Went to the theatre on Friday night to watch The Bone Temple which is the latest movie int he 28 Years Later series. Huge fan of the original 28 Days Later, the 2nd one was meh, watchable and ok but lacking what the first one had. 28 Years Later was fantastic in my opinion, loved what they did to the world. Also had the best trailer I have ever seen. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is somewhat of a continuation from the last movie connecting to it through one character, he is more of a sideline character as you follow these creepy villains. The whole movie paces really well and keeps your eyes glued to the screen. The man bad guy did an amazing job and was equal to Ralph Fiennes in terms of acting ability. Ralph was superb in this and when you see it you will really see why what it gets to that "rocking" scene.
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It could be good PROVIDED they keep the original scene where Han shot first! (I have it on laser disc and it is clear that he shot first.)
Serpent's Lair (1995)
Tom is seduced by a succubus (Lilith) who's out to drain him and destroy his marriage. Not much of a horror flick, a touch of suspense with some of the obvious. Tends to run slow and tries to build tension but never really peaks. Feels like it's from the 70's and maybe needs a second watch to get the best of it, nor do I mind slow burners.
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Tom is seduced by a succubus (Lilith) who's out to drain him and destroy his marriage. Not much of a horror flick, a touch of suspense with some of the obvious. Tends to run slow and tries to build tension but never really peaks. Feels like it's from the 70's and maybe needs a second watch to get the best of it, nor do I mind slow burners.
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I hear ya, not that bad .. honestly not that good either .. 6 of 10 at best.
Did it make us think, ponder, pause to reflect, perhaps on humanity
I was nine when my Ps took the four of us to a local Drive-In to watch A.N.H. in its Cinematic Glory. The provided window-clip-speaker was mono, the popcorn was 25¢, and the Pepsi was sweetened with cane sugar.
We finished-up the night with WA&DK in "Sleeper"; then [~everyone~] in "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)"
. . . knowledge that anyone is a graduate of a University assures coital success.
*gawd* . . . that feels like an Eon ago!
It's on my list now.
Just watched Limitless last night.
Imagine a little pill that could unlock your brain's full potential? A drug that enhanced perceptions, gives unparalleled analytical ability, improves decisive thinking. Every memory, everything you have ever learned cross referenced and collated. A pill that turns glue sniffing, a mouth breathing, knuckle dragging guy you know--we all know such a guy😉--into William Sidis. That's the wonder drug, NZT. Experimental and expensive. And you just got your hands on a stash of that 💩, World domination is at your fingertips, but nah, being American you just want to get rich.😏
Imagine a little pill that could unlock your brain's full potential? A drug that enhanced perceptions, gives unparalleled analytical ability, improves decisive thinking. Every memory, everything you have ever learned cross referenced and collated. A pill that turns glue sniffing, a mouth breathing, knuckle dragging guy you know--we all know such a guy😉--into William Sidis. That's the wonder drug, NZT. Experimental and expensive. And you just got your hands on a stash of that 💩, World domination is at your fingertips, but nah, being American you just want to get rich.😏
Tuesday, I tried watching the entire Indiana Jones™ movie series
but lost interest during the 1981 one as they staring digging up the Sahara in hot conditions
without any struggle or need for water.
perhaps the English Patient deserved all that hype in 1996-97.
but lost interest during the 1981 one as they staring digging up the Sahara in hot conditions
without any struggle or need for water.
perhaps the English Patient deserved all that hype in 1996-97.
The Imitation Game.
A great movie if you like good acting, good script. good production value. It's a horrible movie if you're into historical accuracy.🫢 I have only superficial knowledge of Alan Turing and his part in helping the Allies decode Enigma. The movie take a lot of artistic license with their revisionist history; making Turing into a bigger genius and a bigger jack-(_!_) than he really was. It's like how the QB gets too much credit for a win and too much blame for a loss.
For the most part, I'm okay with that because it makes for a good story. The only part I took exception with was how they minimized the Polish contribution in breaking Enigma. The in the movie, the Poles only provided them with an Enigma machine "smuggled out of Berlin". . In reality, the Poles where the ones who broke the cypher and replicated the Enigma machine. The machine the provided the British was a Polish "double", not an original German machine as in the movie. Poland is always the butt of every WWII joke🥺, but they're the unsung heroes of WWII.
A great movie if you like good acting, good script. good production value. It's a horrible movie if you're into historical accuracy.🫢 I have only superficial knowledge of Alan Turing and his part in helping the Allies decode Enigma. The movie take a lot of artistic license with their revisionist history; making Turing into a bigger genius and a bigger jack-(_!_) than he really was. It's like how the QB gets too much credit for a win and too much blame for a loss.
For the most part, I'm okay with that because it makes for a good story. The only part I took exception with was how they minimized the Polish contribution in breaking Enigma. The in the movie, the Poles only provided them with an Enigma machine "smuggled out of Berlin". . In reality, the Poles where the ones who broke the cypher and replicated the Enigma machine. The machine the provided the British was a Polish "double", not an original German machine as in the movie. Poland is always the butt of every WWII joke🥺, but they're the unsung heroes of WWII.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya
Which is a retelling of the old Japanese folklore of the Bamboo Cutter. The MC finds a baby in a street lamp and decides to raise the kid. A lot of VR stuff happens and music. The story is kind of a jumbled mess the first time around but everything becomes clear on your 2nd playthrough. Overall the movie had somewhat of a mix review, it's more eye candy more than a serious plot but I still loved it.
Which is a retelling of the old Japanese folklore of the Bamboo Cutter. The MC finds a baby in a street lamp and decides to raise the kid. A lot of VR stuff happens and music. The story is kind of a jumbled mess the first time around but everything becomes clear on your 2nd playthrough. Overall the movie had somewhat of a mix review, it's more eye candy more than a serious plot but I still loved it.
Darn right they were. I saw this film and also know Alan Turing and the Enigma story pretty well.The Imitation Game.
A great movie if you like good acting, good script. good production value. It's a horrible movie if you're into historical accuracy.🫢 I have only superficial knowledge of Alan Turing and his part in helping the Allies decode Enigma. The movie take a lot of artistic license with their revisionist history; making Turing into a bigger genius and a bigger jack-(_!_) than he really was. It's like how the QB gets too much credit for a win and too much blame for a loss.
For the most part, I'm okay with that because it makes for a good story. The only part I took exception with was how they minimized the Polish contribution in breaking Enigma. The in the movie, the Poles only provided them with an Enigma machine "smuggled out of Berlin". . In reality, the Poles where the ones who broke the cypher and replicated the Enigma machine. The machine the provided the British was a Polish "double", not an original German machine as in the movie. Poland is always the butt of every WWII joke🥺, but they're the unsung heroes of WWII.
My only real problem with Enigma, Hut 6 Story and the like is that they ignore the 10,000+, mostly young women, who, once they were given the day's cribs by Turing's and Welchman's teams, did the hard work of doing the decoding.
Also look at "A Game of Birds and Wolves", about a group of young WRENS who taught crusty Naval captains how to dodge U-boats. There is a TV series of this - U-Boat Wargamers
Also look at "A Game of Birds and Wolves", about a group of young WRENS who taught crusty Naval captains how to dodge U-boats. There is a TV series of this - U-Boat Wargamers
Mimic (1997)
Three years ago, entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler genetically created an insect to kill cockroaches carrying a virulent disease. Now, the insects are out to destroy their only predator, mankind. A Guillermo Del Toro movie, enough said if into horror & Sci-Fi. Dark & atmospheric with Mira Sorvino, not an epic yet a very solid watch...
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Three years ago, entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler genetically created an insect to kill cockroaches carrying a virulent disease. Now, the insects are out to destroy their only predator, mankind. A Guillermo Del Toro movie, enough said if into horror & Sci-Fi. Dark & atmospheric with Mira Sorvino, not an epic yet a very solid watch...
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I've been thinking of joining Netflix just to watch this flick...what are your thoughts on it?
I love netflix - I'm using my son's account though. lol
The Rip was very good. I gave it 4 apples after all...
4 out of 5, 6 or 10?I love netflix - I'm using my son's account though. lol
The Rip was very good. I gave it 4 apples after all...
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) + Features
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it. A timeless classic and a must watch. The film tends to soften the cruelty the POW's suffered at the hands of their capturers with decedents to this day still not recognising the crimes to humanity...
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British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it. A timeless classic and a must watch. The film tends to soften the cruelty the POW's suffered at the hands of their capturers with decedents to this day still not recognising the crimes to humanity...
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Besides all star casts, William Holden had a great on screen personality for this story and Stalag 17. Yeah back when they made this, audiences would not have been prepared for the actual cruelty, even today, you might not want to watch it. I would not.