El Floppo
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Amazing Freddy too.
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Eephus
Footballguy
I didn't care for his creepy, haunted villain in No Time to Die but that was more of an issue with the script than the actor. I prefer my Bond villains to be eccentric, monolouging megalomaniacs.
He was pretty good in The Amateur in showing the internal anguish of his character without going too over the top. He was head and shoulders above John Savage from the original.
identikit
Footballguy
His face seems always in some sort of anguish
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Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
He was great in The Pacific as well.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
ONE-EYED JACKS FFF Full Free Films
I had only seen this once before and it is one of those movies that grow on you with another viewing.
Marlon Brando starred in and directed his ONLY film after Kubrick got fired. Brando made a visually stunning movie, the final one shot in Vista Vision. Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg helped to restore it. The film is absolutely GORGEOUS. It is shot with full knowledge of photography concepts of framing, light, depth of focus. Vista Vision makes everything crystal clear and colors pop, especially side frames
The landscapes, the dessert, the coast, Brando waited hours till he got the right waves in the background. It's been described by many as a masterpiece worth a watch just for the visuals.
The cast includes three Oscar winners: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, and Ben Johnson, and one Oscar nominee: Katy Jurado, I love her. Ben Johnson is another fav and is incredible in this movie. Josefina Yolanda "Pina" Pellicer López de Llergo.I heard she had an affair with Brando
who treated her cruelly and left her heartbroken. She tragically ended her lifeover the affair. The Mexican people never forgave Brando. (I did hear this and I 'think' the true story didn't come out at that time and that Brando was blaimed.)
Wait a sec, just found out that the last part about Brando and the 'affair' was incorrect.
Brando did treat her badly during the shoot but here is the true story of her demise.
Pina Pellicer was a Mexican actress who took her own life at the young age of thirty
I had only seen this once before and it is one of those movies that grow on you with another viewing.
Marlon Brando starred in and directed his ONLY film after Kubrick got fired. Brando made a visually stunning movie, the final one shot in Vista Vision. Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg helped to restore it. The film is absolutely GORGEOUS. It is shot with full knowledge of photography concepts of framing, light, depth of focus. Vista Vision makes everything crystal clear and colors pop, especially side frames
The landscapes, the dessert, the coast, Brando waited hours till he got the right waves in the background. It's been described by many as a masterpiece worth a watch just for the visuals.
The cast includes three Oscar winners: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, and Ben Johnson, and one Oscar nominee: Katy Jurado, I love her. Ben Johnson is another fav and is incredible in this movie. Josefina Yolanda "Pina" Pellicer López de Llergo.
who treated her cruelly and left her heartbroken. She tragically ended her life
Wait a sec, just found out that the last part about Brando and the 'affair' was incorrect.
Brando did treat her badly during the shoot but here is the true story of her demise.
Pina Pellicer was a Mexican actress who took her own life at the young age of thirty
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Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Really? I thought he was terrible. I didn’t feel like I was watching Freddy Mercury. I felt like I was watching an actor playing Freddy Mercury. Contrast that with Austin Butler in whatever that weird Elvis movie was called. That was a good performance
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Forgot where I saw it but someone said he always looks like he’s quietly eating potato chips
Eephus
Footballguy
Better Man (2024) is a musical biopic of British Gen X pop star Robbie Williams. It's a familiar tale about the perils of fame but the gimmick is he's is portrayed by a CGI monkey. It surprisingly works, not only making it possible for 50 year old Williams to play his younger self but also making his character seem more sympathetic as the monkey does massive amounts of drugs and acts like a ####. I liked the elaborate musical numbers and the depiction of Britpop era England. The ending got kind of schmaltzy but that's pretty standard for the genre.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I mean... it's right there in the title
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I just know that movie would Uncanny Valley me to death.
identikit
Footballguy
Have less than zero interest in seeing this. Don't think the advertising helped it at all.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
I remember being baked and seeing the commercial and telling the wife we had to go see Music Monkey
Then I saw it was a Robbie Williams bio with a talking monkey playing him and lost all interest
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Couldn't sleep last night. Rewatched the 1978 movie The Deer Hunter. Its a slow grind and not for everyone. I absolutely love that movie. Really hits me. Just a wonderful journey of characters and circumstances. Great cast.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
It'll be #1 on my greatest monkey/pop star musical biopics list until the Lancelot Link and the Evolution Revolution documentary gets greenlighted.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I hope @KarmaPolice is still interested in a 70s movie countdown because The Deer Hunter is a movie that still leaves me jaw on the floor.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Yeah, tim killed our mojo a bit for the 70s one. Maybe next year? Or we skip to 10s-60s?
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
First hour is kinda boring but necessary. I remember really liking the remaining 2/3 a lot though
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I think it's a bit overrated, so between that and 0 70s comedies sniffing my top 100 maybe we should skip over that countdown for sanity's sake.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
This is this....
Ilov80s
Footballguy
First hour of The Deer Hunter is the best part of the movie
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Meryl Streep was stunning in that film
Eephus
Footballguy
The pinnacle of Michael Cimino's career.
Eephus
Footballguy
Since nobody liked my monkey movie yesterday, could I interest you in a penguin? The Penguin Lessons (2024) on Netflix is a lovable little movie about an English teacher and his bird after the 1976 coup in Argentina. It's ostensibly a comedy although the characters lead lives full of sadness and regret. Steve Coogan gives a fine performance as the teacher and the penguin is very cute.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
Johnnie Nepal
Footballguy
Finally had an opportunity to watch Super... dark comedies are some of my favorites and this one did not disappoint.
Gunn's humor was evolving here and shifting from some of his previous mainstream scripts. Rainn Wilson was great, antagonistic Bacon is always fun and Page did alright... but I've never really cared for she/he.
Gunn's humor was evolving here and shifting from some of his previous mainstream scripts. Rainn Wilson was great, antagonistic Bacon is always fun and Page did alright... but I've never really cared for she/he.
identikit
Footballguy
Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
beer 30
Footballguy
Finished up The Survivalist (2021) last night. I have 3 words...don't, just don't. I thought it might have a chance with stars Johnathan Rhys Meyers and John Malkovich but alas it was a low budget, non-thriller that went nowhere with a lot of comical gun fights. Comical because even though the main character is presented as a survivalist/prepper and has weapons of various calibers stashed all over the property he resides on, regardless of which gun is shooting, they all sound like that cheap, fake cap gun bang when fired. About a half hour in I almost bailed but I decided to see just how stupid it got and was not disappointed.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
identikit
Footballguy
Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
it's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
identikit
Footballguy
Infinitely better than Speed imoit's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
You should watch it
Free on Tubi, Pluto
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Infinitely better? I think Speed is awesome too so my expectations are pretty high. Though Andy has helped tamper them a bit.Infinitely better than Speed imoit's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
You should watch it
Free on Tubi, Pluto
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Take my review with a grain of salt. I watched it at 2:00 AM with a mild bout of insomnia.Infinitely better? I think Speed is awesome too so my expectations are pretty high. Though Andy has helped tamper them a bit.Infinitely better than Speed imoit's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
You should watch it
Free on Tubi, Pluto
I like Speed. When flipping through titles on Tubi (where I watched Runaway Train) I was surprised to see that it was inspired by another film Bullet Train (1975).
I think Runaway Train is worth watching once even though it's not great. The mix of real life trains and sets with miniatures and on set shots is pretty good.
I just found the performances really grating. The moustache twirling warden, the always shouting control station guy, the not so great tough guy accents of Voight and Roberts ... And DeMornay looking grimy. It was a lot for me to overcome.
identikit
Footballguy
Infinitely better? I think Speed is awesome too so my expectations are pretty high. Though Andy has helped tamper them a bit.Infinitely better than Speed imoit's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
You should watch it
Free on Tubi, Pluto
To me, yes
Speed is fun, but pretty much zero depth
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Oh yeah Speed is totally superficial. But fun. Now I have to see Runaway Train.Infinitely better? I think Speed is awesome too so my expectations are pretty high. Though Andy has helped tamper them a bit.Infinitely better than Speed imoit's one I've always wanted to see. Kind of interesting the story was by Akira Kurosawa and both Voight and Roberts got Oscar nominations. None of that is what I would have expected from a movie that sounds like an 80s version of Speed.Ebert rated it 4/4 starsI've always heard it was some sort of lost 80's classic. I may have enjoyed it more back then.Runaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
The me I was 35 years ago really liked it
Runaway Train movie review & film summary (1986) | Roger Ebert
"Runaway Train" is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of "The African Queen," and of
You should watch it
Free on Tubi, Pluto
To me, yes
Speed is fun, but pretty much zero depth
FarFromHome
Footballguy
My only real critique of this wonderful movie is how Mike wears his Class A uniform everywhere. I get it, its for the theatrics of it, but really its kinda silly. You wear your Class A uniform for standard military ceremonial things. You wear them to travel if your leaving a duty station or maybe headed to one. You don't wear them when your at home and headed to a bar with friends or if your attending a local bowling function. Put on cool military hat and wear something comfortable. Maybe Crocs. Ha ha
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Sometimes people are just wrongRunaway Train
I mean...This was awful. Solid concept but all the characters are cartoonish, the dialog was bad, and the acting was worse.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Open 24 Hours - a girl gets out of prison after setting her boyfriend on fire because he was a serial killer. The only job she can find is the night shift at a gas station in the middle of nowhere
Hijinks ensue
I gotta quit letting my wife pick movies
Hijinks ensue
I gotta quit letting my wife pick movies
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Jaws on the big screen was everything I'd hope it be.
Y'know the thing about a shark, he's got... lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When he comes at ya, doesn't seem to be livin'... until he bites ya. And those black eyes roll over white, and then... oh, then you hear that terrible high-pitch screamin', the ocean turns red, and spite of all the poundin' and the hollerin', they all come in and they... rip you to pieces.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The Mitchells Versus The Machines
My 9 y.o. nephew wanted me to watch this with him. I'd never heard of it but probably should have. It's Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs meets I, Robot. And it's quite funny.
I shouldn't be surprised that I liked it since it's a Lord/Taylor production.
My 9 y.o. nephew wanted me to watch this with him. I'd never heard of it but probably should have. It's Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs meets I, Robot. And it's quite funny.
I shouldn't be surprised that I liked it since it's a Lord/Taylor production.
Eephus
Footballguy
Mrs. Eephus is big on cozy English mysteries so we watched The Thursday Murder Club (2025) which is new on Netflix. I'm sure its algorithmic similarities to Only Murders in the Building is a total coincidence.
The movie is set in a retirement community where a group of amateur sleuths pass the time reviewing cold cases. A real murder happens right under their noses of course and the game is afoot. It has an excellent cast of senior actors (Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, Richard E. Grant, Jonathan Pryce) who've all made much better movies but they seem to be having a good time. Things are paced pretty well and it's a decent enough film for what it is.
The movie is set in a retirement community where a group of amateur sleuths pass the time reviewing cold cases. A real murder happens right under their noses of course and the game is afoot. It has an excellent cast of senior actors (Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, Richard E. Grant, Jonathan Pryce) who've all made much better movies but they seem to be having a good time. Things are paced pretty well and it's a decent enough film for what it is.
Runkle
Footballguy
It's based on a book that predates OMITB. The book series is really good. The movie was a B, B-. Would have been better as an 8-10 episode series.
If you haven't seen Ludwig, that's another cozy British mystery I also liked.
Eephus
Footballguy
If this case had been stretched to ten hours, I might have murdered myself.
