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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: Irishman12] #454788
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 Originally Posted By: Irishman12
DEATH RACE 2000
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David Carradine has got to be one of the smoothiest cats I've ever seen on the big screen. In the few roles I've seen him, he just carries himself with so much confidence and maturity. He is truly an amazing actor. It was also great to see Slyvester Stallone in a pre-ROCKY role; this is his earliest work I've seen. As for the film, it's basically a glorified grindhouse film that's so bad it's good. I am however looking forward to the remake, DEATH RACE 3000, staring Jason Statham.


You really think Paul W.S. Douchebagderson can make a better movie?

OHHHH OKAY, whatever man. You know your crappy horror franchises, I don't...

Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: svsg] #454789
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 Originally Posted By: svsg
A quick note on my new rating system (applicable to the last two movies reviewed as well). It was slightly arbitrary and instinct-based before. Now, it is a little more mechanical:

No Stars - crap/ludicrous/yawn yawn

* - More negative aspects than positive ones

**
- More positive aspects than negative ones

*** - No/negligible negative aspects.

**** - A three star film with a personal influence.


Sounds like a good rating system to me.

BTW Svsg, the best movie of 2007 so far?

Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: ronnierocketAGO] #454828
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Yesterday I watched on TCM Guys and Dolls. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not but I did. It was nice seeing Brando and Sinatra. I gotta get the Col. to buy me this for my b-day this month. Does anybody know if that was really Marlon Singing?


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 Originally Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

BTW Svsg, the best movie of 2007 so far?

It looks like I haven't watched many new movies this year. So I am not really sure. I will watch American Gangster when it comes to my $-theater soon. I definitely missed a chance to watch Eastern Promises and Assassination of Jesse James. I think I won't be able to watch Darjeeling as well. I am planning to watch Bewoulf today hopefully and if possible Ratatouille one of these days. I have bumped up the 2007 movies thread. I know you have said Zodiac is your favorite so far, but I would like to see your fresh list. Has your vote changed?

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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
Yesterday Does anybody know if that was really Marlon Singing?


It was, Mig.

Sinatra and Brando hated each other, and they hardly talked to each other during the filming of this movie. Reportedly, Sinatra was jealous that Brando got the bigger part, a part he wanted for himself.

To me, the highlight of the movie was Stubby Kaye's rendition of "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat". I had seen him reprise that role on Broadway, and that song was one of the most exciting moments I've ever seen on the Gay White Way.


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I never knew Sinatra/Brando hated each other. \:o Was it common knowledge and did they hate each other til the end? Sounds like two pretty big egos clashing maybe.


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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: Mignon] #454846
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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
Yesterday I watched on TCM Guys and Dolls. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not but I did. It was nice seeing Brando and Sinatra. I gotta get the Col. to buy me this for my b-day this month. Does anybody know if that was really Marlon Singing?


Yes Miggy. That was Marlon Brando singing. And rumor has it that Sinatra was really pissed off that Brando got to sing Luck Be A Lady Tonight in that scene instead of him!

One of my favorite musicals Mig. Definitely one worth buying for the collection!

But for me, the guy who steals the show is an actor named Stubby Kaye (Nicely Nicely). The scene in the Salvation Army office when he sings Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat is perhaps one of the best performances in the entire movie!



EDIT : SC and I must have been replying to MIG's post around the same time! Great minds SC, great minds. ;\)

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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: Beth E] #454850
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 Originally Posted By: Beth E
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 Originally Posted By: Beth E
I seem to remember someone else who had a small part in that movie but went unnoticed. I can't think of who it is now.


Willie Mosconi? (the REAL greatest pool player).


I think I'm thinking of the guy who played in "The Sting", Dooley's sidekick. The one with the big nose. I think he was in the scene where Eddie hustles the wrong guy, and pays the price.


YES YES YES BETH! I had a feeling that you were talking about him, but I don't know his acting name! The camera pans over him in the scene you are talking about! That face/pug nose is one that you just don't forget!

Definitely him!



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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: svsg] #454851
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 Originally Posted By: svsg
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BTW Svsg, the best movie of 2007 so far?

It looks like I haven't watched many new movies this year. So I am not really sure. I will watch American Gangster when it comes to my $-theater soon. I definitely missed a chance to watch Eastern Promises and Assassination of Jesse James. I think I won't be able to watch Darjeeling as well. I am planning to watch Bewoulf today hopefully and if possible Ratatouille one of these days. I have bumped up the 2007 movies thread. I know you have said Zodiac is your favorite so far, but I would like to see your fresh list. Has your vote changed?


Well, this was my top 10 list so far:

(1) ZODIAC
(2) EASTERN PROMISES
(3) AMERICAN GANGSTER
(4) THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
(5) SHOOT' EM UP
(6) THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD
(7) BUG
(8) 3:10 TO YUMA
(9) MICHAEL CLAYTON
(10) GONE BABY GONE

Close But No Cigar

WE OWN THE NIGHT
SMOKIN' ACES
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE
BLACK SNAKE MOAN
SERAPHIM FALLS

But we have a whole fucking month to go, so much will change. Trust me.

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 Originally Posted By: Beth E
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I seem to remember someone else who had a small part in that movie but went unnoticed. I can't think of who it is now.


Willie Mosconi? (the REAL greatest pool player).


I think I'm thinking of the guy who played in "The Sting", Dooley's sidekick. The one with the big nose. I think he was in the scene where Eddie hustles the wrong guy, and pays the price.


YES YES YES BETH! I had a feeling that you were talking about him, but I don't know his acting name! The camera pans over him in the scene you are talking about! That face/pug nose is one that you just don't forget!

Definitely him!


OK BETH,

His name is CHARLES DIERKOP . It's definitely him!



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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: The Italian Stallionette] #454857
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Yeah. Supposedly Sinatra also wanted the role of Terry Malloy in "On The Waterfront" which went to Brando. Sinatra used to call him "Mumbles" and Brando used to make fun of Sinatra's baldness.


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As much as I like Sinatra, it's hard to picture anyone else but Brando in Waterfront, you know???? \:\)


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 Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
As much as I like Sinatra, it's hard to picture anyone else but Brando in Waterfront, you know???? \:\)


TIS


Sinatra coulda been a contender. ;\)

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 Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
As much as I like Sinatra, it's hard to picture anyone else but Brando in Waterfront, you know???? \:\)


TIS


I like that movie TIS. I have that one in my Gangster collection. Hopefully that movie and other Brando movies will come on tv soon.


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 Originally Posted By: Mignon

Hopefully that movie and other Brando movies will come on tv soon.


Turner Classic Movies Channel :

December 1st 3:30 PM Guys And Dolls (Brando/Sinatra

December 4th 1:00 AM Julius Caesar (Brando)

December 7th 10:15 PM From Here To Eternity (Sinatra)

December 18th 10:15 PM The Joker Is Wild (Sinatra)



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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: Don Cardi] #454887
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Thank you Mr. Cardi


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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
Thank you Mr. Cardi


Oops my mistake.

I meant to say grazie Mr. Cardi


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 Originally Posted By: Don Cardi
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 Originally Posted By: Don Cardi

YES YES YES BETH!


Are we still talking about "The Hustler", or a scene in "When Harry met Sally"?

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HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II 1/2
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So far, these have got to be some of the strangest, weirdest horror films I've ever seen. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, it's just different. This is pretty disgusting in some parts and that's saying something with my stomach for horror films. Ashley Laurence does another fine job as Kirsty Cotton.

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 Originally Posted By: Beth E
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YES YES YES BETH!


Are we still talking about "The Hustler", or a scene in "When Harry met Sally"?


Actually it was the Scene in 'When Cardi Met BethE'. Wasn't it you that was sitting directly across the table from me at Panico's, saying "Oh F**k! Oh F**K!" every few seconds?


;\) ;\)



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Yeah, but I think that was mainly because it was so dark and I couldn't read the menu. \:\)


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CARRIE (1976)
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The Stephen King novel based film that introduced the writer to the world of film. Probably one of his strongest stories and Brian De Palma treats it as such and creates a horror classic (the split-screen shot was a nice touch). Terrific performances by Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. One of the few horror films that I'm aware of with Oscar nominations.

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I like that movie Irish. I'm not thrilled with the sequals though. This scene freaked me out.


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American Gangster ***
I went to watch Bewoulf in 3d-imax, but it was sold out \:\( So I ended up watching this instead. Though the movie was long, I never felt it was dragging at any stage. A very well made movie in terms of pacing and acting by both the lead stars. i usually get annoyed by Russel Crowe, but for a change I liked him in this role. Denzel Washington plays his usual well-mannered, smooth talking role to perfection. All the comparisons to Godfather are baseless though. Maybe superficially valid, but not really at any thematic level.

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Watched both F/X (1986) and F/X2 (1991) tonight... I thought they'd be interesting since I like learning about special effects (sfx), and they were fun to watch despite being a bit dated (we've come a long way in the past 20 years! ;\) ) I kept saying to myself this'd probably make a good TV series, and apparently it was, tho I've never seen it nor has it been released on home video. Too bad.

Oh yeah, and I also saw the newer The Dead Zone (2002) -- basically the first 2 episodes of the TV series presented as a movie, and it was pretty cool. I've added the TV series to my NetFlix queue ...
 Originally Posted By: J Geoff

The Dead Zone (1983) (based on the novel by Stephen King)

Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, with Martin Sheen

A teacher (Walken), on his way home with a coworker he's in love with, gets into a traffic accident and winds up in, and then awakes from, a long coma. He's now gifted (?) with the power to see -- and change -- the future simply by touching someone. This came in handy a few times, especially once he shook hands with a cheesy politician.

Speaking of cheesy, this was made in the 80s. \:\/ Performances were overly performed as a result. I like the idea of the story, but plan to see the 2002 version first (starring Anthony Michael Hall, which then became an of-course TV series) ...before I give a final comparison rating... but so far it's a **1/2 or *** of 5...


Final rating, 7.5/10



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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: J Geoff] #454997
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I watched "Bad Boys 2" on TV last night,its the 2nd time ive seen this film and was disapointed this time, its on far too long and its so over the top with a gun battle in every other scene, i like those two together, but it looked like they was trying too hard, so much differant than the first one ,was it because differant makers or something..

6/10


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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: DE NIRO] #454998
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 Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
I watched "Bad Boys 2" on TV last night,its the 2nd time ive seen this film and was disapointed this time, its on far too long and its so over the top with a gun battle in every other scene, i like those two together, but it looked like they was trying too hard, so much differant than the first one ,was it because differant makers or something..

6/10


40 minutes easily could have been chopped from BAD BOYS 2. You can tell which scenes should have been simply cut out.

Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion [Re: ronnierocketAGO] #455222
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CUTTHROAT ISLAND
(First Viewing)

Not as bad as originally thought (better than HUDSON HAWK anyway). Ok, first of all, who was the genius to cast Geena Davis as a pirate? If one thing is true in this universe, its that Geena Davis is NOT and can NOT play a pirate! Matthew Modine I'll cut a little more slack as he was passable as a thief/pirate.

As for the film, a decent amount of action but by the Third Act it's tiresome. It should have and could have been cut by about 10-15 minutes and those fights at the end hurt the film rather than helped it. Now I'm waiting on CUTTHROAT ISLAND 2: THE AFRICAN ADVENTURE

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