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Basic Instinct

Re:Weekly Theme for August 4: L ...
By estela in Weekly Theme
"Bit late but want to contribite to this discussion Movies that sex was part of them film making the moviegoer almost voyerstic Henry and JuneHenry & June (1990) from the opening scene when Anais Nin confesses she addicted to sexual encounters to her thearpist and then continues sexually engage with her thearpist you know it will be a central theme to the story. Basic Instinct went it came was an event everyone was going to see it Basic Instinct (1992) Scandal the biopic based on the real Profumo Affair Scandal (1989) Swinging Sixties sex scandal that shook the british government bringing down prominent ministers. Angels and Insects is a period piece unlike any you are likely to see now or in the foreseeable future.Set in consevetive Victorian era where Darwinism social class and forbidden secret keeps you entranced Controversy The film caused some scandal in America because of a scene in which an actor (Douglas Henshall) leaves the bed of a woman and gets dressed while his p ... " [More]

Re:Cast BATMAN 3 Australian Cast
By estela in Filmgaming
"Noddy I am taking up the challenge Here is an all Aussie recast let me know your Aussie version. Batman- Hugh Jackman Joker - Russel Crowe Rachel Dawes - Rose Byrne Harvey Dent - Guy Pierce Lucius Fox - Geoffry Rush Alfred - Barry Humphries Gordon - Sam Worthington Future Batman Movies Poison Ivy - Isla Fisher Peguin - Brendan Cowell Riddler - Noah Taylor Catwan- Emily Barclay [quote user="Noddy"] well considering this was inspired by Heath Ledger again, I would suggest its only reasonable to make it an all-Australian cast. To start with Batman, for whom I would cas......... .... .... ahhh, forget it. [/quote] " [More]

Melbourne International Film Fe ...
By estela in estela Blog
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"Melbourne International Film Festival is regarded unequivocally as the most significant film event in Australia. With the largest and most diverse programme of screenings and special events in the country, you can see films that you might never have the chance to see again. Anyone that has the chance come down to The 57th Melbourne International Film Festival it is on now , and Melbourne's culture vultures are out in force in their warm woolies for winter's film feast. Which is just as well, because this year's theme is 'Everyone's a Critic'. Be part of the buzz in winter, when Melbourne becomes the global movie mecca. MIFF screens over 350 films from Australia and around the world – comprising feature films, documentaries, and short films. The Festival assembles a monster 19 days of more than just the best in contemporary cinema – but also presents forums with filmmakers, panel discussions, celebrity interviews, outside broadcasts, music events, and an International ... " [More]

LOVE MY WAY
By estela in estela Blog
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"Watched Australian Drama Love my way. I cried the most in any film particular towards the last scene The most honest film ever made unsure if it is available in the US. but fantastic film here is the synoposis. "One day you wake up and you're in your thirties. How'd that happen? Still semi-broke, still negotiating with you ex about your daughter, still wondering what you're going to do when you grow up. "Frankie is a tempestuous ball of mad life: she colours in for a living at a large daily newspaper. She lives with Tom, a fallen star chef, now a cook at the local rehabilitation hospital. Just down the road in a much nicer house lives Charlie 35, architect, surfer, emotionally stunted and Lou's father. He's also Frank's ex and Tom's brother. Charlie's remarried to Julia, a woman with firm dreams about her life that are about to come true and scare the shit out of her. Love My Way is an exploration of big characters dealing with the deepest human emotions. Love, hate, truth, lies, ... " [More]

Lola

LoLa
By estela in estela Blog
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"I watched the British Version of this film. A rare Charles Bronson the film poster says it all filmed in 1969 on the Lolita theme. It was marketed under the name of Lola.She's almost 16...He's almost 40.A middle aged writer of pornographic novels (Charles Bronson) meets and falls in love with a sixteen year old school girl (Susan George). This alone is cause for concern but when the couple get married and move to America the trouble begins this un polictically correct film would not be made today but worth watching seeing how society values evolved ... " [More]

Re:Why do I like movies that ma ...
By estela in Chicks who like Flicks
"Recently I watched the Painted Veil Trapped in a loveless marriage, a British doctor EDWARD NORTON travels with his unfaithful wife NAOMI WATTS to a remote Chinese village to fight a cholera outbreak .It's a very, very beautiful film and it's a really moving love story, Sexual tension is hightened in this film but still remains romatic . I just melted. When I was pregnant I watched Australian Drama Love my way. I cried the most towards the last film maybe it was the hormones but I lent it to my sister and to my mother and had the same effect on them unsure if it is available in the US. but fantastic film here is the synoposis. One day you wake up and you're in your thirties. How'd that happen? Still semi-broke, still negotiating with you ex about your daughter, still wondering what you're going to do when you grow up. Frankie is a tempestuous ball of mad life: she colours in for a living at a large daily newspaper. She lives with Tom, a fallen star chef, now a cook at the local re ... " [More]

Down by Law

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By estela in Weekly Theme
"I am intrigued just watch the trailer have put it down on my want to see list. Great quote can imagine it was improv by Benigni himself. thanks for bringing this film to my attention. [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="Risselada"] Favorite prison scene that first jumped to mind was from Down By Law Roberto Benigni's character manages to get the entire wing of that prison to chant "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream" [/quote] I freakin' loved that scene. I think Benigni is flat out one of the funniest people to watch and it was a very bold move for Jarmusch to cast him way back in '86 in an American movie. [/quote] " [More]

Chopper

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By estela in Weekly Theme
"Chopper (2000)Lock up presents a mix bag of selection for me first to come to mind is Chopper where Eric Bana plays the iconic small criminal who cuts of his ear in prison. This intense story of Mark 'Chopper' Read, a legendary criminal who wrote his autobiography while serving a murder sentence in prison. He is outlandish exhibits a bizarre fascination for the viewer - he'is the original thug-without-a-conscience, but there are moments when you can't help but admire his rough-and-ready charm underneath an underlying menance. Blood in Blood out. I remember watching first prison rape scene oftern infered in films but never shown this film about Latino comardry in gang life it captures an time in south LA where gang came into popular concious. It had to me a Latin Soap Opera rythm to the film Burt Lancaster in classic prison drama, Birdman of Alcatraz. Had to include this gem for the powerhouse performance of one of the greates actors ahead of his time. Also was name ... " [More]

Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly Heath Ledger becomes ...
By estela in estela Blog
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"All that believe the Joker is a great maverick character must view Heath Ledger in Ned Kelly he takes on Australia’s greatest legend the bush ranger Ned Kelly nothing more iconic in Australia than the image of Ned Kelly in his armour and Heath Ledger's performance once more has cemented his brilliant acting talent's this is a must see. Synoposis provided by Movie Crunch:Heath Ledger stars as Ned Kelly, set in Victoria, Australia in the late 1800s. The movie is based on Robert Drewe’s novel, Our Sunshine, which is based on the real life of Ned Kelly, an Australian bushranger. Supporting cast: Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Naomi Watts, Rachel Griffiths, Joel Edgerton. Directed by Gregor Jordan. Released Mar 26, 2004.Ned, his brother and a few friends try to protect Ned’s sister from the romantic advances of a persistent constable, whom she has already shunned. In retaliation, the officer accuses the brothers of horse theft and shoots one of their horses. From ther ... " [More]

Chopper

Re:A new pack of RESERVOIR DOGS ...
By estela in Filmgaming
"You have done Heath Ledger proud!!. Reservoir Dingos is brilliant and Mick Molly as Peter McDermott is inspired casting. Thanks for waving the Aussie flag. Best recast ever!!! I can just see Vince as the young cop.. thanks for representing I can hear the tune of eagle rock cheers. ****************************** ****************************** ************************ Ok, I'm a long time listener to Film Spotting and the last episode inspired me to crawl out of my shell, sign up and propose my option. Let's remember that, for whatever reason, this particular movie was chosen as a tribute to Heath Ledger. So I think its fair to make it an an all Aussie affair. Call it Reservoir Dingos if you like. I won't, but you can. I am guessing some of these actors, or their best roles, won't be so well know in the US, but bare with me, I think this is a cracking movie. So here we go. Mr. White - Bryan Brown - in my mind he does his best work in Australian movies with fellow Aussies. Her ... " [More]

Re:A RESERVOIR DOGS recast Fil ...
By estela in Filmgaming
"Is there enough testorone in Room move over original cast here are the original heavy weights . Throw back to old Noir Harvey Keitel ... Mr. White - Kirk DouglasTim Roth ... Mr. Orange -Orson WellsMichael Madsen ... Mr. Blonde -Glenn FordChris Penn ... Nice Guy Eddie- Jack PalanceSteve Buscemi ... Mr. Pink -Frank SinatraLawrence Tierney ... Joe Cabot -Humphrey BogartQuentin Tarantino ... Mr. Brown - Robert MitchumEdward Bunker ... Mr. Blue Marlon BrandoKirk Baltz ... Young Cop (gets ear cut off) -John GarfieldSteven Wright ... K-Billy DJ- Burt Lancaster Gene Pitney: Town without Pity to replace stuck in the middle with you " [More]

Re:Top 5 Everybody Seems To Lov ...
By estela in Top 5
"Its late at night so I will be quick 1) No country for old men( shock horror I fell asleep thru this film) 2) Moulin Rouge / Romeo Juliette the De Caprio version 3)Saving private Ryan (from the opening scene it lost me 4)I heart Huckabees ( all over the place) 5)Birds & March of the Pegunins ( yawn too much sky and white snow) " [More]