Last Movie You Watched

[George]

http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/george-costanza-the-over-cheer

[Todd]

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.  The first time watching the whole thing, and the first time I've seen any of it in 25+ years.  None too shabby.  I'm not sure how accurately the stylized dialogue represents how people spoke in the '20s, but it's generally sharp, and Walter Huston deserved the praise he received.

[milk]

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.  The first time watching the whole thing, and the first time I've seen any of it in 25+ years.  None too shabby.  I'm not sure how accurately the stylized dialogue represents how people spoke in the '20s, but it's generally sharp, and Walter Huston deserved the praise he received.

What a classic. I'm waiting for the right moment to watch this again.

[Brahmsian]

R.I.P. Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Drug overdose.

Sad news.    One of my favourite actors (male or female) of the past 15+ years.

[TheGSMoeller]

Sad news.    One of my favourite actors (male or female) of the past 15+ years.

Agreed.
I put aside my favorite movie that PSH was in watch later, Synecdoche, New York, only Hoffman could have pulled off such an unorthodox character in such an unorthodox film. He was believable in every role he created .

[Brahmsian]

Agreed.
I put aside my favorite movie that PSH was in watch later, Synecdoche, New York, only Hoffman could have pulled off such an unorthodox character in such an unorthodox film. He was believable in every role he created .

Absolutely agree, Greg.

Haven't seen that one you mentioned.  And I still haven't seen Capote.  I'll be checking out both of those.

[North Star]

Sad news indeed.

Agreed.
I put aside my favorite movie that PSH was in watch later, Synecdoche, New York, only Hoffman could have pulled off such an unorthodox character in such an unorthodox film. He was believable in every role he created .

I haven't seen much of PSH's work (MI:III Big Lebowski, The Savages, and a bit of Before the Devil You're Dead - I need to see the rest of it...) - but, oddly enough, both Doubt and Synecdoche were recently (a week to two months ago) aired here (well, actually all the other ones were, too!), and are waiting for me to see them.

[SonicMan46]

Absolutely agree, Greg.

Haven't seen that one you mentioned.  And I still haven't seen Capote.  I'll be checking out both of those.

Hi Ray - yes, sad news indeed!  A Late Quartet (2012) was the last movie that I saw him performed (played a second violinist) - but you must see the Capote film (now not one of my favorite 'real' people), but Hoffman was just 'spot on' in that portrayal - Dave

[TheGSMoeller]

Watched the first episode of Attack on Titan available on CrunchyRoll. I need to know, is the rest of the show as good as the opening episode? I was really impressed with what I saw. Very emotional.

Attack on Titan is now on Netflix, season 1 is only listed. Just finished episode 2, which is actually the second part of the first episode. Again, very impressed, will most certainly be binge watching this.

[listener]

Eisenstein's ALEXANDER NEVSKY -  music by Prokofiev
another Bo Ying cheapie edition, fortunately the Chinese subtitles do not come up with the English ones.
The acting looks like it comes from Russian stage tradition.   I was momentarily taken aback by what seemed to be a sudden appearance by Marty Feldman

[SonicMan46]

Indiana Jones - BD replacements of DVDs (box set of 3), but I just wanted 2 of the 4 (so the BD box was not an option), BUT the singles have just been released in Blu-Ray - my favorites are the first from 1981 & the third (1989) w/ Sean Connery as Papa Jones - these are just fabulous, and the sound reprocessing is superb!  So, for those who are fans but only want a few, now is your chance!  Dave

 

[SonicMan46]

Well, last night I watched Nicolas Gage in the two National Treasure films on BD replacements - love these two movies!

Tonight, one BD replacement and just put on a Ray Harryhausen film - both below - Dave

O Brother Where Art Thou? (2000) w/ Clooney and many others - the Blu Ray transferred is wonderful both visually and especially aurally - this film if you have seen it has a LOT of music w/ some great country singers - this is the main reason to obtain the BD update.

Mysterious Island (1961) w/ a bunch of 'lesser known' actors (including Gary Merrill) - another Jules Verne adaptation - watching a DVD version w/ a horrible transfer; just a LOT of noise & grain - don't know if this will ever be converted to BD but will be interested? 

 

[Bogey]

Have the Raiders Blu Ray set, Dave.  My best friend gave it to our son for Christmas.  Cannot agree with you more on the first and third installment of the series.

[Jaakko Keskinen]

I also love raiders (Yay, Belloq!) and last crusade most. But unlike many fans, I love crystal skull too. It was better than temple of doom (while I love that too) IMO and it was certainly the best thing Lucas has been part of during the last 20 years.

I think my favorite indiana jones moment is the part where Belloq compares himself and Indy (quite correctly, imo), noting how they are very similar and that Belloq is merely Indy's "shadowy reflection". Kind of reminds me of Wagner's Ring, the thing with Alberich and Wotan...

[Todd]

Blue Jasmine.  Cate Blanchett plays a pill poppin', boozing, fraying at the edges wife of a Wall Street type who ripped off people, a la Bernie Madoff, trying to cope with the perceived disaster her life has become.  She's fantastic, though her accent seems to change a bit and never quite seems comfortable.  And I never cared what happened to such an unpleasant character - and I mean that as a compliment.  The supporting cast is generally superb.  Alec Baldwin goes all dramatic and contained as her even less pleasant husband.  Peter Sarsgaard is excellent as a self-absorbed fellow with his own agenda.  Sally Hawkins and Andrew Dice Clay give outstanding performances as Jasmine's working class sister and her ex-husband.  Woody Allen keeps the film short, quick moving, snappy.  It's probably his best late career effort.

[Bogey]

Woody Allen keeps the film short, quick moving, snappy.  It's probably his best late career effort.

Which means that and a quarter will get you on the bus.

[SonicMan46]

Have the Raiders Blu Ray set, Dave.  My best friend gave it to our son for Christmas.  Cannot agree with you more on the first and third installment of the series.

Hi Bill - yep, just loved seeing those two films from the series, the BD restoration (both video & sound) are excellent - seems like you're getting into this Blu-ray technology and enjoying the experience?  Dave

[Bogey]

Hi Bill - yep, just loved seeing those two films from the series, the BD restoration (both video & sound) are excellent - seems like you're getting into this Blu-ray technology and enjoying the experience?  Dave

I have to say that when BR is done right, the experience is incredible. Seeing my favorite films again at the level of detail is worth the price.

[TheGSMoeller]

Speaking of Blue Ray...
I've got only two episodes left from Downton Abbey Season 4 on BR. Another great season with its usual elegantly presented soap opera-esque plots. But the sets and costumes really shine on BR, dimly lit rooms and brightly decored dresses benefit from this sharp format.
I could watch Isobel Crawley (Penelope Wilton) and The Dowager (Maggie Smith) jaw at each other all night. So entertaining.


Also, took my son to see The Lego Movie. Amazingly well done, humor geared towards the young and adults. Also became quite touching at the end. Don't let the fact that it's a brand fool you, there was a lot of heart, and sweat, put into the making of this film.
My theater was packed, had to open a second one, and this was at 11:30. I expect it to make good money this weekend, and deservedly so.

[Bogey]

Big Downton fans here Greg.  It has been extra fun because of the Sherlock follow up.  We have two more weeks?