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« on: March 16, 2020, 11:06:27 AM »
Can someone tell me why people are panic buying toilet roll? The virus doesn't even give you the shits.
Is it because of some misinformed boomer Facebook post that's been making the rounds?
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« on: February 10, 2020, 03:25:45 PM »
2020 most anticpated?
-Tenet
Can't say I've ever disliked a Nolan film, despite his occasional memery dialogue. I'm excited to see him return to Sci fi, and its always great seeing Pattinson appearing in more and more kino. He's pretty much reinvented himself after Twilight.
-Dune
Amazing cast and Villeneuve back at the helm. Curious to see how he's progressed from BR2049.
-The Many Saints of Newark
Bit worried about the director on this one but as a Sopranos fan I'm certainly not going to be avoiding it.
-Last Night in Soho
Not particularly that intrigued by the premise but it's Edgar Wright so I'll be giving it a watch nonetheless.
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« on: February 10, 2020, 01:11:35 PM »
Let's get out of here Frank c'mon.
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« on: February 10, 2020, 01:01:56 PM »
So the Irishman was the snub of the night, right? It really should have gotten cinematography the more I think about it. I haven't seen 1917 but what from what I heard it's Oscar is somewhat undeserved given its whole gimmick is its editing and camerawork? I mean take a look at this and tell me that's not Oscar worthy. https://youtu.be/wHTXbzSz2lw
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« on: February 10, 2020, 04:06:21 AM »
We must protect Bong Joon Ho's wholesomeness.
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« on: February 09, 2020, 07:35:17 PM »
This was pretty much his last acting role and the academy had an opportunity to let him bow out with some kind of recognition but instead they gave it to a mid tier actor who hasn't been good since the 90s.
Nothing against Brad Pitt, but let's keep it real here.
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« on: February 09, 2020, 07:30:50 PM »
Brad Pitt? Really?
He was playing a cool character but a better performance than Pesci? Nah.
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« on: February 09, 2020, 09:21:14 AM »
Predictions for tonight?
Picture:
1917. It's the bookies favourite and war films are notoriously good for striking a chord with the academy so I'd be really surprised if this doesn't win.
Actor:
My boy Joaquin. Is there even any doubt?
Actress:
Feel like Scarjo is gonna nab it.
Supporting Actor:
Could either be Pesci or Pacino. My money's on Pesci.
Supporting Actress:
N/A. Haven't really seen any of the movies they're starring in apart from Laura Dern in Marriage Story but I already gave my opinion about that film.
Director:
Bong Joon-Ho. Its possible Sam Mendes could take it too.
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« on: January 31, 2020, 12:28:46 PM »
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« on: January 27, 2020, 03:58:46 PM »
It's not an Oscar film but I saw Uncut Gems on Saturday and what else can I say other than that the Safdie's have usurped Villeneuve as the most compelling up and coming directors in the indie film scene for me right now.
What a spellbinding film. Still undecided as to whether it's better than Good Time (not sure that it is), but bruh, the production and camera work in this film is mwah. Little touches like showing the characters using 2012 (the year the film' set) iPhone and iMessage technology really added to the film's immersion.
My only gripes would probably be the pacing, although I'm maybe a bit too accustomed to Good Time's breakneck pacing and went in with a different expectation. Need to give it a 2nd watch without that mentality.
Also not really on board the hype train for Sandler's performance. He's certainly competent, but I disagree with the calls for his nomination in retrospect.
I feel like giving it a 9/10 just because it has a sick ending, but it's probably closer to an 8/10 realistically.
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« on: January 24, 2020, 07:36:35 AM »
Idk, the film just feels like too much of a chore to watch. The main problem I have with it is that we're explained through exposition and monologue about this couples' relationship and experiences together, but we never actually get to connect or see what they go through, just the back end of a really messy separation. So there's a bit of a disconnect there for me right from the get go. And yeah, you can argue the film was never really intending to portray the trials and tribulations of a relationship from beginning to end, which is fair enough. But if I don't know or see how they arrived at the position they find themselves in throughout the movie, it really doesn't resonate with me all that much. I feel like Her (also coincidentally starring Scarjo) does a much better job of portraying and executing the emotional conclusion of a relationship. I can connect with that film more because it takes us through those awkward initial phases of a fledgling relationship, right up until the earth shattering moment your significant other you've invested so much emotional time and energy into (spoilers if anyone's interested) grows apart and wants to move on. But apples and oranges I guess.
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« on: January 23, 2020, 10:07:25 AM »
Okay so I gave Marriage Story a viewing and I think it's hot garbo.
Everything sans maybe the performances (which I think are kind of overrated) is milquetoast.
The film's main selling point is that it presents how people realistically behave in the breakdown of a relationship, but I don't think it even executed that.
This couple do not interact like normal human beings. I don't think it helps that the characters are both hot shit professional artists with no inkling of relatibility or grit to them. Like, oh wow, he's energy conscious and she's extremely talkative, am I supposed to feel something here because you listed off a bunch of idiosyncrasies these characters have? Nah.
There are some okay segments but good god was this a struggle to get through. That argument scene was entertaining but for all the wrong reasons. I was legitimately pissing myself at Adam Driver yeeting himself into a wall only for him to ree like an incel. Not a convincing performance at all.
Scarjo probably carried the film, but I've never considered that much of a heavy hitting actress, so that's not really saying much.
Cringe/10 film.
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« on: January 20, 2020, 09:35:49 AM »
Double post
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« on: January 20, 2020, 09:35:48 AM »
You're laughing. The Covenant are on Reach and you're laughing? 
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« on: January 14, 2020, 06:41:38 AM »
I was hoping Adam Sandler and Willem Dafoe to at least get some sort of nod this year.
But nope. Not a mention.
What the fuck even is Pain and Glory? I've literally never heard of it until these nominations came out.
Two Pope's can fuck off as well. Oscar worthy my arse.
Is the academy even aware of the Safdie brothers at this point? Two Oscar potential films of theirs completely ignored.
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« on: January 01, 2020, 11:42:53 AM »
2019 lists?
Mines are
Album: slowthai - Nothing Great About Britain. Have never been a fan of grime but this album fully converted me. I saw him live in Glasgow and he has the potential to be the Bowie of Grime. Phenomenal artist.
TV: Chernobyl, but if we're not counting mini series then The Boys.
Movies: Right now it's Joker although I'm fully expecting this to change as I have my crosshairs on The Lighthouse and Uncut Gems when they get a full release in the UK. Haven't been fully attentive to movies this year due to limited releases for independent films.
Game: idk, fucking Borderlands 3 maybe? This year was atrocious. Outer Worlds was good but there's just something lacking in it that warrants a spot here. Didn't hook me as much as it did everyone else.
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« on: December 31, 2019, 06:15:49 PM »
Happy new year from Bongistan
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« on: December 29, 2019, 05:43:58 PM »
I never watched GoT personally. don’t
That is the impression I'm getting
I'm not gonna bother beating the "post S5 it goes downhill" horse but what I will say is that you can watch seasons 1 through 3, then come up with your own fantatistical fan theory to its ending and it'll still be better than what we got. Would save you the inevitable disappointment. For all the shit we talk about it, when it does peak it's ultra kino. Shame it was run into the ground by a duo of incompetents.
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« on: December 22, 2019, 01:39:00 PM »
Whomst've watching?
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« on: December 20, 2019, 02:59:02 PM »
Not to be 'that guy' but the more time goes on the more this franchise starts to get horrifically overrated for me.
I'm not just including the sequel and prequel trilogy in that category. Even rewatching the originals I can't help but feel that there's nothing much going on. Not just thematically, but in terms of entertainment value as well. Sometimes I can get through about 30 minutes of ANH and even Empire before my attention starts waning. I actually think Return is probably the best in the whole saga notwithstanding the dreadful Ewok scenes. Lukes confrontation with Vader and Palpatine alone totally compensates for what's kind of a generic space opera franchise.
Credit where credits due though, it was a cool concept that invigorated a genre of odyssey sci fi in the late 70s but it really hasn't aged all that well IMO.
Haven't seen ROS yet but I've read the plot spoilers it and it sounds really half baked.
So here's my ranking until I see it I suppose:
Return > Empire > Revenge (not because its a good film but the memery we got from it lands it a spot here) > ANH > Force Awakens > Phantom > Rogue One > Clones > subatomic dog shit > TLJ
Still haven't seen Solo.
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« on: December 13, 2019, 02:40:56 PM »
In awe of these mining towns that literally voted in the party that ripped the arse out of their communities only 30 odd years ago. By the droves.
luv brexit
luv me carling
h8 bluddeh mahksists and mooslamics
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« on: December 13, 2019, 01:26:30 PM »
So basically, Boris' half baked lEtS gEt bReXiT dOne slogan actually resonated more with working class communities than it did with Corbyn's manifesto which was literally engineered to benefit them in every way possible.
"But the man with the funny hair says those racist things I enjoy!"
Mutants.
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« on: December 12, 2019, 07:36:18 PM »
You can move to Scotland only if you're a sound cunt
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« on: October 29, 2019, 07:57:16 AM »
It's happening lah's.
Corbo 2020
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« on: October 28, 2019, 01:16:53 PM »
This game is honestly a breath of fresh air. I can't remember the last time I had extensive dialogue options and branching path choices in an RPG. Refreshing af.
My only nitpickety gripe would be that the gunplay could be a bit tighter, but I guess I'm just too accustomed to Borderlands 3 and Apex.
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« on: October 27, 2019, 09:18:08 AM »
It's pretty incredible this is free on Game Pass while Bruhthesda is charging 100 dollars to rent a private server on F76 lmao.
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« on: October 11, 2019, 03:11:48 PM »
It was pretty great. Some hammy and questionable scenes (the Mexican standoff in particular) but overall a solid conclusion to his arc.
Skinny Pete is ultimate bro tier.
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« on: October 11, 2019, 12:21:28 PM »
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