The MOVIE thread

[sc_rufctr]

Peter Weir also directed Master and Commander. Another excellent movie.

[varmint]

The local theatre has become a revival house while the virus rages. We went to a matinee of Willy Wonka this afternoon.

Oompa Loompas are even creepier on the big screen.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Good cast. I liked this scene:

Interesting character Daniel Hochleitner, who initially resented John Book because he was jealous. Then Book gained his respect after the scene you posted and also the barn building scene due to his carpentry skills.

And they were both together in the very last scene of the movie when Book was driving away in his VW Squareback and Daniel was walking by.

It was a very good cast, as you say, Steve. One of Ford's best performances, IMHO.

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Peter Weir also directed Master and Commander. Another excellent movie.

Yes indeed, Peter. I saw it in our local theater when it was released.

And so many other fine films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Weir

[Steve Carlton]

Harrison Ford used to be a carpenter, actually. I want to see Mosquito Coast again, as I remember it was good and I’m a fan of Harrison. Regarding Henry was also good.

[flipper35]

Harrison Ford may be a doofus in person and I don't know as I have never met him, but he has a talent for picking a good movie to act in and then does a good job. There aren't many "bad" Ford movies.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Harrison Ford used to be a carpenter, actually. I want to see Mosquito Coast again, as I remember it was good and I’m a fan of Harrison. Regarding Henry was also good.

Yep, I agree.

I'm still p-o'd they killed off Han Solo.

[sammyg2]

Stumbled across a movie yesterday on HBO that made Brian's Song (old guy reference) seems like a slapstick comedy.
Old fashioned, a bit over the top predictable and cliche, but definitely pulled at the 'strings. Well done.

I'm really glad I saw it and was reminded me that things are just fine, I have no reason to complain.
it's called "My All-American".
Based on a true story, I'll be watching it again.

[Baz]

"The Fifth Element" is on cable SyFy right now.

Started at 9pm ET.

[Baz]

Watching "Coneheads" on cable IFC right now.

Talk about a great cast!

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Baz

"The Fifth Element" is on cable SyFy right now.

Started at 9pm ET.

One of the best SyFy movies ever made.

[flipper35]

Fog: We're sending somebody in to negotiate!

[Corben walks into the room and shoots Aknot between the eyes. As he falls, the other Mangalores drop their weapons and bow over him, keening]

Korben Dallas: Anybody else want to negotiate?

[Baz]

Wouldn't be nearly as good without Leeloo.......

[JackDidley]

Apollo 13. Great movie that is worth watching every few years.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Apollo 13. Great movie that is worth watching every few years.

Agreed. I also like... "The Right Stuff". Back when movies had the balls to show some American pride.

"First Man" was good but the lack of a flag planting was rather obvious.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Agreed. I also like... "The Right Stuff". Back when movies had the balls to show some American pride.

"First Man" was good but the lack of a flag planting was rather obvious.

Yes. They made some good movies back then. I have not seen First Man yet. Maybe I will look for it later this week.

[Baz]

Last night I watched "The Terminator" - until I fell asleep. Now that was an excellent movie!

Right now on cable IFC, "Argo". Followed by "We Were Soldiers" and then "The Hunt for Red October".

I have errands to run so just watching Argo - but what a great lineup, huh?

[tcar]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

"First Man" was good but the lack of a flag planting was rather obvious.

Canadian movie, BTW.... that's why.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Baz

Last night I watched "The Terminator" - until I fell asleep. Now that was an excellent movie!

I like the Ray Harryhausen-esq special effects.

One of my favorites. Not for the special effects, just a solid well told story.

Plus Arnold's character was allowed to kill people.

[sammyg2]

I caught the last part of a movie the other day that is stuck in my head: The dead don't die.




it is so bad, so dumb, so weird, all I can think is that they made it that way on porpoise to create a cult movie.
I mean it is really weird and really bad. So bad I want to watch it from the beginning.

So I guess it worked ???

Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 55%, based on 290 reviews, with an average rating of 5.81/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "The Dead Don't Die dabbles with tones and themes to varying degrees of success, but sharp wit and a strong cast make this a zom-com with enough brains to consume."[15] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 53 out of 100, based on 52 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[16]

PopMatters wrote "It's a curious film, one that acknowledges the end of the world blatantly without once forgetting to be steadfastly, almost dementedly, silly. It's a smart if minor work from a masterfully innovative director."[17]

The New York Times said "Jim Jarmusch's The Dead Don't Die respects the horror genre without really committing to it."[18]

The Hollywood Reporter said of the film "At times, the deadpan of Murray and Driver becomes, well, a bit deadening, and true wit is in short supply, even though the film remains amusing most of the way."[19]

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[Baz]

The Black Stallion is on TCM right now. Great movie! I remember Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert's review of it on At The Movies when it first came out.

As always on TCM....commercial free!