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Post by therottoenone on Mar 2, 2010 13:57:34 GMT -5
I just watched a strange little film called "Left Bank" last night - I still don't know whether to say I actually liked it. It was a slow burn and the payoff is there at the end for sticking with it, but the ending was a little ambiguous. At least to my little brain Has anyone seen this? Also I should have "Book of Blood" from Netflix today. I read a not so great review on it but being that it is Clive Barker-related & I love him as an author it is my duty to watch it...and of course I like to form my own opinion thank you very much! Did u read the story? Its awesome.
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Post by Stuart on Mar 2, 2010 15:07:44 GMT -5
Not seen Book of Blood but I'm familiar with the story - and the rest of the BoB collection. It's an odd choice of story to make a film out of, being as how it's really more of a framing device for the stories that follow it. To my mind it would have worked well, and more appropriately, as the intro to an anthology film. I'd be interested to hear how you rate it Mizzbett.
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Post by voodoo79 on Mar 2, 2010 19:04:13 GMT -5
Just watched Deadgirl Messed up 9/10
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Post by mizzbett on Mar 2, 2010 19:30:41 GMT -5
Not seen Book of Blood but I'm familiar with the story - and the rest of the BoB collection. It's an odd choice of story to make a film out of, being as how it's really more of a framing device for the stories that follow it. To my mind it would have worked well, and more appropriately, as the intro to an anthology film. I'd be interested to hear how you rate it Mizzbett. Yes I agree it is a strange choice and that it would be better as a framing device; I have read BoB many times over and I recently reread "The Book of Blood" knowing that it was on its way to me, as I did with "Midnight Meat Train". I'm sure the film will take liberties with the actual story, which is so very short, so I'll keep that in mind. I think I have read or heard that the story "Dread" is in the works, which is one of my absolute favorites in BoB. THAT would be awesome, if done right, and I am looking forward to it. My very favorite one is "In The Hills, The Cities". I wouldn't want anyone to try and make that into a film, because nothing could be more horrific than what I see in my own imagination where that story is concerned! Sadly, Barker's works usually don't translate as effectively into film, which I suppose is a tribute to his talent with the written word. I'll let you know what I think of Book of Blood - I didn't get it today and when I looked on the site it appears I got bumped. Someone else must have beaten me to the punch (oh to have the mad Frankie face here! I guess I'll settle with this ) I'm sure I'll have it in my possession soon and watched by the weekend.
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Post by mizzbett on Mar 2, 2010 19:34:20 GMT -5
I just watched a strange little film called "Left Bank" last night - I still don't know whether to say I actually liked it. It was a slow burn and the payoff is there at the end for sticking with it, but the ending was a little ambiguous. At least to my little brain Has anyone seen this? Also I should have "Book of Blood" from Netflix today. I read a not so great review on it but being that it is Clive Barker-related & I love him as an author it is my duty to watch it...and of course I like to form my own opinion thank you very much! Did u read the story? Its awesome. I assume you mean The Book of Blood and not Left Bank rottoenone ;D Yes it is quite awesome!!!
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Post by doug on Mar 2, 2010 20:45:09 GMT -5
Just watched Deadgirl Messed up 9/10 On a messed up scale, definitley 9/10. On a quality scale, I'd say it's more of a 6 or 7/10.
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Post by therottoenone on Mar 2, 2010 22:24:37 GMT -5
just watched puppet master 2. Its so cool. I like the part where the fat lady gets lit up.
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Post by Stuart on Mar 3, 2010 3:55:07 GMT -5
My very favorite one is "In The Hills, The Cities". I wouldn't want anyone to try and make that into a film, because nothing could be more horrific than what I see in my own imagination where that story is concerned! Sadly, Barker's works usually don't translate as effectively into film, which I suppose is a tribute to his talent with the written word. "In The Hills, The Cities" would be an awful film. Hundreds of little CGI people would probably just look silly. You're right, it's best left to the imagination. That doesn't mean they won't make it though. While all the fun and games with the forum were going on the other day I was obliviously chilling out to Cold Prey. Another Norwegian entry. Like Dead Snow we have the traditional group of teens stranded in a remote snowbound location. But unlike Dead Snow (a tongue-in-cheek Nazi zombie gore-fest) this is a straightforward stalk-and-slash movie. Not very original and not very gory, but the fact that it doesn’t rely on imaginative kills with guts and brains and eyeballs popping out everywhere makes it more realistic. The top-notch acting and writing means the characters are totally believable and their behaviour and reactions are very natural. The female lead is strong without being a Ripley-esque parody. She more than makes up for the disposable blonde. The guys in the group are pitched just right too. No macho posturing here. Norwegian guys aren’t afraid to wimp out. I’ve got the sequel, Cold Prey: Resurrection but not watched it yet. I hope they don’t go wrecking it…
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Post by mizzbett on Mar 3, 2010 8:50:23 GMT -5
I really liked Cold Prey - I thought it was more intelligent than your average slasher flick. Great point about the guys in the film- that didn't occur to me and it's very true. Good to hear the sequel is out. Fingers crossed that they don't screw it up...
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Post by daniel on Mar 3, 2010 13:05:38 GMT -5
Saw the new version of THE WOLFMAN with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Benicio Del Toro. A mixed bag. Some of it is good and surprising but other parts are slow, predictable and anti-climactic. I think the scene in the gypsy camp with a run amok werewolf and the asylum scene are best. The final confrontation ( no spoilers) is kind of silly.
Daniel, Kingston
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Post by bishop746 on Mar 3, 2010 16:35:15 GMT -5
Watched The Hurt Locker this weekend. Loved it. Without hesitation this is a recommend.
Did the Books of Blood movie have the story The Yattering and Jack. That was my favorite from that series.
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Post by mizzbett on Mar 3, 2010 23:22:01 GMT -5
. Did the Books of Blood movie have the story The Yattering and Jack. That was my favorite from that series. ;D Yes that's a good one This is just the one story and I still don't have it - Netflix says they are sending it asap - there was some kind of mix up. I'll review it once I've watched it.
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Post by bishop746 on Mar 4, 2010 16:36:10 GMT -5
. Did the Books of Blood movie have the story The Yattering and Jack. That was my favorite from that series. ;D Yes that's a good one This is just the one story and I still don't have it - Netflix says they are sending it asap - there was some kind of mix up. I'll review it once I've watched it. Good. If you had to cast The Yattering and Jack who would you cast in the role of Jack? I don't think he would do it but Kevin Spacey would work nicely. He's the right age and demeanor. Gary Sinise would be pretty good but again I've never seen him do a genre film. He was pretty creepy in an otherwise forgettable movie called Jack the Bear.
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Post by Peekysdad on Mar 4, 2010 17:18:59 GMT -5
Gary Sinise would be pretty good but again I've never seen him do a genre film. He was pretty creepy in an otherwise forgettable movie called Jack the Bear. Don't forget Gary Sinise starred in the television miniseries based on The Stand.
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Post by cassiel11 on Mar 4, 2010 20:01:22 GMT -5
Finally caught up with "The Mist".
As discussed previously, the ending is shattering and Thomas Jane's performance (especially during the final few minutes) is fantastic.
I have one strong suggestion: Be sure to listen to director Frank Darabont's DVD commentary. Intelligent and informative. Seems like a nice guy, as well. Wish all commentaries were this good.
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