EWB Film Club: Round 4 - Ellis & His Monster Movies

[Jimmy]

Hi guys, sorry for the lack of updates, been away for the last four days. Just a new topic so that votes can be made public to make everything a bit easier!

[Walker]

I've gone with Badlands because people were opposed to Zodiac and we may as well go with something we will all watch.

[Ant]

Zodiac for me. Not bothered either way though

[Jimmy]

Seen both Zodiac and Badlands, so went for Butch for me. All great choices though, Badlands is very, very good.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Changed my vote from Badlands to Butch and Cassidy, rather see that one then Zodiac.

[livid]

I originally voted for Apocalypse Now in the other thread but changed it to Butch Cassidy since it seems pointless to vote for Apocalypse Now looking at the votes.

[Walker]

For the sake of consensus I will change my vote to Butch Cassidy. More Newman and Redford following on from the Sting.

[Jimmy]

I think that settles it, everyone has until Wednesday the 31st to watch Butch Cassidy!

[GA!]

Nice! Never seen that either.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Nice! Never seen that either.

[Ant]

Too busy to keep up with this. Someone else can take over.

Sorry

[TKz]

I originally voted for Apocalypse Now in the other thread but changed it to Butch Cassidy since it seems pointless to vote for Apocalypse Now looking at the votes.

I like that we're the only ones who voted for Apocalypse Now. The rest of you have ever so less impressive taste!

Charlie don't surf, man.

[Monkey D. Lars]

I just love Redford and Newman together

I loved this movie. A little less than The Sting but almost as awesome, still totally 5 star worthy.

I am in love with this song now.

[Benjamin]

Larz, honest question. This song or The Entertainer?

[Monkey D. Lars]

The Entertainer, that song is just pure magic and Rain drops keep falling on my head is "just" an amazing song.

[Jimmy]

I loved it. I think I liked this one more than The Sting, actually. The Sting boasted a stronger all round cast, but I just loved watching the interaction and chemistry between Paul Newman & Robert Redford. I was surprised how often this film had me laughing. And not like, just chuckling, but full on laughing. The two have great comedic timing and delivery. And despite all the wonderful scenery and set-pieces, it's ultimately their chemistry which makes the film tick.

Third act spoilers:

I was afraid the film was going to die out a bit by the time they went to Bolivia. It started a little slow, but the fish out of water scenario did make me laugh a few times, and the finale, as well as the way in which it ended was incredible. I loved the use of the still. Obviously you know they're going to die, but that iconic image is a lot more effecting, uplifting and in line with the tone and message of the film, than alternatively cutting to black or showing their deaths.

Really happy about this so far, loved both films - two of which I know I needed to see, but hadn't really found the right mood or reason.

[Jimmy]

Also, on another note, are there any people who wanted to be added to the list of people in the last topic who are taking part? We have more votes than people who've said they're taking part, and I wanted to know if you wanted to be added before we next pick who's choosing films.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Who has watched this one so far?

[Jimmy]

Oh, by the way, just speed up the whole process, the next person to pick is Larz. We've still got two days to go, but that doesn't mean we can't start voting on the new film, so there's less down time between watching.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Harvey
The Great Escape
Harold and Maude

The Conversation

Come and See

I wanted to add Seven Samurai, but wooow that movie is nearly 5 hours long.