The MOVIE thread

[JackDidley]

Birds of prey, Harley Quinn. If you liked Suicide Squad you will probably like this continuation story of the Margot Robbie character.

[stevej37]

The alien/species has an intimidating tally-wacker!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Birds of prey, Harley Quinn. If you liked Suicide Squad you will probably like this continuation story of the Margot Robbie character.

Interesting. I thought Suicide Squad was entertaining, and Harley Quinn was the centerpiece for sure, but I haven't heard anything good about Birds of Prey. Yours in the first comment I've heard that seemed positive.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by masraum

Interesting. I thought Suicide Squad was entertaining, and Harley Quinn was the centerpiece for sure, but I haven't heard anything good about Birds of Prey. Yours in the first comment I've heard that seemed positive.

It will not win any awards but it is entertaining. I did not have high expectations.

[bkreigsr]

Go ahead and laugh, but SHO is currently running 'It's a Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood'

I watched it to see what all the hoopla was about at Oscar time regarding Hank's portrayal of Fred Rogers. Holy crap, he nailed it - channeled the sweaterman to a 'T'.
I don't see how he lost the Oscar.

Also, anything with Chris Cooper is a plus - ...one of my favorites.. and he's just a versatile as Robert Duvall.

Bill K

[craigster59]

Finally watched "Knives Out" on Netflix. One of the better movies I've seen in awhile.

[Eric 951]

The 3 part miniseries "Grant" on the History Channel is excellent

[porsche930dude]

The Fly. havnt seen it since i was a teenager. I dont remember it being so gross

[sammyg2]

Saw the re-make of Midway.
It wasn't a waste of time but I think I prefer the original. All except for the actors who played Charlton Heston's kid and his Japanese girlfriend. Musta run out of actor money by the time they cast those two.

Like Charles says, turrible turrible.

[Baz]

Couple options tonight for your viewing pleasure.....

"Harvey"....8pm EST on TCM.

Also "Mad Max: Fury Road" at 9pm EST on SyFy.

[craigster59]

^^^^ I never "got" Harvey. Topper I liked but Harvey seemed a bit out there.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by craigster59

^^^^ I never "got" Harvey. Topper I liked but Harvey seemed a bit out there.

Perhaps a nice egg and onion sandwich would help get you into the spirit of things....

[Baz]

Originally Posted by craigster59

^^^^ I never "got" Harvey. Topper I liked but Harvey seemed a bit out there.

There's a lot of things to appreciate about "Harvey" - the performances of the actors alone are noteworthy.

But what I really appreciate about the movie is the way it mocks our society. That we do discriminate against people just because they are different. In this case, Elwood P. Dowd, in every capacity, is one of the nicest, most gracious, and considerate persons you'd ever meet. Yet...just because of his belief in Harvey, there are those who would put him away in a sanitarium.

I've always been a huge Jimmy Stewart fan too - and I've read that this actually was his fav. movie.

Some of the things his character in the movie says actually resemble social commentary than anything else.

Elwood P. Dowd: "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

[Baz]

Tonight on TCM at 10pm EST....from 1956 and directed by Ingmar Bergman...."The Seventh Seal".

And as always on TCM....commercial free!

[Baz]

"The Warriors" just now starting on cable, IFC.

Come out to plaaaaaay.......

[sc_rufctr]

^^^ That movie was ahead of its time Baz. A true classic.

Meanwhile... This is a brilliant movie. It tells the story of The Battle of COP Keating - October 3rd, 2009.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kamdesh

[Baz]

"Dr. Strangelove" just starting on TCM.......as always.....commercial free!

[Baz]

Tonight on TCM at 10:15pm EST....."Captain Newman. MD" - with a great cast including Gregory Peck in the lead role.

As always on TCM........commercial free!

[varmint]

****ing dish network. I can’t get TCM unless I buy the full $200 package.,

We’re probably going roku this Christmas. But I don’t see tcm as an option. Am I just missing it?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by varmint

****ing dish network. I can’t get TCM unless I buy the full $200 package.,

We’re probably going roku this Christmas. But I don’t see tcm as an option. Am I just missing it?

I don't know if some of these TCM movies aren't also available from some streaming service for free. Most of them are the old classics - in other words - the good ones!

I love TCM because it's commercial free.

I hate commercials with the fire of a thousand suns!

I kept my cable box and got my cost down on my bundle by going with Magic Jack for my landline. For me, the value I;m getting with my cable package is worth what I pay each month.

With no wife or kids I can justify a LOT of things, too!

YMMV......