The MOVIE thread

[john70t]

A couple depressing "end of days" films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_(film) Oliver stone. James Woods. Based on true events
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_man Clive Owen has to save last fertile girl on earth.

A couple realistic foreign war films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_9th_Company Russian troops in Astan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Life_and_Death Battle of Nanjing

[sc_rufctr]

This is not your average Jackie Chan movie. (Who's was 62 when he made this.)
And certainly not your average action movie.

Also an excellent performance from Pierce Brosnan!

Well worth the time.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by john70t

A couple depressing "end of days" films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_(film) Oliver stone. James Woods. Based on true events
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_man Clive Owen has to save last fertile girl on earth.

A couple realistic foreign war films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_9th_Company Russian troops in Astan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Life_and_Death Battle of Nanjing

Thanks... Have you seen "Come and See"? (1985 - Russian)

[john70t]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Thanks... Have you seen "Come and See"? (1985 - Russian)

That was an incredibly real war movie from the civilian side. Good catch. It's a must see. Horrifying.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/how_i_live_now is also in that genre.
Has a Walking Dead feel and more suspense/confusion/boredom.

[john70t]

For all of us stuck at home
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/panic_room
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pacific_heights
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10011815_hole
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fortress_1993
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/get_the_gringo

[sc_rufctr]

I just finished watching Das Boot... Brilliant move. (I haven't seen it in more than 30 years!)

Some time ago I found the Restored Blu-Ray directors cut version and it's been sitting in my cabinet since then.
Don't go by the trailer. The restored version is very good with full 5.1 surround sound.

[Scott Douglas]

Watched Super 8 on Prime last night. Good flick.

[techweenie]

If Contagion isn't dark enough for you...

[techweenie]

Can't recall if this was posted.

Near-perfect zombie film that works for non-zombie film fans.

Seems timely.

[Baz]

"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" (2013) right now on IFC. 1 hour left. I just got home from errands and turned it on. After watching 10 minutes of it - it looks good. Look forward to seeing it from start to finish.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by techweenie

Can't recall if this was posted.

Near-perfect zombie film that works for non-zombie film fans.

Seems timely.

Best Zombie movie I've seen.
Very realistic...esp the train crash scene.

[sc_rufctr]

If you like Guy Ritchie movies you'll enjoy this.

I'd describe it as a good old fashioned capper movie using the usual stereotypes but in a different way.
Lots of original ideas and the ending surprised me.

And the music was fantastic.

[Baz]

This one came on TCM last night. No censoring - entire uncut movie with no deleted scenes. It was so good. If you've never seen it - you should. I've watched it several times now but seeing the complete version was amazing.

[stealthn]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

This is not your average Jackie Chan movie. (Who's was 62 when he made this.)
And certainly not your average action movie.

Also an excellent performance from Pierce Brosnan!

Well worth the time.

Yeah, that’s what I said... no body listens to me

I happened to catch The Dilema on TV tonight, I vaguely remember it, but what the heck, it was way better than I remember! And a great idea “muscle car sound for electrics” (why isn’t anyone doing this), anyway, well worth the watch

[Baz]

Took some time off today and watched a few good ones. Two William Holden classics: "The Revengers" and "The Wild Bunch" (Sam Peckinpaw director) and then this evening "Ray" which was fantastic with an incredible performance by the very talented Jamie Foxx.

I hadn't seen "Ray" before so really enjoyed seeing it.

[sammyg2]

The good ole days.

[sc_rufctr]

I watched this last night... One word: Disappointing.

Actually awful but they did try hard. There were some scenes that made no sense whatsoever.
Is it just me or are films like this getting worse?

[javadog]

I think all movies are getting worse. There are a few good ones out there, but they are few and far between. Too much CGI, too much bull**** violence for no reason, storylines you can’t believe, and crap music. Did I mention bad acting?

[Baz]

You guys should be watching the vintage stuff, like me.

On my cable a channel called "Movies" - finishing up right now is "Point Blank" and at 10 tonight Sinatra in "The First Deadly Sin".

[Baz]

Speaking of the vintage stuff. We have a station here called ME-TV (Memorable Entertainment) and they air "Gunsmoke" every day at 1PM. The last week or so they've been showing the original 1/2 hour black and white episodes from Season 1. Two each day from 1-2pm. Those early episodes are really great - James Arness was so good in that role it's ridiculous!