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wikkidpissah said:
jdoggydogg said:
Stop Making Sense

Perhaps the greatest concert film ever made, I had the pleasure of watching this on the big screen again recently. Brilliant. The Talking Heads are such an interesting phenomenon. If you see David Byrne on the stage without any pre-formed opinions, you might think he's a huge dork. But despite his corny movements and very straitlaced appearance, I think Byrne is as cool as Muhammad Ali - the coolest guy that ever lived. So many concert films are just dull. This is a real stage show, and it features one of the greatest bands that ever hit the stage. I just love this movie.
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Heads/Ramones was the last concert i saw before moving west in the 70s. Didn't really know either. Didn't get Ramones at all, thought Byrne might actually be a Psycho Killer, but i bought a tape for the trip. Spent my first western yr in a commune in the hills of NM and nobody would listen to TH'77 except to do a dance called 'psycho chicken' (bukbukbawwwwk bukbukbukbukbawkbawk) to the 'hit'. Of course, doing psychochicken in God's country with half-naked hippie chicks has its own rewards, but i was glad to get back to civilization and find the New Wave in full bloom.
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:hifive:

The Heads are one of my favorite bands, and it's hard to conjure up another group with that many truly great albums. 

 
wikkidpissah said:
Heads/Ramones was the last concert i saw before moving west in the 70s. Didn't really know either. Didn't get Ramones at all, thought Byrne might actually be a Psycho Killer, but i bought a tape for the trip. Spent my first western yr in a commune in the hills of NM and nobody would listen to TH'77 except to do a dance called 'psycho chicken' (bukbukbawwwwk bukbukbukbukbawkbawk) to the 'hit'. Of course, doing psychochicken in God's country with half-naked hippie chicks has its own rewards, but i was glad to get back to civilization and find the New Wave in full bloom.
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On another note, wow, Ramones and Talking Heads is a fantastic concert.

 
wikkidpissah said:
Heads/Ramones was the last concert i saw before moving west in the 70s. Didn't really know either. Didn't get Ramones at all, thought Byrne might actually be a Psycho Killer, but i bought a tape for the trip. Spent my first western yr in a commune in the hills of NM and nobody would listen to TH'77 except to do a dance called 'psycho chicken' (bukbukbawwwwk bukbukbukbukbawkbawk) to the 'hit'. Of course, doing psychochicken in God's country with half-naked hippie chicks has its own rewards, but i was glad to get back to civilization and find the New Wave in full bloom.
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when I graduated college, I took a 3mo cross-country road trip with a gb. one of our friends had taken a job interning at rolling stone and started dating the bass player to some band from the west coast. gave us the tape which we surprisingly enjoyed and listened to pretty regularly (along with Pixies doolittle and Massive Attack blue lines). at some point in bum#### utah, we swung through a mall and found a mega-mart style record store to freshen up our listening... guy working there told us we JUST HAD to get pearl jam 10. that was our friend's now ex-boyfriend's band. whoa. was strange to realize that existing anywhere outside of our friend's circle, let alone the middle of utah.

but re: stop making sense... saw it at the geary theater in SF when it opened- where they showed all the big blockbusters, so fantastic sound and huge screen. they let people use the fairly large area between the front row and the screen as a dancefloor; it was packed. just rewatched it for the first time since then and the joy they have playing, along with the stage and show design along with Demme's direction and along with the music just make all of it irresistible. 

 
jdoggydogg said:
On another note, wow, Ramones and Talking Heads is a fantastic concert.
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looking back, yeah - but it shonuff had me discomboobulated 40 yrs ago. i had nothing to do with going, it was part of saying goodbye to some Berklee/Intermedia friends (i think Greg from Cars was with us).

 
El Floppo said:
but re: stop making sense... saw it at the geary theater in SF when it opened- where they showed all the big blockbusters, so fantastic sound and huge screen. they let people use the fairly large area between the front row and the screen as a dancefloor; it was packed. just rewatched it for the first time since then and the joy they have playing, along with the stage and show design along with Demme's direction and along with the music just make all of it irresistible. 
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Yeah, I saw the film when it opened, as well. This is a movie that shines on the big screen.

 
wikkidpissah said:
looking back, yeah - but it shonuff had me discomboobulated 40 yrs ago. i had nothing to do with going, it was part of saying goodbye to some Berklee/Intermedia friends (i think Greg from Cars was with us).
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It's funny when you see art at the wrong time and it just doesn't work. But years later, you get it on a deeper level. 

 
El Floppo said:
but re: stop making sense... saw it at the geary theater in SF when it opened- where they showed all the big blockbusters, so fantastic sound and huge screen. they let people use the fairly large area between the front row and the screen as a dancefloor; it was packed. just rewatched it for the first time since then and the joy they have playing, along with the stage and show design along with Demme's direction and along with the music just make all of it irresistible. 
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Yeah, I saw the film when it opened, as well. This is a movie that shines on the big screen.

 
KarmaPolice said:
Before Sunrise:

I bought the Criterion set, and finally got around to starting the trilogy again.  I love these movies so much.  Sure there's some hokey Linklater dialogue, but I just love the tone and feeling that it captures.  I fell for the movie especially for the ending and the non-typical way to end it vs. damn near every other romance or rom-com does.  There were some good interviews and extras as well featuring them discussing the process and what it made Linklater do the movie to begin with.  2nd one is my favorite of the 3 (will probably watch that tonight or tomorrow), but love all 3 of them.
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The scene with them in the booth listening to music is one of my all time favorites.  I'm a huge fan of the set as well, so thanks for the Criterion tip.  I own the first one, but Criterion usually makes getting the bundle worthwhile.

Edit to add: Trilogy currently onsale 1/2 price at Amazon

**Add to Cart, proceed to checkout**

 
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Statorama said:
The scene with them in the booth listening to music is one of my all time favorites.  I'm a huge fan of the set as well, so thanks for the Criterion tip.  I own the first one, but Criterion usually makes getting the bundle worthwhile.

Edit to add: Trilogy currently onsale 1/2 price at Amazon

**Add to Cart, proceed to checkout**
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:thumbup:

I THINK it's the first time that the 1st two movies were on bluray, but I could be off on that.  I didn't have them on bluray, so I used that as an excuse to get them in the Criterion pack.  Glad you got the 1/2 price - I got them during the B&N 50% off a little bit ago. 

 
The Last Word

The movie with Shirley McClaine.  She plays a wealthy bitter woman wanting a young obit writer to write her obituary before she dies.

It's a forgettable movie.  But if I had a daughter at college age, I'd want her to see it.  I think it has some thoughtful quotes about being an over-comer in a man's world.

It's not a great movie, and barely average entertainment value, but if you don't have anything else to do, it's worth watching. 

How's that for a non-committed ringing endorsement?

 
Watched High Noon finally and I was  kind of disappointed. Western isn't my favorite genre, but there are plenty that I really like. High Noon wasn't one of them. It lacked a lot of the things I enjoy in Westerns: horses, scenery. It wasn't bad, it was just a bit predictable and boring IMO. Grace Kelly was looking spectacular though- wish there was more of her (so absurd she was marrying a guy 30 years older than her, almost as bad as the Gary Cooper-Audrey Hepburn pairing in Love in the Afternoon). Oh well, glad I finally saw it at least. 

 
Watched a couple early-60's horror movies this weekend...

Eyes Without A Face 7/10

A French movie where a guild-ridden father attempts to replace the face his daughter lost in a car accident he was at fault for. I imagine the imagery was shockingly graphic. A satisfying ending too. A little macabre for my tastes.

The Innocents 8/10

  This is an excellent, atmospheric work that comes together in all facets- performance, set and sound design, and strategic use of ABSENCE of sound. Deborah Kerr stars as a governess tasked with caring for two young siblings that are mature beyond their years. I like that the ambiguity works in that the story works from both angles - as straight ghost story or descent into madness. This would be a great film to discuss in a film class.

 
Rewatched a movie perfect for a hot night when the AC was faltering - 12 Angry Men.   Such a great movie. 

Also we had a moment like Yankee and RotLA last night with our 10 year old. The wife and I finally got him to sit down for The Princess Bride.  I think he was a little iffy at first, but I he ended up really liking it by the end.  He said it wasn't quite as good as Bill and Ted, but it was still really good. 

I also had a Noonan in the GoT thread moment during the movie.  I have seen it many many times, but never realized that you see the rodents of unusual size a couple times before they jump on him after he says they don't exist.  I was baffled and my wife was laughing at me. 

 
KarmaPolice said:
Rewatched a movie perfect for a hot night when the AC was faltering - 12 Angry Men.   Such a great movie. 
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The original, or the remake?  I had never seen the original and watched it earlier this summer.  Held up pretty well.  Might need to rewatch the remake again soon.

 
When I saw the remake, I didn't know that it was a remake.  Just saw a bunch of actors in it that I knew ... Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Tony Danza, James Gandolfini, Courtney B. Vance, Hume Cronyn, Mykelti Williamson, Edward James Olmos, William Petersen

 
Does anyone watch Nurse Jackie? I made it through 30 minutes of the pilot and turned it off in anger. Dumb.

But I really like Edie Falco, so I hope it gets better?

 
Out of the Past - 9/10

Rightfully considered one of history's best film noir by critics. Should be more well known.

Reminded me a lot of Miller's Crossing. If you like noir and haven't seen this one. Run, don't walk.

I've seen a lot of good movies this last year. :)

 
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Andy Dufresne said:
Out of the Past - 9/10

Rightfully considered one of history's best film noir by critics. Should be more well known.

Reminded me a lot of Miller's Crossing. If you like noir and haven't seen this one. Run, don't walk.

I've seen a lot of good movies this last year. :)
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Jane Greer & Rhonda Fleming may be the best duo of fatalettes ever (tho no one under 100 knows either one) and the sweet blonde back home in Bridgeport is even better. But the most beautiful feature of that immense flick may be the EWalker River. I can't flyfish a damn, but i'd go up & try w anyone trekkin up from Reno cuz it's just about the most godly place there is. A top movie.

 
Andy Dufresne said:
Out of the Past - 9/10

Rightfully considered one of history's best film noir by critics. Should be more well known.

Reminded me a lot of Miller's Crossing. If you like noir and haven't seen this one. Run, don't walk.

I've seen a lot of good movies this last year. :)
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Also Robert Mitchum should be more well known. I'm not sure I've ever seen a movie he didn't steal...except Out of the Past because Jane Greer is heaven on the eyes and hell on the heart. 

El Floppo said:
:thumbup:

title doesn't even ring any bells- look forward to catching this one.
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It's an all time classic. Guns, women, snappy dialogue. 

 
wikkidpissah said:
Jane Greer & Rhonda Fleming may be the best duo of fatalettes ever (tho no one under 100 knows either one) and the sweet blonde back home in Bridgeport is even better. But the most beautiful feature of that immense flick may be the EWalker River. I can't flyfish a damn, but i'd go up & try w anyone trekkin up from Reno cuz it's just about the most godly place there is. A top movie.
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The Big Sleep might have a better trio with Bacall, Vickers and Dorothy Malone 

 
I watched War Dogs a bit ago... felt like I"d seen the same story already in another recent movie... maybe with nick cage? 

whatever- didn't like the casting of either of the two leads, which was obviously distracting and even though the wife is insanely hot, thought she was weak too. but kinda interesting (if it's different than the other one) story and they did a decent job telling it. B- for me.

 
El Floppo said:
I watched War Dogs a bit ago... felt like I"d seen the same story already in another recent movie... maybe with nick cage? 

whatever- didn't like the casting of either of the two leads, which was obviously distracting and even though the wife is insanely hot, thought she was weak too. but kinda interesting (if it's different than the other one) story and they did a decent job telling it. B- for me.
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Lord of War?

 
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The more I watch "The Blind Side" the more I actively dislike it.

It is so smug, full of arrogance and hypocrisy.

Other than Kathy Bates, the acting was really bad (including Oscar winner Bullock).

Plus I wanted to punch that little kid in the mouth

 
badmojo1006 said:
The more I watch "The Blind Side" the more I actively dislike it.

It is so smug, full of arrogance and hypocrisy.

Other than Kathy Bates, the acting was really bad (including Oscar winner Bullock).

Plus I wanted to punch that little kid in the mouth
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Such a crap movie. 

 
badmojo1006 said:
The more I watch "The Blind Side" the more I actively dislike it.

It is so smug, full of arrogance and hypocrisy.

Other than Kathy Bates, the acting was really bad (including Oscar winner Bullock).

Plus I wanted to punch that little kid in the mouth
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I'm glad to see that I am not alone in this. The Sandra Bullock character was ridiculous. 

 
El Floppo said:
I watched War Dogs a bit ago... felt like I"d seen the same story already in another recent movie... maybe with nick cage? 

whatever- didn't like the casting of either of the two leads, which was obviously distracting and even though the wife is insanely hot, thought she was weak too. but kinda interesting (if it's different than the other one) story and they did a decent job telling it. B- for me.
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Watch Dogs of War. Vastly superior movie. Christopher Walken at his best. 

 
badmojo1006 said:
The more I watch "The Blind Side" the more I actively dislike it.

It is so smug, full of arrogance and hypocrisy.

Other than Kathy Bates, the acting was really bad (including Oscar winner Bullock).

Plus I wanted to punch that little kid in the mouth
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Haven't you heard? White people will always be here to rescue black people.

 
jdoggydogg said:
Jackie Brown fans would appreciate this. Going to see this August 17th: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, the film will be shown on the big screen. Following the movie will be a Q&A session with lead actor Robert Forster, who played a bail bondsman in the film.
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This was fun. I asked Forster this question:

"There's a scientific theory that it's impossible to work with Pam Grier without falling in love with her. Can you confirm or refute this?"

 
jdoggydogg said:
Does anyone watch Nurse Jackie? I made it through 30 minutes of the pilot and turned it off in anger. Dumb.

But I really like Edie Falco, so I hope it gets better?
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I made it through 2 seasons and then dropped showtime.   I remember liking it a lot.

 
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