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Post by Carl LaFong on Jul 4, 2020 12:16:26 GMT
Rawhide (1951) - taut little Western starring Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward. No relation to the Clint Eastwood TV show of the 1960s. Very enjoyable film. Standout was Jack Elam as a psychotic henchman in one of his first major roles. He’s an absolute blast and would later state that the character he played in this film was the meanest he’d ever had to be. Quentin Tarantino used the plot of the film as the starting point for The Hateful Eight screenplay. Needless to say the earlier movie shites all over that turgid, self-indulgent mess. I own that one on DVD, as part of a three-film “Fox Western Classics” (the other two being “The Gunfighter” and “Garden of Evil”). I haven’t seen any of them yet, but I just might watch it some time soon - it’s been a while since I’ve seen a good western. I think I've seen both of those too. Long time ago though so I can't remember much about them, except that Peck had a tash in The Gunfighter. Susan Hayward in in Garden of Evil. I'm half way through another good Western just now, The Tin Star (1957) with Henry Fonda, a bounty hunter and former sheriff, teaching the ropes to a green sheriff played by a young Tony Perkins.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jul 4, 2020 12:31:14 GMT
I own that one on DVD, as part of a three-film “Fox Western Classics” (the other two being “The Gunfighter” and “Garden of Evil”). I haven’t seen any of them yet, but I just might watch it some time soon - it’s been a while since I’ve seen a good western. I think I've seen both of those too. Long time ago though so I can't remember much about them, except that Peck had a tash in The Gunfighter.Susan Hayward in in Garden of Evil. I'm half way through another good Western just now, The Tin Star (1957) with Henry Fonda, a bounty hunter and former sheriff, teaching the ropes to a green sheriff played by a young Tony Perkins. From Wikipedia:
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 4, 2020 12:33:17 GMT
Yasujiro Ozu is a director with whose work I have long wanted to become more familiar. To that goal, last night I watched “Tokyo Story” (1953), which is often listed as his masterpiece and indeed as one of the best films of all time.
The story is a simple one - an elderly couple from a distant provincial town travel to Tokyo to visit with their grown-up children. But the children have their own busy lives and can’t entertain them, so they start to feel like a nuisance. It’s a bittersweet, touching family drama. I wasn’t blown away by it but I very much enjoyed it, and am determined to continue on my exploration of the director’s work.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 4, 2020 12:36:31 GMT
Great movie. I watched it a few years ago, maybe around the time the Peter Jackson version of King Kong came out, and I remember being really impressed by how well it held up. Do you think maybe it's a little politically incorrect the way they depicted the natives? I can’t say that I remember thinking of that aspect when I watched it - but considering when it was made, yes, probably it would be considered “problematic” today!
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 12:44:17 GMT
Do you think maybe it's a little politically incorrect the way they depicted the natives? I can’t say that I remember thinking of that aspect when I watched it - but considering when it was made, yes, probably it would be considered “problematic” today! We seem to be a very sensitive bunch today.
Think there's anyway the movie gets outlawed and banned from future showings?
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 4, 2020 12:50:08 GMT
I can’t say that I remember thinking of that aspect when I watched it - but considering when it was made, yes, probably it would be considered “problematic” today! We seem to be a very sensitive bunch today.
Think there's anyway the movie gets outlawed and banned from future showings?
Outlawed, I don’t think so - but quietly removed from cable TV channels and streaming services, yes, I suppose it’s possible. All it will take is for someone to notice it and raise a stink on Twitter!
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jul 4, 2020 13:20:06 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Jul 4, 2020 13:21:09 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. This is high up on my watch list, I love Lanthimos.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 4, 2020 13:32:32 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. Don't forget Dogtooth, which he made before he started his international, English-language career.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 13:38:17 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. Thanks for the rec(s).
It's free on Netflix.
Starting it now.
I'm putting you on notice Buddy - this better not blow ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/s8tffwvq1/cheers.gif)
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jul 4, 2020 13:51:07 GMT
Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. Don't forget Dogtooth, which he made before he started his international, English-language career. Haven't seen it.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 14:02:33 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. I'm 15 minutes in.
Does it get any better?
I'm about to give up..........
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jul 4, 2020 14:04:55 GMT
Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. I'm 15 minutes in.
Does it get any better?
I'm about to give up..........
Patience young man.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 14:07:40 GMT
I'm 15 minutes in.
Does it get any better?
I'm about to give up..........
Patience young man. I'm thinking this lil kid is evil.
amirite?
amirite amirite amirite?
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 15:13:20 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. You're right.
It is a sssslllllloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww burn.
By God - I still have 35 minutes left
There needs to be some type of rule that movies can't go past an hour and 20 minutes or so......
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 17:11:25 GMT
This 3 1/2 months of Covid is starting to get to me. I've rewatched my favorites a zillion times over - i.e. Night of the Living Dead, Jaws, The Shining, Blair Witch - have rewatched my guilty pleasures a zillion times over - even rewatched some bombs I never enjoyed in the first place .... Anybody have any horror recs? Preferably some slow burns with no gore that creep you out - i.e. along the lines of Lake Mungo Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. Very unique movie.
Ending was rather sad/disturbing.
Nicole Kidman has aged incredibly well.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 4, 2020 20:46:22 GMT
Gangsters: America's Most Evil - marathon is on REELZ
Up next - John Gotti
I'll watch anything about Gotti - loved the HBO Armand Assante movie - criminally (get it?) underrated
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jul 5, 2020 0:55:11 GMT
Cleanskin (2012) - thriller starring Sean Bean as a special agent given the task of hunting down a gang of Islamist suicide bombers who are terrorising London. Enjoyable film with good acting all around and a nuanced script. Extremely brutal in places. Very surprised it’s only rated 6.3 on IMDb. Bonus: the lovely Tuppence Middleton gets out her threepenny bits! Available to stream at no extra cost to Prime subscribers in the U.K.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 5, 2020 2:00:28 GMT
I have a confession to make: I am watching “Pearl Harbor” (2001). Entirely of my own volition. Neither Michael Bay nor Ben Affleck is paying me to watch it, and Kate Beckinsale didn’t offer me sexual favours either. I was in the mood for something that I could watch without having to fully engage my brain, and that’s what I settled on. Yeah, the love triangle shit is indeed shitty, but at least the Pearl Harbor attack sequence is pretty spectacular. I am a sucker for aerial battle scenes, so that is making it worth my while.
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jul 5, 2020 4:55:29 GMT
Just watched The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Loved it. Slow burn it is. Comes across more as a psychological thriller but it is a subtle horror with bits of comedy which may come across as unfunny because of poor writing but I think were intentional and work given the quirkiness of the director Yorgos Lanthimos. I also recommend The Lobster (2013) and The Favourite, one of my favourites from 2018. Very unique movie. Ending was rather sad/disturbing. Nicole Kidman has aged incredibly well. Do you think there was a supernatural element? The boy seemed to have the power to control who got sick and how-- maybe a pact with the devil? For someone as lean and blonde as Kidman is, yes she's still sexy. I think she got implants though.
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