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The Thing (1982). Another classic I have never seen. I again have no idea how. I guess because of my aversion to horror. Well, outside of a 35 mm print this was about the best way to see it for the first time I guess. 4K digital projection on the biggest screen in town at a full screening in a movie theatre.

This film is so well referenced in so much pop culture from movie and TV show homages to memes that I knew pretty much everything about it before. Did not ruin it one bit, what a fantastic movie. Had a great time with it. And yes, jumped a few times. Horror still manages to get to me most of the time.

    Homegrove top ten movie of all time for me. The score, acting, setting, effects and story and sense of dread are top tier film making. Simply a brilliant film. How are you only getting round to it now dude?

        Millsy like I said I avoided a lot of horror a long time. I’ve obviously seen The Shining and Exorcist and a few others, but there’s a lot I’ve still not seen.

          Yeah I’m not a big horror fan, but this film is just chef’s kiss.

          Oh yeah, it was perfect. Even the dog was a fantastic actor. That thing acted very suspicious so well.

          No way I’m ever administering a defibrillator to anyone, ever.

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            Homegrove Another classic I have never seen

            You’re just doing this to wind me up now.

            We need some sort of Rage Gage, it’d be off the charts just a Hannu’s poor upbringing.

                The Thing is a stone cold classic.

                Amps from the IMDB top 100 I picked classics released before 1990 that I have still not seen:
                It’s a Wonderful Life
                Psycho
                Casablance (I’ve seen this, but I was so young I feel it doesn’t count).
                Amadeus
                Sunset Boulevard
                Paths of Glory
                Dr Strangelove
                Singing in the Rain
                The Apartment

                Plus some Chaplin-movies I probably saw when I was a wee one.

                Not on the top 100 which I know I’ve not seen:
                Papillon
                Bullitt
                Dirty Dozen
                The Wild Bunch

                    And yet youve watched all the Marvel films ….. christ on a bike Hannu

                    That Empire subscription being put to good use I see.

                    Sake

                      Millsy over 40 first time watches this year already!

                        The Witch

                        Shit

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                        Havoc - 2/10. Not a patch on The Raid/Raid 2 (same director) and actually a bit boring.

                        Warfare. Thought I’d pop to see this in the cinema before it stops, glad I did - really needs to be seen in the cinema, even if only for the sounds. It’s a horrible watch, ridiculous tense and uncomfortable - I never jump in films, but that tank getting done by the IAD launched me. The end is a massive relief. 7.5/10

                        The Accountant 2 (2025).

                        Just really really silly, and so much fun. The plot was way too convoluted, and it was too long for the type of movie it was, but the one scene which didn’t really have anything to do with the rest of the movie, that could have easily been cut to make the movie under two hours was also so fun, that I’d hate to think I didn’t get to see it. Both Afleck and Bernthal were on good form, and the latter especially is just made for parts like this. Just a really good dumb time at the movies. I smiled through out the movie.

                        Also finally had the screening room all for myself in the theatre. 37 years I’ve been going to the movies, and it finally happened. Late screening on a Tuesday before a big party holiday in Finland is apparently the day to go to be alone in the theatre.

                          There’s something about The Accountant which just doesn’t add up.

                          TAKE MY WIFE!

                          Out of Sight (1998). Upgraded Soderbergh’s best film to 4K Blu ray. This movie is perfect.

                          Homegrove big picture were talking about how this was the original plot line for Goodwill Hunting.