Last Movie You Watched

[VonStupp]

Cadillac Man (1990)
Robin Williams & Tim Robbins

An uneven dark comedy.

The first 45 minutes explore what a deporable human being RW's character is: a luxury car salesman trying desperately to hold on to a job, a philanderer, and a fast talker. The last 45 turns 180° when Tim Robbins literally bursts in and this becomes a hostage flick. Neither half sells it.

VS

[Karl Henning]

I agree with this but my impression of the music was "this is Hans Zimmer- not Vangelis-and terribly loud to boot". That said, I've only seen it once in the theatre(2019)-so probably an unfair judgement, and I will have to  revisit it on disc and home screen.

It's some time since I saw a movie in the cinema, and the excessive loudness is exactly the reason ....

[Karl Henning]

Cadillac Man (1990)
Robin Williams & Tim Robbins

An uneven dark comedy.

The first 45 minutes explore what a deporable human being RW's character is: a luxury car salesman trying desperately to hold on to a job, a philanderer, and a fast talker. The last 45 turns 180° when Tim Robbins literally bursts in and this becomes a hostage flick. Neither half sells it.

VS

Pity!

[VonStupp]

[...] and finally Saving Mr. Banks with Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson is quite entertaining.  Dave

I have never read the books of P. L. Travers, but this film makes me so angry! I am not sure if Saving Mr. Banks was trying to endear me to Disney, but it didn't work one iota. The fact that some of this is based on actual events, some that perpetually repeat in corporate history, perturbs me even more. Aargh!

I would never care to see it again, despite fine performances from actors I like, and I am not sure I even want to revisit the original film anymore either. All I can think of are the aspects on the screen that she found deplorable, yet gave into, and I picture Emma Thompson crying.

Sorry if my reaction was too strong here. VS

[VonStupp]

Pity!

Yes. I am trying to find some Robin Williams vehicles I haven't seen before, but it has been very hit and miss so far. Maybe that is why I haven't seen them!

VS

[SonicMan46]

Mystere:



Following the death of his wife a man moves to rural France with his daughter. Circumstances lead the daughter to befriend a wolf cub and the film portrays how this friendship helps her in her bereavement. The local scenery is stunning.

Hey Fergus - I love animal films w/ kids (Lassie, Old Yeller, The Yearling, et al) and assume the film was made in French w/ subtitles - BUT, I can stream this on Netflix and started the film and the father was speaking in English, dubbed I assume - did you watch the movie in French or dubbed English? Of course, one of the main reasons for me to see the picture is your description above about the scenery - would certainly look 'stunning' on my 4K HDTV!   Thanks.  Dave

[Karl Henning]

Yes. I am trying to find some Robin Williams vehicles I haven't seen before, but it has been very hit and miss so far. Maybe that is why I haven't seen them!

VS

Have you seen One Hour Photo?

[Karl Henning]

I have never read the books of P. L. Travers, but this film makes me so angry! I am not sure if Saving Mr. Banks was trying to endear me to Disney, but it didn't work one iota. The fact that some of this is based on actual events, some that perpetually repeat in corporate history, perturbs me even more. Aargh!

I would never care to see it again, despite fine performances from actors I like, and I am not sure I even want to revisit the original film anymore either. All I can think of are the aspects on the screen that she found deplorable, yet gave into, and I picture Emma Thompson crying.

Sorry if my reaction was too strong here. VS

V. interesting, thanks. I've not watched just yet. Last night I watched various extras on the Mary Poppins disc. The "Jolly 'Oliday" and "Step in Time" "scene deconstructions" are illuming. I also watched the Gala Premiere reconstruction (assembled from mixed film elements from the archive and audio from the simultaneous radio broadcast. I noted with interest that P. L. Travers attended. I understand your strong feeling. I am not inclined to "forgive" "Uncle Walt" for strongarming Stravinsky viz. Le sacre.

[VonStupp]

V. interesting, thanks. I've not watched just yet. Last night I watched various extras on the Mary Poppins disc. The "Jolly 'Oliday" and "Step in Time" "scene deconstructions" are illuming. I also watched the Gala Premiere reconstruction (assembled from mixed film elements from the archive and audio from the simultaneous radio broadcast. I noted with interest that P. L. Travers attended. I understand your strong feeling. I am not inclined to "forgive" "Uncle Walt" for strongarming Stravinsky viz. Le sacre.

I hadn't read this story about Stravinsky, but will look with interest.

I may buy my daughter the PL Travers book series and give it a turn as well.

VS

[VonStupp]

Have you seen One Hour Photo?

Not since it first came out at Blockbuster! 

My wife and I both liked Insomnia (2002), so OHP might be a good revisit. I can only remember what the movie poster looks like, so it will be like watching it anew. Thanks!

VS

[Karl Henning]

Not since it first came out at Blockbuster! 

My wife and I both liked Insomnia (2002), so OHP might be a good revisit. I can only remember what the movie poster looks like, so it will be like watching it anew. Thanks!

VS

Groovy, I do like Insomnia, as well!

[SonicMan46]

McFarland, USA (2015) w/ Kevin Costner, Mario Bello, et al - short summary below.  We like good high school sports films - streamed on Disney+ - excellent film as shown below in the second image (No. 6 rank at the website linked); just curious about the 'best' of this genre of film and found the two sites in the chart - looks like Remember the Titans & Hoosiers are in the top spots; I own those and a few others on the list (The Blind Side & The Karate Kid)- now, not sure if I've seen Friday Night Lights & Varsity Blues, so might be some future watches?  Dave

McFarland, USA is a 2015 American sports drama film directed by Niki Caro with music composed by Antônio Pinto. Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from a mainly Latino high school in McFarland, California, the film stars Kevin Costner as Jim White, the school's coach, who leads the team to win a state championship. Under White's guidance, the team becomes outstandingly successful, winning nine state titles over fourteen years. All the members of the first team become the first in their families to go to college or into military careers. Almost all members continue to attend the practices that Jim White held for successive school cross country teams even after graduation from college. White continued teaching and coaching in McFarland until his retirement in 2003. (Source)

 

[aligreto]

Hey Fergus - I love animal films w/ kids (Lassie, Old Yeller, The Yearling, et al) and assume the film was made in French w/ subtitles - BUT, I can stream this on Netflix and started the film and the father was speaking in English, dubbed I assume - did you watch the movie in French or dubbed English? Of course, one of the main reasons for me to see the picture is your description above about the scenery - would certainly look 'stunning' on my 4K HDTV!   Thanks.  Dave

Hey, Dave. I watched it on Netflix and I did not find the dubbing to be intrusive. Given what you said above I think that you should enjoy iy.

[George]

Have you seen One Hour Photo?

Great film!

[SimonNZ]

Yes. I am trying to find some Robin Williams vehicles I haven't seen before, but it has been very hit and miss so far. Maybe that is why I haven't seen them!

VS

Have you seen the adaptation of Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent with Bob Hoskins in the lead? Williams has a smaller role in that, but its a memorable one.

[Karl Henning]

Have you seen the adaptation of Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent with Bob Hoskins in the lead? Williams has a smaller role in that, but its a memorable one.

Interesting!

[VonStupp]

Have you seen the adaptation of Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent with Bob Hoskins in the lead? Williams has a smaller role in that, but its a memorable one.

That one rings no bells, whatsoever. I will look it up for sure. Thanks!

VS

[Madiel]

Not since it first came out at Blockbuster! 

My wife and I both liked Insomnia (2002), so OHP might be a good revisit. I can only remember what the movie poster looks like, so it will be like watching it anew. Thanks!

VS

All this Robin Williams talk is giving me the urge to see The Fisher King again.

[SimonNZ]

Its also reminded me that I've been meaning to give Seize The Day, based on the Saul Bellow novel, another try. I saw it when it came out in the late eighties, but because it wasn't at all what I expected, and was an unusual role for Williams at the time, I don't think I granted it a fair assessment.

[aligreto]

The Parts You Lose:





This is the story of a young deaf boy who comes across an injured convict and the subsequent relationship that develops between them. The parallel story running through the film is the counter relationship that exists between the boy and his father. I found it to be very enjoyable.