Movie/TV confessions *may contain spoilers*

[TheSantader25]

32 minutes ago, Miamivicecity said:

What's your favourite scene out of curiosity? Mine's when Vincent and Mia dance at Jack Rabbit Slims.

"WHAT?" 

Pretty much the whole movie is such a joy to watch so it's hard to pick but SLJ killed it in that scene. Every conversation him and Vincent have is awesome. 

Edited December 21, 2018 by TheSantader25

[Algonquin Assassin]

4 minutes ago, TheSantader25 said:

"WHAT?" 

Pretty much the whole movie is such a joy to watch so it's hard to pick but SLJ killed it in that scene. Every conversation him and Vincent have is awesome. 

I know it's hard to pick one.

[GTAgamerWyald]

I've still yet too see pulp fiction despite being so popular. 

 

Anyways I've recently watched Sergio Leone's magnum opus movies, good bad, and ugly and Once upon a time in the west. These probably have some of the best directing I've seen in films. I can see the many influences these had on both red dead games. 

 

Also f*ck black swan, it is a poor rip off of perfect blue.

[Lonely-Martin]

Huge Tarantino fan here. True Romance and Natural Born Killers too really, Dusk till Dawn and Desperado I like too.

 

Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, the lot, lol. I just love his flicks and style. The man knows his movies from his past so well and often brings the best out in actors. Micheal Madsen being one I don't like in other stuff, but in Resevior Dogs, he really comes into his own I feel.

 

At present, Django and The Hateful Eight are high on my list too, I just found them captivating with the dialogue, scenery, and music. Inglorious too, Christoph Waltz really is fantastic in his roles. Leonardo DiCaprio in Django (and damn near anything, lol. Especially a Scorsese movie), I love that dude. Ha-ha.

 

Looking forward to Tarantino's next, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood too, can't wait for that as the Charles Manson/Mansion Family stuff has been a topic of interest for a long time through my penchant for true crime. I hope it's another steller offering.  

Edited December 21, 2018 by Lonely-Martin

[Arnold Stallone]

I dislike the amount of CGI and shaky cam that today's movies, particularly action movies use.

It's at the point where I rather just play video games because while it is computer generated at least I get to be in control of the action and the camera is not going out of control while I play.

In my opinion movies from the 80s and 90s were better to what Hollywood makes now.

 

[TheSantader25]

 

Yep I f*cking hate the shaky camera. Let me "see" what's happening. It's just a cheap way to cover up their poor action scenes and it adds nothing to the immersion. 

Edited January 8, 2019 by TheSantader25

[Algonquin Assassin]

18 hours ago, Arnold Stallone said:

In my opinion movies from the 80s and 90s were better to what Hollywood makes now.

I prefer to be more opened minded than that. It's just like when people claim old video games are better than new ones because the mindset is old = good and new = crap. It's not to say you can't hold that opinion, but it just feels like an unfair generalistion because not all modern Hollywood movies are bad and not all 80s/90s movies are great.

 

Infact outside of a handful of 80s/90s movies that still hold up well today I'd say most really show their age from cringe worthy acting, weak scripts, overly simplistic plots, barren character development etc. I still watch movies I remember growing up in the 90s and thinking they were the best things ever, but watching them many years later well into adulthood has made me realise they were mostly products of their time. NOT because they were ever actually great.

[Arnold Stallone]

8 minutes ago, Miamivicecity said:

I prefer to be more opened minded than that. It's just like when people claim old video games are better than new ones because the mindset is old = good and new = crap. It's not to say you can't hold that opinion, but it just feels like an unfair generalistion because not all modern Hollywood movies are bad and not all 80s/90s movies are great.

 

Infact outside of a handful of 80s/90s movies that still hold up well today I'd say most really show their age from cringe worthy acting, weak scripts, overly simplistic plots, barren character development etc. I still watch movies I remember growing up in the 90s and thinking they were the best things ever, but watching them many years later well into adulthood has made me realise they were mostly products of their time. NOT because they were ever actually great.

Perhaps.  But I just discover movies from the 80s and 90s that I have never seen before all the time so I know it's not just nostalgia talking that I enjoy just because I prefer the style they had. Longer takes, in my opinion better dialogue(Just my opinion) and more practical effects which look more realistic than any CGI.

 

One of my favorite directors of all time Brian De Palma who as I'm sure a hardcore fan of Vice City knows made Scarface commented on the state of movies today and said basically the reason they are not as good as they used to be is because directors do not have the power to be as creative as they did in the passed and it is just studio executives running the show in a much more factory like way.

 

But hey I'm not trying to put anyone's taste down if anyone likes the more chaotic style of today's movies that cool I'm just an older Michael De Santa type who likes sitting around and having 80s training montage fantasies

 

[Algonquin Assassin]

5 minutes ago, Arnold Stallone said:

Perhaps.  But I just discover movies from the 80s and 90s that I have never seen before all the time so I know it's not just nostalgia talking that I enjoy just because I prefer the style they had. Longer takes, in my opinion better dialogue(Just my opinion) and more practical effects which look more realistic than any CGI.

 

One of my favorite directors of all time Brian De Palma who as I'm sure a hardcore fan of Vice City knows made Scarface commented on the state of movies today and said basically the reason they are not as good as they used to be is because directors do not have the power to be as creative as they did in the passed and it is just studio executives running the show in a much more factory like way.

 

But hey I'm not trying to put anyone's taste down if anyone likes the more chaotic style of today's movies that cool I'm just an older Michael De Santa type who likes sitting around and having 80s training montage fantasies

 

Oh that's fair enough. Actually I miss practical effects too, but I guess CGI is more cost effective and less of a liability (Not needing stunt doubles).

[Femme Fatale]

I didn't get the "I am you" joke from Rush Hour 3 until much later. I assumed that the joke was that the old guy was just messing with Chris Tucker's head, lol.

Edited January 16, 2019 by Femme Fatale

[ThatBenGuy1998]

Bump, but what the heck?

 

I personally despise the idea that The Godfather franchise should EXCLUSIVELY have Italian mafiosi in it. While I DO agree that it should be from THEIR standpoint, I wholeheartedly believe that having Russian and other Eastern European, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean mafias as characters would breathe A LOT of fresh air into the franchise!

[Algonquin Assassin]

Speaking of the The Godfather I actually liked part III even though it's generally considered to be the weakest of the trilogy.

 

-I consider Batman & Robin/Batman Forever one of those "so bad it's good" type of movies. I remember back in the 90s when there was so much hype for these two movies and I would get every single toy, happy meal at McDonald's etc. I understand why people don't like them, but it's just a bit of cheesy fun IMO in contrast to Nolan's darker Baman movies and even Burton's.

 

-I pretty much like every modern remake of classic horror movies like Friday The 13th, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre etc. Some are obviously better than others, but I can't think of one I honestly disliked.

 

-As a kid I was a HUGE fan of Herbie The Lovebug. I used to have a Hotwheels VW Beetle I painted up with the number 53 on it and took it to bed with me lol. 

 

 

[Lonely-Martin]

6 hours ago, SonOfLiberty said:

-I pretty much like every modern remake of classic horror movies like Friday The 13th, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre etc. Some are obviously better than others, but I can't think of one I honestly disliked.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Evil Dead, and the new It chapters are big on my list. I feel they are very good remakes that serve the fans of the originals well while really delivering a fresh film for new movie goers to see. Freddy was a mixed movie for me but I liked a darker Freddy, Friday 13th was a real blast though and The Hills Have Eyes was really good fun too, and I really enjoyed Rob Zombie's Halloween. (But I am a huge Zombie fan).

 

Though a sequel, the latest Halloween movie was really good, plus I've recently read Tony Todd is due to bring The Candyman back next year. That I cannot wait for. Like Jigsaw, he had such a threatening voice that oozes dread and horror.

 

Speaking of Jigsaw/Saw, Chris Rock is apparently writing/producing a movie called The Organ Donor with Samuel L. Jackson starring alongside Chris, and it's set in the Saw franchise. Didn't see that coming, lol. Gotta be better than Jigsaw...

 

Loved me some Herbie growing up too. These days, I can really drive the Mrs nuts when ITV4 puts one on, I just gotta.

Edited September 28, 2019 by Lonely-Martin

[Guest Billy Russo]

6 hours ago, SonOfLiberty said:

-I pretty much like every modern remake of classic horror movies like Friday The 13th, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre etc. Some are obviously better than others, but I can't think of one I honestly disliked.

Same here. In fact, in many ways I think the remakes did things better than the originals. People really get caught up in nostalgia. I even enjoyed the Nightmare on Elm Street remake and I'm a huge fan of the original films (I even liked the cheesy sequels). The remake brought a lot of different things to the table and tried, even though not everything worked I'm happy it wasn't just an exact copy. It's why I appreciate Rob Zombie's Halloween as well, the beginning part and a deeper look in to younger Michael Myers.

[Algonquin Assassin]

16 hours ago, Billy Russo said:

Same here. In fact, in many ways I think the remakes did things better than the originals. People really get caught up in nostalgia. I even enjoyed the Nightmare on Elm Street remake and I'm a huge fan of the original films (I even liked the cheesy sequels). The remake brought a lot of different things to the table and tried, even though not everything worked I'm happy it wasn't just an exact copy. It's why I appreciate Rob Zombie's Halloween as well, the beginning part and a deeper look in to younger Michael Myers.

I have to admit the Rob Zombie Halloween movies didn't grab me immediately and I just thought they were typical torture pr0n like horror movies, but on subsequent viewings I started to appreciate they fleshed out Michael. Some may argue this would probably remove the mystique from his character and he just grows up being a killer from a traumatized childhood whereas as in the original he just kills for the sake of killing, but I don't mind it and it puts on a different spin. 

 

With A Nightmare On Elm Street I'm glad they removed the goofy humour and made Freddy feel more like a genuine burn victim and in some strange kind of way I actually felt a bit for him. I agree though nostalgia clouds the mind too much. I enjoy the classics for what they are and the modern interpretations for refreshing and old idea.

[Guest Billy Russo]

10 hours ago, SonOfLiberty said:

I have to admit the Rob Zombie Halloween movies didn't grab me immediately and I just thought they were typical torture pr0n like horror movies, but on subsequent viewings I started to appreciate they fleshed out Michael. Some may argue this would probably remove the mystique from his character and he just grows up being a killer from a traumatized childhood whereas as in the original he just kills for the sake of killing, but I don't mind it and it puts on a different spin. 

 

With A Nightmare On Elm Street I'm glad they removed the goofy humour and made Freddy feel more like a genuine burn victim and in some strange kind of way I actually felt a bit for him. I agree though nostalgia clouds the mind too much. I enjoy the classics for what they are and the modern interpretations for refreshing and old idea.

Always thought this part was better than the originals. Just so dark.

 

 

[ThatBenGuy1998]

Another TV/Movie confession that I’d like to make is that I actually like Teen Titans Go! A LOT more than the 2003-2006 Teen Titans! I think that the 2003-2006 Teen Titans is overrated, but on the good-bad scale, just okay. Nothing good (especially not like how everyone thinks it’s just fantastic), but still nothing bad. Yes, I know Teen Titans Go! is a rather kiddish cartoon but I’m admittedly quite chicken sh*t when it comes to a lot of high action DC and Marvel superhero stuff. I just can’t stand it whenever it’s so thriller-like or dramatic. I just like DC and Marvel superhero stuff to be more lighthearted and comedic, which is what I love about Teen Titans Go! It’s kind of hypocritical on my part but hey, everyone is a hypocrite in their own way. I just have different standards for different types of TV and movies. I’m pretty much the same way with video games.

 

There is ONLY ONE thing I like better about the 2003-2006 Teen Titans, and that is their theme song. It’s a quite better and catchier tune than TTG’s IMO.

Edited October 9, 2019 by ThatKyloRenGuy
I just wanted to add a little more.

[Guest Billy Russo]

I think found footage films are pretty fun. Some people hate the shaky cam, but I don't mind it. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of trash, and I mean a lot. But there is some definite hidden gems. What is great about found footage is if you have a competent director and cast, you can get really immersed in the film as it feels like a more 'real' type of experience. The Hollywood type of Horror films are less scary because it's all polished and so obviously a film that it's hard to get immersed.

 

I watched this film called Hell House LLC a while back and it was one of the scariest films I've ever seen. The found footage aspect only added to it.

[Sunglasses]

I prefer Martin Scorsese's Casino over Goodfellas.

[Guest Billy Russo]

I'm really not a fan of watching movies with other people. I can't get immersed properly, I can't pause when I want, you have to deal with sometimes rude people.

 

The best way to watch movies IMO is lights out, by yourself, headphones on (if possible), snacks and you can get fully immersed and not have to worry about anybody else.

[Sunglasses]

18 hours ago, Billy Russo said:

I'm really not a fan of watching movies with other people. I can't get immersed properly, I can't pause when I want, you have to deal with sometimes rude people.

 

The best way to watch movies IMO is lights out, by yourself, headphones on (if possible), snacks and you can get fully immersed and not have to worry about anybody else.

The immersion thing affects me particularly with horror films. Sometimes these sh*ts can turn into a comedy if you're with the right people.

But I agree with you, I like to watch pretty much any movie alone.

[Algonquin Assassin]

On 10/13/2019 at 11:52 PM, Billy Russo said:

I'm really not a fan of watching movies with other people. I can't get immersed properly, I can't pause when I want, you have to deal with sometimes rude people.

 

The best way to watch movies IMO is lights out, by yourself, headphones on (if possible), snacks and you can get fully immersed and not have to worry about anybody else.

Couldn't agree more. It's ok when you go to the cinema with other people (because going by yourself just makes you look like a loser), but at home I always watch movies by myself. For me it's not so much immersion, but more I just find it distracting and if they start whining that they don't like it or constantly disturb like wanting to go to the toilet and keep pausing it just takes me out of it.

 

The only people I like to watch with are good friends who have the same tastes in movies I do and I know they'll watch it. 

[Guest Billy Russo]

2 hours ago, SonOfLiberty said:

Couldn't agree more. It's ok when you go to the cinema with other people (because going by yourself just makes you look like a loser), but at home I always watch movies by myself. For me it's not so much immersion, but more I just find it distracting and if they start whining that they don't like it or constantly disturb like wanting to go to the toilet and keep pausing it just takes me out of it.

 

The only people I like to watch with are good friends who have the same tastes in movies I do and I know they'll watch it. 

Yeah, I'm always concerned on if they are enjoying it as much as I am. I have a friend that pulls his phone out when he's clearly not enjoying it, and it ruins the film for me as well. Doesn't help he's got the attention span of a goldfish. 

[TheSantader25]

^Agreed. I watch movies for myself the first time. If they're good and I may wanna re-watch them later, I watch them with a close friend. Good to see how others react and have some discussions the second time. 

Edited October 23, 2019 by TheSantader25

[Guest Billy Russo]

3 hours ago, TheSantader25 said:

^Agreed. I watch movies for myself the first time. If they're good and I may wanna re-watch them later, I watch them with a close friend. Good to see how others react and have some discussions the second time. 

Until they dislike the film, and you have to defend it

 

[Lonely-Martin]

On 1/8/2019 at 7:00 AM, TheSantader25 said:

Yep I f*cking hate the shaky camera. Let me "see" what's happening. It's just a cheap way to cover up their poor action scenes and it adds nothing to the immersion. 

I missed this post, sorry for the delayed response.

 

In general, I do agree that it's maybe overused. But I do feel it can work in the right movie/show though. I can't imagine Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers being any better had shakeycam not been used. I feel it strongly added to my immersion with those and helped convey the craziness of the front lines so effectively.

 

And with horror too it can add to the atmosphere. I know The Blair Witch gets a mixed reaction, but that movie wouldn't have a chance had it been more traditionally made. Well, it probably wouldn't have been made, lol.

On 10/13/2019 at 1:52 PM, Billy Russo said:

I'm really not a fan of watching movies with other people. I can't get immersed properly, I can't pause when I want, you have to deal with sometimes rude people.

 

The best way to watch movies IMO is lights out, by yourself, headphones on (if possible), snacks and you can get fully immersed and not have to worry about anybody else.

I'm one of those that has to sit in the front row of cinemas as I'll only get frustrated with heads bobbing about in front of me, and find it easier to tune out all noise behind me.

 

At home is all good though. The Mrs and kids know how I do and are very similar, plus I got my best movie buddy that's just the same. We could spend a day watching something new and not speak a word until a season wraps up, lol. Then we go into Siskel and Ebert mode. Awesome times.

Edited October 25, 2019 by Lonely-Martin

[Guest Billy Russo]

I thought Rush Hour 3 was pretty good. Most think it's garbage, but it made me laugh. Sad we likely won't get another.

[Guest Billy Russo]

I hate jump scares in films. I think they are lazy and forced. Now a film that gradually builds suspense and has a big scare? That's great. It's the movies that just throw a random jump scare in every 5 minutes just so people go 'Oooooh'. It's just a cheap tactic to make your film appear scary, but it only exposes that your film has no real substance. The best type of scares is the things you can't see, and there's just a constant feeling of dread that never lets up.

[Algonquin Assassin]

On 11/7/2019 at 11:41 AM, Billy Russo said:

I hate jump scares in films. I think they are lazy and forced. Now a film that gradually builds suspense and has a big scare? That's great. It's the movies that just throw a random jump scare in every 5 minutes just so people go 'Oooooh'. It's just a cheap tactic to make your film appear scary, but it only exposes that your film has no real substance. The best type of scares is the things you can't see, and there's just a constant feeling of dread that never lets up.

Couldn't agree more.

 

I don't mind the occasional jump scare if it's done right, but a lot of movie directors definitely abuse the concept to the point of as you say feeling lazy and forced. I'm more for suspense and built up tension though.

[Guest Billy Russo]

2 hours ago, SonOfLiberty said:

Couldn't agree more.

 

I don't mind the occasional jump scare if it's done right, but a lot of movie directors definitely abuse the concept to the point of as you say feeling lazy and forced. I'm more for suspense and built up tension though.

I absolutely love suspense and tension. When I see a director do it well, I want to shake their hand personally because it's ignored so much these days. The Invitation is one of those movies that I was blown away with. The tension just never lets up, and it doesn't rely on any jump scares to get the job done. Hereditary was another good recent one, probably one of the best Horror movies I've seen actually, and it has Toni Collette which is always a plus for me. I love feeling uncomfortable, more than I enjoy having a mini heart attack and briefly being scared. The movies end up being way more memorable.