Topic: Last movies you saw & what you thought of them (Read 200826 times)

nimrod · « **Reply #1760 on:** July 16, 2021, 01:35:19 PM »

I watch a lot of non English films.

Just watched one, Swedish movie called ..Let the Right One in.
I thought it was absolutely brilliant... if you get chance to see it do so, it's classed as a horror film but it's much more than that.

8/10

Normandie · « **Reply #1761 on:** July 16, 2021, 01:58:46 PM »

^^^^

That one's been on my radar for awhile, Kevin; I'll have to check it out.

I see it's classified on iMDB as "horror/romance." That's quite a combination.

Normandie · « **Reply #1762 on:** July 26, 2021, 09:14:00 PM »

Just downloaded 1953 Titanic, the Webb/Stanwyck one, to replace my DVD. This is probably my favorite Titanic movie, although by far the least accurate. Several of the male historians on the ocean liner lists who have sons have confirmed that the scene when Norman transitions from a young man's short pants to a grown-up, long-pants suit is very touching. Not being a father, I wouldn't know.

But Clifton Webb is fantastic in this one.

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1763 on:** July 26, 2021, 11:09:34 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on July 26, 2021, 09:14:00 PM

Just downloaded 1953 Titanic, the Webb/Stanwyck one, to replace my DVD. This is probably my favorite Titanic movie, although by far the least accurate. Several of the male historians on the ocean liner lists who have sons have confirmed that the scene when Norman transitions from a young man's short pants to a grown-up, long-pants suit is very touching. Not being a father, I wouldn't know. But Clifton Webb is fantastic in this one.

"He's not your son." And the cabin door slowly closes as she leaves. What drama!

Yes, Clifton Webb was superb in this movie.

nimrod · « **Reply #1764 on:** July 27, 2021, 01:05:28 PM »

I'm rewatching all Tarantino films.

Death Proof is really great. Awesome car chase.

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1765 on:** July 27, 2021, 01:51:24 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on July 27, 2021, 01:05:28 PM

Awesome car chase.

Nah! The best car chases were in The Blues Brothers...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIdGxR-aU6o" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIdGxR-aU6o</a>

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Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1766 on:** July 27, 2021, 02:50:27 PM »

Blues Brothers Mall Chase Music...

<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>

<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>

Put 'em together and you get...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aZSP8c05zM" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aZSP8c05zM</a>

The new Oldsmobiles are in early this year.

Normandie · « **Reply #1767 on:** July 28, 2021, 02:32:02 AM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on July 26, 2021, 11:09:34 PM

"He's not your son." And the cabin door slowly closes as she leaves. What drama!

Indeed! I love when Annette, the daughter, greets a family friend on the Nomadic in French, and Barbara Stanwyck cuts in sardonically, "She means 'Hello'."

Also when Robert Wagner's character tosses his cap into the air in glee, only to land among chunks of ice floating on the ocean's surface. Oooh!

Normandie · « **Reply #1768 on:** July 28, 2021, 02:34:38 AM »

. . . Not to mention Richard Basehart, who was also in Twilight Zone. . .

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1769 on:** July 28, 2021, 03:45:30 AM »

Quote from: Normandie on July 28, 2021, 02:34:38 AM

. . . Not to mention Richard Basehart, who was also in Twilight Zone. . .

Call me Ishmael...

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At least Richard Basehart survived the sinking of The Pequod...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjMAtSkh63Y" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjMAtSkh63Y</a>

I only am escaped alone to tell thee

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1770 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:14:40 AM »

Quote from: Normandie on July 28, 2021, 02:32:02 AM

Indeed! I love when Annette, the daughter, greets a family friend on the Nomadic in French, and Barbara Stanwyck cuts in sardonically, "She means 'Hello'."

Also when Robert Wagner's character tosses his cap into the air in glee, only to land among chunks of ice floating on the ocean's surface. Oooh!

All the actors were perfectly cast! Audrey Dalton (gorgeous!) as Annette, a cold fish at first, warmed up beautifully. Barbara Stanwyck was superb. Robert Wagner, early in his career, proved he could act. And Thelma Ritter played a perfect Maude Young. I wonder why they didn't call her Molly Brown.

Yes, Harry, I found him. He's my son.

That was my favorite scene.

nimrod · « **Reply #1771 on:** July 28, 2021, 01:14:41 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on July 27, 2021, 01:05:28 PM

I'm rewatching all Tarantino films.

Death Proof is really great. Awesome car chase.

I got through them. Just finished Django.
I can't really choose a favourite film of his as I love them all, for me it's a bit like trying to choose a favourite Beatles album.
What I have found with Tarantino films is that when you rewatch them they get much better.
For example I just rewatched Death Proof, now a lot of people didn't rate that film but if you rewatch it it gets 10 times better especially the third time... but leave 6 months in between viewings.
Death Proof is an absolutely amazing film with some great performances from the cast especially Kurt Reynolds, the whole thing in my opinion is it's underlying humour and poignant take on life generally, its hilarious. The dialogue between the girls is so captivating.
I never knew I liked the song jeepster by T-Rex until watching Death Proof.
You can see that humour in all these films in my opinion.
That line of Brad Pitt's in Once Upon, "your Rick f****** Dalton don't ever forget that"

For me he is without doubt the greatest film-maker ever. I just can't choose a favourite, I suppose my favourite is the one I just rewatched

Normandie · « **Reply #1772 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:21:18 PM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on July 28, 2021, 04:14:40 AM

And Thelma Ritter played a perfect Maude Young. I wonder why they didn't call her Molly Brown.

The folks on the ocean liner lists have speculated about that for years. They also noted that in every Titanic film (at least, every major one) she gets the line "Why do they always announce dinner like it's a damn calvary charge?" Or something to that effect.

One other 1953 Titanic–Twilight Zone connection is that the poem Barbara Stanwyck reads to Robert Wagner ("When I Was One and Twenty" by A. E. Houseman) is the same one Donald Pleasence reads to his class in that touching episode "Changing of the Guard" that I mentioned last New Year's.

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on July 28, 2021, 04:14:40 AM

Yes, Harry, I found him. He's my son.

That was my favorite scene.

I always get weepy at that part.

Normandie · « **Reply #1773 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:23:36 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on July 28, 2021, 01:14:41 PM

For me he is without doubt the greatest film-maker ever. I just can't choose a favourite, I suppose my favourite is the one I just rewatched

You do make a good case for trying Tarantino again. The violence in most of his films is too much for me. The last one I tried was Inglourious Basterds, and I was cringing so much I had to turn it off. But perhaps I'll try another one, given your glowing reviews.

nimrod · « **Reply #1774 on:** July 29, 2021, 07:48:25 AM »

Quote from: Normandie on July 28, 2021, 04:23:36 PM

You do make a good case for trying Tarantino again. The violence in most of his films is too much for me. The last one I tried was Inglourious Basterds, and I was cringing so much I had to turn it off. But perhaps I'll try another one, given your glowing reviews.

Tarantino films aren't for everyone Kathy, my wife doesn't like them, too violent.
His latest Once Upon a time in Hollywood, only gets violent at the end. With Manson's hippie friends, that bit is hilarious.
Try that one.

Normandie · « **Reply #1775 on:** July 30, 2021, 05:49:28 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on July 29, 2021, 07:48:25 AM

Tarantino films aren't for everyone Kathy, my wife doesn't like them, too violent.

Ah, I'm not alone, then.

Good to know.

Quote from: nimrod on July 29, 2021, 07:48:25 AM

His latest Once Upon a time in Hollywood, only gets violent at the end. With Manson's hippie friends, that bit is hilarious.
Try that one.

I've been meaning to watch that one for awhile. As soon as I get a block of time long enough to relax and enjoy it, I will.

Normandie · « **Reply #1776 on:** July 30, 2021, 05:51:48 PM »

Not a movie per se, but I've been watching the Peacock series Dr. Death, the true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. I've read so much about this story online. It's a pleasure to see the characters brought to life, so to speak. (The odious Alec Baldwin notwithstanding

)

So far, I'd recommend it.

tkitna · « **Reply #1777 on:** July 31, 2021, 08:40:19 AM »

Jungle Cruise

Anything with Emily Blunt is entertaining. It wasnt bad.

Normandie · « **Reply #1778 on:** August 12, 2021, 06:01:25 PM »

"Separation," the latest selection for my biweekly dinner-and-a-movie with my younger daughter and Bear. We pick a different scary movie each time.

It was awful! Such a disappointment. The trailer looked great, but the movie itself was not only not scary but in fact boring. By the end we were both on our phones.

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #1779 on:** August 22, 2021, 03:37:30 AM »

Titanic 1996 TV Mini Series...

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There were times I thought I was watching...

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