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[Shrink]

Both movies are on my favorites list. I like that you have to pay attention and think and follow the dialogue to know what is happening, on and off screen. No explosions and crashing cars here.

Claire Trevor received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Key Largo. I think the clincher was when she had to sing for her drink.

Claire Trevor tells the story that she went to Huston and asked for some voice coaching and help in singing like a saloon singer. Huston said sure, we'll get you some coaching. So she shows up on the set one day and Huston says we're doing the singing scene now. Trevor freaks, goes to Huston complaining she had no been provided any coaching. Huston smiles and says that it will help you in the scene.

Trevor was terrified as she sang the song ("Moanin' Low") in front of the whole cast, and it just tears your heart out.

Huston was right that her fear and lack of experience improved her performance as the character is on the skids and no longer the performer she once was.

Nasty behavior by Huston, terrifying for Trevor... and in the end, one of all time great scene results.

 

[kazmac]

Finished Suspiria and am going back and forth between the sequel (Inferno) and the Doctor Strange animated movie.

 

[S.B.G]

I cannot seem to fall asleep tonight, so I'm putting on a movie: Pacific Rim (2013).

As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.

 

[S.B.G]

The Invasion (2007)

As a Washington psychiatrist unearths the origin of an alien epidemic, she also discovers her son might be the only way it can be stopped.

It's recorded on the DVR and when I started it playing a message popped up that said part of it was not recorded due to signal loss. So I'll see how much I actually get to see.

 

[S.B.G]

Just spotted Red Dragon (2002) on MaxHD.

A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down "The Tooth Fairy", a mysterious serial killer; aiding him is imprisoned criminal genius Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.

 

[RawBert]

I liked it.

 

[twietee]

Finished Suspiria and am going back and forth between the sequel (Inferno) and the Doctor Strange animated movie.

Doctor Strange?

Inferno wasn't really my favorite Argento, not a fan of the colours although I guess I'm in the minority here. But had definitely some incredible scenes - especially the underwater one! Still on the search of a good Suspiria release..

Saw some Bava's lately - Blood Bath and Black Sunday. Liked both but Black Sunday really got my weak spot being b/w. Great movie!

 

[kazmac]

Doctor Strange?

Inferno wasn't really my favorite Argento, not a fan of the colours although I guess I'm in the minority here. But had definitely some incredible scenes - especially the underwater one! Still on the search of a good Suspiria release..

Saw some Bava's lately - Blood Bath and Black Sunday. Liked both but Black Sunday really got my weak spot being b/w. Great movie!

Indeed, Doctor Strange.

Agree with you about Inferno. It lost a lot of ump once the brother came into the story and steering away from a sort of adult fairy tale vibe into something less surreal kind of dampens it too. Colors and Dario, one of the reasons why I enjoy his work, but if you did not like the use of color in Inferno; Suspiria might be a bit grating. Hopefully, Synapse will announce their hopeful 2015 Argento releases later this year.

Black Sunday is my favorite Bava. It was this movie that really made me appreciate using black and white. Still enjoy it. While I'm not 100% behind Hatchet for the Honeymoon, it was a gorgeous looking film and had a good premise even if the execution wasn't up to snuff.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Has anyone seen the 2013 Carrie?

I might be watching it tonight, depending on how much work I have to do beforehand.

 

[ipodlover77]

Has anyone seen the 2013 Carrie?

I might be watching it tonight, depending on how much work I have to do beforehand.

The 2013 version was the type of remake thats almost frame by frame the same exact movie as the original.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

The 2013 version was the type of remake thats almost frame by frame the same exact movie as the original.

Is it really? I mean, i got it from the library, so I might as well... eh. The 2013 Evil dead was awful, so maybe after this one, I will learn to stop watching remakes

 

[ipodlover77]

Is it really? I mean, i got it from the library, so I might as well... eh. The 2013 Evil dead was awful, so maybe after this one, I will learn to stop watching remakes

Thats not to say i didn't enjoy it haha. I can never say no to a remake that possesses a cleaner picture quality than the original.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Thats not to say i didn't enjoy it haha. I can never say no to a remake that possesses a cleaner picture quality than the original.

Oh, i dont know if I agree with that, but if I watch it tonight, i'll be sure to post about it tomorrow.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I am watching GI Joe: Retaliation. I enjoyed it.

 

[macuser27]

Despicable me 2 again due to the kids

 

[S.B.G]

Oblivion (2013)

A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself.

 

[Shrink]

Oblivion (2013)

I'll be interested in your reaction to it. I won't risk biasing your impressions by giving my take on it.

 

[S.B.G]

I'll be interested in your reaction to it. I won't risk biasing your impressions by giving my take on it.

Well, it does have Tom Cruise in it - not one of my favorite actors, but I'll give it a whirl.

 

[millerj123]

I watched 1980's The Final Countdown with Martin Sheen and Kirk Douglas. The special effects are a little dated, but the premise is interesting, as well as the outcome.

I also tried to get my boys to watch Professor McGonagall and Wormtail erm Dame Maggie Smith and Timothy Spall in From Time to Time about a boy returning to his ancestral home. It was typically British meaning it was a little bit slow, and kind of sad, but worth watching. They didn't stay to finish it.

They watched Robin Hood: Men in Tights several times. I was content just to listen. And chuckle appropriately.

 

[maxwelltech]

Just watched the Guardians of the Galaxy 17-minute preview and How To Train Your Dragon 2.

Regarding Guardians of the Galaxy (the new Marvel film in case you don't know), I really don't want to spoil much, but this is really different from what Marvel has done in the past, with a much more fun and comedic tone than the others. Prepare to be amazed

How To Train Your Dragon 2. Best animated movie I have seen since Toy Story 3. Don't need to explain more than that

 

[S.B.G]

I watched 1980's The Final Countdown with Martin Sheen and Kirk Douglas. The special effects are a little dated, but the premise is interesting, as well as the outcome.

I've always liked The Final Countdown. Like you said, the special effects aren't the best, but I liked the story line and the idea that things could have been different.

 

[millerj123]

I've always liked The Final Countdown. Like you said, the special effects aren't the best, but I liked the story line and the idea that things could have been different.

Their dilemma is that they are back in time, they have the power to change the future, decide which way to go, and then the choice is taken from them.

The other interesting thought is that Tideman has clearly used his knowledge of the future to become personally wealthy. So the idea is that there is at least one member a real Illuminati running around. How much did he change the future? Moreover, how much could he?

 

[Huntn]

Their dilemma is that they are back in time, they have the power to change the future, decide which way to go, and then the choice is taken from them.

The other interesting thought is that Tideman has clearly used his knowledge of the future to become personally wealthy. So the idea is that there is at least one member a real Illuminati running around. How much did he change the future? Moreover, how much could he?

Interesting movie, I remember enjoying at the time. Interesting premise, I would never have the nerve to change the future, because of unintended consequences, like preventing myself from being born.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

Thats not to say i didn't enjoy it haha. I can never say no to a remake that possesses a cleaner picture quality than the original.

I think that it was pretty good! I enjoyed it more than I was expecting to. I bet King is pleased.

 

[Huntn]

War of the Worlds (2005)- One of the finest apocalyptic scifi films. The emergence scene, and the escape from town scenes are superb, tremendous visuals, along with the camera work where it floats around the van showing the surrounding scenes, then zooming in for close ups and dialog, then back out again. The mob scene where they lose custody of their van is scary. I may not buy the ending, but this is a somber portrait of the breakdown of society based on an alien invasion.