The Movie Thread - Page 56

Jimbuna · 03-04-14, 11:55 AM

^ A great film indeed and easily the best on the subject but far too many innacuracies for the serious Napoleonic student.

Red October1984 · 03-05-14, 04:25 PM

It's not a movie...but I highly recommend watching the HBO Series Rome

Very good.

Eisenwurst · 03-05-14, 11:06 PM

"The Charge of the Light Brigade" 1936 with Errol Flynn and David Niven.

1936....what an "interesting" year that was.

Red October1984 · 03-06-14, 04:01 AM

Apocalypse Now Redux

Liked it...

However...

I didn't like the ending too much. There's no closure to the story. It just kind of cuts off. I'm left here wanting more.

Solid 8.5 of 10 at the very least.

Stealhead · 03-06-14, 04:51 AM

Apocalypse Now is essentially the short story Heart of Darkness at the end of both the protagonist(Willard) becomes the "god" that the antagonist(Kurtz) was.Only Willard chooses to destroy what Kurtz has created he still leaves a part of himself behind (like metaphysically

). So at the end there Willard says something to the effect of "I was not in their Army anymore" he is saying that he is no longer part of that system that way of things.

You really have to watch Apocalypse a few times to get every detail.For example I bet you did not notice that Colby(the previous SF man sent to kill Kurtz) did not kill himself he converted to follow Kurtz.

The French rubber plantation in Cambodia where they bury Clean? That symbolizes how we cling to war even when the gig is up.The French where in Indochina(Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia) before the US was and they lost yet here you see these hardcore Frenchmen clinging to an utterly lost cause(by about 14 years).

Kilgore is just as insane as Kurtz.

This web page explains it well http://home.roadrunner.com/~jhartzog...tzwillard.html

Here is another pretty good analysis http://www.fastenupyourseatbelts.com...wAnalysis.html

It is a rather complex film(compared to the typical action flick).

Jimbuna · 03-06-14, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eisenwurst

"The Charge of the Light Brigade" 1936 with Errol Flynn and David Niven.

1936....what an "interesting" year that was.

They certainly don't make them like that anymore but I preferred the 1968 film version.

Eisenwurst · 03-06-14, 07:15 AM

I saw it when it came out in the '60's. Loved it, especially the "period" animations, and of course the spanking scene

.

On the youtube '36 version site the comments are quite interesting.

Like the Light cav came on like a runaway express train and the Russian gunners had great difficulty getting a bead on them, and they tore through the enemy cav like a tornado, reformed and charged back.

Red October1984 · 03-09-14, 11:38 PM

The Internship (Unrated)

I really really liked that one. Killed time on the way back from Branson by watching this. I've only seen the Unrated version. I don't know how it compares to the Theatrical version.

10/10. I don't watch a LOT of new comedy movies anymore because they usually suck...but this one is worth it.

Eisenwurst · 03-10-14, 04:41 AM

Here's another oldie.
"The Train" 1964, with Burt Lancaster.

Great WW2 film.

Great trailer on youtube but link don't work

Sailor Steve · 03-10-14, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eisenwurst

Here's another oldie.
"The Train" 1964, with Burt Lancaster.

Saw it in the theater with my dad. Yeah, it's a goodie. Thanks for the reminder.

STEED · 03-10-14, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eisenwurst

Here's another oldie.
"The Train" 1964, with Burt Lancaster.

Great WW2 film.

Great trailer on youtube but link don't work

Great film that, Burt Lancaster dose a Mission Impossible.

Jimbuna · 03-10-14, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eisenwurst

Here's another oldie.
"The Train" 1964, with Burt Lancaster.

Great WW2 film.

Great trailer on youtube but link don't work

Von Ryans express (1965)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059885/

Red October1984 · 03-10-14, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealhead

Apocalypse Now is essentially the short story Heart of Darkness at the end of both the protagonist(Willard) becomes the "god" that the antagonist(Kurtz) was.Only Willard chooses to destroy what Kurtz has created he still leaves a part of himself behind (like metaphysically

). So at the end there Willard says something to the effect of "I was not in their Army anymore" he is saying that he is no longer part of that system that way of things.

You really have to watch Apocalypse a few times to get every detail.For example I bet you did not notice that Colby(the previous SF man sent to kill Kurtz) did not kill himself he converted to follow Kurtz.

The French rubber plantation in Cambodia where they bury Clean? That symbolizes how we cling to war even when the gig is up.The French where in Indochina(Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia) before the US was and they lost yet here you see these hardcore Frenchmen clinging to an utterly lost cause(by about 14 years).

Kilgore is just as insane as Kurtz.[/URL]

It is a rather complex film(compared to the typical action flick).

I did notice Colby converted and that the French were there because of that.

It was a well done movie...but long. You really have to like....clear an evening just to watch it. And I agree on the part about Kilgore. It's one thing to have a confident leader...but that guy...whew.

SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE.

Dan D · 03-10-14, 07:05 PM

As Stealhead said, "Apocalyse Now" is based on Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness" which made Conrad world-famous until today. This story was written in 1899.
So the director of the movie asks the question: "Is there any difference between the Colonial wars and the Vietnam war?, imo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Darkness

Eisenwurst · 03-10-14, 08:28 PM

Here's a real treasure

"Fraulein Doktor" 1969, with the lovely Suzy Kendall, Nigel Green (the big Sgt from 'Zulu') and James Booth (Pvt Hook- also from 'Zulu'), and Kenneth Moore as the Head of British Intelligence.

Great film. Plots within plots. A clumsy Romantic scene, just like in real life. Lots of suspense and action. Absolutely surreal battle scene towards the end.
Controversial because of a certain scene, no not the naughty one, but when you see it you'll know it.

There's a U boat in it an' all. Try to buy it though, no luck, unavailable. The only place you can see it is on youtube.

Regrettably half way through the sound goes out of synch and stays that way.

03-04-14, 11:55 AM	#826
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ A great film indeed and easily the best on the subject but far too many innacuracies for the serious Napoleonic student. __________________ 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)

03-05-14, 04:25 PM	#827
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	It's not a movie...but I highly recommend watching the HBO Series Rome Very good. __________________

03-06-14, 04:01 AM	#829
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Apocalypse Now Redux Liked it... However... I didn't like the ending too much. There's no closure to the story. It just kind of cuts off. I'm left here wanting more. Solid 8.5 of 10 at the very least. __________________

03-06-14, 07:15 AM	#832
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,603 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I saw it when it came out in the '60's. Loved it, especially the "period" animations, and of course the spanking scene. On the youtube '36 version site the comments are quite interesting. Like the Light cav came on like a runaway express train and the Russian gunners had great difficulty getting a bead on them, and they tore through the enemy cav like a tornado, reformed and charged back.

03-09-14, 11:38 PM	#833
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	The Internship (Unrated) I really really liked that one. Killed time on the way back from Branson by watching this. I've only seen the Unrated version. I don't know how it compares to the Theatrical version. 10/10. I don't watch a LOT of new comedy movies anymore because they usually suck...but this one is worth it. __________________

03-05-14, 11:06 PM	#828
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,603 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	"The Charge of the Light Brigade" 1936 with Errol Flynn and David Niven. 1936....what an "interesting" year that was.

03-06-14, 04:51 AM	#830
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Apocalypse Now is essentially the short story Heart of Darkness at the end of both the protagonist(Willard) becomes the "god" that the antagonist(Kurtz) was.Only Willard chooses to destroy what Kurtz has created he still leaves a part of himself behind (like metaphysically ). So at the end there Willard says something to the effect of "I was not in their Army anymore" he is saying that he is no longer part of that system that way of things. You really have to watch Apocalypse a few times to get every detail.For example I bet you did not notice that Colby(the previous SF man sent to kill Kurtz) did not kill himself he converted to follow Kurtz. The French rubber plantation in Cambodia where they bury Clean? That symbolizes how we cling to war even when the gig is up.The French where in Indochina(Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia) before the US was and they lost yet here you see these hardcore Frenchmen clinging to an utterly lost cause(by about 14 years). Kilgore is just as insane as Kurtz. This web page explains it well http://home.roadrunner.com/~jhartzog...tzwillard.html Here is another pretty good analysis http://www.fastenupyourseatbelts.com...wAnalysis.html It is a rather complex film(compared to the typical action flick).

03-10-14, 04:41 AM	#834
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,603 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Here's another oldie. "The Train" 1964, with Burt Lancaster. Great WW2 film. Great trailer on youtube but link don't work __________________

03-10-14, 07:05 PM	#839
Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As Stealhead said, "Apocalyse Now" is based on Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness" which made Conrad world-famous until today. This story was written in 1899. So the director of the movie asks the question: "Is there any difference between the Colonial wars and the Vietnam war?, imo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Darkness __________________

03-10-14, 08:28 PM	#840
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,603 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Here's a real treasure "Fraulein Doktor" 1969, with the lovely Suzy Kendall, Nigel Green (the big Sgt from 'Zulu') and James Booth (Pvt Hook- also from 'Zulu'), and Kenneth Moore as the Head of British Intelligence. Great film. Plots within plots. A clumsy Romantic scene, just like in real life. Lots of suspense and action. Absolutely surreal battle scene towards the end. Controversial because of a certain scene, no not the naughty one, but when you see it you'll know it. There's a U boat in it an' all. Try to buy it though, no luck, unavailable. The only place you can see it is on youtube. Regrettably half way through the sound goes out of synch and stays that way. __________________