Yes.wow, feels like forever since I sat down and watched anything.
Hard Eight:
Finally got around to catching up with PTA's first effort. VERY impressive movie for the first time behind the camera. I don't think the performances were quite as good as in his other movies, but you can still see the talent. Really liked the quietness, pacing of the movie, and character development. As far as old dudes that solve problems in movies that came out around the same time (I know, so many of them, right?) Sydney >>>>>>> The Wolf. Also loved seeing a long haired PSH at the craps table. Punch Drunk Love is a very polarizing movie, but I would say that PTA has not had a stinker yet. 7.5/10. (might be an 8, but can't think of the other movies that came out that year off the top of my head)
At his age I'd go with something light like Full Metal Jacket.My 7 yo scares easily. I tried watching SW Episode 1 with him about a year ago and that was a mistake. Darth Maul scared him and he didn't want to watch anymore. Don't think we got very far. FF a year later, and now he is watching more PG movies, etc.. Still gets creeped out by stuff, but it asking me if we can watch the 1st four Star Wars movies. Decided to take a stab at it, hoping that the older ones would be slightly less edgy or the effects wouldn't make it seem so bad to him.
This might be the best movie watching experience that I have had with him. I could tell that he was effected by Obi-Wan getting taken down by Vader. That was made easier by us hearing his voice later on. However, he was laughing at stuff and the best part - he was at the edge of his seat clinging to the blankets when the x-wings were attacking the Death Star. Could tell that he was getting more and more tense as they were losing ships. Seemed like he was just about to break when Han comes in to save the day: my son actually jumped up, did a fist pump, and yelled. Nice proud daddy moment - finally getting to show my kid Star Wars (and him liking it).
Next up - the films of Kubrick and Lynch![]()
paired with Eraserhead right before bed?At his age I'd go with something light like Full Metal Jacket.My 7 yo scares easily. I tried watching SW Episode 1 with him about a year ago and that was a mistake. Darth Maul scared him and he didn't want to watch anymore. Don't think we got very far. FF a year later, and now he is watching more PG movies, etc.. Still gets creeped out by stuff, but it asking me if we can watch the 1st four Star Wars movies. Decided to take a stab at it, hoping that the older ones would be slightly less edgy or the effects wouldn't make it seem so bad to him.
This might be the best movie watching experience that I have had with him. I could tell that he was effected by Obi-Wan getting taken down by Vader. That was made easier by us hearing his voice later on. However, he was laughing at stuff and the best part - he was at the edge of his seat clinging to the blankets when the x-wings were attacking the Death Star. Could tell that he was getting more and more tense as they were losing ships. Seemed like he was just about to break when Han comes in to save the day: my son actually jumped up, did a fist pump, and yelled. Nice proud daddy moment - finally getting to show my kid Star Wars (and him liking it).
Next up - the films of Kubrick and Lynch![]()
The Hunt:
Wow, what a powerful movie. Kindergarten teacher is a accused of something horrible, and we witness the fallout in the town and the lives effected by this. Very skillfully showed the different perspectives without being judgmental one way or the other. I hate to admit it, but the thing that impressed me most about it is:
Starting to make me doubt Lucas at the end. Even though I thought he was innocent through the whole thing, and we are reminded of his eye 'tell' during the scene with his friend at the end, I was had an awkward feeling when he picked her up at the end. I felt sleazy b/c I realized I was doing the exact same thing the rest of the town was - still having that haze of doubt everywhere he goes even though things were mildly back to normal.
Also not 100% sure how to take the ending. Seemed as though:
1. He was actually being shot at, telling us that the witchhunt is still not over
2. It was in his mind, but to me that plays more towards him having a guilty conscience.
Would love to hear other's takes on the movie/ending
The Hunt:
Wow, what a powerful movie. Kindergarten teacher is a accused of something horrible, and we witness the fallout in the town and the lives effected by this. Very skillfully showed the different perspectives without being judgmental one way or the other. I hate to admit it, but the thing that impressed me most about it is:
Starting to make me doubt Lucas at the end. Even though I thought he was innocent through the whole thing, and we are reminded of his eye 'tell' during the scene with his friend at the end, I was had an awkward feeling when he picked her up at the end. I felt sleazy b/c I realized I was doing the exact same thing the rest of the town was - still having that haze of doubt everywhere he goes even though things were mildly back to normal.
Also not 100% sure how to take the ending. Seemed as though:
1. He was actually being shot at, telling us that the witchhunt is still not over
2. It was in his mind, but to me that plays more towards him having a guilty conscience.
Would love to hear other's takes on the movie/ending
The Hunt:
Wow, what a powerful movie. Kindergarten teacher is a accused of something horrible, and we witness the fallout in the town and the lives effected by this. Very skillfully showed the different perspectives without being judgmental one way or the other. I hate to admit it, but the thing that impressed me most about it is:
Starting to make me doubt Lucas at the end. Even though I thought he was innocent through the whole thing, and we are reminded of his eye 'tell' during the scene with his friend at the end, I was had an awkward feeling when he picked her up at the end. I felt sleazy b/c I realized I was doing the exact same thing the rest of the town was - still having that haze of doubt everywhere he goes even though things were mildly back to normal.
Also not 100% sure how to take the ending. Seemed as though:
1. He was actually being shot at, telling us that the witchhunt is still not over
2. It was in his mind, but to me that plays more towards him having a guilty conscience.
Would love to hear other's takes on the movie/endingGreat movie, and vaults up to the tops of the movies from last year for me. 8/10
Oldboy......pretty much as dumb a movie that there is. Don't get me into details.
Oh well, you screw your own daughter or she is dead.........ah no brainer. But you didn't know it was your daughter.
How is this not available on Netflix?Yes.Owning Mahowny........now that is worth watching.
Watched this about 2 weeks ago and it is very good.How is this not available on Netflix?Yes.Owning Mahowny........now that is worth watching.
Did you ever watch the original shorts?Just saw "Mr. Peabody and Sherman". Man was that bad. Only laughed once.
Tried too hard to be a educational movie and not enough laughs
yeah... damn- I loved this as a kid. thought the previews looked a promising mix of goofball 6yo and nostalgic 40ish yo fun.Did you ever watch the original shorts?Just saw "Mr. Peabody and Sherman". Man was that bad. Only laughed once.
Tried too hard to be a educational movie and not enough laughs
I did and loved them. This is a pale remake. Very paleDid you ever watch the original shorts?Just saw "Mr. Peabody and Sherman". Man was that bad. Only laughed once.
Tried too hard to be a educational movie and not enough laughs
Still my favorite PTA film. Philip Baker Hall was great in this.Hard Eight:
Finally got around to catching up with PTA's first effort. VERY impressive movie for the first time behind the camera. I don't think the performances were quite as good as in his other movies, but you can still see the talent. Really liked the quietness, pacing of the movie, and character development. As far as old dudes that solve problems in movies that came out around the same time (I know, so many of them, right?) Sydney >>>>>>> The Wolf. Also loved seeing a long haired PSH at the craps table. Punch Drunk Love is a very polarizing movie, but I would say that PTA has not had a stinker yet. 7.5/10. (might be an 8, but can't think of the other movies that came out that year off the top of my head)
Like Angel HeartOldboy......pretty much as dumb a movie that there is. Don't get me into details. Oh well, you screw your own daughter or she is dead.........ah no brainer. But you didn't know it was your daughter. Not a big or meaningful twist. Just dumb. Really dumb.
Like Angel HeartOldboy......pretty much as dumb a movie that there is. Don't get me into details. Oh well, you screw your own daughter or she is dead.........ah no brainer. But you didn't know it was your daughter. Not a big or meaningful twist. Just dumb. Really dumb.
No. Go with Argento and Fulci.My 7 yo scares easily. I tried watching SW Episode 1 with him about a year ago and that was a mistake. Darth Maul scared him and he didn't want to watch anymore. Don't think we got very far. FF a year later, and now he is watching more PG movies, etc.. Still gets creeped out by stuff, but it asking me if we can watch the 1st four Star Wars movies. Decided to take a stab at it, hoping that the older ones would be slightly less edgy or the effects wouldn't make it seem so bad to him.
This might be the best movie watching experience that I have had with him. I could tell that he was effected by Obi-Wan getting taken down by Vader. That was made easier by us hearing his voice later on. However, he was laughing at stuff and the best part - he was at the edge of his seat clinging to the blankets when the x-wings were attacking the Death Star. Could tell that he was getting more and more tense as they were losing ships. Seemed like he was just about to break when Han comes in to save the day: my son actually jumped up, did a fist pump, and yelled. Nice proud daddy moment - finally getting to show my kid Star Wars (and him liking it).
Next up - the films of Kubrick and Lynch![]()
I fell asleep about half way through.The Great Gatsby
This movie looked good. That's the nicest thing I can say. The acting's so forced and hoary, it feels like a parody.
Terrible.
That sounds like an awesome crossover experience.The newest Hunger Games and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs were both good.
Just saw The Purge on hbo.. could have been such a better movie than it was. The daughter was hot, the movie was not
3/10
Also, someone has to explain to Baz Luhrmann that adding modern music to an old time period DOES NOT WORK EVERY TIME!jdoggydogg said:The Great Gatsby
This movie looked good. That's the nicest thing I can say. The acting's so forced and hoary, it feels like a parody.
Terrible.
Great concept, terrible execution. Hawke can typically carry most of his movies to at least being decent, but not this one.VA703 said:Just saw The Purge on hbo.. could have been such a better movie than it was. The daughter was hot, the movie was not
3/10
Take him to Disneyland and Darth Maul will get right in his face with the double lightsaber at the Star Wars show. Scared me and my kids were all WTF?! lolMy 7 yo scares easily. I tried watching SW Episode 1 with him about a year ago and that was a mistake. Darth Maul scared him and he didn't want to watch anymore. Don't think we got very far. FF a year later, and now he is watching more PG movies, etc.. Still gets creeped out by stuff, but it asking me if we can watch the 1st four Star Wars movies. Decided to take a stab at it, hoping that the older ones would be slightly less edgy or the effects wouldn't make it seem so bad to him.
This might be the best movie watching experience that I have had with him. I could tell that he was effected by Obi-Wan getting taken down by Vader. That was made easier by us hearing his voice later on. However, he was laughing at stuff and the best part - he was at the edge of his seat clinging to the blankets when the x-wings were attacking the Death Star. Could tell that he was getting more and more tense as they were losing ships. Seemed like he was just about to break when Han comes in to save the day: my son actually jumped up, did a fist pump, and yelled. Nice proud daddy moment - finally getting to show my kid Star Wars (and him liking it).
Next up - the films of Kubrick and Lynch![]()
I think it's one of the all-time great female action movies.The Long Kiss Goodnight
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action thriller about a CIA agent with amnesia. This must be the 10th time I've seen Goodnight, and I can't heap enough praise on this mess. I love it. A completely insane movie. There are scenes here that'll make you laugh out loud from the sheer silliness. The very definition of a guilty pleasure.
I think it's one of the all-time great female action movies.The Long Kiss Goodnight
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action thriller about a CIA agent with amnesia. This must be the 10th time I've seen Goodnight, and I can't heap enough praise on this mess. I love it. A completely insane movie. There are scenes here that'll make you laugh out loud from the sheer silliness. The very definition of a guilty pleasure.
I assume the homo-eroticism goes to 11 in this one too?300: Rise of an Empire
I had low expectations. But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Some will say it's just a duplicate of the original. The 300 sequel adds to the drama of the first movie with some incredible ship battles. In fact, I say the hand-to-hand combat scenes at sea are some of the best choreographed you'll see. So to summarize, I recommend the movie to action fans despite the inevitable poor reviews.
I love this movie.I think it's one of the all-time great female action movies.The Long Kiss Goodnight
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action thriller about a CIA agent with amnesia. This must be the 10th time I've seen Goodnight, and I can't heap enough praise on this mess. I love it. A completely insane movie. There are scenes here that'll make you laugh out loud from the sheer silliness. The very definition of a guilty pleasure.![]()
And racism.I assume the homo-eroticism goes to 11 in this one too?300: Rise of an Empire
I had low expectations. But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Some will say it's just a duplicate of the original. The 300 sequel adds to the drama of the first movie with some incredible ship battles. In fact, I say the hand-to-hand combat scenes at sea are some of the best choreographed you'll see. So to summarize, I recommend the movie to action fans despite the inevitable poor reviews.
Fantastic action movie. Very interested in seeing what they do with the sequel this year.The Raid : Redemption
Non-stop, mindblwoing, action film. I urge everyone to go out and check this out as it truely is an amazingly fun ride. The violence is plentiful and original, the fight scenes were very well coreographed and the camera work is great. It's a foreign film (Indonesian), the plot and dialogue are minimal yet there is still enough there to create stakes for the action make sense 9.5/10
I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. Perfect action movie.The Raid : Redemption
Non-stop, mindblwoing, action film. I urge everyone to go out and check this out as it truely is an amazingly fun ride. The violence is plentiful and original, the fight scenes were very well coreographed and the camera work is great. It's a foreign film (Indonesian), the plot and dialogue are minimal yet there is still enough there to create stakes for the action make sense 9.5/10
the first was gayer than Behind the CandelabraI assume the homo-eroticism goes to 11 in this one too?300: Rise of an Empire
I had low expectations. But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Some will say it's just a duplicate of the original. The 300 sequel adds to the drama of the first movie with some incredible ship battles. In fact, I say the hand-to-hand combat scenes at sea are some of the best choreographed you'll see. So to summarize, I recommend the movie to action fans despite the inevitable poor reviews.
Criminally underrated action movie.The Long Kiss Goodnight
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action thriller about a CIA agent with amnesia. This must be the 10th time I've seen Goodnight, and I can't heap enough praise on this mess. I love it. A completely insane movie. There are scenes here that'll make you laugh out loud from the sheer silliness. The very definition of a guilty pleasure.