futureman Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 ummm....Titanic Link to post Share on other sites
futureman Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Death On The Nile Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Went to Inglourious Basterds this weekend. Anyone else see it? I think some scenes/characters could have been trimmed, and I would have preferred a story that focused solely on the Basterds themselves - but the movie definitely has some of Tarantino's best work in it - the basement pub scene and the finale stand out. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I don't frequent this thread, so both of these might have been mentioned previously, but last night I saw In The Loop, and enjoyed it very much. Frightening, depressing, but above all, hilarious.Finally saw In the Loop today. Loved every minute. The dialogue is razor-sharp, the performances are perfect, the comedy is golden, and the satire is devastating. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Went to Inglourious Basterds this weekend. Anyone else see it? I think some scenes/characters could have been trimmed, and I would have preferred a story that focused solely on the Basterds themselves - but the movie definitely has some of Tarantino's best work in it - the basement pub scene and the finale stand out. I just got home from it, and feel pretty much the same way. Some of the slower parts I could forgive as they seemed left in for the sake of forwarding the story, but surprisingly most of the signature Tarantino ratchet-up-the-tension moments felt pretty airless. And while hyperviolent in places, it's certainly not the kill-Nazi-a-second bloodbath that it's been sold as. Which was okay, once I adjusted. Brad Pitt is hilarious, and the guy who plays Hans Landa is just wondrously monstrous. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 An unflinching look at male camaraderie as 3 friends face a midlife crisis after the death of a good friend. Like most Cassavetes films, this one feels honest and reveals truths about us that most directors don't ever get near. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Friends With Money - Four women, longtime friends whose lives seem defined by how much or how little money they have. Clever writing from director Nicole Holofcener: she has an uncanny knack for conversation. Good performances from all involved, though I wish I could get around Jennifer Aniston's celebrity. Whenever I see her in a 'good' role, I can't help over-critiquing her. Is she any good? I think so, maybe? Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yes, this is the first time I have seen it, loved it.I'm a dissenter on this one. Didn't think much of it, don't understand the hype. But honestly, with the exception of The Royal Tenenbaums, which I thought was fantastic, I can't say Wes Anderson's stuff does anything for me. We finished "The Wire" over the weekend. I'm not sure there's ever been anything better on television. Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm a dissenter on this one. Didn't think much of it, don't understand the hype. But honestly, with the exception of The Royal Tenenbaums, which I thought was fantastic, I can't say Wes Anderson's stuff does anything for me. I saw Bottlerocket at the theater when it came out. Still dont know what the buzz was all about. None of Andersons stuff has rocked my world. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Glad to know I'm not the only one. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I love Bottle Rocket, but I'm usually surprised when I hear others like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ca-caw! ca-caw! Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I saw Bottlerocket at the theater when it came out. Still dont know what the buzz was all about. None of Andersons stuff has rocked my world.Not trying to convert you, or anything. We all have our personal tastes. But this is worth reading/watching if you like reading about film and want to dig a little deeper into his work. http://www.movingimagesource.us/articles/the-substance-of-style-pt-1-20090330# Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm a dissenter on this one. Didn't think much of it, don't understand the hype. But honestly, with the exception of The Royal Tenenbaums, which I thought was fantastic, I can't say Wes Anderson's stuff does anything for me. We finished "The Wire" over the weekend. I'm not sure there's ever been anything better on television. Ok, I have to admit, compared to the Wire I didn't love Bottle rocket, I just liked it. The Wire is the most amazing thing ever on television. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Talk To Me - a truth-challenged biopic of 60s DJ Petey Greene. Fun to watch, though it suffers the typical pitfalls of most biopics. I didn't expect much, but goddamn, never underestimate Don Cheadle. Plus, Chiwetel Ejiofor & Taraji P. Henson are fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 About halfway through this: Not sure if anyone ever kicked ass with as much style as Mrs. Peel . Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I forgot how good this is. Ovation is the best thing to happen to TV, like, ever. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Pardon me if I am late to the party -- this was FABULOUS and I hope it wins the boatload of Emmys it deserves. Funny, sad, horrifying, winning -- it has it all. And best of all -- real. How did I ever miss the original documentary? Now I know my next avatar Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Just finished season two of Breaking Bad. I hope that Jesse guy gets his Emmy. Good show and he was especially good in his role. Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Pardon me if I am late to the party -- this was FABULOUS and I hope it wins the boatload of Emmys it deserves. Funny, sad, horrifying, winning -- it has it all. And best of all -- real. How did I ever miss the original documentary?The original documentary is definitely fabulous, and entirely horrifying. I also saw the Broadway musical, which was disturbing for different reasons. Christine Ebersole, who is great, played "Big Edie" in the earlier scenes, then played the older "Little Edie" in the second act. It was the second act that bothered me. Although there are plenty of moments in the documentary when the only possible response from the viewer is nervous laughter, it's always quite obvious during those moments that Little Edie was emotionally disturbed. In the musical, many of those scenes seemed to me to simply be played for laughs. I thought Drew Barrymore did a great job as Little Edie. Link to post Share on other sites
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Edie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 The original documentary is definitely fabulous, and entirely horrifying. I also saw the Broadway musical, which was disturbing for different reasons. Christine Ebersole, who is great, played "Big Edie" in the earlier scenes, then played the older "Little Edie" in the second act. It was the second act that bothered me. Although there are plenty of moments in the documentary when the only possible response from the viewer is nervous laughter, it's always quite obvious during those moments that Little Edie was emotionally disturbed. In the musical, many of those scenes seemed to me to simply be played for laughs. I thought Drew Barrymore did a great job as Little Edie. I really need to see the original documentary. We canceled Netflix for lack of use; I wouldn't mind just buying it. I didn't even know about the musical! Clearly I need to get out more I though that both Drew and Jessica were terrific -- one scene that sticks out in my mind is the one with Jackie in the garden; which also reminds me of the one when the Edies are dressed in black listening to JFK's funeral in the same place they always were.... in bed. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Now watching NFL football!! Go Vikings!! Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Just about perfect. --Mike Link to post Share on other sites
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