Everything else seemed to be getting updated to the new year so I thought I would do the same with the film thread.

 

Nothing really exciting out there right now in the theater, but this summer I have to say I'm looking forward to some sequels: Fantastic Four, Spider Man, Pirates, and you can't forget Hostel. hard to imagine they can make another one and have it be worse than the first, but I'm looking forward to it.

 

How about everyone else? DVD releases you're looking forward to this year or anything else I haven't mentioned or don't know about?

Well. Just finished reading Hannibal Rising and allegedly there's a film due out at the end of Feb, so am tentatively looking forward to that. Apart from that, I expect there'll be too much drivel and not enough style - as usual. Ever the optimist. :grin:

is the book any good - I've seen a trailer for hannibal rising... I didn't like the book or the film hannibal mind you.

 

as for films, last one I saw was Lion King on dvd - I love that film - seriously.

 

was going to see Rocky the other day, but fiancee (sp? she's a she) had a migraine so we didn't go.

 

looking forward to spiderman and 300 right now. I'll see pirates 3, but only for completeness - didn't really enjoy pirates 2 enough to care if you know what I mean...

 

anything else on the horizon? don't know... although if asking about dvd, I finished the buffy/angel 9 month marathon - could have been so much better... currently in the middle of BSG series 2 (not strictly films, but they are dvd )

looking forward to spiderman and 300 right now. I'll see pirates 3, but only for completeness - didn't really enjoy pirates 2 enough to care if you know what I mean...

 

anything else on the horizon? don't know... although if asking about dvd, I finished the buffy/angel 9 month marathon - could have been so much better... currently in the middle of BSG series 2 (not strictly films, but they are dvd )

 

I know what you mean about Pirates - The first one was a complete story while it was very obvious that the second was filmed at the same time as the third, leaving you needing to see the third to feel like you finished the story from the second. Much, unfortunately, like the Matrix second and third installments.

 

As for Buffy and Angel, Best Buy over here was having a blowout with each season only costing $19.99 on DVD. Amber went a little crazy and bought all of Angel and is getting ready to start in on them - I don't think she will be waiting for me though!

Angel was only a bust because the feckers canceld it half way through and they just bodged the end......bast*rds!!!

 

Wanted to see a new film version of Buffy and Angel one that would finish it properly and see Angel being redeemed and ending up with the Buffster....I'm welling up just thinking about it

Angel was only a bust because the feckers canceld it half way through and they just bodged the end......bast*rds!!!

 

Wanted to see a new film version of Buffy and Angel one that would finish it properly and see Angel being redeemed and ending up with the Buffster....I'm welling up just thinking about it

 

Always thought I would end up with the Buffster... but then she got all scrawny in season 7 - not enough meat on her bones. Is this off-topic? heh heh

I think because there is mention of a film in there that although it isn't to be made it's still a film in essence and therefore we are still on topic so in essence no....yes.......oh I dont know anymore!!!!!!!

We were on topic and then off it but I'm sure we'll find are way back home in time for supper Toto we just gotta keep on trucking.....

 

 

 

Cannnnnn't wait for Spidey3 though, I loved the Venom storylines from the comics and cartoons...........and yes I still wear my Spiderman PJ's too bed

you only wear them in bed? I go out in mine...

 

I like the idea of an Angel film for closure though

Tops, the book was very well researched and I think is on a par with 'Lambs'. It gets to the very essence of how he became what he did. I won't throw any spoilers though. Read it. You might enjoy this one, as opposed to Hannibal.

silence and red dragon were great books I'm waiting for the paper back:) I will read it before I see the film though

Shame on you Tom, scaring all the kiddies like that!

 

Hanniabal the book was good till the end and the film was pap!

 

Can't be assed with Hanibal Rising though as I think they covered his formative years enough in Hanibal...plus it's all just a cash in, Hanibal Lector was a great bit part in 2 great books Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs, he was also good in the films SOTL and Manhunter (much better than the new version Red Dragon IMHO)

 

But they cheapened and diluted his appeal for me by making him the main focus

...and 300 right now.

 

Tom, I read the book The Spartan by Valerio Massimo Manfredi (based on Leonidas and the 300 warriors (plus 6500 some odd allies but they held for the end) for the fight against the Persians), although I don't think the movie itself is based on that particular book, I hope it's close to being as good.

 

Anyhoo, if you ever get a chance, read that book and his Alexander series as well. Myself I am also looking forward to seeing 300.

I can't wait for 300!!

 

I seen the original film when I was but A young lad and it always stuck with me as one of my favorite movies.

As I type I will write down the author and title of the above mentioned book and will attempt to find, buy and read.

The film (300) is based on the 300 comic book by Frank Miller - he was responsible for Sin City. I love the work of Frank Miller, and his work does lend itself very nicely to the big screen.

 

If you haven't read 300 I recommend giving it a try... I believe it was based on the book you mention Ema (Leonidas and the 300).

Not many up-and-coming films grabbing my interest at the mo, with the exception of Hostel 2, whenever that may be. Watched another Eli Roth film at the weekend, 2001 Maniacs, starring Robert Englund. Sick and funny, my kinda film!

 

Otherwise on DVD, I really enjoyed the TV series Carnivale... well worth watching, even if it only ran for 2 seasons. And am currently waiting for more series of King of the Hill to come out. GIVE ME MORE!!!!!

I am eagerly awaiting Hanibal Rising, I have to say the book was great, very touching and it went into much greater detail about his formative years than any other book, can almost sympathise with what he did in later years!

 

As for Buffy, I finished collecting those a while ago and they rock, I want to get Angel in DVD too but I won't be able to afford them for a while being on maternity leave shortly!

 

I am really obsessing about vietnam war films at the mo, not sure why but I am loving Platoon, We were Soldiers, Casualties of War and my father has leant me some more to watch.

 

There is a new Sarah Michelle Gellar Film due out this year but I can't for the life of me remember the title just now!

 

S xx

 

There is a new Sarah Michelle Gellar Film due out this year but I can't for the life of me remember the title just now!

 

S xx

 

I think the title is The Return, and it looks like the Grudge with a twist, but I've only seen the trailer so I can't say for sure.

I am eagerly awaiting Hanibal Rising, I have to say the book was great, very touching and it went into much greater detail about his formative years than any other book, can almost sympathise with what he did in later years!

 

As for Buffy, I finished collecting those a while ago and they rock, I want to get Angel in DVD too but I won't be able to afford them for a while being on maternity leave shortly!

 

I am really obsessing about vietnam war films at the mo, not sure why but I am loving Platoon, We were Soldiers, Casualties of War and my father has leant me some more to watch.

 

There is a new Sarah Michelle Gellar Film due out this year but I can't for the life of me remember the title just now!

 

S xx

 

Out imminently. The book is a good read. Though not a film I'd expect you to want to watch in your current situation, Sue!! :eek:

Every review I've read about Hannibal Rising has been absolutely dire. I don't generally pay much heed to reviews, but when they're all so damning I might be persuaded to give it a miss!

 

On the other hand, I can't wait to see the latest offering from Simon Pegg, Hot Fuzz... hoping my peepers will be up to staring at a cinema screen this weekend!

The return does actually look quite good, Hannibal rising the book was definitley better then Hannibal but I don't think I could sit stilll long enough to watch the film esp since reviews are not good!!

 

I watched Shaun of the dead for about the millionth time over the weekend and I so cannot wait to see Hot Fuzz but again I don't think I can sit still long enough in a cinema without needing to go to the loo!!!!

 

Simon Pegg makes me laugh so much I think everything he does is pure gold!!!!!

 

How are your eyes now GG?? Everything okay with you honey???

 

S xxxx

My eyes are great Sue honey, healing really well... how's your belly *grin*

 

Still haven't been to see Hot Fuzz yet, though more because I'm broke than because of my eyes (serves me right for buying a £1000 new drum kit )

 

Saw a hilarious film on DVD last week... Evil Aliens, a very cheesy horror/sci-fi film. I never thought I'd EVER watch a horror film with music by The Wurzels, but there ya go...!

The Wurzels, Debs! :eek: Bit o class - speshly down yur!

saw hot fuzz

 

not impressed

 

just wasn't as funny as Shaun of the Dead, which is somehting I was worried about.

 

Some very amusing bits, but most of those were in the trailer!

SOTD. Top film. I'll never look at a Dire Straits album again without wanting to hurl it across the back garden.

 

Just seen The Departed. Should've been called The Deported. Nuff said. Scorsese deserved the oscar for Goodfellas, not this crap.

Did anyone else go and see Hot Fuzz? I haven't seen it yet but I've heard it's dissapointing from other people too, maybe it was hyped too much?

 

I'm also looking forward to Spiderman 3.

 

I've heard that someone is in the process of making a film of I am Legend, has anyone else heard this?