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Post by roadsdiverged on Jun 7, 2018 14:54:36 GMT -5
Agreed. I've watched The Green Mile quite a few times as well. Its #2 on my list of favorites.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 7, 2018 15:14:02 GMT -5
When my wife's Aunt was living with us after losing everything to a Hurricane, I knew she was religious and put The Green Mile on for her, she was awestruck with the Movie and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I used to play it for her at least twice a month. She died but would ask for that Movie about the prison guard. It was her favorite movie.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jun 9, 2018 9:06:22 GMT -5
Just watched "Jack Reacher-Never go Back" . Pretty good action movie.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2018 7:45:58 GMT -5
Denzel Washington in "Man on Fire". Liked it a lot. I give it 8/10. Pretty violent,.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 11, 2018 8:06:57 GMT -5
I vaguely remember that film. I think I liked it too.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 11, 2018 8:54:57 GMT -5
Don, Scott Glenn made this movie in 87, just as good, try it.
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Post by zambini on Jun 11, 2018 9:17:37 GMT -5
Several of those Philo Vance movies (The Kennel Club Murder Case, the Benson Murder Case, and one other one). They're short enough that whislt not great movies, they are fun in their 'by the numbers' approach. They live and die on Dick Powell's charisma (the one's without Dick Powell are very skippable).
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Post by toshtego on Jun 13, 2018 14:13:26 GMT -5
A Leslie Howard Double Feature. "The Scarlett Pimpernel" followed by "Pygmalion". Cannot decide who is more lovable, Wendy Hiller or Merle Oberon. Oberon was quite a beauty, looking fine into the late 1960s when she starred in "Hotel".
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Post by toshtego on Jun 13, 2018 14:14:41 GMT -5
Several of those Philo Vance movies (The Kennel Club Murder Case, the Benson Murder Case, and one other one). They're short enough that whislt not great movies, they are fun in their 'by the numbers' approach. They live and die on Dick Powell's charisma (the one's without Dick Powell are very skippable).
I admit to being a Dick Powell fan. Just watched "Cornered" the other night.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2018 16:14:41 GMT -5
If your a Dick Powell fan, the next time you watch a Thin Man entry, count the number of drinks, Powell imbibes in the course of the movie. (A calculator might come in handy).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2018 18:05:56 GMT -5
Don, Scott Glenn made this movie in 87, just as good, try it. I will. Thanks Brad.
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Post by cgvt on Jun 13, 2018 18:42:13 GMT -5
I watched Hail Caesar last night. The Coen brothers did not disappoint. Great spoof of the Hollywood studio system and the 50's commies. Some laugh out loud scenes. George Clooney was gold. I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2018 21:33:59 GMT -5
In the theater....Pulp Fiction...I figured it out the first time where others walking out of the theater looked kind of dumb founded. I know a number of people that had to see the movie twice, and still could not figure out what they watched. That was the last movie I watched in a theater. Never had the time when I was healthy to sit down for an hour and a half-plus! I was always on the go! I became a big fan of Quentin Tarantino thereafter, recently watched Reservoir Dogs and two others. Also watched all the Dirty Harry movies in the past two years. When I lived in Europe I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Bronson. We had lunch and dinner together, then we both enjoyed relaxing afterwards enjoying a few pipes together. The first year I retired due to illness in November 2011 I actually had the time to relax and watch every movie Charlie was in, and enjoyed them all. During his earlier career he was extremely popular throughout Europe and was in many movies overseas. Lately I’ve been watching all the old James Cagney movies, he was always my favorite actor. Especially the movies with the Dead End Kids. I’m sure some of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Also known as The Bowery Boys. So, now that I have the time, I’m getting into watching much more movies.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 13, 2018 21:42:43 GMT -5
I watched Hail Caesar last night. The Coen brothers did not disappoint. Great spoof of the Hollywood studio system and the 50's commies. Some laugh out loud scenes. George Clooney was gold. I enjoyed it quite a bit. That was a good one. Coen Brothers never disappoint. Josh Brolin was memorable.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 13, 2018 23:30:08 GMT -5
In the theater....Pulp Fiction...I figured it out the first time where others walking out of the theater looked kind of dumb founded. I know a number of people that had to see the movie twice, and still could not figure out what they watched. That was the last movie I watched in a theater. Never had the time when I was healthy to sit down for an hour and a half-plus! I was always on the go! I became a big fan of Quentin Tarantino thereafter, recently watched Reservoir Dogs and two others. Also watched all the Dirty Harry movies in the past two years. When I lived in Europe I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Bronson. We had lunch and dinner together, then we both enjoyed relaxing afterwards enjoying a few pipes together. The first year I retired due to illness in November 2011 I actually had the time to relax and watch every movie Charlie was in, and enjoyed them all. During his earlier career he was extremely popular throughout Europe and was in many movies overseas. Lately I’ve been watching all the old James Cagney movies, he was always my favorite actor. Especially the movies with the Dead End Kids. I’m sure some of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Also known as The Bowery Boys. So, now that I have the time, I’m getting into watching much more movies. I too had to watch it twice before I "got" it, but it was worth it. Took the wife 3 times, but now she loves it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 13, 2018 23:35:40 GMT -5
Srv months ago I bought a DVD of Hell's Angels, from 1930. It was the only way to watch the best version. It was pretty good considering it was just the second talkie I think. My mom was friends with Howard Hughes and was dating one of his entourage at the time. She really liked hanging out with Ann Miller. Anyway, by today's standards it's not much, but it is well worth watching if you get a chance. It was released in the middle of the depression, which limited the profits but it still did well.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 2:51:01 GMT -5
"The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McConaughey. A very good movie. I was thoroughly entertained by the plot and thought the acting was excellent. I give it 8.5/10.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 15, 2018 3:28:51 GMT -5
It's not a movie, but I'm working my way through scrubs again. It's brain-dead TV for vegging after a day's work. I forget how easy to watch it is.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 5:25:17 GMT -5
During the early morning hours I watched Bridges of Madison County, starring Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep. More of a woman’s movie but I enjoyed the love story. It was an affair that really turned into two people falling in love and in reality were true soulmates. I was extremely surprised by the way the movie ended. I did not see that coming!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 15, 2018 5:35:11 GMT -5
I've heard that's a good film. Never seen it myself. must check it out.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 23, 2018 20:21:12 GMT -5
"Captain Horatio Hornblower", 1950. Gregory Peck and Virignia Mayo.
A lavish Technicolor spectacle of Studio inovation, ship models, matt paintings. Very well done for the era. Perhaps a little corny by modern standards but I enjoyed it nevertheless.
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Post by Darin on Jun 23, 2018 20:27:15 GMT -5
In the theater....Pulp Fiction...I figured it out the first time where others walking out of the theater looked kind of dumb founded. I know a number of people that had to see the movie twice, and still could not figure out what they watched. That was the last movie I watched in a theater. Never had the time when I was healthy to sit down for an hour and a half-plus! I was always on the go! I became a big fan of Quentin Tarantino thereafter, recently watched Reservoir Dogs and two others. Also watched all the Dirty Harry movies in the past two years. When I lived in Europe I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Bronson. We had lunch and dinner together, then we both enjoyed relaxing afterwards enjoying a few pipes together. The first year I retired due to illness in November 2011 I actually had the time to relax and watch every movie Charlie was in, and enjoyed them all. During his earlier career he was extremely popular throughout Europe and was in many movies overseas. Lately I’ve been watching all the old James Cagney movies, he was always my favorite actor. Especially the movies with the Dead End Kids. I’m sure some of you know exactly what I’m talking about. Also known as The Bowery Boys. So, now that I have the time, I’m getting into watching much more movies. I too had to watch it twice before I "got" it, but it was worth it. Took the wife 3 times, but now she loves it. Probably seen that one close to 20 times now ... a true "cult classic", IMO.
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Post by toshtego on Jul 14, 2018 18:58:53 GMT -5
"Point Blank", 1967.
John Boorman's American Crime Drama. Lee Marvin at the height of his career.
Revenge against "The Organization" with a S&W Model 29 and steely determination. LOL!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 19:18:09 GMT -5
The other night I watched for the first time.....” It’s a Wonder Life “ with James Stewart. Like I’ve stated prior, before 2011 I never had time to sit long enough and enjoy a move.
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Post by AJ on Jul 14, 2018 19:50:26 GMT -5
My wife and I just watched John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn in “Rooster Cogburn”. I think it’s one of John Wayne’s best performances. Miss Hepburn wasn’t too shabby either.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 19:55:16 GMT -5
AJ, I just added that movie to my watch list, thanks👍
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Post by AJ on Jul 14, 2018 19:59:22 GMT -5
AJ, I just added that movie to my watch list, thanks👍 I don’t thing you’ll regret your decision. AJ
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jul 15, 2018 8:44:48 GMT -5
...last night I watched "How the Beatles Changed the World"...on Netflix...quite an interesting documentary...specifically looking at political and cultural issues and the immense changes taking place...
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Post by toshtego on Jul 15, 2018 10:40:58 GMT -5
"Stage Fright", 1950. A rarely seen Hitchcock masterpiece. Richard Todd, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Wyman, Alastair Sim, Michael Wilding. Plenty of plot twists and conivence in this one. Hitch's earlier work never fails to amaze.
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Post by zambini on Jul 15, 2018 10:42:00 GMT -5
Oldboy (2003) which I expected to be a great bloodfest but was actually a clinic on camera technique, framing, editing, transitions, etc. with some added gore elements. It was very good but I left unsatisfied.
Too Late (2015) a bad Tarantino imitation full of soap opera actors. There's five scenes in the whole movie but two of them move so much that you might as well be out at sea. It's nice to see that Sydney Poitier can still find a job at least.
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