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Hack · 09-10-2011, 02:06 PM

I recently watched "The Conspirator" on DVD, about the Lincoln assassination. It was a little slow sometimes, but I was surprised how much I didn't know the whole story about the men who conspired to assassinate Lincoln, the vice president and some cabinet members.

If you like documentaries, there is a great one that is streaming on Netflix. At least I think it still is. It's called "Steal a Pencil for Me." It's about a couple who survived the Holocaust, but there is much more to the story than just that. I highly recommend it.

imperfect_cupcake · 09-10-2011, 02:38 PM

Just watched "Savage Grace" with Julianna Moore on BBCiplayer. People kept saying "barbara! you're drunk" (out of context) to me and I finally know which movie it's from now!

It was good. I had no idea it was the story of the Baekeland family (the grandfather had discovered the original first plastics in the early 1900's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Baekeland) ... very wierd but interesting story about his great grandson's relationship with his mother.

*Anya* · 09-10-2011, 06:27 PM

I usually do not watch so many movies but am a little under the weather today.

In the middle right now of another awesome documentary, also Netflix streaming. It is about two lesbians, butch & femme, that at the time of the movie in 2009, had been together 42-years already.

It is the chronology of their relationship and it is just lovely.

*sigh*

*heavy sigh*

Duchess · 09-11-2011, 12:56 PM

Apollo 18 (the worst movie I've seen since Blair Witch)

The_Lady_Snow · 09-11-2011, 01:03 PM

Rio

It was very cute!

Gemme · 09-11-2011, 01:04 PM

We watched Mars Needs Moms last night. It's typical Disney fluff, but the stuff on how it was made was fantastic. We loved the song Seth Green made up about the movie.

We also saw SuckerPunch this morning. It's a good, weird, mind fuck. Who knew reality could bend that way? Great visual effects.

Venus007 · 09-11-2011, 03:03 PM

I have a sore throat and a cough so I am on a movie and tea marathon today, I will spare you the oldies I watch for comfort and stick to the new one. . .

I just saw Priest my house-mate described it as better than a poke in the eye but I liked it. The thing I liked a lot was that there was no conventional love story, although there is a love story. The characters have depth that is unusual in an action movie and there is an exploration of sacrificing temporal relationships for a higher calling, which, again is unusual in an action movie. There were also a few examples of nonsexual passionate love which is nice to see. I am a big fan of sexual passionate love but it is not the only kind and often gets neglected. I liked it.

Starbuck · 09-11-2011, 04:07 PM

I saw about half of "The A-Team" last night...only half because my sleeping med kicked in quite well

But what I did get to see I really enjoyed. If you liked the original series, you'll probably like this movie. I give it two thumbs up.

Gemme · 09-11-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Venus007

I have a sore throat and a cough so I am on a movie and tea marathon today, I will spare you the oldies I watch for comfort and stick to the new one. . .

I just saw Priest my house-mate described it as better than a poke in the eye but I liked it. The thing I liked a lot was that there was no conventional love story, although there is a love story. The characters have depth that is unusual in an action movie and there is an exploration of sacrificing temporal relationships for a higher calling, which, again is unusual in an action movie. There were also a few examples of nonsexual passionate love which is nice to see. I am a big fan of sexual passionate love but it is not the only kind and often gets neglected. I liked it.

We saw this tonight too. I enjoyed it quite a bit, for the reasons you've stated as well as a few others. I found it interesting how they portrayed the vampires. No glorification or twinkling in the sun. Just slimy, super speedy primal beings. That felt more real to me than most of the recent vampiresque flicks and shows.

girl_dee · 09-11-2011, 08:28 PM

Fisher King, it was great!

Jess · 09-12-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

We watched Mars Needs Moms last night. It's typical Disney fluff, but the stuff on how it was made was fantastic. We loved the song Seth Green made up about the movie.

We also saw SuckerPunch this morning. It's a good, weird, mind fuck. Who knew reality could bend that way? Great visual effects.

I LOVE Sucker Punch. Yes, a wild imaginative ride indeedy. The boy watched it with me one day and after a while he pipes up with " well.. when is she gonna dance?"

The overlapping of realities was fun to explain ( and I am not sure still, if I did it well)

Very heady for an "action" flick, but very interesting.

SoNotHer · 09-12-2011, 10:44 AM

I saw The Debt a couple days ago. I liked it.

Crazy, Stupid Love is playing at the little theatre in a nearby town. Has anyone seen this? What do you think?

I'm also real interested in satisfying my girl-kicks-ass side by seeing Columbiana. Sorry if folks posted about it already, but if not, please let me know if you saw it and what you thought.

NJFemmie · 09-13-2011, 07:01 AM

Hall Pass .... thought it was funny. Our mouths dropped open a few times - very unexpected laughs. I still can't get over "the sneeze".

Hoodwinked Too! .... cute and funny. We both laughed out loud. If you like Shrek, you'll find this right up that alley.

Your Highness ..... ehh ... it was funny but not as funny as some have described. On a scale of one to five, I give it a three and maybe a half.

I want to see The Debt - I love those kind of movies.

turasultana · 09-13-2011, 07:40 AM

Contagian.

Now i'm suspect of anyone coughing on the subway.

NJFemmie · 09-13-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack

If you like documentaries, there is a great one that is streaming on Netflix. At least I think it still is. It's called "Steal a Pencil for Me." It's about a couple who survived the Holocaust, but there is much more to the story than just that. I highly recommend it.

This was a good film.

If you like this genre, another Netflix stream worth watching is called INHERITANCE.

I found it very riveting and emotional - especially since his daughter (for the longest time) was unaware of what her father was really responsible for.

Imagine watching Schindler's List and knowing the sadistic Nazi camp commandant played by Ralph Fiennes was your father. Inheritance is the story of Monika Hertwig, the daughter of mass murderer Amon Goeth. Hertwig has spent her life in the shadow of her father's sins, trying to come to terms with her "inheritance." She seeks out Helen Jonas, who was enslaved by Goeth and who is one of the few living eyewitnesses to his unspeakable brutality. The women's raw, emotional meeting unearths terrible truths and lingering questions about how the actions of our parents can continue to ripple through generations.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/inheritance/index.php

Kobi · 09-14-2011, 12:14 PM

The Beaver - Mel Gibson and Jody Foster.

I'm not big on mental health movies but this one was kind of interesting in a weird way.

Gemme · 09-14-2011, 06:49 PM

Paul.

We really, really enjoyed it.

NJFemmie · 09-23-2011, 10:01 AM

I'm waiting on Brides Maids and X Men First Class.
I heard Brides Maids was hysterical.....

ruffryder · 09-23-2011, 02:46 PM

I want to go the movies !!!

On my list ..

Abduction
Money Ball
Drive
Contagion
The Debt

Kobi · 09-24-2011, 07:45 AM

The Perfect Host with David Hyde Pierce

I tend to do other stuff while watching movies but this one had my full attention as I sat on the edge of my chair going wtf a lot. It was a wonderful blend of who done it and what did they do, psychological thriller, twists and turns to keep you guessing along the way.

One of the best, most entertaining movies I have seen in a long time. Pierce really showed his incredible versatility in this one.

09-10-2011, 06:27 PM	#283
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09-11-2011, 01:04 PM	#286
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09-11-2011, 03:03 PM	#287
Venus007 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Serene Highness ;} Relationship Status: Dreamily contemplating some outrage against conventional morality Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,362 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 4,767 Times in 1,144 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I have a sore throat and a cough so I am on a movie and tea marathon today, I will spare you the oldies I watch for comfort and stick to the new one. . . I just saw Priest my house-mate described it as better than a poke in the eye but I liked it. The thing I liked a lot was that there was no conventional love story, although there is a love story. The characters have depth that is unusual in an action movie and there is an exploration of sacrificing temporal relationships for a higher calling, which, again is unusual in an action movie. There were also a few examples of nonsexual passionate love which is nice to see. I am a big fan of sexual passionate love but it is not the only kind and often gets neglected. I liked it. __________________ . "I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction. " Ayn Rand, Anthem "So you'll die happily for your sins. You'd rather die in guilt then live in love?" Timothy Leary Last edited by Venus007; 09-11-2011 at 03:07 PM. Reason: grammar spin out

09-10-2011, 02:06 PM	#281
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09-11-2011, 04:07 PM	#288
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09-13-2011, 07:01 AM	#293
NJFemmie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: The original lime-twisted femme Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to most things, especially lesbian. Relationship Status: Still loving my Mare ;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 11,425 Times in 2,978 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Hall Pass .... thought it was funny. Our mouths dropped open a few times - very unexpected laughs. I still can't get over "the sneeze". Hoodwinked Too! .... cute and funny. We both laughed out loud. If you like Shrek, you'll find this right up that alley. Your Highness ..... ehh ... it was funny but not as funny as some have described. On a scale of one to five, I give it a three and maybe a half. I want to see The Debt - I love those kind of movies. __________________

09-13-2011, 07:40 AM	#294
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09-23-2011, 10:01 AM	#298
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09-23-2011, 02:46 PM	#299
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09-24-2011, 07:45 AM	#300
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,661 Times in 7,652 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	The Perfect Host with David Hyde Pierce I tend to do other stuff while watching movies but this one had my full attention as I sat on the edge of my chair going wtf a lot. It was a wonderful blend of who done it and what did they do, psychological thriller, twists and turns to keep you guessing along the way. One of the best, most entertaining movies I have seen in a long time. Pierce really showed his incredible versatility in this one.