The Dark Knight Rises - too long and not good.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
La Liste Noire
Jean-Marc Vallee has come a long way since that film.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
I had forgotten Scorsese directed this and that Jodie Foster was in it.
Jean-Marc Vallee has come a long way since that film.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
I had forgotten Scorsese directed this and that Jodie Foster was in it.
The Water Diviner
Good.
Good.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Great flick. Recently, I was shooting the bull with a sales person in my company. She's good, always in the top three per month. I quoted the "coffee is for closers only" line and she admitted she'd never seen GGGR. I thought that film was required viewing for anyone in sales.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Foley's best film?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Seaquam:
We saw Youth last night, and loved it.
I've really liked Michael Caine since I saw him in Alfie many, many years ago; I think last night I saw him in what might be his best role yet. The dialogue was interesting, and left us thinking about, and discussing, the vagaries of old age, and the reflections of past loves. The film also contains beautiful cinematography with some memorable scenes.
On the other hand, my daughter thought it said nothing and went nowhere, but then, she suffers from youth. It's a good thing that there's a lot of different movies available for viewing.
Sea, I hope you have seen The Great Beauty.
I have not, but I see that it's available on Netflix. We will try to find time to watch it in the next week or so. Thanks for the rec!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Foley's best film?
To me? Yes.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Foley's best film?
This is not a great director, so you'd have to say yes.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Foley's best film?
This is not a great director, so you'd have to say yes.
The cast was so bloody great, the film would had been great even if they only had a scarecrow as director.
The Big Short
Loved it. But a movie to which one must pay close attention. Unless one is one of those dirty scummy bankers, of course.
Loved it. But a movie to which one must pay close attention. Unless one is one of those dirty scummy bankers, of course.
quote:Originally posted by Slippery Pete:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Recommended.
Foley's best film?
This is not a great director, so you'd have to say yes.
The cast was so bloody great, the film would had been great even if they only had a scarecrow as director.
Oh my, if that were only the case. Too many films that prove that not to be true.
Bridge of Spies
The word that comes to mind is inert.
The word that comes to mind is inert.
Brooklyn. Not my choice, but I would still recommend it for the ladies in your lives. 
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Once Upon a Time in the West
Reaffirmed my belief that as much fun as GBU is, Once is his masterpiece. And don't mention "...in America."
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Once Upon a Time in the West
Reaffirmed my belief that as much fun as GBU is, Once is his masterpiece. And don't mention "...in America."
Hateful Eight
Better than I expected. *** 1/2
Better than I expected. *** 1/2
Last Year at Marienbad, again.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
Last Year at Marienbad, again.
I assume you have seen Night and Fog.
I saw this short around 1990'ish and found it to be a profound film.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
Last Year at Marienbad, again.
I assume you have seen Night and Fog.
I saw this short around 1990'ish and found it to be a profound film.
I discussed it here a few months ago.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - I really liked it. Great job of having the original characters to make it feel "comfortable", while introducing some really cool new ones.
Caught a few movies this week:
Ex Machina: creepy but fun movie, enjoyed this one
The Martian: Did not live up to my expectations
It Follows: a movie about a bad STD
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation - I enjoyed it!
Interstellar: Nice, enjoyable
Lady Snowblood: Classic 70's Japanese flick of a pissed off warrior chick - nice
Ex Machina: creepy but fun movie, enjoyed this one
The Martian: Did not live up to my expectations
It Follows: a movie about a bad STD
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation - I enjoyed it!
Interstellar: Nice, enjoyable
Lady Snowblood: Classic 70's Japanese flick of a pissed off warrior chick - nice
The Big Short
Thought it was great. Bale and Carell were both outstanding, and it captured and portrayed the events in an entertaining and educational way while maintaining the seriousness of the story and corruption.
Thought it was great. Bale and Carell were both outstanding, and it captured and portrayed the events in an entertaining and educational way while maintaining the seriousness of the story and corruption.
Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation
Liked this installment. Not sure how many more Cruise has left in him, though.
Liked this installment. Not sure how many more Cruise has left in him, though.
Gone Girl - decent, but nowhere near as interesting as the book.
Wild Tales
Enjoyed it as much as the first time I watched this excellent film.
Enjoyed it as much as the first time I watched this excellent film.
All Good Things, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst.
Spooky, thrilling, tense. Good background music.
From 2010.
Spooky, thrilling, tense. Good background music.
From 2010.
quote:Originally posted by irwin:
All Good Things, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst.
Spooky, thrilling, tense. Good background music.
From 2010.
Irwin, I assume you are following the Robert Durst saga since you watched this film.
Igby Goes Down, found an old DVD and re-watched it. Kieran Culkin imo is a far more talented actor than his brother.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by irwin:
All Good Things, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst.
Spooky, thrilling, tense. Good background music.
From 2010.
Irwin, I assume you are following the Robert Durst saga since you watched this film.
Dunst, not Durst.
Anomalisa
Got to the end and we both looked at each other in astonishment and said, "Really? That's it??"
I'm a fan of Charlie Kaufman, and the reviews of this have been over-the-top glowing, but there was nothing original or profound about it. Even the stop motion is awkward.
Got to the end and we both looked at each other in astonishment and said, "Really? That's it??"
I'm a fan of Charlie Kaufman, and the reviews of this have been over-the-top glowing, but there was nothing original or profound about it. Even the stop motion is awkward.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by irwin:
All Good Things, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst.
Spooky, thrilling, tense. Good background music.
From 2010.
Irwin, I assume you are following the Robert Durst saga since you watched this film.
Dunst, not Durst.
Looks like Durst will be spending time in California for a trial.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Anomalisa
Got to the end and we both looked at each other in astonishment and said, "Really? That's it??"
I'm a fan of Charlie Kaufman, and the reviews of this have been over-the-top glowing, but there was nothing original or profound about it. Even the stop motion is awkward.
Great writer as long as he doesn't direct.
I think the actress's name is Durst.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Once Upon a Time in the West
Reaffirmed my belief that as much fun as GBU is, Once is his masterpiece. And don't mention "...in America."
Agree with this entirely. Once Upon a Time in the West is a brilliant movie. The score and use of the score is exceptional
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:quote:Originally posted by Redhawk:
I just returned from viewing The Force Awakens. Although I have been an avid fan of the Star Wars universe, I wasn't terribly thrilled with this one.
Would like to discuss with you via eamil. Had a few minor quibbles but otherwise thought it was very good. Interested to hear your thoughts
email sent. did you get it?
quote:Originally posted by irwin:
I think the actress's name is Durst.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst
Irwin, google Robert Durst for the true story behind the movie you enjoyed, then watch The Jinx: Robert Durst HBO series.
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Once Upon a Time in the West
Reaffirmed my belief that as much fun as GBU is, Once is his masterpiece. And don't mention "...in America."
Agree with this entirely. Once Upon a Time in the West is a brilliant movie. The score and use of the score is exceptional
I also think one of the best openings ever.
Paths of Glory
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by irwin:
I think the actress's name is Durst.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst
Irwin, google Robert Durst for the true story behind the movie you enjoyed, then watch The Jinx: Robert Durst HBO series.
Scary guy. I note that he was living in California at the time of the Zodiac killings. Anyone looked into a connection there?
quote:Originally posted by Redhawk:quote:Originally posted by patespo1:quote:Originally posted by Redhawk:
I just returned from viewing The Force Awakens. Although I have been an avid fan of the Star Wars universe, I wasn't terribly thrilled with this one.
Would like to discuss with you via eamil. Had a few minor quibbles but otherwise thought it was very good. Interested to hear your thoughts
email sent. did you get it?
Yeah Red, figured I would give you a few days to recover from the Bama game
Response coming today