Knives Out 2019
Comedy thriller
Watched lasted night on channel 4 - so hopefully on their Iplayer !
Starring Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Ana De Armas and Jamie Lee Curtis
At around two and a half hours long, we were hesitant to watch it, but so glad we did.
When a wealthy author is found dead after his 85th birthday party a private detective (played by Daniel Craig) investigates
A beautiful film. It is clever, sometimes funny and always interesting. Following and looking at the backgrounds of family members and what they had to gain from his death. Things are not what they seem!
Was it suicide or murder?
Highly recommended. Five ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Movie madness
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Considered "cult" by some, and utter trash by others: "Dark Star" (1974), a science fiction comedy directed by no-one else but John Carpenter on a $60,000 budget.
The story features a crew of astronauts travelling space and having to argue philosophy with an intelligent nuclear bomb to convince it not to explode.
I find it hard to say I "liked" or "enjoyed" the movie, but it's "interesting". It's the perfect after-party movie when you are already too drunk but look for some relaxing trippy stuff to watch late in the night.
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Those were the B-Movie days: "Creature from the Black Lagoon" from 1954 by Jack Arnold. Despite how silly it might look to us nowadays, it's an amazingly well filmed (especially considering the budget) movie with a huge impact on horror and science fiction.
I remember watching all is films ("It came from outer Space", "Tarantula", "Shrinking Man") as a teenager. And no, I watched them on television of course, I am not that old. -
Not exactly a movie, but I recently remembered a TV Series I watched in my childhood: "The Tripods" after the John Christopher Novel and decided to watch some episodes.
Acting is a bit cheesy sometimes, but the story isn't bad. Anyone here watched this as a kid?
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Christmas Family Movie Tip: The Dark Crystal by Jim Henson (1982)
Pretty dark and slightly scary puppet movie, but groundbreaking as it was one of the few high fantasy kids movies which touched topics such as death.
I remember watching it as a kid and being fascinated by the Skeksis.
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Movie Tip: "The White Ribbon" from 2010. I don't think there is a dubbed version but there should be one with English subtitles.
A movie about a village in northern Germany in 1914, about the religious and social hypocrisy in rural Germany of the time (just months before the start of World War I)
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My Feral Heart 2016
This film was on TV quite late one evening on BBC2 and is now on the Iplayer.
The storyline revolves around a gentleman with Downs Syndrome, who sadly has to go onto residential care when his Mother passes away.
The scenes at the start of the film with his Mum are so sweet. There is a beautiful feeling of it being ‘true and real’ almost amateur with a poignant quality .
Touchingly different, I fell in love with Luke from the first scene . His relationships with Eve, Peter and ‘the girl’ build into something quaint, loving and enchanting . A film to touch your heart . -
If you like the songs of George Michael this is for you . Based on the 1984 song and with the screenplay co written with George himself and Emma Thompson, several songs play during it.
It may be a bit corny , about a young woman that tends to make bad choices who meets a young ,but it is not quite the straightforward rom com that’s expected with a major twist in the last twenty minutes (tissue time 🥲)
I know it’s early for Christmas but I enjoyed it, made me smile , as well as weep 😁😁 -
Available on Netflix
There is more than one film with this title .
This is based on the tragic true story of Gypsy Rose and her Mother DeeDee Blanchard. In this film called Esme and Camille
The Film starts with a body, covered in blood, found at their house .
It transpires that things were nothing like it had seemed to the outside world.
The Mother a Carer for her sick wheelchair bound daughter. The daughter seemingly dependent on her.
We enjoyed this film and researched the real story afterwards .
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Newest Bond movie : No time to die
Has anyone seen it? Any thoughts?
I saw it on Sunday, having read some good reviews, but I got fooled again.
I don't want to offend anyone as I understand James Bond is next to the queen in terms of national gems ;)
But, it's not a good movie, I'm sorry. I mean, of course some nice visual effects, in theory some intriguing story - but that's about that.
The same potato salad only this time a little bit extra fat, or less salt - effectively it's just the same potato salad we ate like 100 times already.
I wish for once they changed the format a bit more... Maybe not another creepy villain this time? Maybe more dynamic characters? Maybe a bit more complex story? Maybe more humour? FFS, think a little bit outside of the box, producers!
The only Bond movie I liked was Casino Royale (with Craig), as it actually differed a lot from this same old used format. -
Watched this last night. True story about the aftermath of 911 and how compensation was worked out on a formula based on what each life was worth and families fighting to get people to realise that a cleaner dying in the trade centre was worth as much as a top exec etc. Very moving film
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The Starling . Netflix 2021 (Edited)
Starring Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd and Kevin Kline
A woman coming to terms with the loss of a child contends with a threatening bird in her garden. Whilst her husband struggles with his mental health.
Doesn’t sound much fun - some reviews say it’s awful
But we liked it
More drama than comedy
We found it intriguing 🤨 with some unexpected outcomes . Yes it was far fetched , a bit off the wall, classic McCarthy , but touchingly different, well acted and the ‘bird’ doesn’t become a best friend like in a Disney movie. Poignant
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As mentioned in the music group
https://youtu.be/G4QKfAq93lc
On Netflix
A good version 👍 -
The staircase documentary-netflix
Documentary that spans over a decade following the case of novelist Michael Peterson whose wife died on their staircase. Very interesting following the trial and evidence - I still can't make up my mind what the truth is!
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Eaten by Lions 🦁 - 2018 (Edited)
Available on BBC IPlayer
When two odd brothers lose the Grandmother that cared for them after their parents death, they go searching for the older ones ‘real’ father.
Easy to watch, silly, far fetched but fun and feel good too. Johnny Vegas plays a small role.
A film to relax to on a Sunday afternoon
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I am a huge lover of films with the lovely Greer Garson. Have just obtained a DVD of "Blossoms in the Dust". The true story of Edna Gladney who started a home for children needing to be adopted and fought the Courts to have the word "Foundling" to be removed from their birth certificates.
Also love "Random Harvest" with Greer and Ronald Coleman.
Does anyone buy "The Retro" magazine, I love it, so informative of passed Stars? -
A Star is Born 2018 (Edited)
After seeing other versions but now not remembering much about them I had been putting this off, even through all the hype at the time of its release.
The plot involves a famous country singer, played by Bradley Cooper, with a alcohol problem, meeting and falling for a younger less successful female singer , played by Lady Gaga. It follows their love story, her rise to fame , and his fall from grace.
As beautiful and touching as promised, Lady Gaga’s acting is amazing and the chemistry between her and Bradley
Cooper is absolutely sensational.
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Netflix
An Italian dubbed movie
It’s silly and far fetched but has the appeal of Amelie
Quirky , sweet, ironic and poignant .
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On BBC Iplayer
A tough Italian American bouncer is hired by Dr Don Shirley, a world class classical pianist, to be his chauffeur and protector, on a concert tour of the Deep South in the early
Sixties . Dr Shirley is an African American.
The film is based on a true story and confronts racism and segregation of the era. It also shows the growing relationship between two very different people.
A superb film, the banter and the chemistry between the actors is as touching as the story itself . Poignant, striking, informative, a must watch.
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Netflix - mainly in Hindi with subtitles
Easy to watch - incredibly touching at times.
A beautiful, heartwarming film about a young girl learning to skateboard in a small village in India. It challenges old fashioned values. Portrays cultures and possibilities. Shows the pressures a poor teenage girl is under from her strict father and the caste system.
An English woman visits the village and brings ideas that are not wanted by the older generation.
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Here I am, a new member.😊 (Edited)
I’ll be honest I’m more into the classic films, maybe having worked at the British Film Institute in the 1970s and working for two film lecturers who were only interested in certain directors. We also got free National Film Theatre tickets so got to see all the best, and also see interviews with some of the greatest film stars of the day. And if you even breathed whilst watching films being shown you would get a Tut!! Forget all the munching, slurping, phones on, that goes on today, especially in those bijou cinemas.
Anyway I just watched on BBC iplayer, “I remember Mama” 1948 for the first time. A beautiful very moving film of a Norwegian immigrant family in San Francisco. Irene Dunne should have got the Oscar. Can’t believe I hadn’t seen it before. Maybe more a woman’s film, if I’m allowed to say that today. -
Really good film (Edited)
With the help of my Granddaughter I managed to see a film on Netflix this afternoon! lol
I can highly recommend this film, had me on the edge of my settee! Starring Sandra Bullock, PREMONITION. -
Wish Dragon is a Chinese-American Computer animated fantasy comedy film
Like a Genie, the Wish Dragon comes out of a lamp (or in this case a Tea Pot)
He is Huge, Bright Pink and his name is Long
Inspired by the same Chinese fable as Aladdin its a beautiful, moving, inspiring and heart warming film. Full of colour, fun, magic and love,
With a terrific ending . This really is a must watch. I absolutely loved it
Suitable for even the smallest child and the most mature of adults.
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Late Night starring Emma Thompson (Edited)
Seen on Netflix, this 2019 film is about Katherine a late night chat show host who has got complacent about her role. She does not know the names of the writers for her show and has become quite arrogant, until she finds out that her job may be on the line.
She is accused of being a woman who hates other women so decides to take on a female writer called Molly (Mindy Kaling) who is determined to help her turn the show around. A Comedy drama with some lovely characters, its worth a watch. We enjoyed it. Also stars John Lithgow as Katherine's husband. -
Have anyone watched Bridgerton? It started off looking like the complete opposite to what I’d usually be interested in 😉 but I enjoyed the show so much! (even so it reminded me a bit of 50 shades of grey 🤪 )
I really like Daphne’s character and think she was cast very well, a really great fit for this show in my opinion. However I was the most intrigued by Eloise & Penelope’s storyline. As I was by the music – modern songs simply played on classical instruments! Brilliant idea. -
I like binge-watching same old sitcoms over and over again. I particularly love Friends, The Office, IT Crowds, HIMYM, Flight of the Conchords (even been to a gig at O2 once) and they all have brilliant episodes at times. The winner for me though is 4.17 episode of New Girl: Spider Hunt.
Just watched it yesterday again and it left me in tears as per usual. The chat between Nick and Jess is a pure masterpiece of comedy. If you don't know "New Girl" but have access to it, you can easily watch that one episode straight-on. The only background you need to have is that Jess and Nick used to go out and Cici is Jess's best friend - that should suffice. -
Silver Skates (Netflix) (Edited)
At 2 hrs 17 mins I was expecting this Russian drama to be somewhat tedious, based on a book and set on the frozen rivers and canals of St Petersburg.
I was pleasantly surprised at its gradual build up into a romantic fantasy adventure .
A young petty thief wins the heart of an aristocrats daughter but they are kept apart.
The first part may seem slow but the tension builds and the second half is full of surprises.
And most of this is on skates -
Series one , eight parts
Is anyone watching this surreal but haunting series?
Babies born as part animal and a deadly virus spreading across the world ! -
The Mitchell’s versus the machines
(Netflix) Super animation about the Mitchell family (not the ones in Eastenders) who find out they are the last people on earth, not captured or destroyed by the machines.
It doesn’t matter what your age you will enjoy it. Clever, funny, even sad at times.
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I think I mentioned that one in a comment somewhere already. Anyway, I really enjoyed the movie, if anyone is after a light and funny movie for a Sunday afternoon, "Yesterday" is your answer. I've watched it like 3 times already ;)
The story goes:
A failed songwriter/singer is hit by a bus. When he recovers the world he knew is bit different now - an alternative history seems to have happened (i'm guessing the Mandela Effect was the inspiration?). People are not familiar with many things (i.e. Coca-cola) or bands for that matter, like The Beatles. And he knows all their songs.
IMDB rating is bit low - probably not enough car chases? But for me it was fun to watch each time. Really liked Himesh Patel performance BTW, they should cast him left and right - laid-back yet intriguing . Lily James as his first manager is super charming IMO.
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Sixty Six (Netflix) (Edited)
Sweet and heartfelt , funny and ironic , this film is about a 12 year old Jewish lad whose Bar Mitzvah is planned for the day of the 1966 cup final. We laughed out loud as he prays and tries to jinx or curse the England team hoping they won’t be in the final. But of course we know they will be. With Helena Bonham Carter as his Mum, Eddie Marsan as his Father, and Catherine Tate as his Aunt, it couldn’t go far wrong. Clever and witty, give it a watch on one of these awful rainy afternoons . It brightened our day!