What Was The Last Movie You Saw? Welcome Cinephiles.

[dykeumentary]

From the interview Orema posted, looks like the director (a white guy) Haynes thinks he is qualified to direct a lesbian story becuase he has lesbian friends. (???!!!) I can assure him he does not know how white working class lesbians go about their lives, and (also from the interview) neither did Highsmith nor the screenwriter. That is so Insulting. The book is even more guilty becuase it was told more from Therese's' point of view. it is less a story about unexpected love, than a story about a rich/poor power dynamic--- and written by the one on the powerful end of that dynamc -- is just like any Harleqin romance, but with an assumed-to-be aspirational lesbian who conducts her relationships badly. #Snore.

And I hoped a gay man might figure out how to make hot sex scenes at least. Again, insulting.

The book and film are from a salacious semi-autobiographical pulp novel. Super! I wish they had filmed it that way, we might have enjoyed it, like watching an 50s version of the L Word (which some people enjoyed). But an earnest mash-up of that Barbie doll Karen Carpenter story and "far from heaven"? No thanks.
It might win awards because of the topic (the Oscars loooove outsider movies) and because of the star power, but I would not recommend that movie to someone who either is a lesbian or wants to know anything about my life.
(Also I kept expectng Blanchett to start speaking Elvish- she played the role with Galadriel's facial expression. Guess there aren't enough rain-splattered taxi cab windows to shoot through in the woods.)

After re-reading this, it sounds like I had a strong reaction -which can be a positive review. Alas, I was there with a friend so couldn't leave, or woukd have, like I did during "Blue is the most lukewarm color," another dud.

It certainly rmade me re-commit to making my own films. I can't bear to see white people (men) telling People Of Color stories, men telling women's stories, cis actors playing trans roles, and so on, and all this being shown in theaters that aren't accessible.

[Orema]

The Danish Girl

d88APYIGkjk

Liked it, especially Alicia Vikander.

(I went to the fancy-shmancy theatre with the reclining seats. It was nice, but I don't mind the usual seats in the regular movie house since I dont' have back issues.)

[Fancy]

The Danish Girl

d88APYIGkjk

Liked it, especially Alicia Vikander.

(I went to the fancy-shmancy theatre with the reclining seats. It was nice, but I don't mind the usual seats in the regular movie house since I dont' have back issues.)

Just saw The Danish Girl as well. I brought plenty of tissues, but didn't really need them. The film was beautiful and captured the period in a text-book fashion. But for me something was missing...I can't quite put my finger on it.

[Orema]

Just saw The Danish Girl as well. I brought plenty of tissues, but didn't really need them. The film was beautiful and captured the period in a text-book fashion. But for me something was missing...I can't quite put my finger on it.

Redmayne, who I think is a fine actor, just didn't do for me in this role. I wanted his character to have the impact on me like that of Vikander. He didn't. Yes, it was beautiful and I liked the pace, too. I just wanted more from Redmayne.

[homoe]

Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Director: Wim Wenders
Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González

Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who traveled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.

I had seen this once before and just happened to catch it again on tv recently! It's excellent :movieguy:

[Orema]

From Variety.com (http://variety.com/2016/film/news/oscar-nominations-2016-full-list-award-nominees-1201679903/)

Oscar nominees for the 88th annual awards were announced on Thursday morning live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The ceremony, hosted by Chris Rock for the second time, will be held on Feb. 28 and air live on ABC.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2016 Oscars:

Best motion picture of the year:
“The Big Short”
“Bridge of Spies”
“Brooklyn”
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
“The Martian”
“The Revenant”
“Room”
“Spotlight”

Performance by an actor in a leading role:
Bryan Cranston in “Trumbo”
Matt Damon in “The Martian”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Revenant”
Michael Fassbender in “Steve Jobs”
Eddie Redmayne in “The Danish Girl”

Performance by an actress in a leading role:
Cate Blanchett in “Carol”
Brie Larson in “Room”
Jennifer Lawrence in “Joy”
Charlotte Rampling in “45 Years”
Saoirse Ronan in “Brooklyn”

Performance by an actor in a supporting role:
Christian Bale in “The Big Short”
Tom Hardy in “The Revenant”
Mark Ruffalo in “Spotlight”
Mark Rylance in “Bridge of Spies”
Sylvester Stallone in “Creed”

Performance by an actress in a supporting role:
Jennifer Jason Leigh in “The Hateful Eight”
Rooney Mara in “Carol”
Rachel McAdams in “Spotlight”
Alicia Vikander in “The Danish Girl”
Kate Winslet in “Steve Jobs”

Achievement in directing:
“The Big Short” Adam McKay
“Mad Max: Fury Road” George Miller
“The Revenant” Alejandro G. Iñárritu
“Room” Lenny Abrahamson
“Spotlight” Tom McCarthy

Adapted screenplay:
“The Big Short” Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay
“Brooklyn” Screenplay by Nick Hornby
“Carol” Screenplay by Phyllis Nagy
“The Martian” Screenplay by Drew Goddard
“Room” Screenplay by Emma Donoghue

Original screenplay:
“Bridge of Spies” Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
“Ex Machina” Written by Alex Garland
“Inside Out” Screenplay by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley; Original story by Pete Docter, Ronnie del Carmen
“Spotlight” Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy
“Straight Outta Compton” Screenplay by Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff; Story by S. Leigh Savidge & Alan Wenkus and Andrea Berloff

Best animated feature film of the year:
“Anomalisa” Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson and Rosa Tran
“Boy and the World” Alê Abreu
“Inside Out” Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” Mark Burton and Richard Starzak
“When Marnie Was There” Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura

Best documentary feature:
“Amy” Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees
“Cartel Land” Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin
“The Look of Silence” Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen
“What Happened, Miss Simone?” Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby and Justin Wilkes
“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom” Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor

Best foreign language film of the year:
“Embrace of the Serpent” Colombia
“Mustang” France
“Son of Saul” Hungary
“Theeb” Jordan
“A War” Denmark

Achievement in cinematography:
“Carol” Ed Lachman
“The Hateful Eight” Robert Richardson
“Mad Max: Fury Road” John Seale
“The Revenant” Emmanuel Lubezki
“Sicario” Roger Deakins

Achievement in costume design:
“Carol” Sandy Powell
“Cinderella” Sandy Powell
“The Danish Girl” Paco Delgado
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Jenny Beavan
“The Revenant” Jacqueline West

Best documentary short subject:
“Body Team 12” David Darg and Bryn Mooser
“Chau, beyond the Lines” Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck
“Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah” Adam Benzine
“A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
“Last Day of Freedom” Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman

Achievement in film editing:
“The Big Short” Hank Corwin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Margaret Sixel
“The Revenant” Stephen Mirrione
“Spotlight” Tom McArdle
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey

Achievement in makeup and hairstyling:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin
“The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared” Love Larson and Eva von Bahr
“The Revenant” Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman and Robert Pandini

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score):
“Bridge of Spies” Thomas Newman
“Carol” Carter Burwell
“The Hateful Eight” Ennio Morricone
“Sicario” Jóhann Jóhannsson
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” John Williams

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song):
“Earned It” from “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Music and Lyric by Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Daheala Quenneville and Stephan Moccio
“Manta Ray” from “Racing Extinction”
Music by J. Ralph and Lyric by Antony Hegarty
“Simple Song #3” from “Youth”
Music and Lyric by David Lang
“Til It Happens To You” from “The Hunting Ground”
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga
“Writing’s On The Wall” from “Spectre”
Music and Lyric by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith

Achievement in production design:
“Bridge of Spies” Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich
“The Danish Girl” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Michael Standish
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Production Design: Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson
“The Martian” Production Design: Arthur Max; Set Decoration: Celia Bobak
“The Revenant” Production Design: Jack Fisk; Set Decoration: Hamish Purdy

Best animated short film:
“Bear Story” Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala
“Prologue” Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton
“Sanjay’s Super Team” Sanjay Patel and Nicole Grindle
“We Can’t Live without Cosmos” Konstantin Bronzit
“World of Tomorrow” Don Hertzfeldt

Best live action short film:
“Ave Maria” Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont
“Day One” Henry Hughes
“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)” Patrick Vollrath
“Shok” Jamie Donoughue
“Stutterer” Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage

Achievement in sound editing:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Mark Mangini and David White
“The Martian” Oliver Tarney
“The Revenant” Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender
“Sicario” Alan Robert Murray
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Matthew Wood and David Acord

Achievement in sound mixing:
“Bridge of Spies” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo
“The Martian” Paul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac Ruth
“The Revenant” Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson

Achievement in visual effects:
“Ex Machina” Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver and Andy Williams
“The Martian” Richard Stammers, Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence and Steven Warner
“The Revenant” Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould

[Fancy]

Ugh, I want to veg out today and watch every Alan Rickman film I can think of.

:candle:

[dykeumentary]

http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2016/01/14/3739376/hollywood-sure-loves-sequels-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-zero-actors-of-color-get-oscar-nominations/

20 Oscar (acting) nominations.
20 white people.

White supremacy continues in Hollywood. Please let these statistics inspire you to support Women/People of Color film festivals.

[Gemme]

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2016 Oscars:

Best motion picture of the year:
“The Big Short”
“Bridge of Spies”
“Brooklyn”
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
“The Martian”
“The Revenant”
“Room”
“Spotlight”

I saw 4 of these and all were good.

Performance by an actor in a leading role:
Bryan Cranston in “Trumbo”
Matt Damon in “The Martian”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Revenant”
Michael Fassbender in “Steve Jobs”
Eddie Redmayne in “The Danish Girl”

I only saw one of these.

Performance by an actress in a leading role:
Cate Blanchett in “Carol”
Brie Larson in “Room”
Jennifer Lawrence in “Joy”
Charlotte Rampling in “45 Years”
Saoirse Ronan in “Brooklyn”

I saw three of these.

Performance by an actor in a supporting role:
Christian Bale in “The Big Short”
Tom Hardy in “The Revenant”
Mark Ruffalo in “Spotlight”
Mark Rylance in “Bridge of Spies”
Sylvester Stallone in “Creed”

One of these.

Performance by an actress in a supporting role:
Jennifer Jason Leigh in “The Hateful Eight”
Rooney Mara in “Carol”
Rachel McAdams in “Spotlight”
Alicia Vikander in “The Danish Girl”
Kate Winslet in “Steve Jobs”

None of these.

Achievement in directing:
“The Big Short” Adam McKay
“Mad Max: Fury Road” George Miller
“The Revenant” Alejandro G. Iñárritu
“Room” Lenny Abrahamson
“Spotlight” Tom McCarthy

Two.

Adapted screenplay:
“The Big Short” Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay
“Brooklyn” Screenplay by Nick Hornby
“Carol” Screenplay by Phyllis Nagy
“The Martian” Screenplay by Drew Goddard
“Room” Screenplay by Emma Donoghue

Three.

Original screenplay:
“Bridge of Spies” Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
“Ex Machina” Written by Alex Garland
“Inside Out” Screenplay by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley; Original story by Pete Docter, Ronnie del Carmen
“Spotlight” Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy
“Straight Outta Compton” Screenplay by Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff; Story by S. Leigh Savidge & Alan Wenkus and Andrea Berloff

One.

Best animated feature film of the year:
“Anomalisa” Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson and Rosa Tran
“Boy and the World” Alê Abreu
“Inside Out” Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” Mark Burton and Richard Starzak
“When Marnie Was There” Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura

Two.

Best documentary feature:
“Amy” Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees
“Cartel Land” Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin
“The Look of Silence” Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen
“What Happened, Miss Simone?” Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby and Justin Wilkes
“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom” Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor

None.

Best foreign language film of the year:
“Embrace of the Serpent” Colombia
“Mustang” France
“Son of Saul” Hungary
“Theeb” Jordan
“A War” Denmark

None.

Achievement in cinematography:
“Carol” Ed Lachman
“The Hateful Eight” Robert Richardson
“Mad Max: Fury Road” John Seale
“The Revenant” Emmanuel Lubezki
“Sicario” Roger Deakins

One.

Achievement in costume design:
“Carol” Sandy Powell
“Cinderella” Sandy Powell
“The Danish Girl” Paco Delgado
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Jenny Beavan
“The Revenant” Jacqueline West

Two.

Best documentary short subject:
“Body Team 12” David Darg and Bryn Mooser
“Chau, beyond the Lines” Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck
“Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah” Adam Benzine
“A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
“Last Day of Freedom” Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman

None.

Achievement in film editing:
“The Big Short” Hank Corwin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Margaret Sixel
“The Revenant” Stephen Mirrione
“Spotlight” Tom McArdle
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey

Two.

Achievement in makeup and hairstyling:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin
“The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared” Love Larson and Eva von Bahr
“The Revenant” Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman and Robert Pandini

One.

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score):
“Bridge of Spies” Thomas Newman
“Carol” Carter Burwell
“The Hateful Eight” Ennio Morricone
“Sicario” Jóhann Jóhannsson
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” John Williams

One.

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song):
“Earned It” from “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Music and Lyric by Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Daheala Quenneville and Stephan Moccio
“Manta Ray” from “Racing Extinction”
Music by J. Ralph and Lyric by Antony Hegarty
“Simple Song #3” from “Youth”
Music and Lyric by David Lang
“Til It Happens To You” from “The Hunting Ground”
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga
“Writing’s On The Wall” from “Spectre”
Music and Lyric by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith

One.

Achievement in production design:
“Bridge of Spies” Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich
“The Danish Girl” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Michael Standish
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Production Design: Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson
“The Martian” Production Design: Arthur Max; Set Decoration: Celia Bobak
“The Revenant” Production Design: Jack Fisk; Set Decoration: Hamish Purdy

Two.

Best animated short film:
“Bear Story” Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala
“Prologue” Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton
“Sanjay’s Super Team” Sanjay Patel and Nicole Grindle
“We Can’t Live without Cosmos” Konstantin Bronzit
“World of Tomorrow” Don Hertzfeldt

None.

Best live action short film:
“Ave Maria” Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont
“Day One” Henry Hughes
“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)” Patrick Vollrath
“Shok” Jamie Donoughue
“Stutterer” Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage

None.

Achievement in sound editing:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Mark Mangini and David White
“The Martian” Oliver Tarney
“The Revenant” Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender
“Sicario” Alan Robert Murray
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Matthew Wood and David Acord

Three.

Achievement in sound mixing:
“Bridge of Spies” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo
“The Martian” Paul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac Ruth
“The Revenant” Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson

Three.

Achievement in visual effects:
“Ex Machina” Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver and Andy Williams
“The Martian” Richard Stammers, Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence and Steven Warner
“The Revenant” Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould

Three.

Man, it's a good thing I'm not voting. I'm not very well-rounded at all.

[Orema]

Three.

Man, it's a good thing I'm not voting. I'm not very well-rounded at all.

You're doing much better than me. I'll be doing good if I see all the flicks nominated for Best Pic. I usually don't see all the ones nominated for Best Pic, but I'm determined to catch them all before Feb 28.

[Gemme]

You're doing much better than me. I'll be doing good if I see all the flicks nominated for Best Pic. I usually don't see all the ones nominated for Best Pic, but I'm determined to catch them all before Feb 28.

I'll only see all of them if some of them come to Redbox before then, as it will be a cold day in Hell before I'd pay more than a buck or two to see them, so it's unlikely that I will do so.

[QueenofSmirks]

I finally watched Silver Linings Playbook. I give it 3.5 out of 5. It was entertaining, but I felt like it was trying to go somewhere that it never got to.

[Orema]

The Revenant

LoebZZ8K5N0

Good and engaging, but bloody. The music was very nice, too. I would watch it again if it wasn't so bloody.

[Gemme]

I saw Norm of the North. It's cute and sweet and it's good but it felt like it was from the B team. An example of the A team would be Happy Feet or Toy Story. I still enjoyed it because I like animated films but I could have waited for it on Redbox.

u8A_F5oYJGI

[Fancy]

The Revenant -

More graphic than I was expecting, but it added to the over all sense of brutality and beauty. It was interesting how the violence was juxtaposed with these beautiful scenic images of the landscape.

[pumpndude]

I just finished watching PUSH....
the second time I've seen this but its been a while since the first time.
It makes one think that maybe people have telekinetic powers. I wouldn't mind having a special power...I would want to be one of the fighters of the group,:superman:

[QueenofSmirks]

Carol - I finally walked out after about an hour, though my first inkling was at about 25 minutes. I was so bored I literally couldn't sit there any longer.

[angelface]

Lq86v60c_Jo

A big disappointment. Thought it would be on par with Se7en with such an investment in the cast. But sadly I wasted an hour of my life before calling it quits on this very poor thriller.

[angelface]

http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2016/01/14/3739376/hollywood-sure-loves-sequels-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-zero-actors-of-color-get-oscar-nominations/

20 Oscar (acting) nominations.
20 white people.

White supremacy continues in Hollywood. Please let these statistics inspire you to support Women/People of Color film festivals.

Why is this still the case when the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a POC?! :blink:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--ZNSyXDGY--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/18vkigrq5z5t9jpg.jpg

[easygoingfemme]

E_Ci-pAL4eE

[Gemme]

I saw this today.

4CJBuUwd0Os

It's a true story and is absolutely phenomenal and another heartbreaking example of our government and military letting down our troops and operatives. Those men didn't have to die and be injured the way they were.

[betruetoyoursoul]

This could be a puzzle to figure out which ones you did see*S lol...


From Variety.com (http://variety.com/2016/film/news/oscar-nominations-2016-full-list-award-nominees-1201679903/)

Oscar nominees for the 88th annual awards were announced on Thursday morning live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The ceremony, hosted by Chris Rock for the second time, will be held on Feb. 28 and air live on ABC.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2016 Oscars:

Best motion picture of the year:
“The Big Short”
“Bridge of Spies”
“Brooklyn”
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
“The Martian”
“The Revenant”
“Room”
“Spotlight”

Performance by an actor in a leading role:
Bryan Cranston in “Trumbo”
Matt Damon in “The Martian”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Revenant”
Michael Fassbender in “Steve Jobs”
Eddie Redmayne in “The Danish Girl”

Performance by an actress in a leading role:
Cate Blanchett in “Carol”
Brie Larson in “Room”
Jennifer Lawrence in “Joy”
Charlotte Rampling in “45 Years”
Saoirse Ronan in “Brooklyn”

Performance by an actor in a supporting role:
Christian Bale in “The Big Short”
Tom Hardy in “The Revenant”
Mark Ruffalo in “Spotlight”
Mark Rylance in “Bridge of Spies”
Sylvester Stallone in “Creed”

Performance by an actress in a supporting role:
Jennifer Jason Leigh in “The Hateful Eight”
Rooney Mara in “Carol”
Rachel McAdams in “Spotlight”
Alicia Vikander in “The Danish Girl”
Kate Winslet in “Steve Jobs”

Achievement in directing:
“The Big Short” Adam McKay
“Mad Max: Fury Road” George Miller
“The Revenant” Alejandro G. Iñárritu
“Room” Lenny Abrahamson
“Spotlight” Tom McCarthy

Adapted screenplay:
“The Big Short” Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay
“Brooklyn” Screenplay by Nick Hornby
“Carol” Screenplay by Phyllis Nagy
“The Martian” Screenplay by Drew Goddard
“Room” Screenplay by Emma Donoghue

Original screenplay:
“Bridge of Spies” Written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
“Ex Machina” Written by Alex Garland
“Inside Out” Screenplay by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley; Original story by Pete Docter, Ronnie del Carmen
“Spotlight” Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy
“Straight Outta Compton” Screenplay by Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff; Story by S. Leigh Savidge & Alan Wenkus and Andrea Berloff

Best animated feature film of the year:
“Anomalisa” Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson and Rosa Tran
“Boy and the World” Alê Abreu
“Inside Out” Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” Mark Burton and Richard Starzak
“When Marnie Was There” Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura

Best documentary feature:
“Amy” Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees
“Cartel Land” Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin
“The Look of Silence” Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen
“What Happened, Miss Simone?” Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby and Justin Wilkes
“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom” Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor

Best foreign language film of the year:
“Embrace of the Serpent” Colombia
“Mustang” France
“Son of Saul” Hungary
“Theeb” Jordan
“A War” Denmark

Achievement in cinematography:
“Carol” Ed Lachman
“The Hateful Eight” Robert Richardson
“Mad Max: Fury Road” John Seale
“The Revenant” Emmanuel Lubezki
“Sicario” Roger Deakins

Achievement in costume design:
“Carol” Sandy Powell
“Cinderella” Sandy Powell
“The Danish Girl” Paco Delgado
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Jenny Beavan
“The Revenant” Jacqueline West

Best documentary short subject:
“Body Team 12” David Darg and Bryn Mooser
“Chau, beyond the Lines” Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck
“Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah” Adam Benzine
“A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
“Last Day of Freedom” Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman

Achievement in film editing:
“The Big Short” Hank Corwin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Margaret Sixel
“The Revenant” Stephen Mirrione
“Spotlight” Tom McArdle
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey

Achievement in makeup and hairstyling:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin
“The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared” Love Larson and Eva von Bahr
“The Revenant” Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman and Robert Pandini

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score):
“Bridge of Spies” Thomas Newman
“Carol” Carter Burwell
“The Hateful Eight” Ennio Morricone
“Sicario” Jóhann Jóhannsson
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” John Williams

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song):
“Earned It” from “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Music and Lyric by Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Daheala Quenneville and Stephan Moccio
“Manta Ray” from “Racing Extinction”
Music by J. Ralph and Lyric by Antony Hegarty
“Simple Song #3” from “Youth”
Music and Lyric by David Lang
“Til It Happens To You” from “The Hunting Ground”
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga
“Writing’s On The Wall” from “Spectre”
Music and Lyric by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith

Achievement in production design:
“Bridge of Spies” Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich
“The Danish Girl” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Michael Standish
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Production Design: Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson
“The Martian” Production Design: Arthur Max; Set Decoration: Celia Bobak
“The Revenant” Production Design: Jack Fisk; Set Decoration: Hamish Purdy

Best animated short film:
“Bear Story” Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala
“Prologue” Richard Williams and Imogen Sutton
“Sanjay’s Super Team” Sanjay Patel and Nicole Grindle
“We Can’t Live without Cosmos” Konstantin Bronzit
“World of Tomorrow” Don Hertzfeldt

Best live action short film:
“Ave Maria” Basil Khalil and Eric Dupont
“Day One” Henry Hughes
“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut)” Patrick Vollrath
“Shok” Jamie Donoughue
“Stutterer” Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage

Achievement in sound editing:
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Mark Mangini and David White
“The Martian” Oliver Tarney
“The Revenant” Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender
“Sicario” Alan Robert Murray
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Matthew Wood and David Acord

Achievement in sound mixing:
“Bridge of Spies” Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Drew Kunin
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo
“The Martian” Paul Massey, Mark Taylor and Mac Ruth
“The Revenant” Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom and Chris Duesterdiek
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson

Achievement in visual effects:
“Ex Machina” Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver and Andy Williams
“The Martian” Richard Stammers, Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence and Steven Warner
“The Revenant” Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould

[Orema]

Brooklyn

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It was okay/average. A sweet, thoughtful, nice movie. Acting was good. Music was nice.

[Gayandgray]

The last Jurasic Park movie. Saw it last Summer when my sister and her kids came down for a weekend visit. I like going to the movies but my spouse is in a wheelchair and we have to sit up close and she says it hurts her neck.

[JDeere]

The Outlaw Josey Wales with Clint Eastwood

from 1976

[Sparkle]

I've had a bit of a film spree the past few weeks - I've seen

The Danish Girl
The Martian
Carol
Spotlight

They were all very good films -- each in their own way, and all so well made - written, designed, acted and directed.

[Fancy]

Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip

...not my choice, but the giggles on either side of me made it worth it.

[Jess]

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Very well made, beautifully filmed gothic "ghost story"

def worth a watch if you enjoy ghosty type films

[Jess]

The Outlaw Josey Wales with Clint Eastwood

from 1976

I still want that poncho and hat :cigar2:

[cinnamongrrl]

I just finished watching Little Women...

A favorite book brought to life...and done well. I'm glad to own it again. :)

[Orema]

Truth

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I liked it. Cate Blanchette was good as usual. Redford was good, too—better than I thought he would be. There's a stiffness to Dan Rather that Redford captured well. I think this was made by a first-time director and it felt like it. Kind of felt like a made-for-tv movie. Still, I enjoyed it because of the story. It was nice to see Stacy Keach—always a good actor.

[ProfPacker]

Carol and for me, I found it very moving on different levels. I am also in awe of Cate Blanchette's regalness, acting ability and beauty.

[cinnamongrrl]

Stacy Keach has a sexy voice. I imagine now that Edward Hermann has passed he will be getting even more work...

I bought the movie Wild last night. Its one of the only movies I've seen in the theater the last year.

I was particularly excited to watch the extras. And im so glad I did. The little girl who plays Cheryl as a child is actually Cheryl's daughter, Bobbi, named after her mother. The woman who drops her off to start her hike is the author herself. The family at the end that passes and waves to her is the author, her husband and their 2 children. I just loved these little touches.... :)

The book was still better. They don't even mention how she got her Bob Marley T-shirt and they don't mention a guy she met along the way that I swear was her soul mate...you just have to read it and see for yourself lol

[afrcnqueen]

Had a movie fest with a friend and saw:
Carol with Cate Blanchett
Freeheld ....Cried like a baby and loved it.
Star Wars The Force Awakens.... I'm a nerd, so I loved it.

[homoe]

I watched the Intern last night! I wasn't expecting much BUT I was pleasantly surprised I must say:popcorn:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I saw Carol last night. It was very beautifully filmed, and the acting was first class. Rooney Mara was completely convincing as a young lesbian developing her first love in the 1950s. The movie does an exceptional job of depicting the subtleties of two lesbian lives in a repressive era.

Visually, this film was gorgeous. The 1950s details, from everyday objects such as cars and furniture, and the costumes, makeup and hair, to places such as roadside motels and The Drake hotel in Chicago were fun to watch for someone like me (I'm a lover of mid-century everything). Therese works in a toy department, and one of the first things that hit me was seeing my old tin doll house. Every scene was like a delicious flashback into my childhood. I was engulfed in this film, as the setting drew me into the parts of the story I was less familiar with, such as a 1950s butch and femme flirting in a NYC record store.

I heard screenwriter Phyllis Nagy on NPR's Fresh Air, and she commented that this story was "extremely forward thinking" at the time Patricia Highsmith wrote the novel. Apparently it was typical for lesbian novels of the time to end with one or both women dying, or ending up in a mental hospital. Carol does have a relatively happy ending, and it made it easier for me to watch, knowing in advance that this would be the case.

[betruetoyoursoul]

It has been awhile since I have posted some of the movies/documentaries that I have caught. I thought I would share a list here this morning. Many fine people have posted some of these if not all. (((((hugs to all*S)))):

Brooklyn- difficult predicament and I felt there are some similiarities to LDR's ....

The Big Short- I appreciated the actors and the honest perspective concerning what happened....

Burnt- I really enjoyed this movie more than I thought.

Carol- moving and haunting

The Danish Girl- Interesting

Freeheld- I am a fan of non-fiction based movies, books etc. This was emotional. I appreciate how far we have come in the last four years or so...
I Am Potential-A father puts his energy into his son who is blind and wheelchair-bound helping his sone overcome obstacles that shows the other's the sons potential....

Inside Out-I loved this..when I lived in England my grandfather had these comics which I loved to read. They were comics of people with little people in inside the body making everything work...not sure if I explained that in the best way but the movie made me smile....

Joy- Better than I thought it would be and enjoyed it.

Room- good movie

The Intern- I liked this

The Stanford Prison Experiment - Interesting

Trumbo- I encourage watching this another non-fiction based movie that opened my eyes to a history I didn't reallize existed in that arena.

Spotlight- A must see *CAUTION-TRIGGER PRONE* so protect yourself mind body health before you decide to watch this movie, I suggest reading a bit about it and then making a decision. *Hugs*

Steve Jobs- It was okay ....

Straight Outta Compton- Very insightful

What Happened, Miss Simone?- A must see

Just my brief two cents*S

Have a great Friday!!!!!

[dykeumentary]

A quick and informal poll:
Please "thank" this post if you attended a film festival in 2015.

[JDeere]

I watched The Intern with mom and dad this evening!

I really enjoyed it!

so 5 stars from me

[angelface]

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Vin Diesel tries to leave his Fast & Furious persona but fails miserably. He is better in films with that genre as not much dialogue and acting is required as action scenes dictate the plot.

[betruetoyoursoul]

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[angelface]

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[betruetoyoursoul]

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This movie is so riveting, and put me on such an emotional roller coaster...I think I felt just about every emotion imaginable....I ask myself with events that are constantly being brought to life ..tears..the injustice..the brutality of police officers ( I know not all are like those portrayed in this movie or in the news) ..there is a very huge problem that needs to be addressed though....I could go on and on.....I ask myself have things really changed that much today?..Peace and love....."

[easygoingfemme]

Saw Star Wars today! Was soooo good. Wish that had been the version that came out when I was a kid.

[Jacie]

Saw "Hateful 8". It is the latest Tarantino film. Did not not care for it. Thought it long and rather boring. It had a few moments...just too few for me.

[JDeere]

I saw JOY with my folks this evening, Me and Mom liked it, Dad not so much but he was a trooper!

[angelface]

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Great acting and chemistry from start to finish. Heartbreaking yet uplifting at the same time. We mustn't forget those who helped pave the way to equality.

[Orema]

Inside Job, Documentary

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Documentary about the 2008 worldwide financial meltdown that cost 20 trillion dollars and ruined millions of people.

Liked it very much and highly recommend it. It has the meat and seriousness I was looking for in The Big Short. This filmmaking team did a lot of research, interviewed a lot of people, and have laid this out in a cohesive and easy to understand documentary. Great job by them.

[QueenofSmirks]

I absolutely loved it. Great acting, great story, LOVED it!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289712/?ref_=nv_sr_1

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Jenny's_Wedding_Poster.jpg

Sources: www.imdb.com, www.wikimedia.org

[Jacie]

Foreign film. A now-famous conductor (orchestra, not train) reflects on his early life as a troubled boy living in a very strict home for problem children.

The lives of the boys are changed with the hire of a supervisor who reaches them through music.

Kind of a tired format, but the film was quite good.

If you enjoy foreign films, I recommend it.

[homoe]

Prescription Thugs (2015)

Enjoyed it very much:popcorn:

[betruetoyoursoul]

...I enjoyed this Sundance movie. I liked the relationship that grew between herself and her grandchild. Some humor*S....
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[betruetoyoursoul]

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When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (The Blind Side, Moneyball), and directed by Adam Mckay (Anchorman, Step Brothers) The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

[Gemme]

I saw Ted 2 and Fantastic 4 tonight. I got what I expected with Ted so I wasn't disappointed and it was okay. The F4 reboot was unnecessary and was also okay.

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[Orema]

Now you See Me

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I'm watching it now. It's lame, but it's okay and I'll watch almost anything with Woody Harrelson.

[homoe]

Learning to Drive (2014) As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own.

It has a stellar cast and I really enjoyed the quirkiness of it:movieguy:

[Gemme]

Now you See Me

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I'm watching it now. It's lame, but it's okay and I'll watch almost anything with Woody Harrelson.

I remember that movie. I actually enjoyed it but, for me, it falls into the same vein as Oceans 11, 12, 13...etc...which I absolutely loved, so I liked this one well enough for both of us. :)

[Orema]

I remember that movie. I actually enjoyed it but, for me, it falls into the same vein as Oceans 11, 12, 13...etc...which I absolutely loved, so I liked this one well enough for both of us. :)

Yeah, I'd throw this in with those films. They're okay, but not the kind of films I usually watch twice—that's what determines if I like a movie. I stopped this one halfway and will watch the second half tonight.

I started watching Grandma (Lily Tomlin) last night and really didn't like it. I'm gonna give it another try this weekend, I think.

[Gemme]

Yeah, I'd throw this in with those films. They're okay, but not the kind of films I usually watch twice—that's what determines if I like a movie. I stopped this one halfway and will watch the second half tonight.

I started watching Grandma (Lily Tomlin) last night and really didn't like it. I'm gonna give it another try this weekend, I think.

I liked Grandma okay enough but it's not typical Tomlin fare. It felt more like a documentary to me the way they did the cinematography and I was a bit annoyed the way it ended. I did enjoy her scaring the shit out of the boyfriend though. lol

[Gemme]

Now you See Me

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I'm watching it now. It's lame, but it's okay and I'll watch almost anything with Woody Harrelson.

I remember that movie. I actually enjoyed it but, for me, it falls into the same vein as Oceans 11, 12, 13...etc...which I absolutely loved, so I liked this one well enough for both of us. :)

Yeah, I'd throw this in with those films. They're okay, but not the kind of films I usually watch twice—that's what determines if I like a movie. I stopped this one halfway and will watch the second half tonight.

I started watching Grandma (Lily Tomlin) last night and really didn't like it. I'm gonna give it another try this weekend, I think.

It was interesting that we were talking about this today.

I went to see Dirty Grandpa today and loved it. I laughed so hard. De Niro was awesome! Efron wasn't bad either but Bob stole the show. Also, Aubrey Plaza was a riot. Her and De Niro played well off of one another.

Not for the faint of heart and those who don't mind a little (LOT) of raunch.

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Anywho, my point is that Now You See Me 2 is coming out next summer. I saw the preview before Dirty Grandpa and I had to laugh. Guess who is joining the cast of magicians?

Harry effin Potter.

:blink:

[JDeere]

Philomena 2013

Judi Dench and Steve Coogan

A story about a womans 50 year search for her forcibly adopted child.

[Orema]

It was interesting that we were talking about this today.

I went to see Dirty Grandpa today and loved it. I laughed so hard. De Niro was awesome! Efron wasn't bad either but Bob stole the show. Also, Aubrey Plaza was a riot. Her and De Niro played well off of one another.

Not for the faint of heart and those who don't mind a little (LOT) of raunch.

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Anywho, my point is that Now You See Me 2 is coming out next summer. I saw the preview before Dirty Grandpa and I had to laugh. Guess who is joining the cast of magicians?

Harry effin Potter.

:blink:

Harry Potter, huh? Not sure I'll get around to NYSM 2, but I am going to watch NYSM 1 by Sunday. Not only for Harrelson, but also because I love magic, but I like it up close and personal; sleight of hand card tricks, montes, disappearing coins. I get annoyed with the disappearing elephants and David Copperhead magic. Still, it'll be good to see Morgan Freeman, too.

The De Niro film sounds like fun. Thanks for the heads-up. Will be sure to catch that. I like seeing him in those kinds of films. I wish I saw more great actors take the chances De Niro takes.

[JDeere]

Sinister 2 from 2015
Burnt from 2015

Both of them 4 out of 5 stars from me

[dykeumentary]

QUEEN LATIFAH JUST WON THE SAG AWARD FOR PLAYING BESSIE SMITH, Directed by Dee Rees!! There IS hope!

[gotoseagrl]

We saw What Happened, Miss Simone? (http://www.netflix.com/search/nina%20simone?jbv=70308063&jbp=0&jbr=0) and liked it a lot, very interesting to know more about this fascinating woman.

[jools66]

Hi everyone,
So firstly I saw Spotlight.
I liked this film a lotn though it was for me maybe a tad hyped up.
The film goes at a steady pace for a long time, slowly building up.
Maybe it could have been shortened, but for me it was just right time wise to get you involved.
There will be times in this film where you are just down right perplexed at. How this took so long to discover.
If you are no a cinema goer, its not one you need to go for, but do get it out on dvd.,

So now Youth.
I really did love this film, it wasn't what I imagined it would be, but in a good way.
Its weird in some places, but this just endears you to it even more.
Everyone who is in theis film is great acting wise.
A real surprise, I wouldn't mind at all watching it a second time.
Its sad, witty, and makes you think for sure about getting older and what life will hold for you.
But it also tells you never to give up, do what u enjoy doing, bc life is too short.
If I didn't have a unlimited membership at the cinema would I have gone to see it?
Probably not, but I would watch it online for rent it when it comes out for sure.

[QueenofSmirks]

A few slow parts, but I really liked it overall

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3638396/
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Source: rhombusmedia.com

[Chad]

The Way We Were is on and causing me to take an extended break. I love Barbra Streisand.

[imperfect_cupcake]

Waltz with Bashir.

An incredibly well written adult animation that is a true story of a man trying to remember parts of his expereince in a war he can't quite remember.

So understanding this is in context to his uninformed and lost, terrified, and congative dissonance with war being part of something that horrifies him. It is very intense, well written, true to human nature and form, because it's real.

It won four international film awards plus a Golden Globe, and was nominated for a BAFTA and An Acadmy Award (Oscar).

It is banned in Lebanon.

Trailer: http:/youtu.be/_J9uoLMhMhs

I like it because it's a true story. Because it's not glorified bullshit about gun and war. It's *real* war. It tells the stories of the completely baffled, inexperienced, terrified young men with no idea wtf is going on, and having to make life and death decisions for themselves and others when still children and the congative "splitting" or dissonances that happen and the dream like altered reality you enter to cope. Which you brain then later codes into symbolism or erases. It talks of small internal beauty when facing peril. Of fear. Terror. Cowardice. Heroism. Self preservation. All happening in the same person, all at the same time.

We are rarely the simple black and white characters North American film often makes us out to be. We are complex, full of good and bad at the same time. And I like that it's not fictional - these events *did* happen.

That it's banned in Lebanon is telling.

[Bèsame*]

[I]I can't believe I'm posting this. I am not a zombie, horror movie fan. I did go see This movie, and I found it quite entertaining. It's so open for part two!


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[Orema]

Straight Outta Compton

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It was good. It was also cold but real. F. Gary Gray (director) didn't whitewash nor sugar coat anything nor anyone as far as I can tell. Images, beats, feelings stayed with me after it was over. Acting and directing was good by all. Giamatti is so good at playing a sleaze bag that it almost goes unnoticed.

There is a frightening and hilarious scene on a school bus that was priceless.

Will watch this one again.

[Gemme]

Earlier in the week, I saw these movies.

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It was cute and super fun.


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I liked it. It's kind of like the Hunger Games series had a baby with the Maze/Scorch Trials. They left it wide open for a sequel.


Tonight, I saw this movie.


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One word: inconsistent. Some parts were hysterical and I loved it but they lost me in a few others. I was actually bored here and there. This could have been a Redbox for me.

[betruetoyoursoul]

I was upset with the question concerning taking him to another place..consider who would have been dropping him off. ( I am trying to be discreet for those that did not see the movie).

This movie evoked many emotions especially based on real life events that have made it the news ( and sadly those that don't and there is no way of knowing what the situation may be).

P.S. I have other objections of course considering the context of the movie.
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[Gemme]

I was upset with the question concerning taking him to another place..consider who would have been dropping him off. ( I am trying to be discreet for those that did not see the movie).

This movie evoked many emotions especially based on real life events that have made it the news ( and sadly those that don't and there is no way of knowing what the situation may be).

P.S. I have other objections of course considering the context of the movie.
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It wasn't a 'drop off' situation and she didn't see another option but I get it. It certainly wasn't an ideal plan.

Outside of the emotional and traumatic stuff going on, the acting of the two major players was phenomenal.

[deathbypoem]

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Can never go wrong with anything that has Viola Davis in it!

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the cast in Prisoners is phenomenal!

[C0LLETTE]

The Dead Lands,,, from New Zealand on Netflix..great fun as Maori tribal warriors slash away at each other with their eyes bulging fiercely and their tongues stuck out at least 6 inches. Best part ? The car that somehow got overlooked and whips by, way in the distance .

[cinnamongrrl]

I finally saw Train wreck and Still Alice....

I loved them both....

Trainwreck made me snort with laughter.... its just SO raunchy lol

[Gemme]

I have two movies that I am genuinely excited and anxious to see.

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and

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They open a week apart. One's more of an anti-hero movie and the other is about real heroism.

[storyspinner70]

My online daughter and I just saw Ride Along and Ride Along 2. They're funny in the stupid way Kevin Hart can be and pretty typical. Good for a couple hours of fun you don't need to think about.

[Fancy]

Saw Hail, Caesar! last weekend. Similar to what Gemme said I thought it was inconsistent. Truly witty and funny some moments, but dragging awkwardly through other moments.

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched The Intern last night.

It didn't keep my attention. And I love Robert de Niro and Anne Hathaway...

I was more than a little disappointed

[Gemme]

I watched The Intern last night.

It didn't keep my attention. And I love Robert de Niro and Anne Hathaway...

I was more than a little disappointed

That's okay. I liked it enough for both of us. :)

[homoe]

Bridge of Spies..........
While I did enjoy it, I must say perhaps it could of been just a bit shorter:popcorn:

[WickedFemme]

I recently streamed the Martian... I was a little apprehensive because I thought it was going to be like that awful movie in which Sandra Boluck (sp?) floated around in space for two hours talking to herself, which I never even made it through the first five minutes. However, the Martian was surprisingly good - would I watch it agin? 'no'... definitely worth a watch, though. I'm glad Bobbi talked me into it.

[JDeere]

I have two movies that I am genuinely excited and anxious to see.

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and

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They open a week apart. One's more of an anti-hero movie and the other is about real heroism.



I cant wait to see Deadpool!:eatinghersheybar:

[cinnamongrrl]

Last night I rented Spy with Melissa McCarthy. It was OK....definitely loved the girl fight in the kitchen lol

Then I watched Everest which I heard was based on Into Thin Air....which I read years ago and enjoyed. I also heard that the author Jon something with a K that I can't spell wasn't happy about the movie. It had been so long since I read the book that I had forgotten that he climbed everest that fateful season. I thought he just wrote the story of what occurred.

It was difficult to watch, knowing full well the outcome. I know they knew the risks...but it just seems if just one thing had gone right for them it would've turned out a whole lot better.

[cinnamongrrl]

Right now I'm watching Better Angels. Its a movie about Abraham Lincolns childhood. Hugely interesting...but if I didn't already know some of his history, I'd probably be lost. Its an artsyish film...I'm enjoying it very much...

[Luv]

ok I broke down and went to see Star Wars! Great special effects! Looking forward to the next one!

[Bubala]

Hitting up the oldies again - "How to get ahead in advertising" lol ;)

[Gemme]

I. Saw. Deadpool.

OMG.

Awesome!

Just remember to stay until the very end.

[Genesis]

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[homoe]

Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong

It's just the two main characters set within the background of Hong Kong.To me it sort of had the feel of Richard Linklater's 'Before' Trilogy. Enjoyed it! Curious to see if any sequels follow:popcorn:

[homoe]

Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words

I REALLY enjoyed this :movieguy:

[cinnamongrrl]

Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words

I REALLY enjoyed this :movieguy:



She was such a looker....

I watched Bridge of Spies at long last. I enjoyed it very much....

I bought the series Sons of Liberty from the movie rental place. Its about the birth of the American Revolution. I've only watched one episode thus far but I'm enjoying it.

Except.....I don't agree with the casting for John and Abigail Adams. Its probably my personal prejudice since I've read more about them than any other founding father/mother...and yes I'm partial to them and their genuiness. My .02.

[Orema]

Bridge of Spies

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Very good and I enjoyed it. Not as much as I enjoyed Spotlight, but it's a good film and I look forward to seeing it again.

[stargazingboi]

The Last Witch Hunter and Pan

[JDeere]

Cray in Alabama with Melanie Griffith.

4 out of 5 stars

[randrum]

I saw The Finest Hours.

I liked it. And it reminded me of my grandpa who served in Chatham in the Coast Guard.

[Gemme]

I saw this today and liked it.

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[homoe]

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

I was a bit disappointed in it, but that's just me! Check it out and see what you think:popcorn:

[CyberStud]

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What a great cast but terribly remake of a great movie by the same name. It start off so well drawing you into their world but then it just lost its pace and plot development failed materialize again. I couldn't wait for it to end. :blink:

[homoe]

Trumbo......

A story about the 1947 blacklisted and jailed Hollywood's screen writer and others for their political beliefs.

It has a stellar cast and I enjoyed it very much :movieguy:

[homoe]

16 Blocks (2006) Bruce Willis and Yasiin Bey

An aging alcoholic cop is assigned the task of escorting a witness from police custody to a courthouse 16 blocks away.

I REALLY enjoyed this well put together movie! Somehow I had missed it and yes SOME of the action scenes are over the top BUT....it really held your interests........

If you've never seen it, check it out:popcorn:

[*Anya*]

We saw Deadpool today and totally enjoyed it!

It was funny and had raunchy but clever humor- my favorite things!

[betruetoyoursoul]

N3b0PFCrayE

What a great cast but terribly remake of a great movie by the same name. It start off so well drawing you into their world but then it just lost its pace and plot development failed materialize again. I couldn't wait for it to end. :blink:


I was just going to post this movie. I was unaware that this was a remake. I did find the ending to have twists. I would say it was worth the watch overall, based on the fact that I didn't have anything to compare it to. Have a great evening CyberStud and thank-you for your insight.

[betruetoyoursoul]

Captivating, interesting, intriguing guilty but not....I don't want to give anything away. A documentary that just reminds and infuriates me that our justice system needs a huge overhaul. The documentary also brought to mind little things I sometimes forget to appreciate.
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A song I heard for the first time in occurred in this movie.
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[CyberStud]

I clearly watch ALOT of movies so I'm fussy and it take a wonderfully written script, great acting, believable characters etc. to make the time fly by and me wishing at the end of the film there was more to watch...well Deadpool ticked nearly all my boxes. It's all what others on this thread have already said so well. I know it was an introduction movie to this excellent anti-hero so I won't be too negative about the thin plot, but it was still a fantastic 1hr 48mins I spent at the movies in a very long time.

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[betruetoyoursoul]

This documentary left me with feelings of infuriation, exasperated, in pain, disgusted with the system (esp. in Florida where we tend to hear of cases such as these) heartbroken and grief-stricken so much sorrow.
Teens playing music loud, generations of all backgrounds have done this. A loss of someone's child when a grown person could have driven away and not engaged is despicable.


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The ending song was very appropriate and thought provoking, in the future ,educating people in a conversational way that violence is not the answer. All lives matter, right now there is an increased attack on black lives. Save a life.

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[Gemme]

I saw this tonight:

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As I was watching the previews, I was groggy and wondering if I should just get my money back and go home and to bed early but the second the movie started, I was all in.

This is an absolutely phenomenal movie. It's over 2 hours but felt like it flew by. Soooooo good. The acting was superb. I cheered for the good guys and wanted to punch the bad guys in the snoz, like it should be.

I can't say enough about it. Well done!



As a side note, I learned that I can expect this later this year:

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I'm thinking this is the last one.

Maybe.

[Orema]

I was hoping to catch all the contenders for best picture by now, but I still haven't seen a few (Martian, Mad Max, Room). I may catch one but not all before the awards are given.

Of the 2015 films I've seen so far, nominated or not, I like Spotlight the most followed by Straight Outta Compton.

[Gemme]

I've seen all of the ones you're missing, Orema. They are all fantastic for different reasons. Mad Max is a visual smorgasbord of excellence. Even if it's not someone's kind of genre, no one can argue that it's not extremely visually stimulating. For some, it might be too much so.

Room's power is all internal. Such good acting and such an emotional and mental struggle for all involved. It's relevant on a lot of levels.

The Martian is definitely a big box office movie and you can tell the funding that went into it, plus Matt Damon's a cutie patootie and he's actually funny in this. Not a laugh every minute kind of funny, but when life gives you lemons, you draw on them and make lemon faces kind of funny.

I enjoyed all three for different reasons. You've seen all the ones I haven't. Out of those, who do you feel has the edge?

[Orema]

I've seen all of the ones you're missing, Orema. They are all fantastic for different reasons. Mad Max is a visual smorgasbord of excellence. Even if it's not someone's kind of genre, no one can argue that it's not extremely visually stimulating. For some, it might be too much so.

Room's power is all internal. Such good acting and such an emotional and mental struggle for all involved. It's relevant on a lot of levels.

The Martian is definitely a big box office movie and you can tell the funding that went into it, plus Matt Damon's a cutie patootie and he's actually funny in this. Not a laugh every minute kind of funny, but when life gives you lemons, you draw on them and make lemon faces kind of funny.

I enjoyed all three for different reasons. You've seen all the ones I haven't. Out of those, who do you feel has the edge?

Thanks for your thoughts, Gemme. I'll make a point of watching all three and I may be able to catch one tonight.

I think Revenant has the edge. Leo has been a man for awhile, but he proved to be a "man's man" in this film and I think that goes a long way in Hollywood.

But, I know Hollywood loves Speilberg and Hanks, so Bridge of Spies may come out on top.

[Orema]

I've seen all of the ones you're missing, Orema. They are all fantastic for different reasons. Mad Max is a visual smorgasbord of excellence. Even if it's not someone's kind of genre, no one can argue that it's not extremely visually stimulating. For some, it might be too much so.

Room's power is all internal. Such good acting and such an emotional and mental struggle for all involved. It's relevant on a lot of levels.

The Martian is definitely a big box office movie and you can tell the funding that went into it, plus Matt Damon's a cutie patootie and he's actually funny in this. Not a laugh every minute kind of funny, but when life gives you lemons, you draw on them and make lemon faces kind of funny.

I enjoyed all three for different reasons. You've seen all the ones I haven't. Out of those, who do you feel has the edge?

Just finished Martian and I thoroughly enjoyed it—more than I expected. Damon was really good and I thought his performance was better than Leonardo's in Revenant.

It can't be easy carrying a movie when you're often the only person on screen. Good job by him.

[Greyson]

I saw Brooklyn, Room, Spotlight, Carol and Danish Girl. I do think Spotlight deserved Best Picture. I think Alicia Vikander did a superb job of acting in The Danish Girl and was happy to see her get an Oscar. What I don't understand is why her nomination was in the Best Supporting Actress category and not in the Best Actress category. She was in practically every scene in the movie.

[Gemme]

I saw Brooklyn, Room, Spotlight, Carol and Danish Girl. I do think Spotlight deserved Best Picture. I think Alicia Vikander did a superb job of acting in The Danish Girl and was happy to see her get an Oscar. What I don't understand is why her nomination was in the Best Supporting Actress category and not in the Best Actress category. She was in practically every scene in the movie.

Probably the same reason The Martian was entered into the Comedy category of the Golden Globes....to give her a better chance of winning the award. There was no way Brie Larson was not going to win for Best Actress.

[Sweet Bliss]

The Railroad Man

Wow. Just wow.

Available on Netflix.

[*Anya*]

I finally watched Spotlight yesterday.

It was so absorbing, well-done and profoundly sad.

I could not believe it actually got made and that the church did not somehow influence the filmmakers to bury it.

Of course, this morning, I read of yet one more place. When are pedophile priests going to be weeded out? The sheer enormity of the problem floors me.

This morning:

Staggering' abuse cover-up in Altoona-Johnstown Catholic diocese, grand jury says

March 1, 2016 10:30 AM

By Peter Smith / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

ALTOONA, Pa. — Hundreds of children were molested, raped and destined to lasting psychological trauma by at least 50 priests and others associated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown across half a century, a state grand jury has found in denouncing coverups orchestrated by two bishops and enabled by the law enforcement officials they controlled.

The conspiracy amounted to “soul murder,” said the report by the 37th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, released today nearly two years after the grand jury was impaneled.

At a press conference here this morning, Attorney General Kathleen Kane said that horrendous acts of abuse were committed by priests, and called it a ”day of reckoning.”

The report said no one could be charged for the crimes it detailed, either because they happened too long ago under the statute of limitations for such prosecutions, a time limit that the report recommends be extended, or because of witness trauma.

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2016/03/01/Staggering-abuse-cover-up-in-Altoona-Johnstown-diocese-grand-jury-says/stories/201603010091

[deathbypoem]

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Room. the struggle, emotionally. Such a good indie film.

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Naked among wolves

so dark and so real. Terribly sad.

[Fancy]

Took my B-man to see Eddie the Eagle last night because I won the coin toss. So, thankfully Kung-Fu Panda will wait for another day! Eddie was a perfect mom-son date night movie and he even reluctantly admitted that he liked it after. We love the movies where the underdog prevails. It was heartwarming. :)

[Liam]

I watched Sword of Destiny this morning, I was not disappointed. :)

[homoe]

The New Girlfriend: Director François Ozon’s :screen adaptation of a dark story by the British mystery writer Ruth Rendell (french w/subtitles)

A young woman makes a surprising discovery about the husband of her late best friend.

Director Ozon has never tried to conceal his influences, foremost among them Hitchcock and Almodovar and his exploration of cross-dressing, gender fluidity and desire in this movie is very evident of that! It's a little different but on the whole I enjoyed it! If you don't mind subtitles check it out and see what you think:movieguy:

[candy_coated_bitch]

The Birdcage. It never gets old no matter how many times you watch it!

[JDeere]

Awakenings from 1991 with Robin Williams and Robert De Niro

[Degotoga]

At the theater: Deadpool

On DVD: Straight Outta Compton

[*Anya*]

Room.

It was a cry-a-thon for me.

That's all I can say right now.

[cinnamongrrl]

Room.

It was a cry-a-thon for me.

That's all I can say right now.



I'm reading it and I feel the same way...

[*Anya*]

Triple 9

Dirty cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

Stars: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie

From opening scene to the last, it was hyper-violent action. It was a nail-biter (not literally) of a movie. I can't say that it was exactly enjoyable but I always appreciate a good action flick.

[cinnamongrrl]

I started watching the Martian. Twice....

My TV sometimes shuts off on its own...and then won't turn back on...so

I got to the climax of the movie...it shut off...I went to bed. Tried again the next day...it got to almost the same part and shut off again... sigh

So I took it in my room to finish the end....I fell asleep Cuz I was in bed. So I still don't know how it ends.... til later...

And this morning I tore apart my living room to move it around and my only option will be to watch it in my bedroom til I reconnect all the video stuff...but I will watch sitting on the edge of my bed so I don't fall asleep....

What I did watch was excellent...Matt Damon's character reminds me so much of my brother and his sense of humor :)

[Greyson]

I recently saw 45 Years. It is about a married heterosexual couple that are on the verge of their 45th wedding anniversary and the husband receives word that the body of his previous girl friend was found. She died in a freak accident in the Alps of Switzerland. Of course this girlfriend was "the one that got away."

I think the movie did a good job of showing the complex layers of long term marriage/partnering and the twists and turns of matters of the heart. In my mind I think the wife struggled with some of her feelings of betrayal, shock and jealousy. I am glad the movie showed she found her voice and allowed herself to be angry and realize she deserves more.

(The ending was a bit ambiguous and the above is my subjective interpretation.)

[storyspinner70]

My online daughter has a fascination with 80s and 90s movies. She's 22. I think it's a way to remind her of her beloved father who passed away when she was young. We watched The Fly. Still as gross as I remembered.

[*Anya*]

This one was OK, not one of the best I have seen.

A Norwegian movie, kind of like American big budget flicks but with subtitles:

The Wave

Per IMDB:

Even though awaited, no-one is really ready when the mountain pass of Åkneset above the scenic narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger falls out and creates a 85-meter-high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

[Gemme]

Yesterday, I played some old movies in the background while I worked in the house.

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I enjoyed them all.

[CyberStud]

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A drama that tracks the story of the female foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
Such a wonderful movie for any day of the week.

[deathbypoem]

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Absolutely nuts.


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decent. kind of slow at first, but decent.

[*Anya*]

Both of these gave me "error play" messages and I can't see what movies they are. I use my iPad and unfortunately, this frequently happens for me.

Could folks put the name of the movies when you post videos, please?

If it is possible, thanks so much.

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Absolutely nuts.


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decent. kind of slow at first, but decent.

[CyberStud]

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Summertime aka Belle Saison (2015) is a French feminist lesbian love story set in the 1970's with subtitles for those not fluent in the language of love! :wine:

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Secret in Their Eyes..

I liked it...but was often confused with the flashbacks. If it weren't for Nicole Kidman's pony tail I wouldn't have known what was when ....but I was also tired when I watched it...

[*Anya*]

London has Fallen

We enjoyed the action but it certainly is not Shakespeare.

Premise is that terrorists unleash a series of attacks that leave the city of London fairly destroyed in their attempt to capture the president to punish him for a drone attack two years earlier.

Starring Gerard Butler, and as President of the USA, Aaron Eckhart. Vice-president played by Morgan Freeman.

[Orema]

The Girl King, 2015, with Malin Buska

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Based on the true story of Queen Christina of Sweden (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina,_Queen_of_Sweden). She ruled during the 17th century when Protestants and Catholics were at war in Europe. She was an educated woman who was likely lesbian and possibly butch. She had a femme lover and was continually pressured to marry a man.

It wasn't a great movie but I thoroughly enjoyed watching the story unfold. The acting wasn't bad but it was cheesy at times :). It was nice watching her move around in men's clothing, too.

And it was really nice watching a woman outfox the domineering and patronizing men in her life.

It's inspired me to read more about her.

[*Anya*]

We were disappointed in this movie. It started out with some suspense but the ending was too out there.

Nuff' said, I don't want to give any spoilers:

10 Cloverfield Lane

After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter by a doomsday prepper who claims the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack.

Starring John Goodman.

[Orema]

The Good Girl with Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Riley, Tim Blake Nelson.

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It started off pretty decent. Nothing to write home about, but worth watching at home for an hour or two.

I thought Aniston nailed the accent and was believable as a small-town girl who's smitten with a new employee at work. There was an ordinary pivoting point when the new employee robs the store. Everything was fine till the ending—the ending ruined the movie for me. I was left looking at the TV screen thinking WTF just happened?

The acting was good, though it was a slow-moving story.

And it had a jacked-up ending.

[Soon]

Just got back from seeing this in the theatre--what a ride!

10 Cloverfield Lane

After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to remain inside. Despite the comforts of home, Howard's controlling and menacing nature makes Michelle want to escape. After taking matters into her own hands, the young woman finally discovers the truth about the outside world.

[*Anya*]

We were disappointed in this movie. It started out with some suspense but the ending was too out there.

Nuff' said, I don't want to give any spoilers:

10 Cloverfield Lane

After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter by a doomsday prepper who claims the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack.

Starring John Goodman.

Just got back from seeing this in the theatre--what a ride!

10 Cloverfield Lane

After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to remain inside. Despite the comforts of home, Howard's controlling and menacing nature makes Michelle want to escape. After taking matters into her own hands, the young woman finally discovers the truth about the outside world.

Two perspectives!

We did not like the ending at all, did you? We thought it did not fit with the rest of the movie.

Different strokes!

[Soon]

Two perspectives!

We did not like the ending at all, did you? We thought it did not fit with the rest of the movie.

Different strokes!


Regarding the ending, I think it's not supposed to fit and is the unexpected; yep, liked it from beginning to end!

[Gemme]

I saw Zootopia tonight. It was fantastic and very clever. There's inspirational messages for kids and a theme for living in unity that could be viewed in a lot of different ways.

I did see the ending coming but then there was a small twist and then a big twist and none of us in the theatre was ready for the big twist. I think every single person cracked up at that moment.

The trailer is good but the movie is better. Glad I went!

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[Gemme]

I saw two movies today. One in the theatre and one at home with Redbox.

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Allegiant was cinematically gorgeous and the effects were on point. The storyline was okay. Maybe the last movie in the series will be better. It was good. Not great.

The 33 had a lower budget and was cemented in reality as it's based on real life events and the people have real world problems. Their future is now and it's gritty and not pretty but it's real. I liked this movie.

[randrum]

I've been trolling HBO tonight.

Watched this again:
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Followed by:
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[Gemme]

I've been trolling HBO tonight.

Watched this again:
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Followed by:
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What did you think of American Sniper? Clearly, you enjoyed Furious 7 enough to watch it twice (or, if you didn't, you're a movie masochist) but how did you like AS?

[*Anya*]

The Big Short

Very well-done movie about sleazy banks and mortgage companies with the easy-to-qualify adjustable mortgage loans of the early 2000's and how it all blew up; causing so many people to wind up losing their homes.

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[*Anya*]

The 75

Documentary about the 75th precinct in New York City and a group of dirty cops and their history of trafficking cocaine, burglaries and robberies in the early 1990's.

The worst of them, Michael Dowd, drove around in a new red Corvette, even parking it at the precinct.

It finally fell apart when a guy that they hired to sell coke, sold some to an undercover cop from Suffolk County, New York. Dowd wound up only serving 12-years in prison after bring convicted of racketeering and conspiracy to distribute narcotics.

After His conviction, Mayor Dinkins appointed a commission to investigate police corruption within the NYPD. As a result, dozens of officers across the city's precincts were arrested.

Fascinating and sad documentary.

[storyspinner70]

I watched one of my fave action movies again earlier today:

John Wick

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[homoe]

Forger (2014)John Travolta Christopher Plummer and Abigail Spence

I had passed this movie up several times but just recently I thought I'd give it a look see! It has a lot going on in it, a good cast, and some very touching moments! I enjoyed it :popcorn:

[Orema]

But I'm a Cheerleader

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It was very good. My first time seeing it and I see why it's a favorite cult classic. Good acting, nice soundtrack, serious issues, and fun... just the kind of camp I was hoping for on this Saturday afternoon.

[stargazingboi]

Finally saw MockingJay part 2

[homoe]

The Big Short

Finally got around to seeing it recently and really didn't care for it all that much! Actors that I've usually found enjoyable I found down right irritating! I know myself well enough to know that I prefer documentary when it comes to this type of movie subject usually anyways so... :popcorn:

[stargazingboi]

Finally saw MockingJay part 2

I have never read the books and I have to say I enjoyed all of the movies from this series. I'm still a little unsure if I liked the ending..I mean it was nice, but I found myself wanting something different, if that makes sense.

I would watch it again though for sure

[Gemme]

I saw this.

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I did not like it as much as the first two. Hopefully, the last one will be better.

[homoe]

Entre Nous (Between Us English Translation) Miou-Miou, Isabelle Huppert
Director: Diane Kurys


Lena and Madeleine meet at their children's school in Lyon in 1952 and find they have more in common with each other than their husbands!

Somehow I had missed this movie. I enjoyed it:movieguy:

[Lecheloco]

I just got home from watching Batman vs Superman
I didn't like the director's direction, I did enjoy the actors and the acting

[homoe]

'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.


I had been waiting ages to finally see this documentary and was NOT disappointed!

If you have fond memories of wandering the countless aisles and floors of Tower Records, hopefully you will find this movie as enjoyable as I did:movieguy:

[*Anya*]

'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.


I had been waiting ages to finally see this documentary and was NOT disappointed!

If you have fond memories of wandering the countless aisles and floors of Tower Records, hopefully you will find this movie as enjoyable as I did:movieguy:

I have been waiting for it to hit AMAZON Prime or Netflix. I definitely want to see it.

Good times in Tower Records! Loved that place. Glad to know the movie is an enjoyable watch.

[homoe]

I have been waiting for it to hit AMAZON Prime or Netflix. I definitely want to see it.

Good times in Tower Records! Loved that place. Glad to know the movie is an enjoyable watch.

I found it On Demand....

[homoe]

Tumbledown 2015 Rebecca Hall, Jason Sudeikis, Blythe Danner


A young woman struggles to move on with her life after the death of her husband, an acclaimed folk singer, when a brash New York writer forces her to confront her loss and the ambiguous circumstances of his death.

I enjoy it even tho it was a bit predicable:popcorn:

[jools66]

Saw this film yesterday and I loved it.
If you don't know who Eddie was, he was the first British ski jumper to enter the Olympic games for our nation.
This is a story of guts, determination and some say down right madness.
You go with him on his journey and you simply have to Love the guy by the end of it even if you thought he was nuts.
It's a film that isn't too demanding but it isn't boring.
Watch it when it comes out on dvd if you don't wanna go to the cinema to watch it.

[jools66]

I started watching the Martian. Twice....

My TV sometimes shuts off on its own...and then won't turn back on...so

I got to the climax of the movie...it shut off...I went to bed. Tried again the next day...it got to almost the same part and shut off again... sigh

So I took it in my room to finish the end....I fell asleep Cuz I was in bed. So I still don't know how it ends.... til later...

And this morning I tore apart my living room to move it around and my only option will be to watch it in my bedroom til I reconnect all the video stuff...but I will watch sitting on the edge of my bed so I don't fall asleep....

What I did watch was excellent...Matt Damon's character reminds me so much of my brother and his sense of humor :)

Dear dear cinnamon, you actually make me lol with this, on a Sunday morning too so thanks for that.
OK so I have to ask why didn't you just forward to the bit of the film that you had got to when ya TV shut off and start watching it from there.
Just saying ;-)
I have yet to watch this, heard good things about it.

[Gemme]

I saw Hello, My Name is Doris yesterday and enjoyed it. Sally Field was great and it was quirky and touching.

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[Sweet Bliss]

Tried to watch "Hateful Eight".... very tired slow beginning, lame dialogue, pedestrian setup, fell asleep I was so bored with it.

:byebye:

:fastdraq:I'm thinking he didn't watch any good westerns growing up. Or as an adult either.

two thumbs down.

[Orema]

I saw Hello, My Name is Doris yesterday and enjoyed it. Sally Field was great and it was quirky and touching.

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Spoiler Alert ....

I saw it yesterday and didn't enjoy it at all. Felt like a movie about an older woman written by a younger woman who had no clue of how an older woman thinks and behaves when she has a cruch on a younger person. I also wanted something more substantial on her hoarding problem (the quick recovery annoyed me more than anything). And her relationship with her bestie ... I could go on, but won't. :)

I thought Fields was awesome in conveying her role, but that's the best I can say about the movie.

Different strokes and all that jazz :)

[Gemme]

You're right and that's what makes the world go 'round. :)

I saw Secret In Their Eyes tonight. It felt slow but I didn't see where any scenes could be cut and still tell the same story. It took me a minute to slide into the continuous flashbacks but the story itself was solid. It was good. Not my favorite but I am glad I saw it.

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[*Anya*]

Entre Nous (Between Us English Translation) Miou-Miou, Isabelle Huppert
Director: Diane Kurys


Lena and Madeleine meet at their children's school in Lyon in 1952 and find they have more in common with each other than their husbands!

Somehow I had missed this movie. I enjoyed it:movieguy:

I loved this movie and have watched it a few times. It was not overt but my projection each time I saw it was that the leads fell in love in the movie (because I wanted them to).

Excerpt from People magazine when the movie came out:

"In life, as on the screen, Diane's mother left her husband in Lyons and moved to Paris with her two daughters to be near her best friend. Kurys even gave the screen characters the names of their real-life counterparts."

[homoe]

I watched Steve Jobs last night! I really had no desire to see it but now I'm so glad I did! I know Hollywood takes creative license with these movie so I'm wondering if Job's real life assistant Joanna Hoffman had any input at all.

[homoe]

Bill Cunningham New York (2010)

A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer.

I had always looked forward to his photos, and I enjoyed this doc about him very much:popcorn:

[Gemme]

I saw The Boss tonight.

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I liked it.

[homoe]

A sheltered, intelligent college student Doug (RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad") changes his life forever when he hires an underachieving driver Scott. In order to escape his oppressively loving mother, Doug agrees to go on a spontaneous road trip with Scott and his college crush Stephanie (Paloma Kwiatkowski of "Bates Motel"). I really enjoyed it :movieguy:

[cinnamongrrl]

Dear dear cinnamon, you actually make me lol with this, on a Sunday morning too so thanks for that.
OK so I have to ask why didn't you just forward to the bit of the film that you had got to when ya TV shut off and start watching it from there.
Just saying ;-)
I have yet to watch this, heard good things about it.

I had been somewhat sleepy watching it the first time and it was so good I didn't wanna miss anything...it was worth the wait

[*Anya*]

I saw The Boss tonight.

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I liked it.

We saw it this afternoon. It was raunchy but we laughed. A lot.

[storyspinner70]

My online daughter and I just watched this. I don't even know what to say. It was good - tense and dark - but so so fucked up.

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[jools66]

Hi there everyone.
So went to see these 2 films yesterday.
Jungle Book was first.
Really liked this film, was beautiful to watch.
And the cgi wasn't invasive.
They stick to the original film pretty well.
I saw it in 3D Imax which for sure makes it a much richer viewing experience.
There were just as many adults on their own as families together.
You won't be disappointed.

So now Eye In The Sky.
This film is good but not the best film like this I have seen.
Helen Mirren is great as always, as is the late Alan Rickman.
The film really annoys the hell out of you for the large part, which is the point.
This is because of all the protocol that as to be followed.
The audience was groaning at the pure fact that is can and probably does happen in real life.
Some of it seems to be a bit dramatic just to hang it out for a while longer.
The film does however get the 2 valid points across.
That these kinds of decisions are never as easy as people think.
I would say personally that you could just watch this on dvd when it comes out. It's not one that is a must for a trip to the cinema.

[Gemme]

I saw The Jungle Book today and LOVED IT. Absolutely loved it.

The boy was great. For a first time actor who doesn't have other actors to work against, he did such a remarkable job. Everything but Mowgli is CG and it's fantastic.

I love Ben Kingsley's voice anyway and he was awesome as Bagheera. So many good voice actors in this flick!

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If you like to see how movies like this are made, watch this.

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If you see it, stick around for the credits. They do a little something, pop up book style, with them.

[betruetoyoursoul]

I really liked this film.

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[MysticOceansFL]

Eraser..................

[Orema]

I really liked this film.

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I just watched this and liked it, too. I really enjoyed watching the star, Louisa Krause. She was so good and believable. I liked the guy who played Jack, Gabriel Ebert. Most of the other characters (her family) were annoying, but she was a joy to watch. And she had a bullshit meter that was on the money.

Thanks for mentioning it.

[gotoseagrl]

I loved it too, brilliant. I had no idea who played who until King Louie first spoke ... unmistakable Christopher Walken. :)


I saw The Jungle Book today and LOVED IT. Absolutely loved it.

The boy was great. For a first time actor who doesn't have other actors to work against, he did such a remarkable job. Everything but Mowgli is CG and it's fantastic.

I love Ben Kingsley's voice anyway and he was awesome as Bagheera. So many good voice actors in this flick!

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If you like to see how movies like this are made, watch this.

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If you see it, stick around for the credits. They do a little something, pop up book style, with them.

[girl_dee]

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[Gemme]

I saw this today.

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I liked it but I don't think that it's going to be as lucrative as the previous installments. It's truthful, though, and it's got Cedric the Entertainer plus a bevy of other wonderful folks.

[homoe]

Stars: Giovanni Ribisi, Joely Richardson, Adrian Sparks

Thanks to a friend of mine that has 'connections' I was able to see a screener of this movie that won't open in theaters until April 29th.

I really liked it:movieguy:

[homoe]

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Also got to watch this courtesy of my friend! I loved the book but the movie, not as much:popcorn:

[*Anya*]

TANGERINE

97% on Rotten Tomatoes critic meter

The whole movie was filmed with 3 iPhones but you would never know it. It is a crazy, funny, sweet, movie with a heart, about two trans women sex workers in LA on Christmas Eve after one gets out of jail and finds out her pimp/boy-friend has been cheating on her. They spend most of the movie looking for Chester, the cheating boy-friend and is about their adventures while looking for him. It does show the dirty underbelly of LA that you don't see in pretty LA movies.

I had been wanting to get it on Amazon and was going to pay to stream it but just found it on Netflix. Neither of the women leads had ever acted before but you would never know that either-they are such good, natural actors.

I don't know what the life of a trans woman sex worker is like but I know the movie treats them well, they are not looked at as a joke or the butt of one. One review said, "By the end of the film, we are reminded that they have hearts that can be hurt, and are doing what they can to survive".

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[jools66]

Went to see this movie last night.
I really liked it, which I was kind of surprised about.
It's not a demanding film to watch, basically a action film.
The only thing you have to use ya head for is the subtitles.
If you want a film that's got action, humour and is in a great city then this is for you.
It's good to see it on the big screen, with ya popcorn and drink and a friend.
Friday & Saturday nights are made for this kind of movie.
So check the trailer out if you fancy a look.

[homoe]

Nina.........

I know there has been much controversial issues surrounding this movie, but I liked it.

Say what you will about Zoe Saladana being cast for the role,and yes often the suits in Hollywood leave one scratching their head as to decisions they make, you will be hard pressed to find fault with the vocals she performs through out the movie!

On a personal note, even tho it was a short flashback, I enjoyed the phone conversation between Nina and Richard Pryor.

[Allison W]

An old one: Beauty and the Beast. No fancy remake or anything. Just the old Disney flick. An acquaintance livestreamed it over rabb.it the other night. (Why? Long story, but there were some interesting parallels to a show we watch that's unfortunately on hiatus right now so we're basically going stir-crazy in the meantime.)

A while before that, the Utena movie (also livestreamed over rabb.it). Which is kind of like if the Japanese were challenged to make an animated film about a gay couple that's trippier than Alice in Wonderland because I went in completely sober and got a total acid trip.

[Gemme]

I did a double feature tonight. One was planned and one was a surprise.

I saw The Huntsman: Winter War tonight and it was as expected. Visually stunning and pretty fast paced fight scenes blended with twisted fairy tale fantasy. I enjoyed it although I think the advertising is a tad bit misleading. This trailer is the best I could find at describing the movie although the movie guy is wrong. It's not 'the story before Snow White'....it's the story before and after Snow White. Semantics, but still.

Plus, I'm a fan of Emily Blunt and she was stunning.

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Then I made a snap judgment to stay for Criminal. I'd originally planned to wait until it came out on Redbox to see but I'm glad I opted to see it tonight. It's really well done, also fast paced and Kevin Costner's still doing a pretty good job even though he's a codger now.

Plus I'm a big fan of Ryan Reynolds and he was as charming as he could be, given the situation.

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[*Anya*]

This movie bugged me no end.

I don't want to give a spoiler so will just say: politics.

The GF liked it and I bothered her by sighing frequently. She knows me so well she knew that they were not happy sighs.

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[girl_dee]

Thr Martian.

[Gemme]

I rented Jane Got a Gun a few days ago. It was pretty good for a Western. I have to be in the mood for Westerns, so take that last comment with a grain of salt. I like Natalie Portman and I like sassy and strong women, so I did enjoy it.

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[CyberStud]

The Duke of Burgundy....an interesting film you'll either love or hate but I think it would have been better if directed by a woman.
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[*Anya*]

The Duke of Burgundy....an interesting film you'll either love or hate but I think it would have been better if directed by a woman.
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It was a little out there for us.

Interesting, yes. We didn't hate it but did not love it either.

[CyberStud]

Ich will Dich aka I Want You is a 2014 German film. Marie is a successful designer and has a loving husband and two children. But fate offers more. When she meets the fiancée of their friend Dom, there is an instant attraction and the two women fall for each other. Great movie with believable characters and plot. The Marie character is a doppelganger for Cate Blanchett. Who knows, maybe this was the film that persuaded Cate to do Carol...

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[Gemme]

I saw Mother's Day today. It was okay. I wasn't surprised, as Rotten Tomatoes didn't give it a great review, but all of those fantastic actors and it was just okay. That's kind of sad.

There were some really good moments, though, and the bloopers during the credits was really cute.

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[*Anya*]

Ich will Dich aka I Want You is a 2014 German film. Marie is a successful designer and has a loving husband and two children. But fate offers more. When she meets the fiancée of their friend Dom, there is an instant attraction and the two women fall for each other. Great movie with believable characters and plot. The Marie character is a doppelganger for Cate Blanchett. Who knows, maybe this was the film that persuaded Cate to do Carol...

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I really wish that we had more access to foreign films on Amazon and Netflix but they just don't have many subtitled movies that are good.

I need to do more research on what I can possibly get on Roku and/or find other streaming sites.

Thanks for letting us know about movies like this.

[Orema]

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I have mixed feelings about this. The acting was very good by most, especially the two daughters, but Ruffalo's character—a bi-polar man—was annoying to me. Also annoying was the brief reference on race—that made no sense at all considering this was an interracial family living in Boston in the 1970s.

Apart from that, it was a good film about some of the ups and downs some people experience when a member of the family is bi-polar.

[bright_arrow]

The Jungle Book, though I fell half way through and missed the rest! Prior to that we saw The Boss and it was AWESOME!

[CyberStud]

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A film bursting at the seams with class A actors usually goes either way...really good or really bad! This one is a rare example of sitting on the fence of those two choices. Suffice to say I enjoy it, the acting was solid and characters believable but I was left wanting more from the plot which would of made me care a little more if these characters lived or died.

[Gemme]

I rented this last night. I thought it would be a good background movie while I did crafts and household chores, plus there's sushi and who doesn't love :sushi:?

I thought wrong because neither my crafts nor my chores got more than a minute's attention during the movie.

Though it was a bit slow in the beginning, I felt for the main character right away. She is struggling and I know that feeling. She's got grit and drive and the actress really embodied that. It's two thumbs up from me and a lot of other people too, as it's won many Indie awards.

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[*Anya*]

The documentary is the story of Tower Records, which was founded in 1960-1961 in Sacramento.

They evolved from 45's and albums to cassettes and then onto CD's.

In 1999, they had sales of over one billion dollars.

They expanded to international markets and overextended the business. Then Target, Walmart, Best Buy, etc. started selling CD's.

When the digital revolution came, Tower jumped on it "not knowing it would lead to their own demise".

Then came Napster.

"How can you compete with free music?"

In 2004, they filed for bankruptcy.

:moonstars:

[girl_dee]

Watching Ray right now... love this movie

[homoe]

The American Side (2016) Stars: Greg Stuhr, Alicja Bachleda, Camilla Belle

Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla.

It had its moments! I figured out the ending within the first half hour :popcorn:

[CyberStud]

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A funny, heartwarming movie based on a true story of an unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caretaker just released from prison.

[*Anya*]

Cannes: Martin Freeman Boards Zombie Apocalypse Thriller 'Cargo'

1:32 AM PDT 5/13/2016 by Alex Ritman

The film will be the feature-length debut from Australian directors Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke and based on their own seven-minute short of the same name, which became a YouTube hit in 2013 after was a finalist at the Tropfest film festival and went on to be featured on numerous web sites, including IGN, Bloody Disgusting and CNET.

Fresh from his superhero franchise debut as Everett K. Ross in Captain America: Civil War, Martin Freeman is now set to enter a slightly less spandex-heavy universe.

The British actor has been cast in upcoming apocalyptic zombie thriller Cargo, playing Andy, a father who must try save his infant child at all costs. When he becomes infected following a violent attack and with only 48 hours before he transforms into one of the very creatures he's fought to evade, Andy sets out on a precarious journey to find a new guardian.

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[betruetoyoursoul]

I caught this on Bill Maher. I look forward to watching Michael Moore's documentary. I have always liked Michael Moore and his documentaries. Warning: Some may find this offensive as he talks about Donald Trump at the end in a not so favorable way. He is also a Bernie Sanders supporter. I don't want to and try not to offend people.

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[dykeumentary]

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Watch my new video about women filmmakers here! It's a romp through London, reclaiming space literally and figuratively.
https://youtu.be/PszL1iwzy4g

If you haven't seen a film by a woman, particularly a woman of color who isn't from the U.S., please make a commitment to do so before you watch another movie by a white guy.

[Gemme]

I saw this, which was better than I anticipated.

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I also saw this, which was not as good as I anticipated.

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[Gemme]

Yesterday was a good movie day.

I saw these movies and enjoyed both immensely.

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It's got action and great special effects and introduces us to some previously known Marvel characters in a different light. It flowed very well and didn't feel like I sat there for 2 and a half hours. Two thumbs for those that like Marvel and those that like action.

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It stars Julia Roberts and George Clooney and is directed by Jodie Foster. While that was what interested me, the story itself is a mirror to how things work in this world we've built for ourselves. The ending gutted me a bit but that's how it is. If you see it, you will know what I mean. Two thumbs up as well.

[cinnamongrrl]

I found Mansfield Park on Netflix..

I'm alone for a bit and it's a good time to watch these sort of things...

<Happy sigh>

[TL1]

Yesterday I watched the perfect storm. (Have seen it before... Years ago) Good movie but sucky ending.

[easygoingfemme]

The Martain... very enjoyable!

[Stud_puppy1991]

I'm a little late, but I finally got to see Deadpool and it was amazing! Ryan Reynolds did an epic job! I was laughing my butt off. Epic!

[betruetoyoursoul]

Jack of the Red Hearts

Glory is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This movie has some controversial moments at the same time I have witnessed some of the controversial moments in reality. I did find the movie heartwarming, emotional and bittersweet and much more.

IMDb:

Storyline

A streetwise teenage runaway is on the lam from her probation officer. Her name is Jacquelyn, but if you call her anything but Jack, she'll cut you. Needing to lay low, earn money, and gain adequate stability to rescue her 11-year-old sister Coke from foster care, Jack cons her way into a suburban home as live-in helper for their autistic 11-year-old daughter, Glory. Much to her surprise, Jack has a unique ability to connect with the nonverbal little girl. As she positively impacts Glory, the family impacts Jack. Particularly Kay, Glory's mother. As these two scrappy survivors find an affinity with each other, Kay finds in Jack a daughter she can talk to. When romantic sparks fly between Jack and Robert, Glory's 17-year-old brother, we see a group of wounded people poignantly and surprisingly begin to heal each other-just a little bit. But the law catches up, the truth comes out, and Jack is forced to make a choice-to save her own hide, or save someone else. Written by Dan Baptist



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Term Life

A guy wanted around town by various hit men hopes to stay alive long enough for his life insurance policy to kick in and pay out for his estranged daughter.

I found this movie to be okay. I do like Vince Vaughn.



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[*Anya*]

The Witch

Creepy to the max but I can't say I really liked it. Rotten Tomatoes critics gave it 90% and viewers gave it a 55%.

Basic premise is that a family is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession but mainly at its heart, is a deep-seated paranoia relative to the times in which they lived. It is set in New England in 1630.

I kept thinking: "How did they live in all that dirt?"

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[Gemme]

I caught two movies and enjoyed both.

First, I saw this movie.

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I never played the game so I only had the trailers to go by and it was adorable. You can't go wrong with the voice actors, either.

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This one was more slow and had more heart. More meddling too. Definitely more meddling. Rose and Susan and JK were great, but it did move slow at first.

[bright_arrow]

We went and saw Money Monster the night before last and enjoyed it.

[*Anya*]

One of my favorite movies (couldn't find the thread for never get tired of movies):

Signs

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[Gemme]

I saw X-Men: Apocalypse today and I really enjoyed it. If you like big budget CG and special effects and tons of action, then you will likely enjoy it too. There was also a cameo or two that was fun and something at the very end so if you go, wait through ALL the credits and then you'll have some tips about the next installment.

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[CyberStud]

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Saw this great Swedish film again for the hundredth time. Such fantastic chemistry between the actresses makes this an enjoyable way to pass the time.

[Gemme]

I saw Me Before You and TMNT2: Out of the Shadows yesterday and enjoyed both.

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This movie is absolutely endearing and maybe a little bit brilliant. Loved it.

I made it 3/4 through before the tissues got pulled out. I thought that was pretty good, given the content.

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This was a fun movie. Lots of action and it's quite interesting how they piece together movies like this. I just wish they didn't use so many of the best scenes in their trailers. I like a little more mystery and surprise. It was still good though.

[homoe]

Stars: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters

The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for -- and ultimately winning -- Britain's Got Talent (2007)

I really enjoy James Corden as a actor much more so than a talk show host:movieguy:

[Gemme]

I've been remiss in posting in here. Over the past few weeks, I've seen these movies:

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It's quality Pixar, through and through, and equally as good as Finding Nemo. There's an adorable short before the movie called Piper that I really enjoyed as well. Besides tearing up within the first 5 minutes, or maybe because of it, this is an awesome movie.

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I liked it. It's a fun buddy/bromance movie with action and a strong anti-bullying message.

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This is a quirky Indie Fargo feeling style movie to me. I liked it because the cast is fantastic and who hasn't ever wanted to give someone back to their ex?

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I loved the original and this is fun too. I like these Oceans Eleven slick styled movies that allow me to try to figure out how it would be done. Usually I'm half right.

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I'm an action movie kind of girl. Add in some badass female warriors and good CG and I'm a happy camper. I did figure out the antagonist pretty early though but the fight scenes are great.

[stargazingboi]

ok, I rented a movie from redbox. Something that would appeal to my twisted side of my brain...Krumpus.

"While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate"

It had a demented looking thing that was similar to Santa with hooves and evil gingerbread men. LMAO...it was great.

[Gemme]

I admit that I didn't have particularly high hopes for this movie but I enjoy Anna Kendrick and so I picked it up tonight and I actually really liked it. It will appeal to the kooky romantic psychotic in you, plus part of it was filmed in my home town and I got see some places I haven't seen in a really long time.

Bonus dose of surprise happiness!

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[Brooklyn]

Going to see The Secret Life of Pets this coming weekend. It looks hilarious. Will give my review after. :readfineprint:

[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Wild Like on Netflix. It was ok. Nothing really wows my pants off these days..

[JRM]

Conjuring 2..yes I may have jumped a couple times through it

[Gemme]

I rented Gods of Egypt and I liked it. The CG would have been even better in the theatre but it was still pretty good. It's been a while since I brushed up on my gods and goddesses but I actually remembered a few of them.

It was long and the trailers beforehand took 12 minutes. It was like I really was in the theatre.

:blink:

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[cinnamongrrl]

I watched Lullabye on Netflix. It was quite good.

One of the actresses looked very familiar and I realized it was Lady Sybil from Downton Abbey. She sure is pretty to me...

[easygoingfemme]

Tarzan!

I went in without any expectations really, and left quite pleased. Lots of beautiful scenery.

[Brooklyn]

Going to see The Secret Life of Pets this coming weekend. It looks hilarious. Will give my review after. :readfineprint:


Just got home a bit a go - the movie was seriously funny, Kevin Hart as the voice of the bunny was hysterical, I would give it a solid thumbs up

[Gemme]

I saw Eddie the Eagle. I liked it! Who doesn't love a good underdog story?

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[Gemme]

I saw a double feature yesterday. First up was this movie.

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It was so cute and I really enjoyed it. Who doesn't love Kevin Hart as a maniacal bunny?

Then there was this movie...

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I enjoyed it way more than I should have. It definitely appeals to the prepubescent boy in all of us.

[Lecheloco]

Wow took a minute to find this thread
I watched the new peanuts movie
I liked it, the cg was done wonderfully

I also watched whiskey tango foxtrot
I enjoyed it over all

[easygoingfemme]

Ghostbusters! At the drive in tonight. Went with my daughter to kick off her birthday weekend. Bonus cheesy fries and playing cards in the car while we waited for the movie to start (too muggy and buggy to sit outside tonight)

[Talon]

Last night it was 'Pride and Prejudice' w/ Kiera Knightly on Netflix....tonight it's 'Curse of the Jade Scorpion' on HBO.

[Glenn]

BOUND- Everybody ought to see Bound at least once. It's a fine LGBT movie!

[*Anya*]

BOUND- Everybody ought to see Bound at least once. It's a fine LGBT movie!

One of my favorites and one of the few that, in my opinion, has two apparently (because sometimes we don't know for sure!) straight women, playing two believable lesbians.

Love the sex scenes. Totally hot.

[Gemme]

I saw the reboot of Ghostbusters earlier in the week. I liked it a lot and was happy that they paid homage to the original in a variety of ways. Also, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray were in it and Dan Aykroyd is a producer. There was a message for Harold Ramis at the end.

To give you an idea, this is the ONLY movie I've seen, to my recollection, that 98.2% of the audience stayed through until the very. last. credit. rolled.

If you go, please do the same. You won't regret it.

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[Gemme]

I saw the reboot of Ghostbusters earlier in the week. I liked it a lot and was happy that they paid homage to the original in a variety of ways. Also, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray were in it and Dan Aykroyd is a producer. There was a message for Harold Ramis at the end.

To give you an idea, this is the ONLY movie I've seen, to my recollection, that 98.2% of the audience stayed through until the very. last. credit. rolled.

If you go, please do the same. You won't regret it.

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I forgot to mention that Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver are in the movie too.

[~ocean]

"Dirty Grandpa"
I thought it was hilarious :)

[homoe]

BOUND- Everybody ought to see Bound at least once. It's a fine LGBT movie!

Glenn, I love your enthusiastic post and review of Bound!

It reminds me of myself, when I worked at a brick and mortar video store, I couldn't wait to share suggestions with customers of movies I loved!

[Gemme]

This week, I've seen a variety of films.

I saw this and it was as expected; cute and charming but not particularly cerebral. It was fun fluff.

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This was good. The effects were nice and even if you haven't kept up with all of the movies in the series/franchise, you knew what was going on. I liked it.

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I also saw this movie and it was very entertaining. The effects are good and I enjoy a good action flick, so I was happy. Add some of my favorite actors and it's a good time.

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This movie was quite enjoyable and fun to watch. I loved the vintage colors and clothes and cars and the acting was really good as well.

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This movie was the most interesting because you can take this scenario and replace it with certain events with various communities. It's documentary style and is cheeky. I quite liked it.

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[homoe]

I just finally got to see Concussion! How this movie got shut out of any Oscar nods remains a mystery to me! (I'm sure the NFL didn't have anything to do with it *wink *wink)

[Brooklyn]

I finally rented The Danish Girl and Carol. Now, while I liked both of them (as to the story lines themselves) -- both movies were sooooo slow, it was like driving a car and stepping on the accelerator and then taking your foot off it -- only to step on it again 10 minutes later.

I believe the premise for both movies were stories that needed to be told. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara were both good in Carol .. as was Alicia Vikander and Eddie Redmayne in the Danish Girl .. I just think the pace could have been better.