What are you watching tonight?

[hi there, i'm chris]

As bad as Mrs Brown's Boys I'd imagine.

[LeverEnd]

As bad as Mrs Brown's Boys I'd imagine.

I imagine not! Jesus, it can't be.

[Worthy4England]

As bad as Mrs Brown's Boys I'd imagine.

I imagine not! Jesus, it can't be.

Having seen Mrs Brown Boys, I think Miranda wins...

[William the White]

I watched A Separation, directed by Iranian Director Asghar Fahardi, which won 'Best Foreign film' at the Golden Globes and oscars in 2012, Farsi (I presume, subtitled). The only other film of his I'd seen was Shirin, my description of which, IIRC, led to Bruce Rioja making a passing reference to 'that shite Will's just been watching'...

A film without villains but multiple victims, as a marriage breaks up and small lies and evasions lead to major tragedies. A fine movie. A film where you think you are seeing a culture laid bare as well as the half dozen central characters.

I've added three others by fahardi to my LF list after this one.

Another load of old bollocks. Such a meh film. Ooh but it's Iranian it must be important.? No, it's just an episode of Iranian eastenders. Uninteresting, boring turd

Two people in the NW disagree with you.

and several in Berlin and hollywood.

But one man's parsnip rissole is undoubtedly another's poison.

[Beefheart]

Just got back from Wolf of Wall Street. Enjoyed it, immensely in some parts, but I don't think it really matched the hype.

[William the White]

Just got back from Wolf of Wall Street. Enjoyed it, immensely in some parts, but I don't think it really matched the hype.

We saw that at the Cornerhouse today. Also really enjoyed it. Also more cautious than some in how highly I rated. Not in the same league, imho, as Taxi Driver or Goodfellas. But a v gd movie.

[Beefheart]

Just got back from Wolf of Wall Street. Enjoyed it, immensely in some parts, but I don't think it really matched the hype.

We saw that at the Cornerhouse today. Also really enjoyed it. Also more cautious than some in how highly I rated. Not in the same league, imho, as Taxi Driver or Goodfellas. But a v gd movie.

Not as good as Raging Bull or The King of Comedy either. Strong performances, and some great scenes but I just think it had some issues structurally and could probably have done with being a bit shorter (I don't think it would have suffered if it lost a couple of the many scenes depicting the wild parties, for example)

[William the White]

Just got back from Wolf of Wall Street. Enjoyed it, immensely in some parts, but I don't think it really matched the hype.

We saw that at the Cornerhouse today. Also really enjoyed it. Also more cautious than some in how highly I rated. Not in the same league, imho, as Taxi Driver or Goodfellas. But a v gd movie.

Not as good as Raging Bull or The King of Comedy either. Strong performances, and some great scenes but I just think it had some issues structurally and could probably have done with being a bit shorter (I don't think it would have suffered if it lost a couple of the many scenes depicting the wild parties, for example)

With you on that one totally. They pretty much all made the same point about decadence, licentiousness, male power etc.

[General Mannerheim]

I preferred Wolf to all those, and I love all of them.

Wolf is just so much more impressive. The whole cast are phenominal. The reactions of his team when he's giving his speeches is fantastic.you could've nominated all of them for best supporting actor. I'm glad Jonah Hill was tho and I'd be gutted if he didn't win. But I thought Rob Reiner as wolfy's dad was great too. I'm head over heels with Margot Robbie. I loved the music too, and it's bloody hilarious!

[Annoyed Grunt]

Not tonight, but tomorrow night......

Don't Look Down

[William the White]

I preferred Wolf to all those, and I love all of them.

Wolf is just so much more impressive. The whole cast are phenominal. The reactions of his team when he's giving his speeches is fantastic.you could've nominated all of them for best supporting actor. I'm glad Jonah Hill was tho and I'd be gutted if he didn't win. But I thought Rob Reiner as wolfy's dad was great too. I'm head over heels with Margot Robbie. I loved the music too, and it's bloody hilarious!

Loads of out-loud laughter in the cinema yesterday, including from us. It clearly swept you away, and I'm glad you had such a great time. So did I. It's very good. But I can't get it to the top of my Scorsese list.

[Worthy4England]

Not tonight, but tomorrow night......

Don't Look Down

Think I'll leave him to it. Don't like heights.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Not tonight, but tomorrow night......

Don't Look Down

Think I'll leave him to it. Don't like heights.

Me neither, got sweaty palms from just the trailer....a little part of me wants them to fall......

[Burnden Paddock]

Olympus Has Fallen. More holes in the plot than a very holey thing, but enjoyable if you leave your brain at the door. More fun was had imagining the whooping and hollering in the cinemas of the good ole US of A as Gerard Butler singlehandedly saved the day. As said previously, a complete and utter rip-off of Die Hard, but I've had worse Saturday nights.

[William the White]

End of Series 2 of Breaking Bad. Still gripped. But this is clearly a plot-driven series. With the exception of the Walt family and Jesse no other characters get time to develop. Compare and contrast with Sopranos and The Wire. and that's why - so far - these two series are superior. Complexity of character, strength of character development and - crucially - the importance of sub plot - partic in the Sopranos...

This doesn't mean i don't rate BB - I certainly do, massively... Just not as highly - so far - as the benchmarks of series drama.

[CrazyHorse]

I've a feeling you and hi there, i'm chris are going to fall out over BB season five, Will.

Good luck with that.

[LeverEnd]

Olympus Has Fallen. More holes in the plot than a very holey thing, but enjoyable if you leave your brain at the door. More fun was had imagining the whooping and hollering in the cinemas of the good ole US of A as Gerard Butler singlehandedly saved the day. As said previously, a complete and utter rip-off of Die Hard, but I've had worse Saturday nights.

Pure cheese (especially the slo-mo fluttering flag scene!) but quite good fun. Don't tell Bruce you like it

[LeverEnd]

Watched American Hustle this evening. Excellent film with great performances, complex characters and a fantastic use of soundtrack. Highly recommended.

[William the White]

I've a feeling you and hi there, i'm chris are going to fall out over BB season five, Will.

Good luck with that.

It's gonna take me some while to get there, hoss, and so far am enjoying the journey...

[hi there, i'm chris]

I've a feeling you and hi there, i'm chris are going to fall out over BB season five, Will.

Good luck with that.

To be fair, he really likes seasons 1 and 2 when in most cases people who love the show think those seasons are slow.

Season 3 onwards is what makes it better than The Wire IMO.