The Movie Thread - Page 83

Red October1984 · 02-05-15, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kptlt. Hellmut Neuerburg

Watched the classic racing movie "Grand Prix"the other night on TMC, it's a pretty good movie full of drama and action, I had caught part of it before but it is a film you have to watch from beginning to end or else the rest of it doesn't make much sense.

This definitely catches my eye.

Adding it to the list. It's still the offseason for F1...there's no racing to watch since they don't show WRC on tv here. When they do show it, it's rarely live.

I can watch Australia's Drift Championship, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series, or some sprint car stuff...but that gets old. I need some real racing action.

Has anybody seen the documentary Senna? I really really want to watch it.

Stealhead · 02-05-15, 11:54 PM

Another very good and by far the best documentary about racing is The Speed Merchants. It follows the 1972 manufactures series and is narrated by Mario Andretti and Vic Elford. Its got every good race track you'd want to see the 24 hour @ Le Mans, Nurburgring, and Seabring to name a few.

You can find it on YouTube but you really should watch it in its full glory on a big screen with a good sound system turned up. Also the short film The Rendezvous which is a drive through Paris. Awesome opossum. I may even have already posted about both films in this very thread before no matter they are both outstanding.

A modern film about the 1976 Formula One racing season Rush is well worth checking out. Spoiler if you dont know the history watch the film before reading up on it.

Sailor Steve · 02-06-15, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

This definitely catches my eye.

Grand Prix! was the first time onboard cameras were used to film racing. It was shot during the 1966 F1 season. These days onboard minicams are commonplace, and computer games recreate that feeling easily. Then it was spectacular. Just make sure you see it in the full widescreen version, or else you'll miss a lot. After you've seen it there are a lot of details you'll want to know. After that you'll want to see it again.

Jimbuna · 02-06-15, 10:04 AM

Watched Gone Girl yesterday and was a bit disappointed at the ending.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/

Eichhörnchen · 02-06-15, 02:25 PM

With Mini-Me out of the way, we're going to watch this tonight...

August · 02-06-15, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

She dies in that and hardly surprising living with a death magnet.

That's what my wife calls Miss Marple. When she comes to town you better run for your life because people will soon be dropping like flies.

Red October1984 · 02-06-15, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

A modern film about the 1976 Formula One racing season Rush is well worth checking out. Spoiler if you dont know the history watch the film before reading up on it.

Rush is amazing! I thought I may have posted it in here. I probably watched it 12 times.

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Grand Prix! was the first time onboard cameras were used to film racing. It was shot during the 1966 F1 season. These days onboard minicams are commonplace, and computer games recreate that feeling easily. Then it was spectacular. Just make sure you see it in the full widescreen version, or else you'll miss a lot. After you've seen it there are a lot of details you'll want to know. After that you'll want to see it again.

Noted. I'll have to watch it soon.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Watched Gone Girl yesterday and was a bit disappointed at the ending.

That movie was filmed half an hour away from where I live. The only reason I had been interested in it to begin with is the fact that it's filmed here.

It turned out to be a good movie IMHO.

Side Note: Holy Plot Twist, Batman!

Eichhörnchen · 02-06-15, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by August

That's what my wife calls Miss Marple. When she comes to town you better run for your life because people will soon be dropping like flies.

"There will be blood, Young Man..."

PS/ The Jason Statham film "The Mechanic" was very good (he didn't adopt that cringeworthy mid-atlantic accent for one thing).

After this we put on "Doom", the movie of the video game. When I got a new and better PC I set about retrospectively collecting games, which included among them the "Doom" series; I'd no idea there was a film until I found a nice clean second-hand copy yesterday.

Unfortunately after two hamburgers, strawberry ice-cream with shortcake, crisps, a bar of milk chocolate and two glasses of Pinot Noir, I fell asleep and missed the end...

Tango589 · 02-07-15, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

Unfortunately after two hamburgers, strawberry ice-cream with shortcake, crisps, a bar of milk chocolate and two glasses of Pinot Noir, I fell asleep and missed the end...

Jimbuna · 02-07-15, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by August

That's what my wife calls Miss Marple. When she comes to town you better run for your life because people will soon be dropping like flies.

Similarly here with a tv series called Midsomer Murders...based in a tiny village where the murder rate has reached mega proportions

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118401/

Eichhörnchen · 02-07-15, 11:24 AM

Tonight's movie: "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia"

Watched it now: fairly OK, bit like a TV movie. Doesn't compare to the original BHL with Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. I stayed awake for this one...

Red October1984 · 02-09-15, 11:07 PM

After months of waiting, I got to watch Better Call Saul.

If you're a fan of Breaking Bad, watch it. If not, watch it and then watch Breaking Bad.

BCS has a lot of potential, the first two episodes are great.

August · 02-10-15, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Similarly here with a tv series called Midsomer Murders...based in a tiny village where the murder rate has reached mega proportions

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118401/

That's my wife's favorite show.

Eichhörnchen · 02-10-15, 08:29 AM

Set in a village called "Badgers Drift" as I recall: would you maybe like to see your wife go there for a short visit then, August?

Jimbuna · 02-11-15, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by August

That's my wife's favorite show.

You have my commiserations....my mom has it on tv just about every time I visit

02-05-15, 11:54 PM	#1232
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Another very good and by far the best documentary about racing is The Speed Merchants. It follows the 1972 manufactures series and is narrated by Mario Andretti and Vic Elford. Its got every good race track you'd want to see the 24 hour @ Le Mans, Nurburgring, and Seabring to name a few. You can find it on YouTube but you really should watch it in its full glory on a big screen with a good sound system turned up. Also the short film The Rendezvous which is a drive through Paris. Awesome opossum. I may even have already posted about both films in this very thread before no matter they are both outstanding. A modern film about the 1976 Formula One racing season Rush is well worth checking out. Spoiler if you dont know the history watch the film before reading up on it. Last edited by Stealhead; 02-06-15 at 12:05 AM.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Watched Gone Girl yesterday and was a bit disappointed at the ending. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

02-06-15, 02:25 PM	#1235
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,755 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It's Friday: It Must Be Movie Night... With Mini-Me out of the way, we're going to watch this tonight...

02-07-15, 11:24 AM	#1241
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,755 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Tonight's movie: "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" Watched it now: fairly OK, bit like a TV movie. Doesn't compare to the original BHL with Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. I stayed awake for this one... Last edited by Eichhörnchen; 02-08-15 at 04:58 AM.

02-09-15, 11:07 PM	#1242
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	After months of waiting, I got to watch Better Call Saul. If you're a fan of Breaking Bad, watch it. If not, watch it and then watch Breaking Bad. BCS has a lot of potential, the first two episodes are great. __________________

02-10-15, 08:29 AM	#1244
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,755 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Set in a village called "Badgers Drift" as I recall: would you maybe like to see your wife go there for a short visit then, August?