Topic: Alphabet Marathon - Discussion Thread

[Najemikon]

I would argue that a visit to the cinema does count... 

[RossRoy]

Do movies watched at the cinema count or only DVDs?

I don't see why not. Go ahead and count it. It's still a movie watched! 

[RossRoy]

And a new challenge for November has been concocted, more details to follow at the end of this marathon 

Hmmm This comment sort of slipped under the radar. I surely hadn't noticed it. Can't wait!

[Kathy]

Do movies watched at the cinema count or only DVDs?

I don't see why not. Go ahead and count it. It's still a movie watched! 

I agree but...doesn't that "other site" state that DVDs and movies are two different things?!?

[Kathy]

I changed one of the movies I was going to watch - instead of Night at the Museum I decided to watch Night of the Living Dead. Or should that be George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead?!? 

If you haven't seen this movie before I would recommend your seeing it. It is in black & white but that never bothered me. I suppose it might be classified as a cult or B type of movie but I still liked it. Although some of the scenes are primitive I thought they were very effective; they grossed me out.

I really enjoyed this movie but there was one thing that really annoyed me. Why did the female lead act the way she did? She acted so stupid, tripping over herself and generally being useless. I started hoping the zombies would just put her out of my misery!

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and did I cheer when she got it!

I mean really, would you act that way if someone were trying to eat you?!? (and no intended! ).

[Najemikon]

Oh I'm so glad to hear you've taken on one of the true founding fathers of modern horror, Kathy! Have you used D yet? You'll be needing Dawn of the Dead...

I don't generally look for subtexts, but I think there was a good portion of racial subtext in the film, considering one of the heroes is black, and considering the abrupt end. All the traditional white characters are stupid, die or fall apart, including the girl who goes completely nuts and has a breakdown. A very brave film I think for its day and yet to matched in many ways. Even Dawn, Romero's masterpiece, doesn't have such clear characters like that.

Now I've just watched Duel for my D. I hadn't seen it with the DTS remix as I'd bought the DVD before my speakers. It is quite brilliant. Pete, I reinforce my comment the other day; Maximum Overdrive should be used as a drinks mat for refreshments while you watch a proper vehicle thriller! 

[richierich]

Cinema visit counts in my book, it's a movie marathon after all.
Shall we have a poll?

Oops, sorry wrong site   

[richierich]

Interesting seeing the variety everyone is watching in the marathons, and the scores being given. Complete spectrum of genres and themes being viewed.
Perhaps we can compile a top 40 at the end of it?

Touti - Interested to hear how you rate the Jack the Ripper TV production, I have that version but never watched it yet

[Achim]

And a new challenge for November has been concocted, more details to follow at the end of this marathon 

Hmmm This comment sort of slipped under the radar. I surely hadn't noticed it. Can't wait!

I certainly did not see that post until you quoted it...

Sounds good, but I have a week vacation in November (maybe more ), so I may not be able to fully participate.

Interesting seeing the variety everyone is watching in the marathons, and the scores being given.

I have not given any scores yet, but will follow up later...

[Touti]

Touti - Interested to hear how you rate the Jack the Ripper TV production, I have that version but never watched it yet

I can already tell you that it's gonna be a 10, I drink this stuff. I first saw it when I was 16, it was on TV on friday nights in 30 minutes epidodes, french dubbed version  , but I missed the first 2.  About 15 years later it was on TV (History channel I think) and again I missed the beginning.

It took me 6 years to find it on DVD because it's not available in R1, I finally found it on ebay, advertised as "used" and bought it only to find out that it was a home made DVD from a ripped R2 release.  I contacted ebay and paypal who didn't a shit so I kept it.

This is one of the view movies I can rewatch and still get completely "sucked in".  I tell you, if you haven't got to the letter J yet, you should watch it.

[Lithurge]

I really enjoyed this movie but there was one thing that really annoyed me. Why did the female lead act the way she did? She acted so stupid, tripping over herself and generally being useless. I started hoping the zombies would just put her out of my misery! I mean really, would you act that way if someone were trying to eat you?!? (and no intended! ).

It's because it was a product of the 60's and despite being advanced in terms of  it's handling of race, it seems it didn't pick the same path with the female sex. Dr Who is a very good example of this, watch stories from the 60's and the main female companions are pretty much there to scream and run away/faint/get caught and be rescued.

[Kathy]

I've changed a few movies on my list; I'm having a mini horror marathon later tonight. I will be watching Dawn of the Dead (thanks Jon) and Ichi the Killer.

[Najemikon]

It's because it was a product of the 60's and despite being advanced in terms of  it's handling of race, it seems it didn't pick the same path with the female sex. Dr Who is a very good example of this, watch stories from the 60's and the main female companions are pretty much there to scream and run away/faint/get caught and be rescued.

True, but continuing my earlier comment, do you think the stupidity, greed and bonkerishness (new word!) of the white characters is exaggerated to emphasise the level headed bravery and ingenuity of the lead black hero?  I feel a candidate for the discussion thread coming on! 

I've changed a few movies on my list; I'm having a mini horror marathon later tonight. I will be watching Dawn of the Dead (thanks Jon) and Ichi the Killer.

Whoa! Hardcore!    If you like Ichi (perhaps he should try talcum?), add these to your wishlist:

OldBoy (middle part of a vengeance 'trilogy', but this is perfect. And twisted like you wouldn't believe.)
Battle Royale (kids murdering each other for survival. What better family entertainment can you think of?)
Audition (a woman scorned... bye-bye ankles... it was nice knowing you  )

[richierich]

And a new challenge for November has been concocted, more details to follow at the end of this marathon 

Hmmm This comment sort of slipped under the radar. I surely hadn't noticed it. Can't wait!

Yes, my marathon proposal for November will be a reversed alphabet theme. 
The aim to watch films ending with each letter of the alphabet. 

Get your thinking caps on early, for films ending in J,Q,X etc 

In the meatime, I hope everyone is keeping their marathon list updated in the other thread (Rick   )

[lyonsden5]

In the meatime, I hope everyone is keeping their marathon list updated in the other thread (Rick   )