Talk About Movies: Part 4
Somehow threads merged, so here's part 4 of our ongoing movie discussion.
I’ve been in monument valley a number of times including Cane valley next to it. I did water sampling to monitor for possible contamination. A Federal Program to assure the wells used by the Navaho were not contaminated.
It was an interesting project and the sheep would follow me around. Not so much the Navaho.
I always liked that monument valley was the landscape that inspired the backgrounds for Watterson’s Spaceman Spiff storylines in Calvin and Hobbes
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001)
NSFW (Depending on where you work, of course.)
You love that warm fluid: Pay attention or you’ll get hurt!: The fish like it!
Starring the guy from Shall We Dance, 13 Assassins, It’s a Beautiful Life, etc., etc., etc.
Grandma: You really shouldn’t smoke in here!
Now she’s dripping!
Does this thing about me disgust you?: Not at all!
Now she’s pouring!
He showed sympathy for the African guy: People like that tend to be reliable workers!
Now she’s gushing!
If you went back to Africa: It would be good!
I’m full now, please: Call me any time, I’ll come right away!
Imagine choking on a rice cake: That’s so like Grandma!
My boss always said I thought too much: That only means you don’t think enough!
Old Faithful!: Rainbows!
European peppered cheese would be helpful to snack on while watching this movie.
Slapstick pr0n is the best pr0n! Is this a tale about a search for hidden treasure, or merely a weird take on the mythic aspects of female ejaculation? To find out, Check it out!
A Real Pain
Two cousins travel to Poland after the death of their grandmother, a concentration camp. The cousins can't be more different, one a loudmouth who, according to his cousin, charms everyone he meets. The other cousin is quiet and can't quite understand why his cousin attracts others.
In Poland, they visit tourist spots with others in a tour group, all there for their own reasons. Finally, they visit the concentration camp the grandmother survived. A real pain points two ways: one is that Culkin's character is a pain in the ass. The other is the real pain both cousins feel.
Kieran Culkin portrays the loudmouth, and Jessie Eiesenberg, who also directed, his cousin. Despite the plot, the film is quite funny at times, yet sad as well.
Performances are great from the entire cast. The film is well worth seeing.
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I think QT is beginning to loose it in a significant way... he and Roger Avery were on Joe Rogan today and it's clear he is struggling with thoughts and idea streams.
Probably even less stream of consciousness than before. It's almost like he's actually taking his time to think.
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I certainly hope so...
I don't think it would ever mess with his creativity, but it always scares me a bit when I hear a formerly very quick and creative linguist/auteur who begins to struggle with the flow and rhythm of their thoughts.
It seems he's slowed down to the speed limit. I'm just thinking about when I've heard him in the past.
Or maybe I'm slowing down in the same way so it seems natural.
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Been on a binge of watching 70s/80s movies that for some reason I never got around to watching. Now I know why.
Mean Streets Definitely not my favorite Scorcese. It wasn't really a bad movie but I just couldn't get into it. I enjoyed watching DeNiro and Keitel, though.
The Lost Boys This was a bad movie. Just stupid. So bad it was good.
Enemy Mine Not just bad, but REALLY bad. The sets and make-up were horrendous. The dialogue was worse. The whole movie was one giant plot hole. Something Ed Wood would come up with. Somewhat enjoyed it anyway.
The 70's one of the greatest decades of all time... the 80's, not so much.
I can help you with your list if you like.
The 70's one of the greatest decades of all time... the 80's, not so much.
I can help you with your list if you like.
See Rolling Stones' list of best movies of the 70s. Not sure about how the films are ranked (Killer of Sheep ranked in the top 10 and Annie Hall in the 90-100 range). I think I've seen about 90 of these. Greatest miss for me is Nashville. I don't know how I have missed this one.
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Been on a binge of watching 70s/80s movies that for some reason I never got around to watching. Now I know why.
Mean Streets Definitely not my favorite Scorcese. It wasn't really a bad movie but I just couldn't get into it. I enjoyed watching DeNiro and Keitel, though.
The Lost Boys This was a bad movie. Just stupid. So bad it was good.
Enemy Mine Not just bad, but REALLY bad. The sets and make-up were horrendous. The dialogue was worse. The whole movie was one giant plot hole. Somethi
love this and agree entirely
first reaction to seeing enemy mine was "were scifi movies so bad then that this was considered good?"
lost boys is a film i just couldn't comprehend the love for either, guess it was one of those films you had to have seen while still a kid
mean streets wasn't good, but it was interesting, i'm planning on rewatching it again - the way he really captured how much you'd hate seeing characters make terrible decisions is a great film technique that deserves praise and admiration - haven't seen it pulled off that well until uncut gems came out, which is my rosebud today
looks terrible
Question: when I need to turn on subtitles for a streaming foreign film, I also get closed caption. It's annoying to see <sad music playing> and the like on the screen. Doesn't seem to be any workaround for this. Is there?
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Physical Media would solve that...
I doubt a Garland/Boyle flick could be terrible... but you guys be you 😉
Most people will point the saxophone guy, but I think the Rob Lowe poster hanging on Haim's closet door is funniest part.
I wouldn't call it a bad movie. It's definitely over-the-top 80s, but it is done well. It knows exactly what is and delivers. But as far as 80s movies about junior high kids going on an adventure goes, it is my least favorite. The Goonies will always be the best, and Monster Squad and Explorers are also better, in my opinion. You could throw Stand by Me in there as well, but it lacks the fantasy element.
When it comes to 80s vampire movies, Fright Night is the go-to. I also recommend Near Dark since a lot of people don't know about it. It's not a traditional vampire flick, but it's a good one and has a great performance from Bill Paxton.
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wait... it get's even worse.
they are making two movies at the same time and the second one isn't Garland/Boyle... it's be directed by Nia DaCosta of The Marvels fame...
Didn't she do that godawful Candyman sequel/remake/reboot/whatevs as well? Terrible film and when I heard she was doing the next 28 film, my interest immediately waned.
Since it is the Holiday Season I have been trying to watch as much Christmas content as I can lately. I just watched Feast of the Seven Fishes (Netfllx). I love this movie! I discovered it last year and it has become one of my goto Christmas movies for the rest of my life! I am not Eyetalian nor do I particularly like seafood but this movie just works for me. A Comedy/Dramadey about an Italian family at Christmas in the 70's that just perfectly captures the spirit of family and the season. I can't watch this movie and not be happy!
We’ve been watching a bunch also - last night I couldn’t help but marvel at the gratuitous nudity in Love Actually. The world has changed a lot in 20 years.
i really miss all the random titties of the 80s
Yeah America has gotten really prudish
