A Tale of Two Sisters 8/10 Watched this Korean horror film in celebration of Halloween. Little late to celebrate but it's my first day off since Halloween :) Much better than any American horror film made in the past 10 years.
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A Tale of Two Sisters 8/10 Watched this Korean horror film in celebration of Halloween. Little late to celebrate but it's my first day off since Halloween :) Much better than any American horror film made in the past 10 years.
Edward Scissorhands. 9/10. The best producer, actor and actress all in the same move...excellent.
Saw "Max Payne" in the theater last night. Normally, i do not watch this type of films but this one was based on one of the best shoot em up pc games i have ever played...well it was quite dissappointing..it seems that the film industry can't even be faithfull to the scenario of a pc game (let alone books).
Miller's Crossing - 8.5/10 Very well done crime drama.
(I thought Max Payne was disappointing also but I think they recreated the video game's atmosphere very well)
I guess i expected something more film noir -ish..and they omitted all those weird dreams that were really spooky in the pc game ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Josef K
10/10 as well. It was on tv last week. Ingrid Bergman was amazing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Leatherheads 8.5/10
It was pretty cute. I love John Krazinski!!
Lucky for you to see it on TV. She is totally amazing, isn't she? One thing about Hitchcock films is, he picked out the best and most beautiful/classy and talented actresses. Look at Kim Novak and Grace Kelly - both stunning. Others were, as well. Hitchcock make such fine casting choices. Even his bit parts are people with extraordinary talent and sometimes quirky performances. I have been watching the TV series on DVD and am amazed at some of the performances of these unknown actors/actresses. This one woman played this very angry, sort of demented character, in one of the shows which I watched last night; I was totally mesmerized with her performance. I have no idea who the actress was, but she no doubt did stage; it was a stellar performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
*Classic*, Did you ever see "Notorious" as well? Bergman is so sexy and stunning in that film; I just bought it recently - had never seen it before. I never thought of her as particularly sexy and sensual, but she exuded that quality in "Notorious", so did Gary Grant.
Mission Impossible III -- some hokey, but entertainment. Funny supporting character, the computer geek, did a good job.
The BBC's coverage of the US election. A little long, but OK otherwise.
I also watched Black Book again last night. Excellent.
Unfortunately, not yet. It comes in a box set though, that I'm hoping will be under the Christmas tree with my name on it this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I completely agree with you about the women Hitchcock casted. Tippi Hedren as well, and even Joan Fontaine in a more simple sort of way. I do think Kim Novak was underrated!
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Originally Posted by manolia
I didn't enjoy this either I thought that it was a waste of time. I didn't realise till after the movie that it was based on a game. If you haven't seen it don't bother :sick:
Hotel Rwanda - 8/10 great flick. Made me more ashamed to be American.
Yes, I really enjoyed that film too, although it was very depressing.. Although the documentaries (Ghosts of Rwanda, Sometimes in April) I have seen and books (Left to Tell, Machete Season, SHake Hands with the Devil) I have read on Rwanda are much worse, in fact they are pretty awful and very hard to watch and read.. Parts of the book "Left to Tell" make one break down crying... it is horribly depressing that the world sat by and watched these atrocities and did nothing at all.. Even the UN did nothing in reality and that is an awful and shocking truth..Quote:
Originally Posted by Josef K
Last movie I saw was:
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages-- 9.5/10
amazing 1916 silent film that I highly recommend to anyone interested in silent films.. depicts four different stories throughout history, from the fall babylon, to the crucifixion of christ, to st bartholomew's day massacre, to a 1914 american strike and the fight between crime and moral puritanism, and workers and capitalists... just a wonderful film
Very good movie. I haven't seen it in years, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
Changeling
10/10
There is no reason for something to be this good. The story is horrid. Mainly because it is true. Angelina Jolie has given, in my opinion, the best performance by an actress in the last 20 years. I don't care what anyone else thinks. She was unbelievable in here. I felt so badly for her and I think it was because she was so real in this role. Whenever my thoughts would go back to the fact that this is a true story, that made her performance even more heartbreaking. If she doesn't WIN the Oscar, then I know everyone is crazy. As long as I am on that, if Clint Eastwood doesn't win, that will convince me even more so on my opinion! I would like to see a total of 4 actors in this film nominated. After that, I would expect at least one to WIN the Supporting Actor Oscar. Of course, this is just my little opinon and it doesn't really count much. :) But, for me, this was such a bad story that was made into such a good film. Very, very good film!
Lady Wentworth, I can't wait to see this film. I like what you wrote about it; this makes me even more anxious. It looks so incredible. I actually like true stories, more than pure fiction, even though this will be a sad one. I think, from the trailers that I have seen so far, that Jolie's performance is terrific. I personally think she is a very good actress and can't wait to see her take on this most difficult role.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
islandclimber, I loved the film "Hotel Rwanda" - amazing. I guess reading about the truth even more stark and depressing. The film was excellent and the acting was fantastic.
That silent film sounds wonderful. I will keep that inmind.
I really want to see this, so I am glad you liked it so much... Which means I can rest assured now that it will not disappoint, although I am sure it will be pretty depressing..Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
27 Dresses. It was cute. As stunning as Katherine Heigl is, she's really not a very good actress. 6.5/10
I think it's a Hitchcock kind of night, so I'll just give whatever I watch a 10/10 in advance:D
p.s. Has anyone seen the new James Bond movie yet? I really want to see it!
My mother saw this movie. Earlier tonight she brought it up. She was going on about Jolie's performance. It really is good. I don't see how anyone (though I am sure there are a lot of people) could find fault with it. Even the people who dislike her. I don't know how they could say anything negative about her in here. I actually found myself wanting to cry for her more than once during some of her scenes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
It is a very depressing film. But you know what? It is a very frustrating film. The story is almost unbelievable. What the poor woman goes through is ungodly. It is so frustrating but that makes it all the more depressing.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
there is a new james bond movie? wow, I am so out of the loop with new movies haha..
what Hitchcock film are you going to watch?? I watched "North by Northwest" not too long ago which I love.. and also "Shadow of a Doubt" which is quite good as well..
Oh no, this means I am going to be crying lots.. :bawling::bawling::bawling: I have to get better at this keeping my emotions off my face thing, cuz it can be quite annoying sniffling and tearing up all throughout a film... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Yes!! It's called Quantum of Solace. The lovely Daniel Craig returns!Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
I dunno...I'm leaning towards Spellbound again:blush: (I watched it last week too). Either that or something old..maybe The 39 Steps
Go to a matinee on a Monday. There is never anyone there then. I am sure it is the same in Canada. This way nobody will be there to witness you. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
Oh, make it "The 39 Steps"! I love it! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
I watched "Psycho" again a few weeks ago! 10/10!! DEFINITELY!!! It is beyond me how Anthony Perkins was ignored for this performance. He is great in here! Plus, quite cute! :p Yes, I have a crush on the young Anthony Perkins. So what?? :D I was watching him in a scene with Janet Leigh. He was smiling at her and I literally thought "How can you be so creepy when you're so cute". :p
Ouuu, I love both those films...I want to watch "Spellbound" again too, and maybe "Notorious" this next week - I just bought those two and they will be even better, second time around.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
I just can't get enough of Ingrid Bergman. She's just amazing.
I could always watch The Man Who Knew Too Much...the first version, of course...
Oooohhh "The 39 Steps" is amazing!
The two I want to see again as I haven't seen them in forever are "Strangers on a Train" and "the lady vanishes"..
I LOVVVVEEE The Lady Vanishes!! It's my second fav Hitchcock film (only behind Dial M For Murder!)Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
I don't think I've ever seen Strangers on a Train
All of those are amazing. I love Hitchcock films. I especially love "The Lady Vanishes". Oh heck, I guess I like all of them the same amount.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
They really are all amazing. Well, some of them weren't technically all that great, but there's just something about Hitchcock that made all his films so captivating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I just watched a set of his TV shows - they were really something, too. I enjoyed them. A friend lend me his set. There is a certain unique something about them.
Okay.. I love all Hitchcock after "The 39 Steps" and "the man who knew too much".. before those, the couple films I have seen were pretty terrible lol...
Oh yeah, some of the old ones were absolute crap. Like Rich and Strange. And yet...I watch them because there's just something about them.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
Yeah, true that they are not 'polished', but somehow they still have the Hitchcock 'something' - call it quirkiness or offbeat charm. I agree the stories are not up to par with his films, but you can see the makings of Hitchcock in those early play/tv shows and they are nostalgic to me, since I watched them when I was a kid. Now I am sure that is a 'generational' thing, island and *Classic* - my childhood goes way back further than yours. Those were 60's shows, so of course, now they do seem quite outdated. It is fun however, for me to note actors in them that later became well known stars.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
It's true- there's definitely something about the way they were filmed.
I've only seen one episode of Hitch Presents, and it was because it was a film version of my favourite short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. It was excellent.
hey so what did you end up watching last night classic?
and I agree something about the Hitchcock films is unique and different, it makes them all interesting to watch, whether good or bad.. Janine, I can convince myself I am older than you... and well, then i might have been born before you.. just maybe... :p
The Covenant - 5/10
Island, I didn't end up watching anything! By the time I got offline it was almost 4am, so I figured I should go to sleep. I'm streaming Rear Window right now though...:)
yeah.. I took an hour or so to fall asleep.. sometime after 4..Quote:
Originally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Rear WIndow is a good choice.. can I come watch?? :p
I'm so bored.. lol
haha feel free. :DIt's taking FOREVER to buffer. So I'm watching little bits and checking in here in between. Maybe I'll just let it finish and then watch the whole thing...Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
download it on one of those torrent sites.. I got it on there.. that's where I get most of my old movies, because they seem to be impossible to find otherwise.. lol...
I've yet to figure out torrent sites on my mac. Silly thing. So I live stream them from mostly asian websites that I can't read.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber