Last Movie You Watched

[mc ukrneal]

While the program was demanding, a teacher like the character "Fletcher" in the movie would never have existed.  Not only is that NOT how you motivate musicians, but as happened he would have been removed from his job the first time he laid his hands on a kid.

While I agree about the whole 'laying hands' thing, I knew (and even had) some teachers who were verbally abusive (perhaps not to the extreme here, but not 'barely' either). One of them played with several of the greats too, so I am not talking about some no-name someone hiding in the corner, but someone people competed against to study with. So I totally disagree that they don't exist. I think it's surprisingly realistic in this sense, though I agree it is a terrible way to motivate anyone.

[milk]

Here's some new jazz that I think is very good

I really appreciate it. I'll take a listen. Certainly I can learn something.

[SimonNZ]

^Five of the six being ECMs is telling (in a good way).

I'm half way through showing Ken Burn's Jazz to a friend who knows very little on the subject. I've already warned him about the final episode and how among other things they fail to mention ECM.

[SimonNZ]

Despite being a pretty big Aaron Sorkin fan I'd resisted seeing this before now, suspecting it would be a lot of what I like least in his work and not much of what I like most. Which was largely confirmed.

[SimonNZ]

3rd - or is it 4th - time watching this:

[Papy Oli]

In the last few days :

Home Alone - sheer festive fun
Skyfall - a great Bond
The Death of Stalin - very disappointing
Thomas Crown Affair (McQueen) - entertaining...and sultry.

Season 1 off Anne with an E on Netflix, based on Anne of the Green Gables, on the insistance of my gf. The overacting of Ann would put me right off if it wasn't made up for by the stunningly nuanced acting of Marilla and Matthew, who steal each episode for me.

For a change of scenery this afternoon : John Wick 3   

[Karl Henning]

Watched Barton Fink again, last night.

[Madiel]

I watched Arrival again. Just as good the second time around, with some parts taking on a completely different meaning in hindsight.

[ritter]

In the cinema yesterday, Roman Polanski's J'accuse (also known as An Officer and a Spy).



Beautifully set and very well acted, and apparently very faithful to the true story surrounding the affaire. But rather sluggish in its development, and unfortunately not really delving into the huge divisive effect the Dreyfus scandal had on French society. Still, worthwhile watching it.

[Karl Henning]

Last night, remembering the late, great Neil Innes:
Mønti Pythøn ik den Hølie Gräilen

[George]

[Christo]

We saw it last Sunday, highly recommended indeed! Possibly the most impressive new film I saw in years - everything superb, dialogues, casting, game changers all the time, original music, historically, literally everything - a big winnner IMHO. 

I.e. ex equo with the equally new (2018) 'Cold War' (Zimna wojna) by Paweł Pawlikowski, that's to say, first movie in years with more than a touch of Tarkovsky (yet completely different & brand new cinematographically speaking):

https://www.youtube.com/v/BvPkDdFeTk8

[SonicMan46]

Hey George - no comments?  We enjoyed the film - spooky about the Sharon Tate prequel?  Dave

[Madiel]

I watched Baby Driver last night.

It was pretty entertaining, bordering on manic at times. But the editors deserve every accolade they got (not least because "manic" was still actually clear as to what was going on).

[George]

Hey George - no comments?  We enjoyed the film - spooky about the Sharon Tate prequel?  Dave

I really enjoyed it. Kept me on the edge of my seat, great performances and a lot of fun as well. 

[Rinaldo]

Went to a screening of The Lighthouse, wasn't disappointed.



Far from flawless but the imagery (and the sound design!) will keep me haunted. Dafoe is fantastic, as usual, and Pattinson actually manages to keep up with him.

https://www.youtube.com/v/Hyag7lR8CPA

[George]

Apparently we turned it off right when it got good. We watched the second half this evening, and thought it was great fun. 

Cool!

It was slow, but I like that. (I know most people don't.)

[mc ukrneal]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

[George]

I haven't seen the new Tarentino film, but I wonder what the love of Tarentino is really about. In my view, he's made one darn good film - Jackie Brown. All the rest that I've seen (including Pulp Fiction) have moments of goodness, but most of those films are not very good. I think I'd rather see a Marvel film than one of his (for the most part). I would say that is a bit of an insult. I don't find him all that innovative or creative, and he is very violent. What is it that you like about his films (because I am just not seeing it)?

I like the style, the humor, the bluntness and the use of music in Tarentino's films. I kinda hear you on the violence issue. I couldn't make it through 10 minutes of Kill Bill. The films of his that I have seen and loved are the new one, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction.

As for watching Marvel films, I'd rather watch almost anything else.

[mc ukrneal]

I like the style, the humor, the bluntness and the use of music in Tarentino's films. I kinda hear you on the violence issue. I couldn't make it through 10 minutes of Kill Bill. The films of his that I have seen and loved are the new one, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction.

As for watching Marvel films, I'd rather watch almost anything else.

Thanks. I am clearly not connecting with him, but it is helpful to hear what others like about him as potential insight into the films.