Last Movie You Watched

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Unfortunately, PD, I cannot answer that because I have never seen Killing Eve.

Great t.v. show (much of it on CD...not certain past Season 3).

I doubt anything is really along the lines of Killing Eve, unless it's written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Against The Ice:





Apparently based on  a true story, this film depicts the expedition to Greenland over 100 years ago to try to find the documents and journals of a then lost expedition. It depicts what happens on this later expedition both from the physical and psychological side. If you have any interest in polar exploration and expeditions, particularly in period performance, you should enjoy this one.

Looks interesting!

PD

[SonicMan46]

King Richard (2021) - bought the Amazon BD streamer last night for $10 (rental was $6) - we will likely watch again.  Edited beginning Wiki article below - portrayals by the main stars excellent; the two young stars playing the tennis phenom sisters were outstanding (more HERE).  Reviews: 7.5/10, IMDB; 90% Rotten Tomatoes; 4.8*/5* Amazon - I would certainly do a 4* rating and possibly go up half a star for the excellence of the acting - recommended.

P.S. I'm sure the Will Smith 'slapping scene' on stage at the ceremony will come up - Susan & I were shocked and certainly don't condone Smith's impetuous response - but I was never a fan of Chris Rock and his so-called joke was ignorant and uncaring, IMO - 

King Richard is a 2021 American biographical sports drama that follows the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. It stars Will Smith in the title role, with Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal. It was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review; the latter also awarded Best Actor to Smith and Best Supporting Actress to Ellis. It earned six nominations at the 94th Academy Awards (including Best Picture),  and numerous others. For his performance, Smith won multiple awards, including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award. (edited - Source)

 

[DavidW]

Against The Ice:





Apparently based on  a true story, this film depicts the expedition to Greenland over 100 years ago to try to find the documents and journals of a then lost expedition. It depicts what happens on this later expedition both from the physical and psychological side. If you have any interest in polar exploration and expeditions, particularly in period performance, you should enjoy this one.

That sounds right up my alley.  Next time I resubscribe to Netflix I'll give it a watch.

[aligreto]

That sounds right up my alley.  Next time I resubscribe to Netflix I'll give it a watch.

I don't think that you would regret it.

[aligreto]

The Scapegoat:





Two men from very different social backgrounds, who happen to look exactly like each other, meet and decide to swap identities after discussing each other's issues and problems. This arrangement offers them both a new start. The identity swap eventually has major consequences for both of them. I quite enjoyed this one.

[aligreto]

The Fifth Element:





I have watched this film multiple times and it is continued enjoyment with this latest viewing. I have always found it to be quirky, engaging and very enjoyable.

[Fëanor]

The Fifth Element:



I have watched this film multiple times and it is continued enjoyment with this latest viewing. I have always found it to be quirky, engaging and very enjoyable.

Yep, The Fifth Element has been a big "rewatcher" for me too.

[André]

Yep, The Fifth Element has been a big "rewatcher" for me too.

+1
The unexpected comic streaks make it highly entertaining in what could have been just another 'Save the Universe' sci-fi film. And what is one to make of the scene where Lucia di Lammermoor takes center stage with the diva Plavalaguna ? Brilliant !

[aligreto]

Great to see some love for the Fifth Element.

[Karl Henning]

Great to see some love for the Fifth Element.

Great fun!

TD: Also great fun ...

Woody Allen's Bananas

[aligreto]

I intend to revisit Kieslowski's Dekalog. I started last night with No. 5 because I have a stand alone DVD of A Short Film About Killing.


   

[VonStupp]

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Simu Liu & Awkwafina
Michelle Yeoh & Ben Kingsley

VS

[Karl Henning]

Woody Allen, Sleeper

[Todd]

Dune.  Well, the first part anyway.  Denis Villeneuve delivers the big-budget sci-fi goods.  The movie looks absolutely fantastic.  One can see influences aplenty, but that doesn't matter when CGI morphs into an art form as it does here.  The movie sounds fantastic, too, with perfect music, foley effects, and low frequencies that set the entire house rumbling.  It is a treat for the senses.  The story is the same as the maligned David Lynch version, which I saw way back when, and presumably the book, which I have not read, and while the actors all seem to do good enough work, and while Villeneuve delivers a more coherent telling of the tale, the overall storyline revolving around galactic imperialism and exploitation and religion and power and such is old hat nowadays.  Still, from a purely visual and aural standpoint, this film is well worth watching. 

[LKB]

Woody Allen, Sleeper

Probably my favorite of his, followed closely by What's Up, Tiger Lily?

[Fëanor]

Dune.  Well, the first part anyway.  Denis Villeneuve delivers the big-budget sci-fi goods.  The movie looks absolutely fantastic.  One can see influences aplenty, but that doesn't matter when CGI morphs into an art form as it does here.  The movie sounds fantastic, too, with perfect music, foley effects, and low frequencies that set the entire house rumbling.  It is a treat for the senses.  The story is the same as the maligned David Lynch version, which I saw way back when, and presumably the book, which I have not read, and while the actors all seem to do good enough work, and while Villeneuve delivers a more coherent telling of the tale, the overall storyline revolving around galactic imperialism and exploitation and religion and power and such is old hat nowadays.  Still, from a purely visual and aural standpoint, this film is well worth watching.

Well I've read the book 3-4 times and I'd say Villeneuve's Dune adaptation is a respectable as they go, despite that I tend to be very critical of movie adaptations in general;  (perhaps none more so that Jackson's Lord of the Rings).  I will be going to see the next films in the series.

I enjoyed the Lynch version too.  Perhaps my favorite, however, is the John Harrison TV miniseries of 2000 which, for me, was most evocative of the Book, (pending Villeneuve's completion of his series).

[Karl Henning]

Probably my favorite of his, followed closely by What's Up, Tiger Lily?

This one's growing on me! While I have been immediately and lastingly enthusiastic over, e.g. Manhattan, Stardust Memories, This 'un and Bananas have been for me comparative sleepers: I liked them on first viewing, sure, but the enthusiasm has been a slow burn.

[JBS]

This one's growing on me! While I have been immediately and lastingly enthusiastic over, e.g. Manhattan, Stardust Memories, This 'un and Bananas have been for me comparative sleepers: I liked them on first viewing, sure, but the enthusiasm has been a slow burn.

Very punny.

[Karl Henning]

Very punny.

Couldn't help myself.

[Karl Henning]

Woody Allen, Love and Death

h/t to Jeffrey, as this was off my radar for decades.