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"The Dig" (2021) on Netflix




Decided to give this a whirl last night to see if it lived up to the hype - it did. 10/10.

How's the camerawork? Even a mention of Greengrass generally makes me feel seasick. I have to give the man credit for his commitment to hiring cameramen from the community suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Saint Maud

Very impressive debut feature film by 31 year old Rose Glass. A psychological horror about religious devotion and social isolation with an awards worthy lead performance by Morfydd Clark.

It is only 83 minutes which is good because it doesn't feel the need to pad the runtime with unnecessary scenes or subplots. There is a ratcheting of tension throughout the film which ends with a very memorable (blink and you'll miss it) final shot.

I would have loved to have seen this in the cinema but that's not an option at the moment. I was released to Google Play and Apple for rent / purchase this week.

one night in miami

was a bit weary about this one, but turns out i really enjoyed it. Great chemistry between the 4, very well shot, very well balanced between the 4. This is a very strong debut for King.

DVDM93 wrote: »

Palmer

One of the best films I've seen in a while. Justin Timberlake was excellent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jVuOheTNGQ

Not his fault but he just doesn't have a voice for acting.

SimonTemplar wrote: »

Saint Maud

Very impressive debut feature film by 31 year old Rose Glass. A psychological horror about religious devotion and social isolation with an awards worthy lead performance by Morfydd Clark.

Was fortunate enough to see this in the cinema in December, thought it was an excellent watch.

I wouldn't advise anyone watch it expecting a conventional horror, it's more a psychological drama but it is truly haunting and "horror" in the best sense of the word in my opinion.

SimonTemplar wrote: »

Saint Maud

Very impressive debut feature film by 31 year old Rose Glass. A psychological horror about religious devotion and social isolation with an awards worthy lead performance by Morfydd Clark.

It is only 83 minutes which is good because it doesn't feel the need to pad the runtime with unnecessary scenes or subplots. There is a ratcheting of tension throughout the film which ends with a very memorable (blink and you'll miss it) final shot.

I would have loved to have seen this in the cinema but that's not an option at the moment. I was released to Google Play and Apple for rent / purchase this week.

+1 for Saint Maud. Very impressed.

Homelander wrote: »

Was fortunate enough to see this in the cinema in December, thought it was an excellent watch.

I wouldn't advise anyone watch it expecting a conventional horror, it's more a psychological drama but it is truly haunting and "horror" in the best sense of the word in my opinion.

Horror is such a broad genre, but I agree, it is a psychological drama. I'd probably put it in the same sub-genre as Rosemary's Baby.

'The History of Iron Maiden'

A three part (early) history of one of metal's premier acts, 'The History of Iron Maiden' covers the band from its humble pub origins through to the massive (and sometimes ridiculous) arena period and up to them releasing 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' and headlining Donnington at the end of the 80's. Basically the first 15 years of the bands existence.

Iron Maiden are the quintessential 70's heavy metal band that had its greatest successes throughout the 80's, when all other bands of that type and era fell by the wayside. All of the NWOBHM bands faded within a relatively short time, but Steve Harris's lot continued to survive and even grow, despite not changing the formula to any great degree, like many other bands have had to regardless of what music they played.

This is expanded upon in the documentary which explains that Iron Maiden is very much Harris' band, who has a strict vision of what it should be and sticks to it with an admirable determination, it must be said. But, inevitably this led to numerous line up changes throughout the years and only Steve Harris is the one that has stayed in the band since its formation in 1975. The documentary features past members and gives them a chance to air their stories and experiences, but there doesn't seem to be any animosity. At least not at the time of recording. Although, I wonder just how amicable everyone truly is. Getting kicked out of a band and then watching it become a behemoth without you can't be all that great for one's mental stability. Just ask Dave Mustaine. But Iron Maiden is a business, first and foremost, and one that has gathered around it a tight knit company of people who pursue their goals with great clarity, in spite of the various comings and goings that are bound to happen over the course of 45 years.

'The History of Iron Maiden' is interesting for fans and non-fans alike as it's a great exposure on what it was to be in those types of mega bands in the 80's and just how crazy and "big" things could get. Up to and including some 'Spinal Tap' moments, which the band, themselves, were and still are very much aware of. Although the documentary certainly isn't a litany of drink and drug fuelled excess and farce, and Iron Maiden actually come across as one of the more level headed bands of the era which, perhaps, has a lot to do with the fact that they still play today to huge crowds 30 years after the period covered in part 3 of the documentary ended.

Arguably, though, Iron Maiden's greatest stretch was from 1982 to 1988, where they garnered millions of devoted fans around the world and produced their best material, which they still play live and this is where the most interesting section of the documentary lies, although the three parts all hold the interest quite easily.


8/10

Tony EH wrote: »

'The History of Iron Maiden'

A three part (early) history of one of metal's premier acts, 'The History of Iron Maiden' covers the band from its humble pub origins through to the massive (and sometimes ridiculous) arena period and up to them releasing 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' and headlining Donnington at the end of the 80's. Basically the first 15 years of the bands existence.

Iron Maiden are the quintessential 70's heavy metal band that had its greatest successes throughout the 80's, when all other bands of that type and era fell by the wayside. All of the NWOBHM bands faded within a relatively short time, but Steve Harris's lot continued to survive and even grow, despite not changing the formula to any great degree, like many other bands have had to regardless of what music they played.

This is expanded upon in the documentary which explains that Iron Maiden is very much Harris' band, who has a strict vision of what it should be and sticks to it with an admirable determination, it must be said. But, inevitably this led to numerous line up changes throughout the years and only Steve Harris is the one that has stayed in the band since its formation in 1975. The documentary features past members and gives them a chance to air their stories and experiences, but there doesn't seem to be any animosity. At least not at the time of recording. Although, I wonder just how amicable everyone truly is. Getting kicked out of a band and then watching it become a behemoth without you can't be all that great for one's mental stability. Just ask Dave Mustaine. But Iron Maiden is a business, first and foremost, and one that has gathered around it a tight knit company of people who pursue their goals with great clarity, in spite of the various comings and goings that are bound to happen over the course of 45 years.

'The History of Iron Maiden' is interesting for fans and non-fans alike as it's a great exposure on what it was to be in those types of mega bands in the 80's and just how crazy and "big" things could get. Up to and including some 'Spinal Tap' moments, which the band, themselves, were and still are very much aware of. Although the documentary certainly isn't a litany of drink and drug fuelled excess and farce, and Iron Maiden actually come across as one of the more level headed bands of the era which, perhaps, has a lot to do with the fact that they still play today to huge crowds 30 years after the period covered in part 3 of the documentary ended.

Arguably, though, Iron Maiden's greatest stretch was from 1982 to 1988, where they garnered millions of devoted fans around the world and produced their best material, which they still play live and this is where the most interesting section of the documentary lies, although the three parts all hold the interest quite easily.


8/10

Brilliant. Didn't know this existed. Going to try to find that somewhere to watch.
Other than what was produced in '90s, they have some catalogue. Real return to form over the past 20 years.

The Vigil

An unsettling horror film about a Jewish man who agrees to act at short notice as a Shomer (staying the night in a house to watch over a dead body).
Very good set up for a scary movie.
There are loud bangs coming from upstairs and the previous Shomer has fled the house in terror. The dead man’s wife is a creepy old woman suffering from alzheimer’s who sneaks around the house.
It’s deliberately paced and builds up the dread while not being afraid to give the odd jump scare.
I liked the ending too. Reminded me of It Follows or The Babadook in its approach to the genre.

One Cut of the Dead

A bonkers Japanese zombie movie.
A film crew making a zombie film come under attack from real zombies. At least that’s the set up.
It’s very hard to talk about this film without spoiling it. I knew it took a swerve in it’s second act but I wasn’t expecting what happened.
A unique film in a way and very funny.