"The Lion in Winter"
came highly recommended from a friend. Can't say that I enjoyed it. I was perhaps too tired on my flight this morning to engage in Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole back-and-forth dialogue. I found myself getting impatient by the seemingly personality-disordered nature of the family interactions. I get that that was the crux of the entire film, so maybe I just wasn't in the mood to appreciate a film that has earned such critical acclaim
quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
The Jean Reno movie? Loved it!
Indeed, and love it as well.
Always one of my favorites, but rarely find others who know it/appreciate it.
Interesting...I don't know that I've ever really known someone to have seen it and NOT enjoyed it. I've always assumed it was a classic that everyone has seen. Regardless, an awesome movie, which is made even cooler by the fact that it was Natalie Portman's breakout role. And I love Gary Oldman...one of my favorite actors.
Subway
An Enemy of The People--75%
Satyajit Ray's third to last film is an adaption of the Ibsen play by the same name. Forced, due to health problems, to work only in a studio and not locations the film plays like a soap opera. As many have done, he changes the time and setting of the play, in this case modern day India. It's a turgid exercise and almost none of Ray's genius is on display. To make it worse he tags on a happy ending that feels false and a bit ridiculous.
Satyajit Ray's third to last film is an adaption of the Ibsen play by the same name. Forced, due to health problems, to work only in a studio and not locations the film plays like a soap opera. As many have done, he changes the time and setting of the play, in this case modern day India. It's a turgid exercise and almost none of Ray's genius is on display. To make it worse he tags on a happy ending that feels false and a bit ridiculous.
Quick gift giving film book guide:
If Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is the one jazz album that should be in everyone's collection then Francois Truffaut's Hitchcock is the equivalent film book. As mentioned here a documentary about the making of the book is coming out soon. Truffaut started as a writer of film critique and commentary. He almost singlehandly elevated Hitchcock from being viewed as merely an entertainer to, deservedly, an artist.
Fellini: The Sixties TCM created this ultimate coffee table book about Fellini's golden decade.
Donald Richie, who died two years ago, was the ultimate information source for Japanese cinema. His indispensable book The Films of Akira Kurosawa is a, large format, detailed survey of every Kurosawa film.
Everyone knows Saul Bass' work as a designer of movie title sequences, even if you don't know his name. From Anatomy of a Murder, to Hithcocks including Vertigo and Psycho, to Goodfallas his work spanned over 40 years. Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design is a must not only for film buffs for anyone with an interest in graphic design. In addition to his film work his graphics include Bell telephones original logo and the world logo that replaced it and airline plane logos.
Remember Hanukkah starts this Sunday night but you have 8 days. And oh yeah, 20 days to Christmas.
If Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is the one jazz album that should be in everyone's collection then Francois Truffaut's Hitchcock is the equivalent film book. As mentioned here a documentary about the making of the book is coming out soon. Truffaut started as a writer of film critique and commentary. He almost singlehandly elevated Hitchcock from being viewed as merely an entertainer to, deservedly, an artist.
Fellini: The Sixties TCM created this ultimate coffee table book about Fellini's golden decade.
Donald Richie, who died two years ago, was the ultimate information source for Japanese cinema. His indispensable book The Films of Akira Kurosawa is a, large format, detailed survey of every Kurosawa film.
Everyone knows Saul Bass' work as a designer of movie title sequences, even if you don't know his name. From Anatomy of a Murder, to Hithcocks including Vertigo and Psycho, to Goodfallas his work spanned over 40 years. Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design is a must not only for film buffs for anyone with an interest in graphic design. In addition to his film work his graphics include Bell telephones original logo and the world logo that replaced it and airline plane logos.
Remember Hanukkah starts this Sunday night but you have 8 days. And oh yeah, 20 days to Christmas.
Took my son to see Goosebumps and he enjoyed it.
Eyes Wide Shut
Gladiator
Gladiator
Somm. Enjoyed it.
Inside Out
If you have adolescent children, grandchildren or heart yourself worth a viewing.
If you have adolescent children, grandchildren or heart yourself worth a viewing.
Beasts of No Nation
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Beasts of No Nation
What did you think? I thought it was a very good movie with a range of emotion.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Beasts of No Nation
What did you think? I thought it was a very good movie with a range of emotion.
Excellent, movie, IMO. I really enjoyed it. Not an "entertaining" movie, per se, but one that provides and excellent perspective and reality to the emotional impact these conflicts have on the lives of so many citizens just trying to live their family lives. I agree with you, Joe, that this movie communicates that along with the emotional influences felt by everyone.
Winter on Fire
Victoria: ever watch paint dry?
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Eyes Wide Shut
One of the few Kubrick movies that I disliked.
To Be Takei
Decent documentary. If you're a George Takei fan worth the 90 minutes. If you're not, skip it.
Decent documentary. If you're a George Takei fan worth the 90 minutes. If you're not, skip it.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Winter on Fire
Thoughts?
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Eyes Wide Shut
One of the few Kubrick movies that I disliked.
I don't think I dislike any of his movies, but definitely one of his weakest. Two words: Tom Cruise
The Visit: another M. Night Shyamalan flick
Ok movie for an alone night in a hotel. Not great, not terrible. The familiar M. Night Shyamalan "twist" at the end was remotely interesting. Just can't seem to get another "Sixth Sense" level movie under his belt IMO
Ok movie for an alone night in a hotel. Not great, not terrible. The familiar M. Night Shyamalan "twist" at the end was remotely interesting. Just can't seem to get another "Sixth Sense" level movie under his belt IMO
I think that many of those who dislike Eyes Wide Shut miss the way Kubrick mocks Cruise and Kidman, while tricking them into playing themselves. At the end of the movie, they haven't learned a thing.
The cinematography and use of music are top-notch. Symbols abound, and riddles are presented that are not meant to be solved. Like Mulholland Drive, the movie has to be taken as a composite of impressions rather than a linear exposition.
The cinematography and use of music are top-notch. Symbols abound, and riddles are presented that are not meant to be solved. Like Mulholland Drive, the movie has to be taken as a composite of impressions rather than a linear exposition.
His worst movie. Barely watchable and not repeatable.quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:quote:Originally posted by steve8:
Eyes Wide Shut
One of the few Kubrick movies that I disliked.
quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
The cinematography and use of music are top-notch. Symbols abound, and riddles are presented that are not meant to be solved. Like Mulholland Drive, the movie has to be taken as a composite of impressions rather than a linear exposition.
If only it were half this deep.
Winters Bone: Jennifer Lawrence at her acting best. Early film for her but her acting in this film is at the level or above her that in Silver Lining Playbook
Safety not guaranteed: Quirky indie flick that was ok, not great. An interesting departure from typical plot lines I guess
Safety not guaranteed: Quirky indie flick that was ok, not great. An interesting departure from typical plot lines I guess
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:
Winters Bone:
This film made my Top 10 list for the year it came out.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
The cinematography and use of music are top-notch. Symbols abound, and riddles are presented that are not meant to be solved. Like Mulholland Drive, the movie has to be taken as a composite of impressions rather than a linear exposition.
If only it were half this deep.
It is fitting you adapted and adopted the sig line from WaFE because you're both pantloads. However, WaFE is almost certainly just a fictional, satirical creation of someone with a sense of humour.
Got an email that Sophia Loren, of all people, is doing a one woman show about herself in Las Vegas. Though I can't think of one of her movies that interests me, except perhaps Two Women, it might be kinda interesting or at least weird. Of course, even at 81, she's still sexier than any Kardashian.
Sophia Loren at the Venetian, Las Vegas.
Sophia Loren at the Venetian, Las Vegas.
quote:Originally posted by steve8:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by pape du neuf:
The cinematography and use of music are top-notch. Symbols abound, and riddles are presented that are not meant to be solved. Like Mulholland Drive, the movie has to be taken as a composite of impressions rather than a linear exposition.
If only it were half this deep.
It is fitting you adapted and adopted the sig line from WaFE because you're both pantloads. However, WaFE is almost certainly just a fictional, satirical creation of someone with a sense of humour.
Holy cow, we don't agree on a movie. I can see why it would drive you to a personal attack.
Miss Granny (2014)
Cute but a bit contrived.
Cute but a bit contrived.
I Vitelloni--85%
Fellini's third picture and a solid box office hit after the financial failure of The White Sheik.
Viridiana--91%
The first of three pictures starring Silvia Pinal has many an interesting scene. The party scene is simply mind blowing.
Simon of the Desert--87%
The final film with Pinal is based on a tale of a 5th century monk who spent 39 years on top of a column. The film, due to financial problems, is only 45 minutes. You will shake you head in disbelief at the ending. Another anti-religion film from an avowed atheist.
Fellini's third picture and a solid box office hit after the financial failure of The White Sheik.
Viridiana--91%
The first of three pictures starring Silvia Pinal has many an interesting scene. The party scene is simply mind blowing.
Simon of the Desert--87%
The final film with Pinal is based on a tale of a 5th century monk who spent 39 years on top of a column. The film, due to financial problems, is only 45 minutes. You will shake you head in disbelief at the ending. Another anti-religion film from an avowed atheist.
Ed Wood: ** 1/2
Fun, but not as good as I remembered it. Needed 20 minutes chopped off it.
Fun, but not as good as I remembered it. Needed 20 minutes chopped off it.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Sole winner in "Perfect Wolfing in Pizza and Cap'n Crunch award" 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Runner up for 2013 and 2014.
As you may know I'm in line for the 2015 Perfect Viewing Award. I wish you best luck in the 2015 PWiPaCC Award.
Stargate- interminable stupidty- the movie, and also me for watching the whole thing
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Sole winner in "Perfect Wolfing in Pizza and Cap'n Crunch award" 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Runner up for 2013 and 2014.
As you may know I'm in line for the 2015 Perfect Viewing Award. I wish you best luck in the 2015 PWiPaCC Award.
Why thank you very much sir! Looking forward to toasting our 2015 victories!
Indybob = W&FE?
quote:Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:
Indybob = W&FE?
Reminds me of the Twilight Zone episode, "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street", with neighbor accusing neighbor ending in paranoia and violent clashes.
A Year in Champagne
OK. I wouldn't have watched it if I wasn't a wine geek.
OK. I wouldn't have watched it if I wasn't a wine geek.
quote:Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:
Indybob = W&FE?
Ha, hardly. Just couldn't resist joining The Old Man in ridiculing W&FE.
Jean de Florette
Two or Three Things I Know About Her--95%
I'm thinking that Jean Luc Godard's film from 1967 is the only, if not the best, abstract expressionistic feature length theatrical film ever made. And like the best of that art form rewards multiple viewings.
I'm thinking that Jean Luc Godard's film from 1967 is the only, if not the best, abstract expressionistic feature length theatrical film ever made. And like the best of that art form rewards multiple viewings.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
Two or Three Things I Know About Her--95%
I'm thinking that Jean Luc Godard's film from 1967 is the only, if not the best, abstract expressionistic feature length theatrical film ever made. And like the best of that art form rewards multiple viewings.
Our thoughts are not the substance of reality, but its shadow.