Glad you liked Gran Torino Glenn. I'm cautiously declaring I enjoyed it better than Milk, Slumdog, or Frost/Nixon. The one of these four I plan to see twice.

Without Limits

This is the Robert Towne directed movie about Steve Prefontaine starring Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter.

Having also seen the Disney produced Prefontaine, I personally liked Without Limits more. I think Billy Crudup did an excellent job as Prefontaine (though Jared Leto's version was also good). Donald Sutherland is terrific as Bill Bowerman and Monica Potter did a nice job in her role as Mary Marckx (plus, she's very pleasant on the eyes).

Lastly, they chose some good music for some of the soundtrack, courtesy of Joe Walsh, David Crosby, Lou Reed, Lee Michaels, Jefferson Airplane, Blind Faith, and Cream

Dressed to Kill: ** 1/2
Casualties of War: ** 1/2

The Magnificent Seven

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Pretty good, actually.

PH

Michael Clayton.

Appaloosa

Not a bad flick but definitely not a classic.

McCabe & Mrs. Miller.

I had forgotten about Leonard Cohen's music in the movie.

Vicky Christina Barcelona (I liked how Woody channeled his character into Vicky)

Falcon and the Snowman: **

Chronicles of Riddick:

IB: ***

Mrs IB: 1/2

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Vicky Christina Barcelona (I liked how Woody channeled his character into Vicky)

I look forward to seeing it again.

Mo' Better Blues.

Milk

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Milk

Whadya think Joe?

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Milk

I'm a Penn fan.

See now, or wait until cable?

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Mo' Better Blues.

What's the verdict on this one? I haven't seen it since release.

I'd be tempted to go now. I can certainly see why he was nominated for an Oscar. I think he gave a dang good performance.

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I'd be tempted to go now. I can certainly see why he was nominated for an Oscar. I think he gave a dang good performance.

Ditto. Glad you enjoyed his performance Joe, outstanding.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Mo' Better Blues.

What's the verdict on this one? I haven't seen it since release.

I have seen it 5+ times, and look forward to seeing it again.

Thumbs up!

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
I'd be tempted to go now. I can certainly see why he was nominated for an Oscar. I think he gave a dang good performance.

Have you seen, The Reader?

w+a. nope. I haven't. As I posted last week I've been seriously remiss in seeing movies the past 6 months or more so now I'm in catch up mode.

Next weekend on tap is The Reader, Benjamin Button or Revolution Road. Which one first boys and girls?

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w+a. nope. I haven't. As I posted last week I've been seriously remiss in seeing movies the past 6 months or more so now I'm in catch up mode.

Next weekend on tap is The Reader, Benjamin Button or Revolution Road. Which one first boys and girls?

You have them in the correct order wiml.

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w+a. nope. I haven't. As I posted last week I've been seriously remiss in seeing movies the past 6 months or more so now I'm in catch up mode.

Next weekend on tap is The Reader, Benjamin Button or Revolution Road. Which one first boys and girls?

Haven't seen these three yet, but my wife has, and recommends them.

I hear you on the six months thing. Seems like my movie theater sprees each year come in two waves:

1. Summer blockbusters (Batman, Cloverfield in '08).
2. Pre-Oscar heavies (Jan/early Feb).

I'm trying to get back into the habit of seeing at least one movie or one museum/art gallery on a regular basis. Both are great ways for me to get out of the house (I telecommute) and just drop out and relax a little.

PURPLE has some volunteer work this afternoon so I'll likely catch a flick she doesn't want to see with my youngest son. Doubleheader weekend!