Last Movie You Watched

[Karl Henning]

Over two evenings and for the first time, Eyes Wide Shut.  In a number of ways, a little weird, but then, which Kubrick film is not?  I am not sure I find the narrative arc convincing/satisfying, but I could understand the filmmaker not much caring.  The curtain line seems to me a bit of a throwaway.  I think that what I was least prepared for, was the impression that Cruise had out-acted Kidman;  but apart from her monologue -with-the-other-guy-there when they had burnt a J, hers was not a particularly interesting role, I thought.

[mc ukrneal]

Over two evenings and for the first time, Eyes Wide Shut.  In a number of ways, a little weird, but then, which Kubrick film is not?  I am not sure I find the narrative arc convincing/satisfying, but I could understand the filmmaker not much caring.  The curtain line seems to me a bit of a throwaway.  I think that what I was least prepared for, was the impression that Cruise had out-acted Kidman;  but apart from her monologue -with-the-other-guy-there when they had burnt a J, hers was not a particularly interesting role, I thought.

Did you watch it twice over two evenings or split it into two parts over two nights. I think I would have liked it more had I split it up...(hence the question)...

EDIT: Perhaps I should clarify, instead of hating it, I might at least tolerate it...

[Karl Henning]

Split in two over the two evenings.

[mc ukrneal]

Split in two over the two evenings.

Gotcha. I agree that Kidman is not at her best here.

[Karl Henning]

Beautifully shot, of course.  I could imagine, had I gone to see it in the cinema, finding it something of an uncomfortable movie to sit and watch in toto;  and I could see that being part of Kubrick's point.

[mc ukrneal]

Beautifully shot, of course.  I could imagine, had I gone to see it in the cinema, finding it something of an uncomfortable movie to sit and watch in toto;  and I could see that being part of Kubrick's point.

I didn't mind the discomfort, which I think was something he was aiming for. I just found it to be too over the top and ridiculous. It didn't engage me. Then again, I find it hard to understand why they would act this way, when they should have made changes in their lives long before the start of this movie. I cannot put myself in their shoes, so to speak.

[Karl Henning]

I didn't mind the discomfort, which I think was something he was aiming for. I just found it to be too over the top and ridiculous. It didn't engage me. Then again, I find it hard to understand why they would act this way, when they should have made changes in their lives long before the start of this movie. I cannot put myself in their shoes, so to speak.

You're right;  I certainly watched them as characters in a piece, not as personalities like anyone I know.

[George]

Just finished this series for the 4th or 5th time. What a great show!


Next up, a third spin of this series:

[Jaakko Keskinen]

Over two evenings and for the first time, Eyes Wide Shut.  In a number of ways, a little weird, but then, which Kubrick film is not?  I am not sure I find the narrative arc convincing/satisfying, but I could understand the filmmaker not much caring.  The curtain line seems to me a bit of a throwaway.  I think that what I was least prepared for, was the impression that Cruise had out-acted Kidman;  but apart from her monologue -with-the-other-guy-there when they had burnt a J, hers was not a particularly interesting role, I thought.

It's intriguing how that movie has both so entertaining and horrifying scenes. The bar scene where he learns the password Fidelio is definitely former. I couldn't believe it's from the same movie that had that horrifyingly interesting cult meeting. And yes, those entertaining scenes do not feel like they are comical touches in a mainly depressing movie, it feels like those scenes are from whole other movie, which, oddly, makes me like the film more.

[Drasko]

Anyone here familiar with any of these or others' work:

http://www.criterion.com/explore/17-noir-and-neonoir

I've seen about half of that list. Any of those in particular interest you?

[James]

Just finished this series for the 4th or 5th time. What a great show!

Love that show. Hopefully it gets the blu treatment.

[James]

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Watched The Public Enemy last nite .. Cagney steals the show, for some reason, as a hoodlum he reminds me of the young Malcolm Mcdowell in A Clockwork Orange , similar look in the eyes, the grin, similar humorous swagger .. and generally nonchalant even during the most brutal acts ..   overall, it was a neat little picture with some memorable scenes, and certainly an improvement to Little Caesar .. Bogart and The Petrified Forest will be on for tonight.

[André]

I've seen about half of that list. Any of those in particular interest you?

Underworld has been on my B+ list since I saw it almost 40 years ago as a teenager. I haven't seen it since.

Jean-Pierre Melville is a dead spot for me, I confess to not have seen any of his films.   When they came out you couldn't possibly confess liking the prospect of seeing a Belmondo, Delon or Ventura film. It was akin to say you liked Tom Cruise, Wesley Snipes or Bruce Willis.  .

The things youth make you do - and not do !

[Bogey]

It was akin to say you liked Tom Cruise, Wesley Snipes or Bruce Willis.  .

The things youth make you do - and not do !

We've all been there, brother, we've all been there.

[Brian]

About to go see the new Pixar movie, Inside Out.

[Bogey]

Gonna pop my vinyl listening on this thread.  This one goes out to all of you that loved those 70's detective/police television shows. 



Here are Mancini's covers.  (If you are into Mancini, then you will enjoy his take....if not, stay clear.)  The link is the complete album....book 'em Danno! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfn2eeImiK8

(Track one goes out to Lt.'s Karl and Brian.)

[Jaakko Keskinen]

Only Mancini score I am familiar with is The Great Mouse Detective, which was very enjoyable.

[Karl Henning]

(Track one goes out to Lt.'s Karl and Brian.)

I've just got a couple of loose ends I need to tie up.

[Drasko]

Jean-Pierre Melville is a dead spot for me, I confess to not have seen any of his films.  

Knowing your taste a little I think some of Melville's formal rigueur might strike you as stilted, but nevertheless I'm sure you would absolutely love L'armée des ombres also possibly Le silence de la mer and Léon Morin, prêtre.

Le Samouraï is on the other hand one of my top five all time favorite films.

[SonicMan46]

Only Mancini score I am familiar with is The Great Mouse Detective, which was very enjoyable.

Boy - he's considered one of the top film/song composers from the middle of the last century - just a quick list of some of his top movie scores (I'm sure many have their own favorites) - also quoted below, a list of award nominations and wins (from Wiki).  Dave

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Charade (1963)
Days of Wine & Roses (1962)
Pink Panther, The (1964)
Two For the Road (1967)
Victor/Victoria (1982)

Mancini was nominated for an unprecedented 72 Grammys, winning 20.[13] Additionally he was nominated for 18 Academy Awards, winning four.[14] He also won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for two Emmys.