Tekel Towers » Favourite Scottish Movies

european_bob · 13/10/2014 1:41 pm

Plenty to choose from, here's a few to get started - Restless Natives, Comfort and Joy, Local Hero, The Angels Share, Gregorys Girl, The Wickerman...

I'm a big fan of Local Hero although not so much of Gregorys Girl, I did enjoy it but don't see it as a classic as other people might.

Although not a 'jump out of your seat' kind of scarey, The Wickerman is one creepy movie.

lifesanocean · 13/10/2014 2:42 pm

I really like 'On a Clear Day' with Peter Mullan about a guy who loses his job in the Clyde shipyards and decides to swim the English Channel to win back some self-respect and try to bury the memory of his son who drowned.

I've never fancied doing a marathon or a parachute jump, but did think about attempting this swim. Until I realised I'd most likely drown or take a heart attack whilst doing it.

St Obswell · 13/10/2014 5:06 pm

A sense of freedom followed by Trainspotting get my vote

Hamiltonarab · 14/10/2014 11:29 am

Local Hero is a good one. A recent addition for me is Filth. Another Peter Mullen one is My Name is Joe, pretty dark, does well not to shy away.

baldyeagle · 14/10/2014 8:13 pm

lifesanocean wrote:
I really like 'On a Clear Day' with Peter Mullan about a guy who loses his job in the Clyde shipyards and decides to swim the English Channel to win back some self-respect and try to bury the memory of his son who drowned.

I've never fancied doing a marathon or a parachute jump, but did think about attempting this swim. Until I realised I'd most likely drown or take a heart attack whilst doing it.

On A Clear Day is excellent!

Meh faves are "That SInking Feeling" and "Restless Natives" - both funny azzzz!

Tek · 15/10/2014 12:49 am

Greyfriar's Bobby.

A sobfest

Sieb22 · 15/10/2014 8:55 am

TEK wrote:
Greyfriar's Bobby.

A sobfest

The porno?

Tek · 15/10/2014 11:03 am

Sieb22 wrote:
TEK wrote:
Greyfriar's Bobby.

A sobfest

The porno?

Not unless bestiality is your thing Siebby.

Sieb22 · 15/10/2014 12:16 pm

TEK wrote:
Sieb22 wrote:
TEK wrote:
Greyfriar's Bobby.

A sobfest

The porno?
Not unless bestiality is your thing Siebby.

I'll stick to grapefruits thanks

seggyboy73 · 15/10/2014 7:48 pm

One day removals

Fukin hilarious

Hamiltonarab · 17/10/2014 10:56 am

seggyboy73 wrote:
One day removals

Fukin hilarious

Just had a look for this, but can't find it anywhere. Tried to see if Amazon even had a 2nd hand copy. Will keep looking.

arabugsy · 17/10/2014 5:54 pm

Depending on the mood:-

Trainspotting or Shallow Grave.

Or

Anything by Bill Forsyth.

Tek · 17/10/2014 6:38 pm

arabugsy wrote:
Depending on the mood:-

Trainspotting or Shallow Grave.

Or

Anything by Bill Forsyth.

Comfort and Joy is a wee bit of a gem.

seggyboy73 · 17/10/2014 7:42 pm

Hamiltonarab wrote:
seggyboy73 wrote:
One day removals

Fukin hilarious
Just had a look for this, but can't find it anywhere. Tried to see if Amazon even had a 2nd hand copy. Will keep looking.

Copies are like hens teeth seemingly i got a shot off a mate a few years ago but he cant find it now, its not on any torrent sites but ebay might be the place if i do manage to get it ill burn it and send it to you bud.

arabugsy · 17/10/2014 10:16 pm

TEK wrote:
arabugsy wrote:
Depending on the mood:-

Trainspotting or Shallow Grave.

Or

Anything by Bill Forsyth.
Comfort and Joy is a wee bit of a gem.

Just like the Kohinoor diamond.

Hamiltonarab · 18/10/2014 8:17 am

seggyboy73 wrote:
Hamiltonarab wrote:
seggyboy73 wrote:
One day removals

Fukin hilarious
Just had a look for this, but can't find it anywhere. Tried to see if Amazon even had a 2nd hand copy. Will keep looking.

Copies are like hens teeth seemingly i got a shot off a mate a few years ago but he cant find it now, its not on any torrent sites but ebay might be the place if i do manage to get it ill burn it and send it to you bud.

Cheers. I'll keep looking. Will let you know.

lifesanocean · 18/10/2014 10:35 pm

Just watched, 'The Angels Share' for the first time. Tremendous, especially the bit at Edinburgh Castle.

european_bob · 19/10/2014 1:05 pm

Scottish Total Recall are all personal favourites of mine.

Scottish Total Recall - http://vimeo.com/30918318.

Scottish Total Recall II - http://vimeo.com/49566713

Scottish Total Recall III - http://vimeo.com/66187986

european_bob · 19/10/2014 1:07 pm

seggyboy73 wrote:
One day removals

Fukin hilarious

Never heard of this, will look out for it.

Always appreciate a scottish movie.

seggyboy73 · 19/10/2014 3:13 pm

Hamiltonarab wrote:
seggyboy73 wrote:
Hamiltonarab wrote:

Just had a look for this, but can't find it anywhere. Tried to see if Amazon even had a 2nd hand copy. Will keep looking.

Copies are like hens teeth seemingly i got a shot off a mate a few years ago but he cant find it now, its not on any torrent sites but ebay might be the place if i do manage to get it ill burn it and send it to you bud.
Cheers. I'll keep looking. Will let you know.

http://themobilebay.org/torrent/4860149/One+Day+Removals

Tek · 19/10/2014 3:57 pm

european_bob wrote:
Scottish Total Recall are all personal favourites of mine.

Scottish Total Recall - http://vimeo.com/30918318.

Scottish Total Recall II - http://vimeo.com/49566713

Scottish Total Recall III - http://vimeo.com/66187986

The guy who does those videos stay's 2 minutes away fae me in EK.

He has his own Youtube channel under the username Dr Wheetabix.

Some of his videos are FAF.Think some of The Warriors and Total Recall stuff got taken down due to copyright issues though,sadly.

Tek · 19/10/2014 4:01 pm

seggyboy73 wrote:

http://themobilebay.org/torrent/4860149/One+Day+Removals

Virgin have blocked the site

Bastards.

seggyboy73 · 19/10/2014 8:15 pm

Fukin bastardos....im with sky and its no blocked yet will be soon though every week a new version pops up

Hamiltonarab · 20/10/2014 11:39 am

Yeah, I'm on Virgin Media too. Cunts!