Movie/Show Discussion Thread

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:37 pm

Think I'm going to give some of the nominated/winning soundtracks from the Golden Globes/Oscar's a listen, just for the hell of it. To see if I think they have any worthwhile picks

Listening to the Gone Girl soundtrack right now by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

by **Oceasia** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:24 pm

Corrian wrote:What exactly do you guys think makes something a "foreign" film? Because technically for me, any British movie or something like that would be a "foreign film", but I never hear those being classified as foreign films most of the time. Is it just something like "It's not in English, so it is a foreign film" or something like that?

If it's not in your first language, shouldn't it be classified as a foreign film?

by **Anollasia** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:32 pm

Oceasia wrote:
Corrian wrote:What exactly do you guys think makes something a "foreign" film? Because technically for me, any British movie or something like that would be a "foreign film", but I never hear those being classified as foreign films most of the time. Is it just something like "It's not in English, so it is a foreign film" or something like that?

If it's not in your first language, shouldn't it be classified as a foreign film?

Your first language isn't always your native language.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:34 pm

Oceasia wrote:
Corrian wrote:What exactly do you guys think makes something a "foreign" film? Because technically for me, any British movie or something like that would be a "foreign film", but I never hear those being classified as foreign films most of the time. Is it just something like "It's not in English, so it is a foreign film" or something like that?

If it's not in your first language, shouldn't it be classified as a foreign film?

Well, I always think of "foreign" as "Something other than a country I live in", but that doesn't appear to entirely be the case. So it's pretty much just taken as "A country in a different language than yours"

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:17 am

Damn it, The Usual Suspects went off of Netflix. I knew I should have just freaking watched it.

by **L Ron Cupboard** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:08 am

Oceasia wrote:
Corrian wrote:What exactly do you guys think makes something a "foreign" film? Because technically for me, any British movie or something like that would be a "foreign film", but I never hear those being classified as foreign films most of the time. Is it just something like "It's not in English, so it is a foreign film" or something like that?

If it's not in your first language, shouldn't it be classified as a foreign film?

But then something like Apocalypto would be classed as a foreign film. I think it is more about where the production company is based.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:07 pm

Oh god the most recent Transformers movie is the highest grossing film of 2014. WHY?! That series has been so drained for all its worth at this point....I mean come on, it doesn't even have anything to do with the original stuff anymore it is so desperate.

It's weird how much these films make, yet I barely hear anything at all about them whatsoever.

Movies seem to cross over 1 billion in earnings a lot more nowadays, despite things like the video game industry taking over a lot of peoples entertainment focus. Or just a bit of both...

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:54 pm

Anyone else looking forward to season 3 of House of Cards hitting Netflix next month?

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:58 pm

Cosumar wrote:Anyone else looking forward to season 3 of House of Cards hitting Netflix next month?

ME!

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:04 pm

Corrian wrote:
Cosumar wrote:Anyone else looking forward to season 3 of House of Cards hitting Netflix next month?

ME!

I have a feeling Frank Underwood is going to cause World War III with his schemes once he takes office... :lol2:

From what I can tell from the trailer, the season looks like it will deal with foreign relations quite a bit, particularly Russia.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:11 pm

Cosumar wrote:
Corrian wrote:ME!

I have a feeling Frank Underwood is going to cause World War III with his schemes once he takes office...

From what I can tell from the trailer, the season looks like it will deal with foreign relations quite a bit, particularly Russia.

I totally know the song in that trailer but I can't freaking place it.

It will certainly be ending.

That particular plot was totally expected from me, but I totally expected it, and WANTED what I expected to happen.

Edit: Ah, it's A Perfect Circle. Nice choice of music

So they used the song with the lyrics "Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums"...That doesn't sound good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ejsM0VF-Os

by **Madiganistan** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:02 am

Oceasia wrote:
Corrian wrote:What exactly do you guys think makes something a "foreign" film? Because technically for me, any British movie or something like that would be a "foreign film", but I never hear those being classified as foreign films most of the time. Is it just something like "It's not in English, so it is a foreign film" or something like that?

If it's not in your first language, shouldn't it be classified as a foreign film?

Not necessarily; although they often walk hand-in-hand, the nation of production and distribution (note: not necessarily the nation in which production takes place) takes precedent. The "Big Six" produce American films, but they're not necessarily in English (e.g. Casa de mi Padre, Inglourious Basterds, etc). An Francophone Canadian isn't likely to consider Dead Ringers a foreign film.

by **Evil Lord Sauron** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:47 am

Cosumar wrote:
Corrian wrote:ME!

I have a feeling Frank Underwood is going to cause World War III with his schemes once he takes office...

From what I can tell from the trailer, the season looks like it will deal with foreign relations quite a bit, particularly Russia.

Have you seen the original i.e. British version from the 80s? I've been meaning to watch it but keep finding other things to watch.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:17 am

So my current favorite movie soundtrack of 2014 is the Gone Girl soundtrack. However, it doesn't even make it onto my top 5 soundtracks of 2014.

Video games, you done good to me in 2014 for soundtracks (And games to be honest)

Evil Lord Sauron wrote:Have you seen the original i.e. British version from the 80s? I've been meaning to watch it but keep finding other things to watch.

Pretty much done the same here. I have so many other things to watch, like 30 seasons of TV shows, I have other focuses...

by **L Ron Cupboard** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:55 am

What do people think of the idea of The X-Files being revived or are you all too young to remember it? I really enjoyed it when it was on, though the films were a bit crap, but I really hate re-boots and revivals.

by **The Nuclear Fist** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:57 am

Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:59 am

Speaking of revivals, anyone hear about the return of Twin Peaks?

That whole thing sounded very weird and interesting. Apparently the series (Haven't seen it yet) ended with one of the characters saying "I'll see you in 25 years". And the reboot is starting...exactly 25 years later. I wonder if they planned this all along or if they decided it was a perfect excuse to reboot it or what. Considering how weird that show appeared to be, I wouldn't be surprised if they planned it...

L Ron Cupboard wrote:What do people think of the idea of The X-Files being revived or are you all too young to remember it? I really enjoyed it when it was on, though the films were a bit crap, but I really hate re-boots and revivals.

Never seen it, so I can't really say. I should watch it, though, if I can (As in, if there's anywhere I can watch it)

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:05 am

The Nuclear Fist wrote:Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

I really liked it, i thought it had an interesting story and good characters and performances for the most part (especially Benedict Wong who plays Kublai Khan) though some were a bit weak at times. It also has an interesting story and some great action scenes though they are limited. And the set designs are fantastic, some of the best i have seen and for me personally it was based in one of my favourite time periods so it was a must watch for me.

by **Evil Lord Sauron** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:06 am

The Nuclear Fist wrote:Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

Mongol history is one of my favourite areas of historical research so was really looking forward to it when I saw the trailers. I've watched the first two episodes and wasn't hugely enamoured by it. I will likely carry on watching it once I've finished my other TV shows. It might just be a slow burner and get better towards the end of the series (like Gotham) but I found I was getting easily distracted and my mind wandered. Worth giving it a view if you have the time to invest.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:07 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
The Nuclear Fist wrote:Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

I really liked it, i thought it had an interesting story and good characters and performances for the most part (especially Benedict Wong who plays Kublai Khan) though some were a bit weak at times. It also has an interesting story and some great action scenes though they are limited. And the set designs are fantastic, some of the best i have seen and for me personally it was based in one of my favourite time periods so it was a must watch for me.

*Cough* sexual orgies *cough*

I think there's a competition to one up each other in awkwardness lately.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:08 am

Evil Lord Sauron wrote:
The Nuclear Fist wrote:Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

Mongol history is one of my favourite areas of historical research so was really looking forward to it when I saw the trailers. I've watched the first two episodes and wasn't hugely enamoured by it. I will likely carry on watching it once I've finished my other TV shows. It might just be a slow burner and get better towards the end of the series (like Gotham) but I found I was getting easily distracted and my mind wandered. Worth giving it a view if you have the time to invest.

The show is certainly slow. But I like a lot of slow burners, so I probably tolerate it more than others.

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:13 am

Corrian wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:I really liked it, i thought it had an interesting story and good characters and performances for the most part (especially Benedict Wong who plays Kublai Khan) though some were a bit weak at times. It also has an interesting story and some great action scenes though they are limited. And the set designs are fantastic, some of the best i have seen and for me personally it was based in one of my favourite time periods so it was a must watch for me.

*Cough* sexual orgies *cough*

I think there's a competition to one up each other in awkwardness lately.

Oh yeah forgot about this, there is a lot of sex and nudity in this show, and a good bit of it seems pretty, i dont know heavy handed i guess? Like its pretty weak and awkward some times.

by **The Nuclear Fist** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:38 am

Evil Lord Sauron wrote:
The Nuclear Fist wrote:Can anyone tell me if Marco Polo on Netflix is any good?

Mongol history is one of my favourite areas of historical research so was really looking forward to it when I saw the trailers. I've watched the first two episodes and wasn't hugely enamoured by it. I will likely carry on watching it once I've finished my other TV shows. It might just be a slow burner and get better towards the end of the series (like Gotham) but I found I was getting easily distracted and my mind wandered. Worth giving it a view if you have the time to invest.

Oh my god, my brain completely crapped out on me. For some reason I was equating Marco Polo with Pizarro.

I might have to check it out for the sweet Mongol action.

Last.FM · by **Corrian** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:08 pm

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Oh yeah forgot about this, there is a lot of sex and nudity in this show, and a good bit of it seems pretty, i dont know heavy handed i guess? Like its pretty weak and awkward some times.

I did kinda enjoy the naked fight scene, though...

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:30 pm

Corrian wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Oh yeah forgot about this, there is a lot of sex and nudity in this show, and a good bit of it seems pretty, i dont know heavy handed i guess? Like its pretty weak and awkward some times.

I did kinda enjoy the naked fight scene, though...

.. yeah it was awesome

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