Register  |   Log In  |  
Sign up to our weekly newsletter    
Follow us on   
Search   
Forum Home Register for Free! Log In Moderator Tickets FAQ Users Online

RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire.

  		Logged in as: Guest
  Printable Version
All Forums >> [Film Forums] >> Golden Oldies >> RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. Page: <<   < prev  19 20 [21] 22 23   next >   >>
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 23/7/2012 12:21:01 AM   
directorscut


Posts: 9847
Joined: 30/9/2005

quote:

ORIGINAL: Saltire

Notorious (1946)

Pretty insipid Hitchcock film that even with the great cast of Bergman, Grant and Rains couldn't save.

5/10


I CAST THEE OUT!



_____________________________



Member of the TMNT 1000 Club.

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 601
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 23/7/2012 6:11:18 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 Lol I love Hitchcock films and that cast, but I just thought this was slow and boring and it was lucky to get 5 out of 10!

Also you couldn't have picked a better pic to post as I admittedly do look a lot like Homer!

< Message edited by Saltire -- 23/7/2012 6:12:52 PM >

(in reply to directorscut)
Post #: 602
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 23/7/2012 8:42:22 PM   
directorscut


Posts: 9847
Joined: 30/9/2005
I look a bit like Reverend Lovejoy as well.

Except I wouldn't be caught dead in a pink t-shirt.







Or a protestant church.


Joking. Joking.


I support all churches of Christ. No matter how blasphemous.

_____________________________



Member of the TMNT 1000 Club.

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 603
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 24/7/2012 4:07:34 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975) 9/10
 
Winchester '73 (1950) 7/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 604
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 25/7/2012 11:25:51 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 The Lost Weekend (1945)

Powerful and tragic film about the depths an alcoholic will go for one drink. Bit dated perhaps, but with an excellent script and acting throughout this is definitely worth a watch.

8.5/10

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 605
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 30/7/2012 4:03:28 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
Magnum Force (1973) 7/10
 
First Men In The Moon (1964) 5/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 606
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 30/7/2012 10:36:20 PM   
TheGodfather


Posts: 5095
Joined: 21/10/2005
From: Sin City
 Don`t Look Now
Creepy thriller by Nicolas Roeg with Donald Sutherland in the lead part. Roeg uses editing and flashforwards in a brilliant way to create a spooky and desorienting atmosphere.
For a very long time as a viewer you don`t know exactly what`s going on and you`re more or less a partner with Sutherland`s troubling character. That stay`s that way until that very memorable ending.

The picture quality of the UK blu-ray by the way is not good at all. Often the picture is way too clean and Sutherland and Christie look like dolls: the DNR ghost has arrived here again. On the other side there is, especially in the darker scenes, a big amount of DNR to be seen. It`s that combination that makes this release close to unwatchable...

7,8/10

_____________________________

Jules: "What" ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?
Brett: What?
Jules: ENGLISH, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT?

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 607
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 5/8/2012 12:03:33 AM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 The 39 Steps (1935)

(Gonna get grief again here! ) Another slowish Hitchcock film for me with this one, they all seemed to be going around in circles in it; the finale was pretty good and I didn't see it coming, but the pacing was off I felt. Will give the Fifties remake a go too to compare, though they are different directors.

5/10

(in reply to TheGodfather)
Post #: 608
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 5/8/2012 2:04:24 AM   
directorscut


Posts: 9847
Joined: 30/9/2005

quote:

ORIGINAL: Saltire

The 39 Steps (1935)

(Gonna get grief again here! ) Another slowish Hitchcock film for me with this one, they all seemed to be going around in circles in it; the finale was pretty good and I didn't see it coming, but the pacing was off I felt. Will give the Fifties remake a go too to compare, though they are different directors.

5/10




_____________________________



Member of the TMNT 1000 Club.

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 609
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 8/8/2012 10:51:55 PM   
TheGodfather


Posts: 5095
Joined: 21/10/2005
From: Sin City
 Ruggles of Red Gap
This film by Leo McCarey (Make Way For Tomorrow) gets its home-video debut thanks to Masters Of Cinema, right onto blu-ray. And for that we can thank them on our bare knees. What a gem this is!

The story about a butler, played by Charles Laughton, who is the bet in a poker gamble and is "lost" by his boss to an American is for the biggest part a comedy but has dramatic parts in it as well. It`s a story about humanity and hope, about class differences (wich Laughton hated in real life) and going after that would you really want. Indeed, a story about The American Dream.
In the middle of that is a brilliant scene in wich Laughton, as Englishman, recites President Lincoln`s historic Gettysburg Address to a bar full of Americans. That is the best scene of the whole film and gave me goosebumps all over.
A film that gave me a big smile on my face and left me behind with a wonderful and joyous feeling.

The Masters Of Cinema blu-ray is one of brilliant quality, with a transfer that is almost right up there with their City Girl release.
A must-own.

9,0/10

_____________________________

Jules: "What" ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?
Brett: What?
Jules: ENGLISH, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT?

(in reply to directorscut)
Post #: 610
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 9/8/2012 11:54:49 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 ^^ You have piqued my interest here, going to need to seek this one out; always liked Laughton anyhow.

(in reply to TheGodfather)
Post #: 611
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 11/8/2012 6:05:25 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
quote:

ORIGINAL: TheGodfather

Ruggles of Red Gap
This film by Leo McCarey (Make Way For Tomorrow) gets its home-video debut thanks to Masters Of Cinema, right onto blu-ray. And for that we can thank them on our bare knees. What a gem this is!

The story about a butler, played by Charles Laughton, who is the bet in a poker gamble and is "lost" by his boss to an American is for the biggest part a comedy but has dramatic parts in it as well. It`s a story about humanity and hope, about class differences (wich Laughton hated in real life) and going after that would you really want. Indeed, a story about The American Dream.
In the middle of that is a brilliant scene in wich Laughton, as Englishman, recites President Lincoln`s historic Gettysburg Address to a bar full of Americans. That is the best scene of the whole film and gave me goosebumps all over.
A film that gave me a big smile on my face and left me behind with a wonderful and joyous feeling.

The Masters Of Cinema blu-ray is one of brilliant quality, with a transfer that is almost right up there with their City Girl release.
A must-own.

9,0/10


Managed to grab a copy, and your right, it was a fantastic film with Laughton on fantastic form effortlessly moving from brilliant deadpan and playing a funny drunk, to a man who finds out who he is and wants to be - it was a wonderful performance from him. This was a good old-fashioned morality and class tale, and though its a bit sentimental for today's audiences perhaps, it wasn't for me; and it was a joy from start to finish.

9/10 also for me.

(in reply to TheGodfather)
Post #: 612
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 12/8/2012 2:02:00 AM   
Lazarus munkey


Posts: 1651
Joined: 20/3/2006
From: out of nowhere
 The Apartment.

It had been on my 'must see' list for years but never got round to it but had it from Lovefilm based on Empire's 'Masterpiece' review.
What an absolute joy. If you've seen it, you'l know what I mean. If it's on your list, make it a priority because this film craft from the top table.

9/10

_____________________________

"Because I got the answers"

Last 5 seen
Chronicle 4/5
The Amazing Spider-Man 3/5
Young Adult 4/5
21 Jump Street 4/5
The Apartment 5/5

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 613
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 12/8/2012 11:41:17 AM   
TheGodfather


Posts: 5095
Joined: 21/10/2005
From: Sin City
quote:

ORIGINAL: Saltire

Managed to grab a copy, and your right, it was a fantastic film with Laughton on fantastic form effortlessly moving from brilliant deadpan and playing a funny drunk, to a man who finds out who he is and wants to be - it was a wonderful performance from him. This was a good old-fashioned morality and class tale, and though its a bit sentimental for today's audiences perhaps, it wasn't for me; and it was a joy from start to finish.

9/10 also for me.

Good to hear that you liked it as well! Thought it wasn`t too sentimental either, loved it

_____________________________

Jules: "What" ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?
Brett: What?
Jules: ENGLISH, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT?

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 614
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 13/8/2012 3:38:59 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 I'm All Right Jack (1959) - 6/10

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) - 6/10

(in reply to TheGodfather)
Post #: 615
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 16/8/2012 10:53:46 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 Black Narcissus (1947) - 6/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 616
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 20/8/2012 4:21:59 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 The Lady Vanishes (1938)

Much more like it from Hitchcock, this is a fantastic film, full of wit, great twists and shocks throughout, and fantastically shot. Great stuff, enjoyed every minute of it!!

9/10

< Message edited by Saltire -- 20/8/2012 4:22:28 PM >

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 617
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 21/8/2012 8:26:17 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
I re-watched all the Bogart and Bacall films

To Have And Have Not (1944) 10/10
 
The Big Sleep (1946) 10/10
 
Dark Passage (1947) 7/10
 
Key Largo (1948) 10/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 618
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 29/8/2012 12:00:48 AM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 This definitely doesn't count as a classic, but its near 40 year old so here it is :

Holiday On The Buses (1974)

I really should know better!

4/10

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 619
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 29/8/2012 3:12:18 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
Angels With Dirty Faces (1938) 7/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 620
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 29/8/2012 8:51:15 PM   
efc91


Posts: 253
Joined: 5/9/2008
From: Liverpool
 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) - 8/10

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 621
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 1/9/2012 5:00:28 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 Suspicion (1941)

6/10

(in reply to efc91)
Post #: 622
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 2/9/2012 7:43:44 PM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 Frenzy (1972)

5/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 623
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 4/9/2012 6:36:22 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) 7/10

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 624
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 7/9/2012 7:15:30 PM   
Nicola1001


Posts: 12312
Joined: 6/8/2006
Steptoe And Son Ride Again (1973) 7/10

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 625
WHEN - 11/9/2012 3:17:15 AM   
homersimpson_esq


Posts: 19967
Joined: 30/9/2005
From: Springfield
 This is a sadly neglected part of the forum that I rarely venture into, for some reason. It reminds me I need to watch more old films.

_____________________________

That deep-browed Homer ruled as his demesne.


TREK WARS

(in reply to Nicola1001)
Post #: 626
RE: WHEN - 11/9/2012 3:28:37 AM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 I watch more older films now than I do new releases; I just prefer them these days.

Not been watching films of any kind this week or two though as I'm making my way through Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes series' (was there ever a better Holmes?).

(in reply to homersimpson_esq)
Post #: 627
RE: WHEN - 11/9/2012 8:01:20 PM   
efc91


Posts: 253
Joined: 5/9/2008
From: Liverpool
 M (1931) - 9/10

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) - 9/10

A bit of an odd double bill but I really enjoyed both films.

(in reply to Saltire)
Post #: 628
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 17/9/2012 10:10:43 PM   
TheGodfather


Posts: 5095
Joined: 21/10/2005
From: Sin City
 Gojira (Godzilla)
The mother of all monsterfilms has a slow start. Therefor I didn`t really like the first part and it took a while for me to get into the film. The second part of the film on the other hand was really good. With, especially for that time, great (miniature) effects and a story that even has some drama in it and is a good complaint against atomic- and other weapons of mass destruction.
I am curious though how the Americanised version, wich is also featured on the Criterion blu-ray release, will work out.

8,0/10

_____________________________

Jules: "What" ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What?
Brett: What?
Jules: ENGLISH, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT?

(in reply to directorscut)
Post #: 629
RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. - 26/9/2012 1:44:10 AM   
Saltire


Posts: 1828
Joined: 5/7/2011
From: Dundee
 Curse of The Crimson Altar (1968)

Pretty dull affair about witchcraft, not much to say about it.

3/10

The Devil Rides Out (1968)

An old favourite of mine, I used to watch this regularly as a kid as my dad had it on VHS (anyone still remember those?). This is a cracker about black magic and sorcery, with the gorgeously-voiced Charles Gray playing the villain. Hardly a dull moment throughout and even though the effects aint great, it can still be pretty scary at times. Very highly recommended.

9/10

(in reply to TheGodfather)
Post #: 630
Page:   <<   < prev  19 20 [21] 22 23   next >   >>
All Forums >> [Film Forums] >> Golden Oldies >> RE: Noirs in houses, with Heat and Desire. Page: <<   < prev  19 20 [21] 22 23   next >   >>
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts


 
Movie News  |  Empire Blog  |  Movie Reviews  |  Future Films  |  Features  |  Video Interviews  |  Image Gallery  |  Competitions  |  Forum  |  Magazine  |  Resources
 
Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.4.5 ANSI

0.094