American Graffiti
quote:Originally posted by FL Wino:
American Graffiti
Lucas' best film.
Elf
The Gunman (2015)
Decent. Better than currently trending on IMDB.
Decent. Better than currently trending on IMDB.
Chi-Raq: **
I wanted to like it more, but finally decided that Spike Lee's been making the same movie for 25 years.
I wanted to like it more, but finally decided that Spike Lee's been making the same movie for 25 years.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Chi-Raq: **
I wanted to like it more, but finally decided that Spike Lee's been making the same movie for 25 years.
That good eh? The most overrated "big name" director of all time.
Weekend--93%
(WARNING: Only read on if you like pretentious, film snob writing.)
Through over 100 films Jean-Luc Godard has been steadfast. Themes--anti-establishment (particularly Anti-American), anti-colonial wars, anti-commercialism and consumerism; his favorite things are sex in all manner and the world of prostitutes. His technique--whatever creates the purist cinema experience.
Weekend has one mind-blowing scene to mind-blowing scene after another. The ultimate of those scenes is the famous trucking (not tracking) shot road of traffic and the other a Mozart recital in a farmyard. There's also a tip of the hat to Bunuel's Exterminating Angel. First there's a scene which begins with that title on the screen. And then the scene ends with--what else?--a flock of sheep.
On Hulu streaming and Netflix DVD.
(WARNING: Only read on if you like pretentious, film snob writing.)
Through over 100 films Jean-Luc Godard has been steadfast. Themes--anti-establishment (particularly Anti-American), anti-colonial wars, anti-commercialism and consumerism; his favorite things are sex in all manner and the world of prostitutes. His technique--whatever creates the purist cinema experience.
Weekend has one mind-blowing scene to mind-blowing scene after another. The ultimate of those scenes is the famous trucking (not tracking) shot road of traffic and the other a Mozart recital in a farmyard. There's also a tip of the hat to Bunuel's Exterminating Angel. First there's a scene which begins with that title on the screen. And then the scene ends with--what else?--a flock of sheep.
On Hulu streaming and Netflix DVD.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by FL Wino:
American Graffiti
Lucas' best film.
Completely agree so long as we aren't including films he only produced (eg. Raiders).
That said, I was never a huge fan of American Graffiti. I saw it around the same time I saw Diner in my late pre-teens or very early teens and always thought of the two as "stable mates", though strongly preferred the latter.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
Weekend--93%
(WARNING: Only read on if you like pretentious, film snob writing.)
Through over 100 films Jean-Luc Godard has been steadfast. Themes--anti-establishment (particularly Anti-American), anti-colonial wars, anti-commercialism and consumerism; his favorite things are sex in all manner and the world of prostitutes. His technique--whatever creates the purist cinema experience.
Weekend has one mind-blowing scene to mind-blowing scene after another. The ultimate of those scenes is the famous trucking (not tracking) shot road of traffic and the other a Mozart recital in a farmyard. There's also a tip of the hat to Bunuel's Exterminating Angel. First there's a scene which begins with that title on the screen. And then the scene ends with--what else?--a flock of sheep.
On Hulu streaming and Netflix DVD.
Do you think PETA would score the film as highly?
Singles - Still has the best soundtrack EVER.
Pitch Perfect 2
If you liked the first one you'll like this one a smidge less but still very much viewable.
If you liked the first one you'll like this one a smidge less but still very much viewable.
quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Chi-Raq: **
I wanted to like it more, but finally decided that Spike Lee's been making the same movie for 25 years.
That good eh? The most overrated "big name" director of all time.
Hmmm, I have enjoyed a few of his films.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:
Weekend--93%
(WARNING: Only read on if you like pretentious, film snob writing.)
Through over 100 films Jean-Luc Godard has been steadfast. Themes--anti-establishment (particularly Anti-American), anti-colonial wars, anti-commercialism and consumerism; his favorite things are sex in all manner and the world of prostitutes. His technique--whatever creates the purist cinema experience.
Weekend has one mind-blowing scene to mind-blowing scene after another. The ultimate of those scenes is the famous trucking (not tracking) shot road of traffic and the other a Mozart recital in a farmyard. There's also a tip of the hat to Bunuel's Exterminating Angel. First there's a scene which begins with that title on the screen. And then the scene ends with--what else?--a flock of sheep.
On Hulu streaming and Netflix DVD.
Do you think PETA for score the film as highly?
Yeah, well there's that. And I do think, as once said, you could go get popcorn during the two speeches about Africa.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by The Old Man:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Chi-Raq: **
I wanted to like it more, but finally decided that Spike Lee's been making the same movie for 25 years.
That good eh? The most overrated "big name" director of all time.
Hmmm, I have enjoyed a few of his films.
While I have a high opinion of your viewing choices I don't see where you've won any Perfect Viewing Awards.
Old Man, If you don't like his polemics&politics, take a look at Inside Man, a tidy thriller starring Denzel. But, I think Lee titled Inside Man wrong. I'd have gone with Jodi Foster's Legs. 
Saint Laurent.
A 2.5 hr biopic of one decade in the life of Yves St. Laurent.
The movie covered 10 years and seemed to take about twice that to watch. Slow. Watch paint dry instead.
A 2.5 hr biopic of one decade in the life of Yves St. Laurent.
The movie covered 10 years and seemed to take about twice that to watch. Slow. Watch paint dry instead.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
Old Man, If you don't like his polemics&politics, take a look at Inside Man, a tidy thriller starring Denzel. But...
Added, but there's a lot that can go wrong...
Creed,
pretty predictable. some good blood spatter in the boxing ring. Stallone's performance was pretty good, if you like to hear someone talking with mothballs in his mouth.
But, it kept my attention.
pretty predictable. some good blood spatter in the boxing ring. Stallone's performance was pretty good, if you like to hear someone talking with mothballs in his mouth.
But, it kept my attention.
Divergent -- I liked it. Not great and fairly predictable, but better than I thought it would be.
5 Days of War -- mehhhh
5 Days of War -- mehhhh
Legend. Really enjoyed it, as did mrs bman. Tom Hardy's Ron Kray was especially well acted.
Train Wreck - enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Night Before Christmas - very funny at points.
Drink heavily before watching if possible.
Drink heavily before watching if possible.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Jean de Florette
Wonderful.
The Verdi-esque theme is wonderful as well. One of those ear worms you don't mind!
Beast o no Nation.
Very good, but feel as if the storyline has been presented before: A Long Way gone, Blood diamond, etc.
Very good, but feel as if the storyline has been presented before: A Long Way gone, Blood diamond, etc.
The Pink Panther - the original one, with David Niven. I'd never seen it before. Sort of slow, but with hints of greatness to come.
Winter on Fire
Powerful stuff. I enjoyed it.
Powerful stuff. I enjoyed it.
Spymasters ( CIA Documentary)
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Spymasters ( CIA Documentary)
How was it? I heard a recent Fresh Air interview that indicated the former CIA heads are in agreement that we (U.S.) can't shoot our way out of terrorism threats.
American Sniper.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Spymasters ( CIA Documentary)
How was it? I heard a recent Fresh Air interview that indicated the former CIA heads are in agreement that we (U.S.) can't shoot our way out of terrorism threats.
Indy, there are 12 living former CIA directors, and all were part of the film, but about 6-8 dominated the film. People like George H. W. Bush and others are deep in the winter of their lives and only had a cameo role.
There was very little if anything everyone agreed on. The one exception was ( of the people that dominated the show) that we cannot shoot our way out of terrorism, or drone our way out.
The conversation of Obama targeting and killing an American citizen without due process also had unity.
Survivor
Mediocre.
Mediocre.
W+A, gotcha. Hope to watch it soon.
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Tears of the Sun ** 1/2. Better than expected.
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Tears of the Sun ** 1/2. Better than expected.
La Cérémonie
Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
La Cérémonie
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
Disjointed.
Disjointed.
yuck.quote:Originally posted by indybob:
I'd have gone with Jodi Foster's Legs.
In preparation for Friday: Return of the Jedi.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:yuck.quote:Originally posted by indybob:
I'd have gone with Jodi Foster's Legs.
I forgot, you like the scrawny twig legs of a size 00 who lies on a divan, drinking diet coke all day.
Under the Volcano
Sicario: enjoyed this film . . . particularly Benicio Del Toro's role
The Man from Uncle: pretty good flick for a flight. Henry Cavill's character was a little too over the top for me though. Enjoyed seeing Alicia Vikander in another film (post Ex Machina).
Polar Express: have seen this many times with my kids and enjoyed watching this again on a redeye
The Man from Uncle: pretty good flick for a flight. Henry Cavill's character was a little too over the top for me though. Enjoyed seeing Alicia Vikander in another film (post Ex Machina).
Polar Express: have seen this many times with my kids and enjoyed watching this again on a redeye