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Post by BATouttaheck on Jun 22, 2017 21:59:26 GMT
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Post by Lebowskidoo π¦ on Jun 22, 2017 22:02:49 GMT
Orca was dumb but fun. Tentacles was so long ago, but it may have been even more dumb.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Jun 22, 2017 22:03:19 GMT
It was !
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Post by london777 on Jun 22, 2017 22:50:46 GMT
I also love the whole man-eating animal genre ... I must introduce you to my second wife.
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Post by Nalkarj on Jun 23, 2017 1:04:01 GMT
I loved The Pirate Movie, the early 80's pop musical version of The Pirates of Penzance. I used to watch it all the time back in the day, I liked the songs and loved pirates. Then Roman Polanski's Pirates and Cutthroat Island both flopped and a good pirate movie was difficult to come by. I had to return to The Pirate Movie! I also have a big love of 60's beach movies, the ones where Frankie and Annette sing against a backdrop that makes it seem like they're at the beach, with increasingly silly plots with each sequel. Somewhat irrelevant--I'm still trying to list all the "guilty pleasure" pictures I like, though I know Congo would probably top the list--but... I'm a bit of a sucker for pirate films, but I'd never even heard of The Pirate Movie (thanks for letting me know!). By the way, is Polanski's Pirates any good? I know it flopped, but it seems like the sort of thing I'd like... I've recently seen Cutthroat Island, and, while I recognized its myriad flaws and didn't completely like it, I found one or two good pieces.
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Post by mikef6 on Jun 23, 2017 4:20:44 GMT
I loved The Pirate Movie, the early 80's pop musical version of The Pirates of Penzance. I used to watch it all the time back in the day, I liked the songs and loved pirates. Then Roman Polanski's Pirates and Cutthroat Island both flopped and a good pirate movie was difficult to come by. I had to return to The Pirate Movie! I also have a big love of 60's beach movies, the ones where Frankie and Annette sing against a backdrop that makes it seem like they're at the beach, with increasingly silly plots with each sequel. Somewhat irrelevant--I'm still trying to list all the "guilty pleasure" pictures I like, though I know Congo would probably top the list--but... I'm a bit of a sucker for pirate films, but I'd never even heard of The Pirate Movie (thanks for letting me know!). By the way, is Polanski's Pirates any good? I know it flopped, but it seems like the sort of thing I'd like... I've recently seen Cutthroat Island, and, while I recognized its myriad flaws and didn't completely like it, I found one or two good pieces. βThe Pirate Movieβ was released in Aug 1982 and βThe Pirates of Penzanceβ six months later in Feb 1983. I began rooting against The Pirate Movie early when Kristy McNicol appeared on an interview show, perhaps Entertainment Tonight, making noises like how young people today want up-to-date modern stuff, not old stuff (like Gilbert and Sullivan) β and sometimes oneβs prayers are answered. The Pirate Movie got a critical drubbing that continues to this day. I have tried to listen to some of the songs on YouTube like the βHappy Endingβ finale (nominated for a Razzie) but couldnβt even get through the four minute song and dance number. I donβt know how it did at the box office. Both the IMDb and Wikipedia give box office grosses but without the investment to compare with. βThe Pirates of Penzanceβ has a great cast mostly drawn from its original hit stage production at Joseph Pappβs Public Theater in NYC. Linda Ronstadt, Kevin Kline, and Angela Lansbury head the great line-up. Critical reaction was very good, but the film didnβt earn back its cost. The distributors tried a little experiment that backfired. They release βPenzanceβ to theaters and cable television on the same day. Studios and theater owners, already worried enough about the possible detriment of cable movies to their business, didnβt allow much of wide release. The film was shut out of many theaters. Anyway, the movie is wonderful and Kristy McNicol was talking out of her posterior. βThe Pirates of Penzance,β 137 years old in 2017, is still a total delight that is enjoyed and loved by all ages.
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Post by Lebowskidoo π¦ on Jun 23, 2017 16:53:56 GMT
I loved The Pirate Movie, the early 80's pop musical version of The Pirates of Penzance. I used to watch it all the time back in the day, I liked the songs and loved pirates. Then Roman Polanski's Pirates and Cutthroat Island both flopped and a good pirate movie was difficult to come by. I had to return to The Pirate Movie! I also have a big love of 60's beach movies, the ones where Frankie and Annette sing against a backdrop that makes it seem like they're at the beach, with increasingly silly plots with each sequel. Somewhat irrelevant--I'm still trying to list all the "guilty pleasure" pictures I like, though I know Congo would probably top the list--but... I'm a bit of a sucker for pirate films, but I'd never even heard of The Pirate Movie (thanks for letting me know!). By the way, is Polanski's Pirates any good? I know it flopped, but it seems like the sort of thing I'd like... I've recently seen Cutthroat Island, and, while I recognized its myriad flaws and didn't completely like it, I found one or two good pieces. I remember going to see Congo at the theater in 1995, thought it was a good movie, then I went online and found out others think differently! I might too, it was 22 years ago now. My palate has since sampled the finer things. I liked Pirates but again, it was so long ago I would need to revisit it to recommend it to you now.
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Post by Lebowskidoo π¦ on Jun 23, 2017 16:58:47 GMT
Somewhat irrelevant--I'm still trying to list all the "guilty pleasure" pictures I like, though I know Congo would probably top the list--but... I'm a bit of a sucker for pirate films, but I'd never even heard of The Pirate Movie (thanks for letting me know!). By the way, is Polanski's Pirates any good? I know it flopped, but it seems like the sort of thing I'd like... I've recently seen Cutthroat Island, and, while I recognized its myriad flaws and didn't completely like it, I found one or two good pieces. βThe Pirate Movieβ was released in Aug 1982 and βThe Pirates of Penzanceβ six months later in Feb 1983. I began rooting against The Pirate Movie early when Kristy McNicol appeared on an interview show, perhaps Entertainment Tonight, making noises like how young people today want up-to-date modern stuff, not old stuff (like Gilbert and Sullivan) β and sometimes oneβs prayers are answered. The Pirate Movie got a critical drubbing that continues to this day. I have tried to listen to some of the songs on YouTube like the βHappy Endingβ finale (nominated for a Razzie) but couldnβt even get through the four minute song and dance number. I donβt know how it did at the box office. Both the IMDb and Wikipedia give box office grosses but without the investment to compare with. βThe Pirates of Penzanceβ has a great cast mostly drawn from its original hit stage production at Joseph Pappβs Public Theater in NYC. Linda Ronstadt, Kevin Kline, and Angela Lansbury head the great line-up. Critical reaction was very good, but the film didnβt earn back its cost. The distributors tried a little experiment that backfired. They release βPenzanceβ to theaters and cable television on the same day. Studios and theater owners, already worried enough about the possible detriment of cable movies to their business, didnβt allow much of wide release. The film was shut out of many theaters. Anyway, the movie is wonderful and Kristy McNicol was talking out of her posterior. βThe Pirates of Penzance,β 137 years old in 2017, is still a total delight that is enjoyed and loved by all ages. The Pirates of Penzance and The Pirate Movie were often on cable TV at the same time back then, or back-to-back. I loved it because the wonderful Kevin Kline played a swashbuckling pirate, and he already looked too much like Errol Flynn. As for Kristy McNichol, what has she herself done that new and modern and up-to-date? I think she's quit acting entirely.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Jun 23, 2017 17:11:52 GMT
Lebowskidoo π¦ My palate has since sampled the finer things. I love that line cinema-wise and confess that it "inspired" this comment... Sometimes all you really crave is some Kraft Mac and Cheese or a Skippy Chunky PB and Welch's Grape Jelly Sandwich on Wonder bread. That's where the comfort movies (or the "guilty pleasure films" come in !
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Post by outrider127 on Jun 23, 2017 17:54:51 GMT
I happen to share your guilty pleasure, London, though in my mind I don't consider it to be so guilty. Personally, I think the film has a lot of merit. If I were to choose a real guilty pleasure for myself, it would probably be something like (I have many, btw) A Summer Place (1959) - a romantic melodrama that leaves a lot to be desired, but for whatever reason still pleases me. (Landscape and Steiner's score contribute a lot to that, I imagine). yeah, my SO made me watch it years ago, its one of her favorites--a good movie but knowing that both stars are long dead, made for a melancholy and creepy feeling about the real passage of time
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Post by outrider127 on Jun 23, 2017 17:56:44 GMT
When I saw the previews of Weekend at Bernie's, I knew that I had to see it. I also knew that I would skulk off to the theater, by myself, and not tell anyone about it. I was surprised that something so far-fetched, with no small amount of "slapstick," would draw me. I loved it! And, I still do ... after many viewings. I hope that London777 will accept that my fondness for the film is not entirely without support - reducing the guilt, somewhat. A couple of years after WAB was released Steve Allen [who literally wrote books on comedy], said that he thought it was a very funny movie. I fully agree with Spiderwort on A Summer Place.Weekend At Bernies is one of our favorite comedies
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Post by outrider127 on Jun 23, 2017 17:58:43 GMT
I loved The Pirate Movie, the early 80's pop musical version of The Pirates of Penzance. I used to watch it all the time back in the day, I liked the songs and loved pirates. Then Roman Polanski's Pirates and Cutthroat Island both flopped and a good pirate movie was difficult to come by. I had to return to The Pirate Movie! I also have a big love of 60's beach movies, the ones where Frankie and Annette sing against a backdrop that makes it seem like they're at the beach, with increasingly silly plots with each sequel. There was another Pirate movie that was released in the early 1980's called Nate and Hayes(1982) with Tommy Lee Jones--Its pretty good, but rarely shown on TV
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Post by outrider127 on Jun 23, 2017 18:00:03 GMT
I loved The Pirate Movie, the early 80's pop musical version of The Pirates of Penzance. I used to watch it all the time back in the day, I liked the songs and loved pirates. Then Roman Polanski's Pirates and Cutthroat Island both flopped and a good pirate movie was difficult to come by. I had to return to The Pirate Movie! I also have a big love of 60's beach movies, the ones where Frankie and Annette sing against a backdrop that makes it seem like they're at the beach, with increasingly silly plots with each sequel. Somewhat irrelevant--I'm still trying to list all the "guilty pleasure" pictures I like, though I know Congo would probably top the list--but... I'm a bit of a sucker for pirate films, but I'd never even heard of The Pirate Movie (thanks for letting me know!). By the way, is Polanski's Pirates any good? I know it flopped, but it seems like the sort of thing I'd like... I've recently seen Cutthroat Island, and, while I recognized its myriad flaws and didn't completely like it, I found one or two good pieces. We freaking loved Cutthroat Island(1995) a great pirate adventure movie
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Post by spiderwort on Jun 23, 2017 22:45:25 GMT
If I were to choose a real guilty pleasure for myself, it would probably be something like (I have many, btw) A Summer Place (1959) - a romantic melodrama that leaves a lot to be desired, but for whatever reason still pleases me. (Landscape and Steiner's score contribute a lot to that, I imagine). yeah, my SO made me watch it years ago, its one of her favorites--a good movie but knowing that both stars are long dead, made for a melancholy and creepy feeling about the real passage of time I understand that feeling; actually, all of them are gone now. The older one gets the harder it is. But I still think it's a beautiful film just by virtue of the sea, the house, the score - even those iconic young actors. The house, by the way, is actually in Pacific Grove, California, a beautiful, small Victorian village on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula. I lived in P.G. for a couple of years and always loved driving by it. A gorgeous place.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Jun 23, 2017 22:56:16 GMT
spiderwort Pacific Grove where the monarch butterflies hang out and really really close to Steinbeck territory (Cannery Row, Tortilla Flat etc) and the wonderful Monterey Aquarium !
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Post by spiderwort on Jun 23, 2017 23:00:52 GMT
spiderwort Pacific Grove where the monarch butterflies hang out and really really close to Steinbeck territory (Cannery Row, Tortilla Flat etc) and the wonderful Monterey Aquarium ! Yes, Bat. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been, and honestly I wish I'd never left there. The monarch butterflies are astounding!
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Post by Nalkarj on Jun 23, 2017 23:03:48 GMT
spiderwort and BATouttaheckA bit off-topic, but I'm with both of you completely on Monterey, one of my favorite places: I was lucky enough to go there, though unfortunately only once, when I was young (I'm on the other coast!).
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Post by BATouttaheck on Jun 23, 2017 23:19:25 GMT
spiderwort Howard's list was one of the ones that prompted my note back there on page one. The scary one Which was odd since Howard tends towards the same taste in films as mine.
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Post by howardschumann on Jun 23, 2017 23:29:52 GMT
Good Lord, Howard, I would consider a few of your "guilty pleasures" to be really good, if not wonderful films. I imagine you know the ones I mean. But a few I can relate to: Til the Clouds Roll By, The Jolson Story, Short Circuit, and Meet Joe Black for starters. I wasn't thinking the term "guilty pleasures" only referred to liking so-called "bad" films, though there may be a few on my list. Many of them are on there because they are films geared to a young audience that I showed my kids when they were younger and have a personal meaning for me. Some of the others were not well thought of, at least in some quarters like Crash or Pretty Woman, and some are considered "too sentimental or "too something or other."
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Post by manfromplanetx on Jun 24, 2017 0:19:01 GMT
Well I don't feel guilty, but I will make this public admission here that amongst my collection I do have ... 15 Deanna Durbin dvds
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