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FBG Movie Club: We're Getting the Band Back Together: Metallica vs Nina Simone Movie Docs (3 Viewers)
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Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
Nice.
I was about to post my guess, but I missed the deadline.
Anyhow, I was sure you were gonna pick 2 out of these:
- Johnny Stool Pigeon,
- A Bullet for Joey
- Please Murder Me
- Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
- Sorry, Wrong Number
- He Ran All the Way
- Johnny O'Clock
- Female Jungle
- Ride the Pink Horse.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Unfortunately no. I really like picking Netflix because they seem to have the best movie quality- especially with older movies. The issue is their options are so limited. You are right it's been since August that we had a Netflix movie. That isn't intentional and I will keep that in mind to look out especially for Netflix movies.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I didn't want to double up on the black/white old movies since we have never done 1 before. I figure we can ease into it with a 90s neo noir. I am curious how A Simple Plan holds up. I don't think have seen it since it around 2000.Nice.
I was about to post my guess, but I missed the deadline.
Anyhow, I was sure you were gonna pick 2 out of these:
I like your actual selections even better!
- Johnny Stool Pigeon,
- A Bullet for Joey
- Please Murder Me
- Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
- Sorry, Wrong Number
- He Ran All the Way
- Johnny O'Clock
- Female Jungle
- Ride the Pink Horse.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Well now we will have Disney streaming so we can do all Marvel double features!
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I saw it within the last couple years and still liked it, but I also like anything with Paxton in it. (Well, except Tombstone)
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
Eh - actually, I don't think I've ever seen any of those movies I listed. The titles just intrigued me ...
Ilov80s
Footballguy
saintfool
Dead sexy
Good selections. I'm not a huge fan of this Kubrick but I know others hold it in high regard. I'm a big fan of "A Simple Plan" and think it's filled with really good performances. Raimi does some of his most nuanced directing.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
I just glanced at this post last night on my tablet and thought your mistake involved There Will Be Blood instead of Blood Simple.I glanced at this thread earlier on my phone and thought the Noirvember selection was Blood Simple instead of A Simple Plan
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The Killing is top shelf Kubrick.
I don't remember killing A Simple Plan very much.
I don't remember killing A Simple Plan very much.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I think that there was probably a lot of comparisons to Fargo at the time and of course nothing can be Fargo. However, I’m thinking it could come off better for you now that it’s been separated from Fargo.
Eephus
Footballguy
Personal rankings (I haven't seen his very early films)
Top shelf: Dr. Strangelove, 2001, Paths of Glory, Barry Lyndon
Second shelf: The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, A Clockwork Orange, Lolita, The Killing
Sock drawer: Spartacus, Eyes Wide Shut, Killer's Kiss
He has as high a masterpiece ratio as any director.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Good selections this month. It has been awhile since I've seen either. Due for a re-watch on both.
The 1950s were the Golden Age of heist movies.
The 1950s were the Golden Age of heist movies.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Good, I’m hoping we see some thematic similarities as well. Beyond just being noir or neo noir
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
I know Killing better but liked Plan more. Only seen the latter once, so will refresh. Will rewatch Killing so i can remember how it's not Asphalt Jungle
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I do like The AJ better but it was not available and I think it is clear Kubrick took the genre to a new level with his manipulation of time. The Killing laid the ground work for the 90s-00s noiresque IMO.
krista4
Footballguy
I think both the Noirvember movies are great. While I wish there were a selection I hadn't seen (I think only the first month had anything I hadn't), I'll be happy to watch A Simple Plan again since it's been quite a while. I only saw The Killing fairly recently.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
No ####. It's kind of sad that I have 4-5 streaming options and still have to use the library for a good % of my movies.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
As a dad with 2 kids, I will be contributing to the problem and signing up for Disney. A lot of stuff for the 4 year old with the Disney movies and my teenager is down for the Star Wars/Marvel and the 30 seasons of Simpsons.
But yeah - Disney, HBO, Apple+, NBC, and I am sure others adding to the mix and all fighting over their own properties, it's not going to be far off from the cable bills we were trying to avoid (and I am sure I will still be grumbling there's not that many great options for movies
)
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I like EWS more than most and like Strangelove a lot less than most, but can't disagree a ton with this ranking. I would also have FMJ and The Killing on the top row, and still haven't gotten around to Barry Lyndon.
One of the many fascinating thing about Kubrick is he was able to do so many genres at such a high level. It could be argued that he made one of the best Sci-fi movies ever, one of the best War/anti-war movies ever, horror movies ever, on and on.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
The very first film that I remember seeing in movie theaters is 2001: A Space Odyssey. I don't know what year it was, but since I was born in '68, it had to have been during a showing years later. Regardless, I was still too young to get it. I'm not sure that I get all of it now, but it's near the top of my list. I'm a devoted Kubrick fan.
On another topic, I listed some noir titles last night that intrigued me - tonight, I have some neo-noir titles up to '89.
Angel Heart - I don't know the last time I saw this, but we (pals & I) absolutely loved it when it came out in '87.
Bad Boys - Sean Penn flick. I don't really see the "noir" as heavily in this and was kinda surprised to see it on the list. I enjoyed it though.
Blue Velvet - Now - this is a weird one - even by my standards. Dennis Hopper is over the top. Great stuff.
Cat People - Here's one I have not even thought of since the early '80s - tho I watched it lots back then on early cable. I wonder how well it holds up? I have no clue.
Chinatown - Who don't know this? Classic. I'm only gonna say don't expect me to list anymore of the big names.
House of Games = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Games (forum won't let me insert anymore links) - Fun flick. Just found out that it was Mamet's directorial debut - did not know that.
Midnight Express = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Express_(film) - Never smuggle hash outta Turkey. Call me; I'll hook you up. But - I repeat - don't smuggle hash outta Turkey!
No Way Out = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Way_Out_(1987_film) - First Costner film I remember seeing. Of note because I liked him then. Today - meh.
The Postman Always Rings Twice = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Postman_Always_Rings_Twice_(1981_film) - Watched over and over in early 80's. Has a certain scene in it. Appealing to adolescents like I was. Don't actually remember much about the plot.
Well, that's it - for now.
Eephus
Footballguy
Yeah, I could probably re-rank the Kubrick films next week and come up with different favorites. I was just trying to provoke some discussion.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
I mentioned that Being There was a top tier film of mine in the Dylan thread. Right next to it is Strangelove.
The final scene is one of the all time great "outs" imo.
Along with Being There - of course.
Eephus
Footballguy
A great neo-noir movie on Amazon Prime is Steven Soderbergh's The Limey. Terence Stamp is terrific in the title role. Like The Killing, it plays with its timeline to add depth to what is a very simple core plot.
Soderbergh also took the racetrack heist from the Killing and turned it on its ear in Logan Lucky (also on Prime Video). It's not top shelf Soderbergh but it's a fun little confection.
Soderbergh also took the racetrack heist from the Killing and turned it on its ear in Logan Lucky (also on Prime Video). It's not top shelf Soderbergh but it's a fun little confection.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was going to ask something similar - what would some modern noirs be? (I am hoping that A Simple Plan would be on that list...)
ETA: off the top of my head I was thinking Brick, maybe Memento? I thought I saw Nightcrawler listed somewhere.
ETA: off the top of my head I was thinking Brick, maybe Memento? I thought I saw Nightcrawler listed somewhere.
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krista4
Footballguy
I love The Limey; it's one I suggest often when people are looking forward something they might not have seen.
Sounds like I need to watch Logan Lucky.
Eephus
Footballguy
To echo KP's comment about the versatility of Kubrick, here he uses Schubert's Piano Trio Op. 100 in Barry Lyndon in a scene that couldn't be more different from A Clockwork Orange.
I'm going to die on this hill with Barry Lyndon.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I guess I posted mine without reading the next few in the thread. I really need to get around to The Limey. It's been on my list for ages now. I watched Logan Lucky the other day and didn't like it much. I guess I was expecting/hoping for more of a Ocean's 11 vibe, but that's not what I got.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
It looks like I like Full Metal Jacket a bit more than most in here. I am curious why people have it in the lower tier of Kubrick movies.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Off the top of my head, my Kubrick tiers would be:
1 (best, favorites, don't get tired of watching them): Full Metal Jacket, Paths of Glory, The Killing, 2001
2: (damn good movies): Eyes Wide Shut, Clockwork Orange, Lolita, The Shining
3: (still good movies, appreciate the effort, but they don't click with me): Spartacus, Dr. Strangelove
Need to see: Barry Lyndon
1 (best, favorites, don't get tired of watching them): Full Metal Jacket, Paths of Glory, The Killing, 2001
2: (damn good movies): Eyes Wide Shut, Clockwork Orange, Lolita, The Shining
3: (still good movies, appreciate the effort, but they don't click with me): Spartacus, Dr. Strangelove
Need to see: Barry Lyndon
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
This will be an odd explanation, but it is the truth irt me.
FMJ came out the summer b4 I went to college. We watched it a ton that year. I loved it; and still do, but I think I over did it. Kinda like a song that gets played to death.
The 2nd reason is perhaps more dubious. For some reason, I tend to rate movies before my time a little higher. I dunno why this, but I do. Stangelove and 2001 just have that classic feel, while FMJ is more familiar perhaps? Best I got right now.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Usually the complaint I hear is the second 1/2 of FMJ falls off a bit, but I think it's every bit as quotable and good as the first half. I would assume that is why I have it a bit higher than most.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
for forty years now, i've watched BL time after time hoping it will finally click w me. not yet, but i'm ever hopeful....
Eephus
Footballguy
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
