What DVD's are we Watching? - Page 91

Happy Monkey · 11-11-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

We've been DVR-ing the US version of Prime Suspect with Maria Bello. I've seen about half of the episodes, and have decided it's good. A typical cop show that's well done. On par with NYPD Blue, but not as good as The Wire. Better than Law and Order and all its spin offs.

Ever see the original? I was curious how they'd translate it to the US, and I've been pleased so far.

glatt · 11-11-2011, 12:32 PM

I watched the second half of one episode of the original, and was lost. But I like Helen Mirren. I'm sure it was a good series.

Pico and ME · 11-11-2011, 12:37 PM

I have been happily recording Prime Suspect too. I decided to do it because of Maria Bello. I've always liked her - and she doesn't disappoint here either.

infinite monkey · 11-11-2011, 12:49 PM

She's a really good actress!

My latest dive into the 3-5 dollar movies at Odd Lots produced Clerks. I'd never seen it. Damn it's funny!

And Gran Torino. Good flick.

And The Hangover. Funny, too, mostly due to Zach Galifianakis.

Pico and ME · 11-11-2011, 04:19 PM

I was pleasantly surprised by The Hangover - I took forever to rent it. And you are right, it was because Zach was so charming in it. I haven't seen Clerks yet, but keep meaning to.

Clodfobble · 11-12-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

It's a British flick about the most violent inmate in the British Prison system.

This amused me--the idea that the British Prison System would be so small and well-organized, that even their prisoners would have stiff upper lips and be well-dressed for the tea queue, and thus they could actually rank and recognize which single one of them is clearly the most violent.

zippyt · 11-12-2011, 12:47 PM

fixen to be a Lot of vids in my future

TheMercenary · 11-12-2011, 03:26 PM

The Big Bird Cage and the Big Doll House. Classics.

glatt · 11-19-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

We've been DVR-ing the US version of Prime Suspect with Maria Bello. I've seen about half of the episodes, and have decided it's good. A typical cop show that's well done. On par with NYPD Blue, but not as good as The Wire. Better than Law and Order and all its spin offs.

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Ever see the original? I was curious how they'd translate it to the US, and I've been pleased so far.

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Originally Posted by Pico and ME

I have been happily recording Prime Suspect too. I decided to do it because of Maria Bello. I've always liked her - and she doesn't disappoint here either.

Did you guys see this week's episode? I just got around to watching it last night. It was so good! I was on the edge of my seat. This show is going to win some awards.

Pico and ME · 11-20-2011, 02:07 AM

Oh good! I'm a little backlogged right now, I have 2 to watch, but I like that.

Happy Monkey · 11-20-2011, 01:11 PM

I'm a big fan, so it's probably doomed.

infinite monkey · 11-21-2011, 08:51 AM

More of the 3 dollar movies:

Friday. I'm sorry, but parts of that really made me laugh!

Scoop. Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanssen and some other dudes..oh, Hugh Jackman and Ian McShane.

It was kind of cute. Definitely a Woody Allen so I don't recommend to Allen-haters.

I had hoped for an entry into quirky and underappreciated, but it wasn't that good.

But, typical Allen line:

Sid Waterman: I was born into the Hebrew persuasion, but when I got older I converted to narcissism

I also have a movie called Towelhead which is about an Arab-American girl's coming of age. I got it because check out the cast: Maria Bello, Aaron Eckhart, and Toni Collette. (Oh, and Chris Messina, who I noticed in Devil...a movie by M Night Shama lama ding dong...)

I'll let you know how it is when I watch it.

wolf · 11-23-2011, 11:06 AM

Dances with Wolves
Spaceballs

infinite monkey · 12-05-2011, 12:30 PM

More 3 dollar movie finds:

Rachel Getting Married--not at all what I was afraid it might be. The cover blurb made me want to try it, and it was pretty good. Kind of intense in spots. I didn't know Anne Hathaway could do anything other than 'doe-eyed innocent' and she was pretty good.

The Queen--haven't watched this one yet.

Elspode · 12-05-2011, 11:15 PM

Without sounding like I'm whining, I just found out what DVD's Selene's departure has left me with. Let me preface this by saying that we had over 2,000 movies on DVD, and I think I ended up with about 200, maybe 250. She kept all of the BluRays except for the most recent Star Trek. She did leave me the entire Star Trek canon, and all of the classic SciFi, as well as a great deal of the classic drama. However, I am now without any superhero films, including the entire recent Marvel canon, as well as a couple of heartbreaking losses..."Inherit the Wind", my single favorite film ever, "Lilies of the Field" starring Sidney Poitier, and several other movies that are integral to my film education. And all of the fucking musicals. Fuck.

11-11-2011, 12:37 PM	#1353
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I have been happily recording Prime Suspect too. I decided to do it because of Maria Bello. I've always liked her - and she doesn't disappoint here either. __________________ Jesse LaGreca in 2012 “Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatma Gandhi

11-11-2011, 04:19 PM	#1355
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I was pleasantly surprised by The Hangover - I took forever to rent it. And you are right, it was because Zach was so charming in it. I haven't seen Clerks yet, but keep meaning to. __________________ Jesse LaGreca in 2012 “Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatma Gandhi

11-12-2011, 12:47 PM	#1357
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	fixen to be a Lot of vids in my future __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-12-2011, 03:26 PM	#1358
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	The Big Bird Cage and the Big Doll House. Classics. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-20-2011, 02:07 AM	#1360
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Oh good! I'm a little backlogged right now, I have 2 to watch, but I like that. __________________ Jesse LaGreca in 2012 “Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatma Gandhi

11-11-2011, 12:32 PM	#1352
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I watched the second half of one episode of the original, and was lost. But I like Helen Mirren. I'm sure it was a good series.

11-11-2011, 12:49 PM	#1354
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	She's a really good actress! My latest dive into the 3-5 dollar movies at Odd Lots produced Clerks. I'd never seen it. Damn it's funny! And Gran Torino. Good flick. And The Hangover. Funny, too, mostly due to Zach Galifianakis.

11-20-2011, 01:11 PM	#1361
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I'm a big fan, so it's probably doomed. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-21-2011, 08:51 AM	#1362
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	More of the 3 dollar movies: Friday. I'm sorry, but parts of that really made me laugh! Scoop. Woody Allen and Scarlett Johanssen and some other dudes..oh, Hugh Jackman and Ian McShane. It was kind of cute. Definitely a Woody Allen so I don't recommend to Allen-haters. I had hoped for an entry into quirky and underappreciated, but it wasn't that good. But, typical Allen line: Sid Waterman: I was born into the Hebrew persuasion, but when I got older I converted to narcissism I also have a movie called Towelhead which is about an Arab-American girl's coming of age. I got it because check out the cast: Maria Bello, Aaron Eckhart, and Toni Collette. (Oh, and Chris Messina, who I noticed in Devil...a movie by M Night Shama lama ding dong...) I'll let you know how it is when I watch it. Last edited by infinite monkey; 11-21-2011 at 08:57 AM.

11-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#1363
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12-05-2011, 12:30 PM	#1364
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	More 3 dollar movie finds: Rachel Getting Married--not at all what I was afraid it might be. The cover blurb made me want to try it, and it was pretty good. Kind of intense in spots. I didn't know Anne Hathaway could do anything other than 'doe-eyed innocent' and she was pretty good. The Queen--haven't watched this one yet.

12-05-2011, 11:15 PM	#1365
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Without sounding like I'm whining, I just found out what DVD's Selene's departure has left me with. Let me preface this by saying that we had over 2,000 movies on DVD, and I think I ended up with about 200, maybe 250. She kept all of the BluRays except for the most recent Star Trek. She did leave me the entire Star Trek canon, and all of the classic SciFi, as well as a great deal of the classic drama. However, I am now without any superhero films, including the entire recent Marvel canon, as well as a couple of heartbreaking losses..."Inherit the Wind", my single favorite film ever, "Lilies of the Field" starring Sidney Poitier, and several other movies that are integral to my film education. And all of the fucking musicals. Fuck. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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