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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 7, 2020 14:10:23 GMT
People say all the Tarantino films exist in the same universe because they reference each other all the time. Same thing with all the Pixar films, though I think those are just Easter Eggs the graphic designers add to the background, I don't think the stories are supposed to be connected. I haven't seen enough Pixar films to provide good examples, it's just a theory I've heard. I really wanted that 'Vega Brothers' movie to happen -
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Post by klawrencio79 on Jul 7, 2020 14:15:51 GMT
I watched The American (2010) last night, it was my wife's night to pick and she loves George Clooney. I get they were going for a subdued, introspective type of thriller, but I just didn't like this one. Clooney is supposed to be holding all of his demons at bay, and there are flashes of it torturing him, but other than that, this movie seemed like a clothes advertisement. A boring one at that. The scenery didn't pop enough, the character motivations weren't fleshed out, the arc is flat, and the payoff is too little too late. Not for me.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 7, 2020 14:32:12 GMT
In honour of Ennio Morricone, the great Italian composer of many film scores who died yesterday, I watched βOnce Upon a Time in the Westβ last night. I honestly canβt say with certainty if I had watched it before or not; for sure the initial sequence of the three men waiting for the train was very familiar, as was the sequence where Henry Fonda and his gang go to the McBain house β but almost nothing else rang any bell in my memory.
In any case, wow, what a fantastic piece of filmmaking that was! I am not the biggest Sergio Leone fan out there; I wasnβt particularly impressed with βThe Good, the Bad and the Uglyβ and βA Fistful of Dollarsβ (maybe because I had such high expectations) and I downright disliked βA Fistful of Dynamiteβ (AKA βDuck, You Suckerβ). βOnce Upon a Time in Americaβ I remember liking a lot, despite finding it confusing. But this one blew me away. I am going to watch it again soon, with the commentary on, which is something I rarely have the patience to do.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jul 7, 2020 15:21:25 GMT
I watched The American (2010) last night, it was my wife's night to pick and she loves George Clooney. I get they were going for a subdued, introspective type of thriller, but I just didn't like this one. Clooney is supposed to be holding all of his demons at bay, and there are flashes of it torturing him, but other than that, this movie seemed like a clothes advertisement. A boring one at that. The scenery didn't pop enough, the character motivations weren't fleshed out, the arc is flat, and the payoff is too little too late. Not for me. Completely agree. I've heard so much praise for it over the years that I've wanted to revisit it, but I don't think I'll change my mind. A slow burn should pull you into the characters' story, this film never does.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jul 7, 2020 15:22:12 GMT
In honour of Ennio Morricone, the great Italian composer of many film scores who died yesterday, I watched βOnce Upon a Time in the Westβ last night. I honestly canβt say with certainty if I had watched it before or not; for sure the initial sequence of the three men waiting for the train was very familiar, as was the sequence where Henry Fonda and his gang go to the McBain house β but almost nothing else rang any bell in my memory. In any case, wow, what a fantastic piece of filmmaking that was! I am not the biggest Sergio Leone fan out there; I wasnβt particularly impressed with βThe Good, the Bad and the Uglyβ and βA Fistful of Dollarsβ (maybe because I had such high expectations) and I downright disliked βA Fistful of Dynamiteβ (AKA βDuck, You Suckerβ). βOnce Upon a Time in Americaβ I remember liking a lot, despite finding it confusing. But this one blew me away. I am going to watch it again soon, with the commentary on, which is something I rarely have the patience to do. Absolutely love that film, one of my favorite Westerns.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 7, 2020 17:53:41 GMT
In honour of Ennio Morricone, the great Italian composer of many film scores who died yesterday, I watched βOnce Upon a Time in the Westβ last night. I honestly canβt say with certainty if I had watched it before or not; for sure the initial sequence of the three men waiting for the train was very familiar, as was the sequence where Henry Fonda and his gang go to the McBain house β but almost nothing else rang any bell in my memory. In any case, wow, what a fantastic piece of filmmaking that was! I am not the biggest Sergio Leone fan out there; I wasnβt particularly impressed with βThe Good, the Bad and the Uglyβ and βA Fistful of Dollarsβ (maybe because I had such high expectations) and I downright disliked βA Fistful of Dynamiteβ (AKA βDuck, You Suckerβ). βOnce Upon a Time in Americaβ I remember liking a lot, despite finding it confusing. But this one blew me away. I am going to watch it again soon, with the commentary on, which is something I rarely have the patience to do. Absolutely love that film, one of my favorite Westerns. When people sh*t all over Antonio Banderas - I like to direct them towards that film.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jul 7, 2020 18:09:12 GMT
Absolutely love that film, one of my favorite Westerns. When people sh*t all over Antonio Banderas - I like to direct them towards that film.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 7, 2020 18:17:40 GMT
When people sh*t all over Antonio Banderas - I like to direct them towards that film.
? Oh - I thought you guys were talking about Once Upon a Time in Mexico -
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jul 7, 2020 18:26:25 GMT
The Wild Angels (1966). Fonda and Sinatra (Peter and Nancy) star in this motorcycle gang film directed by Roger Corman. Also stars real life couple Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd and pre-Bonnie & Clyde Oscar nominee Michael J. Pollard.
Not sure if they couldn't get the rights to use the name Hells Angels because the gang simply has Angels on their jackets. Fonda does refer to the gang at least once as Hell's Angels. Actual gang members were among the cast. Won't pass the PC test today. In the opening credits the 'T' in the movie's title is stylized with a Swastika. Not the last time you'll see it used in the film. Pot is clearly smoked throughout and they also snort 'horse' (heroin). Ladd is treated poorly by the rest of the gang and her misery is multiplied during the 'party' at the end.
The actual Hells Angels were not happy with their depiction and sued Corman. A pretty good rocking theme song for the movie called Blue's Theme by Dave Allan And The Arrows was another plus.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jul 7, 2020 20:43:54 GMT
The Battle of Algiers (1966) : www.imdb.com/title/tt0058946/referenceSecond or third viewing. Film about the FLN uprising in Algiers against the French colonial authorities in 1956/57 . This is an incredibly well made film. I honestly canβt think how it could be changed in any way that would be an improvement. The depiction of the atrocities carried out by both sides feels so real and the scenes of the French paras hunting down the rebels in the Casbah are so claustrophobic. Cinematography is superb. Acting great too ... including all the extras in the crowd scenes. Magnificent. Itβs free to view for Amazon Prime UK subscribers. In 4K if you have the broadband speed and a 4K TV.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jul 7, 2020 22:44:53 GMT
Forgot to mention the terrific score of The Battle of Algiers. Only found out two minutes ago that is was yet another Ennio Morricone score!!
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Post by nutsberryfarm π on Jul 8, 2020 0:05:29 GMT
the trouble with the curve---on mlb network.
wow. so bad, it's funny.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 8, 2020 16:51:13 GMT
flipping back and forth between Candyman/Split/Pence briefing the nation on CNN
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jul 8, 2020 17:46:39 GMT
Started binge watching Justified. Not sure why I passed on it then it was current
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 8, 2020 18:00:07 GMT
I watched Self/less (2015) last night on Netflix. Billionaire Ben Kingsley is dying, so he pays a ton of money to a top-secret business that promises to transfer his consciousness and memories to a young, healthy, genetically engineered body (Ryan Reynolds). If you remember the previews from 2015, you might remember the twist that comes after β as it happens only too often, the preview gave practically the entire movie away. I gave it a miss when it came out but when it showed up on Netflix I figured βwhy notβ and added to my list. I thought it was entertaining enough, and it had some interesting ethical questions too.
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Post by Aj_June on Jul 8, 2020 21:25:37 GMT
Going to finish almost all Chaplin pre 1921 movies. I have already seen all bar 1 of his post 1920 movies.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 9, 2020 12:48:33 GMT
christine
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 9, 2020 16:28:44 GMT
raging bull
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 9, 2020 16:32:46 GMT
I really should watch that one again one of these days...
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 9, 2020 16:55:46 GMT
I really should watch that one again one of these days... One of my favorite movies
I rank it 1B. with Rocky as 1A. and Cinderella Man 1C. as far as boxing movies.
I love the Biblical Quote at the end - tremendous movie even if you aren't a boxing fan.
Shows a man who's ego consumed him - and seemed to never learn his lesson or take responsibility for his actions even as he got older - i.e. the 'Why, why, why' clip when he was sent to jail for letting an underage girl into his bar.
One of my favorite scenes in movie history - 'You never got me down Ray.....you never got me down...'
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