Last Movie You Watched

[ritter]

One of Luis Buñuel's lesser-known films, La Fièvre monte à El Pao ("Republic of Sin").



This Franco-Mexican 1959 film verges on the pamphleteerish, but the main story —a young idealist in a brutal dictatorship realises that he cannot maintain his principles while advancing in the regime he wishes to change from within— is actually quite interesting. And there's a scene that is right out of Tosca (acknowledged by Buñuel himself, who confessed he was a fanatic of Italian opera). María Félix is great, and her beauty is quite extraordinary (no wonder she has legendary status in Mexican cinema). This was the last film of Gerard Philippe, an acclaimed and much loved actor who tragically died at the age of 36 just some months after filming was finished.

[VonStupp]

Aladdin (2019)
Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith

Unnecessary is what I would call the live-action remakes of classic Disney animated films. So too here, although Guy Ritchie's production values are outstanding.

I miss Robin Williams and Gilbert Gottfried's animated comedy...

VS

[SonicMan46]

Aladdin (2019)
Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith

Unnecessary is what I would call the live-action remakes of classic Disney animated films. So too here, although Guy Ritchie's production values are outstanding.

I miss Robin Williams and Gilbert Gottfried...

VS

Hi VS - we saw the film on release in the theater - enjoyed but did not make a purchase; plus, we're on our son's Disney+ subscription so can stream in 4K if desired?  Dave

[SonicMan46]

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) - one of my many Frank Capra favorites - has been beautifully restored to 4K UHD which I bought last night as an Amazon streamer for just $5 USD (same price from Apple below) - Dave

 

[JBS]

Recently, I've not posted many movies - we've been watching TV shows and also the Ken Burns film on the Civil War - next week we're planning a 3 night trip up the road a few hours to Lynchburg VA (see map) to visit Appomattox, where Lee surrendered to Grant in April, 1865 to end the conflict - has been a good 30+ years since our last visit and expect some changes.  We will also be visiting Jefferson's Popular Forest his 'get-away' from Monticello - this will be our third visit but has been awhile - the house is in a long stage of restoration.  We have gone few places in the last 2 1/2 years so looking forward to this one.  Dave


 

If you can, visit the site of Sailor's (or Sayler's) Creek Battlefield, the last battle before the surrender. It's rather spread out, being really three different locations in one state park.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sailor's_Creek
Most memorable is a house by the crossroads which preserves bullet holes from the battle. You can look at it from street level, but no closer, since it's still a private home (or at least was when I was there about 6 years ago).

[aligreto]

The Gray Man:





This was a very stylish thriller with a reasonable plot that was not too far fetched. There was plenty of action there too for those who want it.

[Fëanor]

Recently, I've not posted many movies - we've been watching TV shows and also the Ken Burns film on the Civil War - next week we're planning a 3 night trip up the road a few hours to Lynchburg VA (see map) to visit Appomattox, where Lee surrendered to Grant in April, 1865 to end the conflict - has been a good 30+ years since our last visit and expect some changes.  We will also be visiting Jefferson's Popular Forest his 'get-away' from Monticello - this will be our third visit but has been awhile - the house is in a long stage of restoration.  We have gone few places in the last 2 1/2 years so looking forward to this one.  Dave

A great series and probably Burns' best.  I have it on DVD.

[VonStupp]

Hi VS - we saw the film on release in the theater - enjoyed but did not make a purchase; plus, we're on our son's Disney+ subscription so can stream in 4K if desired?  Dave

Hey Dave, that would have been a fun one to see in the theater!

VS

[VonStupp]

The Lion King (2019)
Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor
James Earl Jones, Seth Rogan, John Oliver

Another Disney, 'live'-action remake. I think I preferred the 2019 Aladdin over 2019 LK, although their animated counterparts still seem superior.

VS

[Karl Henning]

Revisited Mission: Impossible ('96)

[SonicMan46]

The Birdcage (1996) w/ the 'ensemble' cast below - a remake of La Cage aux Folles which I streamed a while back - Susan & I decided to go through my 'movie list' and pick out a dozen or so comedies of her choice - this was the first one she wanted to watch. If not seen, then highly recommended.  Dave

The Birdcage is an American comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, adapted by Elaine May, and starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest. Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, and Christine Baranski appear in supporting roles. It is an English-language remake of the 1978 Franco-Italian film La Cage aux Folles and the musical of the same name. (Source)

 

[George]

The Gray Man:



This was a very stylish thriller with a reasonable plot that was not too far fetched. There was plenty of action there too for those who want it.

Thought this was enjoyable, even if if it borrowed heavily from a number of other films/tv shows.   

[Karl Henning]

The Birdcage (1996) w/ the 'ensemble' cast below - a remake of La Cage aux Folles which I streamed a while back - Susan & I decided to go through my 'movie list' and pick out a dozen or so comedies of her choice - this was the first one she wanted to watch. If not seen, then highly recommended.  Dave
 

Big fave by us, Dave! You're going to the cemetery with your toothbrush; how Egyptian.

[SonicMan46]

Revisited Mission: Impossible ('86) - 96?

Amazing Karl - Cruise is still making these films (chart below from Wiki) - I've seen all up to 2018 as Amazon rentals (not for the wife -  ). 

Now that I have a 4K HDTV, they are available on Amazon in UHD for rental ($4) or purchase ($10) - might just stream one or two of the early ones - believe that I've seen the first five films, own none.  Dave

 

[Karl Henning]

Amazing Karl - Cruise is still making these films (chart below from Wiki) - I've seen all up to 2018 as Amazon rentals (not for the wife -  ). 

Now that I have a 4K HDTV, they are available on Amazon in UHD for rental ($4) or purchase ($10) - might just stream one or two of the early ones - believe that I've seen the first five films, own none.  Dave

 

Hi, Dave! '96, of course, yes.  I've seen all of them save Fallout. I suppose that one's just a matter of time. I do enjoy them all.

[SonicMan46]

Hi, Dave! '96, of course, yes.  I've seen all of them save Fallout. I suppose that one's just a matter of time. I do enjoy them all.

Just looked at the trailer and not sure that I've seen that one (same Amazon prices as quoted before) - Susan will not watch it w/ me so will put on headphones (and turn up 'con blasto'!) - was it good?  Just looked - 7.7/10, IMDB & 97% Rotten Tomatoes, so worth a rental fee.  Dave

[VonStupp]

Karl & Dave,

My wife and I watched all six of the Mission:Impossible movies three years ago, and enjoyed them thoroughly. (The 2nd was our least favorite).

If you catch up on Fallout, make sure to refresh yourself with Rogue Nation, as there is some carry over. Not required, but adds some pleasure.

VS

[Karl Henning]

Karl & Dave,

My wife and I watched all six of the Mission:Impossible movies three years ago, and enjoyed them thoroughly. (The 2nd was our least favorite).

If you catch up on Fallout, make sure to refresh yourself with Rogue Nation, as there is some carry over. Not required, but adds some pleasure.

VS

2 is certainly the runt of the litter. One appreciates the challenge of following up the first ....

[aligreto]

Burnt:





A two star Michelin chef self imploded and destroyed his own and others' lives. He went into self imposed exile to finally return with a plan to recreate his former glory on a more sustainable footing and to achieve the third star. He reencounters old friends and acquaintances along with new ones and finds that he has to modify his ego and domineering personality along the way. It is a stylish production and a worthwhile watch.

[Todd]

Thought this was enjoyable, even if if it borrowed heavily from a number of other films/tv shows.

I found it awful and had to split it into multiple viewing sessions.  The terrible kinetic camerawork, the overblown CGI, dialogue that makes an old Arnold movie seems like Chaucer, and seeing Billy Bob Thornton and Alfre Woodard collect paychecks made viewing a chore.  The only good thing in the movie is Ana de Armas, and she is wasted.  This type of product is one reason Netflix is losing so many subscribers.  At least I know to avoid Russo brothers movies in the future.  (I've only seen the second Captain America flick from them, and it is hardly great cinema.)