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WernherVonTrapp

08-04-13, 06:24 PM

It's funny - I hated that movie just because of the way it...well, pretty much the whole thing. Then while I was homeless I found the short story it was taken from, and was amazed at how closely the movie stuck with the book.

Newfound respect. :sunny:Yeah, I heard a lot of people weren't too thrilled with the movie. There was something a little off about it, can't exactly put my finger on it, but I still liked it a lot.
Oh, BTW, I'm still homeless. I mean, I have a house and all but, I don't belong on this planet. I have no business being here, but I'm doing my time anyway.:D

mako88sb

08-04-13, 06:33 PM

It's funny - I hated that movie just because of the way it...well, pretty much the whole thing. Then while I was homeless I found the short story it was taken from, and was amazed at how closely the movie stuck with the book.

Newfound respect. :sunny:

Hmm. I'll have to make a effort to see it. Always wanted to but just never got around to it.

I watched Paint Your Wagon with my wife the other day who was a bit amazed to see him singing. One of my favorites.

Red October1984

08-07-13, 12:49 AM

Not a movie....but I finally saw the TV version of M*A*S*H!

My friend has the first two seasons on DVD...I love this show. :woot:

I want to see the movie and read the book now. Hogan's Heroes is my favorite but this is a very close second.

WernherVonTrapp

08-07-13, 11:14 AM

Not sure how others might feel about this movie, but I'd have to place it in my top 100 best films. I'm not exactly a Brad Pitt fan, but along with "A River Runs Through It", I thought this was one of his finer performances.
There's an all star cast, (more great performances by Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, etc.) and it is allegedly based on the true life experiences of Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra.
Sleepers:
http://alfilma.weebly.com/uploads/7/9/0/1/7901509/836657637.jpg
:up::up:

Red October1984

08-07-13, 11:46 AM

I really liked De Niro in Goodfellas. He's a good actor.

As far as the others, i'm not too big of a fan of Brad Pitt and I don't recall seeing the others act. :hmmm:

Sailor Steve

08-07-13, 11:52 AM

I don't recall seeing the others act. :hmmm:
Dustin Hoffman? A gazillion movies! The Graduate! Little Big Man! Rainman! He's a true genius.

Kevin Bacon? I have one word for you: Tremors.

Jason Patric? Try The Alamo. Or go all the way back to 1987 and watch The Lost Boys.

All fine actors. :sunny:

Jimbuna

08-07-13, 11:56 AM

Dustin Hoffman? A gazillion movies! The Graduate! Little Big Man! Rainman! He's a true genius.

Kevin Bacon? I have one word for you: Tremors.

Jason Patric? Try The Alamo. Or go all the way back to 1987 and watch The Lost Boys.

All fine actors. :sunny:

Three crackin responses/examples but I thought Burt Gummer played by Michael Gross in Tremors was particularly outstanding :)

Fubar2Niner

08-07-13, 12:01 PM

Little Big Man!

Possibly one of my most favourite movies. Outstanding performance.

Red October1984

08-07-13, 12:50 PM

WernherVonTrapp

08-07-13, 01:16 PM

Never seen any of those movies.... :doh:
You don't know what you're missing.
Ever see "The River Wild"?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7b/River_wild_movie_poster.jpg/215px-River_wild_movie_poster.jpghttp://smithsverdict.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/river-wild-cast.jpg

August

08-07-13, 01:33 PM

Kevin Bacon? I have one word for you: Tremors.

Or two words: Apollo Thirteen

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01850/apollo13_1850521i.jpg

Red October1984

08-07-13, 01:44 PM

You don't know what you're missing.
Ever see "The River Wild"?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7b/River_wild_movie_poster.jpg/215px-River_wild_movie_poster.jpghttp://smithsverdict.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/river-wild-cast.jpg

Nope :doh:

Or two words: Apollo Thirteen

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01850/apollo13_1850521i.jpg

Saw 30 minutes of that one...wanted to see the rest but haven't had a chance. I like Bill Paxton. :)

mako88sb

08-07-13, 02:06 PM

A couple more with Kevin Bacon:

I thought this was better then Sixth Sense:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71YSZMKZKXL._AA160_.gif

A few Good Men:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rHVTkPF8L._AA160_.jpg

Jimbuna

08-07-13, 02:47 PM

Just awaiting the automated response :)

WernherVonTrapp

08-07-13, 02:51 PM

A couple more with Kevin Bacon:

I thought this was better then Sixth Sense:

I don't see any pics, but I'm guessing (because I have the DVD) that you're referring to "Stir Of Echoes". Excellent Movie!:up::up::up:
I thought it was as good as Sixth Sense, though I certainly think Kevin Bacon is a more convincing actor than Bruce Willis.
So, yeah, the edge goes to Stir Of Echoes.:yep:
http://yuq.me/movies/16/418/0164181_big.jpg

mako88sb

08-07-13, 03:31 PM

I don't see any pics, but I'm guessing (because I have the DVD) that you're referring to "Stir Of Echoes". Excellent Movie!:up::up::up:
I thought it was as good as Sixth Sense, though I certainly think Kevin Bacon is a more convincing actor than Bruce Willis.
So, yeah, the edge goes to Stir Of Echoes.:yep:
http://yuq.me/movies/16/418/0164181_big.jpg

Yes you got it. Not sure why but hopefully my edit fixed it.

Sailor Steve

08-07-13, 03:37 PM

I really liked De Niro in Goodfellas. He's a good actor.
He has had so many varied roles, yet he's usually thought of as a tough guy. For something completely different check him out in Stardust. :D

Red October1984

08-07-13, 04:00 PM

He has had so many varied roles, yet he's usually thought of as a tough guy. For something completely different check him out in Stardust. :D

I just might look at that...

I have so many movies that I need to see at this point. :timeout:

Rhodes

08-07-13, 04:21 PM

Never seen any of those movies.... :doh:

Really?, hummm let's take care of that, yes?
http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsO/13188-12196.gif

Gerald

08-07-13, 04:25 PM

^Marathon Man!

Red October1984

08-07-13, 04:37 PM

Really?, hummm let's take care of that, yes?

You don't scare me! I'm fearless! :woot:

Platapus

08-07-13, 04:55 PM

How many of us still get the chills at the line "is it safe?"

:o

Sailor Steve

08-07-13, 06:18 PM

:yep:

WernherVonTrapp

08-07-13, 09:50 PM

How many of us still get the chills at the line "is it safe?"

:o
I just watched this movie again tonight. Having not seen it in over 35 years, I was surprised at how fragmented my memory about it was. It was almost like I was watching it for the first time again.
That one scene, pictured by Rhodes:haha:, was a real tooth driller.

Rhodes

08-08-13, 04:08 AM

I just watched this movie again tonight. Having not seen it in over 35 years, I was surprised at how fragmented my memory about it was. It was almost like I was watching it for the first time again.
That one scene, pictured by Rhodes:haha:, was a real tooth driller.
Eheheh! Well I should not talk, since I never saw the movie also (yet). As I said before here in this thread, that movie passed me. And it is a gap on the films of that era.
But Steve mention several Dustin Hoffman films, but didn't mention the marathon man and since RO didn't remember seeing him (DH, not Steve:O:) acting, I thought of the picture!
The character was on the top 50 or less movie villains! And the picture in other top, most disturbing film pictures or something.

WernherVonTrapp

08-08-13, 02:34 PM

It's too much of a challenge for me to choose Hoffman's best (IMO), so I'll list more than one.

Midnight Cowboy
The Graduate
Papillon
All The President's Men
Sleepers
Hook
Outbreak
Sphere
Family Business
Death Of A Salesman

I've seen others, but to me, these are among his best.

August

08-08-13, 03:50 PM

One that should be mentioned:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/85/Wag_The_Dog_Poster.jpg/220px-Wag_The_Dog_Poster.jpg

Platapus

08-08-13, 05:42 PM

Which president watched the first X-rated movie in the White House theater and, of course, what was that movie?

u crank

08-08-13, 05:54 PM

Which president watched the first X-rated movie in the White House theater and, of course, what was that movie?

Jimmy Carter. The movie was Midnight Cowboy.

Platapus

08-08-13, 05:58 PM

Jimmy Carter. The movie was Midnight Cowboy.

A weiner! :up:

Jimbuna

08-09-13, 07:44 AM

Jimmy Carter. The movie was Midnight Cowboy.

I suppose he ate peanuts whilst viewing instead of popcorn :)

Sailor Steve

08-09-13, 09:52 AM

Death Of A Salesman
Way back in '68, right after The Graduate made Hoffman a star, I read a magazine interview in which he said that his biggest dream at the moment was to play Willy Loman onscreen, big or small. When I read that he was making Death of a Salesman I was ecstatic.

I only mention it to point out that after all these years I still haven't seen it. :oops:

WernherVonTrapp

08-09-13, 08:01 PM

Way back in '68, right after The Graduate made Hoffman a star, I read a magazine interview in which he said that his biggest dream at the moment was to play Willy Loman onscreen, big or small. When I read that he was making Death of a Salesman I was ecstatic.

I only mention it to point out that after all these years I still haven't seen it. :oops:
Don't feel bad. I can hardly recall the movie, let alone the book, which was required reading at my (probably everybody's) High School at the time. I just remember that in the movie, he was Willy Loman. I remember the central theme and all, but I'd need some refreshing on the finer details.
I can't even remember if he succeeded or not.:nope:

Armistead

08-09-13, 11:51 PM

Watching "Pillow Talk" Doris Day and Rock Hudson.... One of my favorites, but I love Doris Day.

Sailor Steve

08-10-13, 08:53 PM

Rock had one of my favorite lines ever: In Ice Station Zebra he tells Patrick McGoohan "We're all on a first-name basis here. My first name is 'Captain'."

WernherVonTrapp

08-10-13, 08:56 PM

I thought this was an excellent movie, based on
a true story, starring Christopher Walken,
Sean Penn, Chris Penn, Crispin Glover and
Mary Stuart Masterson.
At Close Range::up:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ed/At_close_range_poster.jpg/220px-At_close_range_poster.jpg

Roger Ebert Review (http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/at-close-range-1986)

Bruce Johnston Gang Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Johnston_(criminal))

Red October1984

08-10-13, 09:39 PM

Saw Elysium today.

:o

Good movie....

And I saw Oblivion last night.

:o :o :o

Both are great movies. I highly recommend them.

Armistead

08-11-13, 12:09 AM

Rock had one of my favorite lines ever: In Ice Station Zebra he tells Patrick McGoohan "We're all on a first-name basis here. My first name is 'Captain'."

:har:

Cybermat47

08-11-13, 01:33 AM

Saw The Blue Max again today.

There's a big mistake in it though. Richtofen offers Stachel a place in his squadron, despite the fact the the scoreboard for Stachel's squadron says Jasta 11.

Red October1984

08-11-13, 01:58 AM

Jimbuna

08-11-13, 10:20 AM

:)

That's why some people can't watch war movies with me. Because I pick it apart. :03:

So you don't believe Tom Hanks took out that panzer with his pistol at the end of Saving Private Ryan :hmm2:

Sailor Steve

08-11-13, 10:44 AM

Saw The Blue Max again today.

There's a big mistake in it though. Richtofen offers Stachel a place in his squadron, despite the fact the the scoreboard for Stachel's squadron says Jasta 11.
Why is that a problem? Von Richtofen was indeed commander of Jagstaffel 11 from January 16, 1917 to June 24, 1917, when Jagdgeschwader 1 was formed. The movie specifically states that when Stachel joins Jasta 11 it is 1918, so von Richtofen was long gone and the movie is correct.

[edit] Actually Jasta 11 was incorporated into JG 1 just a month later, so there is some merit, but there's no indication that they operated from the same airfield, so physically they were still separate.

mako88sb

08-11-13, 10:58 AM

Back in 1982, we seen the movie Mother Lode in the theater. Some gorgeous scenes of flying among some beautiful but rugged British Columbia mountains and a pretty good story as well:

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4721901036569715&pid=1.7&w=100&h=146&c=7&rs=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPT4G4nrnz0

This scene wasn't supposed to happen this way but was left in for obvious reasons:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHmTanno0E

Red October1984

08-11-13, 11:39 AM

So you don't believe Tom Hanks took out that panzer with his pistol at the end of Saving Private Ryan :hmm2:

IMPOSSIBRU!

Sailor Steve

08-11-13, 11:40 AM

:rotfl2:

Jimbuna

08-11-13, 11:44 AM

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8283/q90u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/q90u.jpg/)

Cybermat47

08-12-13, 05:09 PM

Why is that a problem? Von Richtofen was indeed commander of Jagstaffel 11 from January 16, 1917 to June 24, 1917, when Jagdgeschwader 1 was formed. The movie specifically states that when Stachel joins Jasta 11 it is 1918, so von Richtofen was long gone and the movie is correct.

[edit] Actually Jasta 11 was incorporated into JG 1 just a month later, so there is some merit, but there's no indication that they operated from the same airfield, so physically they were still separate.

My point still stands though. JG1 wasn't a squadron, it was a wing under the command of Richthofen, and comprised of Jastas 4, 6, 10 and 11, which each operated from seperate airfields. Richthofen didn't fly with Jastas 4, 6, or 10, he still flew with Jasta 11. He was flying with Jasta 11 when he died.

Sailor Steve

08-12-13, 08:33 PM

Richthofen didn't fly with Jastas 4, 6, or 10, he still flew with Jasta 11. He was flying with Jasta 11 when he died.
That makes sense, but do you have an actual source? I can't find one anywhere. The problem I have is that Jasta 11 had new commanders after von Richtofen was promoted. He could have flown with anybody. Or nobody.

Cybermat47

08-12-13, 08:45 PM

That makes sense, but do you have an actual source? I can't find one anywhere. The problem I have is that Jasta 11 had new commanders after von Richtofen was promoted. He could have flown with anybody. Or nobody.

Apparently Manfred was killed in Wolfram von Richthofen's first sortie. I can't find anything that says Wolfram was in any of the other Jastas, but he was in Jasta 11.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfram_von_Richthofen#Transfer_to_the_Luftstreitk r.C3.A4fte

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagdstaffel_4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagdstaffel_6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagdstaffel_10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasta_11

WernherVonTrapp

08-12-13, 09:26 PM

I always liked Clint Eastwood, but I especially liked him in this movie
with George Kennedy. I also thought Jeff Bridges gave a great performance as "Lightfoot".

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot:
http://www.soundonsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thunderbolt_and_lightfoot_poster-194x300.jpg

Sailor Steve

08-12-13, 09:52 PM

Apparently Manfred was killed in Wolfram von Richthofen's first sortie. I can't find anything that says Wolfram was in any of the other Jastas, but he was in Jasta 11. [QUOTE=Aktungbby;2099314]Der Rotte Flieger flew with Jasta 11 on his last patrol in his Fokker DrI # 425/17 with which he had achieved his last two victories on 20APR18. On 7APR18he had shot down the later actor Ronald Adams who died in 1979 in Fokker DrI 477/17. His last victim David Lewis survived to 1978 as Under secretary of Rhodesia. My source is Under the 'Guns of the Red Baron: the complete record'.:arrgh!:
Fair enough. I don't know why I'm arguing this, since I have my own complaints about the movie. The book had a much starker ending, but this also puts the lie to the book since it ends with Stachel meeting Herman Goering for the first time.

Anyway, I stand corrected. :sunny:

Red October1984

08-18-13, 08:31 AM

Saw GI Joe Retaliation and Olympus Has Fallen this weekend.

Olympus Has Fallen was a great movie...but GI Joe was a bit lacking. :yeah:

Jimbuna

08-18-13, 08:34 AM

Olympus Has Fallen was a great movie... :yeah:

#23

If you want to know what the American Civil War was really about watch Abraham Lincoln the Vampire Hunter like I did :hmm2:

Red October1984

08-18-13, 09:41 AM

#23

If you want to know what the American Civil War was really about watch Abraham Lincoln the Vampire Hunter like I did :hmm2:

I'm sure that was a great history lesson. :)

WernherVonTrapp

08-18-13, 11:07 AM

Jimbuna

08-18-13, 12:21 PM

I'm sure that was a great history lesson. :)

It taught me to have all my weapons made of silver should I ever find myself in a war situation :doh:

kranz

08-18-13, 12:59 PM

Here's a movie based on the true
story of Soviet Russia's most prolific
serial killer. An allstar cast, based on
the book "The Killer Department" by Robert Cullen

Citizen X:
http://www.est.hu/kepek/259/galeria/259923_galeria_x_polgartars_01.jpg

not a bad movie, watched it in May.
I also recommend reading the wikipedia entry on Andrei Chikatilo (the serial killer from the movie)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Chikatilo

The Zodiac is a boy scout selling cookies compared to Chikatilo.

Sailor Steve

08-18-13, 01:51 PM

Or at least the bullets! the Lone Ranger is still my favorite hero!
Many years ago I read an old-fashioned black&white horror comic (well, many actually, but this is about one). One of the stories involved a teenaged girl and her younger brother, running from werewolves in the Old West. She sends a telegram for help, but while on the run she wonders if help will come in time, or if the telegram was even recieved. At the end the werewolves have the youngsters cornered in a canyon. At the last possible moment it looks like it's all over when shots ring out and the werewolves meet their fate. The children express surprise and gratitude, and the girl says "I was afraid you wouldn't believe me. No one thinks werewolves are real." The masked stranger smiles and glances at his companion and says "Of course we know about werewolves! Why do you think we always carry silver bullets?"

WernherVonTrapp

08-18-13, 03:55 PM

not a bad movie, watched it in May.
I also recommend reading the wikipedia entry on Andrei Chikatilo (the serial killer from the movie)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Chikatilo

The Zodiac is a boy scout selling cookies compared to Chikatilo.
He's in my "Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers".
http://img.pdfebookes.com/55/accounts_89979.jpg

Platapus

08-18-13, 06:39 PM

He's in my "Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers".
http://img.pdfebookes.com/55/accounts_89979.jpg

Looks like something I could use in the "how far can you trace back your family" thread. :D

Red October1984

08-19-13, 11:08 PM

Anybody read the book (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Survivor_(book))?

Well... :ping:

Prepare to see the movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPqLD_UhfJc).

I just finished the book last night....that was such a good book... I even got a little teary-eyed at the end and that's rare for me.

You just have nothing but full complete respect for these men. I think if it stays true to the story, this'll be a powerful movie. :rock:

And if I met Marcus Luttrell tomorrow, I have no idea how I'd react. I'd probably be speechless. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.

Stealhead

08-20-13, 12:57 AM

Red October1984

08-20-13, 07:22 AM

That is fine I suppose but they should make a movie about the regular Marine infantry that completed Operation Whalers which was conducted a few days after the Seal Team being compromised and the loss of the MH-47.

They managed to wipe out most of Ahamd Shaw's fighters including the one who most likely shot down to MH-47 with the RPG(he tried it again against a US Army dustoff and got shot dead by a Marine).

Just saying not to discredit the Seals or anything but Operation Red Wings is an excellent example of SOF trying to do too much when they could have done a better job working with regular forces.

I don't remember the book telling about Marines that went in...but I know the Rangers did. The Rangers and Afghan SOF were the ones who rescued Luttrell. To me, Red Wings sounded a little too big for 4 guys on a mountain to begin with. If they were going to use SOF, they should've had more.

I wonder if it will show that Phastun villagers saved his life and actually refused to allow Ahamd Shaw to come inside the compound they that Luttrel in.I doubt it.Luttrel asked that one of the villgers goe to Assassabad where the SOF where stationed he did not know that the villagers had previously had had bad experiences at Assassbad so they instead walked further and in the other direction to speak with Marines that they had a good relationship with.An example of how the typical SOF attitude or perhaps the intel guys at Assassabad did not develop good relationships with the locals such a thing is vital in a counter-insurgency.

I hope they show that. That was important in the book when the Taliban started harassing the village. I read somewhere that Marcus wants the movie to stick as close to the book as possible since "Most people get their information from TV Shows and Movies these days."

Luttrell never says anything about the village elder after he leaves the village. You assume by what happens next that he successfully made it to the base

There is a very good book called "Victory Point:Operations Red Wings and Whalers" you should read it as it gives a more complete picture of the entire series of operations.During Operation Whaler the Marines and Seals suffered no KIA and only a handful of WIA.

I'll try and read that. :salute:

The most interesting special forces guys I ever met where US Army Delta Force some of them had been in Somalia in 1993 (I talked to these guys in 2002) they where very nice guys very mature and respectful not show offs in any way at all they did not even say themselves that they where Delta but you could tell by their kit and what they talked about.Navy Seals it is hit or miss I have met ones that where pretty humble but usually they are sort of cocky unlike the Delta guys who where just as if not more skilled.Navy Seals are Hollywood Delta you never hear about their missions except in rare cases.

I've never met any SOF...but I've met all kinds of regular army/air force/marines/navy guys.

The SOF people are probably some very interesting people to talk to. :arrgh!:

Oberon

08-20-13, 08:03 AM

One of these days they'll make a film about the recovery of L/Cpl Fords body, but I don't think anyone would believe it. The chaos and blue on blue, and then the very unconventional recovery.

http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3056/medium/ApacheRescue13.jpg

There's a good account of it in 'Apache' by Ed Macy.

Stealhead

08-20-13, 01:32 PM

That was a pretty good book.Likely not high on the list to be made into a movie being a story about the UK armed forces such things rate very low on most American movie goers list of interests.

@Red October it depends on the person some people are interesting others are not or they are overly self centered just like any other people can be.The most interesting stories I have ever heard where from a guy that was a KC-135 boom operator in the USAF.He was stationed at RTAFB Udorn back during Vietnam.

The other thing is a lot of people will say that they where a specialty they really were not(you see this very often I love it when a dude says that he did my job and I know by what he says he really did not) or they will claim to have been in the military when they where not or when they in fact got kicked out during or shortly after basic which counts nothing for service you are not really a veteran in that case.

Jimbuna

08-20-13, 03:11 PM

STEED

08-20-13, 03:30 PM

Watched my all time No.1 fictional war film over the weekend.

http://parallax-view.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cross_of_iron_ver2.jpg

Fubar2Niner

08-20-13, 03:41 PM

Bloody good movie mate, if you haven't seen it I'd also recommend 'Stalingrad'
:up:

STEED

08-20-13, 03:48 PM

Bloody good movie mate, if you haven't seen it I'd also recommend 'Stalingrad'
:up:

Yep got that one as well. :yeah:

kranz

08-20-13, 04:14 PM

While I think that Stalingrad is a masterpiece, I've never liked Cross of Iron due to bizarre moments and the gay theme.

Red October1984

08-20-13, 05:29 PM

The other thing is a lot of people will say that they where a specialty they really were not(you see this very often I love it when a dude says that he did my job and I know by what he says he really did not) or they will claim to have been in the military when they where not or when they in fact got kicked out during or shortly after basic which counts nothing for service you are not really a veteran in that case.

That's pretty annoying. :yep:

And disrespectful...

Stealhead

08-20-13, 07:15 PM

That's pretty annoying. :yep:

And disrespectful...

I would say that it is dishonest.You never know if a military claim is true unless you see the persons records their discharge papers will tell what specialty(s) they where and also where they served and the medals they where awarded.Most people do not see that data.Even members of our legislative branch have been caught making incorrect claims such as being a Vietnam vet when in fact they served during the time period of Vietnam but in Vietnam or the associated zones.

We hired this young guy that just got out of the Marines a few months back and that was his most recent job so I know he was what he claimed by seeing his DD-214.All though we did not hire him simply because he was in the military that would be unfair and not everyone that is former military is a good employee or will be.He was the best and most enthusiastic person we interviewed he also had good understanding of what we do.He lucked out I would say not very many good jobs in these parts.

Anyway movies....

A film I have always liked is Blade Runner.I have gotten into many discussions as to whether or not Deckhard was a replicant.I think he was and that is why Roy Batty spared his life.
http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q527/datsun260zyojimbo/2019_zps31179e32.jpg~original (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/datsun260zyojimbo/media/2019_zps31179e32.jpg.html)

Red October1984

08-20-13, 08:12 PM

I would say that it is dishonest.You never know if a military claim is true unless you see the persons records their discharge papers will tell what specialty(s) they where and also where they served and the medals they where awarded.Most people do not see that data.Even members of our legislative branch have been caught making incorrect claims such as being a Vietnam vet when in fact they served during the time period of Vietnam but in Vietnam or the associated zones.

I can't stand that. :hmph:

Anyway movies....

Yes....

One of my favorite Sub movies.

Destination Tokyo (Poster is misspelled)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/0/0c/20121218025205!Destination_Tokyo_poster.jpg

Stealhead

08-20-13, 08:47 PM

I can't stand that. :hmph:

I assume you mean the last part about the members of the legislature being dishonest.If you disagree with the other part about a vet not by default being the ideal person I would say that you are a bit naive.What happens when you interview two vets but you only have one job? Vets get priority with the Postal Service and any GS position not withstanding credible experience and education if it is required.

That is not a misspelling on that poster Tokio is another way to spell Tokyo in a non English speaking language it is not commonly used anymore though. Bestemming is dutch for destination it is a Dutch movie poster.

Red October1984

08-20-13, 09:07 PM

I assume you mean the last part about the members of the legislature being dishonest.If you disagree with the other part about a vet not by default being the ideal person I would say that you are a bit naive.What happens when you interview two vets but you only have one job? Vets get priority with the Postal Service and any GS position not withstanding credible experience and education if it is required.

Ah...sorry. Should've clarified.

I hate the lying politicians and the fake veterans. :up:

That is not a misspelling on that poster Tokio is another way to spell Tokyo in a non English speaking language it is not commonly used anymore though. Bestemming is dutch for destination it is a Dutch movie poster.

Figured it was something like that.

Jimbuna

08-21-13, 04:38 AM

Watched my all time No.1 fictional war film over the weekend.

http://parallax-view.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cross_of_iron_ver2.jpg

Bloody good movie mate, if you haven't seen it I'd also recommend 'Stalingrad'
:up:

Two awesome movies :sunny:

Dowly

08-21-13, 04:59 AM

Saw the swedish (original) version of "Let the right one in" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/). Very much liked it. :yep:

And a warning: The US version sucks big time, so dont watch that. :dead:

"Fatso" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1145446/) was quite good too. :up:

Cybermat47

08-21-13, 05:07 AM

Watched my all time No.1 fictional war film over the weekend.

http://parallax-view.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cross_of_iron_ver2.jpg

I'd love to see that movie sometime :up:

Rhodes

08-21-13, 05:13 AM

There is a american remake of Let The Right One In? :huh: I saw the film and liked also, but didn't know about a US version!

Cross of Iron is a great movie!

Jimbuna

08-21-13, 05:24 AM

I'd love to see that movie sometime :up:

The instant you see a woman bathing in a barrel you better switch it off because your mom would go crazy if she happened to be in the same room :o

*a rudey bit* :03:

Dowly

08-21-13, 05:25 AM

There is a american remake of Let The Right One In? :huh: I saw the film and liked also, but didn't know about a US version!

Yes, "Let me in" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/), but it's pretty terrible judging by the 15-20 minutes I watched it. :dead:
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/)

August

08-21-13, 09:20 AM

Watched my all time No.1 fictional war film over the weekend.

http://parallax-view.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cross_of_iron_ver2.jpg

I saw that movie for the first time in the replacement base theater when I arrived in Germany.

WernherVonTrapp

08-21-13, 09:28 PM

Don't know why this movie suddenly popped into
my head, especially considering that I haven't seen
it since I was in my teens. Still, I remember the
storyline and the fact that I enjoyed it, despite it's age.

On Borrowed Time:
http://content6.flixster.com/movie/10/85/44/10854404_800.jpg

Platapus

08-22-13, 06:41 PM

Anyone here a fan of the 1948 movie "Against the Wind"?

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTI1NzU2Nzc0Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjQ2NTUxMQ@@._ V1_SX214_.jpg

Sometimes I think I am the only person who has even seen it. :D

Gabroma

08-22-13, 07:30 PM

My current favourite movies are Das boot and the cheech and chong series.

Stealhead

08-22-13, 08:54 PM

STEED

08-23-13, 01:56 PM

The instant you see a woman bathing in a barrel you better switch it off because your mom would go crazy if she happened to be in the same room :o

*a rudey bit* :03:

:har::har::har:

Yea so what, he was SS, that will teach him.

STEED

08-23-13, 02:00 PM

This bank holiday line up will be...

Prometheus & ALIEN back to back

The Omega Man & Soylent Green and Rollerball.

Jimbuna

08-23-13, 03:11 PM

:har::har::har:

Yea so what, he was SS, that will teach him.

Well she obviously felt a little peckish and ate the first salami on offer :)

STEED

08-23-13, 03:13 PM

Well she obviously felt a little peckish and ate the first salami on offer :)

Lots of sauce came with it. :o

WernherVonTrapp

08-23-13, 09:55 PM

Martin Sheen:
The Execution of Private Slovik:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ef/The_Execution_of_Private_Slovik_poster.jpg/220px-The_Execution_of_Private_Slovik_poster.jpg

Jimbuna

08-24-13, 01:45 PM

^ Seen that...quite an interesting film :cool:

WernherVonTrapp

08-25-13, 05:57 PM

^ Seen that...quite an interesting film :cool:
Yes, I thought it was one of Martin Sheen's finer performances.

Here's a classic that I found/bought on DVD
years after seeing it on television. I thought
it was a great movie.
Diner:
http://www.davart.net/awg/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Diner.jpg

Sailor Steve

08-25-13, 09:43 PM

Cybermat47

08-25-13, 09:50 PM

^^^

Mindless violence is always a nice change from complex storylines. When I saw Expendables, I'd just seen Man of Steel. It was a nice contrast. From 'Who am I? Why am I here?' to 'MAH PLANE HAS GURNS! TAKAKAKAKAKAKA!'

August

08-25-13, 11:09 PM

Just picked this one up in the Walmart bargain bin. Funny and well acted.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Red_ver7.jpg/220px-Red_ver7.jpg

Red October1984

08-25-13, 11:52 PM

We watched this at Rocketry School...I liked it.

October Sky

Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Sky)

WernherVonTrapp

08-26-13, 12:15 AM

We watched this at Rocketry School...I liked it.

October Sky

Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Sky)
That's a GREAT movie, and based on a true story. A coal miner's son becomes a rocket scientist for NASA.
I can't believe what they had to go through to get out of that dying coal mining town.
I bought the DVD and have watched it several times.:up:

Rhodes

08-26-13, 05:29 AM

Just finished watching The Expendables 2. Hey, it was free, and sometimes a little mindless violence is called for. Also having Jean-Claude van Damme as the bad guy didn't hurt.

On the other hand I just found out that next year part 3 is coming. It will have the usual gang, plus Mel Gibson, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Harrison Ford. It will probably be just as stupid and I'll probably have fun with it. :sunny:
Yes, plain good old 80's action film! And I saw I also share your opinion of JC van Damme. He was a great villain!

Just picked this one up in the Walmart bargain bin. Funny and well acted.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Red_ver7.jpg/220px-Red_ver7.jpg

Want to see it also, since the sequel also come up now.

Red October1984

08-26-13, 07:18 AM

That's a GREAT movie, and based on a true story. A coal miner's son becomes a rocket scientist for NASA.
I can't believe what they had to go through to get out of that dying coal mining town.
I bought the DVD and have watched it several times.:up:

I never heard of it until they showed it. It was great. :up:

Red October1984

08-28-13, 09:44 PM

Saw Identity Thief tonight. My mom rented it and we watched it.

I give it a 1.8 out of 5.

It sucked. Don't bother. :nope:

WernherVonTrapp

08-29-13, 05:23 PM

One of the best movies I've ever seen.
Definitely would be in my top-10 list, if
I had one.:D
To Kill A Mockingbird
http://www.studiosystemnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/to-kill-a-mockingbird-movie-poster.jpg

Buddahaid

08-29-13, 08:41 PM

Watched my all time No.1 fictional war film over the weekend.

http://parallax-view.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cross_of_iron_ver2.jpg

Mine too, that movie is just awesome. Most of my favorite war movies have been named so far but here's another I really like.

"Attack"
http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/214991.1020.A.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_(1956_film)

Sailor Steve

08-29-13, 11:07 PM

To Kill A Mockingbird
One of the finest movies ever made, and one I had completely forgotten about. Of course it's been fifty years since I saw it. I read the book shortly thereafter, and remember being amazed at how true to the book the film was. Also I didn't know at the time who Robert Duvall was, or William Windom, or Brock Peters. What a cast!

Of course now I'll have to get a copy and see it again. It's been too long. :sunny:

Red October1984

08-29-13, 11:48 PM

One of the best movies I've ever seen.
Definitely would be in my top-10 list, if
I had one.:D

I was not expecting much when I watched it...but I have to agree. It's great. :up:

Buddahaid

08-30-13, 12:12 AM

Another favorite war movie is "Battle Cry".
http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/58/MPW-29402

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047860/

As for Mr Peck........

"Pork Chop Hill"
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4691269343969348&pid=15.1

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053183/

WernherVonTrapp

08-30-13, 11:39 AM

One of the finest movies ever made, and one I had completely forgotten about. Of course it's been fifty years since I saw it. I read the book shortly thereafter, and remember being amazed at how true to the book the film was. Also I didn't know at the time who Robert Duvall was, or William Windom, or Brock Peters. What a cast!

Of course now I'll have to get a copy and see it again. It's been too long. :sunny:
I read the book also, but many, many years ago. This story was based on true events in her life, no?:06:

STEED

08-30-13, 11:42 AM

Sailor Steve

08-30-13, 12:07 PM

I read the book also, but many, many years ago. This story was based on true events in her life, no?:06:
Most of the characters seem to be based on people she knew, and the central storyline seems to be from her personal history.
Lee's father, Amasa Coleman Lee, was an attorney, similar to Atticus Finch, and in 1919, he defended two black men accused of murder. After they were convicted, hanged and mutilated, he never tried another criminal case.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird

August

09-01-13, 09:42 AM

This is a really funny movie.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/Flashback_poster.jpg

frau kaleun

09-09-13, 06:24 PM

Most of the characters seem to be based on people she knew, and the central storyline seems to be from her personal history.

Tru dat. The character of Dill is definitely based on Truman Capote; they remained friends for years. If you watch Capote (I think that's the one, there's more than one recent Capote biopic) you'll see Harper Lee portrayed in her real life role as his assistant and confidante as well as scenes related to the publication of Mockingbird.

Definitely one of the best movies ever, we saw it in school after reading the book. Have watched it many times since and own one of the collector's edition sets which includes a delightful documentary about Peck made by one of his kids, IIRC. During the time period over which the doc was filmed one of Peck's kids was expecting a child and when it was born they named it Scout. That's how important the book and film were to Peck and his family, and rightly so.

Red October1984

09-15-13, 01:59 AM

Finally coughed up the 5$ to get Full Metal Jacket.

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT WAS ON SALE!
http://www.jollybengali.net/amrikanchimaera/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fullmetaljacket.jpg

Platapus

09-15-13, 07:18 AM

Finally coughed up the 5$ to get Full Metal Jacket.

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT WAS ON SALE!

And almost endless source of excellent quotes in that movie. :yeah:

Most of which can't be posted on Subsim without being brigged. :D

Red October1984

09-15-13, 09:27 AM

And almost endless source of excellent quotes in that movie. :yeah:

Most of which can't be posted on Subsim without being brigged. :D

There's one that I can think of without being brigged.

"Anyone who runs is a VC! Anyone who stands still is a very well disciplined VC!"

Jimbuna

09-15-13, 09:35 AM

"The dead know only one thing: it is better to be alive".

Red October1984

09-15-13, 11:38 AM

"The dead know only one thing: it is better to be alive".

That's another good one. :up:

I think it was worth 5$...Next on the list to buy are Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Shaun of the Dead and Apocalypse Now.

soopaman2

09-15-13, 01:27 PM

There's one that I can think of without being brigged.

"Anyone who runs is a VC! Anyone who stands still is a very well disciplined VC!"

What is sad is that I know most of them quotes. Loved the rip your head off and do something down your neck, delivered with such passion ;)

The "thank god for the sickle cell, was amusing, when the black guy proved he was not too Buku. Freaking Animal Mother ruled.

Gunnery Sgt. Hartman made that movie.

A little trivia, R Lee Ermey was serving as an advisor on the film, when Kubrick gave him the part, most of his quips to the recruits were off the cuff.

One of the few actors allowed to ad lib in a Kubrick film, who was notorious for being picky and particular.

Many laughs in that movie, in a gallows/black humor sense.

Red October1984

09-15-13, 01:32 PM

Gunnery Sgt. Hartman made that movie.

:yeah:

I love the first half of the movie at Parris Island.

Jimbuna

09-15-13, 01:36 PM

"You're so ugly you could be a modern art masterpiece!"

soopaman2

09-15-13, 01:40 PM

:yeah:

I love the first half of the movie at Parris Island.

Because that was the funny part, it got kinda real later on, but enough black humor sprinkled in to keep the mood.

Animal mother was a great character, and I enjoyed the dynamic between Joker and Raptorman.

I loved how Joker "grew up", you almost saw his childhood leave him. Matthew Modine was phenominal.

Vincent D'onofrio is well underrated as his part was so short, the look he gives Joker sitting on the toilet is great acting, you saw lunacy in his eyes.
Man there is so much more to that flick than the first half, a well directed and acted movie, and underrated.

Red October1984

09-15-13, 02:02 PM

Because that was the funny part, it got kinda real later on, but enough black humor sprinkled in to keep the mood.

Animal mother was a great character, and I enjoyed the dynamic between Joker and Raptorman.

I loved how Joker "grew up", you almost saw his childhood leave him. Matthew Modine was phenominal.

Vincent D'onofrio is well underrated as his part was so short, the look he gives Joker sitting on the toilet is great acting, you saw lunacy in his eyes.
Man there is so much more to that flick than the first half, a well directed and acted movie, and underrated.

The entire thing is such a great movie. It's in my Top 5 war movies easily.

Agree. I like when Animal Mother and Joker first meet. :har:

"Well Pil-grim..."

soopaman2

09-15-13, 02:09 PM

The entire thing is such a great movie. It's in my Top 5 war movies easily.

Agree. I like when Animal Mother and Joker first meet. :har:

"Well Pil-grim..."

I remember something about eating peanuts out of something.....:D

(we are doing pretty good at skirting the language rules here)
:O:
OK I'll quit!:haha:

Sailor Steve

09-15-13, 03:47 PM

soopaman2

09-15-13, 04:15 PM

I'm always amazed at how different people can have different takes on the same movie.

R. Lee Ermey was the only thing I liked, and they had to ruin it with a totally bogus end for him. Stupid as well.

In my opinion it never got real. Worst Vietnam movie ever.

But just in my opinion. I'm glad you guys got so much out of it and enjoyed it so much.

Steve, I know you lived that life, and mean no disrespect.

But it portrayed Joker losing his sense of humor as he saw the rawness, and reality of war.

He spent a long time trying to "get into the *stuff*" (in the movie it was an s word)

Then when he got there, he regretted it.

You are looking at it as a whole, and not on the way things effected the induvidual characters. Like Pyle, and especially joker.
Sure it was overdone at points, but the progression of Joker is what the movie was about, it was about his youth and good naturedness being ruined by horriffic things he saw.

He did not joke and smile at the end....

He was ruined, what Kubrick intended.

Sure it is anti war, but it gives a compelling reason for the view. IMHO
(which is why the second part of the movie should not be ignored, as it is the point of the film.)

Sailor Steve

09-15-13, 04:29 PM

Red October1984

09-15-13, 05:54 PM

As I said, just my opinion. I far preferred The Boys in Company C, or even The Seige of Firebase Gloria, which also had R. Lee Ermey. Platoon was great, though I went into it expecting something other than what it was. Go Tell the Spartans is a personal favorite, though it does have its problems. Born on the Fourth of July is exceptional.

I looked all over for The Boys in Company C but I never could find it in any stores.

I've seen Platoon...but none of the other ones. My movie store had Born on the Fourth of July...but they wanted like 20$ for it...I won't pay that much for an older movie.

Sailor Steve

09-15-13, 06:25 PM

Red October1984

09-15-13, 07:45 PM

But it's not older to you. :sunny:

Amazon has The Boys in Company C, but also for $20. On the other hand they have Born On the Fourth of July through Amazon Prime for $7.35. If you don't have Prime you can get a new copy for $3.35 ($7.34 with shipping) or used "Very Good" for $1.45 ($5.44 with shipping).

I've looked around, and Boys is about the same price everywhere.

I don't have Prime...but I'll keep an eye out for The Boys in Company C.

Born on the Fourth Of July shouldn't be 20$ at Hastings...but it was...therefore, I waited. :)

Soon though...very soon...

Red October1984

09-18-13, 12:18 AM

I've talked about The Pacific (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pacific_(TV_miniseries)) before...but I don't think I have in this thread.

I finished With The Old Breed yesterday and I'm currently re-watching the series.

E.B. Sledge is a hero to me (among some others). There's something about his story that just clicks with me. I don't know what it is.

The Pacific: Marines of The Pacific - Eugene Sledge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GHjgKvl25s)

I haven't read any of the other memoirs...but all those men are just as inspiring. John Basilone, Robert Leckie, Sidney Phillips... and all the other thousands of men who fought in the hell of the Pacific Islands. Army, Navy, Marines, and soldiers of other nationalities.

I think this is a must-watch.

Oberon

09-24-13, 01:15 PM

Watched the 2004 movie of The Merchant of Venice last night, fantastic performance from Al Pacino, and Jeremy Irons was excellent as always.
Would recommend it. :yep:

Here's an excerpt, caution, contains historically accurate lawful Venetian prostitutes in the background (aka, topless [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_delle_Tette])

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfA_mKHT1_I

Nippelspanner

09-25-13, 12:58 PM

Red October1984

09-25-13, 03:52 PM

The Purge (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2184339/)
Very entertaining and interesting, I think. It is of course very unrealistic, very utopic. But sometimes "what if..." movies are the best entertainers. :D
It stars Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones).

Looking for light popcorn entertainment? The Purge is for you..

Looked somewhat interesting.

Until every teenager in the world saw it and blew up the hype. "OMG...The Purge was scary...what would you do?"

I thought from the commercials and some articles that it's a perfectly good reason to have the 2nd Amendment...but..I haven't seen it so I don't know how it goes.

And I have no wish to turn this thread political now...

Nippelspanner

09-25-13, 09:38 PM

I thought from the commercials and some articles that it's a perfectly good reason to have the 2nd Amendment...but..I haven't seen it so I don't know how it goes.

And I have no wish to turn this thread political now...

http://elektropopsicle.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/meme-are-you-kidding-me.png

Red October1984

09-25-13, 09:52 PM

http://elektropopsicle.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/meme-are-you-kidding-me.png

I know what you think...

I saw that coming...but seriously...

If you think about it, the movie is indirectly arguing the Gun Control debate. It sounds like an interesting movie...but from a political standpoint, it seems a little fishy to me. Like they're using movies to sway our opinions.

I don't want a 10 page argument here...thats for another thread...but this is my analysis of what I know about the movie.

Nippelspanner

09-25-13, 10:41 PM

I know what you think...

I saw that coming...but seriously...

If you think about it, the movie is indirectly arguing the Gun Control debate. It sounds like an interesting movie...but from a political standpoint, it seems a little fishy to me. Like they're using movies to sway our opinions.

I don't want a 10 page argument here...thats for another thread...but this is my analysis of what I know about the movie.

Wait...wait, wait...wait...
You're saying that...they influence us with movies and stuff?

:rotfl2:
Oh Red! :har:
Of course they do! :)
And it is nothing new at all. Media controls the people. Who controls the media, controls the people. Just think of all the propaganda/recruitment movies like Top Gun (love that movie actually...) or Pearl Harbor, nothing but cheap propaganda, made to influence a certain audience.

Cybermat47

09-25-13, 11:01 PM

or Pearl Harbor, nothing but cheap propaganda, made to influence a certain audience.

Who was Pearl Harbor made for again? Not the Japanese, as it showed them shooting at hospitals (which didn't happen), and it certainly wasn't made for Americans, seeing as it showed the Americans as idiots who kept brushing their teeth in an air raid...

Who was it made for again?

Sailor Steve

09-25-13, 11:05 PM

It was made for dating couples. The boys could see an action film and the girls could see a chick-flick. Unfortunately it failed on all fronts.

Red October1984

09-26-13, 12:10 AM

Wait...wait, wait...wait...
You're saying that...they influence us with movies and stuff?

:rotfl2:
Oh Red! :har:
Of course they do! :)

Captain Obvious strikes again right, Sargent Sarcasm?

I know they do this...i've known for a while...but I was making my point and the wording made me sound like a 6th Grader.

And it is nothing new at all. Media controls the people. Who controls the media, controls the people. Just think of all the propaganda/recruitment movies like Top Gun (love that movie actually...) or Pearl Harbor, nothing but cheap propaganda, made to influence a certain audience.

I'm the opposite....Top Gun sucked....

Who was Pearl Harbor made for again? Not the Japanese, as it showed them shooting at hospitals (which didn't happen), and it certainly wasn't made for Americans, seeing as it showed the Americans as idiots who kept brushing their teeth in an air raid...

Who was it made for again?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002646071/1228713057_1324760171_hey_man_thats_not_cool_answe r_2_xlarge_answer_2_xlarge.jpeg

(BTW, not sure if it's a correction or not since I don't know if hospitals were attacked at Pearl...but in E.B. Sledge's Memoir, there are many times where the Japanese knowingly attacked medical personnel on Okinawa and Peleliu. There were stories from all around the 1st Marine Div. in that book of Corpsmen and Stretcher Bearers were often specifically attacked.)

It was made for dating couples. The boys could see an action film and the girls could see a chick-flick. Unfortunately it failed on all fronts.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9300/ove5.png

*sigh*

Always defending this movie.... Seems I'm the only one fighting this battle.

Nippelspanner

09-26-13, 12:14 AM

A fight that can not be won, ever! :haha:
Pearl Harbor reeeaaally is a baad, bad movie. Only thing I personally liked was Kate Beckinsale, she looked gorgeous in that movie. But really, that is it...

Oberon

09-26-13, 05:52 AM

Still defending Pearl? Just watch Tora! Tora! Tora! already! :har:

Dread Knot

09-26-13, 07:55 AM

Who was Pearl Harbor made for again? Not the Japanese, as it showed them shooting at hospitals (which didn't happen), and it certainly wasn't made for Americans, seeing as it showed the Americans as idiots who kept brushing their teeth in an air raid...

Who was it made for again?

When it premiered in theaters, I did a literal face palm when the filmmakers made General Dolittle's relatively tiny raid on Japan look like the Bombing of the Ruhr. :D

soopaman2

09-27-13, 08:56 AM

Who was Pearl Harbor made for again? Not the Japanese, as it showed them shooting at hospitals (which didn't happen), and it certainly wasn't made for Americans, seeing as it showed the Americans as idiots who kept brushing their teeth in an air raid...

Who was it made for again?

Yes!

That movie bothered me, as not one person smoked a cigarette!

It was the 40s! Everyone smoked, they came with ration kits for soldiers.

It was a Rom-Com, disgused as a war movie. Misleading trailers, the whole nine...

What a pile of crap...I like Ben Affleck, but Yechhhh!

Platapus

09-27-13, 09:24 AM

That movie bothered me, as not one person smoked a cigarette!

It was the 40s! Everyone smoked, they came with ration kits for soldiers.

Everyone poops too, but that is no reason to include it in a movie. There are a lot of things that "everyone" does that are not included in movies. :D

I like the idea of NOT having movie actors smoking in a movie unless there is a rare instance where smoking is critical to the story. Just like pooping, it can be assumed without actually showing it.

We don't need to glamorize smoking in movies.

Oberon

09-30-13, 10:33 PM

So...I just tried watching Blade Runner...

It's stunningly beautiful, as future dystopia goes, it's up there with the best, but...it just didn't scratch that itch for me. I suspect it's the Noir element of it, I just can't connect it with the futuristic era.

So I've switched over to C-SPAN to watch a dark comedy instead.

Red October1984

09-30-13, 11:48 PM

World War Z

I hope you didn't pay 10$ to see that in the theater.

It's good...but it could've been soooo much better.

And Brad Pitt needs a darn haircut.

Oberon

09-30-13, 11:55 PM

World War Z

I hope you didn't pay 10$ to see that in the theater.

It's good...but it could've been soooo much better.

And Brad Pitt needs a darn haircut.

Save the money and buy the book. :03:

Jimbuna

10-01-13, 05:09 AM

I watched a really horrifying programme last night......Everton v Newcastle http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/c_jane24/Smileys/4_6_100.gif

Herr-Berbunch

10-01-13, 07:35 AM

World War Z

I hope you didn't pay 10$ to see that in the theater.

It's good...but it could've been soooo much better.

It's good if you can't tell the difference between a Herc and a Cub. :/\\!!

Basics people. I hope the book would explain better how they got around so quickly, from Israel to Cardiff (or at least crash near enough to walk the rest of the way!) and then teleporting to Canada?!?!?!?!?!

One last point on this film (I did enjoy it but it really could've been sooooo much better) - The Iridium sat phone needs line-of-sight to the satellite, laying in your bunk below decks on some vessel just ain't going to work, zombies or not.

A film I'm in the middle of at the moment is Passport to Pimlico - the title alone has put me off for my 39 years on this planet, but after plumping for reading the blurb about it it seemed interesting and funny. And it is. :yeah:

Red October1984

10-01-13, 03:59 PM

Save the money and buy the book. :03:

I'll get the book eventually.

It's good if you can't tell the difference between a Herc and a Cub. :/\\!!

Basics people. I hope the book would explain better how they got around so quickly, from Israel to Cardiff (or at least crash near enough to walk the rest of the way!) and then teleporting to Canada?!?!?!?!?!

One last point on this film (I did enjoy it but it really could've been sooooo much better) - The Iridium sat phone needs line-of-sight to the satellite, laying in your bunk below decks on some vessel just ain't going to work, zombies or not.

Yes...the movie jumped around waaaayyyy too much and had some errors...

Agreed. :)

Red October1984

10-06-13, 08:49 PM

Shaun of the Dead

Right up there with Zombieland. :woot:

Love it.

Oberon

10-06-13, 10:18 PM

It's good if you can't tell the difference between a Herc and a Cub. :/\\!!

Basics people. I hope the book would explain better how they got around so quickly, from Israel to Cardiff (or at least crash near enough to walk the rest of the way!) and then teleporting to Canada?!?!?!?!?!

The only relation between the movie and the book is the title...oh, and zombies, that's it, absolutely it. I haven't even seen the movie, and I don't need to to know that there are very little similarities which is a crying shame because the book has so many scenes in it that are crying out for a movie adaptation. One of the things I do like about the book, that I don't know if it is covered in the film but...judging by the *shudder* fast zombies *shudder* I doubt it, is the real problems of killing a zombie with modern munitions. Most munitions are designed to deliver fatal shock to the body, embolisms and such through rapid changes of pressure, but the 'Zekes' don't suffer from embolisms, nor do they suffer from pain, and so long as they have motor function, they will keep moving. So you take all our weapons designed to kill living creatures and throw them out of the window because suddenly HE shells aren't the area killers they used to be...sure they'll take arms and legs off, but that's what...seven 'Zekes' out of a crowd of several thousand, and they will just keep coming...not fast, not like some sort of retarded mound of ants, but a slow inevitable wave, and you can outrun them, sure...but eventually you're going to get tired and have to sleep...and they don't need to sleep.
THAT'S what makes the horror in zombie fiction, they're not unstoppable through speed or some random superpowers, they're unstoppable because of the sheer volume, and their robustness to modern 'shock' weaponry.

The book addresses a lot of that, but the film seems to rely more on the 'modern zombie' flick, fast zombies, occasional jumps and some random sort of 'zombie wave' action which whilst impressive, would be better if the zombies weren't fast...

Hate fast zombies...it's just wrong... :nope:

Red October1984

10-06-13, 10:27 PM

The only relation between the movie and the book is the title...oh, and zombies, that's it, absolutely it. I haven't even seen the movie, and I don't need to to know that there are very little similarities which is a crying shame because the book has so many scenes in it that are crying out for a movie adaptation. One of the things I do like about the book, that I don't know if it is covered in the film but...judging by the *shudder* fast zombies *shudder* I doubt it, is the real problems of killing a zombie with modern munitions. Most munitions are designed to deliver fatal shock to the body, embolisms and such through rapid changes of pressure, but the 'Zekes' don't suffer from embolisms, nor do they suffer from pain, and so long as they have motor function, they will keep moving. So you take all our weapons designed to kill living creatures and throw them out of the window because suddenly HE shells aren't the area killers they used to be...sure they'll take arms and legs off, but that's what...seven 'Zekes' out of a crowd of several thousand, and they will just keep coming...not fast, not like some sort of retarded mound of ants, but a slow inevitable wave, and you can outrun them, sure...but eventually you're going to get tired and have to sleep...and they don't need to sleep.
THAT'S what makes the horror in zombie fiction, they're not unstoppable through speed or some random superpowers, they're unstoppable because of the sheer volume, and their robustness to modern 'shock' weaponry.

The book addresses a lot of that, but the film seems to rely more on the 'modern zombie' flick, fast zombies, occasional jumps and some random sort of 'zombie wave' action which whilst impressive, would be better if the zombies weren't fast...

Hate fast zombies...it's just wrong... :nope:

None of that is in the movie except for fast zombies....and damn...they are FAST.

Faster than Left 4 Dead zombies.

I really should read the book.

RickC Sniper

10-07-13, 01:53 PM

not fast, not like some sort of retarded mound of ants, but a slow inevitable wave, and you can outrun them, sure...but eventually you're going to get tired and have to sleep...and they don't need to sleep.
THAT'S what makes the horror in zombie fiction, they're not unstoppable through speed or some random superpowers, they're unstoppable because of the sheer volume, and their robustness to modern 'shock' weaponry.

Reading that reminded me of...........

http://archive.org/details/TheBlobTrailer

:D

Oberon

10-07-13, 03:07 PM

Reading that reminded me of...........

http://archive.org/details/TheBlobTrailer

:D

:har: Brilliant stuff, classic film.

But yeah, the Battle of Yonkers is a classic bit of zombie literature. :yep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGBN7IPkgGg

Jimbuna

10-07-13, 05:16 PM

Most definitely :cool:

Rhodes

10-10-13, 12:30 PM

Just come up from seeing Rush! I quite enjoy it and it's good decent film! Both actors do a good role in their characters.
Of course all the events were before my time so, I do not have a comparative base!

Jimbuna

10-10-13, 01:55 PM

Had a few hours to kill this afternoon and started flicking through the movie channels and notice Argo was about to start....not bad at all.

Red October1984

10-10-13, 04:43 PM

Had a few hours to kill this afternoon and started flicking through the movie channels and notice Argo was about to start....not bad at all.

I thought it was great. :yeah:

One of Ben's best.

Stealhead

10-10-13, 05:20 PM

I thought it was great. :yeah:

One of Ben's best.

It has few companions being one of his best:hmm2: Oh wait you like Pearl Harbor.:har:

Sorry I could not resist. I think Argo is easily his best film.The only other movies that Affleck is in that I really like are Good Will Hunting and The Town.

Red October1984

10-10-13, 09:36 PM

It has few companions being one of his best:hmm2: Oh wait you like Pearl Harbor.:har:

Sorry I could not resist. I think Argo is easily his best film.The only other movies that Affleck is in that I really like are Good Will Hunting and The Town.

I'm not even going there on Pearl Harbor...

And I've seen a little bit of The Town...I want to see the rest and I haven't seen Good Will Hunting...

Ben Affleck is actually in my area (within 30 minutes). They're filming Gone Girl 30 minutes away from my house.

Ben, Tyler Perry, Rosamund Pike...and that guy from How I Met Your Mother I do believe...

Stealhead

10-10-13, 10:20 PM

Affleck and Damon got an Academy Award for best writing for Good Will Hunting.Which shows that Affleck is a better writer/director than he is an actor to some extent.Of course I think it implies that he can act well when directed well.

Good Will Hunting is a really good movie The Town is good but not in a make you think kind of way it is just a good action/bank robbery film.

Red October1984

10-12-13, 09:34 PM

Captain Phillips.

11/10

I loved it. Very good overall.

If Tom Hanks doesn't get an Oscar for that...I'll be surprised. :yep:

Sailor Steve

10-13-13, 07:11 AM

Jimbuna

10-13-13, 08:08 AM

Must be going back to my childhood...watched The Immortals this morning:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1253864/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdONYkKFmQ

Cybermat47

10-22-13, 04:03 AM

I just saw Downfall.

I have no words.

Rhodes

10-22-13, 04:37 AM

I just saw Downfall.

I have no words.

Yes and if they knew that that film scene was going to be used for anything... I wonder if someone did use the scene for a critic to that same movie:hmmm:

But the movie is very good!

TarJak

10-22-13, 05:39 AM

I just saw Downfall.

I have no words.

The first time always takes it out of you. You'll settle down once you watch it 3-4 more times.:sunny:

Cybermat47

10-22-13, 05:46 AM

The first time always takes it out of you. You'll settle down once you watch it 3-4 more times.:sunny:

Like Das Boot...

TarJak

10-22-13, 05:57 AM

Like Das Boot...

True but different. Get the original All Quiet on the Western Front if you can find it and you'll start to really see the power of cinema.

Cybermat47

10-22-13, 05:58 AM

Get the original All Quiet on the Western Front if you can find it and you'll start to really see the power of cinema.

There's a copy in my house. I've read the book. The ending bought tears to my eyes.

TarJak

10-22-13, 06:02 AM

There's a copy in my house. I've read the book. The ending bought tears to my eyes.

As it should. Anyone not moved by the final scenes of that book or movie has no emotions.

Cybermat47

10-22-13, 06:22 AM

Almost forgot... I also saw a Canadian mini-series called Hitler: The Rise of Evil on YouTube yesterday.

A bit fictionalised, but still pretty interesting.

Nippelspanner

10-22-13, 06:29 AM

I just saw Downfall.

I have no words.
If Downfall struck you, which I can understand, be sure to watch Schindler's List if you haven't already (I'm surprised how many people never saw it tbh). Back in the mid 90's when it was in the cinemas, people left it crying like babies at the end.

Remarkable performances by all actors involved and the movie does clearly show how it must have been back then... Not for the faint of heart, yet a must-see.

Jimbuna

10-22-13, 06:49 AM

As it should. Anyone not moved by the final scenes of that book or movie has no emotions.

Agreed :yep:

Herr-Berbunch

10-22-13, 07:29 AM

Started watching Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. What a fantastic cast - why have I never seen it before? Any film with Tony Hancock and Willie Rushton, Benny Hill and Gordon Jackson is a sure-fire hit. :yeah:

Sailor Steve

10-22-13, 09:03 AM

If Downfall struck you, which I can understand, be sure to watch Schindler's List if you haven't already (I'm surprised how many people never saw it tbh). Back in the mid 90's when it was in the cinemas, people left it crying like babies at the end.

Remarkable performances by all actors involved and the movie does clearly show how it must have been back then... Not for the faint of heart, yet a must-see.
Exactly what I was going to say. It left me with that hollow feeling, shock mixed with joy for the depths and heights man can reach. One of the finest films I've ever seen, the one that put Spielberg up among the best directors ever, and one I'll never watch again, except to show it to someone who hasn't seen it. :sunny:

Sailor Steve

10-22-13, 09:04 AM

Herr-Berbunch

10-22-13, 09:08 AM

Not to mention all those wonder replica airplanes (all powered by Volkswagen engines).

I forgot to mention those, seems to be the inspiration for your model thread. :yeah:

Jimbuna

10-26-13, 12:01 PM

Watched Gangster Squad on tv this afternoon...not too bad a film but a lot like Costners The Untouchables.

Red October1984

10-26-13, 03:11 PM

Watched Gangster Squad on tv this afternoon...not too bad a film but a lot like Costners The Untouchables.

I've yet to see either one.

I want to though. My favorite gangster movie up to this point is Goodfellas. :up:

Jimbuna

10-26-13, 04:00 PM

I've yet to see either one.

I want to though. My favorite gangster movie up to this point is Goodfellas. :up:

The two I've made reference to are worth watching IMHO.

Red October1984

10-26-13, 05:08 PM

The two I've made reference to are worth watching IMHO.

I think my Dad's got The Untouchables somewhere. I'll give it a watch eventually.

Last night, I found the time to watch Destination Tokyo again.

I love that movie! :yeah:

Herr-Berbunch

10-26-13, 06:19 PM

Saw (most of) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 this afternoon, it was ok, mostly for the foodimals. :yep: I say most of as there was one or two moments where I may have closed my eyes, but I was listening, I swear.

Just watched SAW VI. As a series goes this is still enjoyable for me, if a little predictable. Only one more to go. I think the butler done it!

Red October1984

10-26-13, 06:23 PM

Saw (most of) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 this afternoon, it was ok, mostly for the foodimals. :yep: I say most of as there was one or two moments where I may have closed my eyes, but I was listening, I swear.

Bill Hader IMHO is one of the most talented SNL cast members of the decade.

Shame he left the show...but he's the main character in the Cloudy movies.

Just watched SAW VI. As a series goes this is still enjoyable for me, if a little predictable. Only one more to go. I think the butler done it!

Saw the first one... Didn't need to see the rest because they all go the same way. :03:

Nippelspanner

11-02-13, 12:42 PM

A movie so bad, even "Honest Trailers" can't pull through...

After Earth! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x4qNdSM4dA&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL86F4D497FD3CACCE)

I had to force myself through this pile of dung. Sure someone on this planet will like it... I mean after all even Pearl Harbor has some fans... *cough*

Herr-Berbunch

11-03-13, 03:11 PM

Started watching Now You See Me last night, nearly half way through and so far it's brilliant, and of course has the lovely Isla Fisher.

kranz

11-03-13, 04:32 PM

Now You See Me

'bought' it on The Arrrrrgh Bay last week. Still haven't seen it because it wasn't the only 'purchase' :D

(I thought it would be a film with E.Norton but it appeared to be sth else...either way I'm not gonna ask for a refund:har:)

Jimbuna

11-03-13, 04:44 PM

Started watching Now You See Me last night, nearly half way through and so far it's brilliant, and of course has the lovely Isla Fisher.

TBH I wasn't overly impressed :hmmm:

Cybermat47

11-03-13, 06:10 PM

I'm hoping to see Deathbed: The Bed That Eats sometime :)

Herr-Berbunch

11-03-13, 06:25 PM

TBH I wasn't overly impressed :hmmm:

Well now I've finished it I can say I did like it, although I'd guessed most of the reveal near the end. I would recommend it, but not to Jim.

Red October1984

11-03-13, 07:14 PM

I'm hoping to see Deathbed: The Bed That Eats sometime :)

I told you...it's on youtube!

Deathbed: The Bed That Eats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE45groHd6Q)

Today, I picked up Run Silent Run Deep on DVD after a year and a half of searching...FINALLY!

Along with The Godfather and the newer version of The Thin Red Line.

Jimbuna

11-04-13, 01:11 PM

Well now I've finished it I can say I did like it, although I'd guessed most of the reveal near the end. I would recommend it, but not to Jim.

Your so kind.

Stealhead

11-04-13, 01:29 PM

Red October1984

11-04-13, 10:10 PM

I honestly did not know that there was an "older" The Thin Red Line seems like the 1964 version is average at best.I have only see the 1998 version and it is pretty good maybe a few too many known actors in it though I find film like that can actually be harder to get into.I think the 1998 film would have been better with just a few well known actors and the rest more unknown.

I would like to see the old version at some point too.

I have heard good things about the 1998 version...and it's a movie about Guadalcanal...

So I had to pick it up.

Nippelspanner

11-04-13, 11:02 PM

Today, I picked up Run Silent Run Deep on DVD after a year and a half of searching...FINALLY!

Uh... what? I just googled "Run Silent Run Deep on DVD" and already the first 4 results bombarded me with possibilities... did you look on the moon for it?

Stealhead

11-04-13, 11:26 PM

I would like to see the old version at some point too.

I have heard good things about the 1998 version...and it's a movie about Guadalcanal...

So I had to pick it up.

The 1998 one is good it is just a bit more of psychological film than an action film say like Saving Private Ryan.TTRL is much gritter and feels more desperate but does not have as much action.The 1964 version only gets three stars on IMDB which I find has generally fairly accurate ratings.

The 1998 version get 7 and a half which I would agree with I think it has a few too many famous actors and movies like that you always have a hard time truly relating to the characters.Like I said before I think it would be a better film if it had fewer well known actors.

I think the best war movie or the one that shows the effects there of is a Soviet film called Come and See about a 14 or 15 year old boy (it never says for sure his age) who joins the partisans and through the course of the film you see what happens to him it is a really brutal film.Of course that film you must either speak Russian or read subtitles.The part at the end where the partisans get revenge on this group a Nazis they have captured is so intense and trust me the Nazis deserved what they got.I just love how the one officer just keeps spouting his crap and some of the others try to beg for mercy exactly things that humans do when retribution is about to occur.You really want to put a bullet in his face as you watch.

Red October1984

11-05-13, 01:25 AM

Uh... what? I just googled "Run Silent Run Deep on DVD" and already the first 4 results bombarded me with possibilities... did you look on the moon for it?

I looked in every store in my area. I've only seen one DVD copy of it outside of the one I just bought and rentals stores. I didn't want to get it online.

There was one at a truckstop at some sort of "On-The-Border" Mexico thing on the NC-SC border.

I didn't have money then having spent it other places on the vacation. (For example....THE USS NORTH CAROLINA!)

Anyway, the point is, I have it now.

The 1998 one is good it is just a bit more of psychological film than an action film say like Saving Private Ryan.TTRL is much gritter and feels more desperate but does not have as much action.The 1964 version only gets three stars on IMDB which I find has generally fairly accurate ratings.

The 1998 version get 7 and a half which I would agree with I think it has a few too many famous actors and movies like that you always have a hard time truly relating to the characters.Like I said before I think it would be a better film if it had fewer well known actors.

I think the best war movie or the one that shows the effects there of is a Soviet film called Come and See about a 14 or 15 year old boy (it never says for sure his age) who joins the partisans and through the course of the film you see what happens to him it is a really brutal film.Of course that film you must either speak Russian or read subtitles.The part at the end where the partisans get revenge on this group a Nazis they have captured is so intense and trust me the Nazis deserved what they got.I just love how the one officer just keeps spouting his crap and some of the others try to beg for mercy exactly things that humans do when retribution is about to occur.You really want to put a bullet in his face as you watch.

The best war movies have more than just action going on.

The psychological/moral ones are usually very very good.

Saving Private Ryan...believe it or not, I have not seen all of it.

I saw a good two thirds of it and that was it. My VCR is broken so I can't watch some of my older war movies anymore.

SPR was kind of hard to take seriously because Tom Hanks was in it. I think they should have more unknown actors in big name war movies. Your average soldier isn't the Tom Hanks type....or the George Clooney type... Your average soldier is an average guy.

Take The Pacific....some of the other actors had roles in other movies....but since they were relatively unknown compared to some other war movie/series actors, they captured the story perfect.

I still think Joe Mazzello and James Dale were the perfect choices for Sledge and Leckie. Nobody else that I know of could play the parts better.

Nippelspanner

11-05-13, 11:58 AM

SPR was kind of hard to take seriously because Tom Hanks was in it. I think they should have more unknown actors in big name war movies. Your average soldier isn't the Tom Hanks type....or the George Clooney type... Your average soldier is an average guy.

His performance as Cpt. Miller was fantastic and there was not a single scene with him I found iffy or that remembered me that I am watching Tom Hanks, like in Tom Cruise movies...
He delivered his lines spot on and the character itself was the average guy, a married teacher from... I forgot, who struggles with the war just like anybody else. It is obvious you haven't seen it all.

You're a weird one...

Sailor Steve

11-05-13, 12:17 PM

No, I'm the weird one. I didn't like Saving Private Ryan. Bits and pieces of it tickled me, sure, but overall it left me flat.

soopaman2

11-05-13, 01:12 PM

Saw Gravity last night....

I love to criticize, and insult.....

I was blown away by this movie.

Great story, and saw it in IMAX, a few parts actually made me a bit pukey.

Sandra Bullock has some nice legs for a lady her age. No dimples .

I would love to.....nevermind...:D

Cybermat47

11-05-13, 04:31 PM

I love to criticize, and insult.....

Do that to movies and post the videos on the Internet. You could end up making money out of it. Just look at the Nostalgia Critic or the CinemaSnob... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooK4ybAiTfE)

Herr-Berbunch

11-05-13, 06:15 PM

No, I'm the weird one. I didn't like Saving Private Ryan. Bits and pieces of it tickled me, sure, but overall it left me flat.

The first 20-odd minutes are totally absorbing, the rest is a bit of an anticlimax.

Stealhead

11-05-13, 06:20 PM

The best war movies have more than just action going on.

The psychological/moral ones are usually very very good.

That is why I mentioned Come and See it has very little actual "action" and when it does there is nothing glorifying about it and it logically ties into the story being told.In fact the protagonist the teenage boy only fires his weapon one time.It is one of the few movies that I have seen about war that really made me feel disturbed as I watched it and when it was done.Even tough I own the film on DVD I'll likely only watch it a few times not because it was a bad movie but because it was effective.

It is what you see the teenage boy go through the horror that he feels when he sees a certain event it is so shocking to him and he wants so deeply for what he knows is real not be he actually goes deaf with hysteria for a time.

Sailor Steve

11-05-13, 07:32 PM

The first 20-odd minutes are totally absorbing, the rest is a bit of an anticlimax.
I, on the other hand, saw the first twenty minutes as hackneyed, cliched and over-the-top.

Red October1984

11-05-13, 08:23 PM

His performance as Cpt. Miller was fantastic and there was not a single scene with him I found iffy or that remembered me that I am watching Tom Hanks, like in Tom Cruise movies...
He delivered his lines spot on and the character itself was the average guy, a married teacher from... I forgot, who struggles with the war just like anybody else. It is obvious you haven't seen it all.

You're a weird one...

Like I said. I only saw 2/3 of it.

It was a well done movie...but I'm weird...I know. Tom Hanks is a great actor...but every time I see him in a movie, I immediately remember Toy Story and Forrest Gump...because that's how I knew him when I was little.

He did amazing in Captain Phillips. I should actually get around to watching SPR again and watching the whole thing...but my VCR is broken. :hmmm: And so is my Xbox...so not even any DVD action here.

That is why I mentioned Come and See it has very little actual "action" and when it does there is nothing glorifying about it and it logically ties into the story being told.In fact the protagonist the teenage boy only fires his weapon one time.It is one of the few movies that I have seen about war that really made me feel disturbed as I watched it and when it was done.Even tough I own the film on DVD I'll likely only watch it a few times not because it was a bad movie but because it was effective.

It is what you see the teenage boy go through the horror that he feels when he sees a certain event it is so shocking to him and he wants so deeply for what he knows is real not be he actually goes deaf with hysteria for a time.

I'll keep an eye out for that one. Thanks! :arrgh!:

TarJak

11-06-13, 02:44 AM

You keep breaking your toys and Santa will stop bringing them. :O:

Jimbuna

11-06-13, 05:47 AM

You keep breaking your toys and Santa will stop bringing them. :O:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/lesleydt/santa-tombstone.jpg

Red October1984

11-06-13, 05:24 PM

You keep breaking your toys and Santa will stop bringing them. :O:

Actually.... IT'S NOT OKAY! :hmph:

Neither one is from Christmas...and honestly, neither one is mine. Both are my Dad's originally.

Good Day, sir. :O:

Rongel

11-17-13, 05:33 PM

Saw Gravity last night....

I love to criticize, and insult.....

I was blown away by this movie.

Same here, just saw it and still feeling a bit weird after it! They made a 'popcorn' movie that works as a piece of art. This is probably the best Hollywood can offer, Alfonso Cuaron is a master!

Cybermat47

11-17-13, 06:34 PM

I saw Valkyrie recently. I'm pretty sure that most of the planes were used in the 1969 film Battle of Britain, especially the Buchon.

R.I.P. Claus von Stauffenberg :salute:

soopaman2

11-17-13, 07:09 PM

I saw Valkyrie recently. I'm pretty sure that most of the planes were used in the 1969 film Battle of Britain, especially the Buchon.

R.I.P. Claus von Stauffenberg :salute:

Claus was a good boy, with all the horrors spoken about Germany during that period, he was a hero to not only Germanys people, but to the world.

More of a martyr really, his death had no effect on the outcome, though some sources say he unraveled the fuhrer into paranoia that broke them from the top down.

I heard the Berliners did not appreciate Tom Cruise running around town in his Nazi costume.:haha:

Get over it, I still find it funny that any game or movie with a swastica has to be edited specially for Germany....Is it pretending it never happened, or fear of it happening again?

Cybermat47

11-17-13, 07:13 PM

More of a martyr really, his death had no effect on the outcome, though some sources say he unraveled the fuhrer into paranoia that broke them from the top down.

Definitely!

Herr-Berbunch

11-17-13, 07:14 PM

Just finished watching [REC], the Spanish horror flick.

It's good, but I'm glad I didn't pay premium rate for it, it's quite short at 75 mins. Recorded 2 off the telly a week or two ago so will watch soon, read that 3 is a joke to avoid, and 4 is back on form early next year. :yeah:

Red October1984

11-17-13, 07:45 PM

I saw Valkyrie recently. I'm pretty sure that most of the planes were used in the 1969 film Battle of Britain, especially the Buchon.

R.I.P. Claus von Stauffenberg :salute:

It's a really really good movie

I just don't like the accents....they're too un-German. :hmmm:

Just finished watching [REC], the Spanish horror flick.

It's good, but I'm glad I didn't pay premium rate for it, it's quite short at 75 mins. Recorded 2 off the telly a week or two ago so will watch soon, read that 3 is a joke to avoid, and 4 is back on form early next year. :yeah:

I saw [Rec] 3.

Yes...it was a joke...a quite ridiculous one.

I watched it with my cousins last year and it was pretty funny.

I'd say pass on it...but I haven't seen any of the other 3 movies.

Cybermat47

11-17-13, 07:47 PM

I just don't like the accents....they're too un-German. :hmmm:

The actors were told to focus on the emotion, and not sounding German.

Red October1984

11-17-13, 10:20 PM

The actors were told to focus on the emotion, and not sounding German.

Aren't all actors told to focus on emotion?

If they don't...they're just reading lines. :hmmm:

I'm not bashing the movie...it's very good and the history behind it is great...but the accents threw me off just a bit when I first saw it.

Cybermat47

11-17-13, 11:01 PM

I'm not bashing the movie...it's very good and the history behind it is great...but the accents threw me off just a bit when I first saw it.

If you saw Doctor Who, you'd be even more surprised to see Churchill dressed as a Nazi :doh:

Nippelspanner

11-18-13, 09:37 PM

Just watched End of Watch and I am kinda shaking, the movie was awesome, thrilling, intense, funny, brutal, "realistic"... it had it all.

It kinda forked up my mind and I feel like I need to recover from what I have just seen... but wow, what a movie!:timeout:

Rhodes

11-19-13, 11:56 AM

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/18/its-a-wonderful-life-gets-a-sequel :06::06::06:http://eztees.co.uk/ekmps/shops/eztees/images/stewie-dude-wtf-family-guy-t-shirt-4648-p[ekm]374x374[ekm].jpg

Red October1984

11-25-13, 12:09 AM

@Rhodes, I read that the sequel rumors are false.

Anyway, this last week I got another Xbox...which means I'm back to watching movies.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Instant Classic.

Also, thought i'd throw this in. On Thanksgiving Day, AMC is having a Godfather marathon. All day and all night.

Can't wait.

Cybermat47

11-25-13, 12:27 AM

I saw The Day of the Doctor yesterday.

To quote the 9th Doctor: FANTASTIC!

Red October1984

11-28-13, 04:58 PM

I went and saw Catching Fire last night.

Even if you remove Jennifer Lawrence's awesomeness...it's still a great movie. They're actually sticking to the books for these movies. :yeah:

Red October1984

11-28-13, 11:09 PM

Cybermat47

11-28-13, 11:46 PM

WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU END A MOVIE THE SAME WAY IT STARTED?!

BECAUSE IT'S A PREQUEL TO THE FIRST X-MEN MOVIE! THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE CANON INTACT!

Red October1984

11-29-13, 12:41 PM

BECAUSE IT'S A PREQUEL TO THE FIRST X-MEN MOVIE! THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE CANON INTACT!

Do the rest of the movies repeat themselves? :06:

Rhodes

11-29-13, 01:14 PM

X-Men First Class

More entertaining than you might think. I only watched it because...of course...Jennifer Lawrence was in it. Turned out to be an okay movie.

With one gripe.

*spoiler alert* *spoiler alert*

WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU END A MOVIE THE SAME WAY IT STARTED?! It made no progress whatsoever by the end. Just a full circle.

Magneto just turns into the exact thing they were trying to stop all through the movie.

Added on to that, my favorite character went to the "dark side"

The movie wasn't bad...but the end made me want to throw stuff.

You don't know the character or the X-Men comics, I think?

Magneto began working with Xavier for integration but shift to the idea of the mutants being superior - Homo Superior and so his goal was always the mutant conquering the non mutants and rule them.
The thing is, the Hell Club agenda is different in the comics, in the movie they serve to create the conflict of ideas for magento and xavier to depart. Not a good explaination, but I lack of the english terms to explain better. Sorry.

Red October1984

11-29-13, 01:24 PM

You don't know the character or the X-Men comics, I think?

Magneto began working with Xavier for integration but shift to the idea of the mutants being superior - Homo Superior and so his goal was always the mutant conquering the non mutants and rule them.
The thing is, the Hell Club agenda is different in the comics, in the movie they serve to create the conflict of ideas for magento and xavier to depart. Not a good explaination, but I lack of the english terms to explain better. Sorry.

No. I don't know the character or comics...but from my standpoint, I didn't like the ending.

I might look online for the story behind it later. Would make sense because First Class was great the way they put the story into the Cuban Missile Crisis. I liked that.

It had the girl, Russians, Germans, a Sub, and explosions.

What's not to like?

Rhodes

11-29-13, 02:07 PM

Yes, In terms of film and after the much "hated" X-Men 3, First Class was very good, in various terms!

Herr-Berbunch

11-29-13, 05:26 PM

Watched two sequels last weekend - Kick Ass 2 and Red 2.

Both very enjoyable romps through their respective areas.

As for the Hunger Games, the wife has read all three books in about as many weeks and was a bit sad at no more to read after then. She fell asleep 40 mins into the film. :-?

Jimbuna

11-30-13, 06:34 AM

Watched the movie 'Battleship' on tv the day before yesterday....definitely one to remember for all the wrong reasons :doh:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440129/

Red October1984

11-30-13, 10:04 AM

Watched the movie 'Battleship' on tv the day before yesterday....definitely one to remember for all the wrong reasons :doh:

It's definitely a guilty pleasure movie.

Kinda slow until they start up the Missouri... :woot:

Jimbuna

11-30-13, 03:00 PM

It's definitely a guilty pleasure movie.

Kinda slow until they start up the Missouri... :woot:

I was on the Texas in 2010 and couldn't imagine them ever being able to bring her back into working condition nevermind in just a couple of minutes :)

Sailor Steve

11-30-13, 05:05 PM

I was on the Texas in 2010
You paid a second visit and didn't even tell me??? :O:

Jimbuna

11-30-13, 05:07 PM

You paid a second visit and didn't even tell me??? :O:

Oh crap....I forgot to invite you :/\\!!

:oops:

:03:

Red October1984

11-30-13, 06:16 PM

I was on the Texas in 2010 and couldn't imagine them ever being able to bring her back into working condition nevermind in just a couple of minutes :)

The North Carolina is definitely NOT in any condition to go to sea. I was on it this summer.

Still....

Guilty pleasure.... :D

soopaman2

12-02-13, 02:17 PM

I watched Pacific Rim.

I loved the movie, but only because I went into it wanting to see great CGI Jaeger vs Kaiju fights, the movie delivered for me.

Some of the lines were hokey, but I really like Guillermo Del Toro so I am kinda biased.

Action= this movie delivers

Just do not expect a literary masterpiece. Some of the lines were BAAAAD!

It was well acted, the black dude that played the Marshall was my favorite character, as he was the most consistent and interesting.

This movie fell short as the main characters dillemma was presented from the door, leaving little mystery, but I found myself wanting to know more about the Marshall. (The guy that played him seemed to be fighting back a British accent at times, my only beef)

Idris Elba, was his name, he was my favorite in the movie, but he cannot hold an American accent well, which is fine, my british accent impersonation always turns scottish.:hmmm:

Cybermat47

12-03-13, 07:52 PM

Watching Fatherland. It's looking good so far.

Stealhead

12-05-13, 01:17 AM

Idris Elba, was his name, he was my favorite in the movie, but he cannot hold an American accent well, which is fine, my british accent impersonation always turns scottish.:hmmm:

Funny he did a very good job in The Wire of course maybe they had a more picky director or a better voice coach. He was Stringer Bell in the The Wire.I think his folks are from Nigeria originally he was born in the UK though.

Red October1984

12-06-13, 01:30 PM

I watched two movies last night.

1) Killing Season with De Niro and John Travolta - About a retired NATO Col. from the Bosnian War in the 90's who meets a Serb who was there. He quickly finds out that the Serb has a score to settle.

Sucked. Don't see it. De Niro should never have done that one. The best part is that Nick Cage was originally supposed to be in it.

It's one of "those" kind of movies that you just don't watch.

2) The Colony with Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton - About life after the next Ice Age, Colony 7 sends a team to investigate an SOS from Colony 5. DO watch this one. It's kind of a low-budget Alien-type of movie. It was pretty entertaining if you don't think of technicalities. I liked it.

Red October1984

12-08-13, 03:51 PM

Last Vegas

There's a funny movie. That was worth seeing. :yep:

Red October1984

12-25-13, 02:38 AM

Finally made time to sit and watch The Thin Red Line.

I thought it was excellent. Great movie and very interesting storytelling. :up:

Jimbuna

12-25-13, 05:41 AM

All the old xmas movies have been on the tv since last night and both my 20+ year kids are loving them http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6776/rh6.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/36/rh6.gif/)

Herr-Berbunch

12-25-13, 07:45 PM

I just finished watching Drive.

What an utter load of drivel! 1:40 is the length of the movie, take away either Carey Mulligan or Ryan Gosling pouting into nothingness and you have about (and this is being generous) 10 minutes left of action - with a total of about 1 minute of chase-like driving that we'd actually expect. The music score is horrendous with a howl-theme running through it which did nothing for this movie, but made my ears hurt.

The ending is bad, concluding a bad, bad film.

Don't bother with it, not even for the Christina Hendricks scenes. Seriously, don't.

:/\\!!

Red October1984

12-26-13, 01:24 AM

I've seen The Heat twice by now...watched it with a friend two nights ago and watched it because a family member got it for Christmas.

Decent movie. Not blowout funny....but a laugh or two here and there.

TBH, Melissa McCarthy isn't as funny as people say she is. :hmmm:

Red October1984

01-08-14, 03:11 AM

I've seen a few movies since the last post.

Anchorman 2 - Must See if you like comedies. Also, must see the first one.

Seal Team Six: The Raid On Osama Bin Laden - Low budget knockoff of Zero Dark Thirty

Battle Ground - Horrible WW1 movie. Basically two and 3 quarters British Soldiers crawling in the mud and one of the men's wife has a homemade abortion at the hands of another's wife. Really don't recommend it at all.

And The Godfather never gets old. Italian Mafia movies NEVER get old. :rock:

Cybermat47

01-08-14, 07:24 AM

Battle Ground - Horrible WW1 movie. Basically two and 3 quarters British Soldiers crawling in the mud and one of the men's wife has a homemade abortion at the hands of another's wife. Really don't recommend it at all.

I saw the trailer for that. I thought the troops had an Aussie soundtrack.

Anyway, in my opinion it looked crap, so I'll definitely be staying away from it.

Tango589

01-08-14, 08:43 AM

I watched Employee of the Month a couple of days ago. A surprisingly good film. It'll never set the film world alight, but it was good for quite a few laughs. Also, Jessica Simpson is always easy on the eyes...:)

soopaman2

01-09-14, 06:24 PM

I really liked American Hustle.

It was a bit odd, but the character interactions were priceless.

Louie Ck and Bradley Coopers character interactions always got a laugh.

All the characters were utterly pathetic, all of them just scum.

Jennifer Lawrences repulsive character, and Christian Bales, just as equally repulsive, had some great interactions.

What I found funny about this movie, was the only truly noble character, was the Over the top stereotypical Jersey Guido politician, played by Jeremy Renner, also a great job by him.

I don't see this movie getting academy accolades, it is not mainstream enough, in the sense of hollywood cookie cutter plots, But I really liked it,.

Without spoiling it, you know a plot twist is going to come, but you see it falling apart as the movie progresses, totally deteriorates, then it comes back around when you least expected it. Brilliantly done.

The above is IMHO, I liked Taken 2, and hated Olympus has Fallen. So my tastes can be odd.:D