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Post by claudius on Mar 30, 2024 8:19:21 GMT
“People of Rome! Cry out! Death it is near!” No, they do not listen. No they do not hear. Only the jackals awaiting in the darkness know. Only the vultures wheeling above us know. Mourn! Mourn for the land which is no more!
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Mar 30, 2024 13:57:26 GMT
Pulp Fiction (1994). Blade Runner (1982).
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Post by wmcclain on Mar 30, 2024 18:57:35 GMT
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Post by Old Aussie on Mar 30, 2024 21:31:30 GMT
 claudius I remember seeing Fall of the Roman Empire with my father on the big screen. the part that always stayed with me was the Romans marching through the forest waiting to be ambushed. |
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Post by claudius on Mar 31, 2024 8:52:38 GMT
APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY (1972) “The Crucifixion of Jesus” YouTube
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV (2024) “Hidden in Plain Sight” I also viewed parts of the other episodes. Amazon Prime
30TH ANNIVERSARY
SAILOR MOON S (1994) “The Rod of Love is Born: Usagi’s New Transformation!” The main gist of this plotline is an evil scientist is looking for a Holy Grail that can only be revealed by three talismans. The talisman exists in a pure hearted human. To gain it, the scientist sends demons created by science to search the talisman from any human target. Also searching for the talisman are two guardians whose agenda is darker (they care little for the victims) than the sailor senshi. Japanese with English Subtitles. Amazon Prime
LOIS & CLARK THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (1994) “Flying Hard” Amazon Prime
40TH ANNIVERSARY
NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (1984) Hayao Miyazaki’s first Studio Ghilbi Anime epic. My first experience with the film was in the US Recut WARRIORS OF THE WIND back in 1987. I saw the uncut film from an unsubtlitled Japanese VHS I bought in London in 2003. Japanese with English Subtitles. Amazon Prime
THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN (1984) “Pandora’s Box” Two years have passed, India is about to be liberated, and Guy Perron investigates the mysterious death of Ronald Merrick. Amazon Prime
GREYSTOKE THE LEGEND OF TARZAN LORD OF THE APES (1984) Hugh Hudson’s adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough’s TARZAN OF THE APES, Starring Christopher Lambert, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, and Glenn Close as the voice of Andie MacDowell. I think my first experience with this film was c. 1984 with Nickelodeon’s Film docu series LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION (where I think host Leonard Nimoy referred to Greystoke as Castle Greyskull; of course I could have heard it wrong. I was five). I would see the film on Arts & Entertainment in the mid 1990s. BluRay
50TH ANNIVERSARY
NAPOLEON AND LOVE (1974) “Georgina” Episode four of a nine part Thames TV Serial on Napoleon’s love life, with Ian Holm as the man with Billie Whitelaw as Josephine with Peter Jeffrey, Edward de Sousa, Sorcha Cusack, and Peter Bowles. This episode focuses on 1803, with Napoleon interested in actress Mademoiselle Georgina (Nicola Pagett), much to the chagrin of Josephine (whom an angry Napoleon refers to as “an old barren WHORE”). I first saw this episode on the History Channel in February 1996. I have been unable to find the series to watch for this Golden Anniversary, so I had to accept watching it late. Bootleg DVD
THE WORLD AT WAR (1974) “Genocide” The Holocaust is focused, with an interview by Rivka Yosilevska, whose harrowing experience of a mass Jewish massacre I first saw portrayed (through photos and the words of Elizabeth Taylor) in the documentary film GENOCIDE. YouTube
THE PALLISERS (1974) “Part Eleven” YouTube
FALL OF EAGLES (1974) “The Power Broker” The Hohenzollern Episode continues to the year of the three Emperors 1888, as Wilhelm I dies, then his mortally ill son Frederick (dashing the liberal ambitions of his wife Vicki), and Wilhelm II (Barry Foster), who promptly fires Bismarck. The episode ends with the two enemies Bismarck & Vicki despairing over the fate of Germany. Also featured is Tony Jay as Tsar Alexander III and (in picture only), Laurence Naismith as Franz Joseph. YouTube
The OP Quote:
60TH ANNIVERSARY
THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (1964) Anthony Mann’s chronicle of the Marcus Aurelius/Commodus era starring Christopher Plummer, Stephen Boyd, Sophia Loren, Alec Guinness, James Mason. Its failure was one of the final nails on the end of the Sword and Sandal franchise (as well as Samuel Bronston’s film career). I first learned of the film from THE GUINNESS BOOK OF FILM FACTS mentioning it as having the largest exterior set ever made. I came upon the film accidentally in the winter of 1992;; I was searching for a film to rent at my local Video Factory and chose this one (my mom, who had grocery shopping to do, was pissed about the time I wasted). I was expecting the literal end of the Empire, only to be disappointed by it being a symbolic fall. Nevertheless, I grew to like the film watching it again on TNT that August and American Movie Classics that December (albeit in a shorter form that left out several scenes). 2000 saw a real resurgence to my interest in the film, where I was able to record an uncut widescreen version from American Movie Classics. The Miriam Collection DVD
Saw Parts Of:
MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE (1994) “Sodom and Gomorrah” YouTube
MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE (1996) “Jacob’s Ladder” YouTube
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) Part Two. Paramount BluRay
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Mar 31, 2024 11:06:20 GMT
Bagdad Cafe
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Mar 31, 2024 11:46:53 GMT
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Post by Rufus-T on Apr 1, 2024 16:06:54 GMT
Animal Crackers (1930) Another Marx Brothers entertaining musical comedy with The Marx Brothers causing mayham in the midst of mystery of a missing painting. Each of the brothers again showcase their talent, Groucho sang and danced and crack plenty of one-liners, Harpo played the harp, Chico played the piano, and Zeppo, well being Zeppo.  City Girl (1930) Simple yet well made movie with a straight forward story of a city waitress married to a son of a farmer and moved into the country with him. The drama is whether she can adjust or if the people will accept her. Even though it was black and white, some of the scenes at the prairie were beautifully enchanting serving as the background to the lovers.  Solaris (1972) Deep slow moving Sci-Fi of a psychiatrist going to a space station where the crew members developed mental issues. The slow pace is a typical of Tarkovsky movies. This is my first viewing, and I don't think I would have like the pace if I watch this the first time I heard of this movie. However, I love the meditative atmosphere, the imaginative design, the thought provoking dialogues, and the fascinating story. Can't say it is a movie I would highly recommend, but I was captivated by the mystery.  |
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