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There are moments when the mercenary and the kid become simpatico, but I’d still call it a minimalist effort. They make it clear up front that Hemsworth’s character is suicidal or borderline before the mission and he finds a reason to go out of his way to help the boy. I’d say there are just too many bad guys versus 1 to keep this feeling realistic but you can almost feel your adrenaline glans kicking in as you visualize yourself in the situation.
The Island (2005)- 63% Audience Score RT.
Lincoln Six Echo awaits anxiously to win the lottery so he can leave the facility and go to The Island, the last contamination free paradise in the world, to live the good life, except something is not right. His life is boring, he has nightmares, questions his existence especially when his eyes are opened and his life suddenly gets very exciting.
Yes, it got mixed reviews, but I love this Logan’s Run kind of story. And although it was critiqued as too much “action”, I felt the action suited my needs, outstanding action sequences, interspersed with interesting characters and dialog. Ewan McGregor, Scarlet Johansson, Steve Buscemi, and Sean Bean are really good in this.
Lincoln Six Echo awaits anxiously to win the lottery so he can leave the facility and go to The Island, the last contamination free paradise in the world, to live the good life, except something is not right. His life is boring, he has nightmares, questions his existence especially when his eyes are opened and his life suddenly gets very exciting.
Yes, it got mixed reviews, but I love this Logan’s Run kind of story. And although it was critiqued as too much “action”, I felt the action suited my needs, outstanding action sequences, interspersed with interesting characters and dialog. Ewan McGregor, Scarlet Johansson, Steve Buscemi, and Sean Bean are really good in this.
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Going retro right now. I'm watching "Support Your Local Sheriff", a western comedy with James Garner surrounded by an impressive group of character actors: Jack Elam, Walter Brennan, Harry Morgan, Henry Jones, and Bruce Dern as a dimwitted outlaw.
Garner's his usual self--an amiable dude who gets by on his wits as much as his gun--and he's got to deal with, among other things, a jail that has no bars on the cells because (as Morgan puts it) "we sent away for 'em and they ain't arove yet."
It's free on Prime. I've seen this a number of times before, but it just never gets old.
Garner's his usual self--an amiable dude who gets by on his wits as much as his gun--and he's got to deal with, among other things, a jail that has no bars on the cells because (as Morgan puts it) "we sent away for 'em and they ain't arove yet."
It's free on Prime. I've seen this a number of times before, but it just never gets old.
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Oh, Ok...good. The neighbors dog keeps trotting over in my yard again, I’m thinking 750W of pure stomping bass should fix that issue real quick.😁
Thanks. Look at the home theater thread in the community forum. There’s some interesting set-ups in their. LG, Samsung, Pioneer are all contenders. But I’d say it depends what you’re willing to spend. Also, I’d ask you what the dimensions are of your home theater and is it carpeted or hardwood, because I think that’s a big part of how the sound travels, And ultimately resonates throughout the room. I have vaulted ceiling’s in my living room, and I originally had an LG 600W System, and it was until I upgraded to JBL Harmon that changed everything.
Quick side note:
I just now saw your reply to me in the iPhone forum from a day or so ago, and for whatever reason with the ‘new’ forum migration, if there’s a post ‘merged‘ when someone replies to multiple members, I never see the merged post.[Just wanted to let you know, as I wasn’t ignoring you.] I should mention it to Arnold Kim regarding the issue.
I need to see if this is as funny as I remember it. I have several Western comedies I used too think were really funny but some, not so much anymore. Cat Ballou was kind of like that.
Don't worry He didn't spoil it. He cleared up the parts I couldn't hear!
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TV series.
Is it good though? It looks like it will be pretty good.
I think so.
Garner (looks at badge with bullet dent in it.): “This must’ve saved the life of whoever was wearing it.”
Morgan: “Well, it sure would have, if it hadn’t been for all those other bullets flyin’ in from everywhere.”
Then there’s that “Hold it! Hold it!” gag which they pull not once, but twice. 😂
Morgan: “Well, it sure would have, if it hadn’t been for all those other bullets flyin’ in from everywhere.”
Then there’s that “Hold it! Hold it!” gag which they pull not once, but twice. 😂
@akash.nu Speaking of discounts, they're doing 25% direct right now and free shipping, so that's the 820F system for $2644 - $661 discount, under $2K
I got an email about the sale, and thought I'd follow up.
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True Lies (1994)- 76% Audience score RT. That seems low to me. What’s not to like?
This is one of James Cameron’s best films (the man is a genius, and reportedly a jerk to the women in his life, but I digress
) and Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s most polished performance, a tongue-in-cheek spy thriller, that works on all levels boosted by Tom Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis. We spend a lot of time chuckling listening to Tom Arnold’s comic relief. And Arnold has a great stunt double, you can hardly tell it’s not him.The movie has nice little attention to detail touches, like the front of Arnold’s shirt being sliced in a knife fight, when Arnold tosses his gun while hanging over the side of a Marriott, you can see it falling out of sight, and the flames above Arnold when he swims under water. The last hour of this movie is incredible! Most impressive for me is the Harrier footage, especially saving Jamie Lee on the bridge, and putting Arnold in the pilot’s seat hovering a Harrier in downtown Miami, next to a high rise shooting terrorists.
Surprisingly this movie does not appear available to stream rent/buy other than a subscription to HBO, and the only version I saw for sale is in DVD format. Very curious. I have it on DVD.
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Oh, Ok...good. The neighbors dog keeps trotting over in my yard again, I’m thinking 750W of pure stomping bass should fix that issue real quick.
Thanks. Look at the home theater thread in the community forum. There’s some interesting set-ups in their. LG, Samsung, Pioneer are all contenders. But I’d say it depends what you’re willing to spend. Also, I’d ask you what the dimensions are of your home theater and is it carpeted or hardwood, because I think that’s a big part of how the sound travels, And ultimately resonates throughout the room. I have vaulted ceiling’s in my living room, and I originally had an LG 600W System, and it was until I upgraded to JBL Harmon that changed everything.
Quick side note:
I just now saw your reply to me in the iPhone forum from a day or so ago, and for whatever reason with the ‘new’ forum migration, if there’s a post ‘merged‘ when someone replies to multiple members, I never see the merged post.[Just wanted to let you know, as I wasn’t ignoring you.] I should mention it to Arnold Kim regarding the issue.
@akash.nu Speaking of discounts, they're doing 25% direct right now and free shipping, so that's the 820F system for $2644 - $661 discount, under $2K
Thanks guys. Will take a look. Cheers.
Latest movie I watched? Dark Waters.
Went into it not having any idea what it'd be about. It's like a documentary of a big legal battle one man gets obsessed with waging against DuPont Corp. over pollution they created in West Virigina when they started making Teflon. I'm sure it takes some creative license with some of the facts to enhance the story ... but seemed pretty realistic.
I'm not usually a big fan of these "environmentalist" type flicks -- but this one covers such a flagrant violation of the law by DuPont, it's pretty amazing. Doubly so when you realize the lawyer devoting his life to uncovering it used to work as a corporate attorney FOR these types of companies!
I recommend it.
Went into it not having any idea what it'd be about. It's like a documentary of a big legal battle one man gets obsessed with waging against DuPont Corp. over pollution they created in West Virigina when they started making Teflon. I'm sure it takes some creative license with some of the facts to enhance the story ... but seemed pretty realistic.
I'm not usually a big fan of these "environmentalist" type flicks -- but this one covers such a flagrant violation of the law by DuPont, it's pretty amazing. Doubly so when you realize the lawyer devoting his life to uncovering it used to work as a corporate attorney FOR these types of companies!
I recommend it.
I probably watched True Lies two dozen times back in the day. I saw it at least 5x in theaters. Solid film. Face Off, which came later, was also a huge favorite of mine.
Did you like Erin Brockovich (movie)? If you have not seen it, it’s excellent, interesting, and entertaining and it’s based on chemical pollution in people’s drinking water by a corporation who knew about it and really did not give a damn whose lives were ruined. Julia Robert’s best and most memorable performance, because it’s based on reality, not a fantasy hooker story.
A great film. Just the right mix of action and comedy.
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True Lies (1994)- 76% Audience score RT. That seems low to me. What’s not to like?
This is one of James Cameron’s best films (the man is a genius, and reportedly a jerk to the women in his life, but I digress
The movie has nice little attention to detail touches, like the front of Arnold’s shirt being sliced in a knife fight, when Arnold tosses his gun while hanging over the side of a Marriott, you can see it falling out of sight, and the flames above Arnold when he swims under water. The last hour of this movie is incredible! Most impressive for me is the Harrier footage, especially saving Jamie Lee on the bridge, and putting Arnold in the pilot’s seat hovering a Harrier in downtown Miami, next to a high rise shooting terrorists.
Surprisingly this movie does appear available to stream rent/buy other than a subscription to HBO, and the only version I saw for sale is in DVD format. Very curious. I have it on DVD.
May the 4th be with you all.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Just watched that one the other day! Seen it many times before! "Two wrong feet in f*ckin' ugly shoes" 😂 😂 😂Did you like Erin Brockovich (movie)? If you have not seen it, it’s excellent, interesting, and entertaining and it’s based on chemical pollution in people’s drinking water by a corporation who knew about it and really did not give a damn whose lives were ruined. Julia Robert’s best and most memorable performance, because it’s based on reality, not a fantasy hooker story.
We lived in the Bay Area at the time the actual event was going on. My mom worked in law back then and paid very close attention to everything that was going on. This definitely is not new information to those who live in California, or really anyone who just pays attention to events out that way in general...but PG&E...is beyond shady They don't seem to have learned from their experiences over the years.
This one isn't a movie, so it's a little off topic. But I would also recommend watching The People vs. OJ Simpson. That was another case my mom paid close attention to. I remember hearing a looooooooot about that one. The show was very well done, in my opinion.