Mark Vader Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I like apes. I thought the first one was better but this one was still good. At first, the cgi apes seemed a bit too fake to me (or maybe it was that bear), but it was amazing how a good movie made me completely forget about that after a few scenes. Exactly. That whole opening segment when we see how the apes live and communicate with each other is great. The subtitles add a certain depth to everything, as if we're watching a silent film. I also got a chilling feeling from the scene when the apes go into San Francisco, and Caesar tells the humans that they don't want a war. That scene is brilliantly setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Mrs. Cletus said that you guys aren't being very helpful... Guess we are going to have to check it out... Hopefully this flick gives her inspiration to come home and git er done... My apologies to Mrs. Cletus. All I can tell you is that I have no desire to see "Sex Tape", it's Rotten Tomatoes score is 20%, but movies like these aren't made to impress critics. I suggest that Mrs. Cletus watch the trailer, which I've provided on the first post of this thread and then decide if she really wants to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thank you and I will pass this along... She needs to just start posting for herself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thank you and I will pass this along... She needs to just start posting for herself That's a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 That's a good idea. She created an account... Trolls... But won't post... The guys at the TBD-ANNUAL-HOT (did you like that Jack?) will have their work cut out convincing her to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 She created an account... Trolls... But won't post... The guys at the TBD-ANNUAL-HOT (did you like that Jack?) will have their work cut out convincing her to do so Well if she needs some movie advice, I'll do what I can to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 She just got back from the field (Army) and her legs are covered with chigger blisters... If you could delicately hold her legs... Ummm... Neveind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Lucy was a disappointment. Might make for a decent late night insomnia cure in a few years on Fx, but on the big screen was just an 80 minute bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Lucy was a disappointment. Might make for a decent late night insomnia cure in a few years on Fx, but on the big screen was just an 80 minute bore. Funny how different folks see different things...wife and I saw it yesterday and while neither of us were blown away, it kept us entertained and was a unique take on a pseudo-scientific idea. If you were just looking to see Scarlett in skimpy outfits this wasn't the flick for you -- but she's still damn cute. Anyway, I'd give it a 6 out of 10 -- in the average to slightly above average range. Who doesn't like a movie featuring some Morgan Freeman dialogue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Here are this month's Independent Films. The late Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in "A Most Wanted Man". A Chechen Muslim illegally immigrates to Hamburg, where he gets caught in the international war on terror. Also starring Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe & Robin Wright. Colin Firth stars in the Woody Allen movie, "Magic in the Moonlight". A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. Also starring Eileen Atkins, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater, Simon McBurney, Emma Stone & Jacki Weaver. Zach Braff stars in "Wish I Was Here". Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family. Also starring Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Kate Hudson, Joey King & Mandy Patinkin. Pierce Brosnan stars in "A Long Way Down". Four people meet on New Year's Eve and form a surrogate family to help one another weather the difficulties of their lives. Also starring Toni Collete, Imogen Poots & Aaron Paul. Dakota Fanning & Elizabeth Olsen are "Very Good Girls". Two New York City girls make a pact to lose their virginity during their first summer out of high school. When they both fall for the same street artist, the friends find their connection tested for the first time. Also starring Boyd Holbrook, Ellen Barkin, Richard Dreyfuss & Demi Moore. Anna Kendrick stars in "Happy Christmas". After a break up, Jenny moves in with writer Kelly, her filmmaker husband, and their child. Despite a rocky start, Jenny's influence helps Kelly realize that an evolution in her life, career and relationship is necessary for her happiness. Also starring Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber & Lena Dunham. In "I Origins", A molecular biologist and his laboratory partner uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it. Starring Michael Pitt, Steven Yeun, Astrid Berges-Frisby & Brit Marling. In "The Girl on the Train", A chance encounter with a mysterious young woman leads a documentary filmmaker down a very different road than he intended as he works on his latest project. Starring Henry Ian Cusick, Nicki Aycox, Stephen Lang & Charles Aitken. In "Persecuted", An evangelist finds himself framed for murder and on the run after he refuses to back a senator's proposition calling for sweeping religious reform. Starring James Remar, Raoul Trujillo, Dean Stockwell & Bruce Davison. In "My Man is a Loser", Two married friends employ a single playboy to help them get their mojo back to save their marriages. Starring John Stamos, Tika Sumpter, Michael Rapaport & Bryan Callen. A pair of documentaries are released this month. "Life Itself" is, The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert. "Boyhood" is, The life of a young man, Mason, from age 5 to age 18. Directed by Richard Linklater. This movie has received such high marks that it is getting lots of Oscar buzz. Not just for best documentary, but for best picture. Calendar with Trailers. Note: These dates are for Exclusive or Limited release. These films may appear in your area at a later date. 7/4 "Life Itself": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi856010009/ "The Girl on the Train": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2116922649/ 7/11 "Boyhood": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1306504217/ "A Long Way Down": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2213980953/ 7/18 "Wish I Was Here": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1612557593/ "Persecuted": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1075948825/ "I Origins": http://www.imdb.com/video/epk/vi3901664537/ 7/25 "Magic in the Moonlight": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi628600089/ "A Most Wanted Man": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1725279257/ "Very Good Girls": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2755964185/ "Happy Christmas": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1342483737/ "My Man is a Loser": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1413524761/ That's all for now. I'll have the August movies up shortly, until then.....Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Can't wait to see "Boyhood." An incredible project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Can't wait to see "Boyhood." An incredible project. Yeah, the love being shown for that movie is phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Lucy was a disappointment. Might make for a decent late night insomnia cure in a few years on Fx, but on the big screen was just an 80 minute bore. Lucy, probably good until, what 3/4 way through when gaping plot holes appear, repeatedly, huge holes, that make you wonder why you see it but those associated with the movie didn't. Worth it for SJ though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Saw "A Most Wanted Man". Very good spy drama/thriller. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is great, and Rachel McAdams is quite good too. So sad that Hoffman is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Finally saw "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". Absolutely loved it! I know it's all CGI, but Andy Serkis is amazing. Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell & Kodi Smit-McPhee are fine in their respective roles, and an equally good performance by Toby Kebbell as Koba. Great blend of action, drama & tension makes this story of survival excel. This is one of the best movies of the summer, probably one of the best of the year. It'll be tough to top this movie with another sequel already planned, but it'll be fun to watch. People are going to have to start taking notice of director Matt Reeves, he did a great job with this one. I haven't seen the new one yet...but Serkis seriously deserved at least an Oscar nomination for the first Apes. Lost in the CGI motion-capture was the fact that he conveyed Ceasar's thoughts and emotions via motion alone, enough to show through the CGI motion-capture. THAT was acting as good as you'll ever see. I can only think he didn't get a nod because people couldn't decide if it was a performance or a special effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 I haven't seen the new one yet...but Serkis seriously deserved at least an Oscar nomination for the first Apes. Lost in the CGI motion-capture was the fact that he conveyed Ceasar's thoughts and emotions via motion alone, enough to show through the CGI motion-capture. THAT was acting as good as you'll ever see. I can only think he didn't get a nod because people couldn't decide if it was a performance or a special effect. He also deserved an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Gollum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I haven't seen the new one yet...but Serkis seriously deserved at least an Oscar nomination for the first Apes. Lost in the CGI motion-capture was the fact that he conveyed Ceasar's thoughts and emotions via motion alone, enough to show through the CGI motion-capture. THAT was acting as good as you'll ever see. I can only think he didn't get a nod because people couldn't decide if it was a performance or a special effect. I felt like it was the eyes telling the story most of the time in that one. I can see not being able to tell if that's Serkis or a computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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