Watched Kingsman the golden circle. Over the top action movie with funny moments and great cinematic effects. Elton John was in it and even he was good in it.
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Watched Kingsman the golden circle. Over the top action movie with funny moments and great cinematic effects. Elton John was in it and even he was good in it.
Loving Pablo (2017) 7.2/10
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Decent movie and a good history lesson. A fine performance by Javier Bardem as Pablo Escobar, the Columbian drug lord who was one of the richest men in the world at his peak in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Started watching 1987's 'Street Trash'....interesting movie about bums/winos who live on the street and drink all day set in 1980's pre-Giuliani New York City centering around the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
It's casually racist, everyone is covered in oily grime, and there's this drink 'Viper' which kills whoever drinks it by like melting them from the inside out which is very colorful if nothing else.
I'll let yall know how it ends
Watched Wonder Woman and it is the best of the DC movies.
Death of a Nation. Loved it.
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928 ) 10/10
Silent movie, except for it's wonderful classical score. One of the greatest performances in the history of cinema by Maria Falconetti.
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So I finished up 'Street Trash'.....that movie was a train wreck. There was a "wine" called 'Viper' that if you drank it it would melt you or explode you or something but that only plays a bit part, another part was 'Bronson' the PTSD suffering Vietnam Vet with a knife made from a human femur and he was kind of all over the place. Lots of racism in this movie, just casual as you please...it reminded me of the same drugged out craziness of 'Fritz The Cat' it's VERY Robert Crumb-esque.
Up next before I get to Game of Thrones Season 4 I have Zombi3 which will be interesting I am sure....good old Italian horror ;D
been watching some absolute classics lately - Seven - Shutter Island - American Beauty
I think the film was made well, i had put off for a good while because of the content of the film. Its unbelievable that it happened and continues to happen top this day! the cover up is just horrendousQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
Didn't Mark Ruffalo talking out of the side of his mouth take you out of the story a bit? It did for me. Good movie though, the story was good. It is very sad that those things happened and are continuing to happen, Catholic Church never fails to disappoint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drago
thought ant man & wasp was a good film, especially enjoyed the car chase :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I didnt like justice league and not seen wonder woman yet
Did you by chance ever check out 'The Keepers'? It's similar stuff....horrible that the Catholic Church was caught (yet again) in Pennsylvania where there were THOUSANDS of victims. Horrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by DragoI think the film was made well, i had put off for a good while because of the content of the film. Its unbelievable that it happened and continues to happen top this day! the cover up is just horrendousQuote:
Originally Posted by El KabongDidn't Mark Ruffalo talking out of the side of his mouth take you out of the story a bit? It did for me. Good movie though, the story was good. It is very sad that those things happened and are continuing to happen, Catholic Church never fails to disappoint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drago
Found myself watching Kojak marathon with Pop in the A.M. He has a massive library of hard copy tv series, every decade and genre. He thought for a second it was 'live' and started trying to ff commercials :-\;D. Just for a second and laughed it off. Came home with Hill street Blues and Rawhide ffs. One of those trips.
Just missing Cagney and Lacey. ;DQuote:
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Has your old man watched The Wire? If he's a TV buff he should love that show.Quote:
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I remember hearing great things on that one but still need to check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHas your old man watched The Wire? If he's a TV buff he should love that show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He and mom had a big routine recording and watching current stuff. Last one I know they followed was The last Ship. Unfortunately he stopped editing and recording after she passed away. So use to walking in their house and seeing him with high liters lined up, guides and multi screens taping stuff up until recently. It was like his 'job' after retirement and kept him sharp. He can't keep focus now but love some classics if we're lucky. Bud, my bad, way too much info for 1 question ;D.
I had a milf thing for blondie :-X.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterJust missing Cagney and Lacey. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
All good bro, sorry to hear of your moms passing.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliI remember hearing great things on that one but still need to check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHas your old man watched The Wire? If he's a TV buff he should love that show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He and mom had a big routine recording and watching current stuff. Last one I know they followed was The last Ship. Unfortunately he stopped editing and recording after she passed away. So use to walking in their house and seeing him with high liters lined up, guides and multi screens taping stuff up until recently. It was like his 'job' after retirement and kept him sharp. He can't keep focus now but love some classics if we're lucky. Bud, my bad, way too much info for 1 question ;D.
My old man has been battling dementia/ Alzheimer for the last couple of years. That sh-t is hard. The man who molded me, is no longer there. He looks and sounds like my dad, but he's not, if that makes sense. He has good days and bad, some times he recognizes me, others he doesn't. I wish sometimes I could just have an hour with my (real) dad, to have a drink and shoot the sh-t.
If your dad is still pretty lucent, make some videos with him now while you can, get some film of him, you'll miss that sh-t when it's gone.
Sorry, got a bit dark.
Thanks man, we get dark at times because well it is dark. But you gotta go through it. I feel you on the roller coaster of good and bad days and absolutely spot on about cherishing moments we might have still. Seeing my old man with that lost stare now compared to the rock who brought us up..flat rips you up dude. But we carry on. They're in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaAll good bro, sorry to hear of your moms passing.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliI remember hearing great things on that one but still need to check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHas your old man watched The Wire? If he's a TV buff he should love that show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He and mom had a big routine recording and watching current stuff. Last one I know they followed was The last Ship. Unfortunately he stopped editing and recording after she passed away. So use to walking in their house and seeing him with high liters lined up, guides and multi screens taping stuff up until recently. It was like his 'job' after retirement and kept him sharp. He can't keep focus now but love some classics if we're lucky. Bud, my bad, way too much info for 1 question ;D.
My old man has been battling dementia/ Alzheimer for the last couple of years. That sh-t is hard. The man who molded me, is no longer there. He looks and sounds like my dad, but he's not, if that makes sense. He has good days and bad, some times he recognizes me, others he doesn't. I wish sometimes I could just have an hour with my (real) dad, to have a drink and shoot the sh-t.
If your dad is still pretty lucent, make some videos with him now while you can, get some film of him, you'll miss that sh-t when it's gone.
on a lighter note just found Survivorman with Les Stroud seasons 1-3 ;D.
Watched Antwone Fisher which is a story of a navy officer sent to a psychiatrist, played by Denzel Washington, for help. True story about coming to terms with your past.
Watched 'Albert Nobbs' a couple of weeks ago on the telly when my Mrs auntie was down visiting. Brilliant performance by Glenn Close supported by a great cast ( Mark Williams and Brendan Gleeson were as solid as ever, Williams flinching was top notch and Jane Mcteer was a revelation as Hubert, like a giantised Male version of K.D.Lange). Garcia's direction is brilliant in revealing how not just Albert but all of us spend our lives disguised as ourselves. It's subtle and nuanced and Close's Albert is as masterfully and heart breakingly underplayed as Hopkins Butler in Remains of the Day. You don't get much higher bars.
It's not a superhero 'movie' but it is well worth checking it out. Gender bender or not.
Star Wars last jedi was good, funny and emotional film. Better than I thought it would be.
Hell on Frisco Bay (1955) 8/10
A very good film-noir, I recommend it. Unlike most old crime movies, it's in color. Excellent cast, with Joanne Dru and Alan Ladd. No one has ever played a criminal boss more convincingly than Edward G. Robinson.
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Walker (1987) 2/10
Worst movie I've seen in a long time. Starts out looking like it might be decent, I like Ed Harris. But gets more and more ridiculously bad as it goes on. I didn't know this before I watched it: director Alex Cox was never employed again by a major Hollywood studio. It cost $6,000,000 US to make, but the box office revenue was only $257,043 US.
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Churchill was an old drunk who slept out the war in a bunker.Quote:
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Not a movie but that series dark mirror on Netflix is pretty darn good. It’s a bit like a mordern twilight zone thing. I watched one episode a few months ago and didn’t really get into it but I’ve been hearing a lot of people I know speaking highly of it so I gave it another go and found it to be thumbs up. It seems Netflix is producing some better projects but the original movies are hit and miss to me
Zombi3 was insanity....no consistent zombie rules. No consistency on how long it takes for someone to become a zombie, no consistency on how to kill/dispose of a zombie shoot them in the head meh just shoot them that also works with SOME of them.
It's an Italian movie made in the Philippines so you know it's mint
You make a good point. Zombie movies do need to have certain rules or they don’t seem real. It’s hard to pick the best zombie movie, Romero’s original is the classic but I think world war Z was amongst the best. So many bad zombie movies have been made but a good zombie movie really makes me happyQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
Looks interesting, and I see it has a high rating on IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I'll download some episodes and watch them in the weeks to come.
I also liked World War Z, the book was pretty good as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusYou make a good point. Zombie movies do need to have certain rules or they don’t seem real. It’s hard to pick the best zombie movie, Romero’s original is the classic but I think world war Z was amongst the best. So many bad zombie movies have been made but a good zombie movie really makes me happyQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I liked to Dawn of the Dead remake. Both Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead are fun.
Most Zombie movies or shows have inconsistencies.
Are we taking about black mirror?Quote:
Originally Posted by FreedomLooks interesting, and I see it has a high rating on IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I'll download some episodes and watch them in the weeks to come.
If so the first episode of season 1 is still one of my favs.
Oh shit sorry black mirror my mind is shotQuote:
Originally Posted by AlphaAre we taking about black mirror?Quote:
Originally Posted by FreedomLooks interesting, and I see it has a high rating on IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I'll download some episodes and watch them in the weeks to come.
If so the first episode of season 1 is still one of my favs.
I could have told you that years ago. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by walrusOh shit sorry black mirror my mind is shotQuote:
Originally Posted by AlphaAre we taking about black mirror?Quote:
Originally Posted by FreedomLooks interesting, and I see it has a high rating on IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrus
I'll download some episodes and watch them in the weeks to come.
If so the first episode of season 1 is still one of my favs.
Airport (1970) 7.5/10
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Nicely directed and carefully written, this movie features an all-star cast with Burt Lancaster, Jean Seberg, Jacqueline Bisset, Helen Hayes and Van Heflin, who was ideal for the role of mentally ill suicide bomber. There are some famous actors I've never liked here as well, namely the overbearing George Kennedy and drunk-sounding Dean Martin, but they are tolerable in their respective roles.
It is, for modern viewers, rather predictable. But despite that, because it is so well-made, it is quite entertaining.
Drunk SOUNDING....nah bruh...just drunk
The Good Neighbor (2016) 6.2/10
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A unique and very suspenseful story which easily kept my attention throughout, but some parts are rather poorly directed. The ending (which I won't spoil) looks like it's going to be satisfying, but there's a sad decision at the very end in court. Fine performance by James Caan and by Logan Miller, whose character seems more and more despicable as the movie goes on, but a rather poor performance from Keir Gilchrist.
Just watched Brotherly Love on Netflix. Had never heard of it before but was impressed on the whole.
Worth a watch. A modern day Boyz n the Hood
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I've been meaning to watch Hereditary, heard good things about it. Might get to it today.
Dawn remake was good. Also thing Day of the dead top notch from Romero. That remake was trash ;D. If you liked WW Z check out Train to Buson. Korean flick and actually thought it was better.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaI also liked World War Z, the book was pretty good as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusYou make a good point. Zombie movies do need to have certain rules or they don’t seem real. It’s hard to pick the best zombie movie, Romero’s original is the classic but I think world war Z was amongst the best. So many bad zombie movies have been made but a good zombie movie really makes me happyQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I liked to Dawn of the Dead remake. Both Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead are fun.
Most Zombie movies or shows have inconsistencies.
Still on Shameless roughly episode 10. Just can't figure out why and how such a dis functional family always ends each ep like The Waltons though.
Yep have watched it a few times, it's not bad. Zombies that couldn't see in the dark was a nice twist, tunnels. There was a French zombie movie I watch a number of years ago, I think it was called The Horde,that was pretty good.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliDawn remake was good. Also thing Day of the dead top notch from Romero. That remake was trash ;D. If you liked WW Z check out Train to Buson. Korean flick and actually thought it was better.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaI also liked World War Z, the book was pretty good as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusYou make a good point. Zombie movies do need to have certain rules or they don’t seem real. It’s hard to pick the best zombie movie, Romero’s original is the classic but I think world war Z was amongst the best. So many bad zombie movies have been made but a good zombie movie really makes me happyQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
I liked to Dawn of the Dead remake. Both Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead are fun.
Most Zombie movies or shows have inconsistencies.
Season 1?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Don't won't to spoil anything but the period where Frank becomes the model citizen is great. Towards the last season or so I think.