A great film. A true classic.The Great Escape (1963)- One of my favorites. The movie shown on TCM (color), looks like it's due for refurbishment.
Although he was a racer, motorcycle guy, that's not Steve McQueen!
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Can I assume it was at least partially filmed in Paris? I have a cool Harley Davidson shirt from there. I'll see if I can find this for streaming.
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Five myths about the movie the Great Escape, still a great movie. 0f interest, 76 escaped, 3 escaped capture, and 50 were shot by the Germans. No American prisoners in the real story and this was not a the only mass escape during the war. In the movie, it was the boys who took the boat, and the Aussie who took a a bicycle who made it out. Seems like a train, might not be the best choice. The plane should have been a synch.
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It's like Sandler and friends think they can half-bake a story, throw in some potty humor, and their core fanbase will eat it up. Which I did.
My wife couldn't hang past the first 15 minutes. She has more taste than me.
^ @millerj123 LOL. I'd bail as soon I see his name or face...
The Emperor and His Brother (1981) So the current Manchu Emperor finds out he's actual a Han National thanks to his rebel brother, the pro-Ming thinking scholar. The story is the Emperor must continue to pretend to be a Manchu in order to drive those factions out of the courts and China, thus restoring Han goodness.
Of course, this being a Chu Yuan wuxia, there are waaaaaaay too many peripheral characters to make things confusing. I simply couldn't keep track of the amount of brothers, family members and what not and was utterly lost until Ti Lung's scholarly brother finally made himself known. There was some entertaining laughs in this one (courtesy of Venoms mob kicker Sun Chien) and an unintentionally funny beauty / talent contest: Top Candidate of the Boudoir (seriously. While I was wiping tears from eyes after laughing at this, the first thing that popped into my mind was: Qing China's Next Top Courtesan!)
The final fight was silly (although Ti and Kwan Fung as a one armed holy swordsman get some nice moves in.)
At least I know Chor Yuan occasionally let his sense of humor slip in, which was why I stuck with this, despite the top heavy opening 20-25 minutes. An interesting diversion from director and star and I think one of the first WTF wuxias from late day Shaw Brothers.
The Emperor and His Brother (1981) So the current Manchu Emperor finds out he's actual a Han National thanks to his rebel brother, the pro-Ming thinking scholar. The story is the Emperor must continue to pretend to be a Manchu in order to drive those factions out of the courts and China, thus restoring Han goodness.
Of course, this being a Chu Yuan wuxia, there are waaaaaaay too many peripheral characters to make things confusing. I simply couldn't keep track of the amount of brothers, family members and what not and was utterly lost until Ti Lung's scholarly brother finally made himself known. There was some entertaining laughs in this one (courtesy of Venoms mob kicker Sun Chien) and an unintentionally funny beauty / talent contest: Top Candidate of the Boudoir (seriously.
While I was wiping tears from eyes after laughing at this, the first thing that popped into my mind was: Qing China's Next Top Courtesan!) The final fight was silly (although Ti and Kwan Fung as a one armed holy swordsman get some nice moves in.)
At least I know Chor Yuan occasionally let his sense of humor slip in, which was why I stuck with this, despite the top heavy opening 20-25 minutes. An interesting diversion from director and star and I think one of the first WTF wuxias from late day Shaw Brothers.
Not sure if it's been posted already, but Hardcore Henry is insane!
Just saw this last night.
Anyone with motion sickness or those that get car sick easy might want to stay away...
Here is the trailer -
Just saw this last night.
Anyone with motion sickness or those that get car sick easy might want to stay away...
Here is the trailer -
LOL. I'd bail as soon I see his name or face...
That can't be said loud enough...
Although I kinda (really) like Luke Wilson (just know him from The Tenenbaums).
I saw the trailer when it hit the theaters. Looks insane, but seeing arms and legs failing on the edge of the screen for 2 hrs did not appeal to me, and I was worried about the nausea effect.
I wonder if the movie was a hit?
Last night I watched Interstellar (2014) for the second time. Pretty good movie and the special effects are amazing, and some are even based on real science predictions.
Well, I do like Sharlto Copley cuz he's a madman in all his films and let me tell you - he doesn't dissapoint in this one either.I saw the trailer when it hit the theaters. Looks insane, but seeing arms and legs failing on the edge of the screen for 2 hrs did not appeal to me, and I was worried about the nausea effect.
As for the nausea effect, can't say for sure but have heard some people complain about it..
I think I've watched it practically every time I've come across it (well, not quite, but close enough). It's still good even on 4th viewing.
Unique movie. A favorite of my family.
I have just finished "Septembers of Shiraz" (2015). A good movie.
So I've been on a movie binge since the olympics ended. I thought I'd share some with you guys:
Double Indemnity (1944): This is the textbook film noir with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanywick who I thought was incredible in this movie. The dialogue was incredible, especially when he meets her in her house for the first time. Probably one of my favorite movies
Sunset Blvd (1950): Another Billy Wilder classic. It was objectively a good film, but it made me feel uncomfortable. Perhaps that was his objective. Still excellent writing and directing.
The Jungle Book (2016): Forgot how much I loved the original as a kid. I thought the actor who played Mowgli was pretty good. There were a few (very few) cringe parts of his acting but I'll give him a pass. Really realistic animal CGI. Idris Elba was pretty menacing as Shere Khan. Also the score in this film really elevated it.
Roman Holiday (1953): Apparently this was Audrey Hepburn's debut (or an early film her filmography) and she pretty much stole the show. Gregory Peck was pretty good. I think Dalton Trumbo's screenplay really was a big star of this film as well(2nd to Hepburn of course).
E.T. (1982): Saw this is a kid for the first in french for some reason. Any way, after watching Stranger Things I just had to watch this movie again and it was as magical as I remember. Perhaps even more so since I'm not a young kid anymore. I think having ET and Elliot be "connected" somehow really made you much more emotionally invested in the story.
Strangers on a Train (1951): Another Hitchcock classic. I liked how the main character was a tennis player. Not much else to say other than I enjoyed it
Spellbound (1945): Features Ingrid Bergman and a young Gregory Peck. Thought this movie was pretty good albeit a little formulaic by Hitchcock standards. Still though with those 2 leads, hard to go wrong.
Two Days One Night (2015): This is a Belgium film featuring Marion Cotillard who is one of my favorite actresses. Basically the plot is that she has a weekend to convince her co-workers to either accept a raise or let her keep her job. Superb acting as well as interesting themes such as self-worth and dealing with depression.
Big Hero 6 (2014): This was a great Disney film featuring a lot of technology-minded kids using their minds to navigate through a rather pedestrian plot. I thought Baymax was really great and the kid himself (can’t remember his name) was great, but the side characters were a tad underwritten. Also the script was a little heavy handed in trying to convey the doctrine ‘knowledge is power’. Totally agree, but unnecessary to be so blatant about it, especially when the script was able to convey that message in more subtle as as effective ways. Still a great movie.
The Little Prince (2016): Glad Netflix saved this movie. Very introspective including themes of conformity, curiosity, and adventure. Some people have complained about the 3rd act, but I thought it was fine. Lovely movie. @bradl I saw earlier that you watched this film. Any particular things you liked/disliked?
Lawrence of Arabia (1962): What an incredibly shot film. Definitely one of the most beautiful films I’ve ever seen. Was thirsty during majority of the movie. It’s weird to see great script writing as well as technical achievements in a film nowadays, but I think that is what David Lean was known for. Probably one of the best films ever made
Barry Lyndon (1975): I saw this movie a while ago but I thought I’d mention it. Superb cinematography. I know Kubrick used lenses from NASA to be able to shoot in low light settings and all the shots are in natural light. Great story too and has some familiar Kubrick tropes.
EDIT: one more I forgot to mention (don't know how) was:
On the Waterfront (1958): Awesome awesome movie. Marlon Brando really shines here, as much as in The Godfather. His famous quote (I could have had class...) is honestly one of the most perfectly written lines in cinema history. It comes at the perfect time in the film and Brando delivers it to near perfection.
Double Indemnity (1944): This is the textbook film noir with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanywick who I thought was incredible in this movie. The dialogue was incredible, especially when he meets her in her house for the first time. Probably one of my favorite movies
Sunset Blvd (1950): Another Billy Wilder classic. It was objectively a good film, but it made me feel uncomfortable. Perhaps that was his objective. Still excellent writing and directing.
The Jungle Book (2016): Forgot how much I loved the original as a kid. I thought the actor who played Mowgli was pretty good. There were a few (very few) cringe parts of his acting but I'll give him a pass. Really realistic animal CGI. Idris Elba was pretty menacing as Shere Khan. Also the score in this film really elevated it.
Roman Holiday (1953): Apparently this was Audrey Hepburn's debut (or an early film her filmography) and she pretty much stole the show. Gregory Peck was pretty good. I think Dalton Trumbo's screenplay really was a big star of this film as well(2nd to Hepburn of course).
E.T. (1982): Saw this is a kid for the first in french for some reason. Any way, after watching Stranger Things I just had to watch this movie again and it was as magical as I remember. Perhaps even more so since I'm not a young kid anymore. I think having ET and Elliot be "connected" somehow really made you much more emotionally invested in the story.
Strangers on a Train (1951): Another Hitchcock classic. I liked how the main character was a tennis player. Not much else to say other than I enjoyed it
Spellbound (1945): Features Ingrid Bergman and a young Gregory Peck. Thought this movie was pretty good albeit a little formulaic by Hitchcock standards. Still though with those 2 leads, hard to go wrong.
Two Days One Night (2015): This is a Belgium film featuring Marion Cotillard who is one of my favorite actresses. Basically the plot is that she has a weekend to convince her co-workers to either accept a raise or let her keep her job. Superb acting as well as interesting themes such as self-worth and dealing with depression.
Big Hero 6 (2014): This was a great Disney film featuring a lot of technology-minded kids using their minds to navigate through a rather pedestrian plot. I thought Baymax was really great and the kid himself (can’t remember his name) was great, but the side characters were a tad underwritten. Also the script was a little heavy handed in trying to convey the doctrine ‘knowledge is power’. Totally agree, but unnecessary to be so blatant about it, especially when the script was able to convey that message in more subtle as as effective ways. Still a great movie.
The Little Prince (2016): Glad Netflix saved this movie. Very introspective including themes of conformity, curiosity, and adventure. Some people have complained about the 3rd act, but I thought it was fine. Lovely movie. @bradl I saw earlier that you watched this film. Any particular things you liked/disliked?
Lawrence of Arabia (1962): What an incredibly shot film. Definitely one of the most beautiful films I’ve ever seen. Was thirsty during majority of the movie. It’s weird to see great script writing as well as technical achievements in a film nowadays, but I think that is what David Lean was known for. Probably one of the best films ever made
Barry Lyndon (1975): I saw this movie a while ago but I thought I’d mention it. Superb cinematography. I know Kubrick used lenses from NASA to be able to shoot in low light settings and all the shots are in natural light. Great story too and has some familiar Kubrick tropes.
EDIT: one more I forgot to mention (don't know how) was:
On the Waterfront (1958): Awesome awesome movie. Marlon Brando really shines here, as much as in The Godfather. His famous quote (I could have had class...) is honestly one of the most perfectly written lines in cinema history. It comes at the perfect time in the film and Brando delivers it to near perfection.
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Seen E.T as a kid, (in English ... ) but my sister got scared and we had to walk out half way through...
Now, grown up, i can take it.. It's a good movie if u can get all the way through
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All good films, and ones I have in my collection as well.
Yeah I agree. Interestingly, Spielbergs Close Encounters of the Third Kind which came out 5 years earlier is kind of different from his other movies. It's missing that adventurous kid sentimentality. I don't think it harms the movie in anyway, I just found it interesting that he went back to it for ET.
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What is your opinion on film noir. Do you think it was over done similar to westerns and now comic book movies? What is and isn't a film noir is pretty vague also. I feel like it really depends on the director and their vision. Wilder or Hitchcock could be make good noirs but less capable directors couldn't make good ones. Similar to Leone and other directors for westerns.
I don't think film noir ever jumped the shark per se, as it is generally regarded as a short-lived genre from 1944 to 1954. The period varies depending on what some people consider film noir and what they don't. For that reason, I think its endured and is a favorite by classic film buffs.
I personally enjoy the genre a lot, though I've certainly not seen all of them, and there have a been a few that just didn't cut it and were terribly made.
Have you seen this page where you can download free film noir movies? I've gotten some from there and just the other day downloaded "Whistle Stop" and have yet to watch it.
http://www.openculture.com/free_film_noir_movies
Absolutely loved the film. It isn't a true remake of the book, which is a good thing. The stop motion animation mixed with CGI worked wonderfully in the film, especially since it did bring a bit of nostalgia/history. The third act, where she went to find him again didn't seem to totally gel with the rest of the story in relation to the book, but once again, this isn't a remake or retelling of the book. It definitely does get the point across that no matter how old you get or conforming people think you should be with the times and the mediocrity of those times, don't ever, ever forget your youth or the innocence of a youth's imagination. No matter how old you become, you can always return to being the kid you were (and still are).
I'm hoping it comes out on DVD or blu-ray soon, as it's a keeper to go along with my box set of the 1980s series.
BL.
Funny I was just joking about E.T earlier. Mrs AFB is full of cold so has her red hoodie on. Basically looks like Elliot when he got sick.
Wish I could make her well by just touching though.
Wish I could make her well by just touching though.