netflix :/

Demi · Post by **Demi** » Fri May 18, 2007 8:04 pm

Minniman wrote:I suggest going to RottenTomatoes.com and taking a good look around.

Or ... you can just be like my brother and enjoy every movie you see - even if they are poorly scripted, poorly acted, or have been directed by a complete idiot.

Rotten tomatoes...where everyone with an opinion feels it's their job to let everyone know it, in the most annoying and jerkoffish way possible! And it seems like some people only post a review because they can, or in order to counter someone else!

VikingMachine · Post by **VikingMachine** » Fri May 18, 2007 10:41 pm

jerkoffish

And Demi coins a new term!!!

Congrats Demi! I had never heard the term "jerkoffish" until today...pretty funny stuff.

Minniman · Post by **Minniman** » Sat May 19, 2007 1:02 am

Rotten tomatoes ... where everyone with an opinion feels it's their job to let everyone know it, ... And it seems like some people only post a review because they can.

Um, ... isn't that the point: getting the most opinions from the most people?

I mean, an opinion website without opinions doesn't do much good; does it?

Rottentomatoes is actually a good representation of an aggregate social dynamic.

mefford76 · Post by **mefford76** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:37 pm

Commenting on movies i haven't seen.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
I just took that off my queue. i am nervous about it

Clerks 1&2
Clerks 2 is in my queue.

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Noticed Akira ... if you want more anime series recommendations let me know, NetFlix has a very nice Anime selection)
I can't remember if i have seen this one...

Grave of the Fireflys (more anime)
Miller's Crossing
Man on Fire
I'll check these out, thanks

mefford76 · Post by **mefford76** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:41 pm

BGM wrote:It seems like you really soured on movies that were primarily "art house" hits and "critics' faves". I would stay away from the "talkier" Top 100 films of all time (e.g Annie Hall) and go for the more action-packed ones. You should enjoy Patton. That and The Maltese Falcon will be a good measure.

I would say if it received a lot of "buzz" but never was really popular in mainstream movie theaters, you'd be best to stay away, unless you just have a gut feeling. It seems like you trend toward action, but action with intelligence and characters. You also seem to have a very "macho" feel to your list. (That's not a bad thing!)

The shocker for me is that you liked "Lost in Translation". Aside from gazing at the gorgeousness that is Scarlett Johannsen, I hated that movie. And I usually like art house type movies.

Unless you have hit a long string of renting movies you hated, I don't think you should worry too much. The thing about Netflix is you aren't wasting money, IMO. If it really sucks, stop watching it and send it back and get another one... no harm, no foul. Believe me, I ended up renting some real pieces of crud in my time. Just roll with it.

BGM

thats interesting that it comes off that way from my list. i actually really like indie films. i can't imagine someone hating "Lost in Translation". i loved it. now "broken flowers" wasn't that great... I think you're right about the heady action movies i do like a lot of them. I don't like the ones that just have special effects or just action IE "Starship Troopers" or James Bond...

which version of stalingrad are you recommending? there is a 2003 and 1993 version.

Minniman · Post by **Minniman** » Sun May 20, 2007 8:50 pm

Which version of stalingrad are you recommending? there is a 2003 and 1993 version.

The 1993 Stalingrad is a theatrical movie.

The 2003 Stalingrad is a documentary.

Watch Stalingrad (1993) and then Enemy at the Gates (2001).

I don't like the ones that just have special effects or just action IE "Starship Troopers" or James Bond...

Many of the stunts in Casino Royale (2006) were actual physical stunts rather than blue screen effects.

Starship Troopers was a shell of what the book was. What a waste of film.

BGM · Post by **BGM** » Sun May 20, 2007 10:10 pm

mefford76 wrote:
Clerks 1&2
Clerks 2 is in my queue.

Have you seen Clerks already? If you have not, Clerks 2 will be confusing and not be nearly as good. It is a true sequel.

Miller's Crossing

Easily one of my favorite movies. Intelligent, believable twists and one of the best neo-noir movies ever made.

BGM

Demi · Post by **Demi** » Sun May 20, 2007 10:33 pm

Have you seen Clerks already? If you have not, Clerks 2 will be confusing and not be nearly as good. It is a true sequel.

I guess I don't understand the love some have for these two movies. I despised both of them.

VikingMachine · Post by **VikingMachine** » Mon May 21, 2007 10:21 am

BGM wrote: Have you seen Clerks already? If you have not, Clerks 2 will be confusing and not be nearly as good. It is a true sequel.
Easily one of my favorite movies. Intelligent, believable twists and one of the best neo-noir movies ever made.

BGM

Loved both Clerks movies as well as Miller's Crossing...

What Brian said...you need to see the first Clerks first and THEN the 2nd.

BGM · Post by **BGM** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:30 am

Demi wrote: I guess I don't understand the love some have for these two movies. I despised both of them.

They definitely are not for everyone. I don't know many people who are apathetic towards Clerks. You either like it or hate it.

Have you seen Dogma?

BGM

mefford76 · Post by **mefford76** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:36 am

i was not a big clerks fan at all. i loved mallrats, jay and silent bob and chasing amy.

hated dogma as well. that being said, from the previews clerks 2 looks more like a jay and silent bob then the original clerks which is why i am open to it.

mefford76 · Post by **mefford76** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:47 am

anyone want to throw in an opinion of grizzly man or cinderella man? haven't seen them yet. they are in my queue as well.

BGM · Post by **BGM** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:04 pm

mefford76 wrote:anyone want to throw in an opinion of grizzly man or cinderella man? haven't seen them yet. they are in my queue as well.

I thought Cinderella Man was astounding and the only reason it never got Oscar buzz was it was released too early in the season. Paul Giamatti is great in it and Crowe gives a very strong performance. Also an accurate insight into the Depression Era.

Sorry, my intention is not to hog this thread, I just love talking about movies.

BGM

VikingMachine · Post by **VikingMachine** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:16 pm

mefford76 wrote:anyone want to throw in an opinion of grizzly man or cinderella man? haven't seen them yet. they are in my queue as well.

I like Cinderella Man a lot, I would definately give it a try if i were you...

Grizzley Man...what can i say...its worth watching and my opinion is probobly different than many but I had a tough time getting past what a moron I thought this guy was.

Demi · Post by **Demi** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:04 pm

mefford76 wrote:i was not a big clerks fan at all. i loved mallrats, jay and silent bob and chasing amy.

hated dogma as well. that being said, from the previews clerks 2 looks more like a jay and silent bob then the original clerks which is why i am open to it.

Same for me, although I didn't think Dogma was that bad.