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Oh I love that movie!!!! It's amazing. I love Jodie Foster :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
And I agree on Red Eye, it's on TV tonight, but I can't stand watcing Rachel McAdams for two hours...lol
I also watched Flight Plan, it was good, I'm just not into action movies much, but anything Jodie Foster is great!
Nossa, I agree - ditto to both! I just enjoy her acting - she is such a natural.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nossa
I just loved her in "Anna and the K" though. That is one of my favorite films of all times.
I watched that movie like 6 times till now. I watch it everytime it's on Tv. I also love Panic Room, though it's more of an action movie, but I also watch it everytime it's on. The Silence of the Lambs is one of my favorites of all time, it's got not only Jodie but also Anthony Hopkins :D:D A great combination!Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I'm planning on watching Nim's Island, her latest movie, as soon as I'm done with exams. Hopefully it'll still be in cinemas by then :D
I've just watched Premonition this morning, it was okay. Not what I expected though, but then again I'm really not a huge fan of Sandra Bullock. 6/10
You should see Lonesome Jim starring Affleck in a completely different kind of part, that's how I discovered him as a good actor (as opposed to Ben Affleck's insipid brother in Ocean's 11).Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Le Scaphandre et le Papillon - AMAZING film. Heading back to the text to read it again.
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Originally Posted by Nossa
Nossa,You are like me; I watch some choice films over and over again. I liked "Panic Room" too, but then I liked "Flight Plan", just a little bit better. They both had this good psychological element and they were very suspenseful and kept you wondering. Believe it or not, I still can't bring myself to see "Silence of the Lambs"...I know it has to be good, but the scene they always shows creeps me out so much, I can't seem to find the time to see it; my library has it available, too. I have been the same way with several films, even bringing them home and then not viewing them. I am not necessarily squeamish about films. This is the woman who has actually seen the film "From Hell" a couple of times now. I don't know what it is. I have never seen all of the film "Pycho" either; that one is definitely on my list to see though. One of these daysn I will gather my courage to see "Silence of the Lambs". I am sure it is a great film; although another thing that turned me off,
was all the sequels to the original film. I loved Anthony Hopkins in his earlier roles such as the period films he did; but then seeing him as the horrid character in the mask just turned me off to him; I know that is totally silly. He is a fine fine actor.
I saw "Premonition" awhile back now and I would not rave over, it but found it interesting at the time. I would not watch it a second time. I didn't like "Lake House" that much. I liked Sandra Bullock in one movie particularly - called "Hope Floats" with Harry Connick, Jr.; a romantic comedy with a serious side. She was not so totally dour and depressing in that film. She had an 'up-side' - she always seems to me to be so sad or melancholy a person. Maybe it is just her calm exterior and the way she presents herself most of the time. I do think she is a good enough actress.Quote:
I've just watched Premonition this morning, it was okay. Not what I expected though, but then again I'm really not a huge fan of Sandra Bullock. 6/10
I saw
You watched From Hell and couldn't watch Silence of the Lambs?!! :lol: I remember when I watched From Hell I couldn't sleep for two nights or so :lol: But Silence of the Lambs isn't scary at all, Anthony Hopkinds does look scary though. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I saw Psycho once, the one that was made in 1960. I actually kept laughing through the whole thing, dunnow why. It didn't scare me at all. Then I watched the one that was made in the 1990s, staring Vince Vaughn, it wasn't good either. My favorite horror movie of all time if The Ring, I just love that movie.
Oh I like Hope Floats too :D But my favorite Sandra Bullock movie is While You Were Sleeping...that's also one of these movies that I gotta watch whenever it's on TV.Quote:
I saw "Premonition" awhile back now and I would not rave over, it but found it interesting at the time. I would not watch it a second time. I didn't like "Lake House" that much. I liked Sandra Bullock in one movie particularly - called "Hope Floats" with Harry Connick, Jr.; a romantic comedy with a serious side. She was not so totally dour and depressing in that film. She had an 'up-side' - she always seems to me to be so sad or melancholy a person. Maybe it is just her calm exterior and the way she presents herself most of the time. I do think she is a good enough actress.
YES! Me too. I was like, just give it up, she's dead. And who doesn't like Sean Bean?! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Me too!! I'm working on Janine to watch it! I've seen it more times than I can count- whenever it's on tv and many times on dvd!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nossa
You bring up an interesting point about the sequels, though, Janine. All the Hannibal Lecter films were based on novels, and while Silence was by far the most successful of the films, it was not the first novel written. After the success of the film version of Silence, though, the author wrote the novel Hannibal, and there was a screen play taken from it almost immediately. Hopkins did that film and then followed with Red Dragon, which was the first novel Harris wrote. It's all very confusing, but I'd have to say that even the sequels are worth seeing, and I HATE sequels.
Oops. There I go again. Haha.
Oh, and a note on watching films more than once: I know soo many people who don't see the point in watching a film multiple times, but I hate watching one only once! It comes from when I was really young and in love with Disney. I would sit in front of my tv and watch the same animated film literally six times over. My parents weren't neglectful of anything, it was just what I liked to do. Even now, I usually watch a film twice, once immediately after the first time. lol. It's a bad habit. It's why I don't go the theatre that often- it gets expensive and I'm very unsatisfied when I can only see a film once.
...and I will watch it eventually, *Classic*Charm* ....just for you...promise. Then I can also get a better idea of what I am talking about. My son thought the movie was awesome and he usually has pretty good taste in films.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
That is ok, we all have our pet peeves. Normally I am not too crazy over endless sequels, either. Anyway, thanks for this information on the sequels - that does throw some new light on the matter.Quote:
You bring up an interesting point about the sequels, though, Janine. All the Hannibal Lecter films were based on novels, and while Silence was by far the most successful of the films, it was not the first novel written. After the success of the film version of Silence, though, the author wrote the novel Hannibal, and there was a screen play taken from it almost immediately. Hopkins did that film and then followed with Red Dragon, which was the first novel Harris wrote. It's all very confusing, but I'd have to say that even the sequels are worth seeing, and I HATE sequels.
Oops. There I go again. Haha.
Wow! *Classic*, I do that too - right after I just saw a film, I will watch it again. I didn't know others did that or would admit to it. If I really love the film, I have done so in the past, many times. I just can't get enough of it, and sometimes you see more the second time around; sometimes I watch it over again with the commentary turned on...I enjoy them on occasion. I definitely think one viewing is never enough!Quote:
Oh, and a note on watching films more than once: I know soo many people who don't see the point in watching a film multiple times, but I hate watching one only once! It comes from when I was really young and in love with Disney. I would sit in front of my tv and watch the same animated film literally six times over. My parents weren't neglectful of anything, it was just what I liked to do. Even now, I usually watch a film twice, once immediately after the first time. lol. It's a bad habit. It's why I don't go the theatre that often- it gets expensive and I'm very unsatisfied when I can only see a film once.
I do this same thing with books I really love. I could read some endlessly, just like with movies and I see so much more on second, and even third time readings. I don't go to the movies much anymore - too expensive and I can't sit that long without going to the little girl's room so I always miss something vital. I guess I enjoy the comforts of home too much now; my new TV has spoiled me that way.
Iron Man
8.5/10
It was a good movie, but I won't go ga-ga over it. I am not a big fan of Marvel. I am actually a DC girl. :D It was a good movie, though. Robert Downey, Jr. was good in it, but then again, when isn't he good in a movie?
Oh, I suppose I'll go and sit through "The Incredible Hulk" then in June, too. Obligations!
For anyone who wants to see this movie, make sure to sit through it all the way. Stay until the end of the credits. I just wanted to point that out in case it wasn't known already. :)
the last movie I saw was Meet the Browns...
it was pretty good...
i'd give it a 9/10
I know - isn't that a riot! It didn't really show any of the murders though - not being commited, just the aftermath; of course the last one was truly graphic. I somehow could take seeing the bodies lifeless, and it was intriguing in a quirky kind of way - the way in which Depp, who played the detective, worked out the clues to the crime - that kind of distracted me from the blood; and there was plenty of blood, that is for certain. I want to see "Sweeny Todd", but watching a neck being cut makes me cringe. I am squeemish about actually seeing the act, and I am freaky about stabbing, too. I recall, seeing this made for TV movie, way back in the 80's, about a woman actress, who got stabbed about 50 times by a stalker and she lived - it was horrifying; and it was a true story! Now that made me lose sleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nossa
Actually, after seeing it, I was intrigued and curious about the real ripper and had to go to the computer and do tons of research; that lead me on to more and more research - fascinating. You know, this crime is still being investigated? There are theories on who he was, which is totally mind bending to me. Knowing the film was based on truth made me interested in the details. I have actually seen it a few times now and may see it again sometime. I thought the film was well done but not factual entirely. In fact, the theory is presents has not been discounted, but still it made for a good film and plot.Quote:
I remember when I watched From Hell I couldn't sleep for two nights or so :lol:
I thought it would be psychologically frightening. I find those the most frightening films of all. They seem to pray on my mind. He is a serial killer, right?.... and the part about eating his victim's liver freaked me out most.... with a nice bottle of Chianti.Quote:
But Silence of the Lambs isn't scary at all, Anthony Hopkinds does look scary though. lol
It was the shower scene that made me shy away - I felt like 'I will be afraid to get another shower'. Well, that goes way back, when I was a kid. I probably would laugh at the movie now, too. I am sure I would. I laugh when I watch "The Birds" - it is so darn corny and the fake birds flying into the phone booth are hysterical, not to mention that end; and Kim Novak rowing across the bay in her high heels. Oh give me a break! Best scene is the school yard scene. That is erie looking.Quote:
I saw Psycho once, the one that was made in 1960. I actually kept laughing through the whole thing, dunnow why. It didn't scare me at all. Then I watched the one that was made in the 1990s, staring Vince Vaughn, it wasn't good either. My favorite horror movie of all time if The Ring, I just love that movie.
It was a sweet movie and I love Harry Connick, Jr. I like his music and singing, too. I loved him in the newer version of "South Pacific" with Glen Close; that one song he sung made me cry - the one about prejudice. I also loved the romantic ones he sang to his lover. He was just great in that film, cute, too. I have one of his concerts on DVD, and he is so sweet and nice. He is a cool guy and a good actor. He played such a demented and conflicted killer in "Copy Cat" - one could hardly know it was him. Ever see that movie with Sinquorney Weaver. Now that is a scary film and he was quite good, too...creepy character.Quote:
Oh I like Hope Floats too :D But my favorite Sandra Bullock movie is While You Were Sleeping...that's also one of these movies that I gotta watch whenever it's on TV.
Geez, Nossa, the poor kid.......you would have abandoned the search then?Quote:
YES! Me too. I was like, just give it up, she's dead. And who doesn't like Sean Bean?! :D
Yes, Sean Bean is great in dramatic roles. He stars in the newer adaptation for BBC of "Lady Chatterly's Lover" - he is superb in that. He brings much depth and ambiguity/complexity to the character of Mellors, the gamekeeper who falls in love with Lady Chatterly, Connie. It is a good film, if you ever get a chance to see it. Really, it is a miniseries.
Mother and Son by Russian filmmaker Aleksandr Sokurov (hailed to be Russia's successor to the great cinema poet Andrei Tarkovsky). A beautiful and spiritual film, with the brilliance and patience as an impressionist painting. I actually bought a copy for my mother because I believe it is a perfect piece of art a son and mother should share together. Sokurov has a companion piece to Mother and Son, Father and Son that I plan to see in the near future, in the hopes of sending a copy to my father as well.
:lol: Oh, only two times? eh ;) You will have to tell me, Antiquarian, when those scenes come up. I was watching this film the other night. I should have reviewed it, but now the DVD is back to my library, and I would need the information off the cover, as to the actors, etc. It was another film about Capote, and I thought the guy who played him was exceptional and very convincing. The film was called "Infamous"...ever hear of it? Point here is, I was hoping they would not show the murders; I saw the film "In Cold Blood" years ago, and those killings really bothered me. It was just seeing the terror, on the poor innocent victim's faces, and their screams that did it, in the prior film and this one. I recall when seeing the earlier film, I was probably a teenager and I was afraid to go to bed after that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
:lol: You caught me...I guess the 'fava beans' did not stand out to me, as much as the liver and wine. I revised my spelling of Chianti - boy was I way off on that one! I need a real chef to straighten me out.Quote:
Don't forget the fava beans. "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice bottle of Chianti." LOL I hate to cook fava beans. You have to soak them for so long when dried.
Last night I watched;
Wah-wah ~ written and directed by Richard E. Grant
I had been wanting to see this film, since I viewed an interview on Youtube with Grant, speaking about how this was basically, his autobiographical story of his boyhood in South Africa. I really like Richard E. Grant emensely. I liked him in the film, "A Merry War", which is adapted from the book, by George Orwell (basically autobiographical, as well), "Keep the Aspidistra Flying" (hope I spelled that right - it is a common house-plant). If you have not seen this film, I highly recommend it. It also stars Helena Bonham Carter, and she is such a sweetheart in this film. Grant also is very endearing and so funny.
But back to Grant's film "Wah-Wah" - odd title, isn' it? Anyway, I loved this film! I was pleasantly surprised that Grant did a brilliant job directing this ensemble cast which includes: Gabriel Bryne, Emily Watson, Julie Walters, Nicholas Hoult, Miranda Richardson. The whole cast is to be commended, for their fine performances. I liked the way, in which the film was shot, nothing tricky really, just quality filming and good intimate closeups when, they were required. The interaction, between the various characters, was both serious and funny at times, and it was always 'human'. The movie felt real with 'real' characters you could relate to in real situations. Basically, the story is told through the eyes of the young Ralph Compton, who resides with his mother and father in South Africa, just as Britain readies to surrender political control to Swaziland. The film is actually shot, on location in Swaziland; so beautiful. The mother and father, portrayed by Bryne and Richardson, have a nasty breakup of their marriage; this is after she has an affair with a best friend's husband, the husband reveals it and she runs off with the other man. The boy loves both parents intensely; especially close to his father; however, the father turns to drinking and Ralph finds himself in a very troubled situation, trying to deal with an irresponsible and inwardly angry father, who does not deal well with his wife's leaving; and finally feeling that both parents have deserted him. The father remarries (Emily Watson) and a whole new set of problems arise, until Ralph accept Rubie, who is American and totally straight-forward with everyone - Watson plays this role incredibly well. I just loved her nuances of expression and how she fights against the hiearchy of the old British 'code of proper behavior' - she is often a total riot! She first comes up with the expression, "Wah-wah", making fun of the way the aristocratic British occupants talk - ta ta, and all that silly nonsense. Ralph finally finds solace in friends, creating puppets, acting and a sweet young girl in the acting group. The young boy who played Ralph (Nicholas Hoult) I have never seen before, but he was the perfect choice for the role; his performance was terrific - he was so believable, as a young man struggling with a difficult and complex family life and rising above it. He has incredible blue eyes, very luminous; one felt he understood more than he verbally expressed. The boy who played the younger version of Ralph was also very good.
Well worth viewing!
Just returned from seeing Iron Man. Was determined to see this as I stil haven't seen FF 2 and Spidey 3. A 9 out of 10. Only minor complaint was wanted MORE action. Cast was excellent and hardly a false note anywhere. Comic books fans should sit thru the credits for an added scene.
I just said that yesterday! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by mtpspur
:D I gave a small review yesterday. :D My rating was 8.5/10, but like I said, I much prefer DC over Marvel, anyway. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
I am not against there being more of a story when it comes to the first movie as that is when they go through the origin of the character. I, too, thought that there could've been a little more action, though.Quote:
Only minor complaint was wanted MORE action.
I went with my brother yesterday. So, I called him today to confirm our "date" for the Hulk. Once you see the first of these movies you will have to see them all, right? :)
a member here has this avatar that has grover wearing the white suit in Saturday Night Fever. i rent the dvd and i liked it, i thought it would be cheezy but it wasn't. great dancing and acting. had me memorize the steps in their Night Fever square dance. 4.0/4.0
It is a very fine, sensitive film; I think you would like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
That is the one, and I actually thought the guy playing Capote was better suited to the role, than the actor in the other film "Capote" ? Seymour Hoffman; if you recall, he won an Oscar for his role. Anyway, this actor actually, did look like Capote I believe, and he was small like him, had great effeminine gestures and was truly funny at times flaunting those; I loved the part about the shawl. I don't know the actor's name but I recognised him from the film, "The Painted Veil" - in fact he was the only person I truly liked in "The Painted Veil". Sandra Bullock played a good Harper Lee. Daniel Crag was very convincing, as the actual shooter, for the crimes; whom Capote befriends and becomes closest to, while researching his book. I never have seen Craig in such a complex role but he was really interesting. I would also give it a 9/10 rating. Why was it not considered at the Oscars or was it shown on TV?Quote:
My husband and I wated a film about Capote and I can't even remember the title of it. I like it, he didn't. But the actor playing Capote caught him perfectly. It was about Capote and Harper Lee. Oh, yes, my husband just told me it was "Infamous." I loved it. I thought Sandra Bullock was wonderful as Harper Lee as well. In fact, I'd like to see it again, and I'd like to see "Capote."
I'd give "Infamous" a 9/10.
I know this movie isn't new, but I just watched 'You've Got Mail' last night :D:D
I just love that movie. I'd give it 12/10. I'm a huge fan of Tom Hanks, and Meg Ryan was just amazing in the movie.
I wacthed it like 10 times till now :lol: I even downloaded it on my computer just in case it isn't on TV much :p Talking about being obsessed :lol:
Last movie I watched was Saving Private Ryan. It was pretty good. I guess.
That's one of the best war movies ever, in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by TexJR
I can agree with you there. But the war movie that has me, is Black Hawk Down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nossa
I think I watched that movie before, but I can't really remember it. But don't you agree that the direction in Saving Private Ryan was just outstanding?!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TexJR
To disappoint you, I don't really pay attention to the direction of movies. The acting and how it's performed through out is what amazes me. Hahahaha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nossa
lol...I just like how the cameras move in the in the movie. It adds to the movie a lot if the direction was good, it even affects the performance of the actors.Quote:
Originally Posted by TexJR
Actually, the last last movie I watched was Armageddon. Now that was cool. I'd give it a 10/10.
Yeah me too :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
And it was a very good movie, if it wasn't for Liv Tyler..lol
You might think this is stupid, but the only movie to ever make me cry is The Green Mile. But when I get married and have a daughter, I imagine I would have to give my life for her. But the end almost, I repeat that, almost, made me cry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
You finally watched it; wasn't it good? Yes it was very slow-paced, but I enjoyed it and the book very much. Have you read the book, Antiquarian?Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Nossa, "You've Got Mail" is a modern remake of the old film "The Shop Around the Corner" with Jimmy Stewart. I love both films. I have "You've Got Mail" on tape around here somewhere; need to watch it soon. It is quite entertaining,
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TexJR, I love the movie "Black Hawk Down" - it was so amazing! I also love "The Green Mile" - best thing I think, ever done by Stephen King. I love the story and it does make one cry at the end.Quote:
You might think this is stupid, but the only movie to ever make me cry is The Green Mile. But when I get married and have a daughter, I imagine I would have to give my life for her. But the end almost, I repeat that, almost, made me cry.
Today I held my 2 hour old grand-daughter for the first time. I know I would give my life for her. It was an incredible experience. I am so happy!
Oh, sorry about that TexJR - I am blind as a bat sometimes and tired out tonight....I edited it and changed them all...sorry again.
Please don't call me TexasJR.Quote:
TexasJR,
You must watch Kill Bill 1 its Amazing, If I had to rate it I would rate it 10, but since I haven't seen it last night I have to rate the movie I saw last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monica
I saw ''Juno'' last night. I'll rate it 5.
I watched Blue Streak. Slightly comical in some parts, but it was vaguely thought out.
TexJR, so sorry I called you by the wrong name. My mind was not all that attentive that day. I was expecting my first grandchild and I was rushed on the computer. I did go back and adjust my post. Sorry again, and welcome to the forum.
It's fine Janine. And congratulations on your baby.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Thanks TexJR, I am the proud grandmother and so proud too, of my son; he has been so good to his wife during all this. They both will make for excellent parents. I am very blessed. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TexJR
I last saw Becoming Jane, which was a really good movie... I scanned through the the ebooks version of Pride and Prejudice before watching the movie, and I don't know how much of Jane Austen's life was romanticized, but it was definitely relevant to her novels. And romantic.
I liked that movie too, but Anne Hathaway was a bit...American in the movie. Her British accent wasn't natural (if I can call it so). But overall the movie was good. James McAvoy is an outstanding actor.Quote:
Originally Posted by merya
I'm also not sure how much of Austen's life was depicted in the movie, but you can surely see the influence of certain events, mentioned in the movie, on her writings.
Just saw "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" again. All acting is fine; super cinematography. Remember reading that it was really hot when they filmed one summer in Miss. Clooney is excellent, and Charles Durning is extraordinary.
3 weeks ago, on the Manila-Amsterdam flight, I watched There Will Be Blood. I did not particularly relish it.
last week i watched 'i heart huckabees' and I adore it! one of the best movies I've ever seen!