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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    FATMAN
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    This seemed like such a fun movie. Well, it wasn t . Boring is the word.

    Couldn't agree more. I liked some moments in the finale, particularly the action, but I was surprised how "safe" and dull the film was overall.

    As for me, I watched Synchronic yesterday, thought it was pretty great, an original sort of take on the "new designer drug causes X to occur" type of film. Was very surprised by Anthony Mackie in it, thought he was great. He usually seems to mesh well with the sci-fi genre.

    Synchronic is good. If you like that one, check out Resolution, The Endless and Spring by the same directors, @Creasy47.

    I'll have to add those to the list. Thanks, Dimi. I've heard their other films are worth checking out but that's the first one I've seen from them.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 23,534
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    FATMAN
    Fatman_1-800x445.jpg

    This seemed like such a fun movie. Well, it wasn t . Boring is the word.

    Couldn't agree more. I liked some moments in the finale, particularly the action, but I was surprised how "safe" and dull the film was overall.

    As for me, I watched Synchronic yesterday, thought it was pretty great, an original sort of take on the "new designer drug causes X to occur" type of film. Was very surprised by Anthony Mackie in it, thought he was great. He usually seems to mesh well with the sci-fi genre.

    Synchronic is good. If you like that one, check out Resolution, The Endless and Spring by the same directors, @Creasy47.

    I'll have to add those to the list. Thanks, Dimi. I've heard their other films are worth checking out but that's the first one I've seen from them.

    You should certainly try SPRING. I highly recommend that one! And RESOLUTION and THE ENDLESS exist in the same "Lovecraftian" universe, one less evidently so than the other, but both.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,459
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    FATMAN
    Fatman_1-800x445.jpg

    This seemed like such a fun movie. Well, it wasn t . Boring is the word.

    Couldn't agree more. I liked some moments in the finale, particularly the action, but I was surprised how "safe" and dull the film was overall.

    As for me, I watched Synchronic yesterday, thought it was pretty great, an original sort of take on the "new designer drug causes X to occur" type of film. Was very surprised by Anthony Mackie in it, thought he was great. He usually seems to mesh well with the sci-fi genre.

    Synchronic is good. If you like that one, check out Resolution, The Endless and Spring by the same directors, @Creasy47.

    I'll have to add those to the list. Thanks, Dimi. I've heard their other films are worth checking out but that's the first one I've seen from them.

    You should certainly try SPRING. I highly recommend that one! And RESOLUTION and THE ENDLESS exist in the same "Lovecraftian" universe, one less evidently so than the other, but both.

    Excellent. I could go for more "Lovecraftian" works after heavily enjoying Color Out Of Space last year.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
    edited January 2021 Posts: 3,985
    During this lockdown I decided to catch up on some Woody Allen films I haven't seen.

    Deconstructing Harry Great stuff. Very humorous in places and loved the fact it almost was a 'road movie'

    Small Time Crooks Enjoyed this immensely from beginning to end. Tracey Ullman is so good in this. Really funny and touching.

    Midnight In Paris I'm not a huge Owen Wilson fan, but he's perfect in this wonderful film. I really disliked the Rachel McAdams character. So obnoxious!

    Match Point Terrific stuff. Although I hated most of the characters and the end stretched credibility somewhat.

    Scoop My personal favourite of these films. Haven't laughed this much in ages. Wonderful chemistry between Woody and Scarlet. Also great in this is Hugh Jackman, who seeing him here with his very good English accent, I'm convinced he could have made a credible 007.

    Rainy Day In New York

    Thoroughly enjoyed this as well, even though I had no idea it even existed! Wonderful performances and I found Selena Gomez incredibly sexy!
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
    edited January 2021 Posts: 2,352
    Ford v Ferrari (2019)
    Great film especially if you like motor racing.
    Starring 2 promising actors...... :)>-
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  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,104
    Becoming Bond (2017), a great hour and a half of new information learned on an interesting person and his story.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 23,271
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    M:I Rogue Nation 4K Exhilarating stuff, this movie has grown on me over the years, not my favorite of the series though still dam good. Tom is a legend!
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou. I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'.
    Posts: 8,681
    Just tonight I watched John Rambo (2008) since it was in one virgin shrink-wrapped Blu-ray Disc case among my collection. Nice chewing-gum/popcorn movie if you're into this stuff. So yes. I sort of enjoyed it for what it was...but found out only just now that I apparently had watched it before on DVD and even rated it on IMDb, probably about 11 years ago from now, and before I switched to BD. Didn't even remember a single detail of it from the last time. Shows what these movies are about, basically a totally forgettable and repetitive pattern. Then again, maybe this kind of movie is a real bargain...you can watch it several times without remembering the previous occasions.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited January 2021 Posts: 23,271
    The New Mutants Accents 4K waste of time, with all the reshoots it appears they cut out the actual movie. The accents of the characters are all over the place. The run time is 94 minutes and the film drags and nothing happens in this bore fest.

    The very first trailer seemed far more interesting than the eventual end result.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 23,534
    The New Mutants Accents 4K waste of time, with all the reshoots it appears they cut out the actual movie. The accents of the characters are all over the place. The run time is 94 minutes and the film drags and nothing happens in this bore fest.

    The very first trailer seemed far more interesting than the eventual end result.

    Attrociously redundant film. A waste of time, money and energy. Anya Taylor-Joy couldn't even fix this.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,104
    The Blues Brothers (1980). A bit long, but always a joy for laughs and music.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    Posts: 12,996
    Bad weather today with snow and sleet and freezing temperatures. This Capital Region is considered to have the worst drivers in the US. So I drove less than 10 miles to a Cinemark theater, no issues. Some minutes past the scheduled 3 pm start time I did have to leave my seat to go back to the lobby and request they start the film, the other audience members thanked me for it. About ten of us.

    DR NO. A great viewing, sound and vision. To me there's no substitute for the in-theater experience, it's immersive in a way I notice so much more detail. Background sounds, birdsongs, set dressings after discussions here. So much to absorb and relish.

    One thing, with the late start I watched on screen as someone fast forwarded the digital copy to the beginning gunbarrel across a bunch of background information that could have been enjoyed. Also, the traditional end credits finish quick, don't show the James Bond Will Return In tag. [That was a highlight of the Roger Moore films screened after his passing--watching THE SPY WHO LOVED ME end declaring James Bond Will Return In FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, then it did.]

    Anyway, a fine theater experience on many levels and one to remember.

  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited February 2021 Posts: 4,554
    The Little Things

    This film already has a place among my "weirdest" films of all time...and that's not surprising: Hancock wrote the first draft of the script around 1991, and many of the films on my list are of that early to mid 90s era known for its neo-noir. To me, a "weird" film is not one that is a David Lynch-type mind-bender. Instead, the movie is an odd combination of story, cast, music, and overall atmosphere that is neither good nor bad, but rather mood-altering. Generally, these are films in which something is off, and yet I am not bothered/distracted enough to dislike it.


    My list:

    Coma (1978)
    Sharky's Machine (1981)
    Cat People (1982)
    Against All Odds (1984)
    Tightrope (1984)
    Shattered (1991)
    The Bodyguard (1992)
    Final Analysis (1992)
    Jennifer 8 (1992)
    Rising Sun (1993)
    Disclosure (1994)
    Intersection (1994)
    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
    Sphere (1998)
    Great Expectations (1998)
    Entrapment (1999)
    Random Hearts (1999)
    Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
    Bounce (2000)
    Spy Game (2001)
    One Hour Photo (2002)
    The Human Stain (2003)
    In the Cut (2003)
    Taking Lives (2004)
    State of Play (2009)
    Oblivion (2013)
    Elysium (2013)
    Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
    Hitman Agent 47 (2015)
    The Accountant (2016)
    Nocturnal Animals (2016)
    Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)
    Beirut (2018)

    and now The Little Things.




  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,620
    Bad weather today with snow and sleet and freezing temperatures. This Capital Region is considered to have the worst drivers in the US. So I drove less than 10 miles to a Cinemark theater, no issues. Some minutes past the scheduled 3 pm start time I did have to leave my seat to go back to the lobby and request they start the film, the other audience members thanked me for it. About ten of us.

    DR NO. A great viewing, sound and vision. To me there's no substitute for the in-theater experience, it's immersive in a way I notice so much more detail. Background sounds, birdsongs, set dressings after discussions here. So much to absorb and relish.

    One thing, with the late start I watched on screen as someone fast forwarded the digital copy to the beginning gunbarrel across a bunch of background information that could have been enjoyed. Also, the traditional end credits finish quick, don't show the James Bond Will Return In tag. [That was a highlight of the Roger Moore films screened after his passing--watching THE SPY WHO LOVED ME end declaring James Bond Will Return In FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, then it did.]

    Anyway, a fine theater experience on many levels and one to remember.

    @RichardTheBruce. I glad that the Fathom Event thing worked out. Like you (and most here I think), I really hope that the movie going experience survives the current situation. I last saw Dr. No in a theater back in October 2012 (on James Bond Day, IIRC *) - in the run up to Skyfall, and I saw little details that I normally miss when I watch the film at home.

    *** AMC was actually raffling off copies of the BOND50 box set at the screening!

    Question: Were the concession stands open and did people have on their masks during the movie? Thanks.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited February 2021 Posts: 40,459
    TripAces wrote: »
    The Little Things

    This film already has a place among my "weirdest" films of all time...and that's not surprising: Hancock wrote the first draft of the script around 1991, and many of the films on my list are of that early to mid 90s era known for its neo-noir. To me, a "weird" film is not one that is a David Lynch-type mind-bender. Instead, the movie is an odd combination of story, cast, music, and overall atmosphere that is neither good nor bad, but rather mood-altering. Generally, these are films in which something is off, and yet I am not bothered/distracted enough to dislike it.

    I didn't realize the film was written in the early '90s initially. That helps explain why it takes place in October 1990 for apparently no other reason. I wasn't crazy about the film as a whole but I did enjoy it for the most part. I know it's subjective but:
    It does suck dedicating 2+ hours to a mystery that is never resolved. I also thought most of the characters were fairly unlikable, despicable or selfish in their own ways. The film only works to clear Leto's name as the killer, through all the clues and hints and rare flashes of the actual killer that we see, but that's it.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    Posts: 4,554
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    The Little Things

    This film already has a place among my "weirdest" films of all time...and that's not surprising: Hancock wrote the first draft of the script around 1991, and many of the films on my list are of that early to mid 90s era known for its neo-noir. To me, a "weird" film is not one that is a David Lynch-type mind-bender. Instead, the movie is an odd combination of story, cast, music, and overall atmosphere that is neither good nor bad, but rather mood-altering. Generally, these are films in which something is off, and yet I am not bothered/distracted enough to dislike it.

    I didn't realize the film was written in the early '90s initially. That helps explain why it takes place in October 1990 for apparently no other reason. I wasn't crazy about the film as a whole but I did enjoy it for the most part. I know it's subjective but:
    It does suck dedicating 2+ hours to a mystery that is never resolved. I also thought most of the characters were fairly unlikable, despicable or selfish in their own ways. The film only works to clear Leto's name as the killer, through all the clues and hints and rare flashes of the actual killer that we see, but that's it.

    Indeed...
    Not much of the film would work in today's world.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,459
    TripAces wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    The Little Things

    This film already has a place among my "weirdest" films of all time...and that's not surprising: Hancock wrote the first draft of the script around 1991, and many of the films on my list are of that early to mid 90s era known for its neo-noir. To me, a "weird" film is not one that is a David Lynch-type mind-bender. Instead, the movie is an odd combination of story, cast, music, and overall atmosphere that is neither good nor bad, but rather mood-altering. Generally, these are films in which something is off, and yet I am not bothered/distracted enough to dislike it.

    I didn't realize the film was written in the early '90s initially. That helps explain why it takes place in October 1990 for apparently no other reason. I wasn't crazy about the film as a whole but I did enjoy it for the most part. I know it's subjective but:
    It does suck dedicating 2+ hours to a mystery that is never resolved. I also thought most of the characters were fairly unlikable, despicable or selfish in their own ways. The film only works to clear Leto's name as the killer, through all the clues and hints and rare flashes of the actual killer that we see, but that's it.

    Indeed...
    Not much of the film would work in today's world.

    Right, I assumed it was just to make catching the suspect harder due to the lack of increases in technology and security. I certainly didn't mind it.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    MODESTY BLAISE (Joseph Losey, 1966)

    It has a certain 60s aesthetic charm, but it is all rather silly. A very stupid first attempt. Has anyone seen any of the other films?
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    Posts: 12,996
    Dwayne wrote: »
    Bad weather today with snow and sleet and freezing temperatures. This Capital Region is considered to have the worst drivers in the US. So I drove less than 10 miles to a Cinemark theater, no issues. Some minutes past the scheduled 3 pm start time I did have to leave my seat to go back to the lobby and request they start the film, the other audience members thanked me for it. About ten of us.

    DR NO. A great viewing, sound and vision. To me there's no substitute for the in-theater experience, it's immersive in a way I notice so much more detail. Background sounds, birdsongs, set dressings after discussions here. So much to absorb and relish.

    One thing, with the late start I watched on screen as someone fast forwarded the digital copy to the beginning gunbarrel across a bunch of background information that could have been enjoyed. Also, the traditional end credits finish quick, don't show the James Bond Will Return In tag. [That was a highlight of the Roger Moore films screened after his passing--watching THE SPY WHO LOVED ME end declaring James Bond Will Return In FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, then it did.]

    Anyway, a fine theater experience on many levels and one to remember.

    @RichardTheBruce. I glad that the Fathom Event thing worked out. Like you (and most here I think), I really hope that the movie going experience survives the current situation. I last saw Dr. No in a theater back in October 2012 (on James Bond Day, IIRC *) - in the run up to Skyfall, and I saw little details that I normally miss when I watch the film at home.

    *** AMC was actually raffling off copies of the BOND50 box set at the screening!

    Question: Were the concession stands open and did people have on their masks during the movie? Thanks.

    @Dwayne I had a small popcorn (no butter) and a small Diet Coke (and by theater standards it was unusually small, about 16 oz., but just right). Regular concessions offerings for sale, candy and drinks. This is one of those theaters that offers curbside popcorn pickup for on line purchase, I haven't witnessed that myself.

    This is probably the 7th in-theater film I've seen in the last year, each time concessions were in full operation and I got popcorn and a beverage. Similar to restaurants, folks wear a mask until they're seated. When you select a seat (or block of seats for a family), it's/they're reserved and the surrounding seats are automatically blocked off for more than required distancing.

    I had literally the best seat in the house for this. Grateful for the opportunity, and looking forward to more.

    Tempus fugit.


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  • DwayneDwayne New York City
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    @RichardTheBruce. Good to hear that things were "kind of normal."
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
    Posts: 776
    Ocean’s 13, 2007. I watched all three yesterday, actually.
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  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    Posts: 2,620
    This video ran (again) on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in the US last night and while not a “Last Movie Watched” per-say, some of you may find this video of interest.

    Since I’m mostly familiar with Humphrey Bogart’s mid and late career films (i.e., The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, In A Lonely Place, The Caine Mutiny), I found this really informative and will start to seek out several of the films covered here.

    “How Humphrey Bogart Became a Star” by film historian Eddy Von Mueller.


    One of the pleasant surprises of my developing love of “classic” movies over the past 5-6 years, is the discovery that many of the themes and topics continue to be relevant.
  • Last_Rat_StandingLast_Rat_Standing Long Neck Ice Cold Beer Never Broke My Heart
    Posts: 4,403
    Ocean’s 13, 2007. I watched all three yesterday, actually.
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    My favorite of the trilogy and probably one of my favorite movies.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    Posts: 4,104
    Freddy Got Fingered (2001). No comment.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,894
    Taken (2008)
    The editing is choppy, but seeing Liam Neeson in the role that turned him into an unlikely action star, is still entertaining as hecc.

    Taken 2 (2012)
    Not quite as good as the first film, but still has it's moments. Kim seems to have Taken (eh, see what I did there) some running lessons, as well as driving lessons.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited February 2021 Posts: 23,271
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    The Most Dangerous Game 1932 Genre defining Action/Horror classic, 89 years later the movie stands up very well. Zaroff is a precursor to many Bond villains.

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    Zaroff : God made some men kings, some beggars. Me, He made a hunter.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    The Most Dangerous Game 1932 Genre defining Action/Horror classic, 89 years later the movie stands up very well. Zaroff is a precursor to many Bond villains.

    tmdg32-zaroff1b.jpg
    Zaroff : God made some men kings, some beggars. Me, He made a hunter.

    A great film, much of talent involved were also responsible for the original King Kong.

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 23,271
    talos7 wrote: »
    0*a3du31OTsfyFtHxH
    ou8pk-P46WY04Z112-Full-Image_GalleryBackground-en-US-1523326977417._SX1080_.jpg
    The Most Dangerous Game 1932 Genre defining Action/Horror classic, 89 years later the movie stands up very well. Zaroff is a precursor to many Bond villains.

    tmdg32-zaroff1b.jpg
    Zaroff : God made some men kings, some beggars. Me, He made a hunter.

    A great film, much of talent involved were also responsible for the original King Kong.

    That's right regarding King Kong I only learnt that yesterday, another great film I will revisit soon.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,459
    0*a3du31OTsfyFtHxH
    ou8pk-P46WY04Z112-Full-Image_GalleryBackground-en-US-1523326977417._SX1080_.jpg
    The Most Dangerous Game 1932 Genre defining Action/Horror classic, 89 years later the movie stands up very well. Zaroff is a precursor to many Bond villains.

    tmdg32-zaroff1b.jpg
    Zaroff : God made some men kings, some beggars. Me, He made a hunter.

    I remember reading the short story back in school and being so enamored and intrigued by it. Would love to see a proper adaptation of it done again, something simple and survival-ish with an air of mystery.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited February 2021 Posts: 23,271
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    0*a3du31OTsfyFtHxH
    ou8pk-P46WY04Z112-Full-Image_GalleryBackground-en-US-1523326977417._SX1080_.jpg
    The Most Dangerous Game 1932 Genre defining Action/Horror classic, 89 years later the movie stands up very well. Zaroff is a precursor to many Bond villains.

    tmdg32-zaroff1b.jpg
    Zaroff : God made some men kings, some beggars. Me, He made a hunter.

    I remember reading the short story back in school and being so enamored and intrigued by it. Would love to see a proper adaptation of it done again, something simple and survival-ish with an air of mystery.
    I thought the same yesterday whilst watching the film, something down to earth along the lines of First Blood or The Hunted and The Sorcerer both directed by William Friedkin.
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