The Stingray Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Did you read the rest of the thing? I said I was going to watch it again. I don't have ADD, so yes, I did read the whole thing. You say it's a movie that requires attention and repeated viewings, but you didn't give it either of those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I don't have ADD, so yes, I did read the whole thing. You say it's a movie that requires attention and repeated viewings, but you didn't give it either of those things. Okay, just shut up please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Okay, just shut up please. Oh, I'm sorry. I assumed you wanted candid truth-telling, but I realize now that you want the mindless nattering of complacent yes-men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Oh, I'm sorry. I assumed you wanted candid truth-telling, but I realize now that you want the mindless nattering of complacent yes-men. What were you trying to say? Should I take the thing off my list? I know it's your favorite fucking movie of all time and now you are OUTRAGED that I admitted watching it wrong and not getting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 What were you trying to say? Should I take the thing off my list? I know it's your favorite fucking movie of all time and now you are OUTRAGED that I admitted watching it wrong and not getting it I'm just goofing around, Jack. You and I are practically neighbors, and according to the Bible, thou shalt love thy neighbor (no homo). I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Whatever. Now this is what I call quite good 28. The Tale of Princess Kaguya - directed by Isao Takahata I'm a fan of Studio Ghibli, so obviously I was sad to read about the company shutting down. I knew the studio was going through rough times financially so it wasn't exactly a shock, but it's still unfortunate. The world of animation will be much more boring without Ghibli. The Tale of Princess Kaguya is far from my favorite movie of theirs, as it is slightly inert and emotionally unengaging, but you can't help but admire the sheer beauty of the animation. The film has a real relaxing, ethereal mood to it. Watch it on the biggest screen possible and mellow out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I'm just goofing around, Jack. You and I are practically neighbors, and according to the Bible, thou shalt love thy neighbor (no homo). I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your list. Sure thing Sting. Sorry I got snippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 To quote the mighty McBain: "Let's get silly" 27. Muppets Most Wanted - directed by James Bobin I laughed, okay? I laughed at the forced cameos, the grisly puns, the basic slapstick and Evil Kermit's Russian accent. It's the Muppets and I love 'em. Shut up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) The show goes on! 26. Palo Alto - directed by Gia Coppola We have a new Coppola! And she's good. Palo Alto is a luminously shot, loosely structured but compelling slice of adolescent life that handles its characters evenhandedly. A standout in the young cast is Natt Wolff, who we also saw in The Fault in Our Stars but really caught my eye here as the reckless and edgy Fred. Big things coming for this guy, I tell ya. Promising debut. Edited December 6, 2014 by Jack Nevada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchumacherFTW Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Next up.. 29. The Double -- directed by Richard Ayoade This was a nice surprise. Sure, it's not much more than a gimmicky exercise in style but boy, the style is good. The film looks and sounds great, giving you a real sense of the world they're trying to create. It feels both retro and futuristic at the same time, really cute stuff. I also thought Jesse Eisenberg gave his best performance since The Social Network, which admittedly isn't saying much. Nigh on the definition of Style over Substance. Ayoade needs to go back to playing Moss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Happy to see Muppets Most Wanted made your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I've only seen The Double so far and I wasn't a big fan. Excited for this list though. I have no idea what your top 10 will look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Shit thickens. 25. Cheap Thrills - directed by E.L Katz Such a good script. This is a dark, dark comedy. It is a positively vicious satire on class, economy and human desperation and it also has two guys shitting in a strangers living room. David Koechner, with his lifeless black eyes, is surprisingly good at being sinister. And whew, the final shot is a doozy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah that final shot is easily one of the best of the year. It actually startled me because all the rest of the film the cinematography and shot composition was of the utterly average shaky cam, over the shoulder, we're shooting a cheap indie movie here kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Though I refuse to believe anything can beat The Immigrant for the best final shot of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Though I refuse to believe anything can beat The Immigrant for the best final shot of the year. I haven't seen that one! But it's definitely on my list of things to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Higher and higher! 24. The Rover - directed by David Michod Nuff said. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) Back of the net! 23. Alan Partridge - directed by Declan Lowney Easily the most niche film on the list, Alan Partridge (missing the glorious UK subtitle Alpha Papa) is strictly for the fans of Steve Coogan's bad-sweater-wearing, bad-joke-telling, intergalactically uncool comedy character who is a cultural icon in Britain yet entirely unknown in the States. Filmmaking-wise this isn't anything special, but the jokes keep coming at an incredible rate. I was laughing my ass off from the first five minutes to the very end. Edited December 7, 2014 by Jack Nevada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I need to see The Rover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I need to see The Rover. It should be right up your alley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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