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scjr said:
The Babadook. Great horror flick. Scariest I've ever seen. Definitely worth checking out.
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Just ordered the DVD from the local library. I only watched half of the trailer you provided and it seemed good enough to try out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Horror films are tricky for me because they too often use the Jump Scare tactic and consider that good enough to make up a horror movie. For me, the best horror movies are suspenseful and psychological, setting up a scene just right to scare the crap out of you.
 
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filmbufs said:
Just ordered the DVD from the local library. I only watched half of the trailer you provided and it seemed good enough to try out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Horror films are tricky for me because they too often use the Jump Scare tactic and consider that good enough to make up a horror movie. For me, the best horror movies are suspenseful and psychological, setting up a scene just right to scare the crap out of you.
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I would characterize it as suspenseful and psychological. I think you'll really enjoy it.
 
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filmbufs said:
Just ordered the DVD from the local library. I only watched half of the trailer you provided and it seemed good enough to try out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Horror films are tricky for me because they too often use the Jump Scare tactic and consider that good enough to make up a horror movie. For me, the best horror movies are suspenseful and psychological, setting up a scene just right to scare the crap out of you.
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One of the best older horror Films was the original The Haunting (1963) because it was atmospheric, relied on more of what you could not see, and individual character's perceptions. I love that movie.

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In contrast, the 1999 remake was a big CGI dissapointment, but the 1999 remake of House on Haunted Hill was pretty good.

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Shaolin Avengers (1976) - Okay so the usual, you killed my ... I will get my revenge kung fu story. Bit roles by two gents I am a big fan of helped me get through this. Otherwise, the same folks made a much better film that year (Shaolin Temple.)

14 Blades (2014) - a revisit. Last year when I first saw this Donnie Yen wuxia I had no idea it was a grand remake of an earlier Shaw Brothers film (1984's Secret Service of the Imperial Court.) Yen is quite good in the lead role as a Court assassin who rebels against his employers when he realizes he's being used. One of Yen's best acting performances I think - he's really into the role here. Beyond the core of original film, the rethink of the chase in the woods was absolutely brilliant (seeing Shaw star Chen Kuan Tai still kicking major butt in his 60s made this scene even better. His presence added a much needed danger.) My quibbles with 14 Blades: The longer running time and large cast strip the film of the wonderful intimacy and performances the original still boasts; but this was one remake I enjoy on a few levels. 14 Blades makes me love the original even more and that's not a slight. It is nice to have two versions of this excellent story.
 
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I thoroughly enjoyed Trainwreck, even though I'm not particularly a fan of Inside Amy Schumer (I find it more miss than hit).

This is a real ROM-COM, which is a bit of a surprise given it's director (Judd Apatow) and it's writer (Amy Schumer) - - I expected a lot more low-class, too-obvious raunch. Trainwreck radiates warmth and an impressively piquant sweetness.

In my book, Amy Schumer has now officially graduated to movie star, her talent is undeniable here. Plus, she's supported by a plethora of talented players - - Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Tilda Swinton, and especially Colin Quinn stand out (not to mention all those whacked-out cameos).

Trainwreck is a newborn classic in the romantic comedy genre!

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Giant (1956)- A must see if you haven't. One of my favorites! :)

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Lolita (1962)- Never cared for this. It's only interesting because, it was filmed in the days of censors, so everything sexual had to be expressed in abstractions or innuendos.

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)- Spousel duty. ;) I like Judi Dench better as M and I noticed Tina Desai, the girl from India in Sense 8. :)

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Huntn said:
Giant (1956)- A must see if you haven't. One of my favorites! :)
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Great movie. I love the Thanksgiving scene with the kids wearing turkey feathers as native American
headdresses and they all begin to cry uncontrollably when they are told that the turkey was their pet. :D I usually hate when kids cry in movies (like every other scene in The Godfather) but this was crazy funny.

Last night I watched these two movies:

007 Tomorrow Never Dies - I love this movie. Haven't seen it in years and it's still so cool.
I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs modeled his "look" after the villain, Elliot Carver, in this movie. After all, this was released in 1997 and shortly after, Steve started with his trademark look.
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Full Metal Jacket - of course, one of the BEST movies in history.
 
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RawBert said:
007 Tomorrow Never Dies - I love this movie. Haven't seen it in years and it's still so cool.
I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs modeled his "look" after the villain, Elliot Carver, in this movie. After all, this was released in 1997 and shortly after, Steve started with his trademark look.
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That's a pretty radical theory to just throw out there...

That's a pretty radical theory to just throw out there!!!!!

That's a pretty radical theory to just throw out there.
 
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RawBert said:
Great movie. I love the Thanksgiving scene with the kids wearing turkey feathers as native American
headdresses and they all begin to cry uncontrollably when they are told that the turkey was their pet. :D I usually hate when kids cry in movies (like every other scene in The Godfather) but this was crazy funny.

Last night I watched these two movies:

007 Tomorrow Never Dies - I love this movie. Haven't seen it in years and it's still so cool.
I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs modeled his "look" after the villain, Elliot Carver, in this movie. After all, this was released in 1997 and shortly after, Steve started with his trademark look.
main-qimg-e61d4a5bf67a033b073769dbd8911745


Full Metal Jacket - of course, one of the BEST movies in history.
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I need to watch FMJ again.

Benjamin Frost said:
Avatar.

Enjoyable.
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Love that movie even though I've heard it described as Dances With Wolves in Space. ;)
 
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Yesterday I took my kids to Minions. I kept trying to figure out what the storyline was, but in the end it really didn't matter. Just another delightful romp with the minions.

Last week I watched Kelly's Heroes. This was the first time I've seen it, and it was really good. I loved the character Oddball, but thinking about it later, although a hippy was completely relevant in 1970, I don't believe there would have been one in WWII. I was just glad I couldn't think back to WWII to remember if there were hippies. :)
 
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millerj123 said:
Yesterday I took my kids to Minions. I kept trying to figure out what the storyline was, but in the end it really didn't matter. Just another delightful romp with the minions.

Last week I watched Kelly's Heroes. This was the first time I've seen it, and it was really good. I loved the character Oddball, but thinking about it later, although a hippy was completely relevant in 1970, I don't believe there would have been one in WWII. I was just glad I couldn't think back to WWII to remember if there were hippies. :)
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Who needs a story? ;)

Oddball would definitely have been in the minority, but not impossible. ;)
 
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