Last Movie You Watched

[Karl Henning]

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I watched this for the first time yesterday (coincidence?):

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Dreck. reck. eck. ck. This film literally destroyed my language capacity. It's almost as if the director had never played a Silent Hill game or even seen the prior film, but instead sat around watching Doom on a continuous circuit.

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It is impossible for Malick to make a bad film, and this is typical of his oveure, but typical for him always entails greatness. Sissy was awe strucking and the score was never more suited. Sheen plays disaffection great. It's Malick. That's really all that needs to be said.

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[North Star]

A  Man  for  All  Seasons


Directed & Produced  by Fred Zinnemann
Written by Robert Bolt
Starring   Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Robert Shaw, Susannah York

The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Concentrating on the last seven years of English chancellor's life, the struggle between More and his King, Henry VIII, hinges on Henry's determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic More's inability to go along with such heresy. More resigns as chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course.

An excellent movie; beautifully shot, and the acting & dialogue were especially good.

[George]

Should have been waaaaaaaaaaaaay better considering the talent involved. Michael Keaton stole the show as a New England hick, which is why I chose the movie poster with him and not the star, Larry David. And I LOVE Larry David. I say expect nothing at all and you'll enjoy it. 

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I love Vin Diesel. I make no qualms about that. This is a really fun film though with a few scenes which are pretty awe inspiring. Yeoh and Thierry are also good in their roles.

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This is a film on par with the first Alien. Amazing in every detail, especially compared with what was to follow. Chronicles was weaker in every sense, even Urban, whom I normally love, was a poor replacement for Cole, who was just spot on. This is easily a classic film within its genre.

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[Drasko]

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This might be my favorite Seagal movie. It's so hilariously over the top that I love it. Plus it had Bogosian playing an absolute loon perfectly and McGill playing the perfect foil until the end where this film morphed into a MadTV sketch.

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I love Timothy Olyphant. Just a superb actor. Love the video game series this film is based on. Good action sequences and the best looking ice cubes I've ever come across. Plus it has Dougray who I continual hopes gets more work. Love his acting and look.

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[listener]

a Stanley Kramer production
THE 5000 FINGERS OF DR.T
music by Friedrich Hollander  story and set design by Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
I finally upgraded my TV and this looks great on a larger screen
bonus on the DVD: Gerald McBoing Boing's Symphony Orchestra

[SonicMan46]

Couple of more Blu-ray DVD replacements for me - had to watch Schindler's List over a few nights - the BD transfer is just superb; and Christian Bale as a young teenager when the Empire...  was filmed still amazes in his performance - Dave


 

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Another leading man that I love, Dwayne Johnson. Super fun movie which strays a bit too far from the its source material to be a good movie. A really strong supporting cast as well. Some of the shots were so hilarious, in that you can tell that they were meant just for the trailer because they were integrated so poorly. I'll always watch this film when it's on though.

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[Octave]

I agree re: the Rock Appeal.  I have absolutely no idea why this is the case for me personally, aside from fact that his physique is remarkable even in an age of hypertrophied, engineered, cyborg bodies.  That's not it....I think it's his charm.  I still have tremendous difficulty sitting through any of his movies, at least those I've tried, usually on the telly.

He was one of the things that makes me know I will see SOUTHLAND TALES again.  Johnson, and also having no ability to suss out what the film was, not being able to separate its brilliance (sic?) and its awfulness.  "And a pimp never commits suicide!"

Speaking of which, and speaking of which, I saw a few films by prickly maverick Robert Aldrich:

1. HUSH, HUSH....SWEET CHARLOTTE [po-mo Southern Gothic camp, a project initially intended to cash in on the success of the even more ill-mannered WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE, but Bette Davis apparently was so awful that Joan Crawford was driven out of the production and into the hospital; Aldrich himself ended up in the hospital for ~nervous-breakdown or something after shooting was wrapped.  I've not heard John Waters speak of Aldrich, but the influence seems overwhelming.  Also his, Aldrich's, influence on punk.]

2. HUSTLE (1975) - w/Burt Reynolds; Aldrich's independent production company that made this film was called RoBurt.

3. TWILIGHT'S LAST GLEAMING (1977) - w/Burt Lancaster.

Also months ago, three that I liked a lot less: EMPEROR OF THE NORTH (1973), THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE (1968), and his last film, ....ALL THE MARBLES (1981), though all three were unusual enough to remain interesting.  It's hard for me to really dislike anything that gives me so much of Peter Falk (MARBLES)....I did like him a lot, here.  More self-deprecating and rumpled even than usual.  When I think Falk, I think Cassavetes' HUSBANDS.

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I think Dwayne is a lot like Cruise. They both just have... 'it.'

Became my favorite film after my first viewing and has remained so since. Miller and Jolie are perfect leads, and every supporting casting was spot on. Cyberpunk vibe.

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One of the few romantic comedies that I love to watch. The two leads are so authentic and genuine. Fairy tale vibe. Spelling almost steals the show. She's absolutely hilarious.

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[Wakefield]

Federico Fellini – 8 1/2



Last night via Netflix.

I don't exactly recall when it was the last time that I was so deeply impacted by a movie. It's impressive how Fellini faces the mystery of creativity and how predicts all the criticism about his own movie into the same movie. 

[TheGSMoeller]

Federico Fellini – 8 1/2



Last night via Netflix.

I don't exactly recall when it was the last time that I was so deeply impacted by a movie. It's impressive how Fellini faces the mystery of creativity and how predicts all the criticism about his own movie into the same movie. 

That is a my favorite film. Has been since I first viewed it.

Oh, and the best imagery for Ride of the Valkyries on film. 

[Wakefield]

That is a my favorite film. Has been since I first viewed it.

Oh, and the best imagery for Ride of the Valkyries on film. 

It's a great movie, indeed.

Great soundtrack, too.

I'm tempted to purchase the blu-ray of the Criterion collection.   

[Bogey]

The "Woodman's" new film, Blue Jasmine.



If you are into watching lives unravel for two fours, then this film is for you.  Do not expect the witticism and humor that find their way into many Allen films. In fact, most of the crowd in the theater did know if points of the film were meant to be funny or not.  The acting was great, including Andrew Dice Clay.  I am guessing the Blanchett will get an Oscar nod for this one.  I just tuned into the performances and tried to ignore the story line.  Has the Woodman lost his touch?

[SonicMan46]

Susan & I went out to the movies (maybe 3-4 times/year - prefer watching my own discs or waiting to stream @ home) - but this one did pique our interest:

Butler, The (2013) w/ Forrest Whitaker & Oprah Winfrey, & many cameo appearances - synopsis below from Rotten Tomatoes - 3+* in our local paper (syndicated), 3* in USA Today (I believe) & 73% on Rotten Tomatoes - likely Oscar nominataions for Whitaker & Winfrey; I'd go w/ a 3* rating for myself - NOW, in our Sunday paper today, an article from Slate was reprinted telling the 'true story' of the butler in the film - this film indeed is a fictionalized biography (and probably needed to be) - read HERE, if interested (there are 'spoilers' if you like to know them before or after seeing a film?) - but recommended.  Dave

LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award (R) nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy (R)-award winning Danny Strong (GAME CHANGE). (c) Weinstein

[Bogey]

Thanks, Dave.   We are starting to go to more movies this time of the year as we are finding that this is the time where many films "get lost".  You have your summer blockbuster run, your winter holiday run, and then your Oscar run right at the start of the new year.  However, the early to mid fall run seems to be getting a bit more interesting.  The Butler, Blue Jasmine and the Alysium film being released at this time all together kind of is surprising.  Does not mean they are going to be great films, but they are getting some recognition.  Now, if they could just do something with the March and May time.

[DavidW]

The Butler appeared in the $2 theater here.  I had not even heard of it before.  Lost indeed Bill.

[Bogey]

The Butler appeared in the $2 theater here.  I had not even heard of it before.  Lost indeed Bill.

Good morning, David.  It would be fascinating to learn more about how and when they choose to release a film.