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Post by goose on Jul 30, 2017 17:16:36 GMT -5
Hacksaw Ridge 5 of 5
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Post by Darin on Jul 31, 2017 9:19:08 GMT -5
10 Cloverfield Lane ... surprised me and held our interest the whole way through.
John Goodman pulled off a role that is not his usual and did it in fine fashion ... 4 out of 5 stars.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 13:24:57 GMT -5
In Like Flint, James Coburn, 1967.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Aug 5, 2017 16:51:34 GMT -5
Get Out 4/5 Original, cringe-inducing thriller with a dark sense of humour and a satisfying ending.
It Comes At Night 3/5 Creepy, tense, atmospheric, anxiety-inducing study of the scariest monster of all- The desperate human
Hacksaw Ridge .../5 (Couldn't Finish) The violence was of such a graphic level, I found no entertainment-value in watching it. Graphic for graphic-sake is not art, it is macabre spectacle- carnal pornography.
Bad Santa 2 3/5 (4 if you like Thornton as much as I do) Billy Bob Thornton reprises his 90-proof role of hapless conman. Raunchy, frat-boy fun for fans of the first film.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 1:42:48 GMT -5
Just watched Curse of the Undead with Horror Host Svengoolie. A western vampire movie much better than Billy the Kid vs Dracula.
This one had blockbuster stars Eric Fleming, Michael Pate, and Bruce Gordon. The last one you may recall as Frank Nitti in the Robert Stack Untouchables.
That I saw the movie to the end means 4 stars. But I give it 5 for cowboys pontificating over the travails of being a gun toting vampire.
I just don't see how I can sleep tonight
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 6, 2017 21:53:14 GMT -5
The Circle... Eerily prophetic. 4/5
Sound City... If you like music you will LOVE this documentary... 6/5
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Post by PhantomWolf on Aug 8, 2017 1:10:21 GMT -5
The Circle... Eerily prophetic. 4/5 Sound City... If you like music you will LOVE this documentary... 6/5 Loved Sound City!
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Post by trailboss on Aug 8, 2017 4:49:57 GMT -5
Muscle Shoals is a great music documentary, here is the trailer. The full movie can be seen on Netflix or YouTube.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 9, 2017 17:30:22 GMT -5
We just saw Atomic Blonde and were impressed. It's much better than expected. Charlize Theron was great as usual, and the bad guys weren't bad either. Set just before the fall of the Berlin Wall. 4 out of 5.
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Post by dustin on Aug 9, 2017 17:35:37 GMT -5
I have 3 little girls (2, 4 and 6) and a 4th on the way (Due late November) so the last movie I went to see was the Emoji movie and as far as kids movies go it was fine, I mean it was no Despicable me but it was not bad. I haven't watch a grown up movie in the theatre in years. 4/5 stars because my girls stayed quiet the entire movie.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 9, 2017 17:42:05 GMT -5
I have 3 little girls (2, 4 and 6) and a 4th on the way (Due late November) so the last movie I went to see was the Emoji movie and as far as kids movies go it was fine, I mean it was no Despicable me but it was not bad. I haven't watch a grown up movie in the theatre in years. 4/5 stars because my girls stayed quiet the entire movie. When we were at the theater there was a field trip from a preschool. 2 dozen of the (seriously) little darlings. I asked the shepard what they saw and it was Emoji. She said it was pretty good but a little over their heads. They were all very short.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2017 17:50:34 GMT -5
Kid Galahad (1937) Director: Michael Curtiz - Yes, another boxing movie . . . well done and entertaining, with good cinematography. Can't go wrong with EGR & Bogart.
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Post by haebar on Aug 9, 2017 18:38:54 GMT -5
A Dog's Purpose: If you love dogs, this movie is a 5 out of 5! This is not your typical dog movie and has some interesting twists and turns. But be warned, it is a tear-jerker and it has a happy ending!
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Post by toshtego on Aug 19, 2017 15:56:38 GMT -5
Double bill at home courtesy of Netflix. "The Narrow Margin" and "Armored Car Robbery". Two of Charles McGraw's best. They do not make tough guy coppers like McGraw any more. Then there was the memorable Marie Windsor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2017 17:44:57 GMT -5
Ahh Marie. Lovely. She is in at least one John Wayne movie I can remember. Anyone know which one? She is also in many of the old TV westerns. And some truly bad B movies. Always good though.
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Post by sablebrush52 on Aug 20, 2017 15:30:08 GMT -5
While in Santa, Fé Jaryn and I took a break from sightseeing to take in the third Despicable Me movie and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The work was impeccable, the dialogue funny, pacing and story all I could want, and the Minions were as chaotic as I could want. I especially enjoy hearing Minionese, with its sly and often hilarious insertions of real words, or close "sounds like" in the middle of the babble. For me this was 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2017 17:52:54 GMT -5
I love the Despicable Me movies. Just waiting for discount Tuesday for this one.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2017 18:11:14 GMT -5
Ahh Marie. Lovely. She is in at least one John Wayne movie I can remember. Anyone know which one? She is also in many of the old TV westerns. And some truly bad B movies. Always good though. The Fighting Kentuckian (1939)* *also features Oliver Hardy in a dramatic turn. Cahill: United States Marshall (1973)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 13:22:16 GMT -5
Watched Sunset Boulevard for the 3rd or 4th time - my wife had never seen it and is now a fan. What a great movie.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 13:22:00 GMT -5
Watched Sunset Boulevard for the 3rd or 4th time - my wife had never seen it and is now a fan. What a great movie. I agree. It rewards repeated viewings. Perhaps Holden's best role? . . . and Gloria Swanson was downright creepy and casting von Stroheim as the butler was rather clever.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 13:29:09 GMT -5
It was not consciously planned, but I ended up watching 2 Howard Hawks films: Red River and To Have and Have Not, the real coincidence being strong supporting acting turns by Walter Brennan. Both films as good as ever, maybe better. ++++++
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Post by Darin on Aug 25, 2017 14:54:11 GMT -5
The Defenders ... ugggh!! Let's just say I'm glad I didn't pony up movie theatre prices for this one. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 23:23:53 GMT -5
Just finished "In The Heart Of The Sea". I thoroughly enjoyed Philbrick's book that the movie is based on. I was not disappointed in the movie. It is hard to capture the privation and horrors those men survived, but Ron Howard did them justice. I give it 8.5 out of 10. Whalers were tough SOBs, that is for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2017 14:13:41 GMT -5
From way back: The Big Trail (1930) - Director: Raoul Walsh - John Wayne in his first big starring role. This film is quite impressive, especially in regard to its era. 2+ hours and epic in scope, it was quite the undertaking. Worth mentioning, is that the cast had genuine Native Americans (over a hundred) and in a couple of scenes, they were treated in a respectful manner (unusual for the time period). Watching this in retrospect, you see several bits of business that are now clichés, but original then. Definitely recommended and yes, it is a "talkie". -
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 14:53:55 GMT -5
Another enjoyable viewing of Key Largo, beautifully restored on DVD. Kudos must really be given to all the technicians behind the scenes who are preserving our film heritage. Bogart starring with Edward G. Robinson, though one mug around here might reverse that order. Love it when Bogie wreaks his revenge on EGR and settles the score for Robinson doing I'm in, in Dr. Clitterhouse . . . . .m-yeah!
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Post by toshtego on Aug 27, 2017 15:51:02 GMT -5
Another enjoyable viewing of Key Largo, beautifully restored on DVD. Kudos must really be given to all the technicians behind the scenes who are preserving our film heritage. Bogart starring with Edward G. Robinson, though one mug around here might reverse that order. Love it when Bogie wreaks his revenge on EGR and settles the score for Robinson doing I'm in, in Dr. Clitterhouse . . . . .m-yeah! One of EGR's best villain roles. The underrated Thomas Gomez as "Curly". Claire Trevor did a fine job in a role without much glamour. Then there was Lauren who was always a pleasure.
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Post by sablebrush52 on Sept 9, 2017 0:55:38 GMT -5
I watched The Devil and Daniel Webster, based on a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet. The story, set in 1840, revolves around a farmer who makes a deal with the devil to be delivered from a life of hard endless struggle. When the farmer balks at the deal, the devil, played with deliciously restrained malice by Walter Huston, makes ready to claim his due early for breach of contract. The farmer turns to Daniel Webster, played by Edward Arnold, to defend him before a jury of the damned.
The film is rich with an Americana that seems so remote today. William Dieterle's direction is immaculate, the photography by Joseph August is consistently visually stunning, and Bernard Herrmann's otherworldly score (which won him an Academy Award) perfectly supports the story.
This is a classic of American film, richly detailed, well paced, and buoyed by fine performances from all involved. If you haven't seen this film I heartily recommend it to you. 4.5 out of 5
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Post by sablebrush52 on Sept 9, 2017 1:00:00 GMT -5
From way back: The Big Trail (1930) - Director: Raoul Walsh - John Wayne in his first big starring role. This film is quite impressive, especially in regard to its era. 2+ hours and epic in scope, it was quite the undertaking. Worth mentioning, is that the cast had genuine Native Americans (over a hundred) and in a couple of scenes, they were treated in a respectful manner (unusual for the time period). Watching this in retrospect, you see several bits of business that are now clichés, but original then. Definitely recommended and yes, it is a "talkie". - It's also notable for having been shot in wide screen 70mm, one of the first films to be shot in this medium.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 9, 2017 16:19:19 GMT -5
I watched The Devil and Daniel Webster, based on a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet. The story, set in 1840, revolves around a farmer who makes a deal with the devil to be delivered from a life of hard endless struggle. When the farmer balks at the deal, the devil, played with deliciously restrained malice by Walter Huston, makes ready to claim his due early for breach of contract. The farmer turns to Daniel Webster, played by Edward Arnold, to defend him before a jury of the damned. The film is rich with an Americana that seems so remote today. William Dieterle's direction is immaculate, the photography by Joseph August is consistently visually stunning, and Bernard Herrmann's otherworldly score (which won him an Academy Award) perfectly supports the story. This is a classic of American film, richly detailed, well paced, and buoyed by fine performances from all involved. If you haven't seen this film I heartily recommend it to you. 4.5 out of 5 I know the film well. John Houston makes a great "Scratch". When Mr. Justice Souter was nominated to the SCOTUS, I wrote him congratulations and cited this movie since he is a New Hampshire Man. He appreciated the reference and also enjoyed that movie and the short story.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2017 21:16:03 GMT -5
Enjoying a Preston Sturges DVD Collection. Feels good to laugh out loud in these volatile times. Christmas In July last night and later this evening it will be The Great McGinty.
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