What Was The Last Movie You Saw? Welcome Cinephiles.

[MsTinkerbelly]

We finally saw "Spy" last night!

I love Melissa McCarthy, and she was hugely funny! But....I felt the movie over-all was a spoof on the improbable "one person takes down the crime ring" spy movies of the past. Maybe that's what it was supposed to be and i didn't get it, but i was a little disappointed anyway; Something funny but original would have been nice for a change.

As for the language...most people don't talk like that, and it is really jarring to the senses. During those times she was spewing her swear words, i became disengaged from the movie...it just wasn't nessasary to go on like that.

[AnnRkey]

I finally saw Spy as well after hearing that it was a good movie from several friends. It turned out to be ok.
I also finally bought and watched twice already McFarlane....its my new favorite movie.

[C0LLETTE]

Watched "Air Force One" on TV in French ( no subtitles ) How the Hell did Harrison Ford EVER make a career as an actor? The man has only 2 facial expressions: granite or panic... and if you're only understanding every fifth word of dialogue it's that much worse.

[homoe]

Manglehorn Al Pacino, Holly Hunter

The Seattle times gave this flick 3 stars out of 4 HOWEVER I felt it was a slow, boring, and tedious little thing that lasted way TO LONG! :movieguy:

[Gemme]

I watched this tonight.

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It was good but not great. The effects were fantastic, though, and I loved the cinematography for the wedding scene especially. Tatum was good. I enjoy a good action flick with solid stunts.

[Daisy Chain]

Little Miss Sunshine....some how it had passed me by first time out but I watched it on DVD the other night and quite enjoyed it.....

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[Gemme]

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If you let the trailer run through, it will show some behind the scenes training for the dogs. There were multiple dog characters and several stand ins for each character in the movie. It's interesting to show how some of the scenes were designed.

If you continue to let it run, it will have a public service announcement regarding Belgian Malinois dogs and the prevention of 101 Dalmations Syndrome. I think this is very important. If you have time, please watch!

This was the perfect movie to watch on Independence Day, for a variety of reasons. I loved it and shed many a tear throughout.

5 stars

[C0LLETTE]

saw Spy and quite enjoyed it...they even managed to be funny without a single "fat" joke...more comedians need to figure that out.

[MysticOceansFL]

The bone collector

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Let's be Cops over the weekend....or somewhat I did... I fell asleep. Yeah, it was that good lol

[homoe]

Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. These women were amazing, and I had been wanting to see this documentary for some time! It was well worth the wait IMHO:popcorn:

[Fancy]

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Quirky high school awkwardness turns subtlety and smoothly serious. This movie was a real treat. Directing was spot on.

[cinnamongrrl]

Casino was on TV last night....

I don't know what it is about that movie, but if it's on, I'm watching it!

Funny thing about it, it's such a long movie that I often forget entire parts and what happens next. It's kind of cool when there's that much detail to a film that you can watch it numerous times and still see something new...

[Gemme]

I saw Magic Mike and Terminator: Genysis today.

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Okay, here's my beef with MM XXL. I never saw the original but appreciate a little tilt in the sexual objectification game. I thought this would be a fun movie but even when the guys are the ones on display, women are still being put into compromising situations. Just because someone goes to a strip show does not mean they automatically want someone's crotch ground into their face. Seriously. I'm not talking in the general direction of someone's face. I'm talking a couple inches away to actually being ground on. Sometimes with hair pulling and head yanking. I need to know you a little better than that for that shit to happen. I was really wound up about it when I left the theatre but I've calmed down now.

Yes, this is me calm.

:blink:

There was, however, a really nicely constructed swing.

:eyebat:

Terminator, however, did not disappoint. It was FANTASTIC. Now, for the sake of transparency, I've been a Terminator girl since day one. Love the series. They did a remarkable job blending younger/older Arnie battling together and the stunts are stupid crazy good.

[cinnamongrrl]

I finally finished watching Frankie and Alice with Halle Berry.

It took me 4 nights..:| NOT because it wasn't an interesting movie. It was. I'm just always so tired by the time I stop for the day that I fall asleep....a lot

[QueenofSmirks]

It's actually an HBO series... Olive Kitteridge (http://www.hbo.com/olive-kitteridge). I've been wanting to see it and am finally on episode 2 (of 4 I think). Excellent so far....

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[homoe]

Woman In Gold Helen Mirren Ryan Reynolds

Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. This was art work stolen by the Nazis!

Enjoyed it very much:movieguy:

[Gemme]

I watched 2 movies today.

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This was okay. I never read the book series so I'm not too upset over it but there was a lot left to be desired. I liked the dragons, even though they were the bad guys and gals in the movie.

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This movie surprised me. I didn't expect much and it was a freebie for me so it was an absolute pleasure that I really enjoyed it. I love me some Eve and all of the main female roles were strong. Good acting. Situations I could relate to. A win win.

[homoe]

Clouds of Sils Maria (2014)

A veteran actress comes face-to-face with an uncomfortable reflection of herself when she agrees to take part in a revival of the play that launched her career 20 years earlier.

I really didn't care for it but check it out and see what you think:popcorn:

[Gemme]

I saw this.

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It was really cute and, if you go, STAY through the WHOLE thing. ALL of the credits. Otherwise you'll miss stuff.

And, for fun.

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[homoe]

Danny Collins Al Pacino Annette Bening Jennifer Garner

An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.

It was a bit different but I rather enjoyed it:popcorn:

[homoe]

Too Late for Tears (1949)

Through a fluke circumstance a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and she is determined to hold onto it even it if means murder.
SPOILER ALERT
And murder it is, she kills one after the other!I really enjoyed this film noir flick:popcorn:
I pray I never come across a woman a vicious and heartless as this Jane Palmer!

[*Anya*]

I really enjoyed this movie a lot. It was very funny, had heart and underneath it all; had a sweetness.

I also liked that the female lead enjoyed her sexuality and made no apologies for it and neither did the movie.

The theater was packed!

Trainwreck (2015)
R | 125 min | Comedy | 17 July 2015 (USA)

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.

Director: Judd Apatow
Writer: Amy Schumer
Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3152624/

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[Cailin]

Batman

The Adam West, 1966 version:)

[Tierney]

This past week I have seen:

Closer (this is a repeat because I really like Natalie Portman)

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My Brother's War - I liked this. Though slow to start.

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Fireflies in the Garden - This was really good.

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[BestButchBoy]

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I like to be entertained. That's just what this delivers. Good story. You can't help but root for her to figure it out. Amy Schumer is just freakin' funny. Period. Plus, I like being in during the genesis of what promises to be a long, successful career for her. And, I have a fondness for Bill Hader, leftover from his brilliant characterizations on SNL.

It's like a summer read. Fun. Entertaining. Time worthy.

[Gemme]

I saw this tonight.

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I enjoyed it but was glad that I didn't pay full price in the theatre for it.

[Cailin]

Watched "You've got mail" :) havent' seen it in a very long time. It's one of my top 10 movies.

[BestButchBoy]

Amy

The ultimate eulogy to a talented young woman who had her demons stoked by those closest to her. Not an original story. Unfortunately.

I'd recommend seeing it only if you are/were a die-hard fan of Amy Winehouse. Otherwise, wait for on-demand or Netflix and then only a bargain matinee because it's more like an E True Hollywood Story than a rich documentary. But, then again, she wasn't around long, but she did leave a mark.

[homoe]

Before We Go (2014) Stars: Chris Evans, Alice Eve,

A young woman in New York City races to catch the 1:30 Train to Boston and after missing it connects with a good samaritan:movieguy:

I really liked this movie! For the most part it's just the two title characters set against the backdrop of New York City. Throughout the movie we learned what each characters life has entailed and not in a whinny sort of way either! If you've ever had unanswered questions from a failed relationship, you might enjoy this movie:popcorn:

[Orema]

If you're a fan of the film The Long Good Friday (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Good_Friday) you may enjoy this video on the making of it.

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The Long Good Friday is a classic British gangster film. It stars Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, with Pierce Brosnan in his first role (a small role, but a good one).

The film's about a successful British gangster whose organization is imploding on Good Friday just as he's trying to forge a bond with an American gangster. It's very good. The storyline was complex at times with some twists—a good film and worth watching.

[homoe]

Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson

Edith's great-niece, Emmy Award winning writer and director Jane Anderson, rescued Edith's work. The film follows Jane in her decades-long journey to find the answers to the mystery of Edith's buried life, return the work to Provincetown Mass and have Edith's contributions recognized by the larger art world!

I caught this on HBO the other night and enjoyed it very much:popcorn:

[PaPa]

Last night watched An Amish Murder. It was pretty good.

[C0LLETTE]

Minions.....I detested it

[Tierney]

I watched this last night. It started slow and I was worried it was going to be bad. Also, I am not normally a fan of sci-fi.

However, it turned out to be pretty good.

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I also watched this as well yesterday. Mainly because I am a fan of Javier Bardem. But, I was multi-tasking and the movie is subtitled. Soooo. However, the premise of the movie was quite good. I should try it again when I can actually pay attention. :|

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[Gemme]

I also saw this last night.

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I thought it was good overall and the ending was definitely better than the beginning but it was a tad bit long.

[homoe]

True Story James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones

This is based on a gruesome true incident which was very disturbing in itself!

When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo (who has taken on Finkel's identity) his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse.

It was ok but nothing to rave about. Maybe it's the fact that Finkel used the death of 4 innocent people to make money off of. that left the sour taste in my mouth! Check it out and see what you think:movieguy:

[*Anya*]

Mr. Holmes

Very good movie. It started slowly but then picked up. Ian McKellen is such a great actor.

Per IMDb:

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman.

Director: Bill Condon
Writers: Mitch Cullin (original story), Mitch Cullin (novel)

Stars: Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sanada

[afrcnqueen]

Watched Jupiter Ascending...Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum

It was eh for me...cool special effects...story line a bit confusing. If you have nothing else better to watch or do then I recommend it lol

[Gemme]

The past few days, I've re/watched these movies.

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They are fun and fluffy.

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This was actually really well done and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[kittygrrl]

"Fury" [2014]
Brad Pitt, as "WarDaddy"

[JDeere]

Million Dollar Baby

I had never seen it when it came out but my girlfriend loves that movie and we watched it like 5 times.

5 out of 5 stars

[Blade]

"Fury" [2014]
Brad Pitt, as "WarDaddy"

I saw Fury a few months ago. I rarely watch movies this was a goodun

[C0LLETTE]

Not really a movie but we watched 8 episodes of Fawlty Towers. Still funny after all these years.

[Karysma]

Kingsmen.

It was surprisingly good!

[Vivacious1]

The Longest Ride! Loved it:fastdraq:

[C0LLETTE]

Ben Hur.......

[homoe]

Katherine Heigl, Alexis Bledel Tom Wilkinson

Besides not seeing any chemistry between the two lesbians, parents seemed to be living in the stone age when it came to gay's, an obnoxious sister you'd just wished you could slap, and a few other irritating things I stuck with it and low and behold..........

SPOILER ALERT

It all ends up well at the conclusion:popcorn:

[QueenofSmirks]

I watched this on Sunday... I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the sequel

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[JDeere]

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More geared towards pre teens, teenagers and some adults, I laughed more then the kids in the theater.

5 out of 5 stars!

[Daisy Chain]

Ladies in Lavender.....utterly charming.

Daisy :bouquet:

[QueenofSmirks]

Saw Dark Places with Charlize Theron; I recommend it if you like psychological thrillers. Also, saw Ex Machina - excellent movie! Sci-fi-ish, and creepy.

[Tuff Stuff]

Hot Pursuit It's playing right now in my living room,hilarious.

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Factotum but found it dry....

I also watched Homefront and was ready for it to be over 30 minutes before it actually ended...

An Amish Murder was excellent. So good to see Neve Campbell again...

[Venus007]

Ex Machina
One of the best Science Fiction movies I have seen in a long time. I really like open endings and this one does just that. I would recommend it.

[Fancy]

Watched the Minions with the kids and we giggled and giggled. :)

[LOQUI]

Mc Farland, Usa...based on a true story

[ahk]

Last weekend:

Mission Impossible
&
Ricky and the Flash

[kittygrrl]

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[ProfPacker]

Ricky & the Flash and I wasn't to enthralled with it, left me wanting more of Meryl

[Talon]

I watched two older films last night.....both were good.

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And.......



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[PaPa]

The Physician on Netflix. I really enjoyed it!

[Daisy Chain]

I just watched about 20 mins of `30 Days Of Darkness` first scream and I bailed !! I am such a wuss !!

Daisy :bouquet:

[Daisy Chain]

Oh and I forgot...saw this today with my daughter ! It wasnt too bad...really.

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[puddin']

i watch bunches o' movies... however; watched "white bird in a blizzard" last night on netflix. a decent film...

[puddin']

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[Gemme]

I saw this movie.

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It was cute and who doesn't love Sam L. Jackson?

[*Anya*]

We saw Meru yesterday. The GF and I take turns with our choice of movies.

Meru was her choice.

She loves any kind of sports or mountain climbing movie.

I don't get the risks climbers take in climbing mountains, but it was a very good documentary and I am glad that I saw it.

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[homoe]

After Words 2015 Marcia Gay Harden, Óscar Jaenada

A librarian facing a mid-life crisis travels to Costa Rica.

Even though I had heard very little about this movie previously, I enjoyed it very much:popcorn:

[Gemme]

I saw this tonight:

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It had a lot of gratuitous violence and stoner humor but I still liked it. You can't help but like the poor guy.

[cinnamongrrl]

I woke up wicked early today...like 4 or 5...and started watching Being Flynn...but I fell back to sleep...soo...Im gonna finish it later...what I saw seemed really good...

Oh and I watched part of Steel Magnolias today...because it was on TV....

[homoe]

Spare Parts 2015 George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carlos PenaVega

Four Hispanic high school students form a robotics club. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country's reigning robotics champion, MIT.

This was a very good movie and if I'm not mistaken based on a true story:movieguy:

[Gemme]

Spare Parts 2015 George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carlos PenaVega

Four Hispanic high school students form a robotics club. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country's reigning robotics champion, MIT.

This was a very good movie and if I'm not mistaken based on a true story:movieguy:

You are not mistaken. The same school continued to win and place high in the same robotics competition for several years. The last shot of the school in the movie showed the years that they won from 2004 forward on the front of the building.

[Kelt]

I just watched "Fruitvale Station (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334649/)" I don't know why I didn't watch it earlier.

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Until recently I lived in and around the area. It was strange to see all the familiar places in a film.
I was there when the events happened and it only seems like yesterday.

Weirdly homesick.

:candle:

[homoe]

Stories We Tell (Sarah Polley) Canadian

In Stories We Tell, Sarah Polley plays with the documentary format to explore the nature of memory and storytelling, crafting a thoughtful, compelling narrative that unfolds like a mystery. This was an interesting movie, however I'm still perplexed if this was her story OR just a story, otherwise check it out and see what you think:popcorn:

[*Anya*]

Straight Outta Compton.

I loved this movie. The writing was excellent and the music fantastic.

The GF does not really like rap and also really liked it.

Very worth seeing. It was like a time capsule of the period.

I wish the excesses of the police of the time were also a thing of the past but we know that is not true. It felt so shameful watching it, just as it does now.

From Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 90%:

In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton tells the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war. -- (C) Universal Pictures

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/straight_outta_compton/

[Fancy]

Mr. Holmes

Loved the slow pace, small details, and character development. It seems so counter to most movies today.

[JDeere]

Where Hope Grows

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I enjoyed it, made me cry actually. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

[Gemme]

I DVRd it.

Eh. I saw the ending come from a mile away but c'mon...it's 007.

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[Gemme]

Daniel Craig put me in the mood, I guess.

I saw this movie today and it was AWESOME.

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My only twitchy thing is that they put things in the trailers that aren't in the movie. Now I wonder what the movie would have been like with those scenes in there. Oh well. At least it left the door open in case they want to pursue a franchise.

[Orema]

I'll See You In My Dreams (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3236120/)

With Blythe Danner, Martin Starr, Sam Elliot, Rhea Perlman, Mary Kay Place, June Squibb.

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Saw this a couple nights ago and enjoyed it. Images and lines from the film are still with me. The chemistry between Danner and Ellot was nice and believable. It's almost a quiet and thoughtful movie, but it was funny and sweet, too. It also moved at a nice pace.

A bit of a spoiler follows....





Generally, I moan and groan about not liking happy Hollywood endings, but I was hoping for one in this movie. I didn't get it, but I still enjoyed it.

[NoahVox]

This weekend I am going to watch

Jupiter Ascending: Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) was born under signs that predicted future greatness, but her reality as a woman consists of cleaning other people's houses and endless bad breaks. Caine (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered hunter, arrives on Earth to locate her, making Jupiter finally aware of the great destiny that awaits her: Jupiter's genetic signature marks her as the next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

and

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

[Gemme]

I saw this earlier in the week:

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I love a good action flick and this was pretty damn good.

Plus I really adore Simon Pegg.

[Okiebug61]

The Minions! King Bob lol

[*Anya*]

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

Fascinating documentary that shows the man who had feet of clay.

One interesting quote in the movie was that his products were beloved but the man, himself, was not.

He was brilliant, a visionary, occasionally ruthless and cruel towards others.

Knowing more about the man that he was, does not change my own love of my Apple products.

This is a documentary worth watching.

[MysticOceansFL]

...........Deep Blue.............

[gotoseagrl]

I loved this as well. The actors were so good. Was surreal seeing Cube's son as him , that worked out perfectly. Also an important message about a number of issues were conveyed through this film as it was about so much more than just nostalgic gangsta rap.

Was a little bizarre seeing a guy my friends and I went to high school with as an actor in the opening scene.

Straight Outta Compton.

I loved this movie. The writing was excellent and the music fantastic.

The GF does not really like rap and also really liked it.

Very worth seeing. It was like a time capsule of the period.

I wish the excesses of the police of the time were also a thing of the past but we know that is not true. It felt so shameful watching it, just as it does now.

From Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 90%:

In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton tells the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war. -- (C) Universal Pictures

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/straight_outta_compton/

[Rockinonahigh]

I haven't seen this yet but have seen the trailor on yahoo. Its called The Daineish Girl staring Eddie Redmain, He plays a man who became s a trans woman. He is married in the show and she stays with him as well as assist him in transition.. There are lots of twist and turns in the movie. Not sure it will be shown in the states but If the short blurp I saw was this good the rest will be worth seeing...check out yahoo to find it.

[Gemme]

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Based purely on the action, it was fantastic. As a fan of the franchise, it's not the same without Jason Statham and I kept focusing on the new guy's teeth.

He can fight and he's got a sexy voice but I really want to hold him down and put braces on his teeth.

Plus his dad must be a shit spy to get kidnapped and ambushed as much as he does in this film. No wonder they only gave him 791 euros.

:blink:

[gotoseagrl]

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (http://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=70228040&jbp=0&jbr=2)

[Gemme]

Yesterday I saw this movie:

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I liked it because I knew what I was getting into. It's an Adam Sandler film. It's fun and childish and is going to have good to great graphics. I was not disappointed. I even enjoyed myself quite a bit.


This, on the other hand......this disappointed me. Actually, Samuel L. Jackson disappointed me. He's too good of an actor to be playing these shit roles and too much of a badass to be believable as a weak and clueless politician.

I might be scarred for life.

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[PaPa]

The Cobbler

Not the best movie I have ever seen but filled the time space I had before sleep.

[Tuff Stuff]

Boulevard

One of Robin Williams last films,sad how people live this way..I mean the role he played..there's restraint and then there's suppressed.Do you suppose this actor was like that?.

[gotoseagrl]

The Best of Me (http://www.netflix.com/search/best%2520of%2520me?jbv=70303290&jbp=0&jbr=0)

One of the best ones I've seen in a long time that was clearly reminiscent of The Notebook.

[homoe]

Steve Jobs Man in the Machine:

I realize he was brilliant when it came to computers but on a human level, thinking not so much!

[betruetoyoursoul]

You can watch it right here or on youtube.com .

Disclaimer: I have not watched the entire movie but very intrigued.

What is it that makes us human? Is it that we love, that we fight ? That we laugh ? Cry ? Our curiosity ? The quest for discovery ?
Driven by these questions, filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent three years collecting real-life stories from 2,000 women and men in 60 countries. Working with a dedicated team of translators, journalists and cameramen, Yann captures deeply personal and emotional accounts of topics that unite us all; struggles with poverty, war, homophobia, and the future of our planet mixed with moments of love and happiness.

Watch the 3 volumes of the film and experience #WhatMakesUsHUMAN.

The VOL.1 deals with the themes of love, women, work and poverty.


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[betruetoyoursoul]

I found this movie made me think of society and how the homeless travel the road they arrive at. I am always interested in issues that impact the society we live in. The homeless situation concerns me deeply.

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Time Out of Mind

Ratings: 5.7/10 from 646 users Metascore: 74/100
Reviews: 6 user | 27 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com

George seeks refuge at Bellevue Hospital, a Manhattan intake center for homeless men, where his friendship with a fellow client helps him try to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter.

Director: Oren Moverman

Writers: Jeffrey Caine (story), Oren Moverman (screenplay)

Stars: Richard Gere, Ben Vereen, Jena Malone

[jools66]

Went to see this film yesterday in IMAX
Wow what a film, it keeps you gripped from start to finish.
Its based on a true story.
A must see film.
Also saw the new Woody Allen Irrational Man.
This was ok, but not the best Woody Allen film by a long shot.

[*Anya*]

Went to see this film yesterday in IMAX
Wow what a film, it keeps you gripped from start to finish.
Its based on a true story.
A must see film.
.

It doesn't open in the states until 9/18, unfortunately, but it is on the top of our list. We also want to see it in IMAX.

Good to hear that you felt it was a must-see!

[deathbypoem]

If you like movies about time travel, love and loss. Please check this out!


watch?v=dAuxryJ6pv8

A man (Hugh Jackman) travels through time
on a quest for immortality and
to save the woman (Rachel Weisz) he loves.


This movie is also absolutely stunning!

watch?v=cs_Z2OyqW5A

A metaphysical, time traveling yet present romance. <3

[cinnamongrrl]

Last night I watched S.W.A.T. on Netflix...I was in the mood for an action flick and it fit the bill...

[Fancy]

Went to see A Walk In The Woods based on the Bill Bryson book of the same name. I was very disappointed, not only because of how it differed and failed to capture the experience of the book, but also because the directing seemed to falter in weaving the episodes and connection between the actors.

Ho-hum.

[deathbypoem]

watch?v=kQ8hofM-xzI

I'm a sucker for all things Indie. And, this indie film brought it well.


Also,

watch?v=I-gS8OBt-yk

[Jane Bond]

Amy...but my date was a non stop talker. Major pet peeve

[homoe]

Amy...but my date was a non stop talker. Major pet peeve

Oh I can relate~for that very reason it's often times the main reason I don't mind going to see movies alone! My other trick is to sit in the last row in the back, therefore having nobody yakking thorough the movie either :movieguy:

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched S.W.A.T. with Colin Farrell. I found it to be quite good. It kept my interest.

I also watched a version of Jane Eyre I hadnt seen...with Joan Plowright and William Hurt. Always a favorite.

I TRIED to watch The Prince with Bruce Willis...yeah no

[MysticOceansFL]

Dracula the untold story! It was outstanding!

[Jane Bond]

I watched S.W.A.T. with Colin Farrell. I found it to be quite good. It kept my interest.

I TRIED to watch The Prince with Bruce Willis...yeah no

You're funny!:wine: It's got to be 5 o'clock somewhere...

[homoe]

Some Kind of Beautiful Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba

A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.

Complete waste of time IMHO:popcorn:

[homoe]

Miss Meadows Katie Holmes, Jean Smart, James Badge Dale,

A story centered on a proper elementary school teacher who moonlights as a vigilante.

This was a quirky little movie. Although I enjoyed, I'm still somewhat baffled by the ending :popcorn:

[Gemme]

I saw most of this movie tonight.

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If anyone else has seen the full ending, please rep or pm me as to who did 'it'. If you've seen the movie, you know what 'it' is.

The disc cut out on me at. the. very. end.

:|

[*Anya*]

We saw Everest today in 3D IMAX.

It had really believable mountain-climbing sequences, particularly the shots that made you feel like you were looking over the edge of the mountain.

I had read Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer, several years ago.

Everest is not his perspective. It is more from Rob Hall's; with Krakauer as an incidental character.

The movie is worth seeing.

[deathbypoem]

Single Moms Club. It was endearing to say the least. But, I think it could of been better.

[randrum]

I watched this on Netflix last night

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[cinnamongrrl]

I started watching Reservation Road last night but fell asleep about 30 minutes before the end...

What I saw was excellent...

[Talon]

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[*Anya*]

I really liked this movie! I laughed at times and it gave me a tear at times.

We saw it in 3D.

The Martian.

Starring Matt Damon.

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[betruetoyoursoul]

A movie based on true events. The disturbing events that took place based on racism may make one question their thoughts and open up dialogue that still unfortunately continues today. Us vs Them imho is dangerous. I am passionate about social issues as well as liking non-fiction. I would warn others that this movie can be very distressing to watch while promoting awareness.



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[C0LLETTE]

Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol.

Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise sure can pack in those great special effects.

[Liam]

The Martian; Ridley Scott delivers and this film is destined to be a science fiction classic.

[Gemme]

I also saw The Martian tonight as well as The Intern. Both were fantastic. De Niro and Damon were excellent.

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[kittygrrl]

Saw "The Martian" (w/Sis). Great movie and the popcorn was awesome!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Saw "Pan" in 3D. It had lots of exciting visuals, they utilized the 3D pretty well, and the costumes were great. I really liked the character Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara). Sadly, they spent almost no time telling the actual story. It was very thin on plot, and kind of boring, really. Most of the story is told in the trailer. The movie was mostly action sequences and scenes where you felt like you were on an amusement park ride. This is _not_ a Disney film, BTW, it is Warner Brothers. That Disney-type of magical wonder was lacking in all but a few brief places.
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[cinnamongrrl]

I watched We Were Soldiers the other night on Netflix....

What an awesome movie...

[Gemme]

I saw these movies earlier in the week.

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It was adorable and fluffy; just the way I like my animated films.

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I was disappointed. I haven't read the books so I wasn't expecting what happened near the end of this movie that I did not like. The movie was great in visuals and getting the blood pumping and heart rate going but I was NOT happy with the ending. I hope the next movie makes me happier.

[*Anya*]

We saw Freeheld.

I always try to support lesbian movies (since there are so few of them).

The couple on whose lives it was based did have a large age difference between them but it was so disconcerting to me to see oh-so-young looking Ellen Page with Julianne Moore. It made it more difficult to get lost in the story for both of us.

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[Gemme]

I'm watching this movie right now.

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I'm about 20 minutes or so in and there's no Jennifer Lopez yet but I do enjoy watching Jason Statham in action. I'm a sucker for a criminal with scruples.

:blink:

[*Anya*]

Cartel Land.

Unbelievable but true documentary about two vigilantes fighting the drug cartels on both sides of the Mexican and American borders.

It was gut-wrenching but also opened my eyes in a new way to the experience of the people that live it every day.

Truly great documentary.

The New York Times reviewer called it "urgent and unnerving".

That it is.

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[homoe]

Focus~~ Will Smith Margot Robbie

It isn't the normal type of movie I prefer, but it did have one or two good scenes (like at the Super Bowl game)If you enjoy Will Smith check this one out:popcorn:

[*Anya*]

93% on tomato meter and I agree completely. Cartel Land had piqued my interest in seeing it and the reviews were great.

An extremely suspenseful movie. All performances terrific. Not an easy one to watch.

IMDb:

Sicario (2015)

An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benecio Del Toro

[randrum]

My sister and I hung out this weekend and these were our picks:

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[Fancy]

Saw a few shows at the local ImageOut film festival, but this one stuck in my mind the most....

Two 4 One (http://two4onefilm.com/)

It was well done, dignified, lovable, and funny. I'd see it again if I could. What impressed me as well was meeting the writer/director after the show for Q & A. A lot of thought went into this movie.

[Orema]

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives

watch?v=I3NMgz-dvS0

I was able to stream this last night and am so glad I did. I really like this movie and look forward to seeing it again. The dramatizations were intentionally campy and over the top, but the real-life stories of these Canadian lesbians were touching, heartbreaking, and sweet to me. And, there were some handsome old-school butches in it. :)

Thanks to homeo and QueenOfSmirks for mentioning this film in the "Randrum Should See These Movies" thread.

[Talon]

I watched a true and powerful film on HBO called 'A Normal Heart'.


It's about the AIDS crisis in NYC in the 80's...definitely NOT lighthearted,
but very good.

[homoe]

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives

watch?v=I3NMgz-dvS0

I was able to stream this last night and am so glad I did. I really like this movie and look forward to seeing it again. The dramatizations were intentionally campy and over the top, but the real-life stories of these Canadian lesbians were touching, heartbreaking, and sweet to me. And, there were some handsome old-school butches in it. :)

Thanks to homeo and QueenOfSmirks for mentioning this film in the "Randrum Should See These Movies" thread.

Thanks..
For anyone who hasn't seen this, treat yourself! I doubt you'll be disappointed!

[Orema]

Thanks..
For anyone who hasn't seen this, treat yourself! I doubt you'll be disappointed!

You'd never know it from the lousy clip I posted earlier. This one is better...

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[JDeere]

Poltergeist 2015

bleck no thanks, I wan't my money back on this one!

no stars out of 5 stars from me

[jools66]

Went to see this movie last weekend in imax 3D cinema.
Its about a french man who wants to tight rope walk from one of the twin towers to the other side without any safety wire.
Such a great film.
And even if you don't go and see it at an imax cinema, its a must see film.
Its not a widely played film, but make the effort and you won't be disappointed.
Thrilling but very human to.

[deathbypoem]

In Lieu Of Flowers.

Amazon Prime.

Yus.

Awesome little indie flick.

[*Anya*]

Have to admit I did have a couple of beads of sweat pop out on my forehead when Channing Tatum danced at Jada Pinket Smith's club Domina on Magic Mike XXL.

Oh, ok, one little shriek escaped my lips.

The movie is not Shakespeare but it did have its moments...

...damn Andie McDowell is still looking awfully hot and so is Jada.



The GF just shook her head at me.

[deathbypoem]

watch?v=fairmZL05gk


When you get caught up. Literally.

This documentary is... too far too touch, but close enough to feel.

Great!

[bright_arrow]

Curse of Chucky. The night prior was Fast and Furious 7

[jools66]

Great film.
Just makes you realize how much we take for granted now.

[Gemme]

I saw Goosebumps. Because I wanted to and I adore Jack Black.

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It was fun and true to Goosebumps. There was a mild twist in the middle and a bigger twist at the end.

[Liam]

I caught the early bird show of Bridge of Spies, and loved it. Steven Spielberg ran me through the gamut of emotions, and even made my eyes leak. I have always been a fan of Tom Hanks, and I think he just gets better, each time I see him. The best part though, was a movie for under $7.00!

[randrum]

Sunday night I watched this:

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And I loved it!

Today after work ABC Family had a couple of good Halloween movies on for the 13 Days of Halloween:

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[*Anya*]

Steve Jobs (2015)

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter.

Director: Danny Boyle
Writers: Aaron Sorkin (screenplay), Walter Isaacson (book)
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2080374/

Danny Boyle's movies are always great. Michael Fassbender did an outstanding job portraying Jobs. Kate Winslet is fantastic in any role.

Steve Jobs, the man himself? Two words: tortured genius.

[Talon]

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[jools66]

Watched this film at the weekend.
Watched it mainly because Todd Haynes directed it.
Heard it was beautifully shot, and wasn't disappointed.
Julieanne moore is brilliant.
Would say this film is great film to watch, but don't watch it if you arte feeling a bit down.
Its not a feel good movie.

[*Anya*]

Bridge of Spies

Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks

I have to admit I fell asleep during the first 30 minutes or so but then remained awake the rest of the movie and I found it interesting and quite absorbing.

Afterward, the GF said: "That was a really long movie, I think it should have been maybe 1/2 hour or so shorter".

She didn't know I had been sleeping:)

Worth seeing. Tom Hanks is excellent in everything he is in.

The GF thought it was good, too.

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[deathbypoem]

Dark Places.

That's all I will say.

[Gemme]

I saw this movie and was the only person at the 4pm showing. That doesn't surprise me. Kids nowadays don't know anything about the franchise and those in my age bracket will likely be disappointed with the movie.


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They did some neat stuff but it's nowhere like the original. The best part of the movie was Synergy.

[homoe]

The story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks! I enjoyed it very much but it left me feeling a bit sad!

[Allison W]

I saw this movie and was the only person at the 4pm showing. That doesn't surprise me. Kids nowadays don't know anything about the franchise and those in my age bracket will likely be disappointed with the movie.


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They did some neat stuff but it's nowhere like the original. The best part of the movie was Synergy.

I did hear that the suits that got the idea to make a Jem movie butchered the source material with a rusty chainsaw. Sad to hear they never thought better of it.

I saw Goosebumps. Because I wanted to and I adore Jack Black.

Did you ever happen to play Brütal Legend? Because Jack Black stars in it and gets a lot of great lines.

[JDeere]

The Exorcist

The original one

Still scares the shit out of me

[*Anya*]

dope

This movie apparently was a break-out hit at Sundance. It also got an 88% Rotten Tomato's critic score and 85% viewer score.

I enjoyed it a lot. It is about 3 young geek friends in high school that are obsessed with 1990's hip hop (the main character wears his hair like Kid'Play did back in the day) and they get routinely beat up at school. They are growing up in Inglewood.

It breaks some stereotypes but still has others.

One of the three friend is a butch lesbian. I must admit, when I saw the three friends at first, I thought she was a boy but she was a boi. The other two friends totally accept her, which was awesome to see.

A funny scene is one in which, every Sunday, her grandmother takes her to church and they try to "pray the gay away". Meanwhile, one of the church praying circle is a hot young woman that the young butch can't keep her eyes off of. It is a funny and sweet scene.

A stereotypical theme is that of older guys that are drug dealers. The high school protagonist (Malcolm) gets involved with the dealing (not his choice, I must emphasize).

Malcolm's goal is to go to college. His HS guidance counselor puts him down when he says he wants to go to Harvard.

I was rooting for Malcom and his friends.

Good little movie.

:movieguy:

[Allison W]

This is a television series and not a movie (if there's a better thread for it, let me know and I'll post there), but Steven Universe. It's challenging to describe, because there's so much to it, and I don't wanna write a giant ten-paragraph tl;dr dissertation. So while there are a few spoilers in it I'll let The Mary Sue give you the 101. (http://www.themarysue.com/steven-universe-101/)

I know, I know. Beyond being a TV series, it's a cartoon on bloody Cartoon Network. I was all "I R ADULT I DUN WANNA WATCH NO CARTOONS" too, but then my friends got me started watching it and I'm bloody glad they did because this show, man, this show. Then I went and started getting other friends of mine watching it. And then they went and started getting, like, their friends and spouses watching it and shit. It's kind of like the corollary that completes the Maturity Paradox. Like, you know how most "mature" stuff is juvenile in the extreme? Steven Universe is kind of the opposite of that. It's a family-friendly cartoon that comes in quarter-hour episodes and yet it's easily one of the most mature shows on the telly, both in how it approaches people and relationships and how it approaches fiction. It's rich with things like foreshadowing, a contiguous narrative that welds all the details into a coherent whole instead of every episode ending in a return to the status quo, high-production-values musical numbers that are a delightful treat when an episode turns out to have one (a brilliant musical number was even the climax of the first season), a wonderfully developed and flawed cast of characters, storytelling so tightly wrapped and cleverly expressed that it can tell a meaningful story and then some inside of an 11-minute episode, and even the occasional usage of techniques normally found in adult fiction like deliberately unreliable narration.

I could ramble on and on and on and I'd love to but I'm gonna control myself, for now. Just... watch it. You'll be glad you did. (To keep it brief, like many shows, it takes a little while to really hit its stride, but where many shows don't do that until a couple seasons in, Steven Universe hits that stride fully at halfway through the first season--26 eleven-minute episodes--and has kept that stride going strong since. It's presently close to halfway through the second season, though new episodes are on holiday hiatus.)

[jools66]

Went to see both these movies this weekend.

So Burnt first. I thought this was ok, but have seen better cooking related films.and bradley cooper did do a series which was called Kitchen Confidential
Which was way better,
This film is pretty much like that but just all crammed into a few hours of viewing.
It was ok, not special, just light entertainment.

Now Brooklyn....
I like this movie a lot, maybe a tad too long.
But I would say its very well acted indeed.
And it just makes you think about hard it must have been to move to a different country and culture.
Its worth a view.

[betruetoyoursoul]

I found this movie to be emotional, heart expanding, beautiful, touching, raw and so much more ( have Kleenex ready*S if you tend to get emotional, I do*S).
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You're Not You (2014)


A drama centered on a classical pianist who has been diagnosed with ALS and the brash college student who becomes her caregiver.


Director: George C. Wolfe

Writers: Shana Feste (screenplay), Jordan Roberts (screenplay)
Stars: Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum, Josh Duhamel

[Kätzchen]

Went out with a close family friend today (girl time) and we saw the new movie by Tom Hanks ... "Bridge of Spies."


Fabulous movie, loved it (Highly Recommend).

I don't always get out to see a film, but plan to go see Star Wars when it comes out to theaters during the winter holidays.

[dykeumentary]

Hi Cinephiles! Please remember that a great way to change the disparity in Hollywood is to support film festivals and independent filmmakers.

A fantastic program of films by and about queer women, sponsored by the Scottish Queer international Film Festival will be happening in Scotland and London November and December 2015.

Here's the info: SQIFF - Queer Women In Love / (http://www.sqiff.org/event/queer-women-in-love-shorts/)

This November and December, SQIFF is taking part in BFI Love with two programmes of films and events. Queer Women in Love is a diverse and exciting selection of films by and about lesbian, bisexual, and queer women with events across the UK. I Do? considers queerness and marriage marking the one year anniversary of changes to the marriage law in Scotland.

Part of BFI Love, in partnership with Plusnet bfi.org.uk/love.

[dykeumentary]

I'm so curious - what film festivals do you attend, ye who post here!?

[deathbypoem]

watch?v=8GhwdaDd_ps

Things we lost in the fire

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away we go

[Gemme]

I saw this earlier today and was so very glad. It's an emotional rollercoaster of humanity. I loved it and I hadn't heard of it until today, when I was perusing the show times. Excellent find.

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I also saw some trailers for films I'd really like to see:

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There's another one but I can't recall it right now.

I'm planning on the last showing of this movie tonight as well:

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I don't expect this one to be especially striking but it'll be fun and I am having blood work done tomorrow so hey, it works.

[Gaya]

I just watched Girl Night Stand, short film made by Jenna Laurenzo (http://www.lesbian-interest.com/girl-night-stand-a-short-film-by-jenna-laurenzo/) because Emma recommended it on her blog.

This is a 9 minute comedic short about a young woman who questions her sexuality after her first one night stand with another woman. The short is a prelude to the feature "Lez Bomb." Lez Bomb was selected for Big Vision Empty Wallet's Kickstart Diversity Program and will be produced by Big Vision Creative.

I would like to intergrate the video but I don't know how to do it because its from Vimeo.

[Gemme]

I just watched Girl Night Stand, short film made by Jenna Laurenzo (http://www.lesbian-interest.com/girl-night-stand-a-short-film-by-jenna-laurenzo/) because Emma recommended it on her blog.

This is a 9 minute comedic short about a young woman who questions her sexuality after her first one night stand with another woman. The short is a prelude to the feature "Lez Bomb." Lez Bomb was selected for Big Vision Empty Wallet's Kickstart Diversity Program and will be produced by Big Vision Creative.

I would like to intergrate the video but I don't know how to do it because its from Vimeo.

That was cute.

[Gemme]

I saw this today:

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Contrary to the ads, it's not a really funny movie. It's honest, though, and I did like it. Almost everyone in the theatre mentioned that it wasn't what they thought it was. There's a surprise star too.

[randrum]

Men in Black 3 was on tv, so I watched it.

And I fell asleep to Big Fish. One of my favorite movies, so falling asleep was a testament to my level of exhaustion.

[Angeltoes]

The last movie I saw in the theaters was Pixels which was ok, but some part made me giddy because of nostalgia. Let's just say I was LITTLE in the 80's, but I still remember that stuff. :(

[Angeltoes]

I'm so curious - what film festivals do you attend, ye who post here!?

None, but I will as soon as film makers start having them in Idaho. Put in a word for us, OK? We have a good music festival though, It's called Treefort.

[Gemme]

I rented this movie from Redbox yesterday and it was good.

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I saw a screening of this movie and it was very good.

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[JDeere]

The Campaign with Will Ferrell.

4 out of 5 stars

[homoe]

Like Sunday Like Rain

Surrounded by wealth and living with abundant resources in Manhattan, 12-year-old cello prodigy Reggie, lives a solitary life. Estranged from family, having slacker boyfriend troubles, and fired from her waitress job, Eleanor needs a new place to live and a new job.

I enjoyed this movie very much:popcorn:

[homoe]

I'm so curious - what film festivals do you attend, ye who post here!?

Seattle has tons of filmfest however I've seldom attended them! I hate to get on a soapbox BUT standing in line after line that most times stretch down a street and around the corner is not my idea of a fun event! It's been like this for years here but hopefully one of these days the filmfest organizers will get more organized :movieguy:

[Orema]

__________________
Home for the Holidays
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__________________
From Russia, With Love
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Silkwood
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Gloria
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[homoe]

5 to 7 (again) It's really a interesting little movie:popcorn:

[Orema]

________________
Soul Food
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[Gemme]

I saw two movies today and had a big bag of :popcorn:, all for $8.50. Sweet!!!

First up was The Good Dinosaur. Excellent movie! Pixar did a really good job with the storyline and who can beat Sam Elliott as a T-Rex?

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Then came the last in The Hunger Games series. It was good. CG was amazing. It tied up some loose ends and threw in a couple of twists.

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[jools66]

Starring maggie smith.
A truly brilliant film.
You laugh, you feel compassion, and you just feel like throttling her all at some point in the movie.
This is based on a true story by Alan Bennett.
Its a remarkable journey for both.
Try to catch it when its out, you won't be disappointed.

Oh another note, I am counting down the hours now (sad I know) to see the film Carol, that is now on release here in the uk.
Tomorrow is the big day, so once I have seen the film (maybe even more than once if its as great as ppl are saying) I will give you the low down.
Promise not to give too much details.
But have a feeling this film will meet all the books expectations.
Have a good weekend everyone
Xx

[homoe]

Starring maggie smith.
A truly brilliant film.
You laugh, you feel compassion, and you just feel like throttling her all at some point in the movie.
This is based on a true story by Alan Bennett.
Its a remarkable journey for both.
Try to catch it when its out, you won't be disappointed.

Oh another note, I am counting down the hours now (sad I know) to see the film Carol, that is now on release here in the uk.
Tomorrow is the big day, so once I have seen the film (maybe even more than once if its as great as ppl are saying) I will give you the low down.
Promise not to give too much details.
But have a feeling this film will meet all the books expectations.
Have a good weekend everyone
Xx

Yes, please let us know! I've only read good things about it:movieguy:

[angelface]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOoIBOYqHyw

[Gemme]

Another double feature today. I love days off.

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Creed was well done and a nice nod to the Rocky series.

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Room was heartbreaking in spots and extremely well done.

[Orema]

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Mo Better Blues
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Very good. The music is outstanding and the acting is good. Interestingly, there's a style that Spike adopted in a few movies where the colors are sharp and exaggerated making aspects of his films look almost comical in retrospect. Good film but it is not an examination nor a representation of Miles and Coltrane's musical and personl relationship.

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The Family Stone
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If you don't like Sarah Jessica Parker, then you really won't like her in this movie. In part, that what's makes this a good film. Boy brings girl home to meet the family and they hate her. It's fun and thoughtful holiday movie.

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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
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Heartbreakingly sad. I'm halfway through it and needed a break. Will return to it in a few minutes.

[jools66]

Carol.
Ok... Firstly I want to say that if you haven't read the book yet, then go see the film first.
Because to fit all that the book entails into a few hours is a challenge.

I will also say you must go and see it, purely to make up your own mind.

This film is still with me now, and I am marinading it over.
I think possibly its because I had read the book first, and was so consumed by its plot and more so the two women, their emotions & undeniable connection, that this film just fell a tad short for me.
(I may say this in haste though after a breather away from it)
But again this is only a personal view.
I don't dislike this film by any means and I know of other people who simply adore this film.
For some reason I didn't really feel consumed by it.

But don't let my review stop you going to see it.

I will say that the sets are beautiful, and the acting is exceptional.
And unlike the book the very long intro between the two women isn't as long in coming.

Perhaps after waiting a whole year for this movie, reading and watching teasers I had this so built up in my head that nothing could compete.

Please go and make the effort to see it, then at least you can judge for yourself.

I will take a break from Carol, then come back to it when its out on dvd and hopefully my view will have changed.

I hope you all love it.

[Orema]

Life of Crime

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Starring Jennifer Aniston, Mos Def, Tim Robbins. Based on the hilarious Elmore Leonard book, The Switch. Released in 2013 or 2014

Two small-time crooks, Ordel Robbie and Louis Gara, kidnap a socialite in a Detroit suburb only to find out that her husband won't pay the ransom because he's ready to divorce her. It was a cheesy movie, but I liked it. The acting was fun and lighthearted and I'm always ready to watch Mos Def in a film. I enjoyed Anniston and Robbins, too. I'm not familiar with Aniston's acting and will check her out over the next month or so.

Also, the character Ordel Robbie is played by Mos Def in this film, but Ordel shows up again in the film Jackie Brown when he's played by Samuel L. Jackson.

[Orema]

We're the Millers

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Drug dealer turned drug smuggler creates a family to help him get a large drug delivery out of Mexico. It was fun. It has the typical hollywood ending, but it worked for me. Check it out if you're looking for something nice, easy, and funny. Thanks for the tip, Gemme.

[Gemme]

I saw this Sunday.

Besides the rowdy row of boys a little ways down from me, it was fun to watch. If 12 year old boy humor is your thing, you'll love it.

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[angelface]

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Not impressed with the latest Bond franchise. As a lifelong fan I was eager to watch this new release but I was left utterly disappointed by the script and was tempted to walk out and demand my money back.:|
Suffice to say, don't believe the hype any fans out there.

[Gemme]

I saw this tonight.

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The opening credits would be hard for vegetarians and animal advocates to watch. That's probably why it went directly to dvd.

[jools66]

]Carol.
Ok... Firstly I want to say that if you haven't read the book yet, then go see the film first.
Because to fit all that the book entails into a few hours is a challenge.

I will also say you must go and see it, purely to make up your own mind.

This film is still with me now, and I am marinading it over.
I think possibly its because I had read the book first, and was so consumed by its plot and more so the two women, their emotions & undeniable connection, that this film just fell a tad short for me.
(I may say this in haste though after a breather away from it)
But again this is only a personal view.
I don't dislike this film by any means and I know of other people who simply adore this film.
For some reason I didn't really feel consumed by it.

But don't let my review stop you going to see it.

I will say that the sets are beautiful, and the acting is exceptional.
And unlike the book the very long intro between the two women isn't as long in coming.

Perhaps after waiting a whole year for this movie, reading and watching teasers I had this so built up in my head that nothing could compete.

Please go and make the effort to see it, then at least you can judge for yourself.

I will take a break from Carol, then come back to it when its out on dvd and hopefully my view will have changed.

I hope you all love it.

yes its me again.
so i went to see Carol for a second time this week.
i have had a slight change of heart, in that i think its growing on me.
if you are able to block out how much more detail the book goes into then its a good film.
the problem is with trying to get it to film from the book story is that Therese's thoughts are all in the book, and this is much harder to convey on screen.
so you have to just take this film as a different entity entirely.
so give it a go.

[*Anya*]

Terrific but very sad movie about the loss of an immense talent, Amy:

http://youtu.be/_2yCIwmNuLE

A second, very funny movie:

American Mistress.

Both On Demand.

[JDeere]

Southpaw
Return to Sender
Inside Out

I give them all 4 out of 5 stars

[Gemme]

I saw Bad Santa last night. I'm not a fan.

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[Fancy]

Suffragette (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3077214/)

Well done. Heart breaking.

[QueenofSmirks]

Far From Heaven. The script is rather over the top in 1950isms, but the movie addresses some important social issues - "homosexuality", racism, segregation, patriarchy, domestic abuse, conformity, etc. It's rather well acted for the most part, but I didn't think Dennis Quaid was very believable, or perhaps that's what most wealthy men in Connecticut in the 50's were like (reserved, and somewhat mechanical). Some scenes really brought out a lot of emotions. I think it's definitely worth seeing. Actors: Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis, etc.


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297884/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

[Glenn]

Hitchcock's Vertigo- Restored version...Again!

[angelface]

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My partner and I both agree this is must see this festive season. It was also great to see so many people watching this movie cuddling with their LGBTQ significant other. :love1:

Happy holidays! :smileyXmasTree:

[Gemme]

I've watched a few movies in the past week or so.

This one was really good.

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This was tolerable because of the season.

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This was well done.

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This was fantastic.

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This was interesting.

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This was freakin' adorable.

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[Fancy]

Not the last movie I saw, but the kids and I are gearing up for a 6 movie Star Wars marathon before making our way to the theater for the new movie...

Anyone else doing this insane binge watch? :blush:

:|

[homoe]

Once Upon a Time in Queens Stars: Paul Sorvino, Michael Rapaport Chazz Palminteri

Recently released from prison, an ex-mafia boss tries not to fall into his old habits, but surviving outside of the mafia is harder than it seems.

First be forewarned this movie moves S L O W but with that being said, I rather enjoyed it! It's more about relationships, past mistakes, and someone dealing with who they USED to be, than about mafia life:movieguy:

[jools66]

This film was out last week in the uk.
It stars tina fay and her buddy amy Poehler.
Yes its mad cap, and silly, but its just great entertainment.
You'll laugh at a lot of it, just because its that's stupid.
If your wanting just a good old giggle, and a film that doesn't demand too much of you then go see it, you'll have fun.

[Gemme]

I caught The Sorcerer's Apprentice today. I've seen it before and I like this movie, so I enjoyed seeing it again.

For those that haven't seen it, here you go:

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[JDeere]

90 Minutes in Heaven

5 out of 5 stars

If you aren't religious of any type don't watch but this movie teared me up, it's based on a true story.

[Orema]

Spotlight (warning: triggers)

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I really enjoyed it. It was well written and the story was easy to follow. Investigative journalism is the real star of this movie. All the actors were good, but I especially liked Stanley Tucci. He had a small but important role. I expect this move to garner some Oscar nominations and I look forward to seeing it again when it comes out on dvd.

[Gemme]

I watched a cotton candy (aka brain fluff) movie tonight.

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It's not old but it has a 'pre good CG' feel to it.

[Fancy]

White Christmas

I think I have a new disciple to Edith Head's costume and design magnificence. My daughter now also loves her work, and we both swooned over the dresses. Of particular adoration: Rosemary's black velvet cocktail dress, the black gown with the cutout neckline, and of course the final scene red satin gowns with white fur trim. :)

Interestingly, we also had a poignant side conversation about anorexia thanks to Vera-Ellen.

[QueenofSmirks]

I finally saw "The Martian" starring Matt Damon. I really enjoyed it.

[Orema]

I streamed 3 A.M. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248661/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) and liked it.

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Starring Danny Glover, Pam Greer, Michele Rodriquez, Sarita Choudhury. Got to see life from the POV of some cab drivers. Music was good with some interesting story lines. Nothing to write home about, but it wasn't a waste of time.

Also saw Die Hard (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/?ref_=nv_sr_1) and that was good.

Think I'm gonna see The Big Short tomorrow or Thursday...

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[MrSunshine]

I have to check that 3:00 a.m out. I like a lot of the actors in it.

[Fancy]

Saw Sisters with two of my besties.... kept thinking we shoulda smuggled in margaritas. It had funny moments, but would have been better if we'd been home watching it with a bunch of muchies and drinks. We were the loudest laughers in the theater...LOL

[Gemme]

I saw two movies tonight and both were visually spectacular.

I saw this movie and liked it. It's an interesting twist on an old story.

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And I saw this one in the theatre with a ton of people, including at least one baby under the age of 1, who should not have been there but I guess they didn't have a babysitter.

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There were a ton of excellent things to extol about this movie, including just how funny it was, but there are a couple of things that bugged me. I won't go all spoiler alert central station but I will say that Mark Hamill clearly has a kickass agent for second billing and having an assistant.

[jools66]

Saw this yesterday.
I liked it a lot, though I thought it was hyped up to much.
Its trying to appeal to the first fans as well as a new generation.
Its basically the same story as we have seen before, but with a new ppl as well as some of the original cast.
There are a few twists that are different.
The air battles are great.
Worth going to see,but I was left feeling a bit deflated.
Judge for yourselves.

[Orema]

The Big Short.

It was good, but I really didn't care for it. The focus of the film is on the crooks, not the investigation. All The Presidents Men, Zodiac, and Spotlight are films that focus on finding the truth, opposed to making the crooks (or bad guys) look good. A bunch of realtors were watching the movie, too, and those loud asses were cheering on the crooks. As we all know, the little guy or the everyday guy was the big loser in the housing bust of 2008, not the crooks (banks and Wall Street).

One good thing ... A lot of people blamed immigrants and poor people for the housing bust (snort), when the real problem was the bankking deregulation in the 1980s that allowed lenders to offer sub-prime mortgages that were then re-packaged into bundles and sold to investors. They did show that. Still, I left with the feeling that the crooks were glorified. Maybe it's because of the crowd I watched it with.

So all that put together left me not really enjoying the good performances.

I'll watch it again when it comes out on DVD to see if I feel the same. I'll be interested to hear what others think about this.

[Red-Dragon]

i saw victor frainkenstine it was a awesome movie lol

[deathbypoem]

Interstellar!!


Phenomenal!

[homoe]

Phoenix : 2014 Ronald Zehrfeld Nina Hoss)

A disfigured concentration-camp survivor , unrecognizable after facial reconstruction surgery, searches ravaged postwar Berlin for the husband who might have betrayed her to the Nazis.


This does move a bit slow, and it's subtitled for you's who don't care for them BUT what a movie! I can't recommend it enough:popcorn:

[Gemme]

I saw this today. I thought it was apropos.

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It was a little different but good. I like Joy's sass.

[Liam]

I caught The Force Awakens, today. I enjoyed it. It was the perfect way for me, to celebrate Christmas.

[Kätzchen]

A good friend of mine, who lives in Kauai, saw a closed private screening of The Revenant (Leonardo DiCaprio, 2015) yesterday. Robert said that the 2.5 hour suspense thriller movie will probably earn DiCaprio another award for best actor.

It opens nation wide on January 8th, so I'm definitely going to see this movie, after the new year gets underway.

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Howards End this morning....

I could've sworn that I had seen it before...but it wasn't the movie I thought it was at all.

I have to Google the movie where Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson play butler and housekeeper in a very large house. That's the movie I thought I was seeing.

Either way, I was in the mood for a historical drama and it suited me...right up until the end. It seemed rather abrupt.

[homoe]

Wish You Well (2013) Ellen Burstyn Josh Lucas

A young girl and her brother come of age at their great grandmother's house in Virginia during the 1940s.

It moved a bit slow but over all I enjoyed it! Check it out and see what you think!

[ProfPacker]

It is the end of the semester. Why didn't I assign a choice of 1 or 2 films for students to choose to do for their final paper. I am loco
Yesterday I watched

1)Still Alice
2) The Other Sister

Today I watched
1) A Beautiful Mind
2) the Soloist
3) Temple Grandin
4) Mary and Max (which was dark, good but a little strange)

I am done with watching at home for a bit
:)

[Orema]

Joy

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I really liked this movie, but I'm a sap for David O. Russell movies. I "get" his dysfunctional people. I know them. I have relatives, friends, coworkers, and hairdressers like them. Hell, I am one of them; working class blokes trying to live the American dream.

Joy is based on a true story about single mom who's good at inventing things. There are improbable moments, but I was able to accept them.

I thought everyone was good, especially De Niro, Lawrence, and Rossellini.

This is another one I'll watch when it comes out on DVD.

And the music was good too, not as good as the soundtrack on American Hustle (another one of Russell's films), but it was good.

[Fancy]

Carol

So many thoughts going through my mind about this movie, but nothing so well formulated to write. I'm headed off to download the book.

[homoe]

Pawn Sacrifice 2014 Stars: Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber, Peter Sarsgaard

Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire.

Good cast, good acting, it was OK, nothing special tho IMHO :popcorn:

[Orema]

I streamed Heartburn (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091188/), 1986.

Starring Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Stockard Channing, Jeff Daniels.

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It's about the love affair and marriage of Nora Ephon and Carl Bernstein. I enjoyed it, as I did the first time I saw it. Thought there were sweet, funny, and sad moments.

This movie got a some bad press when it came out. I found Ebert's review online and he came down hard on Ephron. Called her mean and said she wrote a bitter movie. He even said she should have written about someone else's marriage. Har! Bitter? (a word never used to describe a man, mind you) The only thing bitter was Ebert's review. Ephron just didn't sugar coat the bad parts of their relationship. Glad I watched it again.

Also, it has "Coming Around Again" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider" sung by Carly Simon:

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[deathbypoem]

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This movie has me so messed up lol

Interesting little Sci-Fi film

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched No Country for Old Men last night....

I was at Walmart and it was in the bin of $4 movies. Apparently it won an Oscar? I don't know what year.. it was wicked good. Its one you have to watch over again. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin star and I enjoy them both.

The plot is kinda all over the place. But truly it was a great flick. The Coen brothers directed it and I've like their stuff previously. They tend to make loopy kind of movies...in a good way lol

[Gemme]

I watched No Country for Old Men last night....

I was at Walmart and it was in the bin of $4 movies. Apparently it won an Oscar? I don't know what year.. it was wicked good. Its one you have to watch over again. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin star and I enjoy them both.

The plot is kinda all over the place. But truly it was a great flick. The Coen brothers directed it and I've like their stuff previously. They tend to make loopy kind of movies...in a good way lol

They have a new one coming out that might interest you.

Hail, Caesar! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRqKieJzCeo)

[Orema]

They have a new one coming out that might interest you.

Hail, Caesar! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRqKieJzCeo)

I'm looking forward to seeing Hail Caesar, and here's an old one by the Coen brothers, Blood Simple (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086979/), that's worth catching, too, if you haven't already seen it.

[jools66]

Carol

So many thoughts going through my mind about this movie, but nothing so well formulated to write. I'm headed off to download the book.


Let me know what you think of the book Fancy, I hope you loved it as much as I did.
Just be patient,when it comes to the richard side of things, there is a lot more than in the film.

[Chad]

I am watching The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951).

This is one of my favorite movies.

[cinnamongrrl]

I just watched Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory...

One of my favorite clients burned me a copy. I hadnt seen it in years....it made me cry....as always....

[jools66]

Went to see The Danish Girl & Joy yesterday.

So firstly, The Danish Girl.
I will not say much about this film, because frankly this is a must see film.
If you don't go to the cinema very often, then I ask you to make the effort to do so.
For me personally, I simply adored this film.
The acting was exceptional, and
Alicia Vikander's performance was nothing short of perfect.
This film is so moving, I found I was totally engaged with them on their journey.
You feel what she, he and Lilly feel.
Take ya tissues because this will have you at some point wiping ya eyes.
And if it doesn't, well ya just cold hearted.

So to the film Joy.
On the whole a good film, all the cast carry it very well.
Maybe a tad too long.
I liked it, but its not one I would buy on dvd.
For me it was a case of I have seen it once, so I wouldn't want to see it a second time.

[JDeere]

I watched Hustle and Flow with my girlfriend last night.

The movie is from early 2000's.

[homoe]

Stars: Alan Rickman, Yasiin Bey, Kyra Sedgwick

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.


I enjoyed the movie but the injustice to Mr. Thomas was a bit overwhelming to witness!

[Fancy]

Started watching The Rite (Anthony Hopkins 2011) the other night, and promptly fell asleep. Either it wasn't interesting enough to keep my interest or I was just worn out. :)

[Orema]

Hateful Eight

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It was vile.

[Orema]

Burnt

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I fell asleep. I may watch it again, but probably not. I watched about half before falling asleep and there wasn't enough emphasis on food, for me.

[Orema]

Concussion

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I liked it. Wished they had used an actor better at African accents (i.e., Idris Elba). Maybe they were hoping Will could sell more tickets than someone less known or less bankable. Still, I enjoyed it.

[Lecheloco]

Concussion

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I liked it. Wished they had used an actor better at African accents (i.e., Idris Elba). Maybe they were hoping Will could sell more tickets than someone less known or less bankable. Still, I enjoyed it.

This is the one I want to watch
Think I stream it on demand tonight
that and I was thinking the hateful eight but I don't enjoy vile movies vexs my spirit, why did you feel it vile?

[Orema]

This is the one I want to watch
Think I stream it on demand tonight
that and I was thinking the hateful eight but I don't enjoy vile movies vexs my spirit, why did you feel it vile?

I don't think it's on On Demand yet, but I"m not sure. I saw it at the movies.

[MrSunshine]

Pay the Ghost. Don't waste your time...

[Lecheloco]

I don't think it's on On Demand yet, but I"m not sure. I saw it at the movies.

You are right it is not one of my in theaters now choices
Guess I will go to the theater

[cinnamongrrl]

Started watching The Rite (Anthony Hopkins 2011) the other night, and promptly fell asleep. Either it wasn't interesting enough to keep my interest or I was just worn out. :)

I remember watching that movie. It was slow...and difficult in many places. No this best movie for sure. The potential was there...just no follow through..

[Orema]

This is a Fresh Air interview with director, Todd Haynes, and Phyllis Nagy who adapted the screenplay for "Carol."

Click here (http://www.npr.org/2016/01/06/462089856/in-carol-two-women-leap-into-an-unlikely-love-affair) to visit the Fresh Air web page and click here (http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=462089856&m=462165949) listen to the interview.

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Director Todd Haynes believes love can blossom in the most improbable circumstances. Take his new movie, Carol. The film tells the story of an affair between the title character, a married 1950s socialite (played by Cate Blanchett), and Therese, an aspiring young photographer (played by Rooney Mara) who is working in the toy section of a New York City department store. They meet while Carol is buying a Christmas present for her daughter.

Haynes tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that the connection the women make in the store is a "curious leap" that takes them both "out of their worlds."

"I think there's something so lovely about that being the way love often begins — in the most irrational, inexplicable sort of circumstances where you put yourself out there and you keep going, 'What am I doing? Why am I here?' " Haynes says. "But you keep going back. Both women do it."

Phyllis Nagy adapted the screenplay for Carol from the Patricia Highsmith novel The Price of Salt. In her early 20s, Nagy met and befriended Highsmith, a lesbian writer who spent much of her adult life in Europe. Nagy says the story is extremely forward thinking, especially considering it was originally published in 1952.

"As far as I'm aware, it was the first relatively mainstream lesbian novel to be published that included not only a relatively happy ending, but it did not include the death of one of its lesbian heroines, or one of them going to an insane asylum or nunnery," Nagy says.

Nagy notes that Highsmith initially published The Price of Salt under a pseudonym, perhaps because the novel was so personal in nature. "It was difficult for her to take ownership of it as a writer for many years," Nagy says. "I was never sure if that meant she just didn't like it, or if she was so personally attached to the novel that she couldn't afford psychically, or psychologically, to claim ownership of it until the late '80s."

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

On Therese and Carol

Nagy: Therese Belivet ... is at a stage in her life, early 20s, where she is searching for the keys to her future. She's a bit reticent; she's immensely curious, a bit like a sponge, and responds to everything with an alarming honesty — much like Pat Highsmith herself, whom I knew. So Therese is her alter ego.

Carol Aird is older, married ... and she is a melancholy creature. She is not a happy-go-lucky socialite. The circumstances of her life don't sit well with her, or comfortably.

On the elements of Highsmith's novel that Nagy most wanted to keep in the screen adaptation

Nagy: Two things. One was the radical way in which Patricia Highsmith addressed the sexuality of the protagonists in the novel as natural, as breathing — no particular thought given to what sexuality means to these women — but also an insistence on ignoring, more or less, the naysayers, which was another aspect of the novel that was profoundly radical. The second part of the things that I think makes the novel really resonate even today is Highsmith's particular view of motherhood and what makes a good mother.

On how The Price of Salt was received compared to Highsmith's other novels

Nagy: I think that Highsmith was very surprised by the impact that The Price of Salt had on publication. And even in the years, four or five years, following its publication, she would receive the most amazing letters from people — of course, they were addressed to [her pseudonym,] Claire Morgan — talking about how the book had touched them profoundly, changed their lives. She wasn't used to that. Certainly no one was going to say that [her 1950 book] Strangers on a Train changed their lives in quite that way, or even [her 1955 book] The Talented Mr. Ripley.

On what Nagy learned from Highsmith about being a lesbian in the '50s

Nagy: I think what I learned from Pat about being gay in the '50s, and from friends of hers that she introduced me to, it was a window on a very particular subset of lesbians. Pat herself, I always like to say, was like the studio boss of lesbians in that she was right there chasing women around couches and throwing them down onto beds. ... I thought at first that she was probably just pumping up her own reputation as a lesbian stud, but, in fact, her peers — the women that she chased, many of whom actually did remain friendly with her — confirmed those stories. And these women were all vaguely of the Carol Aird set.

So I felt as if I knew exactly who Carol Aird was. ... I think the married women suited Patricia Highsmith, who famously did not like to live with people or have that kind of attachment that most reasonable people after a time expect. ... With married women, that was rarely possible. So they were, I'd say, the Euro-[equivalent] of wealthy, suburban, mostly married and secretive; women who probably, in 1952, are on prototypes of antidepressants and drank a lot and smoked a lot, like Highsmith herself.

On Highsmith trying to date men at one point

Nagy: The unwholesome truth about Pat is she was a lesbian who did not very much enjoy being around other women. So the attempt to dabble with one man seriously, and perhaps a few others along the way, was to just see if she could be into men in that way, because she so much more preferred their company. Pat would've been a great member of [Mad Men's agency] Sterling-Cooper ... and really, I think, that was the formative psychological trait ... that she really didn't like women. She liked to have sex with them and she liked them to go home and shut up, but she much preferred the company of males.

On whether Haynes had reservations about being a man directing a movie about lesbians

Haynes: No, I did not. Or at least, what I felt was this was a tremendous, beautiful opportunity for me to explore this story as a gay man and as somebody who has been in love and who's been in Therese's shoes. ... I felt like I had that common and universal and poignant experience in my own history and my own memory and that's what's so unsentimentally and beautifully described in the novel to begin with. ... And I have to say, so many of my dearest, closest friends in the world are gay women and this, in many ways, was sort of like: "This one's for all those [women] who've meant so much in my life."

Let me know if y'all think this should go in the "Listening" thread.

:bow:

[angelface]

Hateful Eight

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It was vile.

I'm a massive Tarantino fan but I must agree with you, The Hateful Eight was a big disappointment, especially after Django Unchained. What was he thinking??!!!

[dykeumentary]

I saw "Carol" last night in the theatre (after readin the book over the weekend).
I thought it was crap. I considered leaving but kept hoping there would be a good sex scene, since a gay man directed it (with which I take issue).
Thanks for posting these interview parts, though, Orema- maybe I'll have more compassion.

[angelface]

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Good film but not great. I always enjoy watching DiCaprio movies but the subject matter was too thin to make this an enjoyable and riveting plot.

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It was an okay film. I loved the bits with the whales (great cinematography) and was rooting for them to attack and escape man's greed.

[Orema]

I'm a massive Tarantino fan but I must agree with you, The Hateful Eight was a big disappointment, especially after Django Unchained. What was he thinking??!!!

What ruined it for me was the pointless violence. I understood the violence in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Django, and Jackie Brown. There was a purpose for the violence in those films (IMHO), and sometimes I even found the violence creative or clever in his films. But not in in this. The violence seemed solely for shock value. It never moved the story along, it didn't give me any insight to the the perpetrator nor victim, it wasn't creative in any kind of way. It was just violence for the sake of violence. And for three hours? I felt terrible after watching it.