Inglourious Basterds

[Europa]

Being a huge Quentin Tarentino fan, I'm so pumped for this new movie!

You haven't seen war, until you've seen it through the eyes of Quentin Tarentino.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vcjNYWlqxU
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQhTVz5IjQ)

[Londonrockz568]

I thought Bastards was spelt with an A.

This movie is going to be great Quentin loves the drama and theatrics.

[acosmichippo]

so it's finally coming out, eh?

[Europa]

Quentin is using an E instead of an A.

August 21st.

[psylichon]

I always find his movies entertaining. He's a bit of a one-trick pony but I like his trick.

[cliffeman]

I thought Bastards was spelt with an A.

This movie is going to be great Quentin loves the drama and theatrics.

Quentin is using an E instead of an A.

August 21st.


Because there's already a movie titled Inglorious Bastards.

[Hondamaker]

I love all of Tarantino's flicks, and I can't wait to see this one. Not a big Brad Pitt fan, though.

[styfle]

I think I'm the only one that doesn't like most of his movies. Maybe there's something wrong with my brain.

[acosmichippo]

maybe?....

[Londonrockz568]

Well its like this.

Watch Michael Bay for Explosions, Lots of Explosions and more Explosions.
Watch James Cameron for epic stories and diversity.
Watch Tim burton for Period/morbid/goth style with amazing story.
Watch Speilberg for epic stories and intense visuals.
Watch J.J Abrams for Very very Complex stories/TV dramas.
Watch Quentin for theatrics and over the topness.
Watch Gore Verbinski for Very large Stories (multiple movies IE Pirates of the Caribbean) and diversity.
Watch Peter Jackson for Gore Zombie movies or Lord of the rings.
Watch Anything where Stanley Kubrick has done something because the film(s) are brilliant.

[TarekElsakka]

Brad Pitt is such an overrated actor, I hate him and Angelina Jolie so much.

[aknightstale41]

I think I'm the only one that doesn't like most of his movies. Maybe there's something wrong with my brain.
Im in agreement with you on him...kill bill and pulp fiction were probably the dumbest movies ive seen....
Edit: Looks like someone might have actually killed Bill in real life.

[Londonrockz568]

Whats funny is David Caradine got killed because he was a little to into BDSM and "auto erotica" thats what TMZ says. Its funny when old farts try to do something stupid like choke by rope "to heighten pleasure" only to die.

They say its not suicide, what i think is the person he was with saw him die and ran like hell.

[cliffeman]

Watch Speilberg for epic stories and intense visuals. (and raping Indiana Jones)


you forgot that little bit :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvXm1D90Y8U

[Londonrockz568]

Rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[acosmichippo]

Pulp Fiction is one of my favorite movies.

[Londonrockz568]

I love kill bill.

[Hondamaker]

Pulp Fiction is one of my favorite movies.
Mine too. I practically know the dialogue by heart! I really like the Kill Bill movies.

[Cantwait4iPhone]

Looks like a very odd movie, but one I might want to check out.

[Luckykelleyk]

Pulp fiction is definitely on the list of the top 50 movies of all time. Maybe even top 20? I have never met anyone who didn't like that movie.

[styfle]

Im in agreement with you on him...kill bill and pulp fiction were probably the dumbest movies ive seen....
Edit: Looks like someone might have actually killed Bill in real life.

I can't believe I found someone else who doesn't like pulp fiction!:laugh2:
I sat through that movie and I kept asking my friends if it was gonna get better....it didn't. I have no idea why people like it other than that everyone says its good. Conformity?

Pulp fiction is definitely on the list of the top 50 movies of all time. Maybe even top 20? I have never met anyone who didn't like that movie.
Nice to meet you:wink:

[Luckykelleyk]

Haha, I would never say I liked a movie just to conform. Wow, there are two of you! Its sort of like my husband who hates cheese. Who doesn't like cheese?

[Hondamaker]

Pulp fiction is definitely on the list of the top 50 movies of all time. Maybe even top 20? I have never met anyone who didn't like that movie.Top 10, Kelley!

[iCafe]

I love all of Tarantino's flicks, and I can't wait to see this one. Not a big Brad Pitt fan, though.

Fight Club made me a fan
He was awesome in that movie
and as for tarentino i loved pulp fiction

[Luckykelleyk]

Top 10, Kelley!

Haha, oops, sorry! I wouldn't doubt it though.

[acosmichippo]

"YOU'RE THE MOTHER****ER WHO SHOULD BE ON BRAIN DETAIL! We're ****in' switchin'!"

[Luckykelleyk]

Haha, there are a ton of good lines from that movie. Most I couldn't post here. This part makes me laugh

"Look, you brought her here, and that means that you're giving her the shot. The day that I bring an OD-ing ***** over to your house, then I'll give her the shot. Give her the shot."

and then when he says that you have to inject it in a stabbing motion, and vincent says "I gotta stab her 3 times?"

[Europa]

Fight Club made me a fan
He was awesome in that movie
and as for tarentino i loved pulp fiction

You have really good tastes in movies Tom. Both of those are on my top 10.
Fight Club is the best Brad Pitt movie, ever!

[Hondamaker]

Haha, there are a ton of good lines from that movie. Most I couldn't post here. This part makes me laugh

"Look, you brought her here, and that means that you're giving her the shot. The day that I bring an OD-ing ***** over to your house, then I'll give her the shot. Give her the shot."

and then when he says that you have to inject it in a stabbing motion, and vincent says "I gotta stab her 3 times?"
"What country you from?"
"What"?
"What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What"?
"What?"
"English, motherfukker, do you speak it?!"

I think that's my favorite scene.

[aknightstale41]

I did enjoy fight club...stella performance by Brad Pitt.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

"What country you from?"
"What"?
"What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What"?
"What?"
"English, motherfukker, do you speak it?!"

I think that's my favorite scene.

Absolutely!

[Youngbinks]

I'm not a big fan of Tarantino's films. I also think Pitt's accent could get annoying really fast.

[acosmichippo]

Snatch > Fight Club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_Nwp0wZc0&feature=related

[Hondamaker]

That movie was called Snatch?

[acosmichippo]

yep. it's awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9suh_UR_O0

check it out, mimi.

[Hondamaker]

Mimi...you caught that, eh?

[Europa]

Snatch is my favorite movie of all time. I was going to mention that London left Guy Richie off that list.

[Europa]

My top 10

1. Snatch
2. Kill Bill vol. 1 and 2
3. Donnie Darko
4. Fight Club
5. V for Vendetta
6. Pulp Fiction
7. Fargo
8. Requiem for a Dream
9. Dark City
10. Grindhouse Planet Terror and Death Proof

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

When I first saw the ads for "V for Vendetta," I knew I'd hate it. I watched it a couple of months ago and absolutely loved it!

As evidenced by my avatar.

Go figure...

[acosmichippo]

Good flick. Natalie portman's British accent is annoying as hell to me though.

[Europa]

I didn't mind her accent at all, but nobody does a better Piker accent than Brad Pitt!

[Europa]

It's out! I'm going to the midnight show tonight.

I just watched the original on Blu-ray. Wow, I never could have sat through the original if not for the anticipation of the remake Quentin did. It was a low budget 70's Italian movie. I'm sure the remake will be a lot better.

Here's a bit of trivia. One of the original actors from Inglorious Bastards, Bo Svenson, is in the remake. He was also in Kill Bill, he played Reverend Harmony.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Svenson also played sheriff Buford Pusser in a couple of the old "Walking Tall" sequels.

[Europa]

Eli Roth, writer and director of the Hostel movies, is also in it.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Eli Roth, writer and director of the Hostel movies, is also in it.

Then he should be shot; I saw the first Hostel and it sucked, in my opinon.

[evolution83]

Just got back from seeing this wonderful film. I highly recommend it!

[Europa]

I really enjoyed it. Like most Tarantino films, it has a little bit of everything, drama, humor, violence, suspense, superb dialog, great acting and even an oscar worthy performance by Waltz. Tarantino does not disappoint!

[evolution83]

Yes, it had all of those things. Great action, dialog, violence, humor...all were great.

Towards the end of the film I was literally on the edge of my seat. I seriously want to sit down and learn to speak German now, more than ever. (I'm half by the way but was never taught :( )

[acosmichippo]

Good to hear. I was really disappointed with Death Proof, and was starting to think quentin's idea of "real dialogue" was people talking about nonesense and black people saying "mother****er" every five seconds.

[evolution83]

Good to hear. I was really disappointed with Death Proof, and was starting to think quentin's idea of "real dialogue" was people talking about nonesense and black people saying "mother****er" every five seconds.

There's actually very little cussing/cursing; none at all if I remember correctly. The dialogue is very well done, and I actually felt like I was living back in the 1940's. It really gave me a feeling of what life was like back then.

[Europa]

Good to hear. I was really disappointed with Death Proof, and was starting to think quentin's idea of "real dialogue" was people talking about nonesense and black people saying "mother****er" every five seconds.
I must admit that the first time I saw Death Proof, I was a little bit disappointed. My friend was bored with the movie the first time I watched it and that may have had some impact on why I was a little disappointed. But I researched the movie afterwords, have seen it twice since and absolutely love it. I have nothing but respect for Zoe Bell (Uma Thurman's stunt woman) and I think she did a great job acting as well as all of her own stunts.The movie does have a lot of profanity, but what Tarantino movie doesn't? Anyway, that is not an issue for me. The lack of it would be, because it would be fake without it. I thought the dialog was brilliant and overall, I found it quite entertaining. The ending couldn't have been better.

[acosmichippo]

Hey, I have no problem with profanity. I had just begun to think he was using it as a crutch of sorts... As if he thought, "hey, I bet this sentence would sound more real if I threw another 'mother****er' in there."

[styfle]

Now Fight Club and V for Vendetta are great movies. There was actually a plot unlike Pulp Fiction. And those quotes you guys put from the movie aren't even good. It doesn't make sense to me why people like it.

[Abominogg]

Now Fight Club and V for Vendetta are great movies. There was actually a plot unlike Pulp Fiction. And those quotes you guys put from the movie aren't even good. It doesn't make sense to me why people like it.Dude, c'mon. Pulp Fiction is an incredible movie! Just cause it's shown out of sequence doesnt make it a bad movie! Look at the acting and the dialogue---classic!

[Europa]

Now Fight Club and V for Vendetta are great movies. There was actually a plot unlike Pulp Fiction. And those quotes you guys put from the movie aren't even good. It doesn't make sense to me why people like it.
The first two quotes (on this thread) were excellent, the third one is just ok IMO.

Pulp Fiction is #5 on the IMDb top 250 movies of all time. http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0361748 I'm pretty sure having a plot is a prerequisite to even make it on that list. Also, that list is compiled from ratings from the general population, not critics, so I think it holds some weight as to what movies are well liked. I wonder how someone could not like it.

[Abominogg]

The first two quotes (on this thread) were excellent, the third one is just ok IMO.

Pulp Fiction is #5 on the IMDb top 250 movies of all time. http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0361748 I'm pretty sure having a plot is a prerequisite to even make it on that list. Also, that list is compiled from ratings from the general population, not critics, so I think it holds some weight as to what movies are well liked. I wonder how someone could not like it.I wish I had 25 posts---I would thank you. So, FWIW, thanks for backing me up!

[Youngbinks]

On the subject of Eli Roth (okay, so maybe it was a few posts back, whatever), does anyone else think he looks a lot like Zachary Quinto (from Heroes and the new Star Trek)?
Eli Roth:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/eilroth.jpg
Zachary Quinto:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/ZQuint.png

[Tinman]

Pulp Fiction is #5 on the IMDb top 250 movies of all time. http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0361748 I'm pretty sure having a plot is a prerequisite to even make it on that list. Also, that list is compiled from ratings from the general population, not critics, so I think it holds some weight as to what movies are well liked. I wonder how someone could not like it.

I think a top 250 list from IMDb is not a fair representation of average movie goers. It's a top list of movies from people who are more into movies than average.

I thought PF was decent, but to be frank, a little overrated. The 5th best movie of all time? Not to me.

I'm not a huge movie goer I guess. I often wonder what else I could be doing besides sitting in the theater.


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Mike

[Europa]

I disagree, I think it is as fair of a representation that we could possibly get. Who better to rate movies than people that are really into movies? Would it be more fair if it was ratings from people that only occasionally see movies? They would likely miss many of the good movies, so it would be inaccurate. At least these ratings aren't from critics, right? Shawshank is #1 on the list, and I think that's pretty accurate. I know several people that say that's they're favorite movie. http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0361748

[Tinman]

I've never made it through that bore-fest even once. ;)


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Mike

[acosmichippo]

I tend to agree with tinman here. Pulp fiction is one of my favorites, but there's a huge difference between "my favorite" and "best".

Just look at the ranking of Star Wars.

[acosmichippo]

And wall-e? #45? Really?

[Youngbinks]

They really should have a minimum number of votes to even qualify. Sure, while the masses don't always dictate what makes a good movie, having 400,000 votes compared to 60,000 is pretty significant.

[acosmichippo]

There is a minimum... Just appears to be too low.

The formula for calculating the Top Rated 250 Titles gives a true Bayesian estimate:

weighted rating (WR) = (v ÷ (v+m)) × R + (m ÷ (v+m)) × C
where:
R = average for the movie (mean) = (Rating)
v = number of votes for the movie = (votes)
m = minimum votes required to be listed in the Top 250 (currently 1300)
C = the mean vote across the whole report (currently 6.8)

[Youngbinks]

There is a minimum... Just appears to be too low.

Well then, I had no idea they did it that way. Interesting.

[acosmichippo]

I also think this list *heavily* favors movies released in the last 10 years or so. films released before then would not have received votes due to media hubub around the release, and then again on the dvd release.

[Europa]

I think it's just the opposite. The older movies have had more time to get votes. Most of the classics are on that list. The Godfather is right under Shawshank. Acos and Tinman, since you both disagree that this is an accurate representation of movie rankings by the general population, can you point me to a more accurate list?

Who didn't like Shawshank? I'm not saying it's my favorite movie of all time, Snatch is, but I still really enjoyed it. I'd have to look over it again to be sure, but 9/10 of my favorites are on that list. Just because they aren't right at the top, I don't question the accuracy of the rankings. It's real, like them or not.

And if you thought Shawshank was boring, I kind of have to wonder about how you rate films ;)

[Europa]

Acos, look over that list again. How many movies in the top ten are less than 10 years old? Also, you totally contradicted yourself with the star wars and 10 year comments. Star Wars was a phenemanol movie for its time and deserves a spot.

Dark Knight was the only movie I've ever seen surpass Godfather. It was there for several weeks, and then lost speed after the hype waned.

[themanofthedark]

I saw Inglourious Basterds yesterday.

It was definitely a Tarantino film - lots and lots and lots of gore, and lots of funny parts.

But... This one kind of bored me, honestly. There were some parts in the movie where I just simply couldn't concentrate on what was going on because it was so confusing.

[KabaModern]

I also think this list *heavily* favors movies released in the last 10 years or so. films released before then would not have received votes due to media hubub around the release, and then again on the dvd release.

Are you talking about this list:
http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0361748

Only 1 out of the top 10 movies were released in the last 10 years....

[Europa]

^ I asked the same question already :)

[acosmichippo]

Acos, look over that list again. How many movies in the top ten are less than 10 years old? Also, you totally contradicted yourself with the star wars and 10 year comments. Star Wars was a phenemanol movie for its time and deserves a spot.

Dark Knight was the only movie I've ever seen surpass Godfather. It was there for several weeks, and then lost speed after the hype waned.


Case in point. Dark Knight benefitted from the media hype around the release dates, oscars, and Heath ledger's death. There's no doubt about it. And while I'm sure inglorious basterds is a great film, the fact that it's already on the list makes me question the integrity of it.

The fact that the top ten are actually older movies does not contradict my point. My point would actually say older movies would be ranked EVEN HIGHER than they are if the vote was older and not Internet-based (regardless of whether or not they're already in the top ten).

And again, wall-e?

[iCafe]

http://www.elvis-presley-forever.com/images/elvis-priscilla.jpg

[Europa]

Case in point. Dark Knight benefitted from the media hype around the release dates, oscars, and Heath ledger's death. There's no doubt about it. And while I'm sure inglorious basterds is a great film, the fact that it's already on the list makes me question the integrity of it.

The fact that the top ten are actually older movies does not contradict my point. My point would actually say older movies would be ranked EVEN HIGHER than they are if the vote was older and not Internet-based (regardless of whether or not they're already in the top ten).

And again, wall-e?
Yeah, well that's not possible since the internet wasn't available back then. I'm not saying this list is 100% percent accurate, but I think it's the most accurate list we have available to us. Do you know of a more accurate one?

I do agree though, Wall-e sucked.

[aknightstale41]

I think it would be hard to have an accurate rating system simply because we are always changing, in every area of our life, socially, mentally and metaphysically. Movies that we liked way back when may now seem out of touch with our ever changing awareness.
I remember watching the Godfather years ago and loved it, and today to watch this movie I think it would bore me to death, the plot is about who can wack who first to be the king of a particular area and have the most power. Top notch acting though... Movies are indicative of the times they are made in, and since we all change differently, who's to say what really is number 1 or 2.
All just individual opinions which are paradoxically meaningless and beautiful to share.

[acosmichippo]

the real problem with the vote being internet-based is that there's a definite "selection bias". That means there are going to be a disproportionate amount of votes from crowds under 40 or so, which would again favor newer movies. Films like Citizen Kane, Casablanca, King Kong (the original), etc i think have either been forgotten or overshadowed by new flicks with flashy special effects.

anyway, no, i'm not aware of many other lists like this one except for the AFI 100 in 100. But i do think anyone that has a "vote" should at least have to have seen each movie nominated.

[Europa]

That's a not only not possible, it's a paradox. This list never could have been created if people had to see movies on a list, as a prerequisite, when a list did not yet exist. We could arbitrarily change the rules now, but those movies you don't think belong on the list, would still be on the list as a prerequisite. aknightstale made a very good point. Our standards and likes change with the times. I still have to disagree with you though, because the old movies you are mentioning are on the list, and they are pretty high on the list. It's not perfect, but it's a good gauge and estimation and I don't know of any list that's a more accurate representation of how well liked movies of our generation are, so I'm sticking with it.

[acosmichippo]

Sure, it may not be possible, but it would be ideal.

I guess my point in all of this is that you simply can't call this IMdb top 250 list the "best" 250 movies. If we can both agree on that, I think we're ultimately on the same page.

[Tinman]

Sure, it may not be possible, but it would be ideal.

I guess my point in all of this is that you simply can't call this IMdb top 250 list the "best" 250 movies. If we can both agree on that, I think we're ultimately on the same page.

I agree, and that's pretty much the point I tried to make earlier. It's a self-selected sample from IMdb users. Useful, yes, probably. But a true "best" 250, no. Heck Inglourious Basterds is already on the list at position 35 and it came out less than 5 days ago!

(Doesn't mean I won't see Inglourious Basterds, as I intend to. But it will be more due to this thread than the list at IMdb.)

EDIT: Just to be clear, I don't find the IMdb list useless. I actually bookmarked it. For someone like me it's a quick way to figure out a movie I might like to see (more like rent). Most of the movies on the list, that I have seen, are worth seeing.



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Mike

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

This film actually sounds pretty interesting. I may have to check it out tomorrow.

[Europa]

I don't see how something that is not possible is ideal. I would love to be able to travel back in time to prevent things from happening that I regret, but it's not possible, they did happen, so I deal with them in real time. That's the best option there is. This list is the best option we have. It isn't intended to be 100% accurate based on our subjective likes and dislikes. That is not possible. Humans don't share collective preferences, so we all have our own list. You would be hard pressed to find another person on the planet with the exact same top 250.

Inglorious Basterds is on the list for a reason, it is well liked by our generation, and I think it will stay on the list although its position will probably fall back just a little bit. The old movies that were exceptional are there and the new movies that are exceptional are there. It's not like every new movie that comes out makes that list, they have to be very well liked. Most new movies never make the list.

Unless you usually dislike movies that most people like and like movies that most people don't like, I don't see any reason to avoid a movie simply because it made the list.

acos, I can agree with you that the top 250 list is not "the best 250 movies". But I only agree with you because there is no such thing as "the best 250 movies". "The best 250 movies is a list that you make yourself and most likely, no one else in the world shares that exact same list. Maybe they just need to change it from top 250 to 250 movies that are well liked, so people don't get caught up in the word top. I don't look at it that way. It's not my personal list. Although I have never made a top 250, I have made a top ten, and 9 out of 10 of those movies are on the IMDb list, I'm satisfied with that. My favorite movie isn't #1.

[duvi]

Great movie... pretty funny. The ending had my rolling. Seemed like a low budget movie and for that reason, I think it was better than what I had expected.

[acosmichippo]

Well, there are a few different issues we're talking about now...

ideally people wouldn't kill each other, but it's impossible to prevent it from happening. ideally the sun won't explode in another 2 billion years, but we won't be able to stop it.

Anyway, no, there is never going to be a consensus on the best 250 movies, but I still feel that list is biased for the reasons I have stated. I guess we can jus leave it at that.

[Europa]

Amen...

5 billion ;)

[acosmichippo]

Oh well then maybe we have a chance after all.

5 billion years should be enough time to argue about movies.

[Europa]

Ok, but let's debate movies, not the stupid list ;)

[McQ]

On the subject of Eli Roth (okay, so maybe it was a few posts back, whatever), does anyone else think he looks a lot like Zachary Quinto (from Heroes and the new Star Trek)?



Yes! I saw the film tonight and kept thinking it was Zachary Quinto. Strong resemblance.

And I thought this movie was excellent! It did not feel like 2.5 hours. I was totally caught up in it and loved it. I smell Oscars.....:-)

[The Apple]

I've never made it through that bore-fest even once. ;)


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Mike

Are you serious? If you have never viewed this movie all the way through, it would be no wonder you would call it a bore-fest. I cannot take your movie criticism seriously if you cannot watch the movie from front to back.:dft011:wicked_smile

[cliffeman]

Part of this movie reminded me of another movie called Black Book.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Just got out of seeing Inglourious Basterds. Very good!

[Hondamaker]

Just got out of seeing Inglourious Basterds. Very good!
I went out and saw it last night. Loved it!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Christoph Waltz was excellent as the German SS officer, Colonel Hans Landa.

[Europa]

^ Oscar nom for sure.

[Tinman]

Well Johnny-come-lately finally saw the flick. 'Bout two weeks ago, with my daughter. Can't believe I found a theater that still had it.

Anyhoo, y'all are right, it was DAMNED good movie. Never a moment where I wasn't glued to the screen.

And I agree that Christoph Waltz was excellent in that part.

Now I will let this thread go back to sleep. lol



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Mike

[Krunk83]

This movie was so good on so many levels. I loved it and can't wait to buy it when it comes out.

[acosmichippo]

Informative too. I had no idea Hitler was assassinated in a theater.

[Hondamaker]

Informative too. I had no idea Hitler was assassinated in a theater.
Stupid History Channel. I'm suing!

[computerfox]

i had it for a while and i saw it a couple times. it's kindda funny cause they're making fun of the **** regime, but it's also a little weird at some parts. overall i liked it. :ok:ok

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Informative too. I had no idea Hitler was assassinated in a theater.

Well, that kinda puts to rest the "I saw Hitler working at Burger King in Kalamazoo," doesn't it?

Also, it wasn't very scary. I slept like a baby that night.

[Europa]

Yeah really. It wasn't scary at all! I slept better than a baby that night. I slept like JW with a Ouija board under his bed right after seeing PA.