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Post by Silver on Dec 16, 2014 3:40:16 GMT -5
With 2014 coming to a close. A new year means new movie releases.
So what are you looking foreword to?
Here is my list- (chronological and excludes Disney or Pixar)
1. Taken 3 (Action/Thriller)
2. American Sniper (Drama/Suspense)
3. Cake (Drama)
4. Serena (Drama/Mystery)
5. The Divergent Series: Insurgent (Action/Dystopian)
6. Jurassic World (Science Fiction/Adventure)
7. The Minions Movie (Animation/Comedy)
8. Crimson Peak (Period Piece/Gothic Horror)
9. Miss Julie (Drama)
10. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Park 2 (Dystopian/War)
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Post by icyheart16 on Jan 19, 2015 16:43:46 GMT -5
So I saw American Sniper last night and just have to say that it was brilliant. Didn't realize that it was Clint Eastwood directing it... He did wonderful. The actors did wonderful. If you see one movie in the theatre this year, let it be this one!!!!
I also want to see Taken 3, 50 Shades of Grey, The Conjuring 2... I'm sure there are more, but I'm at a loss at the moment!
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Post by Silver on Mar 23, 2015 0:00:37 GMT -5
Adding Far From the Madding Crowd to my list. I'm a sucker for a period piece drama. Only I'll have to stay away from the novel if I wish to be surprised. And that's tough when there is Barnes and Noble less then a half hour drve from my house. I need to garner some will power.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 13, 2015 23:54:13 GMT -5
Here's my list of favorite movies year to date that I've seen ranked by favorite. To varying degrees, I liked all of these movies, however there is a gap between the first 3 and the 4th.
1. Cinderella
2. Jurassic World
3. Tomorrowland
4. Avengers Age of Ultron
Still to come that I definitely want to see in order:
1. Star Wars The Force Awakens
2. Star Wars The Force Awakens
3. Star Wars The Force Awakens
4. Inside Out
5. The Good Dinosaur
On the possible list depending on life, reviews, et all. These are listed in release order. For one reason or another they intrigue me, but whether or not I see them in theaters depends on reviews for some, timing for others.
1. Terminator Genisys
2. Minions
3. Ant-Man
4. Fantastic Four
5. Mockingjay Part 2
6. The Martian (no idea when it comes out, but I saw the trailer today with Jurassic World and it looks good).
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Post by Silver on Jun 15, 2015 16:36:37 GMT -5
Battles at the box office are intense for blockbusters. Furious 7 so far not only captured the month of April. Thus far it remains the highest on the world wide scale for 2015. (Over one billion five hundred million) And still playing in many territories. Although winding down drastically. Now in fourth place behind Avatar, Titanic, Avengers:Assembled. But Marvels' Avengers: Age of Ultron is not going down without a fight. The top film of May has come out to one billion, three hundred million. Still going strong across the globe in it's own right. Jurassic World is the latest sensation to make headlines in regards to financial success. Over five hundred million on an opening weekend. However take note that unlike the previous two mentioned films. JW went out of the gate opening in many countries at once as opposed to building anticipation. Will this hinder it's total in the long run? We'll see. One thing is for certain. Franchises with special effects (molded especially for 3-D screens) are a shoe in for a heck of a lot of money. Take note I did NOT say they were a recipe for critical acclaim. That is another matter altogether. I have not seen Furious 7 (will probably rent it) but I still vouch for the Avengers sequel and Jurassic World. These are more then straight laced action packed popcorn flicks. If they were I'd demand my money back. They have thought provoking themes within their core. But they also happen to have action sequences in them. Science theory and humility is in each. So I strongly disagree with the critics who blasted them. Of course if you want deep, complex philosophical themes all throughout where you feel you must have your mortal existence questioned again and again. Then look elsewhere. (Like Citizen Kane) These films still make plenty of time for entertaining fun and jump scenes. Come on October and November! I've seen new trailers on the net for Crimson Peak and Mockingjay part 2. SO EXCITED I CAN'T STAND IT!  |
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jun 15, 2015 20:04:02 GMT -5
When a critic begins a review with something along the lines of bloated spectacle, that's usually a sign for me that I will not agree with that critic. I usually tend to separate art from spectacle (and to be fair, it is possible for a movie to have both).
So for instance, I can watch Tranformers Age of Extinction and say that I enjoyed the spectacle of gigantic robots battling each other in a major city. Doesn't mean I think it's a cinematic masterpiece that everyone must see. Just that it delivered what I expected, which in its case was a lot of explosions and cool robot fights. But not much beyond that.
However, a blockbuster can also deliver thought provoking entertainment while chomping up the scenery. For me, Jurassic World did that. Like the Chrichton novels, this movie asks questions about the role of science and technology in our lives. It asks questions about the responsibilities we have towards life. While I think it's more subtle than the original Jurassic Park in asking those questions, they are there nonetheless.
I'll be interested to see how things play out for comic book properties going forward. While more and more comic book movies are being green lit, there are some early indications that audience fatigue is beginning to settle in.
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Post by icyheart16 on Jun 16, 2015 16:24:03 GMT -5
So I just saw Jurassic World opening weekend and it was everything I had hoped it would be! Fan girl excitement! Won't spoil the movie for those who haven't seen!
Now I can't wait for the upcoming Star Wars and Hunger Games movies!! And hurry up 2016 for the new Harry Potter Installment!
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Post by Silver on Jun 16, 2015 19:03:03 GMT -5
So I just saw Jurassic World opening weekend and it was everything I had hoped it would be! Fan girl excitement! Won't spoil the movie for those who haven't seen! Now I can't wait for the upcoming Star Wars and Hunger Games movies!! And hurry up 2016 for the new Harry Potter Installment! Be sure to look out for a pm.  |
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Post by icyheart16 on Jun 16, 2015 22:35:30 GMT -5
Got it!!!! |
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Post by Silver on Jun 23, 2015 17:49:25 GMT -5
Got it!!!! You enjoy a variety of horror movies right? Well I would be happy to pm you with a link to two films (one I will be seeing) to their trailers if you wish. |
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Post by icyheart16 on Jun 23, 2015 22:43:41 GMT -5
Sure. Go right ahead. I love a good horror flick!
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Post by Silver on Jun 24, 2015 0:38:15 GMT -5
Sure. Go right ahead. I love a good horror flick! The pm has been sent to you. |
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Post by icyheart16 on Jun 24, 2015 13:22:35 GMT -5
Got it!!! Just saw the trailer for the Hunger Games Part 2 and I have to say I'm very excited! I thought I'd share!!!! youtu.be/KmYNkasYthg |
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Post by Silver on Jun 24, 2015 15:35:30 GMT -5
Thank you Ari!
It will be an end of era but this last half of the story will linger in your mind long after the credits finish rolling.
If you haven't read the last book in the series. DON'T! Trust me, you'll want to be surprised with how it concludes. One thing I can promise you. It won't be conventional.
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Post by icyheart16 on Jun 24, 2015 19:31:31 GMT -5
Oh I won't!!!! I really want to read the books after though. See what the movies left out!
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