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Basebf555 posted:Noah looks fantastic and has a lot of fun ideas in it. Not as good as Black Swan or The Fountain but worthy of the Aronofsky name in my opinion. Agreed. I went into Noah expecting very little but its weirdness was surprising and charming. Not my favourite movie Aronofsky or otherwise, but it's definitely worth a watch. And as you say, it looks great.
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Dec 8, 2015 17:12
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Honestly, when I say Noah was "unnecessary", I mean more that it wasn't honestly necessary that it be called "Noah" and be "based on the hit novel The Bible". It was weird enough to stand on its own, and may have even benefited from that.
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Dec 8, 2015 18:11
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precision posted:Honestly, when I say Noah was "unnecessary", I mean more that it wasn't honestly necessary that it be called "Noah" and be "based on the hit novel The Bible". It was weird enough to stand on its own, and may have even benefited from that. Scorsese should have done the same, "The Last Temptation of Chris"
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Dec 8, 2015 18:25
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I was hoping for Noah to be a big hit because I couldn't wait to read all the bitter articles and reviews from religious groups. As it turned out the movie was largely ignored and the religious groups barely took notice.
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Dec 8, 2015 18:27
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morestuff posted:Scorsese should have done the same, "The Last Temptation of Chris" You joke but I agree.
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Dec 8, 2015 18:51
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i mean, we all agree that there are necessary movies, right? 12 Years a Slave, Shoah, stuff like that. so surely some movies (almost certainly the bulk of them) are unnecessary too.
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Dec 8, 2015 18:58
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Uncle Boogeyman posted:i mean, we all agree that there are necessary movies, right? 12 Years a Slave, Shoah, stuff like that. so surely some movies (almost certainly the bulk of them) are unnecessary too. Right, but classifying all movies that don't document historical atrocities as unnecessary is a nothing criticism.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:00
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morestuff posted:Right, but classifying all movies that don't document historical atrocities as unnecessary is a nothing criticism. i never said that though, i was just using extremes to illustrate the concept. 12 Angry Men could also serve as an example.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:01
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I think the Fright Night remake was pretty unnecessary.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:03
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Lurdiak posted:I think the Fright Night remake was pretty unnecessary. I liked it
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morestuff posted:I liked it See that's the thing, when I think of the term "unncessary" I don't really view it as equating to a bad movie, just one that doesn't really need to exist or add anything. Fright Night is still a totally fine movie, and the remake, while enjoyable enough, doesn't really innovate or add to what the original can offer. It's just kind of there. It was made because people sort of remember Fright Night.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:04
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Uncle Boogeyman posted:i mean, we all agree that there are necessary movies, right? 12 Years a Slave, Shoah, stuff like that. so surely some movies (almost certainly the bulk of them) are unnecessary too. No. I do not think those movies are necessary. Necessary based on what? Stuff some weirdos on the internet think is culturally relevant. gently caress that. Film is. Movies are. Uwe Boll is incapable of making either of those things, but he still isn't unnecessary. Just unpleasant and bad. Lurdiak posted:See that's the thing, when I think of the term "unncessary" I don't really view it as equating to a bad movie, just one that doesn't really need to exist or add anything. Fright Night is still a totally fine movie, and the remake, while enjoyable enough, doesn't really innovate or add to what the original can offer. It's just kind of there. It was made because people sort of remember Fright Night. I never saw the original but I enjoyed the sequel. I guess me liking a film is unnecessary to you. That's not cool. Chichevache fucked around with this message at 19:08 on Dec 8, 2015 |
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Dec 8, 2015 19:06
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Chichevache posted:I never saw the original but I enjoyed the sequel. I guess me liking a film is unnecessary to you. Well yes. It's very unnecessary to me.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:17
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I tried to watch Monster Squad for the first time a while back. I guess because I didn't see it as a kid, it definitely felt unnecessary to me.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:19
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Only the films I like are necessary, but I only know if I like them once I've seen them, therefore all films are necessary.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:21
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Most and arguably all movies are unnecessary
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Dec 8, 2015 19:22
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Chichevache posted:No. I do not think those movies are necessary. Necessary based on what? Stuff some weirdos on the internet think is culturally relevant. gently caress that. Huh, that's the first time I've heard the holocaust referred to in that way, but thanks for calling in
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Dec 8, 2015 19:48
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Filthy Hans posted:I was disappointed with the second season of Broadchurch. Changing the focus from a murder investigation to court drama meant the new investigation felt like an afterthought. Also I am unfamiliar with British law but the trial seemed rather preposterous to me would the admissibility of a confession really be argued in front of the jury? That's extremely prejudicial, don't they have pre-trial hearings like an American grand jury to handle that? Also do they have any rules of evidence whatsoever? I just started this but am ambivalent as I thought the first season was ludicrously melodramatic at times. The performances are strong but the story is sort of silly and overwrought. I felt the same way about Luther. Maybe British crime dramas just aren't my thing.
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Dec 8, 2015 19:50
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Dr Monkeysee posted:I just started this but am ambivalent as I thought the first season was ludicrously melodramatic at times. The performances are strong but the story is sort of silly and overwrought. *grabs you by the lapels* Watch Southcliffe!!!
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Dec 8, 2015 20:10
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Friday the 13th Part III is necessary because that's where Jason got his hockey mask. Part II is unnecessary because nobody cares about that burlap sack. Also Escape from the Planet of the Apes was necessary because it sets up the time loop that allows the first movie to happen, but Beneath the Planet of the Apes is unnecessary because the time machine already left by then.
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Dec 8, 2015 20:22
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Uncle Boogeyman posted:i mean, we all agree that there are necessary movies, right? 12 Years a Slave, Shoah, stuff like that. so surely some movies (almost certainly the bulk of them) are unnecessary too. What are the consequences in the doomed alternate timeline where these necessary movies weren't made?
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Dec 8, 2015 21:00
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King of Bleh posted:What are the consequences in the doomed alternate timeline where these necessary movies weren't made? i think that's the Days of Future Past timeline
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Dec 8, 2015 21:06
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The "What Should and Should not Be?" Shakespeare 101 Megathread (Netflix, Prime, etc.)
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Dec 8, 2015 21:18
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Iron Crowned posted:I tried to watch Monster Squad for the first time a while back. I guess because I didn't see it as a kid, it definitely felt unnecessary to me. I loved Monster Squad as a kid, but I rewatched it recently, and man, what a piece of garbage. The only things I really liked from it still were the redesigns of Wolfman and The Creature.
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Dec 8, 2015 22:32
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Bloody Hedgehog posted:I loved Monster Squad as a kid, but I rewatched it recently, and man, what a piece of garbage. I liked that the Wolfman was Uncle Rico.
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Dec 8, 2015 22:41
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Monster Squad is about on par with the Goonies, in terms of how much of it holds up for an adult watching it today. I can't imagine someone liking one and disliking the other. Plus it's got the Universal Monsters all together so that automatically makes it cool. 
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Dec 8, 2015 22:56
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wa27 posted:Monster Squad is about on par with the Goonies, in terms of how much of it holds up for an adult watching it today. I can't imagine someone liking one and disliking the other. Plus it's got the Universal Monsters all together so that automatically makes it cool. Not true. I just watched both for the first time this year and I was really entertained by The Goonies. Monster Squad, though...
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Dec 8, 2015 23:14
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Monster Squad is objectively better than The Goonies
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Dec 8, 2015 23:26
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Monster Squad is a necessary movie because it's a thorough exploration of whether or not Wolfman has nards he does
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Dec 8, 2015 23:28
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Broadchurch season 2 stuff I was also confused by most of the season. The trial was pretty unexpected and completely outrageous. I'm sure trials are a bit different than they are in the US, but just completely throwing out the confession and the defense building a case only on speculation the entire time is idiotic. The old case Hardy was on was uninteresting too, I never felt like I really cared about it. Uhhg, why didn't they just convict Joe and have a new case for season two? Or at least make his prior case better, not some half bit side story.
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Slandible posted:Broadchurch season 2 stuff I was also confused by most of the season. The trial was pretty unexpected and completely outrageous. I'm sure trials are a bit different than they are in the US, but just completely throwing out the confession and the defense building a case only on speculation the entire time is idiotic. The old case Hardy was on was uninteresting too, I never felt like I really cared about it. Uhhg, why didn't they just convict Joe and have a new case for season two? Or at least make his prior case better, not some half bit side story. I liked that they tried exploring the damage a trial can have on the lives of people who weren't supposed to be on trial. I agree that they did an unfortunately poor job executing it. Hat Thoughts posted:Monster Squad is objectively better than The Goonies I objectively don't think you're using that word correctly.
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Dec 9, 2015 10:19
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Chichevache posted:I objectively don't think you're using that word correctly. Please pay $5 for a different avatar.
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Dec 9, 2015 13:46
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I've got a new one in mind already. Been too lazy to photoshop it though. Maybe this weekend. Does the laughing man make you feel inadequate? I just watched Zipper. I.... don't really know what to make of it. It's supposed to be a sleazy character examination, I think, but in the end it felt like nothing of consequence ever happened. I did enjoy seeing Patrick Wilson (my bae) acting across from Lena Heady, but I don't think the two of them were good enough to carry the film. I think a lot of you might actually consider it to be a perfect example of an unnecessary film. 
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Dec 9, 2015 13:53
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Chichevache posted:I did enjoy seeing Patrick Wilson (my bae) acting across from Lena Heady, but I don't think the two of them were good enough to carry the film. Speaking of budget Bradley Cooper, I finally found a movie where I enjoyed him. Insidious, which I think is on Netflix UK, turned out to be a pretty decent horror movie.
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Dec 9, 2015 16:43
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Raskolnikov2089 posted:Speaking of budget Bradley Cooper, I finally found a movie where I enjoyed him. Insidious, which I think is on Netflix UK, turned out to be a pretty decent horror movie. First off, he is way better than Bradley cooper. Second off, have you not watched Stretch, Watchmen, or Hard Candy? 
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Dec 9, 2015 17:00
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Chichevache posted:First off, he is way better than Bradley cooper. Second off, have you not watched Stretch, Watchmen, or Hard Candy? at least two of those movies are not worth watching
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Dec 9, 2015 17:01
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Basebf555 posted:I was hoping for Noah to be a big hit because I couldn't wait to read all the bitter articles and reviews from religious groups. As it turned out the movie was largely ignored and the religious groups barely took notice.
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Dec 9, 2015 17:02
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kuddles posted:A lot of the religious right shunned the movie long before it even came out because, unsurprisingly, they didn't like the fact that the people polluting the earth were portrayed as the bad people God doesn't approve of. I think the child murder was more of a turnoff.
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