Topic: Last movies you saw & what you thought of them (Read 200659 times)

Normandie · « **Reply #2080 on:** September 12, 2023, 02:22:33 AM »

I just found the perfect movie to put on in the background while I format tables: "Cold Wind Blowing."

Might as well start getting ready for winter.

Normandie · « **Reply #2081 on:** September 12, 2023, 08:12:15 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on September 12, 2023, 02:22:33 AM

I just found the perfect movie to put on in the background while I format tables: "Cold Wind Blowing."

OK, well, that movie was terrible, so I'm going with "Hypothermia" now.

nimrod · « **Reply #2082 on:** September 12, 2023, 09:41:07 PM »

Burton & Taylor

Film about the famous couple. Well acted by Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West.

Normandie · « **Reply #2083 on:** October 24, 2023, 01:05:19 AM »

Talk to Me (2023).

I found it a bit disappointing. I suppose I'd read too many rave reviews online. It was good—better than most horror movies, I think (although that's not saying much)—but I wasn't as absorbed as I expected to be.

I personally had a hard time watching it because the main young man in it reminded me a bit of my son, although he was a few years younger than my son the last time I saw him. The scene where this character approaches his sister's bedroom one night with his pillow, hoping to crash with her because he was frightened, and then was cruelly rebuffed, actually made my heart seem to physically hurt, and I turned it off. But I'd paid good money to rent it, so I turned it back on after a bit.

Overall, I think it's a decent option for someone looking for a Halloween movie.

Normandie · « **Reply #2084 on:** October 29, 2023, 05:07:01 AM »

Just found what I'm pretty sure will be the perfect Halloween movie (for me, anyway). My daughters and I love the Hell House LLC trilogy, and I just now found out the fourth installment will be released on Monday, October 30. That gives me a day to pick up popcorn and gather my blankets and pillows for me and my younger daughter:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5vlImdsw7o" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5vlImdsw7o</a>

nimrod · « **Reply #2085 on:** October 29, 2023, 11:38:31 PM »

I watched a good film on the flight to Hawaii called Ford versus Ferrari, starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon.

Great film for you Baz as I know you like car racing. All based around the 24 hour Le Mon race. Bale is superb, he can seem to do so many accents and personalities. It's not all about racing though, more about the politics within the Ford Company.
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Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2086 on:** October 30, 2023, 09:54:06 PM »

^

Kev, you have gotten to know me well. I love that movie! I've watched it several times.

Christian Bale as Ken Miles and Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby played their roles to perfection. I agree with your comment about Christian Bale. He captured Australian Ken Miles precisely.

Ken Miles winning at Sebring in 1966...

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans...

That's Carroll Shelby with his left hand on Ken Miles' shoulder.

And Carroll Shelby...

...one of my racing heroes.

The film had some beautifully filmed racing scenes...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUQHuzfSEf4" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUQHuzfSEf4</a>

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2087 on:** October 30, 2023, 10:27:29 PM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on October 30, 2023, 09:54:06 PM

And Carroll Shelby...

...one of my racing heroes.

I even have the pit crew shirt...

nimrod · « **Reply #2088 on:** November 01, 2023, 01:20:17 AM »

Knew you'd like that movie Baz

FYI.
Kenneth Henry Jarvis Miles (1 November 1918 – 17 August 1966) was a British sports car racing engineer and driver best known for his motorsport career in the US and with American teams on the international scene. He is an inductee to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

He was a Yorkshireman, and Bale did the accent perfectly even though he's Welsh. !!

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2089 on:** November 01, 2023, 01:56:49 AM »

Thanks for your FYI, Kev. As I was writing my post, I had you on my mind. But you're British too!

I was wondering if Christian Bale got Ken Miles' accent right as you would definitely know.

As far as the scene toward the end of the movie where Enzo Ferrari tips his hat to Ken Miles after the Le Mans race, no such thing happened. Enzo Ferrari was not at the 24 hour race that year. But it was a nice touch.

nimrod · « **Reply #2090 on:** November 01, 2023, 10:50:00 PM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on November 01, 2023, 01:56:49 AM

Thanks for your FYI, Kev. As I was writing my post, I had you on my mind. But you're British too!

I was wondering if Christian Bale got Ken Miles' accent right as you would definitely know.

As far as the scene toward the end of the movie where Enzo Ferrari tips his hat to Ken Miles after the Le Mans race, no such thing happened. Enzo Ferrari was not at the 24 hour race that year. But it was a nice touch.

Yes the accent was perfect, there are some actors that can pull off any accent perfectly, Bale is one of them. One of my favourite actors (Robert Pattinson) is also extremely good at this.

I'm dual citizenship now Baz British but I'm also an Aussie

Moogmodule · « **Reply #2091 on:** November 01, 2023, 10:57:04 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on November 01, 2023, 10:50:00 PM

I'm dual citizenship now Baz British but I'm also an Aussie

And we’re happy you’ve joined us Nim

nimrod · « **Reply #2092 on:** November 01, 2023, 11:24:57 PM »

Quote from: Moogmodule on November 01, 2023, 10:57:04 PM

And we’re happy you’ve joined us Nim

Why thank you Moog. Proud to be an Aussie !!!

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #2093 on:** November 11, 2023, 11:53:14 PM »

The Blues Brothers 1980

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_45xlVb3TGQ" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_45xlVb3TGQ</a>

They were on a mission from God.

The mall car chase scene's music was a combination of these two great songs...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOXq_vLCjco" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOXq_vLCjco</a>

Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBcXvKvB08" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBcXvKvB08</a>

Time Is Tight - Booker T. & The MG's

nimrod · « **Reply #2094 on:** November 12, 2023, 01:40:02 AM »

The Burial
2023
Enjoyable film, Jamie Foxx is very funny in it I found.

True story..

8/10

nimrod · « **Reply #2095 on:** November 13, 2023, 09:56:56 PM »

The Bravados.

Western....Gregory Peck plays a moody man who has been wronged and is hunting 4 killers. Joan Collins also stars but she isn't a great actress.

Excellent film (free on Youtube)

8.1/10

nimrod · « **Reply #2096 on:** November 14, 2023, 10:56:10 PM »

Chino

Charles Bronson
Jill Ireland

Nice western if you like horses

Bronson plays the wronged man who falls in love but love doesn't win the day.

nimrod · « **Reply #2097 on:** November 15, 2023, 12:44:25 AM »

Eden Lake
A young Michael Fassbender and his girlfriend go wild camping and get terrorized by a gang of psycho teenagers.
One of those low budget jobs that you know is a bit crap but you have to watch it to the end just to see what happens.

6/10

Euan Buchan · « **Reply #2098 on:** November 22, 2023, 11:44:19 PM »

The film Two Of Us about John & Paul heard of it but never seen it quite enjoyed it.
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Normandie · « **Reply #2099 on:** November 27, 2023, 05:18:08 AM »

Quote from: Euan Buchan on November 22, 2023, 11:44:19 PM

The film Two Of Us about John & Paul heard of it but never seen it quite enjoyed it.

I'll have to track that one down, mostly because I'm having a very hard time picturing Aidan Quinn as Paul and, even more so, Jared Harris as John.

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