Man on the Sofa from Eleventy8

Man on the Sofa from Eleventy8

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  • Is Westworld (1973) Worth Your Time? - Movie Review

    Get Paul's reaction to Westworld and find out if Westworld is worth watching.
    A great premise of Crichton’s was to put people in a theme park setting. Where obnoxious people relax, expecting to enjoy themselves and let their fat hang over their waistbands. This theme park idea also puts these people in a rat maze equivalent, where they are forced to stick to the safe routes. Putting people in a captive environment, making them vulnerable, non-suspecting and unprepared is a great time to f with them. It was such a good idea, Michael wrote it twice!
    Westworld focuses on a theme park comprised of three different experiences, or worlds. We have the Medieval world, Roman world and Westworld. Westworld is where the majority of our film takes place and it’s based on a frontier town in the 1800s. We’ve got the hotel, the saloon and the brothel, people spitting in spittoons and men that are desperate to murder and f something, and probably in that order.
    #Westworld #MGM #Sci-Fi #JamesBrolin #YulBrynner #MichaelCrichton #NormanBartold #RichardBenjamin #Eleventy8
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    7 min
  • Cross of Iron - Movie Review

    Get Paul's reaction to Cross of Iron and find out if Cross of Iron is worth watching.
    Who would have thought that the former country of Yugoslavia, a director necking whiskey all day and money from a porn director, would have combined to create a war film that still receives accolades to this day!
    It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward who longs for the Iron Cross so that he can return to Berlin a hero. Steiner, on the other hand is cynical, defiantly non-conformist and more concerned with the safety of his own men rather than the horde of military decorations offered to him by his superiors.
    #CrossOfIron #SamPeckinpah #JamesCoburn #MaximilianSchell #JamesMason #DavidWarner #SentaBerger #WorldWar2 #Wehrmacht #Russia #1943
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    7 min
  • From Start to Finish Line: Is Gran Turismo Worth Watching?

    Paul asks... Is Gran Turismo worth watching?
    How the hell does this happen? A movie based on a racing simulator. Not a video game, but a racing simulator.
    Now I know that Gran Turismo is technically a video game, but it never had a story, it was just about winning races and buying stuff to get better cars so you could win more races and buy more stuff. There is no other gameplay than that.
    But I never once thought that the game had such a compelling story that this should be a film! Especially when you have such great story-driven single-player games such as The Witcher and Red Dead Redemption, you’d think they would be top of the live-action movies wish list, not f'ing Gran Turismo!
    #GranTurismo #Sony #PlayStation #JannMardenborough #RacingSimulator #GTAcademy #OrnaldoBloom #DavidHarbour #ArchieMadekwe #Eleventy8
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    7 min
  • A Complete Mystery: Is A Haunting in Venice Worth Watching?

    Paul asks the question, is A Haunting in Venice worth watching?
    Paul's ill-researched opinion of Poirot films is that murder happens on a cruise liner, a chateau, or a stately home. Someone gets dead and Poirot bores the audience to death throughout the duration explaining to the simpletons in the room, who dunnit. All the time basking in his massive ego.
    Is Paul right?
    #ahauntinginvenice #HerculePoirot #KennethBranagh #TinaFey #MichelleYeoh #KellyReilly #AgathaChristie #Venice #Italy #1940s #MurderMystery #Eleventy8
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    8 min
  • Multiple Personality Disorder: Is Gangster No. 1 Worth Watching?

    It’s a fact of life that things age. I, too, am ageing, quite well I think but yes, all things age, and entertainment ages as well.


    Rewatching something from just a few years ago may make you question your own sanity and life choices. Something that seemed so poignant at the time, something you connected with back then, now seems like a complete disappointment.


    Gangster No. 1 tries to add a uniquely English charm to the whole Gangster movie genre. The film covers the rise of a London criminal gang with its roots set in the 1960s. Originally a stage play, the movie adaptation was tarnished with some controversy due to the original writers, Louis Mellis and David Scinto’s screenplay being poked and fiddled with, and the casting choices being dictated to them by the producers. In the end, they said f it and left, citing artistic differences. Both writers later went on to get the film, Sexy Beast, made instead. What we’re left with is Scottish newby director, Paul McGuigan’s version of events.


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    8 min
  • Hot And Bothered: Is Boiling Point Worth Watching?

    There are times... only a few times, mind you, where a piece of media, whether it be a film or TV show, grabs and squeezes you by the scrotum and holds you captive till you've finished watching.
    Boiling Point is high tension, anxiety inducing and difficult to watch film. If you've ever worked in a kitchen, then this film might make you reach for the antidepressants or start banging your head repeatedly against a wall. You may even reach for the bottle of prosecco your partner has been saving for Christmas and down it in one. Anything to stop the PTSD inducing memories of shite times past.
    #BoilingPoint #BoilingPoint2021 #BoilingPointMovie #PhilipBarantini #JamesCummings #StephenGraham #VinetteRobinson #JasonFlemyng #ProfessionalKitchen #RestaurantDining #LondonRestaurant #Eleventy8
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    8 min
  • Kandahar (2023) Movie Review: Political Machination Thriller or Afghan War Retcon?

    Ah, the algorithms have smiled upon us! Our intrepid reviewer Paul stumbled upon "Kandahar" on Amazon Prime Video, likely nestled between a documentary about conspiracy theories and a rom-com you'd never admit to watching. Strap in, folks; we're venturing into the cinematic Wild West.

    🎥 What's the deal with "Kandahar"? Is it a hidden masterpiece or another addition to the 'stream and forget' club? Paul's got opinions and he's not afraid to use 'em. From dissecting characters you'll forget by tomorrow to judging camera angles that probably seemed like a good idea at the time, this review has it all.
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    💬 Tell us in the comments how you really feel about "Kandahar" and, while you're typing away, suggest another obscure film for Paul to make sense of next time.
    #Kandahar #GerardButler #Afghanistan #2023Movies #SaudiArabia #Eleventy8
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    7 min
  • Elvis (2022) Movie Review: Self-Consciously Hip or Jumbled Highlight Reel?

    Get ready for the ultimate clash of eras as Paul and Samir dive into the glittering world of 'Elvis 2022.' Witness Samir, a man so lost in the 50s and 60s that he thinks Elvis is the Second Coming, try to convince Paul—a man who believes the King's crown is made of nothing but overrated sequins—that this movie is worth its weight in gold lamé. Will Paul find a newfound appreciation for blue suede shoes, or will Samir finally admit that maybe, just maybe, Elvis isn't the centre of the musical universe? Tune in to find out, and experience a live stream so electrifying, it could bring Elvis back from Graceland!

    50 min
  • Mississippi Buring (1988) Movie Review: Simmering Suspense or Saviour Complex?

    Ah, yes, gather 'round, cinephiles and casual Netflix surfers, for Paul and Samir are about to take you on a cinematic journey back to 1988. No, we're not talking about mullets and neon spandex; we're diving deep into the Oscar-nominated film, "Mississippi Burning."
    Let's not kid ourselves. The film might have you believe the FBI agents were practically Marvel superheroes, just missing the capes. But let's sprinkle a little reality on this Hollywood sundae. The FBI wasn't exactly handing out daisies and singing "Kumbaya" during the Civil Rights Movement. So, is the film a tad generous in its portrayal?
    We'll dissect the film's iconic scenes, the moments that made you go, "Wow, that was intense," and the ones that had you scratching your head, wondering if the director was perhaps sipping a bit too much of grandma's cough syrup.
    So, if you're ready to relive the '80s, question the historical accuracy of Hollywood, and listen to Samir's impassioned speeches about Gene Hackman's unparalleled acting skills, you're in the right place.

    1 hr 7 min
  • The Ipcress File (1965) Movie Review: Sixties Cool or Bond-Style Gimmickry

    Get ready for a piss-poor nostalgic ride as Paul and Samir, both stuck in their 40s but dreaming of the swinging '60s, take on "The Ipress File" in what promises to be the quirkiest live stream review ever. Paul's got his trusty drink by his side, because, you know, nothing says movie critique like a good old tipple. Meanwhile, Samir's humour is so avant-garde, you'll be questioning reality itself. Picture this: Paul reminiscing about a film he barely remembers while Samir praises it like it's the cinematic equivalent of a time machine. Tune in to Eleventy8, where they'll blend their modern sensibilities with a heavy dose of irony, all while secretly wishing they were sipping cocktails in the '60s. It's a review that's part comedy, part time-travel fantasy, and 100% entertaining.

    1 hr 3 min

About Man on the Sofa from Eleventy8

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Join two men in their mid-forties as they navigate the chaos of modern life with a mix of dark humour, biting sarcasm, and the occasional pearl of wisdom. They tackle everything from the crumbling state of the world to the small, everyday irritations that make you question humanity itself.