Has anyone watched the TV Series yet? I really liked the old movie from 1986, while it leaves out big parts of the (awesome) book it is IMHO one of the best movies about medieval times.
Movie madness
Talk about latest movie, old movies, bad movies, any movies.
Open Loop 96
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I think this is a very interesting angle for watching movies, and I only saw like half of them. Check out the list below.
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I watched it in 2 days, its amazing. Based on the novel by Sally Rooney (apparently its kept very close to the book) Highly recommend!
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Tomorrow evening
Saturday 2nd May 2020
BBC2 8.30pm
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After Life on Netflix - Highly recommend!
I watched the whole of season 2 in one night, it was so good. I highly recommend if you like Ricky Gervais, its sad, laugh out loud funny and slightly odd - give it a watch!
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Special Correspondents (Edited)
Netflix 2016
Based on an earlier film but rewritten,Directed and starred in by Ricky Gervais
Two radio journalists concoct a scheme to fake their kidnappings in South America.
Never stopped smiling throughout this film
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A 2018 Australian film adapted from the book Women in Black.
A gentle story following the ladies in black who work in a department store. In particular the youngest temporary member of staff Lisa and the mature debonair Magda (played by Julia Ormond).
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Tell me your favourite film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio...
He is by far my favourite actor of all time and definitely deserving of a few more oscars if you ask me..
Heres a clue as to my favourite film with him in (yes it might not be his most exciting role but it's one of my all time favourite films!). -
OK, I have to admit that the lockdown starts to take a toll on me, now I even started to re-watch all Harry Potter movies.
Wow, acting was really bad in the first two, but everything got a lot better from number three onwards. As someone who never read the books ( apart from some short parts) there are so many things about the story .. but probably I shouldn't take it too serious.
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R.I.P Honor Blackman (Edited)
Honor Blackman, known by many for her role in Goldfinger ("Pussy Galore" will probably remain the most blatantly sexist name of a movie character in history) died yesterday aged 94.
She was also known for her role in "The Avengers" (no, not Marvel..)
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Lockdown film recommendations!
Anyone have any good films to recommend whilst on lockdown? Preferably nothing scary and no thrillers - I scare easily!
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On Film4 tonight at 10.50pm.
Based on the true story of the last Nazi to be assassinated by two Czech spies.
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What are some of your favourite books that have been adapted into a film? (Can be good or bad adaptations!)
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SCNR. The coronavirus has now pushed back the new James Bond by six months.
Somehow I feel their marketing department thought people could misunderstand the bond movie title.
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Funniest film you've ever seen...
Movie night tonight for me... want to watch a really easy going, funny film. Any suggestions?
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I just watched it yesterday. I'm not the biggest Tarantino's fan, but I really enjoyed the movie. I knew precisely all the details of what actually happened at Polanski's mansion in '69 beforehand so it was quite interesting to see what he turned that into! Classic Tarantino - one might say.
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IMHO Schwarzenegger's Best Movie: Total Recall (1990)
Arnie is certainly not one of worlds top character actors, but mostly he does a good job in the roles he plays.
But of all his movies, "Total Recall" ( the one from 1990, not the lame remake) is a fun to watch, with all it's late 80ies campiness, over-the-top action and irony.
Still worth watching.
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One one hand I'm bit disappointed with so few awards for 1917, on the other hand there are a few movies I still need to watch.
Your thoughts?
https://bbc.in/2H9pEOT
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"Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", by the one and only Stanley Kubrick, lost the best Picture Oscar 1964 to "My Fair Lady". Yes, really..
With Peters Sellers in three different roles and (less well known) a young James Earl Jones in a supporting role. This one will remain one of my all time favourites.
"Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!" -
Kirk Douglas died yesterday age 103 (yes one-hundred-three), who was Spartacus long before it became cool to say "I am Spartacus").
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Anyone else think they should've just stopped after the first one? Such a great movie, the second was pushing it but they just took it too far with the third.
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A beautiful day in the neighbourhood
I have always thought Tom Hanks could not make a bad movie but today I found myself thinking that he now has! As we left the cinema a lady said “well I can see why that wasn’t nominated for any awards”.
It’s psychological, very deep and not what I had anticipated from the trailers. My friend said she found it creepy and was deeply disappointed.
I wouldn’t go that far but it was certainly ‘unique’ almost eerie and extremely slow to get to its finale. Tom Hanks is a marvellous actor and no one could have played the part better but as my friend said “I don’t think I could watch it twice”.
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Am I going back too far? (Edited)
I love black & White films with Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon.....cried through Random Harvest with Greer and Ronald Colman! In fact I cry through most of them, nothing like it on a wet Sunday afternoon. Mrs Miniver, Blossoms in the dust (a great favourite as I was adopted) and not forgetting Goodbye Mr. Chips. Any other fans out there?
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BAFTA winner Klaus (Edited)
Best animated film Klaus
We watched this on Netflix just after Christmas and whilst it appeared almost old fashioned in its animation it soon captivated us as we got to know the main characters. Lovely storyline, well worth watching. -
David Lynch: Mulholland Drive (2001)
Certainly up at the top the category of "most complex movies ever made", certainly needs re-watching several times to understand (or you can cheat and read/watch some analysis of it).
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What a fine actor Tom Hanks is!
I've always enjoyed his acting skills, The Green Mile I've watched many times, Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump and Sleepless in Seattle to name but a few. Even his voice over in Toy Story made the film for me! You always knew any film he appeared in was worth watching!
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Anyone watching White House Farm on itv?
I know its not a film BUT I think its a great drama on itv at the moment. I didn't know much about the story at all until I googled and was mortified with what happened but the drama (I think) does a great job of portraying the aftermath of the tragedy. If you haven't seen it, I don't want to give too much away... basic plot: True story of a family who were brutally murdered back in the 60's.
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Down By Law (1986) (Edited)
Jim Jarmusch's movie from 1986, with Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni as the main cast. Another movie for the "best of all times" category and in my opinion Jamusch's best one.
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Talking about "continuous shot", Rope (1948)
There has been a lot of chat about 1917 being filmed as one "continuous shot", but Hitchcock's Rope has done something similar more than half a century before.
In fact the movie has only one visible cut (and that was put in deliberately to give projectionists the chance to change reel).
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My first post to this lovely group.........
I love all films with James Stewart, --Rear Window, Vertigo and a great film, Shenandoah, so many others and must mention It's a wonderful life....seen it so many times I can recite some of the dialog!
Just seen the new Downton Abbey at the cinema, had enjoyed the TV series like so many others, it was great to see it on the big screen -
The personal history of David Copperfield (Edited)
You don’t have to be a fan of Charles Dickens to enjoy this film. With an award for best screenplay, this story of Copperfield’s life from birth to adulthood is not the average period drama. Warm, funny and with an all star cast Dev Patel plays Copperfield, with many names, with a wit and enthusiasm that I found enchanting.
With Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton and Paul Whitehouse a special mention from me for the incredible Daisy May Cooper as Peggoty and the marvellous Peter Capaldi as Mr Micawber
Recognising so many of the places where it was filmed also made it special however those paying attention will no doubt notice a few modern ‘slip ups’ on location. In Kings Lynn near the customs house dock, a small sign on the wall and later on a snippet of a block of flats. -
Some Seriously Dark "Humour": The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
In my opinion one of the greatest movies ever made, but seriously dark, brutal and nothing for the the easily-offended. Peter Greenaway's classic from 1989 ( I had the honour to watch this movie at a small festival with him being present, and I had just about reached the age to even be allowed entrance).
Contains sex, brutality, cannibalism and classic paintings... I do not recommend to watch it over dinner. But it has some insanely ironic elements to it. Last but not least a stellar cast: Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon and others. -
I bumped into this Netflix series by accident but was so captivated that I watched it in one breath over the course of 2 evenings.
Well-performed and well-scripted story that gets better with each episode. Even though the topic seems heavy to tell nothing is too drastic or too intense making it brilliant watch for relaxing evening time.
Toni Collette (known for Sixth Sense and lately Knives Out) does a very good job at her role along with Merritt Sever and Kaitlyn Sever but the whole cast seems to be very carefully selected. Strong 8/10.
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Another dark comedy: Bernie (2011)
Bernie is a dark comedy about a mortician who starts an affair with a rich older woman, then kills her and hides her death from family and friends.
The movie is based on real events and if you read up on the backstory you probably have to admit that Richard Linklater paints the real life Bernie Tiede in a - let's say - very favourable light. However, ignoring this issue, it is a very entertaining and funny movie, and Jack Black (who plays the title character) does a great job.
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What a great comedian and a very naughty boy.
Another reason to start re-watching the Flying Circus. -
I suspect I will be crucified for this post, but what the heck. For as long as I can remember I have loved the great lady and every film she has ever been in.
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Another nice little movie: The DIsh (2000) (Edited)
The DIsh is an Australian Movie from 2000, partly based on real events at a radio telescope in the Australian outback and their chaotic cooperation with NASA during the Apollo moon landing.
As most comedies with some historic background it is obviously more condensed with some artistic freedom added in. The movie was a great success in Australia.
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Silly, ridiculous, unrealistic and crazy but if you want a film that’s not hard work and at times makes you smile try it. With Ann Hathaway and Rebel Wilson it’s just daft but very enjoyable as the two of them work together to con rich folk out of their cash. The usual twist at the end turns it all on its head 😂😂😂
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The Death of Stalin - re-watched
I re-watched "The Death of Stalin"(2017) the other night. For those who do not know it, it's a dark comedy about the Soviet Government in the wake of Stalin's death in 1953, with an awesome cast including Steve Buscemi , Michael Palin and Jason Isaacs.
Made by the same team as "The Thick of it" it captures the absurdity of the power struggle after Stalin's demise. While some jokes probably require some historic background knowledge to fully appreciate them, it's stunning how historically accurate the movie is (though events are heavily condensed).
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Downsizing 2017 with Matt Damon
The idea of downsizing humans is invented by a scientist to save the resources of the planet. Strange idea, Yes.
Strange film, a little, takes a bit of getting into and reviews are 50/50 but I actually found it quite good.
As long as you don’t expect it to be a comedy like ‘Honey I shrunk the kids’ because a comedy it is not. New comer Hong Chau steals the show. -
Going in Style (available on Netflix)
Starring Alan Arkin, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman.
If you want a jolly little film this is the one. Three elderly gentleman decide to rob a bank who have swindled them out of their pension. Sweet, at times funny, with an easy to follow storyline and a great ending. Look out for the little girl with the doll towards the end of the film 😊 -
Oscar Nominations (Edited)
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jan/13/oscar-nominations-full-list-for-2020
Joker 11 Nominations - (well, not a bad movie but I'm no fan of it)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - 10 Nomination (positively surprised)
Jojo Rabbit - 6 Nominations
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Time really flies so fast - I could swear I heard about its release maybe like 2 years ago.
The movie is a typical 5/10 comedy. Many jokes will make you cringe, like a lot. That said, I admit I had a few laughs, so if anyone is looking for a dumb comedy, this one might be alright for that.
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Yes I’ve seen it and impressed would be an understatement. Incredible, funny, clever, amazing, poignant, moving, sad and inspirational.
The Director Taika Waititi was hilarious as the imaginary friend Adolf Hitler, Roman Griffin Davis playing Jo Jo was excellent and Scarlett Johansson as his Mother was awesome (can’t think of the right word)
Stephen Merchant is in a small role towards the end of the film.
Although mostly witty the film covers the atrocities of the war and I would be surprised if there is anyone that is not moved to tears at some scenes towards the end.
At one point while we were watching there was a collective gasp as the whole audience held its breath.
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As promised I did go and see the film alongside around 50 other people (I expected less due to bad reviews)
And I can honestly say that I think the critics that panned it ought to be horsewhipped. (Am I annoyed)
If you don’t like musicals, ballet, street and contemporary dance. Don’t go and see it.
If you don’t like Dame Judy Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Jennifer Lawrence, Rebel Wilson, James Cordon, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Taylor Swift and the amazing ballet dancer Francesca Hayward who plays the lead role of Victoria, don’t go and see it!
If you don’t like catchy songs, interesting characters, great costumes, makeup and superb choreography just don’t go!
But we did and we loved it.
Moved to tears on occasions. Laughed at the marching cockroaches and crocheting mice. Amazed at the tap dancing railway cat and stunned by Jennifer Lawrence’s rendition of Memories.
On a par with the greatest showman or the new Mary Poppins so if you didn’t like either don’t go and see it.
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This has been panned awfully by the critics but I am
going to see it this week with an open mind. Has anyone else seen it?