Rate the last movie you saw

[YosemiteSam]

I just saw this was the OG thread by WoodysGirl. Does she still mill around this place?

 

[Runwildboys]

I just saw this was the OG thread by WoodysGirl. Does she still mill around this place?

She's a mod.

 

[Streifenkarl]

Anyone that does a hood classics marathon will always get a like from me but damn Menace getting a 6. That movie is no worse than a 9. I still respect your opinion though.

As a European I wanna ask an honest question: why are there only LA "hood" movies? There are some that take place in NYC, but most seem to happen in LA. Is it simply because Hollywood is there and south central is the closest, or is there anything special about that place compared to other ghettos?

 

[mldardy]

As a European I wanna ask an honest question: why are there only LA "hood" movies? There are some that take place in NYC, but most seem to happen in LA. Is it simply because Hollywood is there and south central is the closest, or is there anything special about that place compared to other ghettos?

I think it's more timing than anything. Gangs in the hood have been there since the 60s and 70s in NY, Chicago, Detroit, Philly, etc. You had a movie like 'The Warriors' that was based in NY but the 'boom' of gang activity started in LA in the 80s. Hollywood wanted to capitalize on it with 'Colors' which came out in 1988. That movie sort of captured the hood and gang activity in LA and how the police dealt with it. At that point Hollywood wanted to explore that type of activity in LA by focusing more on the hood in LA. Thus why there were hood movies focused on LA. You still had New Jack City, New Jersey Drive, Above The Rim, King of New York, etc that weren't LA based but what was happening in LA during the 80s along with LA hip hop becoming very popular, that's why Hollywood really honed in on the LA area for 'hood' movies.

 

[Runwildboys]

I think it's more timing than anything. Gangs in the hood have been there since the 60s and 70s in NY, Chicago, Detroit, Philly, etc. You had a movie like 'The Warriors' that was based in NY but the 'boom' of gang activity started in LA in the 80s. Hollywood wanted to capitalize on it with 'Colors' which came out in 1988. That movie sort of captured the hood and gang activity in LA and how the police dealt with it. At that point Hollywood wanted to explore that type of activity in LA by focusing more on the hood in LA. Thus why there were hood movies focused on LA. You still had New Jack City, New Jersey Drive, Above The Rim, King of New York, etc that weren't LA based but what was happening in LA during the 80s along with LA hip hop becoming very popular, that's why Hollywood really honed in on the LA area for 'hood' movies.

I think a big part of it too, is that it's easier to film in L.A., because the weather doesn't change much.

 

[Tabascocat]

I think a big part of it too, is that it's easier to film in L.A., because the weather doesn't change much.

That and landscapes. You can find pretty much any kind of landscape in and around LA(SoCal).

 

[Kevinicus]

Venom 3 - 3/10. The first two weren't very good, but this one was still a lot worse.

 

[CyberB0b]

Stream 2/10

Damiene Leone did the makeup and effects, that's the only reason it got a 2/10. There's a big cast of C level actors from the 80s and 90s. The acting, script, plot are all garbage. The practical effects and kills are awesome, though. David Howard Thorton (Art the Clown) is one of the killers. He essentially plays the same character, just with no clown outfit.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Venom 3 - 3/10. The first two weren't very good, but this one was still a lot worse.

Wow...I could not make it through the first two. Hard to imagine something being worse.

 

[CyberB0b]

The Substance: 8/10



Great performance from Demi Moore. The trailer tells you the plot, it's pretty straightforward. The movie is a metaphor, not to be taken literally. Probably one of the grossest and goriest movies I have ever seen, even compared to Terrifier 3. It's like someone mixed Requiem for a Dream with The Fly. @BrAinPaiNt would probably like it.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

The Substance: 8/10



Great performance from Demi Moore. The trailer tells you the plot, it's pretty straightforward. The movie is a metaphor, not to be taken literally. Probably one of the grossest and goriest movies I have ever seen, even compared to Terrifier 3. It's like someone mixed Requiem for a Dream with The Fly. @BrAinPaiNt would probably like it.

I liked the effects and gore. But just did not care for the movie. I did like the over the top character that Dennis Quaid played.

Speaking of Terrifier 3 I love those old style gory movies but I could not make it through this one. Not because of the gore but just because it was making no sense what so ever. I was really looking forward to it so maybe my expectations were too high.

 

[SlammedZero]

Transformers One - Watched this one last night. Wow! I really enjoyed it. I was hesitant because it’s animated, but it completely won me over. It delivered an engaging and heartfelt origin story, that I thought, really captured the essence of the beloved franchise. The animation was stunning and I thought the humor was well-balanced and added some charm. Fans of the franchise will appreciate the nods to the classic lore. If you enjoy Transformers in any capacity, don't miss this one. It's currently on Paramount+.