Last Movie You Watched

[SonicMan46]

Star Trek Movies - Original Series - any fans!    When the TV series came out in 1969, I was a medical student at the U of Michigan in Ann Arbor, boarding in an elderly ladie's house and eating at a co-op (Vail House) - the dining room filled up when Star Trek was on (also the place that I met my future wife, Susan - believe she is still listed in the forum as 'Harpo').  For more information on the original film series of 6 movies (more were made later), check HERE - the first image below from that link provides more information (NOTE - click the pic to enlarge!).

Now, I've seen all of these six films plus the later ones, but the two I own as BDs are: 1) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and 2) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - IV is my all-time favorite (for the story and humor, plus the only one my wife has watched w/ me multiple times - WOW) - last night, I decided to donate my old BDs and purchase Amazon's 4K UHD streaming versions - we watched IV together, then I viewed II myself - the older Ricardo Montalban as Kahn even better than in the TV episode - these two films date back to 1982 and 1986 (really hard to believe).  For those who have not seen IV, then highly recommended - I watch the film at least once a year just for the jokes and dialog.  Dave



 

[Karl Henning]

Star Trek Movies - Original Series - any fans!    When the TV series came out in 1969, I was a medical student at the U of Michigan in Ann Arbor, boarding in an elderly ladie's house and eating at a co-op (Vail House) - the dining room filled up when Star Trek was on (also the place that I met my future wife, Susan - believe she is still listed in the forum as 'Harpo').  For more information on the original film series of 6 movies (more were made later), check HERE - the first image below from that link provides more information (NOTE - click the pic to enlarge!).

Now, I've seen all of these six films plus the later ones, but the two I own as BDs are: 1) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and 2) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - IV is my all-time favorite (for the story and humor, plus the only one my wife has watched w/ me multiple times - WOW) - last night, I decided to donate my old BDs and purchase Amazon's 4K UHD streaming versions - we watched IV together, then I viewed II myself - the older Ricardo Montalban as Kahn even better than in the TV episode - these two films date back to 1982 and 1986 (really hard to believe).  For those who have not seen IV, then highly recommended - I watch the film at least once a year just for the jokes and dialog.  Dave



 

The Voyage Home sure is a hoot, Dave!

[SonicMan46]

The Voyage Home sure is a hoot, Dave!

Karl - one my favorites; co-written and directed by Nimoy who likely wanted to interject some humor - it is indeed a hoot - a film I like to view to cheer me up!    Dave

[Karl Henning]

Crouching Cello, Hidden Drumbeat.

[Karl Henning]

Either my parents took us to see this at the drive-in, or I've imagined most of my life that my parents took us to see this at the drive-in: Mary Poppins

[SonicMan46]

Either my parents took us to see this at the drive-in, or I've imagined most of my life that my parents took us to see this at the drive-in: Mary Poppins

Karl - I'm assuming that you just watch the original Mary Poppins w/ Julie Andrews (love the film myself); Mary Poppins Returns w/ Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda is worth a watch; and finally Saving Mr. Banks with Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson is quite entertaining.  Dave

   

[LKB]

I saw Mary Poppins in the theater as a young boy. I loved the music to the point where my parents bought me the soundtrack album to cheer me up after l contracted a near-fatal infection, and it was the first LP l ever owned.

I've yet to see the other two films, but l'm curious enough to seek them out.

[milk]

Star Trek Movies - Original Series - any fans!    When the TV series came out in 1969, I was a medical student at the U of Michigan in Ann Arbor, boarding in an elderly ladie's house and eating at a co-op (Vail House) - the dining room filled up when Star Trek was on (also the place that I met my future wife, Susan - believe she is still listed in the forum as 'Harpo').  For more information on the original film series of 6 movies (more were made later), check HERE - the first image below from that link provides more information (NOTE - click the pic to enlarge!).

Now, I've seen all of these six films plus the later ones, but the two I own as BDs are: 1) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and 2) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - IV is my all-time favorite (for the story and humor, plus the only one my wife has watched w/ me multiple times - WOW) - last night, I decided to donate my old BDs and purchase Amazon's 4K UHD streaming versions - we watched IV together, then I viewed II myself - the older Ricardo Montalban as Kahn even better than in the TV episode - these two films date back to 1982 and 1986 (really hard to believe).  For those who have not seen IV, then highly recommended - I watch the film at least once a year just for the jokes and dialog.  Dave



 

I keep thinking that when my sons get a little older, we'll start in on the world of ST. I've a friend that has this huge bond with his daughter over Star Wars. But I'm a Trekkie.

[LKB]

Star Trek Movies - Original Series - any fans!    When the TV series came out in 1969, I was a medical student at the U of Michigan in Ann Arbor, boarding in an elderly ladie's house and eating at a co-op (Vail House) - the dining room filled up when Star Trek was on (also the place that I met my future wife, Susan - believe she is still listed in the forum as 'Harpo').  For more information on the original film series of 6 movies (more were made later), check HERE - the first image below from that link provides more information (NOTE - click the pic to enlarge!).

Now, I've seen all of these six films plus the later ones, but the two I own as BDs are: 1) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and 2) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - IV is my all-time favorite (for the story and humor, plus the only one my wife has watched w/ me multiple times - WOW) - last night, I decided to donate my old BDs and purchase Amazon's 4K UHD streaming versions - we watched IV together, then I viewed II myself - the older Ricardo Montalban as Kahn even better than in the TV episode - these two films date back to 1982 and 1986 (really hard to believe).  For those who have not seen IV, then highly recommended - I watch the film at least once a year just for the jokes and dialog.  Dave



 

I'll admit it... I enjoy IV mostly for Catherine Hicks, and for the Vulcan nerve pinch.

II is my favorite Star Trek film. I have used Khan's more memorable lines in conversation so many times...

[Karl Henning]

Karl - I'm assuming that you just watch the original Mary Poppins w/ Julie Andrews (love the film myself); Mary Poppins Returns w/ Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda is worth a watch; and finally Saving Mr. Banks with Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson is quite entertaining.  Dave

   

Hi, Dave. I'm up for Saving Mr Banks this weekend. Curiosity about Emma Thompson & Tom Hanks playing off one another runs too firm

[Karl Henning]

Hi, Dave. I'm up for Saving Mr Banks this weekend. Curiosity about Emma Thompson & Tom Hanks playing off one another runs too firm

I do find, Dave, that I love the original all over again. Fairly or not, I just felt that Returns was the Disney Corporation seeking to cash in on sentiment. I'm game to give Saving Mr Banks a fair shake, notwithstanding the consideration that (for this viewer) a little Tom Hanks goes a loooooong way (I still cannot bring myself to watch Forrest Gump in its entirety—and if I ever report that I've watched the movie in which his co-star is a volleyball, sink an axe in my cranium and make it a clean job. Fact is, the Blu-ray for Mary Poppins was cheaper if I bought the two-fer with SMB, a reasonable risk:reward profile.

I saw Mary Poppins in the theater as a young boy. I loved the music to the point where my parents bought me the soundtrack album to cheer me up after l contracted a near-fatal infection, and it was the first LP l ever owned.

I grew up with that LP, too (It was officially in my parents' possession, I think) I remember not understanding noblesse oblige. I don't know whether I also failed quite to understand Glynis Johns when she sang, Though we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they're rather stupid, or if I was simply a bit thick. (rather appropriate, if so.)

[SonicMan46]

I do find, Dave, that I love the original all over again. Fairly or not, I just felt that Returns was the Disney Corporation seeking to cash in on sentiment. I'm game to give Saving Mr Banks a fair shake, notwithstanding the consideration that (for this viewer) a little Tom Hanks goes a loooooong way (I still cannot bring myself to watch Forrest Gump in its entirety—and if I ever report that I've watched the movie in which his co-star is a volleyball, sink an axe in my cranium and make it a clean job. Fact is, the Blu-ray for Mary Poppins was cheaper if I bought the two-fer with SMB, a reasonable risk:reward profile.....................

Hi Karl - love the original Mary Poppins and own the BD; also greatly enjoyed Saving Mr. Banks and bought the BD, although my son has me using his Disney Plus account, so I can stream those films along w/ many others under their control - not sure if those two are streaming in 4K which would be great (need to check) - now as to Mary Poppins Returns, Susan and I saw in the theater pre-COVID but not enthused enough to buy a disc - could now stream on Disney if desired?  Also, I'm w/ you completely on Forest Gump - when available for streaming we did a rental, hated it, and turned off; then all the great reviews, the dozen or so Oscar nominations, and the wins for Best Actor and Picture - I was flabbergasted - so, we rented the film again and again turned it off - still baffles me?  Should I watch Gump yet again (not really -  ) - Dave

[Karl Henning]

Hi Karl - love the original Mary Poppins and own the BD; also greatly enjoyed Saving Mr. Banks and bought the BD, although my son has me using his Disney Plus account, so I can stream those films along w/ many others under their control - not sure if those two are streaming in 4K which would be great (need to check) - now as to Mary Poppins Returns, Susan and I saw in the theater pre-COVID but not enthused enough to buy a disc - could now stream on Disney if desired?  Also, I'm w/ you completely on Forest Gump - when available for streaming we did a rental, hated it, and turned off; then all the great reviews, the dozen or so Oscar nominations, and the wins for Best Actor and Picture - I was flabbergasted - so, we rented the film again and again turned it off - still baffles me?  Should I watch Gump yet again (not really -  ) - Dave

It's more interesting as an idea for a movie, than it is as a movie.

[Karl Henning]

Mesmerising, clever, visually beautiful, with Terminator-type industrial noir music heightening the atmosphere perfectly. Quite something.

Thanks for this. I have been teetering on the cusp of indifference and curiosity, and you and Davey have provided just the push,

[SonicMan46]

Yet some more Amazon streaming upgrades the last few nights:

Top Hat (1935) w/ Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, et al - short synopsis below w/ link; Irving Berlin songs - an upgrade from an old DVD to Amazon HD (BD equivalent) - looked great w/ just one minor glitch, overall an excellent transfer.  Of 9 or 10 films together, this is considered their best according to this RATING - cheap purchase and just requires a HDTV (i.e. NOT 4K) - meant for diehard Astaire/Rogers fans (like me) - so if you're into GREAT dancing, classic American songs, and some screwball comedy, then highly recommended!

Remember the Titans (2000) w/ Denzel Washington and many others; biographical high school football film film rated No. 1 HERE for these types of movies (Hoosiers No. 2, another favorite owned) - if you're into this genre and have not seen the film, then a MUST.  I replaced my BD w/ the Amazon 4K UHD streamer - looked great; short summary quoted.  Dave

Top Hat is a 1935 American musical screwball comedy film in which Fred Astaire plays an American tap dancer, who comes to London to star in a show produced by Horace Hardwick (Edward Everett Horton). He meets and attempts to impress Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) to win her affection. The songs were written by Irving Berlin. "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails" and "Cheek to Cheek" have become American song classics. (Source)

Remember the Titans is a 2000 American biographical sports film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin. The screenplay is based on the true story of coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and his attempt to integrate the T. C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) football team in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971. Will Patton portrays Bill Yoast, Boone's assistant coach. Real-life athletes Gerry Bertier and Julius Campbell are portrayed by Ryan Hurst and Wood Harris, respectively. (Source)

 

[George]

Thanks for this. I have been teetering on the cusp of indifference and curiosity, and you and Davey have provided just the push,

They had me at Ana De Armas. 

[Karl Henning]

Just finished the supplements on the Anatomy of a Murder disc. Gary Giddins' discussion of Duke Ellington's score is especially choice.

Hi, Dave. I'm up for Saving Mr Banks this weekend. Curiosity about Emma Thompson & Tom Hanks playing off one another runs too firm

One of the extras on the Mary Poppins disc is Becoming Mr Sherman, which is utterly charming and has me jazzed to watch Saving Mr Banks.

[Karl Henning]

They had me at Ana De Armas. 

Curiosity further piqued

[HomerChapman]

Mesmerising, clever, visually beautiful, with Terminator-type industrial noir music heightening the atmosphere perfectly. Quite something.

I agree with this but my impression of the music was "this is Hans Zimmer- not Vangelis-and terribly loud to boot". That said, I've only seen it once in the theatre(2019)-so probably an unfair judgement, and I will have to  revisit it on disc and home screen.

[aligreto]

Mystere:





Following the death of his wife a man moves to rural France with his daughter. Circumstances lead the daughter to befriend a wolf cub and the film portrays how this friendship helps her in her bereavement. The local scenery is stunning.