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A Movie (Film) Thread:

A place to discuss - share - explore whatever movies (films) you are watching or have watched (and enjoyed).

I recently re-watched the (still) charming, brilliant and brave (and beautifully shot) movie The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp.

A masterpiece - subtle, sympathetic, and thoughtful - from the Second World War.
 
A necessary thread. I wish I watched more movies as there is so much good content that I miss, but I struggle to find the time for a 2 hour film, but, as the joke goes, have plenty of time for three hour-long episodes of television shows. I may actually go to see The Batman tomorrow, however, as I have the day off work.
 
tobefirst said:
A necessary thread. I wish I watched more movies as there is so much good content that I miss, but I struggle to find the time for a 2 hour film, but, as the joke goes, have plenty of time for three hour-long episodes of television shows. I may actually go to see The Batman tomorrow, however, as I have the day off work.
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Agreed, it is a necessary thread.

I'm not much of a movie viewer myself, but many others are, and hopefully, they will make their merry way here.
 
tobefirst said:
I may actually go to see The Batman tomorrow, however, as I have the day off work.
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I liked what they tried to do with the movie. Heck, most of it even worked out. Just one thing I would have vetoed.

Not strictly necessary to watch it on the big screen, though.

Be prepared for a dark movie.
 
Over the past week, I watched (actually, re-watched) a few war movies.

The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp (brilliant, brave and still fresh, intelligent, nuanced, subtle, thoughtful all these years later).

Tunes Of Glory (surprisingly and astonishingly good; and what a superb cast).

Neither of these movies glorified violence, but were an intelligent examination and exploration of the military caste and its values.

And, Aces High.

Again, excellent, and thought-provoking.
 
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)- When I first saw the title, on an airplane, terrible sound quality, the trailer did not impress me. I had low hopes, I think because how could they possibly match the original, and almost refused to watch it. But since the wife forced my hand and rented it, 😉 I sat down and was immediately drawn in. It’s not a great movie, but it is a fun, nostalgic movie with many of the original stars, including a CGI’d Harold Ramis. This was directed by Jason Reitman, I’ll assume Ivan Reitman’s son and it is a worthy sequel.

Then there is Carrie Coon she has a way of speaking such that The Gilded Age kept flashing in my brain, somewhat interfering with her performance here, and I always like Paul Rudd, the somewhat delinquent scientist, school teacher and good performances by the kids. 👍 Watch the post credits. 🙂
 
“No Country for Old Men” (HBO). Geez, that is a depressing movie.

Don’t get me wrong. It was very good, and had a unique style as per many Coen films. But the movie’s “message”, delivered in conversations between Tommy Lee Jones and some of his contemporaries, feels all too true.
 
Thomas Veil said:
“No Country for Old Men” (HBO). Geez, that is a depressing movie.

Don’t get me wrong. It was very good, and had a unique style as per many Coen films. But the movie’s “message”, delivered in conversations between Tommy Lee Jones and some of his contemporaries, feels all too true.
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It's one of my all time favourite films.

I'm in the process of rereading Cormac McCarthy.
On the bedside table is No Country for Old Men.
Just amazing storytelling.

Here's the post I wrote in the Books: What are you reading? Thread.

Post in thread 'Books: What Are You Reading?'
 
Nightmare Alley (2021)- Watch this if you want to see good portrayals in the throughly depressing film noir story that drags. 1940, a carnival, a huckster. It has atmosphere If you can stay awake, yet atmosphere does not a story make.. 😳 Someone said there is a payoff at the ending, but the payoff was not worth the time invested imo. Note, it really flopped at the box office.

Today my impression is that film noir primarily appeals to older people, but I think if the story was good enough, maybe, and consider it is competing with Marvel, science fiction, and fantasy. It had better be a damned compelling narrative, something like Sam Spade, The Maltese Falcon or even Dixon Hill. 😉 Of course those gets thumbs up. First time I watch the MF was in college.
 
Peppermint (2018)- Rented on Vudu. 👍 Audiences liked it, critics hated it. Vigilante story. I did not like how this was presented at the beginning, but got pulled in and dug it. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for kick ass broads. Thanks DT. 🙂

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You’ll be in jail longer than me, hehe.
We’re not going to jail…​
 
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