.
Lots of dying, lots of people getting eaten...no real storyline I have to say.
Lots of cliche characters...I mean, it has some big aussie names in it, but pfft, wasted.
If you are looking for a film about a killer pig, circle back to Razorback.
Killers Of The Flower Moon **** powerful movie.
The film does have a total running time of 3 hours and 26 minutes but never drags in pace for a second.
A problem these days is that younger audiences have been brought up on super heroes and action movies and not serious themed movies where they have to concentrate and think about the subject matter.
I recently viewed series two of the U.K, television series Vigil. Like series one it is at times edge of the seat viewing. Brilliantly produced, acted and directed, I cannot recommend this series enough. along with series one.
The series one advertising poster.
I only gained access to view you tube movies recently. My big decision was to decide out of the hundreds of available free movies, which one to choose4 to view first.
The movie I ended up watching was the 1933 pre code White Womsn. A beautiful Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, Charles Bickford, Kent Taylor and Percy Kilbride ( pre Pa Ketltle fame ) headed the cast.
Allowing for the film being ninety years old it was nevertheless very entertaining and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who likes viewing films from the early 1930's pre code period.
BEWARE though as the movies are provided by the YouTube viewers, The number of films available is extensive with the quality ranging from low grade 16mm prints to excellent commercial blu ray versions. There are many titles available that contain commercials, including one that I started to view last night had a commercial break immediately after the opening credits had finished. I have worked out now which titles are add free and these are the only ones that I will view.
Watched a bunch of movies as I wasn't feeling the best over the long weekend.
A BRONX TALE
My nephew loves this film and has been at me for ages to see it.
It was good, not great...what you would expect in a gangster film, but the ending left me flat.
De Niro was wonderful as usual, and directed this one.
BROKER
Next up this one from South Korea. Had zero expectations or understanding of what I was watching but really enjoyed it.
Kang ho Song (from Parasite fame) was wonderful.
GO!
Turned my attention to some Aussie stuff.
Alot of fun this one, Roxburgh continues to be a favourite of mine.
I have taken away a new catch phrase to use on my girls..."Chop Chop, we're burning daylight!"
RIDE LIKE A GIRL
Interesting background story on the first female jockey to win the Cup.
Palmer and Neil were standouts. Was good, but not sure it would be one I would revisit.
HIGH GROUND
Finally ticked this one off the list.
Nayinggul was exceptional! Pedersen was wasted sadly, good film, though hard to watch in parts.
KODACHROME
Took me a while to realise it was Harris in the film!
Road trip movie about an estranged father and son combo trying to reconnect.
This one reminded me very much of Nebraska with Bruce Dern...if I was to pick one, I think Nebraska wins out.
If I was to recommend one of the films I took in over the last few days, I think BROKER wins out.
High Ground and Nebraska I will possibly catch up with one day,
A question is do you attempt to view all modern Australian made films?
I was in my local shopping centre recently and called into the cinema to obtain a printed movie programme. On having a read of it I found there wasn't one film of interest that I would be inclined to go and see. The quality and appeal of films these days isn't the best I am afraid.
We recently got Stan and it has a heap of aussies. I just need to find the time.
Poor Things...prompted by rave reviews from a couple friends.
Um, I dunno. I can see why she won the oscars, and I can see why people might like it.
I am still making up my mind. Ruffalo was fantastical! I still find Stone somewhat annoying.
I dunno if I would watch it again.
The Whale
WOWEE!
Man what a film. Fraser was phenomenal.
This one is all about his performance. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Under the Cover of Cloud (2018) - Australian film
Last night I couldn't sleep and decided I would work my way through the numerous films I have lined up saved to watch.
This one was up.
Um, man...I dunno. I friggen hate cricket...I get this wasn't really about cricket...it's about family and connection.
This has no plot, zero...I just couldn't find myself investing in our main character at all.
I did a bit of research this morning and apparently all those in the film are actually part of his family...which I dunno, for me, makes it even more weird.
If anyone else on the planet has seen this one, I would love to hear your take.
There are ten reviews appearing on the website with a combined rating of 5.4 out of ten. The reviews range from two reviews giving the film a 1/10 rating and calling the film ''Woeful &'' lncredibly dull''. On the other hand though there are a few people who did like it a lot, including one person who said '' I loved this film'' rating the movie 9/10.
I do suggest Ves that you check out the ten reviews on IMDb.
Glad that I was not completely lost in my "understanding" of what the film maker was going for, but I just couldn't connect or invest in him and his journey at all. The interactions with the family were as one reviewer put it perfectly...mundane...I don't need bounds of action in my films, but I kinda found this one to some extent pointless.
It seems you are either going to love it or loathe it based on what I have read...not really much middle ground.
Not one I would recommend nor would I revisit.
Finally, after many moons, I have watched two of THE BEST (apparently) noir films.
Double Indemnity
Stanwyck is superb, for me by far the best thing about this movie.
I'm sorry but I just couldn't invest in this one, I found it...meh...and finally I think I worked out why.
MacMurray just didn't fit for me..that's all I am going to say.
The Big Heat
Perfection of a film. Everything about this one I just couldn't get enough of.
From the script to the casting, to the way it was shot. Loved it is an understatement.
Gloria Grahame just stole those scenes for me, but Glenn Ford...wowee!
I would love to hear what others think of these two...what am I missing?
Now to respond to your comment on one of my most admired film noir classic films of all time Double Indemnity. I completely disagree with you and found the film riveting and excellent from start to finish, Yes Barbara Stanwyck's performance was great (as usual), as also was Edward G. Robinson's as well. Now regarding Fred MacMurray, I was never a fan of his acting skills, but I thought he was very well cast in this film giving an excellent performance. To me though his best performance he ever gave was in The Caine Mutiny.
The script by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler to me was top notch, along with the brilliant black and white cinematograph and Billy Wilder's direction. Who could forget the opening credit presentation, the following scenes, the train sequence. and the ending to just name a few highlights.
Saying all this has brought back memories so I will need to seek out both films to view again.
To add to my previous post. Gloria Grahame in The Big Heat
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I had already decided to rewatch Double Indemnity again in a few weeks time.
Got a few other films I want to squeeze in first.
But I think it will be hard pressed to surpass the brilliance of Big Heat.
Terrific opening and ending of the film. Great cast, use of music and total involvement with the goings on that one had with the storyline throughout the film certainly make it a full on classic..
Have you ever seen it Ves? Thoroughly recommended to everyone.
Loved it the first time I saw it and its in regular rotation in my house! It doesn't have to be a huge big budget blockbuster to be a great film, as this one most definitely is.
I recently watched Kubrick's Killer's Kiss, which while good I didn't find as great as The Killing.
Would love to hear of any other recommendations you or others might have in this space.
The Narrow Margin (1952)
Crossfire (1947)
Green For Danger ) (1946) A British film.
Out Of The Past (1947)
Armored Car Robbery (1950)
Angel Face (1953)
"Originally intended as the third film in a trilogy of Cornell Woolrich adaptations (the first two of which comprise director Carlos Hugo Christensen’s NEVER OPEN THAT DOOR) only to be expanded into its own feature film, this haunting child’s-eye noir takes the form of a dark, dreamlike fairy tale (in many ways anticipating THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER) as it follows Lucio (Néstor Zavarce), the young son of a police inspector investigating the serial killings of local children. When one of Lucio’s classmates winds up murdered, the boy sets out on his own to catch a killer."
This was on the Criterion Channel and was released in bluray, so it wouldn't be hard to find to see online somewhere