Indeed. Tour a WWII submarine sometime (such as at Pearl Harbor). Much smaller than the movie portrays, and much more copper and brass as well. Surprising and uplifting.
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The colony. Netflix I think. Former earth inhabitants return to Earth, which they previously left as near inhabitable, and find there are still humans there in fairly primitive conditions. It’s OK. Not terribly remarkable but I made it all the way through.
Power of the dog- Netflix - western/cowboy movie but not at all typical. Two brothers herd cattle, one is a cowboy through and through and other not so much. Very slow paced, I started playing with my phone at times. Has an uncomfortable tenseness for a good part of it but then it starts in a different direction but then ends in an unexpected way. I’d say the movie is worth it just in the way it wraps up. It’s one of those that I went and googled an explanation just to make sure I understood what had happened there.
Power of the dog- Netflix - western/cowboy movie but not at all typical. Two brothers herd cattle, one is a cowboy through and through and other not so much. Very slow paced, I started playing with my phone at times. Has an uncomfortable tenseness for a good part of it but then it starts in a different direction but then ends in an unexpected way. I’d say the movie is worth it just in the way it wraps up. It’s one of those that I went and googled an explanation just to make sure I understood what had happened there.
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Being the Ricardos, on Amazon Prime.
Not sure why it has so many bad reviews on Amazon. I liked it. As someone who grew up watching I Love Lucy, I found it odd to see Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem playing Lucy and Desi. Nicole as Lucy was good (especially her voice), but I could never quite buy Javier as Desi. Nevertheless, the movie did a good job of showing the groundbreaking nature of I Love Lucy, and the hard work and talent that both Lucy and Desi brought to the show and to American TV.
Recommended.
Not sure why it has so many bad reviews on Amazon. I liked it. As someone who grew up watching I Love Lucy, I found it odd to see Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem playing Lucy and Desi. Nicole as Lucy was good (especially her voice), but I could never quite buy Javier as Desi. Nevertheless, the movie did a good job of showing the groundbreaking nature of I Love Lucy, and the hard work and talent that both Lucy and Desi brought to the show and to American TV.
Recommended.
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It's in my Q. I heard Nicole Kidman interviewed on NPR recently where she discusses making the movie. I really like both actors in other films.PhoebeCoco wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:17 am Being the Ricardos, on Amazon Prime.
Not sure why it has so many bad reviews on Amazon. I liked it. As someone who grew up watching I Love Lucy, I found it odd to see Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem playing Lucy and Desi. Nicole as Lucy was good (especially her voice), but I could never quite buy Javier as Desi. Nevertheless, the movie did a good job of showing the groundbreaking nature of I Love Lucy, and the hard work and talent that both Lucy and Desi brought to the show and to American TV.
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Last night we watched Dune on a 4k blu ray, on a 77"OLED TV. I felt like I was back at the theater when we saw it the first time. This was the first 4k blu ray we bought and watched.
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WarGames (1983)
Free on YouTube
Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy in a look at when AI interferes with national defense.
Very interesting and shades of Strangelove and precursor to SkyNet.
Keep an eye on the old tech
Free on YouTube
Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy in a look at when AI interferes with national defense.
Very interesting and shades of Strangelove and precursor to SkyNet.
Keep an eye on the old tech
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Pig (2021) Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin
Nicolas Cage searching for his stolen pig. In the beginning the plot reminded me of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, with him searching for his stolen bike. Of course that was a silly comedy and this a poignant drama, almost a film noir. I loved it. We checked the DVD out of our local public library.
Nicolas Cage searching for his stolen pig. In the beginning the plot reminded me of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, with him searching for his stolen bike. Of course that was a silly comedy and this a poignant drama, almost a film noir. I loved it. We checked the DVD out of our local public library.
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Watched "Wander" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9689696/ on Amazon last night . Wife and I looked at each other during the final scene and both said "WTF just happened"?
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Don't Look Up. All-star cast with some interesting metaphors that some will relate to present day discussions and debates.
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"Catch Me If You Can- The Story of Pan Am" on YouTube. Covers the history of a company that practically invents the commercial flight industry, lead by a strong visionary reinvents itself into the future a number of times, creates a prestigious Global brand and yet falls into insolvency under the direction of the 3 following CEO's and a terror event.
Recommend it if you like business type documentaries.
Recommend it if you like business type documentaries.
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Ratatouille on Amazon Prime ($3.99 rental in 4K UHD), rated G, Pixar Animation, 2007. A rat joins forces with a kitchen worker to become a chef. Well produced and fun to watch. I liked it.
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Coco before Chanel, with Audrey Tatou as Chanel
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky
Both pretty great. The portrayal of Chanel in the second film seemed likely more true to life, although Tatou is always a delight to watch. Saw both on Netflix discs.
Harlan: In the Shadow of J.S. (2008), about propaganda filmmaker Veit Harlan.
Bismarck, by Wolfgang Liebeneiner (chilling example of the genre).
Paragraph 175 (more awfulness, documentary interviews about the abuse of law and people).
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky
Both pretty great. The portrayal of Chanel in the second film seemed likely more true to life, although Tatou is always a delight to watch. Saw both on Netflix discs.
Harlan: In the Shadow of J.S. (2008), about propaganda filmmaker Veit Harlan.
Bismarck, by Wolfgang Liebeneiner (chilling example of the genre).
Paragraph 175 (more awfulness, documentary interviews about the abuse of law and people).
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really appreciate it when a post includes where the movie was seen(theatre,netflix,etc.) cheers!
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Hitman's Wifes Bodyguard on hbo was truly horrible.
Although I am tired of them The Eternals on disney was ok.
Although I am tired of them The Eternals on disney was ok.
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Yes, I liked "Wrath of Man" starring Jason Statham. I think I recorded it from HBO during a free weekend. Holt McCallany is terrific. [You might not recognize the name, but you'll recognize the face when you see it.]
2021 release. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wrath_of_man ratings: 66% 90%.
From Wikipedia: "Statham stars as H, a new cash truck driver in Los Angeles whose thwarting of a robbery leads to his skillset with guns and mysterious past being questioned."
Here's the Roger Ebert review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wrat ... eview-2021
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Station Eleven miniseries on HBO Max
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The Lost Leonardo (rental) - interesting documentary about a supposed DaVinci painting found at a small auction that goes on to be the highest selling painting at auction despite the art world agreeing on its authenticity. Lots of ups and downs for something that seems so simple. Enjoyed it.
Paddleton (Netflix) - Story of two neighbors/best friends dealing with one having terminal cancer. Stars Ray Romano and Mark Duplass. It's a slow moving film but I found it entertaining and sad. I've always been a fan of Duplass but Romano was excellent in this.
Paddleton (Netflix) - Story of two neighbors/best friends dealing with one having terminal cancer. Stars Ray Romano and Mark Duplass. It's a slow moving film but I found it entertaining and sad. I've always been a fan of Duplass but Romano was excellent in this.
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Don't look Up: Good. Made us laugh. Pokes fun at the current environment for both Government and Media. Watch past the credits.
Power of the Dog: Good. Acting phenomenal.
Hell or High Water: Watched this a second time. A very good movie.
Power of the Dog: Good. Acting phenomenal.
Hell or High Water: Watched this a second time. A very good movie.
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I like documentaries and hockey.... Untold: Crime and Penalties on Netflix; Shows the Crazy Side of the Danbury Trashers....
I thought it was pretty good....
I thought it was pretty good....
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If you like "old time hockey", then watch Slap Shot (1977) with Paul Newman. It's available for rent on Amazon Prime. (I have it on DVD.) Don't bother with the sequel.
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"Child of God" based on book by Cormac Mccarthy.
Lester Ballard, a half-mad, backwoods degenerate with no place in polite society in rural Tennessee of the late 1950's to early 1960's.
It portrays some very offensive violent behavior, at least to ms gamboolgal and I. It's a screen versions attempt of showing a mad man's mind - I guess....
Not sure I would recommend it or not?
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https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/child-of-god-2014
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KnbqSf9eWE
Lester Ballard, a half-mad, backwoods degenerate with no place in polite society in rural Tennessee of the late 1950's to early 1960's.
It portrays some very offensive violent behavior, at least to ms gamboolgal and I. It's a screen versions attempt of showing a mad man's mind - I guess....
Not sure I would recommend it or not?
2014 Link to Roger Ebert review
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/child-of-god-2014
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KnbqSf9eWE
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Just watched Fisherman’s Friends (Amazon Prime) last night. Very charming and uplifting movie based on a true story about Cornish fishermen who formed a musical group singing sea shanties. It’s also a romantic comedy and tells the story of long lasting friendships in the small fishing village.
It stars James Purefoy. Enjoyed it.
It stars James Purefoy. Enjoyed it.
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"Dead Calm" - an older (1989) Nicole Kidman film (thriller). Recommended.
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dead-calm-1989
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dead-calm-1989
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Every time I hear this song playing I think of the bus taking the team to the next opponent's city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bna2ni6h4c
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Today I watched: The Westerner (1940) directed by William Wyler and starring Gary Cooper, features Roy Bean (played by Walter Brennan) as one of the main characters, for which Brennan won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. The movie gives Bean an entirely fictitious death scene.
I've been watching a lot of old B&W movies. So many to choose from, all free via several sites.
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I've been watching a lot of old B&W movies. So many to choose from, all free via several sites.
Broken Man 1999
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Ready Player One - Steven Spielberg's 2018 sci fi film about life in 2045 when just about everyone is connected via VR headsets to an artificial "world" called the Oasis. They're all playing a game to discover hidden clues left by the world's original creator. The one who gathers all the clues faces one final challenge which if accomplished gives the winner ownership of the virtual world.
I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed it.
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Minnal Murali, on Netflix. An Indian Superhero film. Uneven, but if you appreciate Indian cinema, it will entertain.
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I enjoyed Cooper playing on Bean’s Langtry infatuation — so funny.Broken Man 1999 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:54 pm Today I watched: The Westerner (1940) directed by William Wyler and starring Gary Cooper, features Roy Bean (played by Walter Brennan) as one of the main characters, for which Brennan won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. The movie gives Bean an entirely fictitious death scene.
I've been watching a lot of old B&W movies. So many to choose from, all free via several sites.
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Heard this from multiple people. My wife read a synopsis and pretty much refused to watch it...not that I had any interest.
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I'm not sure a synopsis of any Marvel movie would make sense. Essentially it is superheros and villains destroy cities and chase stones.stoptothink wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:50 pmHeard this from multiple people. My wife read a synopsis and pretty much refused to watch it...not that I had any interest.
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The Night Stalker, the pilot TV movie for the series Kolchak: The Night Stalker. IMO, this was the best of the lot and was first aired in January, 1972. Available on YouTube.
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One of my great nieces use to think I knew General Washington. Alas, not that old, but it has sparked her interest in American history and hence is using this film for a class project to identify the flags and when possible the regimental flags of the surrender at Yorktown. (The French regimental flags are the easiest, they are so unique.) Here is a short film and until time travel is invented, its the closest we will come to being there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9hBD5FAEY8
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Essentially, your statement is incorrect, sorry.rich126 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:26 amI'm not sure a synopsis of any Marvel movie would make sense. Essentially it is superheros and villains destroy cities and chase stones.stoptothink wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:50 pmHeard this from multiple people. My wife read a synopsis and pretty much refused to watch it...not that I had any interest.
That is like saying all old westerns are just gunslingers shooting each other.
K.I.S.S........so easy to say so difficult to do.
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There is definitely a wide range of stories and quality. I'm generally not a huge fan of superhero movies, but a few of the Marvel ones have been really good (and several have been near unwatchable).hoops777 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:45 pmEssentially, your statement is incorrect, sorry.rich126 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:26 amI'm not sure a synopsis of any Marvel movie would make sense. Essentially it is superheros and villains destroy cities and chase stones.stoptothink wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:50 pmHeard this from multiple people. My wife read a synopsis and pretty much refused to watch it...not that I had any interest.
That is like saying all old westerns are just gunslingers shooting each other.
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Ray Donovan: The Movie
Meh.
There was a good reason I stopped watching the show a season or two back.
Meh.
There was a good reason I stopped watching the show a season or two back.
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Don't Look Up on Netflix.
An extremely satirical film with chilling accuracy in its assessment of the current American culture....a natural disaster film, along the lines of that familiar genre but with so many twists along the way that I was enthralled.
Some will get annoyed by political jabs and are then likely to miss the bigger picture here that captures the absurdities that have turned our culture on its head in the past couple decades....
Don't miss it and yes, the acting is good too. I'm just relieved I'm no longer alone in my assessments of current American culture. At least one other person sees it too lol. Bravo Adam McKay. If they miss the point, at least you tried.
An extremely satirical film with chilling accuracy in its assessment of the current American culture....a natural disaster film, along the lines of that familiar genre but with so many twists along the way that I was enthralled.
Some will get annoyed by political jabs and are then likely to miss the bigger picture here that captures the absurdities that have turned our culture on its head in the past couple decades....
Don't miss it and yes, the acting is good too. I'm just relieved I'm no longer alone in my assessments of current American culture. At least one other person sees it too lol. Bravo Adam McKay. If they miss the point, at least you tried.
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Silly 1970s style comedy that I enjoyed. Part of it was filmed in my back yard and as a kid, I served as an extra in some of the audience scenes...cool all around.
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Who framed Roger Rabbit on DVD, rated PG, 1988, Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd (voice), directed by Robert Zemeckis. A rabbit gets charged with murder. This animated adventure / comedy is a classic. I liked it.
The most famous line in the movie: "I'm not bad. I was drawn this way."
The most famous line in the movie: "I'm not bad. I was drawn this way."
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Saw this on my first date with my now DW. Great memories.LadyGeek wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:37 am Who framed Roger Rabbit on DVD, rated PG, 1988, Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd (voice), directed by Robert Zemeckis. A rabbit gets charged with murder. This animated adventure / comedy is a classic. I liked it.
The most famous line in the movie: "I'm not bad. I was drawn this way."
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I'm Your Man. $2.99 to rent on Amazon Prime.
In German.
Dan Stevens plays a robot, Tom, who has been programmed to be the perfect match for a particular woman, Alma, a scientist. The plot tension of "will they/won't they" is skewed by Tom's non-human nature.
Very fun to watch, even with subtitles.
Recommended.
In German.
Dan Stevens plays a robot, Tom, who has been programmed to be the perfect match for a particular woman, Alma, a scientist. The plot tension of "will they/won't they" is skewed by Tom's non-human nature.
Very fun to watch, even with subtitles.
Recommended.
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Watching “Master & Commander - The Far Side of the World” with Russell Crowe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_an ... _the_World
This movie had me thinking of Jack Bogle and Vanguard. There are a lot of references to Horacio Nelson who faced Napoleon in the Battle of the Nile. Lord Nelson’s ship? HMS Vanguard.
This film was 2003. Somehow I can’t help but think Mr. Bogle probably watched this and loved it.
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This movie had me thinking of Jack Bogle and Vanguard. There are a lot of references to Horacio Nelson who faced Napoleon in the Battle of the Nile. Lord Nelson’s ship? HMS Vanguard.
This film was 2003. Somehow I can’t help but think Mr. Bogle probably watched this and loved it.
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I enjoyed that movie in the theater with my parents as kids! Loved it.
Incidentally I am reading Jack Bogle’s “Common Sense on Mutual Funds - 10th anniversary edition”. He references War Games in terms of actively trading stock is a losers game (much like checkers in the movie).
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"Amélie" (2001) French, English Subtitles. "Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love."
The film got excellent reviews on IMDb and from Robert Ebert. I personally picked the film because of co-star Matheiu Kassovitz who played the top spy in the French TV series "Le Bureau des Legendes". I was curious to see him in a different kind of role.
I wasn't expecting a comedy (my fault for not reading close enough) so had a problem with the first half being too quirky and too self-consciously funny. But by the second half, I was curious to see what happened next, and I enjoyed the Parisian immersion.
Still, it is a quirky film and mixes fantasy and reality, so not for everyone.
The film got excellent reviews on IMDb and from Robert Ebert. I personally picked the film because of co-star Matheiu Kassovitz who played the top spy in the French TV series "Le Bureau des Legendes". I was curious to see him in a different kind of role.
I wasn't expecting a comedy (my fault for not reading close enough) so had a problem with the first half being too quirky and too self-consciously funny. But by the second half, I was curious to see what happened next, and I enjoyed the Parisian immersion.
Still, it is a quirky film and mixes fantasy and reality, so not for everyone.
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"Safety," on Disney+. Feel-good football story based upon real life, in the mold of Blind Side.
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Why has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?
It may be difficult to find this 1980’s film but
IMO it remains the benchmark for stunning cinematography.
It may be difficult to find this 1980’s film but
IMO it remains the benchmark for stunning cinematography.
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I found it on Kanopy and added to my Q. Looks interesting. 1989.malabargold wrote: ↑Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:25 pm Why has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?
It may be difficult to find this 1980’s film but
IMO it remains the benchmark for stunning cinematography.
IMDb 7.5
"About three monks in a remote monastery; an aging master, a small orphan and a young man who left his city life to seek Enlightenment."
Kanopy
"The first ever feature-length film from South Korea to gain theatrical distribution in the USA, WHY HAS BODHI-DHARMA LEFT FOR THE EAST? has received acclaim from critics and audiences around the world for decades. A film of remarkable power and beauty, the story follows a trio of monks in a remote mountain monastery as they grapple with the mystery of enlightenment. The oldest among them, a storied Zen master, wishes to make the ceremony of his upcoming death into a lesson for his conflicted apprentice, while the youngest among them attempts to nurse a bird he hit with a stone back to full health. The title of the film is a Zen koan, or a paradox meant to aid meditation, that provokes the question of the distinction between leaving and arriving. Magnificent, quietly powerful and astonishingly rich in formal beauty, this film is not only a cinematic gem, but an evocative meditation on the cyclical nature of existence."