Yeah, sensual.

I almost went Pee Wee Herman at the movie theater.

STREETS OF FIRE
(First Viewing)

I was reminded a lot of THE WARRIORS while watching this with the way the film transfered from scene to scene as well as some of the sets and costume designs. While not as good as THE WARRIORS (and being somewhat of a musical) it was an entertaining film. I'm a huge Dafoe fan and Diane Lane didn't look too bad either

What did you think of the film Lead?

I loved it, Irish. I really did.

My only gripe was really more of a nitpick---the 80's soundtrack included a lot of songs that were more popular in the early 80's than in 1988, when the film was set.

And you're right, Eva does get hotter and hotter.

Just saw Juno. I think I'm in love with Ellen Page. Maybe.

THE BRAVE ONE 1/2
(First Viewing)

It's usually always a treat now-a-days to see Jodie Foster do her thing onscreen. She was great in INSIDE MAN and this is her first starring role since the forgettable FLIGHTPLAN. And while this fairs better, it wasn't as good as I had hoped. Towards the middle of the film I felt a very Travis Bickle and TAXI DRIVER esque come over Jodi and the film. But the film as a whole didn't live up to that standard. Also, Terrence Howard continues to do amazing work.

RENDITION 1/2
(First Viewing)

For once, I think I finally agree with Pete Hammond from Maxim and this pretty much sums up my thoughts on this film:

"An intelligent thriller with intrigue, smarts and a greast cast."

At work last night,watched THE BLUE LAGOON for the first time in years!
I remember there being a right fuss when i was a young 'un cos Brooke Shields gets her boobies out but watching the film as a mature adult i thought it was crap!!

The only good thing from LAGOON was the parody in TOP SECRET!

Now that is a good movie.

THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD
(First Viewing)

Kind of disappointing seeing how much I enjoyed John Carpenter's remake. This to me was more of a monster film in line with FRANKENSTEIN (and they hardly showed the monster at that). It was more military and politics.

I'm disappointed that you were disappointed, but in reading your reasons I understand - you want to see a monster movie, not a sci-fi story.

In my view, the buildup of the storyline and the buildup of the suspense is MUCH MORE important than seeing what the creature looks like. I posted today (in another thread) that the first half-hour of "Them" (a 1954 sci-fi flick about giant mutant ants) is as good a buildup of suspense as I've ever seen in ANY movie. When you finally see the ants you realize they're cheesy looking props even by 1954 standards, but thats not important to the story.

I don't remember if it was you or Vercetti who loved "Gojira" (or more commonly known here as "Godzilla"), another great 1954 sci-fi flick, but similarly, there's a great buildup of suspense and the monster itself is kind of dumpy looking (certainly by today's standards), but that doesn't detract from the movie.

No I wanted to see a Sci-Fi story like John Carpenter's THE THING but I felt this version was more like a monster movie.

Also Vercetti was the one who loved GOJIRA. I saw it once and should see it again.

I once saw a special about monster movies. I have always wondered what sound effect they used for Godzilla's "roar". Turns out it was a cello.

Dude, it WAS a fucking monster movie. Hell, the remake is too.

This whole scemantics thing is as confusing as the current Conan/Colbert feud.

Thats an old wives' tale. Godzilla's sound was recorded in a New Jersey hotel restaurant when one of its patron's received a dessert that was frozen solid. The sound was then slowed down and used as Godzilla's voice.

(running and ducking)

So THAT'S why you loved me the first time you met me! I reminded you of Godzilla!

CHAOS 1/2
(First Viewing)

Wow, it's been almost 4 years since Wesley Snipes was in a meaningful movie, BLADE:TRINITY. And while this will most likely be overlooked on DVD as well, it's worth the rent. The man can play an enjoyable villain. The movie has a lot of turns as it unfolds with a nice twist to top it off at the end. Jason Statham meanwhile is still the best action star working today in case you were wondering.

Wondering? ITS A FACT, yo!

This was absolutely true in the original THING with James Arness. The music played during the buildup itself is what made it so suspenseful. Then when you do finally get to see a full shot of The Alien, that suspense sort of fizzles out.

For me, I still favor the original version. Just something about it that has always drawn me to watch it whenever it is on.

I really should give another veiwing to the re-maike though. It's been many years since I'v watched it.

As for THEM, I watched it on TCM yesterday. And you are right, the buildup is what makes the whole movie. When you see those ants, they really are cheesey! Regardless, it's still somewhat of a cult classic.

THE INVISIBLE MAN
(First Viewing)

From the very beginning of this film Claude Rains had me hooked with his performance. While the audience wasn't able to see his face until the very end of the film, his voice was great enough to do the acting for him. He was truly excellent in this. In addition, I am extremely impressed with the visual affects for this film, especially since it's 75 years old. A true horror classic!

Do horror movies have to scare a viewer in order to be good?

I just watched Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center" for the first time. Very powerful and emotional movie.

I have the movie. So you changed your mind and decided to watch it.

It is very moving and emotional. But I think in a good way.

Yeah. I still feel drained by it now, some two hours later. Very down.

I first watched it in the theater. Seeing it on the big screen and in surround sound made you feel like you were there.

In the opening scene where Will is singing the line from the song, "The Sun coming up in New York City"...from that moment on it had me.

The true story itself....it is very powerful and emotional.

As a film...not really. Imagine if Oliver Stone was energized, actually striven behind this movie beyond simply covering his ass after the ALEXANDER fiasco....you know, instead of shooting a glorified Lifetime TV Movie of the Week.

I mean, this was the same ambitious-to-a-fault Stone who once made the mentally-devastating depression that is SALVADOR...the Baby Boomer guilt-fest JFK....the war disability melodrama BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY....they are such emotionally-hooking pictures.

That said, there are some good moments in WORLD TRADE CENTER. The rescue/evacuation sequences after the towers were hit, and before they collapse, are stunning.

I still remember Don Cardi threatening to murder my white ass after he got the wrong impression that my comment back in 2006 that the characters in WTC were "boring and uninteresting" meant as a slap against the real people themselves. The guy never apologized, but I don't hold it against him.

It's just that for the firefighters, policemen, and EMTs that died that day in during their jobs in the face of chaos, dust, and terror....in my opinion, I think they simply deserve a just movie.

WORLD TRADE CENTER (2006) - **

I watched it yesterday, too. I can understand RRA's point, but the story was about these two men and what they went through. Stone wasn't telling the story about the others.

Seeing it was emotionally wrenching, the shadow of the planes overhead, the confusion, the original certainty that it must be a small private plane that hit the tower by accident. It was like reliving that day all over again.

If a film's success can be measured by how it moves you, then this one definitely succeeded.

I understand the feeling of wanting the movie to depict the acts of all who were involved in that horrible day. They're all heroes and they all deserve recognition.

To me because it focused on John and Will we go to see their families, and I feel we got to know them better. It made your heart ache for them and rejoice when they were pulled from that rubble. Karne's line, "We're not leaving. We're the Marines, and you our mission"...it just chokes me up.

It was tough to watch if you were close to it, like many of us were. Still, it did move me.