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Post by trailboss on Jan 1, 2018 21:12:24 GMT -5
Blondie and I had a date night last week. Being as she had already gone to the movies with the girls and saw the latest iteration of Pitch Perfect, we decided to see the new Star Wars movie. I'd give it a 4 outta 5 stars for the production quality and special effects. Would have been a 5 if it weren't so danged long. Could have easily been 30 or 45 minutes shorter. A buddy of mine said that he didn’t care for the feminist influence brought by the new Star Wars writers... I can’t say, I think the last episode I saw was The empire strikes back.😄
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 12:27:20 GMT -5
Whispering Smith, with Alan Ladd and Robert Preston. It had it's moments, but was not particularly intriguing or artistic. I would give it 5.5 out of 10. If you are a Western fan, it is worth watching, but there are many, many movies in the genre and from the same time period, that are far better.
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Post by JimInks on Jan 11, 2018 22:31:58 GMT -5
Darkest Hour: I thought it was very well filmed with many exciting shots that did not over dramatize depicted events, but reinforced the emotions of those moments. The acting was superb all the way around. There is some fictionalization mingled in (particularly in the personal scenes surrounding the war), but the historical facts seem mostly correct. I doubt Churchill privately suffered over the decision as much or in the way it was depicted, but the audience seemed gripped by it all, so I would say all of that was very effective. Oldman took center stage in this movie in much the same way George C. Scott did in Patton, and the viewer comes away with positive feelings of both men when those movies end.
On another subject, smoking was cut to a minimum even though the events take place in 1940. There was a pipe in an ashtray at a table, but there wasn't one smoked, and mostly, only Gary Oldman as "Winston Churchill" was smoking. Two people smoked a cigarette.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 13, 2018 13:27:30 GMT -5
Darkest Hour: I thought it was very well filmed with many exciting shots that did not over dramatize depicted events, but reinforced the emotions of those moments. The acting was superb all the way around. There is some fictionalization mingled in (particularly in the personal scenes surrounding the war), but the historical facts seem mostly correct. I doubt Churchill privately suffered over the decision as much or in the way it was depicted, but the audience seemed gripped by it all, so I would say all of that was very effective. Oldman took center stage in this movie in much the same way George C. Scott did in Patton, and the viewer comes away with positive feelings of both men when those movies end. On another subject, smoking was cut to a minimum even though the events take place in 1940. There was a pipe in an ashtray at a table, but there wasn't one smoked, and mostly, only Gary Oldman as "Winston Churchill" was smoking. Two people smoked a cigarette. Heading to town to see it tomorrow. Looking forward to the movie. Thanks for the review.
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Post by slomo on Jan 13, 2018 18:44:50 GMT -5
Last night I watched the 1937 Michael Powell film "The Edge of the World". Tells the story of the inhabitants of a small island in the Outer Hebrides facing the decision to abandon their ancestral homeland as the peat(for heat) and fishing disappears, and depopulation continues. It is based on the evacuation of the island of St. Kilda in 1930. Lots of pipe smoking. The landscape is spectacular and well filmed. It is not a documentary, but the storyline is very simple. Features Finlay Currie and John Laurie - two of my favorite professional Gaels! I recommend it to anyone that is interested in viewing a way of life that is disappearing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 19:01:29 GMT -5
Oh, Yeah ? This B/W talkie from 1929 may be one of the first buddy movies of its era. With James Gleason, Robert Armstrong and Zasu Pitts. It was a rollicking good time with sharp dialogue of these 2 railroad roustabouts and the situations they encounter. A progenitor of madcap comedies to come, it was well worth watching and recommended to fans of Golden Age cinema.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 14, 2018 13:07:12 GMT -5
"Live by Night" . pretty good Chicago era gangster film
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Post by Darin on Jan 14, 2018 15:51:47 GMT -5
Watched the Hateful 8 last night ... higher marks than I might give it just because there is pipe smoking in it.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 14, 2018 23:24:36 GMT -5
Watched the Hateful 8 last night ... higher marks than I might give it just because there is pipe smoking in it. Did you enjoy Jennifer Jason Lee's character? I thought she was a hoot. Less of a Western than another Tarantino epic which happened to be set in the old days.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 14, 2018 23:34:39 GMT -5
Darkest Hour: I thought it was very well filmed with many exciting shots that did not over dramatize depicted events, but reinforced the emotions of those moments. The acting was superb all the way around. There is some fictionalization mingled in (particularly in the personal scenes surrounding the war), but the historical facts seem mostly correct. I doubt Churchill privately suffered over the decision as much or in the way it was depicted, but the audience seemed gripped by it all, so I would say all of that was very effective. Oldman took center stage in this movie in much the same way George C. Scott did in Patton, and the viewer comes away with positive feelings of both men when those movies end. On another subject, smoking was cut to a minimum even though the events take place in 1940. There was a pipe in an ashtray at a table, but there wasn't one smoked, and mostly, only Gary Oldman as "Winston Churchill" was smoking. Two people smoked a cigarette. interesting take on the events of Dunkirk. While I enjoyed the ride scene on the Underground, I found it far fetched. Still it was quite touching, dramatic license. The movie also brought to light the problem of Lord Halifax. I thought he was fairly treated and managed to not appear a total appeaser and coward as his points were fairly presented in a dignified manner. Also, I am not sure of the early relationship between Churchill and KGVl as depicted. Soon, I will read Michael Korda's book on this very subject and look forward to learning if this was so. Naturally, every head in the theater was grey. I had a good look over before the movie began. Speaking of smoking, did you catch the disclaimer at the end of the credits that the smoking in the movie was in no way an endorsement? Lawyers!!!
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Post by trailboss on Jan 15, 2018 1:49:54 GMT -5
The wife and I have started watching The Crown on Netflix, it is about the end of King George’s reign and Elizabeth’s rise to power and rule. It is a pretty good series, and John Lithgow does a pretty good Churchill, he really has the mannerisms down pretty well, from the hunched back, and the way he walked. The story does a pretty good job of showing how the monarchy in a democracy really has its limitations on power, but it certainly isn’t devoid of backroom politicking.
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Post by Darin on Jan 15, 2018 6:07:09 GMT -5
Watched the Hateful 8 last night ... higher marks than I might give it just because there is pipe smoking in it. Did you enjoy Jennifer Jason Lee's character? I thought she was a hoot. Less of a Western than another Tarantino epic which happened to be set in the old days. Her character was one of the best and the interactions with Kurt Russell had me laughing at moments.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 15, 2018 6:15:09 GMT -5
The wife and I have started watching The Crown on Netflix, it is about the end of King George’s reign and Elizabeth’s rise to power and rule. It is a pretty good series, and John Lithgow does a pretty good Churchill, he really has the mannerisms down pretty well, from the hunched back, and the way he walked. The story does a pretty good job of showing how the monarchy in a democracy really has its limitations on power, but it certainly isn’t devoid of backroom politicking. I have the first two discs on hand and will start the series this week. Thanks for the encouragement! Claire Foy, who played Anne Boleyn in the series "Wolf Hall" is quite an actress. The relationship between the monarchy and Parliament has been a long struggle.
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Post by Baboo on Jan 15, 2018 6:58:59 GMT -5
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jan 16, 2018 1:30:26 GMT -5
I recently saw The Shape Of Water, Guillermo Del Toro's dark fairy tale about the power of love to surmount all obstacles in a dystopian world filled with monsters. By turns giddy, silly, innocent, profoundly violent, despairing, perverse, and redemptive, it's one of the most unique and original films that Del Toro, and frankly anyone, has made. Not for kids, nor the squeamish. 5 out of 5.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 18, 2018 0:51:07 GMT -5
The wife and I have started watching The Crown on Netflix, it is about the end of King George’s reign and Elizabeth’s rise to power and rule. It is a pretty good series, and John Lithgow does a pretty good Churchill, he really has the mannerisms down pretty well, from the hunched back, and the way he walked. The story does a pretty good job of showing how the monarchy in a democracy really has its limitations on power, but it certainly isn’t devoid of backroom politicking. Watching The Crown now. Much to learn here. Never knew how tough Phillip's life must have been, whence he came or that he seemed to be a good father. Elizabeth is mostly how I expected her to be- a tough one with great determination. Interesting insight into old Queen Mary, the grandmother and wife of George V. Oh, the machinations and intrigues of court! Yes, Lithgow does a great Churchill.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 18, 2018 3:11:37 GMT -5
Last night I streamed the movie Last Flag Flying, a father finds 2 Vietnam buddies to get his sons body who got killed in Baghdad. What hit me hard was I was asked to accompy a body from Norfolk Va to Schenectady NY. I was on temp duty recovering at Norfolk Naval Hospital. It was so surreal the train ride, Porter told me to go inside the car and he would watch over him.I politely declined and told him my orders were not to leave him, Porter was a very kind black man who brought me food and water , this was in the movie and I had flashbacks. It's a very honest movie and it brought a mixture of emotions.The three main characters are Steve Corell, Bryan Cranston, Lawrence Fishburne.
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Post by zambini on Jan 18, 2018 8:28:00 GMT -5
I went with my cousin to see the Spanish film 'Perfectos Desconocidos' (Complete Strangers). The premise is about 4 couples that meet for dinner and decide to share all in-coming communications on their mobile phones with dire consequences to all. It has good dialogues and a fun premise but feels more like it was written for the theater than film. Good acting, decent cinematography, and editing makes me think it was a well made film. I was happy to pay what I did for the experience.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 21, 2018 0:36:02 GMT -5
The wife and I have started watching The Crown on Netflix, it is about the end of King George’s reign and Elizabeth’s rise to power and rule. It is a pretty good series, and John Lithgow does a pretty good Churchill, he really has the mannerisms down pretty well, from the hunched back, and the way he walked. The story does a pretty good job of showing how the monarchy in a democracy really has its limitations on power, but it certainly isn’t devoid of backroom politicking. Watching The Crown now. Much to learn here. Never knew how tough Phillip's life must have been, whence he came or that he seemed to be a good father. Elizabeth is mostly how I expected her to be- a tough one with great determination. Interesting insight into old Queen Mary, the grandmother and wife of George V. Oh, the machinations and intrigues of court! Yes, Lithgow does a great Churchill. I thought that the ending of episode 7 kind of stupidly done. Otherwise, all in all a very good show.... It is kind of like someone you esteem highly, to in an act of uncouthness to rip a loud fart out in a dignified setting.
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Post by zambini on Jan 21, 2018 0:44:09 GMT -5
I thought that the ending of episode 7 kind of stupidly done. Otherwise, all in all a very good show.... It is kind of like someone you esteem highly, to in an act of uncouthness to rip a loud fart out in a dignified setting. Hehe. Sort of reminds me of this story about a man being blindfolded on his birthday....
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Post by trailboss on Jan 21, 2018 9:35:24 GMT -5
But I am not esteemed highly of!
You obviously missed my ode to pickled eggs and beer.
I just hate how Hollywood has to trash up peoples lives...Only Phillip or Elizabeth would have known if that line was said, and they sure aren’t going to tell if it was.
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Post by Wolfman on Jan 21, 2018 16:19:53 GMT -5
Friday night I watched 'Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House'. Liam Neeson played Mark Felt. Mrs. Felt was played by the beautiful Diane Lane. For those who do not know, Mark Felt was the number two guy at the FBI during Watergate. He was in fact 'Deepthroat', Woodward and Bernstein's secret source. I really enjoyed this movie and Liam and Diane were great. If you are a history buff, lived through that time or a student of American History, I highly recommend seeing this film.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 21, 2018 17:05:13 GMT -5
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Post by Wolfman on Jan 21, 2018 23:08:38 GMT -5
Interesting . . . Thanks for sharing that link.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jan 22, 2018 21:49:11 GMT -5
My wife and I went to see Jumanji this evening. It was more like she wanted to see it and I went along. Based on the bit that I had seen about this movie, I went in with low expectations. My expectations were totally wrong. This was a fun, action packed, and very funny movie. Jack Black is hilarious as he nails channeling a self centered teenage girl.
I give Jumanji two thumbs up and recommend seeing it.
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Post by Darin on Jan 23, 2018 6:47:43 GMT -5
Another Jack Black movie ... this one based on the true life story of Jan Lewan, the Polka King.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 27, 2018 7:23:31 GMT -5
"The Bride of Frankenstein", 1935. A restored print. This may be one of the few film sequels which was better than the original. The Art Direction was superb. More amusing characters. 9/10.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 28, 2018 21:50:26 GMT -5
Claire Foy, who played Anne Boleyn in the series "Wolf Hall" is quite an actress. The relationship between the monarchy and Parliament has been a long struggle. I always loved the 7 Little Foys.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 28, 2018 23:03:30 GMT -5
Ace in the Hole, 1951,with Kirk Douglas. Excellent 8.5/10. Tivoed off of "Sunday Night Noir" on the Fox network. We've been catching up on some great movies.
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jan 29, 2018 1:00:46 GMT -5
"The Bride of Frankenstein", 1935. A restored print. This may be one of the few film sequels which was better than the original. The Art Direction was superb. More amusing characters. 9/10. Agreed! From what I've read, the cast and crew had a lot of fun with this film, spoofing the earlier film.
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