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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 3, 2023 22:04:56 GMT
I hope it's alright that I started this thread. Since no one else on here had done so yet, I thought it would be okay for me to. Apologies if somebody else wished to. As wmcclain always says 'Comments/ratings/recommendations/film posters are welcome and much appreciated'. My movie-watching for this past week: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Chaos Walking (2021). Balloon (2018). |
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Post by wmcclain on Jun 3, 2023 22:14:04 GMT
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Post by manfromplanetx on Jun 4, 2023 0:07:13 GMT
An excellent new discovery, some wonderful rewatches and a dismal flop, our nightly viewing down here in Oz this week... Beautiful bountiful Barnet, Alyonka (1961) Soviet Union.  Super stylish Japanese crime drama Nyotai sanbashi , Flesh Pier (1958) Directed by Teruo Ishii  Poetic French romantic realism from Jean Grémillon, Remorques aka Stormy Waters (1941)  Thanks to spiderwort's thread this week, dusted off this long forgotten classic and thoroughly enjoyed, shared some thoughts overthere.  STT...Skipped through the first chapter hastily moving on from the excruciating morning bathroom routines, made it to the office where we shortly turned completely off, following a lackluster script with one too many, 'goddams' and 'what the hells' and a pimping scenario playing out that was simply pathetic... The film may have been a dramatic win for Jack Lemmon, however I cannot remember having turned off a film so soon, unbearable.  A highly entertaining rewatchable series The Norman Conquests a filmed adaptation of a trilogy of plays written in 1973 by English playwright Alan Ayckbourn. Superb performances from a great cast of characters....  A new discovery, a standout highlight of the week, mentioned over at the Helmut Kautner thread, West German film Black Gravel (1961)  |
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Post by spiderwort on Jun 4, 2023 2:08:56 GMT
First time viewings: Blood on the Moon (1948):A stellar western “noir” with great performances by all the cast and wonderful direction by Robert Wise. Highly recommended.  Re-watches: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946):In my opinion, one of the greatest American films ever made. A must-see for everyone.    The Misfits (1961):Haven’t seen this in ages, and it held up so well, moving me deeply. One of Marilyn Monroe's best performances (matched well by all the cast), and excellent direction by John Huston with an outstanding script by Arthur Miller. The final film for both Gable and Monroe. A must-see for its historical significance alone.   Since You Went Away (1944):Excellent WWII drama set on the Homefront. Thoughtful, moving, very well done. Highly recommended.  The Birdcage (1996):A delightful film with excellent direction by Mike Nichols and wonderful performances by all cast. A joy to see. Highly recommended.  |
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Post by claudius on Jun 4, 2023 9:29:18 GMT
Sunday 28
GENEVIEVE (1953) 70TH ANNIVERSARY The original “Race Comedy” starring Kenneth More, John Gregson, and Kay Walsh. First read of this in the 1990s in Peter Van Gelder’s THATS HOLLYWOOD Book. Finally saw it on DVD in the Millennium. VCI Entertainment DVD.
Monday 29
55 DAYS AT PEKING (1963) 60TH ANNIVERSARY Samuel Bronston’s Epic on the Boxer Rebellion starring Charlton Heston, David Niven, Ava Gardner, and Flora Robson. First saw this film on Arts & Entertainment in the early 1990s. Got the chance to record a widescreen version broadcast on American Movie Classics in Summer 1999. This is a French BluRay of a 2013 Restoration that restores the Overture, Intermission, and Andy Williams’ “So Little Time” the credit appears in the closing credits (although earlier prints never played the song). Filmedia BluRay.!
Tuesday 30
YUGIOH (1998) “The Secret of the Yo-yo Technique” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Japanese. YouTube.
Wednesday 31
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED (2003) “Seen and Unseen” 20TH ANNIVERSARY Japanese. YouTube.
Thursday 1
CARDCAPTOR SAKURA (1998) “Sakura and the Mysterious Brooch” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Japanese with English Subtitles. Amazon Prime.
Saturday 3
NINJA SCROLL (1993) 30TH ANNIVERSARY English Dubbed. Manga VHS.
TRIGUN (1998) “Crossfire” 25TH ANNIVERSARY English Dubbed. YouTube.
Saw Parts of:
THE HISTORY OF TON JONES A FOUNDLING (1997) “Episode 5-6” Amazon Prime.
TOM JONES (2023) Masterpiece Plus.
EXCALIBUR: BEHIND THE SCENES (2013) Amazon Prime.
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Post by Old Aussie on Jun 5, 2023 17:47:39 GMT
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