The Going To The Cinema & General Film Thread

GWS, Ricardo. Hope it's just a cold rather than real 'flu.
 
Finally got to see Spectre tonight. Really enjoyed it. My favourite Craig Bond film.
 
i went to see spectre at the new local i-max near chester ,totally stunning loved it and the other three crap daniel craig ones now make sense at last .

the i-max experience is worth every extra penny WOW
 
the black fox said:
i went to see spectre at the new local i-max near chester ,totally stunning loved it and the other three crap daniel craig ones now make sense at last .

the i-max experience is worth every extra penny WOW
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Agreed. Saw it in an imax too. Works out expensive with the premier seats, but worth the money.
 
Really looking forward to this:

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ALIEN with ALIEN: COVENANT, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with PROMETHEUS -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world -- whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.
 
Nod said:
In YOUR opinion. In mine, the only one that needs even surround sound is Saving Private Ryan and even that doesn't need surround after the landing scenes.
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Oh yes it does. When they are in that village and the tanks are on their way. Hmmm watching that at reference volumes is flipping scary and creepy. The sounds is so well done throughout that movie.

Btw I'm a 4D virgin. Is it worth going to see Bond in 4D?
 
Nod said:
Have to say that I loathe going to the cinema. Uncomfortable seats, volume usually to high or low, dirty, full of plebs, no way to pause if a comfort break is needed, expensive, too much background noise and many other reasons. Far prefer the comfort of my own chair and conveniences of my own home. So, I have to wait a year or 2 for a film - not a problem for me!
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That is what I was going to say, you have summed it up perfectly (y)
 
I enjoyed Spectre, it was basically a Bond film, not the best, far from the worst. The disappointment for me was the complete lack of chemistry with Lea Seydoux. Skyfall and Casino Royale were IMO at another level compared to all the others going all the way back to Dr No.

Interesting to see opinions vary so much though!
 
Nod said:
At least there would be 3 1/2 - 4 hours of comfort on the drive there and back! ;)
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There is also one in St Albans. Should save 1 hour on your round trip.
 
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strumstrum said:
I am not a massive cinema fan, I love the theatre but not the cinema.. I do agree with your comment though some films (mainly sci fi for me) deserve the big screen experience.
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Next Tuesday I'm going to the local theatre to watch a large screen
Phil V said:
Saw the NT Live Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch last week. Brilliant.
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I love a night out at the flicks or the theatre with my lovely wife, we usually go for a meal first. On Tuesday we are going to see this:

http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ntlout8-of-mice-and-men

On a large screen at our local theatre.

Last week we watched Brooklyn. Very moving.
 
So I went to see Spectre last night with my eldest daughter. I must admit I really liked it for a Bond movie. Hey, any movie that keeps me awake is a good movie :)

However, the theatre. The theatre (Odeon IMAX MK) was good enough, the people were friendly, no big queues, popcorn was good and reasonably priced, seats (premium rebooked) were very comfortable and clean. So all good. However the screen quality was appaling, it was ever so slightly out of focus, especially notable when there was text on the screen and certain big panning screens. And that was the second problem, the pans were tearing. I mean seriously? I wouldn't accept that on my home setup, let alone in an IMAX setup. It wasn't bad enough to get up and go, and the eyes unfortunately adjust and compensate, but wasn't impressed.

And then there was this older (than me) man with his three friends sitting next to me. For an hour he kept on blowing his coffee through the lid, then sat with his legs as far spread apart as possible (heck is much shorter than me), all I then good hear was his heavy breathing....Grrr...And then you had the smell coming through from the couple behind us with their hot nachos and sauces....I really wished they didn't sell that rubbish.

Great movie, terrible experience...
 
Finished watching the Star Wars movies last night. I forgot how mediocre Return of the Jedi was. But now even more excited about seeing episode VII.
 
dejongj said:
So I went to see Spectre last night with my eldest daughter. I must admit I really liked it for a Bond movie. Hey, any movie that keeps me awake is a good movie :)

However, the theatre. The theatre (Odeon IMAX MK) was good enough, the people were friendly, no big queues, popcorn was good and reasonably priced, seats (premium rebooked) were very comfortable and clean. So all good. However the screen quality was appaling, it was ever so slightly out of focus, especially notable when there was text on the screen and certain big panning screens. And that was the second problem, the pans were tearing. I mean seriously? I wouldn't accept that on my home setup, let alone in an IMAX setup. It wasn't bad enough to get up and go, and the eyes unfortunately adjust and compensate, but wasn't impressed.

And then there was this older (than me) man with his three friends sitting next to me. For an hour he kept on blowing his coffee through the lid, then sat with his legs as far spread apart as possible (heck is much shorter than me), all I then good hear was his heavy breathing....Grrr...And then you had the smell coming through from the couple behind us with their hot nachos and sauces....I really wished they didn't sell that rubbish.

Great movie, terrible experience...
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How annoying!!! You should have spread your legs as well to make a point! :mad:

I want to see Martian, Spectre and The perfect man. Don't know if I'll see them all in the cinema but I'll sure try!
 
Phil V said:
My Mrs fancies that, I think she did it for O level, don't know if we'll get though.
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It was really good. As it turns out it was a filmed live performance not a live link up iyswim, so maybe there will be future shows if you missed it this time.
 
I'm looking forward to Star Wars on Saturday night but I am more looking forward to Hateful 8 in January. I am gutted to hear that Picturehouse at Fact, Liverpool are now not projecting the 70-mm version and it's London only. Looks like I will be getting the train in the morning, film at 14:45 then train home in the evening. It's a proper 70mm old school roadshow with an intermission. I am VERY excited about this.

Also went watching Peanuts the other week which was great fun. I LOVE the cinema.
 
gazmorton2000 said:
I'm looking forward to Star Wars on Saturday night but I am more looking forward to Hateful 8 in January. I am gutted to hear that Picturehouse at Fact, Liverpool are now not projecting the 70-mm version and it's London only. Looks like I will be getting the train in the morning, film at 14:45 then train home in the evening. It's a proper 70mm old school roadshow with an intermission. I am VERY excited about this.

Also went watching Peanuts the other week which was great fun. I LOVE the cinema.
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I'm going on Christmas Eve, and it's gonna be hard avoiding spoilers. Tickets booked for IMAX 3D.
 
Ricardodaforce said:
I'm going on Christmas Eve, and it's gonna be hard avoiding spoilers. Tickets booked for IMAX 3D.
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Going on the 21st, Gold Class, Reclining Leather Seats, 'Incredible View Digital', and seat service! part of my Xmas prezzie from my Son!
Just cannot wait!
 
"Seat service"? Am I the only one with the thought of Princess Leia in her slave girl outfit responding to my every whim? :D
 
Nod said:
"Seat service"? Am I the only one with the thought of Princess Leia in her slave girl outfit responding to my every whim? :D
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No, I'm going not you. (But I wish)
Last time it was a spotty yoof bringing cola and butterkist.
 
Butter kissed WHAT? :p
 
Star Wars. Brilliant! Considering going watching it again. I maintain the cinema is such a great night out and underrated by most now. Truly the only way to see an epic movie.

Also booked now to watch Hateful Eight at Odeon, Leicester Square in January. The 11th film ever to be shot in Ultra Panavision and the first since 1966! Here's the featurette if anyone is interested....

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGg2N32Z-co
 
Ricardodaforce said:
Really looking forward to this:

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ALIEN with ALIEN: COVENANT, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with PROMETHEUS -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world -- whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.
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Wow didn't know about that thanks for posting :)
 
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