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[jdoggydogg]

I remember movies. Babysitter tomorrow night! Any in-theater recommendations?

Mongol looks like a good epic.We're seeing Wanted Friday, but it looks like a throwaway popcorn flick.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Watched a couple today:

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

Definately, Maybe -- Might have to turn in my man card, but I really liked this movie. A "love story mystery" about a father telling his daughter about how he met her mother. He changes their names in the story to keep her in the dark as to which of the 3 women in his life is her mother. Stars the girl from Little Miss Sunshine, Ryan Reynolds, and the hot redhead from Wedding Crashers. Some humor, some touching parts, but really stayed away from the overbearing unrealistic romance stuff that usually bogs down the romatic comedy movies. I think it's by the same people that did Love, Actually ??

 

[jdoggydogg]

Jdoggy... what did you think of that Cinematogrhper Documentary?

Dammit. I scheduled that on my DVR and it didn't tape. What network was that on again? What was it called? I can look it up again.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

I bet that sooner or later, a hacker will vote in Mickey Mouse to the White House just to prove the whole computer voting thing is vulnerable to fraud.

 

[El Floppo]

I remember movies. Babysitter tomorrow night! Any in-theater recommendations?

Mongol looks like a good epic.We're seeing Wanted Friday, but it looks like a throwaway popcorn flick.

Hmmm... playing down the street- this just might work (which means we'll be seeing Narnia).

 

[KarmaPolice]

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

I bet that sooner or later, a hacker will vote in Mickey Mouse to the White House just to prove the whole computer voting thing is vulnerable to fraud.

Did you see the doc?Actually I hope that happens as it would need to be something that extreme for the masses to notice or do something about it....

 

[Socrates11]

Barton Fink- Watched based on some recommendations here. Cool flick. Goodman is aces as he is in all the Cohen brothers pictures. Turturro was solid though I didn't like his character that much. Too pretentious when he claimed to be about 'the common man'. I think the guy who stole the move was the studio head, Lipnick?. He was awesome.

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

Saw The Bucket List this week...a bit predictable for me, but overall, good performances (as usual) from Freeman and ol' Jack. Solid flick. I'd give it a 4/5.

 

[saintfool]

Barton Fink- Watched based on some recommendations here. Cool flick. Goodman is aces as he is in all the Cohen brothers pictures. Turturro was solid though I didn't like his character that much. Too pretentious when he claimed to be about 'the common man'. I think the guy who stole the move was the studio head, Lipnick?. He was awesome.

it's loosely based on real characters actually. john mahoney's character is modeled on william faulkner. turturro's character is based on playwright clifford odetts. plenty of great writers and playwrights came to hollywood to make high art but found themselves unable to succeed in the studio system.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Barton Fink- Watched based on some recommendations here. Cool flick. Goodman is aces as he is in all the Cohen brothers pictures. Turturro was solid though I didn't like his character that much. Too pretentious when he claimed to be about 'the common man'. I think the guy who stole the move was the studio head, Lipnick?. He was awesome.

it's loosely based on real characters actually. john mahoney's character is modeled on william faulkner. turturro's character is based on playwright clifford odetts. plenty of great writers and playwrights came to hollywood to make high art but found themselves unable to succeed in the studio system.

Further, it's kind of the point that Fink talks about being for the "common man" when in fact he knows nothing about him.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

I bet that sooner or later, a hacker will vote in Mickey Mouse to the White House just to prove the whole computer voting thing is vulnerable to fraud.

Did you see the doc?Actually I hope that happens as it would need to be something that extreme for the masses to notice or do something about it....

I think it needs to happen, but I don't know if that'd be enough to make people take to the streets in protest. Someone said that Americans will put up with anything as long as you don't take away their TV sets.I haven't seen the doc, but it looks good.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

I bet that sooner or later, a hacker will vote in Mickey Mouse to the White House just to prove the whole computer voting thing is vulnerable to fraud.

Did you see the doc?Actually I hope that happens as it would need to be something that extreme for the masses to notice or do something about it....

I think it needs to happen, but I don't know if that'd be enough to make people take to the streets in protest. Someone said that Americans will put up with anything as long as you don't take away their TV sets.I haven't seen the doc, but it looks good.

Sadly, that's probably the truth. I think it was during Sicko that I was thinking about that. Somebody from the British government said something to the effect that the people would revolt if they took away their health care. I remember thinking that there's probably nothing that would make our country do something like that. I realize that I am a cynic, but it seems that a lot of people that I know have the take that our votes don't matter, our opinions don't matter, etc.. so what's the point ?? Truly sad.

 

[Seymour Corn]

Great World of Sound

Lots of excellent acting. The story is so so. I recommend watching it.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hacking Democracy -- caught bits and pieces when it was on HBO, but never saw the whole thing. Good movie, but really pissed me off about the possibilities of rigging elections. recommend it to anybody that hasn't seen it.

I bet that sooner or later, a hacker will vote in Mickey Mouse to the White House just to prove the whole computer voting thing is vulnerable to fraud.

Did you see the doc?Actually I hope that happens as it would need to be something that extreme for the masses to notice or do something about it....

I think it needs to happen, but I don't know if that'd be enough to make people take to the streets in protest. Someone said that Americans will put up with anything as long as you don't take away their TV sets.I haven't seen the doc, but it looks good.

Sadly, that's probably the truth. I think it was during Sicko that I was thinking about that. Somebody from the British government said something to the effect that the people would revolt if they took away their health care. I remember thinking that there's probably nothing that would make our country do something like that. I realize that I am a cynic, but it seems that a lot of people that I know have the take that our votes don't matter, our opinions don't matter, etc.. so what's the point ?? Truly sad.

I think a mandatory draft to the military is one of the only things that would get Americans to protest en masse. It's easier for citizens to ignore the war when they aren't required to serve in the military.

 

[abhall]

Tropic Thunder - saw a screening. Thought it was a great movie, one of the best comedies I've seen in a long time. The movie is incredibly vulgar. And Stiller uses retar* humor to a level I didn't even think he was capable of. Tom Cruise's performance (all be it minor) is so hilarious people will be talking about it for a long time. And Downey Jr. is great as well. This is coming from a movie snob. I'm not a huge fan of physical comedy, but I think Stiller does a good job of not overusing it. There are plenty of great lines & witty dialogue in the film.

 

[belljr]

Reign Over Me -

Amazing Grace -

The Simpson's Movie:

This decent? We liked the previews but read it got bad reviews.

I liked it. I thought Sandler's performance was quite good.It's kind of heavy and it doesn't have a huge payoff in the end, but it's definitely worth a rental.

As a side note that has nothing to do with the movie... I was disappointed to learn that Saffron Burrows plays for the other team.

Just watched this on Starz. Great flick

 

[jdoggydogg]

Wanted

Not bad. Very silly. Makes The Matrix look like a documentary. But what can I say? It was entertaining. Plus to get to see a nice partial shot of Angelina Jolie's ###.

 

[jamny]

In Bruges

boooriiing.

 

[jamny]

Wanted

Not bad. Very silly. Makes The Matrix look like a documentary. But what can I say? It was entertaining. Plus to get to see a nice partial shot of Angelina Jolie's ###.

cool. It looked ok and I was just hoping it was worth a rental when it comes out.

 

[menobrown]

I've been on a bad run on movies with these last two stinkers:

The Darjeeling Limited blows. If I had watched it at the movies I'd have walked out.

Cleaner with Samuel Jackson starts out decent and than fizzles away to nothing.

 

[jdoggydogg]

In Bruges

boooriiing.

That's getting good reviews, but the trailer looks so bad I've been avoiding it.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Wanted

Not bad. Very silly. Makes The Matrix look like a documentary. But what can I say? It was entertaining. Plus to get to see a nice partial shot of Angelina Jolie's ###.

cool. It looked ok and I was just hoping it was worth a rental when it comes out.

If you don't mind completely implausible action flicks like Die Hard 4, you may like Wanted.

 

[krista4]

In Bruges

boooriiing.

Wow, I just came in to post about this one, too, but with a very different opinion. I thought this film was fantastic, and 24 hours later I still can't get it out of my mind. Am going to watch it again sometime down the road. It's a bit like a rather violent Mamet movie, with absolutely spectacular dialogue that is in many parts also just freakin' hilarious. Unlike a Mamet movie, though, this one also comes with fabulous acting. Colin Farrell--who knew? He was so good that I actually looked it up on netflix because I was sure it wasn't him. The other main character--a character actor whose name I've forgotten but has been in a million movies--was tremendous as well. And the interplay between him and the Colin Farrell character, and even more so between him and the Ralph Fiennes character, was simply great. I can't say enough good things about this movie. 5/5jdoggy, stop avoiding it.

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

I watched The Orphanage last night, and it was fantastic. I originally thought that it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, which is what interested me in the first place, only to find that he was the producer instead, but it was really really good. It's not really scary, more creepy than anything else, and moving at the same time. One of the better movies I have seen in a while. (5/5)

 

[KarmaPolice]

I watched The Orphanage last night, and it was fantastic. I originally thought that it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, which is what interested me in the first place, only to find that he was the producer instead, but it was really really good. It's not really scary, more creepy than anything else, and moving at the same time. One of the better movies I have seen in a while. (5/5)

yeah, posted awhile back - also thought this was a great movie and one of the better I've seen in awhile. I think they are riding the Pan's popularity and using del Toro's name for marketing like they were using Tarantino's. They just have to put the name on the movie post and people will watch it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

I am sure that's part of it. I thought there were a few really funny parts, but mostly thought it dragged too much. Easily the least funny of the Apatow comedies that I've seen.

 

[joffer]

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

nope, that's not it

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Into The Wild

I liked it a lot. Excellent movie. I'd be interested in hearing your comments about this movie.

Great, great movie.

Yeah I thought it was pretty good. True stories are usually good if they are well told which this one was.

 

[fsufan]

anchor man- not one of Will Ferrell's best

cloverfield- stay away

 

[krista4]

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

I am sure that's part of it. I thought there were a few really funny parts, but mostly thought it dragged too much. Easily the least funny of the Apatow comedies that I've seen.

First one I've seen. How would you rank them?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

I am sure that's part of it. I thought there were a few really funny parts, but mostly thought it dragged too much. Easily the least funny of the Apatow comedies that I've seen.

First one I've seen. How would you rank them?

40 year old virginForgetting Sara Marshall

Superbad

Knocked up.

not sure his role in these - some director, some writer, some producer.....

 

[jdoggydogg]

In Bruges

boooriiing.

Wow, I just came in to post about this one, too, but with a very different opinion. I thought this film was fantastic, and 24 hours later I still can't get it out of my mind. Am going to watch it again sometime down the road. It's a bit like a rather violent Mamet movie, with absolutely spectacular dialogue that is in many parts also just freakin' hilarious. Unlike a Mamet movie, though, this one also comes with fabulous acting. Colin Farrell--who knew? He was so good that I actually looked it up on netflix because I was sure it wasn't him. The other main character--a character actor whose name I've forgotten but has been in a million movies--was tremendous as well. And the interplay between him and the Colin Farrell character, and even more so between him and the Ralph Fiennes character, was simply great. I can't say enough good things about this movie. 5/5jdoggy, stop avoiding it.

Oh, and last night while playing poker I tried to watch Knocked Up. My boyfriend was laughing hysterically, but I just didn't get it. Unfunny. Boring. Maybe guys like it because it gives them the impression that a completely doofy guy can score an incredibly beautiful woman.

I see. Sounds pretty good. Lots of critics enjoyed In Bruges, so it sounds like you agree.I liked the silly stuff with the friends in Knocked Up, but the serious stuff in that movie was pretty dull.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Into The Wild

I liked it a lot. Excellent movie. I'd be interested in hearing your comments about this movie.

Great, great movie.

Yeah I thought it was pretty good. True stories are usually good if they are well told which this one was.

Definitely. I'm glad I saw it.

 

[Statorama]

Definately, Maybe -- Might have to turn in my man card, but I really liked this movie. A "love story mystery" about a father telling his daughter about how he met her mother. He changes their names in the story to keep her in the dark as to which of the 3 women in his life is her mother. Stars the girl from Little Miss Sunshine, Ryan Reynolds, and the hot redhead from Wedding Crashers. Some humor, some touching parts, but really stayed away from the overbearing unrealistic romance stuff that usually bogs down the romatic comedy movies. I think it's by the same people that did Love, Actually ??

I enjoyed this one quite a bit, and give it high marks on the "worth renting" scale. Now that I've seen it, I can tell how terribly this movie was marketed. It pays off a lot more than you were led to believe.I also rented The Hammer with Adam Carolla, which I also recommend. Carolla plays a former golden gloves boxer that has kind of drifted aimlessly through life until he's given a chance to return to the ring as a 40 year-old olympic hopeful. I know, it sounds corny, but it works. There's plenty of quick witted humor, a believable romantic subplot, and solid supporting work from his amigo. Whatever you've built up (or down) in your mind as to what this movie is, it will surprise you. Rent it. (side note: One of the problems I had with this movie going into it was thinking "Carolla as a boxer?", but it turns out he is an actual former golden gloves boxer).

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Also saw In Bruges and loved it.

It's really rare when a film raved about by the critics is actually better than expected.

Good story, photography, acting and something else I noticed - it was the least predictable movie I've seen in a long time.

It also had a mix of violence and laugh out humor that reminded me of Fargo.

 

[Fallerjw]

watched The Believer over the weekend.

It was able to keep my attention, but seemed pretty similar to American History X. Overall I enjoyed the movie quite a bit.

4.1 / 5

 

[KarmaPolice]

Watched Point Break for the first time in years over the weekend.

That one has not aged well, perhaps because it wasn't that good when released.

Stuff I liked: John C. McGinley as the ranting FBI boss was like watching a prototype non-comedy version of Dr. Perry Cox; the ex-Presidents masks were dope; Keanu's acting was so wooden it crossed over from bad to entertaining; the no-parachute dive out of the plane was still as exhilarating as it was in the previews back in 1992; my wife laughed when Keanu put the cuffs on Swayze and I said "Nobody puts Bodhi in a corner"

Stuff I didn't like: pretty much everything else, most notably the idea that surfers would be good at ball sports and would remember an Ohio State QB from a few years ago

Seriously? Wtf.

 

[krista4]

Also saw In Bruges and loved it.

It's really rare when a film raved about by the critics is actually better than expected.

Good story, photography, acting and something else I noticed - it was the least predictable movie I've seen in a long time.

It also had a mix of violence and laugh out humor that reminded me of Fargo.

 

[saintfool]

Also saw In Bruges and loved it.

It's really rare when a film raved about by the critics is actually better than expected.

Good story, photography, acting and something else I noticed - it was the least predictable movie I've seen in a long time.

It also had a mix of violence and laugh out humor that reminded me of Fargo.

mcdonough is a fantastic playwright. my wife was on a tear with MM after reading "the lieutenant of inishmore" earlier this year. it's no surprise to me that he's able to pull this film off. we have it in our queue.

 

[Bogart]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Death Race 2000 - This held up better than I expected. It also had a ton more nudity than I remember back in the day.

Started Eagle vs. Shark but not very far into it. Feels like Napoleon Dynamite grown up so far, but will have to finish it before I give judgement.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Definately, Maybe -- Might have to turn in my man card, but I really liked this movie. A "love story mystery" about a father telling his daughter about how he met her mother. He changes their names in the story to keep her in the dark as to which of the 3 women in his life is her mother. Stars the girl from Little Miss Sunshine, Ryan Reynolds, and the hot redhead from Wedding Crashers. Some humor, some touching parts, but really stayed away from the overbearing unrealistic romance stuff that usually bogs down the romatic comedy movies. I think it's by the same people that did Love, Actually ??

I enjoyed this one quite a bit, and give it high marks on the "worth renting" scale. Now that I've seen it, I can tell how terribly this movie was marketed. It pays off a lot more than you were led to believe.I also rented The Hammer with Adam Carolla, which I also recommend. Carolla plays a former golden gloves boxer that has kind of drifted aimlessly through life until he's given a chance to return to the ring as a 40 year-old olympic hopeful. I know, it sounds corny, but it works. There's plenty of quick witted humor, a believable romantic subplot, and solid supporting work from his amigo. Whatever you've built up (or down) in your mind as to what this movie is, it will surprise you. Rent it. (side note: One of the problems I had with this movie going into it was thinking "Carolla as a boxer?", but it turns out he is an actual former golden gloves boxer).

The Hammer trailer was pretty funny. Glad to see you liked it. I added it to the queue.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Started Eagle vs. Shark but not very far into it. Feels like Napoleon Dynamite grown up so far, but will have to finish it before I give judgement.

That's about what it is. I still enjoyed the movie just because it seemed to at least try to have a little heart and it seems like most movies lately don't even go for that.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

YES- I don't like the old Bond movies and really dug this movie. I would give it a try...

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

YES- I don't like the old Bond movies and really dug this movie. I would give it a try...

I agree, I think it's decent enough. I liked it less than several of the other Bond flicks, but it wasn't terrible. And that opening scene is off the chain!

 

[fsufan]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

big Bond fan and thought it was one of the worst Bond films

 

[jdoggydogg]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

Well, it's less silly than some of the other Bond movies. More of a focus on plot than gadgets. Craig is very good as Bond. Not sure I'd recommend it to someone that hates the franchise, though. Which aspects of the franchise do you hate?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

YES- I don't like the old Bond movies and really dug this movie. I would give it a try...

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Casino Royale - This has been sitting on my DVR for months now, and I finally decided to watch it around 2AM Saturday night. Loved every second of it. I would say a top 5 Bond flick.

Good movie. The poker stuff was lame, though.That foot chase in the beginning is one of the best chases ever.

for those of us who HATE bond movies, is Casino Royale worth watching as a standalone?

Well, it's less silly than some of the other Bond movies. More of a focus on plot than gadgets. Craig is very good as Bond. Not sure I'd recommend it to someone that hates the franchise, though. Which aspects of the franchise do you hate?

Casino Royaleluses

Less gimmicks

No #### Brosnan

Good villian

Not the same old thing plot

Minuses:

Ugliest female lead in a Bond movie

Craig is pretty ugly, too, though he's tough enough to play Bond

Opening building scene was way too long