Favourite all-time movies

[Deenfan]

Yes, in a way. It is a great movie to watch. A horrible mood throughout the movie. All I've heard against it is stuff I cannot understand why people get hung up on. And nobody has offered a better solution when prompted either...


My favourite movie is "Leon".

[Draco chimera]

The cover of the novel

Go there : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_%28film%29
BUT be careful, this page reveal you parts of the story !!

[keyboardistmatt]

Bet it's not as good as the book!

[Bupie]

My favourite movie is "Leon".

Yes, that was a long time ago when Luc Besson was still making good movies. And Natalie Portman, though not a woman yet, was already so charming ...

Please, Nicky, don't make any remark about that 

[Appelmoes??]

Leon is extremely good!

...

The movie too

[Nicky007]

Just saw Blade Runner - Final Cut (Seventh Version, who knows how many more to come?) with Ms 007 at a special movie house in Malmö.

Impressive !  What's best is the visuals:  Those enormous buildings, the space ships darting about, the dismal lighting both out- and indoors, the constant rain (reminded me of the atmosphere in Se7en), the constant bustling of people, the violence, garbage on the streets, decadence.

The actors that come across strongest are particularly Rutger Hauer (he's Dutch - did you know?) - his emotional range is tremendous; Sean Young - showing an equally strong, more tender emo range; and Joe Turkel - playing a totally weird, but also sharp, corporate chief. Otoh Harrison Ford could'v put more into his role (sorta like Tom Hanks in Da Vinci).

The story line is somewhat loose and obscure, but maybe if one sees it two or three times, some more threads can be bound together.

Whadda you guys think of this movie ?


Supplement 08/08/22:  This passage by Joel Hoff in IMDb ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/usercomments ) changes my take on Harrison Ford's performance:  "Harrison Ford fans accustomed to the normally dynamic roles that he plays may be dissatisfied with the seemingly lifeless lead character that he portrays here as the replicant-hunting detective known as a "blade runner". They should be, for this dissatisfaction is part of the film experience, part of the dehumanized existence in the story's setting. However, as the story unfolds, we see Ford's character, Rick Deckard, slowly come alive again and recover some humanity while pursing four escaped replicants."

Nicky.

[erik]

Just saw Blade Runner - Final Cut (Seventh Version, who knows how many more to come?) with Ms 007 at a special movie house in Malmö.

Impressive !  What's best is the visuals:  Those enormous buildings, the space ships darting about, the dismal lighting both out- and indoors, the constant rain (reminded me of the atmosphere in Se7en), the constant bustling of people, the violence, garbage on the streets, decadence.

The actors that come across strongest are particularly Rutger Hauer - his emotional range is tremendous; Sean Young - showing an equally strong, more tender emo range; and Joe Turkel - playing a totally wierd, but also sharp, corporate chief. Otoh Harrison Ford could'v put more into his role (sorta like Tom Hanks in Da Vinci).

The story line is somewhat loose and obscure, but maybe if one sees it two or three times, some more threads can be bound together.

Whadda you guys think of this movie ?

Nicky.

Cool, a real movie and sci fi classic! I only saw it once on a too small TV screen quite some time ago, especially remember the strong visuals and dark, moody ambiance. I must revisit it and therefore the final cut version is on my shopping list (the two-disc version that is, the collector's edition with no less than 5 versions of the movie is  a wee bit too much for me).

Always found Philip K. Dick a bit of a tragic figure, never really made a big name as a writer, but the Hollywood adaptations of his works were big successes (also Total Recall, Minority Report).

[Steve Jones]

Ah, Blade Runner, one of my all-time faves as per the thread title. 

I can highly recommend the Blu-Ray version for anyone interested in maximising their enjoyment.  An excellent transfer, especially in the cityscapes where there's plenty of detail to admire.

I don't know how many versions of this film I've owned over the years, but I'm pretty sure I've payed for my own room should I ever visit Ridley Scott's house. 

[Nicky007]

... for anyone interested in maximising their enjoyment ...

Stevie. Do we have any masochists here in the Room ? 

Dya have somethin for s* too ? 

I don't know how many versions of this film I've owned over the years, but I'm pretty sure I've payed for my own room should I ever visit Ridley Scott's house. 

Guess there must be quite a cult about this movie since there now are seven versions; I mean, how much material do they have to bandy around ?

Guess you can fiddle with the hues, take a bit more clothes off the! Ups, better stop now 

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

Guess you can fiddle with the hues, take a bit more clothes off the! Ups, better stop now 

There's that Gary Hues & Ten fixation again! 

[Nicky007]

Yeah, we can joke about it, and that's OK with me (I don't get any emolument from Gary Hughes, only emo), but seriously now: To like Arena and not like Gary & Ten makes as much sense as using earplugs at a rock concert, and eating cheese - i.e. zero sense. Gary & Ten are closer to Arena than e.g. Threshold, IQ, and Frost* are, + the Gary & Ten albums are crowded with Arena-, Ayreon-, and Magnum-guys m/f.

So guys, what are you waiting for ?

But what the f* do I care if people lack simple logic 



Nicky.

[bluepony]

... Gary & Ten are closer to Arena than e.g. Threshold, IQ, and Frost* are...

So what you're saying, Nicky, is that if I like Arena, I must also like all the above mentioned bands?

[Nicky007]

I'd say that if you like Arena, and if you're "willing to make the necessary effort" with Ten (repeating myself), you're certain to like'm too.

Personally I like Threshold a lot (altho not enough to add'm to my prog pantheon), but I must admit to not being hot on IQ and Frost* (altho that could change in the course of time, as it has with many groups before).

Hey, Bluey, you'v been away for a real long time.

As I know that you like it (as all women do):  Oh, Sweetie, I'm sooo glad to "see" you again 

Nicky.

[bluepony]

Don't get me wrong, Nicky, I didn't say that I don't like Ten or Gary Hughes (quite the contrary!) - but I never really got into Threshold, IQ or Frost... they're probably too prog for me, because I definitely like Threshold best of them (still not slightly as much as Arena).

Hey, Bluey, you'v been away for a real long time.

Yep, been pretty busy lately. But I LOVE my new job!!! 

As I know that you like it (as all women do): 

Really? Do they??    

[maddox]

Yep, been pretty busy lately. But I LOVE my new job!!! 

That's good to hear, Blue. 

Welcome back, again I'd say. 

[Nicky007]

... I didn't say that I don't like Ten or Gary Hughes (quite the contrary!) ...

I see that a change occurred during the past half year 

I'd be interested to know what you like about'm and which albums and songs 

... but I never really got into Threshold, IQ or Frost... they're probably too prog for me, because I definitely like Threshold best of them (still not slightly as much as Arena).

Well, my impression is that Threshold have their great moments, but there's too much run-of-the-mill thrashing goin on. However, Damian and Mac are some of the most terrific singers around. Hope that Mac gets goin again.

Damian has been doin some great stuff recently. His performance on Gary Hughes' Once And Future King is spell-binding, just like Irene Jansen's and Bob Catley's - so guys:  Get that album !!!

Re IQ & Frost*:  Guess I just find'm boring, too little intensity.

But I LOVE my new job!!! 

So, what's so great about it ?  Lots'o hunks around ?   

Really? Do they??    

Bluey.

The thing about women is that you just gotta do a coupl'o simple things, and voila, you got'm. Aint that so, Bupsie ? 

Nicky.

[The Butterfly Man]

However, Demian and Mac are some of the most terrific singers around.

Finally, after all those years the moment has arrived that I feel the need to correct you: It's Damian!!!!



Tom

[Nicky007]

Yes, of course, Tom, I also knew that; it's your bloody Demians that confused me 

Better correct it in my post. Thanks, Tom.

Nicky.

[Deenfan]

On topic:

Leon

A few good men

And of course, The Lord of the Rings, which isn't really a movie (or three), but a window into a different world.

[Nicky007]

On topic:

Deenie !

And once more to all'o'ya 

Nicky.

[bluepony]

I see that a change occurred during the past half year 

Well, Nicky, if you take a look at my CD collection, you might notice that I've got quite some 90's melodic rock bands in there (which I'd personally categorize Ten and/or Gary Hughes under - correct me if I'm wrong).

I'd be interested to know what you like about'm and which albums and songs 

Er... got me! I haven't got any of their albums (neither Ten nor Gary Hughes), but I know several songs from the Saturday nights I spent at the Rockfabrik (a local rock "disco"). The problem is that I used to (and still do) like this kind of not-so-heavy rock music, but over the years my taste has changed a bit and I don't think I'd buy any of those albums now. But again, that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy listening to it!

So, what's so great about it ?  Lots'o hunks around ?   

Not really... (at least not "my type")... but it's so much more (in lack of a better word) than the old job! Or maybe it's just because it's something new and I haven't developed such a routine as in the old job (yet)?

The thing about women is that you just gotta do a coupl'o simple things, and voila, you got'm. Aint that so, Bupsie ? 

Nicky.

Ah. So you're an expert, Nicky?

[Nicky007]

Well, Nicky, if you take a look at my CD collection, you might notice that I've got quite some 90's melodic rock bands in there (which I'd personally categorize Ten and/or Gary Hughes under - correct me if I'm wrong).
Er... got me! I haven't got any of their albums (neither Ten nor Gary Hughes), but I know several songs from the Saturday nights I spent at the Rockfabrik (a local rock "disco"). The problem is that I used to (and still do) like this kind of not-so-heavy rock music, but over the years my taste has changed a bit and I don't think I'd buy any of those albums now. But again, that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy listening to it!

Seems to be a tradition: You tumble into the Room once a month, and pick up on certain themes, like this one    OK with me 

I seem to be the only roomie who has been motivated to get properly into recent Ten and GH (still puzzles me), so that should give me a license to correct you guys:  Once again, I regard The Twilight Chronicles as just as great and just as progressive as Contagion. And if "heavy" is a criterion, Twilight adds up to being heavier than Contagion.

Paxi tried to make a case of all Arena albums being great, but I don't think that many of us agree with that posture. In my mind, Contagion and Pepper are classes better than Lion's Cage and Pride. Ten have evolved too: Twilight is far better than the first Ten albums. So maybe one fine day you guys will feel impelled to get into one of the greatest rock albums 

Not really... (at least not "my type")...

So who's your type ?  I actually asked you, guessed, and even second-guessed you, but you're very secretive on this matter 

Ah. So you're an expert, Nicky?

Well, I actually asked the expert 

Hey Bluey, you talk so much bout "heavy" - how about trying out my fave band Nevermore ?  - or are they toooo heavy for you ? 

I'm also getting into Nevermore's official chatforum on UltimateMetal. Not surprisingly, it's a pretty crazy place - madder than Mad    - but also friendly, mainly on the essential things in life: metal, sex, and food; but also on e.g. the war in Iraq (lots of North Americans in the forum, and several have served). Several hundred posts a day, so whewwww ......

Nicky.

[Bupie]

Well, I actually asked the expert 

Well, the expert doesn't have a definite opinion on that matter but he is happy to have Bluey back anyway 

But if the couple of things that Nicky mentioned are (1) being a good dancer and (2) being funny, it sure gives you better chances to conclude ... the dance thing being of course the most important of the two 

[bluepony]

Seems to be a tradition: You tumble into the Room once a month, and pick up on certain themes, like this one    OK with me 

Yeah, I'm very sorry. I really wish I could spend more time here...
However, I'm NOT sorry for causing a bit of confusion (especially with you, Nicky!)

Well, I actually asked the expert 

Hey Bluey, you talk so much bout "heavy" - how about trying out my fave band Nevermore ?  - or are they toooo heavy for you ? 

Not at all, Nicky! But I tend a bit more to New Metal at the moment (probably due to my brother's band Mindead finally releasing their long awaited album! ). On the other hand, I've just been at a Pendragon concert and enjoyed it a lot, and THEY are definitely not heavy (at least in my definition).

[Bupie]