I watched it in a theater.
What was the last movie you watched?
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I watched it in a theater.
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Im(moral) Winner
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I prefer Cape Feare
Mike Bulgakov
G.O.A.T.
A short film: "Find My Phone"
Sentinel
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Let It Ride (1989)
Interesting, fun movie about a man having a hot day at the races. Wins every bet, makes a lot of money ...
Director: Joe_Pytka.
Starring:. Richard_Dreyfuss, David_Johansen, Teri_Garr, Jennifer_Tilly.
https://imdb.com/title/tt0097731/
Interesting, fun movie about a man having a hot day at the races. Wins every bet, makes a lot of money ...
Director: Joe_Pytka.
Starring:. Richard_Dreyfuss, David_Johansen, Teri_Garr, Jennifer_Tilly.
https://imdb.com/title/tt0097731/
Sentinel
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You mean he said shooresh ?The funniest part of this movie is Billy’s translation of the phrase “major sh!tstorm”.......... makes me laugh each time
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Sentinel
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Saving Flora (2017) - a family movie about how a young girl saves an elephant who is to be put down.
I liked it, but probably not for the crowd that likes violence, strong language etc. This flick had none of that.
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) - dakota fanning, Queen Latifah.
Girl runs away from home to a place where honey is made, and tries to find out about her long-dead mother.
Red Joan (2018) - Based on the story of an English spy. Judi Dench and others.
The story is interesting but the movie is a tad slow. But liked it nevertheless.
I liked it, but probably not for the crowd that likes violence, strong language etc. This flick had none of that.
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) - dakota fanning, Queen Latifah.
Girl runs away from home to a place where honey is made, and tries to find out about her long-dead mother.
Red Joan (2018) - Based on the story of an English spy. Judi Dench and others.
The story is interesting but the movie is a tad slow. But liked it nevertheless.
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
OK I'll just do the latest few movies I watched.
Godzilla - this is the recent one, I thought it was fine. Dumb summer entertainment. 6.5
Dark Phoenix - was not good. The first movie of this (First Class was it?) was good but since then they have been disastrous. 5.5
Men in Black - it was ok, nothing special. I only watched it because I've seen the rest. Thor and Val were better in Ragnarok. 6
Hotel Mumbai - good gripping movie. I know it's based on real life events, it had me tensed all movie. 8
Aladdin - I liked it. People like to complain about everything but I thought it was solid, it was similar to the cartoon and I loved that version. 7.5
Toy Story 4 - loved it! Of course I loved the other 3 as well, this one was a little darker and a little sadder... but great! 9
Child's Play - the remake, I thought it was enjoyable. Funnier than past ones, not as many kills but still had fun. 7.5
Annabelle - the one that just came out. I liked it. For a lot of the movie I had no idea if it was Annabelle's doing but of course it was, the movie is named after her. I like the Conjuring series but the Nun spinoff was garbage. Annabelle still entertains. 7.5
I like to watch movies as you can see
Godzilla - this is the recent one, I thought it was fine. Dumb summer entertainment. 6.5
Dark Phoenix - was not good. The first movie of this (First Class was it?) was good but since then they have been disastrous. 5.5
Men in Black - it was ok, nothing special. I only watched it because I've seen the rest. Thor and Val were better in Ragnarok. 6
Hotel Mumbai - good gripping movie. I know it's based on real life events, it had me tensed all movie. 8
Aladdin - I liked it. People like to complain about everything but I thought it was solid, it was similar to the cartoon and I loved that version. 7.5
Toy Story 4 - loved it! Of course I loved the other 3 as well, this one was a little darker and a little sadder... but great! 9
Child's Play - the remake, I thought it was enjoyable. Funnier than past ones, not as many kills but still had fun. 7.5
Annabelle - the one that just came out. I liked it. For a lot of the movie I had no idea if it was Annabelle's doing but of course it was, the movie is named after her. I like the Conjuring series but the Nun spinoff was garbage. Annabelle still entertains. 7.5
I like to watch movies as you can see
Sentinel
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Watched it in Jan 2015. Trying to remember now.
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987)
Director: Jack_Clayton.
Starring:. Maggie_Smith, Bob_Hoskins, Wendy_Hiller, Marie_Kean.
https://imdb.com/title/tt0093431/
Rather sad, insipid movie about an old lady lodger at a boarding house who falls in love with another boarder who thinks she has money.
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Also caught most of The Rainmaker (1997) on telly. Interesting legal drama. Matt Damon just passes his bar exams, and fights off some top lawyers (Jon Voight) over an insurance claim. Based on a book by John Grisham.
Tiny appearance by Roy Scheider (of Jaws fame). Oh yes, Danny Devito as Matt's associate, and Danny Glover as the judge.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Why do you watch all the movies I enjoy, before me? I can't discuss especially since you can't remember
Sentinel
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I watched it back then since it was nominated for the Academy Awards. Most other movies takes me years to catch. I mostly watch B&W movies, so you have decades on me thereWhy do you watch all the movies I enjoy, before me? I can't discuss especially since you can't remember
Lleytonstation
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Yeah, Aladdin was good (I'm into these new movies with singing). I like the remakes. Toy Story was aight too, but clearly not as good as the first two.OK I'll just do the latest few movies I watched.
Godzilla - this is the recent one, I thought it was fine. Dumb summer entertainment. 6.5
Dark Phoenix - was not good. The first movie of this (First Class was it?) was good but since then they have been disastrous. 5.5
Men in Black - it was ok, nothing special. I only watched it because I've seen the rest. Thor and Val were better in Ragnarok. 6
Hotel Mumbai - good gripping movie. I know it's based on real life events, it had me tensed all movie. 8
Aladdin - I liked it. People like to complain about everything but I thought it was solid, it was similar to the cartoon and I loved that version. 7.5
Toy Story 4 - loved it! Of course I loved the other 3 as well, this one was a little darker and a little sadder... but great! 9
Child's Play - the remake, I thought it was enjoyable. Funnier than past ones, not as many kills but still had fun. 7.5
Annabelle - the one that just came out. I liked it. For a lot of the movie I had no idea if it was Annabelle's doing but of course it was, the movie is named after her. I like the Conjuring series but the Nun spinoff was garbage. Annabelle still entertains. 7.5
I like to watch movies as you can see
Lleytonstation
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Concept? What do you mean?
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Nice! Yes, I thought Cotillard really carries the film with her performance, conveying the nuance of a woman pivoting between heroic grit and depressed despair. She's one of my favorites in general.
I thought the film provided an honest and timely look at the precarious condition many workers are in these days, and the conflict between self-interest and solidarity this leads to on the job market. As the film shows, coworkers who are on the same sinking ship are pitted against each other. It could have been in danger of becoming a preachy film, but as far as I remember, I think the film managed to show and not tell, which ultimately made it an honest drama more than just a moral tale.
Thoughts? seeing as you have it more recently in memory
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Yes I am a big fan of Cotillard. I have some problems with her choice of roles in Hollywood (like Allied) but her french roles are terrific - Rust and Bones, the movie on Edith Piaf and this one are the top ones.Nice! Yes, I thought Cotillard really carries the film with her performance, conveying the nuance of a woman pivoting between heroic grit and depressed despair. She's one of my favorites in general.
I thought the film provided an honest and timely look at the precarious condition many workers are in these days, and the conflict between self-interest and solidarity this leads to on the job market. As the film shows, coworkers who are on the same sinking ship are pitted against each other. It could have been in danger of becoming a preachy film, but as far as I remember, I think the film managed to show and not tell, which ultimately made it an honest drama more than just a moral tale.
Thoughts? seeing as you have it more recently in memory
Its a very gritty movie and a look at human psychology in an intricate manner. I think she pretty much carries the film on her shoulders. Playing the role of an honest woman battling depression while also trying to depict her best face for her kids ("I don't want to cry in front of them") and of course the general thrill over how her weekend would turn out...these are terrific.
Btw, this movie is a Belgian production
Sentinel
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Bell Book and Candle (1958) - watched it due to James_Stewart, Kim_Novak and Jack_Lemmon.
Sadly it was quite a bore, and it got worse with time. Was really happy when it ended.
Comedy about a witch who falls in love with a neighbour. But she is not supposed to love humans.
The Client (1994) - another movie based on a John Grisham novel. Watched this back in 1994/5 in Charleston. A kid is a witness to a suicide of a mafia lawyer and everyone is after him to get the details.
Susan_Sarandon and Tommy_Lee_Jones.
Sadly it was quite a bore, and it got worse with time. Was really happy when it ended.
Comedy about a witch who falls in love with a neighbour. But she is not supposed to love humans.
The Client (1994) - another movie based on a John Grisham novel. Watched this back in 1994/5 in Charleston. A kid is a witness to a suicide of a mafia lawyer and everyone is after him to get the details.
Susan_Sarandon and Tommy_Lee_Jones.
clout
Hall of Fame
Toy Story 4. I'm not gonna lie, I was VERY close to shedding some tears there near the end. I personally liked the first three ones a bit more (in terms of nostalgia and the story-lines), and was skeptical about making another one after the third one ended so perfectly, but I'm glad they did as TY4 was still a great movie nonetheless.
The only thing I would've liked more is for the directors to have given the "OG toys" like Hamm, Rex, Slinky, the Potato Heads and of course, Buzz and Jessie, larger roles in this film given how crucial they all were in the first 3 installments.
The only thing I would've liked more is for the directors to have given the "OG toys" like Hamm, Rex, Slinky, the Potato Heads and of course, Buzz and Jessie, larger roles in this film given how crucial they all were in the first 3 installments.
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Lleytonstation
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Anybody see the movie Yesterday about the Beatles? Seeing it tomorrow... there is a pun there...
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Sorry, somehow missed this!
I mean the idea of resorting to violence to drive home a point. I like the movie - very nice but there is this nagging feeling at the end of the day.
NonP
Legend
Before I get to the housekeeping let me give a guarded thumbs-up to Olivier Assayas' Non-Fiction (for once a richer title than the French original of Doubles vies or "Double Lives," though the subs botch it somewhat by removing the hyphen). Now I've never been a big Assayas fan and must say his latest outing doesn't circumvent his biggest weaknesses entirely: he still wants to channel both Debord and Bresson, his self-professed two biggest influences, when the latter's spiritual asceticism all but precludes a Marxist or Situationist treatment of worldly concerns, and his understanding of the world remains as bookish as ever (though his name-dropping is nowhere near as embarrassing as that of his former paramour Mia Hansen-Løve - the French love their metaphysics). But there's such a breezy air throughout this comedy that one would be churlish to grouse about some of the more studied dialogues, and its intelligent, sympathetic look at the lives of characters in a fast-changing society anchored by equally fast-changing media is most welcome and enhanced by a first-rate cast (including the great Juliette Binoche, now reuniting with the director for the third time after Summer Hours and Clouds of Sils Maria). And the audience seems to agree, as the theater was packed and full of hearty laughter last Saturday afternoon even though the film was released here nearly two months ago (believe only Woman at War and High Life enjoyed a comparable run among foreign arthouse releases so far this year). Go see it while you can:
Moving on....
Glad you liked Transit. Life has kept me from exploring the rest of Petzold's oeuvre but I'll be following his career closely from now on.
Gotta say I'm just as ambivalent about Malick as about Assayas, but thanks for the heads-up anyway. On the other hand....
Big Cassavetes admirer here. I can't quite second the seeming consensus around A Woman Under the Influence as his best feature - my fave would be either Opening Night or Love Streams - but it probably features his wifey Gena Rowlands' best performance. I suggest you check out those two titles if you haven't already, though if you're new to the Cassavetes filmography you may wanna start with the seminal Shadows and Faces. (In fact almost all of his films are must-sees or masterpieces, with the exception of Gloria which was a near sellout.)
All of the Dardenne brothers' proletariat dramas are worth a look (though I've yet to see the 1999 Palme d'Or-winner Rosetta and The Son (2002), not to mention their first two features Falsch (1987) and Je pense à vous (1992) which are almost impossible to track down online). Think you'll also like La Promesse (1996), their international breakthrough, and the more recent The Kid with a Bike (2011), a crime thriller of the best kind which earns its comparison with De Sica's iconic Bicycle Thieves.
Yes, the new Toy Story was indeed excellent, and though I still think the bittersweet Up is the best Pixar movie ever made (with the caveat that I haven't seen WALL-E and any of the three Cars installments) the Toy Story series can't be too far behind. Hope the coming "live-action" Lion King is just as good.
You'll probably like it, and I did too, but it's sad to see Boyle continue to play it so safe since his breakout hit Trainspotting which was anything but. Thoroughly forgettable fun aimed at the Boomer generation.
Moving on....
Franz Rogowski is such a great actor - superb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4453291/?ref_=tt_cl_t2
tnx @NonP
guys this will be a great movie:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5827916/
you can tell it by the cover alone:
Glad you liked Transit. Life has kept me from exploring the rest of Petzold's oeuvre but I'll be following his career closely from now on.
Gotta say I'm just as ambivalent about Malick as about Assayas, but thanks for the heads-up anyway. On the other hand....
Big Cassavetes admirer here. I can't quite second the seeming consensus around A Woman Under the Influence as his best feature - my fave would be either Opening Night or Love Streams - but it probably features his wifey Gena Rowlands' best performance. I suggest you check out those two titles if you haven't already, though if you're new to the Cassavetes filmography you may wanna start with the seminal Shadows and Faces. (In fact almost all of his films are must-sees or masterpieces, with the exception of Gloria which was a near sellout.)
All of the Dardenne brothers' proletariat dramas are worth a look (though I've yet to see the 1999 Palme d'Or-winner Rosetta and The Son (2002), not to mention their first two features Falsch (1987) and Je pense à vous (1992) which are almost impossible to track down online). Think you'll also like La Promesse (1996), their international breakthrough, and the more recent The Kid with a Bike (2011), a crime thriller of the best kind which earns its comparison with De Sica's iconic Bicycle Thieves.
Yes, the new Toy Story was indeed excellent, and though I still think the bittersweet Up is the best Pixar movie ever made (with the caveat that I haven't seen WALL-E and any of the three Cars installments) the Toy Story series can't be too far behind. Hope the coming "live-action" Lion King is just as good.
You'll probably like it, and I did too, but it's sad to see Boyle continue to play it so safe since his breakout hit Trainspotting which was anything but. Thoroughly forgettable fun aimed at the Boomer generation.
Tennease
Legend
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
Since Moviepass is officially done (even though they claim it's an app update lol), I watched my last movie with it.
Spiderman Far From Home - Good fun movie. It helps not knowing anything about the villain though or you wouldn't fall for anything. Hope that didn't spoil anything. Stay for both end credits. 8.5
Spiderman Far From Home - Good fun movie. It helps not knowing anything about the villain though or you wouldn't fall for anything. Hope that didn't spoil anything. Stay for both end credits. 8.5
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Thanks! I did watch Rosetta and I did not think much about it. It was ok, as you mention, a proletariat struggle story. I guess I couldn't get into the protagonist.
I will have to see Kid with the Bike. Looked up the synopsis. Looks good. Thanks for the suggestion. If it's half as good as Bicycle thieves, I am sold.
Lleytonstation
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About Time. Very unique time travel movie without all the sci-fi and odd stuff. Also it's one of those rare movies without a bad guy or major problem. Kind of refreshing.
gn
G.O.A.T.
You were not alone. I was holding back just to make sure that I was not the only adult crying in an auditorium full of kids. I think they wanted to give new toys more screen time so it obviously cost the old ones.
Lleytonstation
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gn
G.O.A.T.
But Bo Peep a hottie.
When I was watching Toy Story 1 this morning, I realized how much the CGI has improved in the franchise and turned Bo into a hottie.
Lleytonstation
Bionic Poster
Looking up gifs I noticed that too. I didn't get too emotional about the movie originally, but I keep thinking back to the first 3. It really is sad and I kind of don't like how they just let Woody go. Does not sit well with me. Always hoped they would end up as Andy's kids toys or something.When I was watching Toy Story 1 this morning, I realized how much the CGI has improved in the franchise and turned Bo into a hottie.
NonP
Legend
Doubt this is it for MoviePass. I've been with 'em since they introduced the ridiculous (and unsustainable) $9.99/mo pricing back in 2017 and I can't recall how many times the press declared MP dead only to backtrack and say the service was on its last legs but not quite done yet. And though it's annoying to keep opening the app to see if this might be the day with available showtimes it's still a damn good deal for most, especially now that its main competitor Sinemia has officially closed its doors.
The trick is to have a main fallback option on hand, in my case AMC's Stubs A-List or if that's not an option for you then Regal's own upcoming subscription that's supposed to debut later this month. (I suspect Cinemark's is too stingy for all but the most casual moviegoer, but still better than paying full admission.)
Most of the Dardennes' protagonists are deliberately unsympathetic characters. That's what gives them their power and immediacy, and what will likely keep the brothers from ever achieving mainstream success especially since they largely eschew the melodrama of the Italian neorealists they look up to.
Speaking of who/which De Sica's Bicycle Thieves has never been a personal fave even among his own oeuvre, perhaps for ideological reasons as well as aesthetic ones. (For one it's probably the most famous communist film ever made.) My pick would be Umberto D. followed by Shoeshine, though I must say I'm not as familiar with his filmography as with that of his great compatriots Rossellini, Antonioni, Fellini and Visconti. (Much of that has to do with the unevenness of his output - you'll be hard-pressed to find as many commercial outings in any of the latter group's resumes as De Sica's Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963) and Marriage Italian Style (1964), two of his well-known collaborations with Sophia Loren.)
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
I would have been down for AMC A-List but my closest AMC is in the city and a commute. I can walk to the closest Regal, it's a 20 min walk but I'd rather do that than waste $5.50 on train roundtrip. I wait patiently for that regal plan. I have been able to capitalize at least 3 times a month and I have figured out I'm good with that amount, especially for 10 a month. I might be OK with something close to $20 a month if I can go 6-8 times a month and it's convenient (no jumping through hoops).
I won't btch about MP though, I am not some spoiled baby that feels scorned. I have been with them since the beginning just like you. I have watched so many good movies, some bad ones too lol. I hope they make it.
NonP
Legend
Yeah, I know not everyone is lucky like moi with the closest local (AMC) cineplex only a 5-minute drive away or with clients all over the area which usually provides easy access to a theater of choice. But a 20-min walk doesn't sound so bad. Gawd knows we all could use the exercise!
And it's really ridiculous how much grief MP has gotten from those "scorned" customers. They're letting you watch a movie for $3.33 at most a pop (FYI I bailed out for a couple months but came back when they reintroduced the $9.99/mo plan for a while, though I had to pay cash for a whole year up front) but you're complaining about not being able to see the latest blockbuster practically for free? The money doesn't exactly grow on trees, you know.
I think these subscriptions are the way to go if the movie theater is to survive. The recent (if mostly short-lived) success of MP, Sinemia and A-List clearly shows that lots of people still like going to the movies when the price is right, and if that means having to rely even more on concessions to keep the show running, so be it. (Maybe there's a way to ditch the somewhat crazy business model of looking to anything other than its chief product line for profitability, but that's a problem for the next business whiz to solve.)
Mike Bulgakov
G.O.A.T.
"Midsommar"
The Devil probably
Semi-Pro
As good as Hereditary?
Mike Bulgakov
G.O.A.T.
I liked it because I have spent a lot of time in Scandinavia and am familiar with the subjects and themes in the film, but I think "Hereditary" is a better film.
thehustler
Semi-Pro
Saw MIB: International. Meh. Not super special, not something I'd pay to see again.
Spider-Man: Far from Home: Enjoyable. Took my 8 year old son. He loved it. He covered his eyes during the kissing scenes (so funny to watch) but you can tell he's peeking as well. Seems to setup MCU phase 4. Gotta stick around for the credits scenes though, some nice twists in there.
Spider-Man: Far from Home: Enjoyable. Took my 8 year old son. He loved it. He covered his eyes during the kissing scenes (so funny to watch) but you can tell he's peeking as well. Seems to setup MCU phase 4. Gotta stick around for the credits scenes though, some nice twists in there.
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
His other 2018 film 15:17 to Paris is supposedly better
gn
G.O.A.T.
Looks like Hotstar has it. I will give it a go when I have time.
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