Well i wont be able to see Cloverfield till Jan 22, after the kids get some bogus 4 day weekend starting this Friday I'm going to bring a pad & pencil to write stuff down so i dont forget. I know a few people said it reminds them of Blair Witch Project. I never saw that movie, but I know of it and the gist of it.

We may watch Stardust tonight........................ may

That's a great family movie

...but I will never look at Robert De Niro the same way again

I really really liked that movie, in fact I might end up buying it. (I only buy my very favorites.) LOL I know what you mean about De Niro Snogging!

I think Michelle Pfeiffer did a really good job too. I don't think they could have found a better person for the role.

Enjoy it OH and let us know what you think!

anyone seen Margot at the wedding with Nicole Kidman? I've not heard much of anything about this movie other than the odd review in the newspapers or online

I called it. It got a 5% on the Tomatometer. I realize that blood, sweat and tears went into realizing somebody's hopes and dreams here. I feel bad about kicking anybody when they're down, but...man, this whole movie was a bad idea from the beginning.

Speaking of bad ideas. Ebert and Roeper had their lists of the worst ten movies of 2007 this morning. Our own JK made an appearance for License to Wed. I'm not saying anything about his abilities. Sometimes good people end up on bad projects...in some people's opinions.

Yes, the music was absolutely brilliant ! You can listen to it on the official Atonement web page, also FGC's sig.

Did you watch Pride & Prejudice? Cause the sam film maker/director did it, he is amazing! It's his first films (I think) and he has SO much talent! He did the same one shot type thing at the beginning of Pride & Prejudice.

Also, you should check out Nine Lives (2005), it's nine intertwining stories all in one shots and directed by Rodrigo García, who directed some episodes of Carnivale. It's a sad film, but amazing, the acting and cinematography and music, etc!

I'm so glad you found Carnivale, hope you like it !

Aww, I'm glad you were able to see it again! That is one great scene. Yes! You found it! I will look that up....

WOW


NETFLIX expands internet viewing options!!!! By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Business Writer Sun Jan 13, 4:43 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO - Girding for a potential threat from Apple Inc., online DVD rental service Netflix Inc. is lifting its limits on how long most subscribers can watch movies and television shows over high-speed Internet connections.


~~read the rest at the link above

I finally got around to seeing Enchanted this weekend. It was so dumb it was good. Once I decided to watch it like I would an animated film, I was totally sucked in. It was so much fun and cute.

I saw Juno today. Loved it. It was very well done, smart, funny, sad, and the pace was just right.

It's nice to see a movie well put together that doesn't bore me to tears, LOL.

Plot:
The film is set in a dystopian future of implanted nano-devices, where the ultimate online simulation environment is humans remote-controlling other humans in mass-scale, multiplayer online gaming. Kable is a worldwide sensation, and the top-ranked warrior in a game called "Slayers." With his every move tracked by millions, he battles to regain his identity and bring down the system that has imprisoned him.

My family watched "Stardust" and really enjoyed it. The "adult situations" were tastefully done.

This is pretty cool, to me. Netflix (online) is where I watch (and participate in) workout videos, so I guess that means I'll be able to workout for an unlimited amount of time! I've also been trying to watch as many "classics" with their online feature as I can so that I don't have to wait for them in the mail. I enjoy being able to pull up a movie whenever I want and I don't feel bad about shutting it off if I don't like it.

I liked the movie anyway but that scene alone would have been worth it.


I did see that version of Pride & Prejudice but I was unimpressed (not with the cinematography though; that was great). I had a huge problem with what they did to the story itself. It was completely condensed and that just bugged me. I loved the A&E version with Colin Firth (but that version was five hours so not as many people could sit through it). What bugged me the most was the scene in which Lizzie hears about Lydia running away with Wickham. It was so over the top it became funny but it is actually a very serious point in the story.

And I'm watching Carnivale right now. I'm on the third episode. I'm really enjoying it so far.

Ya, I can see what you mean. It's difficult with movies cause you don't have a lot of time, not as much as a mini series, to tell a story, especially one based on a book. Things always have to be altered, and this can be for the better and sometimes not. I never read the book, so I'm probably bias , but I preferred it for several personal reasons--like the actors, cinematography, music, film quality, etc. Plus I wasn't really into the first one as much.

If you have any question or anything, just post 'em on the Fav TV Shows thread and I'll answer 'em !

I know some people have posted here that they saw "The Departed."
If you've seen it, do you think it would be ok for a 14 yr. old girl to see it. I know it's rated R, so parents would be watching it at the same time.
What do you think?

did anyone else catch on masterpiece theater, Persausaion.(spelling) last night? I thought it was awful myself

It depends on the girl, but I'd lean towards no. There's some sex with a scene in a porno theatre, and TONS of violence. The language is terrible, also. If it's your daughter, watch it first and decide. If it's someone else's, I might have to say no just to be on the safe side or mention it to the parents and see their reaction.

I mean, Leo is hot and all in that movie, but still!

Here... is the Mom's review via Yahoo Movies

I saw it...we rented it over the weekend. My daughter was at a friends house, so it was my husband and me and one son, age 21. She came home during the movie, and I told her that she had to be in another room until it was over, which she was fine with. She heard a few f-bombs, but I had already seen enough of the movie to know that I wasn't comfortable with her watching the rest with us.
Well, my son thought we were totally off base and there was no problem with her watching it! Um, no. It sort of turned into a fight, with him rolling his eyes and saying how we were overprotective of her and he was allowed to watch similar movies when he was her age.
Well, not that I recall. I remember not letting my boys watch anything I hadn't previewed, and I didn't even let them watch shows like, "Are you afraid of the Dark?" which was on Nick when they were around age 7 or 8.
Anyway, I think I was right, and he thinks we're stupid. I guess that's nothing new.

!! Well, tell him this 33.5 year old aunt/foster mother thinks he is wrong and to back off!

Oh when i recommended Yahoo Movie moms review i didnt know you had already seen it


Mom's are always right

I think my kid kept a running list of all the stuff I didn't let her watch, and now she's watching it all just to spite me.

Nyah nyah.

I'd seen it a couple months ago- but I watched it again last night. I didn't think it was horrible- but I definately like the old version better. My mom taped it and watched it this morning when she had a few minutes- she told me "I can't take the girls hair"

Next week they're showing Northanger Abbey. It was definately my favorite of the 3 new versions ITV did. I can't wait to see it again. I also can't wait to see the new Sense and Sensibility- I've seen the previews for it and it looks excellent. Unfortunately I think it's the last one they're showing so I'll have to wait awhile to see it

Ive never seen Northanger abbey but I've read the book. Next will be a treat then.

Ive been pricing old masterpiece theaters on amazon. I need more spending cash

Yes, I saw it. I didn't love it either, didn't think it was awful, but not great. Just couldn't connect to the character(s).



ITA with your mom, the hair annoyed me! I never saw the original one though. I like a stronger lead woman, she was just too much of a push over, and that bothered me. I know that in the day as a women it was difficult, but I like Nora Charles type of women, strong yet still traditional and feminine.

Ditto! I can't wait to see Mansfield park too !

Sorry OH. I worded it kind of weird, I know.

Even PG-13 movies are uncomfortable for me to watch with her sometimes. I'm sure she'll do what your daughter is doing....but I might be dead by then.

My mom shares my love of horror movies, and she let me start watching 'em with her when I was 11. Some people may look down on that, but I could care less what other people think. One of my fondest memories was seeing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with her. Sex scenes were uncomfortable though.

Juno was awesome, way better than I was expecting.

My mom was like that too. I really appreciate that about her also. She let me read her Stephen King books and watch Alfred Hitchcock shows with her at a pretty early age. I remember watching Wolfen and The Howling with her when they first hit cable. I must have been about 10. We also watched the great classic Universal Monsters and Japanese monster movies together.

Horror movies never really bothered me. I've always had plenty of nightmares, but only one or two of them had any violence in them (most just have me in inescapable situations, being embarrassed or failing at something). It's also easier when you have an adult holding your hand when you see your first few...especially when they can tell you what other movies those actors were in or how fake blood is made. It takes a lot of the horror out of it when you know that Gregory Hines wasn't really mauled by a wolf because he was in that tap dancing movie a few years later.

Edit: I can't actually remember if Gregory Hines' character dies in Wolfen, but he has a line in that movie that I still quote today around certain company; "I've got a hand in the baggie." I guess you had to be there.

bmac, if you choose to watch another film with your daughter in the near future, I suggest Breakfast at Tiffany's. It's one of the ultimate mother-daughter films & one of the best films ever. It's girly/chick flick & it's been appreciated & loved by many generations, including me. I know some young people may be inclined to watch it because of the year it was released (1961) but the age of the film doesn't affect it all. You can't even tell. I'm sure you'll both fall in love with George Peppard's character (I did ) & be memerized the whole time by the legend, Audrey Hepburn. Just don't be too surprised if she asks you to take her to Tiffany & Co after . The simplicity of the plot, characters & love story makes it an absolute pleasure to watch. It also features of the greatest tunes in cinema history, Moon River which is composed by both Johnny Mercer (lyrics) & Harry Mancini (music). Audrey Hepburn was just marvelous, absolutely marvelous. I guarantee that you two will fall in love with the film, if you haven't already . Wow, I really need to watch it again one these days...

I watched the Departed shortly after it was released on DVD. I couldn't take all the grisly violence & yeah, at 2.5 hours it seemed quite long . Leo was absolutely gorgeous though . I guess it wouldn't be too akward if I watched it with my parents, depending if I had the option of fast forwarding through the sex scene .

Really? Oh dear. I Tivo'd it, but I haven't gotten to watch it yet. Probably not until this weekend.


Me too!

I love The Departed, but agreed, not a movie for the younger crowd.

Has anyone seen Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy? We're getting the 2nd disc today. So far, it's really good and follows the book pretty well.

I watched 2 movies with my cousin this weekend.

The first was Hot Fuzz which was even better the second time around and put me in a great mood.

Then we watched The Deer Hunter, which is a good movie but it took that great mood and dropped it into a bucket of boiling tears...

I love Hot Fuzz! What a great movie! I can't wait to see Simon Pegg in Star Trek.

(I'm sorry about The Deer Hunter, BTB.)

I thought it was okay. I haven't seen the older version yet (going to rent it from the library next time I go). The camera was a little shaky, especially at the beginning. It stuck pretty close to the novel (which is what I like about those adaptations). I loved the actors who played Anne's father and sister; they were dead on. Mary was a little too over the top for me.


Northanger Abbey was good. It's kind of funny though. The way they ended the film completely twists the message at the end of the novel. Austen's whole ending was supposed to be neither endorsing nor condemning parental tyranny or children's disobedience. But the film took that message and turned it on it's head. Also, they made it more dramatic and secretive which is exactly what Austen was satirizing in the novel. I just found that completely hilarious. It's still a good movie but it bugs me a little.

West Side Story is THE best movie ever. Hands down.

Run fat Boy Runis coming to theaters here in the states!! I saw movie posters for it tonight. My mom changed her mind again and we saw the Bucket List. I really enjoyed it. It was a light hearted movie and I jack. He really is just so good and cool no matter how old. I thought him and Morgan Freeman made a nice buddy couple actually.
p.s. I was the youngest person there.

I saw the trailer for Run Fatboy Run last February when I saw Hot Fuzz. I have been waiting impatiently ever since for it get to the states! I saw movie posters for RFR last weekend as well, so I'm thrilled to find out you saw them too. I wonder when it comes out?

*Edit - It comes out March 28th

I went to the video store yesterday and stumbled on a collection of Busby Berkeley films! So I rented Dames (1934), and it was pretty cool ! I liked it, it was funny and the visuals are really good, especially for the time. It is a musical and has dance numbers that were supposed to be on stage but it was more like a visual experience, with cinematographic effects that are pretty awesome! Plus the music was great--there is this one song I am sure played in Carnivale!

I also really want to find The Fashions of 1934--with William Powell and Bette Davis!--and a quite a few other film, man I have so much to watch!

I finally read a review for Cloverfield. I just wanted to know if it succeeds in telling a decent story. About halfway into it, they give a description of what's tearing apart New York.

I'm kind of upset about knowing that.

I understand that, in order to give a decent review, you have to give up some vague plot details and stuff, but to go into great detail about the one mystery in the movie that's supposed to draw in the audience...That's uncalled for.

Spoiler Alert!

I saw a review on a blog site who saw an early screening and it was a long review, but I didnt read it, for once. I'm going to go to the matinee on Tuesday to see it.

I'm planning on going this Sunday.

D'oh!

Both of these look really interesting. I might have to check them out. I'm thinking both are pre-code but 1934 is borderline pre-code/code so I'm not sure. I've been watching a lot of pre-code and film noir lately. I should be getting The Third Man (1949) and The Maltese Falcon (1941) tomorrow from netflix. (I have a nice 4-day weekend so I can watch some movies!)

I just bought about schmidt for 9 cents on amazon. theres my warm fuzzy

Cloverfield-Theater Report No Spoilers

IMAX Theater about 50% full

Snacks:Buncha Crunch and Vault

Trailers: Jumper, Wanted, Vantage Point, Umm No Star Trek Trailer

I know there were more but forgot them I remember thinking one was really cool but yeah can't remember it.

The MOVIE:

The most intense movie I have ever seen it's not even close or fair to try and compare it to another theatrical experience.

At first I thought I would not be able to watch the movie because of the handheld camera but after a couple minutes you do get used to it.

The monster you can't even begun to describe totally out of this world.

The acting was great I believed this was actually happening 100%.

Not sure what else to say without giving anything away just wow great movie really enjoyed it and nothing else has ever been made like it.

10 out of 10 right now as its been an hour + since I've seen it and I'm still in awe.

Sounds great, I'm gonna go see it tommorrow with a few friends and then sneak into There Will Be Blood. They are both supposed to be great.

I used to sneak into movies all the time. I was so proud of myself. Especially if they were bad movies. I paid for Varsity Blues and then snuck into She's All That. Two movies for the low price of $8.00 back in the day! Saturday afternoon, nothing to do, watch some stupid movies.

Ya, not sure about that, I'd love to look into the film codes more though, I don't know a lot about them. I was discussing it a little while ago--about couples (most often times married) not sharing a bed (like in the Thin Man films) and how sexual nuances, including pregnant women on film--were firmly abolished, were as violence was not.

Sounds interesting,tell me how you like 'em!

Today, for my english exam, we watched a Blade Runner and next week we have to write about it. I thought it was cool and revolutionary in many different ways, but I'm not a huge fan of this type of futurism and despotic science fiction. I didn't connect to in, but it was interesting and I had to watch it the whole way through at some point, so all in all it was pretty useful.

The first Thin Man film is a pre-code movie. (Note all the excessive drinking they do- which cracks me up)
The code was introduced in 1930- but wasn't put into effect until June 1934. Here's an article about it The Hays Code It's pretty interesting

^^^Ya, they drink so much yet only get to be a jovial drunk ! Thanks, this is really interesting!

I read some really bad reviews for Cloverfield...I'm still unsure if I want to see this