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HUNDU THE BEAST GOD posted:There's also an excellent book about the homeless that live in New York City subway tunnels, called The Mole People. This is a little off topic, but that book is great if you treat it as fiction. Almost nothing in the book has been substantiated and frankly a lot of it comes off as made-up. Back on topic, I had a sudden desire to watch Big Fish last night and discovered it's no longer streaming. Headed over to Amazon streaming and their only option is to buy a digital copy for  .
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Baron von Eevl posted:This is a little off topic, but that book is great if you treat it as fiction. Almost nothing in the book has been substantiated and frankly a lot of it comes off as made-up. Yeah, this famous Geocities era page goes over it, but the entire book isn't a total confabulation.
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Knuckle is now on Streaming, and it's a pretty wonderful documentary about a bunch of warring Irish travelers/gypsies who spend decades in blood feuds with one another, up to and including organized bare-knuckle fights for big money. The director followed one group around for something like 15 years.
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IShallRiseAgain posted:No, you can only play select titles on that page. That's the point I was making: there are no titles on that page. It's just a gray field.
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I just realized that Beakman's World is streamable. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that level of nostalgia.
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Oh I just watched Oldboy since it returned to instant and my god is it a good movie. Why don't we get films like this in the west anymore?
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As long as someone, somewhere is making them - does it matter? If you liked Oldboy, make sure you see the other two entries in the Vengeance trilogy (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and Lady Vengeance).
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OMG JC a Bomb! posted:I just realized that Beakman's World is streamable. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that level of nostalgia. Holy crap.
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How are u posted:Oh I just watched Oldboy since it returned to instant and my god is it a good movie. Why don't we get films like this in the west anymore?
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Maybe there's just something about honor involving Korean culture that I don't fully get, but I always hated the way Oldboy ended. For Dae-su to be willing to mutilate himself in a fit of grovelling felt excessive to me considering all he has been through at the hands of that man. I would think that the revelation would have made me even more eager for revenge. Not to mention I couldn't get over the fact that hypnotism does not work like that. Don't know why it bothered me so much, though, since I have thoroughly enjoyed a ton of thrillers without ever noticing the myriad of ways that certain things come together in a somewhat ridiculous manner.
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kuddles posted:Maybe there's just something about honor involving Korean culture that I don't fully get, but I always hated the way Oldboy ended. Actually I've always found the ending to be really odd for pretty much the same reason. I just don't think it rings true at all. I mean, its not exactly a realistic movie at any other point but the ending just doesn't work for me at all.
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kuddles posted:Maybe there's just something about honor involving Korean culture that I don't fully get, but I always hated the way Oldboy ended. Well he can't really get revenge, because then his daughter will find out as well. I mean that's like explicitly the reason given in the plot. He is eager for revenge, and breaks out of the grovelling fit at one point to express as much, but it lasts like a second before he's back to trying to protect his daughter from the truth at any cost. That's almost the strongest point, that the protagonist of a revenge movie breaks away from the vengeance that's been building the entire film to grovel for his daughter's sake. I can see the hypnotism thing bothering you if you're into the subject, like I suppose rocket scientists can get annoyed with sci fi or whatever. I can't really consider it a flaw of the movie, though.
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I understood the reasoning for his actions behind it. That's why I hated it, because it felt wholly unbelievable for the character considering both what he's been through and his behaviour up to that point. It felt more like a good way to add another shocking moment of over-the-top violence. Also, my problem with hypnosis isn't that they weren't "performing" it correctly or whatever. It's that hynotising somebody so that they will forget something in their history, so that they will be somewhere at a specific time, or that they will be attracted to a specific person are all completely impossible. Still don't regret watching the film overall, though. And like I said, it's probably just that I noticed it. I loved the hell out of Tell No One when I watched it on Netflix last month, even though in hindsight like most thrillers the story is completely implausible. kuddles fucked around with this message at 15:59 on Apr 11, 2012 |
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kuddles posted:I understood the reasoning for his actions behind it. That's why I hated it, because it felt wholly unbelievable for the character considering both what he's been through and his behaviour up to that point. It felt more like a good way to add another shocking moment of over-the-top violence. I can't argue with how it made you feel, obviously, but I'm with Shanty on this one. If you think about it, the man has suffered for 15 years in which he had a lot of time to think about what a lovely father he was before his imprisonment. He seems to regret this, and part of his motive for going on a rampage like that is that he missed his daughter growing up. Why do you feel it is so unbelievable for him to chose his daughter's well-being over a chance of getting - ultimately meaningless - revenge? Edit: Fair enough. I think I'll take a look at that thread. vvvvv Badly Jester fucked around with this message at 20:23 on Apr 11, 2012 |
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I could respond again but I guess this all comes down to how you "think" a character should act in a fictional work so it's an argument that will go nowhere and I don't think I should derail this thread any longer. Based on the Oldboy thread in The Film Dump it appears I'm not alone in my distaste for the ending, though.
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OMG JC a Bomb! posted:I just realized that Beakman's World is streamable. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that level of nostalgia.
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So I'm having some MAJOR problems with Netflix on my desktop PC and it only happens on my desktop PC. I have a 20/2 Mb connection and whenever I try to watch ANYTHING on Netflix I barely get a 0.3 MB streaming rate. I can't figure out what is wrong with my PC. I've cleared my cache, updated SilverLight, tried disabling Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware and a few other things.  Edit: If this isn't the proper place for this, please point me in the correct direct while laughing at me. SlayVus fucked around with this message at 03:11 on Apr 13, 2012 |
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afgrunden posted:Lately I've been feeling weirdly depressed and need cheering up, can y'all recommend me something clever and light-hearted as gently caress? I've been into Truffaut comedies (Stolen Kisses, The Man Who Loved Women) and Woody Allen (just finished re-watching Annie Hall), so I'm especially interested in stuff along similar lines as these - sweet, hilarious, 60s/70s - but I am open to anything that is witty and not too tragic. The Young Girls of Rochefort is one of my alltime favs, and I'm also a big Truffaut fan. The entire movie is sung, like a pop opera (to a jazzy score by Michel Legrand), and the leads are played by irl sisters (and sometimes Truffaut acresses) Francoise Dorleac and Catherine Deneuve. It's just a visual treat to watch, and always makes me happy. I also like Absolute Beginners, mainly for its stylism (and Ray Davies). And if you haven't seen Truffaut's Small Change, definitely watch that: it's sweet and funny and a really wonderful movie about kids living in a small town in France. casual poster posted:Anyone have any recommendations for any woman's rights documentaries? These two docus aren't about the women's rights movement, but each is an amazing film about surviving sexual abuse: Girl 27, about a woman who was raped while working for a Hollywood studio event, then violated again by the justice system. Awful Normal, about two adult women (sisters) confronting the family friend who molested them when they were kids. Willa Rogers fucked around with this message at 02:27 on Apr 14, 2012 |
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I noticed they just added Melancholia to Netflix, which I highly enjoyed even though I wasn't a big fan of Von Trier's previous work. While adding I also noticed Uncle Boonmee is available. People keep talking about the paltry selection on streaming nowadays, but as someone who adds about 4 new movies to my queue everytime I finish watching one I frankly just don't see it. Willa Rogers posted:The Young Girls of Rochefort is one of my alltime favs, and I'm also a big Truffaut fan. The entire movie is sung, like a pop opera (to a jazzy score by Michel Legrand), and the leads are played by irl sisters (and sometimes Truffaut acresses) Francoise Dorleac and Catherine Deneuve. It's just a visual treat to watch, and always makes me happy. kuddles fucked around with this message at 16:16 on Apr 13, 2012 |
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kuddles posted:People keep talking about the paltry selection on streaming nowadays, but as someone who adds about 4 new movies to my queue everytime I finish watching one I frankly just don't see it. I honestly think it's improved since Starz left.
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Willa Rogers posted:The Young Girls of Rochefort is one of my alltime favs, and I'm also a big Truffaut fan. The entire movie is sung, like a pop opera (to a jazzy score by Michel Legrand), and the leads are played by irl sisters (and sometimes Truffaut acresses) Francoise Dorleac and Catherine Deneuve. It's just a visual treat to watch, and always makes me happy.  again.
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Rough Lobster posted:Reminder: Dead Leaves is on streaming. It's a hilarious, truly bizarre animated movie with loads of style. It's bombastic, crazy, and colorful, with a huge cast of bizarre (and adorable?) mutant people things (maybe) in space jail...it's hard to describe. It's by Gainax too, and it's totally crazy. Nothing ever stops moving. It's seriously 45 minutes of hyperkinetic animation and color, and is exhausting in a good way. I'm glad it's not longer, because I feel like it would wear out its welcome after that point. It's definitely worth a watch though.
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Into The Abyss came on Instant recently. It is a documentary by Werner Herzog about a double homicide and the cops, criminals, and victims involved. When I read the title I thought the movie would be awesome, it's a good title. I thought it was referencing death itself. But when I watched the movie I think the title is more meant to reference the famous Nietzche quote. Give it a watch if you like Herzog's other docs, or docs in general. It's incredibly depressing, but very good. Drewsky fucked around with this message at 20:04 on Apr 13, 2012 |
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First off, whoever recommended Take Shelter it was excellent thank you. Sadly not on streaming atm. Secondly,  Thanks a bunch Netflix I'm not a fan of your suggestions.
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kuddles posted:People keep talking about the paltry selection on streaming nowadays, but as someone who adds about 4 new movies to my queue everytime I finish watching one I frankly just don't see it. I don't go to movie theaters much, so when I read about a new movie that sounds good I put it into the saved section on Netflix so I'll be reminded of it when it comes out for DVD. For every 30 I save, I'd say maybe 1 or 2 end up on streaming rather than DVD only. It's not terrible selection, but it is extremely limited, especially with recent stuff.
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Just saw Melancholia was added to streaming today. This was my favorite flick of 2011--there are some really beautiful shots and great music. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you like more artistic films or Lars Von Trier in general it's a good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzD0U841LRM
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So does Portlandia get better? I mean, I love Portland. And ripping on hipsters is always fun even if I may be one. I've only seen the 1st episode and the "put a bird on it," skit. Is it all the same poo poo?
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Christoff posted:So does Portlandia get better? I mean, I love Portland. And ripping on hipsters is always fun even if I may be one. I've only seen the 1st episode and the "put a bird on it," skit. Is it all the same poo poo? Portlandia is occupying this weird space to me. On one hand, they used someone other than Portland's crazy mayor to play the mayor, but on the other, they replaced him with Kyle MacLachlan. Also they did this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVmq9dq6Nsg Past that I don't think its anything special.
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Irish Taxi Driver posted:Portlandia is occupying this weird space to me. On one hand, they used someone other than Portland's crazy mayor to play the mayor, but on the other, they replaced him with Kyle MacLachlan. I don't know, I think it's pretty funny that the crazy mayor is Mayor Kyle's assistant on the show.
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Irish Taxi Driver posted:Portlandia is occupying this weird space to me. On one hand, they used someone other than Portland's crazy mayor to play the mayor, but on the other, they replaced him with Kyle MacLachlan.. But Sam Adams played the assistant! e: well gently caress
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mod sassinator posted:Just saw Melancholia was added to streaming today. This was my favorite flick of 2011--there are some really beautiful shots and great music. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you like more artistic films or Lars Von Trier in general it's a good one: Thank you so much for posting this. I kept trying to see it in theaters but was never able to. Now I can sit around in a nihilistic abyss of self-reflection in the comfort of my own lonely bedroom! But yeah, I'm watching this the first chance I get.
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Rough Lobster posted:Reminder: Dead Leaves is on streaming. It's a hilarious, truly bizarre animated movie with loads of style. It's bombastic, crazy, and colorful, with a huge cast of bizarre (and adorable?) mutant people things (maybe) in space jail...it's hard to describe. Cool flick, just watched it and enjoyed it. Seems like a mix of FLCL and Aeon Flux. Frenetic doesn't even begin to describe the pacing, but it works.
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Lincoln`s Wax posted:I don't know, I think it's pretty funny that the crazy mayor is Mayor Kyle's assistant on the show. Haha really? drat I should've looked into that. I'm totally fine with this now.
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