What movies do you Junkies take the time to watch?

Posted December 11th, 2007 by ogreoregon

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What new movies have you seen lately, and what do you love or hate about them?

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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

On June 25th, 2008 (20:01 GMT) SlackerQueen says:

Its technically considered a movie for some reason...

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Serenity

On June 25th, 2008 (17:38 GMT) Ruby Wolf says:

One of the best scifi movies to come along in a very long time. I also love anime - Cowboy Bebop being one of the best series. And anything Miyazaki. How about Tony Jaa martial arts movies? Anyone ever see Ong Bak? Not much of a story, but the action is incredible.

Here are a few.

On June 15th, 2008 (05:52 GMT) JP says:

OK, these are most definitely favorites, but only in a particular category: movies that cause you to have to think about what's "real" in the context of the movie. Kind of like that first time you ever saw Wizard of Oz--the ending was a bit of a surprise--was it all just a dream? So here are a few for adults: Mulholland Drive (2001, by David Lynch), eXistenZ (1999, by David Cronenberg), The 13th Floor (1999, by Josef Rusnak), Donnie Darko (2001, by Richard Kelly), and Jacob's Ladder (1990, by Adrian Lyne). Not an exhaustive list, but these are a few. And I promise--there's a list of much more normal movies too!

- Verveces tui similes pro ientaculo mihi appositi sunt. (I have jerks like you for breakfast.)

Donnie Darko was cool

On June 25th, 2008 (20:41 GMT) n8man says:

another good one like that is fight club and M night shamamalamalan(sic)'s first few movies
Nate Dogg... "life is hard. But it's one helluva lot harder if you're stupid"- -John Wayne

Movies I could watch more than once (not many)

On June 8th, 2008 (13:34 GMT) AaronS889 says:

Pulp Fiction

Braveheart

Casino

Godfather I & II

Crash

American Beauty

Reservoir Dogs

Saving Private Ryan

Apocalypse Now

Platoon

Heavy Metal Jacket

Usual Suspects

Bronx Tale

Raging Bull

Scarface

Many many more.....

Aaron

that is an excellent list,

On June 25th, 2008 (20:21 GMT) mumo00 says:

that is an excellent list, damn near all my favorites, except American Beauty, i would insert American Psycho there

Movies watched more than once:

On June 14th, 2008 (23:18 GMT) s13cybergal says:

(Yo, AaronS889 Dude: got to keep all the returns and such out of post. So more posts/page. We were all requested not to do what you did) By Love Possessed (1957: Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) Yeah, total sap, but I love it anywha. The Towering Inferno. The Carpetbaggers.Paint Your Wagon (a must see comedy) Airplane, Ghostbusters Spy Games. Yeah, go ahead, I'm strange, but so is Scott :) s13cybergal, an OJ with a walker. You can't forget that Scott!

LOL

On June 8th, 2008 (14:29 GMT) Pjotr NL says:

that are a lot of movies. I guess you got a little carried away there. They are great movies (at least the ones I've seen)

[1st Dutch junkie] All that matters is getting my fix.

Open Range, No country for

On June 6th, 2008 (20:15 GMT) rivarij99 says:

Open Range,lead character with a violent past that manifested itself when the brave were needed, No country for old men because it was so purely raw in it's reality and brutality, and Last of the Mohicans-with the best love story and most kickass fighting i can recall in film...,but lonesome dove is my fave

ΔΔΔ Just because I kiss the prettiest girls and drive my truck too fast, why does everbody want to kick my ass

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

On February 25th, 2008 (16:29 GMT) SlackerQueen says:

LOVE IT.

Cause it tickles my Junkie fancy.

"We may have days, we may have hours. But sooner or later, we all push up flowers..." -Grim Fandango *Insert smart-ass comment here*

I'm about to go see Jumper...

On February 25th, 2008 (15:20 GMT) SynapticJam says:

I'll post what I think after the movie... Did anyone else see it? Interesting to compare notes..

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Not bad...

On February 26th, 2008 (07:07 GMT) SynapticJam says:

Not the best movie of the year by far, but overall enjoyable... parts were slow, parts were "why are you doing that?" parts had some really good special effects... Samuel Jackson was very good in it... Worth at least a rental...

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For a movie you probably wouldn't see, but maybe should

On February 18th, 2008 (18:43 GMT) SynapticJam says:

Strings..... I dare you... rent it.... I double dog dare you. Watch it and then let me know what you think..... It's like Team America.... just without the Team America.... Dark and almost sinister Not a comedy by any stretch... more of a drama/action/tragedy type of movie... Team America meets MacBeth... and MacBeth kicks the crap out them. All the characters are marionettes... but they're so well done, and the strings are actually part of the movie that it fits... and even works..... Kinda freaky at times.... By the end you'd swear they were moving their lips... really freaky that way.... imagine living your life with strings connected to your body that went all the way up to heaven.... How could you tell where you end, and I begin.... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

Lately? Well, I've watching

On February 17th, 2008 (21:30 GMT) SlackerQueen says:

Lately? Well, I've watching the Castle of Cagliostro for a while (Lupin the 3rd anyone?) Quite an interesting movie, since it is by one of my favourite directors, Hayao Miyazaki , which is why I love it. The only thing I hate about it is the main character's(Lupin) personality is quite different from the way he is normally portrayed. (Holy shit, the site background is blinding white...nearly had a freakin' seizure) "We may have days, we may have hours. But sooner or later, we all push up flowers..." -Grim Fandango

I really like Miyazaki as well

On February 18th, 2008 (18:49 GMT) SynapticJam says:

I think his films have a vision associated with them and he does a great job of bringing them to life. The characterizations are great too... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

KAWKAW!

On February 13th, 2008 (15:20 GMT) Faust says:

SAW films, anything anime (bar mecha stuff), Shortbus, war films and I hate chick flicks unless I'm really upset about the lack of a Sigler episode (in which case its on Siglers head when I commit suicide due to the chick flicks infesting/ infecting my mind)

Lately?

On February 13th, 2008 (12:37 GMT) SynapticJam says:

Not a damn thing... haven't had a chance to go the movies for quite a bit... Always seem to be running hither and non... If you're in the mood for a mostly brailess, mostly plotless action flick with a few good guffaws, try Shootem' Up.... Had me chortling a few times... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

All Movies

On February 13th, 2008 (11:52 GMT) wallerdad says:

I pretty much like all movies, I do the Blockbuster at home thing and I'll get 6 movies a week from them. 3 in the mail and 3 at the store, Then I burn a copy of each one, getting a pretty large collection so far. My kids love it because I have most of the kid movies. Wallerdad __________________________________________ Way to go Bubbah!!! chicken scissors chicken scissors chicken scissors Cockity Cockity Dicker Pricker

wallerdad

On February 13th, 2008 (13:28 GMT) mumo00 says:

do not lie to your fellow junkies wallerdad, you like beastiality porn, you know, baaahh baaah. i like horror(of course) action, and war flicks

I said I like all movies didn't I?

On June 6th, 2008 (12:10 GMT) wallerdad says:

Learn to read you FAT POS

These gathering hosts of loyal junkies, under the command of the great SCOTT

mostly foreign

On February 4th, 2008 (12:33 GMT) Monty Grue says:

I rarely watch movies anymore. They're just just not worth the time. My wife and I subscribe to Netflix, but only get 1 or 2 movies per month. Over the last six months or so I've liked (not all are recent): Veronica Guerin (UK) The Last King of Scotland (UK) Match Point (USA) Elling (Norwegian) The Lives of Others (German) La femme Nikita (French) Run, Lola, Run (German) Black Book (Dutch) The Call of Cthuhlu (USA) Zelary (Czech) Charlie Wilson's War (USA) I was disappointed with: Ravenous (USA) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (USA) Knocked Up (USA) The Host (Korean) Fracture (USA) Black Sheep (New Zealand)

Disturbia

On February 3rd, 2008 (12:20 GMT) freakazoid101 says:

I did prefer the original Rear Window (even though it's "not a remake"), but it was very good. I think because when I saw it, it had been the first movie in a while that I could watch with my boyfriend and both of us actually watch it. I swear to god he did not exist while that movie was on. *~* My thoughts this week: Waiting is an essential part of junkie life. John Barrowman has amazing teeth and he hugs well good. I love him so much. What a waste.

Transformers is the one

On February 3rd, 2008 (10:40 GMT) SlackerQueen says:

Transformers is the one movie I don't mind watching over and over, even if my brain turns to mush I don't think I'll stop watching it. "We may have days, we may have hours. But sooner or later, we all push up flowers..." -Grim Fandango

I found myself really enjoying transformers

On February 18th, 2008 (18:31 GMT) SynapticJam says:

I didn't really know what to expect when I went to see it, but somehow it was more than I expected. It wasn't just robots run amok... I really liked the casting... They did an excellent job with it. Some of the story changes tweaked me a bit, but they weren't enough to ruin the movie.. Overall, really well done. This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

waits for the slams to come...

On January 19th, 2008 (17:53 GMT) Delhome says:

I personally enjoyed "Oh Brother Where art Thou.... I am Matthias the Groveler, Qyuth Warrior dedicated to the rise of the Sigler Empire, and resident lurker on the forums....

No slam!

On June 7th, 2008 (13:53 GMT) JP says:

That movie's hilarious! Based on Homer's "The Odyssey." I love Ulysses' description of the Devil: "Well, there are all manner of lesser imps and demons, Pete, but the great Satan hisself is red and scaly with a bifurcated tail, and he carries a hay fork."

See, now that's making literature fun!

- Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant! (May faulty logic undermine your entire philosophy!)

No slams here

On February 18th, 2008 (18:46 GMT) SynapticJam says:

All types of movies have their times and their appeal... I definately won't fault you for that. This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

Stuff I'll watch over and over..

On January 19th, 2008 (00:27 GMT) Gmork says:

There are a core set of movies I can watch over and over. Herere a few.... Chronicles of Riddick Original Star Wars trilogy (Any one of the three but Empire is the best!) Blade (either the first or the second) LOTR (any one of the three movies) The Blues Brothers Aliens Van Helsing Independence Day Tremors Roadhouse Stargate The Princess Bride (what! the man in black rocks!) Pitch Black ___________________ $DO || ! $DO ; try try: command not found

Excellent list!

On February 18th, 2008 (18:34 GMT) SynapticJam says:

I've got most of them at home and watch them constantly too. Actually, I've watched Antitrust quite a few times too... excellent flick... I'd probably add Fletch to the list too... Spaceballs... That's another one... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

How the..

On January 19th, 2008 (16:52 GMT) Medri says:

How could I forget The Princess Bride and the other stuff on your list?? Oh and not to mention Deep Star Six and Deep rising. Btw love your signature. Oh a PS is that if y'all like the action/thriller sort of thing.. watch Right at your Door... such a fun film. Or perhaps Re-Animator series.

The Tremer's movie

On January 18th, 2008 (11:19 GMT) Delhome says:

The Tremer's movie series.... LOTR.... the movies that play in my brain..... uh....sci-fi/horror.....yeah.... I am Matthias the Groveler, Qyuth Warrior dedicated to the rise of the Sigler Empire, and resident lurker on the forums....

I'd go see anything that was

On January 18th, 2008 (11:45 GMT) Semitheo says:

I'd go see anything that was written by stephen King. i also love horror movies. Like the original Halloween. -------------------------------------------- gothguy720.deviantart.com

Went to see I AM LEGEND....

On January 17th, 2008 (21:49 GMT) ogreoregon says:

My favorite character was the DOG.....what a great pet/hunting dog. loved the scenery and strange plot.

i LOVED that dog

On January 18th, 2008 (09:14 GMT) treed says:

the movie was fantastic although some of the fans of the book did not like the fact it didn't follow the book closely enough i enjoyed I, Robot as well, but the movie and the book have only the title and SOME (read that as very few) plot elements and characters in common (but are treated WAY differently) the voices liked the book better (even though it was written in the 50's)* It's all about the Numbers, my friends The Math god

Yeah, Book VS Movie...

On January 18th, 2008 (16:30 GMT) ogreoregon says:

I usually try to read the book first, but if not, then I still make sure I read the book later. There is always so much MORE in the book. I try and think of movie versions of novels as different storys altogether, and while watching the movie ,if I have read the book, totally get into it so that I am not constantly comparing them. That is like all the movies using Phillip K. Dick's fiction. Bits and parts, not all total story lines used , but the theme is recognizable. And in Dune, there was so much detail needed to understand what was going on it was much better having read the books first. Things that were not in the movie but understood by fans who had already read the novel.

Dune

On June 6th, 2008 (07:03 GMT) Shadygirl says:

Have you seen sci-fi channels Dune mini-series? They were able tell a lot more of the story in a mini series format. I have also heard that somebody is going to remake a Dune movie. I don't know many details on that.

A cowgirl is a woman with guts and a horse.

read first?

On June 5th, 2008 (17:40 GMT) rivarij99 says:

I find it better to watch the movie first cuz i'm constantly noticing how much is left out that was in the book that could have really added to the story. In forest gump for example he actually became a pro wrestler. it was hilarious,in the book but not in the movie ΔΔΔ just because I kiss the prettiest girls and drive my truck too fast, why does everbody want to kick my ass

something has to give

On January 21st, 2008 (11:49 GMT) treed says:

the books are rich in detail that doesn't translate to or won't fit in film LOTR for example, Tom Bombadil didn't even rate a mention and all those songs, none made it or very few short stories usually translate better to film than novels, get more of the detail in i want to read i am legend before i saw the film, but that didn't happen, havent read it yet sometimes it is an advantage not reading before seeing, sometimes not I, Robot, did not matter since film was very different than book, similar theme in each, but story WAY different, and outlook was more sinister in film than book film (meaning hollywood), traditionally has always made computers and robots to be malovent in intent or in their execution of programmimg. i think how the book handle it was way more subtle and effective, would have made an equally interesting film if it had followed asimov's original story line as far as what the computers were trying to do or were doing * It's all about the Numbers, my friends The Math god

I agree with you on LOTR

On February 18th, 2008 (18:10 GMT) SynapticJam says:

Even with the few changes they made though, LOTR was really close enough to the books that they complemented each other. Legend didn't complement. I did like the movie though... for what it was... I think my favorite character was the manican in the red hat... But WHY! Why kill the dog? Lock it up until you can find a cure... And "do not display any human characteristics"??? Let me see, he's their boogie-man, he killed the one zombies girlfriend/mate, they set an elaborate trap for him... hhhmmm... given some time, they might even develop into a normal society.... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

Action please

On December 19th, 2007 (07:54 GMT) timmyswim42 says:

Anything with the military or special ops or anything along those lines i will watch. Pretty much a big battle satisfies my movie cravings. Lord of the Rings type stuff not so much but it'll do. Also anything like "Fight Club" "28 Days Later" or "The Boondock Saints"...(by the way, best movie ever.)

I was surprised at the military action in transformers

On February 18th, 2008 (18:09 GMT) SynapticJam says:

It was actually really well done... Nothing like a C-130 gunship strafing a ground position.... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

As long as the movie has any

On December 19th, 2007 (02:38 GMT) outofcheese says:

As long as the movie has any of the following in it, I'll watch it: - aliens - a gruesome death (or two..or a million) - a really evil baddie - Russell Crowe - comedy not centred around bodily functions - creepy, scary things - mythical/fantasy creatures If the movie has Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie or Al Pacino in it, I avoid it at all costs. --------------------------- thirdworldCHILD

Transformers....

On December 18th, 2007 (21:32 GMT) Medri says:

Battle Royale 1 & 2, Audition, The Freezer.. hell any Japanese/Korean/Thai whatever screwed up psychological horror thing... oh and comedies like Hostel... too stupid to be scary... Never ask for a picture... my meds aint that good... Ol xal tlu usstan drox'un, xor ol xal tlu nindal usstan harventh ninta mir. Ka usstan zhahus ulu drewst usstan, ol z'ress naubol ply'uss. Usstan uil naubol. USSTAN UIL NAUBOL. Usstan uil nausbyr ussa xor natha abbil.... Medri... deathbringer Dalhar rosin d' plithut, dalhar rosin d' sinnsrigg.... Vhid Seke...

I WANT to see the movie

On December 17th, 2007 (11:04 GMT) aalangley6 says:

I WANT to see the movie based on the book Battle Royal but it's only in Japanese and I can't find it! If you haven't read Battle Royal you should. It's the greatest book ever! Not for kids though... "The spread of evil is the symptom of a vacuum. whenever evil wins, it is only by default: by the moral failure of those who evade the fact that there can be no compromise on basic principles."

any one see the Mist?

On December 13th, 2007 (14:15 GMT) ogreoregon says:

I loved the Monsters, HATED the ending.

didn't really appeal to me

On February 18th, 2008 (18:41 GMT) SynapticJam says:

not there with it... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

realy realy BAD scifi

On December 12th, 2007 (08:46 GMT) treed says:

and good scifi and action and romance and animated and dramas and comedies and.... specific films Wizards The Man Who would be King the wind and the lion star wars star trek Tolkiens trilogy conan (LOVED the original robert e howard series, books) * It's all about the Numbers, my friends The Math god

Conan! What is good in life...

On January 18th, 2008 (22:34 GMT) Gmork says:

I love Conan!! Those movies were brilliant...and quotable! I've always wanted to name a pet after Thulsa Doom. ___________________ $DO || ! $DO ; try try: command not found

Movies

On December 12th, 2007 (03:42 GMT) Dancinpb says:

The original Star wars. The Alien, and Preditor movies. Zombie flicks, I totally loved the 28...later movies. I like good Space, alien, monster movies. I also liked the Xmen and Spidermen movies. Iron Man looks good but we will see. I like the old Charlton Heston esque movies. The Omega Man, Soylent green, The Planet of the Apes. Good stuff. Also, Shamalan's Stuff, I think Unbreakable is my favorite from him, 6th Sense is the one i like least. Transformers I loved, to hear Optimus Prime's voice again, was way cool. I will watch other things but I really enjoy the scifi catagory most.

Personally, I can't wait for ironman to come out...

On February 18th, 2008 (18:39 GMT) SynapticJam says:

I'm probably setting myself up for a fall... but I'm hoping/expecting it to be really good.... This missive brought to you by SynapticJam - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken

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