Elsalvajeloco Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, HarryArchieGus said: Not quite sure you really wanna put that kind of weight on a Oscar nom. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the awards show that celebrated 'Green Book' as it's best of the year. While almost entirely overlooking 'If Beale Street Could Talk'. Just a quick recent example. I certainly understand work or friend groups pooling/betting on the Oscars like sport, for fun, but is it really anything to take seriously? I still haven't seen If Beale Street Could Talk so I can't say if it's honestly better than Green Book (which was just alright to me), but I don't follow the Oscars that closely anyway. But as a fan of modern Asian cinema, I'm a mark for many Korean movies and filmmakers. 5 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Wait, Mother is the only South Korean film that SHOULD have been nominated in the last 10 years? Assuming you mean Mother is the only film truly extraordinary enough to receive a nod I have to say 'bold statement', are you sure about that? Reading comprehension, my friend. I said out of the movies that were submitted for the Academy Awards. I am a fan of some of the other movies (like Pieta and The Age of Shadows), but I don't see any films out of those that were submitted as one of the five or six best foreign films of the year. Burning was pretty good, but I thought Shoplifters (which was nominated) was a little better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Ha, okay, interesting. Both Burning and Shoplifters were excellent - I'm not sure I could decide an order of ranking between the two. Both were my introductions to the directors as well. Huge fan of both Kore-eda and Lee Chang Dong (have you seen Oasis?). Be sure to have a look at Beale Street. Fantastic movie, fantastic soundtrack. And both seemingly hugely underrated. Edited August 23, 2019 by HarryArchieGus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Ha, okay, interesting. Both Burning and Shoplifters were excellent - I'm not sure I could decide an order of ranking between the two. Both were my introductions to the directors as well. Huge fan of both Kore-eda and Lee Chang Dong (have you seen Oasis?). Yep, seen Oasis a few years ago now like right around the time I got into South Korean films (and some K-dramas). Pretty sure that was one of the films during my binge watch fest. 5 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Be sure to have a look at Beale Street. Fantastic movie, fantastic soundtrack. And both seemingly hugely underrated. It's on my to-do list certainly, but I have like a bunch of stuff to knock out. It'll likely get done right before or at the beginning of awards season at the latest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Beale Street was my favorite American movie of this past year, and it's been long enough that I'm gonna take in another viewing shortly. Care to share a couple of your favorite South Korean titles? Edited August 23, 2019 by HarryArchieGus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, HarryArchieGus said: Beale Street was my favorite American movie of this past year, and it's been long enough that I'm gonna take in another viewing shortly. Care to share a couple of your favorite South Korean titles? Narrowing it down to just a handful of films over the last couple years: Bluebeard (2017): Cho Jin-woong is just a behemoth in this. He's pretty much my favorite Korean actor. This reminds me of a Polanski horror film from his heyday, but there are some moments of levity that don't take away from the film. The Villainess (2017): For whatever reason, I liked this film more than stuff like Atomic Blonde and Red Sparrow. Shin Ha-kyun is a great villain here. The Merciless (2017): Reminds me of a Walter Hill film. For whatever reason, South Korea is obsessed with these prison films (and zombie films) so there are like 2 or 3 similar films that came out this same year. This is the best one out of all them. The King (2017): Basically the Korean version of The Wolf of Wall Street. Very fun movie. The Tooth and the Nail (2017): Didn't get to see this until late last year. Was bummed to find out one of the leads, Kim Joo-hyuk, died in a car accident not too long after the film came out. He was great in a political/kidnapping thriller The Truth Beneath (2016) and also pretty good as a lunatic drug dealer in the posthumously released Believer with the aforementioned Cho Jin-woong as the lead. Rampant (2018): Going back to the zombie film obsession South Korea has...this is the best of the bunch. Fun and bloody film. What a Man Wants (2018): Shin Ha-kyun is playing against type in a comedy film that's goddamn hilarious. Usually South Korean comedy films are a little too local for my taste, but this is one of the exceptions. Believer (2018): This is basically what Ridley Scott couldn't accomplish with The Counselor with way better execution. The cinematography is exceptional. Edited August 23, 2019 by Elsalvajeloco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) Jojo Rabbit (2019). Doesn't arrive in the fucking UK till January 2020. Edited August 24, 2019 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie October 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 HOLY SHIIIIIT THIS YEAR?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, Craig H said: HOLY SHIIIIIT THIS YEAR?!?! Yep. Meanwhile, no new episodes of Better Call Saul until sometime next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Was that Skinny Pete? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Yeah, I believe it was. Damn I don't pay much attention to Netflix movies but they have THIS in October and then I believe The Irishman is dropping in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 9 hours ago, driver said: Was that Skinny Pete? Yes. He looks like he's 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Framed pics of Hank and Gomi outside the room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Lucy in the Sky Space makes Natalie Portman crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Jessica McNamee (The Meg, Battle of the Sexes) has been cast as Sonya Blade and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Superstore) has been cast as Kano in the Mortal Kombat reboot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Jessica McNamee (The Meg, Battle of the Sexes) has been cast as Sonya Blade and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Superstore) has been cast as Kano in the Mortal Kombat reboot I’m curious how this will turn out. I recognize no one so far who’s been cast. But each do look like the characters they are playing at least. I just want a modern R-Rated version of the 90’s movie. Now I’m crossing my fingers that the only big name actor will play Raiden, and it’ll be none other than Tom Cruise. Edited August 26, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Isn't Raiden supposed to be Seven Foot tall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, AxB said: Isn't Raiden supposed to be Seven Foot tall? Spare him my Lord Cruise. American life has enfeebled his mind. Too much television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 28 minutes ago, AxB said: Isn't Raiden supposed to be Seven Foot tall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, LoneWolf&Subs said: Spare him my Lord Cruise. American life has enfeebled his mind. Too much television. I'm not American. I've never even set foot on American soil. Quote In Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, it states that Raiden is seven feet tall but his sprite was the same height as the other fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) If he is, it is never reflected in the games whatsoever. He’s practically the same height as every other playable character for the first 3 games. Goro, Shao Kahn, and Motaro are the real giants of MK. Edited August 27, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 3 hours ago, AxB said: I'm not American. I've never even set foot on American soil. BURN HIM! BURRNNNNNNNNNNNNN HIM! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Eva Longoria is directing a movie about Richard Montanez, the guy who came up with the idea for Flaming Hot Cheetos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 13 hours ago, RIPPA said: Lucy in the Sky Space makes Natalie Portman crazy Normally I am a sucker for women with short hair, but her bob is terrible. It just screams May I Speak To Your Supervisor, Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 The Laundromat Directed by Steven Soderbergh Starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Robert Patrick, David Schwimmer, and Sharon Stone "This fall." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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