Movies and TV Movies - Page 196

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.

Miles · 07-20-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I haven't seen Push, but i have it rented from netflix and may watch it this weekend. i expect stupid fun

Good chance you will enjoy it if that is what you are looking for. I thought it was pretty bad yet still an enjoyable rent. Even better if you have the blu ray.

Miles · 07-20-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Neil Gaiman spoke at a conference I attended earlier this year. Got a Sandman trade paperback signed and stuff. He ended up staying at my hotel and we got to chat on the elevator a few times.

Very cool. He seems like an interesting guy.

I just picked up American Gods for the library a few days ago and look forward to it.

**cdcox** · 07-20-2009, 07:46 PM

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No shit? I thought it looked god awful. Is it worth a rent?

If you thought it looked awful, you probably won't like it. I liked the visual aspects and the campiness. The story was convoluted. It wasn't a great movie, but I enjoyed it.

Jenson71 · 07-20-2009, 07:48 PM

I finished reading King Lear yesterday. It was incredible, and I can't wait to know it more thoroughly. It's definitely my favorite Shakespeare (out of Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, and Hamlet -- although I need to go over Hamlet again due to age). As for one adaptation, I've seen A Thousand Acres, but did not care it. It looked like every Iowan male is a selfish, cruel, oppressor of women in their hick farms. It was bordering ridiculous. And now I know how tragic Lear is, whereas in Acres, "he" is despicable.

But . . . next up is Kurosawa's Ran. I'll watch that maybe tonight but probably more likely next two days. Definitely looking forward to it.

**Reaper16** · 07-20-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

I finished reading King Lear yesterday. It was incredible, and I can't wait to know it more thoroughly. It's definitely my favorite Shakespeare (out of Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, and Hamlet -- although I need to go over Hamlet again due to age). As for one adaptation, I've seen A Thousand Acres, but did not care it. It looked like every Iowan male is a selfish, cruel, oppressor of women in their hick farms. It was bordering ridiculous. And now I know how tragic Lear is, whereas in Acres, "he" is despicable.

But . . . next up is Kurosawa's Ran. I'll watch that maybe tonight but probably more likely next two days. Definitely looking forward to it.

I wrote a nice paper about the role of vision in King Lear. It IS an incredible play.

Jenson71 · 07-20-2009, 10:13 PM

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I wrote a nice paper about the role of vision in King Lear. It IS an incredible play.

As in Gloucestor finally "seeing" the truth about his sons only after becoming literally blind? Nice touch, William. I also definitely liked the storm's significance, how nature raged on while Lear's own feelings raged. I think there was a line that directly pointed out the metaphor. But Shakespeare doesn't bury you with it, it feels entirely comfortable and right.

**Reaper16** · 07-20-2009, 11:20 PM

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As in Gloucestor finally "seeing" the truth about his sons only after becoming literally blind? Nice touch, William.

More than just see the truth regarding his sons though, he sees that Cordelia loved him all along, and he sees that his sorrows were brought about because of his prior inability to really see things (despite having physical sight then). Glouchester, too, suffers from this lack of "insight." When Glouchester says that "I have no way and therefore want no eyes; I stumbled when I saw," well, that just encapsulates the whole tragedy right there. The Fool, for his part, tries to hint at the importance of really seeing things. I could throw out a bunch of choice quotes that suggest that vision is operating in a complex way in the play even before the central irony of true-sight-after-loss-of-sight is introduced.

**chasedude** · 07-21-2009, 01:57 AM

I don't know if this has ever been listed but I saw this tonight.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972883/ "Red"

"An older, reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named "Red". When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means available to him."

I really enjoyed it. As for one who adores animals I could feel for the old guy. I felt myself entrenched with sympathetic feelings from the start and throughout the movie. I thought Brian Cox gave a good performance along with the supporting cast.

Recommended!!!

patteeu · 07-21-2009, 06:31 AM

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Good to hear. I enjoyed the two Neil Gaiman books I have read so I am interested in giving this a rent.

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Neil Gaiman spoke at a conference I attended earlier this year. Got a Sandman trade paperback signed and stuff. He ended up staying at my hotel and we got to chat on the elevator a few times.

Have either of you (or anyone else) seen the British mini-series based on Gaiman's "Neverwhere"? I have it, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I don't know how it can do justice to the book and I'm afraid it's going to be a kind of hokey. I'm sure it's pretty low budget.

patteeu · 07-21-2009, 06:38 AM

Dogtown and Z-Boys - This documentary about the new wave of skateboarding in the 70's may have already been discussed, but I just watched it and thought it was a pretty good story.

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A new style of skateboarding emerged in the 1970s -- showcasing moves borrowed from famous surfers -- and with it, a skating culture was born. Legendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta (Riding Giants) directed this fast-paced, award-winning documentary that focuses on the Z-Boys of Venice Beach, Calif. This innovative group of guys became legends in the sport, and the depth of their influence is felt in a variety of sports -- and society -- today.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-21-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

I don't know if this has ever been listed but I saw this tonight.

"Red"

"An older, reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named "Red". When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means available to him."

I really enjoyed it. As for one who adores animals I could feel for the old guy. I felt myself entrenched with sympathetic feelings from the start and throughout the movie. I thought Brian Cox gave a good performance along with the supporting cast.

Recommended!!!

That does look cool. That said, I think we're rolling in to an entire genre of "get off my lawn"-geezer revenge films.

**Reaper16** · 07-21-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Have either of you (or anyone else) seen the British mini-series based on Gaiman's "Neverwhere"? I have it, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I don't know how it can do justice to the book and I'm afraid it's going to be a kind of hokey. I'm sure it's pretty low budget.

No, I haven't seen any of that miniseries. What year did it originally air?

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Dogtown and Z-Boys - This documentary about the new wave of skateboarding in the 70's may have already been discussed, but I just watched it and thought it was a pretty good story.

That documentary is a whole lot better than the film "Lords of Dogtown."

Brock · 07-21-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Have either of you (or anyone else) seen the British mini-series based on Gaiman's "Neverwhere"? I have it, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I don't know how it can do justice to the book and I'm afraid it's going to be a kind of hokey. I'm sure it's pretty low budget.

You can watch it streaming on netflix if you have an account there. I tried to watch it, but as you correctly alluded to, it's very Dr. Who-ish as far as the level of watchablity.

Sure-Oz · 07-21-2009, 12:09 PM

Bought Watchmen DC for bluray and got the tales of the black freighter for $5...

excited to watch the flick this weekend

Frazod · 07-21-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Bought Watchmen DC for bluray and got the tales of the black freighter for $5...

excited to watch the flick this weekend

Is that out today? I'll have to rent it.

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Movies 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.
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07-20-2009, 07:48 PM	#2929
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I finished reading King Lear yesterday. It was incredible, and I can't wait to know it more thoroughly. It's definitely my favorite Shakespeare (out of Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, and Hamlet -- although I need to go over Hamlet again due to age). As for one adaptation, I've seen A Thousand Acres, but did not care it. It looked like every Iowan male is a selfish, cruel, oppressor of women in their hick farms. It was bordering ridiculous. And now I know how tragic Lear is, whereas in Acres, "he" is despicable. But . . . next up is Kurosawa's Ran. I'll watch that maybe tonight but probably more likely next two days. Definitely looking forward to it.
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07-21-2009, 01:57 AM	#2933
chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $10004900	I don't know if this has ever been listed but I saw this tonight. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972883/ "Red" "An older, reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named "Red". When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means available to him." I really enjoyed it. As for one who adores animals I could feel for the old guy. I felt myself entrenched with sympathetic feelings from the start and throughout the movie. I thought Brian Cox gave a good performance along with the supporting cast. Recommended!!! Last edited by chasedude; 07-21-2009 at 02:00 AM.. Reason: Found trailer and added it.
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07-21-2009, 12:09 PM	#2939
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3469383	Bought Watchmen DC for bluray and got the tales of the black freighter for $5... excited to watch the flick this weekend
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