The MOVIE thread

[Baz]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Still one of the best films ever made!

"Hoosiers" is great! Brings to mind Billy Bob Thorton's character, Billy McBride, in Goliath who continually watched it on his laptop while winding down in his motel room.

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Tonight at 8pm ET on TCM.....the cult classic from 1983 "Local Hero".

From the soundtrack, "Wild Theme" by Mark Knopler.....



As always, commercial free!

[craigster59]

As a matter of fact I’m watching Unforgivin right now with Gene Hackman.

The scene with him, Richard Harris and Saul Rubinek and the revolver is cinematic history.

[Baz]

I'm sure it's been well over 30 years since the last time I watched "Local Hero".

So there was plenty I didn't remember, even though I'd watched it countless times in the 80's.

Seeing it now at this point in my life I certainly can appreciate much more than when I was younger.

It really is a magical story on so many levels.

You know, I believe I actually have it on VHS, too.

[stevej37]

Saw the movie 'Air' today....starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
A very good movie....highly recommend seeing it.

[stevej37]

My favorite type of movie...docu about a true story with lots of interesting characters.
Very good movie.

[David]

+1 on ‘Air’

[sc_rufctr]

... This should be good. The first movie was excellent!

[Steve Carlton]

Totally agree. Releases on Netflix June 15th. Thor excels at special forces stuff.

[sc_rufctr]

We also get another look at Golshifteh Farahani! (Iranian/French)

[sc_rufctr]

I re watched this last night... The Raid: Redemption (2012)

IMO one of the best action movies of all time. If you haven't seen it please do.

[Robert Coats]

Saw this earlier in the week; it's comically violent and a fun viewing. Who doesn't like to see Nazis get wasted with gusto?

Note: This is a 'red band' trailer, i.e., a preview NOT suitable for all ages.

[stevej37]

On Netflix....J-Lo as 'The Mother' is a badass.

[stevej37]

'Moving Half the Mountain' on Prime
Actual interviews with British soldiers that survived being pow's on the 'Death Railway'
Highly recommend it.

[flatbutt]

I watched The Birds again last night. I totally forgot that Tippi drove an Aston Martin DB 2/4 in the movie.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

We also get another look at Golshifteh Farahani! (Iranian/French)

Dang!



I told my father there was a beautiful Iranian girl at Kent State I was talking to a little bit in the earlly 80's. I said man, I wish I could snuggle up to that, ya know what I mean?

He says, Son, if you ride that camel you have to buy it.

[sc_rufctr]

Less snugly

[Bob Kontak]

How many times can I watch this movie? It's gotta be seven times at least.

[Jeff Hail]

Originally Posted by Robert Coats

Saw this earlier in the week; it's comically violent and a fun viewing. Who doesn't like to see Nazis get wasted with gusto?

Note: This is a 'red band' trailer, i.e., a preview NOT suitable for all ages.

I liked it.

"He became a one man death squad"...

[Baz]

Pretty good line up today on TCM.....

"Where Eagles Dare" just finishing.

Of all the ones below - looking forward to "King Rat" the most!


11:30
am
None but the Brave (1965)
1h 45m | Drama | TV-PG
During World War II, American and Japanese soldiers stranded on a remote island ...
Director
Frank Sinatra
Cast
Tatsuya Mihashi, Takeshi Kato, Homare Suguro
1:30
pm
The Dirty Dozen (1967)
2h 29m | War | TV-PG
During World War II, an American Major is given the task of recruiting 12 soldie...
Director
Robert Aldrich
Cast
Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson
4:15
pm
Kelly's Heroes (1970)
2h 23m | War | TV-14
An American platoon tries to recover buried treasure behind enemy lines.
Director
Brian G. Hutton
Cast
Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles
6:45
pm
Appointment in Tokyo (1946)
55m | Documentary | TV-PG
Military documentary about the U.S.'s recapture of the Philippines.
Director
Maj. Jack Hively
Cast
Col. Emmanuel Cohen, Capt. Jack Handley, Capt. Jesse Lasky Jr.
8:00
pm
King Rat (1965)
2h 14m | War | TV-PG
A U.S. officer in a World War II Japanese POW camp tries to raise money to buy h...
Director
Bryan Forbes
Cast
George Segal, Patrick O'neal, Todd Armstrong
10:30
pm
Objective, Burma! (1945)

[techweenie]

Baz, of those, my favorite is King Rat.