The movie you just watched

[RPM 26114]

6 hours ago, The Original Greaser Bob said:

Last Picture Show (1971)

Goddamn this movie.  I had forgotten that Randy Quaid was in it.  And that the "slow" kid was Tim Bottom's brother Sam, the surfer in Apocalyse Now.  And the great and always creeper Clu Gulager.  And how Ellen Burstyn was throwing down a vibe. And Ben Fucking Johnson - I never realized what a stud this guy was (need to find a biography of the guy.)

I grew up being forced to go to Bracketville now and again in my youth, and while Bracketville is no Archer City, some of those slamming screen doors sure were evocative of my youth -- if any of you spent time anywhere west of I35 growing up, I challenge you  to watch this flick when you are an old dude like me and not be moved.

Sam the Lion's speech  at the pond/tank is such a beautiful rif on the beauty/tragedy of life - all there in about 30 seconds.

 

If she was here,
I'd probably be just as crazy now...
...as I was then in about five minutes.

Ain't that ridiculous?
  
No, it ain't really.                   

Being crazy about a woman like her is always the right thing to do.
Being a decrepit old bag of bones, that's what's ridiculous.

Getting old.

My Dad ran that Texaco station on the corner across from the pool hall in the late 50's. My cousin is a clarinet player in the Anarene (ACHS) band.

[tbone_ 13995]

LPS is great but depressing af

[CooterBrown 17766]

Uncharted. It was fine for what it was. Ridiculous set pieces in exotic locales.

[The Original Greaser Bob 2739]

 

3 hours ago, RPM said:

My Dad ran that Texaco station on the corner across from the pool hall in the late 50's. My cousin is a clarinet player in the Anarene (ACHS) band.

That is very cool.

[CooterBrown 17766]

The Foreigner on Netflix. Pretty decent. Jackie Chan’s version of Taken. His daughter is killed in a bombing and he goes after them.

[UpperWestside 6034]

Just watched Uncharted. It was fun overall. There’s obviously some suspension of disbelief in watching a movie like this, but it was good throughout. They spaced out the action just about right in balancing it with the story being told. I am sure someone on here will watch it and not enjoy it, but I did and I would watch it again. 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

We caught The King's Man last night. Hadn't followed the pre-press so we were only aware that Ralph Fiennes was in the cast. Had a fun time actor spotting, but the foreshadowing was a little too much bat to the head. Overall entertaining but not epic was our sentiment.

Funniest *spot was "Hey! That's Miami!" in the cast.

 

*Tom Hollander

[Jerry Callo 8631]

1 hour ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

We caught The King's Man last night. Hadn't followed the pre-press so we were only aware that Ralph Fiennes was in the cast. Had a fun time actor spotting, but the foreshadowing was a little too much bat to the head. Overall entertaining but not epic was our sentiment.

Funniest *spot was "Hey! That's Miami!" in the cast.

 

*Tom Hollander

We watched it last night.  I wanted to turn it off after about 20 minutes, but the wife wanted to keep watching.  2 hours later, I wish we'd turned it off after 20 minutes.

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

2 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

We watched it last night.  I wanted to turn it off after about 20 minutes, but the wife wanted to keep watching.  2 hours later, I wish we'd turned it off after 20 minutes.

Haha! Sometimes we have nights like that. That we were actor spotting betrays that it wasn't riveting.

[The Original Greaser Bob 2739]

1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

We watched it last night.  I wanted to turn it off after about 20 minutes, but the wife wanted to keep watching.  2 hours later, I wish we'd turned it off after 20 minutes.

This concept is interesting to me.  We've always had a zero tolerance policy regarding the movie that one person wants to turn off.  That person leaves the room and pursues other endeavors while the other person watches it solo. 

Our second date was a foreign flick at UT, and my wife walked out of it in a huff.   This was a week before the Jackson Five's "Love You Save" came on the radio and she switched it, saying "I never liked that song". 

We agree on about three Woody Allen movies and not much else.  My analyst cautioned me against marrying her, but she was so beautiful I got another analyst.

 

[The Original Greaser Bob 2739]

Since we are talking about it, this is really Jermaine's song:

 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

23 minutes ago, The Original Greaser Bob said:

This concept is interesting to me.  We've always had a zero tolerance policy regarding the movie that one person wants to turn off.  That person leaves the room and pursues other endeavors while the other person watches it solo. 

Our second date was a foreign flick at UT, and my wife walked out of it in a huff.   This was a week before the Jackson Five's "Love You Save" came on the radio and she switched it, saying "I never liked that song". 

We agree on about three Woody Allen movies and not much else.  My analyst cautioned me against marrying her, but she was so beautiful I got another analyst.

 

I can't speak for Jerry Callo, but for my family you would be reading too much into it. I mean 30+ years of marriage and we read each other pretty well. We don't always like the same things but it's pretty easy going really and yes, one or the other of us will find something else to do with no hard feelings whatsoever. The only thing we both try and be respectful of is the Don't Ask Questions Until The Commercials Or the Really Slow Part Dramatic Musical Sequence etiquette because sometimes one of us is busy and wanders into the room in the middle.

[Underdog 28308]

The Green Book on FX, big fan of this movie and has two great performances and the always beautiful Linda Cardellini. 

[SuckitKevin 914]

On 2/19/2022 at 4:36 AM, The Original Greaser Bob said:

Last Picture Show (1971)

Goddamn this movie.  I had forgotten that Randy Quaid was in it.  And that the "slow" kid was Tim Bottom's brother Sam, the surfer in Apocalyse Now.  And the great and always creeper Clu Gulager.  And how Ellen Burstyn was throwing down a vibe. And Ben Fucking Johnson - I never realized what a stud this guy was (need to find a biography of the guy.)

I grew up being forced to go to Bracketville now and again in my youth, and while Bracketville is no Archer City, some of those slamming screen doors sure were evocative of my youth -- if any of you spent time anywhere west of I35 growing up, I challenge you  to watch this flick when you are an old dude like me and not be moved.

Sam the Lion's speech  at the pond/tank is such a beautiful rif on the beauty/tragedy of life - all there in about 30 seconds.

 

If she was here,
I'd probably be just as crazy now...
...as I was then in about five minutes.

Ain't that ridiculous?
  
No, it ain't really.                   

Being crazy about a woman like her is always the right thing to do.
Being a decrepit old bag of bones, that's what's ridiculous.

Getting old.

I grew up in a rural area outside San Antonio. It’s a small German farming community. So many places in this movie remind me of my childhood. The Germans always had plenty of General Store/beer joint/ grocery stores all rolled into one, but they are a thing of the past for the most part. I used to go with my dad to many of these fine establishments as a kid and drink a Dr. Pepper out of a glass bottle while Dad shot the shit with the men at the bar drinking a regular Pearl. There was always a pool table and old men playing cards or dominoes. The place usually sold pickled pigs feet or boiled eggs in a jar as well as a fine selection of cheese/bologna next to a scale and a slicer. Good times. God I miss my old man, this movie brings all those memories back.

[Reynolds Woodcock 4634]

On 2/19/2022 at 5:36 AM, The Original Greaser Bob said:

Last Picture Show (1971)

Goddamn this movie.  I had forgotten that Randy Quaid was in it.  And that the "slow" kid was Tim Bottom's brother Sam, the surfer in Apocalyse Now.  And the great and always creeper Clu Gulager.  And how Ellen Burstyn was throwing down a vibe. And Ben Fucking Johnson - I never realized what a stud this guy was (need to find a biography of the guy.)

I grew up being forced to go to Bracketville now and again in my youth, and while Bracketville is no Archer City, some of those slamming screen doors sure were evocative of my youth -- if any of you spent time anywhere west of I35 growing up, I challenge you  to watch this flick when you are an old dude like me and not be moved.

Sam the Lion's speech  at the pond/tank is such a beautiful rif on the beauty/tragedy of life - all there in about 30 seconds.

 

If she was here,
I'd probably be just as crazy now...
...as I was then in about five minutes.

Ain't that ridiculous?
  
No, it ain't really.                   

Being crazy about a woman like her is always the right thing to do.
Being a decrepit old bag of bones, that's what's ridiculous.

Getting old.

One of the all time great films. Re-watched Paper Moon recently as well. Tremendous. RIP Peter Bogdanovich.

[Mo Horn 8732]

Naked Singularity... meh, don't bother unless you got nothing better to do for 90 minutes than stare at the walls. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just saw Death on the Nile last night. Great soundtrack that they actually let songs get played out, the music wasn’t just the same old background noise.

Beautiful visuals, and great scene settings.

As usual it’s a group of characters who are exaggerated characters.

The story dragged a bit at times, but all in all good fun to watch.

[Ignatius 3979]

On 2/19/2022 at 1:39 AM, Sbbruin said:

I just watched a movie I can’t believe that I’ve never seen.  I feel like a pinko commie bastard.  In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, just watched “Miracle”.  
 

‘Murica!  Bitches!

If you haven’t seen either, you should check out the HBO documentary Do You Believe In Miracles?, and the 30 for 30 Of Miracles And Men, the latter being the aftermath from the point of view of the Soviet players and coaches….

[notre dame joe 171]

I saw [finally] Midnight Cowboy on Friday and The Warriors on Sat.  One film was very graphic while the other had great cinematography.  I was surprised which was which. 

 

Spoiler

The Warriors is not gory at all, only what the viewer imagines. 

 

[Underdog 28308]

Unpopular Opinion Take:  The Warriors sucks.  

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

9 minutes ago, Underdog said:

Unpopular Opinion Take:  The Warriors sucks.  

I mean seriously.... there is just not enough neg rep one can hand out for such a statement.  

[Ignatius 3979]

1 hour ago, Underdog said:

Unpopular Opinion Take:  The Warriors sucks.  

If you’re under 50 this is a valid statement..if you’re 55 years, 4 months, and 22 days old - go fuck yourself!

Edited February 21, 2022 by Ignatius

[DaysOff 7702]

One of the all time great films. Re-watched Paper Moon recently as well. Tremendous. RIP Peter Bogdanovich.

I watch this once a year.

[Underdog 28308]

Surly movie snobs right about now… 

 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

The family watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang while I was cooking supper. How can one not love the hot air ballon sign "Vulg Air" as the dirigible lands at the castle. Dick Van Dyle and the lovely Sally Ann Howes (who passed away in December). I do love the musicals. Port out, starboard home, posh with a capital P-O-S-H, posh!

[hornmpa96 2548]

Finally was able to watch Nobody with Bob Odenkirk - a very entertaining 90 minutes.

[tbone_ 13995]

I saw [finally] Midnight Cowboy on Friday and The Warriors on Sat.  One film was very graphic while the other had great cinematography.  I was surprised which was which. 
 
Spoiler

The Warriors is not gory at all, only what the viewer imagines. 

 

Midnight Cowboy is a fucked up movie

[wutang75 431]

Speaking of fucked up movies, just watched The Skin I Live In. Holy shit what a beautifully shot fucked up shitshow. Loved it.


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[notre dame joe 171]

4 hours ago, tbone_ said:

Midnight Cowboy is a fucked up movie

Grown up Jon Voight is one of my favorite actors.  But I needed the internet to find out it was he.

[Capt. Squints 176]

8 hours ago, tbone_ said:

Midnight Cowboy is a fucked up movie

True, but it has a pretty decent soundtrack.

Edited February 21, 2022 by Capt. Squints

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

I haven't seen that one in quite awhile, but after reading this page this morning I got to thinking about several movies I've seen with 'midnight' in the title. Off topic and off the top of my head--

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Midnight Run

Midnight in Paris

The Midnight Sky

Of those above, Midnight Run is probably my favorite. Charles Grodin, Robert DeNiro just fabulous back and forth dialogue.

[Underdog 28308]

Midnight Express

 

[PittsburghTiger 6095]

9 hours ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

The family watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang while I was cooking supper. How can one not love the hot air ballon sign "Vulg Air" as the dirigible lands at the castle. Dick Van Dyle and the lovely Sally Ann Howes (who passed away in December). I do love the musicals. Port out, starboard home, posh with a capital P-O-S-H, posh!

Such an awesome movie.

Based off Ian Fleming's book. Produced by Albert Broccoli. Also featuring Goldfinger, I mean Gert Fröbe. Ms. Howes with one of the greatest names in any movie, Truly Scrumptious. Julie Andrews turned down the role.

I've been to the beach, Cap Taillat, where they take Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Baron turns up the first time to attempt the steal. It's in France, not far from St. Tropez. 

Benny Hill is also awesome in the movie, as was the Child Catcher, Robert Helpmann.

[PittsburghTiger 6095]

We watched this the other day. It is a bit prescient, or timely, in our family as my brother's MIL is currently nearing the end fo her life over in Taiwan. The gal who was the star, Awkwafina, who was also in the Crazy Rich Asians movie played a much different character. It was not a feel-good movie but, I thought it was pretty good.

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

35 minutes ago, Underdog said:

Midnight Express

 

I forgot that one! But it may have been buried in my subconscious because that movie is intense.

30 minutes ago, PittsburghTiger said:

Such an awesome movie.

Based off Ian Fleming's book. Produced by Albert Broccoli. Also featuring Goldfinger, I mean Gert Fröbe. Ms. Howes with one of the greatest names in any movie, Truly Scrumptious. Julie Andrews turned down the role.

I've been to the beach, Cap Taillat, where they take Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Baron turns up the first time to attempt the steal. It's in France, not far from St. Tropez. 

Benny Hill is also awesome in the movie, as was the Child Catcher, Robert Helpmann.

I didn't know that about Julie Andrews, although it is so hard now to picture anyone else in the role besides Howes, just really good chemistry between her and Van Dyke. I was born after those movies had been released, but Mary Poppins, where Andrews was paired with Van Dyke, and all the others of a similar type were all a part of my childhood and we introduced them to our children as well. Our children are just old enough that streaming wasn't really a thing in our house so we relied on DVDs and whatever was on the television. My husband's favorite is Bedknobs and Broomsticks but it doesn't make airtime much it seems.

I would love to visit that beach in France, but my gawd that child catcher gave me nightmares worse than the flying monkees.

 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

Awkwafina was great in Crazy Rich Asians and also Ocean's 8. I like it when actors are in (or try) varied roles so I'll keep an eye out for this one.

Edited February 21, 2022 by Mrs Whiggins
Should explain--we don't have Showtime

[PittsburghTiger 6095]

1 minute ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

Awkwafina was great in Crazy Rich Asians and also Ocean's 8. I like it when actors are in (or try) varied roles so I'll keep an eye out for this one.

It's been running on the Showtime stations and I think it is on Amazon Prime.

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

Yeah, I edited because other than Netflix, we just have cable. We should probably change up how we do things.

[PittsburghTiger 6095]

24 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

I forgot that one! But it may have been buried in my subconscious because that movie is intense.

I didn't know that about Julie Andrews, although it is so hard now to picture anyone else in the role besides Howes, just really good chemistry between her and Van Dyke. I was born after those movies had been released, but Mary Poppins, where Andrews was paired with Van Dyke, and all the others of a similar type were all a part of my childhood and we introduced them to our children as well. Our children are just old enough that streaming wasn't really a thing in our house so we relied on DVDs and whatever was on the television. My husband's favorite is Bedknobs and Broomsticks but it doesn't make airtime much it seems.

I would love to visit that beach in France, but my gawd that child catcher gave me nightmares worse than the flying monkees.

 

That's a picture of the water from that spot. That's about 30-feet down to the bottom. YES, the Child Catcher was scary as heck! Flying monkeys are still scary!

[Reynolds Woodcock 4634]

Went to Jackass Forever last night. Those guys have predictably aged like $2 wine. I missed Bam but it was a great hang for 2 hours. Introducing new characters was a good idea. 

[RPM 26114]

2 hours ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

Awkwafina was great in Crazy Rich Asians and also Ocean's 8. I like it when actors are in (or try) varied roles so I'll keep an eye out for this one.

She's great in Nora From Queens on Comedy Central.

[CooterBrown 17766]

Old Henry. It was worthy of the hype. We need more movies like this.

 

[Mez2 4013]

I saw "Martyrs" last night - holy shit. One of the more fucked up movies I've seen in a while, french foreign film - similar style to High Tension if you guys have seen that one. 

[Nole-4-Life 797]

Cop Land...what a great cast. Pretty decent flick too.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21766]

On 2/21/2022 at 7:01 AM, Mrs Whiggins said:

I haven't seen that one in quite awhile, but after reading this page this morning I got to thinking about several movies I've seen with 'midnight' in the title. Off topic and off the top of my head--

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Midnight Run

Midnight in Paris

The Midnight Sky

Of those above, Midnight Run is probably my favorite. Charles Grodin, Robert DeNiro just fabulous back and forth dialogue.

The Other Side of Midnight

Midnight Crossing

Midnight Ride

Midnight in Paris

The Midnight Meat Train

Chimes at Midnight

[Woland 716]

Watched two Errol Morris films last weekend: Gates of Heaven and Vernon, Florida. The younger son is still running the pet cemetery in California but they are rebuilding after a fire swept through the area.

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Free Guy is on Disney+ and HBO Max.

Didn't think I'd like it, but I have played a shit-ton of video games, and somehow watched the whole thing in one sitting.

If they do the sequel like they are talking, it needs to be an Elder Scrolls/Warcraft/etc. setting.

[CooterBrown 17766]

Free Guy. Meh. Kind of dull. I was hoping Keys and Millie would get hit by a car during their embrace revealing they were just another level of the game.

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1 hour ago, CooterBrown said:

Free Guy. Meh. Kind of dull. I was hoping Keys and Millie would get hit by a car during their embrace revealing they were just another level of the game.

[Rickylovesweed 14090]

On 2/22/2022 at 10:24 AM, CooterBrown said:

Old Henry. It was worthy of the hype. We need more movies like this.

 

Yes we do.