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brianregan09 · 05-03-2012 1:47pm

Watched Senna just now aswell just fantastic recommended to anyone

rgiller · 05-03-2012 2:09pm

The Princess Bride: great comedy fantasy adventure film from the late 80s. I'm sure most of you have seen it but, if you've missed out, it's up there on Irish NF

Skinfull · 05-03-2012 4:59pm

I think this has been posted before so maybe this is more of an endorsement than a recommendation.

Dear Zachary is a documentary made by...well its hard to explain without ruining the story. You may already know it but in case you dont, and you want to see this movie, dont research it, just check it out. Very moving story about a man who touched so many different peoples lives. Check it out.

krudler · 05-03-2012 5:17pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Watched 3 documentaries last night.

King of Kong: Thought this was brilliant, plays out like a great underdog sports movie. You're really rooting for Steve by the end. Oh and regardless of any innacuracies in the film, screw you Billy Mitchell. Highly Recommended, brilliant film.
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love that movie, Billy Mitchell is indeed a cockbag no matter how he's portrayed, his beard is too well kept as well, thats always a sign of someone being shady.

the whole year inn · 05-03-2012 7:12pm

Just seen doc there i seen over the christmas its called "the winnebagoman" . Its basically about the man on that youtube clip of the man trying to sell winabagos and swears alot.

On the phone so cant link to clip but check it out i thought it was good.

edit here the link to the youtube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWUWPx2VeQ

Sasquatch76 · 05-03-2012 8:21pm

Watched Chaw last night, or Chawz as it's called in America, and I'm really not sure what to make of it... a darkly comedic pastiche of Jaws where a mutant wild boar terrorises a South Korean mountain village. At times the humour is spot on, at others it descends too far into utter farce imo, and undermined the film as a whole. Strange one, but definitely worth the watch.

05-03-2012 8:45pm

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Who'll Stop The Rain is one of those films that every cinema buff has heard about but few have seen. Largely unavailable over here and only on a sub par and over priced DVD in the US it's the very definition of a forgotten classic.

The story is simple, John Converse a jaded war correspondent stationed in Saigon asks his friend Ray Hicks to smuggle heroin back to the US for him. Once there Hicks is to leave the drugs with Converse's wife Marge. As is the way with things the plan doesn't exactly work out and Hicks soon finds himself on the run with Marge and the heroin in tow. Upon arriving home Converse finds himself kidnapped by a corrupt DEA agent and his two goons who want their heroin back.

It may sound generic as hell but in reality it's a complicated morality play about the Vietnam war the scars it left. Featuring a blistering performance from Nick and fine support from Michael Moriarity and Tuesday Weld it's a deeply cynical adult drama that deserves to be far better known than it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls-pAkjH1WY

Tipsy McSwagger · 05-03-2012 9:31pm

Please no more recommendations for The King of Kong & Dear Zachary, we get it they are good documentaries.

Mickeroo · 05-03-2012 10:06pm

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krudler wrote: »

love that movie, Billy Mitchell is indeed a cockbag no matter how he's portrayed, his beard is too well kept as well, thats always a sign of someone being shady.

I read the wiki page, apparently they edited the movie so he actually didn't look as bad as he really was!

05-03-2012 10:27pm

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Mickeroo wrote: »

krudler wrote: »

love that movie, Billy Mitchell is indeed a cockbag no matter how he's portrayed, his beard is too well kept as well, thats always a sign of someone being shady.

I read the wiki page, apparently they edited the movie so he actually didn't look as bad as he really was!

Supposedly he's a very charming if self centred man. Much as I like the doc its unfair to all involved to judge them based upon what's on screen. Some selective editing can make even the nicest of people look like complete dicks and there's some obvious selective editing in the film.

The infamous "snub" scene is a point of contention with a lot of people, there's an additional 7 seconds or so of footage where Mitchell supposedly acknowledges him back. The whole who has high score argument involved another player in real life and the entire controversy aroused from it on screen was settled far quicker in real life.

krudler · 06-03-2012 12:06am

Deleted User wrote: »

The infamous "snub" scene is a point of contention with a lot of people, there's an additional 7 seconds or so of footage where Mitchell supposedly acknowledges him back. The whole who has high score argument involved another player in real life and the entire controversy aroused from it on screen was settled far quicker in real life.

that where Mitchell is leading his wife around the arcade as Weibe is playing?

Tipsy McSwagger · 06-03-2012 8:13pm

You can now search by actor on US Netflix

Sasquatch76 · 07-03-2012 3:24am

Anyone else get an email invite to take part in a survey re Netflix's service?

Skinfull · 07-03-2012 12:59pm

Sasquatch76 wrote: »

Anyone else get an email invite to take part in a survey re Netflix's service?

I didn't but my friend did. Looks like they are hitting random users. MAke you sure to tell them that we need better search functionality!

Sasquatch76 · 07-03-2012 2:20pm

Skinfull wrote: »

I didn't but my friend did. Looks like they are hitting random users. MAke you sure to tell them that we need better search functionality!

Aye, was first on my list :pac:

Bubblefett · 08-03-2012 2:01am

+1 for The Bridge. Probably the most powerful documentary I've ever watched

mrsscott · 08-03-2012 4:00am

Just finished watching Wuthering Heights with Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley and Andrew Lincoln. Absolutely brilliant two part drama and great performances by the three lead characters.

If you're a fan of Tom Hardy this one is definitely worth the watch. Yet again he nails the tortured character but yet brings an element of sex appeal even as he's being so threatening.

markc1184 · 08-03-2012 3:03pm

Just finished the first season of Friday Night Lights. I've really enjoyed it. How do the other seasons compare to the first?

campo · 09-03-2012 1:05am

Title: Religulous
Starring: Bill Maher

Just finished watching this really worth a watch ( unless you are a religious type ) it was funny and thought provoking all at the same time
would give 4/5 stars , I would give it 5 but Bill for me did not have enough counter arguments

krudler · 09-03-2012 1:07am

markc1184 wrote: »

Just finished the first season of Friday Night Lights. I've really enjoyed it. How do the other seasons compare to the first?

the 2nd was around the time of the writers strike so its meh to crap, but stick with it, it gets better and better. I thought I was gonna hate Tim Riggins from the first few episodes but he's my favourite character in it now.

Old_-_School · 09-03-2012 1:50pm

How's Netflix for new releases?
For some reason the "browse selection" feature in their website doesn't work for me.

Technocentral · 09-03-2012 2:39pm

Old_-_School wrote: »

How's Netflix for new releases?
For some reason the "browse selection" feature in their website doesn't work for me.

For 6.99 a month, amazing.

campo · 09-03-2012 2:44pm

I would love to see two things introduced to their site

1) Watch later function where you can queue programmes that you would want to watch a later time

2) A not interested button that while browsing the selection if you see programmes you have no interest in you can click it and they wont show up on your account any longer

Also as this just started to watch BattleStar Galatica I dont see the big deal with it s far and have watched the 1st 7 eps

Technocentral · 09-03-2012 2:55pm

campo wrote: »

I would love to see two things introduced to their site

1) Watch later function where you can queue programmes that you would want to watch a later time

2) A not interested button that while browsing the selection if you see programmes you have no interest in you can click it and they wont show up on your account any longer

Also as this just started to watch BattleStar Galatica I dont see the big deal with it s far and have watched the 1st 7 eps

Depends what your into, but for me its a very smart allegory for the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their so called "war on terror", with great story lines and twists, its up with Sopranos, West Wing and The Wire as the best tv series of the last 15 years or so.

campo · 09-03-2012 3:02pm

Technocentral wrote: »

Depends what your into, but for me its a very smart allegory for the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and their so called "war on terror", with great story lines and twists, its up with Sopranos, West Wing and The Wire as the best tv series of the last 15 years or so.

I love sci-fi stuff but this does not grab me but will stick with it and see
also have you noticed how the poster for the series looks like the last supper.

irishash · 09-03-2012 4:32pm

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret - Missed this first time when it was on Channel 4. I thought it was a brill comedy and I am pleased to hear it is coming back for a third series....maybe.

On US netflix

Skinfull · 09-03-2012 4:42pm

The Colony.

A reality tv show... no wait keep reading! Its basically 6 people brought together to try an survive 10 weeks after an apocalyptic catastrophe.

There is about 2 mile square of LA cordoned off for this "social experiment". They enter after being deprived of food, water and sleep for 30 hours and have to walk 8 miles into the zone where they can scavenge food and find shelter. There are outsiders, attackers and other elements to feck up whatever they put together. Each ep lasts about a week and its quite compelling.

Not The Real Scarecrow · 09-03-2012 6:12pm

saw the colony when it originally aired, well worth watching. First season ,the group of people are all smart enough to deal with the problems.Season 2 is really funny though, cause they throw a bunch of lazy idiots into the mix and disaster ensues.
Would highly recommend it. Similar to it is the alaska project(think have wrong name).A bunch of fairly useless, normal people resort to eating rats and freezing cause they're incapable of rationing food or using basic hunting/fishing techniques.

Tipsy McSwagger · 09-03-2012 7:50pm

Coal is a good 10 part documentary about coal miners in west virginia.

krudler · 09-03-2012 7:52pm

campo wrote: »

I love sci-fi stuff but this does not grab me but will stick with it and see
also have you noticed how the poster for the series looks like the last supper.

there's a reason, dont ruin it for yourself though, just watch it, its a fantastic series. the end of season 2/beginning of season 3 is spectacularly good.

itchy elbows · 09-03-2012 10:17pm

rgiller wrote: »

The Princess Bride: great comedy fantasy adventure film from the late 80s. I'm sure most of you have seen it but, if you've missed out, it's up there on Irish NF

You killed my farther, now prepare to die. Great film haven't seen it.in about 10 years.

Tipsy McSwagger · 09-03-2012 11:17pm

itchy elbows wrote: »

You killed my farther, now prepare to die. Great film haven't seen it.in about 10 years.

My name is Inigo Montoya, you ruined my quote, prepare to die!!!!!

Fysh · 09-03-2012 11:59pm

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itchy elbows wrote: »

You killed my farther, now prepare to die. Great film haven't seen it.in about 10 years.

You keep quoting that line. I do not think it went how you think it went :P

(But yes, fantastic film and one I'm quite happy to have in my "Watch it again" list on Netflix

)

2ndcoming · 10-03-2012 3:37am

Sling Blade.

Don't know how I hadn't heard of this film but just watched it tonight and it's superb. Billy Bob is incredible in it. Highly recommended.

markc1184 · 10-03-2012 2:16pm

krudler wrote: »

the 2nd was around the time of the writers strike so its meh to crap, but stick with it, it gets better and better. I thought I was gonna hate Tim Riggins from the first few episodes but he's my favourite character in it now.

Agreed. Real loveable rogue type of character.

Mickeroo · 10-03-2012 3:55pm

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The Beaver has been added, didn't see it on there before today anyway. I think its a wee bit underrated, not a bad film at all.

Kamjana · 10-03-2012 5:38pm

I watched "Cocaine Cowboys" last night,thought it was very good.

And 9 songs isn't bad either

Justin10 · 10-03-2012 5:48pm

Finished Friday Night Lights. Get past the 2nd season and its brilliant.
If you dont like sports im sure anyone would still really enjoy it.
But the game scenes are very well done.

Mickeroo · 11-03-2012 12:29pm

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Sin Nombre:Thought this was brilliant. Follows the story of a family trying to sneak into the states from central america and also the story of a young gang member. Thats all I'll say about the story. Its beautifully shot and very well acted, definitely check it out.

Little Big Soldier: Jackie Chan plays a hapless soldier who more or less accidently captures the enemy general. A story of friendship and brother hood ensues. I thought this was pretty decent, its certainly the best film i've seen Jackie Chan in in a long time and its nice to see him returning to his homeland to make a movie. Really good performance from him too. There's not all that much wacky martial arts battles in it but there are a few. The only gripe I had with it was the slapstick comedy parts don't fit in with the more tonally serious parts all that well but having said that it's still well worth a look.

S.M.B. · 11-03-2012 2:13pm

The exposure Friday Nights Lights has got from the Netflix launch here is great.

Maybe the potential movie could actually be a bit of a success on this side of the Atlantic.

Mickeroo · 11-03-2012 2:32pm

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S.M.B. wrote: »

The exposure Friday Nights Lights has got from the Netflix launch here is great.

Maybe the potential movie could actually be a bit of a success on this side of the Atlantic.

The movie already came out well before the series and it was great. Or are they planning another one?

11-03-2012 2:37pm

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Mickeroo wrote: »

The movie already came out well before the series and it was great. Or are they planning another one?

Berg is talking of doing another film but I wouldn't hold my breath. We heard the same talk after Deadwood and Rome finished and the plans for a film quickly fizzled out.

S.M.B. · 11-03-2012 2:54pm

Well Berg says the script is done and dusted. The next challenge is scheduling.

Link

Akarinn · 11-03-2012 3:00pm

Its always Sunny in Philadelphia...

Big UPS to this show, wel worth a watch...

11-03-2012 3:08pm

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S.M.B. wrote: »

Well Berg says the script is done and dusted. The next challenge is scheduling.

Link

I still wouldn't get too excited, plenty of finished shows have scripts for the proposed film but nothing ever comes of it.

11-03-2012 7:43pm

Saved by the bell added to the US store

Loved that show when I was younger.

krudler · 11-03-2012 8:39pm

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Saved by the bell added to the US store

no.
fcuking.
way.

11-03-2012 10:02pm

krudler wrote: »

no.
fcuking.
way.

Sarcasm? :pac:

krudler · 11-03-2012 10:43pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Sarcasm? :pac:

hell no, can see if Kelly is still a smokin hottie, and watch the greatest tv fight ever, AC Slater vs Zack Morris :pac:

Sl!mCharles · 12-03-2012 4:55am

Spike Lee's 25th Hour. Hadn't heard of it before and was pleasantly blown away. Barry Pepper and Ed Norton, among others, are great in this.

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