NoJ Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 We watched John Leguizamo's "Latin History for Morons" last night. Well done, insightful, funny. He's pretty good at what he does, surprised he isn't more popular Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Saw "Wildlife" last night. It's based on the book by Richard Ford. Excellent acting and a well-done movie. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I walked out of The Girl In The Spider's Web. While I enjoyed David Fincher's unnecessary remake in 2011, I knew that he'd never be back for any of the possible U.S. sequels. 7 years have passed and they decided to go with the 1st book in the series not written by the original author, Stieg Larsson. It was one of those boring films that feel twice as long as it actually is. I left after an hour and it really felt like I was there for 2 hours. I'd be willing to give it another chance, if it ever becomes a .99 cent rental on iTunes. I thoroughly enjoyed Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Melissa McCarthy & Richard E. Grant make a great duo. I found the concept of forgery & there being a market for people paying for letters from dead celebrities completely fascinating in today's current climate. The film really made me question authenticity & the belief that people attach to a piece of paper that states it as such. Also, it shows how people can start to believe their own lies, even when they know that they're dealing with falsehoods. I'm excited for the new Coen Bros. movie dropping on Netflix tomorrow, but I really want to see it in a theater. Lucky for me I have the option to do both. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I walked out of The Girl In The Spider's Web. While I enjoyed David Fincher's unnecessary remake in 2011, I knew that he'd never be back for any of the possible U.S. sequels. 7 years have passed and they decided to go with the 1st book in the series not written by the original author, Stieg Larsson. It was one of those boring films that feel twice as long as it actually is. I left after an hour and it really felt like I was there for 2 hours. I'd be willing to give it another chance, if it ever becomes a .99 cent rental on iTunes. I thoroughly enjoyed Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Melissa McCarthy & Richard E. Grant make a great duo. I found the concept of forgery & there being a market for people paying for letters from dead celebrities completely fascinating in today's current climate. The film really made me question authenticity & the belief that people attach to a piece of paper that states it as such. Also, it shows how people can start to believe their own lies, even when they know that they're dealing with falsehoods. I'm excited for the new Coen Bros. movie dropping on Netflix tomorrow, but I really want to see it in a theater. Lucky for me I have the option to do both. You may want to check this book out:Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 You may want to check this book out:Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery MurdersThanks! I looked at the Wiki entry & it sounds fascinating. I loved The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs. It had one of the best openings that I've ever seen. Classic Coen Bros. I'll admit that it did try my patience a bit in the middle, but I enjoyed each vignette which were quite different from one to the next. I need to rewatch the ending to get a clearer grasp on the message of it. It all seemed fresh & you'll need to tune into their unique frequency to enjoy it. Now that I'm familiar with the dialog, I'll be waiting for classic lines to hear again. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 We watched Buster Scruggs over the weekend. Started out strong and just sort of petered out. We turned it off before the last chapter. Did it appear to anyone else that the format kept switching from video to film and back again?Anyhow, we did watch the last chapter last night, meh. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I thought the Oregon Trail segment (2nd to last, IIRC) was one of the strongest. Didn't dislike any of them, but the last one was definitely the weakest. Didn't notice the switch to video. I should have. I paid lots of attention to the landscapes! Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I've been hate-watching the last season of House of Cards. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I've been hate-watching the last season of House of Cards. Yeah - we through Ep. 3 --- it almost feels like an obligation, but at least I am not falling asleep while watching it - like I do watching most shows. Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Saw "The Green Book." Predictable, but still pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We watched Buster Scruggs over the weekend. Started out strong and just sort of petered out. We turned it off before the last chapter. Did it appear to anyone else that the format kept switching from video to film and back again?Anyhow, we did watch the last chapter last night, meh. I liked it though I agree it's kinda uneven. I didn't notice the format changes though. Just finished watching "I Called Him Morgan," the documentary about jazz musician Lee Morgan and his murder. Very interesting and well-constructed film. Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Finished hate-watching the last season of House of Cards. Garbage. Enjoyed the Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Just started the Netflix series Staircase. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Finished hate-watching the last season of House of Cards. Garbage. Enjoyed the Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Just started the Netflix series Staircase. Yeah - House of Cards was a complete waste. The wife and I sat down to watch another episode one night and realized the season only had 8 episodes. We watched the 8th one about a week prior, never realizing it was actually the last episode. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Blew through the first season of The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel this weekend to watch the 2nd with the wife who'd seen the first when it came out. Some pretty serious flaws in places, but very glad I watched it. Link to post Share on other sites
Brock Landers Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Finished hate-watching the last season of House of Cards. Garbage. Enjoyed the Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Just started the Netflix series Staircase.Staircase was just okay. Few too many episodes I thought. Really, it just made me want to re-watch the far superior The Jinx. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We watched PeeWee's Playhouse Christmas Special (from '88) last night Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 We watched PeeWee's Playhouse Christmas Special (from '88) last nightDang! I had it queued up, but forgot to watch it. Watched the first couple minutes, and laughed at all the guest stars. I'm guessing that Oprah doesn't show up? Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Staircase was just okay. Few too many episodes I thought. Really, it just made me want to re-watch the far superior The Jinx. Yes, easily 3-4 episodes too long. Started out so strong. Cashing in on popularity. The Jinx? Fictional thought, right? Gruesome too? Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Yes, easily 3-4 episodes too long. Started out so strong. Cashing in on popularity. The Jinx? Fictional thought, right? Gruesome too?I'm now five episodes in and I really like it. I've worked closely with two of the defendant's expert witnesses (Werner Spitz and Jan Leetsma) so it's kind of a kick to see them on screen. Link to post Share on other sites
Brock Landers Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Yes, easily 3-4 episodes too long. Started out so strong. Cashing in on popularity. The Jinx? Fictional thought, right? Gruesome too?Gruesome yes, fictional not at all. It was a six-part documentary series that aired on HBO a few years ago. Can't recommend it enough. Try not to google too much about it though, at this point most of the write-ups about the show are plastered with spoilers. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Winston, Oprah does indeed show up. Its one of the better bits of that episode. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Watched "Mandy", the new Nick Cage grindhouse flick, last night. Weird, psychedelic, slow, gory, hilarious...it's got it all. Spark a doob before watching. Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Just started watching the Ken Burns series on Vietnam. Three episodes in and I'm loving it. I'm a total history nerd, so it's right up my alley. Plus I've enjoyed all of his prior work. Also saw "Green Book" a few nights ago. Viggo Mortensen is incredible, and the movie is pretty solid. I wasn't familiar with the people on whom the movie is based. Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I watched "Springsteen on Broadway" last night on Netflix. It reminded me why I loved Bruce so much (until he released "Born in the USA"). Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Watched "Birdbox" on Netflix last night. SWING......and a miss. Besides John Malkovich relishing his role as an a-hole, its a long 2 hours. And why do screenwriters insist on messing with the book handed to them? Most of the second half of the film didn't happen in the book. Link to post Share on other sites
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