Movies and TV Movies - Page 302

irishjayhawk · 10-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails.

Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again.

Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.

TrickyNicky · 03-02-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Heh. I just rented it. I know it's going to be God awful, but the special effects should look cool in blu ray.

Perhaps I should get drunk before watching it.

The special effects are purrty but there's only so much "LOOK OUT! THE END OF THE WORLD IS RIGHT BEHIND US! *looks in rearview mirror as landmark comes down nearer to the car/plane* WHOOOOAAAA" I can take.

**Reaper16** · 03-02-2010, 09:28 PM

I'm watching a movie right now called City Dragon. I recommend that each of you see this film; it is reprehensibly awful.

blaise · 03-02-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Really curious to hear your take. The only Von Trier film I have seen so far was Dogville, which I thought was pretty outstanding and rather unconventional. However, it was bleak enough that I haven't made any effort to dive into his filmography.

Yeah, Dogville was a barrell of laughs. Like you though, I thought it was well done. I also thought Nicole Kidman did a really good job in it.

Jenson71 · 03-03-2010, 02:21 AM

In The Brethren by Bob Woodward, you can read about how the Supreme Court used to have movie days to settle obscenity questions. Some funny stuff available.

"A moviehouse operator in Albany, Georgia, had been convicted and fined $750 for showing the R-rated film Carnal Knowledge. Here was a movie that was clearly not obscene. It was pure Hollywood establishment and had no explicit sex. The film had been directed by the highly regarded Mike Nichols, was on many critics' "Ten Best" lists, and actress Ann-Margret had been nominated for an Oscar.

A screen was set up, and several Justices attended the special showing. As the film progressed, there was little of the usual cackling, running commentary or leg slapping.

"I thought we were going to see a dirty movie," Marshall complained at the end of the movie. "The only thing obscene about this movie is that it is obscenely boring," said White. The Chief had left early. He told his clerks the camera work and the lighting had been well done. Rehnquist said he liked the music."

**Reaper16** · 03-03-2010, 02:26 AM

So I haven't quite gotten a handle on Antichrist yet after having watched it. Like, I can't tell whether it is misogynistic or not. This is a film that is deeply symbolic (at the expense of character for moralism, one might argue), gorgeously shot and achieves quite the atmosphere. There is a visceral anti-psychological therapy theme. The film is loaded with sexual violence. The acting is damn good.

I just haven't pieced it all together yet. I need to think more about Biblical allusion and allegory.

KCChiefsMan · 03-03-2010, 03:38 AM

Caught Memento on netflix instant watch. First time I have seen it, excellent! That was really good. Directed by Christopher Nolan which I didn't realize going in.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-03-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Heh. I just rented it. I know it's going to be God awful, but the special effects should look cool in blu ray.

Perhaps I should get drunk before watching it.

you should. My father in law was over recuperating from surgery and wanted to see it, otherwise I'd have never rented it.

Ceej · 03-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Watched Where the Wild Things Are last night. I really enjoyed it, but for some reason I thought it was going to be better.

Frazod · 03-03-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

you should. My father in law was over recuperating from surgery and wanted to see it, otherwise I'd have never rented it.

I finished watching it last night. My expectations were set so low that I actually sort of liked it. I mean, it was mind-numbingly stupid and the characters were cookie cutter morons, but the special effects were awesome and Amanda Peete is HOT HOT HOT.

And I actually assumed the plane would water land and then get rescued by the cruise ship, and was surprised when that didn't happen. Which basically made 2012 less predictable than Avatar.

Brock · 03-03-2010, 10:11 AM

Sunshine Cleaning was pretty good, I give that a recommend.

DMAC · 03-03-2010, 10:16 AM

Watched The Machinist again. A perfect movie.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 03-03-2010, 07:54 PM

Just finished Harsh Times (2005 - Christian Bale, Freddie Rodriguez). That was really quite a stunning performance from both Bale and Rodriguez. Great character study film, dark. Definitely worth a rent if you want to get back to watching Bale be good at acting.

Deberg_1990 · 03-03-2010, 08:34 PM

if any of you guys have kids, Ponyo is really, really good.

I took my kids to the theater to see it, and they were in a trance. Probably because its alot different than the CG animated flicks that kids are used to these days.

**Reaper16** · 03-03-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

if any of you guys have kids, Ponyo is really, really good.

I took my kids to the theater to see it, and they were in a trance. Probably because its alot different than the CG animated flicks that kids are used to these days.

You don't need kids to enjoy a Miyazaki film either.

Great Expectations · 03-04-2010, 09:50 AM

Has anybody watched Outside Providence? I highly recommend it.

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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	In The Brethren by Bob Woodward, you can read about how the Supreme Court used to have movie days to settle obscenity questions. Some funny stuff available. "A moviehouse operator in Albany, Georgia, had been convicted and fined $750 for showing the R-rated film Carnal Knowledge. Here was a movie that was clearly not obscene. It was pure Hollywood establishment and had no explicit sex. The film had been directed by the highly regarded Mike Nichols, was on many critics' "Ten Best" lists, and actress Ann-Margret had been nominated for an Oscar. A screen was set up, and several Justices attended the special showing. As the film progressed, there was little of the usual cackling, running commentary or leg slapping. "I thought we were going to see a dirty movie," Marshall complained at the end of the movie. "The only thing obscene about this movie is that it is obscenely boring," said White. The Chief had left early. He told his clerks the camera work and the lighting had been well done. Rehnquist said he liked the music."
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KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	Caught Memento on netflix instant watch. First time I have seen it, excellent! That was really good. Directed by Christopher Nolan which I didn't realize going in.
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Just finished Harsh Times (2005 - Christian Bale, Freddie Rodriguez). That was really quite a stunning performance from both Bale and Rodriguez. Great character study film, dark. Definitely worth a rent if you want to get back to watching Bale be good at acting.
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03-03-2010, 08:34 PM	#4528
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	if any of you guys have kids, Ponyo is really, really good. I took my kids to the theater to see it, and they were in a trance. Probably because its alot different than the CG animated flicks that kids are used to these days.
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03-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#4530
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