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[jdoggydogg]

Trainwreck

I am already a huge fan of Amy Schumer's TV show, so I had high expectations going in. This movie is hilarious. The roles are all pitch perfect, and even the athlete acting was funny. Highly recommended. Weirdest crowd I've ever seen at a comedy. Mrs. Dogg and I were cracking up, and the small crowd was mostly silent.

 

[JoeSteeler]

watched a couple sci-fi classics this WE...A boy and his dog and THX 1138

 

[Zow]

12 angry men (original) 5/5

Finally saw it. One of the best movies I've ever seen.

 

[El Floppo]

watched a couple sci-fi classics this WE...A boy and his dog and THX 1138

that the Don Johnson thing? whoa.

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

 

[Drifter]

Trainwreck

I am already a huge fan of Amy Schumer's TV show, so I had high expectations going in. This movie is hilarious. The roles are all pitch perfect, and even the athlete acting was funny. Highly recommended. Weirdest crowd I've ever seen at a comedy. Mrs. Dogg and I were cracking up, and the small crowd was mostly silent.

Girlfriend and I loved it too.

I thought it was funny in that it was funny people being funny but I didn't love the movie itself. The whole thing felt a little forced to me. It didn't help that one of the first funny lines in it was lifted right from her show ("Where's the last girl you ####ed with that thing buried?")

 

[Drifter]

Equalizer - Very similar to John Wick. I enjoyed it. The action in Wick is, of course, better and this one's a bit slower but still worth a watch.

Get On Up - I love James Brown but this wasn't very good. Chadwick Boseman did a good job but the whole thing was disjointed and felt choppy and without direction or purpose.

As mentioned, liked but did not love Trainwreck and thought Jurassic World was garbage.

Also watched the mockbuster San Andreas Quake by accident. Once I realized what I was watching I was too drawn into the stupidity to turn it off. One of the worst done movies I've ever seen - which is kind of the point.

 

[JoeSteeler]

watched a couple sci-fi classics this WE...A boy and his dog and THX 1138

that the Don Johnson thing? whoa.

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

yep-yep

I had never heard of it...reminded me of (and pre-dated) mad max

 

[IC FBGCav]

Trainwreck

I am already a huge fan of Amy Schumer's TV show, so I had high expectations going in. This movie is hilarious. The roles are all pitch perfect, and even the athlete acting was funny. Highly recommended. Weirdest crowd I've ever seen at a comedy. Mrs. Dogg and I were cracking up, and the small crowd was mostly silent.

Girlfriend and I loved it too.

I agree it was good but too long, over two hours which it dragged in places. 7.5/10

 

[Todem]

John Wick - I really enjoyed the crap outta this one. Just a good action flick with "no freaking" way moments left and right. 3/5 stars.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Inherent Vice

I was entertained and interested than it ended and I have no idea what I just watched.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Trainwreck

I am already a huge fan of Amy Schumer's TV show, so I had high expectations going in. This movie is hilarious. The roles are all pitch perfect, and even the athlete acting was funny. Highly recommended. Weirdest crowd I've ever seen at a comedy. Mrs. Dogg and I were cracking up, and the small crowd was mostly silent.

Girlfriend and I loved it too.

 

[jdoggydogg]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Inherent Vice

I was entertained and interested than it ended and I have no idea what I just watched.

A weird movie, but I laughed more during this movies than most comedies.

So for that reason, I give it a big thumbs up.

 

[nirad3]

Special Forces

French film that has a lot of English dialogue (mostly French w/ subtitles, though). Pretty good action. Critics on RT hated it, but audience seemed to like it well enough. Worth watching. 7/10

 

[Todem]

Watched Whiplash

Twice.

4/4

Awesome movie....just awesome.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Watched Whiplash

Twice.

4/4

Awesome movie....just awesome.

 

[Drifter]

Watched American Movie - on old one but a great one. Parts of that movie just make me laugh until I cry.

 

[El Floppo]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Watched American Movie - on old one but a great one. Parts of that movie just make me laugh until I cry.

Love this movie. I think it's one of the most inspiring movies I've ever seen, and I honestly think this should be shown to freshman college students. American Movie is proof that no matter how much talent you have, it doesn't mean anything unless you put yourself out there and work really hard at it.

 

[jdoggydogg]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

 

[sports_fan]

12 angry men (original) 5/5

Finally saw it. One of the best movies I've ever seen.

Great movie to watch if you like watching movies

 

[jdoggydogg]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

See, I don't care if I like the characters or not. In fact, movies so often attempt to manipulate the viewer into liking the characters, it gets dull.

 

[El Floppo]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

See, I don't care if I like the characters or not. In fact, movies so often attempt to manipulate the viewer into liking the characters, it gets dull.

If the movie is primarily about relationships or character studies, I usually need a character to like.

But this wasn't about that. IMO, characters were there to paint the picture of celebrity- via hollywood/broadway/instagram/whatever- and they were real enough to not come across as Spike Lee flat Stanleys. And tbh, I actually liked the characters- but as representations more than people. they served their purpose well.

 

[jdoggydogg]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

See, I don't care if I like the characters or not. In fact, movies so often attempt to manipulate the viewer into liking the characters, it gets dull.

If the movie is primarily about relationships or character studies, I usually need a character to like.

But this wasn't about that. IMO, characters were there to paint the picture of celebrity- via hollywood/broadway/instagram/whatever- and they were real enough to not come across as Spike Lee flat Stanleys. And tbh, I actually liked the characters- but as representations more than people. they served their purpose well.

You didn't like Keaton's character? I found him immensely likable.

 

[El Floppo]

If the movie is primarily about relationships or character studies, I usually need a character to like.

But this wasn't about that. IMO, characters were there to paint the picture of celebrity- via hollywood/broadway/instagram/whatever- and they were real enough to not come across as Spike Lee flat Stanleys. And tbh, I actually liked the characters- but as representations more than people. they served their purpose well.

You didn't like Keaton's character? I found him immensely likable.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

See, I don't care if I like the characters or not. In fact, movies so often attempt to manipulate the viewer into liking the characters, it gets dull.

If there is no one to like or root for, I tend to dislike the film. Not that everyone in it has to be wonderful, but if I could care less about anyone, that doesn't work for me. I don't expect everyone else to feel that way.

 

[Osaurus]

Watched American Movie - on old one but a great one. Parts of that movie just make me laugh until I cry.

I know Mark from way back (the subject) and people might think he's acting in this. I assure you that he is really that way. Mike too. Highly recommend this documentary.

 

[belljr]

Need to give birdman another shot. Didn't make it 20 minutes

 

[IC FBGCav]

Mississippi Grind 8/10. Great acting, really enjoyed it, knew nothing about it going in. Must watch for anyone interested in gambling.

 

[GilbertGrape]

we're almost done with Birdman. Felt like it could've ended at a certain point (after his flight)... but so far I'm really digging it- more than I thought. We're not in the industry at all, but have a handful of friends and family who are... the biz/social commentary is pretty lethally spot-on, and some fantastic performances. the interior monologue is a bit of a weak out, but I'm completely enjoying the rest of it- including the continuous edit conceit. Hopefully it closes out strong in the last 20.

One of the first best picture Oscars in years that I loved.

completely enjoyed it- visually and structurally interesting, well acted, and I enjoyed the fantastic realism POV.

eta: even enjoyed the end, although it felt like a bit of a tacked on Spielbergian coda.

I agree about the end. This movie, much like Inherant Vice, is one of the funniest "important" movies I've seen in years. And it proves that Michael Keaton is one of the best actors in the world.

I agree that Keaton (and other cast members) were excellent. But watching a bunch of unlikable people screaming at each other, along with an irritating drum soundtrack worked against it.

See, I don't care if I like the characters or not. In fact, movies so often attempt to manipulate the viewer into liking the characters, it gets dull.

If the movie is primarily about relationships or character studies, I usually need a character to like.

But this wasn't about that. IMO, characters were there to paint the picture of celebrity- via hollywood/broadway/instagram/whatever- and they were real enough to not come across as Spike Lee flat Stanleys. And tbh, I actually liked the characters- but as representations more than people. they served their purpose well.

You didn't like Keaton's character? I found him immensely likable.

Erm. I didn't find him likeable as much as desperate and tragic. And I guess transcendent at times. I did like the film though.

 

[GilbertGrape]

12 angry men (original) 5/5

Finally saw it. One of the best movies I've ever seen.

Lot of good older movies out there. Watch On the Waterfront. The ridiculously good looking guy is Marlon Brando, before he got fat. Anything by Hitchcock. And I always liked Arsenic and Old Lace. Not what you would expect from an older film like that.

 

[Zow]

Kingsman 2.5/5

Some fun moments but meh.

 

[sports_fan]

Ant Man - 3/5

I haven't actually seen the movie but I haven't done a review for a while so I wanted to get this in here. It looks kind of stupid to me but I'm giving it a 3 based on the pretty good user review at IMDB and the scene in the trailer where Evangeline Lilly punches Paul Rudd in the face.

 

[cstu]

Ant Man - 3/5

I haven't actually seen the movie but I haven't done a review for a while so I wanted to get this in here. It looks kind of stupid to me but I'm giving it a 3 based on the pretty good user review at IMDB and the scene in the trailer where Evangeline Lilly punches Paul Rudd in the face.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

12 angry men (original) 5/5

Finally saw it. One of the best movies I've ever seen.

Lot of good older movies out there. Watch On the Waterfront. The ridiculously good looking guy is Marlon Brando, before he got fat. Anything by Hitchcock. And I always liked Arsenic and Old Lace. Not what you would expect from an older film like that.

On The Waterfront gets my award for the best film before 1960.

 

[cosjobs]

Ant Man - 3/5

I haven't actually seen the movie but I haven't done a review for a while so I wanted to get this in here. It looks kind of stupid to me but I'm giving it a 3 based on the pretty good user review at IMDB and the scene in the trailer where Evangeline Lilly punches Paul Rudd in the face.

Ćaught it at a matinee lady week. Went in with fairly low expectations, but really enjoyed it. Not as over the top as many of its ilk and a ironmanish sense of humor.

3.65/5

 

[IC FBGCav]

Sinister, one of the better horror flicks I have seen in a while. 7/10

 

[El Floppo]

Saw Minions with the kids this weekend. Pretty underwhelmed... but for some reason, I actually had expectations that it would be decent.

 

[James Daulton]

Kingsman 2.5/5

Some fun moments but meh.

I thought Kingsman had a great sense of style, great action, and good humor. The plot was outlandish (at best) but fine for this style of movie. (4/5)

 

[TripItUp]

The Drop - 3/5

The plot left a little to be desired but the acting was above average.

Definitely worth a few hours if you're looking to kill some time.

 

[nirad3]

Watched Jupiter Ascending on the plane ride out to Florida Wednesday. It's gotten flambayed here pretty bad, and rightly so, I guess. I dunno, it was OK. Won't ever watch it again, but worth the 4 bucks to waste a couple of hours. 6.5/10

And got American Sniper for the ride home. Pretty damn fantastic. 8/10

 

[Zow]

A Most Violent Year 3/5

It was entertaining and the acting was good. However, I felt underwhelmed the whole time and actually fell asleep the first time I tried watching it. Maybe I just "didn't get it" but I wasn't that into the story.

 

[mquinnjr]

Unfriended 2/5

Don't want to set the expectation bar too high here. It's about a group of teens who are "hacked" on a Skype group chat on the one-year anniversary of the suicide of a close friend who was cyber bullied. The teens are forced into awkward/potentially deadly conflict amongst one another by the "hacker."

Cheap thrills horror movie, had its moments of being scary and I liked it from the perspective of "for something so far fetched, this could happen to an extent." Worth a look if you're looking for something not that deep that might scare you.

 

[snogger]

Free Weekend of Encore and Starz and with nothing else going on decided to watch The Equalizer With Denzel Washington.. I remember back when this got released and watched the trailers thinking.. Pass..

There are a few (like.. how does He set up a microwave trap, with no electricity??)

But overall I found it pretty entertaining and felt it was worth the time.. 3 out of 5.

 

[Bob Magaw]

Koyaanisqatsi - First saw this on a double feature with the Valley Obscured By Clouds (Pink Floyd soundtrack). Came out in '83, not exactly a documentary, it was as far as I can remember the first feature length movie I had seen entirely without dialogue (although the very different Disney animated classic Fantasia has very little dialogue). I've seen it a few times since, but not for a while. I've never found the collaboration of director Godfrey Reggio's insight (helmed two other films in the so called Qatsi Trilogy, the half his life until 28 spent in a contemplative order was ideal preparation for a wordless film), DP Ron Fricke's pioneering technical innovations in time lapse photography (later directed similarly non-verbal films Baraka and Samsara) and the alternatingly haunting and hypnotic score by minimalist composer Philip Glass to be less than enthralling. To this day, I've never seen anything like the work of Reggio and Fricke.

eXistenZ - Caught the last half hour at a hotel while travelling recently. Didn't like it the first time I saw it, but I'm a big Cronenberg fan, and thought I'd give it another try. It has a virtual reality theme (a contemporary of The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor, all from '99, earlier movies with a related theme include Strange Days from '95 and Brainstorm from '83 - more recently, Inception), and piqued my interest enough to watch the rest on Netflix streaming. Not as good as Videodrome or Scanners, but perhaps in the next tier within his body of work.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Koyaanisqatsi - First saw this on a double feature with the Valley Obscured By Clouds (Pink Floyd soundtrack). Came out in '83, not exactly a documentary, it was as far as I can remember the first feature length movie I had seen entirely without dialogue (although the very different Disney animated classic Fantasia has very little dialogue). I've seen it a few times since, but not for a while. I've never found the collaboration of director Godfrey Reggio's insight (helmed two other films in the so called Qatsi Trilogy, the half his life until 28 spent in a contemplative order was ideal preparation for a wordless film), DP Ron Fricke's pioneering technical innovations in time lapse photography (later directed similarly non-verbal films Baraka and Samsara) and the alternatingly haunting and hypnotic score by minimalist composer Philip Glass to be less than enthralling. To this day, I've never seen anything like the work of Reggio and Fricke.

eXistenZ - Caught the last half hour at a hotel while travelling recently. Didn't like it the first time I saw it, but I'm a big Cronenberg fan, and thought I'd give it another try. It has a virtual reality theme (a contemporary of The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor, all from '99, earlier movies with a related theme include Strange Days from '95 and Brainstorm from '83 - more recently, Inception), and piqued my interest enough to watch the rest on Netflix streaming. Not as good as Videodrome or Scanners, but perhaps in the next tier within his body of work.

too much brother, get out of ff mode

 

[cstu]

eXistenZ - Caught the last half hour at a hotel while travelling recently. Didn't like it the first time I saw it, but I'm a big Cronenberg fan, and thought I'd give it another try. It has a virtual reality theme (a contemporary of The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor, all from '99, earlier movies with a related theme include Strange Days from '95 and Brainstorm from '83 - more recently, Inception), and piqued my interest enough to watch the rest on Netflix streaming. Not as good as Videodrome or Scanners, but perhaps in the next tier within his body of work.

Love this movie.

 

[Zow]

Foxcatcher 4/5

Good acting. Little slow though but intense throughout. Ruffalo as Schultz was amazing, even down to the mannerisms. My wife didn't know the backstory so the ending definiteky shocked her. Good movie.

John wick 4/5

We wanted mindless action and this delivered. Kudos to the movie for delivering both a comic book type action sequences yet maintaining some level of realism (need to reload, guys don't die immediately, wick getting hurt, etc).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I still have a code to give away for free for an UltraViolet version of Apollo 13 if anyone wants it.