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CptBork said:
I agree wholeheartedly. Blair Witch 2 completely killed everything that was so frightening and disturbing about the original, and while I thought Grave Encounters 2 was a far better effort at a sequel by comparison, I still felt it didn't hold a candle to the original and it too is guilty of partially breaking with the found footage format that made the original seem so convincing. I thought some of the details revealed in the sequel added depth to the original storyline, learning more about the history of the hospital and what the spirits haunting it are capable of, and I enjoyed the work of the actor who played Lance Preston in both movies.

My biggest grievance regarding the sequel is how unconvincingly the people in it react to the hauntings. If the place is already creepy enough on its own as is, you already saw a found footage documentary that purported to show the horrifying deaths and disappearances of a previous film crew at that same location, and you just witnessed a ouija board violently smashing itself around a room, you ought to be paralyzed with fear and losing control of your bladder and bowels, not hiding in a barricaded room giggling like a bunch of schoolgirls caught sneaking into the staff lounge. How many cameramen would take care to film every second of their torment while they're in the middle of being chased by a ghost that's trying to rip them to pieces, or hiding in a closet watching ghost surgeons performing a lobotomy?
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Yes, the whole factor that made me love both original films was it's "found footage" style of deliverance..it's that kind of filming that narrows your vision, scope of the surroundings, and builds up that precious suspense that really scares me. Granted , Grave Encounters 2 did keep somewhat faithful to the original, the points you raised did come through during my watching of it and by the end i felt overall that it wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either. Blair Witch 2 was just garbage... i actually wanted my money back when i rented Blair Witch 2.
 
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guess the show:

up and coming exec gets job at radio station full of dysfunctional personnel, including a buxom secretary, a stoner DJ, and delusional news man.

bonus point for naming the characters.
 
I love the Australian low-budget movie scene.

"Last train to Freo" (a personal favourite, having ridden that train more time than I care to remember and knowing those people like the back of my hand)
"Dying Breed"
"Cactus"
"Noise"
"He Died with a Felafel in his Hand"

These are the types of movies which will give a glimpse in to Australia far more than "Australia" ever could.
 
NMSquirrel said:
guess the show:

up and coming exec gets job at radio station full of dysfunctional personnel, including a buxom secretary, a stoner DJ, and delusional news man.

bonus point for naming the characters.
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I was having a problem getting connected yesterday. But I did a little searching around in Netflix for something that might fit your description and came up with the following.

NewsRadio - 1995 - NR - 12 discs

At New York City radio station WNYX, level-headed news director Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) has his hands full managing eccentric co-workers, including egotistical host Bill (Phil Hartman), weirdo reporter Matthew (Andy Dick) and resourceful handyman Joe (Joe Rogan). Romantic relationships, office power plays and unexpected crises drive this Emmy-winning sitcom that also stars Maura Tierney, Stephen Root and Vicki Lewis.

Cast: Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney, Vicki Lewis, Joe Rogan, Phil Hartman, Khandi Alexander, Jon Lovitz

Genre: TV Comedies, TV Sitcoms, Television
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I only recognized Joe Rogan & Phil Hartman as names I know. I haven't watched this series yet, but may do so now.
 
KilljoyKlown said:
I was having a problem getting connected yesterday. But I did a little searching around in Netflix for something that might fit your description and came up with the following.

I only recognized Joe Rogan & Phil Hartman as names I know. I haven't watched this series yet, but may do so now.
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nope.. think older sitcom.
I would put the city but think that would give it away too easily.. same with naming characters..
how about 'invisible walls' for a clue?

(and its not on Netflix, I looked)
 
NMSquirrel said:
guess the show:

up and coming exec gets job at radio station full of dysfunctional personnel, including a buxom secretary, a stoner DJ, and delusional news man.

bonus point for naming the characters.
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WKRP in Cincinnati.. Jennifer Marlowe, Less Nessman,and Dr Johnny Fever...
 
The Marquis said:
I love the Australian low-budget movie scene.

"Last train to Freo" (a personal favourite, having ridden that train more time than I care to remember and knowing those people like the back of my hand)
"Dying Breed"
"Cactus"
"Noise"
"He Died with a Felafel in his Hand"

These are the types of movies which will give a glimpse in to Australia far more than "Australia" ever could.
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There's a surprisingly charming film from Oz that I stumbled upon: "Griff: The Invisible"
I'm a big fan of comic-book stuff, so it's a real treat to find something that puts a down-to-earth spin on it in such a charming way.
It really is low-budget, though, so be warned.
 
Sarkus said:
There's a surprisingly charming film from Oz that I stumbled upon: "Griff: The Invisible"
I'm a big fan of comic-book stuff, so it's a real treat to find something that puts a down-to-earth spin on it in such a charming way.
It really is low-budget, though, so be warned.
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I've... never heard of it. I'll get back to you on this, if I remember to. Post it note, there we go.
Nothing wrong with being low-budget, though. Nothing wrong with that at all. Low budget, start up directors have a tendency to be so... sincere.
 
The Marquis said:
I've... never heard of it. I'll get back to you on this, if I remember to. Post it note, there we go.
Nothing wrong with being low-budget, though. Nothing wrong with that at all. Low budget, start up directors have a tendency to be so... sincere.
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This is what Netflix has to say about it and it's rated at 3 and a half stars.

Griff the Invisible

2010 PG-13 93 minutes

Office drone Griff is mocked by his co-workers, yet at night his superhero alter ego takes to the air, defending Melbourne against menaces to society. Griff trusts no one with his secret -- that is, until he meets brilliant scientist Melody.

Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Maeve Dermody, Marshall Napier, Heather Mitchell, Anthony Phelan, Toby Schmitz, Kate Mulvany, Patrick Brammall, David Webb, Kelly Paterniti, Chan Griffin

Genre: Indie Comedies, Indie Romance, Comic Books and Superheroes, Comedy
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KilljoyKlown said:
Those last 4 are Japanese and I don't like subtitles, so I don't do foreign movies unless I know they are in English and in Netflix they rarely are.
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I have to agree... I watch Netflix daily. I hate subtitles... I just bypass those films.
 
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