Sir Stewart Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Well this blew me away. I've never seen a Sean Penn-directed film that didn't move me deeply. Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Last nite, a few episodes from the 3rd season of Ren & Stimpy. Meh. It just wasnt that funny without John Krik at the helm. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Well this blew me away. I've never seen a Sean Penn-directed film that didn't move me deeply. Well ironically enough, I just re-watched this amazing movie with a few of my pals yesterday (were you secretly there? haha) Anyways, one of my favorite movies of all time. I just saw Meet Joe Black for the first time, really enjoyed it. I am surprised that it got such mixed reviews, I really enjoyed it, however I was disappointed that I called the ending from miles away, I have a bad habit of doing that Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Boy A What is life like for a man who, as a young boy, was a participant in a grisly, highly-publicized child murder? Now released from prison, he is given a new name and a new life, and he is a soft-spoken guy who seems incapable of aggression--he can barely muster the courage to ask out a co-worker--but flashbacks provide complex psychological explanations for how he found himself caught up in violence. Although the movie's style is naturalistic, it often feels like a suspense thriller about guilt and inner struggle. The real theme, though, is forgiveness: Who needs it, who deserves it, who gets to decide? Terrific movie. And in the way it comments on how society marks transgressors, it reminded me a bit of The Woodsman and even Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Just found out this is playing on Wednesday night at the University of Colorado Film Series. Hope I can make it. Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Well this blew me away. I've never seen a Sean Penn-directed film that didn't move me deeply.I thought it was a great movie. And a hell of a good book. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 ^^ I just noticed Jeffrey Lyons blurb on the DVD case for Into The Wild: "...will touch you deeply." As advertised! Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Last night, I was watching: A Fistful of Dollars (1964)For a Few Dollars More (1965)The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) which are my favorite Clint Eastwood films - along with the following: Kelly's Heroes (1970)Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970)The Beguiled (1971)High Plains Drifter (1973)Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)Unforgiven (1992) Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Last night, I was watching: A Fistful of Dollars (1964)For a Few Dollars More (1965)The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)I just got the boxset (dvd prices seem to be dropping in advance of the Blueray takeover) and watched Fistful last night. I still prefer the original. surfing channels there's Hannity interviewing Rush. I don't care what your political leanings are, this is absolutely unwatchable. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 A Lucille Ball comedy/musical and a film noir. The girl could do it all. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I thought it was a great movie. And a hell of a good book. Into the Wild is my favorite book and I thought the movie did more that justice to it. It was fantastic. I couldn't agree more with all of you guys. Emile Hirsch was great, the movie was touching, the soundtrack and score were excellent, and so on. I haven't seen Milk yet, but i've like everything else I've seen from Penn, especially The Crossing Guard and Into the Wild. EDIT: I realize now that Sean Penn didn't direct Milk. So never mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Saw it Saturday night. Wow, what a great movie. The way the storyline is delivered is exceptional. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just got the boxset (dvd prices seem to be dropping in advance of the Blueray takeover) and watched Fistful last night. I still prefer the original. I know about it - but I've never seen it. I read some books about Sergio Leone and those movies last year, pretty amazing behind the scenes stories. Such as - Lee Van Cleef was not even working as an actor when he asked him to be in the movie, he was doing paintings at the time. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 A double feature last night in lieu of the American football competition: Fascinating inside story, managed to build its momentum nicely. Stark, harrowing. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Stark, harrowing.I watched that the same week, I think, as Tony Kaye's equally harrowing Lake of Fire. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I watched that the same week, I think, as Tony Kaye's equally harrowing Lake of Fire. Yikes. After reading the Lake of Fire summary, I think I'd need at least 4 months, 3 weeks, etc. between those two (rimshot) Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Watched "The Lover" a few days ago. First saw it when I lived in Barcelona and starved for ANYTHING in the English language. That Jane March sure was a brazen hussy! Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hammer time! Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A decent movie. Good plot, some of the dialogue, especially in the 1st half, was incredibly poor. People just don't talk that way. Penelope Cruz was okay, but not Oscar-worthy IMHO. I'm pretty sure Woody's main motivation for making this movie was to film Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson kissing. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hammer time! I saw that when I was like 10 and it scared the bejeesus out of me for an entire year. I have a greater appreciation for Ingrid Pitt now that I'm older. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 There is an interview in the new issue of Rolling Stone with Sean Penn. I don't think I knew that he use to be with Bruce Springsteen's sister - if I did, I must have forgotten. The Indian Runner is a great film. Oddly enough, you can watch the whole movie on Youtube. Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 This movie is playing at the University of Colorado this week. I have not seen it in 20 years. I wonder if it holds up, I remember really liking it. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 2 movies so far this weekend w/ may Burn After Reading later tonight. Friday it was Hulk. Even Ed Norton couldn't save this movie. It was okay. I sure hope the don't combine Iron Man and Hulk for a sequel as the ending hinted. Then The Dark Night!! Great, great movie!! I haven't seen a Christopher Nolan movie that isn't great. Loved all the helicopter shots above the skyscrapers. Also, while I'm sure there was a lot of CGI, it usually didn't look like it. The explosions and special effects looked REAL. I've seen Heath Ledger and Robert Downey, Jr. I don't know which I'd vote for in the Oscars. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 2 movies so far this weekend w/ may Burn After Reading later tonight. Friday it was Hulk. Even Ed Norton couldn't save this movie. It was okay. I sure hope the don't combine Iron Man and Hulk for a sequel as the ending hinted. Then The Dark Night!! Great, great movie!! I haven't seen a Christopher Nolan movie that isn't great. Loved all the helicopter shots above the skyscrapers. Also, while I'm sure there was a lot of CGI, it usually didn't look like it. The explosions and special effects looked REAL. I've seen Heath Ledger and Robert Downey, Jr. I don't know which I'd vote for in the Oscars. A lot of the explosions, particularly the hospital, were real. That's why there was that extended scene with Heath fumbling with the detonator. The scene was either mistimed or someone missed a cue. He just started improvising since they only had one shot at the explosion. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Taken.Well, it was relatively short. Link to post Share on other sites
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