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« Reply #362 on: December 18, 2010, 01:53:31 PM » |
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I had seen them both before, but enjoyed them just as much the second time around.
Hope to go see The Fighter and True Grit soon.
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lubeltri, may I ask if you've ever seen the original "True Grit"? Just curious as to how the new one stacks up. Thanks!
It was so long ago that I barely remember the original. I'm glad about that so I'm not comparing. On its own, the Coen Bros. remake is excellent. I thought the girl actress was mesmerizing, and Jeff Bridges was great. Wonderful cinematography, and very amusing and interesting screenplay. It is probably their most conventional film that I've seen, but it's very entertaining all the way. I saw a sneak preview screening with critics. I saw the King's Speech last night. A very well-mounted drama. Colin Firth was brilliant as King George VI, and I think he might win the Oscar. I loved this flick too. |
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Yes, this one looks really good! Terrence Malick also directed the Thin Red Line, which was excellent. I saw The Fighter, which was pretty good but not great. I was initially very interested in True Grit, but the more clips I watch the less I want to see it. Some of the acting seems a little too "hammy." The Coen brothers are kind of hit and miss in my book. Loved Fargo, and I also enjoyed A Serious Man; but often the Coen brothers try too hard to be "original", and thus they end up making more of the same. Just my opinion. Selam |
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« Reply #368 on: January 01, 2011, 03:51:39 AM » |
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What do you get when you cross the Sex and the City shallowness with Kung Fu Theatre ridiculousness along with a heaping helping of vomit and superficiality? Why that'd be Charlie's Angels II, thank you. I haven't seen C.A. I, nor do I plan to, but I imagine it's more of the same drivel. Can someone please invent a time machine so I can get back my night?
Ah, but the first one was more of the same drivel with Bill Murray playing Bosley. That alone makes it like, 1,000x better than CA2. Saw the new Tron recently. Wish Disney had released a recent DVD of the original instead of keeping it locked in their Vault so I could have it fresh in my mind. Still, not bad, especially in 3D. |
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« Reply #369 on: January 03, 2011, 02:20:11 AM » |
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Has anyone heard anything about this one? I'm not familiar with the director, but I do like Anthony Hopkins. However, Hopkins has played in some pretty bad movies, so his presence in this role doesn't necessarily mean it will be good. It does look interesting. The book sounds very good too. I do think I'll try to read it. The Ritehttp://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/therite/Selam |
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« Reply #370 on: January 03, 2011, 02:36:23 AM » |
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Has anyone heard anything about this one? I'm not familiar with the director, but I do like Anthony Hopkins. However, Hopkins has played in some pretty bad movies, so his presence in this role doesn't necessarily mean it will be good. It does look interesting. The book sounds very good too. I do think I'll try to read it. The Ritehttp://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/therite/Selam It looks interesting for sure. I think I will probably see it when it comes out. |
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« Reply #371 on: January 03, 2011, 03:08:28 AM » |
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I hope it doesn't sensationalize too much Catholic exorcisms. Some of these exorcism movies can be pretty, pretty bad!
My favorite movie of this type was The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
I'll check this one out, though I will set my expectations low---it's getting released during the January "dumping ground" for bad movies. With Hopkins, at least it will be interesting!
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« Reply #372 on: January 03, 2011, 03:10:33 AM » |
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but often the Coen brothers try too hard to be "original", and thus they end up making more of the same. Just my opinion.
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« Reply #373 on: January 03, 2011, 03:11:22 AM » |
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« Reply #374 on: January 03, 2011, 03:13:36 AM » |
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Recently saw the new The Taking of Pelham 123 (by-the-numbers mediocre).
I also saw Winter's Bone and The Queen (both outstanding, astonishing in their verisimilitude in the presentation of the very different worlds they inhabit).
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Recently saw the new The Taking of Pelham 123 (by-the-numbers mediocre).
I also saw Winter's Bone and The Queen (both outstanding, astonishing in their verisimilitude in the presentation of the very different worlds they inhabit).
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« Reply #376 on: January 03, 2011, 04:05:04 AM » |
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I hope it doesn't sensationalize too much Catholic exorcisms. Some of these exorcism movies can be pretty, pretty bad!
My favorite movie of this type was The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
I'll check this one out, though I will set my expectations low---it's getting released during the January "dumping ground" for bad movies. With Hopkins, at least it will be interesting!
The book sounds very interesting. If the movie stays close to the book, then it might be very good. I too thought The Exorcism of Emily Rose was very good. It raised some very intriguing questions, namely would God allow one of His children to become demonically possessed in order to reveal the reality of the spiritual realm to mankind. Selam |
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« Reply #377 on: January 03, 2011, 04:06:04 AM » |
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« Reply #378 on: January 03, 2011, 04:07:24 AM » |
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« Reply #382 on: January 08, 2011, 07:32:13 AM » |
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I'm not a fan of Sean Penn's politics, and I also think he is slightly overrated as an actor. But I think he is a terrific director. I recently revisited these three movies directed by him, which I loved:
The Pledge
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« Reply #383 on: January 08, 2011, 09:17:52 PM » |
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I just watched most of "Full Metal Jacket" again . I love Gunner Sgt. Ermey since he was really a Drill Instructor.. What a hoot he is. I love the new GEICO commerical where he is playing a Psychologist. He calls his patient Namby Pamby and throws a box of tissues at him. Ummmmm..coarse language...to say the least : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfccLO6-YL0 He's really funny on "Mail Call," too! It's on the History Channel. He does explanations of military weaponry. Great show.  |
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« Reply #386 on: January 09, 2011, 12:36:38 AM » |
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Seem to be watching a lot of "war movies" lately. I finished Gettysburg and am now in to The Bridge on the River Kwai. (maybe not technically a "war movie" but it's close enough)
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« Reply #387 on: January 09, 2011, 12:39:19 AM » |
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« Reply #388 on: January 09, 2011, 12:54:07 AM » |
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Lawrence of Arabia
NorthWest Passage (Spencer Tracy and Robert Young)
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« Reply #389 on: January 09, 2011, 01:30:04 AM » |
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Good, fun movie. Some slightly corny but entertaining lines. I also like that the girl kicks a couple of guys' butts, lol (didn't hurt that she was pretty easy on the eyes as well). I was very disappointed with the re-make "300"... --------------- Persian Messenger: "If you do not surrender, our arrows will fill the sky and block out the Sun." King Leonidas: "Good ! Then we shall fight in the shade" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG4j7_c97Yc (course language) |
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