Recent Movies You've Seen?

Juniper · 12-12-2009, 12:51 AM

Since I'm on break from school and am trying to avoid anything resembling work, I've been on a movie kick. Not in theaters -- I'm too poor for that.

We rent from Blockbuster and Netflix and also watch a lot of streaming movies at Netflix.

Recent movies I have watched, and my very brief opinions:

Slumdog Millionaire: Lovely movie, very sad, but inspiring
Lost In Austen: LOVED it.
Vanity Fair: Very good interpretation of a book I couldn't force myself to finish.
Walk The Line: I was seriously not impressed. Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash? Not even close.
The Remains of the Day: I love Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, 'nuff said.
Of Mice and Men: Also love Gary Sinise and John Malkovich, but wow, it's so creepy.

Anyone else want to add your recent views, and opinions?

I'm always looking for good books & movies. I like historical stuff the very bestest

Pico and ME · 12-12-2009, 04:27 AM

Watch Ink. Its available on Netflix.

Qice · 12-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Julie and Julia - watched it last night - was light-hearted and funny.

Datalyss · 12-12-2009, 01:18 PM

Dr. Who and the Daleks on Youtube
The Dalek Invasion of Earth on Youtube
Rush Hour 3 on HBO 2

DanaC · 12-12-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Datalyss

Dr. Who and the Daleks on Youtube
The Dalek Invasion of Earth on Youtube

All your past sins are forgiven

Datalyss · 12-12-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

All your past sins are forgiven

Meaning?

Juniper · 12-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Oh, DH and I saw Julie & Julia in the theater. Loved it.

Sundae · 12-12-2009, 03:37 PM

I treated myself to Paranormal Activity.
Wonderful.

Afternoon showing, so only about 10 of us in the cinema.
Perfect, because of the long, silent stretches of the film.
It's far better to see it in the cinema, but I can see how it could be completely ruined by other people.

The audience were well spaced out (in seating terms!) and very respectful. Silences remained silent. Tension built.

No screams but a lot of jumps and shivers along my arms. Non-one left the cinema until the lights came up and music went on. For me it was because I wasn't 100% sure it had finished. I think that was the case for the others (who were sat further back - me being the only bint cheeky enough to snag a luxury seat when I'd paid for standard). Or they may have been too scared...!

Thank FSM there were no mirrors/ reflections used in the filming of this movie. As it was, it spooked me but I went happily to sleep that night. Buttons pushed, but not the panic button.

Juniper · 12-12-2009, 09:39 PM

Meaning that if you're a Dr. Who fan, she wuvs you.

Trilby · 12-15-2009, 08:29 AM

I saw Fabulous Mr. Fox and LOVED it. Was funny, clever, adorable in an un-treacly sort of way, and made me believe in Foxkind again.

I thought Julie & Julia was lame - the book was much, MUCH better.

Juniper · 12-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Just watched "The Duchess" -- blech. I don't care for Keira Knightley very much.

Son rented "Knowing" - I'm not a fan of Nicholas Cage or freaky disaster movies, but I guess it was all right as such things go.

Last night I watched "Wine for the Confused" starring John Cleese - an educational film. I'm not much of a wine drinker, though I do have it occasionally and it's good to know at least a little about it lest some pseudo wine snob try to call me out. Good to at least know how to pronounce Shiraz or know whether Riesling is white or red.

Cloud · 12-15-2009, 11:05 AM

Star Trek. I saw it once in the theaters and liked it; now that I have it home, and have watched it a bunch more times, I'm really liking it.

It's fascinating to watch how they have entwined the old and new; and to watch the actors interpret the familiar characters. I especially like Kirk's voice, for some reason. I like the music, too--movie music is very important to me.

Happy Monkey · 12-15-2009, 11:13 AM

Another pair of thumbs up for Fantastic Mr. Fox over here.

freshnesschronic · 12-15-2009, 12:24 PM

The most recent movie I watched was Angels and Demons. I thought it was great, though to people who read the book, did it do it justice?

casimendocina · 12-28-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

The most recent movie I watched was Angels and Demons. I thought it was great, though to people who read the book, did it do it justice?

I saw Angels and Demons about 6 months ago and was surprised how much I enjoyed it...good disposable entertainment.

12-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Recent Movies You've Seen? Since I'm on break from school and am trying to avoid anything resembling work, I've been on a movie kick. Not in theaters -- I'm too poor for that. We rent from Blockbuster and Netflix and also watch a lot of streaming movies at Netflix. Recent movies I have watched, and my very brief opinions: Slumdog Millionaire: Lovely movie, very sad, but inspiring Lost In Austen: LOVED it. Vanity Fair: Very good interpretation of a book I couldn't force myself to finish. Walk The Line: I was seriously not impressed. Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash? Not even close. The Remains of the Day: I love Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, 'nuff said. Of Mice and Men: Also love Gary Sinise and John Malkovich, but wow, it's so creepy. Anyone else want to add your recent views, and opinions? I'm always looking for good books & movies. I like historical stuff the very bestest

12-12-2009, 03:37 PM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I treated myself to Paranormal Activity. Wonderful. Afternoon showing, so only about 10 of us in the cinema. Perfect, because of the long, silent stretches of the film. It's far better to see it in the cinema, but I can see how it could be completely ruined by other people. The audience were well spaced out (in seating terms!) and very respectful. Silences remained silent. Tension built. No screams but a lot of jumps and shivers along my arms. Non-one left the cinema until the lights came up and music went on. For me it was because I wasn't 100% sure it had finished. I think that was the case for the others (who were sat further back - me being the only bint cheeky enough to snag a luxury seat when I'd paid for standard). Or they may have been too scared...! Thank FSM there were no mirrors/ reflections used in the filming of this movie. As it was, it spooked me but I went happily to sleep that night. Buttons pushed, but not the panic button. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-15-2009, 08:29 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I saw Fabulous Mr. Fox and LOVED it. Was funny, clever, adorable in an un-treacly sort of way, and made me believe in Foxkind again. I thought Julie & Julia was lame - the book was much, MUCH better. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-15-2009, 11:05 AM	#12
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Star Trek. I saw it once in the theaters and liked it; now that I have it home, and have watched it a bunch more times, I'm really liking it. It's fascinating to watch how they have entwined the old and new; and to watch the actors interpret the familiar characters. I especially like Kirk's voice, for some reason. I like the music, too--movie music is very important to me. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

12-15-2009, 11:13 AM	#13
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Another pair of thumbs up for Fantastic Mr. Fox over here. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

12-12-2009, 04:27 AM	#2
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Watch Ink. Its available on Netflix.

12-12-2009, 10:29 AM	#3
Qice A b**** of the highest caliber Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 114	Julie and Julia - watched it last night - was light-hearted and funny.

12-12-2009, 01:18 PM	#4
Datalyss Huh? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 384	Dr. Who and the Daleks on Youtube The Dalek Invasion of Earth on Youtube Rush Hour 3 on HBO 2

12-12-2009, 01:27 PM	#7
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Oh, DH and I saw Julie & Julia in the theater. Loved it.

12-12-2009, 09:39 PM	#9
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Meaning that if you're a Dr. Who fan, she wuvs you.

12-15-2009, 11:00 AM	#11
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Just watched "The Duchess" -- blech. I don't care for Keira Knightley very much. Son rented "Knowing" - I'm not a fan of Nicholas Cage or freaky disaster movies, but I guess it was all right as such things go. Last night I watched "Wine for the Confused" starring John Cleese - an educational film. I'm not much of a wine drinker, though I do have it occasionally and it's good to know at least a little about it lest some pseudo wine snob try to call me out. Good to at least know how to pronounce Shiraz or know whether Riesling is white or red.

12-15-2009, 12:24 PM	#14
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	The most recent movie I watched was Angels and Demons. I thought it was great, though to people who read the book, did it do it justice?

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