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5 Films To See In January (what are you watching?)

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Count Dookkake said:
:lol

It is deserving of the PR.
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I got your back! At TIFF it was shown at midnight and the crowd went insane. The Q and A afterward was also great. Sam Neil was drunk off his ass. :lol
 
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DanielPlainview said:
I got your back! At TIFF it was shown at midnight and the crowd went insane. The Q and A afterward was also great. Sam Neil was drunk off his ass. :lol
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I saw it at Fantastic Fest with the Spierig Bros presenting it. We all got a flute of sangria before the show. Plus there was a fat guy dressed as a fox running around screaming "Chaos reigns!" Audience was so pumped and the movie more than delivered on its premise.

I really want GAF to support this one.

And of course Book of Eli, but I think Gary has got that covered.
 
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It's a weak month for new releases, number-wise, but there's a lot of movies getting wide releases (particularly The Lovely Bones and Crazy Heart, both of which are on my radar).
 
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Book of Eli is the only movie that has caught my interest. And to add to the fact that Denzel doesn't bs around with movies - you know it will be good.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
The Hurt Locker, Moon, In The Loop, and Brothers Bloom all hit Blu-ray on Jan. 12th as well.

4 of the best films of the year.
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You mean 3.


The Brothers Bloom sucked.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
The Hurt Locker, Moon, In The Loop, and Brothers Bloom all hit Blu-ray on Jan. 12th as well.

4 of the best films of the year.
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Brothers Bloom is already on BD in my blockbuster. Don't know if it's supposed to be but, just thought I'd give a heads up. Really fun film.
 
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Holy Hell. Just watched the YiR Red Band trailer. I cannot wait to see this. Even if I watch it alone.

"I want to tickle your belly button...from the inside." :lol
 
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Stealth said:
Brothers Bloom is already on BD in my blockbuster. Don't know if it's supposed to be but, just thought I'd give a heads up. Really fun film.
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Yeah, they really fudged up the rls. Summit was trying something new and made it available to rent way back in October, but are now just making it available to purchase.
 
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Plainview: FYI this year's Taken will be "The Next Three Days".

Oh and if you don't like Brothers Bloom there is something wrong with you.
 
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polyh3dron said:
Plainview: FYI this year's Taken will be "The Next Three Days".

Oh and if you don't like Brothers Bloom there is something wrong with you.
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I don't think that's coming out til 2011 and not a massive fan of Haggis after Crash and Elah.
 
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Not interested in a damn thing mentioned in this thread.

Oh, Bitchslap is already available on the Playstation Store, I saw it there this morning.
 
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Such a small list. I'm surprised at the daybreakers reviews/impressions, it didn't look that great, but apparently it's damn good.
 
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polyh3dron said:
Oh and if you don't like Brothers Bloom there is something wrong with you.
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Granted, he's only two movies in, but Johnson hasn't yet shown that he's capable of anything compelling, creative, or with even a hint of individualism. He's another great borrower, one who's in love with himself and only knows how to loudly wear his influences on his sleeve, which is probably why he's becoming so popular with today's twenty-somethings.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
The Hurt Locker, Moon, In The Loop, and Brothers Bloom all hit Blu-ray on Jan. 12th as well.

4 of the best films of the year.
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I think Big Fan is supposed to hit DVD on Jan. 12th as well, which was in a very limited release that caused me to not see it. That got some pretty positive buzz in some circles (AV Club put it as their 12th best of the year).

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Granted, he's only two movies in, but Johnson hasn't yet shown that he's capable of anything compelling, creative, or with even a hint of individualism. He's another great borrower, one who's in love with himself and only knows how to loudly wear his influences on his sleeve, which is probably why he's becoming so popular with today's twenty-somethings.
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Well, there's an old saying that average artists borrow while great artists steal. That's why I love Paul Thomas Anderson so much; his work takes from so many different sources but absolute transcends the influences to become something supremely unique. I haven't seen either of Johnson's movies save for a small section or Brick, but having obvious influences does not decrease the quality of an artist's work.
 
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Snowman Prophet of Doom said:
I think Big Fan is supposed to hit DVD on Jan. 12th as well, which was in a very limited release that caused me to not see it. That got some pretty positive buzz in some circles (AV Club put it as their 12th best of the year).



Well, there's an old saying that average artists borrow while great artists steal. That's why I love Paul Thomas Anderson so much; his work takes from so many different sources but absolute transcends the influences to become something supremely unique. I haven't seen either of Johnson's movies save for a small section or Brick, but having obvious influences does not decrease the quality of an artist's work.
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Nice! I missed Big Fan. Can't wait to see it.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
I don't think that's coming out til 2011 and not a massive fan of Haggis after Crash and Elah.
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IMDB pulled that number out of the air and it'll most likely be wrong unless there's some Shutter Island style push back.

Also, it's a remake/reimagining of a foreign film a la The Departed, and as far as adaptations go you'd probably agree that Casino Royale was one of the best Bond movies ever made. Quantum of Solace not so much, but a lot of people took their turns at fucking up that script once he was done with it.
 
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polyh3dron said:
IMDB pulled that number out of the air and it'll most likely be wrong unless there's some Shutter Island style push back.

Also, it's a remake/reimagining of a foreign film a la The Departed, and as far as adaptations go you'd probably agree that Casino Royale was one of the best Bond movies ever made. Quantum of Solace not so much, but a lot of people took their turns at fucking up that script once he was done with it.
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nice, the cast definitely makes me excited. Hope it comes out this year!
 
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distantmantra said:
Not interested in a damn thing mentioned in this thread.

Oh, Bitchslap is already available on the Playstation Store, I saw it there this morning.
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You can rent it in HD for the low, low price of $19.99!!!!
 
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DanielPlainview said:
Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Tim Allen's career.


Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Jackie Chan's career.


Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career.
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:lol

I'm watching Book of Eli, Daybreakers, and Youth in Revolt.
 
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Haven't seen the movie, but the novel it's based on (same name) is some of the funniest shit I've ever read.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
I haven't read the beloved source material, but this looks like the best work from Michael Cera since Arrested Development.
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how so? judging from the trailer it looks like cera's playing the same goofball he plays in every movie.

movie does look funny, though.
 
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bud said:
how so? judging from the trailer it looks like cera's playing the same goofball he plays in every movie.

movie does look funny, though.
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After viewing the red band trailer the comedy seems very much like AD. I enjoy Cera, but have only been really impressed with Superbad and moments in Juno and Nick and Nora. It looks like he is given a lot to do in this film, so I'm quite excited.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
After viewing the red band trailer the comedy seems very much like AD. I enjoy Cera, but have only been really impressed with Superbad and moments in Juno and Nick and Nora. It looks like he is given a lot to do in this film, so I'm quite excited.
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Yeah, go see the Red band trailer if you guys haven't already. Cera is definitely not doing a repeat performance in this film.
 
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Eli, natch. Premiere on the 11th then seeing it here in SF on opening night with friends then again LA on Saturday with other friends. So I'll be making up for a few of those in this thread who inexplicably don't have it on their lists :lol

Legion looks like a perfect rental fodder.
 
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DanielPlainview said:
Crazy On The Outside (Allen, Jan. 8th)

Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Tim Allen's career.
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The Spy Next Door (Levant, Jan. 15th)

Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Jackie Chan's career.
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Tooth Fairy (Lembeck, Jan. 22nd)

Why You Should Avoid It: This looks like the lowest point of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career.
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Welcome to The Pacifier Club, guys
 
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Not too shabby and for once I'm gonna watch all your top picks except for Youth in Revolt, the plot description and Micheal cera just scream generic to me.
 
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Book of Eli is kicking ass in the poll. Good job WHITTA! VOTE HERE.

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