Last Movie You Watched

[Karl Henning]

Dr. Zhivago





I had not watched this in many years and I still enjoyed it.

Watched this again today. Absolutely wonderful.  Last time I saw it, I was in Junior High, our Social Studies teachers took us on a field trip to the cinema. The movie made a great impression on me then. Not surprisingly,I love it even more, as an adult.

[JBS]

Watched this again today. Absolutely wonderful.  Last time I saw it, I was in Junior High, our Social Studies teachers took us on a field trip to the cinema. The movie made a great impression on me then. Not surprisingly,I love it even more, as an adult.

I need to watch that. I saw it...well, probably about the same time you did. The only memory I have is the ending, with Zhivago collapsing on the street.

[greg]

I know this is supposed to be a good movie, but I found it extremely cringey and stupid.

[aligreto]

Money





This is an interesting psychological thriller about a theft, or two, that does not go quite according to plan. It is worth a watch.

[aligreto]

BTW, Susan & I are on a short mountain trip in a cabin 4700+ ft high with a spectacular view of Grandfather Mountain - about 2 hrs from home near Banner Elk - we left our house in 93º+F heat and arrived w/ a temp of 72ºF - will return tomorrow and be posting more again.  Dave

P.S. pic last night at dusk from our cabin deck!

Looks and sounds wonderful Dave. I hope that you both enjoyed your trip.

[aligreto]

Watched this again today. Absolutely wonderful.  Last time I saw it, I was in Junior High, our Social Studies teachers took us on a field trip to the cinema. The movie made a great impression on me then. Not surprisingly,I love it even more, as an adult.

That is great Karl. I am delighted that you enjoyed it. Sometimes when one re-watches a film that one has enjoyed many years previously one can be disappointed.

[greg]

Finally got around to this one 

It's definitely a good one, would recommend it.

[Ken B]

I know this is supposed to be a good movie, but I found it extremely cringey and stupid.

Yes, it's awful.

[Karl Henning]

Yes, it's awful.

Thanks, both, for taking one for the team.

[greg]

Thanks, both, for taking one for the team.

I saw a video analysis on Gangs of New York and it honestly looked good. So actually was a bit surprised at how dumb it was. Especially probably the worst romance I've ever seen. Who the hell starts romancing someone who steals stuff from you and burglarizes places? We're supposed to care about the main character? Wtf? 



Ok, I know everyone has seen this movie here as I've seen this posted countless times in this thread but after having an eye on it for over 5 years I finally got around to watching it.

Pretty good. A bit silly, but surely entertaining.

And definitely in line with my current curiosity with sociopaths. It seems like some sort of treatment should exist by now, but why not? Not as in the movie, but just seems like what would work is elevating cortisol levels or whatever controls it. So funny about how I used to see so many commercials about medication for high cortisol levels which end up causing obesity and depression. Too little of it and you get this. Talk about something that needs to balanced.

[aligreto]

A Simple Favour





This one is certainly different and is worth a watch.

[Karl Henning]

It must be Russian Epic Week here. I've also just re-watched the Ponti/de Laurentiis War & Peace

[SonicMan46]

Yes, it's awful.

RE: Gangs of New York - yep, I was able to 'sit through' the film, but it's not in my video collection -    Dave

[greg]

I was a bit afraid it would be dumb and unfunny but it is just dumb and funny which is good enough for me! 😁




Enjoyable though some back story would have been nice.

I would definitely end up becoming an animal if I were in that place. 😣

[greg]

Didn't catch it in theaters, but saw it just now. Pretty cool movie.

[SonicMan46]

A Foreign Affair (1948) w/ Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, & John Lund; Billy Wilder, Director - a new BD addition to my collection - as some know here, I'm a BIG fan of Jean Arthur (1900-1991) - a list of her films from 1936 to 1953 below (her last one being Shane - although she went on to TV; also lived in my home town awhile, associated w/ the NC School of the Arts).

Short synopsis below - down the list from her best efforts but still enjoyable, especially the interaction w/ Dietrich, who played her role flawlessly (a little too much singing, as usual!) - despite being 48 years old in this movie, Jean (and Marlene for that matter) still looked great and that adorable voice was the same - recommended for fans of these two gals; also, location filming in post-WW II Berlin was startling.  Dave

A Foreign Affair is a 1948 American romantic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, and John Lund. The screenplay by Wilder, Charles Brackett, and Richard L. Breen is based on a story by David Shaw adapted by Robert Harari. The film is about a United States Army captain in occupied Berlin who is torn between an ex-Nazi cafe singer and the United States congresswoman investigating her. Though a comedy, the overall project had a cynical, serious tone. (Source)

   

[Karl Henning]

Watched Sleeper again last night.

[greg]

Silly movie with ridiculous effects. Can't say I felt strongly either way about any of it, though the ending scene was really corny.




It was okay, I guess. Unfortunately I just don't get scared at all at movies, which might prevent me from actually getting into horror, which I've kind of wanted to get in to. I actually enjoy my nightmares, so the horror genre might be a tough sell.  But I guess they can still be worth watching just to explore some of the various storylines/monster designs/unique plots/etc.

I really do appreciate the astral projection aspect of the movie, though, as someone who has done that quite a few times in the past. 

[greg]

First watch... (appropriate to wait until now considering where I live now)... yeah, still yet to find a horror movie that is actually scary. But this is a pretty good movie. 

At the last jump scare my heart skipped a beat, but that was it. And when he accidentally chainsaws himself, that was pretty funny. 

[aligreto]

Kieslowski: Dekalog, Part 8





This film is quite a touching and captivating story of an attempt at reconciliation of both the past and the people in it.