The Official Movie Discussion Thread - Page 454

sledger · 16-01-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikki

So you don't have any films that resonate with you particularly?

Can't say I do really, I can think of plenty that I enjoy and like a great deal, but I can't think of any I have a particular attachment to other than the fact that they are my favourites.

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikki

Um, I think I have around 600 movies. I have watched them all

. I like all the ones that I have - that's why I kept them - but how many of them are close to my heart? I don't know...might depend on the day you ask me. Probably something like 50 of them I love.

Wow watched all 600 of the movies. Top job. I have around 1000 but have watched around 300-400 of them. I have so much material of TV Series and films that if I don't buy a thing, it can last for 3-4 years. I also consider about 50 films close to my heart in total. I don't possess them all on DVD yet. I generally tend to buy DVDs only if the special features are promising enough.

Ikki · 16-01-2010, 10:58 AM

I'd say I've probably watched more than double the 600 movies - I just kept 600. I probably watch a movie most nights before I go to bed; on Holidays several in a day. I haven't watched TV for years

.

If I had the security (moneywise) to do so I'd be involved with films. I'd probably want to write screenplays or direct. Actually, I would enjoy acting too.

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 11:04 AM

I have always had an interest in watching films but they weren't as easily accessible to me as it is now. Now, I can pick any obscure film I want to watch and get it. Many classics have still not been released on DVD mind.

I have watched films all my life but seriously started watching films around 5-6 years ago when I watched movies like The Godfather for the first time. I have a lot of ground to cover.

PS - I haven't watched much TV either but friends keep telling me TV Series are great, so I will give few of them a shot.

PS 2 - I wanted to get involved in films too. My dream job is to direct but I don't think I have the time to learn it because of my business. I shoot with my handicam as a hobby and that's it. I seriously want to produce some small budget local films in a few years though which I can do.

BoyBrumby · 16-01-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sledger

Considering a film precious is something I find impossible to understand. Unless you have a particular old or limited edition copy of it or whatever anyway.

Me neither, but I do have an unhealthy relationship with my CDs so can understand how someone who's a massive film fan might.

Anyway, someone mentioned 12 Angry Men a while back, there's also a very decent remake directed by William "French Connection & The Exorcist" Friedkin with Jack Lemmon in the Fonda role. Worth catching.

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 11:19 AM

There is a hindi remake of 12 Angry Men called 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'.

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 11:20 AM

A fair few Criterion and KINO DVDs in my collection are very precious to me as are some other films like Greed.

sledger · 16-01-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Me neither, but I do have an unhealthy relationship with my CDs so can understand how someone who's a massive film fan might.

Anyway, someone mentioned 12 Angry Men a while back, there's also a very decent remake directed by William "French Connection & The Exorcist" Friedkin with Jack Lemmon in the Fonda role. Worth catching.

Yeah fair, I could probably say the same about myself and books, but I always find books and music to have a bit more character than the majority of films I end up watching, though doubtless some would disagree. Just a matter of personal taste I suppose.

Shri · 16-01-2010, 12:16 PM

For everyone who pointed me to the '12 Angry Men' movie, thanks very much. Loved it from start to finish.

Marcuss · 16-01-2010, 01:01 PM

The Hurt Locker or The Hangover?

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcuss

The Hurt Locker or The Hangover?

The Hurt Locker is a more serious film. If you want to have a fun time, The Hangover is the ultimate movie to watch.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 16-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Superbad > The Hangover. IMO.

Saw Speed Racer today and it lived up to expectations. Crap film based on a crap cartoon. The Princes and the Frog yesterday and it's definitely "the best thing from Disney since The Lion King". Seriously good kids film, with enough appeal to be a date movie. Shows that there's still life beyond Pixar for Disney.

Marcuss · 16-01-2010, 02:53 PM

The Lion King is so ****ing good.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 16-01-2010, 02:54 PM

Might see Up In The Air tonight. Quietly excited.

Pratters · 16-01-2010, 03:11 PM

Good to have you back in full throttle in the forums Liam.

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Ikki International Coach Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Death Queen Island Posts: 12,032	I'd say I've probably watched more than double the 600 movies - I just kept 600. I probably watch a movie most nights before I go to bed; on Holidays several in a day. I haven't watched TV for years . If I had the security (moneywise) to do so I'd be involved with films. I'd probably want to write screenplays or direct. Actually, I would enjoy acting too. __________________ I think there'll sooner be another Bradman than another Warne. - Gidgeon Haigh [Warne is] the greatest bowler ever produced in this entire world - Muttiah Muralidaran [Warne is] the greatest bowler of all time - Glenn McGrath In my opinion Shane Warne is the greatest cricketer who's ever lived - Ian Botham Warne is the greatest cricketer to pick up a ball ever. And is the greatest bowler I have ever laid eyes on. - Brian Lara Last edited by Ikki; 16-01-2010 at 10:59 AM.

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Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	I have always had an interest in watching films but they weren't as easily accessible to me as it is now. Now, I can pick any obscure film I want to watch and get it. Many classics have still not been released on DVD mind. I have watched films all my life but seriously started watching films around 5-6 years ago when I watched movies like The Godfather for the first time. I have a lot of ground to cover. PS - I haven't watched much TV either but friends keep telling me TV Series are great, so I will give few of them a shot. PS 2 - I wanted to get involved in films too. My dream job is to direct but I don't think I have the time to learn it because of my business. I shoot with my handicam as a hobby and that's it. I seriously want to produce some small budget local films in a few years though which I can do. Last edited by Pratters; 16-01-2010 at 11:06 AM.

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16-01-2010, 11:19 AM	#6801 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	There is a hindi remake of 12 Angry Men called 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'.

16-01-2010, 11:20 AM	#6802 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	A fair few Criterion and KINO DVDs in my collection are very precious to me as are some other films like Greed.

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Marcuss International Coach Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Above you Posts: 13,910	The Lion King is so ****ing good.

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Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Might see Up In The Air tonight. Quietly excited.

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Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	Good to have you back in full throttle in the forums Liam.

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