What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[*Classic*Charm*]

300 was incredible!! I loved it. It's about 300 Spartans taking on the Persian army and ow they inspired the rest of the Grecians to do the same. SSOOO GOOOOD!!

Yes, the painting is called Metamorphosis of Narcissus. It's my fav of Dali's works. Please do send me the link! I've only seen his works once in person at the museum in Florida. I was kind of disappointed, as they didn't have much. A firend of mine saw the largets display of Dali's works in the world in Spain. I would love to see it, along with the rest of Spain, someday.

Thanks for all your diggin around Janine!! I found it also- he layed King Lear for the National Theatre under director David Hare in December 1986 (before I was even born haha). I also found some pictures from the performance, but no taping thus far.

[Janine]

*Classic*Charm*,
I thought you would find stuff out about the play, but unlikely you will find it filmed in it's entirety. Picture stills are nice to have. I have the same frustrations sometimes hunting for things. I bought Al Pacino's tape (could not get the DVD, too expensive) "Finding Richard". It is rather interesting - he goes about asking people on the street about Shakespeare - their responses sometimes are really funny. Anyway, seems Pacino has a fascination with "King Richard III", so he and a theater group performed it in Central Park, New York. The play exerpts are the best part, but since it was put on as a play, I doubt there is any full-length movie - a pitty since it is quite good, what I saw of it. I think he actually fit the role of the villianous Richard quite well. It is funny because right now I have been listening to the Naxos CD set of the play with Branagh playing Richard. Now this is a role that really is the comsumate villian and trickster. He does a good job going from sweet and pleasant to outright villianous. The transition is interesting to listen to in his voice.

Now. I recall "300" was about the Spartans - actually I was half and half on whether I would like it. I like epics if they are really well done. My friend did tell me the special effects were incredible. It is from the quote: "Into the valley of death road the 300.

"Metamorphosis of Narcissus" - yes, I recall it well. I stood and looked at it a long time in the museum. There are double images in it and hidden pictures - optical illusions. I love the one's Dali did like that. I will send you my friend blog link in a PM.

[*Classic*Charm*]

Ah! Why did they not think to film these things?? Such a loss!

Give 300 a try- it's very diferent from the usual epics. It was filmed entirely in front of green screens, and the quality it gives the film is just gorgeous. it's like watching a painting move.

Thanks for the pm!

[Janine]

I saw another film like that - it was a French film with subtiles about the French Revolution period. I can't recall the name of it. I lose track of all the films I watch. For a time I was keeping a list but I got lax about it and now I have lost track again. This film looked just like beautiful paintings. I am an artist, so I really appreciate things like that. I was fascinated with the backgrounds. They wanted the streets to look not quite real because you were escaping back in time. I did feel like I was in a time machine or walked right into the painting in a museum. You might know the film I am talking about.
Now I can't wait to see the 300. I must try to see it in a theater, too, on a large screen.

You are welcome for the PM and link - enjoy the paintings.

[autumn rose]

I just saw "Freedom Writer's".I thought it was really good.I went with my cousin and she cried and said it was one of the best movies she ever saw.(I didn't cry,but my sister did.It wasn't that sad.)Anyone else see it?What did you think?

[byquist]

Bad-boy Paul Newman as "Hud" -- shot in black & white, strong performances.

El Postino -- pleasant story about Pablo Neruda and his mailman.

[TEND]

I saw 'Wild Hogs,' in the theatre today. Quite funny, good for entertainment, a very nice performance by Ray Liotta actually and a nice cameo by Peter Fonda. 7/10.

[Adudaewen]

I saw '300' last night, and I was totally blown away. It was unlike any movie I have ever seen before in my life. I loved it! The cinematography was just gorgeous! I do have to say that I was not impressed with the sex scene(s). (second one wasn't quite as bad) I thought it was totally unnecessary to be quite that explicit. It was borderline pornography and could have been handled with a little more tact. Other than that I have to say, hands down, the most fun I have had watching people die, ever! And the eye-candy, Lord have mercy! Gerard Butler and David Wenham were smokin'! It was intense and dramatic and weird and scary, and just plain fun. I'll have to give it an 8/10.

[aeroport]

"Climates" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

This movie has some of the longest single-take shots I've ever seen (outside of, say, the full-length single-shot in "Russian Ark"), and they work very well. Apparently, the leads (middle-aged college professor and younger TV producer girlfriend) are played by the director and his wife, and some Turkish people seem to think he's an outrageously bad actor; but with subtitles one doesn't seem to notice such things so much. There is not a great deal of dialogue, and, consequently, this film contains some of the best "face-acting" I've witnessed. The young woman's silent emotional shift at the beginning (perhaps while reflecting on the man's past affair with another woman?) is quite impressive, as are the lengthy scenes in which nearly everything in the way of communication between the characters is conveyed through their eyes and faces. Supposedly, the climate at different periods is supposed to function as a metaphor for what's taking place in the man's head - if not those of both characters. It isn't a very...um, traditional correlation, though.

I dug it.
8/10

[Reccura]

I saw 'Wild Hogs,' in the theatre today. Quite funny, good for entertainment, a very nice performance by Ray Liotta actually and a nice cameo by Peter Fonda. 7/10.

I'm not a fan of watching movies, but if Toni and Lain says that they're very nice and very good, I watch it. I don't know the face of Dennis Quaid, or what Ray Liotta looks like. I'm dumb when it comes to movies, but don't underestimate me when it comes to H.P. series..... hehe.

[byquist]

Morgan Freeman on fire in "Lean On Me." A bit Hollywoodized, but Freeman is really energetic, one-track mind.

[Janine]

"Climates" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

This movie has some of the longest single-take shots I've ever seen (outside of, say, the full-length single-shot in "Russian Ark"), and they work very well. Apparently, the leads (middle-aged college professor and younger TV producer girlfriend) are played by the director and his wife, and some Turkish people seem to think he's an outrageously bad actor; but with subtitles one doesn't seem to notice such things so much. There is not a great deal of dialogue, and, consequently, this film contains some of the best "face-acting" I've witnessed. The young woman's silent emotional shift at the beginning (perhaps while reflecting on the man's past affair with another woman?) is quite impressive, as are the lengthy scenes in which nearly everything in the way of communication between the characters is conveyed through their eyes and faces. Supposedly, the climate at different periods is supposed to function as a metaphor for what's taking place in the man's head - if not those of both characters. It isn't a very...um, traditional correlation, though.

I dug it.
8/10

Jamesian, the way you describe this movie with long takes and the closeup acting interests me. I love close up face and expression shots. I saw "Russian Ark" and was quite impressed with the fact it was all done in one continuous take - what a achievement. The film gave me chills, seeing the children all dressed in white playing around the house like normal children would, and then to think of what their final fate was. It was sad. The entire lush setting was wonderful to view. Visually, one of the loviliest films I have ever seen.
As to "Climates" - I know nothing about his film. What is it about? Can you give us a bit of the storyline to whet our interests? Is it a foreign (I am in US) or English film - what country?
Thanks ~ Janine

[Janine]

I'm not a fan of watching movies, but if Toni and Lain says that they're very nice and very good, I watch it. I don't know the face of Dennis Quaid, or what Ray Liotta looks like. I'm dumb when it comes to movies, but don't underestimate me when it comes to H.P. series..... hehe.

Reccura, I am just curious...what does H.P. stand for? Now I am the one that is dumb.
I must add that Toni and Lain have good taste, so good to go by their advice.

[Niamh]

harry potter

[Janine]

Thanks Niamh!

I have not watched a movie now the last two nights. I am sick with a sore throat and congestion, and I have been too worn out.
What is the world coming to when I can't watch my customery evening film? Haha