Movies and TV Movies - Page 213

irishjayhawk · 10-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails.

Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again.

Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.

Sure-Oz · 07-29-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I got drug last Friday to see "The Ugly Truth" with the wife.

The movie was the typical chick flick bullshit....but Gerard Butler is ****ing hilarious. He's the only reason that movie is bearable for guys.

RT gaveit horrible reviews but the gf wants to see it.

i like mr sparta, he's not too bad.

**The Franchise** · 07-29-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

RT gaveit horrible reviews but the gf wants to see it.

i like mr sparta, he's not too bad.

All of his lines until the last 15 minutes were dick and pussy jokes.

Then it turned into the usual bullshit where the tough guy who hates women....falls in love with the control freak.

Katherine Heigl is a horrible actress.

blaise · 07-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

All of his lines until the last 15 minutes were dick and pussy jokes.

Then it turned into the usual bullshit where the tough guy who hates women....falls in love with the control freak.

Katherine Heigl is a horrible actress.

Heigl seems like she's an a-hole too for some reason.

Brock · 07-29-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I know that I'm putting my nuts out there for a stomping with this but I didn't love Watchmen either.

I watch the directors cut this past weekend and by the end I didn't give a shit what happened.

Great looking movie and the action was superb.

I did however like No Country for Old Men so I'm hoping that keeps my head above water.

I didn't "love" Watchmen, but I was overall pretty impressed with it, particularly the first 15 minutes or so. The beginning montage offered great visuals with a kick-ass soundtrack.

Jenson71 · 07-29-2009, 01:39 PM

Watched a documentary just now called King Corn. It's about the prominence of the corn crop and industry in our country and in our food. Anyone who is familiar with Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma will be familiar with the issues discussed here, for instance, the explosion of high fructose corn syrup in our food. Pollan is interviewed throughout the film and a note in the credits thanks him and says that he heavily influenced the film.

Most of the movie takes place in Greene, Iowa. I've been to Greene a few times, and I've been to mass in the church whose steeple you can see in at least one shot of the town. Not everyone will be able to appreciate that kind of relation, but anyone can appreciate the openness and honesty of Iowans and small Iowan farmers. They are a significant part of keeping this film entertaining and pleasant as well as informative. The lead narrators and makers of the film (think Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock) have almost no entertaining personality, but all is forgiveable because of what they do show us.

It is important that books like Pollan's and films like King Corn make it to a wider audience. It is important that people realize what is going on. It is a noble desire to advocate for healthy living, and protect the small, independent family farms, and work government policies, and commercial interests when possible, around both of these goals. A smart consumer will be a healthy consumer. These films and books make that possible.

If you have netflix, you can watch it instantly.

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Watched a documentary just now called King Corn. It's about the prominence of the corn crop and industry in our country and in our food. Anyone who is familiar with Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma will be familiar with the issues discussed here, for instance, the explosion of high fructose corn syrup in our food. Pollan is interviewed throughout the film and a note in the credits thanks him and says that he heavily influenced the film.

Most of the movie takes place in Greene, Iowa. I've been to Greene a few times, and I've been to mass in the church whose steeple you can see in at least one shot of the town. Not everyone will be able to appreciate that kind of relation, but anyone can appreciate the openness and honesty of Iowans and small Iowan farmers. They are a significant part of keeping this film entertaining and pleasant as well as informative. The lead narrators and makers of the film (think Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock) have almost no entertaining personality, but all is forgiveable because of what they do show us.

It is important that books like Pollan's and films like King Corn make it to a wider audience. It is important that people realize what is going on. It is a noble desire to advocate for healthy living, and protect the small, independent family farms, and work government policies, and commercial interests when possible, around both of these goals. A smart consumer will be a healthy consumer. These films and books make that possible.

If you have netflix, you can watch it instantly.

Too corny for me

keg in kc · 07-29-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Too corny for me

Aw shucks

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Aw shucks

I know, I was all ears at first

**chasedude** · 07-29-2009, 02:53 PM

For the Record I've seen both films Transformers 2 and Watchmen. Watchmen > Transformers anyday. The level of acting was better along with the soundtrack. Watchmen was more "adult" driven where Transformers catered more to the kids.

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Too corny for me

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Aw shucks

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

I know, I was all ears at first

Goddamn.

jiveturkey · 07-29-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I didn't "love" Watchmen, but I was overall pretty impressed with it, particularly the first 15 minutes or so. The beginning montage offered great visuals with a kick-ass soundtrack.

No disagreement here. I don't need to own it but I was certainly impressed with several parts of it.

blaise · 07-29-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Goddamn.

You have to admit there's a kernel of truth in what they said.

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

You have to admit there's a kernel of truth in what they said.

I could have gone there, but posting a pun that bad would have left me a husk of a man.

Simply Red · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

Road to Perdition = legit.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-29-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I could have gone there, but posting a pun that bad would have left me a husk of a man.

Jesus, this thread has gone shuck and jive...

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Movies Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend. Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails. Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again. Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.
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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	Watched a documentary just now called King Corn. It's about the prominence of the corn crop and industry in our country and in our food. Anyone who is familiar with Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma will be familiar with the issues discussed here, for instance, the explosion of high fructose corn syrup in our food. Pollan is interviewed throughout the film and a note in the credits thanks him and says that he heavily influenced the film. Most of the movie takes place in Greene, Iowa. I've been to Greene a few times, and I've been to mass in the church whose steeple you can see in at least one shot of the town. Not everyone will be able to appreciate that kind of relation, but anyone can appreciate the openness and honesty of Iowans and small Iowan farmers. They are a significant part of keeping this film entertaining and pleasant as well as informative. The lead narrators and makers of the film (think Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock) have almost no entertaining personality, but all is forgiveable because of what they do show us. It is important that books like Pollan's and films like King Corn make it to a wider audience. It is important that people realize what is going on. It is a noble desire to advocate for healthy living, and protect the small, independent family farms, and work government policies, and commercial interests when possible, around both of these goals. A smart consumer will be a healthy consumer. These films and books make that possible. If you have netflix, you can watch it instantly.
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chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $9994900	For the Record I've seen both films Transformers 2 and Watchmen. Watchmen > Transformers anyday. The level of acting was better along with the soundtrack. Watchmen was more "adult" driven where Transformers catered more to the kids.
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