What are you watching tonight?

[General Mannerheim]

Grassland has just gone on the list, General

As has - A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence, which has been recco'd by a trusted colleague.

that Pigeon looks good, added to my list n'all..

also appears in this list which is a good sign! http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblo ... -so-far-uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[KeyserSoze]

I am absolutely stunned that anyone couldn't get on with Birdman. I thought it was not only an excellent, strong tale with superb acting, but (and I'm guessing that some must've missed this) the way that the film is presented as one single scene shot on a single camera, I think, is fecking genius. The amount of takes and re-takes, coupled with how long they must've spent piecing it all together must be staggering. The odd comedy line thrown in for the measure, too. Seriously, you naysayers, what on earth didn't you like about it?

similar to bobo to be honest - i just did not care about any of the characters, and from that it was hard to care about the drama. Just irritated the hell out of me. Maybe I should give it a second chance though.

[General Mannerheim]

Anyone seen the new Krays flick yet?

You mean the Tom Hardy one? looking forward to that! although they were hardly identical were they, so no need for him to play both parts? hope its not too gimmicky.

i only ask because theres another one doing the rounds, 'Rise of Krays' which follows their early years. watched 20mins of that. shite.

[Bruce Rioja]

I am absolutely stunned that anyone couldn't get on with Birdman. I thought it was not only an excellent, strong tale with superb acting, but (and I'm guessing that some must've missed this) the way that the film is presented as one single scene shot on a single camera, I think, is fecking genius. The amount of takes and re-takes, coupled with how long they must've spent piecing it all together must be staggering. The odd comedy line thrown in for the measure, too. Seriously, you naysayers, what on earth didn't you like about it?

similar to bobo to be honest - i just did not care about any of the characters, and from that it was hard to care about the drama. Just irritated the hell out of me. Maybe I should give it a second chance though.

I asked around the office and I'm not sure I've ever known a film to polarise opinion quite like it. Not one person said "Yeah, I thought it was alright". It appears to be either 1 / 10 or 10 / 10 with everyone.

Anyhow, the two that are currently on their way are Glassland (Cheers General) and Sweet Sixteen (Cheers General, again).

So that's this weekend sorted!

[General Mannerheim]

I am absolutely stunned that anyone couldn't get on with Birdman. I thought it was not only an excellent, strong tale with superb acting, but (and I'm guessing that some must've missed this) the way that the film is presented as one single scene shot on a single camera, I think, is fecking genius. The amount of takes and re-takes, coupled with how long they must've spent piecing it all together must be staggering. The odd comedy line thrown in for the measure, too. Seriously, you naysayers, what on earth didn't you like about it?

similar to bobo to be honest - i just did not care about any of the characters, and from that it was hard to care about the drama. Just irritated the hell out of me. Maybe I should give it a second chance though.

I asked around the office and I'm not sure I've ever known a film to polarise opinion quite like it. Not one person said "Yeah, I thought it was alright". It appears to be either 1 / 10 or 10 / 10 with everyone.

Anyhow, the two that are currently on their way are Glassland (Cheers General) and Sweet Sixteen (Cheers General, again).

So that's this weekend sorted!

Kinelll that's one slit yer wrists double bill!

[Il Pirate]

Didn't know to post here, or the 'what are you listening to' thread. But on BBC I Player, Van Morrison up on Cyprus Avenue.
For the more discerning amongst you, wait until dark, close the curtains and open a decent bottle of red. Magical.

[Bruce Rioja]

Sweet Sixteen. Superb stuff from Ken Loach as usual. However, I must confess to having turned the subtitles on.

[General Mannerheim]

Oh boy, what a cracking film. Southpaw, a boxing film that pulls no punches on areas even outside the ring. Don't know whether to award a personal Oscar to Jake Gillenhaal or the little girl who plays his daughter. Superbly acted by all, very much including Forest Whitaker. Watch this one.

Yeah watched this tonight. Good film. I'm a sucker for the father/daughter stories. I wanted fifty cent to get his head kicked in too tho...

[General Mannerheim]

Sweet Sixteen. Superb stuff from Ken Loach as usual. However, I must confess to having turned the subtitles on.

Cold dark bleak depravity on a Saturday night! Jus like X Factor

[Bruce Rioja]

Sweet Sixteen. Superb stuff from Ken Loach as usual. However, I must confess to having turned the subtitles on.

Cold dark bleak depravity on a Saturday night! Jus like X Factor

And now for another cheery motherfucker, ladies and gentlemen - Glassland.

[Il Pirate]

Sweet Sixteen. Superb stuff from Ken Loach as usual. However, I must confess to having turned the subtitles on.

Southern cnut

[Bruce Rioja]

Sweet Sixteen. Superb stuff from Ken Loach as usual. However, I must confess to having turned the subtitles on.

Southern cnut

It's the first time in my life that I've ever found any British accent to be almost entirely impregnable.

Just finished watching Glassland. Gritty is a shocking understatement, but moving, and superbly well acted out by the two central characters. Well worth watching.

[General Mannerheim]

Sunshine on Leith it is not!

[Prufrock]

Been getting into Sons of Anarchy. Enjoying it but Charlie Hunnam is bobbins, and his ridiculous swagger walk is pissing me off. The scenes where he reads his dad's journal are bollocks too.

Still, watched 6 episodes in 2 days so they must be doing something right.

[Harry Genshaw]

Historious minimas. A road movie set in Patagonia featuring the stories of 3 people all trying to get to San Julian. A nice, gentle, feel good film with some beautiful cinematography. 7/10

[William the White]

Historious minimas. A road movie set in Patagonia featuring the stories of 3 people all trying to get to San Julian. A nice, gentle, feel good film with some beautiful cinematography. 7/10

I liked cautiously about three years ago and posted a similar reserved approval... A quiet, very good hearted movie...

[General Mannerheim]

went to see Legend. not quite how i imagined but really enjoyed it. its definitely more comical than you would expect

the prosthetics/make-up/CGI and effects used to create the two twins out of the same fella were amazing, and he plays both parts so well, although im not sure the Ronnie character was meant to be so slapstick? couple of things that bugged me, the Richardson gang were the least menacing gangsters ive ever seen, brother Charlie Kray was completely left out, and the strong matriarchal mother was portrayed as a bit of a rundown wet flannel. its quite long too, but i never got bored.

[Bruce Rioja]

On the way to me are 'It Follows', recommended by the redoubtable General, and something called 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' recommended by Doris, apropos nothing other than one of her mates having had summat to do with it.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

When's GoT series 6? It seems like half a lifetime ago since series 5 - and that's not even out on DVD yet...

[General Mannerheim]

When's GoT series 6? It seems like half a lifetime ago since series 5 - and that's not even out on DVD yet...

they only started filming in July. Expect it wont premiere until April 2016.