JimmyJ 1,959 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Carandiru is a true story about a rebellion in a Brazilian prison and the action taken to quell the rioting , it’s an older movie ( 2003 ) but stars Wagner Moura of Enemy Within fame. Saw that, as well as director Hector Babenco's "Pixote" (1981). Both films have interesting subject matter, imo not handled too well. "Pixote" had a great trailer featuring the greatest images in the film, two of the scenes are unforgettable as short clips, so I had great expectations but the film wasn't as intense. Edited February 8, 2019 by JimmyJ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJ 1,959 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Another favorite from the same general time period and taking place in Latin America is another masterpiece, director Walter Salles "The Motorcycle Diaries", starring Gael Garcia Bernal: Love this film. I like to know as little as possible about a film before I see it. The first time I saw this I didn't catch Bernal's character's last name, and it was I think before he was nicknamed, so I didn't realize who he was portraying. Thought the film was great. Then on 2nd viewing I caught on. Interesting throughout, but very subtle in the character's change thru the experiences he has on this trip. There's some extra material available that has a contemporary interview with his companion on the journey Alberto Granado (played by Rodrigo de la Serna). Edited February 8, 2019 by JimmyJ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Dwyer 13,858 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 4 hours ago, JimmyJ said: Saw that, as well as director Hector Babenco's "Pixote" (1981). Both films have interesting subject matter, imo not handled too well. "Pixote" had a great trailer featuring the greatest images in the film, two of the scenes are unforgettable as short clips, so I had great expectations but the film wasn't as intense. Haven’t seen Pixote but will look it up. I lived in Brazil for 20 years so have great affection for these movies. In fact anything with Wagner Moura or Rodrigo Santoro is worth watching IMO . Another Brazilian movie worthy of a mention is: Central Station “An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.” from IMDB. Not an action movie like the others just a pleasant story giving insight into Brazil’s poorer inhabitants. Link to post Share on other sites
worgeordie 43,599 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Just watched Polar, about a hitman nearing retirement and other hitmen are trying to kill him, lots of shooting and blood,if you like that kind of thing, which the wife does, twist at end, and Agatha from Vikings,cleans up very well. regards worgeordie Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowtail 977 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Another vote for "Luther", saw the first two episodes, so far so good... Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJ 1,959 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Haven’t seen Pixote but will look it up. I lived in Brazil for 20 years so have great affection for these movies. In fact anything with Wagner Moura or Rodrigo Santoro is worth watching IMO . Another Brazilian movie worthy of a mention is: Central Station “An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.” from IMDB. Not an action movie like the others just a pleasant story giving insight into Brazil’s poorer inhabitants. "Central Station" is directed by Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle Diaries" director I mentioned above). After seeing "...Motorcycle..." I watched his earlier films. I'd recommend you watch all of those - Salles is Brazilian and the films all take place there as I recall. ("...Motorcycle..." is his best film - although I don't think I've seen any of the films he's made since that one). "Behind the Sun" ("Abril Despedaçado") (2001) is about a blood feud between two rural families. And I see it stars your man Santoro. I'm pretty sure it was in "Central Station" that I saw something cultural I found quite interesting - it may have been the man and the boy, but someone wants to speak to people he doesn't know who are in their house. He stands on the sidewalk and claps his hands rather than walking up their walkway and knocking on their door. The people in the house hear this and open the door to see who it is. Did you ever observe this in Brazil? Edited February 9, 2019 by JimmyJ Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy D 1,977 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 2:14 PM, Rally123 said: I was recommended this movie 'T-34'. I can't find a site to download it. Help. Available here:- https://www.limetorrents.info/T-34 -T-34-2018-HD1080P-x264- -Chs-Russian-aac-kankan-ws-torrent-12176181.html Unfortunately it's in foreign language (Russian?) and hard coded in foreign subs (Chinese?) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Dwyer 13,858 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 "Central Station" is directed by Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle Diaries" director I mentioned above). After seeing "...Motorcycle..." I watched his earlier films. I'd recommend you watch all of those - Salles is Brazilian and the films all take place there as I recall. ("...Motorcycle..." is his best film - although I don't think I've seen any of the films he's made since that one). "Behind the Sun" ("Abril Despedaçado") (2001) is about a blood feud between two rural families. And I see it stars your man Santoro. I'm pretty sure it was in "Central Station" that I saw something cultural I found quite interesting - it may have been the man and the boy, but someone wants to speak to people he doesn't know who are in their house. He stands on the sidewalk and claps his hands rather than walking up their walkway and knocking on their door. The people in the house hear this and open the door to see who it is. Did you ever observe this in Brazil? Thanks for the movie recommendations.Yes, clapping of the hands to get someone’s attention inside the house is very common , sometimes putting your hands through the gate or fence and clapping to get closer.Usually accompanied by “ o, de casa “ ( hey, you at home ). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GooEng 283 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Recent good TV watches : Sharp Objects (pyschological thriller, set in the deep south of USA) Russian Doll (psychological thriller, hard to describe, but very good) Get Shorty S02 (Second season of the TV adaptation of the movie - crime/comedy - excellent) Elementary S06 (6th season of the modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes - superb) The Detectorists (UK comedy about metal detector enthusiasts - sounds crap, is in fact very good) Killing Eve (thriller about a female assasin - absolutely first class tv) Mr Mercedes (Crime thriller about psychokiller - adaptation of Stephen KIng book - 2 seasons, very good) Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy D 1,977 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Crossfire Trail 2001 with Tom Selleck:- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218127/?ref_=nv_sr_4 Rafe Covington promises a dying friend that he'll watch over the man's wife and ranch after he's gone. When Rafe gets to his friend's ranch, he finds that Barkow, the local power in town, wants not only the ranch but the woman, too, and hires a gang of gunfighters to make sure he gets both Regular old style western, you know who the good guys and bad guys are and you know it's all going to end well. I liked it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mtls2005 13,994 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 11:58 PM, worgeordie said: Just watched Polar, about a hitman nearing retirement and other hitmen I loved this film, especially the nods to Tarantino; no clue why it gets such bad reviews when John Wick 1/2 (which I also loved) get showered with critical praise? Liking/Liked: Russian Doll Wayne Punisher S02 Berlin Station S03 Counterpart S02 Titans S01 True Detective S03 Star Trek Discovery S02 The Orville S02 Blacklist S06 Sex Education Glow S02 Broad City S05 Everything Sucks S01 Impulse S01 Harrow S01 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel S01 and S02 (probably my top show) Yellowstone S01 The Kominsky Method S01 Patriot S02 Too many shows to keep up with. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mogandave 7,144 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I enjoyed a””Polar”, but did not think it was great. I am digging Netflix though... Link to post Share on other sites
ivor bigun 3,920 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I loved this film, especially the nods to Tarantino; no clue why it gets such bad reviews when John Wick 1/2 (which I also loved) get showered with critical praise? Liking/Liked: Russian Doll Wayne Punisher S02 Berlin Station S03 Counterpart S02 Titans S01 True Detective S03 Star Trek Discovery S02 The Orville S02 Blacklist S06 Sex Education Glow S02 Broad City S05 Everything Sucks S01 Impulse S01 Harrow S01 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel S01 and S02 (probably my top show) Yellowstone S01 The Kominsky Method S01 Patriot S02 Too many shows to keep up with. Do you ever sleep? LolSent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to post Share on other sites
Will27 10,245 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Tv series - Bozkir Really enjoying this Turkish show. All ten episodes with subs available on TPB. Summary: In his profession, experienced captain Seyfi and rookie policeman Nuri Pamir face a child murder in the city. This murder leads them to the city's populated business man Abbas and his daughter Dilara. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
giddyup 16,188 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Destroyer, with Nicole Kidman, better than average, gritty crime movie. Saw a screener version, so imagine it's available most places. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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