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If Jurassic World ends up being a hit, it'll put Chris Pratt in the "print his own money" club... I'm holding out hope that there is a good story in there, but the main attraction for me is the popcorn factor... I just want 1:45 of entertainment...
 
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Finally watched Gone with the Wind last night. Agreed. Especially anything after Bonnie Belle arrives. Ugh. It's like they wanted to come up with stuff to make it longer. I talked to my mother at intermission (she's the one that talked me into watching it), and mentioned that I did not like one single person in the movie. She said I'd like at least one character by the end, but probably not a main one. She was right - Big Sam. Melanie grew on me in the second half, but she was a little too pathetic. Not as pathetic as Scarlett, though. All that being said, I still enjoyed the movie as a whole.

But I really think they should have ended after Rhett's line "frankly, I don't give a ****". :) I don't want to know that Scarlett goes on. I want her to keep suffering for being a terrible person. :p
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But But Superman is in the opening scene! How can GWTW be a bad movie? :)
 
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Many years ago, I saw a movie, European made though I can't remember where, which involved two cellists--sisters I believe. The movie had some darkness to it but was largely about the music. I cannot remember the title or even much of the plot, and I can't dig it up using google. I just remember it was good and long enough ago that I would probably enjoy it again. I thought it might have had the word "blue" in the title, but struck out on that.

Anyone?
 
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burd said:
Many years ago, I saw a movie, European made though I can't remember where, which involved two cellists--sisters I believe. The movie had some darkness to it but was largely about the music. I cannot remember the title or even much of the plot, and I can't dig it up using google. I just remember it was good and long enough ago that I would probably enjoy it again. I thought it might have had the word "blue" in the title, but struck out on that.

Anyone?
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This? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilary_and_Jackie
 
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Watched "No-No: A Dockumentary" which is a doc about Dock Ellis (the guy who pitched a no-hitter while on LSD).

I really liked it. Doesn't sugar-coat anything, really, which was a plus. Favorite quote, paraphrased:

Dock: They knew I was high [during the no-hitter], but they didn't know how high I was, or what I was on. I mean, I was always high on the mound.
 
Brenthoven said:
Watched "No-No: A Dockumentary" which is a doc about Dock Ellis (the guy who pitched a no-hitter while on LSD).

I really liked it. Doesn't sugar-coat anything, really, which was a plus. Favorite quote, paraphrased:

Dock: They knew I was high [during the no-hitter], but they didn't know how high I was, or what I was on. I mean, I was always high on the mound.
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Watched it about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was good too. Having dabbled in drugs myself back in the late 70's I really don't how the hell he pitched a no-no on acid. Crazy.
 
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Watched it about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was good too. Having dabbled in drugs myself back in the late 70's I really don't how the hell he pitched a no-no on acid. Crazy.
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In my college days, I baby-sat (so to speak) a roommate who dropped the 'cid (pre-drop request by roommate). How Dock did what he did...friggin' crazy.

I loved the CIN Reds story, about how he was going to hit every batter. I didn't know about that little anecdote. Friggin' hilarious.
 
icehawk said:
Watched it about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was good too. Having dabbled in drugs myself back in the late 70's I really don't how the hell he pitched a no-no on acid. Crazy.
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"Effectively wild" I think they call it. He threw the ball behind the batter a few times.
 
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The Dark Valley

Austrian western about a mysterious stranger who isn't necessarily wanted around, but before he leaves, he wreaks a little havoc. Reminded me a lot of High Plains Drifter (at least the style of the plot). Pretty solid movie.
 
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It's a rainy Sunday here, so I'm killing time watching movies. Defiance, starring James Bond and Liev Schreiber as the brothers Tuvia and Zus Bielski (a third brother too, but not an actor I know) who led an Otriad in Belarus against Nazi occupation. It covers the first of three years they spent hiding Jews in the forests of Belarus. Once characters are introduced it's fairly easy to see the outcome of various plot points in the script, but this is based upon a true story, the Bielski brothers did exist as did their fight against the Nazis. The movie was a a solid testament to their story.

Here's a little bit of history on the Bielskis, a short web page, if you're interested.
 
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Bandolero!:

Solid western about a posse chasing some robbers through "bandit country" in Mexico. My only peeve was Raquel Welch as a Mexican. Not exactly the best job acting in this one. Sure is nice to look at, though. ;)


Flu:

Basically the Asian version of Contagion, except 1000x more insane/intense. And when I say insane, I mean that while relating to Asian over-the-top-ness in general. Excellent watch.
 
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Have a friend or co-worker that you've noticed doesn't wash their hands after using the restroom? Have them watch Contagion. That movie creeps me right the hell out.
 
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30 for 30: Of Miracles and Men

Russian side of the 1980 story, and the fallout from it. Great doc. Paints Viktor Tikhonov as a first-class pr*ck though.
 
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American Sniper


Good... not great.
 
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