Susano Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I watched Pixar's version of Seven Samurai -- A Bugs Life, while home with GenCon crud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I had a double feature or sorts at my place. The Bank Job and Iron Monkey. which Iron Monkey. IIRC there area at least two, one FAR better than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? which Iron Monkey. IIRC there area at least two' date=' one FAR better than the other.[/quote'] The one with Donnie Yen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? The one with Donnie Yen. I think that is the one I had to try twice to get. I first saw it on a laserdisk rental from "Scarecrow Video" in Seattle some 15 years ago? That is probably the best video store in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolgroth Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Trying to watch Disturbia. So far, it seems to be a cross between some sort of teen angst and teen wish fulfillment fantasy. Not seeing the creepy, horror part yet and it is taking too long to get to the punchline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dholcrist Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? The first 15 minutes of the Battlestar Galactica panel at Comic Con 2008. I would have liked to have watched the whole thing, but the interviewer was a real asshat. Wasn't too hard to tell that he had the whole panel uncomfortable with his constant cursing and coarse manners. They must have been pretty desperate to put this guy on the podium. Haha, isn't it Kevin Smith moderating? Yeah, Smith is hilarious, but I wouldn't want him on that panel, he likes being the center of attention far too much. I'm actually watching the American Spaced dvds with new commentary, and Kevin Smith does the first few episodes. Was funny for a little while, but he really does get it far too off track. Starship Troopers 3. I liked it. Better than the second one as it captures that same cheesy, campy fascism we've come to expect from the Federation. The final scene with the speach by the new religious right branch of the Corp, really reminded me of Warhammer 40k and chaplains Once you can convince your soldiers that there is an afterlife, and God is on your side - it's much easier to control them and get them to die for your cause. But, anyone who has ever read any history already knew that. My only problem with the 3rd movie was a lack of technological advancement. The bugs still outstrip the humans. With a name like "The Federation" - I'd always assumed more than one planet of humans. The progress during a war for the entire infrastructure of more than one planet was mind bogglingly slow. They did a better job in the CGI series. Oh man, I couldn't stand that movie. I know, it's "supposed" to be funny, but the first one barely pulled it off, and these last two are just awful. And why do they have to use the fantastic book by Heinlein to make some bad political satire? Oh well. For myself, I've been watching Burn Notice for the past two days, and am almost done with season 1. Really liking it, but it's too bad they're a ways into season 2. The show's helping a lot for inspiration for Spycraft though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csyphrett Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? ben ten season four- Liked The Ken 10 and the versus negative ten episodes the most, but was wondering about Cooper who only appears in the last two episodes vs. Negative 10. It does set up the whole half alien hero thing later used for Alien Force. CES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Mr. Vampire -- an absurd horror-comedy about vampires and ghosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shigeru Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Diary of the Dead. It was good, but the "film within a film" angle, a-la Cloverfield, Blair Witch Project and The Last Broadcast is worn the heck out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Don't mess with the Zohan - silly, silly, silly, but actually has a few good laughs in it :doi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Mr. Vampire -- an absurd horror-comedy about vampires and ghosts. Watched that years ago. It was, well, OK. Did introduce me to the idea of Buddhist vampire handlers whose main goal was to appease the honored ancestors and escort them back to the grave, which is actually pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Watched that years ago. It was' date=' well, OK. Did introduce me to the idea of Buddhist vampire handlers whose main goal was to appease the honored ancestors and escort them back to the grave, which is actually pretty cool.[/quote'] I was thinking that it hadn't aged well and ended rather oddly. But it did kick off an entire genre of such films (I think it got has high as Mr. Vampire 5), and has a lot of neat ideas for ghost-busting priests for Hero and Feng Shui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I was thinking that it hadn't aged well and ended rather oddly. But it did kick off an entire genre of such films (I think it got has high as Mr. Vampire 5)' date=' and has a lot of neat ideas for ghost-busting priests for Hero and Feng Shui.[/quote'] There's a Sammo Hung spin off called Encounters of the Spooky Kind that's worth a rental (or bargain bin purchase). Again, not a great movie, but some good moments, especially from a gamers point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? There's a Sammo Hung spin off called Encounters of the Spooky Kind that's worth a rental (or bargain bin purchase). Again' date=' not a great movie, but some good moments, especially from a gamers point of view.[/quote'] Seen it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Sukebeban Boy - Urk. Um... This is a film that will do more than make you ask "What the hell is up with Japan?" You'll also ask "What the hell is up with Humanity", and, if you're the reflective sort, "What the hell is up with me for watching this?" Strangely amusing fighting schoolgirl live action comedy, interspersed with guro porn that is in at least two instances genuinely stomach turning. It's Four Chan: The Movie. Just a very bad movie, despite moments when it works as a parody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Sukebeban Boy - Urk. Um... This is a film that will do more than make you ask "What the hell is up with Japan?" You'll also ask "What the hell is up with Humanity", and, if you're the reflective sort, "What the hell is up with me for watching this?" Strangely amusing fighting schoolgirl live action comedy, interspersed with guro porn that is in at least two instances genuinely stomach turning. It's Four Chan: The Movie. Just a very bad movie, despite moments when it works as a parody. Note to self -- skip this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I watched Hancock last night and found it amusing. I also think it was too short. at only 92 minutes, it seems compressed, and really could have used an extra 30 minutes to explore more of Hancock's character, as well as his interaction with Charlize Theron. It leaves at lot of unanswered questions. On the other hand, the sequences of superhuman strength are all pretty amazing. Flying bricks need watch for fun ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Note to self -- skip this one. Wish I had. Oy. And I say that as someone who liked Battlefield Baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Wish I had. Oy. And I say that as someone who liked Battlefield Baseball. Is this the one you grabbed at GenCon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Is this the one you grabbed at GenCon? Yup, along with a live action version of Devilman and YoYo Girl Cop. Sukebeban Boy actually had good reviews, which I can sort of understand but not agree with. If not for the guro-porn, I'd have liked it for its parody value and "self aware bad movie" vibe. With the guro stuff, especially the first sequence, I couldn't enjoy the rest of the film. That tendency of mine to take stories too seriously, I expect. I'm looking forward to YoYo Girl Cop; not sure how the live action Devilman will be, but I like the costumes as shown in the stills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? The Dark Knight, at long last. I truly pity anyone who takes on the role of the Joker live action after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywind Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Started in on season 1 of Babylon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Cross Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Having seen The Dark Knight,I have to agree with Sundog.The only actor I can think of who could play the Joker after this would be Johnny Depp,and it looks like he might be playing another role in the series. I'm half-way through (and enjoying) Slayers NEXT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? . . . Johnny Depp as the Riddler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Seven Samurai with friends. This was the 207 minute Criterion Collection version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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