EWB Film Club

[Jimmy]

Just watched Dial M For Murder, another of Hitchcock's films which is critically appraised. I liked it a lot, but I just wasn't in the best mood for it. It's similar to rope in a few ways. The script is tight and the acting is pretty good, and it's the perfect kind of mystery/thriller hybrid that Hitchcock seems to love. It wasn't my favourite, but if it's your kind of thing, and you're in the right mood for it, I think you'd love it. Grace Kelly isn't the best in it, though. That being said, Hitchcock hasn't always had the best record for writing good female parts.

[Jimmy]

Doing this a couple of hours early. From now on, I'm going to be doing a random generator out of the people that have watched a film that week. Kinda seems fair, right? If not, say and I'll change it!

But this week is Srar!

[Benjamin]

Grace Kelly isn't the best? You're dead to me, Jimmy.

[Jimmy]

Yeah, I only found her kind of annoying in Dial M To Murder. On the other hand, she's wonderful in Rear Window.

[Liam]

Just finished watching Rope today.

Interesting from a conceptual and technical standpoint, if not totally mind blowing. Worth a watch, but doesn't exactly compete with films like Rear Window, Psycho and Vertigo.

[Benjamin]

I've never understood the hype with Rear Window, actually. It's good, don't get me wrong, but nothing compared to Vertigo, Psycho, The Birds or To Catch a Thief.

[Your Mom]

I'm going to go with one of my faves and there are plenty of choices. Ridley Scott!

[Jimmy]

Ooh, that's an interesting one. Really not Scott's biggest fan, but there's a few of his smaller films that I could definitely watch. If I had the time and effort, I'd make Hammy happy and watch Kingdom of Heaven's directors cut, but I think I'll probably settle for either Matchstick Men, Hannibal or Thelma & Louise. But I might take the time to revisit Blade Runner.

[Liam]

Yeah, not a huge Scott fan - anything of his I've fancied (Gladiator, Blade Runner, Alien), I've watched (loved Gladiator and Alien, not so keen on Blade Runner), and none of his other stuff has really taken my fancy.

Any suggestions of MUST SEE Scott? If not, I'll probably just commit to Prometheus, even though I've heard its a bit meh.

[Your Mom]

Not so keen on Blade Runner?

[Liam]

I built it up in my head. Gladiator and Alien are much better films (which is supported somewhat by the IMDB ratings - surprised me a little, as I assumed Blade Runner might have a better score than at least one of those films.)

[Gazz]

Not so keen on Blade Runner?

[Jimmy]

Yeah, I'm not so keen on Blade Runner, but I only watched it during A-Levels and people kinda talked through it. So I feel like I need to give it a fair go.

[Benjamin]

Yeah, I actually had Kingdom of Heaven stored away and this finally gives me an excuse to watch Blade Runner. Kinda' in the mood for it after watching some sci-fi with Dark City.

[Your Mom]

Truth be told I probably picked Ridley Scott because Blade Runner is my favorite movie ever. I'm sure I'll watch it again now but I really need to watch some of his other stuff

[Liam]

Decided on Prometheus or Matchstick Men. See what takes my fancy when I come to watching it.

[TKz]

Outside of Blade Runner, Alien is amazing. Gladiator is pretty good. Thelma and Louise is pretty fun, if a bit dated. And American Gangster is alright, a lot of people liked it.

Everything else though? Maybe just give them a miss. >_>

[Your Mom]

Isn't Black Hawk Down good? I don't quite remember it but I think it was good

[TKz]

It's alright, but much like the rest of the back catalog of Ridley Scott, you're not missing anything if you don't watch it.

[Your Mom]

It's alright, but much like the rest of the back catalog of Ridley Scott, you're not missing anything if you don't watch it.

Don't you put down my pick!