Beerfuelled Movie Appreciation Thread

[Dr. Giggles]

I forgot Malik was in the Mercury movie.

As it happens, I was in the Swiss town of Montreux in early September. Freddie is a huge deal there, I think because he had a studio in the town. They even have this life-size statue of him set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Geneva. It seems that every September they hold four days of celebrations for his birthday - concerts, exhibitions, entertainment, cover bands, the lot, all free... it really was quite the (unexpected) experience.

[unc.si]

Is that in the Casino where Frank Zappa and the Mothers were playing when 'some stupid with a flare gun' burned it to the ground?

[murf]

I forgot Malik was in the Mercury movie.

As it happens, I was in the Swiss town of Montreux in early September. Freddie is a huge deal there, I think because he had a studio in the town. They even have this life-size statue of him set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Geneva. It seems that every September they hold four days of celebrations for his birthday - concerts, exhibitions, entertainment, cover bands, the lot, all free... it really was quite the (unexpected) experience.

Went to Montreux and was surprised by that statue. I knew they have a big jazz festival (which has big 'non jazz' names playing) but didn't know the Queen connection.

[Dr. Giggles]

Is that in the Casino where Frank Zappa and the Mothers were playing when 'some stupid with a flare gun' burned it to the ground?

I don't know. Where the studio was is close by or inside the Casino (only ever walked past it), but I didn't know anything about that...

[unc.si]

Is that in the Casino where Frank Zappa and the Mothers were playing when 'some stupid with a flare gun' burned it to the ground?

I don't know. Where the studio was is close by or inside the Casino (only ever walked past it), but I didn't know anything about that...

It’s the story behind Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple.

[jacksosi]

Eddington 2/10

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31176520/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

What a weird and godawful film, shame as I like Phoenix and Stone. Not quite sure how I didn’t turn it off, I got close several times, but kept hoping it would improve.

It’s been a real roller coaster week in movies for me

[Dr. Giggles]

Eddington 2/10

Generous.

[jacksosi]

Ok, so if you wanna watch Carry on Vietnam, I have the film for you

The greatest beer run ever, 5/10

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10268488/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Based on true story, it’s an easy watch, but weak, with lots of poor acting , they even miscast one of my faves Bill Murray .

However, the fact it’s true buys it a few points, and it gave me the occasional smile, so not displeased I gave it a watch.

Ps. The reason I’m watching so many films is because ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ is on TV, which I can’t bear so I’m now watching films in one room while my girls watch that nonsense in another for the foreseeable

[hancockjr]

One of the best films I've seen recent is The Penguin Lessons (Steve Coogan) - good for most ages too.

Ballad of Wallis Island was good too.

[Stena Bib]

One of the best films I've seen recent is The Penguin Lessons (Steve Coogan) - good for most ages too.

Ballad of Wallis Island was good too.

Agreed on The Penguin Lessons, Coogan is brilliant in most stuff he does [especially The Reckoning as Jimmy Saville]

Another great feelgood movie is Nyad (2023) IMDB 7.1 Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are excellent.

i'll give Ballad of Wallis Island a watch looks good [IMDB 7.4]

[forestfan]

Remi Malik very unconvincing as an amateur spy.

He wasn't especially convinving as a Psychiatrist in Nuremberg, either... although it is a decent enough picture, overall.

He's just not very convinving, period.

What's "convinving"?

[Dr. Giggles]

What's "convinving"?

Being convincingly convivial.

[jacksosi]

Weapons 6/10

A decent enough movie, promised a bit more than it delivered in the end.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26581740/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

[jacksosi]

Good Fortune 6/10

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27543578/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

A bit basic, and a bit preachy, but an easy watch with a watchable cast.
They are not wrong though, no one should haven’t work 2 or even 3 jobs just to survive

[mention]hancockjr [/mention], based on your reviews above I reckon you’ll like this

[blahblah]

Because it’s good?

Might not be your thing but it is very good. Beautifully shot too.

I've not watched it yet, and it's probably not my sort of thing, but I will as I kinda like Kermode's take on it though.

[blahblah]

What's "convinving"?

Being convincingly convivial.

Someone's on form

[blahblah]

I forgot Malik was in the Mercury movie.

As it happens, I was in the Swiss town of Montreux in early September. Freddie is a huge deal there, I think because he had a studio in the town. They even have this life-size statue of him set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Geneva. It seems that every September they hold four days of celebrations for his birthday - concerts, exhibitions, entertainment, cover bands, the lot, all free... it really was quite the (unexpected) experience.

Went to Montreux and was surprised by that statue. I knew they have a big jazz festival (which has big 'non jazz' names playing) but didn't know the Queen connection.

I thought it was a popular studio, rather than Freddie having built it.

[jacksosi]

An 8 also for Bugonia which had a slimmed down Jesse Plemons starring and he was superb. Totally mad ending.

Wasn’t sure about this, 6/10 from me.

First half of the movie is pretty slow, and the two main perpetrators were a bit annoying…second half was better, and it goes a bit mental

[jacksosi]

Tron Ares - 6/10

Liked 1, loved 2, but 3 was a bit meh

[jacksosi]

Three more sixes, I’m stuck in a rut

The Smashing Machine
-> Decent enough true story

Song Sung Blue
-> Decent enough true story x2, just feel they could have covered more of Neil Diamonds repertoire

Dead of Winter
-> Watchable Minnesotan (love that accent) thriller

[Stena Bib]

One of the best films I've seen recent is The Penguin Lessons (Steve Coogan) - good for most ages too.

Ballad of Wallis Island was good too.

Agreed on The Penguin Lessons, Coogan is brilliant in most stuff he does [especially The Reckoning as Jimmy Saville]

Another great feelgood movie is Nyad (2023) IMDB 7.1 Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are excellent.

i'll give Ballad of Wallis Island a watch looks good [IMDB 7.4]

Ballad was great, well the dialogue brill (So funny).Tim Key made it.

[Dr. Giggles]

Saw The Bride today. Wish I hadn't. Wretched picture.

The only good thing was the closing credits, over which played a rendition of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsPdVsI ... rt_radio=1

[unc.si]

Saw one battle after another yesterday
Enjoyed it but suspected it would get bad reviews. Quite surprised to find out now that it was pretty highly rated.
Probably a 7/10 for me

[Oxford NZ]

One battle after another 8/10
I enjoyed it more than I expected, having only selected on a quiet Saturday evening due to the star rating. Mrs O scored it a 7, but was engaged all the way through.