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January 17, 2013 4:44 pm  #61


Re: Recently watched movies.

Mell92 wrote:

Disney rocks
This week I saw the 'restored' version of Beauty and the Beast
I don't care what people say, you are never to old to watch a Disney movie

When I was a kid, I had a audio cassette of that movie and I knew all the lines and songs by heart. I used to sing along the cassette. Then one day my mom vacuumed the cassette by accident and that was the end of it. This is among my favorite Disney films from the 90s along with ALADDIN and THE LION KING.

TREMORS II - AFTERSHOCKS - Not as good as the original but still pretty decent. Was surprised how good the CGI-made 'little Graboids' looked at parts. Not sure if I'll bother to watch the later sequels as Fred Ward isn't in them anymore, and he was one reason I wanted to watch this second one.


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January 17, 2013 6:59 pm  #62


Re: Recently watched movies.

Dramagod wrote:

Mell92 wrote:

Disney rocks
This week I saw the 'restored' version of Beauty and the Beast
I don't care what people say, you are never to old to watch a Disney movie

When I was a kid, I had a audio cassette of that movie and I knew all the lines and songs by heart. I used to sing along the cassette. Then one day my mom vacuumed the cassette by accident and that was the end of it. This is among my favorite Disney films from the 90s along with ALADDIN and THE LION KING.

TREMORS II - AFTERSHOCKS - Not as good as the original but still pretty decent. Was surprised how good the CGI-made 'little Graboids' looked at parts. Not sure if I'll bother to watch the later sequels as Fred Ward isn't in them anymore, and he was one reason I wanted to watch this second one.

 
Ok...... I know you didn't mean it this way, but it was a teensy bit disconcerting to be all "sweet... awesome... yay, other fans who appreciate Disney!!" definitely sharing three of your favorites, and then suddenly shift in mental images to Tremors creatures underground.  "I. . . wh. . .wait... Simba?  Simba!!  NooO!!!  RUN!!!!"


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January 17, 2013 7:02 pm  #63


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These Disney films were all very popular with my kids. The Lion King is an amazing film; such great songs and the storyline is so Shakespearean. My daughter played Rafiki in a school play some years ago (face paint and white hairpsray on top of back-combed hair, courtesy of your truly). Then, when we went to South Africa, some (admittedly rather drunk ) Russian engineers were bowled over by her solos from the film whilst we were having a bush brai. 'Can you feel the love tonight?' had them blubbing into their drinks. 

As for the juxtaposition of Disney and Tremors clearly you were not traumatised by watching Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as my son was (oooo the nightmares about witches!).



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January 17, 2013 7:52 pm  #64


Re: Recently watched movies.

Dramagod wrote:

Mell92 wrote:

Disney rocks
This week I saw the 'restored' version of Beauty and the Beast
I don't care what people say, you are never to old to watch a Disney movie

When I was a kid, I had a audio cassette of that movie and I knew all the lines and songs by heart. I used to sing along the cassette. Then one day my mom vacuumed the cassette by accident and that was the end of it. This is among my favorite Disney films from the 90s along with ALADDIN and THE LION KING.

TREMORS II - AFTERSHOCKS - Not as good as the original but still pretty decent. Was surprised how good the CGI-made 'little Graboids' looked at parts. Not sure if I'll bother to watch the later sequels as Fred Ward isn't in them anymore, and he was one reason I wanted to watch this second one.

I believe I had a Lion King cassette. No idea where it is now
Oh and I also had a cassette with all kinds of classic Disney songs. My mom used to play it in the car  Sweet, sweet memories!

And yes, Beauty and the Beast has been digitally restored (better quality than the old version).
 


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January 17, 2013 9:36 pm  #65


Re: Recently watched movies.

Swanpride wrote:

(But I can't watch the scene with the donkeys from Pinocchio to this day...)

That still gives me the creeps when I'm in the Disneyland Paris Pinnochio darkride! Creepy scene.


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January 18, 2013 6:48 am  #66


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Pinnochio is a very dark and sad tale...


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January 18, 2013 2:52 pm  #67


Re: Recently watched movies.

Gangs of New York 
A really sad and brutal film... Nevertheless I like it.


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January 18, 2013 5:04 pm  #68


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And stars the wonderful Daniel Day Lewis.


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January 18, 2013 7:06 pm  #69


Re: Recently watched movies.

Mary Me wrote:

Gangs of New York 
A really sad and brutal film... Nevertheless I like it.

That's one of my favourites Although it's a very long movie, I've watched it several times.


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January 19, 2013 4:17 pm  #70


Re: Recently watched movies.

Mell92 wrote:

Mary Me wrote:

Gangs of New York 
A really sad and brutal film... Nevertheless I like it.

That's one of my favourites Although it's a very long movie, I've watched it several times.

A very good film, without question. I've watched it on TV, now I would like to buy the DVD.

Unthinkable
I saw it last night with my friends. That film was a good choice and although it was actually all about torture it triggered a discussion between us. How far can you go to protect your country? What would you do?

Hooligans
With Elijah Wood. You can watch it on YouTube. Really sweeping. Must-have.
 


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"Falling is just like flying, except there’s a more permanent destination."

"Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and I think one day—if we’re very very lucky—he might even be a good one."

"Would you like to-"
"-have dinner?"
"-solve crimes?"
"Oh"



 

January 23, 2013 10:06 pm  #71


Re: Recently watched movies.

Been watching a bunch of horror flicks this month. Here's some of the films I've seen.

SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983) - Kids at a summer camp and someone kills them off one by one. Acting is quite bad and there's not much to this movie but I must admit the ending twist surprised me.

SLITHER (2006) - A horror movie with CGI tentacle-monsters and citizens turned into zombie-like creatures. Nathan Fillion (FIREFLY) and Elizabeth Banks (ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO) make it worthwile. Some nice gross-out moments.

WARLOCK (1989) - A witchcraft movie. Hadn't seen this in almost 20 years. It's not very good but it's a fun watch. Lori Singer is pretty hot. Julian Sands has a great blonde ponytail. The 18th century language sounds so ridiculous.

THE WARRIORS (1979) - Walter Hill's cult dystopic future flick. Gangs fight over turfs. Bandanas, vests, knives and baseball bats. Pretty good. I'd call it an urban Mad Max

PRIVATE PARTS (1996) - Howard Stern stars as himself in this biographical film. Among the many boobies we see young Jenna Jameson all nude. Funny film, Paul Giamatti as "pig vomit" is absolutely great.

HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009) - Builds tension very nicely. The ending was disappointing. The leading lady is so damn cute.

HELLRAISER (1987) - An 80s horror classic. Not much substance but it has it's own thing going on. I like the tone of the film. Hadn't seen this one in ages.

At the moment I'm watching Coscarelli's PHANTASM.

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January 24, 2013 7:36 pm  #72


Re: Recently watched movies.

To the makers of the movie The Raven, I would like to commend you on a feat I thought hitherto impossible, you managed to make both the life and works of one of the greatest writers/poets of the 20th century both boring and mundane. To John Cusack, whose work I usually enjoy, the makers of this movie clearly owed you a favor that you both should have cashed in on another film, as you did Edgar Allen Poe no favors with your bad accent, brooding beard and swirling cape. I kept waiting for you to pull a raven out of a hat. This film can indeed be summed up in one word, nevermore.

And, I didn't think Chris Nolan could ever disappoint me with his awesome Batman franchise, but The Dark Knight Returns was so unbelievably bad and boring. The only decent thing about it was Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Sadly, Mr. Levitt left a lot to be desired in his own film Looper, which while it had an interesting idea, left me disappointed in the overall story.

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January 25, 2013 2:40 am  #73


Re: Recently watched movies.

harleyq wrote:

To the makers of the movie The Raven, I would like to commend you on a feat I thought hitherto impossible, you managed to make both the life and works of one of the greatest writers/poets of the 20th century both boring and mundane. To John Cusack, whose work I usually enjoy, the makers of this movie clearly owed you a favor that you both should have cashed in on another film, as you did Edgar Allen Poe no favors with your bad accent, brooding beard and swirling cape. I kept waiting for you to pull a raven out of a hat. This film can indeed be summed up in one word, nevermore.

And, I didn't think Chris Nolan could ever disappoint me with his awesome Batman franchise, but The Dar Knight Returns was so unbelievably bad and boring. The only decent thing about it was Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Sadly, Mr. Levitt left a lot to be desired in his own film Looper, which while it had an interesting idea, left me disappointed in the overall story.

 
Geez... um, ouch?  ;)   Ha... kinda harsh!  But honestly, also interesting.  Had been curious about Raven, but often mixed about Cusack, plus the synopsis - so thanks for the note on.  As far as Looper goes, I don't know....  JGL and the story were pretty cool!  Odd in parts, but impressed by all the characters.


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I'm working my way up the greasy pole.  It's… very greasy.  And…  pole-shaped.
 

January 25, 2013 9:13 pm  #74


Re: Recently watched movies.

Ahw, I actually liked that movie Not as much as I expected, but I still did :D


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January 25, 2013 9:21 pm  #75


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I think LOOPER is a modern scifi-classic that will be talked about for years to come. It was a breath of fresh air in the scifi-genre especially premise-wise. There have been some good scifi flicks in the last few years like DISTRICT 9, SOURCE CODE, MOON and INCEPTION (I call it scifi) but they are far and between. LOOPER filled a void for that year. Can't wait to see what great scifi films we're going to be treated with this year. PACIFIC RIM might be great or mediocre. Same goes for OBLIVION. We'll see.


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January 30, 2013 9:48 pm  #76


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Yesterday I watched "Lincoln". Very good film which tells quite a complicated story. A lot of dialogue compared to other films. A film that keeps you on your toes. Daniel Day-Lewis was brilliant, and I liked Tommy Lee Jones very much although the wig was really awful. I didn't know much about this chapter of American history and was very impressed, not least because Spielberg's doesn't allow much pathos. 


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January 30, 2013 10:14 pm  #77


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Just finished watching "The Picture of Dorian Gray".
It's a bit... disturbing. Really good film. Haunting. 

 


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"Falling is just like flying, except there’s a more permanent destination."

"Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and I think one day—if we’re very very lucky—he might even be a good one."

"Would you like to-"
"-have dinner?"
"-solve crimes?"
"Oh"



 

January 30, 2013 10:18 pm  #78


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The book is worth reading too.


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January 31, 2013 6:50 am  #79


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In fact as the book is by Oscar Wilde, it is of course superior.
But I do like the film, too.


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January 31, 2013 8:19 pm  #80


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Oscar Wilde <3 He was a genious. "we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars"


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