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Post by achilles on Sept 23, 2019 11:27:23 GMT
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Post by Jesse on Sept 28, 2019 17:12:16 GMT
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)  I didn't realize Netflix had so many classic martial arts films and I've been meaning to watch this movie for ages given it's connection with the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan and I wasn't disappointed with this at all. Great action from the very start with an interesting story arc and character growth while there's hardly a dull moment. The story follows San Te while he learns and trains under the Shaolin monks in order to bring the knowledge of martial arts style to his people and liberate them from the oppressive government.
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Post by Jesse on Sept 29, 2019 16:30:22 GMT
The Flying Guillotine (1975)  I actually mistook this movie for another film Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) which I still plan to watch and is mostly unrelated despite the titles. The premise is basically that this terrible weapon is created and when one of the emperor's best assassin becomes a fugitive he has to create something to counter this nearly unstoppable force. There's a lot of blood and gore in this one and brutal decapitations to the point where it's pretty silly. If you can get over how bizarre that is then it's a solid enough to enjoy but don't plan on watching it again.
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Post by Jesse on Oct 9, 2019 12:06:46 GMT
Joker (2019)  I watched this last night with my girlfriend and thought it is a really well made film and that Joaquin Phoenix gives an exceptional performance. I can see why people gave this a standing ovation at whatever film festival it premiered. If it wasn't connected to the Batman mythos it would still be an interesting film in its own right. It's commentary on how we treat the mentally ill is very poignant. It also echoes the themes of income inequality and classism that I think will also resonate with people as Joker's first slaying inspires protests similar to the Occupy Movement. I understand why people might worry about this film though as it does an adequate job of trying to get the audience to empathize with Arthur Peck as he is constantly being let down by the society around him, from violence in the streets to the health care system failing to continue his medication and therapy. His delusions and transformation remind me of a lot of others films as some have mentioned already. There are parallels to Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1982) and Taxi Driver (1976), Phoenix's physical performance reminded me of the Francis Dolarhyde character in the Thomas Harris novel Red Dragon. There's literally a disturbing transformation that goes on before our eyes that's pretty scary. I'll definitely pick up the Blu-ray when it comes out.
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Post by Jesse on Oct 9, 2019 12:31:13 GMT
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006)  This may be Lloyd Kaufman's magnum opus and the grossest movie ever made. He lampoons the fast food industry while using some of the most disgusting practical special effects I've ever seen. Completely disturbing and depraved splatter fest plus there's a musical number I can't in good conscience recommend this one but I loved it. 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 15:50:35 GMT
Joker (2019) I watched this last night with my girlfriend and thought it is a really well made film and that Joaquin Phoenix gives an exceptional performance. I can see why people gave this a standing ovation at whatever film festival it premiered. If it wasn't connected to the Batman mythos it would still be an interesting film in its own right. It's commentary on how we treat the mentally ill is very poignant. It also echoes the themes of income inequality and classism that I think will also resonate with people as Joker's first slaying inspires protests similar to the Occupy Movement. I understand why people might worry about this film though as it does an adequate job of trying to get the audience to empathize with Arthur Peck as he is constantly being let down by the society around him, from violence in the streets to the health care system failing to continue his medication and therapy. His delusions and transformation remind me of a lot of others films as some have mentioned already. There are parallels to Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1982) and Taxi Driver (1976), Phoenix's physical performance reminded me of the Francis Dolarhyde character in the Thomas Harris novel Red Dragon. There's literally a disturbing transformation that goes on before our eyes that's pretty scary. I'll definitely pick up the Blu-ray when it comes out. Easily the best film that has come out this year. |
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