Kids and hubby are watching Stardust.......i'm indexing dvd's and so glad i'm not watching it

We may go see National Treasure 2 on Monday and I'm going Tuesday for Cloverfield.

Ebert gave it three stars, though he'll be the first to tell you that his stars don't really mean anything. It sounds like it's pretty weak in a lot of areas, but still worth it for the experience of something that hasn't really been done before. Blair Witch doesn't really count because it was 95% improvised and they didn't have a 25 million dollar budget.

I'm not expecting Cloverfield to rock my world, but I'm going to see it in the theater anyway.

I like the concept of a Godzilla movie from the fleeing horde's point of view.

Just go, Lizzie. If we don't like it, we can come back on Monday and make fun of how much it sucked.

Oh, I'll give you a choice...Cloverfield or In the Name of the King.

I saw Cloverfield today and granted I've been waiting and waiting to see it, IMO it was amazing. I have heard a lot of people getting nauseous during the movie and I'm someone who gets that way very easily but I felt fine thoughout the whole movie. It was so crazy to see a monster movie from that point of view, my dad is a huge godzilla fan so I grew up watching a lot of japanese monster movies so I really enjoyed it. I saw it by myself in the middle of the day today and plan on seeing it again with my friends this weekend, it didn't disappoint me one bit(although I wish it was a bit longer). Don't go in expecting to see another blair witch, it's really not like that at all.

I just bought these collections on Amazon!


The Thames Shakespeare Collection: MacBeth/King Lear/Romeo & Juliet/Twelfth Night



A&E's Literary Classics - The Romance Collection 2 Megaset (Horatio Hornblower / Nicholas Nickleby / Vanity Fair / The Flame Trees of Thika / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Great Gatsby)

That last set sounds excellent OH! I've seen 4 of the movies in the set and all of them were very good

Move over Cloverfield.

I give you George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead

I had no idea that he was shooting it like that. I've known about the premise ever since he walked away from Diamond Dead. I swear, there are going to be, like, five movies coming out this year that are shot first-person documentary style. This one will be the best though. I love everything Romero's ever done...except Bruiser...and Two Evil Eyes. I like to pretend that those two never happened.

What I wouldn't do to get a peek at that original 3+ hour cut of Martin (contains blood, but no real violence).

I saw There Will Be Blood and Cloverfield tonight as promised. GO SEE THERE WILL BE BLOOD!!! They might as well hand Daniel Day Lewis the oscar right now. Amazing cinematography, the score was brilliant, the acting was superb, the dialougue was spotless. I don't normally say this about movies until I've seen them at least twice but this could be a top 20 movie for me, maybe top 10. WOW!!!

If you have a choice between Cloverfield and There Will Be Blood don't even consider Cloverfield.

Now, Cloverfield was decent. I saw it second so it had a lot to live up to. The real draw here was the special effects. Decent suspense, but I'm not a huge fan of it because I want to catch more than a glimpse of everything. And it annoys me that they never really explain why all this is happening. It is a good movie to see in theaters but it left me wanting more.

Wow. Fechin, I agree with everything you said. I saw it last night and still, this morning, I am in awe. Throughout the movie, I couldn't even move! It's hard to review it because it is unlike anything else I have ever seen. I am very pleased with the results, after all this anticipation. I felt like I was with the characters, they did make everything so believable.



I also felt fine. It was such an interesting way to film this movie. I loved it and the cameraman, 'Hud' was very personable and hilarious. I am glad at the length of it, a lot of people say they wished it was longer, but what else could you do? It was the perfect length and ending. Also, people say they want to learn more about the monster and why it came, but frankly, I don't give a crap. It was very smart of the filmmakers to not include any info on the monster because it was told from the point of view of a couple new-yorkers, how are they supposed to know about the monster? That is why it was such a different kind of movie. That is why I loved it and recommend it.

EDIT:
I did see a trailer for Star Trek. Not much, but enough to build some major hype.

I agree with you about the ending and just the overall confusion of Rob and the characters thoughout the course of the movie. That was what, to me, made it even more relatable and gave a better experience and overall feeling because you along with the characters are just thrown into the this event and don't have any idea why this is happening. I really want to see it again, I think this may be my new favorite movie.

Went to see 27 Dresses today. For someone who isn't a chick flick fan, I have to admit it was cute. It is at least worth seeing if you like to laugh at tacky dresses.

Oh, and did I mention that Melora Hardin plays a newspaper editor?

Just saw Cloverfield. I really had no interest in seeing it, but people were talking about it, and I was bored, so....I did. WOW. Amazing.

I don't think I've ever been that emotionally drained by a movie in a long time. It was terrifying. But not in a horror film, BOO!, kind of way. So I think the scary factor was worse in a sense, because it was just so emotional. I'm just amazed at how well that was done.

I want everyone to see it.

What I don't get is what happened to Marlena. She was bit, and obviously that was very bad. She was dragged away and killed by the army. But, did she turn into something else? There was a quick shot of something that confused me, because it looked like an alien, and then blood splattered. It happened so fast, so maybe the "alien" was just a soldier shooting her. Anyone? Edit to Add: Nevermind! If you watch this trailer, they show that shot, and it was two soldiers shooting her.

I watched At the Circus (1939) tonight with my grandfather and I LOVED it ! We also watched--and always do--the short film in the special features of the DVD. This one was Our Gang 'Dog Day' and I loved it too! Also the strong man was the same then the one in The Great Zeigfeld!

I, too, went and saw Cloverfield this morning. WOW! I am still stunned, awed, and amazed by what I saw. I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into the theater, but I walked out knowing I just watched a groundbreaking movie. It's a genre based movie, with an entirely new perspective. The shaky camera didn't bother me as it helped create the feeling that I was in the movie, experiencing everything the characters were experiencing. It felt more real than anything I've ever experienced in a movie, regardless of the story's premise. If a movie can get you to believe it's really happening that is truly an accomplishment. If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest you immediately get yourself to the nearest movie theater and strap yourself in for one heck of an experience.

The part you're talking about, they aren't soldiers getting Marlena and dragging her off but medical personnel in some kind of hazmat suits. The speculation is that the bite makes the bitten person's stomach expand and explode, if you look at the the one wounded person with their stomach open that Hud kind of follows with the camera it's possibly the same thing. Nothing is explained so it's completely possible that a mini monster could come out of her at the point when she is behind the curtain but whatever happened her stomach exploded because of the bite. Did anyone who saw Cloverfield happen to sit though all the credits?

I sat through some of the credits. Why do you ask?

I agree with your speculation concerning Marlena. When saw her explode with subsequent blood splatter, I immediately connected that to the earlier scene that showed a clearly exploded person. That person was pracitically inside out in the stomach area. Ewwwww! Either way, I'm positive the same thing happened to Marlena.

Potat-o, potat-oh. I still got the answer to my question with the trailer I posted, it wasn't a giant alien. The rest is up for speculation, but obviously wasn't good! They didn't want her around other people for a reason, and it seemed to me that they were taking her away to kill her. Either way, being bit = toxic- maybe the answer will be in the sequel.

I was a little disappointed that they showed the monster up close. It should have been kept far away, with some up close glimpses. The shot from the helicopter was money, but I thought the up close one was giving us too much.

That was the best part of the movie. The thing that frustrated me about the movie is that it never explained why anything was happening. There is a giant monster running around the city...where did it come from?. The part you are describing was closest they came to actually revealing what was going on...and that wasn't very close to begin with.

I saw 27 dresses tonight. Fun. Snogging or anyone else who saw it....did those calla lilies in her apt bother you throughout the movie? I mean I know it takes place within the course of a few weeks....but fresh flowers don't last that long! It drove me crazy.

My husband and I were just discussing this very concept. I actually really liked the idea of not providing a full explanation. The characters didn't have any idea what was going on and we were learning at the same rate they were. It made it more realistic for me. The premise of the movie was based on the fact that we are watching a home video recovered from the site. There's no way a home movie can tell the whole story. It was interesting to leave the theater with so many questions.
Did anyone else find that other people in the theater weren't sure what to do when the movie ended? My husband and I both noticed everyone in the theater sat there a little shell shocked and confused when the credits started. It wasn't a traditional movie and therefore didn't end in a traditional way. I find that equally as fascinating as the film itself.

Okay you all are hyping this Coverfield so much and it's all oh and awe. It's not done in any type of blair witch style is it, cause I hated that movie. I was going to see this week alone. None of my friends or anyone else(you know who he is) has a interest in it.

I see what you're saying SB. First, let me say I love movies that make me think. The difference that made this movie slightly annoying to me was that it didn't let me make any connections. Usually when I love a movie that leaves me with questions it is a question that you can figure out or make some conclusions about...I was completely in the dark the entire movie. I'm not saying that they have to give me a documentary about the attack, just give me some dots to connect.

As for the crowd, the people around me felt about the same that I did. A lot of people with confused looks saying WTH...they didn't explain anything.

And I understand that it is for the sake of the story but a nuclear explosion would destroy that camera and it's tape...and even if it didn't the EMP from the blast would disrupt any electronic device in it's blast area. And we know that Rob and Becky(?) were in the blast. Just a thought.


I hated Blair Witch...it is done in the same style. I don't think it suffers as badly from the shaken camera syndrome and the special effects are impressive. It's worth seeing, I just don't think it is as amazing as everybody else has been saying.

It is done Blair Witch Style (which I still say was the scariest movie I ever saw). But the "first person camera" is important to the story.

The way I'd describe it is: Blair Witch meets Godzilla in a post 9/11 emotional society.

But refrain from review and spoilers if possible. Going into this movie knowing as little as possible is the key! (I saw Blair Witch on it's opening night knowing absolutely nothing about it- that's why it scared the begeezus out of me).

^^^ Okay. Blair witch was so over hyped and I saw it and was like this is it? I was not blown away an thought it was a toss back movie actually. I like a good scary flick and this monster is what is getting my attention to see it. I don't expect to come out from it thinking it's a masterpiece or mind blowing either.

I saw Blair Witch twice. Once, as I said, the first night knowing nothing about it. Scary stuff. The second time was when it came out on video. It did absolutely nothing for me. Some movies just benefit from the surprise factor. And that was one of them.

One thing I also appreciate about the movie was that there was hardly a script. They met with the filmmakers once a day (I think) and got plot points, and then the actors just went on their way. And when the one person disappeared, they did that without telling the other actors, so it was a real surprise.

I had a friend who thought Blair Witch was real! LOL. She was really confused when she saw the actors on the MTV movies awards and said, "I thought they died." I told her she was an idiot.

^^ yeah a lot of people thought it was real. Alittle on the dumb side.
I had the same reaction that way to a couple of movies. Being a dark theater with strangers gives it a different feel.

I had to post this...a pic of Mulder and Scully together again from the xfiles sequel..

^^^ Do you think they just got up from a hot passionate night of love-making? Because that is what I want to see.

July 25! I'm so excited!

If anyone waited until the end you'd hear this after the very last credit went by and the screen went blank, I knew it was there so I sat though all the credits to hear it .



Majority of the people that saw Cloverfield didn't know about the online viral marketing, some would call it an ARG or an ARE but that is still up to debate as to what it is. If you want what little backstory and information I have gotten from following this online stuff and what it has to offer you could go here which is a really good blog that is very helpful and could possibly give you a little bit more of an idea as to what could have caused everything and other bits of information. Feel free to pm me if you'd like, it's very confusing if you try to jump in now.

I thought Blair Witch was very effective, especially the first time or two viewing.





Ooooo, that's our anniversary, I guess I know where we'll be going.

I saw it yesterday too. I thought it was cute, although totally predictable. James Marsden is adorable. Katherine Heigel was cute. The friend & sister bugged the bejesus out of me, and I had trouble w/ her being in love w/ Ed Burns b/c his voice alone drives me nuts. But it was good.

How did I totally miss that Jan was in it?!?! I had no clue! She acted very Jan-ish.


YES, the flowers bugged me too!!! They would never last that long in real life. Oh well.

Ugh i hope i can wait till Tuesday to see Cloverfield...i would go tomorrow but we may see National Treasure 2 w/the kids.

I read the plot outline to the Xfiles sequel and I'm happy to say it has more to do with the show an it's quirky stories about paranormal activities than a gov't conspiracy. It's a stand alone movie this time.

Just watched Ratatouille--cute little movie!!

Yeah, so all of this Cloverfield talk--
I'm very pleased with the fact that there wasn't enough information about the monster. Who freakin cares? It's a home video. If you were in that situation, all you would care about is surviving, regardless of the reasons. The point of the movie was to make it feel like the only things you as an audience knows is what the characters of the movie know. How are they supposed to know all this information for a couple of young new yorkers? The reason why this movie is so unique and different is because its not the typical monster movie. You don't know what is going on. As it said at the beginning-it was recovered from a site known as central park. They just played it for you, didn't add anything onto it. That is why it is so intense and amazing.

Oh- and at the end of the credits (I didn't stay but I heard...) that there is a voice recording of Rob saying either "I'm still alive." or "Help me." I'm not so sure about that...

Cloverfield. Saw it. Loved it. Won't ruin it for anybody if I can help it.

We stuck around 'til the end of the credits. You don't have to. Yes, there is something, but it's really nothing, and it doesn't add to the film at all. But feel free to sit there for an extra ten minutes if you have nothing better to do.

Did I notice that it's supposed to take place on May 23rd? That means that they might have originally intended for this to be released at the beginning of blockbuster season.

I agree with you 100%. Thanks for sharing what was going on at the end of the credits. I was planning on seeing it again, and this little tidbit offers even more motivation!

I just watched Cat Ballou again. Nice little film.

Best In Show...I love mockumentaries.

And plus this movie has one of the best comedic announcers ever Buck Laughlin...



"How much do you think I can bench press?"

And who can forget Busy Bee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYLTqJMxmTY

my movie is being shipped today from amazon. I love cheesey b movies

I caught the end of The Danish Poet on the telly yesterday, it is just a stupendous short film ! So touching and cute, made me tear up even if all I saw was the end of it!

Thanks ScrantonBranch! Yeah, no problemo. I know, I really want to see it again! I keep seeing previews and they just get me all hyped up for it again. The actors did really surprisingly good. (FYI: Rob, Michael Stahl-David was in the cancelled but brilliant NBC show, The Black Donnelly's. I'm pretty sure he had like 20 lines, but it's something. RIP BD.)

anyone seen The Governess with minnie driver? I've rented a few bombs lately I want to make sure I get a good one

Best in Show is one of my favorite movies. I just love it! Christopher Guest ranks as a comedic genius in my book. Between Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman, I am in mockumentary heaven and laughing the whole time.

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I'm busy looking for someone to go with me again (my husband NEVER goes to the theater twice to see a film, where I will go numerous times if I really like a film or a particular actor in a film. Everyone on the John K thread knows this!). I think I may have roped in a prospective moviegoer this afternoon and we will definitely be staying for all the credits!

Loved Michael Stahl-David. He was awesome.

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I saw 27 Dresses today. It was a chick flick to the core, but I laughed and had a great time with all my friends. It was a fun movie that didn't disappoint in terms of a romantic comedy. It wasn't anything special and it was predicatable, but it was fun to watch. Sometimes that's all I need out of a movie.

FNOR - the calla lillies bothered me, too. I worked in a flower shop at one time and know for certain that calla lillies have an incredibly short life span at room temperature. It bothered me during the whole movie!

"No, I literally have two left feet"



Going to see "Atonement" today. Can't wait. It's been so long since I read the book, though, hope it all comes back to me.

I agree! Hubby and I bought it for one of his sisters for Christmas and I watched it about 5 times while he was out of town. It's a really cute movie (if you can get past the creepy idea of rats in a kitchen! ).



Best in Show is hilarious . I haven't seen it in a while, though. Maybe I'll watch it this week...

Thanks for the 27 Dresses review . I'd love to go see it, but I'll probably just have to add it to our Netflix list. Hubby wants to save our free movie tickets to go see the new Rambo (whenever it comes out). He's just lucky to have a wife who loves those movies .

I watched two films recently, Atonement & 27 Dresses.

I am in love with Atonement . Although the story is depressing at times I was just in awe by the love story. The romance & scenery took my breath away. I just can't find the right words to describe how blown away I was by the film. I never expected it to be that amazing & I know I will watch it again. I also think I'm developing a crush on James McAvoy. He looked positively dreamy in that tux .

I found 27 Dresses to be so so. I dunno, I really didn't believe that Jane had a crush on George. I found her to be way more compitable(sp) with Kevin & speaking of which, James Marsden is dreamy too . I totally forgot that Melora was in the film & her character totally reminded me of Jan. Anyway, the next time I watch 27 Dresses will be on DVD.

So yeah, Atonement was clearly the better film . Next on my list is Juno.

Ditto, I LOVE Atonement ! Everything about it is stupendous! I saw it twice in the theater, and I know I'll see it again/buy it! James McAvoy is definitely really cute, love the WWII garb too !

My friend andera and I are trying to decide on a movie to see and she said anything but Atonement. It's getting hyped up too much and I don't want to go in there and be thrown into the English patient saga again. I'm really sorry but I felt the same way about the English patient. So much hype and I was let down deeply. It might be good but I'll wait til it's out on DVD

Whats wrong with Rambo?

Go see There Will Be Blood...am I the only one here who has seen it?

It is a masterpiece and everyone is watching Cloverfield and 27 Dresses instead...

I didnt go to Cloverfield today as one of the kids came home early sick. I plan on going tomorrow after the gym.