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  • #6202
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,096 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


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    New Ice Age wrote: »
    Thought the Circle was only OK. I did enjoy the tactical element though.

    I think it's how something like that would unfold in real life so it's interesting to observe people in that scenario.

    One thing I really liked was
    how the final choice plays out, because despite having been ruthless all the way through I thought it was going to end with a tedious "but pregnant ladies are intrinsically more important than everyone else" bit, so Eric's final actions were a welcome reversal
    .

    The script seemed more focused on how such group and bloc tactics shift and change than most similar films, which was detrimental in terms of character development but beneficial for maintaining tension and momentum IMO.


  • #6203
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    I kind of liked The Circle, what I didn't like was how some of the random/inexplicable killings turned out.
    And yet at the same time, the guy who said nothing survived for so long. Think there should have been a point to each killing. Also, I thought the big guy with the suspenders who was pissing everyone off should have been killed a lot earlier, he was such a target


  • #6204
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,158 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


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    The trailer for the first of the Adam Sandler's Netflix films.



    Looks terrible as expected.


  • #6205
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    The trailer for the first of the Adam Sandler's Netflix films.



    Looks terrible as expected.
    This is the film that Native American extras walked off of set due to demeaning stereotypes. Sounds like the humour will be great...


  • #6206
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,096 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


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    Darkglasses wrote: »
    I kind of liked The Circle, what I didn't like was how some of the random/inexplicable killings turned out.
    And yet at the same time, the guy who said nothing survived for so long. Think there should have been a point to each killing. Also, I thought the big guy with the suspenders who was pissing everyone off should have been killed a lot earlier, he was such a target

    I know what you mean, but with
    50 characters to start with and a 2 minute kill-timer I can understand how it would be difficult to achieve. I liked the ambiguity of the silent guy, and the way that we don't get to find out whether the machine does in fact leave alone those who never participate or if he was just lucky somehow.


  • #6207
    New Ice Age
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭New Ice Age


    The Ridiculous 6 looks dreadful. Was wondering what kind of movie it was supposed to be...then I noticed Rob Schneider failing to be funny.


  • #6208
    Chip Whitley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,471 ✭✭✭Chip Whitley


    Just finished watching Circle after reading about it here, really enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation!

    Going back to S04 of American Horror Story now.


  • #6209
    arcticmonkeys
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭arcticmonkeys


    Hellraiser and Vampires lined up for Friday night. They've been on my watchlist now for the past two months or so, seems a perfect time to watch them.

    The list in November for Ireland seems pretty decent, much better than our American conterparts which again is piss-poor.


  • #6210
    mejulie805
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭mejulie805


    Chip Whitley wrote: »
    Just finished watching Circle after reading about it here, really enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation!

    Going back to S04 of American Horror Story now.

    Was glad to see this added- was watching it week on week but got tired of the lack of paranormal with it. Want to finish it now so glad it will be easy!


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  • #6211
    IvaBigWun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭IvaBigWun


    arcticmonkeys wrote: »

    The list in November for Ireland seems pretty decent, much better than our American conterparts which again is piss-poor.

    Ireland's November list is shocking tbh http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/whats-new-on-netflix-shows-movies/

    That deal they lost with Epix is starting to show.


  • #6212
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 25,148 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


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    arcticmonkeys wrote: »
    The list in November for Ireland seems pretty decent, much better than our American conterparts which again is piss-poor.


    Am I missing somethnig here the list for November for Netflix Ireland is shockingly poor.


  • #6213
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


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    Scratch that… just seen it above. D'oh…


  • #6214
    New Ice Age
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭New Ice Age


    ^I agree with the above. Bar perhaps Jessica Jones, not much of interest in that list...at first glance anyway.

    There should be at least a few of titles that would catch your eye.

    I take it there are similar lists for the Canada and US? I mainly watch those anyway.


  • #6215
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,158 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


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    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Where would I be able to see the list for November?

    Various place get them

    http://vodzilla.co/blog/coming-soon-to-netflix/top-24-new-releases-coming-soon-to-netflix-uk-in-november-2015/


  • #6216
    arcticmonkeys
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭arcticmonkeys


    IvaBigWun wrote: »
    Ireland's November list is shocking tbh http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/whats-new-on-netflix-shows-movies/

    That deal they lost with Epix is starting to show.

    Thats the new releases for America. Nebraska, Home Alone 1 and 2, French connection , Lords of Dogtown and Love is Strange are pretty decent movies along with Jessica Jones and W/ Bob & David, not an amazing selection but I'm happy enough with.

    http://vodzilla.co/blog/coming-soon-to-netflix/top-24-new-releases-coming-soon-to-netflix-uk-in-november-2015/


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  • #6217
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


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    arcticmonkeys wrote: »
    Thats the new releases for America. Nebraska, Home Alone 1 and 2, French connection , Lords of Dogtown and Love is Strange are pretty decent movies along with Jessica Jones and W/ Bob & David, not an amazing selection but I'm happy enough with.

    http://vodzilla.co/blog/coming-soon-to-netflix/top-24-new-releases-coming-soon-to-netflix-uk-in-november-2015/

    Mr Show with Bob and David was really good so I'm looking forward to this.

    One of my favourtie sketches from Mr. Show

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ZNX1jqbOk


  • #6218
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    Halloween (1978) is showing in Italy. It's the version with digital colour grading so everyone looks to have an orange face.


  • #6219
    fin12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


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    Ageyev wrote: »
    Halloween (1978) is showing in Italy. It's the version with digital colour grading so everyone looks to have an orange face.

    I love the halloween films, michael myers, I wish they were on Irish netflix.


  • #6220
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    This is the first time maybe ever I've noticed the original on any region. Shame Netflix didnt get it for all regions but there's a complex web of distribution rights to the Halloween films across the world.


  • #6221
    fin12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


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    Ageyev wrote: »
    This is the first time maybe ever I've noticed the original on any region. Shame Netflix didnt get it for all regions but there's a complex web of distribution rights to the Halloween films across the world.

    ya the theme tune is also brilliant in it I think.


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  • #6222
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    Halloween H20: 20Years Laters was on Netflix until recent afaik. One of the better sequels from what I can remember. There's still a few decent horrors on the Ireland Flix, check past few pages for recommendations


  • #6223
    fin12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


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    Ageyev wrote: »
    Halloween H20: 20Years Laters was on Netflix until recent afaik. One of the better sequels from what I can remember. There's still a few decent horrors on the Ireland Flix, check past few pages for recommendations

    Ya that was a pretty good sequel.
    I dont actually like horror films at all but I dont mind the halloween films, I've actually found somewhere else I can watch them online. :):) Thanks anyway.:)


  • #6224
    scouttio
    Registered Users Posts: 386 ✭✭scouttio


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    I would urge everyone to spend 30 minutes of your lives being totally engrossed and slightly confused by the bat-**** craziness of Kung Fury


  • #6225
    Bret Hart
    Registered Users Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭Bret Hart


    Ageyev wrote: »
    Halloween H20: 20Years Laters was on Netflix until recent afaik. One of the better sequels from what I can remember. There's still a few decent horrors on the Ireland Flix, check past few pages for recommendations

    Resurrection is the only one left on the Irish Netflix starring Busta Rhymes and Tara Banks. It's a terrible film. The U.S. Netflix has The Curse on there which is one of my favourites starring a young Paul Rudd.


  • #6226
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    scouttio wrote: »
    I would urge everyone to spend 30 minutes of your lives being totally engrossed and slightly confused by the bat-**** craziness of Kung Fury

    I'm speechless after watching this, utterly speechless.


  • #6227
    New Ice Age
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭New Ice Age


    Bret Hart wrote: »
    Resurrection is the only one left on the Irish Netflix starring Busta Rhymes and Tara Banks. It's a terrible film. The U.S. Netflix has The Curse on there which is one of my favourites starring a young Paul Rudd.

    Not bad, but Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (never saw it on any region?) is the by far the best sequel in the series I think followed by H20.

    I'm still baffled by Halloween 3: Season of the Witch.


  • #6228
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 11,096 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


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    New Ice Age wrote: »
    Not bad, but Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (never saw it on any region?) is the by far the best sequel in the series I think followed by H20.

    I'm still baffled by Halloween 3: Season of the Witch.

    I'm rather fond of The Return too - it's much better at executing its concept than whichever Friday the 13th sequel it was that used a similar idea (but then again, the Friday 13th films have seemingly always had some desperately bad dialogue).


  • #6229
    Bret Hart
    Registered Users Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭Bret Hart


    New Ice Age wrote: »
    Not bad, but Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (never saw it on any region?) is the by far the best sequel in the series I think followed by H20.

    I'm still baffled by Halloween 3: Season of the Witch.

    It's on tonight on the Horror Channel at 10:55 if you want to check it out again. I've never saw it and don't think I'll ever bother with it. I've decided on watching the directors cut of The Curse tonight. Anyone know why Danielle Harris never came back to reprise her role as Jamie in The Curse ?


  • #6230
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭MonkstownHoop


    scouttio wrote: »
    I would urge everyone to spend 30 minutes of your lives being totally engrossed and slightly confused by the bat-**** craziness of Kung Fury

    That's amazing, hopefully we get a sequel!


  • #6231
    Marje
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭Marje


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    MonkstownHoop wrote: »
    That's amazing, hopefully we get a sequel!

    Per Wikipedia:
    Sandberg is currently working with producers Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg on a full-length feature film version of Kung Fury. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he stated that the project would be a "clean slate", containing no footage from the short film but taking place in the same universe

    Interview was done June, 2015.


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  • #6232
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,158 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


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    Kingsman: The Secret Service added to Netflix Canada.


  • #6233
    Buttros
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭Buttros


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    scouttio wrote: »
    I would urge everyone to spend 30 minutes of your lives being totally engrossed and slightly confused by the bat-**** craziness of Kung Fury

    What have I just watched....that was awesome. Might have to watch it again to make sure I didn't just imagine half of it


  • #6234
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,796 ✭✭✭sweetie


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    Agent Coulson wrote:
    Kingsman: The Secret Service added to Netflix Canada.


    Great action scenes in this I thought


  • #6235
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    Fysh wrote: »
    I watched Circle last night and really enjoyed it. Like The Exam or Cube, it's a claustrophobic and tense film that puts a group of people in a horrendous situation and watches events unfold. 50 people wake up in a circular room, with no idea how they got there and a machine in the centre of the foom which will fire instantly-deadly rays at them if they attempt to touch another person or move from their designated spot - but also on a timed basis, every two minutes. When the group realises they can control who is targeted by the machine, tensions arise over the question of who should die next (and why) and who the group should try to save, if saving anyone is even possible.

    It's very much a talking heads film, but an excellently executed one. In particular the number of people on screen is high enough to allow for unexpected shocks and developments without being so high as to be confusing.

    I watched this last night. It's ok, has similar problems as Cube in terms of the how and the why but I thought the ending shot looked cheap and a bit cheesy in the way they sorted of tried to answer the how and why question. It's kinda like a life or death version The Weakest Link! A fine watch at only about 75mins but a bit disappointing, nothing blow away must see.


  • #6236
    Irish Aris
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 5,457 Mod ✭✭✭✭Irish Aris


    I saw Circle as well.
    Though it was quite tense, and it could have been a great study on human nature and character, but obviously things were moving too fast to get much depth.
    A good film nevertheless.

    I saw Exit Through The Gift Shop last night, it's the documentary that Banksy directed and presents the street art movement. Thought it was quite interesting, as I have developed a general interest in street art and murals the last couple of years.


  • #6237
    IvaBigWun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭IvaBigWun


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    Kingsman: The Secret Service added to Netflix Canada.

    Re watched this last night. Great film. You have to search for it as it doesn't seem to be anywhere on Netflix's front page.


  • #6238
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    Bret Hart wrote: »
    It's on tonight on the Horror Channel at 10:55 if you want to check it out again. I've never saw it and don't think I'll ever bother with it. I've decided on watching the directors cut of The Curse tonight. Anyone know why Danielle Harris never came back to reprise her role as Jamie in The Curse ?

    This is wildly off topic but I wanted to post the answer. Iirc she answered it on the 25 Years of Terror DVD I think on a panel Q&A. The answr online is that she was too young to work adult hours, the producers only wanted to pay her scale/minimum wage ans she found their whole approach and the script yo be lacking

    http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/29/halloween-movie-memories-danielle-harris?page=2

    Horror film franchises are notorious for using unknown actors and then if the film is a hit the producers only offer the minimum pay for the subsequent sequels (see Gunnar Hansen's comments on Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2)


  • #6239
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,158 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


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    I really enjoyed Circle thanks to the OP for recommending it and also loved Kung Fury for the complete 30 minutes of sheer madness.


  • #6240
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,158 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


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    Cinderella (2015) added to Netflix Canada.


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  • #6241
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,478 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


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    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    Cinderella (2015) added to Netflix Canada.

    Saw that in the cinema and really really enjoyed it. It's just so genuine and old fashioned.


  • #6242
    IvaBigWun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭IvaBigWun


    Any good additions in these regions in the past week or so?

    Australia

    Canada

    France

    Germany

    Italy

    Japan

    Netherlands

    USA


  • #6243
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Fargo season 2 is on French & Swiss Neflix, couple of episodes in but looks decent so far.


  • #6244
    IvaBigWun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭IvaBigWun


    glynf wrote: »
    Fargo season 2 is on French & Swiss Neflix, couple of episodes in but looks decent so far.

    It's not grabbing me the same way last year did. I might wait till this year is over and then try a binge watch.


  • #6245
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,478 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


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    Anyone who enjoyed Kung Fury should check out Danger 5.


  • #6246
    Ageyev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Ageyev


    IvaBigWun wrote: »
    Any good additions in these regions in the past week or so?

    Australia

    Canada

    France

    Germany

    Italy

    Japan

    Netherlands

    USA
    Japan:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=97444393&postcount=6118


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  • #6247
    Ally Dick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,726 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    New Ice Age wrote: »
    I'm still baffled by Halloween 3: Season of the Witch.

    Halloween 3...try and make a sequel without Michael Myers......riiiiiiiigggght


  • #6248
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    Halloween 3...try and make a sequel without Michael Myers......riiiiiiiigggght

    I think the original intention was to make the Halloween series kind of like an anthology series with a different story for each film. But the third film was so badly received they quickly changed their minds.


  • #6249
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭MonkstownHoop


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    I think the original intention was to make the Halloween series kind of like an anthology series with a different story for each film. But the third film was so badly received they quickly changed their minds.

    I can't have Halloween without Dr Sam Loomis


  • #6250
    Ally Dick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,726 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    Series I abandoned on Netflix because I thought that they were rubbish - From Dusk Till Dawn the series, Marco Polo, Grimm


  • #6251
    IvaBigWun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭IvaBigWun


    Ageyev wrote: »
    Japan:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=97444393&postcount=6118

    Some good ones there, thanks. I might finally now get around to seeing 2001:A Space Oddysey.


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