Last Movie You Watched

[SonicMan46]

I finally saw Top Gun Maverick and loved it!  Very entertaining and Tom Cruise is freaking ageless....and fearless since all this was practical (real) effects.

Own the original Top Gun as an Amazon UHD streamer - have been debating of seeing this 30+ year sequel but available for rental on Prime Video - my son enjoyed, so guess that I'll need to watch - BTW, how was Val Kilmer in his role after his throat issues?  Dave

 

[LKB]

Dances With Wolves is wonderful.

Yes, indeed. Solid work by John Barry, some lovely cinematography, well- rounded characters, perfect pacing and a story worth telling. And there are some nice reactions to it as well...

[bhodges]

For anyone interested, on Monday, Oct. 10, Martin Scorsese's foundation is showing its monthly restoration offering—free for 24 hours. This time it's One-Eyed Jacks (1961), the only film directed by (and starring) Marlon Brando. I've never seen it. The Film Foundation does stellar work with these restorations; the last one I saw was Fellini's La Strada, resurrected in pristine black-and-white.

Anyway, free with registration, with chat during the film if you're inclined.

https://passes.delphiquest.com/one-eyed-jacks

-Bruce

[Karl Henning]

Yes, indeed. Solid work by John Barry, some lovely cinematography, well- rounded characters, perfect pacing and a story worth telling. And there are some nice reactions to it as well...

(* chortle *)

[George]

[Pohjolas Daughter]

For anyone interested, on Monday, Oct. 10, Martin Scorsese's foundation is showing its monthly restoration offering—free for 24 hours. This time it's One-Eyed Jacks (1961), the only film directed by (and starring) Marlon Brando. I've never seen it. The Film Foundation does stellar work with these restorations; the last one I saw was Fellini's La Strada, resurrected in pristine black-and-white.

Anyway, free with registration, with chat during the film if you're inclined.

https://passes.delphiquest.com/one-eyed-jacks

-Bruce

Thanks for telling us about that!  Cool! 

PD

[SimonNZ]

This one is unreservedly the best Costner film that I have watched.

Ah, but have you seen Mr. Brooks?

If you haven't try to know absolutely nothing about it before you do. Don't even read the premise. Just trust me on this.

[Karl Henning]

Ah, but have you seen Mr. Brooks?

If you haven't try to know absolutely nothing about it before you do. Don't even read the premise. Just trust me on this.

I have not, and have now placed a hold on it at the Library.

[Todd]

The Norm Macdonald set is the best.

[George]

The Norm Macdonald set is the best.

Yeah, sucks that he, Saget, Giraldo, Leachman and Gottfried are all gone.

[Karl Henning]

Halfway through re-watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Ring. I didn't think I would, but here I am. There are some deviations from Tolkien which still (and probably always will) annoy me. But in the first place, there's no denying the visual delights of the production (for but one thing, the treatment of Frodo's experience as he verges upon the wraiths' shadow world) and furthermore, I've opened up to some departures from the Ur-text. I do really like Arwen's coming to speed Frodo to Rivendell, for instance. So thanks to LKB for obliquely prompting me to revisit the series.

[Karl Henning]

Halfway through re-watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Ring. I didn't think I would, but here I am. There are some deviations from Tolkien which still (and probably always will) annoy me. But in the first place, there's no denying the visual delights of the production (for but one thing, the treatment of Frodo's experience as he verges upon the wraiths' shadow world) and furthermore, I've opened up to some departures from the Ur-text. I do really like Arwen's coming to speed Frodo to Rivendell, for instance. So thanks to LKB for obliquely prompting me to revisit the series.

Well, I did enjoy that a great deal. I'd forgotten that Ian Holm played Bilbo. And of course, Christopher Lee as a scene-chewing Saruman is a hell of an asset. I'm mildly impressed with myself for watching this in a single sitting.

[aligreto]

Avengement:





This is a hard hitting, very violent film about the relationship between two brothers, how one of them ends up in prison and what happens to him there.

[aligreto]

Ah, but have you seen Mr. Brooks?

If you haven't try to know absolutely nothing about it before you do. Don't even read the premise. Just trust me on this.

To be honest I have never even heard of it so I will look out for it. Thank you for the recommendation.

[LKB]

Well, I did enjoy that a great deal. I'd forgotten that Ian Holm played Bilbo. And of course, Christopher Lee as a scene-chewing Saruman is a hell of an asset. I'm mildly impressed with myself for watching this in a single sitting.

Cheers amigo, sound's like you enjoyed FotR a bit more this time around. 

[relm1]

Own the original Top Gun as an Amazon UHD streamer - have been debating of seeing this 30+ year sequel but available for rental on Prime Video - my son enjoyed, so guess that I'll need to watch - BTW, how was Val Kilmer in his role after his throat issues?  Dave

 

Tastefully done and part of the story.  The film has a lot of nostalgia.  I also like seeing Ed Harris because it reminds me so much of The Right Stuff, a fantastic film as well (though not historically accurate).

[VonStupp]

Needful Things (1993)
Ed Harris, Max von Sydow
Bonnie Bedelia, JT Walsh, Amanda Plummer

Had fun with this one. Apparently there is a 3-hour cut of this that I had seen at one time; I definitely remember more of JT Walsh than I saw last night.

I have seen a lot of Stephen King movies and TV adaptations, but I don't think I have ever read a novel of his. I heard they were dense and stayed away, plus I am no horror fan. Maybe I will pull one out.

VS

[SonicMan46]

Giant (1956) upgraded to a physical 4K after reading the 4*/5* ratings for video/audio HERE, however, poor on supplements (I foresee another and better 4K release, possibly Criterion?).  But this remains a sprawling Ferber classic (and LONG - 3+ hrs - we watched over 2 nights) and James Dean in his last role (more in the quote below).  For those interested, a review from 1956 HERE -nominated for 10 Academy Awards but winner of just one Oscar (Best Director for George Stevens).  Dave

Giant is an American epic Western drama film, directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber's 1952 novel. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean and features Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, Elsa Cárdenas and Earl Holliman. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading actor, and earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination – he was killed in a car crash before the film was released. His friend Nick Adams was called in to do some voice dubbing for Dean's role. (Source)

 

[Papy Oli]

The Imitation Game about the WWII Enigma code-breaking and Alan Turing.
What a movie, what a story.



Also, on Netflix : Mr Harrigan's Phone



When Mr. Harrigan dies, the teen who befriended and did odd jobs for him, puts his smart phone in his pocket before burial and when the lonely youth leaves his dead friend a message, he is shocked to get a return text.

It starts as touching, then gripping and being based on a Stephen King novel, it does then take a turn    Nicely done and spooky.

[VonStupp]

Invaders From Mars (1986)
Karen Black, Laraine Newman

An 80's body snatcher remake from Cannon/Golan-Globus and Tobe Hooper. Seems an appropriate follow-up to Lifeforce which I caught last year.

Stan Winston's creature designs are the most memorable here; a campy movie overall.

VS