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Frost/Nixon

Excellent film with some superb acting from a largely unknown cast.
Despite knowing the story (and thus the conclusion) prior to watching it, it didn't take anything away from the compelling nature of the story and the performances.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Terrible.
Some of the musical performances make it watchable, but the rest of it was dreadful.
Perhaps i should have watched it back when Dave was relevant (and sane).

The Perfect Catch

Despite being a ripoff....sorry, 'rework' of a British film (Fever Pitch), i really enjoyed this rom-com.
As with most rom-com's, it's pretty cliched and predictable, but Drew Barrymore and Ione Skye make it worth watching.

The Breakfast Club

I've found a new member of my top 20 films of all-time.
I don't know why it took me so long to watch this film, but it's freaking awesome.
Despite it being made before my time, i could relate to so much of the content (both the serious and not so serious aspects) and unlike many films of it's age, it holds up really well.
The unbroken 20 minute scene of the five of them sitting around talking is so powerful and compelling, not to mention incredibly risky.
I can't think of many directors who would be willing to do a solid, unbroken 20 minute scene of five people talking, and even fewer who could actually make it work.
 

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I got a question.

Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe??

:D:thumbsu:
:D

It was a great line to set the scene and open the battle between the two protagonists.

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Paul Gleason owns.

One day I am going to strap Stripey down and MAKE him watch TBC. :thumbsu:
I sat my other half down last night and had her watch it with me.

She is obsessed by Ferris Bueller (i actually didn't really like it, myself) and usually refuses to watch any other films from that era/genre, but she relented and actually enjoyed TBC quite a bit.
I spoke to her at lunchtime and she said that all morning at work she's had 'Don't You' stuck in her head :D
 

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I sat my other half down last night and had her watch it with me.

She is obsessed by Ferris Bueller (i actually didn't really like it, myself) and usually refuses to watch any other films from that era/genre, but she relented and actually enjoyed TBC quite a bit.
I spoke to her at lunchtime and she said that all morning at work she's had 'Don't You' stuck in her head :D
I have the poster of TBC on my bedroom wall. Got it in NYC, it went around the world with me. :eek:

As for your "i didnt really like it" comment about FERRIS. :eek: Wash your mouth out (or should that be wash your keyboard :p). That is a top quality 80s movie. Edward Rooney is one of the best principals (or was he a guidance cousellor :confused:) in a movie of all time!!!!

Yah me thinks an 80s movie marathon with the darls is on the cards these holidays, whether he likes it or not. :D
 
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The Perfect Catch

Despite being a ripoff....sorry, 'rework' of a British film (Fever Pitch), i really enjoyed this rom-com.
As with most rom-com's, it's pretty cliched and predictable, but Drew Barrymore and Ione Skye make it worth watching.
FWIW it was released as Fever Pitch in North America.

That was amazing how they were making a movie about an uberfan of the Red Sox and about being this team that is cursed and then during filming the team actually goes and wins their first World Series since 1918. :eek: Thus causing a quick re-write to the end of the script when production was well underway. :)

As a GFC fan I found this movie was interesting viewing. IIRC it was 2005 when I first saw it and I thought "FFS Geelong please don't let this 42 year drought extend to 86 years." ;)

The Chicago White Sox broke an 88 year drought the year after the Red Sox won.

The Chicago Cubs haven't won since 1908. :eek:
 

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The Big Steal. :thumbsu:

Anyone else seen this Australian comedy? If not I recommend it.

LMAO at a goof I picked out tonight: Steve Bisley is getting pulled over by the cops in the city late at night.... driving past what looks like Flinders St Station/ the Arts Centre. Then all of a sudden they pull over right outside Luna Park. Brilliant. :D

Also Steve had a "Go the Mighty Saints" scarf thingy hanging up inside his office at the car yard. LOL....
 

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Saw it in Year 9 media class. ****ing hilarious film, stars Ben Mendelsohn and Claudia Karvan for anyone interested in seeing it.
I recall this movie as being one of the first videos my family rented when we first bought a VCR. :D

"Im gonna give you to the count of three" (holds up four fingers).
"Blow in ear? Certainly officer"
"Its Desmond Johnson- Oh i must change into something more suitable".... "Iced Vo vo?"
"I wonder what the Queen of England wants"
 

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I recall this movie as being one of the first videos my family rented when we first bought a VCR. :D

"Im gonna give you to the count of three" (holds up four fingers).
"Blow in ear? Certainly officer"
"Its Desmond Johnson- Oh i must change into something more suitable".... "Iced Vo vo?"
"I wonder what the Queen of England wants"
What about when Steve Bisley's character gets trashed and then arrested,

"Phwaor!! Look at the tits on that bloke!"

Can't believe it'll be 20 years old next year.
 

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Watched Paul Blart Mall cop saturday night, thank god we downloaded it off the net, biggest piece of crap i've seen of recent times.
 

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"Poltergeist" - I'm sure most people have seen it.

The reason I mentioned it was due to the sequence when Craig T Nelson's character is being interviewed and he is asked about the ages of the family members involved.

He says his wife is "31, um, no, she's 32" and then goes on to say the eldest daughter is 16.

Made me raise an eyebrow and chuckle a bit wondering if it was intentional or accidental.
 

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(500) Days Of Summer

Excellent film.
The story structure, arcs and format were so creative and fresh whilst Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel clicked really well.
If you haven't seen it, go see it before it's run ends, you won't regret it.

Whip It

I knew going in that the story was a little cliched and that the whole 'roller derby' setting didn't enthuse me, but the film was pretty bloody good.
Ellen Page continues to show herself as a real talent (although i'd like to see her play someone other than Juno over and over), Alia Shawkat (from the glorious 'Arrested Development') was solid as her best friend whilst Daniel Stern (the robber from 'Home Alone and the narrator of 'The Wonder Years') and Marcia Gay Harden worked really well together as Ellen Page' parents.
It's probably considered a girly movie, but i just consider it a really good, entertaining comedy.
 

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I love that movie. I've seen it about three times now. :thumbsu: Also saw UP! I cried TWICE during the movie! The animation was ingenious! I loved the animation at the start with the clouds and the bird! :heart: Pixar.
Yeah I haven't seen UP yet, wanna see it in 3-D! Cars was on TV tonight, but I gave it a miss... Worst Pixar movie ever.
 
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Yeah I haven't seen UP yet, wanna see it in 3-D! Cars was on TV tonight, but I gave it a miss... Worst Pixar movie ever.
Yea we saw it in 3D. Word of advice, wear contacts if you're short sighted. It was uber awkward with two pairs of glasses. I half watched Cars, but I have heard it's quite terrible. I'm yet to see Finding Nemo though.
 

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Watched 'Zombieland' and 'Year One'

Zombieland :thumbsu:

Great Movie.


Year One :thumbsdown:

Great Idea. Terrible Movie.



Still waiting for someone to cast Jesse Eisenberg and Michael Cera in the same movie :D
 

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Yea we saw it in 3D. Word of advice, wear contacts if you're short sighted. It was uber awkward with two pairs of glasses. I half watched Cars, but I have heard it's quite terrible. I'm yet to see Finding Nemo though.
Oh, thanks! I am very, very short-sighted, but I'm too vain to leave the house with my glasses on haha. :p

:eek: Finding Nemo is awesome! Wall-E is still my favourite of them all.
 

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The Ex

Mercilessly panned by the critics and whilst it's not a brilliant film, i found it to be a good, entertaining comedy.
Zach Braff and Jason Bateman (two of my favourites) bounced off each other well and quite a few laughs were had.
The ending could have been better but all things considered it was an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday arvo.
 
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