This one's got me curiouser and curiouser.Originally Posted by Tuppergal.Victoria
Re: what was the last movie you saw?
This one's got me curiouser and curiouser.
"Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
Re: what was the last movie you saw?
Moon (2009). Directed by Duncan Jones (David Bowie's son), stars Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey. Kind of slow starting, then it picked up and was saved by the last third. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
eta: The Thin Man (1934), William Powell, Myrna Loy. I always watch this when it's on.
Last edited by 85AKbN; February 16th, 2014 at 11:56 AM.
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Not been well over the past couple of weeks, so, have watched a goodly number of films on DVD. Amongst them were...
True Grit - The Coen brothers 2010 Western remake, featuring Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld, which I really enjoyed.
Valerie and her week of wonders - Czech film, already mentioned by 85AK. Thought it was great, and will probably explore more of Second Run's catalogue.
Badlands - Terrence Malick's 1973 'classic', starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek.
Seven Psychopaths - Dark humour, and strong language from Martin McDonagh...though you would know what to expect if you've seen "In Bruges". Liked the fact that the film features Woody Harrelson as one of the psychopaths. I thought his playing of Mickey Knox, in "Natural Born Killers", was one of the best psychopath characters, ever. Also stars...Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, and the wonderful Christopher Walken.
The place beyond the pines - Another recommendation from this thread, and another worthwhile movie.
Last edited by Malcolm; February 17th, 2014 at 03:32 AM.
Malcolm
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Do you have a particular favourite among the six stories? To me, Robert Frobisher's story was very special.
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Nice list. I've seen and loved all of them except for Seven Psychopaths and In Bruges (added to my list - thanks Malcolm). Only one on the big screen - The Coen Brothers' True Grit - twice. There are a handful of directors who I'll see at the theater to catch their new movies, a short list:
Jeff Nichols
Wes Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Malcolm (February 18th, 2014)
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Rewatched Animal Kingdom (2010). Just a great story, beginning to end. Ben Mendelsohn (The Place Beyond the Pines - another great story), Guy Pierce. You'll probably recognize Joel Edgerton (Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Smokin' Aces, Zero Dark Thirty). Sullivan Stapleton (The Hunter (2011)).
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Watched Superbad on DVD. Barely tolerable opening, sweet ending.
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From Thomas Vinterberg who also directed "The Hunt". This one makes "The Hunt" seem like a happy film.
EDIT - Since the image went on vacation - Submarino.
Last edited by MisterBoll; February 19th, 2014 at 10:11 AM.
85AKbN (February 19th, 2014)
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Image not showing MisterBoll. Now I'm curious.From Thomas Vinterberg who also directed "The Hunt". This one makes "The Hunt" seem like a happy film.
Added The Hunt to my queue. Thanks
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Added the title. Great film but no walk through the park.
85AKbN (February 19th, 2014)
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The Company of Wolves (1984), directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, Michael Collins, The Brave One). British horror film. Stars Angela Landsbury. Dreams within dreams. Stories within dreams. No totems. Excellent.
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What about the one in your sig? I've tried twice now to watch it but my attention keeps straying.Added the title. Great film but no walk through the park.
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I love that film but hard to watch in parts (I don't want to give anything away). It also helps to see the interview with Carlos Reygadas (on the Brit DVD) which explains many aspects of the film. Perhaps you should see "Silent Light" before attempting this one. "Battle In Heaven" is more linear but a bit more 'adult'.
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I saw the Lego movie last weekend and it was a lot of fun.
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Prisoners (2013). 4 out of 5 stars.
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The Hasty Heart(1949). Only the 2nd time I've sen it,but still a great film.
John
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I think its the aspect ratio that puts me off. Silent Light has some beautiful imagery. One scene has stayed vivid in my mind even six years later. Battle In Heaven was honest in its portrayals.I love that film but hard to watch in parts (I don't want to give anything away). It also helps to see the interview with Carlos Reygadas (on the Brit DVD) which explains many aspects of the film. Perhaps you should see "Silent Light" before attempting this one. "Battle In Heaven" is more linear but a bit more 'adult'.
Last edited by velo; February 21st, 2014 at 01:45 AM.
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You should see it. Pretend it's an old film. Did you see "Japon"? I've never seen that one.
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My five year old HTPC died last month. I was going to replace it but decided to go with a Roku 3 instead. Liking it so far. Watched Space Balls. Yeah, it's still corny. Red Dawn, the remake version. It was okay but I could have had a bit more story development. Jack Reacher, good action flick that was predictable.
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Re: what was the last movie you saw?
Wow, it's hard to pick just one but I guess the revolution story was so different.Do you have a particular favourite among the six stories? To me, Robert Frobisher's story was very special.
kaisnowbird (February 22nd, 2014)
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