Brian Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 19 hours ago, bmags said: Parasite won a bunch last night. Eminem sang. I am excited to see Downhill. I have seen force majeur and loved it and I'm not sure if that ruins it, but I think JLD and Ferrell will be too good to avoid anyway. Force Majeur was so good. This remake isn't being well received, so I won't make it a priority. Maybe when it's on HBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I enjoyed Harley Quinn and Birds of Prey. Solid film for a DC property. I'd move it into the top 5 of modern age DC movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 9:48 AM, Brian said: Force Majeur was so good. This remake isn't being well received, so I won't make it a priority. Maybe when it's on HBO. Naturally. That sucks. The previews certainly made the tone look heavily slapstick/american vs the slow burn embarrassment of Force Majeure. But was hoping it would be int he line of "in the loop" and veep type comedies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 1917 was probably the best movie I’ve ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Personally, liked Dunkirk more, but it’s such a unique film, the reactions are due to be so varied. Enjoyed George McKay in Captain Fantastic, that’s the performance that really put him on the map. The Gentlemen and Queen & Slim were both highly watchable, especially the latter film. Harriet was almost a Hallmark/Lifetime movie, but Cynthia Erivo elevates it well beyond that level...just her musical talent alone is off the charts, and perhaps the most jarring aspect is currently watching her as well in The Outsider as such a distinctive character, a demon-sensitive PI savant. Btw, BoJack Horseman rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 10 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Personally, liked Dunkirk more, but it’s such a unique film, the reactions are due to be so varied. Enjoyed George McKay in Captain Fantastic, that’s the performance that really put him on the map. The Gentlemen and Queen & Slim were both highly watchable, especially the latter film. Harriet was almost a Hallmark/Lifetime movie, but Cynthia Erivo elevates it well beyond that level...just her musical talent alone is off the charts, and perhaps the most jarring aspect is currently watching her as well in The Outsider as such a distinctive character, a demon-sensitive PI savant. Btw, BoJack Horseman rules! Dunkirk was HORRIBLE. I generally like Chris Nolan movies- his Batman trilogy is easily my favorite of the superhero genre. And years ago, my friend and I drove home from the theatre trying to piece together every individual element of Inception. So I can totally enjoy some unconventional story telling. But don’t do that for Dunkirk. Introduce us to a few soldiers who are at risk of annihilation, show the reaction/panic of the people back in Britain, show a hodgepodge fleet being assembled, play some glorious music with many panoramic shots while they get picked up, fade to black with a single subtitle about how so many of these dudes returned at Normandy four years later. And cut. Boom. Mrs. Miniver does a way better job at this story with only twenty or so minutes of its run time devoted to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Movies ... who is the best male actor and female actor of all time? Male: Jack Nicholson. Female: Meryl Streep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 7 hours ago, lane said: Dunkirk was HORRIBLE. Co-sign. One of the most forgettable war movies of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I view Dunkirk more as an exercise in filmmaking than a good film. The narrative is lacking, but it's beautifully made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said: I view Dunkirk more as an exercise in filmmaking than a good film. The narrative is lacking, but it's beautifully made. I can agree with that, and I can appreciate those types of movies, but not for that particular story. Just be conventional with that topic (and with truth-based war movies in general). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 9:02 AM, lane said: 1917 was probably the best movie I’ve ever seen. See Parasite. Far superior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said: I view Dunkirk more as an exercise in filmmaking than a good film. The narrative is lacking, but it's beautifully made. The film making aspect IMO is why it's such a great movie...I believe the narrative had to be told the way it was in order to have the tension hold in a cohesive fashion. The guys in the video along with Quentin don't believe it would've worked in a more linear fashion. Edited February 16, 2020 by TheBlackSox8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 hours ago, greg775 said: Movies ... who is the best male actor and female actor of all time? Male: Jack Nicholson. Female: Meryl Streep. DeNiro, Daniel Day Lewis and Brando would get a lot of votes. Tom Hanks and maybe Denzel Washington from the generation. Hepburn(s), Bergman, Bette Davis...twenty years ago, perhaps it was Jodie Foster. Streep passed her. Cate Blanchette of the current generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, caulfield12 said: DeNiro, Daniel Day Lewis and Brando would get a lot of votes. Tom Hanks and maybe Denzel Washington from the generation. Hepburn(s), Bergman, Bette Davis...twenty years ago, perhaps it was Jodie Foster. Streep passed her. Cate Blanchette of the current generation. Maybe it's an easy role but I think Nicholson's work in 3 movies shows his greatness: The "you can't handle the truth" movie he is insanely brilliant; the movie Kukoo's Nest he is insanely brilliant and the movie with Shirley McLaine where McLaine's daughter dies of cancer he is supurb. I just think Streep is outstanding on the women's side. p.s. Office Space was on TV last night and I had to watch. Dammit what a movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santti Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I used to buy DVDs pretty frequently when I was younger and had more disposable income. I'd say that I watched a couple Kevin Smith movies on a regular basis back then. Mallrats particularly, but also Strike Back. I like all of the Craig Bond movies enough to watch at any given time. The Blues Brothers. Dredd, The Raid 1&2, John Wick 1&2. I also enjoy television in the same way and I've watch several episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 dozens of times. Each episode consists of a B-movie that they crack jokes about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) Not a movie but The Outsider on HBO is probably the best Stephen King adaptation so far. Its pacing is pretty poor as the first two episodes were a good chunk of the book and a ton of the action and then it moves extremely slowly from episodes 3 through 8. But it’s still a well done adaptation. It probably would have been fine as 6 to 8 one hour episodes as opposed to 10. Edited February 25, 2020 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Caught up on a couple more Oscar nominated movies over the weekend. JoJo Rabbit was really good. Had some good humor despite its relatively serious subject matter. Also watched It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Having grown up watching Mr. Rogers, it was very nostalgic. Tom Hanks played the role perfectly. Of all the best picture nominees that I've seen, however, Parasite was the best in my opinion. 1917 was beautifully shot and a truly great movie, and it deserved the cinematography and visual effects awards. It was a movie I was really glad I saw in the theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Thought "Invisible Man" was excellent. Really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Brian said: Thought "Invisible Man" was excellent. Really well done. Seconded...Ms. Moss is becoming one of the most well-rounded actresses in the business. The whole movie basically revolves around her character and its attendant believability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Watched Kong: Skull Island Someone put Apocalypse Now into my monster movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 8:04 AM, lane said: Dunkirk was HORRIBLE. Dunkirk was boring as Hell. I wish that I hadn't spent $2.99 on it at Family Video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Emma 3.5 (Taylor-Joy one of the most talented in upcoming generation of actresses) The Way Back 3.25 (great work by Affleck in familiar personal territory, sports story aspect the traditional cliche) Onward 3.0 (tries just a bit too hard for that Field of Dreams father and son bonding vibe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The Hunt was disappointing....wait on that one, if the theatres ever open again. Joking, I hope. Buckle up for the next 2-4 months, it’s going to get bumpy for the entertainment industry as well, in terms of creating new content. On the plus side, we have a lot to look forward to...when things eventually get released in the summer/fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I usually am not a big fan of mystery movies, but my wife really wanted to watch Knives Out. It was actually quite entertaining and worth a look imho. We actually sat down to watch it with a pizza with my college age son, and he stayed for the entire film (not something he usually does with his folks)....high praise indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 10:11 AM, knightni said: Dunkirk was boring as Hell. I wish that I hadn't spent $2.99 on it at Family Video. LOVED Dunkirk in theatres. couldn't get through an hour on the home TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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