What movie have you seen most recently?

[mishka]

I just came back from seeing Taking Lives. I waited for the dollar theatre and am glad that I did. Still it had its moments of sheer suspense. And Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, and Kiefer Sutherland all combine to make wonderful eye candy.

[mazarane]

I saw an IMAX (3D film thing) last week- more of a showcase for the technology than a movie though (there were only 2 available!), but it had some very cool sequences.

Before that the last one was "The Last Samurai" a couple of months back...I found it surprisingly good! :D

[creme_ala_creme78]

i saw dumb and dumber on the way to new york, i sawmonty pthon and the life of brian, i wasnt much for dumb and dumber, but give me a monty python and im happy

[Quotidian Queen]

Just saw Troy. It was actually quite good, I thought, though they screwed up a few things from the Illiad. Ah well...

[creme_ala_creme78]

really? we're reading the Odyssey in English, and i really wanna see the movie.....whos in it??

[mishka]

Most recent film I've seen is Troy. I have a different opinion--great CGI, big name actors, but poor production value. Like the money got spent on the first two.... Reminded me of the miniseries Masala (which starred Peter O'Toole coincindentally).

actors:
Achilles - Brad Pitt
Priam - Peter O'Toole
Paris - Orlando Bloom
Hector - Eric Bana
Odysseus - Sean Bean

Don't remember the other names off hand.

[creme_ala_creme78]

thats some hot stuff right there!



i really do need to see that, but i have yet to see gladiator....

[Freaky Ed]

Shrek 2. It wasn't as funny as the first but it had better characters! (Puss in Boots is da master!)

[nycteris]

last movie i saw was Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, ages ago. I've too been busy, and relatively broke, to see more. And, nothing new really caught my eye; then again, i haven't bothered to notice what's out.

[creme_ala_creme78]

Nicholas Nickelby, and now i want to read the book...


btw, Charlie Hunnam is an extremely talented actor (and those eyes help quite a bit!)

[simon]

I just watched an old english movie called hte Red Shoes, nobdy famous in it, alot of ballet and overacting, but most of the poeple looked like they were just dancers so it was forgivable. It was made during the beginning of the technicolor phenomena so it is a little funnily coloured, but intersting for late night entertainment to put you to sleep.

[Freaky Ed]

I watched pulp fiction. It was brilliant!

[incka]

I watched a film yesterday, I forgot it's name but it was channel 5's afternoon movie.

[simon]

How about that scene in Pulp fiction where she overdoses and has a huge needle stuck in her chest. Brilliant is the only word for it Freaky Ed, though I wonder what the actress thought when they told her what was to happen in that scene, a needle that big, even if it's not really going to be shoved into your heart has to be slightly alarming in some fashion.

[Anonymous]

i watched chicago during a toronado the other night

[oceanflower]

This weekend I watched Spiderman for the second time. I loved it just as much this time as the first time. I can't wait to see the sequel!

[mazarane]

Shrek 2, which is fantastic :D

[starrynights48]

"Dodgeball," totally against my better judgement.

[Anonymous]

ive heard dodgeball was awesome...


im gonna see spiderman 2 today


me and a friend attempted to watch the ring two nights ago, but stopped it and called our guy friends to comfort us at the part right after she coughs up the string and water comes out of weird places, and she walks into the room and that girl is sitting there and grabs her w/ her left hand and she wakes up and has the mark from the girl.....im still freaked out by it...

[starrynights48]

ive heard dodgeball was awesome...


im gonna see spiderman 2 today


me and a friend attempted to watch the ring two nights ago, but stopped it and called our guy friends to comfort us at the part right after she coughs up the string and water comes out of weird places, and she walks into the room and that girl is sitting there and grabs her w/ her left hand and she wakes up and has the mark from the girl.....im still freaked out by it...

My boyfriend said "Dodgeball" is just like "Zoolander." It was entertaining enough but at least I didn't pay for it!

"Spider-Man 2" was so much better than the first one, although Kirsten Dunst had the personality of a crack whore. Where oh where did her personality go??

I don't scare easily but "The Ring" freaked me out. We rented it and right after it ended, the people I was watching it with went out to smoke, and I scurried after them because being left alone didn't sound like a very good idea.

I look forward to "Two Brothers," though, and "Anchorman," the movies planned for this weekend's viewing pleasure.

[creme_ala_creme78]

ive heard dodgeball was awesome...


im gonna see spiderman 2 today


me and a friend attempted to watch the ring two nights ago, but stopped it and called our guy friends to comfort us at the part right after she coughs up the string and water comes out of weird places, and she walks into the room and that girl is sitting there and grabs her w/ her left hand and she wakes up and has the mark from the girl.....im still freaked out by it...

My boyfriend said "Dodgeball" is just like "Zoolander." It was entertaining enough but at least I didn't pay for it!

"Spider-Man 2" was so much better than the first one, although Kirsten Dunst had the personality of a crack whore. Where oh where did her personality go??

I don't scare easily but "The Ring" freaked me out. We rented it and right after it ended, the people I was watching it with went out to smoke, and I scurried after them because being left alone didn't sound like a very good idea.

I look forward to "Two Brothers," though, and "Anchorman," the movies planned for this weekend's viewing pleasure.

i scare very easily (hence the turning it off after less than thirty minutes....then i wouldnt go back to my own room so we had a mini slumber party in my friends' dorm)

two brothers looks sooooo good, i cant wait, and anchorman looks ok

i noticed that about the personality thing too, mj wasnt as....i dunno, she didnt act the same at all....


i loved zoolander, so hopefully i will like dodgeball as well...

[starrynights48]

ive heard dodgeball was awesome...


im gonna see spiderman 2 today


me and a friend attempted to watch the ring two nights ago, but stopped it and called our guy friends to comfort us at the part right after she coughs up the string and water comes out of weird places, and she walks into the room and that girl is sitting there and grabs her w/ her left hand and she wakes up and has the mark from the girl.....im still freaked out by it...

My boyfriend said "Dodgeball" is just like "Zoolander." It was entertaining enough but at least I didn't pay for it!

"Spider-Man 2" was so much better than the first one, although Kirsten Dunst had the personality of a crack whore. Where oh where did her personality go??

I don't scare easily but "The Ring" freaked me out. We rented it and right after it ended, the people I was watching it with went out to smoke, and I scurried after them because being left alone didn't sound like a very good idea.

I look forward to "Two Brothers," though, and "Anchorman," the movies planned for this weekend's viewing pleasure.

i scare very easily (hence the turning it off after less than thirty minutes....then i wouldnt go back to my own room so we had a mini slumber party in my friends' dorm)

two brothers looks sooooo good, i cant wait, and anchorman looks ok

i noticed that about the personality thing too, mj wasnt as....i dunno, she didnt act the same at all....


i loved zoolander, so hopefully i will like dodgeball as well...

MJ seemed like she was on about a million different tranqulizers and waiting for the needle to be passed. She had a few decent scenes but for the most part, I found her nothing like her comic book counterpart.

Speaking of which, she actually has her own comic book now. It's made for teenagers and, after reading the first issue, is decidedly lame unless you are a considerably younger person who enjoys cheesy teenage drama.

[simon]

Wow way too much quoting going on here. But Spiderman 2 was pretty good for a sequel despite it's multiple endings.

[creme_ala_creme78]

i saw anchorman the other day and its absolutely hilarious!!!! a must see for everybody!!



I LOVE LAMP!!!!

[incka]

Fahrenheit 9/11 last night.

[creme_ala_creme78]

how was it?

[starrynights48]

Okay, I saw King Arthur last night. Despite a few minor inconsistencies, it was pretty well played, I think, if not at least different than the usual King Arthur fare.

[incka]

how was it?

Good film, made you think and that was its purpose.

In terms of the cinema quality and not the politics, it wasn't as good as Bowling For Columbine.

[adlestrop]

Francois Trufautt's Fahrenheit 451 - on dvd.
Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard - on dvd.
Clint Eastwood's Mystic River - at cinema.

[nycteris]

Okay, I saw King Arthur last night. Despite a few minor inconsistencies, it was pretty well played, I think, if not at least different than the usual King Arthur fare.

I heard that if you don't know the historical 'bases' of the film, you're sure to be way too confused to enjoy it, and if you do know some of the background info, any of it at all is sufficient to ensure you're frustrated with the ridiculousness of their portrayal of the myth (Flemish armor centuries before it appeared, and Lancelot not being French anymore, and suchlike).

But that was a rather critical friend of mine; i haven't seen it, myself. Obviously, it can't be terrible if you enjoyed it --what did you like about the film?

[starrynights48]

Okay, I saw King Arthur last night. Despite a few minor inconsistencies, it was pretty well played, I think, if not at least different than the usual King Arthur fare.

I heard that if you don't know the historical 'bases' of the film, you're sure to be way too confused to enjoy it, and if you do know some of the background info, any of it at all is sufficient to ensure you're frustrated with the ridiculousness of their portrayal of the myth (Flemish armor centuries before it appeared, and Lancelot not being French anymore, and suchlike).

But that was a rather critical friend of mine; i haven't seen it, myself. Obviously, it can't be terrible if you enjoyed it --what did you like about the film?

Well, I didn't know too much about the origins of King Arthur besides the run-of-the-mill Arthurian legends and I managed just fine. The minor inconsistencies were more or less goofs on the filmmaker's behalf. For example (and a co-worker told me this), the falcon in the movie is actually only found in Arizona. Little bits like that that, in my opinion, didn't ruin the movie.

I liked how true-to-life it felt. The last Arthurian movie that I remember is First Knight. You know, with Richard Gere and Sean Connery. The epitome of cheese, though thoroughly enjoyable. However, I've since learned a lot about the period and King Arthur showed him in a different light, working under more realistic conditions with more realistic characters.

The only thing that I didn't like was how Lord of the Rings it felt towards at times.

[Anonymous]

i saw dodgeball this morning, yet, while funny, is nowhere near as hilarious as anchorman


anchorman is to american humor what monty python is to british humor....at least in my opinion





ok, and now i must admit that i didnt take sean's advice and im very very regretful for it

i watched the third lord of the rings the other night, and ate while doing so....big mistake. for those of you who havent seen it, dont eat. me and my friend both got sick when they were cannonballing those severed heads, and then i hid under the blanket when the MASSIVE SPIDER came...im arachnaphobic if you didnt know...i am still suffering nightmares from those scenes....other than those two things tho, it was an awesome movie!

[incka]

I've started to watch a conspiracy theory film that says the US government flew the planes into the WTC.

[Anonymous]

i think im gonna see if some friends can come over tonight to watch monty python (since about half dont know what it is....blundering idiots, the lot of them)

[creme_ala_creme78]

nope, theyre all goin to do stuff that i dont really wanna participate in so i guess im gonna hafta watch sumthin w/ the rents *sigh*

[oceanflower]

I've started to watch a conspiracy theory film that says the US government flew the planes into the WTC.

:roll: *sigh*

[oceanflower]

Spiderman 2...I loved the first one, and the second's even better. The action scenes were exciting, but they didn't interfere with the story-line. Great villain, too....Dock Ock scared the hell out of me!!

Also saw Marvin's Room....a good cast in a lousy movie.

[creme_ala_creme78]

i watched the land before time (the big freeze), finding nemo, shrek, and another movie yesterday, but i forgot which one....i was babysitting and we sat around watchin movies aaaaalllllll day long....i think im gonna watch more today (all on my lonesome tho)

[eflo]

Most recently say M. Night Shyamalan's The Village. I was disappointed at the close of the film, but my girlfriend and I have decided between ourselves the message of the movie. I don't want to spoil it for anyone planning on seeing it! Before The Village, I saw The Bourne Supremacy, which I enjoyed more than the first.

[oceanflower]

Tonight i watched 2001: a space odyssey. This is one of the all-time greats!! No matter how many times I watch it I'm amazed. Beautiful and mesmerizing.

[eflo]

Tonight i watched 2001: a space odyssey. This is one of the all-time greats!! No matter how many times I watch it I'm amazed. Beautiful and mesmerizing.

I agree that Space Odyssey is an amazing film. Have you ever seen it synched with Pink Floyd's song, Echoes?

[oceanflower]

Tonight i watched 2001: a space odyssey. This is one of the all-time greats!! No matter how many times I watch it I'm amazed. Beautiful and mesmerizing.

I agree that Space Odyssey is an amazing film. Have you ever seen it synched with Pink Floyd's song, Echoes?

No, but it sounds like it would be great! Did you do that yourself?

[eflo]

Actually, now that I think about it, it isn't the entire movie synched with Echoes. It's just the ending. Nothing as major scale as The Wizard of Oz synched with Dark Side of the Moon, but still, just the ending alone is pretty amazing... Sorry if I misled you...

[oceanflower]

Actually, now that I think about it, it isn't the entire movie synched with Echoes. It's just the ending. Nothing as major scale as The Wizard of Oz synched with Dark Side of the Moon, but still, just the ending alone is pretty amazing... Sorry if I misled you...

The Wizard of Oz synched with Dark Side of the Moon? :shock:

[starrynights48]

It's an old story. I googled an article: MTV.com - 05/30/1997 (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1433194/19970530/story.jhtml)

[eflo]

Good article. Has anyone here seen it? It really is quite amazing. My favourite part is the bells ringing from "Time" just as the "witch" rides in on her bike.

I was so amazed when I first saw it that I decided to make a copy for myself. I took my Wizard of Oz DVD, took out the sound, and added the music from Dark Side of the Moon. Presto! Now, for anyone that wants to see it, they don't have to sync it just right. :)

[eflo]

Has anyone seen Maya Deren's Meshes of the Afternoon (http://www.moma.org/collection/depts/film_media/blowups/film_media_016.html)?

[oceanflower]

Rebecca- a wonderful, Academy Award - winning adaption of Daphne DuMaurier's book. I loved the book, and I love the movie. Another great film directed by Alfred Hitcock.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Well...it was funny...and clever...but Monty Python just isn't my cup of tea. Oh well.

[oceanflower]

Has anyone seen Maya Deren's Meshes of the Afternoon (http://www.moma.org/collection/depts/film_media/blowups/film_media_016.html)?

I haven't seen it, but I clicked on your link, and it looks fascinating. (The photo dispalyed on the page is hauntingly beautiful.)

[eflo]

I probably should have said so in my previous post, but Meshes of the Afternoon isn't really a movie. It's actually an experimental film. I don't know if anyone that visited the site noticed, but it's only 14 minutes long. Still, it's incredible to watch and learn how much of an impact such a short film had on movies in general. Does anyone know a good film site?

[nycteris]

That 'Meshes in the Afternoon' looks fascianting; i'll have to look for it...

....

I've just seen The Matrix for the first time, and part of The Prince and Me --i found the latter utterly, maddeningly ridiculous. I cannot STAND movies like that!

**goes off to glower and grumble in a corner**

[oceanflower]

Does anyone know a good film site?

I like The Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com

[mazarane]

Does anyone know a good film site?I like The Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com

A friend of mine who runs a university film society uses the IMDB site a fair bit for looking up stuff to put on. I think it's generally quite well regarded.

[creme_ala_creme78]

i watched the princess diaries 2 the other day, very cute

[C_hazyl]

The last movie I saw was "The Stepford Wives"-the new version, not the old one. It was good, but I'm desperate to see "Collateral" and "Garden State".

[creme_ala_creme78]

i wanna see all three of those, how are they?

[starrynights48]

The last movie I saw was "The Stepford Wives"-the new version, not the old one. It was good, but I'm desperate to see "Collateral" and "Garden State".

Have you seen the original of "The Stepford Wives"?

[Moonlight]

I just saw Alien vs Predator. It was alright, really more funny than scary. And not to be gross, but if the predator keeps his mask on, he isn't half bad looking :wink:

Two of my favorite movies are Full Metal Jacket and A Clockwork Orange both directed by Stanlet Kubrick. Have any of you guys seen them?

[oceanflower]

The Pilot's Wife - Definitely a waste of my time and money.

[C_hazyl]

The last movie I saw was "The Stepford Wives"-the new version, not the old one. It was good, but I'm desperate to see "Collateral" and "Garden State".

Have you seen the original of "The Stepford Wives"?

No, but I read the book. the movie is way better than the book.

[eflo]

I rented a couple movies this weekend. I saw Johnny English and Kill Bill, Volume 2. I saw Vol.1, so I thought I might as well see Vol.2. Johnny English has "Mr. Bean" in it, and it was funny, so I'd recommend it. :)

[starrynights48]

The last movie I saw was "The Stepford Wives"-the new version, not the old one. It was good, but I'm desperate to see "Collateral" and "Garden State".

Have you seen the original of "The Stepford Wives"?

No, but I read the book. the movie is way better than the book.

I guess that really depends on what your preference of genre is. Personally, I liked the book much better; it was darker and was better developed, though admittedly slow at some points. So, based on that, I'd also say that the original movie was better than the re-release but not as good as the book.

[incka]

Um. I think it was Spider Man 2. OK. Good for an alt. action movie, but that's not the genre I like that much.

[follow_me_around]

my last movie was Farenheit 9/11..was cool.

I dont like Spidy 2, bit boring for a movie bout super hero..

Cheers

[incka]

I saw Farenheit 9/11 a while ago.

Have you seen Farenheit 2004 yet?

If not: http://www.flowgo.com/funpages/view.cfm/5031

[follow_me_around]

Thank you for sharing the link Incka... :lol: :lol:

Cheers

[eflo]

I saw Farenheit 9/11 a while ago.

Have you seen Farenheit 2004 yet?

If not: http://www.flowgo.com/funpages/view.cfm/5031

I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 too. I was most surprised at the atmosphere of the audience and that fact that there were people in the audience of all ages, which is super.

P.S. Thanks for the link. Reminds me of another movie of that sort of Bush and Kerry duking it out. Can't find it at the moment though...

[incka]

I watched Dave last night.

[oceanflower]

The Invisible Man - great old movie (1933) based on the H.G. Wells novel of the same name. Scary!

Avalon -starring a very young Elijah Wood. A touching look back at the life of a Russian-Jewish immigrant in Baltimore, Maryland. Very good! (I cried in the end, so it must have been good! :wink: )

[Moonlight]

We ust watched The Man of La Mancha in Drama1. We're watching Sweeney Todd next :D

[incka]

I watched American History X.


Liz - Have you seen Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

[oceanflower]

I watched American History X.


Liz - Have you seen Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

No I haven't seen the movie, nor have I read the book. Have you? If so, do you recommend either one?

[incka]

It depends what kind of books you like, if you like thrillers it's a good book, but I don't think the film matches the book.

[DLFerguson]

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW with Dennis Quaid

[Cparker]

im sorry but i have to disagree with those comments on spiderman two. it is one of the greatest super hero movies made. i mean for those looking for a mainstream not stop action movie with no deep character development and crappy story lines dont watch this movie, watch dare devil. this movie has developed peter parker and really makes you empathis with the characters. i love the parts when the shot is inside a building and all u can hear is the distant slow thumping of doc oc climbing upwards. excellently done. the people in this movie are real, theyr fears and dreams are real, and it is one of the most believable superhero movies in a long time.

[follow_me_around]

i saw bourne supremacy yesterday. i didnt see bourne identity so i cant compare between the two movies. what can i asy about bourne supremacy is that well it's ok, though there isn't any scene which is really "shocking" and surprising. :roll: :)
and i also watched kill bill 2..now that's what i call an awesome movie..Tarantino is a natural born genious. 8)

cheers

[oceanflower]

im sorry but i have to disagree with those comments on spiderman two. it is one of the greatest super hero movies made. i mean for those looking for a mainstream not stop action movie with no deep character development and crappy story lines dont watch this movie, watch dare devil. this movie has developed peter parker and really makes you empathis with the characters. i love the parts when the shot is inside a building and all u can hear is the distant slow thumping of doc oc climbing upwards. excellently done. the people in this movie are real, theyr fears and dreams are real, and it is one of the most believable superhero movies in a long time.

I totally agree with you! I loved the movie. :D

[oceanflower]

Ed Wood and What's Eating Gilbert Grape? - I loved them both. Johnny Depp is a marvelous actor (he starred in both movies), and in the second movie Leonardo Dicaprio gave an amazing performance as a mentally retarded teenager.

[follow_me_around]

I saw Tom Jones last nite, and it's quite funny in its onw way. I haven't check out the book version, so i'm not sure whether Fielding wrote it with the intention to produce a funny story. The movie is quite entertaining though. i noticed that this movie won Oscars for best movie and scenario.

cheers

[oceanflower]

Mr. Mom, starring Michael Keaton. This is one of my faorite movies. It's so funny, without going over the top. Michael Keaton is wonderful as a man who loses his job and becomes a "househusband" while his wife goes out to work. Probably being a mom myself makes me get such a kick out of this movie.

[eflo]

Mr. Mom, starring Michael Keaton. This is one of my faorite movies. It's so funny, without going over the top. Michael Keaton is wonderful as a man who loses his job and becomes a "househusband" while his wife goes out to work. Probably being a mom myself makes me get such a kick out of this movie.

Very good movie! I haven't seen it in so long though...I'll have to put it on my list. I recently watched Friday the 13th, part I & II over the Halloween weekend. Will be watching another movie tonight, but I don't know what it is yet...

[*Shakermaker*]

Ed Wood and What's Eating Gilbert Grape? - I loved them both. Johnny Depp is a marvelous actor (he starred in both movies), and in the second movie Leonardo Dicaprio gave an amazing performance as a mentally retarded teenager.

oh yes, those two are great movies. I prefer "ed wood", but "gilbert grape" is great as well. I have respect for DiCaprio for that movies, he was brilliant. and the thing about "girbert grape" is that I love that sad atmosphere the movie has. somehow it makes you feel sad too while you're waching it.

[jibbly]

What's Eating Gilbert Grape is the first movie that i noticed how good an actor Leo DiCaprio is. i thought he did well in The Basketball Diaries too.

but to stay on topic, i saw A Shark's Tale last night. it was alright, i liked picking out the movies that they took lines from, but there was something missing. i don't know really, but it just didn't do it for me.

as for my all time favorite movie...The Princess Bride! action, romance, drama, and comedy...what more can one ask for. ican watch that movie over and over and over. good times, good times.

[oceanflower]

I watched Georgy Girl on tv last night. A 1966 British film starring Lynn Redgrave, it's a strange, funny, and touching movie, and I really enjoyed it. I like the theme song, "Georgy Girl," too.

[superlovezapper]

Queen of the Damned

again . . . .

[oceanflower]

Queen of the Damned

again . . . .

I'm guessing you liked it because you've already seen it...? I read the book and really liked it, but did not see the movie. Did you read the book?

[superlovezapper]

I haven't read the book, but I loved the movie. It's gruesome in some parts, but there are some beautiful people in it who can actually ACT! Which is hard to come by in my opinion. . . . and of course the story is great, but this is coming from someone who hasn't read the book. I'll have to read it, and compare. You might see it and think hey. . . . what happened to that one scene?

[oceanflower]

I haven't read the book, but I loved the movie. It's gruesome in some parts, but there are some beautiful people in it who can actually ACT! Which is hard to come by in my opinion. . . . and of course the story is great, but this is coming from someone who hasn't read the book. I'll have to read it, and compare. You might see it and think hey. . . . what happened to that one scene?

It's actually one in a series of books by Anne Rice called the Vampire Chronicles. It begins with Interview With the Vanpire, which I really loved. The rest of the series is great, including Queen of the Damned.

[oceanflower]

Mrs. Doubtfire.- delightful!
Dog Day Afternoon- Darkly funny at times, and sad and tragic at other times. An excellent movie.

[NaderiaBonita]

I read the first three books of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. Interveiw with a Vampire was my favorite (and *that* movie is amazing!) IMO, I liked the Mayfair Trilogy much better.

Of course, the book Queen of the Damned is of more worth than the movie. ;) But Stuart Townsend was great (and gorgeous!) in the movie, as was Aaliyah. I was dissapointed they cut out the story of the Twins, but like they said in one of the extras on the DVD, that is a complete movie unto itself. I was also dissapointed that they didn't bring back characters from the other books, like Louis and Armand (although I suppose Brad Pitt and Antonio Banderas were unavailable. Darn! lol). The movie was good to rent though, but I don't know if I would want to buy it or something though.

What was the last movie I saw? I watched some of Mrs. Doubtfire on TV the other night when it was on, but not the whole thing. That movie is classic! Gotta love Robin Williams!

[Mads]

I saw the Pianist about one week ago. I love this movie. It's a tense, sad
movie to watch, yet it's strangely peaceful and it manages to capture the
spirit of those people who were so brave and defiant in impossible
circumstances.

[postmortem]

I just finished The Wizard of Oz... My favorite movie of all times.. Not a recently released but the most recent i've seen. :P

[NaderiaBonita]

The Pianist is such a great movie! By all definitions of the word, Adrian Brody should *not* be gorgeous... but he is! lol. Besides that however, that movie is excellent excellent excellent!!!

The mention of The Wizard of Oz reminded me of another movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (or is it Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Eh, no matter). I love that movie! It's so great! lol.

[postmortem]

Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory! yes.. one of my favorite too.. a classic!

[oceanflower]

Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory! yes.. one of my favorite too.. a classic!

The book is wonderful, and so is the movie. I'm looking forward to the new movie version, with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka..I think he's perfect for the role!

[Rustem]

Just saw Hero. Great movie, good action, nice plot.

I like anything Chinese though, Im a cultural fanboy :wink:

[oceanflower]

Last night I watched Spiderman 2 on DVD. I love this movie, although Doc Oc was more impressive on the full screen of the theater than on my tv screen...still a very scary villain, though!

[Raspberry]

I watched 2 movies the other night..One isDr.Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey and the second one my fave that I watch every few years A Clockwork Orange...

[Star_Anise]

Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory! yes.. one of my favorite too.. a classic!

The book is wonderful, and so is the movie. I'm looking forward to the new movie version, with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka..I think he's perfect for the role!

I love the movie as well as the book. Amongst my friends and I, the movie has a bit of a cult following. I watch it now, and it seems odd that it should be a movie shown to children (I know, it is a kid's movie), because it has such a mix of craziness, sadness and some terrifying things. I don't think the remake will be as good as the original, but I always say that.

I just saw Garden State; I liked it, but it wasn't what I expected. Had a great soundtrack though. And I loved the bit where they go to the abyss.

[NaderiaBonita]

Amongst my friends and I, the movie has a bit of a cult following.
Me and my friends are like that too! Ahhhh, so much great stuff to quote in that movie! lol. :P


I watch it now, and it seems odd that it should be a movie shown to children (I know, it is a kid's movie), because it has such a mix of craziness, sadness and some terrifying things.
Agreed! I saw that movie again after having seen it as a kid and was just like, "Um... OMG?!" haha.


I just saw Garden State; I liked it, but it wasn't what I expected. Had a great soundtrack though. And I loved the bit where they go to the abyss.
My friend saw that and said it was awesome. I want to see it... *shrugs*

[Ou Be Low hoo]

Just saw Hero. Great movie, good action, nice plot.

I like anything Chinese though, Im a cultural fanboy :wink:

You should check out 'House Of Flying Daggers' it's by the same director and is as pretty as a Monet painting mixed with the 'woah'-factor of some magical kung-fu...

Last movie I saw was 'The Incredibles'...best movie I've seen all year.

[eflo]

I didn't see the whole thing, but last night I was watching The Dream Team, with Michael Keaton in it. It's kind of a spin on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Speaking of which, has anyone read the book?

[Star_Anise]

Yeah, I read the book a few months ago, when I was catching up on some "modern classics" I missed in high school. Must say, as I was reading To Kill A Mockingbird and Catcher in The Rye at the same time, it didn't really register as being great. Although I do remember being disturbed by it, and if my memory is at all correct, that was the idea.

[eflo]

I loved Catcher in the Rye! Somebody out there should write a book called The Pitcher in the Rye. Heh.

We have One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at work, and I've seen the movie...I'm debating whether to read the book or not...would you recommend it Star_Ansie?

[Star_Anise]

Well, I'm not entirely sure what your tastes are, Eflo, but I found it interesting. I think I would say its strongest point was character exploration and development, so if that's your sort of thing, go for it. I don't think anyone could be truly disappointed by it. (And from me, that's saying something!)

I really liked Catcher in the Rye too, but of the above mentioned three, To Kill A Mockingbird was my favourite. Deceptively simple, that one.

[oceanflower]

Was Catcher in the Rye made into a movie?

[eflo]

Was Catcher in the Rye made into a movie?

As far as I can tell, no. I just checked at imdb.com (http://www.imdb.com)

In case you're confused, we were talking about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I have seen the movie, but haven't read the book.

[oceanflower]

Was Catcher in the Rye made into a movie?

As far as I can tell, no. I just checked at imdb.com (http://www.imdb.com)

In case you're confused, we were talking about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I have seen the movie, but haven't read the book.

Not confused, just curious. :) At any rate, I've seen the movie, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, too, but never read the book. I think I'd like to.

[Pitseleh]

waking life-great flick

[follow_me_around]

Watched:

Goodbye Lenin: great movie

Pink Fylod The Wall: awesome



Cheers

[oceanflower]

A Christmas Carol, the version with Alistair Sim as Scrooge. This is a faithful adaptation of Dicken's novel, with excellent performances by all of the actors, especially Alistair Sim.

[Ou Be Low hoo]

Just saw 'Kung Fu Hustle'.

You'll all be loving it in about 6 months...

[eflo]

I watched 'Elf' over the holiday. Very entertaining and amusing. :)

[oceanflower]

On Christmas day, one of the cable tv stations was running A Christmas Story for 24 hours. I love the movie, and watched it several times. :)

[oceanflower]

Hey! Where's the smiley in my previous post?!

[eflo]

Hey! Where's the smiley in my previous post?!
Some of the smilies aren't working. It'll be interesting to see when we get everything up and running/working, if those smilies that didn't show up...show up. I guess we'll have to keep an eye out.

[follow_me_around]

Watched Kubrick's Clockwork Orange..and I think the movie...well, it's so Kubrick.


Cheers

[mazarane]

Some of the smilies aren't working. It'll be interesting to see when we get everything up and running/working, if those smilies that didn't show up...show up. I guess we'll have to keep an eye out.

Invasion of the Smilies, eh? Planning on turning it into a film script?
Hmm..that wasn't the best of jokes...methinks I need something more to justify my presence in this thread...

I don't think I mentioned seeing Sonnenallee a while back when I was first in Germany. It's a comedy set in Berlin just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, with some very funny scenes, even if I didn't understand all of it!

[capricorngurl]

I just saw Napolean Dynamite a little while ago, quite a disappointment for me... I expected better...

[Fango]

King Arthur, I only saw it because of Keira Knightley.

[oceanflower]

Back To the Future II - It was a fun movie, but it lacked the charm of the first one.

[NaderiaBonita]

Capricorngurl: I just saw Napolean Dynamite a week or so ago and thought it was *hilarious*! OMG, so much great stuff in there! No plot nor substance whatsoever, but the randominity and far-outness of the whole thing was just absolutely delightful! lol. I suppose it helped that I saw it late at night with a close friend... we are still quoting the movie! ("So, what are you going to do today?" "Whatever I want to, GOSH! What do you think!?" hahahahaha!!!! So great!)

I saw Closer last week and it was HORRIBLE! I went on a double date and went in thinking "This is going to be so great and artsy and inspiring!" It s-u-c-k-e-d sucked! The actors were fairly good, but the whole premise and writing and plot was just plain bad. Sorry. And I was sitting there watching it thinking "Well... maybe this IS brilliant and I just don't get it..." but no, it really was that bad. We were laughing and making silly comments the whole time; it got to the point where the people behind us were laughing too. [:D]

I also saw Finding Neverland recently. THAT was a *fantastic* movie. Seriously, it was completely amazing. Has anyone else seen this? Johnny Depp... he's incredible; I can find no fault in anything he does. And this movie was just fabulous, no lie. I can't find a thing bad to say about the entire thing. I cried. It was charming, witty, sad, enlightening... shall I go on? The whole thing was just about as darn near perfect as it gets!

[eflo]

I really should see Finding Neverland after I finish reading Peter Pan. The book is interesting, and definitely not like the Disney children's movie, nor like Hook, the movie starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. Of course, it could also be because I saw both a long time ago and didn't pick up on everything I am reading in the book now.

Anyway, I watched Good Will Hunting last night with my girlfriend. I've seen it a million times, but my girlfriend hadn't seen it. She really enjoyed it. Such a sad, touching movie.

[capricorngurl]

I saw Forrest Gump last night with my sister, it was a good experience since I hardly ever spend much time with her now. I love that movie, I first saw it SO long ago and right after I read the book (which by now I have read quite a few times) and it still touches me, especially the ending (both book and movie endings: they have different ones)

NaderiaBonita: I suppose Napolean Dynamite is all right just I expected more I guess. I saw it with my boyfriend and some friends, it was fun to hang out and stuff with them, but none-the-less my two close friends and I still find it was not that great. Although, my some of my other friends did enjoy it and have not yet stopped the constant quoting of it *rolls eyes* hahaha, ah well matter of opinion I suppose.

[Der Amerikaner]

I saw Oceans 12. It really sucked

[follow_me_around]

I saw Oceans 12. It really sucked


Really?


I just bought Malcom X and Taxi Driver DVDs and planning to watch them today when I got home from work. My last movie was Lord of The Rings- The Return of The Kings DVD version. Love it and the other 2 to death :D.

Cheers

[skye]

I saw a movie today in which a boy is trying to find god, because his grandfather died. Cute movie, I really liked it. I only saw the second half, so I don't know the title, but I saw in the credits that it was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It's probably one of his older movies.

[skye]

I also watched Naked Lunch yesterday, it seemed interesting, but again I only caught the second half of the movie. :-( It seems I will have to read the TV guide more carefully.

I'm so angry. All movies I find interesting are on either before noon or after midnight. I have to stay up till two if I want to see the ending. From 20.00 to 24.00 there is never anything worth watching.

[Mercurial]

Napolean Dynamite is pure gold. It's like they found a way to package the essence of humour on a tiny little disk that you can watch anytime. "What are you doing Napoleon?" "Whatever I feel like, GAWD!" :D And The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. By far one the the greatest movies I have had the pleasure of watching in quite some time. Has anyone else enjoyed this movie?

[eflo]

I saw Meet the Fockers in the theatres last weekend. Eh, I definitely liked the first one better.

[Ygraine]

Phantom of the Opera, which is perfectly divine (the effects didn't quite make up for not seeing it live, but almost did, which is testament to just how good it is)

[incka]

The Spy Who Loved Me

[Star_Anise]

I just saw Ocean's 12 too....certainly nowhere near as good as 11, the pace was all out of whack, the characters and the plot where underdeveloped (yeah I know, what was I expecting), but the music was good, there was plenty of eye candy and I will see a movie for great costuming anytime. The suits! The tailoring! Such attention to detail! *sighs* Maybe I should give up authoring and follow my designing dreams.

As an aside, has anyone else noticed how in both films, Brad Pitt is eating in nearly every scene, barring only a few? Is this some sort of in-joke? Is there a reason for it?

[Sisyphis]

I just saw Ocean's 12 too....certainly nowhere near as good as 11, the pace was all out of whack, the characters and the plot where underdeveloped (yeah I know, what was I expecting), but the music was good, there was plenty of eye candy and I will see a movie for great costuming anytime.

I thought that both the Ocean's movies were a great example of a group of celebreities getting together and stuffing around, knowing full well that people are so pathetic and have such an inferiority complex that they would actually pay to watch them scratching themselves.

[oceanflower]

I thought that both thIe Ocean's movies were a great example of a group of celebreities getting together and stuffing around, knowing full well that people are so pathetic and have such an inferiority complex that they would actually pay to watch them scratching themselves.

Since you comment on them I'm guessing that you were one of those people that saw the movies? ;)

[Unregistered]

Certainly. I like to keep my finger on the pulse.

sis

[oceanflower]

Certainly. I like to keep my finger on the pulse.

sis

You don't include yourelf as one of those pathetic people with inferiority complexes, do you? :o (Just checking. ;))

[Sisyphis]

You don't include yourelf as one of those pathetic people with inferiority complexes, do you? :o (Just checking. ;))

I have my weak moments. They are my society, so they are part of my own weakness. A good point to make is that I enjoyed the Ocean's movies so much more once I recognized them for what they are. They say a lot more about modern culture than most movies, if only as an example.

[Morty]

I saw Man on the Moon on TV last weekend and then I allowed myself to go rent it, if not for it's plot then in order to see Jim Carrey make a complete ass of himself. I just love him- he's mad.

The Truman Show is probably the movie I've seen the most though. I think it's brilliant.

[ArthurDent]

Garden State - Ok, not the deer hunter or anything but a good filler.

[Star_Anise]

Saw Finding Neverland today, and it was much better than I expected. I'm not a big Depp fan, and I didn't know much about it, but it was entertaining enough. Too sentimental for my tastes, but funny in it's own way.

Also saw The Shipping News yesterday; I had no idea what it was about until I watched it. I thought it was OK, but it reminded me very strongly of Snow Falling On Cedars, but I think that was mostly the setting and the style in which it was filmed. I really disliked the book Snow Falling On Cedars and thought the movie was ordinary, so this may have tainted my enjoyment of the film.

[creme_ala_creme78]

umm....i think it was uptown girls on the bus on the way to my speech and debate tournament last weekend...

[oceanflower]

It - what is it about clowns that is so creepy? I've found them to be scary since I was a child.

[Ygraine]

I saw King Arthur the other day. It was certainly an intersting interpretation of the legend, but not one of my favourites. A bit too Roman for my tastes

[eflo]

I watched Alice In Wonderland and Ice Age last night.

[creme_ala_creme78]

Phantom of the Opera

[follow_me_around]

Taxi Driver (again)

Fight Club (again)

My all time favs :good:

Cheers

[skye]

I watched Bloody Sunday on tv yesterday.

[incka]

The Man With The Golden Gun, however I am going to watch Fahrenheit 9/11 tonight.

[postmortem]

I've just recently seen a few new movies. Elektra was the first of two i believe. It was a hot movie. I also saw Assualt On Precinct 13 and i thought it bombed... *shrugs* Got to go.

[creme_ala_creme78]

i saw homeless to harvard in class the other day, its really sad

[oceanflower]

The Exorcist - It was on tv last night. A terrifying movie. :o

[ArthurDent]

I, Robot.

I thought it was pretty good actually. I am going to read the book though and then form a more informed opinion.

[skye]

I've heard that the book is completely different and doesn't have much in common with the movie except for the title and those laws (robots can't harm humans, ...).

[DARKanima]

the guru, a bollywood/hollywood comedy

[ArthurDent]

I've heard that the book is completely different and doesn't have much in common with the movie except for the title and those laws (robots can't harm humans, ...).


I actually wouldn't be surprised if that is the case :)

Asimov as is would probably be too sofisticated for Hollywood :) But, as I said, I enjoyed it just the same.

A movie that PISSED me right off was Runaway Jury. I read the book (The best Grisham book) and when i watched the movie i couldn't believe my eyes... They completely changed the story. Instead of Tobacco case, It was guns, they left highly important parts out and to think that Grisham was (As usual) involved in this just makes me think less of him...

[oceanflower]

I actually wouldn't be surprised if that is the case :)

Asimov as is would probably be too sofisticated for Hollywood :) But, as I said, I enjoyed it just the same.

A movie that PISSED me right off was Runaway Jury. I read the book (The best Grisham book) and when i watched the movie i couldn't believe my eyes... They completely changed the story. Instead of Tobacco case, It was guns, they left highly important parts out and to think that Grisham was (As usual) involved in this just makes me think less of him...

I guess they didn't want to villainize the Tobacco industry since the majority of the writers and actors were smokers. :rolleyes:

[Star_Anise]

I finally saw Love Actually after much pressuring from friends. It was quite likeable, but too soppy for me. Funny at least, some good writing in parts, but too much love, actually.

Also saw a 1930's Katherine Hepburn movie, Morning Glory. Great costuming, good work on Hepburn's part, but nothing to write home about.

[skye]

Hihi, I saw Love actually on Friday too. I agree, it's funny.

[H. Caulfeild]

saw in good company about a week ago, now one of my top five favorite movies

[oceanflower]

War of the Worlds

[creme_ala_creme78]

i saw friday night lights today, i didnt like it very much

[ArthurDent]

War of the Worlds


Any good?

I watched Hero and I didn't decide wether I really liked it or was really disapointed... Does this make any sense?

[oceanflower]

Any good?

I watched Hero and I didn't decide wether I really liked it or was really disapointed... Does this make any sense?

Yes, the War of the Worlds was good. It was the original version...I don't know if a recent re-make was made or not. It was kind of corny and the special effects were dated, but the message was a good one. And yes, I know what you mean...that's how I felt about this movie. :)

[capricorngurl]

Just watched the movie 'Thirteen' recently, and let me say, wow. That movie, in my opinion, was amazing. It was perfect and stayed true to the real teenage world. This movie is probably one of the best I've seen in a LONG time.

[eflo]

In the spirit of Groundhog Day, my girlfriend and I watched Groundhog Day. Did the Groundhog see his shadow this year, BTW? ;) Seems like he always does...

[skye]

Groundhog day is really a holiday?

[eflo]

It's not really a holiday in the sense that Christmas is a holiday. It's just a day with a special name. Like Valentine's Day, or Halloween. Many people recognize it, but it's not a holiday in the sense that you get it off from work.

[ArthurDent]

my girlfriend and I watched Groundhog Day

I'm watching it right now:)

[oceanflower]

Last night Mads and I watched The Picture of Dorian Gray based on the book by Osacar Wilde. A cautionary tale of evil vs good, as a young man sells his soul to stay young forever. This is symbolized by the image of Dorian Gray growing older in a painting as he himself remains young. It culminates in a powerful ending. Excellent movie!

[skye]

It's not really a holiday in the sense that Christmas is a holiday. It's just a day with a special name. Like Valentine's Day, or Halloween. Many people recognize it, but it's not a holiday in the sense that you get it off from work.


So what do you do on Groundhog day? Besides watching Groundhog day?

[Sisyphis]

Been watching He Died With a Fallafel in His Hand. Its a great movie.

Last movie I saw at the Cinema: Alexander. Sooo Bad!! Someone forgot to hire a screenplay writer, surely...

[creme_ala_creme78]

So what do you do on Groundhog day? Besides watching Groundhog day?



i get birthday presents, lol





i saw the lord of the rings the two towers yesterday on television...

[skye]

:D

I didn't know that groundhog day really exists, I thought it was just the movie. Nevermind, as far as I can see it's not a very special day, except for Jackie. ;)

I watched the first half of Bowling for Columbine today. Then all the others returned and we watched something else on tv.

[creme_ala_creme78]

what is bowling for columbine? is it about the shooting?

[skye]

Also about the shooting. But it also shows some other people and organisations who have guns at home (Michigan militia or something like that and a guy who might have been connected to the bombing in Oklahoma city, but there was no evidence against him). There are also 911 recordings from Columbine and interviews with very different people - ex-students of Columbine, one of the author's of South Park (he also went to Columbine), Marilyn Manson - some people blamed him for the shooting. It also shows the factory where they produce guns in Littleton which is not so far away from Columbine - Martin Lokheed or something like that. And lots of other things.

So there are a lot of different things in this movie. But they all show how easy it is to get a gun in America and that's why there's so much violence - at least that's how I understood it.

[oceanflower]

The China Syndrome on tv last night. A bit dated, but not bad. I think it was the original in the "what would happen if there was an accient at a nuclear plant" genre.

[ArthurDent]

Been watching He Died With a Fallafel in His Hand. Its a great movie.

Sis, What is this film? As a big Fallafel consumer I find this interesting (Although I doubt it's about Fallafel:) )

[Unregistered]

Sis, What is this film? As a big Fallafel consumer I find this interesting (Although I doubt it's about Fallafel:) )

Its an Australian movie with Noah Taylor as the main character. Its about a writer, all of the strange share houses he has lived in all over the country in relative povery, and his battle to write something decent - or at least something that will allow him to pay all of his debts. Its very clever - originally a book by I don't know who, and funny. Its not about fallafels - but it does feature one, as the title probably gives away...

Saw "Million Dollar Baby" yesterday. Okay but a little shallow in places. Not what I expected, which was a good thing. Some standout scenes. "Mystic River" was definitely better, though...

sis

[creme_ala_creme78]

is mystic river worth renting?

[oceanflower]

is mystic river worth renting?

Mads and I rented it a while back. I wasn't impressed...I found the plot to be too contrived. Mads liked it more than I did, but neither of us gave it rave reviews. It was entertaining enough, though, so it's probably worth renting.

[creme_ala_creme78]

what is it about?

[skye]

Just saw Monsoon wedding. I liked it.

[oceanflower]

what is it about?

It's a murder mystery....a murder investigation brings together childhood aquaintances with a tragic shared past.

[Star_Anise]

Its an Australian movie with Noah Taylor as the main character. Its about a writer, all of the strange share houses he has lived in all over the country in relative povery, and his battle to write something decent - or at least something that will allow him to pay all of his debts. Its very clever - originally a book by I don't know who, and funny. Its not about fallafels - but it does feature one, as the title probably gives away...

sis

The book was written by John Birmingham. Haven't read it, but agree that the movie is very funny. I love how his original flatmates keep turning up on his doorstep, where ever he goes.

[eflo]

My girlfriend and I just watched Love Actually last night.

[creme_ala_creme78]

is that any good? ive heard it is




i watched (all today): this time around, dirty dancing, sixteen candles, and au pair....i looooove dirty dancing and sixteen candles....

[oceanflower]

I just saw Jaws on tv. I've seen it a million times, and I still thinks it's exciting. I remember seeing it for the first time when it came out in theaters. No one knew what was coming, and when the shark first burst from the water everyone in the theater screamed! :D

[creme_ala_creme78]

ive never seen jaws

[DARKanima]

ive never seen it either, is it good?

[eflo]

is that any good? ive heard it is

Love, Actually? Yeah, I would say it was a pretty good movie. Funny, too.

I just watched Big last night. Heh heh. Such a good movie, but it has me asking some questions... :o

[eflo]

P.S. Jaws is a very good movie.

[ArthurDent]

I watched Ray and as much as I like Jamie Foxx, and I really like him, He did a very good job, but the movie wasn't all that... He is a deserving Oscar nominee, but the movie itself is not.

[oceanflower]

ive never seen it either, is it good?

I spoke a bit about it a few posts back. Yes, it's very good. I insist (nicely) that you rent it soon! :)

[Ygraine]

My boyfriend and I watched Anger Management at the weekend. I'll never think of the song "I feel pretty" in the same way again

[skye]

I watched Anger Management too, a while ago. I thought it was funny. I didn't know that song before, so no effect there.

Yesterday I watched Battlestar Galactica. It's one of the most realisitc sci-fi movies, imo. Well, ok, it's not like Star Wars, Star Trek and Star Gate can be called realistic. Although, who knows ...

I'm watching Butterfly Effect tonight.

[Star_Anise]

Yesterday I watched Battlestar Galactica. It's one of the most realisitc sci-fi movies, imo. Well, ok, it's not like Star Wars, Star Trek and Star Gate can be called realistic. Although, who knows ...


I thought it was hideous. Utterly woeful.

In the last two days, I've seen Haunted and The Turn of the Screw, both ghost movies. The Turn of the Screw was strange but still quite good, by the standards of ghost movies, anyway.

[Azrael26]

Actually, Henri James did not make it clear that The Turn of the Screw was a ghost story and that is the beauty of it.
The Others was quite good and Nicole Kidman quite credible in the part...

By the way, was it the remake of Haunted ? If it is you definitely have to see the original, by Robert Wise, I think, black and white movie. Much, much better . No comparison. A real classic.

[Star_Anise]

Actually, Henri James did not make it clear that The Turn of the Screw was a ghost story and that is the beauty of it.
The Others was quite good and Nicole Kidman quite credible in the part...

By the way, was it the remake of Haunted ? If it is you definitely have to see the original, by Robert Wise, I think, black and white movie. Much, much better . No comparison. A real classic.

Yes, it was the remake of Haunted, and quite ordinary - although the costuming made it a worthwhile watch for me (one of my foibles). I'll have to hunt down the original - I love old movies.

I agree, The Others was quite a good movie. I was also quite surprised by the ending of The Turn of the Screw, and I did quite like the ambiguity, it made it an even stranger experience.

[creme_ala_creme78]

Actually, Henri James did not make it clear that The Turn of the Screw was a ghost story and that is the beauty of it. .



i wasnt aware that someone had made a movie based on the turn of the screw...now i want to see it...




@Ygraine: i looove anger management, ive only seen it once unfortunately, but its awesome!





i watched without a paddle last night and LOVED it!

[DARKanima]

I loved it too... :) A couple hours ago I watched Shark Tale. :)

[creme_ala_creme78]

that any good? it looks hilarious...

[DARKanima]

it was pretty good...

[creme_ala_creme78]

we're watching the patriot in my history class and its sooooo gross!

[fiveyearwinter]

Constantine. That movie was Theologically bankrupt but so dang COOL!!!

[eflo]

Watched Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory last night with my girlfriend. Heh heh.

Hmm...a few nights before watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, my girlfriend and I also watched The Goonies. Heh.

"Hey, you guys!"

[H. Caulfeild]

just saw hitch, it's pretty good but not worth the theater fare...

[oceanflower]

Watched Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory last night with my girlfriend. Heh heh.



I love that movie! I always feel happy after I've seen it. :)

[creme_ala_creme78]

johnny depps so hot....but anyway...



i watched garden state last night...it wasnt very good...at all...

[Ygraine]

Yesterday my boyfriend and I snuggled up and watched Strictly Ballroom (for which I endured the indignity of buying The Sun, but a free DVD is not to be sniffed at) and Groundhog Day

[creme_ala_creme78]

this morning i watched shall we dance, along with the end of chicago

[incka]

Hide & Seek

[oceanflower]

Patton - excellent!

[creme_ala_creme78]

Iphigenia, in english, it sucked

[oceanflower]

The Bad Seed - a very good movie from the '50s, adapted from the Broadway play. A story about a sweet, pretty little girl who kills people to get what she wants. Not a thriller, but a study of a sociopathic mind. Ahead of it's time, it's become somewhat of a cult classic.

[eflo]

I watched Rain Man last night, starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.

[Star_Anise]

The original Star Wars. Still good, in my opinion. It may be dated, but it is the original.

[Star_Anise]

Just saw Charlotte Gray. Visually beautiful film, also quite a compelling story. And if anyone is paying attention by now, good costuming :).

[creme_ala_creme78]

i watched the following over last weekend...

1. First Daughter (cute, but nothing exceptional)
2. Little Black Book (i loved it, it exceeded my expectations immensely, and it had a lil twist at the end)
3. Wimbledon (i love it too, very cute)
4. I Heart Huckabees (this could possibly be my new favorite, its really weird and im the only person i know that liked it, im not entirely sure if it had a plot....)

[eflo]

i watched the following over last weekend...

1. First Daughter (cute, but nothing exceptional)
2. Little Black Book (i loved it, it exceeded my expectations immensely, and it had a lil twist at the end)
3. Wimbledon (i love it too, very cute)
4. I Heart Huckabees (this could possibly be my new favorite, its really weird and im the only person i know that liked it, im not entirely sure if it had a plot....)
Wow, you had a movie marathon this weekend, didn't you, creme? Heh...so did I...sort of.

I recently watched Gone in 60 Seconds, The Silence of the Lambs, and I half-watched, half-listened to Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

[oceanflower]

Wow, you had a movie marathon this weekend, didn't you, creme? Heh...so did I...sort of.

I recently watched Gone in 60 Seconds, The Silence of the Lambs, and I half-watched, half-listened to Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

I don't think I've ever seen the whole of the movieSilence of the Lambs. I keeep covering my eyes at certain parts...you can probably get which ones! And that scene near the end with Clarice in the dark(I don't want to go into detail in case someone hasn't seen it)...it takes years off of my life!!:o

[DARKanima]

Does the Simpsons Season II on DVD count as a movie? If not then the last movie I saw was, The Bourne Supremacy. I haven't seen Silence of the Lamb but I have seen Hannibal and found it rather... over worked, people acted like the movie was horrifying, but it wasn't. I don't really like scary movies, the plots are normally predictable and people do ridiculously stupid thing in them.

[Star_Anise]

Does the Simpsons Season II on DVD count as a movie? If not then the last movie I saw was, The Bourne Supremacy. I haven't seen Silence of the Lamb but I have seen Hannibal and found it rather... over worked, people acted like the movie was horrifying, but it wasn't. I don't really like scary movies, the plots are normally predictable and people do ridiculously stupid thing in them.

I've seen Silence of the Lambs a few times, and I think it's actually really good. I love a good "scary" movie, but there are so few around, so I like this one. I agree that Hannibal is over-rated, but I've heard the book is very good, and intend to read it as soon as I can manage it.

[eflo]

Last night, I watched Pleasantville, starring Tobey Maguire & Reese Witherspoon.

[oceanflower]

I've seen Silence of the Lambs a few times, and I think it's actually really good. I love a good "scary" movie, but there are so few around, so I like this one. I agree that Hannibal is over-rated, but I've heard the book is very good, and intend to read it as soon as I can manage it.

I read Hannibal and hated it. The whole premise seemed ridiculous to me, and I though it did a huge injustice to Silence of the Lambs. Very disappointing! :bad:

[ArthurDent]

I read Hannibal and hated it. The whole premise seemed ridiculous to me, and I though it did a huge injustice to Silence of the Lambs. Very disappointing! :bad:

I liked Hannibal actually. It was no silence of the lambs, but still a good read.

Oh, and the movie i most recently saw was Shark's tale, which was not up to the standards we got used to...

But hey, Give me Will Smith any day of the week :)

[Star_Anise]

For my scriptwriting course, we watched Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. It was great! I love that evil penguin! It's amazing what they can do with clay, and to think it takes something like a day's work to create 3 seconds of footage. Mind boggling.

[fiveyearwinter]

I just saw Be Cool. And I love Get Shorty very much, so I loved it.

[eflo]

I watched Who *****d Roger Rabbit? yesterday. I love that movie. :D

[oceanflower]

I watched Who *****d Roger Rabbit? yesterday. I love that movie. :D

LOL!!...I'd better straighten this one our quickly! The censored word here is F-R-A-M-E-D. It gets censored to prevent a specific type of computer virus.

[Star_Anise]

Again, for my scriptwriting course, I watched The Wizard of Oz. That movie is such a classic. Watching it made me think that may have been where my monkey fixation started. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

[oceanflower]

Again, for my scriptwriting course, I watched The Wizard of Oz. That movie is such a classic. Watching it made me think that may have been where my monkey fixation started. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

Those monkeys were scary! :o

[creme_ala_creme78]

i was never scared of the monkeys, but i was always really scared of the lizard that shows up in the old willy wonka and the chocolate factory....

[Ygraine]

I watched Shall We Dance on Wednesday, which was really nothing terribly special, but my boyfriend and I have vowed to take dance classes so we can manage something more dignified than a polka

[oceanflower]

i was never scared of the monkeys, but i was always really scared of the lizard that shows up in the old willy wonka and the chocolate factory....

A lizard shows up? I don't remember that.

[oceanflower]

I watched Shall We Dance on Wednesday, which was really nothing terribly special, but my boyfriend and I have vowed to take dance classes so we can manage something more dignified than a polka

That sounds like fun! :D

[creme_ala_creme78]

i thought shall we dance was cute!


@Liz, its when theyre in the boat thingie and theres a rainbow background and a lizard showed up...

[KaBaNa]

I watched Hitch last week, some lite fluff that was good for a laugh. :)

[eflo]

i was never scared of the monkeys, but i was always really scared of the lizard that shows up in the old willy wonka and the chocolate factory....
A lizard shows up? I don't remember that. Are you sure we're talking about the same movie...the one with Gene Wilder in it?

Oh...I watched The Incredibles last night. Gotta love those Pixar films. :)

[DARKanima]

I saw Gladiator, again. I love that movie.

[creme_ala_creme78]

i love gladiator...

[oceanflower]

A lizard shows up? I don't remember that. Are you sure we're talking about the same movie...the one with Gene Wilder in it?
:)

I think the better question is "What was Jackie drinking whilst watching the movie?" :p

[Star_Anise]

i was never scared of the monkeys, but i was always really scared of the lizard that shows up in the old willy wonka and the chocolate factory....

Don't worry, Jackie, I know the bit you're talking about, but I always thought it was an iguana. Is an iguana a lizard? *shrugs*

On the topic of scary children's movies, has anyone seen the sequal to The Wizard of Oz, called Return to Oz? Now that's a scary movie, especially when you're a kid! The monkeys in that one were even more frightening. And the cabinets full of heads!

I watched the fifth Star Wars episode yesterday, The Empire Strikes Back. Not as good as the last one I watched, but if I'm going to revisit them, I have to do it properly.

[musi]

Grave of the fireflies or Tombstone of the fireflies...

very-very-very sad..

[eflo]

Don't worry, Jackie, I know the bit you're talking about, but I always thought it was an iguana. Is an iguana a lizard? *shrugs*
What?! What is this mysterious iguana/lizard you two are talking about? I own Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory...and have seen it several times...but I have never seen an iguana or lizard...or any other reptile in the movie. Are you two both sure you're talking about the Gene Wilder movie? :confused: Is this an April Fool's joke played out a few weeks in advance?

Anyway, [ahem], I watched The Gods Must Be Crazy last night. It's a pretty funny movie. It's the kind of movie that if you walked in during the middle of the movie, you'd think it was a documentary and would seriously be missing out. Not like there are many of those types of movies, but if you ever get a chance, you should watch it. :)

[oceanflower]

What?! What is this mysterious iguana/lizard you two are talking about? I own Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory...and have seen it several times...but I have never seen an iguana or lizard...or any other reptile in the movie. Are you two both sure you're talking about the Gene Wilder movie? :confused: Is this an April Fool's joke played out a few weeks in advance?

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I actaully saw the one starring Gene Wilder in the movie theater when in first came out. :o In the ensuing approxinately 30 years I've watched that movie for a total of at least 20 times...and I've never seen any reptilian or amphibious lifeforms in it! Either you and I are seeing an alternate version, eflo, or we're being kidded royally. :confused:

[eflo]

I asked my girlfriend about this mysterious lizard/iguana, and she testifies that it is true. The lizard/iguana appears in the cave when they are on the boat. It's one of the backgrouns images when everything goes 'crazy' in the tunnel. I think there's also a picture of a millipede/centipede. Ah yes, now that someone tells me which scene it is in, I remember. But it's hardly a lizard/iguana that appears in the movie...not a real one at least. Just a backdrop.

Sheesh, couldn't someone have been so kind to have pointed out what scene it was in instead of making me think I was losing my mind? :rolleyes:

[oceanflower]

I asked my girlfriend about this mysterious lizard/iguana, and she testifies that it is true. The lizard/iguana appears in the cave when they are on the boat. It's one of the backgrouns images when everything goes 'crazy' in the tunnel. I think there's also a picture of a millipede/centipede. Ah yes, now that someone tells me which scene it is in, I remember. But it's hardly a lizard/iguana that appears in the movie...not a real one at least. Just a backdrop.

Sheesh, couldn't someone have been so kind to have pointed out what scene it was in instead of making me think I was losing my mind? :rolleyes:

Well...I don't want to quibble with words...but as you say, the reptile in question does not actually appear...only it's image is projected in the tunnel. So, you and I are right, eflo! So, there!

[Star_Anise]

Sheesh, couldn't someone have been so kind to have pointed out what scene it was in instead of making me think I was losing my mind?






@Liz, its when theyre in the boat thingie and theres a rainbow background and a lizard showed up...

:p

[oceanflower]

:p

Now, in eflo's (and my own) defense, Jackie makes it sound as if the lizard shows up in person while the boat is going through a tunnel with a rainbow background. :p :p