Community Film club: Are you a film buff?

[Toby]

Hi guys,

You may recall the great 'Saturday night film club' formed by our very own Liquid a few weeks back.

Are you a film buff? Do you like discussion performances, themes and symbolism in your movies? Or you do just enjoy exploding robots? Sound off below and get involved!

This week we have a wide choice, and I have highlighted a few below, but feel free to post your suggestions, the more variety the better and it doesn't not matter on the day, we film buffs will watch a great movie any time. Also, are these films worth watching? Post your reviews

1). Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Directed by Martin Mcquand

Sat 10th Nov. 14:45-17:20 on ITV1  

 The classic trilogy concludes. It caters to all of your Sci-fi needs; Tiny bears, uncomfortable family interaction and space battles. What  more do you need?

- David Lynch turned down the chance to direct this movie

- The biggest grossing film of 1983

- Kenny Baker, who played R2 D2 also played an Ewok named Paploo.

 2). The Polar Express

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Sat 10th Nov. 17:55-19:50 on ITV2 

 The acclaimed director of Back to the Future bring us his first effort using performance capture and a great multi-performance from the great Tom Hanks. If you can get past the strange eyes on each character, this is an enchanting little movie that may get you in a slightly festive mood

- The main character's (the boy) name is never mentioned 

- All the train tickets in the film have the number 1225 on them; Christmas day

3). Valkyrie

Directed by Bryan Singer

Sun 11th Nov. 21:00-23:25 on Five 

The untold story of an assassination plot on Adolf Hitler by the men in his command. A wonderful cast from both sides of the pond. Even though the outcome is predictable, it is a very riveting watch.

- Many scenes were re-shot because a large part of the film reel was destroyed by spilled chemicals.

- 3 of the cast members also starred in the German film d\Downfall, chronicalling the last days of Adolf Hilter's life

                       

[Liquid]

That was a huge shot in the dark:) he was such a talented man.

I'm a massive fan of Pixar

[Anonymous]

love all their films, he was a co founder of Pixar then was on the Disney board of directors as well until apple needed his creative genius again as they were going down the pan

[Anonymous]

has anyone been watching the first two films? I'm quite curious to hear some opinions on them

[jonsie]

Sorry Leonard, they're on too early for me. Saturday afternoon is a footy reserved afternoon for me and especially when my red-shirted heroes are on live!

[Anonymous]

So, another good day for you then, jonsie

[jonsie]

In the end:smileyhappy: but I have to say I was a little worried for a while:smileytongue:

[Anonymous]

i have seen all the back to the future films, brilliant i may add, anyone ever played those adventure gmes they brought out last year to tie in with the 25th anniversary

[Toby]

I watched Return of the jedi and I didnt enjoy it as much as I used to!

It looks very dated now and the only thing holding it together is Han solo

Going back to Pixar, have you guys seen Brave yet? is it any good?

'Up' was on of my top films last year.

[Anonymous]

ive rented out a few films recently, but the only one i actually enjoyed was The Avengers, (being a bit of a geek) and of course tying in with Halloween i watched Dark Shadows (starring Johnny Depp) which was very funny.. but apart from that, i feel films are bland now, and are virtually the same storyline... 

[Anonymous]

Avengers was amazing, bet dc won't try a crossover like that with their characters for years