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jdoggydogg
Footballguy
In Treatment
Watching the new season on Comcast on demand. Excellent series about psychotherapy starring Gabriel Byrne.
Watching the new season on Comcast on demand. Excellent series about psychotherapy starring Gabriel Byrne.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
It was exactly what I expected and I liked it.Lots of action, explosions, evil bad guys, likable good guys, etc.Watched it last night...After the first couple scenes with painstakingly bad attempts at humor, Sly and Statham had pretty good banter. Was worried about all the wrestlers being in it, but Stone Cold just looks mean and Couture has about 5 lines. Couldve used some more Willis and Rourke, but oh well...Over the top gore at times was laughably fantastic. Enjoyed it for what it was...7.8/10
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I really liked the movie. I thought the point was that it was supposed to be a struggle, so their scenes were uncomfortable in a way. For them to have had a more palpable sexual tension, they would have had to be more comfortable with the feelings that they were having. Maybe it got a little more hype than it deserved b/c of the subject matter, but I still thought it was a beautifully shot movie.Brokeback Mountain
I wasn't sold on the emotional connection between Jack and Ennis. There wasn't really any sexual tension between the 2 men. Anyone here like the movie?
The ending was sad though.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Keep wanting to start watching a new show and forget about this one.
Now it will be between this, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The Wire.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Ang Lee's made two of my favorite movies (The Ice Storm and Crouching Tiger), but Brokeback was a failure in some regards. I agree with Sea Ropes' opinion that the relationship didn't feel real. For a real portrayal of a gay romance, A Single Man was far more convincing. Add to that problem Jake Gyllenhaal's fake mustache, and I didn't care much for the movie.I really liked the movie. I thought the point was that it was supposed to be a struggle, so their scenes were uncomfortable in a way. For them to have had a more palpable sexual tension, they would have had to be more comfortable with the feelings that they were having. Maybe it got a little more hype than it deserved b/c of the subject matter, but I still thought it was a beautifully shot movie.Brokeback Mountain
I wasn't sold on the emotional connection between Jack and Ennis. There wasn't really any sexual tension between the 2 men. Anyone here like the movie?
The ending was sad though.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Due Date
Rote comedy with Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey, Jr. Not great by any means, but the movie does have some fairly black comedy that I enjoyed. Not a classic, but it'd be a blast to watch while high.
Rote comedy with Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey, Jr. Not great by any means, but the movie does have some fairly black comedy that I enjoyed. Not a classic, but it'd be a blast to watch while high.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
You really have some work to do. Those are all on my top 10 all time favorites.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
13 Tzameti -
Came in knowing nothing about it, and that's probably why I enjoyed it as much as I did, though the ending felt rushed.
Anyone with 90min to waste and wanting to watch a film I suggest watching this movie. I also suggest not reading anything having to do with the plot of the film, having it unravel before you is the best part of the film imo. All you need to know is it's a low budget French film rated R and it's not a porno.
I really enjoyed this movie. And knowing nothing going in is the way to see it.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Watched Best Worst Movie last night. Recommended for those that like documentaries. Tells the story of the supposed "Worst Movie Ever Made" in Troll 2. Starts slow, but I enjoyed it. The director of Troll 2 comes off as a huge doosher. I've seen clips of the movie before, and they were laughably bad. This film definitely makes you want to see it, although it does seem that those that it appeals to are largely gay, NTTAWWT. Found it today that Troll 2 is on streaming, so I'll check it out in the near future too. (4/5)
krista4
Footballguy
Yes, yes. Still feel this way. Hope some more people will give this one a shot, too.13 Tzameti (French):I once posted a thread about movies that you enjoyed but wish you'd never seen. This might have to go on my list...almost. The first thing I read about this movie was that it was important to see it without having read much about it, and I'd recommend the same and will not say much. I will say that starting at about 40 minutes into the film, it becomes the most difficult and tense movie I've ever seen (which is saying a lot). I felt like I was going to vomit for the rest of the movie because it was so difficult to watch. It has nothing to do with actual violence--there is very little blood or violence in the movie. I can't describe it--you'd just have to see it. In addition, the movie is extremely well acted and beautifully shot (it is in black and white). Highly recommend this one, but not if you are looking for anything at all light or happy. I can't get it out of my head. 5/5
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I think netflix will narrow down the choices for me. A lot of time I look at the queue - Mad Men and The Wire are on 'long wait' status.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Just added it and moved it to #1. Should get it on Wednesday. LittleYes, yes. Still feel this way. Hope some more people will give this one a shot, too.13 Tzameti (French):I once posted a thread about movies that you enjoyed but wish you'd never seen. This might have to go on my list...almost. The first thing I read about this movie was that it was important to see it without having read much about it, and I'd recommend the same and will not say much. I will say that starting at about 40 minutes into the film, it becomes the most difficult and tense movie I've ever seen (which is saying a lot). I felt like I was going to vomit for the rest of the movie because it was so difficult to watch. It has nothing to do with actual violence--there is very little blood or violence in the movie. I can't describe it--you'd just have to see it. In addition, the movie is extremely well acted and beautifully shot (it is in black and white). Highly recommend this one, but not if you are looking for anything at all light or happy. I can't get it out of my head. 5/5
seeing the movie that popped up with it was Irreversible.
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
Rented this last night. The wife wanted to see it. I'd give it a 3.5 as well...on a scale of 1-10. I think I laughed about 4 times. The rest of it was slapped together and uneven.
TylerRoseFan
Footballguy
Eat, Pray, Love
Mrs TRF and I got it last night. She's been wanting to watch it for quite a while, so we rented it. Well, it's almost 2.5 hours long. It's got Julia Roberts. It's got a few other good actors. Mrs TRF fell asleep during the 2nd act. I made it most of the way through the 3rd act before falling asleep.
I'll give it a 1.5 out of 5. (that high because of the pretty(beautiful) scenery.)
Mrs TRF and I got it last night. She's been wanting to watch it for quite a while, so we rented it. Well, it's almost 2.5 hours long. It's got Julia Roberts. It's got a few other good actors. Mrs TRF fell asleep during the 2nd act. I made it most of the way through the 3rd act before falling asleep.
I'll give it a 1.5 out of 5. (that high because of the pretty(beautiful) scenery.)
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Hellfire Snail
Footballguy
It started off okay, the middle was shaky, the last half-hour was lousy. I don't care about the plot with these movies, there just wasn't enough funny lines.
krista4
Footballguy
There's nothing gruesome or brutal like Irreversible. Just the plot--which I cannot emphasize enough that you should find out nothing about before watching--makes it very difficult to watch. Will be very eager for your thoughts!Just added it and moved it to #1. Should get it on Wednesday. LittleYes, yes. Still feel this way. Hope some more people will give this one a shot, too.13 Tzameti (French):I once posted a thread about movies that you enjoyed but wish you'd never seen. This might have to go on my list...almost. The first thing I read about this movie was that it was important to see it without having read much about it, and I'd recommend the same and will not say much. I will say that starting at about 40 minutes into the film, it becomes the most difficult and tense movie I've ever seen (which is saying a lot). I felt like I was going to vomit for the rest of the movie because it was so difficult to watch. It has nothing to do with actual violence--there is very little blood or violence in the movie. I can't describe it--you'd just have to see it. In addition, the movie is extremely well acted and beautifully shot (it is in black and white). Highly recommend this one, but not if you are looking for anything at all light or happy. I can't get it out of my head. 5/5
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Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
2 documentaries - would recommend them both:
Easy Street - about the homeless in Florida
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia - the definitive crazy white trash clan ...not sure how they came up with the wonderful here though.
Easy Street - about the homeless in Florida
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia - the definitive crazy white trash clan ...not sure how they came up with the wonderful here though.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I thought Galifianakis was hilarious in this. RDJ didnt really add anything to it, which surprised me.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Didn't even read the synopsis - just clicked and added to the queue. I'll report back mid-weekThere's nothing gruesome or brutal like Irreversible. Just the plot--which I cannot emphasize enough that you should find out nothing about before watching--makes it very difficult to watch. Will be very eager for your thoughts!Just added it and moved it to #1. Should get it on Wednesday. LittleYes, yes. Still feel this way. Hope some more people will give this one a shot, too.13 Tzameti (French):I once posted a thread about movies that you enjoyed but wish you'd never seen. This might have to go on my list...almost. The first thing I read about this movie was that it was important to see it without having read much about it, and I'd recommend the same and will not say much. I will say that starting at about 40 minutes into the film, it becomes the most difficult and tense movie I've ever seen (which is saying a lot). I felt like I was going to vomit for the rest of the movie because it was so difficult to watch. It has nothing to do with actual violence--there is very little blood or violence in the movie. I can't describe it--you'd just have to see it. In addition, the movie is extremely well acted and beautifully shot (it is in black and white). Highly recommend this one, but not if you are looking for anything at all light or happy. I can't get it out of my head. 5/5
seeing the movie that popped up with it was Irreversible.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I hated this movie.I think it's ugly, depraved, pointless garbage dressed up like an art film.But that's no reason to avoid itDidn't even read the synopsis - just clicked and added to the queue. I'll report back mid-weekThere's nothing gruesome or brutal like Irreversible. Just the plot--which I cannot emphasize enough that you should find out nothing about before watching--makes it very difficult to watch. Will be very eager for your thoughts!Just added it and moved it to #1. Should get it on Wednesday. Little
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Winter's Bone
Thanks so much to all the people who recommended this movie in this thread. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would make a great double feature with Frozen River - which plays on some of the same thematic material. The lead actor was fantastic. I found it very poignant that the one guy that was protecting her was about as dangerous to her as anyone in the movie.
Thanks so much to all the people who recommended this movie in this thread. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would make a great double feature with Frozen River - which plays on some of the same thematic material. The lead actor was fantastic. I found it very poignant that the one guy that was protecting her was about as dangerous to her as anyone in the movie.
krista4
Footballguy
13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31. :( Definitely up for ideas and changes as to these choices, though.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31. :( Definitely up for ideas and changes as to these choices, though.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
I fully realize that I sometimes have weird tastes that aren't for everyone, but I really like this one, and would include it.13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
Kev4029
Footballguy
After watching this two weeks ago, I insisted that my parents watch it. My mom was indifferent and my dad hated it. He might have the worst taste in movies of anybody I know.Winter's Bone was awesome.
hooter311
Footballguy
It was.I too was a little surprised at how dark a lot of the humor was, but I laughed a lot. Just a notch down from Get Him to the Greek for me, which was the last comedy I saw in theaters. It's like a meaner, less abrasive version of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
3.5/5
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Resident Evil: Afterlife: Milla Jovovich + Ali Larter + Zombies = Awesome. 3/5
The Other Guys: Hardest I've laughed at a movie in a loooong time. Just freaking hilarious. I'm not sure whether it was intentional or a "giant screwup" but early in the movie Samuel Jackson and The Rock have medals around their necks while giving a speech in the police station. In the middle of the speech they turn to Marky Mark and Will Ferrel to tear a strip off of them... when this do this, there is no medals around their necks. Camera switches to a different angle and the medals are back. 5/5
The Other Guys: Hardest I've laughed at a movie in a loooong time. Just freaking hilarious. I'm not sure whether it was intentional or a "giant screwup" but early in the movie Samuel Jackson and The Rock have medals around their necks while giving a speech in the police station. In the middle of the speech they turn to Marky Mark and Will Ferrel to tear a strip off of them... when this do this, there is no medals around their necks. Camera switches to a different angle and the medals are back. 5/5
Bob Lee Swagger
Footballguy
Hmmm...Mother
No Country for Old Men
The Sting
Throne of Blood
M
I wouldn't need to force her to watch any of these (other than No Country), but I'm sure she hasn't seen them.
Socrates11
Footballguy
Does pr0n count?krista4 said:
Sam Quentin
Footballguy
I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang
This one really surprised me. It's hard to believe this was made 80 years ago. One thing I like about older movies is that you get some insight into the mindset of the time period. That aside, this was simply a good movie. It was thought-provoking, had a social conscience and had a good car chase scene towards the end.
This was ahead of its time
This one really surprised me. It's hard to believe this was made 80 years ago. One thing I like about older movies is that you get some insight into the mindset of the time period. That aside, this was simply a good movie. It was thought-provoking, had a social conscience and had a good car chase scene towards the end.
This was ahead of its time
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krista4
Footballguy
Yeah, "force" was the wrong word. Mr. krista4 is happy to watch my list, too. Might have to add Killer of Sheep. Not sure what to delete, though.Bob Lee Swagger said:
krista4
Footballguy
Have never seen!SmoovySmoov said:I fully realize that I sometimes have weird tastes that aren't for everyone, but I really like this one, and would include it.krista4 said:13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
Chaka
Footballguy
Bill Maher had the best line about this movie.New Rule: If you dragged your man to "Eat, Pray, Love" this summer, he gets to take you to a movie called, "Football, Jerk Off, Nap."
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
The Sweet Hereafter is one of my favorites.The wife sometimes avoids movies that are very scary or very violent. So I'd choose these since they're all great and she's avoided them:The Silence of the LambsFight ClubAmerican PsychoSE7ENSin Citykrista4 said:13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I loveouble IndemnityThe Sweet HereafterYi-YiBus 17413 TzametiMy other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I wonder if it's more a matter of entertainment preference than good taste. I know some very bright people that only want to watch fun, entertaining movies. They think real life is sad enough, so they want to feel happy and entertained. Heck, one of the smartest guys I know can't watch The Office because it makes him feel too uncomfortable.Kev4029 said:
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
There were a couple of scenes, and I bet you can figure out which ones, where I was surprised at how dark the humor was.hooter311 said:
joffer
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
I love those two movies soooooo much. Like with hearts and whatnot on top. I don't know Bus 174, and 13 Tzameti is on my horizon.My wife hates movies I love, so I won't even attempt to make it geared for her... here's 5 more, maybe off-the-radar films I'd recommend to somebody else who would actually care.krista4 said:13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.Definitely up for ideas and changes as to these choices, though.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
Before the Rain
The Dreamlife of Angels
M
Stroszek
Diva
I know you've got Egoyan covered, but I'd throw out his Exotica as another of his lesser seen films that transcends. I think I've mentioned that a gb in gradschool rented it thinking it was going to be soft-porn... he fell and the rest of our friends fell asleep watching it, and I was transfixed.
krista4
Footballguy
I have not seen Before the Rain but love the other four you mention. Hmmmm, I wonder if Mr. krista4 has seen Diva...that's one that seemed to fall through the cracks a bit.I love all Egoyan movies (yes, even Ararat), but The Sweet Hereafter is in my top 20 of all time.I love those two movies soooooo much. Like with hearts and whatnot on top. I don't know Bus 174, and 13 Tzameti is on my horizon.My wife hates movies I love, so I won't even attempt to make it geared for her... here's 5 more, maybe off-the-radar films I'd recommend to somebody else who would actually care.krista4 said:13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.Definitely up for ideas and changes as to these choices, though.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
Before the Rain
The Dreamlife of Angels
M
Stroszek
Diva
I know you've got Egoyan covered, but I'd throw out his Exotica as another of his lesser seen films that transcends. I think I've mentioned that a gb in gradschool rented it thinking it was going to be soft-porn... he fell and the rest of our friends fell asleep watching it, and I was transfixed.
Bus 174 is there because I wanted to throw in a documentary, since it's generally my favorite movie form. The problem is that Mr. krista4 has seen so many documentaries, too that it's harder to find an unviewed one. I also considered Paradise Lost, since he somehow missed that one, but I like Bus 174 even better.
Ah crap, I just remembered that I wanted to throw either The Color of Paradise or Children of Heaven on the list. I need to convince him I can have a list of 10.
Oliver Humanzee
Footballguy
As Krista insists that she has seen both Slapshot and Unforgiven a sufficient number of times, that might be the only aspect of modern cinema about which I am more knowledgeable. Once she's absorbed a few Peckinpah flicks and the six-hubcap Mustang scene in Bullit, I really got nothing but a handful (heh) of money shots.Yeah, "force" was the wrong word. Mr. krista4 is happy to watch my list, too. Might have to add Killer of Sheep. Not sure what to delete, though.Bob Lee Swagger said:
Oliver Humanzee
Footballguy
I still can't believe that I've never seen this, and that I got it confused with Anatomy of a Murder. I am huge fan of James M. Cain and must have read the book a dozen times.krista4 said:13 Tzameti gave me an idea. Mr. krista4 and I both hate the silliness of New Year's Eve. So I suggested that instead we cook at home and each select five movies that the other hasn't seen, and watch them over the course of NYE and New Year's Day.
For my five, I'm considering (having confirmed what he has and hasn't seen) the following as a cross-section of stuff I love:
Double Indemnity
The Sweet Hereafter
Yi-Yi
Bus 174
13 Tzameti
My other top choice was Umberto D., but I'm forcing him to watch that on Netflix streaming prior to Dec. 31.
So, if you could force your SO to watch five movies s/he hasn't seen before, which would you choose?
facook
Footballguy
Wife and I streamed Angels and Demons this weekend. Maybe I'm easily entertained (yeah, prolly) but I kinda liked it. The "twist" was obvious, and supplying the viewer with info by having Tom Hanks yell educational history (or non-history, if you think Dan Brown makes stuff up) to his sidekick while running through catacombs or spinning around in a cathedral is kind of an annoying technique. But Ron Howard knows how to set powerful scenes, and the backdrop of Catholic politics intrigued me. Worth a watch, I think.
hooter311
Footballguy
Alligator
Probably more fun at the time that it is now. John Sayles script provides plenty of tounge-in-cheek moments. Alligator emerging from the sewers through concrete was classic, as well as terrorizing a wedding. I'd rather watch this than some crappy Sci-fi Original CGI fest.
2.5/5
Showgirls
I've seen every episode of Saved By the Bell way too many times to have waited so long to see this. Pure cult, over exaggerated crap. Best part is that it treats itself like its a Scorsese epic. Most unrealistic rape scene in film history.
3.5/5
Probably more fun at the time that it is now. John Sayles script provides plenty of tounge-in-cheek moments. Alligator emerging from the sewers through concrete was classic, as well as terrorizing a wedding. I'd rather watch this than some crappy Sci-fi Original CGI fest.
2.5/5
Showgirls
I've seen every episode of Saved By the Bell way too many times to have waited so long to see this. Pure cult, over exaggerated crap. Best part is that it treats itself like its a Scorsese epic. Most unrealistic rape scene in film history.
3.5/5
Glaven
Footballguy
It really isn't even debatable.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I haven't seen it recently, but my lasting memory of the Showgirls is that given the amount of beautiful nude women in the movie, it's the least sexy movie I've ever seen.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
"Restrepo" is premiering on National Geographic channel at 9 PM ET
One of the best films of the year IMO
This is Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's documentary about a year in the Korengal Valley, considered the most dangerous part of Afghanistan
One of the best films of the year IMO
This is Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's documentary about a year in the Korengal Valley, considered the most dangerous part of Afghanistan
