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Title: Current favorite movie?
Post by: Michael Helgeson on February 09, 2007, 10:05:37 PM
Have a current favorite movie? Mine is Network from 1976. Movie is totally badass and funny as hell. Some of the best dark humor black comedy from the 70ies ever. "I'm as mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore ! ! !"
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Post by: Tatsujin on February 10, 2007, 02:40:06 AM
duell look now dead zone they live
:)
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Post by: grahf on February 10, 2007, 03:14:18 AM
I'm sure this will change soon, but currently: Fearless directors cut (Jet Li). Much better than the original release.
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Post by: Black Tiger on February 10, 2007, 04:35:26 AM
I think that mine will always be Army Of Darkness. :)
But the Big Lebowski and Blade Runner are also very cool. 8)
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Post by: Keranu on February 10, 2007, 05:56:33 AM
I think that mine will always be Army Of Darkness. :)
But the Big Lebowski and Blade Runner are also very cool. 8)
All excellent movies 8) . I think my favorite movie would have to be Monkey Shines (http://www.lazerdorks.org/cheesymovies/monkeyshines/index.html). What a classic!
Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: TR0N on February 10, 2007, 02:58:02 PM
Boss Nigger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTIklFsMjjU)
Hahaha. If you like Boss Nigger, you might want to check out Gay Niggers From Outer Space (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274518/).
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Post by: Joe Redifer on February 10, 2007, 07:02:56 PM
There is no way it can have a theme song as awesome as Boss Nigger's.
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Post by: Michael Helgeson on February 11, 2007, 01:41:44 AM
Funny you mettioned that Gay Niggers From Outer Space mini film. I nabbed it off the net the other day,very funny but really poorly made. Worth watching once.
Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: rolins on February 12, 2007, 02:00:40 AM
Coming to America
So many funny moments, I can picture the whole movie in my head. Best part for me was when Oha sings "She's your Queen"
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Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: Keranu on February 12, 2007, 06:00:37 AM
So many funny moments, I can picture the whole movie in my head. Best part for me was when Oha sings "She's your Queen"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXNWPu2L1Mk
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I watched Coming to America recently, good movie :D . My favorite part is when that dude who works for the jheri curl company pulls into McDowell's and it plays that hilarious song for the jheri curl company with over-the-top vocals. "Let your SOOOOOULLLL SHIIIIIINNNEE!"
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Post by: Pcenginefx on February 12, 2007, 07:56:30 AM
So many funny moments, I can picture the whole movie in my head. Best part for me was when Oha sings "She's your Queen"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXNWPu2L1Mk
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I watched Coming to America recently, good movie :D . My favorite part is when that dude who works for the jheri curl company pulls into McDowell's and it plays that hilarious song for the jheri curl company with over-the-top vocals. "Let your SOOOOOULLLL SHIIIIIINNNEE!"
"What does "dumb f*ck" mean?" lolololol
One of my fav's as well. How about Ed Wood? Right up there for me..... Landau as Legosi---totally insane, loved every minute of it - no wonder he got an Oscar for it....(FYI: See Landau in Mission: Impossible the TV series, it is definitely worth getting this DVD set)
Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: esteban on February 18, 2007, 01:06:50 PM
This thread isn't about favorite movies of all time, just a current favorite, so I would have to say:
Knightriders (1981) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082622/) -- This movie doesn't always get a lot of love and is often criticized (for being too long, tedious, poorly executed, etc.), but I just re-watched it and it is as awesome as ever. There are many different ways to approach this film and enjoy it, and that's why I like it. On one level, I just love seeing the King Arthur legend played out on motorcycles. But then contemporary issues (independent artist vs. sell-out, commercialism, etc.) are woven-in in a competent manner that doesn't seem forced at all. I'd argue that Arthurian legend + contemporary issues = a far more interesting film than a straight adaptation. Then, for fans of Romero / Savini, it's fun seeing Savini do a "decent" job acting. Ed Harris, of course, delivers a very solid performance. Finally, it's interesting to think about what Romero was going through while making the film (the themes in the movie parallel his own career decisions -- he would later work for Hollywood).
I must warn you: Knightriders is a drama first and foremost, with some motorbikes thrown in for good measure. In my book, it's a winning formula. I suspect that many folks here will not be too impressed by it... but I still urge you to give it a chance :).
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Post by: _joshuaTurbo on February 18, 2007, 02:14:24 PM
Anything from Mel Brooks is ruling my life right now. Robin Hood: Men in Tights and SpaceBalls!
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Post by: Mr Bonk on February 18, 2007, 02:46:27 PM
Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles are greats as well, throw them in and make a day of it......
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Post by: TR0N on February 20, 2007, 04:11:16 PM
Dr.F: Would you mind telling me whose brain i did put in?
Igor: And you won't be angry?
Dr.F: I will not be angry!
Igor: Abbe...someone.
Dr.F: Abbe someone? Abbe who?
Igor: AbbeNormal.
Dr.F: AbbeNormal!
Igor: I'm almost sure that was the name.
Dr.F: Are you saying that i put an abnormal brain into a seven and a half foot long, 54 inch wide, gorilla? [hysterical, grabs Igor by neck and lifts up and down off the floor] Is that what you're telling me?
(a short while later)
Dr.F: We've all of us, got to behave normally!
Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: Michael Helgeson on February 22, 2007, 12:19:00 AM
This thread isn't about favorite movies of all time, just a current favorite, so I would have to say:
Knightriders (1981) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082622/) -- This movie doesn't always get a lot of love and is often criticized (for being too long, tedious, poorly executed, etc.), but I just re-watched it and it is as awesome as ever. There are many different ways to approach this film and enjoy it, and that's why I like it. On one level, I just love seeing the King Arthur legend played out on motorcycles. But then contemporary issues (independent artist vs. sell-out, commercialism, etc.) are woven-in in a competent manner that doesn't seem forced at all. I'd argue that Arthurian legend + contemporary issues = a far more interesting film than a straight adaptation. Then, for fans of Romero / Savini, it's fun seeing Savini do a "decent" job acting. Ed Harris, of course, delivers a very solid performance. Finally, it's interesting to think about what Romero was going through while making the film (the themes in the movie parallel his own career decisions -- he would later work for Hollywood).
I must warn you: Knightriders is a drama first and foremost, with some motorbikes thrown in for good measure. In my book, it's a winning formula. I suspect that many folks here will not be too impressed by it... but I still urge you to give it a chance :).
Always liked that movie since I was a kid. Most of the different Dawn/Day of the Dead movie cast are in it which was cool.
Title: Re: Current favorite movie?
Post by: esteban on February 22, 2007, 03:15:13 AM
Always liked that movie since I was a kid. Most of the different Dawn/Day of the Dead movie cast are in it which was cool.
Yeah, that's why it is so kool: The production of the actual movie mirrored the themes the film dealt with. It wasn't exactly the same, of course, but it certainly is an interesting situation. I think Romero was definitely thinking about his relationship with his "crew" when he was working on Knightriders.
I still haven't brought myself to watch the remakes of the old Dead films... and I totally missed the chance to see Romero's newest Dead film when it was in the theatre. I've got to put that on my Netflix queue before I forget about it again. My brother saw it and said it was decent. :) I reserve judgement.
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Post by: Michael Helgeson on February 22, 2007, 03:28:41 PM
Land of the Dead was great. I saw it in theaters twice. The Dir. Cut on DVD is a better cut though,so rent it instead. As far as remake of Dawn of the Dead goes,I liked it alot,even though it did not share much with the original it kept the basics there,and put the plot in a much higher gear then before.
Again rent the Dir. Cut of this film also,and if possible hunt down a different region Dir. Cut,because the windshield scene is censored,blocking nudity.I am doubtful the Day of the Dead remake will be as good as the Dawn one was...