What DVD's are we Watching? - Page 92

DanaC · 12-06-2011, 04:27 AM

Well that's shit.

Can't get my head around that mentality. Separation is bad enough for all concerned without adding selfishness and grabbiness to the mix.

Clouds and silver linings Els, this is a chance to restock and re-experience a movie collection. Maybe in digital formats? Maybe on blu-ray but the most up to date super duper remastered versions?

Pete Zicato · 12-06-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

However, I am now without any superhero films, including the entire recent Marvel canon, as well as a couple of heartbreaking losses..."Inherit the Wind", my single favorite film ever, "Lilies of the Field" starring Sidney Poitier, and several other movies that are integral to my film education. And all of the fucking musicals. Fuck.

I would fight this. That's just not right.

infinite monkey · 12-18-2011, 07:25 AM

The latest from the Odd Lots Archives: Slumdog Millionaire.

I loved it. It's a great story.

In queue from the archives: Atonement (not a fan of Keira Knightly, we'll see) and A Mighty Heart (based on Mariane Pearl's memoirs and starring Angelina Jolie, who I do like) and The Good Night (Penelope Cruz, Martin Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simon Pegg, Danny DeVito...an Indie I hadn't heard of before.)

Trilby · 12-18-2011, 07:56 AM

I really liked Atonement. But, I like Keira.

I LOOOOOVE that Art Deco period.

And I loved that the little girl was named Bryony.

infinite monkey · 12-18-2011, 08:01 AM

I found I was wrong about Anne Hathaway when I watched Rachel's Wedding, so it's possible I'll see a different side of Keira too. I only have the first Pirate movie to rely on, and I didn't really like that movie.

Good actors can get lost for me, in blockbustery movies. Atonement was up for 7 Oscars, so I have high hopes, on the basis that sometimes the Oscars get it right, at least in nominations.

Trilby · 12-18-2011, 08:04 AM

I like the movie (Atonement) BETTER than the book!

LOL!

infinite monkey · 12-18-2011, 08:07 AM

That's saying something!

(btw I just finished another Jackson Brodie Book...will post in books thread.)

Trilby · 12-18-2011, 08:10 AM

oh, I hope you liked!!

I know Sundae hopes so, too!!!!!

infinite monkey · 12-18-2011, 05:19 PM

Correction:

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I found I was wrong about Anne Hathaway when I watched Rachel Getting Married...

I was merging two different movies.

infinite monkey · 12-21-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I like the movie (Atonement) BETTER than the book!

LOL!

I didn't read the book, but I just watched this movie and it was wonderful! Romantic, but in a way that even this old sack of flesh thought "oh...sigh."

I liked the details, when you watch Briney's version of the situation as a young girl, then the flashback to what actually happened. At one point, I said...Ohhhhh, that's what she saw...I wondered.

You were right, Keira is a good actress. She's so interestingly beautiful, too.

Yay for the Odd Lots Archives.

edit: oops, Briony.

glatt · 12-22-2011, 08:00 AM

I didn't really like Atonement all that much, but I did enjoy the same story being told from different perspectives.

wolf · 01-01-2012, 02:26 PM

Death Note II
Final Destination 5
Saw II
(yes, the skip of III is intentional ... fearnet only has the ones I'm listing OnDemand, I saw Saw years ago)
Saw IV
Saw V
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Overboard (stupid, but I really like it)
Role Models (dumb, but fun)
about half of Tropic Thunder, have to decide if I want to finish it.

wolf · 01-02-2012, 09:00 AM

Saw VI
Saw: The Final Chapter (VII)

Both were available on netflix instant, and since my living room was spattered in blood already, I decided to keep going.

So far my favorites are I and VII, but gamingboy indicates that III is the finest of the series. If I can squeeze past my laziness, I may go over there today to watch it with him and thelittlemonster.

glatt · 01-08-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I'm a big fan [of Prime Suspect,] so it's probably doomed.

Yeah. They are showing the final two episodes opposite some playoff game.

All the good shows get cancelled, and crap stays on the air.

infinite monkey · 01-19-2012, 10:48 AM

Don McKay (starring Thomas Haden Church and Elisabeth Shue)--ok for a diversion. It fell a little short of being the film noir it attempted to be. It did give me a moment of "WTF just happened" which makes me happy.

Paper Heart (starring Charlyne Yi and Michael Cena as themselves)--I was watching it and thinking "this movie is adorable, charming even." I looked at the package and it was described as 'charming.' So I guess it's charming. Really, it is good, documentary but not documentary...it's hard to describe.

12-18-2011, 07:56 AM	#1369
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I really liked Atonement. But, I like Keira. I LOOOOOVE that Art Deco period. And I loved that the little girl was named Bryony. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-18-2011, 08:04 AM	#1371
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I like the movie (Atonement) BETTER than the book! LOL! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-18-2011, 08:10 AM	#1373
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	oh, I hope you liked!! I know Sundae hopes so, too!!!!! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-01-2012, 02:26 PM	#1377
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Death Note II Final Destination 5 Saw II (yes, the skip of III is intentional ... fearnet only has the ones I'm listing OnDemand, I saw Saw years ago) Saw IV Saw V Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Overboard (stupid, but I really like it) Role Models (dumb, but fun) about half of Tropic Thunder, have to decide if I want to finish it. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-02-2012, 09:00 AM	#1378
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Saw VI Saw: The Final Chapter (VII) Both were available on netflix instant, and since my living room was spattered in blood already, I decided to keep going. So far my favorites are I and VII, but gamingboy indicates that III is the finest of the series. If I can squeeze past my laziness, I may go over there today to watch it with him and thelittlemonster. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-18-2011, 07:25 AM	#1368
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	The latest from the Odd Lots Archives: Slumdog Millionaire. I loved it. It's a great story. In queue from the archives: Atonement (not a fan of Keira Knightly, we'll see) and A Mighty Heart (based on Mariane Pearl's memoirs and starring Angelina Jolie, who I do like) and The Good Night (Penelope Cruz, Martin Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simon Pegg, Danny DeVito...an Indie I hadn't heard of before.)

12-18-2011, 08:01 AM	#1370
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I found I was wrong about Anne Hathaway when I watched Rachel's Wedding, so it's possible I'll see a different side of Keira too. I only have the first Pirate movie to rely on, and I didn't really like that movie. Good actors can get lost for me, in blockbustery movies. Atonement was up for 7 Oscars, so I have high hopes, on the basis that sometimes the Oscars get it right, at least in nominations.

12-18-2011, 08:07 AM	#1372
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	That's saying something! (btw I just finished another Jackson Brodie Book...will post in books thread.)

12-22-2011, 08:00 AM	#1376
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I didn't really like Atonement all that much, but I did enjoy the same story being told from different perspectives.

01-19-2012, 10:48 AM	#1380
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Don McKay (starring Thomas Haden Church and Elisabeth Shue)--ok for a diversion. It fell a little short of being the film noir it attempted to be. It did give me a moment of "WTF just happened" which makes me happy. Paper Heart (starring Charlyne Yi and Michael Cena as themselves)--I was watching it and thinking "this movie is adorable, charming even." I looked at the package and it was described as 'charming.' So I guess it's charming. Really, it is good, documentary but not documentary...it's hard to describe.

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