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Title: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 29, 2007, 07:51:54 pm
You all know how I love my movies so I thought I would start this thread...

I don't know if any of you have ever seen Elizabeth with Cate Blanchett in it but it is one of my favorite movies. I have been seeing the commercial to the sequel Elizabeth, The Golden Years is due to come out. From the looks of it, it looks like it will be just as good as the first one. I am curious to see if they will pick it up where Elizabeth left off. I was just watching Elizabeth today and wonders how the storyline will go with Robert, who she didn't have killed in the first one....

Am also curious about Resident Evil Extinction, has anyone seen it yet? I have read the online reviews. Being the gamer that I am I have the previous movies but has heard that it really doesn't follow the game much except for bringing in one of the characters, Albert Wesker. I see from the trailer that a few of the characters from Apocalypse is in it like Carlos and LJ (the black dude) but am curious to know what happened to Jill Valentine or the little girl Angela. Hates when sequels doesn't pick up where they left off.

And now there is a Saw 4. I am wondering how this is going to go since dude was killed in the last one. I think I remember the girl was too but now there is a tape? I liked Saw 3 because they connected all of the movies and explained things but am wondering if they are just stretching it a bit far this time.

Iggy, my movie criticc, where are you? Get from under Jeromy and let me know what you think.... ;D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on September 29, 2007, 07:55:12 pm
Not too long ago, I saw the new Rob Zombie's "Halloween."  I fell asleep, so I guess it wasn't all that great.  (I can't believe I fell asleep in a movie theatre with all that loud surround sound).
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Tempeboy on September 29, 2007, 08:00:08 pm
Elizabeth the Golden Age - website with lots of pics, trailers and other goodies - can't wait.

http://www.elizabeththegoldenage.net/site.html
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 29, 2007, 08:02:59 pm
I think I was one of the few who actually liked Rob's version of Halloween....I guess I am a bit biased since we share the same bday. But loved The Devil's Rejects, has to watch The House of a 1,000 Corpses again since I was told it was the prequel to Rejects..
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 29, 2007, 08:08:50 pm
Elizabeth the Golden Age - website with lots of pics, trailers and other goodies - can't wait.

http://www.elizabeththegoldenage.net/site.html

Thanks for the link but it was more of a tease than anything. It looks like Clive Owen is her new love interest, poor Robert...But it does look like it will not disappoint....
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: HealthyMomma on September 30, 2007, 03:04:45 pm
I really want to see that Resident Evil and Saw 4 too. I am super excited about the new Saw since I think each sequel has gotten better. But you are right about the guy dieing and now maybe they are trying to stetch it too far...? I guess we shall see  ;D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on September 30, 2007, 07:19:24 pm
Since they seem to be into doing remakes or sequels, I would love to see someone do Freddy vs Jason Part 2. The first one was really lame but would like to see someone make horror movies like they use to be. With plenty of gory scenes. I wonder who they would get to play Freddy because Robert Englund is getting up there in age.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on October 01, 2007, 04:25:19 pm
Iggy, my movie criticc, where are you? Get from under Jeromy and let me know what you think.... ;D

:D

Ahem, Per your request...Your movie critic reports for duty, your majesty.

I did see the original Queen and loved it and have nothing but great expectations for this one as well.

As for Resident Evil Extinction...Let us pray that the title is a promise.   There were some great nods to the first film and the zombies (makeup effects) are better than the last one, but I was definitely disappointed.  The action is decent and there is a OK Mad Max vibe in the film, but they sort of didn't show anything new.  The whole devastated Las Vegas thing only happens for a little part of the movie and is kinda just "eh"   The best scene was the undead raven/crow attacks. In my opinion, I would wait for it on netflix.

As for Saw 4 - Yes, Jigsaw is back and I await it as well, though honestly am growing tired of the series.  I do anxiously await 30 Days of Night
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Funkengruven on October 01, 2007, 04:32:08 pm
I've been looking forward to The Golden Age for some time, and the trailer looks amazing.  It comes out Oct 12 and I plan on going opening night.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 01, 2007, 11:12:25 pm
Ah, there goes my Iggy....Well, yours truly had to pay 5 bucks for a bootleg of Resident Evil Extinction. There was a disappointment for me too. My beef was what happened to Angela, the little girl from Part 2 and what happened to Jill Valentine?

From the gamer's point of view and being a fan of the game, there was some things that I did like about it. The crows, the doctor changing into the monster and the introduction of Albert Wesker. I even liked the computerized little girl. The dogs are always a bonus. There will be another one, of course, I'm not sure where they can go with the storyline now but will be curious to see what they bring in from the game this time. I will buy the dvd because I have the other 2 and must complete the set.

Iggy, I also want to see 30 days of Night too.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on October 02, 2007, 12:32:47 pm
As far as another sequel:

"During an interview with B-D to promote her upcoming film Resident Evil: Extinction, star Milla Jovovich revealed that this will be in fact her final appearance as Alice in the franchise. She also noted that there are talks about doing a spin-off with Ali Larter's character, Claire Redfield. Larter also told us "I love playing her, and having red hair..." she said she'd 100 percent reprise the role if asked "

http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=9403 (http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=9403)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 02, 2007, 12:40:30 pm
Hmmm, well that is funny that Milla would say that considering how the movie ended. Ok, so Ali was Claire Redfield, another character from the game. I could see her taking over the main role sometime in the future. But then would they go back to the game and bring some dude in to play Claire's brother Chris? Ok, let me get this right, in the game Chris came back in Resident Evil 4. And since they killed off Carlos that would make room for another male lead. Now who would they get to play Chris and would the storyline jump to Resident Evil 4 the game since the US is pretty much wiped out? Exit zombies, enter Las Plagas?
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on October 02, 2007, 12:52:18 pm
I hope they take the movie to Tokyo as the ending suggested.

Originally they were shooting two sequels at the same time (Resident Evil Extinction + another) but decided to end the series with just the Extinction film.

The box office pull has been poor with this last one trailing Apocalypse in both receipts (adjusted dollars) and second weekend box office drop (Extinction had a 67% drop) so it may be time to call it quits on the series as the ending of this last one implies a sort of "solution" to the zombie crisis.

Frankly as far as zombies go, I'm expecting a better bang for my buck out of the straight to video Flight of the Living Dead

http://www.plane-dead.com/ (http://www.plane-dead.com/)  (Check out the trailer!)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 02, 2007, 05:24:09 pm
I dunno about the movie with the zombies on the plane, Iggy. I can't wrap my head around that one. First off, you're in a plane? Um, where to run? Kinda puts me in the mind of Snakes on a Plane, hated it. And if everyone is getting munched on who is going to fly the damn plane? Um, wait, maybe they will do like Snakes on a Plane and find someone who has experience through a freaking video game.....Ugh...Or let me guess, they'll be this kick ass female like Milla who saves the day....As much as I love my zombie movies, I'm just not feeling this one. Please tell me George Romero is not connected with this movie......
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 02, 2007, 05:26:56 pm
Five weeks until Beowulf!

http://www.beowulfmovie.com/
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 02, 2007, 05:29:49 pm
Ah yes, the Beowulf movie. My roomie has clued me about this one. I will check out the link. Thanks Philly...
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 02, 2007, 05:32:23 pm
It kind of looks like "300" Part 2 (did you ever see that one?) but it still looks good.  I'm a sucker for sword-and-sandal genre flicks.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 02, 2007, 11:23:40 pm
Philly----

I tried that damn link and it froze my laptop...Grrrrr. It does look promising with some the names that are going to be in it...Hopkins...Malkavich...Jolie.... And I loved the 300...
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 02, 2007, 11:53:26 pm
try these links then for the two trailers

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/beowulf/trailer1/med.html

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/beowulf/trailer2/med.html
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 03, 2007, 12:06:13 am
Well those links worked. Definitely my type of movie, it looks really good. You have redeemed yourself, Philly... :-*
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 03, 2007, 12:14:19 am
Barbara please.  It's not my fault when your computer craps out.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 03, 2007, 01:43:10 am
Barbara please.  It's not my fault when your computer craps out.

Oh, why it got to be my shit that craps out? How about I don't load my computer with all that extra crap, I strictly download what I need. Don't make me come over there....... :D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: pozattitude on October 03, 2007, 11:02:28 am
yes...Elizabeth...that should be good... I loved the first movie as well, lots of accuracy from real historical events and they blended the fiction very well.  I can't wait for Golden Age...(although as a descendant of the Spaniards this is a sad time in history for my ancestors....Elizabeth defeats the Spanish Armada and England takes place as the number 1 superpower in the world...the end of Spanish world domination...the good thing is that this is how those yummy black Irish came to exist)...anyway.....that should be an excellent movie.

Beowulf also sounds like a good movie, lets wait an see.


Rich
(who has not been to a movie theater since Ratatouille)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 03, 2007, 05:03:59 pm
Honestly, I can't remember the last time I was at the movies either. But now that I wear hearing aids, it would be difficult to go. I usually go the bootleg route and if I like it then I buy the dvd when it comes out.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on October 03, 2007, 05:08:58 pm
I haven't gone to the movies since "300" came out, but at least I went on opening day :)

One thing I hate about Philadelphia is that there's not any movies right downtown which is where I live and generally find myself going.  I miss being able to go to Times Square where there are TWO 25-screen cineplexes directly across the street from each other.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Dan J. on October 03, 2007, 05:18:33 pm
I am anxiously awaiting to see this film  http://www.control-movie.com/ but I serioulsy doubt it will ever come to Jackson. 
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 20, 2007, 07:52:50 pm
I am bumping this back up because I was wondering if anyone has seen the Elizabeth movie yet? I had been watching the commercials for Beowulf too, is this more animated or what?
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Funkengruven on October 22, 2007, 03:26:47 pm
I went to go see Elizabeth opening night and I LOVED it.  I do agree with some of the critics that the script was lacking a certain something, but visually the film was stunning.  Gorgeous costumes.  And as for the acting ... I would be highly surprised if Cate Blanchett didn't receive an Oscar nomination.  She added a whole new layer of depth and conflict to the character from the first film.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 22, 2007, 04:15:07 pm
Thanks for the review Funk. I can't wait to see it too....
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on October 25, 2007, 06:05:32 pm
the preview for the new alien vs predator 2 movie makes it look  like a good escapist/splatter/horror flick

I want to go see resident evil 3 too, that looks good :-)


I'm really waiting for angels & demons, the second of dan browns books to be made into a movie, Prince Caspian (second of the Narnia series) is meant to be out sometime in 2008 as well


a really good source of information on up and coming  moving releases is http://www.darkhorizons.com (http://www.darkhorizons.com)


J
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Post by: MSPspud on October 25, 2007, 10:06:32 pm
Rob Zombie's Halloween - saw it opening weekend and thought it rocked!  It was good like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel.

Resident Evil 3 - horrible reviews but I was pleasantly surprised (love zombie movies the most)

30 Days of Night - I was a little disappointed but it wasn't bad.  I could see how this movie made a great book.  Perhaps a little better acting, a set that looks like the Arctic and more character development...

Saw IV - I will never tire of this series.  I can't wait!

Alien vs Predator 2 - again, can't wait.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 25, 2007, 11:36:33 pm
Finally, someone who liked Rob Zombie's Halloween other than me. Actually I wasn't crazy about the Texas Chainsaw prequel other than how Leatherface came to be. When it comes to the Resident Evil Trilogy, I like it because I am a fan of the game but wishes that they would've followed more along the lines of the game when it came to the characters. They did great with the monsters. I see a part 4 coming because of how 3 ended but thinks they are going to milk it for all it is worth. Since they introduced 2 characters from the game on part 3.

I am like you with the Saw series but am wondering how 4 is going to be since dude is now dead. They are making it seem like dude started a school of torture or something and now has followers. I am looking forward to the Stephen King movie coming out called The Mist. I am hoping for something gory from him. I didn't know about Alien vs Predator 2. The last one was ok, liked it cause I liked the actress Sanaa Lathan but also liked how the Predators kinda respected her for surviving it all.

I am also looking forward to the next episode in the Batman series called The Dark Knight. I liked the last one because they explained why he took on the persona of a bat besides his parents death. Christian Bale also makes an excellent Batman too after the failed attempt by Clooney.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Basquo on October 25, 2007, 11:41:30 pm
Well this is a throwback but I finally saw Starship Troopers last night, and while I totally get the campy message, it seems that Denise Richards totally was left out of the joke...

and I totally understand why Charlie Sheen drank and eventually left her...

and while she was fighting those space bugs she should've been fighting those caterpillars above her eyes...

she was really trying to get deep into her role but the closest she came was that Deep Space Nine hairdo...

I could go on but I almost broke up with my boyfriend over this movie...until he noticed that Rue McClanahan is in it!
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: MSPspud on October 26, 2007, 11:06:34 am
I am like you with the Saw series but am wondering how 4 is going to be since dude is now dead. They are making it seem like dude started a school of torture or something and now has followers.

I will report back on Saw IV later this weekend.  I am going on Saturday most likely  :)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 26, 2007, 03:30:14 pm
Yeah, I would like to know how it is. I heard they are kicking off a blood drive in some states before you go see the movie....
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Dachshund on October 26, 2007, 06:57:54 pm
Queen I thought you might find this link interesting.


http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/ifc/2007/10/26/halloween/index.html
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 27, 2007, 05:25:19 pm
Thanks for that link, Aunty. And I thought I was the only one who like Zombie's Halloween. I like how it showed what life could've been like in the Myer household.The reason behind Michael being a bit off. I agree with the guys on there that there is more to horror than just teens having sex and getting axed before they bust a nut. Or you have the gore but no real storyline..... :-*
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: MSPspud on October 29, 2007, 11:21:37 am
Man, I hate to say it but Saw IV sucked.  The story was way too complicated and loosely linked.  The gore wasn't even that good and the killing scenarios were tired.  I guess the best of the series ended at Saw III. 

On the flip side, I was pleasantly surprised by Hostel II this weekend.  I really didn't like the original but have to say they improved upon it quite a bit in the sequel with showing the perspective of the killers.
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Post by: leatherman on October 29, 2007, 01:46:37 pm
We just went and saw The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D and really enjoyed that. The effects were very snazzy!  ;D (but there's another thread on that)

I'm wondering about that "30 days of nights". There's nothing better than a GOOD vampire movie.  ;)
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Post by: Iggy on October 29, 2007, 03:13:46 pm
Jeromy and I saw 30 Days on Saturday and I really liked it.

It's definitely one of the better horror movies in a while.  Great gore and not afraid to play it like a straight horror vs. tongue in cheek. 
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Post by: MOONLIGHT1114 on October 29, 2007, 03:21:37 pm
I'm looking forward to watching "300" soon, I've had it here on damn netflix for weeks and just haven't gotten to it!

I think I'll check out Rob Zombie's "Halloween" as well, you've got me intrigued.  I love him!

~ Cindy
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on October 29, 2007, 05:31:33 pm
Moonlight: watch "300" soon. it's pretty cool  ;) ;D

Iggy: sounds good. I'll trust you on this one then and go see it next. ;)

I saw posters out for "IronMan", and "Narnia 2: Prince Caspian" that I need to read about more. Oh and another Indiana Jones? Isn't hot Sean Connery too old now? And Harrison Ford? Hans Solo no more  :( LOL
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 29, 2007, 08:25:24 pm
A gf of mine said 30 days of night was really good and now Iggy has given his approval, I know I got to get the bootleg then when it officially comes out, I will buy the dvd. I just refuse to pay the prices at the movie theater. ;D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Jody on October 29, 2007, 08:43:23 pm
I like Tim Burton so I would like to see the new animated Christmas movie as well...One of the last movies I actually saw on cable was Hostel and I guess I'm getting too old for this sort of stuff but it was somewhat frightening and at least there was a story to it even though Tarantino is a bit nutty to me at this point in my life.  I did like the lead male character Jay Hernandez, I think it was???   

Jody  ???
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on October 29, 2007, 10:29:08 pm
even though Tarantino is a bit nutty to me at this point in my life

speaking of Quentin, "Kill Bill 1 & 2" were some pretty good movies
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on October 30, 2007, 12:46:30 am
I like Tim Burton so I would like to see the new animated Christmas movie as well...One of the last movies I actually saw on cable was Hostel and I guess I'm getting too old for this sort of stuff but it was somewhat frightening and at least there was a story to it even though Tarantino is a bit nutty to me at this point in my life.  I did like the lead male character Jay Hernandez, I think it was???   

Jody  ???

The goriness of hostel made me flinch a few times but the storyline sucked for me. If they wanted some ass they should've stayed in the states. They could've used a condom, gotten all the ass they wanted and still be alive or the alternative could've been that they might have gotten some stds or even infected but they still would've been alive. I do want to see Hostel 2 but hopes that they improved the storyline. Jay Hernandez is fine as hell, loved him in Carlito's Way Rise to Power.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on November 06, 2007, 06:24:57 pm
I am anxiously awaiting to see this film  http://www.control-movie.com/ but I serioulsy doubt it will ever come to Jackson. 

OH YES GIRL... I just saw that it's playing here in Philadelphia now at the Ritz, not far from me.  I think I may go on Thursday or Friday afternoon.  CAN'T WAIT.

I need to upgrade my vinyl albums of theirs to CD.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 06, 2007, 08:48:23 pm
Man, I hate to say it but Saw IV sucked.  The story was way too complicated and loosely linked.  The gore wasn't even that good and the killing scenarios were tired.  I guess the best of the series ended at Saw III. 

On the flip side, I was pleasantly surprised by Hostel II this weekend.  I really didn't like the original but have to say they improved upon it quite a bit in the sequel with showing the perspective of the killers.

Hmm, well I was wondering how they could carry it off with the main character being killed in 3. Loosely linked, huh after how the link 3 together so well. Bottom line is that they did a rush job or so it sounds like to me. I will have to get my hands on Hostel 2 and agrees with you that one was quite disappointing with the storyline but Jay Hernandez was nice to look at... ;)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: david25luvit on November 07, 2007, 07:00:27 am
Hey Queenie...

             I too am a avid movie "watcher"....(having been a Gold Card Member of Blockbuster and other video stores and sites for over twenty years.)
Of course there are some movies you have to see on the big screen.  The sequel to Elizabeth was one of them.  And although the critics panned the
film personally I enjoyed it.  Cate Blanchett was fabulous in the role...as was Helen Mirren and others in the past.  There have been many films on Queen
Elizabeth's rule/ life...for truly she did usher in the Golden age.  England became the wealthiest and most prosperous nation on earth during her rule.

           Having viewed literally thousands of films during the past twenty some odd years ...
I still enjoy seeing a good flick.  So much so I have a 52" HD TV with a Bose's system and I watch anywhere from
20-30 films a week.  However when it comes to slasher movies I draw the line...  David loved horror films and I enjoy
some of them (nothing like a good scary movie sometimes) but movies that simply glorify the taking of human life...
I just can't sit through them.  Give me a film with good dialogue or a great storyline or exceptional special effects and I'm
hooked. 
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 07, 2007, 01:13:40 pm
I am still trying to see the sequel to Elizabeth, I am glad that you found it to be good. I think I will like it as well. I could never afford a 52' tv but I am looking into getting surround sound for my bedroom since I seem to dwell in it more than any other room in the house. But what can I say, I like to be comfortable... ;D

I have goals set in place for a bigger tv, a playstation 3 or Xbox 360. I have even opened up another bank account to save money but I do have priorities. First things first is getting money saved for another car so the other stuff will have to be put on hold. I am just glad I have something to look at and more than 3 channels...
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Post by: Winiroo on November 07, 2007, 05:37:04 pm
Geez I had to look up the date of the movie but the last time I went to the theater to see a movie was in June 2006.
Or at least I think that was the last one I saw. I wait for everything to come out on video. I dont like going to the theater.


I do Netflix
I have had Transformers sitting on my coffee table for the last week waiting to be watched.
I want to see Shrek the third. I just like Shrek. Dont give me any shit about it. LOL

The next 5 on my list of DVD's for Netflix to send me is:
1. Fido - Horror - a zombie movie comedy
2. Spiderman 3 - Action & adventure - we all know what spiderman is, I hope
3. We are Marshall - Drama - plane crash kills football team
4. Hostel II - Horror - Murder bloody gore ect.
5. Evan allmighty - Comedy - build an ark ect.

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Andy Velez on November 07, 2007, 06:34:38 pm
Queen, I just came across your referring to HALLOWEEN Michael as "a bit off."

ROYFL.  ....A "bit" off.

Jeeeez. What would it take for you to call someone REALLY off!!!! Or was that just some swell droillery on your part? Pass the doobie, thanks.

Oh, and for your gangster movie collection, have you checked out LAYER CAKE, a Brit one with Daniel Craig in pre-James Bond mode?
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 07, 2007, 10:01:52 pm
Andy--

Ok, so Michael was way more than a bit off. I just got the impression from Rob Zombie's take on it as being from a trailer trash family, mother a stripper, sister is a ho, and I'm assuming the abusive guy played by William Forsythe was his father who constantly made fun of him took it's toll. Funny the only thing he seemed to have loved at first was his mother and his baby sister whom he later tried to kill. Honestly, that is the one thing I couldn't understand about the whole series, why was he so intent on wiping his family out like that? And with that question I am going off of John Carpenter's version. Iggy, where are you when I need you? What's your take on my query?
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2007, 04:52:46 pm
I just saw "American Gangster" -- it was quite good, not great but a very solid and worthwhile.  I'm thinking that I may sit out Beowulf.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 20, 2007, 06:24:10 pm
I have been adding up the votes on American Gangster. So far most have liked it but said it is a bit drawn out and only 2 have actually not liked it. I am still out on Beowulf though I did see it get a bad review online. The person who critiqued it said, he got tired of hearing "I AM BEOWULF" and commented on the nudity. I am a sucker for mythology and the like so I have to see it for myself.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Funkengruven on November 21, 2007, 11:39:12 am
I paid a few extra bucks to see Beowulf in 3-D.  What waste of money.  There were some cool special effects/CGI animation, but that was about it.  The constant screaming of "I AM BEOWULF!!!" got real old real fast.  I was so happy when the theater started handing out free movie passes to everyone after the show because of a few minor projection problems.  To anyone that's thinking about seeing this movie, I say save your money or at least wait for the DVD.

Has anyone seen the new Robert Redford movie "Lions for Lambs?"  I love political drama/thrillers, and I'm thinking of going to see it during the holiday weekend, but I haven't heard much about it.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 22, 2007, 04:02:32 pm
Has anyone seen The Golden Compass? Is it out yet? I've only seen the trailers a couple of times.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on November 22, 2007, 04:23:06 pm
Just watched the trailer for the next Batman movie ("The Dark Knight") -- summer 2008 for a release (the trailer is pretty boring, its just audio basically :-(

J
(whens summer in the US again?)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 22, 2007, 11:40:16 pm
Just watched the trailer for the next Batman movie ("The Dark Knight") -- summer 2008 for a release (the trailer is pretty boring, its just audio basically :-(

J
(whens summer in the US again?)

I believe June 21 is the start of summer. I was hoping that this next installation of Batman would be good considering the last one was not that bad. Who is the villian in this one?
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Post by: thunter34 on November 22, 2007, 11:52:03 pm
I wanna see Sweeney Todd when it comes out soon.
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Post by: leatherman on November 23, 2007, 12:38:30 am
I have had Transformers sitting on my coffee table for the last week waiting to be watched.

We just watched "Transformers" and didn't think it was too bad at all.  ;D With some popcorn on a cold night of flurries - it didn't put me to sleep ;)

I finally got around to watching the "Shipping News" (Annie Proulx story starring Kevin Spacey and Julieanna Moore). The book was much better although the soundtrack was really quite lovely.

But then we re-watched "Sin City", so I'm sure to be having some weirdo dreams tonite. LOL
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 23, 2007, 02:28:35 pm
I thought Transformers was very well done and for once was a movie that stuck close to the theme of the cartoon. Now if only we could get a YuYu Hakisho or Inuyasha movie..... ;)
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Post by: randym431 on November 24, 2007, 12:07:13 am
Anyone else besides me seen Lions for Lambs? Great cast, but this is going to bomb, if it hasnt already. I dont think movie go-ers are in the mood for this anti-war movie. All you have to do it turn on the evening nightly news to see the same. Except Tom, Meryl and Robert are not in the nightly news version.
Doesnt take long to see this wasnt made by anyone from the Bush Administration.  ;)

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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 24, 2007, 03:57:19 am
Makes you wonder if there are any good movies being made anymore..They throw them together so fast. Ok, let's talk Will Smith in I AM LEGEND.....What's anyone take on this one?
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Post by: sharkdiver on November 24, 2007, 09:49:25 pm
I am actually looking forward to this yummy film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gEDUDmZkyc
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Post by: dgr20002 on November 24, 2007, 10:12:32 pm
I saw Lars and The Real Girl yesterday. It is in limited release but if its near you go see it. It is pretty funny but turns into a drama halfway or so through. I can tell you I had tears running down my face twice. This is not a kids movie though some over 12 or so may understand it. I highly recommend this movie.

I saw Rendition a few weeks ago. Didn't really care for it. If you can see a matinee then maybe, but eh it isn't that good and there are a lot of subtitles which I hate. Lions for Lambs seems to be very similar and IMDB raters are only giving it about a 6.

I also saw Stardust oh I dunno, maybe 2 months ago now. It was good. Had a few very funny and unexpected scenes that I won't reveal here, but I liked it and laughed a lot.

I will be seeing something tomorrow too and I am thinking No Country for Old Men, or Before The Devil Knows You're Dead. Anyone seen either of those?

David
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Post by: sharkdiver on November 25, 2007, 07:54:21 am
ok in all seriousness,,,

I really enjoyed No Country for Old Men. I have always like the Coen brother's movies but this one could be their best. Jarvier Braden's portrayal of the homicidal killer is deliciously creepy.

Sharky
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Post by: Iggy on November 25, 2007, 11:35:37 am
I paid a few extra bucks to see Beowulf in 3-D.  What waste of money.  There were some cool special effects/CGI animation, but that was about it.  The constant screaming of "I AM BEOWULF!!!" got real old real fast.  I was so happy when the theater started handing out free movie passes to everyone after the show because of a few minor projection problems.  To anyone that's thinking about seeing this movie, I say save your money or at least wait for the DVD.


I definitely disagree about your review.  I wouldn't put it out there as one of the best films of the year, but it was worth the price of seeing it on the big screen and in 3D to me. 
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Post by: sharkdiver on November 25, 2007, 01:06:50 pm
sorry I was sleep when I wrote this

Jarvier Barden.... oops not Braden      He was in  Before Night Falls...
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 25, 2007, 05:37:03 pm
I definitely disagree about your review.  I wouldn't put it out there as one of the best films of the year, but it was worth the price of seeing it on the big screen and in 3D to me. 

I was wondering where our movie critic has been. Obviously out checking out movies when he is not engaged with our resident porno star... :-* Speaking of which, where is our darling Jeromy? I am still waiting on a copy of one of his flicks....What? I like watching gay pornos too. The more penises the better, I say..... ;) ;D
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Post by: Iggy on November 26, 2007, 01:46:01 pm
Oh Monsieur Jeromy has been keeping me quite busy and happy  ;D

Though I do admit that we have seen a couple of flix as of late.  On a related note (as it is not a recent release) I can not recommend enough The Dead Girl which we recently rented:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783238/)
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Post by: pozattitude on November 26, 2007, 02:03:22 pm
okay I finally went to the movies for the first time in a very, very long time and what did I see?
Enchanted...go ahead call be a big girl....LOL
I give it 2 thumbs up...it was very cute, the only thing missing was seeing more of Susan Sarandon on screen.

Rich
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Post by: jack on November 26, 2007, 04:51:29 pm
I thought NO Country was pretty good but not great. Everyone gave it four stars? Broslin is a star.
This is the best West Texas has ever looked. Sort of similiar to their first film,Blood Simple,which I thought was better.
Old Country does a lot with regionalism the same way as Fargo did. I love those Texas twangs but I can't look at Tommy Lees mug for more than a few seconds. Frances McDormand would have been awesome in No Country but then she is wonderful in anything.
I went with four people in their early twenties and my 80 yr old parents. My Parents liked it best.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 26, 2007, 09:01:00 pm
Live for Tommy Lee!  He was in Eyes of Laura Mars!
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Post by: jack on November 27, 2007, 11:40:22 am
I love Tommy Lee,even though he was Algores roomate in college,but it seemed as if the last ten minutes of the movie was an extreme closeup of his face. Scary.
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Post by: thunter34 on November 27, 2007, 01:18:53 pm
Tommy Lee was kind of a hottie back in his day.  Looked very similar to Josh Hartnett. 

LOVED Blood Simple.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 27, 2007, 01:49:09 pm
Tommy Lee was kind of a hottie back in his day.  Looked very similar to Josh Hartnett. 

LOVED Blood Simple.

PLEASE tell me you've seen Eyes of Laura Mars -- it's really, really required viewing for all cock suckers.  The fashion shoot in Columbus Circle with the burning cars alone is amazing... Faye Dunaway turns it out.
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Post by: Winiroo on November 27, 2007, 04:46:00 pm
I do Netflix
I have had Transformers sitting on my coffee table for the last week waiting to be watched.
I want to see Shrek the third. I just like Shrek. Dont give me any shit about it. LOL

The next 5 on my list of DVD's for Netflix to send me is:
1. Fido - Horror - a zombie movie comedy
2. Spiderman 3 - Action & adventure - we all know what spiderman is, I hope
3. We are Marshall - Drama - plane crash kills football team
4. Hostel II - Horror - Murder bloody gore ect.
5. Evan allmighty - Comedy - build an ark ect.


Transformers was good. Boys would love it. Shrek the third was ok. I got my shrek fill, dont need to buy it.
Fido was slow and stupid. I wouldn't suggest it. Spiderman 3 was good. Nothing special to say about it but it was good.
I've changed up my list on Netflix, I wasn't in the mood for a drama so I haven't gotten We are Marshall.
I'm getting Live free or die hard next. Then Rescue Dawn and or the Condemned. Which ever one they decide to send me first.
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Post by: leatherman on November 27, 2007, 05:00:34 pm
For 50 cents at Goodwill, my partner picked up a sealed VHS copy of a great movie - "Starship Troopers". It was great to watch again without having the gore (and the naked parts!) deleted like on the TV version.

Now I'm waiting on the Simpsons Movie to come to DVD. I was too stoned to remember much of it when we saw it this Summer, but I do remember laughing a lot!  ;D

"Spider-pig, Spider-pig, does whatever a Spider-pig does.
Can he swing from a web? No he can't, he's a pig!"
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 27, 2007, 07:07:10 pm
I wasn't really thrilled with Spidey 1 or 2. I only want to see 3 because they introduce Venom in it. I guess it's the comic book collector in me. Yep, I use to collect X-Men (Uncanny and Classic) as well as Superman. I have always followed Batman through the years whether it be Saturday toons, the original, and the updated one. I am looking forward to The Dark Knight whenever that comes out.

I have a bootleg of Evan Almight but hasn't watched it yet. I have Bruce but wonders if Steve can touch Jim even though Steve is a funny guy. I need to watch it before I have to give it back. Has never been one of those who gets into the sports movies. I haven't even seen Gridiron Gang yet and I love The Rock. I think the last sports movie I watched was Coach Carter and that was at a friend's house. She was watching it so I had no choice.

I do want to see Hostel to simply to see if it is better than the first one. Fido, I haven't heard of and I love some zombie movies. It took me awhile to watch Shaun of the Dead but that was funny as hell. I am a sucker for Shrek. I want to get all 3 of those even though 3 was not as funny as the first 2 but likes what they did with the storyline. Wonders if there is going to be a 4.
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Post by: 404error on November 27, 2007, 07:22:46 pm
I really want to see Spiderman 3.  Not because I'm huge into the movie franchise itself but because Venom was (in my opinion) the best villian from the comic books.  Transformers was awesome!  That said I admit I'm biased.  That was easily my favourite show growing up, I had tons of Transformer toys including all the insecticons and constructicons.  I never had Megatron or Optimus Prime though...  Hostel 2 was okay.  I'm not huge into gore/horror as a genre.  It wasn't as strong as the first movie but the actress who played Beth was really hot so that was sweet.  I rented the original cartoon movie (Transformers) not too long ago and couldn't believe what I heard.  "The Touch" performed by Dirk Diggler and Reed Rothwell in the movie Boogie Nights... hilarious!

I'm excited for Machete to come out in theatres.  I just found out it's going to be a real movie!  I'm not sure if anyone here saw Grindhouse (Deathproof/Planet Terror) but there was a "fake" preview for a movie called Machete about a this bad ass Mexican dude who with the help of a priest goes on an ass kicking rampage.  I like exploitation films and this one looks great!
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 27, 2007, 10:10:44 pm
LOVE Boogie Nights!
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 27, 2007, 11:45:49 pm
Ok, what is up? Is the movie called Grindhouse or Planet Terror? I never did understand what was going on with those titles even though I have yet to see the movie. I use to follow the Transformers cartoon too. I liked all the Autobots but I couldn't help liking Starscream too. I think I heard about Machete.
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Post by: 404error on November 28, 2007, 12:46:56 am
Grindhouse was the feature of the two films together.  Planet Terror was the film directed by Robert Rodriguez and I felt it was the better of the two.  Death Proof was Quentin Tarantino's offering and while it was well shot, had a sexy cast and decent soundtrack it wasn't as good as Planet Terror.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on November 28, 2007, 01:29:12 am
Thanks for clearing that up for me....
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Post by: Winiroo on November 28, 2007, 09:29:41 pm
I've got Live free or die hard on pause right now because Billy had to go pick someone up from the airport. But so far it is really good. Its living up to the excitement of the last 3. I look forward to seeing the rest of it.

The description for Fido was:
Fido is a typical movie about the boy next door and his pet -- except in this case the loyal "pet" is a lumbering zombie named Fido (Billy Connolly). Problems arise when he breaks loose and noshes on the next-door neighbor, forcing owner Timmy Robinson (K'Sun Ray) into damage-control mode while he tries to persuade his parents (Carrie-Anne Moss and Dylan Baker) to keep Fido in director Andrew Currie's imaginative horror-comedy.

It got some good reviews on Netflix but this Leave it to beaver meets zombie movie just didn't do it for me.  It was just too slow. Not enough excitement for me.
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Post by: dgr20002 on December 16, 2007, 10:07:37 pm
WOW is all I can say.  I saw The Kite Runner today. What a powerful movie. Also a wonderful book from what I have read.

You can visit the website for the soundtrack and more about the movie here

http://www.vantageguilds.com/tkr/index.html (http://www.vantageguilds.com/tkr/index.html)

Do not let the trailer fool you. It is a dark film about guilt and redemption. Quite good and very controversial.

If you have seen it what did you think?

David
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 17, 2007, 12:11:52 am
I never saw that one....I have just watched Urban Legends: Bloody Mary, anyone see it yet. It's been showing on the movie channel on cable. Someone mentioned Sicko, it's on ppv but I haven't checked it out yet...
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Post by: minismom on December 17, 2007, 08:41:28 am
Spider man 1 and 2 were pretty good.  I didn't like #3 at all.  I also loved the Pirates 1 and 2, but 3 really sucked.  I love Gladiator, Braveheart, Ever After, A Knight's Tale, Elizabeth, Shakespear in Love, and the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.  I'm also a die hard "Die Hard" fan.  We have the first 2 "Bourne" movies.  I want to see the Ulitmatum, but it's never in the video store.  We also like Narnia.

mum (who never gets to see a movie in the theater)
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Post by: Funkengruven on December 17, 2007, 11:26:50 am
I just went to see Juno last night, and I loved it.  Very funny and very cute.  At the end of the movie, I was reminded  of the way I felt after seeing Little Miss Sunshine for the first time:  all warm and smiley.  I highly recommend it.
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Post by: minismom on December 17, 2007, 03:33:15 pm
Mini said she likes "Polar Express", "Charlie Brown Christmas", and "The Little Mermaid".  Oh, and Tom and Jerry and "Legend of Frosty the Snowman" and the Rudolf move...that's all.


mini
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 17, 2007, 06:09:12 pm
I have yet to see Polar Express but likes anything Charlie Brown. The one where Snoopy ran away made me cry. I loved the Little Mermaid because of the crab, I forget his name, Sebastian, I think.
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Post by: 404error on December 17, 2007, 07:09:19 pm
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story looks pretty damn hilarious.  I don't know if it'll be Superbad hilarious but most movies aren't.  I'm stoked to see it on Friday.
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Post by: OneTampa on December 17, 2007, 08:47:10 pm
I know I'm late with this entry but I just saw I, Robot for the first time  (and on DVD in the privacy of my home with banging surround sound).  Nobody warned me about the beginning section with a naked Will Smith in the tub/shower. Boyfriend looked incredible!  Of course, the rest of the movie was  aiiiriiiight too!
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Post by: poz1970 on December 17, 2007, 09:06:49 pm
8 days until the golden compass and aliens vs predator 2 !!! (yay)
(in australia, anyway)

J
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Post by: strykern on December 17, 2007, 09:41:23 pm
I saw "I AM LEGEND" Saturday.
It was great but I am a bit of sucker for SciFi... and Will Smith... and German Shepards.
Really well done with a couple of minor exceptions.
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Post by: minismom on December 17, 2007, 09:49:55 pm
Oh, you just reminded me..Will Smith..love "Independence Day"

mum (who's realizing she might need to get out more)
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Post by: strykern on December 17, 2007, 09:56:16 pm
Wait until you see him doing the reverse pull ups!  It's worth a trip out!
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Post by: minismom on December 17, 2007, 10:01:48 pm
I'll have to wait until it comes out on video.  Our nearest rental place is 20 miles away!  We have a small herd of kids and don't leave them with a sitter.  We rarely (1x/yar for 5 days) go anywhere without them.   

mum
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Post by: Miss Philicia on December 24, 2007, 12:33:46 pm
ok in all seriousness,,,

I really enjoyed No Country for Old Men. I have always like the Coen brother's movies but this one could be their best. Jarvier Braden's portrayal of the homicidal killer is deliciously creepy.

Sharky

I think I will try and drag my father to see this with me after Christmas.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 24, 2007, 02:10:58 pm
I, Robot, was ok but Will has a very nice ass!!!!! I haven't seen Legend yet but has heard it is good. I wanna see Alien vs Predator Requiem as well, it looks like it may be the best one yet. I don't think it will beat the ones with Sigurney in them but has to be than the last Predator vs Alien even though I did like that one too.

I want to see One Missed Call, that looks pretty good too. And the one with Jason Straham from the transporter, I forget the name. I think it is In the Name of the King. I still haven't seen the Elizabeth sequel, guess I will have to wait for the dvd or ppv.
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Post by: leatherman on December 24, 2007, 02:26:11 pm
I've been singing (and I ain't no good at it either!) "Sweeney Todd" songs around the house for the past week. I hope "somebody" gets the hint and takes me to the movie soon.  ;)

Good to hear a good review about Legend. I might go see it too, although it sounds like "Omega Man" recycled.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 24, 2007, 02:51:14 pm
I forgot all about Sweeney Todd. I love me some Johnny Depp...It looks like a dark comedy...
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Post by: minismom on December 24, 2007, 10:27:57 pm
I loved him in "what's eating Gilbert Grape".  I also loved the theme song.
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Post by: thunter34 on December 25, 2007, 12:07:57 am
I hollered about wanting to see Sweeney Todd way back in post 59.  Depp is the deal. 
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Post by: Merlin on December 25, 2007, 05:18:56 am
Saw the original, "The Last Man On Earth" on TV when I was a very young kid (no more than 4, I think  :o ) and it gave me recurring nightmares. Now the current version, Legend, is obviously much improved with amazing chilling special effects and cinematography.The whole movie with its post apocalyptic New York mood at ground zero and montrous despondent theme is very disturbing. Additionally, if u are a massive dog lover like I am, be forewarned. Even though it's just a movie, it will affect u somewhat. Go see it. It may jump start a slower heartbeat. ;D
Merry Christmas everyone! >:E~

PS: Will looks really amazing, and all on a diet of can foods to survive in the movie.  :D
Still puzzled on why Emma Thompson was uncredited for her amusing cameo at the beginning of the movie?
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Post by: leatherman on December 25, 2007, 08:26:37 am
Additionally, if u are a massive dog lover like I am, be forewarned. Even though it's just a movie, it will affect u somewhat.

Does this mean what I think it means??  :o I don't watch movies where the doggie dies. I've had too much of that in my real life.  :'( (RIP Gabby 12/6/07)

I also don't see movies where the loved one come back from the dead or back as a ghost.  :'( (RIP Randy 5/25/94)
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Post by: Andy Velez on December 25, 2007, 10:02:41 am
For movie historians, back in the pre-Stoned Age of the 1950s, there was a movie with Harry Belafonte called THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL about the last man wandering through Manhattan after everyone is wiped out. Until he finds Inger Stevens. And Mel Ferrer. Is this new Will Smith thing a rip on that one? Just wondering...
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Post by: bear60 on December 25, 2007, 12:41:40 pm
Oh Andy
The older we get...... life is just one big "deja vue".
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 25, 2007, 04:22:45 pm
For movie historians, back in the pre-Stoned Age of the 1950s, there was a movie with Harry Belafonte called THE WORLD, THE FLESH AND THE DEVIL about the last man wandering through Manhattan after everyone is wiped out. Until he finds Inger Stevens. And Mel Ferrer. Is this new Will Smith thing a rip on that one? Just wondering...

It was definitely before my time....And I like Harry Belafonte.....
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Post by: Merlin on December 25, 2007, 09:25:17 pm
The original "The Last Man On Earth" was literally the last "true human" alive. Legend is a new remake with many new additions and great ones too. Think a version, or the one I watched at least, was written and made in 1964 and shown on TV. The horror in Legend is many times over and the adaptation is much slicker with cinematic new technologies. The storyline is also revised at many stages to add commercial mass appeal. Book purists however may protest but nevertheless, will enjoy the movie based on the same despondency both medium invokes.
Managed to locate one version starring Vincent Price. U can catch the full show here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1663597729999672400 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1663597729999672400)

Sorry leatherman, without giving out too much for obvious reasons, it's best u give this movie a miss. Dogs are very precious and a big part of my life. I love them like my own kids and the portrayal in the movie (even though it's fiction), is very affecting & disturbing. I watched it cos the original version haunted me till today and wanted to revisit the possible reasons for the effect. Didn't bargained for a much bigger dose the second time around. Yikes! :o
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Post by: poz1970 on December 26, 2007, 08:46:29 am
I went and saw Alien vs Predator Requiem today (avpr, or alien vs predator 2)

I enjoyed it, lots of senseless violence, and blood and guts :-) plot is utterly predictable after the first 10 minutes :P but good entertainment  :-))

J
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Post by: Iggy on December 26, 2007, 11:42:27 am
Seen a few movies lately.  My thoughts (trying to avoid spoilers)

I Am Legend:  Loved it until a woman and a child character entered the movie.  I think it lost it's nerve and I HATED the ending.  Overall though thought it was a good flick.

Sweeney Todd:  Basically it was Edward Scissorhands the musical.  Beautifully shot, and I loved Helena Bonham Carter in it (she alone is worth seeing it.) Depp was not the best choice for the role and was not Sweeney Todd at all.  I hated some of the changes particualrly in regards to Tobias' motivation at the end.  Also, How the HELL do you make a Sweeney Todd movie without the Ballad of Sweeney Todd?!?

They also cut out one of the great moments in the musical which was the powerful main building climatical combination numbers  of  City On Fire/ Johanna/nothings going to harm you and Beggar Woman's Lullaby?

In short: good movie, but horrific Sweeney Todd

Finally, we saw The Golden Compass which I enjoyed.  Didn't fall in love with it, but definitely want to now find the book and read it.

On my most wanted list to see is Cloverfield and Charlie Wilson's War
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Post by: Miss Philicia on December 26, 2007, 11:46:55 am
I'm going to see "Charlie Wilson's War" tomorrow with my father, even though I detest all movies with Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks.  I decided that "No Country for Old Men" might be too depressing for him based on what I heard from a friend, and I had no desire to see "I Am Legend" which was his other suggestion.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 26, 2007, 01:08:14 pm
Not really surprised that the plot to Alien vs Predator R was predictable, it seems like most movies are nowadays.Damn Iggy, Sweeney sounds disappointing as hell... :( Maybe I should just stick with the Simpsons dvd.....*singing Spiderpig, spiderpig, does whatever a spiderpig does*
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Post by: Iggy on December 26, 2007, 03:09:14 pm
I may have given the wrong impression with my review.  I think Sweeney was a good movie and I enjoyed it for a lot of things, but as a Sweeney Todd fan (having seen the video of Angela Lansbury production many times and Seeing the Pattie LuPone version live on Broadway...on Halloween no less) I didn't find this a very good adaptation.

If you are not a Broadway musical fan or are more open to just the experience as just a ovie - then I think you will really enjoy. 

An example I might cite is how Depp performs his songs, which for the most part seem more spoken through with musical accompaniment than actually performed.  What is funny is that Jeromy was against Depp playing the role since the first announcement and he was shaking his head at the first trailer.  I kept telling him to give it a chance...and it turned out that he was right.
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Post by: pozattitude on December 26, 2007, 04:39:38 pm
I was wondering how Depp would do since Sondheim music is very difficult to sing ( by the way he is my all time favorite broadway composer...love Sunday in the Park with George).  Regardless, I still want to see it as I am a big Tim Burton fan as well.
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Post by: thunter34 on December 26, 2007, 04:53:15 pm
Also love Sondheim and love Depp, though I did wonder about him in the role.  That review is rather insightful, really.  I'll almost certainly see it anyway.  The musical queen in me will not be able to resist.

I am wondering about Cloverfield.  My head has been in the sand on this one.  Not heard a peep about it until recently.  Did not go see Transformers, so I got no initial buzz.  I love a good monster movie, though!  Hellz yeah!  The good ones are few and far between, though.   
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Post by: Miss Philicia on December 26, 2007, 04:55:05 pm
cloverfield doesn't come out for another 3 weeks
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Post by: thunter34 on December 26, 2007, 05:00:48 pm
cloverfield doesn't come out for another 3 weeks

which makes me wonder about it a little bit.  mid january isn't typically when the cream of the crop films get released.  that's usually more like now, actually.
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Post by: thunter34 on December 26, 2007, 05:01:46 pm
ps:  if it turns out to be another puffy smoke monster thingy like in LOST, i'll be pissed.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 26, 2007, 09:02:18 pm
Hey Philly, Did you ever go see Beowulf? You were so hyped about it. I was just wondering if you did and if so, what were your thoughts. Or did I miss that post?
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 26, 2007, 09:03:26 pm
No comments about the new movies I mentioned in post 100? Anyone?
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Post by: thunter34 on December 26, 2007, 09:12:12 pm
No comments about the new movies I mentioned in post 100? Anyone?

My nephew went to see AVPR early yesterday, I think.  He said:   It was a lot better than the other one, and a lot more graphic with the violence.  Still expect plot holes you could drive a convoy through, but a fun ride. 

Just saw an ad for the In the Name of the King.  I know absolutely nothing about that movie other than 300 seems to have inspired a bunch of sword and sandal flicks.  Meh.  Armor is great, but loincloths are better.   :P
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 26, 2007, 09:16:54 pm
My nephew went to see AVPR early yesterday, I think.  He said:   It was a lot better than the other one, and a lot more graphic with the violence.  Still expect plot holes you could drive a convoy through, but a fun ride. 

Just saw an ad for the In the Name of the King.  I know absolutely nothing about that movie other than 300 seems to have inspired a bunch of sword and sandal flicks.  Meh.  Armor is great, but loincloths are better.   :P

They are showing Alien vs Predator on FX now. I was hoping they would've made the second one better than the first. I must admit I am curious to see what the storyline is suppose to be. I'm interested in In the Name of the King because of Jason Stratham really. He's had me since he did Transporter and Crank. He was also good in War with Jet Li.
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Post by: thunter34 on December 27, 2007, 12:50:32 am
They are showing Alien vs Predator on FX now.

Girl, you know I was watching!

What a LAZY ASS day today has been!  So lazy I didn't notice until 7:30 at night that I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day.

Now that's lazy.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on December 27, 2007, 05:28:28 pm
OK.  I saw Charlie Wilson's War and all I can say is "rental"
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Post by: minismom on December 27, 2007, 07:44:24 pm
We rented "Bourne Ultimatum" it was really good!  It starts 10 minutes after "Supremacy" ends and fills in a lot of gaps.  I didn't like the way it ended.  Not sure if they'll be a fourth.  We also rented "Rush Hour 3".  We'll watch it tonight.  I've loved the other 2, so it will have to be really bad not to like it.  We've also just watched the original "Shaggy Dog" which is a comic classic (and the 1st live action movie that Disney ever did) and the 1991 version of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - secret of the ooze".  Yeah, I know, but it was still funny.

Mum
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Post by: Winiroo on December 30, 2007, 09:28:53 pm
We went to the theater and saw I am legend. I just finished reading the book too.
Both the book and the movie are pretty good. But they are very different stories.

In the book the main character is a white man who works in a factory.
The movie's character is a black man that is a lieutenant colonel <I believe that was his rank>

There is one type of monster in the movie.
The book has two types.

I wont go into any more details so I dont ruin it for anyone. You'll have to trust me that the stories are way different.

Wendy
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Post by: minismom on December 30, 2007, 09:35:14 pm
We rented "The Kingdom" with Jamie Foxx.  It was a wonderful movie and based on a true story.  It explains a lot about the US relationship with Saudi Arabia and the DVD has an interactive timeline that dates back to 1933.  Very informational.  We also rented (yes, we truly have no life) "Rush Hour 3".  It was predictable but absolutely HILARIOUS!  Hubby and I were laughing so hard at one point, we missed the next 10 minutes of the movie and had to rewind it.

Worst movies I've ever seen: "Water World" and "Rocky Horror Picture Show"

mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on December 31, 2007, 12:34:57 am
I couldn't agree with you more about Water World. I still haven't seen Rush Hour 3 yet. Since I am so ghetto fab, I am looking forward to the new Ice Cube movie, First Sunday with Katt Williams in it. Tracy Morgan too. If you guys get a chance and have cable, check out Paul Mooney's comedy show Jesus is Black and So is Cleopatra : Know your history....I warn if you are easily offended then don't watch it but I thought it was hilarious. I was in tears. I also want to see the new Queen Latifah movie.
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Post by: leatherman on December 31, 2007, 08:33:08 am

Worst movies I've ever seen: "Water World" and "Rocky Horror Picture Show"


Rocky Horror was only a good movie if you saw it in the 80s, at a midnight showing, with a bunch of your friends, stoned. Then it was an awesome movie.  :D

mikie
(who can still do the Time Warp but doesn't because it makes him look like a dork)
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Post by: thunter34 on December 31, 2007, 02:41:54 pm
Rocky Horror was only a good movie if you saw it in the 80s, at a midnight showing, with a bunch of your friends, stoned. Then it was an awesome movie.  :D


Or if you could appreciate it as a kitschy send up of the changing mores society was facing from the 50's through the 70's (and the excesses that went along with them) pinned to an homage to cheesy old B-grade Sci-Fi flicks. 
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Post by: Winiroo on December 31, 2007, 08:38:14 pm
I went to the midnight viewings of Rocky Horror in the mid 80's also. God knows how many times I've seen it. It is so stupid it amuses me. The audience participation is what made it great for me initially. I'll do the Time Warp with you....

I am one of the limited people who enjoyed Water World. I rarely meet someone who doesnt say something negative about it. I also liked the Postman. I cant think of a Costner movie I don't like...
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Post by: northernguy on January 01, 2008, 09:46:32 pm
If you have a chance, go see "Juno".  Funny and refreshing with some great performances.  Plus it was filmed right here in Vancouver. :)
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Post by: Winiroo on January 01, 2008, 10:40:03 pm
Juno- Rated PG13
Description:
Facing an unplanned pregnancy, worldly teen Juno (Ellen Page) devises a plan to locate the proverbial perfect parents to adopt her baby. But the seemingly ideal couple Juno chooses appears to still have some growing up to do. Now, everyone in Juno's world must do a little soul-searching. Michael Cera (Superbad) co-stars while Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner play the pair of affluent yuppies anxious for a child in this offbeat coming-of-age comedy.


It has some really good reviews. I have it listed on my Netflix list. I'll watch it when it releases to DVD.

Link to the trailer:
http://movies.aol.com//movie/juno/24692/video/trailer-no-1/1971355 (http://movies.aol.com//movie/juno/24692/video/trailer-no-1/1971355)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 02, 2008, 01:42:32 am
Juno, eh? Not really my type of movie. I can think of another Kevin Costner film I didn't like, The BodyGuard. But did love him in The Untouchables......
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Post by: poz1970 on January 02, 2008, 09:13:49 am
Whats the general consensus on 'golden compass' is it any good? (havn't read the books though)


J
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Post by: BT65 on January 02, 2008, 09:26:42 am
I've heard wonderful things about Juno as well.  I think my favorite comedy has to be "The Birdcage."  I just purchased it a few weeks ago and have already watched it twice (when I've needed a good laugh). 
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 02, 2008, 01:06:12 pm
I've heard wonderful things about Juno as well.  I think my favorite comedy has to be "The Birdcage."  I just purchased it a few weeks ago and have already watched it twice (when I've needed a good laugh). 

I love The Birdcage but loves To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar....I thought Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo made some pretty good drag queens...Wesley was even convincing but not the cutest drag queen I have seen but not the worse either. I liked Robin Williams part in it and Rupaul as Rachel Tension.
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Post by: poz1970 on January 03, 2008, 06:33:00 pm
Anyone seen the golden compass and have an opinion to share on it?

J
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Post by: BT65 on January 03, 2008, 08:06:38 pm
Nope, never saw it.
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Post by: leatherman on January 03, 2008, 11:58:58 pm
we finally got around to seeing Sweeney Todd today. :D While it wasn't as good as Phantom of the Opera or Dreamgirls for strictly sticking to the broadway show, it turned out to be a pretty good movie; but then I always like Burton's style of movies (think Batman or Nightmare Before Christmas). Plus I knew all the words to the songs.  ;) I only got elbowed once by my honey for humming just a bit to loudly.  ;D

Since it's freaking cold as heck outside (today started at 9 and it go up to a big high of 18 WooHoo  ::) ) we rented Pirates of the Carribean 3 (which we hadn't seen yet) and the Simpson Movie (which we did see on the big screen this summer) to watch while wrapped up under the comforter on the couch this evening. I enjoyed Pirates but didn't think it was all that "cohesive" (meaning either I was too stoned or the movie plot wandered around alot and I just couldn't keep track all the time LOL). My honey dozed off (and snored just a little bit) so we called it a night. We'll catch the Simpson movie tomorrow. I do know that it'll be good for some laughs!  ;)

mikie

ps i forgot to mention the previews. saw a long trailer for Cloverfield and checked it out online. Sounds like Blair witch meets Godzilla. It might be interesting. Didn't see a trailer but saw a poster for Jumper. It might be interesting too.
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Post by: northernguy on January 04, 2008, 02:29:03 am
... Michael Cera (Superbad) co-stars while Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner play the pair of affluent yuppies anxious for a child in this offbeat coming-of-age comedy.


It has some really good reviews. I have it listed on my Netflix list. I'll watch it when it releases to DVD.

Link to the trailer:
http://movies.aol.com//movie/juno/24692/video/trailer-no-1/1971355 (http://movies.aol.com//movie/juno/24692/video/trailer-no-1/1971355)

Director Reitman gets a very good performance out of Jennifer Garner, so it must be good!  (can you tell she's not my fave?).  The actors who play Juno's parents are hilarious, can't recall their names but he was the nasty Neo-Nazi in Oz and she was in West Wing.
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Post by: randym431 on January 04, 2008, 02:58:06 am
I'm waiting for "30 days of night" on blu-ray dvd in Feb 08.
I loved that movie in the theater and its dark wintery setting.
And what a great concept, vampires hitting towns up north where you have 30 days of night time.
No running off to the old casket every morning. You get to play suck-em 24/30.

Just when you think they have done all the twists on vampires they can, something new comes along.

A must see...
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Post by: BT65 on January 04, 2008, 07:52:07 am
Well, Randy when you see "30 Days of Night" please let me know how it is.  I just love vampire movies and a couple months ago bought "Interview with the Vampire" and "Brahm Stoker's Dracula." 

Yesterday I got "Rent" and "Running With Scissors" from the library.  I've never seen either and look forward to watching one tonight. 
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 04, 2008, 04:28:32 pm
Of course, I love vampire movies. The name says it all... ;) 30 Days of Night was quite good and when it comes out on dvd, it is a must for my collection. I did have Interview with the Vampire once upon a time but someone stole it from me. I will have to get it again. Stroker's Dracula was good once I finally sat through the whole thing without falling asleep.. ;D I am not in a hurry to see Rent. I'm not into musicals all like that even though I did enjoy Hairspray and Dreamgirls...
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Post by: BT65 on January 04, 2008, 07:34:29 pm
I like Brahm Stoker's Dracula because it was so much of a love story. The first time I saw it, at the end when she takes him in the church to finish him off, I almost started crying. :D
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 05, 2008, 08:56:40 pm
Ok what is this version of Sweeney Todd with Ben Kingsley in it? How many times has this been redone?
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Post by: dgr20002 on January 05, 2008, 10:51:45 pm
I saw There Will Be Blood today. It was very different from amything else I have seen in a long time. There isn't a lot of blood in it so don't let the name fool you but it is an excellent period piece about oil and religion in the early 1900's. Very good story though a bit slow at times. At over 2 and a half hours though it is riveting.

David
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Post by: dgr20002 on January 05, 2008, 11:17:30 pm
I saw The Golden Compass. I wasn't as impreesed as some other people I know. The special effects were good as was to be expected but since this is the first of a trilogy, I'd be surprised if they make the next two. I felt it bounced around way too much and was hard to follow.

David
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Post by: BT65 on January 05, 2008, 11:19:59 pm
I get out to theaters very rarely; usually wait until something comes out on DVD.  I would like to go see Juno, though.  And Charlie Wilson's War.  Guess I better hurry.  I should've thought of this before school was getting ready to start up again. :P
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Post by: dgr20002 on January 05, 2008, 11:34:10 pm
Oops almost forgot. I saw The Savages too. This was a pretty funny movie most of the way through. It is abnout a brother and sister that grow closer through having to manage the care of an ailing aged father. Most of the audience was older and there were plenty of chuckles and then you could feel the reality set in as the movie got more serious and it just seemed the things portrayed were all to real a possibility for so many people.

I enjoyed it and it's nominated for a Golden Globe.

David
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Post by: Winiroo on January 06, 2008, 12:25:33 pm
Juno, eh? Not really my type of movie. I can think of another Kevin Costner film I didn't like, The BodyGuard. But did love him in The Untouchables......

Yeah I forgot about that one. I didnt much care for it. It was watchable but ehh. <shrugs> it didnt do much for me.
I rarely find a movie that I wont watch all the way thru cause it sucks so bad.
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Post by: Winiroo on January 06, 2008, 12:35:53 pm
I thought of a really good one from 1987. I cant recall if anyone has already mentioned it. But it is worth mentioning again if it has.

Empire of the sun

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/v/Wv9rirLk2kA&rel=1 (http://www.youtube.com/v/Wv9rirLk2kA&rel=1)

SYNOPSIS:
 Steven Spielberg’s EMPIRE OF THE SUN, based on the autobiographical novel by J.G. Ballard, stars Christian Bale as Jim Graham, a British schoolboy separated from his upper-class colonial parents when the Japanese sweep into Shanghai during World War II. Temporarily orphaned, Jim attaches himself to Basie (John Malkovich), a fast-talking American opportunist determined make a buck off the spoils of war. Later, when the two are interned in a prison camp, Jim's boyish fantasies are fueled by the grace and daring of the Japanese fighter pilots whom he comes to idolize despite their enemy status. Spielberg's visually spectacular wartime epic is a testimony to the human will to survive and a child's ability to find wonder even in the midst of horror. Thirteen-year-old Welsh actor Christian Bale is brillant as Jim in his feature film debut. Spielberg himself identified more with Jim, a boy who is obsessed with flying and who experiences the death of his innocence, than with E.T.'s Elliott. After a year of negotiations with the Chinese, Spielberg and his crew were allowed to film in Shanghai, which was virtually unchanged since World War II.


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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 06, 2008, 01:24:08 pm
Can't say that I saw that one, Winiroo but it puts me in the mind of The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise or there was another one from back in the day, I think it was called Shogun with Richard Chamberlain in it. There's one something like it on cable called Tai Pan.


(who loves most anything oriental)
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Post by: dgr20002 on January 06, 2008, 05:16:30 pm
Well I finally saw Sweeny Todd today with a few friends. What a novie! Johnny Depp did a great job throughout and can sing like you wouldn't believe. It's bloody and it's brutal but it just draws you in.  This is a must see even if you don't thimk you would like to see a musical.

David
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Post by: poz1970 on January 06, 2008, 10:13:46 pm
I thought of a really good one from 1987. I cant recall if anyone has already mentioned it. But it is worth mentioning again if it has.

Empire of the sun

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/v/Wv9rirLk2kA&rel=1 (http://www.youtube.com/v/Wv9rirLk2kA&rel=1)

SYNOPSIS:
 Steven Spielberg’s EMPIRE OF THE SUN, based on the autobiographical novel by J.G. Ballard, stars Christian Bale as Jim Graham, a British schoolboy separated from his upper-class colonial parents when the Japanese sweep into Shanghai during World War II. Temporarily orphaned, Jim attaches himself to Basie (John Malkovich), a fast-talking American opportunist determined make a buck off the spoils of war. Later, when the two are interned in a prison camp, Jim's boyish fantasies are fueled by the grace and daring of the Japanese fighter pilots whom he comes to idolize despite their enemy status. Spielberg's visually spectacular wartime epic is a testimony to the human will to survive and a child's ability to find wonder even in the midst of horror. Thirteen-year-old Welsh actor Christian Bale is brillant as Jim in his feature film debut. Spielberg himself identified more with Jim, a boy who is obsessed with flying and who experiences the death of his innocence, than with E.T.'s Elliott. After a year of negotiations with the Chinese, Spielberg and his crew were allowed to film in Shanghai, which was virtually unchanged since World War II.

I picked this up in the DVD value bin at my local dvd store for $9.95, DEFINATELY worth it :-) fantastic (but long) movie

J
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Post by: leatherman on January 06, 2008, 11:28:27 pm
Ok what is this version of Sweeney Todd with Ben Kingsley in it? How many times has this been redone?

that's just a movie version of the sweeney tale, not a musical. pretty much the same story though. I watched part of it on TV the other night but got bored - no one busted out into any songs. LOL
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Post by: minismom on January 07, 2008, 12:55:50 pm
I love musicals.  I grew up watching Barbara Steisand (sp?) movies with my mom.  "Hello Dolly", "what's up Doc", "Yentel"...just love them all.  I'm not a big Madonna fan, but i could watch "Evita" everyday and never get bored with it.  Is there a "truer" version of Sweeney Todd?  One that is the closest to the Broadway musical? (and just as important: is there a book version?)

Mum
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Post by: randym431 on January 07, 2008, 02:46:15 pm
I "was" going to see Sweeny Todd but when I realized it was a musical, I'll pass till the dvd.
Not a musical fan here. When my other half puts on THE SOUND OF MUSIC, I make him watch
ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE. He hates that as much as I do S. of M.

Hey Bettytach,
I did see 30 days of night in the theaters and thats why I want it on dvd so bad.
Just something about the dark winter helpless feeling, and no one in the town
knowing whats happening to everyone. The vampires were done pretty good too.
Not just the old fangs and fingernails thing we usually see.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 07, 2008, 04:08:56 pm
Man, no one was safe in 30 Days of Night. I liked it and can't wait for the dvd either.
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Post by: BT65 on January 08, 2008, 09:04:16 am
OK, when 30 Days of Night comes out (does anyone know when that's supposed to be) I'll have to see it. 
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Post by: Miss Philicia on January 08, 2008, 12:23:27 pm
Has anyone here seen Atonement?  I have a slight crush on James McAvoy after seeing Last King of Scotland (if you've not seen that one you really, really MUST rent it).

I want to go see Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and City of Men as well.  The latter is by the same folks that did the superlative City of God.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 08, 2008, 12:32:27 pm
The Last King of Scotland, is that with Forest Whittaker in it? It was just on cable the other day. I will have to take a look at it. I have seen commercials for Atonement, not sure yet if I want to see it. And Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, I have never even heard of that one.

I want to see The Eye and One Missed Call..
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Post by: northernguy on January 08, 2008, 09:57:37 pm
I "was" going to see Sweeny Todd but when I realized it was a musical, I'll pass till the dvd...

Sweeney Todd isn't your typical musical.  Lots of blood, that's for sure.
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Post by: minismom on January 08, 2008, 10:57:06 pm
Just saw 3:10 to Yuma.  Great movie if you're having trouble falling asleep.  Totally predictable and S    L    O    W

mum
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Post by: BT65 on January 09, 2008, 12:21:57 am
OK, I watched "Super Size Me" tonight and I don't think I'll ever eat at McDonald's again.  Yuck! :P
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Post by: poz1970 on January 09, 2008, 09:05:52 am
The Last King of Scotland, is that with Forest Whittaker in it? It was just on cable the other day. I will have to take a look at it. I have seen commercials for Atonement, not sure yet if I want to see it. And Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, I have never even heard of that one.

I want to see The Eye and One Missed Call..

Last King of Scotland is the one about Idi Amin, not seen it myself...

Just watched the HD trailers for "The Dark Knight" (the next batman), and "Prince Caspian" (the next narnia story), and all I can say is hurry up, they look fantastic :-)

J
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 09, 2008, 06:41:31 pm
Last King of Scotland is the one about Idi Amin, not seen it myself...

Just watched the HD trailers for "The Dark Knight" (the next batman), and "Prince Caspian" (the next narnia story), and all I can say is hurry up, they look fantastic :-)

J

I am waiting patiently for The Dark Knight being the comic book fan that I am. I loved the Narnia movie and only hope Prince Caspian is as good.
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Post by: minismom on January 09, 2008, 08:51:18 pm
Just watched the new "Underdog" movie.  Quite enjoyable ;D  Can't wait for "Prince Caspian" to come out...on DVD.  Hubby is a huge Batman fan and would like to see "The Dark Prince" - again, on DVD. Also like to see the new Indiana Jones movie.  Did you know that charactor is based on a real man named Indiana?  Hubby was reading about it.

Mum
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Post by: swede_dish on January 10, 2008, 11:22:53 am
I love The Birdcage but loves To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar....I thought Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo made some pretty good drag queens...Wesley was even convincing but not the cutest drag queen I have seen but not the worse either. I liked Robin Williams part in it and Rupaul as Rachel Tension.



O.M.G. I ADORE To Wong Foo AND The Birdcage.
"I got more legs than a bucket of chicken."


I Am Legand was pretty boss. I Liked it. Moreover, if you all haven't seen Superbad...see it now. Right now. Rent it.

Now I'm off to watch Marie Antoinette. Good day.
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Post by: carousel on January 10, 2008, 12:46:06 pm
Has anyone here seen Atonement

It seemed to be a worthy film, but I'm not sure why I was bored rigid.  Keira 'Shit on a Stick' Knightley needs a good meal, she is painfully thin.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 10, 2008, 01:24:18 pm


O.M.G. I ADORE To Wong Foo AND The Birdcage.
"I got more legs than a bucket of chicken."


I Am Legand was pretty boss. I Liked it. Moreover, if you all haven't seen Superbad...see it now. Right now. Rent it.

Now I'm off to watch Marie Antoinette. Good day.

I honestly wish they would make a Part 2 to Wong Foo. I think it would be great. I liked Marie Antoinette if you are speaking on the one with Kirsten Dunst in it. I think it is cute. She has come a long way since Interview with the Vampire.
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Post by: Winiroo on January 10, 2008, 03:23:54 pm
I don't care so much for drama's or chick flicks. There are exceptions of course. I love The color purple.
But in general my tomboy nature just cant handle all that gooshy crap. LOL

Sorry to read the negative report on 3:10 to Yuma. I have that on my netflix list but the availability has it listed as a "long wait."
Meaning I have to wait a while before they will send it to me.
Rush hour 3 is supposed to come in the mail today. I'm still waiting for Resident Evil and Sunshine to get off the long wait list.

Netflix is annoying me by making me wait for everything I really want to watch. Meanwhile they make me watch the things I'm moderately interested in. That wasn't so much of a problem last year. eehh cross my fingers and hope for some sci-fi fantasy, horror or thrillers to become available.

Wendy
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Post by: minismom on January 10, 2008, 06:49:30 pm
Rush Hour 3 was predictable, but FUNNY!  Hubby and i were laughing so loud, we had to rewind it because we'd missed 10 minutes of the movie.  We love all the Rush Hours.  We also liked "The 5th Element", but only Chris Tucker.  Another laugh out loud!  You think 3:10 to Yuma will be slow in getting to you, just wait until you see how slow it is to END.  I had such high hopes, too.

We watched the new "Underdog" with the kids last night.  It was really cute!

mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 13, 2008, 12:53:28 am
As I was breezing through my cable guide looking for something to watch after finishing Norbit. On Sundance, I come across a movie that came out in 2004 called "One Missed Call". Now I thought it was a typo or something. So, the one that has just recently been released is a remake of a Japanese movie. Well, color me surprised. Did anyone else know this?
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Post by: BT65 on January 13, 2008, 08:01:48 am
I've never heard of that movie, Queen, but one movie I forgot that I should have listed a long time ago is 'Amadeus.'  I thought that movie was ingenius.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 13, 2008, 03:44:50 pm
The Japanese version of One Missed Call was actually pretty good. Now I will have to see this recent version just to see if they keep the same storyline. I also thought I would mention that Lucky Number Slevin was quite good too, watched that last night.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on January 13, 2008, 06:01:15 pm
Now would you believe that I am sitting here watching The Eye? Yep, Japanese version once again. Uh, can Americans not put enough thought into making their own horror movies? I blame all this on The Grudge. Where is Tobie Hooper, Wes Craven, John Carpenter( is he dead?) and even Stephen King. Speaking of which, has anyone seen The Mist yet?
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Post by: Miss Philicia on January 13, 2008, 06:37:36 pm
Oh, I watched this rather odd movie starring James Marsden last night on LOGO, called The 24th Day.  It was about this "straight" guy that thinks this gay guy infected him with HIV, so while he waits for official lab result confirmation he holds the guy (Marsden) hostage in this grimy apartment.

Now that I'm looking it up on imdb.com it says it was filmed in Philadelphia.  Hmm, I missed the first 1/2 hour of it so I'll have to watch it again.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 14, 2008, 12:51:39 am
Sat nite even though I was finally getting over whatever intestinal problems I had the last few days, we decided to stay home and just watch the tube. Instead of watching any of the movies  that we had picked up at the library, we got sucked into watching "Pearl Harbor". A pretty good movie! First off, I like war movies (Prvt Ryan is a must-see). Second this flix has got Ben Affleck in it... and he cries  :'( - like in Armmageddon. God I'm a sucker for that crying Ben! :-*

so sunday morning we watched the library movies. Queen Latifah and LL were cute in "Last Holiday". I almost feel asleep during the first part of this flix but at least the payoff in the ending was all good and happy.  ;D(too bad nobody goofed up and misdiagnosed me LOL)

Next movie was called "October Sky". Another feel-good movie. ;) My partner had read the book  (boys build rockets, win science fair, and go on to work at NASA ) but wasn't certain if I'd like it. Why not? I really enjoyed our trip to the Wright-Patterson Airforce Musuem. I like the planes, and rockets, and BOMBS on display there. Of course if my other half had only mentioned that Jake Gyllenhaal was in this movie, we would have watched it Sat nite instead of watching hunky Ben. Ah, Jake!  :-* I like Ben, but I loooove Jake!

Speaking of vampire movies (somebody did somewhere in this thread I'm sure LOL) the other guy in that movie, The 24th Day, is Scott Speedman who plays Michael Corvin in "Underworld: Evolution". Both Underworld movies are very good.  ;)

Tomorrow I'll watch "Thank You for Not Smoking" and return these movies to the library.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on January 14, 2008, 03:47:05 am
Other half and I did a matrix trilogy sitting over the weekend (argh, ending at 2am), they're fantastic in dolby 5.1 :-D (need on bigger tv thou :-)


If we'd started earlier, I could have got the animatrix as well, and watched that between matrix 1 and 2!


J
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on January 14, 2008, 10:22:03 am
Mikie, please let us know how that movie "Thank You for Not Smoking" is.  I might check it out myself at my library.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 14, 2008, 03:08:29 pm
Mikie, please let us know how that movie "Thank You for Not Smoking" is.  I might check it out myself at my library.

I'll give this movie a thumbs up.  ;D
It was fairly short at only an hour and a half. Lampooning lobbyists of all types (cigs, guns, liquor) along with senators and the media, it made me laugh out loud about a dozen times. And any movie that makes you laugh can't be too bad. LOL I really enjoyed watching this one.  ;)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on January 14, 2008, 05:49:13 pm
Rush Hour 3 was ok. I didnt get to see the bloopers at the end because my boyfriend was anxious to watch the end of a football game. That sucked.

Next in line for me to watch is The invisible.

Director David S. Goyer's supernatural thriller is an unsettling journey into one man's nightmarish limbo. When high schooler Nick is brutally attacked and left for dead, he regains consciousness only to discover that he's invisible to everyone -- except for a troubled young girl running from authorities. From the producers of The Sixth Sense, this mystery explores the elusive place between the world of the living and the land of the dead.

Sounds interesting to me...
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on January 14, 2008, 06:48:24 pm
Oooooooo, a place between living and dead.  I've probably been there myself. ;D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on January 17, 2008, 09:12:13 am
Here's a couple more:
1) Pulp Fiction
2) Pans Labyrinth
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 17, 2008, 11:37:48 am
Hubby and I began the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy last night.  We've seen it several times (own all 3 movies) but every time I see them, I find things that I've some how missed in the last 400 times. I tend to understand trilogies better if I can watch them one after the other (1/night).  After a year or so between episodes, I'm totally lost. 

I liked Pulp Fiction.  A wee bit gorey at times, but likeable.

Mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on January 17, 2008, 11:43:03 am
Saw Cloverfield here today,

I'd give it a 7.5/10, while showing a Monster smashing a city from the little persons perspective on the street sounds great, take vertigo tablets, coz the camera moves and shakes nearly the entire way through the movie..

It was entertaining, pretty much predictable.. I only found myself scared once in the movie, and being the sicko that I am, I tend to laugh at gore in movies :P

Definitely an interesting looking monster, and some of the male stars are pleasing upon the eyes ::-)


I was amazed to see a trailer for a new STAR TREK MOVIE!!!! (YAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY) which allegedly has been held up by the WGA strike ( :'( ) the trailer shows the enterprise being built, upon a planet...

Keep well,
J
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: thunter34 on January 17, 2008, 11:56:41 am
Saw Cloverfield here today,

I'd give it a 7.5/10, while showing a Monster smashing a city from the little persons perspective on the street sounds great, take vertigo tablets, coz the camera moves and shakes nearly the entire way through the movie..

It was entertaining, pretty much predictable.. I only found myself scared once in the movie, and being the sicko that I am, I tend to laugh at gore in movies :P

Definitely an interesting looking monster, and some of the male stars are pleasing upon the eyes ::-)


You saw Cloverfield already?  It gets 7.5?  That's good news.  Part of me was prepping for it to be disasterously bad.  I love a good monster.  Dying to know what it looks like. 

If it's already screening somewhere, it should be anytime until pirated images and clips are on the web.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on January 17, 2008, 03:00:03 pm
Good news about CLoverfield indeed!

I read some advance reviews from Bloody Disgusting and they raved about it.  I personally can't wait since I love a good monster movie!

Thanks though poz1970 for early review!
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 17, 2008, 04:59:52 pm
I was amazed to see a trailer for a new STAR TREK MOVIE

I was going to post that we just watched brucie willis in live free/die hard and that it was actually really good and thrilling but I gotta go tell the other half about a trek trailer and gotta find that sucker online!

mikie
(watched "the producers" too. i'm gay, i love most musicals; but this was crap.  ;) lol )

ps glad to see you back online iggy.  ;D maybe you should check on some "itchy and scratchey" movies. ROFL hope you have a speedy recovery dude. I'd send you a hug but I saw the pix of you. ouch. LOL
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on January 17, 2008, 08:23:55 pm
I was going to post that we just watched brucie willis in live free/die hard and that it was actually really good and thrilling but I gotta go tell the other half about a trek trailer and gotta find that sucker online!

Pages with news about the new star trek movie;


1. The Teaser, a summary;   http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080116f.php

2. Set Design Secrets; http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080109f.php

3. Tom Cruise to be Captain Pike? http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070807j.php

4. http://www.darkhorizons.com/news05/050310b.php

5. Eric Bana as villain in StarTrek XI  http://darkhorizons.com/news07/071010j.php


Hope that helps your curiosity :-)


J
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 17, 2008, 11:39:14 pm
Pages with news about the new star trek movie;

3. Tom Cruise to be Captain Pike?
5. Eric Bana as villain in StarTrek XI 

thank you so very much!

#3 - thank god it will only be a cameo role!!
#5 - Cool and we had already read the news about Syler from Heroes being young Spock

as an interesting tidbit here, if any Trek fans here have ever seen the docu-movie "Trekkies" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120370/) then you've seen my other half dressed up in his "picard" outfit. (he dressed up for a Trek Convention not jury duty or something weird ROFL) ::)  In this utube clip (http://youtube.com/watch?v=60yHrRQ2g2c ) he's dressed in a "kirk" outfit for our annual Pooltag party.

Hubby and I began the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy last night. 
I love those movies too. I could watch them again and again. They were soooo much better than that mind-numbingly boring book by tolkien.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on January 18, 2008, 08:05:18 pm

#5 - Cool and we had already read the news about Syler from Heroes being young Spock


What a great pick. He suits the part visually.

The invisible didn't make it to my mailbox this time instead I got Resident Evil Extinction. Not bad. I enjoyed it. But then again I am a sucker for zombie flicks.
According to Netflix my next movie will be The Bourne Ultimatum. I'm not totally interested in it but Billy wanted to see it. The first two where ok but did not thrill me the same way it did him apparently.

Wendy

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 19, 2008, 07:34:46 pm
We rented a really cool movie (at least it sounded like it - will let you know tomorrow) that's based on a true story. It's about the massacre of over 140 men, women, and children who were part of a wagon train moving to settle land in the west.  No one knows exactly what happened.  For the longest time, it was assumed they were attacked by Indians.  However, documents found recently suggest that the leader of the Mormon church had them murdered when his son fell in love with the daughter of one of the settlers.  Sounded interesting...I'll let you know.

We also rented "Eastern Promises".  I've never heard of it, but, again, it sounded interesting.  We'll probably watch it tomorrow afternoon / night.  I'll let you know about that one, too.

Mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: dgr20002 on January 19, 2008, 11:06:14 pm
Hello again. Tonight I saw the Orphanage (Orhanato, El).  Not what you might call mainstream as it is a horror/drama and in Spanish with English subtitles. I thought it was good. Not much horror but there are a few things that had the audience squirming especially the young homosexual that I was sitting next too.

Anyway I was somewhat embarrassed when in one scene a very heavy set man was descending a staircase. He was waddling and some woman way down in the fron row laughed. Just her. Then the young man next to me laughed which prompted me to laugh and that in turn caused me to let out this bodacious fart. Lots more laughter! Good thing it was dark in there as I know I must have been red.

The theater was packed and this film is now showing on two screens there to big audiences. I recommend it but it isn't really a shocking type of film, though it is very well put together.

David

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: dgr20002 on January 19, 2008, 11:32:27 pm
I rented Sunshine last night. The only good thing I can say about this film is that Cillian Murphy is in it. That us one HOT man. I suppose science fiction fans will like it but it had to many holes in the plot for me to enjoy it  ::)

David
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 20, 2008, 03:23:15 pm
I was just reminded today about a wonderful movie that I can't believe I forgot to mention: Shawshank Redemption.  A wonderfully made and acted movie.  "You either get busy living, or you get busy dying."

September Dawn (the movie I mentioned in my last post) was really, really good.  The special features included commentary by the decendents of the 12 babies / children who werent' killed.  Out of 140 men, women, and children, only those 12 lived.  It's about the Mountain Meadows Massacre that occured on September 11, 1857.  We've done some research since watching the move...very interesting stuff.

We'll watch "Eastern Promises" tonight and I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 21, 2008, 12:57:11 am
it's very very cold in OH this weekend (5 degrees with just a sprinkle of snow on the ground) so we got under the blankets on the couch (me, my honey and the three dogs) and watched some more movies. "Terminator 3" turned out to be an okay movie with lots of action and excitement.

Then after checking out this thread ("the real threat to america" or bush vs zombies http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=18468) I decided to pull out "Shaun of the Dead" for a good laugh.  :D Even though that nasty Sustiva uaed to give me horrible nightmares about zombies, I still enjoy zombie movies.  ;)

I remember the first time I watched this movie. I had a viral load over 250,000 and was in the middle of another one of my "mystery fevers" that ran off and on for nine days. I had never experienced "the chills" until this fever and it was fourth time in my life I spiked a fever above 105. (I totally enjoyed hallucinating as my brain fried.  :o ) I felt just like one of those zombies from the movie - and probably looked like one too. LOL

I'll be going back to the library tomorrow to find some more movies  ;)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: poz1970 on January 21, 2008, 06:28:18 am
Husband and I watched 'Evan Almighty' last night, and had the time of our lives, the movie is hysterical :-)

J
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 21, 2008, 08:54:12 am
Eastern Promises is a wonderful movie.  It's about the Russian mofia in London and the traffikking of Eastern European girls.  Import heroin - 100yrs. in proson.  Import 100 underage girls for prostitution - 6mths. in prison. 

mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 22, 2008, 07:38:28 pm
I know this is a kids movie, but hubby, the kids,  and I have laughed for a solid hour and a half ;D.  If you want to see a movie just for the sake of having a good, light-hearted laugh, rent "Dungston Checks in". 

mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 26, 2008, 12:25:52 am
It's still below freezing here (nearly below zero!) and we watched a few more movies this past week while staying indoors and keeping out of the cold.

1) we own Matrix 1 & 2 and re-watched them recently. I was pleasantly surprised to find a VHS copy of "Matrix 3" (which neither we nor any of our friends own) at the library. It was good to watch it to close out the trilogy; but I still this it's the worst of the three films.

2) I had to re-watch "Brokeback Mountain" because of Heath's passing this week. This made viewing #22. It was still just as poignant to me, and I cried again for poor Ennis being left alone. I'm still surprised at how much this story and movie touched me and still affects me emotionally. After seeing this movie the first time, I went out and read all of Annie Proulx books - and loved them all! A few months ago, I watched another Proulx movie, "The Shipping News" with Kevin Spacey. (Just checking online, I see Ms Proulx has a new book coming out this June, "Fine Just the Way it is", another short story collection. Can't wait to read that one!)

3) Thinking about how I was left alone after my last partner passed away, I watched the 20th anniversary edition of "Purple Rain" - the movie we saw on our first date. Boy, did that bring back memories. The first time I ever saw Randy, he was dancing to "baby, I'm a star" and it was love at first sight. We named our first cocker spaniel "Apollonia's Purple Reign; our pet store was called "It's Reigning Pets"; and my very first tattoo, inked on my last night in Charlotte before I moved to Ohio, was taken from the artwork on the Purple Rain album sleeve. (it's the lady's face as seen in the "when doves cry" video)

4) Sorta a modern-day version of the Griswolds from "National Lampoon's Family Vacation", "Little Miss Sunshine" was an interesting movie. A herion snorting grandfather, a suicidal gay uncle, a brother who has taken a vow of silence, an overworked mom, a motivational-speaker father, and a cute little girl take a cross country trip to go to the Little Miss Sunshine pagent. There are a few laughs throughout the movie; but the real payoff is when Olive (the little girl) finally gets to perform.

5) sshhh, don't tell anyone, but just tonight we got hold of a bootleg copy of "I am Legend". Wow! What a great movie. It kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the movie; though it has a couple of pretty sad scenes (one with his dog, and one with will smith in his final scene). Now that I've seen all three movies based on this story, I must say I like this one better than the ones with Vincent Price or Chuck Heston.

well, I'll be heading back to the library this weekend for another eclectic selection of movies to watch next week. ;)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on January 26, 2008, 09:14:06 am
Eastern Promises is a wonderful movie.  It's about the Russian mofia in London and the traffikking of Eastern European girls.  Import heroin - 100yrs. in proson.  Import 100 underage girls for prostitution - 6mths. in prison. 

mum

I *so* want to see this.  Now that's nominated for so many things I think I'm going to splurge and buy it.  Viggo is hot.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 26, 2008, 11:19:01 pm
It really is a very good movie, philly.  Watch the bonus materials but only after you watch the movie.  They explain a lot about the background and the subtlties that are in the movie.

mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on January 29, 2008, 01:37:55 am
you know, libraries are not like video stores, and have very eclectic selections of movies. so lately, i've been watching many movies I'd probably never rent.

well now I've seen everything.  ;D I thought the world had gone mad when Obi-Wan sang and danced ("Moulin Rouge") but seeing Obi-Wan shoot up herion ("Trainspotting") was just too much.  :o

We also watched the humorous "The Devil wears Parde"; the boring but cute Ben Affleck in "DareDevil" (with that "Alias" gal); and fell alseep part-way though the very boring but handsome George Clooney in "Solaris" (is this sci-fi or a chick-flic? zzzzz )

I'm still tripping on Obi-Wan though.  :o
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on January 29, 2008, 09:32:04 pm
I liked Daredevil, but can't stand the Elektra movie.  The actress is from WV.  We're watching the 1st Fantastic Four tonight.  We enjoyed Batman Begins Sunday night.  Tomorrow night, we'll probably end up watching the sequal to F/F - Rise of the Silver Surfer.  We saw The Game Plan about 20 times this weekend.  It was a cute movie and very enjoyable (the first few times ;))

We didn't look for movies when we went to the library last week.  I'll take a look next week when we go and see what they have.  Are they free? 

Mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on February 03, 2008, 10:53:50 am
In honor of Queen's return I wanted to give her movie thread the righteous bump to top of the forum.  ;)

Saw Cloverfield (finally) last night.  It was pretty ok.  I enjoyed it for what it was but was definitely not as wowed as I thought I would be.  Latest word btw according to an interview on Bloody Disgusting is that there will be a sequel and that the Monster in the first one is but a baby!  I guess the Mother comes out in the second one sort of like JAWS 3D.  OY Vey! ::)

Also in the catching up on movies review, Jeromy and I rented Invasion, the recent remake of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.  I liked it a lot better than the critics and most audiences and did enjoy the whole analogy of medically prescribed mood and pysch meds and that of an invasion of outside beings.

Lastly, and returning to a movie mention in the first review, JAWS (original) was on TCM last night and by God did it remind me of just how much Ilove that film.  It is amazing how certain classics still are still leagues ahead of most that have followed.

On my list to see:  Diary of the Dead (I do think GAR has lost his tocuh though).  Jeromy won't probably go with me though because he was getting nauseous from the whole Cloverfield shake cam thing.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 03, 2008, 02:37:17 pm
Aww, Thanks Iggy for bumping it back up. I thought folks prolly got bored with it since I saw another thread called Mindless Movies...

Leatherman----I'm liking you to pieces already. First the vampire thing and now you're a Prince fan. I lost my virginity to When Doves Cry. Back in the day I use to dress like Vanity 6 when I use to go to house parties and my bff dubbed me as Vanity, I have the necklace til this day. I do need my ass kicked because I do not own the dvd of Purple Rain. I have to try to find it. I also liked his other movie too, Under the Cherry Moon and my fave song from the soundtrack was Boys and Girls.

I liked the Matrix movies because of the fighting in them but not enough to buy them. I am watching the third one now on a movie channel. I love zombie movies. I am a Resident Evil gamer and I own all of the dvds. And there will be a part 4, count on it. I am trying to collect all the games for the playstation but am catching hell trying to find them.

I thought Evan Almighty was funny. I have Bruce Almighty, I think I will get Evan one day. Shawshank Redemption is one of my fave movies. I have the dvd.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 03, 2008, 03:25:41 pm
My next goals are:  Gia (*hello* Angelina Jolie, high fashion, lesbians, heroin addiction and HIV... delightful)

and

Le Grand Bleu (Director's Cut) the landmark 1988 production which was Luc Besson's first English language film.  However, if you saw the US version it's NOT the one to see, as the studio insisted on simplifying the ending and replacing the seminal original score by Eric Serra.  You just can't beat the cinematography on this -- one of my all time favorite movies and I can't recommend it enough.  Required viewing IMO, plus Jean-Marc Barr is WAY hot.

Last night I watched Diva... I'm going to OD on 80's cult/art house soon.  I really now need Liquid Sky to feel whole again.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Dan J. on February 03, 2008, 04:28:15 pm
I saw the new U2 3D Imax movie last week. If your a fan of U2 it is a must see.

I saw And There Will Be Blood yesterday. It was OK.

Dan
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 03, 2008, 10:15:19 pm
My next goals are:  Gia (*hello* Angelina Jolie, high fashion, lesbians, heroin addiction and HIV... delightful)

I liked the movie, Gia. It was sad though but I thought Angelina did a good job in it.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 03, 2008, 10:17:49 pm
I agree.  I've seen the movie several times, but it's been years.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: leatherman on February 03, 2008, 11:02:19 pm
we watched War of the Worlds last night on tv (tom cruise version) and I liked it quite a bit although he was about the dumbest parent/father/grownup ever in a movie. It's a wonder he and those kids didn't end up dead.  :o

lessons leatherman learned from horror flix:
rule #1 never enter a room if the lights don't come on
rule #2 run AWAY from the bad things


I do not own the dvd of Purple Rain. I have to try to find it. I also liked his other movie too, Under the Cherry Moon and my fave song from the soundtrack was Boys and Girls.

the 20th anniversary edition of Purple Rain has a second disc with all the videos out of the movie (Prince, Time, Appollonia 6), along with some history and influence segments. I watched the movie with the commentary (the director and producers, no words from the purple one though) and since it's one of my favs for many personal reasons, I got a kick out of all the behind the scenes stuff (it was so cold in minnesota that they went back to cali to film most of the movie. LOL)

Under the Cherry Moon is an excellent movie, though many never saw or heard of it. filmed in black and white, the textures of the fabrics, clothes, etc really give the film a nice look. Prince and Jerome were both funny, cute, and waggish enough. I liked the plot. Gigilo really falls in love and has to die. Epically Tragic Chic. Excellent soundtrack too (Kiss, anotherholeinyerhead. don't know if boys&girls or mountains is the better tune though). Mucho better than that crappy Graffitti Bridge movie. Quite a few nice cuts on the soundtrack, terrible dialog and acting though. the only benefit going for that movie - The Time got back together.  ;)

mikie
(who lived in a haunted house and always obeys the rules)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 04, 2008, 11:38:48 am
Mikie---

Yeah, The Soundtrack to Under the Cherry Moon was pretty good too. I don't know what Prince was thinking when he came out with Grafitti Bridge. I thought Tevin Campbell was going to be his protege for a minute. Is there any deleted scenes on the Purple Rain dvd. I remember back in the day they said they had to cut out some things because it was considered x-rated. The song The Beautiful Ones always makes me cry. At the moment, I am feeling a bit Computer Blue and wondering where is my love life, where can it be? There must be something wrong with the machinery....Til I find that righteous one, Computer Blue... ;)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on February 04, 2008, 11:46:20 am
Tomorrow I'll be heading to the library to see if they have Gia.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 04, 2008, 11:53:55 am
If you can't find it shoot me a PM, Betty. :)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Dan J. on February 04, 2008, 12:19:13 pm
Atonement was an excellent film.

& I have a fondness for James McAvoy...

Dan
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 04, 2008, 12:28:08 pm
James is kinda delectable... and he's not even my type at all.  Dan, should I assume that you saw Last King of Scotland?  He was so hot in that... great actor too :)  He's also in an upcoming Angelina Jolie film.

Too bad he's so short.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: thunter34 on February 04, 2008, 12:39:06 pm
Too bad he's so short.


Why?  I love 'em all bite sized.  Like a little fun bar.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 04, 2008, 01:04:07 pm

Why?  I love 'em all bite sized.  Like a little fun bar.

Dunno... I always feel like I have to be the top with short boys.  Mind you, they don't have be really tall, just more around my height.

I need not justify my sexual proclivities on a web forum full of the diseased :)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on February 04, 2008, 02:00:17 pm
My next goals are:  Gia (*hello* Angelina Jolie, high fashion, lesbians, heroin addiction and HIV... delightful)

and

Le Grand Bleu (Director's Cut) the landmark 1988 production which was Luc Besson's first English language film.  However, if you saw the US version it's NOT the one to see, as the studio insisted on simplifying the ending and replacing the seminal original score by Eric Serra.  You just can't beat the cinematography on this -- one of my all time favorite movies and I can't recommend it enough.  Required viewing IMO, plus Jean-Marc Barr is WAY hot.

Last night I watched Diva... I'm going to OD on 80's cult/art house soon.  I really now need Liquid Sky to feel whole again.

Loved GIA.  Still remember the scene when she went for the interview at Wilhelmina's agency.  How I loved how she relayed her name to the receptionist!

I haven't seen Le Grand Bleu, but the title (by stream of consciousness) makes me thinbk of two of my favorite films:  Trois couleurs: Bleu & Rouge (never really liked White)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on February 05, 2008, 12:29:44 pm
Oh lovely... my d/l of Le Grand Bleu finished and it's just lovely.  So much of it is filmed in the Cyclades islands of Greece and it brings back memories of my trip there years ago.  It's also the full DVD file with all of the menus and now I need to burn it to an actual disc, but the file is so large.  I have some double-layer ones so I'll see if it works, as I've only burned stuff to double-layer as data.

I really wish, however, that I owned a wide-screen television.  I need to save up a lot of money for that though.  (reminder to self:  obtain a sugar daddy)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on February 05, 2008, 06:50:30 pm
I have a new film on my must see list: 

OTTO or UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE


You have to see the trailer.  Reminds me of a Warhol.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11076 (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11076)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on February 05, 2008, 09:44:11 pm
Watching "Enter the Dragon" on AMC.  It was 1st released 35 years ago.  It was shortly after making this movie that Bruce Lee died. 

Mum
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Post by: 404error on February 05, 2008, 10:13:42 pm
Rented The Comebacks and The Hunting Party last night.  The Comebacks was... well, predictable and really not that funny.  It had some moments but my expectations weren't too high for this spoof flick.  The Hunting Party was kick ass.  Richard Gere didn't bring the movie down (which I was thinking he would) and Terrence Howard was impressive as always.  Excellent story, good pace, worth buying.
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Post by: BT65 on February 05, 2008, 11:19:27 pm
I have a new film on my must see list: 

OTTO or UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE


You have to see the trailer.  Reminds me of a Warhol.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11076 (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11076)

OK, I couldn't even finish watching that.  Something about watching a person (be it all dead) eating a newly deceased animal corpse kind of gets to me.  But, if that's what you like.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 06, 2008, 02:46:54 am
Watching "Enter the Dragon" on AMC.  It was 1st released 35 years ago.  It was shortly after making this movie that Bruce Lee died. 

Mum

I love that movie. I have 2 of his movies, Game of Death and Fist of Fury, I think it is. I am too lazy to look right now.. ;)

Someone mentioned Stardust awhile back. It is on ppv now and I may consider watching it. Diva was on the movie channel the other night too but I didn't watch it. Is it worth seeing?
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Post by: Winiroo on February 06, 2008, 02:39:37 pm
OK, I couldn't even finish watching that.  Something about watching a person (be it all dead) eating a newly deceased animal corpse kind of gets to me.  But, if that's what you like.

I watched the trailer. It looks like a combo living dead/gay soft porn movie. 

Doesn't interest me. <shrug>
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Post by: powerpuff on February 06, 2008, 03:10:55 pm
that black sheep movie is seriously demented :D i had to laugh sorry  previews were funny and gory/

grind house and not bad
Beowulf was is canada arlready
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 06, 2008, 04:04:29 pm
I really now need Liquid Sky to feel whole again.

FOUND IT!  And it's the hard to find DVD version, not a VHS lamer.  I need a tab of acid now though to watch this.
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Post by: Iggy on February 06, 2008, 10:05:22 pm
I watched the trailer. It looks like a combo living dead/gay soft porn movie. 

Doesn't interest me. <shrug>
OK, I couldn't even finish watching that.  Something about watching a person (be it all dead) eating a newly deceased animal corpse kind of gets to me.  But, if that's what you like.

OK.  The cheese stands alone.
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Post by: BT65 on February 06, 2008, 11:07:44 pm
I went to the library to see if they had Gia but they didn't.  I got a couple other movies.  Just got done watching Hair.  I really liked it.  I also got, for tomorrow night, Girl, Interrupted, which is one of my favorites.  I can identify. 
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Post by: Winiroo on February 07, 2008, 05:31:39 pm
I watched Saw IV last night. It confused the hell out of me but I enjoyed it.

Next one I'll watch is

Mr Brooks:
Kevin Costner stars in this psychological thriller chronicling the downward spiral of a man (Costner) at war with his own alter ego (William Hurt). Demi Moore co-stars as a sharp-witted police detective whose passion for her job attracts the attention -- and respect -- of the very serial killer she's tracking. The film was penned and helmed by talented writer-director team Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon (Stand by Me).
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 07, 2008, 10:20:44 pm
I am dying to see Saw 4 but I don't see how it can connect with the other 3 since Jigsaw is now dead. Who the hell is carrying on his work now since the one girl is also dead to is what I want to know. I plan on getting all of them for my collection.
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Post by: Iggy on February 07, 2008, 10:25:30 pm
I am dying to see Saw 4 but I don't see how it can connect with the other 3 since Jigsaw is now dead. Who the hell is carrying on his work now since the one girl is also dead to is what I want to know. I plan on getting all of them for my collection.

Pssstt.  Hey Lady *opening overcoat* I know you will hate me for this, but....

Everyting you wanted to know about making the fuck of sense out of the SAW films is riiiight here: http://www.themoviespoiler.com/  five dollar five dollar
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Post by: Winiroo on February 08, 2008, 07:07:30 pm
Even after I found out who the bad guy was I couldn't understand why he chose to be the bad guy.

I'll read the spoiler a few more times and see if I can make since of it LOL
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 08, 2008, 08:25:19 pm
Pssstt.  Hey Lady *opening overcoat* I know you will hate me for this, but....

Everyting you wanted to know about making the fuck of sense out of the SAW films is riiiight here: http://www.themoviespoiler.com/  five dollar five dollar

Thanks Iggy..Now it makes sense to me but I still want to see it. And add it to my collection....
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 08, 2008, 08:29:47 pm
Even after I found out who the bad guy was I couldn't understand why he chose to be the bad guy.

I'll read the spoiler a few more times and see if I can make since of it LOL

If you're talking about Saw4, my understanding is John aka Jigsaw started doing what he did because the guy, I forget his name had hit his wife in the stomach when opening a door and caused her to lose their child. Later on John was diagnosed with cancer and tried to kill himself but survived. He saw how people used people or did not cherish the life they had so he would kidnap them and make them a part of his game. Amanda and Art(I think it was) became his disciples so to speak and carried on his work. That's my take on it.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 09, 2008, 07:10:16 pm
Nope I didnt understand why Detective Hoffman decided to be a bad guy. And I didnt get why Art was still playing the game after he killed the guy at the begining of the movie.

Call me confused.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 09, 2008, 09:45:39 pm
Eh? Well, some cops are just corrupt. That is what I got from watching Saw 3. As far as Art, well if I ever see the movie, I will get back to you...Or maybe Art just wanted to carry on Jigsaw's work in some dark twisted way? Sometimes ya just gotta say why ask why or wonder about the person who came up for the idea of the movie. I know Wes Craven came up with Freddy Kruger from dreams and even made mention of it in the last installment of the Nightmare on Elm St series---The New Nightmare. Have you peeped that?
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Post by: Winiroo on February 11, 2008, 11:22:12 am
Art I guess was his name, the guy at the beginning of IV with the stitched mouth had something strapped to his back while he was with the two detectives.
I guess the bad guy cop wasn't done playing with him.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 11, 2008, 12:54:11 pm
Sorry, I got the sequels messed up..Bad cop was in part 2. Amanda explains that the cop had planted something on her and framed her. Part 3 was a whole nother story on which Amanda never gave the captured people the chance to get away, she murdered them. Jigsaw didn't like that and gave her a final test in which she failed. I really have to see part 4. Even though the spoiler explains it all, I just want to see it anyway.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 11, 2008, 05:19:03 pm
OK Betty... encoding is progressing.  You'll be getting some "bonus selections" too :)

Hope your ready for Bruce La Bruce's Hustler White!
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Post by: BT65 on February 11, 2008, 06:43:39 pm
Looking forward to receiving them, Philly!  Thanks again.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 11, 2008, 07:56:36 pm
The next two movies I expect to see are Breach and Rescue Dawn.

Breach
Soon after landing a plum job working for FBI operative Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) realizes he's been brought in to spy on his boss, who's suspected of selling secrets to the Soviets. But can O'Neill handle such an important assignment with so little field experience, or will Hanssen get to him first? Laura Linney and Dennis Haysbert also star in director Billy Ray's high-stakes thriller based on a true story.

Rescue Dawn
Renowned director Werner Herzog's inspiring film recounts the heroic saga of Dieter Dengler, a German-American fighter pilot and highly decorated Vietnam veteran whose reconnaissance plane was shot down in 1966. Captured by enemy forces and held in a Laotian torture camp near the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dengler (portrayed by Christian Bale) defied death by organizing one of the most daring escapes in the Vietnam conflict.
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Post by: Teresa on February 11, 2008, 08:15:30 pm
Just saw Juno over the weekend. I loved it!  The actress that plays Juno is fantastic....i thought the whole cast did an awesome job.

Teresa
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 11, 2008, 08:50:39 pm
Looking forward to receiving them, Philly!  Thanks again.

I can include a used large dildo and a half full tub of crisco also! :)
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Post by: Iggy on February 11, 2008, 10:25:06 pm
OK, I couldn't even finish watching that.  Something about watching a person (be it all dead) eating a newly deceased animal corpse kind of gets to me.  But, if that's what you like.
Looking forward to receiving them, Philly!  Thanks again.

Betty, dear, please note that Bruce La Bruce is the same producer of both films.   ;D
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Post by: BT65 on February 11, 2008, 10:28:22 pm
Betty, dear, please note that Bruce La Bruce is the same producer of both films.   ;D

Oh my.  Well, I'll stay open-minded and take a gamble. 

I watched Capote tonight.  I never saw it when it was in the theatres.  I rate it high on my list.

Oh and David, a used dildo?  Parish the thought.  There's an adult bookstore right down the street from me.  If I need anything, it's only 2 minutes away. ;)
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Post by: Winiroo on February 11, 2008, 10:36:46 pm
LMAO you didnt say anything about the 1/2 tub of crisco. ;D
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 11, 2008, 11:35:57 pm
I thought Capote was an excellent film. I think Phillip Seymore Hoffman is a great actor. You check out Flawless in which he plays a drag queen. Robert DeNiro is in it too as a homophobic ex cop. I don't want to give away any of the movie but I thought it was great.

Philly--- Dearest, who the hell wants a used dildo? That is like so ewwww.


I want to see the movie Jumper, it looks good. I heard Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is funny as hell too.
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Post by: leatherman on February 12, 2008, 12:28:46 am
I want to see the movie Jumper, it looks good

I was just at the library today looking for a book or two to take on my trip this weekend (8 hr drive to nc. it's kinda an early bday present for me since me and all my immediate family bdays are between feb 15 and march 25 and I try to get down there for one BIG party for all of us) anyway, I found Jumper. I still am looking forward to seeing that movie and Vantage Point soon.

The other night as it was only 2 degrees and the snow was blowing, we watched Firewall with Harrison Ford. It was pretty good.  ;) Iif I can get worked up enough to be really happy when the bad guy finally gets whacked then it's a pretty good movie. And boy was I glad to see Harrison finally take this guy out. ;)
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Post by: BT65 on February 12, 2008, 08:05:56 am
Queen, I will definitely look for Flawless.  Today I'm going to attempt to watch Little Miss Sunshine before I have to take the movies back.  I never saw it and my brother (who is a pretty good critic) said it's excellent. 
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 12, 2008, 09:55:33 am


Philly--- Dearest, who the hell wants a used dildo? That is like so ewwww.

I could throw in a half-used bottle of poppers too.  IT'S A PARTY!
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Post by: swede_dish on February 12, 2008, 10:33:41 am
I'm waiting for Gia 3D.


I watched The Last King Of Scotland the other day and darn near got sick in the end. Icky. If you like James Mcavoy, I'm not sure if you should see it.

I just got digital cable and sometimes I browse the free movies section and catch awesome independant films. Muriel's Wedding with Toni Collete was SO adoreable. Plus, it has ABBA in it. ABBA. Amazing.
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Post by: BT65 on February 13, 2008, 08:04:48 am
I watched most of Little Miss Sunshine last night.   All in all it wasn't a bad movie, just not my taste.
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Post by: poz1970 on February 13, 2008, 12:51:34 pm
I hired resident evil 3 the other day, loved it! standard zombie hack and slash with some good action, predictable from pretty much the first 10 minutes, overall good entertainment value!


J
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 13, 2008, 03:16:21 pm
I hired resident evil 3 the other day, loved it! standard zombie hack and slash with some good action, predictable from pretty much the first 10 minutes, overall good entertainment value!


J

My bff bought me the dvd for my bday. I have all 3. Now you know there is going to be a part 4, right? I loved it as well being the gamer that I am.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 13, 2008, 05:16:38 pm
I watched most of Little Miss Sunshine last night.   All in all it wasn't a bad movie, just not my taste.

I agree. Cute but not real a attention grabber.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 13, 2008, 05:18:23 pm
My bff bought me the dvd for my bday. I have all 3. Now you know there is going to be a part 4, right? I loved it as well being the gamer that I am.

Had no clue they had plans for a 4th,  Cool.
Love me some zombie movies...
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 13, 2008, 05:26:18 pm
I figure they have plans for a 4th because of how Extinction ended. I remember Iggy saying that Milla Jovovich is done making them so I predict there will be a 4th but her character will be killed off in the beginning. Claire Redfield (Ali Larter from Heroes) will become the heroine. How do I know this? Because I am a gamer and they have put some of the characters from the game in the movie. Like Claire, Albert Wesker(he was the blonde dude with the dark glasses in Extinction and even the girl from Extinction called K-Mart. Since in the movie she said she didn't like her real name and they are headed to Alaska which kind of goes along with Resident Evil Code Veronica, thus K- Mart's real name is Veronica. I love being a gamer.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 13, 2008, 05:38:27 pm
Sooo Veronica aka Kmart will likely be the main character played by Ali Larter "miss multiple personality from Heroes"?
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 13, 2008, 05:54:41 pm
Sooo Veronica aka Kmart will likely be the main character played by Ali Larter "miss multiple personality from Heroes"?

Nooooooo. Have you seen Extinction yet? K-Mart is played by another person. Or was that a joke? :-\
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Post by: BreakerOneNine on February 13, 2008, 06:35:48 pm
I am waiting on "Across the Universe" to come in the mail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ6d3m-GFyw
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Post by: Winiroo on February 13, 2008, 07:21:32 pm
Nooooooo. Have you seen Extinction yet? K-Mart is played by another person. Or was that a joke? :-\

I've seen it. I just thought she could be the grown up version.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 13, 2008, 09:01:20 pm
Duh, I get it now thus the reference to her dual character in Heroes...Sometimes I get clueless and have a blonde moment.. :P
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Post by: poz1970 on February 13, 2008, 11:17:47 pm
Just got home from the cinema, saw "jumper".. hayden christenson is dribbleworthy, the story is 'so so', good action, weak explanation of the plot :-(


J
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 14, 2008, 02:37:22 am
Just got home from the cinema, saw "jumper".. hayden christenson is dribbleworthy, the story is 'so so', good action, weak explanation of the plot :-(


J

So no good, huh?
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Post by: swede_dish on February 14, 2008, 10:10:50 am
I am waiting on "Across the Universe" to come in the mail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ6d3m-GFyw

I LOVED Across The Universe! Cute british guy and the Beatles...you can't lose.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 14, 2008, 11:57:38 am
My current obsession is Eduardo Noriega and I'm downloading Plata Quemada (2000)  OMG HOW HOT IS HE???  LOL

(http://homepage.mac.com/bedstuy65/.Pictures/burntmoney.jpg)


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Post by: BT65 on February 14, 2008, 12:13:07 pm
He is definitely a hottie. *fantasizing*
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 14, 2008, 12:51:33 pm
Not bad at all...Is it just me or what but I think the guy in the Taco Bell commercial is hot, you know the Mariachi who winks at the girl....I'd do him and Yo Quiero Taco Bell... ;D I want his taco, please to go....
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 14, 2008, 01:04:57 pm
I'll watch this movie tonight.  The download was pretty quick.  Hope it's better than "Monster Meat" which I had last night.  *giggle*
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 14, 2008, 01:30:16 pm
I'll watch this movie tonight.  The download was pretty quick.  Hope it's better than "Monster Meat" which I had last night.  *giggle*

Do you mean that literally? :o OMG!!!
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Post by: Winiroo on February 15, 2008, 03:04:17 pm
Watched half of Rescue Dawn. Billy wasn't into it so I noted the time on the DVD and let him turn it off.
I'll watch the rest soon.

It hasn't been too action packed like your typical Vietnam movie but I like it and I'll watch the rest of it whether he likes it or not. LOL

Wendy
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Post by: minismom on February 16, 2008, 07:11:22 pm
Rescue Dawn was pretty slow and not a lot of action, Winni.

We watched "Gone, baby, gone" last night.  It was amazing!  It started out kinda slow, but the twists and turns kept you guessing.  Really makes you wonder about the concepts of right and wrong.

Mum
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Post by: Winiroo on February 17, 2008, 11:26:26 am
I watched the rest of Rescue Dawn. It was pretty good. Your right it is alot slower than your average war movie.

I dig war flicks. ;D
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 17, 2008, 12:23:04 pm
I watched this teen thriller last night made in '96 early in the careers of both Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon, and I'm always impressed with Wahlberg -- the movie was Fear.  This was even before Boogie Nights and considering the subject matter he still came off really well, and obviously right I guess out of acting school, as it was only a few years after being an underwear model and faux rapper.  It still always surprises me how far along he's come, or do you other folks not like him?  Frankly he was better in this movie than Reese, and of course I love Reese.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 17, 2008, 12:31:01 pm
I can appreciate him as an actor but everytime I see him all I can think initially is this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUvyhNXhznQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUvyhNXhznQ)

and his brother Donnie Wahlberg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ5eZSa7URA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ5eZSa7URA)

Tickles me more than I could possibly tell you  ;D
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Post by: thunter34 on February 17, 2008, 12:39:11 pm
All I initially think of are those underwear ads.   :P

But yes, I'm impressed with what he's delivered since.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 17, 2008, 12:49:42 pm
Have you seen his workout video from the early 90's?  It's hilarious.  However, if you want a really good workout video from back then you really need to see the Dolph Lundgren one.  So stellar and lots of tight spandex.
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Post by: thunter34 on February 17, 2008, 12:54:36 pm
I've seen the Dolph vid.  Not the Marky Mark workout.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 17, 2008, 12:58:52 pm
I was watching Donnie Wahlberg last night when Spike showed the Killing Point marathon with John Leguizamo in it. It was actually pretty good. I think John has come a long way as an actor too since he is usually known for his comedy. I was watching a movie with him in it a few weeks ago, Cronicas where he played a reporter doing a story on a man accused of killing kids or something like that. It had subtitles cause it was in spanish.

I also like Mark Wahlberg too especially in the movie 4 Brothers. He was really good in that one. I thought he was ok as a rapper back in the day even though he did kind of bubble gum rap. At least he was better than Vanillla Ice aka Robert Van Winkle. I remember meeting him back when I worked for the City of Miami Beach. He was sporting dreads back then and waiting on a package from the UPS man... ;)
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 17, 2008, 01:26:21 pm
Oh yeah... Love Leguizamo.  I went to see him on Broadway for Mambo Mouth in the early 90's and actually prefer him on stage as opposed to movies.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 17, 2008, 02:24:25 pm
If you enjoyed City of God the multi-Academy Award nominated Brazilian film, the follow up Elite Squad just began the rounds and won a big international film festival today in Berlin:

http://www.tropadeeliteofilme.com.br/

I think expectation is that this will do even more than City of God.  Already last year it was the most attended production for all Brazil, and that was exclusive of the massive bootlegging of the DVD that added another 3 million viewers.  Can't wait to see it -- and if you've never seen City of God, oh how you have missed out.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 17, 2008, 10:07:36 pm
At least he was better than Vanillla Ice aka Robert Van Winkle. I remember meeting him back when I worked for the City of Miami Beach. He was sporting dreads back then and waiting on a package from the UPS man... ;)

I used to have the hots for ole Robbie. LOL
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Post by: Iggy on February 22, 2008, 03:35:40 pm
Just curious if anyone has had the chance to see Diary of the Dead.  Romero only gave it an extremely limited opening and Charlotte is not one of the cities.

Most likely will have to wait till it comes out on video.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 22, 2008, 06:46:31 pm
Just curious if anyone has had the chance to see Diary of the Dead.  Romero only gave it an extremely limited opening and Charlotte is not one of the cities.

Most likely will have to wait till it comes out on video.

I havent seen it but I've got it on my list of movies to watch once it goes to video.
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Post by: minismom on February 22, 2008, 07:50:42 pm
Rented "American Gangster".  Can't wait to see it.  I'll let ya know if it was worth all the hype.

Mum
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Post by: Snowangel on February 22, 2008, 08:17:58 pm
I want to see Gone Baby Gone maybe I will see if it is on OnDemand.

We have the bootleg version of American Gangsta and I feel asleep everytime so I have no idea how it ends but it was good, I was just wicked tired. :-\
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 22, 2008, 09:34:12 pm
Just curious if anyone has had the chance to see Diary of the Dead.  Romero only gave it an extremely limited opening and Charlotte is not one of the cities.

Most likely will have to wait till it comes out on video.

Is it a zombie movie? By Romero, I am so hoping it is.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 22, 2008, 09:41:50 pm
Is it a zombie movie? By Romero, I am so hoping it is.
I, like you, adore a good zombie or vampire movie.

Trailer for Diary of the dead
http://movies.aol.com/movie/george-romeros-diary-of-the-dead/27262/video/trailer-no-1/2062453 (http://movies.aol.com/movie/george-romeros-diary-of-the-dead/27262/video/trailer-no-1/2062453)

Description:
While filming a low-budget horror film, Jason (Joshua Close) and his film school friends hear news reports of zombie sightings. As the living dead close in on the film crew, Jason seizes the opportunity to add real blood and guts to his movie. Meanwhile the American government promises to stop the violent uprising, but the relentless zombies gain an advantage by wiping out all forms of communication with the outside world.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 22, 2008, 10:08:55 pm
I, like you, adore a good zombie or vampire movie.

Trailer for Diary of the dead
http://movies.aol.com/movie/george-romeros-diary-of-the-dead/27262/video/trailer-no-1/2062453 (http://movies.aol.com/movie/george-romeros-diary-of-the-dead/27262/video/trailer-no-1/2062453)

Description:
While filming a low-budget horror film, Jason (Joshua Close) and his film school friends hear news reports of zombie sightings. As the living dead close in on the film crew, Jason seizes the opportunity to add real blood and guts to his movie. Meanwhile the American government promises to stop the violent uprising, but the relentless zombies gain an advantage by wiping out all forms of communication with the outside world.


Yeah, now that is what I'm talking about...I am now putting myself through agony watching Friday the 13th part 2 on Bravo....Ugh, I can't even see the actual killing... ::)
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Post by: minismom on February 23, 2008, 07:49:12 am
Snow, I fell asleep last night before the end of "American Gangster", too..lol.  The theatrical version is 2hrs, but we went for the extended and it was 2hrs 45mins.  I'll have to watch the last hour or so when the kids go down for a nap.  What I saw of it i really liked, though.  I saw a special on Discovery about the real Frank Lucas.  Very interesting.  We saw "Gone, Baby Gone", too.  It started a little slow, but what a great movie.  It really makes you think.  Great discussion starter.

Tonight, we'll be watching "Rendition" or "Michael Clayton".  We rented "Monsters, Inc." for the kids.  Last time we saw it the boys were really small (4 1/2, and almost 2).  Mini slept through the whole movie while getting a dose of her IV meds. ;D 

Mum
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Post by: TicTicBang on February 23, 2008, 01:43:53 pm
http://www.watch-movies.net/
 ;D

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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 23, 2008, 01:56:47 pm
I couldn't help myself. Even after Iggy gave me the link to the spoiler, I still had to order SawIV. I am liking what I am seeing though. It's good to have a visual... ;)
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Post by: TicTicBang on February 23, 2008, 02:00:11 pm
http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/jumper/

Im watching 'Jumper' at the moment. ;D
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Post by: Winiroo on February 23, 2008, 05:50:39 pm
http://www.watch-movies.net/
 ;D



I pulled up cloverfield but the fucker keeps freezing. LOL someone stood up infront of the screen.
Cool link though

Thanks\
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 23, 2008, 07:36:16 pm
I am watching How High. You know us potheads love our weed movies, at least we do in the hood. I have to get this for my collection but am watching it on Comedy Central. I already have Half Baked... ;)
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Post by: minismom on February 24, 2008, 05:35:35 am
Saw "Michael Clayton" last night.  It was pretty decent.  What it lacked in action, it made up for in plot.  I guess that's the movie version of "he has a great personality".  Tonight we'll watch "Rendition".  I did get to finish "American Gangster" and it's a really good movie.  I wish I could watch it all the way through, but it's due on monday and I won't have time.  Strong contender for the "buy" column, though.

Mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 24, 2008, 11:41:52 am
I didn't buy the dvd but I recorded Purple Rain last night and am watching it now. I'm thinking about you, Leatherman... :-* ;)
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Post by: Iggy on February 25, 2008, 09:45:12 am
Yeah, now that is what I'm talking about...I am now putting myself through agony watching Friday the 13th part 2 on Bravo....Ugh, I can't even see the actual killing... ::)

LOL - You weren't the only one.  Though even worse, I was flipping to the Breakfast Club during F13 commerical breaks.  It was an 80's vibe thing that night.
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Post by: BT65 on February 25, 2008, 09:53:09 am
I can still watch 'The Breakfast Club' and enjoy it.  Now that the academies are done, I must see 'No Country for Old Men.' 
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Post by: Iggy on February 25, 2008, 10:12:28 am
I haven't seen any of the main contenders this year. 

I want to see No Country for Old Men, and La vie en Rose in particular.
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Post by: leatherman on February 25, 2008, 10:17:48 am
I didn't buy the dvd but I recorded Purple Rain last night and am watching it now. I'm thinking about you, Leatherman... :-* ;)

i'm sure you heard he's probably going to be having hip surgery, which doesn't surprise me after watching him dance in those high heels all these years.

This past weekened, we watched "Kingdom of Heaven" with Orlando Bloom. Yawn! But "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks turned out to be pretty good. Then I watched an oldie with John Hurt, "1984". The book by Orwell is much better (in a sinister way) and I like John Hurt much more when aliens are popping out of his chest in one of my favorite movies "aliens". (though I hate the scenes with the alien wrapped around his face. Ick!)

Last week visiting my family down South, my youngest brother and nephew made me watch "Borat". Though filled with low-brow humor, I have to guiltly admit that I laughed like mad at several scenes.
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Post by: komnaes on February 25, 2008, 11:20:15 am
Then I watched an oldie with John Hurt, "1984". The book by Orwell is much better (in a sinister way) and I like John Hurt much more when aliens are popping out of his chest in one of my favorite movies "aliens".

I have good memories of 1984 though.. not of the film, but memories of going to see it. It was one of the first "adult" movies I saw as a kid.. I remember those days a large theater in downtown Kowloon of Hong Kong would show "art house" movies every saturday mornings, and me and my big sister would save enough money so we could catch the ones we wanted to see. I only saw it that one time and I remember and I still remember the torture scenes. Now they would not be so flexible in letting a kid in for that sort of movies, and for that year I also watched oldies like Clockwise Orange (actually, it might have been only disbanned at the time) and at the time I felt I was finally growing up (I was like 13...)

This week I also watched the DVD "Once".. nothing more than an extended music video but for some reasons it affected me A LOT...

Also bought and watched "Control", a British film about the life of this Ian Curtis, the lead singer of a band called Joy Division. The performance of the actor is fucking amazing! Of course I never saw the band live or anything (he committed suicide in 1979? or 1980), but from a DVD I had of a live show of the band he looked and danced on stage almost exactly like Curtis.. and the actor sang all the songs too. I still keep the vinyls we bought of Joy Division and play them, especially "Closer"... not a recommended listen if one's depress and, er, suicidal...

And finally, a day out with the family after a "forced" confession in the church with my mum (another story).. I took her, my brother, his wife and my 10yo nephew to see "Enchanted"... gotta say we all enjoyed it... ;D

Edited typos
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 25, 2008, 01:40:21 pm
Purple Rain really brings back memories for me, I think that is why I like it so much. Aww, Prince is having hip surgery? He is better than me, we're both the same height and I can barely stand muchless walk in some high heels. I bet it's from all those splits he was doing but he is still fine to be 50.

I watched Epic Movie the other day and nearly cried it was so funny. I thought it was the spoof movie with the 300 in it but it was more focused on Narnia, I still thought it was funny though.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 26, 2008, 12:31:32 pm
I went to see No Country for Old Men yesterday and can't recommend it enough.  It was the best film I've seen in several years actually.

Then, as I was in a Javier Bardem mood, I watched Jamon Jamon which he made when he was in his early 20's -- if you want to see him in an incredibly uber-sexual role you really must see this one.
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Post by: Texan38 on February 26, 2008, 02:40:45 pm
I just bought 'Margot at the Wedding', 'Death at a Funeral', '30 days of Night' and 'Beowulf' - I have my weekend all set up.   :)
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Post by: BT65 on February 26, 2008, 02:42:52 pm
I just bought 'Margot at the Wedding', 'Death at a Funeral', '30 days of Night' and 'Beowulf' - I have my weekend all set up.   :)

Um, hello.
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Post by: TicTicBang on February 26, 2008, 05:56:25 pm
I haven't seen any of the main contenders this year. 

I want to see No Country for Old Men, and La vie en Rose in particular.

Both are equally excellent,  La vie en Rose is already out on DVD
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Post by: TicTicBang on February 26, 2008, 05:58:57 pm
I pulled up cloverfield but the fucker keeps freezing. LOL someone stood up infront of the screen.
Cool link though

Thanks\


lol

the ones with the four parts or more typically are the most reliable.   They are usually 20 min increments.
Its good for movies which arent so much about the visual aspect such as Juno.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2008, 12:16:52 pm
I saw La Vie en Rose last night and yes, Marion Cotillard is phenomenal in it.
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Post by: Iggy on February 27, 2008, 12:24:47 pm
I saw La Vie en Rose last night and yes, Marion Cotillard is phenomenal in it.

Thankful for the Oscar win actually, because that will mean it will still be in theaters this weekend.

On a completely different note for horror fans - a heads up from Bloody Disgusting news.

'The De2cent' Plot, Writer and No Lionsgate?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

We've discovered some interesting news over the past few days starting with the fact that Neil Marshall is NOT the writer of Pathe's The De2cent, although that is what the IMDB lists. In addition, we have also found out a little about the plot! In the sequel to Lionsgate's terrifying film, Shauna Macdonald's character of Sarah returns as a rescue crew finds her and takes her back into the cave to find survivors - where terror ensues once again. We've also been tipped that in the sequel you'll get to see "little" cave monsters in action. And lastly, there is a chance that Lionsgate may not distribute the sequel here in the States as Pathe is currently shopping the project around town. We'll keep you posted on any further developments.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 27, 2008, 06:13:49 pm
lol

the ones with the four parts or more typically are the most reliable.   They are usually 20 min increments.
Its good for movies which arent so much about the visual aspect such as Juno.

I'd be surprised with myself if I actually ever watched Cloverfield in its entirety anywhere. The previews for the movie are awesome but I cant stand the herky jerky camera crap like they had in Blair witch.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on February 27, 2008, 06:20:43 pm
Thankful for the Oscar win actually, because that will mean it will still be in theaters this weekend.

It's on DVD -- just rent it -- that's how I watched it.  Save your money for "No Country for Old Men"... just my 2 cents.  La Vie, while good, is not great -- though Marion Cotillard is.  NCFOM is about the film, not just one lead role, if that makes sense.
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Post by: 404error on February 27, 2008, 10:02:51 pm
Rented Michael Clayton today.  I could swear I've seen this movie before, when it was called the Pelican Brief or Erin Brokovich.  Whoever greenlights these thinly veiled rewrites needs to be stopped. 
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Post by: Winiroo on February 27, 2008, 10:56:04 pm
I started watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix a couple of days ago. I got maybe an hour into the movie and paused it. I haven't turned it back on to finish it yet. It just hasn't demanded my attention.
Maybe I'm getting old LOL
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 27, 2008, 11:00:11 pm
I have been wanting to see that Harry Potter.
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Post by: 404error on February 27, 2008, 11:37:18 pm
I saw it in the theatre and thought it was pretty good.  There should have been more Hermione nude scenes but I'm just splitting hairs at this point...
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Post by: Snowangel on February 27, 2008, 11:53:24 pm
I like all the Harry Potter's movies...Herminione did turn out to be pretty cute.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 12:50:36 am
I saw it in the theatre and thought it was pretty good.  There should have been more Hermione nude scenes but I'm just splitting hairs at this point...

You're joking about the nude scenes, right? Nothing against her but I would rather see Harry's magic stick.... ;)
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Post by: 404error on February 28, 2008, 12:55:45 am
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You're joking about the nude scenes, right? Nothing against her but I would rather see Harry's magic stick....

Of course I'm joking, well kinda, I wouldn't complain if she did a nude scene and obviously you'd rather see Harry naked, you like dick.  Plus it would be totally legal, in Canada 14 is the age of consent.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 01:02:28 am
Of course I'm joking, well kinda, I wouldn't complain if she did a nude scene and obviously you'd rather see Harry naked, you like dick.  Plus it would be totally legal, in Canada 14 is the age of consent.

Sometimes my Canadian Bacon, it is hard to tell when you jest. I may like dick but I don't like a 14 year old's dick, I'm not a pedophile, tyvm. Shit, I know Harry isn't 14 anymore, I thought he was that age in the first one. And the latest one is what number 5 on the hit parade of Potter movies? I think his dick has matured along with the rest of him. *flashing back to Harry Potter naked with that white stallion*.

Damn, it all this sexual talk is making me feel very randy. I need to shag....But I guess I will have to settle for a cold shower.
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Post by: 404error on February 28, 2008, 01:06:05 am
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I may like dick but I don't like a 14 year old's dick, I'm not a pedophile

I never said you were a pedophile but even if you did like 14 year old dick, in Canada that wouldn't make you a pedophile.  So long as both parties were consenting and the adult wasn't in a position of authority then it's entirely legal.  Unless you're sodomizing minors, in which case that's totally illegal.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 01:14:25 am
I know you didn't say I was a pedophile but I know how things can be taken the wrong way and be run with. I'm just being very, very, clear. And even if it is legal in Canada that wouldn't make it right with me.
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Post by: 404error on February 28, 2008, 01:18:47 am
Je t'aime le punani seize ans.
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Post by: SteveA on February 28, 2008, 01:36:16 am
I'd be surprised with myself if I actually ever watched Cloverfield in its entirety anywhere. The previews for the movie are awesome but I cant stand the herky jerky camera crap like they had in Blair witch.

I wanted to see it til I heard it compared to Blair Witch! I won that DVD by answering a radio phone in question about Star Trek. Watched 3 minutes of it and pulled it out and gave the sucker away! Sorry! Jerky camera just makes for head achy Steve!
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Post by: thunter34 on February 28, 2008, 01:43:21 am
I'd be surprised with myself if I actually ever watched Cloverfield in its entirety anywhere. The previews for the movie are awesome but I cant stand the herky jerky camera crap like they had in Blair witch.

Personally, loved it.  Or "highly liked" it is more accurate.  The camera does the jerky thing, for sure...but for what this film is supposed to be, it is essential and gives the film more power than it might otherwise have.  Comes in at around a mere 73 minutes, so it is a fast paced film.  Clips along with some good sustained tension, and packs the occasional punch.  Can't help but think it might be better served on the big screen, though.  Once the old beast is seen, she's a great big beauty.  Still, the truth of the matter is that a "found" video like this would most likely be viewed and witnesed through a small screen.  Hmmm....
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 02:12:37 am
Je t'aime le punani seize ans.

Uh, if that is directed at me can I get a translation. It looks like you are saying you love pussy? But what do I know, I never took French... ;)
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Post by: 404error on February 28, 2008, 02:16:29 am
punani aged sixteen years to be more precise...
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 02:27:04 am
punani aged sixteen years to be more precise...

See, I told you I never took French. Damn, you sure like em young.....

Back to the topic, tonight I watched Perfect Strangers, I think it was called with Halley Berry and Bruce Willis in it. I liked it, it had a helluva twist to it and had me fooled til the end. Anyone else ever see this?
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Post by: Snowangel on February 28, 2008, 10:53:03 am
I just watched Perfect Strangers the other day.  I thought it was really good and the end had me fooled too.  I love those kind of movies.
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Post by: Winiroo on February 28, 2008, 02:54:54 pm
Je t'aime le punani seize ans.

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I am aware it was already translated but I put it in my translator anyway.
My translator said I love you the punani sixteen years.

I know this is a baited comment.

But I feel the desire to say I'm disgusted. (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/Winiroo/Imdone.gif)
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Post by: Winiroo on February 28, 2008, 03:03:00 pm
I just watched Perfect Strangers the other day.  I thought it was really good and the end had me fooled too.  I love those kind of movies.
My first thought at Perfect Strangers was the TV show. So I looked it up and watched the trailer. Looks intense.

Description:
Melanie (Rachael Blake) heads out with a group of friends for a night of drinking in New Zealand. After getting sufficiently plastered, she meets a handsome man (Sam Neill) and decides to go home with him. When she awakes, however, she's shocked to find that his home is a boat and they're at sea. Although she's still intrigued by him, Melanie realizes he's kidnapped her and is taking her to an isolated island. Will it be paradise or far from it?
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 03:31:15 pm
My first thought at Perfect Strangers was the TV show. So I looked it up and watched the trailer. Looks intense.

Description:
Melanie (Rachael Blake) heads out with a group of friends for a night of drinking in New Zealand. After getting sufficiently plastered, she meets a handsome man (Sam Neill) and decides to go home with him. When she awakes, however, she's shocked to find that his home is a boat and they're at sea. Although she's still intrigued by him, Melanie realizes he's kidnapped her and is taking her to an isolated island. Will it be paradise or far from it?

Uh, not sure about the movie you are talking about. Maybe I got the title wrong to the one with Halley Berry in it. I remember the tv show and I use to love Balki. The one I saw had Halle Berry being molested by her father. Her mother finds out about it and kills him. They bury him in the backyard but the neighbor a little girl sees them burying him. Years later, the little girl starts blackmailing Halle Berry so she kills her. Does some research on this business tycoon (Bruce Willis), finds out he is not faithful to his wife who is some type of photographer who does photos of people's retinas but uses belladonna because it does something to the eyes. Frames Willis for murder but then another person figures out what she did, confronts her about it, she kills him and then calls the police and says they locked up the wrong person. Good movie, you must see it.

P.S. Where can I get those smiley's with the signs? I like them..
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Post by: Winiroo on February 28, 2008, 04:12:49 pm
LOL confusing isn't it?

I get them from Google. I do a search on emoticons and save the ones that I like.



Perfect Stranger:
This thriller directed by James Foley stars Halle Berry as Ro, a woman who risks her life to discover the identity of a stranger lurking on the Internet who may hold the answers to her friend's murder. What Ro discovers is a murky world of online deception peopled by the likes of Harrison Hill (Bruce Willis), a mystery figure who may be a friend or a foe. Giovanni Ribisi, Leigh Spofford and Jason Antoon also star.

Perfect Strangers:
Melanie (Rachael Blake) heads out with a group of friends for a night of drinking in New Zealand. After getting sufficiently plastered, she meets a handsome man (Sam Neill) and decides to go home with him. When she awakes, however, she's shocked to find that his home is a boat and they're at sea. Although she's still intrigued by him, Melanie realizes he's kidnapped her and is taking her to an isolated island. Will it be paradise or far from it?

Perfect Strangers TV Sitcom:
A slapstick "buddy comedy" that explored the wonderment of a newly arrived immigrant at the ways of America- "The Land of the Whopper." Balki was a young shepherd from the Mediterranean island of Mypos, who showed up unexpectedly at the Chicago apartment of his distant cousin, bachelor Larry. Balki's wide-eyed, fun-loving manner, his nutty Myposian customs, and his tendency to take everything...
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on February 28, 2008, 05:26:54 pm
I guess that pesky little "s" makes all the difference... ;)
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Post by: Iggy on February 28, 2008, 05:39:02 pm
P.S. Where can I get those smiley's with the signs? I like them..

Psssst.  hey Lady -

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http://planetsmilies.net/
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Post by: Winiroo on March 01, 2008, 02:59:25 pm
I finally finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Ehhh <shrug>  It was ok I guess. it left me feeling unresolved though.
I was expecting more of a wrap it up with a neat little bow ending.

It might be me but it just failed to capture my attention the whole way thru.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 01, 2008, 11:43:43 pm
I was going to order Potter on ppv. They make it look so good and I have seen the others. But maybe I won't now. I messed around instead and ordered When Evil Calls....Ugh, is there such a thing as D movie? It sucked as far as plot and a couple of times I thought I was watching some girl on girl soft porn since it takes place at some Catholic school in France. Geez, I wish I could get my money back... >:(
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Post by: minismom on March 02, 2008, 05:57:55 am
We watched "Second Hand Lions" last night.  It's a really great movie. 

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Post by: Winiroo on March 02, 2008, 10:38:27 am
I was going to order Potter on ppv. They make it look so good and I have seen the others. But maybe I won't now. I messed around instead and ordered When Evil Calls....Ugh, is there such a thing as D movie? It sucked as far as plot and a couple of times I thought I was watching some girl on girl soft porn since it takes place at some Catholic school in France. Geez, I wish I could get my money back... >:(

It could be just me. I'd check it out if you are a huge Potter fan. Some of the movie was interesting. I just didnt get into the whole thing and it seems like their accents have gotten stronger so that sometimes I really have to pay attention to what they are saying to understand them.

We watched "Second Hand Lions" last night.  It's a really great movie. 

I watched a couple of minutes of that on TV last night. The part where the boy had just gotten there and the uncles where sitting on the porch with shot guns shooting at traveling salesmen.
Real cute movie
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Post by: Snowangel on March 03, 2008, 05:41:53 pm
We watched Gone Baby Gone last night.  I thought it was really good. That was a hard decision to make.  Would guys have sided with girlfriend or Ben's brother :) can't remember his name?

Anyone seen Spiderwyck yet?  Is it worth taking the kids to?
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 03, 2008, 09:43:37 pm
Impstiently waiting for the sequel to Elizabeth to come out on dvd or ppv....Everything else seem to have and fast as hell too........... :(
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 03, 2008, 09:56:20 pm
Observe, Lord Burghley, I am married... to England.
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Post by: minismom on March 03, 2008, 10:15:26 pm
I loved Gone, Baby, Gone.  It was such a hard decision to make.  When is "right" not the right thing to do? 

Queen, the sequel to "Elizabeth" is out on DVD here to rent.  We saw it a couple of weeks ago.  It was really good.  I'd like to buy both of them.

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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 04, 2008, 11:00:41 am
What? The Elizabeth dvd is out already? I am going to have to reactivate my Netflix account. I haven't seen a commercial for the dvd or anything. I keep checking ppv and nothing there either.

Philly--- That is one of my fave lines from the movie too. Or the one with the Duke of Anjou, "What? What? I am wearing a dress...." ;D
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Post by: minismom on March 04, 2008, 11:17:38 am
Queen - the one with Sir Walter Raleigh in it? Yep, it's been at Blockbuster for a while now.  It was really good.

Mum
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 04, 2008, 11:18:30 am

Philly--- That is one of my fave lines from the movie too. Or the one with the Duke of Anjou, "What? What? I am wearing a dress...." ;D

Oh, you don't even want to know how much I *LIVE* for the first "Elizabeth" movie.  I really need to own it on DVD because I can watch this over and over.

I will have one mistress here... and no master.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 04, 2008, 01:04:26 pm
Oh, you don't even want to know how much I *LIVE* for the first "Elizabeth" movie.  I really need to own it on DVD because I can watch this over and over.

I will have one mistress here... and no master.

I know, I need to buy the dvd too but has it saved on my dvr. And still watches it when it comes on the movie channel. Ok, now I am playing the movie to find a quote I like.......*one sec*......"She is but a child yet you still piss yourselves"


Mum, no Walter Raleigh isn't in this one but Walsingham and Norfolk are.
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Post by: minismom on March 04, 2008, 02:44:38 pm
Is there a 3rd one?  Ok, I'm confused.  I've watched the 1st one.  Then I watched the one with Sir Walter Raleigh in it...and Mary, Queen of Scotts (who is in jail - a castle on an island).  I thought that was the 2nd one.  Is there another one that I missed? 

Mum

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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 04, 2008, 09:34:45 pm
Is there a 3rd one?  Ok, I'm confused.  I've watched the 1st one.  Then I watched the one with Sir Walter Raleigh in it...and Mary, Queen of Scotts (who is in jail - a castle on an island).  I thought that was the 2nd one.  Is there another one that I missed? 

Mum



My fault, Mum, I thought you were talking about the first one. I went to Walmart and they have the second one on dvd but I didn't have any money on me. If I can get out there tomorrow, I am getting it. Damn, it is 20 bucks but worth it, I am sure..
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Post by: AlanBama on March 04, 2008, 09:51:51 pm
I've rented quite a few DVD's lately....

enjoyed 'American Gangster', with Denzel....I thought it was an excellent film.

Also, I enjoyed 'Across the Universe'...very clever.  Reminded me a lot of "Mamma Mia" (as in, "wonder how they'll work this song into the plot?")

But I have seen some really BAD ones; I haven't read through this entire thread and I know Queen A. is a big horror fan, but the last one I got out of the "Horror" section, called "Freakshow", was one of the worst pieces of garbage I have ever seen.  Have you seen it Queen?

I find myself being "fooled" by the slick covers of some DVD's at Blockbuster...I think  "hmmm, this could be interesting...."  but get it home and it is boring and/or low budget sleeze....
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Post by: Iggy on March 04, 2008, 10:52:44 pm
For those who give a crappy a doody - and I expect that to be a small audience - I have recieved word that the remake of Friday the 13th will include a Jason in the mode of Pt6

In other words - they are throwing the original story of F13 Pt1 out the window and starting it with a full grown and zombie Jason.   >:(
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Post by: minismom on March 04, 2008, 11:02:08 pm
"crappy doody"...ok, I'm laughing my head off!  I thought I was the only one who used such language :P

Mum
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Post by: Iggy on March 04, 2008, 11:08:09 pm


I just checked with Jeromy, who is THE definitely source of anything, and yes - you and I are alone in using crappy doody!

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Post by: Winiroo on March 05, 2008, 03:40:00 pm
Cocka doody

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmPT8B_B5vc&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmPT8B_B5vc&feature=related)

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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 05, 2008, 03:49:45 pm
I took my Royal ass out to Walmart and copped the sequel to Elizabeth. I'm going to watch it tonight. I also found a subwoofer and speakers for my laptop so I'm in a Jam Session at the moment.... ;D Look for titles of what I am listening to at the bottom of my posts today (a la Newt)....

Iggy--- Another remake of a horror film and Friday the 13th. I will be all over it. What is your meaning of F13 and what not? Now Jason is going to be a zombie? Hmmm, not sure how I feel about that as long as he is killing and wreaking havoc with plenty of blood and guts, then I guess I am content. Anything on a storyline?


---listening to Michael Jackson- "Wanna be starting something"----
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 06, 2008, 12:39:06 am
I finally watched Elizabeth- The Golden Age. I loved the movie and the costumes. Now I see why they won an award for the costumes. It was a little sad though because I was under the impression she still did not find love and thought about Sir Robert in different ways. Now I got to go find the first one so I can have the set.


----listening to Snoop Dogg "Sensual Seduction"----
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Post by: BT65 on March 06, 2008, 06:23:14 am
I watched Le Vie en Rose last night.  It was alright.  I wish No Country for Old Men would hurry up and get released.  It's due out pretty soon, isn't it?

Queen, I'm listening to Sweet Home Chicago right now. ;D
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 06, 2008, 11:17:55 am
I finished my download of Jamon Jamon last night and I'm going to burn it to a DVD and watch it.  It was a long download as it's a full file complete with all DVD menus and extras :)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 06, 2008, 12:26:28 pm
I finished my download of Jamon Jamon last night and I'm going to burn it to a DVD and watch it.  It was a long download as it's a full file complete with all DVD menus and extras :)

Hey that was on this morning. What is that about? I hate to start watching anything in the middle to the end but noticed it was on.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 06, 2008, 12:31:27 pm
Hey that was on this morning. What is that about? I hate to start watching anything in the middle to the end but noticed it was on.

(http://homepage.mac.com/bedstuy65/.Pictures/jamonjamon.jpg)

It's Javier Bardem in 1992 (at the age of 23 and looking FINE).  He plays a pig farmer, wannabe bullfighter and aspiring underwear advertisement model with a large endowment, who steals Penelope Crus (in her debut role) away from another man.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamón,_jamón

ugh... sorry about that faulty link!  Go to wikipedia and key in "jamon jamon"
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Post by: minismom on March 06, 2008, 04:05:58 pm
The name of the movie is "Ham Ham"   ::)  Very creative! ;)

mum
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Post by: BT65 on March 06, 2008, 05:52:05 pm
Does anyone know when 'No Country for Old Men' is going to be released on DVD?
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 06, 2008, 06:32:03 pm
this indicates March 11 (http://www.amazon.com/Country-Old-Men-Javier-Bardem/dp/B00118T63C) though I find that surprising.  It's still playing in theaters.
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Post by: BT65 on March 06, 2008, 06:45:54 pm
It's not in the theaters anymore around here.  I knew I saw an ad about it coming out soon.  I really want to see it.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 10:38:44 am
(http://homepage.mac.com/bedstuy65/.Pictures/jamesmcavoy.jpg)

Looks like Angelina Jolie got James to get sexy.

new trailer here (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29668983)
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Post by: Funkengruven on March 07, 2008, 11:50:21 am
I LOVED "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" so I've been looking forward to seeing "Wanted" for a while.  I don't know if I can wait until June.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 12:01:23 pm
Well, I have to say it looks like a "strictly rental" flick to me.  I generally only go to the cinema for something more grand than that.

But James McAvoy is dreamy. (and yes folks, I fully realize that he's not Dominican)
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Post by: poz1970 on March 07, 2008, 01:48:32 pm
Whoa, that trailer for 'wanted' looks good, must see that when it makes its way to australia


J
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Post by: BT65 on March 07, 2008, 02:18:26 pm
But James McAvoy is dreamy. (and yes folks, I fully realize that he's not Dominican)

*shock, gasp*
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Post by: minismom on March 07, 2008, 02:22:49 pm
Is "Wanted" a sequal to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?

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Post by: Funkengruven on March 07, 2008, 04:09:16 pm
No, not a sequel.  But it does star Angelina Jolie in another role of gun-toting, explosive action.  Though now that you mention it, a sequel to "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" could be entertaining if done right.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 07, 2008, 04:28:55 pm
Ok, I was thinking Wanted was a sequel to Mr & Mrs Smith. I was gonna say what happened to Brad? The trailer looks good and I love her tatts. I wonder how she did this movie, I thought she is pregnant again.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 07, 2008, 04:55:25 pm
Wanted looks cool. I saved it in my Netflix so when it comes out on video I can see it.

I watched Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium last night. Pretty good kid movie. I enjoyed it.

It is basically a movie about the magic of imagination. It has the subject of natural death so if you have a small child you might get the "why do people have to die" question. In all it is a happy feel good movie.
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Post by: thunter34 on March 07, 2008, 11:02:03 pm
Just saw a splendid little film from a few years ago called "The Human Stain".  It was on IFC.  Has Anthony Hopkins, Nicolle Kidman, Gary Sinise and that hunky little number from Prison Break.  A drama, highly recommended.

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Post by: Snowangel on March 07, 2008, 11:12:42 pm
We just saw Fractured with Anthony Hopkins and that was pretty good.  Tried watching Premonition with Sandy Bullock but feel asleep.


Which hunky number?  The tall skinny one? There is nothing like a man in prison blues, just kidding :), I think the tall one is hot.

It seems like the Magorium movie was just out like last month?  That was quick.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 11:15:49 pm
Oh, I recently re-watched Fame and I was reminded of the fact that LeRoy (Gene Anthony Ray) passed away from AIDS 5 years ago. (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05EFD71F38F93AA25752C1A9659C8B63)  I always had a little crush on him in that movie because he had those cornrows and that tight, hot bod. (Bonus credit:  he was a vogue-ing Pier Queen by night)
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Post by: thunter34 on March 07, 2008, 11:19:11 pm
The Prison Break guy with the escape tats all over him.  Can't think of his name, but I expect name and probably a photo from phillicia within minutes. 
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Post by: Snowangel on March 07, 2008, 11:26:29 pm
Oh, yaah, the escape plans tats.  He is definately eye candy.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 11:45:22 pm
I've never watched that show.  You children best cough up a pix for me.

I do know who Wentworth Miller is -- is that who you're talking about here?  I don't recall him having tattoos.  Or do you mean Dominic Purcell?

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2740361472/nm0589505
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Post by: thunter34 on March 07, 2008, 11:47:26 pm
Yes, him.  On Prison Break he does.  Wentworth.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 11:48:00 pm
Damn I'm good.

(http://sourire.hautetfort.com/media/02/02/80d6bcc48f6c6d9f97443aadad90fe58.jpg)
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Post by: Snowangel on March 07, 2008, 11:49:31 pm
You are good. I'm impressed :)
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Post by: thunter34 on March 07, 2008, 11:49:51 pm
I'm not too sure I'd wanna break if he was my cell mate.
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Post by: minismom on March 07, 2008, 11:50:05 pm
The one on the right looks like my Hubby ;D

Mum
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Post by: Snowangel on March 07, 2008, 11:51:13 pm
I'm not too sure I'd wanna break if he was my cell mate.

Me, neither.  Too bad they don't have co-ed lockdown.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 07, 2008, 11:51:56 pm
The one on the right looks like my Hubby ;D

Mum

Oh, Domenic is MUCH MUCH more my type.  I like 'em rough, hun.  All of my friends always joke that my trade just stepped out of Rikers.

You best keep your man away from Philicia!
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Post by: thunter34 on March 07, 2008, 11:52:15 pm
Me, neither.  Too bad they don't have co-ed lockdown.

Too bad for you maybe.
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Post by: Snowangel on March 07, 2008, 11:58:20 pm
They both are pretty darn cute! 

I would get bored out of my mind if I ever got locked up, I am not too sure he would be worth it  :-\
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 08, 2008, 12:04:12 am
12 Monkeys is on Encore right now

::goes to watch::
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 08, 2008, 12:44:40 am
I think both the guys from Prison Break is hot. Did you see the season finale...
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 08, 2008, 12:37:54 pm
I was up with insomnia until 5am last night and watched Channing Tatum in Step Up.  Not great, but then do we really care when Channing is in it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rhAIJ2kQQ

He's coming up with a big "marine" movie with Ryan Phillipe (*swoon*) in March.  Ryan's really beefed up too... I saw the massive billboards last week for this in Times Square.  I detected a roid cycle.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 08, 2008, 12:43:30 pm
omg... Channing > Wentworth!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQORzJJzao8

HAWT... and he's totally got the bod.  I must see this -- I really enjoy teen flicks.  I know it's really low brow of me, but like I care.
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Post by: poz1970 on March 08, 2008, 03:38:27 pm
yummo, I agree!!!

J

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Post by: BT65 on March 08, 2008, 07:29:07 pm
omg... Channing > Wentworth!

I really enjoy teen flicks.  I know it's really low brow of me, but like I care.

*shock* *gasp*
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Post by: minismom on March 09, 2008, 08:44:15 pm
We rented and watched "Mr. Magorium's" today.  It was a really sweet movie.  It went over the heads of some of the younger kids, but they enjoyed watching the toys jump around.  We've also rented "Beowulf" and "The Kid From Mars" - about a man who adopts a little boy who tells people he's from Mars.  It reminded us so much of our #2 that we couldn't resist.  Not sure which we'll watch tonight, but I'll let you know how they were.

Mum
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Post by: Winiroo on March 09, 2008, 09:51:08 pm
I just finished watching Breach. I liked it very much.

Breach
Soon after landing a plum job working for FBI operative Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper), Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe) realizes he's been brought in to spy on his boss, who's suspected of selling secrets to the Soviets. But can O'Neill handle such an important assignment with so little field experience, or will Hanssen get to him first? Laura Linney and Dennis Haysbert also star in director Billy Ray's high-stakes thriller based on a true story.
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Post by: poz1970 on March 09, 2008, 11:05:54 pm
I just downloaded a copy of 10,000BC.. its pretty crappy quality, but the story seems pretty good :-) and some very good special effects.. essentially a love story..

(I'll be hiring the dvd and copying it when it comes out :-)

J
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Post by: Snowangel on March 09, 2008, 11:17:03 pm
Breach was good!

Betty- I saw a commercial for the Country of Old Men ? and I am pretty sure it said it is coming out on the 11th- I tried to remember for you but I have shit for a brain these days

Snow
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Post by: BT65 on March 10, 2008, 08:41:34 am
Yes, 'No Country for Old Men' will be out tomorrow.  I will definitely be one of the first in line to rent it.
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Post by: Roie on March 10, 2008, 09:13:28 am
I saw "There will be blood"
I hated it, especially the music, or lack of music. well what they had for instead of music was this grating horrid noise. Almost throughout the whole film
There were only 2 good things about the film.
1- Daniels acting. yes he did deserve to win an oscar. He is a very talented actor.
2. The actual story which I found interesting, the way that they mined and dug for oil at the turn of the last century etc.

Otherwise its a terrible film.
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Post by: Texan38 on March 10, 2008, 10:05:04 am
I saw "Death at a Funeral", despite the title, it was a charming movie. I also saw a Japanese movie called "Gozu", the freakiest movie I have ever seen! It was disturbing in a way that I just couldn't look away.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 10, 2008, 03:47:42 pm
I swear, I am soooooo tired of all these fucking dance movies they have been coming out with. No real storyline just folks dancing. If I want to see dancing, I can tune in to B.E.T.


---listening to Missy Elliot "ching-a-ling"
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 10, 2008, 05:36:50 pm
I swear, I am soooooo tired of all these fucking dance movies they have been coming out with. No real storyline just folks dancing. If I want to see dancing, I can tune in to B.E.T.


---listening to Missy Elliot "ching-a-ling"

You got served!
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 10, 2008, 08:21:35 pm
You got served!

Got served what? It would be nice to get served a story line or some kind of plot. The dance movie storylines are so fucking predictable....


1. Boy comes or moves to a new town or starts college somewhere
2. Boy ends up at a party, sees a hoochie who belongs to someone else
3. Beef begins which leads to some type of dance off (the only good thing in the movie)
4.Hoochie rolls out with girl, well, that would be a twist if hoochie left with girl but I meant to say Boy
5. The End

The only one a bit different from that was the one Antonio Banderas did but I kind of liked that one though it had to be some kids from the hood. Why not some with silver spoons in their mouths, you know they can't dance to the beat. They're too busy getting pulled over for DUIs.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 10, 2008, 08:39:07 pm
Remember this one?

I dont really like dance movies either. Aside from Footloose and Dirty dancing. But I'm fairly certain I watched this one at the movie theater. Back then it was one screen...And I think after the movie they had a break dance contest on stage. LOL

Clips from the movie Breakin'
http://www.hiphop-network.com/archives/outsidevideos/breakin/breakin1.asp (http://www.hiphop-network.com/archives/outsidevideos/breakin/breakin1.asp)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 10, 2008, 09:39:14 pm
Since horror remakes seem to be the fad lately, it would be nice if someone remade Phantasm with the Tall Man and the flying silver balls.
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Post by: poz1970 on March 10, 2008, 09:43:43 pm
I got a copy of the golden compass from some friends, and have been watching that, its pretty good... more like the first episode in a series, but...
8/10, IMO

(heh, converting it to a dvd for a whole group of friends now ;D


J
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Post by: minismom on March 10, 2008, 11:08:06 pm
Ok, watched Beowulf last night.  SAVE YOUR MONEY!  It was a stinkin' cartoon.  Not worth it at all.

BUT....

"Martian Child" is a true must see.  It is such a wonderful movie.  Just don't watch it unless you have a box of kleenex.  By the end of the movie, hubby and i were both crying.  If you ever doubt wether you fit in on this crazy planet...go get this movie.

Mum
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Post by: Roie on March 11, 2008, 02:18:27 am
I got a copy of the golden compass from some friends, and have been watching that, its pretty good... more like the first episode in a series, but...
8/10, IMO

(heh, converting it to a dvd for a whole group of friends now ;D


J

I loved the movie and so read the books because I could not wait to find out what will happen when the rest of the trillogy comes out.
An excellent read, but sort of tapered off to irritating and tedious by the 3rd book.
neverthe less I am pleased that I did read them all.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 11, 2008, 02:46:19 am
Uh, Mum, You didn't know Beowulf was an animation? I guess that would be the closest anyone would get to seeing Angelina Jolie in the buff. I haven't seen it yet but I have heard mixed reviews. I think when I do finally watch it, I am going to count how many times he says "I am Beowulf" since one review said that seem to be the catch phrase throughout the whole movie. Not sure if I would buy the dvd but will check it out when it hits ppv.
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Post by: minismom on March 11, 2008, 09:33:55 am
I had no idea it was animated.  It started and we looked and looked and thought - well,crap.  Think Shrek meets ancient England.  The story line was awful - not like the book.  The animation wasn't even 1st rate.  Instead of being intense, most of the time, it was just funny. I ended up falling asleep and hubby's returning it today without me finishing it. It's not even worth it.

I do highly recomment Martian Child with John Cusack.  I'm not a fan of his, but in this movie he is top rate.  It is beautifully written and well acted.  Really makes you think about "normal" and acceptance.  Rarely will we go buy a movie once we've rented it - but this one will definately be bought.

Mum
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Post by: Texan38 on March 11, 2008, 11:15:32 am
"And the Band Played On" is a good movie and I just bought "Bee Movie".  There are two movies that I'm anxious to see, at first I thought this one was way to late to do a movie but now I'm excited about it "Sex and the City - The Movie" and the other is the new Indiana Jones movie.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 11, 2008, 12:01:19 pm
I'm supposed to get 30 Days of Night in the mail today. Looking forward to it...

modified to include more info:

I got it in the mail and Netflix has The Invasion as next on my list.

Trailer for The Invasion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15PvvAt4lo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15PvvAt4lo)

Trailer for 30 Days of Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov1wlc0zGMQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov1wlc0zGMQ)
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Post by: poz1970 on March 11, 2008, 12:02:54 pm
"And the Band Played On" is a good movie and I just bought "Bee Movie".  There are two movies that I'm anxious to see, at first I thought this one was way to late to do a movie but now I'm excited about it "Sex and the City - The Movie" and the other is the new Indiana Jones movie.

'wanted' looks pretty cool too :-) its not even on my local cinemas 'coming soon' page though ( :'( doh  :'()

J
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 11, 2008, 01:59:21 pm
I was watching the trailer for The Dark Knight on Yahoo. It looks pretty good and Heath Ledger seems to be a pretty good Joker. I can't wait for that to come out this summer.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 11, 2008, 02:10:38 pm
'wanted' looks pretty cool too :-) its not even on my local cinemas 'coming soon' page though ( :'( doh  :'()

Summarization of Wanted:
Wesley Gibbon (James McAvoy) is just an ordinary guy, unaware that his long-lost father is one of the world's most notorious assassins. But when his father is killed, a mysterious associate named Sloan (Morgan Freeman) arrives, offering Wesley the chance to fill dad's shoes. Mentored by Sloan's deputy, Fox (Angelina Jolie), Wesley carries out the will of the mythological Fates, who see Wesley's targets in a magical loom.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4pWuFv48Zk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4pWuFv48Zk)

I'm thinking this movie is going to be goooood.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 12, 2008, 08:15:41 pm
I saw on Yahoo where Johnny Depp, Colin Ferrell, and damn forgot the third person, is suppose to be finishing a role that Heath Ledger had started. Anyone see this? I forget the name of the movie too...*calling Mz. Philicia*
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Post by: Winiroo on March 12, 2008, 08:23:44 pm
Found this...


Will Jude Law, Colin Farrell, and Johnny Depp Fill Heath Ledger’s Shoes In The imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus?
http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/02/will-jude-law-colin-farrell-and-johnny-depp-fill-heath-ledgers-shoes-in-the-imaginarium-of-dr-parnassus (http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/02/will-jude-law-colin-farrell-and-johnny-depp-fill-heath-ledgers-shoes-in-the-imaginarium-of-dr-parnassus)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 12, 2008, 08:25:34 pm
Yep, that's it....Damn, you getting fast like Philica... :D
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Post by: emeraldize on March 19, 2008, 07:57:37 pm
Horton Hears a Who is worth seeing IF you like Seuss, good animation, well-cast voice talent AND a simple good vs evil, good wins tale. I do, I did.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 19, 2008, 09:49:10 pm
Billy and I watched 30 Days of Night recently. It was pretty good. I enjoyed it.
30 Days of Night Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov1wlc0zGMQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov1wlc0zGMQ)

We also watched The Invasion this week. I really liked it. Very exciting. My kind of movie.
The Invasion Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15PvvAt4lo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s15PvvAt4lo)

I look forward to Horton Hears a Who. The next movie on our list should be The Martian Child.
The Martian Child Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo--9mYFpVM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo--9mYFpVM)
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Post by: Iggy on March 19, 2008, 09:57:50 pm
Win,

I loved 30 days, and You, Jeromy and I seem to be opposite most critics in appreciating The Invasion.  Frankly I loved the whole comparison to prozac and such.

In other movie news to Horror Fans (and I assume Queen might enjoy this one) They are remaking The Birds - which I am not happy about, though I understand that Naomi Watts has the lead role so I am semi hopeful.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 19, 2008, 10:00:18 pm
Win,

I loved 30 days, and You, Jeromy and I seem to be opposite most critics in appreciating The Invasion.  Frankly I loved the whole comparison to prozac and such.

In other movie news to Horror Fans (and I assume Queen might enjoy this one) They are remaking The Birds - which I am not happy about, though I understand that Naomi Watts has the lead role so I am semi hopeful.

Oh goodie. She is beautiful. I'd love to see her get her eyes pecked out. LOL
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Post by: Iggy on March 19, 2008, 10:04:00 pm
Oh goodie. She is beautiful. I'd love to see her get her eyes pecked out. LOL

 :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: minismom on March 20, 2008, 08:58:18 am
Oh, Win, you will LOVE Martian Child.  Just make sure you have plenty of tissue on hand.  The quote under my avitar is from the movie "Hystarical is the new calm."  The movie makes you think about what we consider "normal" and how wonderful it would be if we were all a little "abnormal".

Hoping to take the kids to see Horton next Tuesday afternoon - if it ever quits raining. >:(

Mum
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Post by: Winiroo on March 20, 2008, 11:05:33 am
Oh, Win, you will LOVE Martian Child.  Just make sure you have plenty of tissue on hand.  The quote under my avitar is from the movie "Hystarical is the new calm."  The movie makes you think about what we consider "normal" and how wonderful it would be if we were all a little "abnormal".

Hoping to take the kids to see Horton next Tuesday afternoon - if it ever quits raining. >:(

Mum

Oh great. That means I'll have to deal with Billy trying to hide that he was emotionally touched by a movie and be a witness to his trying to act super manly to ineffectively disguise his watery eyes. LOL
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Post by: Winiroo on March 26, 2008, 07:37:10 pm
OK we made it thru Martian Child with no tears shed. He pretty much got disinterested after 30 minutes and started fiddling with his paperwork.

The next movie for us will be September Dawn.

Description of September Dawn
More than 100 years before Sept. 11, 2001, another act of religious fanaticism claimed the lives of upwards of 120 men, women and children when a band of Mormon militiamen and Paiute Indians slaughtered a wagon train of westward-bound settlers. This tragic tale chronicles those events, juxtaposing a fictional love story and a fact-based account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre. Terence Stamp, Jon Voight, Lolita Davidovich and Dean Cain star.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k7kAbHgOyo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k7kAbHgOyo)

Then we will watch The Grapes of Wrath.

Description
Made in 1940. The film tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma family, who, after losing their farm during the Great Depression in the 1930s, become migrant workers and end up in California. The motion picture details their arduous journey across the United States as they travel to California in search for work and opportunities for the family members.

Or vice versa...

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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 26, 2008, 07:39:36 pm
Oh, I saw the new Gus van Sant film, Paranoid Park, yesterday.
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Post by: minismom on March 26, 2008, 08:05:32 pm
Did you like "Martian Child"?  We loved it!  We saw "September Dawn", too.  It was a good movie.  If you have time, watch the extras.  It explains a lot about what was going on sort of behind the scenes.  It helped the movie make a lot more scense.

Mum
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Post by: BT65 on March 26, 2008, 10:38:45 pm
I just watched 'No Country for Old Men' last night and must say, it's the best movie I've seen in two years.  I'm waiting for 'There Will Be Blood' to be released, though I heard it's not as good as 'NCfOM.' 
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Post by: Winiroo on March 26, 2008, 10:44:50 pm
Did you like "Martian Child"?  We loved it!  We saw "September Dawn", too.  It was a good movie.  If you have time, watch the extras.  It explains a lot about what was going on sort of behind the scenes.  It helped the movie make a lot more scense.

Mum
I liked it. It was a very touching story.

Looking forward to September Dawn
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 27, 2008, 05:20:00 am
I think I pretty much got my weekend lined up. I'll be watching American Gangster which I got only to glance at while my oldest sister went on to produce some interesting family trivia. She is the matriarch of our dysfunctional family... ;D And it would seem when Frank was doing his thing back in the day that my uncle use to work for him. She then went on to point out the things my uncle said he witnessed...Do I believe it? Who's to say my Uncle use to do some nefarious things back in the day.

After that I may move on to Fracture with Anthony Hopkins or that Zodiac movie they did last year. I also got that one with Jodie Foster in it, One Brave One or something.
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Post by: minismom on March 27, 2008, 03:20:55 pm
American Gangster is a wondeful movie!  We rented some movies today: Snow Buddies, for the kids.  Land of Elah, Attonement, and (fanfare) Highlander - the Source with none other than Mr. Adrien Paul himself!  I am a HUGE Highlander fan.  I hope I'm not disappointed.

Mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 28, 2008, 01:20:05 pm
I am a fan of Highlander too since Connor was around but the last Highlander movie, The Source was pure garbage to me. I wanted to smack Adrian Paul for doing it. To me, it was like they just threw it together just to try to please us Highlander fans. I won't tell the movie, Mum but I think you will be disappointed.
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Post by: minismom on March 28, 2008, 05:09:01 pm
oh,no!  I guess I'll watch it tonight with a box of kleenex.   :'( :'( :'(

Atonement wasn't as good as everyone said.  The 1st 45 mins. was good.  The next 45mins was like watching my grass grow.  The last few minutes was not too bad and explained a lot.  So, watch the beginning...fast forward until the little sister shows up in a nurse's outfit..then hit start again.  The stuff you miss in the middle won't make a difference.

mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 28, 2008, 08:06:20 pm
Mum--- You're definitely going to need that box of kleenex as some beloved characters bite the big one,  it made my eyes mist up too.
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Post by: minismom on March 28, 2008, 08:34:05 pm
LOL..I meant for all the crying I'm gonna do when the movie SUCKS!

Mum
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 29, 2008, 01:31:01 pm
I know it's not a movie technically, but I'm getting hooked on Showtime's The Tudors (but only because I've fallen madly in love with Henry Cavill and they show him completely naked at time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPXWrz-x-uE
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 29, 2008, 02:12:18 pm
It's good to see someone else is into The Tudors. I love that show and can't wait for the new episode tomorrow night. Henry Cavill is hot but I'm hooked on Jonathan Rhys______, I can't remember his last name. You know, the one who plays Henry VIII. He's so hot!!!!
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 29, 2008, 02:23:36 pm
It's Jonathan Rhys Meyers.  I actually find him slightly annoying.  There's simply no comparison to the HAWTness that is Henry.  None.  And Jonathan has that whiny voice.  Henry's is all man, and with a nice bit of carpet on his chest now that he's gotten older.  I paid him no mind when he was a young twink.
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Post by: BT65 on March 29, 2008, 07:55:59 pm
Well, I have rented 'American Gangster' and will be watching it in a few minutes.  I hope it was worth the rent; I do like Denzel Washington and thought he did a fine job in 'Hurricane.'  Now, that's a move I'd like to own.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 29, 2008, 09:01:45 pm
September Dawn was a very sad movie. Depressing actually.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 29, 2008, 09:56:59 pm
Well, I have rented 'American Gangster' and will be watching it in a few minutes.  I hope it was worth the rent; I do like Denzel Washington and thought he did a fine job in 'Hurricane.'  Now, that's a move I'd like to own.

I thought it was a good movie actually though a bit long. I watched the unrated version. Denzel is just sexy anyhow. And there are a lot of famous actors in it like Cuba Gooding Jr., Clarence Williams III, Ruby Dee, Tip Harris aka TI the rapper, Common, another rapper, RZA a rapper from WuTang Clan, DJ Squalls and thise are just a few that I can think of off the top of my head.

Mum-- Did you like the Highlander movie?

Philly-- I still think Jonathan is sexy as hell as is Henry. Now at least I have someone to talk with about The Tudors. I am anxiously waiting....
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Post by: BT65 on March 29, 2008, 11:22:42 pm
'American Gangster' was an excellent movie.  I thought the time passed fast.  And Denzel was brilliant, as expected.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 30, 2008, 02:05:41 pm
I got tired of waiting for Netflix to send me The Mist so I went to Blockbuster and rented a copy.
I'll be watching it tonight.

The Mist Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP-MHO_M6ik (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP-MHO_M6ik)
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Post by: minismom on March 30, 2008, 05:33:12 pm
watched "Highlander" last night - I was very disappointed.  I could've watched the last 30 seconds of the movie - when Anna was recalling everything - and gotten the gist in a lot less time.  At least Methos, Joe, and Duncan were in it - gave me something nice to look at.  The bonus feature about making the movie was longer than the movie and much more interesting.  I hope that wasn't a precurser to a new series or series of movies.  And what the heck was up with the very last sentence - totally against the whole "immortal" code of Highlander.  *sigh*

Tonight we'll be watching "The Land of Elah".  I hope it's good.  So far, I haven't had much luck picking movies.

Winn, did you watch the bonus features on "September Dawn"?  It explained a lot about the background of events.  I enjoyed the movie.

Mum
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Post by: Winiroo on March 30, 2008, 05:41:55 pm
I didn't watch the bonus stuff I was too depressed to even want to.

I was a member of a Mormon church when I was 12. I was even baptised there. We left the church when an elder told my mother she wouldn't go to heaven because she wasn't married and that she needed a husband to usher her thru the pearly gates or some crap like that.
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Post by: thunter34 on March 30, 2008, 05:44:55 pm
I know it's not a movie technically, but I'm getting hooked on Showtime's The Tudors (but only because I've fallen madly in love with Henry Cavill and they show him completely naked at time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPXWrz-x-uE


LIES.  They do?!  *Must See TV*
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Post by: BT65 on March 30, 2008, 05:50:32 pm
LIES.  They do?!  *Must See TV*

Timmy, it's on Showtime or one of those pay channels. 
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 30, 2008, 05:55:03 pm
Barbara please.  That's what torrents are for.  Go to mininova.org  There are so many seeds of it that the download will finish in 10 minutes or less.

Henry has a delightfully rounded ass and a fur covered chest... long gone are his twink days when I had to change the channel. 
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 30, 2008, 06:01:19 pm
Actually I think you can also watch it here if you don't do torrents:

Password is "king"

http://www.sho.com/site/vip/home.do
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Post by: thunter34 on March 30, 2008, 06:06:16 pm
Actually I think you can also watch it here if you don't do torrents:

Password is "king"

http://www.sho.com/site/vip/home.do


password doesn't work..."incorrect"
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 30, 2008, 06:08:45 pm
password doesn't work..."incorrect"

Sorry.  I ripped it off a post at another forum.  Like I said, I downloaded the torrents.  I thought you'd figured those things out. :)
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Post by: thunter34 on March 30, 2008, 06:22:34 pm
Sorry.  I ripped it off a post at another forum.  Like I said, I downloaded the torrents.  I thought you'd figured those things out. :)

i have.  though never fear...i've already located some hot little scenes of this boy doing some girl up the pooper.  fabulous.


::goes directly to gaytorrents::
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 30, 2008, 06:25:34 pm
I see a great career ahead for Henry.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 30, 2008, 11:13:52 pm
Damn already Thunter Bunny and Philicia. Can we stick with the show here?!? J/K. It had me on the edge of my bed. I am wondering if Lady Anne is going to hump the violin player. She was almost moist when he played the damn thing. I felt bad for the cook that Lady Anne's father had poison the priests. Ugh, I would not want to be dipped in oil. I thought it was nice that they have Peter O' Toole on there as the Pope too. I recorded it and am going to watch it again later.... ;)
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Post by: BT65 on March 30, 2008, 11:35:03 pm
Damn you technical people.  I don't know anything about downloading, save the songs I download from Napster.
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Post by: poz1970 on March 31, 2008, 10:11:35 am
Just saw 'Run Fatboy Run", and really loved it, painful in some spots.. but definately a good feel good movie 7.5/10

Vantage Point - action packed, edge of the seat routine for a while.. pretty well done, with some good twists 8/10 (not sure I liked the sudden ending though)


J
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Post by: Winiroo on March 31, 2008, 06:57:16 pm
Watched The Mist last night. I really liked it. It was very much like the book but I don't recall the ending being there. The ending is kinda fucked up but its a typical Stephen King twist. I'd watch it again.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on March 31, 2008, 07:36:02 pm
Mum, I told you that Highlander movie was going to be disappointing and yes, they did break the code. No immortal could have children. And while they were bring back immortals, they could've at least added Amanda to the mix. I liked her in the series. I think they have done all the could with the series but they could've done a better job with it. I am quite surprised that I can't find any reruns of the show.

*Paging Philicia*...Now Miss Thing, I know you watched The Tudors last night. Let's discuss and dish.


Winiroo- I love Stephen King but was wondering about that movie. I will have to watch it.
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Post by: Winiroo on March 31, 2008, 07:59:39 pm
The story was in a book of short stories. The Skeleton Crew I think. I loved the story in the book I was disappointed when the story was over. I wanted to read more.
They did an awesome job of making the movie monsters match the books descriptions of said monsters.

For those thinking this is like the movie the Fog... Oh no no no. this is a totally different movie and in my opinion wayyyy better.
Both my son and my sweet hearts son had decided not to watch the movie thinking it would be like the Fog. So I assume some other people might have the same notion because those two dont hardly ever think the same thing about much.
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Post by: minismom on March 31, 2008, 09:15:13 pm
Queen, Amanda was the immortal that Duncan was with and Methos liked, right?  I knew Duncan didn't marry a mortal in the series!  I wish he would've grown his hair for the movie.  I hated when he cut it in the series.  Yes, very disappointing :'(

We saw "Land of Elah" with Tommy Lee Jones.  It was supposed to be based on a true story, but we couldn't find the story it was based from.  Not awful, but not all that wonderful.  So, all in all, I totally screwed up on all 3 movie picks for the week.  May I have better luck next week.

Mum
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Post by: dgr20002 on April 05, 2008, 11:22:13 pm
I just saw Body Of War. This is a very powerful film. This is the synopsis from the Internet Movie Database.

"The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq is set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion."

I was most impressed with Senator Byrd from West Virginia and how he shook his finger on the floor of the senate and warned against the consequences of the war.

For more information follow this link.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068634/    I highly recommend this film and wish everyone could see it.

David
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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 06, 2008, 03:31:18 am


*Paging Philicia*...Now Miss Thing, I know you watched The Tudors last night. Let's discuss and dish.


Missed it!  Still catching up on Episode 2.  Will download right now.

I don't see it listed yet... maybe in the morning:  http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=the+tudors
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Post by: poz1970 on April 06, 2008, 11:49:34 am
Anyone seen 'Nim's Island' and is it any good?

J
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Post by: Winiroo on April 06, 2008, 02:57:03 pm
I looked up more info on Body of War. Its a documentary. Looks like one of those movies that will get your heart tied in knots. Not really the kind of thing I am interested in watching currently but it looks to be well made.

Description
Tomas Young left for Iraq a gung-ho soldier. He returned home paralyzed, struggling to deal with his physical limitations and his changing feelings about the war. This eye-opening documentary looks at the raging debate over the war in Iraq through the eyes of this courageous young hero who signed up for the military two days after Sept. 11, only to be sent to Iraq where a bullet shattered his life physically and emotionally.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZuQkITY64&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZuQkITY64&feature=related)

Anywho...

I haven't seen Nim's Island. I've only seen advertisements on TV.

Last night Billy and I watched The Grapes of Wrath. Based on Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1939 novel. It follows the Joad family's exodus from the Oklahoma Dustbowl to California's fruit harvest.
Coincidentally on the History Channel they where showing a special called Mega Disasters episode: Mega Drought highlighting the Dust Bowl of the 1930s this morning. It was a good show with really interesting photos and film from the period.

I enjoyed the movie. We don't often watch classics but on occasion we do watch one. I enjoy history.

Henry Fonda was such a cutie back then.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/Winiroo/HF.jpg)

I have Dan in Real Life waiting on the coffee table for us to watch. Who knows when I'll get around to watching it. I'm not terribly excited about watching any of the movies on my list right now. None of them are ones I cant wait to watch. I guess I need to spend some time looking for one that excites me in Netflix.

The list as of 1:55 pm April 6th.
 1. The Jacket 
 2. The Final Countdown 
 3. No Country for Old Men 
 4. Unearthed 
 5. The Reaping
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on April 06, 2008, 05:02:06 pm
Anyone seen The Brave One with Jodie Foster? My sister let me borrow hers but I haven't gotten around to watching it.. Or Zodiac or Fracture...
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Post by: Snowangel on April 06, 2008, 06:47:48 pm
I thought both the Brave One and Fracture were good, I haven't seen Zodiac yet.
I watched Next last night with Nicolas Cage, Jessica Biel and the lady from Freedomland, that was alright, I didn't like the way it ended.
Snow
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Post by: BT65 on April 21, 2008, 11:49:51 pm
I watched 'There Will Be Blood' tonight.  It was very good and I would recommend it.  Outstanding performance by Daniel Day-Lewis.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on April 22, 2008, 12:44:30 am
I watched Beowulf the other night on ppv and I liked it. Not sure what everyone else was talking about in regards to that movie. I want to see Forbidden Kingdom with Jet Li and Jackie Chan. I love a good martial arts movie and I want to see the new Narnia movie.
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Post by: Coffeechick88 on April 22, 2008, 12:54:17 pm
I watched Beowulf the other night on ppv and I liked it. Not sure what everyone else was talking about in regards to that movie. I want to see Forbidden Kingdom with Jet Li and Jackie Chan. I love a good martial arts movie and I want to see the new Narnia movie.
I recently watched Beowulf with ex/father of baby and it was pretty good, though kids shouldn't use it for English class in place of the book.  I thought Angelina was hot, as usual, but the accent she was doing was kind of weird.  I have been wanting for years to see Jet Li and Jackie Chan in the same movie and want to see Forbidden Kingdom.  I so hope it comes out before I go into labor, because who knows when the next time I will be able to see a movie after that?  There also is this documentary  called Young at Heart that I am supposed to take my grandmother to whenever it comes out.  That looks cute--it is about these elderly choir members who sing different rock songs.
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Post by: Winiroo on April 22, 2008, 01:11:21 pm
We watched The jacket last week. Totally freaky movie, I liked it.  

Description of The Jacket:
John Maybury's masterful thriller stars Adrien Brody as Jack Starks, a Persian Gulf War veteran who has lost his memories to amnesia. When Jack is accused of a heinous killing, he realizes he must find a way to prove his innocence. Desperate to unearth clues about his past, he seeks a controversial treatment that allows him to go back in time -- which turns out to be a heart-wrenching decision when he realizes he's destined for tragedy.

Trailer for The Jacket:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCxQ83Pg1Ko (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCxQ83Pg1Ko)


Then we watched P2. Also freaky but in a different way. I liked it.  

Description for P2:
It's the night before Christmas, and corporate workaholic Angela (Rachel Nichols) is late for her family holiday party. She tries to leave the office, but her car won't start and her cell phone won't work. Enter the too-friendly security guard Thomas (Wes Bentley). After Angela turns down his invitation to dinner, Thomas spends the rest of the night terrorizing her as she tries to escape parking level P2 in this horrific nail-biter.

Trailer for P2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6y-gxOEItA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6y-gxOEItA)

I still have Dan in Real Life on my coffee table. Its been there a couple of weeks. We haven't watched it yet.
I'm expecting Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982) in the mail today.  

Blade Runner Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_hYs1jBy8Y)

Dan in Real Life Trailer  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SqaWEBSd4g) 
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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 22, 2008, 01:35:17 pm
I love a good martial arts movie and I want to see the new Narnia movie.

Ah, another reason for you to come over to my place for a slumber party.  I can take you next day to the Jiu-jitsu Academy that's located directly behind my apartment building.  I kid you not.  If I was 10 years younger I'd sign up for a class there.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on April 22, 2008, 11:02:50 pm
Ah, another reason for you to come over to my place for a slumber party.  I can take you next day to the Jiu-jitsu Academy that's located directly behind my apartment building.  I kid you not.  If I was 10 years younger I'd sign up for a class there.

I would love that. Wishes I could find a Tai Chi class.
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Post by: BT65 on April 23, 2008, 11:25:21 pm
Today I rented "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and "Juno."  I'll watch one tomorrow night, and one the night after probably.  I've heard good about both; we'll see.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on April 24, 2008, 12:27:56 am
Never did understand all the raves about Juno. I see pregnant teenagers in the hood everyday. :-\
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Post by: poz1970 on April 24, 2008, 08:37:49 am
oohhh Yeh, forbidden kingdom looks hot :-) sooo wanna see that one!

The last legion is due to come out on dvd this coming wednesday here in australia, I'm going to be hiring that one pretty damn quickly :-) (it didn't even make it into the cinemas here, but it just looks soo interesting to me)

J
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Post by: Texan38 on April 24, 2008, 10:52:49 am
I just saw Juno this past weekend..it wasn't that bad but there's a movie called 'Hard Candy' which Ellen Page is in, I soo enjoyed. I recommend that one. I bought 'The Orphanage' which I'm going to see this weekend - it's by that director who did 'Pan's Labrynth'.
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Post by: Funkengruven on April 24, 2008, 11:15:05 am
Hard Candy was awesome ... and more than a little disturbing.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on April 24, 2008, 12:05:08 pm
Yep, I saw Hard Candy too. I thought it was good. It's playing on the movie channels on cable.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on April 24, 2008, 12:15:26 pm
I watched a lesbian drama last night (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264761/). 
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Post by: Texan38 on May 02, 2008, 04:35:50 pm
I saw this movie which I really enjoyed...it's called 'Shortbus'. When I heard about this movie, all I heard about was the "real sex" they have on film BUT the movie is so much more than that. It has so many emotions -wanting to feel love but being so closed up....it's great movie!
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Post by: BT65 on May 02, 2008, 08:54:31 pm
I saw this movie which I really enjoyed...it's called 'Shortbus'. When I heard about this movie, all I heard about was the "real sex" they have on film BUT the movie is so much more than that. It has so many emotions -wanting to feel love but being so closed up....it's great movie!

So, did they have the "real sex" in the movie?  That alone would probably make me rent it.
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Post by: Winiroo on May 02, 2008, 09:06:19 pm
Shortbus
Director John Cameron Mitchell delivers an unbridled look at the New York City underground, focusing on a group of hipsters who frequent a downtown club renowned for its lascivious ways. Through graphic polymorphous sexual couplings -- and using an ensemble cast composed largely of first-time actors -- the film chronicles each character's erotic journey of self-discovery in a raw and riveting fashion.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8A1dwEhSMY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8A1dwEhSMY)

I saw Hedwig and the Angry Inch. pretty amusing. Same guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV0tguuYsJ8&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV0tguuYsJ8&feature=related)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on May 03, 2008, 03:18:29 am
If anyone out there is into martial art movies...ie like Kung Fu Theater type movies, I use to love that show. Then I suggest you watch  The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on May 14, 2008, 01:18:55 pm
Yep, I kicked the dirt off this thread again. I have a review of a few movies....The Mist...Kung Fu Killers 1&2, and Day of the Dead 2008.

I watched The Mist last night. I am a fan of Stephen King and have to say the movie didn't disappoint. It was good even to the end which was sad.

If you're a fan of martial art movies or Kung Fu Theater from back in the day, I'm sure folks will like Kung Fu Killers. It has David Carradine in it( Caine from Kung Fu) and Daryl Hannah. The storyline was good and the martial arts done by Carradine was on point. There were moments of comedy and the sequel actually kept up with where Part 1 left off.

As you all know, I am a sucker for a zombie movie, especially those based off of George Romero. Day of the Dead was actually one I liked. It has Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey's new hubby in it along with Ving Rhames who was in the other zombie movie, Dawn of the Dead. I think the zombies were more brutal than any I have seen with the exception of the Resident Evil zombies. I consider it a must see.

Has anyone seen Forbidden Kingdom, Speed Racer or Iron Man yet? I hear they are already working on a sequel to that one. Speed Racer, I use to love the cartoon back in the day. And I almost creamed on myself when I saw Jackie Chan and Jet Li in a movie together.
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Post by: Funkengruven on May 14, 2008, 01:45:09 pm
I saw Iron Man a couple of days ago.  I admit I went into it with low expectations never having been a fan of that particular comic book character, but I was pleasantly surprised.  The special effects were good, the story moved along well, it was funny and it ended at just the right time.  I recommend it.  It will probably be one of the top movies this summer.  Now I'm excited for the new Indiana Jones.  ;D
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on May 14, 2008, 03:24:38 pm
Eh, not really an Indy fan. :-\
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Post by: Texan38 on May 16, 2008, 10:56:49 am
I saw '27 Dresses' and 'Golden Compass'...eh, not that impressed. I really had no interest in seeing 'Iron Man' - was going to wait til it came out on DVD to see it but I've heard nothing but good things about that movie, maybe I'll go this weekend to see it. The two movies I'm sooo looking forward to seeing and I'm actually going to the theater when they come out, is the new Indiana Jones movie and, of course, 'Sex and the City'!!
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Post by: Funkengruven on May 16, 2008, 11:06:06 am
The early buzz on "Sex and the City" has been very good.  I'm counting the days too.
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Post by: GSOgymrat on May 16, 2008, 03:33:41 pm
I haven't seen the last season of Sex in the City. I better put it on my Netflix list.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on May 16, 2008, 05:14:54 pm
I hope the movie is good because the other day they were talking about that hideous hat Sarah was wearing. I never did follow the show all like that even though I do like Kim Cattrall.
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Post by: BT65 on May 16, 2008, 08:41:00 pm
I never cared for Sex and the City.
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Post by: allopathicholistic on May 23, 2008, 04:24:32 pm
Queen I don't know if you ever saw this but it really held my interest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_in_the_Sky
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on May 23, 2008, 06:33:41 pm
A movie I peeped last week was El Cantante with J-Lo and hubby, Marc Anthony. It was a movie based on the life of Hector Lavoe who made salsa music popular in the early 80's in NY. He had a drug problem and eventually ended up with AIDS.

It put me in touch with my heritage and I love some good salsa music.
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Post by: poz1970 on June 07, 2008, 07:06:46 pm
This is one of the funniest movie previews that I've ever seen :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoNDp03udhg

J
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Post by: Winiroo on June 09, 2008, 06:33:31 pm
LOL That was funny

The last two movies I watched where

National Treasure: Book of Secrets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC70lJmG1GQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC70lJmG1GQ)


and

Over Her Dead Body
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCE24UP6srU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCE24UP6srU)

Oh and I've been watching season one of Dexter from Showtime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1DSqxSs07U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1DSqxSs07U)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on June 09, 2008, 08:35:29 pm
A movie I peeped last week was El Cantante with J-Lo and hubby, Marc Anthony. It was a movie based on the life of Hector Lavoe who made salsa music popular in the early 80's in NY. He had a drug problem and eventually ended up with AIDS.

It put me in touch with my heritage and I love some good salsa music.

That movie was supposedly atrocious but Philicia *LIVES* for Hector Lavoe!  I have many of his recordings, and always feature them in the car rental while procuring boys and cocaine in Santo Domingo.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Texan38 on June 10, 2008, 11:43:26 am
I loved 'Sex and the City' but then again, I'm a fan of the show.  The previews for M. Night Shamaalanananlans 'The Happening' look really creepy!  I actually want to see that one. I haven't been too crazy about his last several movies lately, the last one I liked was 'Signs'. 
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Post by: Winiroo on June 10, 2008, 01:30:10 pm
I'm looking forward to Hancock and The Happening too. I love thrillers and Will Smith always amuses me.

Hancock
Will Smith stars as Hancock, a down-and-out superhero forced to employ a PR expert, Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he has inflicted during his life-saving heroics. Ray's idea of imprisoning the antihero to make the world miss him proves successful, but will Hancock stick to his new sense of purpose or slip back into old habits? Charlize Theron co-stars in Peter Berg's action comedy.

The Happening
In this thriller from director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs), an environmental crisis emerges that threatens to wipe out all of mankind. When people begin dying, Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberg) and his estranged wife, Alma (Zooey Deschanel), try to escape the unstoppable destroyer. As chaos spreads across the entire planet, Elliot and Alma struggle to figure out what is happening. John Leguizamo co-stars as Elliot's friend Julian.


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Post by: Texan38 on June 24, 2008, 03:14:47 pm
I saw two documentaries this past weekend, "Gay Sex in the 70's" and "Inside Deep Throat", they were both so interesting.  I didn't realize "Deep Throat" was controversial and banned in some states and the other documentary....well, the title pretty much speaks for itself but it wasn't graphic.  I highly recommend those two if anyone has a chance to watch them.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on June 24, 2008, 03:23:25 pm
I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I liked it.
They left the end kinda open so if they wanted they could make another movie. But everything was resolved so you weren't left hanging or anything.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPTJ4v6KPrg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPTJ4v6KPrg)

We also watched Jumper on DVD. I liked that one too.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS8u4MDq7Ow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS8u4MDq7Ow)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Texan38 on June 24, 2008, 03:35:07 pm
I was sooo disappointed with 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'  It started off great but then I felt it just lost it's course towards the end - alien, space ship....huh?
The visual effects in 'Jumper' were cool...the movie, it was ok.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on June 24, 2008, 03:41:24 pm
I was sooo disappointed with 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'  It started off great but then I felt it just lost it's course towards the end - alien, space ship....huh?
The visual effects in 'Jumper' were cool...the movie, it was ok.

LOL you totally gave the movie away.

I saw the space ship thing coming from the begining of the movie.
I'm just easily amused.
Bright shiney things ect.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on June 24, 2008, 03:49:50 pm
That movie was supposedly atrocious but Philicia *LIVES* for Hector Lavoe!  I have many of his recordings, and always feature them in the car rental while procuring boys and cocaine in Santo Domingo.

Ugh, bite your tongue, Ms. Philicia. I liked the movie even though I am not a fan of J-Lo. I even liked the music though I did not understand everything he was saying. I can understand some spanish if it isn't spoken fast, after watching the movie, I downloaded some of the music. I think I am going to stow away in some of your luggage... ;D

Not really a fan of the Rambo sequels either but I must admit I did like the last one. I loved all the blood and guts though the storyline was kind of weak. Not interested in seeing Rocky Balboa at all. Has anyone seen Forbidden Kingdom with Jackie Chan and Jet Li? That will be a must for my collection.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: randym431 on June 25, 2008, 08:14:18 am
Seen "The Strangers " and "Iron man".
Im not too into comic book movies, but Iron Man was pretty good.
The Strangers was a bit like HALLOWEEN, except in that three psycho killers
wear masks and like to terrorize innocent victims.

It would have been a lot more fun as a Halloween season release.
And its suppose to be some what true. Or based on true events.
Its doing well at the theaters, so it must be scary and bloody enough.



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Post by: minismom on June 25, 2008, 09:16:21 am
Indiana Jones movie was highly disappointing.  It was a mix of the original Star Gate movie and Return of the Mummy.  It was a total waste of money.  We took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda - totally worth every penny.  We laughed for 93 minutes solid.

On the rental front, we saw The Great Debaters - totally wonderful movie.  The Bucket List was also well worth seeing.  The Other Bolin Girl was a BEAUTIFUL movie.  It was mostly historically accurate and the "extras" are worth watching.

Mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on June 25, 2008, 02:38:25 pm
Seen "The Strangers " and "Iron man".
Im not too into comic book movies, but Iron Man was pretty good.
The Strangers was a bit like HALLOWEEN, except in that three psycho killers
wear masks and like to terrorize innocent victims.

It would have been a lot more fun as a Halloween season release.
And its suppose to be some what true. Or based on true events.
Its doing well at the theaters, so it must be scary and bloody enough.

Yeah, I have been wanting to see that movie.




Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on June 25, 2008, 02:40:43 pm
From watching the previews, The strangers struck me as one of those wait until it comes out on video movies.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Iggy on June 25, 2008, 04:01:39 pm
Indiana Jones movie was highly disappointing.  It was a mix of the original Star Gate movie and Return of the Mummy.  It was a total waste of money. 


Mum,

Jeromy and I just saw it last weekend and he enjoyed himself greatly - I on the other hand started loudly cursing George Lucas near the end for reasons you already know!

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on June 25, 2008, 04:03:54 pm
Is he easily amused like me?
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Post by: Iggy on June 25, 2008, 04:10:22 pm
Is he easily amused like me?

Well, he does really like me to pretend to be Godzilla while he plays King Kong and we destroy Tokyo together as foreplay!

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Texan38 on June 25, 2008, 04:44:26 pm
 :D  :D That was funny, yet kinky!

I just bought "10,000 B.C." and "The Spiderwick Chronicles" so I've got my movies set up for Sunday afternoon.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on June 25, 2008, 05:55:16 pm
Iggy, Jeromy and my mom should go to the movies together.  She and my dad went to see Indy and she liked it, Dad hated it for the same reasons.  She's never seen Stargate or Return of the Mummy.  I was so pissed off with that movie.  It was the 1st movie in over a year that we got to see without the kids and it was crap.

Mum
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: randym431 on June 25, 2008, 10:12:35 pm
I finally rented country for old men (whatever), and it was just a pointless violence flick.
No wonder kids shoot up their class mates, then everyone
wonders why.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Texan38 on July 03, 2008, 05:54:55 pm
I am hearing so much about Heath Ledger as the Joker in Batman, I hardly hear anything about Christian Bale as Batman and much less about Maggie Gyllenhaal - which, by the way, I see her as an "art movie" actress so seeing she's going to be in a 'blockbuster' movie seems kinda unusual for her.
But because of all the good buzz I've been hearing about Heath Ledger's performance, I'm even more anxious to see it!
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on July 04, 2008, 01:35:40 am
I am hearing so much about Heath Ledger as the Joker in Batman, I hardly hear anything about Christian Bale as Batman and much less about Maggie Gyllenhaal - which, by the way, I see her as an "art movie" actress so seeing she's going to be in a 'blockbuster' movie seems kinda unusual for her.
But because of all the good buzz I've been hearing about Heath Ledger's performance, I'm even more anxious to see it!

Well, Christian Bale was on the cover of Parade I think this past Sunday. I think everyone is talking about Heath because of his death, not to take away from his acting skills but just saying. I watched 10,000 B.C. tonight which I thought was really good.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: pozattitude on July 04, 2008, 04:10:12 pm
I just got my ticket to see the new Batman movie in IMAX on tuesday  ;D  also got my ticket to see Mama Mia in IMAX the following week... the San Francisco Movie Bears have great deals on IMAX movies, we get the tickets for $8.00, can't beat that... and the night is always fun with the furry hotties  ;)

Rich
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Post by: CaptCarl on July 05, 2008, 12:57:34 am
   On the other hand, there are some really great cheesy movies out there that deserve to be watched. Bad acting, bad dialouge, and a ridiculous plot can make such a memorable cinematic event. I just bought Black Sheep today and will watch it sometime this weekend.It was filmed in New Zealand. (I wonder if Jan saw it?) I like the idea of cute, fuzzy, man-eating sheep.
   If you are a fan of off the wall movies like I am, check out Faster, Pussycat Kill! Kill! It's worth an hour and a half out of your life. And it has the distinction of being John Waters' favorite movie of all time.

CaptCarl

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Post by: poz1970 on July 07, 2008, 02:58:49 pm
I just got my ticket to see the new Batman movie in IMAX on tuesday  ;D  also got my ticket to see Mama Mia in IMAX the following week... the San Francisco Movie Bears have great deals on IMAX movies, we get the tickets for $8.00, can't beat that... and the night is always fun with the furry hotties  ;)

Rich

Whoaaa... I'd go see alot more movies if I could see them on Imax... would be like being there! (think star wars episode 3 type space battles)
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Post by: Iggy on July 07, 2008, 03:41:38 pm
I just got my ticket to see the new Batman movie in IMAX on tuesday  ;D  also got my ticket to see Mama Mia in IMAX the following week... the San Francisco Movie Bears have great deals on IMAX movies, we get the tickets for $8.00, can't beat that... and the night is always fun with the furry hotties  ;)

Rich

Thanks for the reminder - The local IMAX here (walking distance  ;D) is showing The Dark Knight as well!   Now is only Journey to the Center of the Earth was in 3D and IMAX
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on July 07, 2008, 10:34:23 pm
I am hyped about the new Mummy movie with Branden Frasier and Jet Li. Can you tell I got the hots for Jet Li... ;)
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Post by: ozzie on July 08, 2008, 03:26:07 pm
I just got my ticket to see the new Batman movie in IMAX on tuesday  ;D  also got my ticket to see Mama Mia in IMAX the following week... the San Francisco Movie Bears have great deals on IMAX movies, we get the tickets for $8.00, can't beat that... and the night is always fun with the furry hotties  ;)

Rich

Sometimes I wonder what am I doing here in Miami.... San Fransisco sounds furry delicious lol :D
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: randym431 on July 09, 2008, 10:49:35 am
Well I should start a new post for this film.
Cause every once in a while you see something that
shocks the hell out of ya, and you wonder how you ever missed it
in the first place.
I'm talking about a film just on TMC called HARD CANDY.
Its on again Tuesday July 15th (check time if you get TMC)
Its so, so weird and different I should not tell anything about it,
just watch or rent it.
It was made in 2005 and stars Ellen Page (from JUNO).
Dont ask... Just get and watch it... Whew!!! Oh man!!! WOW!!!

PS. And I thought Hitchcock - like films were no more...

PSS. Ok I'll add its up there with Psycho and Fatal Attraction
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Post by: Miss Philicia on July 09, 2008, 12:54:51 pm
The annual Phildadelphia International LGBT Film Festival beings tomorrow and runs through the 22nd.  Testify, and be jealous!

http://www.phillyfests.com/piglff/2008/home.cfm

There's so much goodness I don't know what to go see.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on July 09, 2008, 01:21:42 pm
The annual Phildadelphia International LGBT Film Festival beings tomorrow and runs through the 22nd.  Testify, and be jealous!
There's so much goodness I don't know what to go see.

We never get anything here like that. :-\    About the best thing we get is the "Vagina Monolouges."  It's so dreary.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on July 09, 2008, 02:48:04 pm
Well honey, you're just gonna have to come for a visit -- it's the latest fad on AIDSmeds, you know... visiting with Philicia.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on July 09, 2008, 03:42:45 pm
Well honey, you're just gonna have to come for a visit -- it's the latest fad on AIDSmeds, you know... visiting with Philicia.

Yes, it's getting to be quite common.  I'll make it there, sooner or later. :-*
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: minismom on July 09, 2008, 06:38:36 pm
Tonight we're watching the ever wonderful classic "Swiss Family Robinson".  On the dessert tray: sugar-free chocolate cupcakes with sugar-free chocolate icing.

Mum
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Post by: Texan38 on July 09, 2008, 06:45:32 pm
Awww, "Swiss Family Robinson", hadn't seen that in years!  I saw "10,000 B.C."  - didn't like it.  Nor did I like "Be Kind Rewind" with Jack Black.  BUT I did like "Vantage Point", that movie was good.
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Post by: Winiroo on July 10, 2008, 01:54:27 pm
I have The Usual Suspects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPuXWtDx9g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPuXWtDx9g)

and The Eye
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjxa9gSjpJA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjxa9gSjpJA&feature=related)

on my coffee table waiting to be watched. No clue when I will get to them but I'll let you know what I think when I do see them.
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Post by: CaptCarl on July 10, 2008, 03:03:00 pm
Wendy,
   I watched The Eye about 2 weeks ago, and thought it was really good. I find that when Hollywood re-makes a Japanese horror flick, something usually gets lost in translation, but this time it came through pretty much as creepy as the original.

CaptCarl
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Post by: Iggy on July 10, 2008, 04:17:30 pm
Wendy,
   I watched The Eye about 2 weeks ago, and thought it was really good. I find that when Hollywood re-makes a Japanese horror flick, something usually gets lost in translation, but this time it came through pretty much as creepy as the original.

CaptCarl

I kind of disagree.  In spite of liking many things about the Eye remake, I still haven't found a single U.S. remake of Japanese horror worthy of it's original.

I dread the rumored Audition and Infection that I hear are in the midst of production.
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Post by: Texan38 on July 10, 2008, 05:19:49 pm
I dread the rumored Audition and Infection that I hear are in the midst of production.
Oh, good Lord!....say it ain't so!  I'm sorry but Audition cannot be remade.  It's one of the best, disturbing movies ever!  To Americanize it will be dreadful.  It would lose it's creepiness.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Queen Tokelove on July 10, 2008, 09:10:10 pm
Well I should start a new post for this film.
Cause every once in a while you see something that
shocks the hell out of ya, and you wonder how you ever missed it
in the first place.
I'm talking about a film just on TMC called HARD CANDY.


Saw it, thought it was a good movie.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on July 10, 2008, 10:01:19 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBnm1xhM7I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBnm1xhM7I)

If that is the trailer it looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: rondrond on July 13, 2008, 12:26:14 am
We just watched  'August Rush'

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/augustrush/trailer1/medium.html

I wasn't too sure about it at first, the music caught my attention, and then I finally grasped the bond he had with his parents....

I was absolutely exhausted at the end....beautiful music...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW3lF9W0g6o

ok,ok, I was teary eyed and blowing my nose at the end... ::)
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Post by: minismom on July 13, 2008, 06:36:43 am
We watched "Vantage Point" last night.  It was a really good movie.  The plot was interesting and I finally got to watch something that I didn't feel like I'd seen done 100 times before.

We also rented the new "Stargate" movie, "Ark of Truth", but haven't seen it yet.  If you're a Stargate fan, the new movie comes out on DVD the 29th of this month and Richard Dean Anderson is in it.  And, to round it out, we rented "Hellboy I".  Neither of us has ever seen it but some of our clients said we'd like it.

Mum
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Post by: rondrond on July 13, 2008, 10:32:08 am
We watched "Vantage Point" last night.  It was a really good movie.  The plot was interesting and I finally got to watch something that I didn't feel like I'd seen done 100 times before.

We also rented the new "Stargate" movie, "Ark of Truth", but haven't seen it yet.  If you're a Stargate fan, the new movie comes out on DVD the 29th of this month and Richard Dean Anderson is in it.  And, to round it out, we rented "Hellboy I".  Neither of us has ever seen it but some of our clients said we'd like it.

Mum

Yes, we watch Stargate...I love Richard Dean Anderson....Daniel, my nephew kept recommending Hellboy. I was very leery as his taste in movies tend to some pretty violent stuff. It was on late TV the other night and I caught the tail end...now I want to see it...not at all like I had imagined.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on July 13, 2008, 11:53:36 am
I'm re-watching "Into the Blue" on TNT this afternoon (Paul Walker ***SWOON***) and then I may engage in a DVD marathon of Olivier Martinez movies (***SWOON***).

As far as television goes I'm just ever so delighted that the new season of Project Runway begins on Wednesday.
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Post by: Peter Staley on July 13, 2008, 02:09:31 pm
The bf and I just finished watching part I (Friday night) and part II (Saturday night) of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson, another amazing Ken Burns documentary.  I recently finished watching his 18 hour masterpiece The War (it took me about 2 months of off & on viewing), and had heard this shorter PBS doc was equally as good.

Watching it made me realize how little history I know about African Americans (yes, I've done my homework on slavery and the civil rights movement, but not much in between).  This story was amazing:

"Long before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, boxer Jack Johnson became the first African-American to obtain the world heavyweight title. This documentary tracks the life of the trailblazing boxer, from his early days as the son of former slaves to his rise through the ranks of a traditionally all-white sport, culminating with the 39-year-old's achievement of the prestigious title in 1908."

The racism in America back in 1908 comes painfully to life in this film.  It makes it even more remarkable that exactly 100 years later, we're about to elect a black man to be our president  (yes, we can.  and we will.)

Well worth adding to your NetFlix queue.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on July 13, 2008, 02:25:20 pm
The bf and I just finished watching part I (Friday night) and part II (Saturday night) of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson, another amazing Ken Burns documentary.  I recently finished watching his 18 hour masterpiece The War (it took me about 2 months of off & on viewing), and had heard this shorter PBS doc was equally as good.

Ah, I've seen both of those -- the Jack Johnson one was great.  Actually I only saw the shorter PBS of The War I guess if you're saying that a longer version exists on DVD.  The short one was long enough.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: BT65 on July 13, 2008, 05:34:18 pm
Just watched "I'm Not There," a movie about Bob Dylan.  It was excellent.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Miss Philicia on July 13, 2008, 05:47:55 pm
Just watched "I'm Not There," a movie about Bob Dylan.  It was excellent.

Oh, the Todd Haynes film?  I really want to see that one.
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on July 13, 2008, 09:37:25 pm
I watched The glass slipper a movie from 1955.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Slipper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Slipper)
Cute movie.

And I also watched The Eye. I liked it.

I started watching The Usual Suspects  but I lost interest because I think I saw the movie before. Its one of those movies that start at the end, then goes back to the begining and is all over the place.

I dont know what I'll watch next. I'm not terribly interested an any of the movies on my to be seen list right now.
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Post by: BT65 on July 13, 2008, 10:41:15 pm
Oh, the Todd Haynes film?  I really want to see that one.

Yes, that's the Todd Haynes' film.  Cate Blachett was nominated for best supporting actress.  It's very well done.
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Post by: Iggy on July 14, 2008, 10:55:03 am
Charlotte just started this whole $5/ticket price thing for all movies Mon-Thurs and Weekend Day showings so between the light rail going to a local place and the new low prices Jeromy and I should be able to start catching up on some summer movies.

We just saw HellBoy II this weekend and it was a lot more fun then I thought it was going to be - particularly the Barry Manilow scene.
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Post by: minismom on July 15, 2008, 06:19:00 am
We managed to watch Hellboy I and Stargate: Ark of Truth and I couldn't tell you the 1st thing about either one except Hellboy likes Babe Ruth candy bars.  Shortly after they both started, I was sound asleep on the couch.  But, according to Hubby, both were VERY good.

Mum (who is going to re-start taking afternoon naps)
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Post by: Peter Staley on July 15, 2008, 05:14:00 pm
Just watched At The Movies (Ebert & Roeper) last night, and they had an early review of the new Batman movie.  Both reviewers just gushed with praise.

Richard Roeper said it was the best movie of the year so far, the best superhero movie OF ALL TIME, and worthy of a best movie Oscar nomination.  They said it was very dark, but also touches of humor -- the perfect mix and all that.

They both said Heath Ledger's Joker was also worthy of an Oscar nod.

Can't wait.  Christian Bale in black leather is all I need to shell out $12 (yup -- the going price in NYC).
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on July 15, 2008, 11:47:46 pm
I do agree Christian Bale does make a very good Batman, so dark. Tim Burton didn't do this one or the last one did he? I am curious to see Heath Ledger as the Joker, not saying he is a bad actor, I am sure I have seen him in something, hmm, just can't think of what right now. I wish since they have done the Batgirl and Robin angle that someone would've done the Joker with his side kick/girl friend Harley Quinn.


(who sometimes roots for the Bad Guy or Girl) ;)
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Post by: Iggy on July 16, 2008, 12:13:38 pm
...all I need to shell out $12 (yup -- the going price in NYC).

There are some things I don't miss about NY!


As far as great movies though...Charlotte is having a zombie fest in September and George Romero will be in attendance at several events.

The one that Jeromy was able to get me tickets for is a screening of The Night of the Living Dead, with GAR also taking questions and showing the winner of the American Zombie Film contest.

I also hope to catch him at another event later that weekend where he will be hosting a Dawn of The Dead showing!

I was intrigued by the midnight Zombie costume party as well - until I heard it was going to be tied into a showing of Diary of The Dead. *sigh*

Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on July 16, 2008, 01:11:54 pm
I am curious to see Heath Ledger as the Joker, not saying he is a bad actor, I am sure I have seen him in something, hmm, just can't think of

He was one of the cowboys in Brokeback Mountain.

Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xuugq7fito (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xuugq7fito)
Title: Re: Movies and more movies.....
Post by: Winiroo on July 21, 2008, 12:48:09 pm
I watched Shutter last night. It was ok.

Description - This American remake of a Thai horror blockbuster follows the Shaws, a young newlywed couple who become haunted by strange shadowlike images in the photographs they develop after their involvement in a car accident. As more terrifying supernatural occurrences befall them, they begin to wonder whether the photographic ghosts are connected to the accident -- and to question whether they can survive learning the truth.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxDl2-qnVs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxDl2-qnVs)

Next is the Spiderwick Chronicles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8supGNfhJIY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8supGNfhJIY)
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Post by: CaptCarl on July 21, 2008, 03:27:47 pm
Hi Everyone,
   Just wanted to check in about the new Batman movie, "Dark Knight" Norm and I went to see it last night. It was a most excellent movie. I was never bored during the roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes or so that it played for. All of the actors in it had their roles nailed, and the acting itself was superb. I must say that I agree with the majority of people that Heath Ledger put  in a truly great performance as the Joker. He was truly convincing in his role. The best was seeing him as the Joker in drag dressed as a nurse. It's a shame that he is gone now, and that we will never see anything more of his work, but had he lived, I truly believe that this role would have propelled him into the small group of actors who are destined to become legends. I highly recommend going to see this one.

CaptCarl (who generally doesn't care much for movies made from comic books)
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Post by: GSOgymrat on July 21, 2008, 05:40:57 pm
I just saw Hellboy II. It was a decent popcorn movie with some excellent creatures and effects. You'll never think of the tooth fairy in the same way again!
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Post by: pozattitude on July 22, 2008, 10:22:09 am
I saw Mama Mia this past Friday night with the "movie bears" .  Pierce Brosnan can't sing to save his life but the movie had its moments and I recommend it.  I don't know if loving ABBA is the deal breaker on this one.  I saw the Broadway show before the movie and as it usually happens, the stage version was better for me (maybe because I am a Broadway queen).  I wouldn't go see it at the movies again, but I am glad I did see it on the big screen at least once.  Let's just say I had to go out and be a dancing queen after watching the movie.   :)

Tomorrow night I go see Batman in IMAX  ;D . 
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Post by: Texan38 on July 22, 2008, 11:14:34 am
I'm so curious about "Mama Mia" but I'm not that crazy about musicals.  The only one I've seen that actually enjoyed was "Chicago".   I also saw "Shutter", wasn't that bad - it was ok.   "The Bank Job" was pretty good - except the English accents were so thick, I had to turn on the sub titles to understand what the heck they were saying!
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Post by: GSOgymrat on July 22, 2008, 11:47:01 am
The Bank Job was good. I'll see anything with Jason Statham! ;)
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Post by: AlanBama on July 22, 2008, 03:35:57 pm
The Bank Job was good. I'll see anything with Jason Statham! ;)

Amen.

Wini, I also saw "Shutter"....it was o.k.     I have to say that "There Will be Blood" didn't impress me all that much (but Daniel Day Lewis was great, so I can see why he won).  It had the strangest music...
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Post by: atlq on July 22, 2008, 03:38:48 pm
The Bank Job was good. I'll see anything with Jason Statham! ;)


....word....
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Post by: BT65 on July 22, 2008, 06:43:36 pm
 I have to say that "There Will be Blood" didn't impress me all that much (but Daniel Day Lewis was great, so I can see why he won).  It had the strangest music...

I liked "There Will Be Blood."  And you're right, Alan.  Daniel Day Lewis was exceptional.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on July 22, 2008, 06:45:43 pm
The Bank Job was good. I'll see anything with Jason Statham! ;)

Amen. I love him in anything but really liked him in Crank and Snatch.
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Post by: GSOgymrat on July 22, 2008, 08:27:09 pm
Here is the trailer for Jason Statham's new movie Death Race.  Fast cars, big booms and Statham with his shirt off... what's not to love!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452608/trailers-screenplay-vi4041736473 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452608/trailers-screenplay-vi4041736473)
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Post by: CaptCarl on July 22, 2008, 09:44:59 pm
I'll see anything with Jason Statham! ;)

Mmmmmmmmmm. Jason Statham....
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Post by: ozzie on July 24, 2008, 06:09:59 pm
Mmmmmmmmmm. Jason Statham....

mmmmmmmmmmm (http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/38.gif)
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 18, 2008, 04:32:59 pm
See? I disappear for a few and my thread disappears with me... :-\  Anyhoo, in recognition of being back, I once again will kick the dirt off this thread.... I know in my absence someone here had to go to the movies and see something.

Being the lover of vampire flicks that I am, I had to go out and buy Lost Boys, The Tribe. Kind of a part 2 to the original Lost Boys and Kiefer Sutherland's baby bro is the lead vampire in The Tribe. Though the storyline was eh, ok, it paid homage in it's own way. The only original cast member from the first movie was Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog, vampire slayer.

And also being the zombie lover that I am, I also bought Day of the Dead with Nick Cannon in it. What can I say? I am a sucker for George Romero flicks. It was also cute to see a zombie who was a vegeterian have a crush on one of the girls. But the zombies in this one were smarter and faster. It had a decent storyline and a brief cameo of Ving Rhames who was in Dawn of the Dead, another Romero zombie film.
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Post by: BT65 on August 18, 2008, 05:18:16 pm
I took myself to see "The Dark Knight" a couple weeks ago, and last Friday took my granddaughter to see "Wall-E."  Both were excellent.
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Post by: Winiroo on August 18, 2008, 06:23:39 pm
Trailer for Day of the dead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvT-ZgZjS0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvT-ZgZjS0)

I saved it to my Netflix account. I like zombie movies too.
"Why do white people always want to split up?" made me laugh.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 18, 2008, 07:14:33 pm
I took myself to see "The Dark Knight" a couple weeks ago, and last Friday took my granddaughter to see "Wall-E."  Both were excellent.

I am so dying to see the Dark Knight and Wall E trailers seemed cute that I saw.

Trailer for Day of the dead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvT-ZgZjS0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvT-ZgZjS0)

I saved it to my Netflix account. I like zombie movies too.
"Why do white people always want to split up?" made me laugh.


But it is true, think of every horror film you have seen, white people always want to go investigating stuff or think they are safe because they have a gun when they are going up against something that is already freaking dead. Or how about the ones who are all ready to have a fuckathon but before they get started they got to say someone's name 5 times....WTF? Now most black folks isn't going anywhere near anything like that and if they do it is because they are hanging with their white friends. And are usually the first ones to get killed. Though that was changed in Freddy vs Jason, Kelly Rowland did actually make it through most of the movie and gets mad props in my book for having to give Jason mouth to mouth....*shudders*
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Post by: Winiroo on August 18, 2008, 08:32:27 pm
LOL I haven't noticed the name thing.

What is it like?
Oh Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle!

?          LOL


I dont do that BTW... Sounds like bad porn.
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 18, 2008, 10:30:33 pm
LOL I haven't noticed the name thing.

What is it like?
Oh Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle!

?          LOL


I dont do that BTW... Sounds like bad porn.

Do say you are kidding about the name thing...Haven't you seen Candyman or Bloody Mary?
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Post by: Winiroo on August 18, 2008, 10:41:09 pm
Its been forever. I dont think I have seen either movie in 10 or more years.
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Post by: OneTampa on August 23, 2008, 02:30:15 pm
I finally got around to seeing Mancock, I mean, Hancock starring Wil Smith.   I am noticing a recent trend with Wil's movies.  He wants us all to be aware that he is all grow'd up- a man now- since he had scenes half-naked in his last three films (I. Robot sent me ovah).  In Hancock, he is in a scene with ripped and burned up clothes showing a nice 1/2 soot covered bootay shot.  When this came on, nearly everyone (guys and gals) in the theatre went "ooohhhh" At that point, I noticed the air conditioning kicked up a notch. Thank you theatre staff!   Mind you, I am not complaining. Oh, by the way, Hancock was an interesting movie about a down and out alcoholic superhero who finds his soulmate and redemption.
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Post by: minismom on August 23, 2008, 11:46:40 pm
Ok, I admit for the record that I am old and sad.  I just rented, and watched, the 2nd War Games movie, the 2nd Scorpian King movie, and the 2nd Art of War movie.  All 3 sucked pretty bad.  At least I got 1 of them for free - almost made it worth the effort. 

mum
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Post by: Queen Tokelove on August 24, 2008, 12:33:17 am
Ok, I admit for the record that I am old and sad.  I just rented, and watched, the 2nd War Games movie, the 2nd Scorpian King movie, and the 2nd Art of War movie.  All 3 sucked pretty bad.  At least I got 1 of them for free - almost made it worth the effort. 

mum

I wanted to see the 2nd Scorpion King and I agree Art of War 2 movie did suck majorly. Never knew there was a War Games 2 but didn't really like the first one.
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Post by: Winiroo on August 24, 2008, 02:57:30 pm
OneTampa - He does have a nice booty.


I watched I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry last night. It was kinda cute.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQiaMvAmBdY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQiaMvAmBdY)
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Post by: Snowangel on August 26, 2008, 10:53:53 pm
Win-
I watched that the other night too. Some parts, I thought were hysterical. Ving Rhames in the shower! Yum!
 ;D :o
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Post by: Winiroo on August 26, 2008, 11:03:11 pm
Now he is one big fella.  :)
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Post by: Texan38 on August 27, 2008, 10:43:56 am
I didn't like "Chuck & Larry", although - yes, Ving Rhames in the shower!.....ooohhhh yeeaaaahhhh.
I bought "What Happens In Vegas" and "Smart People" and I also bought "Grizzly" the 1976 movie - I don't remember it that well but I do remember it scared the crap out of me when it came out on cable, I must've been around 9 or 10.  Oh, and I also bought "Soapdish" with Sally Field and Robert Downey Jr., that is such a funny slapstick movie - it's silly fun.
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Post by: minismom on August 28, 2008, 11:13:42 pm
We rented "We are Marshall" tonight.  I'm NOT a football fan by any stretch of the imagination.  However, we live in WV, we have friends who have attended and graduated from Marshall University.  This is a beautifully done movie and truly honors those 75 football players and coaches who died in November 1970 in a tragic plane crash.

I didn't realize that 6 of the players are buried in a small plot of land on campus.  Their remains were so charred that they couldn't be identified or separated.  So, they were burried together with a plaque bearing all 6 names and birthdates.

Mum (who keeps passing kleenxes to her big, tough Hubby...so he can dry his tears.)