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Post by klawrencio79 on Sept 8, 2022 15:53:00 GMT
One of my top 5 movies. It's just incredible through and through. The writing, the acting, the editing, the score, it really is a perfect movie.
In that case, if you haven't seen it on a big screen and if it is showing near you, I highly recommend it!
I hadn't rated it before on IMDb. Now I rated it a 10, which is something I very rarely do.
I've seen it in theaters a few times. There's one great theater near me that will show classics on anniversaries and things like that, it's pretty sweet.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Sept 10, 2022 18:04:28 GMT
WHOA!
How did I miss this
Season 5 of Cobra Kai dropped on Netflix yesterday - all 10 episodes with the return of Mike Barnes!
Terry - I'm struggling - should I binge tomorrow before the Eagles game and continue to watch college football and not binge watch right now?
Terry Silver is right!
I must binge watch right now!
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Sept 10, 2022 19:23:05 GMT
WHOA!
How did I miss this
Season 5 of Cobra Kai dropped on Netflix yesterday - all 10 episodes with the return of Mike Barnes!
Terry - I'm struggling - should I binge tomorrow before the Eagles game and continue to watch college football and not binge watch right now?
Terry Silver is right!
I will be binge-watching that before very long too.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Sept 10, 2022 19:31:39 GMT
I will be binge-watching that before very long too. I've talked about this numerous times before...
But the show does a very good job showing how Daniel was the true villain all along...
I mean - they ever made the guy a Used Car Salesman in this show - that's about as unlikable as one can get
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 11, 2022 9:11:13 GMT
Seeing Ran (1985) in 4K at my favorite indie cinema on Saturday night. It's long been on my watchlist of Kurosawa's - very excited to see it for the first time and on the big screen to boot. Leaving the large pic in the quote - I'm that pleased with what transpired. I knew Ran would be good. It was spectacular. On top of being a feast for the eyes (astounding use of color), this was Kurosawa deploying a lifetime of cinematic experience; an achievement that only a true master of his craft, at the end of his long life, could have created. Poignant given the Lear on which the film was (at first loosely, then subsequently more so) based. On the big screen, in 4K - there currently exists no better way to view Ran.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Sept 11, 2022 11:09:39 GMT
Seeing Ran (1985) in 4K at my favorite indie cinema on Saturday night. It's long been on my watchlist of Kurosawa's - very excited to see it for the first time and on the big screen to boot. Leaving the large pic in the quote - I'm that pleased with what transpired. I knew Ran would be good. It was spectacular. On top of being a feast for the eyes (astounding use of color), this was Kurosawa deploying a lifetime of cinematic experience; an achievement that only a true master of his craft, at the end of his long life, could have created. Poignant given the Lear on which the film was (at first loosely, then subsequently more so) based. On the big screen, in 4K - there currently exists no better way to view Ran. I imagine I'd prefer a restored 35mm print, but that opportunity has not presented itself.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Sept 11, 2022 12:16:55 GMT
Seeing Ran (1985) in 4K at my favorite indie cinema on Saturday night. It's long been on my watchlist of Kurosawa's - very excited to see it for the first time and on the big screen to boot. Leaving the large pic in the quote - I'm that pleased with what transpired. I knew Ran would be good. It was spectacular. On top of being a feast for the eyes (astounding use of color), this was Kurosawa deploying a lifetime of cinematic experience; an achievement that only a true master of his craft, at the end of his long life, could have created. Poignant given the Lear on which the film was (at first loosely, then subsequently more so) based. On the big screen, in 4K - there currently exists no better way to view Ran. Was it dubbed or subtitled? Joking! Dubbing a Kurosawa film would be heresy!
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 11, 2022 12:33:31 GMT
Leaving the large pic in the quote - I'm that pleased with what transpired. I knew Ran would be good. It was spectacular. On top of being a feast for the eyes (astounding use of color), this was Kurosawa deploying a lifetime of cinematic experience; an achievement that only a true master of his craft, at the end of his long life, could have created. Poignant given the Lear on which the film was (at first loosely, then subsequently more so) based. On the big screen, in 4K - there currently exists no better way to view Ran. Was it dubbed or subtitled? Joking! Dubbing a Kurosawa film would be heresy! If it were dubbed, I'd have walked straight out. I was starting to get a little nervous in the opening minutes as the credits displayed in both Japanese and French, wondering if I'd accidentally bought a ticket to a French-subtitled showing. I looked around and saw that it was close to a full house, and figured that surely not everyone there was French or fluent in reading French. Of course, Ran was a French co-production; something I should've known beforehand.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Sept 12, 2022 12:07:12 GMT
I watched a pretty good Spanish kind of dark comedy/drama yesterday, "The Good Boss". Javier Bardem plays the owner of a medium-sized company that is suddenly faced with a series of problems - a disgruntled former employee is camping outside in protest, the production manager's marital woes are affecting his job, a new young female intern makes the boss want to go all Bill Clinton on her. All of that while the company is about to be inspected. The boss likes to talk about how "the company is a family" and how "the employees are like his children", but when crisis strikes his words are put to the test.
If and when it shows up in streaming, it's worth a watch.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Sept 12, 2022 14:30:30 GMT
I watched a pretty good Spanish kind of dark comedy/drama yesterday, "The Good Boss". Javier Bardem plays the owner of a medium-sized company that is suddenly faced with a series of problems - a disgruntled former employee is camping outside in protest, the production manager's marital woes are affecting his job, a new young female intern makes the boss want to go all Bill Clinton on her. All of that while the company is about to be inspected. The boss likes to talk about how "the company is a family" and how "the employees are like his children", but when crisis strikes his words are put to the test. If and when it shows up in streaming, it's worth a watch. Heard about this one during awards season. It was supposed to be a contender but I think it got much love from critics outside of Javier Bardem's performance. Sounded good to me though.
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 13, 2022 20:57:44 GMT
Succession won the Emmy for Best Drama. I still haven't watched it, but I'm all about those awards and subjective expert opinions. No idea if it was deserved (I assume yes) - it's on my list.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Sept 13, 2022 21:18:01 GMT
Whenever a show that I love ends, I often enjoy going back and watching the first episode just to see where the characters started as compared to where they ended up. This practice has yielded mixed results, with shows like The Sopranos being basically a different show entirely from the pilot and going forward on the one hand, but then something like Mad Men on the other hand which serves as the perfect springboard for the entire show's narrative and themes. So with Better Call Saul having ended, I went back and watched the pilot. That show was fantastic, the final two seasons in particular being as good as anything that television has ever graced us with. But in my mind, I remember thinking the first season being subpar in various respects - it was slow, the stakes were dramatically lower than that of its predecessor, the characters weren't as clearly defined as I would have hoped. Etc. That's how I remembered it. Let me tell you, if you like BCS, then do yourself a favor and go back to revisit the show's earlier episodes. Since rewatching the pilot, it's basically been my end-of-the-night viewing and I'm through the first 3 seasons on a second viewing. Honestly, the way this show developed from where it started in season 1 to where it ended up is nothing short of brilliant. Basically, the entire first season is one long prologue which sets up the rest of the show's main storylines. It sets Jimmy and Chuck at odds, it sets up Howard as an antagonist of sorts (and he's both more of a shitbag AND more of a sympathetic character than I recalled) it puts Jimmy and Kim together, it sets the stage for Mike to get involved with the cartel's business and the chess board is ready to go. Once season 2 starts, the character relationships, the writing and everything is so propulsive and dramatically resonant that I just can't stop watching it. In particular, the interplay between Jimmy and Chuck is mesmerizing and the two play off each other so well. Regarding Chuck, , yeah he's a total asshole, but the depiction of mental illness and how it completely destroys his life is powerful stuff . The second half of season 3 is a masterwork, between the Chuck, Jimmy and Howard stuff, to Kim dealing with the rigors of a successful, one-woman law firm (which is 100% accurate in many ways) and the emergence of Michael Mando's presence as a central character in the show. It's as good as anything Breaking Bad ever offered. And another round of applause for both Rhea Seehorn and Bob Odenkirk, both of whom give A+ performances throughout. Their characters are nuanced and they evolve with the show. You don't have people standing around explaining how they're feeling like a CW show; rather everything is told through expert filmmaking and writing. Seriously, go revisit some of these earlier seasons.
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 13, 2022 21:22:13 GMT
I'm rewatching Better Call Saul before I view the final season for the first time - just finished season one at the weekend and I did season two, episode two earlier. That Chuck/Jimmy "you're not a real lawyer" scene was just as powerful as it was back in 2015. I thought the first season was excellent and the best part is I've forgotten so much about the show that it's almost like seeing it again for the first time. About all I remember is something to do with Jimmy planting a recorder in Chuck's walls and of course the Chicanery courtroom brilliance.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Sept 13, 2022 21:25:55 GMT
I'm rewatching Better Call Saul before I view the final season for the first time - just finished season one at the weekend and I did season two, episode two earlier. That Chuck/Jimmy "you're not a real lawyer" scene was just as powerful as it was back in 2015. I thought the first season was excellent and the best part is I've forgotten so much about the show that it's almost like seeing it again for the first time. About all I remember is something to do with Jimmy planting a recorder in Chuck's walls and of course the Chicanery courtroom brilliance. That Chicanery scene is incredible. That scene I remember quite well but watching it a second time, I was still totally moved by it. Once Chuck unleashes the "I'm not crazy!" line, you see Howard's reaction and the way the scene is shot as it slowly inches in on Chuck's face and you can see the turmoil. Man, that's some powerful stuff. And you're totally right, there's a TON of stuff in here I forgot about and it's all excellent. Good call.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Sept 18, 2022 16:17:16 GMT
Welp
One thing I WON'T be watching anymore is Wheel of Fortune
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 20, 2022 18:16:45 GMT
I'm rewatching Better Call Saul before I view the final season for the first time - just finished season one at the weekend and I did season two, episode two earlier. That Chuck/Jimmy "you're not a real lawyer" scene was just as powerful as it was back in 2015. I thought the first season was excellent and the best part is I've forgotten so much about the show that it's almost like seeing it again for the first time. About all I remember is something to do with Jimmy planting a recorder in Chuck's walls and of course the Chicanery courtroom brilliance. That Chicanery scene is incredible. That scene I remember quite well but watching it a second time, I was still totally moved by it. Once Chuck unleashes the "I'm not crazy!" line, you see Howard's reaction and the way the scene is shot as it slowly inches in on Chuck's face and you can see the turmoil. Man, that's some powerful stuff. And you're totally right, there's a TON of stuff in here I forgot about and it's all excellent. Good call. Finished rewatching S2. I misremembered it - it was Chuck who planted the recorder of course. Jimmy's Mesa Verde stunt and the fallout with Chuck in the courtroom just about gave me a panic attack - I get major anxiety when it comes to bureaucracy, so I felt for Chuck big time. The mere thought of making even a minor mistake with crucial paperwork resulting in disaster almost sent me into convulsions.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Sept 21, 2022 18:14:36 GMT
I don't recall ever giving this an honest watch But I'm reading like 5 ghost books right now - why not Free Horror via Peacock - 'The Frighteners' (1996) Michael J. Fox - 'A psychic detective probes supernatural killings.' 67% Rotten Tomato Score / 71% Popcorn Score Let's Give It A Whirl!
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 25, 2022 9:42:46 GMT
The Fugitive (1993) First-time viewing. Going in, I'd heard about the famous "I didn't kill my wife!" "I don't care!" dam scene, knew nothing else. I normally struggle to watch movies late at night - I usually end up pausing halfway through and going to sleep - but found this one pacy and engaging enough to hold my attention throughout. As a hardcore Bond fan, I certainly wasn't expecting to see Jeroen Krabbé of The Living Daylights fame (though objectively among the worst Bond villains, I've always liked his performance in that film) not to mention Andreas Katsulas (Star Trek: The Next Generation; Babylon 5) in major roles.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Sept 25, 2022 9:53:04 GMT
Great movie.
Harrison Ford was awesome in it
But...
Tommy Lee Jones stole the show...
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Post by sdm3 on Sept 25, 2022 10:01:23 GMT
Great movie.
Harrison Ford was awesome in it
But...
Tommy Lee Jones stole the show...
He was great, no doubt. Joe Pantoliano (Ralphie Cifaretto) was even there as his sidekick.
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