3 films in the past two days.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - standard.

Catfish - the most interesting of the lot. It's a documenary (supposedly, I'm still doubting its credibility as a documentary, everything seems far too convenient) about this man who meets a girl on Facebook, develops a relationship with her, never actually meeting her, but also developing a relationship with her family. It gets very creepy at one point, as you begin to wonder about the motives of the main character, and sudden revelations as the film goes on make it a very interesting watch, and very apt considering our cyber-dominated current state of affairs.

Scarface - hated it, hated it, hated it. I was told my my flatmate that it's brilliant, it's anything but. I spent all TWO HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES waiting for some sort of story to happen, it never did, the only attempt at it is Tony becoming this drug lord. You literally could've cut about an hour out of this film, there were so many pointless scenes that had no relevance to the not-very-big picture, and it seemed that 156 minutes of it was simply build up to the last 4 minutes ("Say hello to my little friend!" (a moment I was hoping to be amazing, was simply him saying the line, then blowing up a door.)) of quite disappointing and incredibly unrealistic action (I swear Tony must get hit about 300 times by about 12 people's machine guns shooting at him, but he still shouted down to his attackers afterwards...). Shocking film, Al Pacino was just plain weird as the main character, and it seems that the director put drugs in every scene just because he could. Absolutely woeful film.

Crusade in Jeans. :D Very nice one! :D

Winter's Bone.

A great film, Jennifer Lawrence is fantastic, and just happens to be gorgeous.

With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, 17 year-old Ree Dolly keeps her family together in a dirt poor rural area. She's taken aback however when the local Sheriff tells her that her father put up their house as collateral for his bail and unless he shows up for his trial in a week's time, they will lose it all. She knows her father is involved in the local drug trade and manufactures crystal meth, but everywhere she goes the message is the same: stay out of it and stop poking your nose in other people's business. She refuses to listen, even after her father's brother, Teardrop, tells her he's probably been killed. She pushes on, putting her own life in danger, for the sake of her family until the truth, or enough of it, is revealed.

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The Kings Speech

Was a bit sceptical when the good lady dragged me down to the local flicks to see this, but I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Colin Firth was brilliant as George VI and thoroughly deserves an Oscar for his performance.

Go see it - you wont be disappointed

I saw Mike Leigh's "Another Year" last night, a moving 2-hour glimpse of mid-life Britain. Highly recommended to those who like films and not movies with actors/actresses instead of stars.

I saw Mike Leigh's "Another Year" last night, a moving 2-hour glimpse of mid-life Britain. Highly recommended to those who like films and not movies with actors/actresses instead of stars.

Sounds worth a look cheers.

Saw "Funny Girl" last night. I loved it.

I wasn't sure about the length of the movie (2h 35min) but the time flew by. Barbra Streisand was magical and when she sang "Don't rain on my parade" I had goosebumps and cried. Brilliant!!!

And tonight I watched "The Kids Are All Right". A really nice movie. It was about a family consisting of two lesbians and their two kids (a girl and a boy) whom where conceived with the help of a sperm donor. When the girl turns 18 she decides to contact the man who donated the sperm and he agrees to meet them.

I really liked the movie. Simple yet effective script and great acting. Annette Bening and Julianne Moore plays the lesbian couple and both are great (as usual). The chemistry between them was really good.

The kids was played by Josh Hutchinson and Mia Wasikowska (not sure of the spelling). Josh is an okay actor, but nothing special. Wasikowska however is a really good actress. She has potential to become a great actress one day.

Mark Ruffalo is the sperm donor and he's great as well. A really underestimated actor.

The Kings Speech

Was a bit sceptical when the good lady dragged me down to the local flicks to see this, but I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Colin Firth was brilliant as George VI and thoroughly deserves an Oscar for his performance.

Go see it - you wont be disappointed

I had the same experience, my Missus loved it and I never fancied it at all but I found myself getting quite into it.

Black Swan - insane.

Black Swan - insane.

arghh don't, thats the next one on Mrs Chippys agenda, I think It tomorrow nights entertainment

Black Swan - insane.

I've heard from numerous people that it's really, really messed up. I'm still curious as to how. I'll watch it on Wednesday.

Black Swan - insane.

Saw that today, some very creepy moments but thought it was a brilliant movie. Natalie portman (who is smoking hot) more than justifies her oscar nomination and would not be suprised should she win it

Seeing Black Swan tonight. Natalie Portman, a very tidy unit.

Just finished Black Swan, and I have to say, it's an unbelievably good film. Portman is amazing, but I'm now seriously considering this a contendor for Best Picture now. It's absolutely insane, but exceptional all the same. I loved it.

Black Swan - insane.

My wife was excited to see this come out, and went to see it as soon as it came out. She usually hates the movies, but being as she used to dance at the School of American Ballet of NYC Ballet, she seemed to be more than interested. She said she can relate to how obsessive people can become. I've yet to see it, but will certainly check it ou

"Black Swan" was amazing and in my oppinion should be the major contender with "The King's Speech" for winning "Best Motion Picture of the Year" at the Oscars. I know "The Social Network" has won awards and are one of the favourites with take home the Oscar, but to me that movie isn't close to the two I've mentioned. Not sure I'd even place it third.

Don't understand the hype around Black Swan, never heard of it to be fair, is it some ballerina that goes on a killing spree or something?

yep, and has some amazing car chases too :)

I'm just back from seeing the new Nigel Cole film - We Want Sex (Equality) no, I think it's called Made In Dagenham in the UK - which is about a group of women machinists at the Ford Dagenham car plant going on strike for equal pay in 1968. A brilliant film. Totally recreates the feel of the 60's with dodgy shop stewards and hard as nail bosses. Bob Hoskins is wonderful as a non dodgy union man. Miranda Richardson does a bloody good Barbara Castle. John Sessions does Harold Wilson. Sally Hawkins is fantastic as Rita, the woman who is cajoled into leading the women. Richard Schiff (Toby from The White House)is excellent as the American sent over from Ford HQ to put the woman in their place. There's also a short serious part for Roger Lloyd-Pack - good to see him being allowed to do a serious role.

A superb mixture of comedy history and drama. Take Mrs Chippy to see it Chippy - miles better than Black Swan!

Heard about that movie some time ago, Moi. Haven't seen it yet but hope to do it soon.

And if it is, as you say, "miles better than Black Swan", then it must be the best movie in the history of movie making :)

I just watched The King's Speech. Maybe it's my youth, but I genuinely don't see what the fuss is about. Yes, Colin Firth is excellent as King George VI, but there's literally no story to it. Royal has speech problem - becomes king - does a speech. What's the huge deal about it? I really don't get it. When you have films that genuinely challenge you, make you think and mess with you, like Black Swan, it gets praise, but it does divide critics. Do a film about a monarch, 100 minutes of talking, and ending on a happy note gets critical acclaim from everywhere. It baffles me completely.

Anyone care to tell me why this film is so good? I thought it was boring and, all in all, kind of pointless. You could put it down to the spirit of man overcoming his problems, but if that's the main message, then I just wasted nearly two hours of my life. Give me a man's choice of either dying of starvation/thirst or cutting his arm off to survive (127 hours) anyday. Dull dull dull dull dull.

Anyone seen Four Lions - opinions?

Anyone seen Four Lions - opinions?

the suicide bomber spoof? it was hilarious in my opinion, give it a watch if you are bored!

I just watched The King's Speech. Maybe it's my youth, but I genuinely don't see what the fuss is about. Yes, Colin Firth is excellent as King George VI, but there's literally no story to it. Royal has speech problem - becomes king - does a speech. What's the huge deal about it? I really don't get it. When you have films that genuinely challenge you, make you think and mess with you, like Black Swan, it gets praise, but it does divide critics. Do a film about a monarch, 100 minutes of talking, and ending on a happy note gets critical acclaim from everywhere. It baffles me completely.

Anyone care to tell me why this film is so good? I thought it was boring and, all in all, kind of pointless. You could put it down to the spirit of man overcoming his problems, but if that's the main message, then I just wasted nearly two hours of my life. Give me a man's choice of either dying of starvation/thirst or cutting his arm off to survive (127 hours) anyday. Dull dull dull dull dull.

I think this is probably an age thing, Ruh Buh Juh. And with that maybe comes an awareness of the back story. Here was a man who was never brought up to be king. His feckless dilettante of an older brother (played extremely well by Guy Pearce) abdicates to be with a woman seen at the time as a conniving hussy. They both flirt with the Nazis, both before and during the war. The Nazi plan was, having conquered England, to put Edward and Wallis (by now Duke and Duchess of Windsor) back on the throne.

Bertie's stammer was a source of major stress, he dreaded having to speak in public. Doctors advised him to smoke to help his nerves. he therefore smoked copiously and died of lung cancer in his mid fifties.

back to the film - I thought the dialogue throughout was superb - I like good dialogue (another age thing, I suspect). Timothy Spall did a wonderful cameo as Winston Churchhll, Derek Jacobi gave a brilliant portrayal of the Archbishop of Canterbury. With few exceptions (and I think Wallis Simpson was one) all the minor roles were well acted.

The film gave an excellent flavour of the period - the scenes during the King's speech after war is announced went into working class homes, pubs, military barracks, and even the tiny roles in those scenes were really authentic.

Maybe go and see it again in ten years time.

It would be boring if we all liked the same things. I hated Titanic. I won't go and see 127 hours, because I'd have my eyes shut half the time. I saw the trailer of Black swan and thought it was crap so I didn;t go to see it. Nothing I have read here has made me change my mind.

Anyone seen Four Lions - opinions?

Completely mental, but it is absolutely hilarious at times.