Movie of the Month: Your Recommendations

**Mr. Kotter** · 08:53 PM

I thought this might be a good idea for an "on-going" thread....

Have you seen a GOOD movie, lately--one that you are stoked about? That you really would highly recommend to others here at the Planet? Theater or rental?

What is it? And why? What did you like about it?

See, my family will be at the lake for the next three weeks or so....and I will join them intermittently (mostly on weekends, because I'm still working,) but I will be able to catch up on some movies I've meant to see but haven't.

For instance, I just rented The Big Lebowski the other night.....what a friggin' hoot. Awesome, flick for those of us who grew-up/came-of-age in the 80's and 90's.....

Could be something that simple, or an entire "Gaz-Like" review....whatever floats your boat.....so let's get it started....

Moooo · 07-10-2006, 08:47 PM

I saw Cinderella Man, which was good.

They totally jobbed Max Baer, though. In real life he was a humble person. He killed a man in the ring named Frankie Campbell (did some research), and put the man's kids through college because he was so stricken with guilt (along with having nightmares his whole life). In the movie, he was an asshole.

Moooo

stevieray · 07-10-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

I saw Cinderella Man, which was good.

They totally jobbed Max Baer, though. In real life he was a humble person. He killed a man in the ring, and put his kids through college because he was so stricken with guilt (along with having nightmares his whole life). In the movie, he was an asshole.

Moooo

He's also Jethro's dad

**Mr. Kotter** · 07-10-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

I saw Cinderella Man, which was good.

They totally jobbed Max Baer, though. In real life he was a humble person. He killed a man in the ring, and put the man's kids through college because he was so stricken with guilt (along with having nightmares his whole life). In the movie, he was an asshole.

Moooo

Exactly what I'm lookin' for....Thanks!

**KcMizzou** · 07-10-2006, 08:49 PM

I saw "The Matador" last night. It was much better than I expected. I'm not a Pierce Brosnan fan at all, but he was really good in this.

Logical · 07-10-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

He's also Jethro's dad

Who is Jethro? The guy who played Jethro in Beverly Hillbillys or someone else?

SLAG · 07-10-2006, 08:53 PM

Run Ronnie Run

Not alot of people have seen this movie..

it went straight to DVD

FUNNY AS HELL... I can watch it over and over and find something funny each time....

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0258100/

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Originally Posted by imdb.com

* This movie was held by New Line Cinema for 2 1/2 years after it was completed. It was never released theatrically and was finally released on DVD September 16th 2003.

* Bob Odenkirk and David Cross have disowned the final cut of this movie.

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Originally Posted by www.imdb.com

Run Ronnie Run is a heart warming spin-off from the cult hit HBO series "Mr. Show". It is the story of Ronwell Quincy Dobbs (David Cross), who has a unique talent for getting arrest. A British television personality, Terry Twillstein (Bob Odenkirk), gets sight of Ronnie and brings Ronnie to Hollywood to get him his own TV show. Ronnie must then deal with his new life, while having to deal with missing his ex-wife that he left back home. This is a delightful comedy with countless celebrity cameos by Dave Foley, Jeff Goldblum, and Jack Black just to name a few. As well as many appearances by characters for the hit television series "Mr. Show".

**banyon** · 07-10-2006, 08:54 PM

what kind of movies do you like, Kotter?

Moooo · 07-10-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Logical

Who is Jethro? The guy who played Jethro in Beverly Hillbillys or someone else?

The one and only...

Here's Max

And here's Max Jr.

Moooo

stevieray · 07-10-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Logical

The guy who played Jethro in Beverly Hillbillies

Yes sir.

beavis · 07-10-2006, 08:57 PM

I watched Derailed the other night and was pleasantly surprised. Don't expect anything fantastic, but it's definately worth a rental.

**Mr. Kotter** · 07-10-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by banyon

what kind of movies do you like, Kotter?

I really like just about anything, except wacko Sci-Fi stuff, or depressing stuff (unless it's historical, then it's okay....Schindler's List, for instance)

We see comedies and romantic comedies (on rare occasion, a highly recommended drama)....because my wife wants to laugh/be entertained seeing a movie. So something outside those genres would be good....

Miles · 07-10-2006, 09:01 PM

Two recent releases that are really damn good:

"Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" Comedy/action flick and may be to most entertaining movie I have seen in quite a while.

"Syriana" Political thriller that reminded me a bit of how the story in Traffic was told.

**pr_capone** · 07-10-2006, 09:01 PM

Little heard of movie called "Swing Kids" starring Robert Sean Leonard of "House" fame and Christian Bale of "Batman Begins" fame.

http://imdb.com/title/tt0108265/

58-4ever · 07-10-2006, 09:03 PM

I would highly recommend Capote if you like movies with good dialouge and characters.

07-10-2006, 08:45 PM
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $5805285	Movie of the Month: Your Recommendations I thought this might be a good idea for an "on-going" thread.... Have you seen a *GOOD* movie, lately--one that you are stoked about? That you really would highly recommend to others here at the Planet? Theater or rental? *What is it? And why? What did you like about it?* See, my family will be at the lake for the next three weeks or so....and I will join them intermittently (mostly on weekends, because I'm still working,) but I will be able to catch up on some movies I've meant to see but haven't. For instance, I just rented The Big Lebowski the other night.....what a friggin' hoot. Awesome, flick for those of us who grew-up/came-of-age in the 80's and 90's..... Could be something that simple, or an entire "Gaz-Like" review....whatever floats your boat.....so let's get it started.... Last edited by Mr. Kotter; 07-10-2006 at 08:53 PM..
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07-10-2006, 08:47 PM	#2
Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	I saw Cinderella Man, which was good. They totally jobbed Max Baer, though. In real life he was a humble person. He killed a man in the ring named Frankie Campbell (did some research), and put the man's kids through college because he was so stricken with guilt (along with having nightmares his whole life). In the movie, he was an asshole. Moooo
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07-10-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
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07-10-2006, 08:57 PM	#11
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1562400	Two recent releases that are really damn good: "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" Comedy/action flick and may be to most entertaining movie I have seen in quite a while. "Syriana" Political thriller that reminded me a bit of how the story in Traffic was told.
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07-10-2006, 09:01 PM	#14
pr_capone ** SOC & ** YOU Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chiefs Hell Casino cash: $10018214	Little heard of movie called "Swing Kids" starring Robert Sean Leonard of "House" fame and Christian Bale of "Batman Begins" fame. http://imdb.com/title/tt0108265/
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07-10-2006, 09:03 PM	#15
58-4ever The Collective Unconscious Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The OP Casino cash: $9520422	I would highly recommend Capote if you like movies with good dialouge and characters.
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