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cosjobs
Footballguy
You can glean some details from here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mustangisland/mustang-island
That's the original kickstarter. There's lots more I can share once the deal is finalized, but for now I need to be prudent.
sports_fan
Footballguy
So is Space JamOnce Upon A Time In America - 8/10
Good movie. Enjoyed it. Wouldn't watch again simply because of the length.
It's at least as good as The Godfather.
Chaka
Footballguy
Did you say this new project was by the director or the lead actor from Blue Ruin.
IMO that makes a huge difference. I would be far more like to back the director than the talent.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Solid continuation to the story. Marvel is doing a great job using so many characters and using them well.
And not gonna lie. .. I love Scarlet Witch. Love. Ultron himself was Ok but the better parts off the movie were just the heroes interacting. The scene with them trying to pick up Thor's hammer was great.
Solid continuation to the story. Marvel is doing a great job using so many characters and using them well.
And not gonna lie. .. I love Scarlet Witch. Love. Ultron himself was Ok but the better parts off the movie were just the heroes interacting. The scene with them trying to pick up Thor's hammer was great.
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On The Rocks
Footballguy
I agree. Very entertaining Summer/Christmas blockbuster type - really entertaining popcorn movie.saw it too.
was pretty ok on it, but overall solid (well made, paced and acted). thought it was heavily formulaic (pitch: hey- instead of the shuttle or space-station, let's put Sandra Bullock on Mars... she's booked? ok.. how about Matt Damon?) and didn't get into any of the psychological aspects of being stranded on a planet... which would have made it "good" instead of "ok" for me. but yeah, it's well made and kinda fun and feel good, so
we saw it in 3d due to limited window for viewing for us. does not need to be seen in 3d
There were some holes and the psychological aspect was missed and I think was a glaring miss.
Really had some good funny spots and emotional moments. Overall....a real fun, entertaining movie.
Chaka
Footballguy
The book didn't really delve into deep psychological issues either.I agree. Very entertaining Summer/Christmas blockbuster type - really entertaining popcorn movie.saw it too.
was pretty ok on it, but overall solid (well made, paced and acted). thought it was heavily formulaic (pitch: hey- instead of the shuttle or space-station, let's put Sandra Bullock on Mars... she's booked? ok.. how about Matt Damon?) and didn't get into any of the psychological aspects of being stranded on a planet... which would have made it "good" instead of "ok" for me. but yeah, it's well made and kinda fun and feel good, so
we saw it in 3d due to limited window for viewing for us. does not need to be seen in 3d
There were some holes and the psychological aspect was missed and I think was a glaring miss.
Really had some good funny spots and emotional moments. Overall....a real fun, entertaining movie.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Life Itself
The Roger Ebert documentary. I grew up on Siskel and Ebert. They weren't just reviewing movies, they introduced me to a world of cinema that I knew nothing about and was unprepared for. I think it's ironic that their critics blamed the TV show for catering to empty, big budget films. Nothing could be further from the truth. Siskel and Ebert deftly devised a way to lure viewers in by reviewing blockbusters while simultaneously touting and promoting much smaller, far more ambitious movies.
This movie is tough to watch at times, as it delves into Ebert's cancer. But it's a fantastic documentary.
Two thumbs way up.
RIP Siskel and Ebert.
The Roger Ebert documentary. I grew up on Siskel and Ebert. They weren't just reviewing movies, they introduced me to a world of cinema that I knew nothing about and was unprepared for. I think it's ironic that their critics blamed the TV show for catering to empty, big budget films. Nothing could be further from the truth. Siskel and Ebert deftly devised a way to lure viewers in by reviewing blockbusters while simultaneously touting and promoting much smaller, far more ambitious movies.
This movie is tough to watch at times, as it delves into Ebert's cancer. But it's a fantastic documentary.
Two thumbs way up.
RIP Siskel and Ebert.
Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
Orphan
Was on IFC or SyFy. A couple adopt a girl from Russia. Then bad things happen. The ending is ridiculously stupid. The father was an insipid dingbat. The mother was an unlikeable witch. The two biological kids were ok. The movie itself was stupid. Watch it just for the ridiculous twist at the end. It is almost like they decided on a premise that was so off-the-wall that no one would believe it, just so they could say, "You never guessed!."
Was on IFC or SyFy. A couple adopt a girl from Russia. Then bad things happen. The ending is ridiculously stupid. The father was an insipid dingbat. The mother was an unlikeable witch. The two biological kids were ok. The movie itself was stupid. Watch it just for the ridiculous twist at the end. It is almost like they decided on a premise that was so off-the-wall that no one would believe it, just so they could say, "You never guessed!."
El Floppo
Footballguy
oh... right... we saw a recent dramatization of Kon Tiki.
other than throwing in a couple of "it's only guys on a boat for a bunch of time... better throw in some close calls!" scenes, it was a decent enough watch and interesting to get into a little bit more of the man and back-story. and still such an amazing story.
other than throwing in a couple of "it's only guys on a boat for a bunch of time... better throw in some close calls!" scenes, it was a decent enough watch and interesting to get into a little bit more of the man and back-story. and still such an amazing story.
Homer J Simpson
I don't push
cosjobs
Footballguy
cosjobs
Footballguy
Been playing a lot of volleyball over with the Chronicle staff. Afterward, we hang out and drink beer to infinity. Evidently my post game cinematic musings inspired one of the film critics to ask me if I wanted to start joining him for the Tuesday night screenings he attends. That might be one of the most treasured invitations I've ever received.
IC FBGCav
Footballguy
17seconds
root of all aliai
Kept giving them chances over and over, don't know why. If I would rate the best superhero movie I've ever seen (not even sure what that is), it would be 7/10.
saintfool
Dead sexy
that's where i am at really. i just stopped watching them awhile back. I caught the first Capt America, the first Iron Man and the first two of Nolan's Batmans. I can barely watch Daredevil on Netflix. I skipped Avengers and pretty much else. I think, as storytelling goes, it's ridiculously tedious on the screen because you have to essentially paint by-the-numbers in order to make the films.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The second Capt America is the best of the bunch.
The Daredevil TV show isn't great. Arrow is better than good.
Both Thors and Avengers were pretty dull, as was Iron Man 3.
The Daredevil TV show isn't great. Arrow is better than good.
Both Thors and Avengers were pretty dull, as was Iron Man 3.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I honestly don't even remember what I've seen or not... gave up, because... not that into it.
On The Rocks
Footballguy
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
The Daredevil tv show is fantastic.Andy Dufresne said:
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Have liked all of the MCU movies I have seen (all except IM 2 and 3 and F4 I think) but didn't care for Ultron for whatever reason. Also really liked DD on Netflix.
My favorite of the bunch was GOG by far
really looking forward to Civil War
My favorite of the bunch was GOG by far
really looking forward to Civil War
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James Daulton
Footballguy
I watched Ultron again from home after seeing it in the theatre and liked it much better on the second viewing. For me anyway, there's just so much action crammed in it's tough to digest at first viewing.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Huh.... I've enjoyed them all.
mr fancypants
Footballguy
Had a chance to catch the 2 big movies this last week
The Martian - I knew after watching it that there was something missing and after reading EF's review he hit on it with the emotional aspect. That along with the ridiculous global fawning in the last 20 minutes over the main character. I respect Ridley Scott's body of work but he really could have done a better job with this.
Sicario - This maybe my favorite film of the year. Real intense from the get go. I easily could repeatedly watch the black suv's scene going into Juarez on a loop. I know Del Toro is getting a lot of hype for his performance, but I also really liked Josh Brolin as I bought into his character as a veteran undercover agent. Really great job by director Denis Villeneuve on this one.
The Martian - I knew after watching it that there was something missing and after reading EF's review he hit on it with the emotional aspect. That along with the ridiculous global fawning in the last 20 minutes over the main character. I respect Ridley Scott's body of work but he really could have done a better job with this.
Sicario - This maybe my favorite film of the year. Real intense from the get go. I easily could repeatedly watch the black suv's scene going into Juarez on a loop. I know Del Toro is getting a lot of hype for his performance, but I also really liked Josh Brolin as I bought into his character as a veteran undercover agent. Really great job by director Denis Villeneuve on this one.
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James Daulton
Footballguy
Went to see Maze Runner 2 with my daughter and her friends last night. While I thought the first Maze Runner was meh, this one had a ton of action and zombies so I was extremely happy with it.
This is the point for me. I was blown away with the Toby McGuire Spiderman movies(first two anyway) and when IM1 and the Nolan Batman movies arrived it was a whole new level of wow for me. Now, however, I am accustomed to the effects, the story lines, the villains, etc. and I find myself chugging through the movies just cuz as if it's what I am supposed to do. I have reached burnout on superhero movies.
Hopefully the upcoming Star Wars will be just different enough and it can be my new thing.
James Daulton
Footballguy
Just the music alone makes that movie a must watch. And then you've got the hot, blue chick too.
El Floppo
Footballguy
started it late last night, and then couldn't turn off even though I'd seen it before... Flirting With Disaster. don't remember where this fits in on Russell's filmography, but IIRC, it's early or first. a bit more sit-commy than I remembered, but the San Diego family was ####### priceless. pretty much every encounter along the way was great. loved the Rave son at Alda/Tomlin's... licking the armpit... tea leoni looking fantastic (and I always had a soft spot for Arquette too). stiller basically does his usual thing- but the timing worked great, especially with the ensemble.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
If anyone still buys BluRays, GoHastings is having a B1G1 sale on used BDs (and games/music/books).
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17seconds
root of all aliai
It's more than that. I do that with other action movies.
The thing that gets me is the comic book style of acting casual and saying lame one-liners while the world explodes around you. That style is so played out and was never great to begin with. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is the worst offender. And I really like RDJ as an actor.
I'll stop, the thread isn't about debating this topic
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belljr
Footballguy
Yeah not into them. I'll watch them when they make it onto hbo or Amazon but don't really care. However I really like the xmen movies. Go figure
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I keep beating the drum of Capt America 2. I really plays more like a Bourne/spy movie than a regular super hero movie. Action scenes are great. Don't get the love for GotG.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Oh boy, stay away from Avengers 2 then.17seconds said:
cstu
Footballguy
17seconds
root of all aliai
Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
Draft Day
Pretty sure this thing gave me diabetes.
Pretty sure this thing gave me diabetes.
Chaka
Footballguy
That has been a staple of comic books, and action movies in general, forever.17seconds said:
-Yippee kai yay mother ######!
-You've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
-See you at the party!
-You're the disease, I'm the cure.
-Hasta la vista, baby.
-I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ###… and I’m all out of bubble gum.
-Remember Sully when I promised to kill you last? I lied.
-You call that a knife? This is a knife.
-Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
-Dead or alive, you are coming with me.
-Go ahead, make my day.
-Let off some steam, Bennett.
-Consider that a divorce.
-I have had it with these motherf***ing snakes on this motherf***ing plane!
-The name's Bond. James Bond. (Bond has been doing this exact thing for over 50 years).
We could start a thread dedicated to the subject and it would hit 100 pages on the first day.
