Today's Movie

[Hes]

We also went to Ripon's funky new Curzon cinema a few weekends back. I'm not sure why they chose Ripon for venturing out of London but their poor judgement is our gain We saw Blue is the Warmest Colour which was brilliant. Really intense and although the seven minute sex scene was a tad too long...there's only so much bum grabbing and 'bits' snuffling I can watch in the company of strangers without being tempted to look around to see what everyone's reaction is...the actresses were amazing, so brave and genuine.

I read that the director was a nightmare to work with and neither actress will work with him again but he (and they) made a great film.

[XRunner]

although the seven minute sex scene was a tad too long....

It depends if you were the viewer or the participant

[Richard Shlong]

...Elf!

[Stolly]

Watched the Hobbit's second installment on Sunday. Fantastic film!
No, I haven't read the book so I don't have any bad words to say about it. I love Lord of the rings and the Hobbits films, perhaps I'll love the books when I get around to reading them also!

Very much worth going to see on the big screen!

As an expert on all things The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, I'm a bit pissed off that they've yet again taken huge great liberties with the story and characters and folklore and the humour of it all. Suffice to say the Tolkein version of the hobbit is far less drawn out and doesn't take itself nearly so seriously. The goblins in the hobbit, just like the orcs in the LOTRs, were just much more 'fun' and individualistic in the books than the all same as each other psycho headcases that Peter Jackson comes up with. Still a good film though with some fantastic fight scenes. 3D plus IMAX was too much though, especially as much of the filming is close up stuff. 2D will I'm sure be miles better.

[Richard Shlong]

Good review Stolly. Did you go to the same school as me?

[Hes]

I was referring to it as the viewer but as the actresses said that it took ten days to film that scene and the director was an arse, I'd say they thought it was too long too! Of course, if you are talking about real life and being a participant, it wholly depends on your choice of partner, the situation, its level of precariousness and the urgency involved.

It depends if you were the viewer or the participant

[Richard Shlong]

I love a good film where the director is in touch with the viewers perspective and understanding of the deeper meaning to the scene. Dont get me wrong, I love a good battle, but when the director films it in a way that you get the....how can I put this....absolute true passion, now thats what gets my tummy excited.
Often you see great films, with incredible story lines, of mixed genre and class, but its ruined by the lack of true understanding of the greater meaning surrounding the underlying story which should be present from the mid to the end, without causing a rift with the start, middle and end.
People often misunderstand this, or perhaps wish to ignore it it altogether. I for one, always find that absolute true passion. Yes sir'e, I know what I'm talking about, and I know what I like.
Get me the queen on the phone.

[Richard Shlong]

Anyone seen either Hunger or Shame? Both from highly acclaimed uk director Steve Mcqueen (not that one). Heard really good things about both.

There's just not enough empathy in it for me.

[Richard Shlong]

I was referring to it as the viewer but as the actresses said that it took ten days to film that scene and the director was an arse, I'd say they thought it was too long too! Of course, if you are talking about real life and being a participant, it wholly depends on your choice of partner, the situation, its level of precariousness and the urgency involved.

And not forgetting the correct levels of sound and lighting.

[MickTor]

The only film I have seen in 3D was Avatar. It blew my mind maaan! But also felt nauseous for the first ten mins while I grasped it.
I don't go to the cinema often, maybe once or twice a year and it goes up in price every time. £8 for the Hobbit. Is this standard rates or was I paying extra to sit in a nice place with no kids messing around.
Thinking about it I don't go often because I'm anti-social..