The Movie Thread

Talk about anything and everything here.
User avatar
Micky
On The Rail
Posts: 1374
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:41 pm
Location: with my creepy uncle timo

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by Micky »

Every October, I watch Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein. It's been a tradition of mine to watch it with my grandparents every year.

It's an old movie, black and white, but man do I laugh my ass off every time.

This year is different though, it's the first year I watched it without both my grandparents. Last year without my grandfather, and this year without my grandmother.

I figured that maybe it'd be hard for me to get through, but it still felt as if they were sitting right next to me, laughing alongside me. This is a tradition I'll be proud to carry on through my life.
Image
Thanks Andy!

User avatar
gbruin
MEGLADONG
Posts: 7872
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:27 pm
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by gbruin »

Do TV movies count? El Camino - A Breaking Bad Story was really enjoyable. It came out on Netflix last Friday so it's available right now this second if you have access. El Camino picks up where Breaking Bad ended, with Jesse fleeing the final location after the shootout and lets us know what becomes of him over the ensuing hours and days. It also jumps back to a few selected events in his past during the BB series, but it doesn't add anything tangible to that story (which is fine because it really doesn't need to). It's more like an epilogue to BB and so it's easy to sit back and relax and just let the movie take you where it will. It's done by the same writer/director as BB so it is very patient (sometimes too patient) and lets scenes develop and doesn't feel rushed. I was very happy and satisfied to get one more chapter about Jesse Pinkman and it provides a really nice closure to his story.
Another photobucket casualty... :(
As your courage crashes down before your eyes, don't lay down and die

User avatar
UninvitedZero
Isolated
Posts: 417
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:44 pm

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by UninvitedZero »

After months of anticipation and much speculation... I finally got a chance to watch Rob Zombie's newest film, 3 From Hell, the third film in the Devil'd Rejects trilogy.

Man, what a disappointment... It offers nothing new that we didn't see in Rejects, 15 years ago... I loved Richard Brake's new character, but the story was a massive letdown. No closure at all... Unless there's a 4th film being planned...
Image

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

Headed to a Terminator 1&2 double feature this weekend at Alamo Drafthouse. So pumped.
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
gbruin
MEGLADONG
Posts: 7872
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:27 pm
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by gbruin »

I love Alamo. Nothing like a big greasy burger and an awesome milkshake and a craft brew or two during a movie! Have fun. Though they've gone downhill since, and Dark Fate has me skeptical, T1-T2 may be the best movie/sequel combo of all time.

I saw T2 on opening night in one of the big fancy one-screen theaters in Westwood (Los Angeles) where the red carpet premieres take place with my college roommates and some friends (one of the many perks of going to U.C.L.A.). What a freaking fun amazing night that was. We camped on the sidewalk for a few hours and we were all so pumped with anticipation. The opening chase scene on the motorcycle - with GnF'nR playing - was soooooo good! The T-1000 special effects were amazing. And then Sarah's dream nuclear explosion scene...oh my god holy hell. The theater was dead silent except for a few actual whimpers. A few people were literally crying it was that horrific and powerful (remember it was a different society and different movie tech in 1991). So many great lines from Ahnold in that one, and an acquaintance from school had a bit role as one of the orderlies in the mental hospital. Sure, it was big-budget pop science fiction, but what a brilliant entertaining movie.
Another photobucket casualty... :(
As your courage crashes down before your eyes, don't lay down and die

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

I've seen them both on thier first theatrical runs. My mom took me at 5 yo to see T1, lol. Different times.

Saw T1 again at midnight in 2012. Took her that time. Two of my favorites ever.
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
gbruin
MEGLADONG
Posts: 7872
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:27 pm
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO

T2b or not T2b...

Post by gbruin »

Saw the new Terminator yesterday. It's kind of forced and often cheesy even if you are already willing to cut it slack for being a new Terminator movie. It was pretty entertaining for me, but I think it's past time to let the franchise end, though it's sure set up for a T2 redux if they want. And, unfortunately, I'm sure they will want.
Another photobucket casualty... :(
As your courage crashes down before your eyes, don't lay down and die

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

Yeah. At times it felt like T2 meets MCU. Kind of liked it. Kind of didnt.
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
Ubik
Bachelor Daddy
Posts: 4527
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:12 pm

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by Ubik »

Bit premature as there's still more than a month left, but let's have some lists for your top 5 of the decade.

Me:
Fury Road
Burning
Moonlight
Get Out
The Grand Budapest Hotel
For all of the hope that it brings...

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

Oh, Ub. I need more time for a list like that. Btw, noticed one glaring omission from your list. Did you like Blade Runner 2049?
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
gbruin
MEGLADONG
Posts: 7872
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:27 pm
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by gbruin »

The decade? So 2010-2019? Geez. Journey's End is on there for me for sure. When did Rudderless come out? Ugh. This will take some thought.
Another photobucket casualty... :(
As your courage crashes down before your eyes, don't lay down and die

User avatar
Ubik
Bachelor Daddy
Posts: 4527
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:12 pm

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by Ubik »

One Drew Remains wrote:Oh, Ub. I need more time for a list like that. Btw, noticed one glaring omission from your list. Did you like Blade Runner 2049?
Loved it, makes my top 10 I'd imagine. Tough competition! I've almost certainly forgotten a few as well, but those were the ones that sprang immediately to mind, which is probably also why it's slanted to the latter part of the decade.

And yup G those are the years I'd include, but I'll probably allow it if you want to be a troublemaker and go for one on the cusp.
For all of the hope that it brings...

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

A few that I really enjoyed...

Looper
Blade Runner 2049
The Way Way Back
10 Cloverfield Lane
True Grit
John Wick
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
gbruin
MEGLADONG
Posts: 7872
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:27 pm
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO

Pretty sure those are your spies outside my window right now...

Post by gbruin »

Ubik wrote:
One Drew Remains wrote:Oh, Ub. I need more time for a list like that. Btw, noticed one glaring omission from your list. Did you like Blade Runner 2049?
Loved it, makes my top 10 I'd imagine. Tough competition! I've almost certainly forgotten a few as well, but those were the ones that sprang immediately to mind, which is probably also why it's slanted to the latter part of the decade.

And yup G those are the years I'd include, but I'll probably allow it if you want to be a troublemaker and go for one on the cusp.
I would never cross you, Ubik. You name the dates, I fall in line.
Another photobucket casualty... :(
As your courage crashes down before your eyes, don't lay down and die

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

Lol.
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
Ubik
Bachelor Daddy
Posts: 4527
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:12 pm

Re: albeit a good six

Post by Ubik »

gbruin wrote:
Ubik wrote:
One Drew Remains wrote:Oh, Ub. I need more time for a list like that. Btw, noticed one glaring omission from your list. Did you like Blade Runner 2049?
Loved it, makes my top 10 I'd imagine. Tough competition! I've almost certainly forgotten a few as well, but those were the ones that sprang immediately to mind, which is probably also why it's slanted to the latter part of the decade.

And yup G those are the years I'd include, but I'll probably allow it if you want to be a troublemaker and go for one on the cusp.
I would never cross you, Ubik. You name the dates, I fall in line.
Drew's put six in his top five so I have reassigned them for now.

Friend of mine included Arrival, which is another good Villeneuve entry. Hopefully Dune makes an early play for the 2020s.
For all of the hope that it brings...

User avatar
One Drew Remains
Slip To The Void
Posts: 4521
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Location: Mizzou

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by One Drew Remains »

Oh wow. Didn't know they were remaking Dune. Cool.
Altered:
9/17/11, 5/02/14, 10/16/14, 10/08/16, 1/28/17, 5/13/17, 12/08/17, 10/14/19, 8/17/23

User avatar
zazthespaz
Kumar
Posts: 13795
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:12 am

Re: New celebrity crush now too!

Post by zazthespaz »

Saw Knives Out today. Really enjoyed it. Not as much humor as I thought there’d be, but was nonstop entertaining. Lots of twists and turns in the plot, definitely recommend!
anguyen92 wrote:
Oh well. Deal with it.
gbruin wrote:
Go reread what zaz says

User avatar
Devil Inside You
Isolated
Posts: 406
Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:13 am

Re: The Movie Thread

Post by Devil Inside You »

Top ten movies of the decade

HACKSAW RIDGE
SPIDERMAN INTO THE SPIDERVERSE are my top 2
Room
American Sniper
Alita Battle Angel
Shazam
IT Chapters 1 & 2
Interstellar
Blade Runner 2049
Bohemian Rhapsody

User avatar
Ubik
Bachelor Daddy
Posts: 4527
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:12 pm

Re: New celebrity crush now too!

Post by Ubik »

zazthespaz wrote:Saw Knives Out today. Really enjoyed it. Not as much humor as I thought there’d be, but was nonstop entertaining. Lots of twists and turns in the plot, definitely recommend!
Yes, was awesome! Donut bit was particularly delicious.
For all of the hope that it brings...

Post Reply