Last Movie You Watched

[Karl Henning]

Hat-tip to @LKB Seven Days in May.

I really enjoyed this. Score by Jerry Goldsmith, too.

[LKB]

I really enjoyed this. Score by Jerry Goldsmith, too.

Glad you enjoyed it, Karl. 

It's an interesting score, and you probably won't hear that many different drums opening a film anywhere else. ( Oliver Stone's JFK has prominent drums as well, but they're used differently. )

[Karl Henning]

John Wick 4 - Disappointing. Not as bad as 3, but not as good as 1 and 2.

Watching Chapter 2 now.

[Daverz]

John Wick 4 - Disappointing. Not as bad as 3, but not as good as 1 and 2.

I wish I could get that time back.  I've got some bare walls to stare at that would have been time better spent.

[Karl Henning]

Watching Chapter 2 now.

I should have known Laurence Fishburne, but had to be reminded by the closing credits. Disappointed that Wick's solution at the end was a violation of house rules. Much more disappointed that they so baldly set up a sequel. 

[Karl Henning]

I wish I could get that time back.  I've got some bare walls to stare at that would have been time better spent.

Well, no one can fail to understand my hesitancy to watch even the second.

[Madiel]

Well, if I had seen this in the theatre, I expect I should have cried.

I saw Saving Private Ryan at the cinema and it traumatised me a bit. GOOD, but I just found that long, long opening D-Day sequence more than I could handle. I remember going for a meal or coffee with my parents afterwards (we'd seen the movie together) and not being able to shake it off.

[Madiel]

At long last, I was in the right frame of mind for a first viewing of Schindler's List.

Dramatic and incredible story, even if I was somewhat perplexed at times by the portrayal of some characters' evolution or interactions.


Also attempted a viewing of Birdman with Michael Keaton and Edward Norton. Lasted 30 min before I gave up.

Birdman is definitely one of those films not to everyone's tastes. I loved it. I remember my parents said they hated it...

[Madiel]

Couple of Kirk Douglas films now in my collection as Amazon HD streamers:

The Man from Snowy River (1982) w/ Douglas in a dual 'twin' role - synopsis below - the scenery, especially with the horses is one of the best parts of the movie for me, and I do like Kirk as the Spur character.  Ratings: 85%, Rotten Tomatoes; 7.2, IMDB - recommended if the plot and characters are of interest. 

Lust for Life (1956) - biopic on Vincent van Gogh the post-impressionistic artist - a favorite of ours - amazing that his paintings in his life time went for 'peanuts' but "The Starry Night painting, highly esteemed for decades has reached $100 million, following its $50 million sale in 1990. (Source)". Summary and awards below - a must see if a fan of this era of art.  Dave

   

The Man from Snowy River is very much a part of Australian culture, though to be honest I'm not sure if I've ever seen it in full. I wasn't really the right age when it came out.

However... nobody here would ever label it as a Kirk Douglas film!

[SonicMan46]

Network (1976) - synopsis and cast below; saw this film on release and enjoyed; this time around as 'oldsters' not as enthralled w/ the 'screaming and yelling' but still has a punch and worth seeing for the final performance of Finch and the excellent ensemble acting.

They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) - for me, an unprecedented documentary on WW I (Great War) w/ unbelievable colorization, widescreen format, and historic voice recordings - see description below and check the link for more - we saw this on release in the theater (and now a $6 HD buy on Amazon) - a MUST see IMHO - Dave

Network is an American satirical drama film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet. It is about a fictional television network, the Union Broadcasting System (UBS), and its struggle with poor ratings. The film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight. Network received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for the screenplay and performances. The film had nine Oscar nominations at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, that led to four wins: Best Actor (Finch), Best Actress (Dunaway), Best Supporting Actress (Straight), and Best Original Screenplay. (Source)

They Shall Not Grow Old is a 2018 documentary film directed and produced by Peter Jackson. The film was created using original footage of the First World War from the Imperial War Museum's archives, most previously unseen, all over 100 years old by the time of release. Audio is from BBC and Imperial War Museum (IWM) interviews of British servicemen who fought in the conflict. Most of the footage has been colourised and transformed with modern production techniques, with the addition of sound effects and voice acting to be more evocative and feel closer to the soldiers' actual experiences. (Source)

   

[drogulus]

    Last night I watched A Man And A Woman, a 1966 film directed by Claude Lelouch.

    I enjoyed it, though not so I'd be tempted to watch it again. Jean-Louis Trintignant has a Keanu-like blankness that suits him to films that glory in stylish vapidity. Thumbs up.

[Karl Henning]

Winning Your Wings, with Jas Stewart
Report from the Aleutians
San Pietro
Let There Be Light.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

At long last, I was in the right frame of mind for a first viewing of Schindler's List.

Dramatic and incredible story, even if I was somewhat perplexed at times by the portrayal of some characters' evolution or interactions.


Also attempted a viewing of Birdman with Michael Keaton and Edward Norton. Lasted 30 min before I gave up.

S.L. was a rough movie to watch...definitely a great movie though!

I've heard of Birdman before now, but haven't yet watched it.  I'll look into it though.

PD

[Pohjolas Daughter]

About halfway through "A Hidden Life".  Life has been "interesting" lately with several unexpected events occurring, so I'm still hoping that I can finish watching it before my trial subscription ends [not certain that it's worthwhile for me to continue it as it's mostly sports oriented].

PD

[JBS]

The Man from Snowy River is very much a part of Australian culture, though to be honest I'm not sure if I've ever seen it in full. I wasn't really the right age when it came out.

However... nobody here would ever label it as a Kirk Douglas film!

The descent of the horses down the cliff was a memorable scene.
I've always wondered how they managed it. And like Dave I especially liked how Douglas performed as "Spur".

[SonicMan46]

Poltergeist (1982) - had some Amazon credit, so bought the 'new' physical 4K UHD package (includes a new BD remaster & digital copy); despite its age, the film stills packs a punch and is enjoyable (summary & cast below) - if you have the hardware, then consider an upgrade - review HERE.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) - upgraded to an UHD Amazon streamer - film looks great; synopsis and cast below; Natalie Wood just 17 y/o but looking mature! Dean, Wood, and Mineo excellent - I've seen the movie so many times -  now seems dated for me (and I grew up in those 20th century decades) - BUT, if Dean is new to you worth a watch!

The Third Man (1949) - summary below w/ cast; yet another BD film noir in my collection; ratings: 99%, Rotten Tomatoes; 8.1, IMDB; 4*/4* Roger Ebert review HERE - well, if you're into this movie genre, then a MUST see!  Dave

Poltergeist is a 1982 American supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. It stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson and Beatrice Straight, and was produced by Spielberg and Frank Marshall. The film focuses on a suburban family whose home is invaded by vengeful ghosts that abduct their youngest daughter. (Source)

Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age romantic drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social commentary and an alternative to previous films depicting delinquents in urban slum environments. The film stars James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen and William Hopper. (Source)

The Third Man is a 1949 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. Set in postwar Vienna, the film centres on American Holly Martins (Cotten), who arrives in the city to accept a job with his friend Harry Lime (Welles), only to learn that Lime has died. Viewing his death as suspicious, Martins elects to stay in Vienna and investigate the matter. (Source)

   

[Karl Henning]

Poltergeist (1982) - had some Amazon credit, so bought the 'new' physical 4K UHD package (includes a new BD remaster & digital copy); despite its age, the film stills packs a punch and is enjoyable (summary & cast below) - if you have the hardware, then consider an upgrade - review HERE.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) - upgraded to an UHD Amazon streamer - film looks great; synopsis and cast below; Natalie Wood just 17 y/o but looking mature! Dean, Wood, and Mineo excellent - I've seen the movie so many times -  now seems dated for me (and I grew up in those 20th century decades) - BUT, if Dean is new to you worth a watch!

The Third Man (1949) - summary below w/ cast; yet another BD film noir in my collection; ratings: 99%, Rotten Tomatoes; 8.1, IMDB; 4*/4* Roger Ebert review HERE - well, if you're into this movie genre, then a MUST see!  Dave

   

Love The Third Man. Hain't seen the others.

[SonicMan46]

Love The Third Man. Hain't seen the others.

Hey Karl - well, James Dean as you likely know made just 3 films, East of Eden & Giant being the other ones which I prefer - you may of seen these?  If you're into horror films (not that scary) then suggest a Poltergeist watch - Dave

[George]

First time seeing this, thought it was quite good.

[JBS]

Poltergeist (1982) - had some Amazon credit, so bought the 'new' physical 4K UHD package (includes a new BD remaster & digital copy); despite its age, the film stills packs a punch and is enjoyable (summary & cast below) - if you have the hardware, then consider an upgrade - review HERE.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) - upgraded to an UHD Amazon streamer - film looks great; synopsis and cast below; Natalie Wood just 17 y/o but looking mature! Dean, Wood, and Mineo excellent - I've seen the movie so many times -  now seems dated for me (and I grew up in those 20th century decades) - BUT, if Dean is new to you worth a watch!

The Third Man (1949) - summary below w/ cast; yet another BD film noir in my collection; ratings: 99%, Rotten Tomatoes; 8.1, IMDB; 4*/4* Roger Ebert review HERE - well, if you're into this movie genre, then a MUST see!  Dave

   

The Poltergeist blurb speaks of the ghosts as invaders and not invadees--there's a plot point involved in that, so I will refrain from saying the spoiler until after @Karl Henning watches it (which I think he should as it's rather good).