Last Movie You Watched

[Cato]

Continuing our semi-alphabetical tour through the video archives...




Bill Murray is an acquired taste for some (or many), but we liked this "road trip with an elephant" tale! 

However, watch Matthew McConnaughey steal the movie every time he appears as wildly paranoid and amphetamine-fueled "Tip Tucker, the Tip-Top Trucker."   

[LKB]

The only way this film can be improved is to see it Live to Picture with an orchestra playing the soundtrack.  It will blow you away!

I'm considering draining the bank a bit for LotR next year:

https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2023-24/LORD-OF-THE-RINGS-FELLOWSHIP

[relm1]

I'm considering draining the bank a bit for LotR next year:

https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2023-24/LORD-OF-THE-RINGS-FELLOWSHIP

Do it.  It is your destiny. 

[SonicMan46]

The Young Victoria (2009) w/ the main cast below - in the mood for an historic drama last night; some mixed reviews but I like the film (probably my 3rd watch) despite some historic inaccuracies; 76% on Rotten Tomatoes & 7.2/10, IMDB; if posting on Amazon, I'd do at least 3 1/2* and possibly 4*/5*.  Dave
 

The Young Victoria is a 2009 British period drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Julian Fellowes, based on the early life and reign of Queen Victoria, and her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Produced by Graham King, Martin Scorsese, Sarah Ferguson, and Timothy Headington, the film stars Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, et al among a large ensemble cast. Fellowes sought to make the film as historically accurate as possible. With this in mind, Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell and historical consultant Alastair Bruce were hired, and filming for The Young Victoria took place at various historical landmarks in England to further the film's authenticity. Despite this, some aspects of the film have been criticised for their historical inaccuracies. (Source)

 

[SimonNZ]

My first exposure to this play in any form, which is probably why it felt like a bit of a slog, though I feel they also went slower and drew scenes out more than they needed to. I suspect a rewatch will be easier, now knowing the shape of the work.

That aside very well acted by everyone, especially the two female leads, including a young Juliet Stevenson.

[Karl Henning]

My first exposure to this play in any form ....

As with opera, the first time probably doesn't count.

[Daverz]

The Young Victoria (2009) w/ the main cast below - in the mood for an historic drama last night; some mixed reviews but I like the film (probably my 3rd watch) despite some historic inaccuracies; 76% on Rotten Tomatoes & 7.2/10, IMDB; if posting on Amazon, I'd do at least 3 1/2* and possibly 4*/5*.  Dave
 
 

The years were really hard on Victoria.



I do remember enjoying the film.

[Karl Henning]

Time I watched A Fistful of Dollars again.

And now: Last Man Standing. 

[George]

And now: Last Man Standing.

I should see that again. I liked it the first time.

Did you see Looper?

[Karl Henning]

I should see that again. I liked it the first time.

Did you see Looper?

I haven't. I should check the Library catalogue!

[Fëanor]

The Young Victoria (2009) w/ the main cast below - in the mood for an historic drama last night; some mixed reviews but I like the film (probably my 3rd watch) despite some historic inaccuracies; 76% on Rotten Tomatoes & 7.2/10, IMDB; if posting on Amazon, I'd do at least 3 1/2* and possibly 4*/5*.  Dave
 

The years were really hard on Victoria.



I do remember enjoying the film.

I enjoyed The Young Victoria and have watched it several time too. I gave it an IMDB 8/10.

Gotta say that Emily Blunt is a good deal more attractive than the real thing.  (I don't recall any photo of Her Majesty where she's smiling.)

I enjoy Masterpiece Theater's Victoria too, but maybe no quite so much.  I gave it IMDB 7/10.  (Jenna Colemen is also an improvement over the real thing but not so much as Blunt IMHO.)

[Pohjolas Daughter]

The years were really hard on Victoria.



I do remember enjoying the film.

The years were really hard on Victoria.

I do remember enjoying the film.


I enjoyed The Young Victoria and have watched it several time too. I gave it an IMDB 8/10.

Gotta say that Emily Blunt is a good deal more attractive than the real thing.  (I don't recall any photo of Her Majesty where she's smiling.)

I enjoy Masterpiece Theater's Victoria too, but maybe no quite so much.  I gave it IMDB 7/10.  (Jenna Colemen is also an improvement over the real thing but not so much as Blunt IMHO.)

I enjoyed M.T.'s series.  And from what I understand (as to the real queen), she lost the love of her life.  And remember, there wasn't modern day counseling nor medications to deal with depression.  Also, considering her position in society, I suspect that even if those options were available that she probably felt like it was her duty to deal with her feelings and struggles by herself.  But that's one of those "What if?" questions which is neither here nor there.

PD

[VonStupp]

The Young Victoria (2009)

One of the main musical themes in the film bears a striking resemblance to Neil Diamond's Holly Holy. When we watched it last (in 2011!), my wife sang it every time it came around. I can't unhear it now.
VS

[SonicMan46]

Agree with the previous comments - IMO, both actors (but especially Emily Blunt) flattered their 'role models' - attached is a photo of Victoria and Albert (can't go by the paintings) but year not give (Albert died in December 1861 from typhoid fever at the age of 42 yrs).  Dave

[Karl Henning]

I enjoyed M.T.'s series.  And from what I understand (as to the real queen), she lost the love of her life.  And remember, there wasn't modern day counseling nor medications to deal with depression.  Also, considering her position in society, I suspect that even if those options were available that she probably felt like it was her duty to deal with her feelings and struggles by herself.  But that's one of those "What if?" questions which is neither here nor there.

PD

Utterly irreverant, but I cannot help thinking of the Monty Python sketch,

[SonicMan46]

A Time to Kill (1996) w/ the cast below (+ Ashley Judd) - hard for me to stay away from courtroom dramas -    Based on a Grisham novel, this one is often ranked in the top 20 on a variety of sites (#10 is the highest that I've seen) - a stellar cast with excellent performances by McConaughey & Jackson. As stated below, reviews were mixed, i.e. 68%, Rotten Tomatoes; 7.5/10, IMDB; 3*/4*, Roger Ebert HERE; on Amazon I'd likely do at least 3 1/2* to 4*/5* on Amazon - if you're into these films and have not seen this one, then recommended.  Dave

A Time to Kill is a 1996 American legal drama film based on John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name. Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, and Kevin Spacey star with Donald and Kiefer Sutherland appearing in supporting roles. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. It is the second of two films based on Grisham's novels directed by Joel Schumacher, with the other being The Client released two years prior. (Source)

 

[Cato]

A modern Western about a lost tribe of Cheyenne warriors:



One of our favorites: there are two versions, one without narration (by Wilfrid Brimley) is the preferred one in the Director's Cut.  We first saw it with the narration, so it does not bother us, although, yes, it really is unnecessary.

The movie has a great score by David Arnold:

[Karl Henning]

Watching Edward Scissorhands again (as I posted earlier, I forget that Alan Arkin was in the cast.) I cannot help an aggravated sensation that Danny Elfman's music is facile and saccharine. The saccharine character is perforce in support of the narrative, I get and grant that.

[Karl Henning]

Watching Edward Scissorhands again (as I posted earlier, I forget that Alan Arkin was in the cast.) I cannot help an aggravated sensation that Danny Elfman's music is facile and saccharine. The saccharine character is perforce in support of the narrative, I get and grant that.

Dianne Wiest entering the castle with "Avon calling!" is a nice moment.

[Madiel]

My first exposure to this play in any form, which is probably why it felt like a bit of a slog, though I feel they also went slower and drew scenes out more than they needed to. I suspect a rewatch will be easier, now knowing the shape of the work.

That aside very well acted by everyone, especially the two female leads, including a young Juliet Stevenson.

If I recall correctly, one of the problems with Pericles is the state of the text. Either the first half is a sort of half-remembered version of what Shakespeare wrote, or it was written by someone else who wasn't up to Shakespeare's standards. If you felt it was a bit of a slog that could be a factor.