MOVIES: What are you watching?

Life of Pi

Jaws . . . first time in over a decade (other than catching random parts of it when it is played on network TV)

Great flick!

Vanilla Sky

Second time I've seen it and still not 100% certain what was supposed to be real and what was dream. One thing for sure, Penelope Cruz was incredibly hot at the time.

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One thing for sure, Penelope Cruz is incredibly hot

The Hairdresser's Husband

Headhunters - nice little crime thriller with subtitles.

Murmur of the Heart

Trance.

Tough to follow, especially near the end. Don't watch it if you're sleepy. But quite enjoyable.

J. Edgar - not very impressed.

Mud

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Headhunters - nice little crime thriller with subtitles.

Loved that flick!

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Mud

What did you think?

Warm Bodies - sort of a romantic comedy with a touch of horror and drama in the vein of Twilight but with a zombie. A fun film.

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Mud

What did you think?

I haven't seen it. I keep on almost seeing it but choosing for something lighter. But I've heard nothing but raves so I'm also curious.

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Warm Bodies - sort of a romantic comedy with a touch of horror and drama in the vein of Twilight but with a zombie. A fun film.

I liked this, too. But it was hard not for me to review the movie that wasn't. The premise was, as far as I know, completely unique -- even though it is sort of shocking that it was a unique premise. And, to be the first of its kind and good -- but not great -- to me was a bit sad because if someone makes a great take on this, it won't be original anymore. But, as I said, I agree it was fun and I liked it.

Hoping to see The World's End in the next two days.

I'd love to see Blue Jasmine, too. But right now everything I'm doing is upbeat and not too thought-provoking, so we'll see.

Little bit of British "history" this weekend:

The Iron Lady
Stone of Destiny

Streep was great as Thatcher, but I thought the movie on the whole was just OK.

Portnoy's Complaint

Goodbye, Columbus

Elegy

The Lives of Others

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The Lives of Others

Did you enjoy?

Yes, excellent movie. I had seen it upon release

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Yes, excellent movie.

+1

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Portnoy's Complaint

Just looked it up, I've never given the movie a thought since watching this mess all those years ago, was I, and I assume you, shocked to see who directed it.

Goodbye, Columbus

Saw it in the theatre and still have fond memories. I even can remember the chorus to the silly theme song: "Hello life, goodbye Columbus."

Elegy

The Roth fest continued. And hey, it didn't hurt that it had Penelope Cruz.

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Portnoy's Complaint

Just looked it up, I've never given the movie a thought since watching this mess all those years ago, was I, and I assume you, shocked to see who directed it.

I will watch his fine screenplay today... always a comfort movie for me. You know what he produced, right?

Goodbye, Columbus

Saw it in the theatre and still have fond memories. I even can remember the chorus to the silly theme song: "Hello life, goodbye Columbus."

Elegy

The Roth fest continued. And hey, it didn't hurt that it had stunning Penelope Cruz.

Side Effects

better than expected

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Side Effects

better than expected

Recommended?

Blue Jasmine

Enjoyed very much.

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Blue Jasmine

Enjoyed very much.

My plans for this weekend were thrown a curve. I look forward to catching this soon.

Perhaps when we get back to Santa Fe later this week. Thanks for the post.

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Side Effects

better than expected

Recommended?

When in the mood for a twist, sure. Hope you enjoy it.

Head in the Clouds

Not the best movie I've ever seen, but Theron and Cruz can make up for a lot.

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Head in the Clouds

Not the best movie I've ever seen, but Theron and Cruz can make up for a lot.

Sounds yummy

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Portnoy's Complaint

Just looked it up, I've never given the movie a thought since watching this mess all those years ago, was I, and I assume you, shocked to see who directed it.

I will watch his fine screenplay today... always a comfort movie for me. You know what he produced, right?

Hmmm, I'm not sure what you're referring to...I can only find P's Complaint, Hello Dolly and an uncredited Whose Afraid of Virginia Wolf?

We are the Millers
Pain and Gain
kickass 2

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Blue Jasmine

Enjoyed very much.

We saw this yesterday too. Didn't Woody Allen used to make comedies?

Very good movie though. Two words: Cate Blanchett

World's End.

I loved it. Very funny and strange.

The Place Beyond the Pines

Intriguing plot arc, wonderfully acted, at well over 2 hours a real test of stamina.

Since there are three distinct acts to the movie, perhaps recording the movie and watching on three different occasions would be less taxing.

Zero Dark Thirty. I enjoyed it.

White House Down.

Stardust
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

Both were great.

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Blue Jasmine

Enjoyed very much.

We saw this yesterday too. Didn't Woody Allen used to make comedies?

Very good movie though. Two words: Cate Blanchett

There were definitely humorous moments, but I agree they were few and far between. Ms. Blanchett was indeed brilliant.