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Post by **danlo** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:53 am

NetFlix is sending Jacob's Ladder tomorrow, I haven't seen it in ages-I'm SO stoked (but prob won't get to watch until I get back from Denver-or maybe I should take it to Denver, that's an idea!

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Post by **aTOMiC** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:03 pm

Watched/rented "The Eye" and watched/purchased "Jumper". The Eye was disappointing. I felt like I'd watched this scenario play out dozens of times before.
Jumper wasn't terrific but was kind of cool/interesting. Not disappointed I bought it but probably won't watch it again for a while.

Post by **Rigel** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:12 pm

Jumper was one that desperately needs more character development. The writer and director left it open for that (hoping it would make enough to spawn sequels, but not sure if they'd get the chance to make them).

Watched The Other Boleyn Girl last night. I was unfamiliar with the story beforehand, so I was surprised by the twists and turns. I found it really tragic how the girls' father and uncle pushed them into the position they were in, and basically destroyed them in the process.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:09 pm

Rigel wrote:Watched The Other Boleyn Girl last night. I was unfamiliar with the story beforehand, so I was surprised by the twists and turns. I found it really tragic how the girls' father and uncle pushed them into the position they were in, and basically destroyed them in the process.

I watched that on the flight over to the US. Pretty good film, if somewhat depressing. I generally like Eric Bana, and Natalie Portman did really well, which was quite a revelation. I've heard people talking about her being a good actress, but I've only seen her in the Star Wars prequels (in which everyone was bad) and V for Vendetta (in which she was fine, but nothing special), so it was interesting to see her giving a damn good performance in this film.

Post by **Cagliostro** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:27 pm

Yeah, Danlo, bring it. Can't guarantee we'll see it, but I do love me some Jacob's Ladder. But yes, we may have to have a viewing of that after we show Cov Jr. the wonders of Leon, AKA the Professional.

Post by **danlo** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:16 pm

Or we could stick it in a laptop and watch it at the motel.

Post by **danlo** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:39 am

Crap I'm double posting, just saw Jim Breuer's Heavy Metal Comedy (instantly on NetFlix, btw...) and laughed my ass off! The stomach as party HQ routine is priceless. I guess he's been on SNL and was in Half Baked, but his stand-up (and band) is insane,

Post by **Loredoctor** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:56 am

Just finished watching Maximum Overdrive. Not one of the greatest movies I have ever seen, but not bad. The mention of the UFO at the end came a bit late.

Post by **Cagliostro** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:01 pm

I bought Firefly on DVD as it was $17 at Target. I've only ever watched the first disc from Netflix, but I could tell it would be something I'd enjoy. And it's true...I'm enjoying it.

Post by **danlo** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:32 am

Two super quick reviews Thunderbirds on the Disney Channel-I loved the original ITT production, even though marionettes, like clowns, generally, creep me out. Supercar, Capt. Scarlet---da bomb. As and adult I thought it really sucked-my 3 year old loved every minute of it.

Charlie Wilson's War, finally finished after 3 dif viewings. Very good, despite Hank's southern accent. P. S. Hoffman saved it from being Castaway on Capitol. Hill. My mind is blown out the window--even though I was boycotting politics at the time after two research papers on Iran/Contra burned me out to the ground I never fricking even knew who this guy was! Talk about flying under the radar! We could use some more Americans like him.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:40 pm

Day Watch. Not as good as Night Watch.

Post by **danlo** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:35 pm

Agreed, good entertainment, but nowhere as good as the first-I'm dying in anticipation of the third installment.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:55 am

I watched Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven last night.....damn that's a good movie.

Post by **Cagliostro** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:02 pm

danlo wrote:Agreed, good entertainment, but nowehere as good as the first-I'm dying of anticipation of the third installment.

Dawn Watch? Dusk Watch?

Post by **Loredoctor** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:12 pm

Evil Dead 3 - Army of Darkness. Overrated drivel lacking genuine humour. It was one of the most tedious movies that I had to sit through.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:22 pm

Army of Darkness? That's the one with the line "Shop Smart; Shop S-Mart!" In it, right?

Post by **Rigel** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:14 pm

Seriously, Army of Darkness is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, on a par with The Life of Brian

Post by **danlo** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:42 pm

Watched Apocalypto last weekend it really kicked and was better than I expected. Also watched parts of Star Trek: Nemesis on cable, pretty entertaining, I'll have to sit down and watch the whole thing one of these days...

Post by **Cagliostro** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:35 pm

I watched Local Hero and am not sure I got it. Seems like there were some things that made the town magical and stuff, but wasn't spelled out like I'm accustomed to American films doing. Still, beautiful flick.

Post by **danlo** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:22 pm

I LOVE Local Hero-haven't even thought about that film in ages-beautiful film Lancaster is great!

Been watching Heat on and off on cable-dam what a dazzling cast-of course it's one of the best movies ever made but-
DeNiro
Pacino
Kilmer (does all the hard work)
Sizemore
Judd
Voight
(Dances With) Studi
(Doh) Azaria
Fitchner
Brennerman
(President) Haysbert
Portman

It just never ends!

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