Community Film Thread

[Toby]

Hi guys,

Its that time again; A new Movie-themed thread

On TV this week:

The Expendables (Channel 5, 10PM, Wed 12 Dec)

If Sylvester Stallone had a Last Supper, this film would be what it would look like.

- The 3rd film which starred both Jason Statham and Jet Li

- Most of the soldiers in the film are real soldiers from the local area

- Cameos in the film were performed for free

Constantine (Channel 5, 10PM, Thurs 13 Dec)

Keannu Reeves stars as a demon-slayer in this controversial Hellblazer adaptation

- Nicolas Cage was the original choice for the lead.

- At the movie's local premiere at Bergen Cinema, Norway, it had 666 visitors.

- The look of Hell was based on old footage of nuclear tests in the film.

Gladiator (ITV 2, 10PM, Sun 16 Dec)

The Oscar-winning epic tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius starring Russell Crowe.

- In the Coliseum scenes, only the front rows were filled with real people,

   the rest were CGI.

- Mel Gibson turned down the lead role.

- Antonio Banderas was also considered for the lead role.

  

Will you be watching any of these? If not, what takes your fancy? We've all got our favourites, so give your's a shout out.

I'll update you all with film news during the week. For now however, you'll just have to do with this 'Man Of Steel' trailer.....Nothing short of amazing :), Let me know what you think.

[Toby]

Its that good sheepdog, it warrants a plane ride all by itself

In film news today:
- The Hobbit has broken the December box office record, beating I Am Legend
- Looper, Lincoln, MIB 3 and the Hobbit are shortlisted for the best make-up Oscar

Also, check out this trailer for Kathryn Bigelow's new film based on the capture os Osama Bin Laden; Zero Dark Thirty.

[sheepdog]

Think "plane ride" and "Bane" aren't exactly words I want to be reassured by 

[Anonymous]

---

@sheepdog wrote:

Think "plane ride" and "Bane" aren't exactly words I want to be reassured by 

---

I wouldn't want to be stuck on a plane with him either

[Liquid]

I think he's pretty cool:) he's like my favourite baddy. I was routing for him the whole way:(

[Anonymous]

You wouldn't want him to hug you though

[Anonymous]

6 Underground is getting off to good start...

And Ian Beales lad is in it.. (Ben Hardy)

[Cleoriff]

Oh look at this thread @MI5 !! I see the lovely @Liquid has posted on it. The good old days...

[MI5]

Yes, the good old days

[jonsie]

Anyone in touch with @Liquid , hope he's ok.

[MI5]

Very occasionally.
He was OK last time we spoke.