dc20willsave Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 That's pretty much literally the only worthwhile scene in that entire movie. TPM is boring; The Final Frontier is an atrocity. I beg to differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenalphabro Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'd call you all nerds, but I know what website I'm on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 That's pretty much literally the only worthwhile scene in that entire movie. TPM is boring; The Final Frontier is an atrocity. I beg to differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'd call you all nerds, but I know what website I'm on.Post of the Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Halloween (1978) vs 28 Days Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Is that a trick question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I think he thinks it might be. Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Halloween in an utter curbstomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenalphabro Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The question doesn't need to be asked. 8, 9 times out of 10, Halloween will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 My judgment may be clouded by what went down in Hey, An Actor! this month. [/tease] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Contraversy here, I say 28 Days Later. It's more of a personal favourite, and much as Halloween is the slasher film template, 28 Days inspired the resurgence of the zombie/plague genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I wonder if it's a nationality thing as well. Yanks are pulling for Halloween, set in a leafy suburban American town, whereas Tom and Pandy would opt for 28 Days Later, set in an empty, desolate Britain. Both influential to certain degrees, and helmed by acclaimed directors. Not nearly as lopsided as you'd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 That's a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I wonder if it's a nationality thing as well. Yanks are pulling for Halloween, set in a leafy suburban American town, whereas Tom and Pandy would opt for 28 Days Later, set in an empty, desolate Britain. Both influential to certain degrees, and helmed by acclaimed directors. Not nearly as lopsided as you'd think. This is an excellent point and pretty darn accurate. There's something about the deserted centre of London and empty british highways that really catches me about 28 Days Later. It's like a transplanted update of great 60's and 70's sci-fi works, a real last man on earth vibe that strikes home because of the familiarity. The same is true in Halloween, so much of that setup is designed to involve you in ordinary life in that environment and for people who live in those surroundings and have those lives it seems far more real to them. ...but I would like to make it clear that whilst 28 Days Later is my personal favourite, that doesn't mean I don't bloody love Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Heat vs Se7en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Uh...shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 In the end I have to say Heat, but that was probably the toughest one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That is very, very difficult. I will lean toward Se7en; Heat has always struck me as a series of spectacular moments (my God, that gun battle) held together with a decent movie, whereas Se7en is consistently what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ultimately I chose Se7en, primarily for the reasons cited by Dan, but I would add that Heat's series of spectacular moments are all part of a very long story. As in tipping into "noticeably long" territory from the acceptable "long but engrossing" territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I can't disagree, but it having the shootout AND the Pacino/De Niro diner scene is still enough to give it the edge for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I can't disagree, but it having the shootout AND the Pacino/De Niro diner scene is still enough to give it the edge for me. Same. Heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Speed v Singin' in the Rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Speed v Singin' in the Rain Seriously? Seriously. One of the greatest films ever made vs. "Boy, that bus sure is taking it pretty fast". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 If by "greatest", you mean "most self-indulgent", then sure. The film's plot literally screeches to a halt for a 20 minute dance sequence that is all taking place in Gene Kelly's head. Even Mother Wilson, who *does* think Singin' in the Rain is one of the greatest films ever, will always skip through that sequence. Don't get me wrong, it's a standout Hollywood musical with some great numbers and comedy in between. On the other hand, the romance between Kelly and Princess Leia's mum is thoroughly unbelievable and the resulting ballards are grating. As for Speed, thoughts to be recorded on Sunday for HAA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 We're in a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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