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Post by bittersweetsanity on Oct 1, 2019 5:38:24 GMT -5
seeing Joker fri nite in imax. can't wait
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 18:01:43 GMT -5
sockit - interesting picks there. How about the other road film "2 Lane Blacktop"? Since it features Beach Boy Dennis, didn't it impress? Many fans said they enjoyed. I didn't but maybe you? Two Lane Blacktop is a movie I enjoy watching on a regular basis. Dennis is great in it for not being an actor. He really should have done more movies. The classic cars are great to watch; I always enjoy movies with sweet looking classic cars speeding down the highway! But the reason the movie didn't make my previous list is that I don't consider it a 10/10, based on the fact that there's not much of a story and absolutely no ending! Did they ever make it to D.C.? If so, who won? Did they all become friends? Too many unanswered questions....But I still enjoy the movie. My previous list was the top of the top of my favorites; the absolute 10/10's. If I were to list all my general favorites, I might as well list my whole movie collection! Sorry I kept forgetting to answer your question regarding how I suspected Candace Hilligoss's character in Carnival of Souls was dead. The clues were not that subtle. The scene where she's running around town and everyone seems to be ignoring her. And her not being able to hear anything during some of this time, not even the birds. What did you think was going on? And why else would the dancers at the Pavilion be so persistent in trying to get her to join in? And don't forget, the first time I saw the movie, I hadn't seen the beginning, so I wasn't aware of the car accident. But I was pretty sure she had been killed somehow. BBF, your favorites list is very impressive. A lot of older movies and quite a bit of Hitchcock in there. I always enjoy a good Hitchcock movie, although I don't have any in my dvd collection. I'm going to have to do something about that! One question to you regarding the Police Academy movies, I see that you have mentioned specifically #2 on your list and #3 previously. What is it about these particular sequels that make them favorites of yours? Just curious, because I like them all pretty much the same.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 16:48:27 GMT -5
My all time favorite comedy, which I mentioned in my list, would have to be Tommy Boy. I've seen it many times, and it still makes me laugh the whole time. This is Chris Farley at his best. It's a shame he died so young.
Other comedies I favor are That Thing You Do, This is Spinal Tap, Animal House (which was partly filmed in the city I grew up in), Airplane!, The Naked Gun movies, The Scary Movie movies, Dodge Ball, Horrible Bosses, The Big Lebowski, Go, and the most recent comedy that I really enjoy: Tag. I haven't seen any newer comedies than that. If anyone has any recommendations, let me know!
Thanks for the rundown on the Police Academy movies. That clears up quite a bit for me, since I hadn't seen those movies in many years. I saw the first one in the theater with friends when I was in my teens, and then most of the rest on home video rentals. I think I saw the fourth one in the theater with my first wife, but I can't remember what all took place in that one. They all run together for me after the first few! Looks like I need to watch them all again real soon!
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 4, 2019 11:32:07 GMT -5
Agree! "Police Academy" is best comedy! Save bookending films 1st & 7th. Yep, see them again, fun mood guaranteed!
Will you answer it? "I frankly didn't think she died. I went with the bit where she's seen walking slowly in muddy shore towards people. Police ask what's with other girls, she can't answer. Then I went with people speaking to her in dress shop, the landlady, the guy who tried to date her, minister, doctor she met in street, petrol filler. I get to ask you then - what did you think when you'd seen they see her & speak with her? I figured she got such shock being nearly dead & that her best friends died, you know [...]". We discussed COS & since I answered your question, will you answer back,pls? You know, since the film got either - people who DO see her, zero denying, AND short bits when ambient noises disappear & nobody sees her - been curious what you thought about it. Generally, it's been interesting film chat.
Re: "Spinal Tap" - did you see his the other film "Best In Show"? Liked? Do you mean by you didn't see new funny films that comedy quality today dwindled? Or d'you think simply it's the case you didn't yet check around new to say it definitevely?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2019 20:19:21 GMT -5
Will you answer it? "I frankly didn't think she died. I went with the bit where she's seen walking slowly in muddy shore towards people. Police ask what's with other girls, she can't answer. Then I went with people speaking to her in dress shop, the landlady, the guy who tried to date her, minister, doctor she met in street, petrol filler. I get to ask you then - what did you think when you'd seen they see her & speak with her? I figured she got such shock being nearly dead & that her best friends died, you know [...]". We discussed COS & since I answered your question, will you answer back,pls? I have seen so many horror movies and thrillers where the main character turned out to be dead (and in some cases, I didn't realize it until the end) I guess I have been conditioned to consider it--at least subconsciously--as a possibility. I guess I don't want to let myself be fooled again! Sure, people interacted with the woman in COS, but there have been similar circumstances in other movies. The exception would be The Sixth Sense, where it doesn't occur to most people that Bruce Willis's character is ignored throughout the movie except for the kid who "sees dead people". Very clever! That one got me the first time! Have you ever seen the Clint Eastwood movie High Plains Drifter? It's not a horror movie, it's a Western....but it is a ghost story. If you haven't seen it, sorry for spoiling the surprise! Throughout the movie, Clint's character interacts with a whole town full of people and takes revenge on the outlaws who murdered him. No one recognizes him because his appearance is completely different than his former self. I guess the bottom line is that each movie makes its own rules regarding ghosts and spirits. With that said, it makes complete sense to me the experiences that Candace Hilligoss goes through in COS. But at the same time, I don't blame anyone watching the movie for thinking otherwise. I'm pretty sure the producer wanted it to be a surprise ending.
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Post by bittersweetsanity on Oct 6, 2019 0:50:47 GMT -5
well i enjoyed Joker. there's some great cinematic imagery. it's drenched in grimness tho. not a film to see if you're depressed. very relatable for people w/ social awkwardness/depression/mental problems.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2019 10:59:09 GMT -5
well i enjoyed Joker. there's some great cinematic imagery. it's drenched in grimness tho. not a film to see if you're depressed. very relatable for people w/ social awkwardness/depression/mental problems. I've talked to a few friends who have seen it and thought it was a good movie. My son saw it Friday night and discussed with me yesterday what his impression was. Based on what I've heard I believe I will have to go see it soon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2019 11:07:58 GMT -5
Could you answer the last paragraph in previous reply, pls? Curious. Do you agree the best Halloween-based film is yet to be made? Meaning you do like existing films, fine with each yet...you think they lack additional coolness, like new Halloween film is yet to be created to wow you *thru & thru start to finish*? Did you think about it? I thought I answered that by saying that I just don't go to theaters alone. The town I live in only has one theater, so the selection is limited to begin with. But yeah I also think the current movies are in a bit of a slump. Happens all the time though. They'll come back. I have the same attitude toward music. I never give up hope that a timeless classic may come along.....
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Post by kds on Oct 7, 2019 7:17:14 GMT -5
well i enjoyed Joker. there's some great cinematic imagery. it's drenched in grimness tho. not a film to see if you're depressed. very relatable for people w/ social awkwardness/depression/mental problems. That's one of my bugaboos with the 21st century Batman related films. It seems like, since the success of the Nolan movies, each movie incarnation tries to out dark the previous one. I liked the Nolan movies a lot, but the fact that they're so relentlessly grim takes away their rewatchability for me. I pine for the Tim Burton version that perfectly balanced light and shade.
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Post by bittersweetsanity on Oct 7, 2019 9:25:12 GMT -5
well i was traumatized by Batman Returns as a kid lol i was one of those kids that that movie scared. but it's my favorite Batman movie. it really feels like a comic book come to life.
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Post by kds on Oct 7, 2019 9:42:40 GMT -5
well i was traumatized by Batman Returns as a kid lol i was one of those kids that that movie scared. but it's my favorite Batman movie. it really feels like a comic book come to life. I love Batman Returns almost as much as I love the original 1989 movie that I first saw when I was 8. Batman Returns, I've noticed, is getting more love as time goes by. In summer of 1992, it underperformed in the box office when compared to the 1989 movie. Plus, McDonald's got into it with Warner Brothers because the fast food chain was selling Happy Meal toys for a darker movie than they thought. So, that's why the studio went for a more lighter tone with the next two Batman movies, which of course led to Warner Bros rebooting the hero in the mid 2000s with Nolan.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2019 18:43:48 GMT -5
Both Burton Batman movies seem to have achieved somewhat classic status in the past few years. I just remember a number of people being a bit confused by all the darkness in the first movie when it came out. I remember going into stores and seeing a lot of Batman merchandise, mostly in the way of toys. This led me to believe that this was going to be a "fun" movie, sort of like the old 60s series. And with a star like Keaton, who could think otherwise?
And speaking of which, reportedly Tim Burton got a lot of flack for casting him. I recently read that that was just one of many issues Burton experienced making the film. But nonetheless, those two movies hold up pretty even today.
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 8, 2019 1:18:37 GMT -5
Cool to see discussion going. Tim been mentioned, this question's to everybody - which film by him do you like the best? He's got quite few films in resume, as everybody's aware, curious to see which is Tim Burton favorite to folks here. To me, it's definitely "Mars Attacks!". Who's next?
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Post by kds on Oct 8, 2019 7:20:55 GMT -5
Both Burton Batman movies seem to have achieved somewhat classic status in the past few years. I just remember a number of people being a bit confused by all the darkness in the first movie when it came out. I remember going into stores and seeing a lot of Batman merchandise, mostly in the way of toys. This led me to believe that this was going to be a "fun" movie, sort of like the old 60s series. And with a star like Keaton, who could think otherwise? And speaking of which, reportedly Tim Burton got a lot of flack for casting him. I recently read that that was just one of many issues Burton experienced making the film. But nonetheless, those two movies hold up pretty even today. By the late 80s, Batman had become much darker in the comic books, but the most recent on screen version was still the Adam West version. So, I could see the Burton version being a bit jarring for the time. But, there's still a hint of humor and a bit of camp in those movies. Yes, I recall there was a letter writing campaign to convince Burton to recast Batman as Keaton was primarily a comedic actor at the time, and had most recently playing the titular character in Burton's Beetlejuice. But, comic fanboys are tough to please. There was similar outcry when it was announced that Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger would play the Joker, and Ben Affleck would play Batman. I'd say both worked out fine (even though I think the Batman movies with Affleck are awful, he was good in them).
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Post by kds on Oct 8, 2019 7:21:33 GMT -5
Cool to see discussion going. Tim been mentioned, this question's to everybody - which film by him do you like the best? He's got quite few films in resume, as everybody's aware, curious to see which is Tim Burton favorite to folks here. To me, it's definitely "Mars Attacks!". Who's next? Probably Batman, followed by his version of Sleepy Hollow. Beetlejuice is a close third.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2019 17:58:38 GMT -5
Cool to see discussion going. Tim been mentioned, this question's to everybody - which film by him do you like the best? He's got quite few films in resume, as everybody's aware, curious to see which is Tim Burton favorite to folks here. To me, it's definitely "Mars Attacks!". Who's next? Top 3: 1. Beetlejuice 2. Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Edward Scissorhands
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Post by kds on Oct 9, 2019 7:09:22 GMT -5
Cool to see discussion going. Tim been mentioned, this question's to everybody - which film by him do you like the best? He's got quite few films in resume, as everybody's aware, curious to see which is Tim Burton favorite to folks here. To me, it's definitely "Mars Attacks!". Who's next? Top 3: 1. Beetlejuice 2. Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Edward Scissorhands Nightmare Before Christmas was a slow burn for me. I saw it in theaters when it was released in 1993, at the age of 13, but didn't care for it. Of course, this was my early teens when I started to shun "childish" things, and I wasn't really expecting a musical sing-a-long movie. But, I grew to love it in my early 30s when my girlfriend (now wife) wanted to watch it one October.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 16:23:59 GMT -5
Top 3: 1. Beetlejuice 2. Nightmare Before Christmas 3. Edward Scissorhands Nightmare Before Christmas was a slow burn for me. I saw it in theaters when it was released in 1993, at the age of 13, but didn't care for it. Of course, this was my early teens when I started to shun "childish" things, and I wasn't really expecting a musical sing-a-long movie. But, I grew to love it in my early 30s when my girlfriend (now wife) wanted to watch it one October. I like nearly all of Tim Burton's films, but as you can see by my list, I tend to favor the comedies. Those are three movies I watch pretty regularly with my kids. It's a tradition, especially around this time of year. Sleepy Hollow finds its way into the mix when we decide we want to watch something more serious.
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Post by Ham Burgerstand on Oct 9, 2019 16:49:40 GMT -5
Cool to see discussion going. Tim been mentioned, this question's to everybody - which film by him do you like the best? He's got quite few films in resume, as everybody's aware, curious to see which is Tim Burton favorite to folks here. To me, it's definitely "Mars Attacks!". Who's next? I’ve always been a fan of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, but If I can only pick one, I’d have to choose “Ed Wood”, especially in October.
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Post by kds on Oct 10, 2019 7:07:31 GMT -5
Nightmare Before Christmas was a slow burn for me. I saw it in theaters when it was released in 1993, at the age of 13, but didn't care for it. Of course, this was my early teens when I started to shun "childish" things, and I wasn't really expecting a musical sing-a-long movie. But, I grew to love it in my early 30s when my girlfriend (now wife) wanted to watch it one October. I like nearly all of Tim Burton's films, but as you can see by my list, I tend to favor the comedies. Those are three movies I watch pretty regularly with my kids. It's a tradition, especially around this time of year. Sleepy Hollow finds its way into the mix when we decide we want to watch something more serious. I sort of check out on Burton at the turn of the century though. I really think Sleepy Hollow was his last real triumph. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was alright, but doesn't hold up the way the original adaption with Gene Wilder does. Alice in Wonderland was visually good, but not much else.
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 12, 2019 6:55:53 GMT -5
"The Uncanny", horror with killer cats. The way they attack & spy at people - hahaha! Liked various zoomings/ camera angles displaying full screen cat faces. Boo! Fear, peeps! Coolicious! Features Ray Milland, Peter Cushing, Joan Greenwood, Donald Pleasence & adopted daughter of Charles Bronson (she's cuuutie). Many actors really suit this film - they got feline faces. Esp. Milland & Greenwood. It's good thing to say, I flatter them since obviously factually cat is THE beautiful creature. Few even got cat-like sly deceivingly melodious voices. Which made me smile when realizing it. Everybody who's got cats/ cat fan/ appreciator - check it, good film with cool macabre music. You'll lllllike it!
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 13, 2019 8:30:28 GMT -5
2 Lillian Gish films with voices.
"One Romantic Night" (1930) 7/10 "His Double Life" (1933) 5/10
Dug "...Night" little bit better. HDS = stupid plot execution. It doesn't suit Roland Young to play weird genius artist. Glad still to've seen either film to witness Gish's tackling 1st time talking pictures. Think she did splendidly.
Would be nice to find "Spiral Staircase" remake with her playing the house matron. Imdb lists it but youtube didn't get it. Even its DVD doesn't exist, could it be destroyed? Pity if yes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 11:57:18 GMT -5
After all these years I finally got around to watching The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). I had to watch it a few times before I fully got the social meaning of the story. The first few viewings, I was focused mainly on the surreal set design and the odd actions of the characters. I highly recommend this movie to anyone into classic films. There are several postings of the beautifully restored edition on YouTube.
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 13, 2019 12:01:00 GMT -5
Classic films fan here. Thanks, will check that recommendation.
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Post by Beach Boys Fan on Oct 14, 2019 6:54:47 GMT -5
Checked "Trouble With Harry" - it ain't good, y'know? Read: dull with stupid characters. Shirley MacLaine's feature film introduction - she's snoozer, I ain't her fan in the least bit, y'know? But she isn't terrible as somebody by name John Forsythe, that guy ruined film entirely. Shoulda cast the other guy. 2/10 to nice charming little city with little houses, pretty fields/meadows sights, bright yellow fall leaves. Pretty visuals, y'know? Besides it, film ain't must-see.
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