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  • #196
    Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

    Originally posted by bostonewe View Post
    Watched Inglourious Basterds last night with my parents. I really enjoyed it and I think it's a testament to how much Tarantino has matured as a filmmaker.

    I was surprised (and pleased) to see Samm Levine and Eli Roth. I didn't mind the insertion of Samuel L. and Harvey Keitel (in fact, I may have thrown my hands up in the air and shouted, "HARVEY KEITEL" when I heard his voice).

    If the actor who played the German Col. Hans Landa isn't nominated for an Oscar, I'll think even less of the Academy. (not that I think particularly highly of them now)

    Watching Julie & Julia now.
    Both excellent films and favorites of mine for the year 2009.
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    Originally Posted by dropthatpuck-Scooby's a lost cause.
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    • #197
      Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

      I watched John Carpenter's The Thing for the first time in years...still awesome

      Watched the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still and thought it was ok. I meant to watch the original first but mixed them up in my que from Netflix. I am watching the original tonight.

      Also have been watching a lot of Henry Rollins spoken word concerts...I think he is hilarious and quite brilliant...
      "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
      -aparch

      "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
      -INCH

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      • #198
        Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

        Originally posted by Handyman View Post
        I watched John Carpenter's The Thing for the first time in years...still awesome

        Watched the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still and thought it was ok. I meant to watch the original first but mixed them up in my que from Netflix. I am watching the original tonight.

        Also have been watching a lot of Henry Rollins spoken word concerts...I think he is hilarious and quite brilliant...
        The original "Stood Still" is excellent. And in case you haven't, I highly recommend going way back and watching all the original monster movies (Dracula, Phantom Of The Opera, Nosferatu, etc). I love 'em.

        And I hate Henry Rollins' uh, "music," but his spoken word is great.
        Never really developed a taste for tequila. Kind of hard to understand how you make a drink out of something that sharp, inhospitable. Now, bourbon is easy to understand.
        Tastes like a warm summer day. -Raylan Givens

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        • #199
          Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

          Watched 'Extract' today. I had very low expectations and those were met
          It was pretty much what I expected, few laughs, nowhere near as good as Office Space, but I didn't hate it (how's that for a ringing endorsement? )

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          • #200
            Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

            Originally posted by Brenthoven View Post

            And I hate Henry Rollins' uh, "music," but his spoken word is great.
            His music is an acquired taste... im not really a fan but for punk rock it is way more eclectic than the Ramones who basically played the same music and changed the lyrics around. (I like the Ramones so that isnt an indictment) I would rather listen to the Misfits or the Clash or the Ramones over Black Flag or Rollins Band but that is a personal choice. (although Liar is one of my favorite songs EVER!)

            On topic, I just finished the 3 part Uncut series Henry did for IFC and it was outstanding! More documentaries than performances Henry did a special for South Africa, Northern Ireland and New Orleans and interviewed lots of people and gave good background into the issues and struggles of the areas along with footage of shows he did there. I will never recommend anything as highly as I recommend these shows...some people frown on celebrities being activists or putting their ideals and beliefs forward and that is cool because it often seems fake but this was fantastic!
            "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
            -aparch

            "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
            -INCH

            Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
            -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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            • #201
              Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

              Holmes is a good popcorn flick. I enjoyed it. Pretty true to the character and Robert Downey Jr. is fantastic in the role. Seen tepid reviews, etc but has a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes.

              Read all those stories in High School (25 years ago, ugh). I'm interested in rereading them all now.
              **NOTE: The misleading post above was brought to you by Reynold's Wrap and American Steeples, makers of Crosses.

              Originally Posted by dropthatpuck-Scooby's a lost cause.
              Originally Posted by First Time, Long Time-Always knew you were nothing but a troll.

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              • #202
                Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                Originally posted by Brenthoven View Post
                The original "Stood Still" is excellent. And in case you haven't, I highly recommend going way back and watching all the original monster movies (Dracula, Phantom Of The Opera, Nosferatu, etc). I love 'em.
                Huge rep for the Murnau Nosferatu shout out. Scariest movie ever made.

                Some other ancient greats: The Body Snatcher (1946), The Cabinet of Dr, Caligari (1919), Chloe, Love is Calling You (1934), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941).

                If you want to go really far back and can deal with old style melodrama, try the Tod Slaughter movies like Murder in the Red Barn (1935).
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                • #203
                  Some of these posts bring back a lot of good memories.

                  I recall many a weekend growing up watching a lot of B&W stuff. Laurel & Hardy, 3 Stooges, Our Gang, the Bowry Boys, Tarzan movies on Sunday mornings (could never stomach Blondie) and on Sat nights old horror films such as the Mummy, the Mole People, Frankenstein this and that, Dracula this and that, Werewolf, etc. etc., many with Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karlof, etc. Some of it was campy and not in the class of films many have noted, but I was often mesmerized and couldn't get enough of it.

                  Another memory just popped in - to this day I wish that Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher received better treatment on film than it did. I was quite creeped out by the read but I actually turned off the movie (House of Usher with V Price) part way in.

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                  • #204
                    Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                    Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
                    Another memory just popped in - to this day I wish that Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher received better treatment on film than it did. I was quite creeped out by the read but I actually turned off the movie (House of Usher with V Price) part way in.
                    They played that for us in our public Junior High when we were snowed in. Try doing that today; the Fundies would have an aneurysm.

                    Price was also in a couple Roger Corman Faux Poes, where pretty much the only thing in common with the Poe story was the title. Pit and the Pendulum, the Raven (with an end-of-the-road Peter Lorre as pathetic comic relief).
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                    • #205
                      Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                      Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View Post
                      Holmes is a good popcorn flick. I enjoyed it. Pretty true to the character and Robert Downey Jr. is fantastic in the role. Seen tepid reviews, etc but has a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes.

                      Read all those stories in High School (25 years ago, ugh). I'm interested in rereading them all now.
                      Last I saw it was around 50% from the "Top Critics" on the site. Rex Reed was not very kind neither was the reviewer from the San Fran Chronicle...I mean they were downright mean!

                      I will most likely see it next week since it has been requested...I am not expecting much. Even the good reviews to tend to back up what I suspect about the movie so I am sure I wont hate myself for going
                      "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
                      -aparch

                      "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
                      -INCH

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                      • #206
                        Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                        Originally posted by Handyman View Post
                        I am not expecting much. Even the good reviews to tend to back up what I suspect about the movie so I am sure I wont hate myself for going
                        In our household this is known as "Freejacking." Expect a movie to be a steaming pile and the odd moment of competence will be a ray of sunshine.
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                        • #207
                          Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                          Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                          In our household this is known as "Freejacking." Expect a movie to be a steaming pile and the odd moment of competence will be a ray of sunshine.
                          Are you dissing on the movie FREEJACK?? Come on that movie is glorious! It not only has Buster Pointdexter (aka David Johansen of New York Dolls fame) but Mick Jagger! Add in an Estevez and the always **** Renee Russo and you got yourself a classic!

                          "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
                          -aparch

                          "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
                          -INCH

                          Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
                          -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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                          • #208
                            Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                            Originally posted by Handyman View Post
                            the always **** Renee Russo
                            Renee Russo is about as **** as Chris Russo...
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                            • #209
                              Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                              Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                              Renee Russo is about as **** as Chris Russo...
                              I weep for you...

                              "It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
                              -aparch

                              "Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
                              -INCH

                              Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
                              -ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007

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                              • #210
                                Re: New/Rented movies: Here comes the movie to change all movies

                                Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
                                Some of these posts bring back a lot of good memories.

                                I recall many a weekend growing up watching a lot of B&W stuff. Laurel & Hardy,...
                                I love Laurel and Hardy. Too bad they can't release/don't release a full DVD collection of their comedy shorts.

                                And Renee Russo was **** 10 years ago. Not now. Ugh.
                                Never really developed a taste for tequila. Kind of hard to understand how you make a drink out of something that sharp, inhospitable. Now, bourbon is easy to understand.
                                Tastes like a warm summer day. -Raylan Givens

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