Boostin' Kev Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Mystery Train - Earlier Jim Jarmusch indie pic, quite quirky, especially the opening story. 3 different vignettes based around a hotel in Memphis. All stories tie into each other quite cleverly around 2/3 of the way through. Recommended. James White - Classic tale of immature guy being forced to grow up due to circumstances in his life he can't control. The first half of the film was entertaining with the partying/fighting then it gets a bit serious towards the end. Short film at around 90 mins so worth a watch. Arrival - Brutal. Don't watch it. Manchester By The Sea - Best new film I've watched in a long time. Casey Affleck really nails that world weary loner persona and the setting of the film draws you into to the ennui of provincial Massachusetts. An borderline alcoholic Affleck who like a fight when he has a skinful takes custody of his nephew after his brother dies which he's reluctant to do due to reasons that are explained throughout the film. Great performance from him and the guy that plays his nephew who he ends up having a brotherly relationship with. Highly recommended although a lot of people definitely won't like it. Edited January 27, 2017 by Kool Keith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 T2 Trainspotting I loved it but I have a lot of emotional attachment to it so my perception of it could be very different to some of the whippersnappers on here. Probably has something for everyone though as there are lots of funny scenes that need no prior knowledge of the characters. There's some scenes of great acting (Renton's updated Choose Life speech in the restaurant of Harvey Nic's), a bit of terror (big nods to Terminator and The Shining as Begbie hunts someone), some really joyful stuff (Radio GaGa scene) but sad too. Missus said she wanted to go straight back in and watch it again and I felt the same as there's so much to take in. Felt like I'd been through the wringer afterwards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Silence. Would have liked some more swashbuckling Shogun and clash of cultures stuff, not a lot happens, but you leave with a fair bit to think about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Manchester By The Sea... Oscar winning performance by Casey Affleck in one of the most uncomfortable films I've seen in my life. I never want to watch it again, but it is brilliant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 T2 Trainspotting 10/10Perfect. I watch a lot of films at the cinema and this is the best I've seen in a long time. Danny Boyle is a genius and with twenty years of experience has made one of the best sequels ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellinwigan Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, killiepiemuncher said: T2 Trainspotting 10/10 Perfect. I watch a lot of films at the cinema and this is the best I've seen in a long time. Danny Boyle is a genius and with twenty years of experience has made one of the best sequels ever. 10/10 Loved it maybe even better than the first.if there is a minor sleight it is jonny Miller lets his accent slip a few times 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Started watching Jackie tonight. Wanted to turn it off after half an hour and lasted until 50 mins. Unbelievably dull film, can't remember the last time I turned a film off before the end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 La La Land....pish 0/10The place beyond the pines....tremendous....Ryan Gosling is on of my favourite actors....10/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSaint Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, jimmy boo said: La La Land....pish 0/10 The place beyond the pines....tremendous....Ryan Gosling is on of my favourite actors....10/10 Yeah, Gosling is great. The Nice Guys was one of my favourite films of 2016 and he was perfect for that role. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yeah, Gosling is great. The Nice Guys was one of my favourite films of 2016 and he was perfect for that role. In Drive and Only God Forgives he 's just cool as f**k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Ryan Gosling is great. Gangster Squad and Crazy, Stupid, Love are another two vintage Gosling performances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittsburgh phil Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 And Blue Valentine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Rogue One. Really enjoyed it but then I'm a nerd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Not a fan of Gosling at all tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 In Drive and Only God Forgives he 's just cool as f**k. Thought Only God Forgives was one of the worst films I've ever seen!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Worth noting Ryan Gosling's performance was probably one of the most boring things about La La Land. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Not a big fan of Gosling either but I thought he was particularly good in Drive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I actually like Gosling quite a bit. La La Land was the first time where I watched him and thought "fucking hell, you're boring". He's usually a standout in anything he's in. Even in the fucking terrible Only God Forgives, he puts on a hell of a show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The Sapphires is on BBC2 now, well worth a watch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordfishtrombone Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 9 hours ago, GordonD said: Rogue One. Really enjoyed it but then I'm a nerd. I thought it was a great film and I'm not really into Star Wars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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