Last Movie You Watched

[Karl Henning]

Last night, remembering the late, great Neil Innes:
Mønti Pythøn ik den Hølie Gräilen

[George]

[Christo]

We saw it last Sunday, highly recommended indeed! Possibly the most impressive new film I saw in years - everything superb, dialogues, casting, game changers all the time, original music, historically, literally everything - a big winnner IMHO. 

I.e. ex equo with the equally new (2018) 'Cold War' (Zimna wojna) by Paweł Pawlikowski, that's to say, first movie in years with more than a touch of Tarkovsky (yet completely different & brand new cinematographically speaking):

https://www.youtube.com/v/BvPkDdFeTk8

[SonicMan46]

Hey George - no comments?  We enjoyed the film - spooky about the Sharon Tate prequel?  Dave

[Madiel]

I watched Baby Driver last night.

It was pretty entertaining, bordering on manic at times. But the editors deserve every accolade they got (not least because "manic" was still actually clear as to what was going on).

[George]

Hey George - no comments?  We enjoyed the film - spooky about the Sharon Tate prequel?  Dave

I really enjoyed it. Kept me on the edge of my seat, great performances and a lot of fun as well. 

[Rinaldo]

Went to a screening of The Lighthouse, wasn't disappointed.



Far from flawless but the imagery (and the sound design!) will keep me haunted. Dafoe is fantastic, as usual, and Pattinson actually manages to keep up with him.

https://www.youtube.com/v/Hyag7lR8CPA

[George]

Apparently we turned it off right when it got good. We watched the second half this evening, and thought it was great fun. 

Cool!

It was slow, but I like that. (I know most people don't.)

[mc ukrneal]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

[George]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

I like the style, the humor, the bluntness and the use of music in Tarentino's films. I kinda hear you on the violence issue. I couldn't make it through 10 minutes of Kill Bill. The films of his that I have seen and loved are the new one, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction.

As for watching Marvel films, I'd rather watch almost anything else.

[mc ukrneal]

I like the style, the humor, the bluntness and the use of music in Tarentino's films. I kinda hear you on the violence issue. I couldn't make it through 10 minutes of Kill Bill. The films of his that I have seen and loved are the new one, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction.

As for watching Marvel films, I'd rather watch almost anything else.

Thanks. I am clearly not connecting with him, but it is helpful to hear what others like about him as potential insight into the films.

[Karl Henning]

Hadn't seen this one since the season it opened: Dressed to Kill. Stylishly shot, if at times mannered.  But the dialogue is embarrassingly sophomoric.

[JBS]

I like the style, the humor, the bluntness and the use of music in Tarentino's films. I kinda hear you on the violence issue. I couldn't make it through 10 minutes of Kill Bill. The films of his that I have seen and loved are the new one, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction.

As for watching Marvel films, I'd rather watch almost anything else.

I made it through the first 30 minutes or so of Kill Bill, then bailed. The opening sequence was more violent than the story required, and having a woman hacked (in effect) to death in front of her toddler daughter was simply too much.

And that's been my only attempt to watch a Tarantino film.

[Karl Henning]

I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but for the movies I liked I appreciated his style and humor and pop cultural  references.  He is meticulous with getting the music and visuals right for the era he's shooting.

So say I.

[jess]

I needed a dumb brainless movie to watch so I watched D.E.B.S. last night and it was hilarious and gay and just what i needed lol

[milk]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

What annoys me about him is how much his films are about film. That's something I just personally don't like. There's just too much winking. I tried to watch Pulp Fiction recently and didn't think it aged well. It seemed a biter more clever years ago.

[milk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCNdTLHZAeo
Ricky Gervais's monologue at the Golden Globes was hilarious.

[AlberichUndHagen]

I'm not that interested in Tarantino either. However, I liked Once Upon A Time In Hollywood better than most of his other films. Although I liked it more in the sense of "an entertaining flick", not in the sense of "a great flick".

[Rinaldo]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

Jackie Brown is my favourite (thanks to the performances of Pam Grier and the late Robert Forster, bless his soul), along with the second Kill Bill. Didn't care much for the first part but the second I find flawless and I'd recommend it even to people who couldn't stomach Volume 1. It's still VERY violent, for sure, but the tone is entirely different and there's that special ingredient that I liked about Jackie Brown so much – humanity.

It's also a perfect showcase of Tarantino's strenghts: the dialogues, the buildups and the payoffs.

https://www.youtube.com/v/gUq_nwW9AkY

[SonicMan46]

Over the last 4-5 days, an eclectic mix of new and old films:

The Aeronauts (2019) w/ Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones - streamed from Netflix (short time in the theaters) - first synopsis below; highly fictionalized bioptic about the 1862 balloon flight of James Glaisher (real British scientist although the ages were off by 20+ years and the woman a fictional character) - BUT, 'estimates suggest that he rose to more than 31,200 feet and as much as 35,800 feet above sea level' (Wiki) during the event depicted in the film; special effects are well done and film was entertaining - recommended if the topic is of interest.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) w/ Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer et al - second synopsis below - mediocre ratings and even 40% rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, BUT 95% by the audience!  I enjoyed the first film and actually bought the BD, so had to see the sequel which had great specials - did not like as much as the first one but enjoyed - not sure that I do much more than 3+* on Amazon, and a film(s) probably best enjoyed w/ young ones - recommended?  However, need to see the first one if you plan to watch the sequel, which would not make as much sense.

The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) w/ Kirk Douglas, Lana Turner, Barry Sullivan, Dick Powell, Walter Pidgeon, and Gloria Grahame; Vincente Minnelli, Director - last synopsis below - a new BD purchase for my collection - great B&W photography in a superb restoration; complete movie description including ending HERE - highly recommended.  Dave

In 1862 headstrong scientist James Glaisher and wealthy young widow Amelia Wren mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. As their perilous ascent reduces their chances of survival, the unlikely duo soon discover things about themselves -- and each other -- that help both of them find their place in the world.

In Disney's "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," a sequel to the 2014 hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Aurora's impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family.

Unscrupulous movie producer Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas) is a child of Hollywood who ruthlessly toils his way to the top of the studio system, discarding movie star Georgia (Lana Turner), director Fred Amiel (Barry Sullivan) and writer James Lee Bartlow (Dick Powell) along the way. Although Shields manipulates them and leaves each in despair, they find success in Hollywood, thanks in part to Shields, and must decide whether or not to repay him when he offers them a collaborative project.