Last Movie You Watched

[TheGSMoeller]

I shunned watching this movie because of the topic for years.

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After watching it I understand why !

Not a chess fan? 

[TheGSMoeller]

I've been going through the Harry Potter movies with my son. First two were alright, definitely made for children. But the 3rd, Prisoner of Azkaban, was good. Darker tone, and having Curan directing (Children of Men, Y Tu Mama Tambien) gave it an element of maturity.
Fun films though, my son is loving them.

[Autumn Leaves]

Watched this one today:



Thought it was well done - very dark and exciting.

[Karl Henning]

For probably the first time since the season the movie opened, I watched Stardust Memories last night.  I like this one not much less than Manhattan, which is a significant upgrade from the impression of my first viewing.  That was decades ago, and hindsight is imperfect at best;  let's speculate that I failed to appreciate it, because I was expecting, I dunno, Play It Again, Sam.

One point which the documentary illustrated, and which I found retrospectively pertinent, is Allen's noteworthy artistic restlessness.  I had (perhaps a little harshly) noted "the riffs" (the Gordian knot emotional entanglements; Allen playing himself, e.g.) but I had too narrow a view of his overall work to appreciate his pressing onward to do other things.

Without getting into an Allen-esque hand-wringing fit, I am pleased to report that I completely admire this 'un.

In this evening's projection booth:  Shadows and Fog, of which I was in complete ignorance before watching the documentary.

[TheGSMoeller]

For probably the first time since the season the movie opened, I watched Stardust Memories last night.  I like this one not much less than Manhattan, which is a significant upgrade from the impression of my first viewing.  That was decades ago, and hindsight is imperfect at best;  let's speculate that I failed to appreciate it, because I was expecting, I dunno, Play It Again, Sam.

One point which the documentary illustrated, and which I found retrospectively pertinent, is Allen's noteworthy artistic restlessness.  I had (perhaps a little harshly) noted "the riffs" (the Gordian knot emotional entanglements; Allen playing himself, e.g.) but I had too narrow a view of his overall work to appreciate his pressing onward to do other things.

Without getting into an Allen-esque hand-wringing fit, I am pleased to report that I completely admire this 'un.

In this evening's projection booth:  Shadows and Fog, of which I was in complete ignorance before watching the documentary.

There's something special about Woody's films shot in black and white, his creative style fits perfectly within that visual presentation. And I love Shadows and Fog, an amazing cast and music, lots of Weill.  There are many laugh out loud moments mixed with Allen's usual serious discussions on death.
I hope you enjoy it, Karl.

[Karl Henning]

Cheers, Greg!

[Wakefield]

Couple of recent BDs additions to my collection - replacements for DVD-Rs off the TCM channel:

Devil and Miss Jones, The (1941) w/ Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn, & Spring Byington - crazy comedy w/ an ensemble cast - Arthur just sparkling (yes, I have always had a crush on her!) and Cummings excellent - of course, Coburn's ability to play these 'goofy' roles always good - the blu-ray transfer was done by Olive Films which does little in the way of restoration, so just average ratings (3/5* for video/audio), but MUCH better than my burned DVD.

At first, I thought: our Dave is starting to explore the classics from a new genre...

[SonicMan46]

At first, I thought: our Dave is starting to explore the classics from a new genre...

Hey Gordo - LOL!  Believe back in the early 1970s, I saw that film w/ a friend of mine, along w/ Deep Throat - don't believe the world will see blu-ray restorations of those productions, so don't hold your breath -   Dave

[SonicMan46]

Some new BDs in my collection - believe I may have had these on VHS tapes but never purchased the DVDs - liking both movies, and along w/ their Blu-ray Ratings (summaries shown below w/ a new remastering of RoboCop) prompted a purchase - watched last night and enjoyed - particularly pleased w/ the sound on RoboCop - Dave

 

[Karl Henning]

Robocop, yes!

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[Bogey]

Robocop, yes!

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Excellent flick!

[SonicMan46]

Excellent flick!

Karl & Bill - well, if you like RoboCop, the newest blu-ray restoration, especially the video is excellent - Dave

[Spineur]

Robert Wise: The setup

Absolutely riveting for 72 min

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There are so few good films around boxing.  This is one of the few.

[Karl Henning]

Karl & Bill - well, if you like RoboCop, the newest blu-ray restoration, especially the video is excellent - Dave

I am actually ahead of you here, Dave, I upgraded to the Blu-ray some little time ago 

[SonicMan46]

I am actually ahead of you here, Dave, I upgraded to the Blu-ray some little time ago 

Well, a step ahead of me!    Dave

[Karl Henning]

Yes, only a step 

[Sergeant Rock]

In this evening's projection booth:  Shadows and Fog

I believe I've only seen that once before. I have almost no memory of it. Time for a relook. Glad you enjoyed Stardust 

Sarge

[Karl Henning]

Cheers, Sarge!

[Karl Henning]

There's something special about Woody's films shot in black and white, his creative style fits perfectly within that visual presentation. And I love Shadows and Fog, an amazing cast and music, lots of Weill.  There are many laugh out loud moments mixed with Allen's usual serious discussions on death.
I hope you enjoy it, Karl.

The opening credits have just rolled, it is an amazing (I might almost say inconceivable) cast ....

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[Karl Henning]

The scene between Cusack and Malkovich in the bar: priceless.

Also: I owe it to The Bobs that I recognized "Moon of Alabama."

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