"There will be Blood" Awesome movie, the music makes you nervous through the whole thing. It is set in the early days of the oil industry in US. It is not so much about that, as it is a character study of an insane oil baron.
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"There will be Blood" Awesome movie, the music makes you nervous through the whole thing. It is set in the early days of the oil industry in US. It is not so much about that, as it is a character study of an insane oil baron.
I love "What's Eatting Gilbert Grape?"...that a was funny and sad film. I need to see that JD one again myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Hi LadyWentworth! Yes, I was thinking about that later on last night, since I was burning the LLL soundtrack CD for a friend ;) and listening to Nathan Lane singing "Give My Regards to Broadway" - I just love that part! I realized I had posted that wrong. Maybe also, a few others have sung professionally, that are in the show; like Nathan, they probably have done some Broadway singing before.Quote:
Except for Nathan Lane. Do not forget that he is a big star of the Broadway stage. ;)
Hello, Janine! :D
I was hoping to go see that this weekend, but I don't know if I will be able to just yet. Love, love, love Daniel Day Lewis!!! The man is a god! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeb0092
The first time that I saw it was as a "preview". I haven't seen it in so many years, though. They used to show it on TV all the time. Now it is like the film has just completely disappeared. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I really don't know if anyone else has sung professionally. Though, if I am correct, Alessandro Nivolla is a very good singer. I believe that was his actual voice in "Junebug", and he sounded great!Quote:
Hi LadyWentworth! Yes, I was thinking about that later on last night, since I was burning the LLL soundtrack CD for a friend ;) and listening to Nathan Lane singing "Give My Regards to Broadway" - I just love that part! I realized I had posted that wrong. Maybe also, a few others have sung professionally, that are in the show; like Nathan, they probably have done some Broadway singing before
Troy~good movie
Did you see him in "My Left Foot"? I also just recently watched again - "Last of the Mohicans" - love that film and his role was wonderful! There are many more where I like him but a few where I was quite ambivalent.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
My video rental had it and sometimes it has come into the library so I think it is still around. The video rental did have the tape so maybe they sold it; they had a big sale back in the summer. I should have knabbed it then, darn it! Now I should stop by again; they said they had some left (tapes) for a dollar each; I was buying some reduced DVD's that night so I failed to look at the tapes. I should stop in there and check it out....funny, if they still had it.Quote:
The first time that I saw it was as a "preview". I haven't seen it in so many years, though. They used to show it on TV all the time. Now it is like the film has just completely disappeared. :p
I just saw "Junebug" and yes, he does have a nice voice. I think Alessandro Nivolla is cute, too. Wonder why no one ever seems to talk about him. I find him appealing. I also, think that Adrian Lester has a fine voice and probably sings on broadway. He is a pretty good dancer, also. He was the most professional in the film LLL, that I could see; but then what do I know. You know better than me, LW!Quote:
I really don't know if anyone else has sung professionally. Though, if I am correct, Alessandro Nivolla is a very good singer. I believe that was his actual voice in "Junebug", and he sounded great!
What did you think of "Junebug" anyway?
It's a very recent one, starring Christian Bale. A true story, about the escape of a German-American soldier from Vietnam. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Yes, I have seen "My Left Foot". I probably have seen most of his films with the exception of just a couple. What, other than "Gangs of New York", did you not like him in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Well, it wouldn't hurt to go back and check. I am classic for not buying something when I should have, and then when I go back it is gone!Quote:
My video rental had it and sometimes it has come into the library so I think it is still around. The video rental did have the tape so maybe they sold it; they had a big sale back in the summer. I should have knabbed it then, darn it! Now I should stop by again; they said they had some left (tapes) for a dollar each; I was buying some reduced DVD's that night so I failed to look at the tapes. I should stop in there and check it out....funny, if they still had it.
I think he is SO CUTE!!! I have said that for years since I first saw him in "Masnfield Park"! :DQuote:
I just saw "Junebug" and yes, he does have a nice voice. I think Alessandro Nivolla is cute, too. Wonder why no one ever seems to talk about him. I find him appealing. I also, think that Adrian Lester has a fine voice and probably sings on broadway. He is a pretty good dancer, also. He was the most professional in the film LLL, that I could see; but then what do I know. You know better than me, LW!
You know, I know the name Adrian Lester. I don't know where I know him from (besides this movie), but there is no doubt the man is a professional! At least dance, wise. He was very good!
It was OK. It wasn't what I thought people made it out to be, but it was OK. I was a little annoyed with a couple of characters, though. What did you think?Quote:
What did you think of "Junebug" anyway?
Yes! I know what that is. I thought it was that Christian Bale movie. I kept picturing his face in my mind when I read the title. I haven't seen that one yet, but it is on my Netflix list. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
I enjoyed watching them. :nod: but by th ethird you can see they are trying to make them funny. still love them though!:pQuote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
I liked the idea of the musical! Thought it was a great choice of songs. I was in stitches laughing for most of it but i dont think alisha silverstone was a great choice for the princess and was very disapointed that Emily Mortimer only had a less important role as Kathrine. It should have been the opposite way around...Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Ratatouille was really good! Not sure about the scene of all the rats but yeah they looked real enough!:sick:
Well, I didn't like him that much in "Room With a View", but he was playing a character whom I did not like very much. However, I was disappointed first time I saw the film, since I read the book; I guess I did not picture the character he played quite as he played him. It was just a personal opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Sometimes I do get lucky. I found "Hamlet" that way, but I nabbed that immediately - the two tape set for only $3! How lucky is that? I have both now - the DVD and the tapes - good to have backup when it comes to Ken's "Hamlet". I actually have a whole 'collecion';) of "Hamlets" now....Gibson (tape), various audio CD and tape versions, the Olivier film version on tape.Quote:
Well, it wouldn't hurt to go back and check. I am classic for not buying something when I should have, and then when I go back it is gone!
I think he is adorable and I like his voice when he speaks - sort of gentle. I like him alot. What else has he been in? I first saw him in LLL.Quote:
I think he is SO CUTE!!! I have said that for years since I first saw him in "Masnfield Park"! :D
Yes, Adrian Lester has been in a lot of films. He was in the film with John Travolta, Emma Thompson about the President - "Primary Colors". I did think when he danced in LLL one immediately said - he is a professional dancer. He was really good. He is in the new KB film, "As You Like It" but he looks older to me now. Well, duh, we all do age, eventually.Quote:
You know, I know the name Adrian Lester. I don't know where I know him from (besides this movie), but there is no doubt the man is a professional! At least dance, wise. He was very good!
I watched it for two reasons - to see him and also Embeth Davitz. I usually like her in films. I think she is a good actress and smart and attractive. I was quite disappointed, actually. What was with the rural guy (really a strange character) with those weird erotic/violent paintings? That was art??? I hated that part. I didn't warm up much to that mother either, and the daughter was so goofy and over-the-top, as was her weird husband...what was his problem? I guess I really did not much like the film, when you come right down to it. In my opinion, just another film about a disfunctional family. I need more than that from a film. It was OK, as you said. It was nothing to write home about. Kind of reminded me of "The Quid and the Whale" which I felt similarly about. After awhile, I completely forgot what it really was all about.Quote:
It was OK. It wasn't what I thought people made it out to be, but it was OK. I was a little annoyed with a couple of characters, though. What did you think?
watching Volver, Hable Con Ella and Todo Sobre Mi Madre
It looks OK, but I will have to work up the courage to watch it. :sick: :sick:Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
I forgot that. You'd mentioned that once before to me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
The most recent film that I saw him in was something called "Carolina" with Shirley MacLaine and the one actress whose face I can picture perfectly but can't think of the name at all. :p That is a good movie, though.Quote:
I think he is adorable and I like his voice when he speaks - sort of gentle. I like him alot. What else has he been in? I first saw him in LLL.
I honestly could take or leave the film.Quote:
I watched it for two reasons - to see him and also Embeth Davitz. I usually like her in films. I think she is a good actress and smart and attractive. I was quite disappointed, actually. What was with the rural guy (really a strange character) with those weird erotic/violent paintings? That was art??? I hated that part. I didn't warm up much to that mother either, and the daughter was so goofy and over-the-top, as was her weird husband...what was his problem? I guess I really did not much like the film, when you come right down to it. In my opinion, just another film about a disfunctional family. I need more than that from a film. It was OK, as you said. It was nothing to write home about. Kind of reminded me of "The Quid and the Whale" which I felt similarly about. After awhile, I completely forgot what it really was all about
Last movie I saw was '27 Dresses'
'Twasn't bad.
I have but one real objection: towards the end, if she knows she's in love with Malcolm Kevin Doyle, why does she have to kiss the boss to make sure she isn't in love with him??
So, what does that mean? If she had felt something in the kiss, she wouldn't have gone after Doyle?! For me, this totally killed the plot.
Ideally, when the boss kisses her, she dissfully [is that a word?] turns him down, and then walks off smiling, going to meet Doyle.
BTW, I'll have to look for 'My Left Foot'...Bale is one of the best actors of all time!!
Kareemah Ali, 'My Left Foot' stars Daniel-Day Lewis, not Christian Bale. It is an older film, been around for awhile. It is a good film.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kareemah Ali
lol...Janine...my bad...I must have mis-read the posts above!
That is ok - quite understandable. On this page doesn't even mention his name; it was a page back. I thought I had better tell you before you tried tracking down the film.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kareemah Ali
The book is excellent and I highly recommend it! His new book is equally as great as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmanuelap
The movie (The Kite Runner) is, as to be expected, a little different than the book. I read the book first, then watched the movie, so I was, of course, critical of the differences. Still, it is a good movie! I recommend this movie, and both books to everyone!
"25th Hour"
9/10
With Edward Norton, Hoffman, and Pepper? It can only be great!!!
....okay, I admit, I am not objective...
Spirit of the Beehive 10/10
Reminded me of Saura's movies. Never seen any other film as accurate as this one in its depiction of childhood.
So glad you liked it!! :D It's one of my favourite films!! The cast was brilliant, apart from the 3 you mentioned (Norton is almost always great anyway) the rest were pretty good as well...names...oh! Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Rosario Dawson.Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
I should watch again, haven't seen it in a while.
Serenity - 9/10. I'm only giving it nine because I don't know why they killed off the people they killed off.
I know! It was heartbreaking, wasn't it? :( But it is a great movie. :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
LOOOOOVE THIS MOVIE!!! I just watched it not that long ago again. I felt it was Spike Lee's best until I saw "Inside Man". Have you seen that yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
By the way, you gotta love Norton! ;)
I haven't seen "Inside Man", but I'm planning to do so soon...
I A-D-O-R-E Edward!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smokin' aces (2006)
Was a bit confusing at the begging, but ended up being ok. Slightly crazy characters! 7.5/10
The Sacrifice 10/10
This was like Tarkovsky directed a film written by Bergman. It's slow and challenging, definately not for everyone, but beautiful and full of haunting scenes.
Oh, I can't imagine that combination, they are both slow enough on their own. :lol: ;) Tarkovsky does create some beautiful images though, I may have to give it a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark F.
As usual, I saw a couple movies this weekend, the first was 2046 directed by Kar Wai Wong. It's a sequel of sorts to his movie In The Mood for Love which I loved so I was already predisposed to like it and I did. It was a bit surreal at times but very haunting and the acting was tremendous.
The other movie was You I Love, a Russian film directed by Olga Stolpovskaja. It wasn't a bad film, interesting topic, capable actors but the ending was a little disappointing, it felt like they turned this edgy film into a feel good movie with everything all tied up and everyone happy. It just didn't work with the rest of the movie.
I have not read the book so I do not know if the movie is a faithful adaptation but anyway, in my opinion, it was very well made. The actors played their roles very convincingly. Especially Javier Bardem. I've never encountered a more frightening character than his role of Anton the psychopath! Really really gave me the creeps! The downside of the movie for me was the violence, I think there was just a tad too much of it.
I own that film, along with Stalker but i haven't watched them yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark F.
"The french connection" 8/10
"Rainman" 9/10
"Ein Lied fuer Argyris" 10/10. A documentary film for the Distomo massacre performed during WW2 in the village of Distomo in greece. Breathtaking.
"The green mile" 9/10.
Just saw that Friday night,and I loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bouquin
Chigurh was one of the most believable and chilling villians I've seen in cinema.I do understand why some people would be upset with the ending,but Brolin,Bardem,and Tommy Lee Jones more than make up for it.
9/10
manolia, I have seen three of those - "The French Connection", "Rainman", years ago and recently I finally watched "The Green Mile". I think your rating is right on. I truly liked that film - the acting was great. Unfortunately, I have not seen the other film. It sounds very good. I will have to look out for it. Would it have an English title, do you know? What does it mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
It was good, now I'm disappointed it was such a short lived series. Are there plans for any more movies?Quote:
Originally Posted by Idril
Has anyone else seen "Baraka"? nonverbal, no plot, actors, script... uses a lot of timelapse...
Absolutely stunning and beautiful.. It is my favourite film.. I watched it for the 4th time today, and each time it keeps opening new ideas, new thoughts, images, heartbeats... it is amazing... wonderful... beautiful soundtrack, passionate video..
if you haven't seen it I definitely recommend it!!! *smile*:thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up
oh yeah here's the website for the film... Baraka
Enchanted - 4/10.
Didn't like it. Couldn't make head-tail out of it. Hardly doubt it was because I was sleepy.
I'm starting to hate him!T
The book was better but the film was a great adaptation. The novel is just as violent though. I think Texas was more of a powerful character in McCarthy's writing which the Coen's didn't manage to capture in their film.Quote:
Originally Posted by bouquin
Stalker's my favorite Tarkovski film so far. You should definately watch them both though.Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
"Autumn Sonata" by Bergman
20/10!!
Simple, absolute MASTERPIECE!!
I love this film! I'll go dig my review up from another forum later.Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
Incidentally, I also own "The Sacrifice" and haven't watched yet. Kino International was having a big VHS clearance so I picked it up for $5 or something.
Anyway:
"There Will Be Blood"
This is the best film I've seen in a theater for a long, long time. It's a very...uncomfortable movie - the boy-preacher's little "exorcism" scene was particularly cringe-worthy, and the dissonant music was highly unsettling. But really a fantastic film - with a classic final scene.
10/10
There aren't really any women in it, though, that I can recall.
"There Will Be Blood" was another masterpiece!!!! Daniel Day-Lewis is perfect-as always-.
My Bergman festival continues:
"The Seventh Seal"
well, again: 20/10....
The scene of the chess "match" is a classic...
The english title should be something like "A song for Argyris"..not sure if you can find it though..it is an obscure swiss film ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I love that film Amalitsa :)Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
Manolia, I knew you would!!!;) :thumbs_up
Clerks 2 :lol:LMFAO