O/T Film Recommendations please.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:49 am

Watched Lady in the van for the second time last night and even better then the 1st time.

Surprising what we don't remember or forgotten from the first viewing.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:15 pm

I've just finished watching Viceroy's House.

Love story set during the partition of India and Pakistan.
I've read about bits of the partition, but seeing it on film makes you realise how badly it was handled by Britain and makes me feel ashamed of what we did.

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:21 pm

The Lobster.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:43 pm

Kong

We just needed another bloody King Kong film

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:00 pm

Watched Wild on Netflix last night...2014 film starring Reece Witherspoon in a true story enactment about a woman who hiked over 1,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail up the Western side of the USA to get past a bad episode in her life. Quietly brilliant in the way it put you in her shoes I thought and some stunning scenery. It has stayed with me all day today. Top soundtrack too.
Also I will give a hoot to Gone Baby Gone....stars Casey Affleck, who seems to be in vogue due to Manchester By The Sea, and is an absolute belter with an ending that really gets you thinking and discussing the rights and wrongs.

Dublin7Claret · Post by **Dublin7Claret** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:13 pm

watched Hunt For The Wilderpeople t'other night. Brilliant Kiwi film. Sam Neill and his (reluctantly) adopted/fostered son go bush. Sweet, funny, action adventure, with some great performances - most enjoyable

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:53 pm

Just waiting for the new Kong Film to start.

Looks over the top and worth a watch.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:54 pm

Room, based on a true story, harrowing and brilliant at the same time.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:57 pm

I caught a bit of the Daniel Radcliffe film based on the true story of an FBI agent who went undercover in Neo Nazi gangs in the USA.

That looks quite good.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:39 pm

South West Claret. wrote:Room, based on a true story, harrowing and brilliant at the same time.

On TV this weekend - heard good things about it.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:46 pm

TVC15 wrote:On TV this weekend - heard good things about it.

I Saw it at the cinema, I will be interested to see if the impact is the same on the smaller screen.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:38 pm

KONG - Skull Island.

Shades of Apocalypse Now mixed with big monsters fighting and a crazy Samuel L Jackson armed to the teeth.

Easy to watch, got some good one liners.

I heard that the same studio owns the rights to Kong and Godzilla so I'd expect to see that film being made at some point.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:50 pm

DCWat wrote:Das Boot is a fantastic film.

The Mrs got to choose last night (I'm romantic like that) and we watched A street cat named Bob. I wasn't expecting much but really enjoyed it.

You owe me 103 minutes of my life.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:49 am

A film called Whiplash is a good watch.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:10 am

Bridge of Spies is a 2015 historical drama legal thriller film about the Based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War, the film tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers—a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union—in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a captive and convicted Soviet KGB spy held under the custody of the United States, whom he represented at trial. The name of the film refers to the Glienicke Bridge, which connects Potsdam with Berlin, where the spy exchange took place. The film was an international co-production of the United States and Germany.

A terrific account of the U-2 spy plane incident in the early 60s, and despite the seriousness of the story there was also a splattering of comedy throughout the film.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:22 pm

Son-in-Law tipped me The Young Offenders last night. He's normally a decent reference.
Two Cork lads trying to find one of the bales of Coke that washed up on the West of Ireland a few years back.
Gets 7.2 on IMDB

Claretforshaw · Post by **Claretforshaw** » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:51 pm

Denial and Manchester by the Sea, both excellent. I even enjoyed Beauty and the Beast yesterday worth seeing just for Emma Watson, she is all grown up now !!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:31 pm

Just watched Lion. Highly recommended. Opening part of the film has no english at all but that makes it even better.

The story is amazing, sad, emotional, bittersweet etc. Acting by the young kids at the start fantastic.

Wont spoil it. But watch it.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:33 pm

Please don't ever watch A Streetcat Named Bob. I feel it's
my responsibility to warn you.

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:14 pm

Lobster was brilliant! Glad it got a mention as I've been meaning to re watch it.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:25 pm

what_no_pies wrote:Lobster was brilliant! Glad it got a mention as I've been meaning to re watch it.

You should watch Whiplash, it's right up your street.

gogogadgetlegs · Post by **gogogadgetlegs** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:41 pm

If its not been mentioned, Sicario. Its about the US/Mexican drug wars - Brilliant

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:26 am

Claretforshaw wrote:Denial and Manchester by the Sea, both excellent. I even enjoyed Beauty and the Beast yesterday worth seeing just for Emma Watson, she is all grown up now !!

Watch out, she will be along to get all feminist about what you've said about her.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:27 am

Rileybobs wrote:You owe me 103 minutes of my life.

Which bit of Das Boot didn't you like then?

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:54 am

Seen whiplash too, did really enjoy it. Might have mentioned earlier up this thread ready but the Hunt for the Wilderpeople is one of the best more recently. You'd hate it turtle.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:34 pm

Just watched Moonlight. Another bloody deep / dark film!!! Good all the same. Those on the coke thread should watch it!

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:26 pm

I've just watched Free Fire.

About a gun deal that goes wrong.

Brilliantly made, plenty of laughs, not a serious film at all and well worth a watch.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:44 pm

Moonlight is absolutely incredible.

*SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS*

I've never, NEVER, watched a film (or TV show) that genuinely made feel grief for a character dying in the way Moonlight did. The hyper-subtle way Juan's death is revealed between acts 1 and 2 will be (poorly) imitated for decades. I couldn't get over that reveal for ten minutes. The film is a masterpiece.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:07 am

I watched The Blind Side the other week which I thought was excellent. Think it won Oscars a few years ago.

Claretforshaw · Post by **Claretforshaw** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:01 am

Another Woman's Son, excellent, particularly if you have a fondness for the Channel Islands.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:43 pm

Just watched the pianist. Good film. Seems a little extreme in parts but war is i guess. Would recommend it for anyone who likes that sort of film.

Good acting. Cant use the word good story as the story isnt good its horrific but you get the drift. Bit gruesome at times.

Really makes you see how horrific war is. Takes you right to ww2 and even to syria etc today

Bit too deep for a sunday.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:09 pm

Just been some nice or interesting films on TV:

The Importance of Being Earnest - a classic comedy of manners, very wordy.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044744/?ref_=nv_sr_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Look at the quotes!

Populaire - a French romantic comedy about a typing competition.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2070776/?ref_=nv_sr_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Sightseers - dark dry comedic about a couple of oddities killing people for no real reason.

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South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:13 pm

I saw the Pianist a few years back, now that was harrowing.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:18 pm

South West Claret. wrote:I saw the Pianist a few years back, now that was harrowing.

Yes. Felt just like you were there. And couldnt help but think of syria today.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:03 pm

I watched 'Silence' this weekend - don't waste your time - and it's a lot of time.

Fortunately I also watched an old favourite 'Pan's Labyrinth' which is excellent.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:37 pm

Any tips for tonight. Something more light hearted than the pianist ffs. Its been stuck in my head all day.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:38 pm

I must be insensitive as I didn't find it harrowing. Sad film yes. Not harrowing.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:43 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:I must be insensitive as I didn't find it harrowing. Sad film yes. Not harrowing.

Its not the film itself that I found harrowing. Just the reality that hit afterwards that everything you saw happened and more.

It was more today that it was on my mind than immediately after the film finished.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:21 pm

That's fair enough CC

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:29 pm

Just about to watch the new fast & Furious film.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:33 pm

As you'd expect from Fast & Furious, over the top, lots of explosions, high speed driving etc.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:49 pm

Watched Inglourious Basterds again last night. Well worth a second viewing.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:41 am

Funkydrummer wrote:Watched Inglourious Basterds again last night. Well worth a second viewing.

Only seen the original.

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:34 am

Watched Manchester By The Sea last night, seriously disappointing.

It was watchable without feeling bored but was depressing.

Hacksaw ridge, absolutely incredible story of bravery beyond comprehension but only the fact it was true made it any good

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:02 am

Sounds like you understood Manchester by the Sea quite well then, considering it isn't meant to be a happy sort of film with a wishy washy ending.

Hacksaw ridge - if it wasn't true are you saying you wouldn't have enjoyed it as much?

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:38 am

I get that the film was supposed to be a representation of stuff life can throw at you so wasn't wanting any sort of cheesy ending. Maybe I wasn't in the best frame of mind to appreciate how well the film was made.

I would say hacksaw ridge was a poor film only carried by the true story

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:46 pm

Walt wrote:I get that the film was supposed to be a representation of stuff life can throw at you so wasn't wanting any sort of cheesy ending. Maybe I wasn't in the best frame of mind to appreciate how well the film was made.

I would say hacksaw ridge was a poor film only carried by the true story

I'd agree with that. For a similar but much better film give unbroken a watch

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:52 pm

The Big Short is bloody brilliant. It's on Netflix.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:16 am

Manchester by the Sea is almost perfect. I was gushing about Moonlight earlier in the thread; it's on the same level, IMO. Hacksaw ridge is decent but I'll forget about it long before I forget Moonlight and MbtS.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:19 pm

Anyone else getting ready for Guardians of the Galaxy double bill at a Cinema?

New one is released at Midnight and I'm just waiting for the first one to start.