Movies and TV Movies - Page 547

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.

**QuikSsurfer** · 06-24-2012, 07:22 PM

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Then I watched Dead Space: Aftermath. Apparently it's based on a video game. Never played it myself, but thought I'd check it out. It's weird, the movie starts off in present day with some super duper shittastic computer animation. Thankfully they did cartoon-animated flashbacks in a particular style that I find satisfying. Also worth a watch, I thought.

You actually watched the second film in the series -- Dead Space: Downfall is the first one. And yes both of these are based on the video game series which is phenomenal!

ThaVirus · 06-27-2012, 01:59 PM

Ghost Rider 2= Shit. Complete and utter shit. Who keeps calling in Nick Cage for auditions? Put that old horse down already!

Sherlock Holmes 2= Great movie. I really like Downey Jr in his sarcastic, witty, intellectual roles ala Iron Man. His on-screen chemistry with Jude Law is great as well.

Chiefs Pantalones · 06-27-2012, 03:23 PM

We watched 1,000 Words and 21 Jump Street last night. Both not bad, pretty good. I prefer a fat Jonah Hill to the skinny one though.

Red Brooklyn · 06-27-2012, 04:37 PM

Watched Blue Valentine again last night. This time with the director commentary.

Man... I've wanted to make a movie like this for as long as I can remember. Brilliant film. Watching the commentary just made it even better, brought a whole new level of appreciation.

JASONSAUTO · 06-27-2012, 09:04 PM

Watched jump street last night too, some funny parts there
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**KcMizzou** · 06-27-2012, 09:21 PM

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Watched jump street last night too, some funny parts there
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It's pretty good. Hill was funny, as expected... the other dude was funny too. (didn't expect that) I really enjoyed the somewhat obvious cameo near the end, too. Well played. 7/10

JASONSAUTO · 06-27-2012, 09:27 PM

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It's pretty good. Hill was funny, as expected... the other dude was funny too. (didn't expect that) I really enjoyed the somewhat obvious cameo near the end, too. Well played. 7/10

About where I was with it too. Good analysis. Lol
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ThaVirus · 06-28-2012, 12:54 AM

21 Jump Street was ****ing great. Holy balls! I didn't expect to laugh that much. Channing Tatum was funnier than Jonah Hill, IMO.

Micjones · 06-28-2012, 07:43 AM

I must be a movie hardass.
I thought "Blue Valentine" was awful.
Same goes for "21 Jump Street".

blaise · 06-28-2012, 07:48 AM

I want to rent Coriolanus. I know it's an adaptation of a Shakespeare play, but I don't know if they use the actual play dialogue, or just use the play as a template of sorts. I don't really like the movies when they use the actual lines from the play. It doesn't translate well, to me.

**QuikSsurfer** · 06-28-2012, 11:24 AM

I'm very late to the party on this but I started up the 90s (1990 to be exact) series "Twin Peaks" yesterday on netflix after having watched a few David Lynch films over the weekend... I watched 5 straight episodes yesterday and am totally hooked on this 30 episode series. Some great stuff here.
Anyone remember this series?

underEJ · 06-28-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

I want to rent Coriolanus. I know it's an adaptation of a Shakespeare play, but I don't know if they use the actual play dialogue, or just use the play as a template of sorts. I don't really like the movies when they use the actual lines from the play. It doesn't translate well, to me.

I saw it in the theater. It is the actual play, but in a modernized setting. I can't tell you if it is line for line. I haven't read the play in its entirety for a very long time. I love Shakespeare, and the performances in this are really quite good, but it still ended up a little boring. The oddest part is that the action and battle stuff is what drags a bit. It's a minor complaint, and it is a very relevant play. I would definitely recommend it for a Shakespeare fan, or a moderate Shakespeare interest. If you aren't fond of the language, it probably isn't a good choice.

Visually, it is fantastic, and production value is top notch. Hope you enjoy it if you choose to watch it!

**chasedude** · 06-28-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

I'm very late to the party on this but I started up the 90s (1990 to be exact) series "Twin Peaks" yesterday on netflix after having watched a few David Lynch films over the weekend... I watched 5 straight episodes yesterday and am totally hooked on this 30 episode series. Some great stuff here.
Anyone remember this series?

Good series, I liked them

**KcMizzou** · 06-28-2012, 05:53 PM

Sweet.

Cave Johnson · 06-28-2012, 09:51 PM

Warrior + The National = badass.

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $36445	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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06-27-2012, 01:59 PM	#8192
ThaVirus 5 o'clock free crack giveaway? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Casino cash: $45360	Ghost Rider 2= Shit. Complete and utter shit. Who keeps calling in Nick Cage for auditions? Put that old horse down already! Sherlock Holmes 2= Great movie. I really like Downey Jr in his sarcastic, witty, intellectual roles ala Iron Man. His on-screen chemistry with Jude Law is great as well. __________________ "I don't know how to put this...but I'm kind of a big deal"
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06-27-2012, 03:23 PM	#8193
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arrowhead Casino cash: $89240	We watched 1,000 Words and 21 Jump Street last night. Both not bad, pretty good. I prefer a fat Jonah Hill to the skinny one though. __________________ Looking for lower level seats for the Cowboys at Chiefs tickets for the smelly pirate hooker Cowboys fan wife and I!
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06-27-2012, 04:37 PM	#8194
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $50915	Watched Blue Valentine again last night. This time with the director commentary. Man... I've wanted to make a movie like this for as long as I can remember. Brilliant film. Watching the commentary just made it even better, brought a whole new level of appreciation.
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ThaVirus 5 o'clock free crack giveaway? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Casino cash: $45360	21 Jump Street was ****ing great. Holy balls! I didn't expect to laugh that much. Channing Tatum was funnier than Jonah Hill, IMO. __________________ "I don't know how to put this...but I'm kind of a big deal"
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06-28-2012, 07:48 AM	#8200
blaise MVP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $417	I want to rent Coriolanus. I know it's an adaptation of a Shakespeare play, but I don't know if they use the actual play dialogue, or just use the play as a template of sorts. I don't really like the movies when they use the actual lines from the play. It doesn't translate well, to me.
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