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new/rented movies: DEVASTATOR!!!!!
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The Paragon of Virtue
Captain Ressentiment
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edit: This is one of those movies where I enjoyed it in the theater, probably because it's a spectacle-type movie and the giant screen and sound make it seem better, then I like it less and less as time goes by.
But it had so many wonderful additions to the first movie! Blaxploitation-bots, the roommate, conveniently placed wrecking balls, John Turturro's butt, an even more non-sensical plot, robot Heaven...
edit: This is one of those movies where I enjoyed it in the theater, probably because it's a spectacle-type movie and the giant screen and sound make it seem better, then I like it less and less as time goes by.
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The Paragon of Virtue
Captain Ressentiment
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Also, going from yesterday's conversation, I was looking at what was on TCM in the coming week or two and saw that next Wednesday they'll be showing Vertigo and North by Northwest.
Also, going from yesterday's conversation, I was looking at what was on TCM in the coming week or two and saw that next Wednesday they'll be showing Vertigo and North by Northwest.
Gonzo
Still not a muppet
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Hitchcock FTW
I never tire of watching those two, or most of his other films
Hitchcock FTW
I never tire of watching those two, or most of his other films
ScoobyDoo
NPC
Re: new/rented movies: DEVASTATOR!!!!!
This is my Top 21 can't miss Hitchcock List.
The 39 Steps
The Lady Vanishes
Foreign Correspondent
Rebecca
Suspicion
Saboteur
Shadow of a Doubt
Lifeboat
Spellbound
Notorious
Rope
Strangers on a Train
Dial "M" for Murder
Rear Window
To Catch a Thief
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Vertigo
North by Northwest
Psycho
The Birds
Frenzy
This is my Top 21 can't miss Hitchcock List.
The 39 Steps
The Lady Vanishes
Foreign Correspondent
Rebecca
Suspicion
Saboteur
Shadow of a Doubt
Lifeboat
Spellbound
Notorious
Rope
Strangers on a Train
Dial "M" for Murder
Rear Window
To Catch a Thief
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Vertigo
North by Northwest
Psycho
The Birds
Frenzy
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
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I got one of those "50 Classic Horror Movie" collections for 6 bucks at Best Buy -- the kind where only 8 of the 50 movies are any good at all -- and was amazed that there were something like a dozen of Hitch's silents on it. They're all great. Also, they're pre-code, and much more interesting and mature about sexuality than anything that's been produced since.
Heard a radio play of "The Birds" on XM a month ago -- I never realized that the movie, as fun as it is, really cut the guts out of the story in favor of the love interest.
I got one of those "50 Classic Horror Movie" collections for 6 bucks at Best Buy -- the kind where only 8 of the 50 movies are any good at all -- and was amazed that there were something like a dozen of Hitch's silents on it. They're all great. Also, they're pre-code, and much more interesting and mature about sexuality than anything that's been produced since.
Heard a radio play of "The Birds" on XM a month ago -- I never realized that the movie, as fun as it is, really cut the guts out of the story in favor of the love interest.
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Kepler
Cornell Big Red
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Not all of us. I love Woody but Hannah and Her Sisters, Manhattan and Annie Hall are unwatchable. Maybe it's I hate Diane Keaton that much (can we edit all the Kay scenes out of the Godfather?), or I grew up with those people. In any case, ew.
Not all of us. I love Woody but Hannah and Her Sisters, Manhattan and Annie Hall are unwatchable. Maybe it's I hate Diane Keaton that much (can we edit all the Kay scenes out of the Godfather?), or I grew up with those people. In any case, ew.
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Saw a couple over the weekend/tonight:
3:10 To Yuma (Bale/Crowe version): pretty good. I thought Crowe was great, and the story was solid. One might expect a little more action in this type of movie, and there wasn't, it was more character-driven, and that part of it was great. Left some questions unanswered, which I always enjoy. In hindsight, any decent actor could have taken Bale's place, and that's not something I say too often. He's not OMGBBQFTW!!!11!!! in my book, but he is a great actor.
Harvard Beats Yale 29-29: Great documentary. Showed more game coverage than I thought they would, but it definitely added to what the interviews were describing, etc. Even the "side-stories" (the politics/war/etc at the time) did not distract from the main point of what was happening on the field. In fact, I'd say it added to it.
For the football fans, it was also interesting to see how different the game was then, as far as tackles, playcalls, and even the quarterbacks (Dowling/Champi) scrambling for as long as they did before getting sacked/just winging it. I definitely recommend this one. A nice piece of history.
Saw a couple over the weekend/tonight:
3:10 To Yuma (Bale/Crowe version): pretty good. I thought Crowe was great, and the story was solid. One might expect a little more action in this type of movie, and there wasn't, it was more character-driven, and that part of it was great. Left some questions unanswered, which I always enjoy. In hindsight, any decent actor could have taken Bale's place, and that's not something I say too often. He's not OMGBBQFTW!!!11!!! in my book, but he is a great actor.
Harvard Beats Yale 29-29: Great documentary. Showed more game coverage than I thought they would, but it definitely added to what the interviews were describing, etc. Even the "side-stories" (the politics/war/etc at the time) did not distract from the main point of what was happening on the field. In fact, I'd say it added to it.
For the football fans, it was also interesting to see how different the game was then, as far as tackles, playcalls, and even the quarterbacks (Dowling/Champi) scrambling for as long as they did before getting sacked/just winging it. I definitely recommend this one. A nice piece of history.
ScoobyDoo
NPC
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Netflix was in the mail and The Good Wife was a repeat so I found I had nothing to watch last night. So, I watched Dial M for Murder again. The villain is so deliciously cold in that movie and the dialogue is perfect.
#2 Hitch for me, right behind Vertigo.Vertigo first viewing for me shocked the hell out of me.
Netflix was in the mail and The Good Wife was a repeat so I found I had nothing to watch last night. So, I watched Dial M for Murder again. The villain is so deliciously cold in that movie and the dialogue is perfect.
#2 Hitch for me, right behind Vertigo.Vertigo first viewing for me shocked the hell out of me.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
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Vertigo has grown on me -- the first few times I saw it I didn't like it much. Now I think it is the most "beautiful" of all the Hitch films, nosing out Spellbound, to Catch a Thief, and NNW. It's also interesting because it is the most explicit working out of Hitchcock's own personal bizarre fantasies/phobias about women.
My favorite of all AH is The Lady Vanishes, which I think is a perfect film, but goodness, they're almost all masterpieces.
Vertigo has grown on me -- the first few times I saw it I didn't like it much. Now I think it is the most "beautiful" of all the Hitch films, nosing out Spellbound, to Catch a Thief, and NNW. It's also interesting because it is the most explicit working out of Hitchcock's own personal bizarre fantasies/phobias about women.
My favorite of all AH is The Lady Vanishes, which I think is a perfect film, but goodness, they're almost all masterpieces.
bigblue_dl
Armed
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I watched Caddyshack last night. I am happy to say that it is still awesome, and the gopher still wins.
I watched Caddyshack last night. I am happy to say that it is still awesome, and the gopher still wins.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
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Anyone going to see that new zombie movie that comes out this week?
Anyone going to see that new zombie movie that comes out this week?
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I'm more curious about that Boondock Saints sequel.
I'm more curious about that Boondock Saints sequel.
Foxton
Banned
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And what's the new zombie movie?
Which is being slammed by critics.I'm more curious about that Boondock Saints sequel.
And what's the new zombie movie?
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Well, I don't give a * about critics. Many slammed the first one, too.
I'm just hoping it's not schlock. The first was was decent, maybe even pretty good. I'll go from there. 
Which is being slammed by critics.
And what's the new zombie movie?
Well, I don't give a * about critics. Many slammed the first one, too.
I'm just hoping it's not schlock. The first was was decent, maybe even pretty good. I'll go from there.
Foxton
Banned
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You see that one film with Meghan Fox yet?Well, I don't give a * about critics. Many slammed the first one, too.
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No, because any movie with teenage lesbian vampires featuring a hottie du jour (complete with crappy commercials to begin with, which are supposed to show the GOOD parts of the movie) doesn't really scream "quality" or "entertaining" to me.
No, because any movie with teenage lesbian vampires featuring a hottie du jour (complete with crappy commercials to begin with, which are supposed to show the GOOD parts of the movie) doesn't really scream "quality" or "entertaining" to me.
The Paragon of Virtue
Captain Ressentiment
Re: new/rented movies: DEVASTATOR!!!!!
The second one does not have Willem Dafoe.Well, I don't give a * about critics. Many slammed the first one, too.
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I've noticed. That could be a big strike against it.
Although the remainder of the cast is back. That usually means it might be passable.
Looks to be in the same style, too, which could be good, since I liked the snarky/cheesy lines in the first one, along with the way they shot the action.
I'm not looking for an Oscar. I'm just looking to be entertained (just like the first one).
I've noticed. That could be a big strike against it.
Although the remainder of the cast is back. That usually means it might be passable.
Looks to be in the same style, too, which could be good, since I liked the snarky/cheesy lines in the first one, along with the way they shot the action.
I'm not looking for an Oscar. I'm just looking to be entertained (just like the first one).
Foxton
Banned
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Whoops that was Scooby who wanted to see that POS.No, because any movie with teenage lesbian vampires featuring a hottie du jour (complete with crappy commercials to begin with, which are supposed to show the GOOD parts of the movie) doesn't really scream "quality" or "entertaining" to me.
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