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[TylerRoseFan]

The Big Blue by Luc Besson - Absolutely incredible. His best work, yes, even better than Fifth Element. Only gripe was when I found out the American ending was an add on to make the audiences feel good. It was still powerful.

Great call. I haven't seen this movie in years, but remember loving it.

 

[saintfool]

The Big Blue by Luc Besson - Absolutely incredible. His best work, yes, even better than Fifth Element. Only gripe was when I found out the American ending was an add on to make the audiences feel good. It was still powerful.

i wouldn't characterize "fifth element" as his best work. "the professional"/"leon" gets that honor, i think. that said, "the big blue" is certainly his most simple and enjoyable. it's also a joy to look at. it harkens back to when jean reno was still pretty cool...

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Saw a movie I had never even heard of before the other night. Centurion.

Kind of speculative history turned into an action movie. Deals with the 9th Legion of Rome, which may have disappeared under strange circumstances.

If you liked Gladiator, you'll like this. I liked Gladiator but thought it was overrated. I still enjoyed this.

Saw a preview for this on a disc the other night. Looked pretty cool. Recognized Dominick West.

Thought this was pretty awful.

 

[Kenny Powers]

The Wolfman..Considering the cast included Benicio and Anthony Hopkins, this movie was pretty meh. Nice set designs and cinematography, decent special effects, but a lackluster storyline and dialogue and not enough action. Got less interesting as it went on. I think there was supposed to be some sexual tension between Benicio and Emily Blunt, but they had no chemistry at all (Plus, it felt totally implausible as Blunt is a hot 27yr old who looks like she's 20 and Benicio is 42yrs old going on 60). Overall disappointing and the talented cast really added nothing to it.....5/10

Irresistible..Straight to DVD/TV movie that was surprisingly good. Susan Sarandon was great (and I must say pretty hot for a 64yr old who wasnt all that hot when she was in her prime to begin with) and Emily Blunt had her best performance that Ive seen outside of Sunshine Cleaning. The movie insinuates some things about Sarandon's character, who thoughout the movie thinks her husband is having an affair with Blunt/Blunt stealing things from their house, but the movie maintains suspense the entire way and has a surprisingly good ending...6.6/10

Tenure....Standard comedy starring Luke Wilson as a college professor trying to get tenure at his university. Typical, dry humor that Wilson usually exhibits and had some good laughs. Nothing great but not bad either....6/10

 

[El Floppo]

Saw Iron man 2.

One of the worst sequels in a while. Too bad as I really liked the original.

I had low expectations and it was still worse than I thought.

I did like Mickey Rourke as the villian.

I'm always surprised to hear this - despite the fact that a lot of people agree with you. I thought the sequel was exactly as good as the first movie - which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Yeah, me too. Problem is, I didn't like the first one either.

Good thing you caught the sequel

 

[saintfool]

Tenure....Standard comedy starring Luke Wilson as a college professor trying to get tenure at his university. Typical, dry humor that Wilson usually exhibits and had some good laughs. Nothing great but not bad either....6/10

i didn't find this worth the time. i like luke wilson a ton but this was another blank role for him in a blank movie. it's not a bad movie but doesn't have much heart in it. it has a rich vein to mine for comedy, parody and satire but instead seems content to play for the smile instead of the laugh. alexander payne - "about schmidt", "sideways", "election" - is the type of director that could make a rich, engaging film with this idea.

 

[El Floppo]

The Big Blue by Luc Besson - Absolutely incredible. His best work, yes, even better than Fifth Element. Only gripe was when I found out the American ending was an add on to make the audiences feel good. It was still powerful.

i wouldn't characterize "fifth element" as his best work. "the professional"/"leon" gets that honor, i think. that said, "the big blue" is certainly his most simple and enjoyable. it's also a joy to look at. it harkens back to when jean reno was still pretty cool...

Something about the Professional that I hated... I think the cutesy aspect of Natalie Portman's character. Had an Italian cutesy/schmaltzy feel to it (which I hate), even though the ultra-violence was well done.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Saw Iron man 2.

One of the worst sequels in a while. Too bad as I really liked the original.

I had low expectations and it was still worse than I thought.

I did like Mickey Rourke as the villian.

I'm always surprised to hear this - despite the fact that a lot of people agree with you. I thought the sequel was exactly as good as the first movie - which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I pretty much agree.

Iron Man I = exciting, good story and action. Stark character somewhat likable. The part with his captivity was very good.Iron Man II = boring for 3/4 of the film, decent finish, Stark character almost unlikable. Rockwell character irritating.

I can't explain it any easier than that.

 

[saintfool]

The Big Blue by Luc Besson - Absolutely incredible. His best work, yes, even better than Fifth Element. Only gripe was when I found out the American ending was an add on to make the audiences feel good. It was still powerful.

i wouldn't characterize "fifth element" as his best work. "the professional"/"leon" gets that honor, i think. that said, "the big blue" is certainly his most simple and enjoyable. it's also a joy to look at. it harkens back to when jean reno was still pretty cool...

Something about the Professional that I hated... I think the cutesy aspect of Natalie Portman's character. Had an Italian cutesy/schmaltzy feel to it (which I hate), even though the ultra-violence was well done.

it certainly isn't a gritty movie. i would that it is a little facile and slick but that is largely in keeping with besson's filmmaking. he's just not a deep thinker and it is shown in the characters who are often somewhat simple. i had high hopes for him but he's become kind of a hack. at least someone like danny boyle - who is not a deep thinker either - gets your blood pumping in most of his movies.

 

[El Floppo]

So I saw most of The Girlfriend Experience in the background while doing some work... completely spaced that this was Soderbergh, which explained to me in retrospect why I didn't turn it off sooner.

It was interestingly/well made and I could tell the hand of an *auteur* was at work. But the actress (i know, a porn star) was pretty flat-line dreadful... or maybe she was supposed to be that way given the character and info shared about her personality with her interviewer? Either way... meh... and not attractive, IMO, which at least would've helped pass the time more easily. The financial ruin/zeitgeisty leitmotif got old and is probably still too close to home for me- and it felt too sledgehammered down our throats. Her "new" attraction to the writer also wasn't at all well explained or acted. I did like the circling narrative and time-line, and considering the supposed budget, thought the cinematography, editing and art-direction were first rate. It was also fun to see NYC portrayed sooooo specifically; normally you see NYC in films and it's more of the iconic NYC of tall buildings, blue cop cars, and old street/store-fronts and trendy restaurants- this was straight-on shots of stores and restaurants that exist and are in my, and all of lower Manhattan's, day-to-day existence (which was fun... and to be honest- they WERE in my day to day life before my kid).

 

[Chaka]

Saw Iron man 2.

One of the worst sequels in a while. Too bad as I really liked the original.

I had low expectations and it was still worse than I thought.

I did like Mickey Rourke as the villian.

I'm always surprised to hear this - despite the fact that a lot of people agree with you. I thought the sequel was exactly as good as the first movie - which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I pretty much agree.

Iron Man I = exciting, good story and action. Stark character somewhat likable. The part with his captivity was very good.Iron Man II = boring for 3/4 of the film, decent finish, Stark character almost unlikable. Rockwell character irritating.

I can't explain it any easier than that.

Mickey Rourke kept my attention and made the film interesting, he really nailed his role.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Big Blue by Luc Besson - Absolutely incredible. His best work, yes, even better than Fifth Element. Only gripe was when I found out the American ending was an add on to make the audiences feel good. It was still powerful.

i wouldn't characterize "fifth element" as his best work. "the professional"/"leon" gets that honor, i think. that said, "the big blue" is certainly his most simple and enjoyable. it's also a joy to look at. it harkens back to when jean reno was still pretty cool...

Something about the Professional that I hated... I think the cutesy aspect of Natalie Portman's character. Had an Italian cutesy/schmaltzy feel to it (which I hate), even though the ultra-violence was well done.

The Professional is one of my all time favorite movies

 

[jdoggydogg]

So I saw most of The Girlfriend Experience in the background while doing some work... completely spaced that this was Soderbergh, which explained to me in retrospect why I didn't turn it off sooner.

It was interestingly/well made and I could tell the hand of an *auteur* was at work. But the actress (i know, a porn star) was pretty flat-line dreadful... or maybe she was supposed to be that way given the character and info shared about her personality with her interviewer? Either way... meh... and not attractive, IMO, which at least would've helped pass the time more easily. The financial ruin/zeitgeisty leitmotif got old and is probably still too close to home for me- and it felt too sledgehammered down our throats. Her "new" attraction to the writer also wasn't at all well explained or acted. I did like the circling narrative and time-line, and considering the supposed budget, thought the cinematography, editing and art-direction were first rate. It was also fun to see NYC portrayed sooooo specifically; normally you see NYC in films and it's more of the iconic NYC of tall buildings, blue cop cars, and old street/store-fronts and trendy restaurants- this was straight-on shots of stores and restaurants that exist and are in my, and all of lower Manhattan's, day-to-day existence (which was fun... and to be honest- they WERE in my day to day life before my kid).

I agree that she's a pretty bad actor. Although the character herself is known to be someone lacking in culture and intelligence - despite the fact that she's trying to lure high-end, cultured clients.

 

[Postradamus]

watched PCU for the first time the other day

I enjoyed my time spent watching that film

 

[Philo]

The Town... anyone? worth watching?

 

[hooter311]

The Town... anyone? worth watching?

Yes, very solid.

 

[Postradamus]

oh yeah watched The Expendables the other day also

Seriously lacking Duane "Rocky ""The Rock"" Maivia" Johnson. Jet Li was sort of lame, Jackie Chan would have been better. Rocky moments aplenty...couldn't really follow the plot or know if one truly existed, but

was worth my time spent watching this film. Thing can blow up an entire outpost with like 3 shots. Not to be ####ed with. Overall, Arnold didn't do enough. I still hate Sly Stabboner. Dolph Lundgren. Full penetration.

 

[LHUCKS]

going to watch the fighter with my girl in an hour...stoked

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

 

[hooter311]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

One of my all time favorites. Also no cgi or digital effects which is pretty crazy.I think in the commentary the director says it was over 20 countries he filmed it in, all on his own dime.

I've seen this a bazillion times and could watch it a bazillion more.

 

[El Floppo]

watched PCU for the first time the other dayI enjoyed my time spent watching that film

My wife's best friend is in that. I won't say which actor though.

 

[hooter311]

watched PCU for the first time the other dayI enjoyed my time spent watching that film

My wife's best friend is in that. I won't say which actor though.

Well aren't you coy.

 

[El Floppo]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

One of my all time favorites. Also no cgi or digital effects which is pretty crazy.I think in the commentary the director says it was over 20 countries he filmed it in, all on his own dime.

I've seen this a bazillion times and could watch it a bazillion more.

I'm usually in lockstep with you guys in terms of movie preferences... The Pro and The Fall... both of them I found lacking. The Fall sure looked great, but it was like a visual version of a Mel Brooks comic movie- throw as much on the screen as possible and hope that something works. Felt waaaaaay too forced and over the top to me (even though I appreciated a lot of the visuals). Didn't dislike the Fall, but finished it and felt very meh. Malick has been very current lately in here- and he's a guy who's movies I could watch silent and be completely happy... happier still with the sound on.

 

[El Floppo]

watched PCU for the first time the other dayI enjoyed my time spent watching that film

My wife's best friend is in that. I won't say which actor though.

Well aren't you coy.

No- I'm jewish.eta: ohhhhhhh.. with a "C". right.

 

[hooter311]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

One of my all time favorites. Also no cgi or digital effects which is pretty crazy.I think in the commentary the director says it was over 20 countries he filmed it in, all on his own dime.

I've seen this a bazillion times and could watch it a bazillion more.

I'm usually in lockstep with you guys in terms of movie preferences... The Pro and The Fall... both of them I found lacking. The Fall sure looked great, but it was like a visual version of a Mel Brooks comic movie- throw as much on the screen as possible and hope that something works. Felt waaaaaay too forced and over the top to me (even though I appreciated a lot of the visuals). Didn't dislike the Fall, but finished it and felt very meh. Malick has been very current lately in here- and he's a guy who's movies I could watch silent and be completely happy... happier still with the sound on.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Saw Iron man 2.

One of the worst sequels in a while. Too bad as I really liked the original.

I had low expectations and it was still worse than I thought.

I did like Mickey Rourke as the villian.

I'm always surprised to hear this - despite the fact that a lot of people agree with you. I thought the sequel was exactly as good as the first movie - which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Yeah, me too. Problem is, I didn't like the first one either.

Good thing you caught the sequel

Thought they might improve on it, and a buddy wanted to watch it.

I end up watching a lot of stuff I don't think I'll like - GI Joe, Transformers, et al. Ironman isn't near as bad as those movies, but I was hoping for a lot more out of the movies.

 

[Kenny Powers]

The Town... anyone? worth watching?

Yes, very solid.

Seconded

 

[Kenny Powers]

The Messenger...Although it has a central theme, I thought this film really had no certain direction and jumped all over the place (especially once youre 30-45 minutes in), yet it was engrossing from start to finish. Undoubtedly character driven, and Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster make what couldve been an emotionless trainwreck of a movie into an intoxicating look into a couple of soldiers searching for a direction in their life. That may sound cliche, but the execution isnt. Harrelson's BSA nomination was definitely well deserved, although he's outshined by Foster on numerous occasions, who probably deserved a nod himself (maybe the academy thought that between him and Renner, 2 BA performances based on soldiers was 1 too many). About as honest of a potrayal of the psychological effects of war that Ive seen in a film that has a perfect balance of humor and never comes off like its trying to send the viewer a message. If for no other reason, worth seeing for the outstanding performances by Woody and Foster...8.6/10

 

[LHUCKS]

The Fighter

9.5/10

Great, great film...tremendous performances by the entire cast...Bale's performance was one for the ages.

Best movie of the year for me personally.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

One of my all time favorites. Also no cgi or digital effects which is pretty crazy.I think in the commentary the director says it was over 20 countries he filmed it in, all on his own dime.

I've seen this a bazillion times and could watch it a bazillion more.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Fall

Tarsem Singh directs this stunning fantasy wherein an invalid tells stories to a little girl. The stories are shown in full glory, and shot on location in about 12 countries - including India, Bali, Fiji, and England. This is certainly not a perfect movie. But it does elicit some of the best aspects of films such as The Cell and Pan's Labyrinth. The acting is weak at times. But that seems to fit within a story that's supposedly being imagined by a child. The child actor is clearly an amateur, but she's so sweet and earnest it doesn't really matter.

All said, you could just turn off the sound here and you'd be watching one of the most stunning movies ever made.

One of my all time favorites. Also no cgi or digital effects which is pretty crazy.I think in the commentary the director says it was over 20 countries he filmed it in, all on his own dime.

I've seen this a bazillion times and could watch it a bazillion more.

I'm usually in lockstep with you guys in terms of movie preferences... The Pro and The Fall... both of them I found lacking. The Fall sure looked great, but it was like a visual version of a Mel Brooks comic movie- throw as much on the screen as possible and hope that something works. Felt waaaaaay too forced and over the top to me (even though I appreciated a lot of the visuals). Didn't dislike the Fall, but finished it and felt very meh. Malick has been very current lately in here- and he's a guy who's movies I could watch silent and be completely happy... happier still with the sound on.

It's forced, for sure. I'm still really glad I saw it.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Just finished watcing The Town for the 2nd time

Held up VERY well

Just about as good as that movie could have been IMO

I thought it was better than The Departed

 

[jdoggydogg]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

 

[El Floppo]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

Now that's an all-time comedy. It keeps popping into my head to watch it again, and then I always forget. Grodin at his driest best.Didn't know Elfman wrote that. IIRC, Oingo Boingo was still going pretty strong at that point (saw them about 10,000 times through HS), or maybe just dying out.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

A-Team. Awesome good fun

 

[jdoggydogg]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

Now that's an all-time comedy. It keeps popping into my head to watch it again, and then I always forget. Grodin at his driest best.Didn't know Elfman wrote that. IIRC, Oingo Boingo was still going pretty strong at that point (saw them about 10,000 times through HS), or maybe just dying out.

Man, when they're sitting on the bus and Grodin keeps picking at DeNiro ("Put that cigarette out," and "What happened with the Chicago police department?"), it cracks me up every time.

 

[El Floppo]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

Now that's an all-time comedy. It keeps popping into my head to watch it again, and then I always forget. Grodin at his driest best.Didn't know Elfman wrote that. IIRC, Oingo Boingo was still going pretty strong at that point (saw them about 10,000 times through HS), or maybe just dying out.

Man, when they're sitting on the bus and Grodin keeps picking at DeNiro ("Put that cigarette out," and "What happened with the Chicago police department?"), it cracks me up every time.

I'll bust out "look at me, I'm hop-along cazz-ah-deetch" randomly. I get a lot of replies.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Watched a couple tonight to take a break from Marty movies.

The Other Guys was a decent comedy. Laughed out loud a handful of times, but for me it was just a tad too corny for repeated viewings. Falls into the 'would watch a couple more times' category. 6/10

The Town will pop up into my best of 2010 list. I think the comparisons to Heat are justified. It had a similar 'feel' and similar themes. However, it definitely didn't come off as a cheap knock off. I think The Town was more tense and gritty than Heat. One things for sure - Affleck has a damn good start to his directing career with this movie and Gone Baby Gone. (Would like to see him do something outside of his Boston comfort zone though). 8/10

 

[jdoggydogg]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

Now that's an all-time comedy. It keeps popping into my head to watch it again, and then I always forget. Grodin at his driest best.Didn't know Elfman wrote that. IIRC, Oingo Boingo was still going pretty strong at that point (saw them about 10,000 times through HS), or maybe just dying out.

Man, when they're sitting on the bus and Grodin keeps picking at DeNiro ("Put that cigarette out," and "What happened with the Chicago police department?"), it cracks me up every time.

I'll bust out "look at me, I'm hop-along cazz-ah-deetch" randomly. I get a lot of replies.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Town will pop up into my best of 2010 list. I think the comparisons to Heat are justified. It had a similar 'feel' and similar themes. However, it definitely didn't come off as a cheap knock off. I think The Town was more tense and gritty than Heat. One things for sure - Affleck has a damn good start to his directing career with this movie and Gone Baby Gone. (Would like to see him do something outside of his Boston comfort zone though). 8/10

Sweet.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Mechanic trailer

Looks cool...

 

[Andy Dufresne]

A-Team. Awesome good fun

As was Knight & Day.Although it's kinda sad how old Diaz looks.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

A-Team. Awesome good fun

As was Knight & Day.Although it's kinda sad how old Diaz looks.

A-Team was much better than I thought it'd be - Y23 summed it up perfectly.I also liked Knight & Day, though they tried a little too hard to make the viewer think "is he or isn't he?". This was the Cruise of Color Of Money and Rain Man - playing off of his image, but he's very watchable in this. I've never been a big Diaz fan, but this kind of role is what suits her best I think.Also caught The Town and thought it was wonderful - one of the best I've seen this year.

 

[Kenny Powers]

The Town will pop up into my best of 2010 list. I think the comparisons to Heat are justified. It had a similar 'feel' and similar themes. However, it definitely didn't come off as a cheap knock off. I think The Town was more tense and gritty than Heat. One things for sure - Affleck has a damn good start to his directing career with this movie and Gone Baby Gone. (Would like to see him do something outside of his Boston comfort zone though). 8/10

I thought he actually did a good job acting too

 

[munga30]

Speaking of bogus documentaries...just watched Street Thief. I am so pissed.

Watched this recently, enjoyed the insight the guy had, but as soon as he started foreshadowing at the beginning I kind of figured out we were being put on.

I knew there was a chance it was a fake, but I wanted so badly for it to be real. I was very entertained. Now that I know, it's like finding out after being blacked out drunk that the guy that kicked your ### was a transgender-midget.

Haven't seen this one yet but if you are interested in a documentary that will make you question it's veracity through the end I highly recommend Exit Through The Gift ShopI'm still not certain and from what I have read no one else is either.

Excellent doc (mock?) umentary.

Just finished this and it was, indeed, excellent. I'm a little too gullible and didn't really question the veracity. Available on netflix streaming, which is nice.

 

[Chaka]

Midnight Run

Re-watched one of my favorites last night. Not much to add...still love it.

But here's a little nugget: the soundtrack is pretty lame - as you'd expect a movie made in 1988 would be. But something I never realized was the soundtrack is composed by Danny Elfman. So before Elfman made his mark as a fine composer for Tim Burton's films, he wrote this corny blues guitar-laced nonsense.

Now that's an all-time comedy. It keeps popping into my head to watch it again, and then I always forget. Grodin at his driest best.Didn't know Elfman wrote that. IIRC, Oingo Boingo was still going pretty strong at that point (saw them about 10,000 times through HS), or maybe just dying out.

Man, when they're sitting on the bus and Grodin keeps picking at DeNiro ("Put that cigarette out," and "What happened with the Chicago police department?"), it cracks me up every time.

I'll bust out "look at me, I'm hop-along cazz-ah-deetch" randomly. I get a lot of replies.

Ever had sex with an animal, Jack?

 

[fasteddie_21]

Just finished watcing The Town for the 2nd timeHeld up VERY wellJust about as good as that movie could have been IMOI thought it was better than The Departed

Got it to watch tonight. Very excited to watch it!

 

[krista4]

Just finished watcing The Town for the 2nd time

Held up VERY well

Just about as good as that movie could have been IMO

I thought it was better than The Departed

Got it to watch tonight. Very excited to watch it!

Me, too. I'm catching up on stuff everyone else saw months ago, including Toy Story 3 (4.5/5; nothing I could say that hasn't already been said) and Inception.

Ummmmm, Inception. Maybe Undoubtedly I see too many movies, but this just didn't do it for me. In fact, I was bored through much of it. And it used another device I hate (second only to voiceover)--the "let's explain what's going on to the audience by having one character in the movie explain it to the other" thing, when he's talking to the Ellen Page character explaining how it all works. Sheesh. I have loved every Christopher Nolan movie I've seen previously, but maybe I've just tired of his use of the same stuff over and over. Pretty movie, of course. Nothing more I liked much about it. Obviously, I'm on an island on this one, though.

 

[jdoggydogg]

TRON: Legacy

Not bad. Incredible graphics, naturally. The story is a bit convoluted. The pseudo-science might have been more enjoyable had it been explained a little better. Enjoyable popcorn flick with some beautiful visuals. Not great, but fun.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Just finished watcing The Town for the 2nd time

Held up VERY well

Just about as good as that movie could have been IMO

I thought it was better than The Departed

Got it to watch tonight. Very excited to watch it!

Me, too. :( I'm catching up on stuff everyone else saw months ago, including Toy Story 3 (4.5/5; nothing I could say that hasn't already been said) and Inception.

Ummmmm, Inception. Maybe Undoubtedly I see too many movies, but this just didn't do it for me. In fact, I was bored through much of it. And it used another device I hate (second only to voiceover)--the "let's explain what's going on to the audience by having one character in the movie explain it to the other" thing, when he's talking to the Ellen Page character explaining how it all works. Sheesh. I have loved every Christopher Nolan movie I've seen previously, but maybe I've just tired of his use of the same stuff over and over. Pretty movie, of course. Nothing more I liked much about it. Obviously, I'm on an island on this one, though.

This doesn't usually stand out to me (Now that you pointed it out it probably will) like the voiceover does. Curious with a movie like this, how you would have Nolan explain the levels, etc..?