Have you rented any good movies, lately?

[CHITCHAT]

with the high price of going to the movies or even renting we need to give our opinions of latest flicks to go see or to rent.
I rented "Coraline" I was really looking forward to seeing it...I was very disapointed...it was so ugly hubby and I had nightmares and were old..emagine what a child would have? It was very disturbing...from old fat lady in bakini to the bug chairs...very ugly.

[A-hem_1]

I want to see Julie&Julia. I loved Julia Childs and her love of butter :w00t:

[CHITCHAT]

I do want to see "Julia" I just loved her..I miss her very much

[Debb]

Glad you started another Movie thread. I watch my share, but haven't the last couple of weeks. Has anyone seen G-Force? I wanted to see it the weekend it opened but couldn't. It's not my normal favorite kind of movie, but looked fun. LOL.

I saw Frozen River on DVD. I really enjoyed it. It's an independent film about a dirt poor mother of 2 who explores transporting illegal aliens across the Canadian border. One of the most realistic movies I have ever seen.

[Scampi]

Loved Slumdog and Benjamin Button!!

I have been using Netflix's new Instant Watch feature and have zipped thru the first and second season of "Dexter." I love this series.

Then, onto The Tudors, which is also good, tho a bit raunchy for my tastes. Henry the 8th was a psychopath, imo.

Watched "A Man for all Seasons" again, for a more thoughtful view of Thomas Moore.

[Barbara2]

We rented "Tell No One". It's dubbed so I thought I would hate it but it was good! I recommend it.

[LasViva]

A Haunting in Connecticut- Probably one of the scariest movies I have seen in a long time!

[ABC]

I use ON DEMAND and frequently watch stuff that is five years old, like seeing "Wedding Crashers" and "You, Me and Dupree" for the first time about three months ago. Both of which are so funny.

[NatalieB]

Loved Slumdog and Benjamin Button!!

I have been using Netflix's new Instant Watch feature and have zipped thru the first and second season of "Dexter." I love this series.

Then, onto The Tudors, which is also good, tho a bit raunchy for my tastes. Henry the 8th was a psychopath, imo.

Watched "A Man for all Seasons" again, for a more thoughtful view of Thomas Moore.

Hi ya Scamp
I recently watched Dexter 3 on the web from a Japanese site. :tonguewag: I'm just so dang addicted that I couldn't wait till September!!!

Concur about Slumdog, good movie!

I have Frost/Nixon here and debating watching it tonight. Anyone see it?

Just watched The Cell 2 (couple days ago) and didn't care for it.

BTW, my daughter just watched The Orphan at the theater and she said it was really good. It's horror, so some may not want to see it.

[NatalieB]

A Haunting in Connecticut- Probably one of the scariest movies I have seen in a long time!

I really liked it too.

[LasViva]

I really liked it too.

When they busted down the door to the autopsy room, and that youngest soon picked up that corpse extracting tool and put it to his eye- that just freaked me out, it was the subtle things that horrified me-

[NatalieB]

When they busted down the door to the autopsy room, and that youngest soon picked up that corpse extracting tool and put it to his eye- that just freaked me out, it was the subtle things that horrified me-

I had the same reaction. There were many instances where that filmed creeped me out. It's certainly not for those with a weak stomach, is it?

[Barbara2]

Aaaaaaaargh! :scared: No Spoilers!!!! (I added that one to the list....and scrolled past the spoiler posts.)

[LasViva]

I had the same reaction. There were many instances where that filmed creeped me out. It's certainly not for those with a weak stomach, is it?

No, and I am a horror movie enthusiast! I for the first time in my life had a moment when I actually thought, maybe I should just turn this off, and that has never happened ! And it happened during the eyelid cutting thing....

[NatalieB]

I use ON DEMAND and frequently watch stuff that is five years old, like seeing "Wedding Crashers" and "You, Me and Dupree" for the first time about three months ago. Both of which are so funny.

If you liked those, try Ghost Town and/or Mad Money (this is an instant watch at Netflix).

[NatalieB]

Aaaaaaaargh! :scared: No Spoilers!!!! (I added that one to the list....and scrolled past the spoiler posts.)

I hear ya, but honestly, it wasn't really a spoiler.

[LasViva]

If you liked those, try Ghost Town and/or Mad Money (this is an instant watch at Netflix).

Oh good! I am going to check those out-

Oh, and the shower scene? I seriously am scared of those liners and curtains, that movie really bothered me, lol!

[Barbara2]

I hear ya, but honestly, it wasn't really a spoiler.

I didn't want to take any chances. :smile:

[NatalieB]

I highly recommend, "Ken Burns - The Civil War," too. You can even watch it free on youtube.

I think I'm going to start Frost/Nixon. Thanks for the recommendation.

[NatalieB]

I'm not sure that these qualify since I didn't rent them, but I watched these at Hulu.com over the last couple of weeks because they were rated as the top movies on the site.

Killing Zoe - It had pretty good reviews but I ended up hating it. The ending was actually pretty good, but it was a long drawn out process getting to that point.

Pushing Tin - I've seen lots better, but I did rather enjoy this. It's pretty old and takes us back to a time when Billy Bob and Angelina Jolie were together. John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton play the lead roles as air traffic controllers in NYC.

Saints and Soldiers - Maybe it's just that I'm a fan of the genre, but I really liked this movie and would recommend it to anyone. It appears many others shared the same sentiment too. It's set during WWII.

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three - Keep in mind, this is the older, original film shot in 1974 with Walter Matthau. I'd read some reviews that said the new one in theaters (Denzel Washington, John Travolta) didn't live up to its predecessor. I of course have not seen the new one; though I want to, and I just wanted to know what the hoopla from the original was all about. I must say, I wasn't a huge fan of this version as it appears most everyone else was, and I'm hoping to like the newer one a bit more.

From Netflix, not Hulu
Frost/Nixon - Well done and was exactly what I was hoping it would be.

[ABC]

Denzel and John - Wow - sure does not get much better then that.:thumbsup:

[juliekan]

Natalie,

I loved Pushing Tin.

Guess I just like Cusack, because I also loved Grosse Point Blank, Runaway Jury, Serendipity, etc.

Looking forward to Inglorious Bastards with Brad Pitt; watched a trailer tonight and that definantly peaked my interest.

[Mayasmimi]

Not renting movies lately. Harkins here has White Castle. I crave on Saturdays, so I go. Not good for me, but have seen more movies in the last year than I have in forever.

Poster Guy....cannot believe you didn't give a thumbs up for Doubt. Great movie. The Hangover was hysterical. Bruno? Um? Borat was better. Last film I was was My Sister's Keeper, last weekend. Choppy. Cried a tad. Didn't read the book but know the ending was completely different and many fans were dissapointed. I know how the book ends. Would have been better.

Sean Hannity tonight. YOU know I love him. Was great.

Gotta get some sleep. How? Gonna drag behind tomorrow.

[Mayasmimi]

Natalie,

I loved Pushing Tin.

Guess I just like Cusack, because I also loved Grosse Point Blank, Runaway Jury, Serendipity, etc.

Looking forward to Inglorious Bastards with Brad Pitt; watched a trailer tonight and that definantly peaked my interest.

What about Identity? In my top 10. Love Cusack.

[justaguy]

No, and I am a horror movie enthusiast! I for the first time in my life had a moment when I actually thought, maybe I should just turn this off, and that has never happened ! And it happened during the eyelid cutting thing....

is Haute Tension or High Tension. now..it has been dubbed over in english..but i (who usually dont watch many subtitled films) recommend u get the french version with english subtitles. there is actually little dialogue..and it allows the raw emotion to come thru.

the basic premise: Students Marie (Cecile de France) and Alex (Maiwenn Le Besco) head off to a remote country home to study for their upcoming exams. When night falls, a psychopathic stranger attacks, tying up Alex and taking her away. It's up to Marie to save her friend -- but first, she must figure out what is really going on.


i cant say much more as there is an amazing twist...but the acting from the lead girl is phenominal..and its pace is relentless..once the action starts it doesnt stop till 5 minutes before the ending. i think for me, it was the acting that made it so..believable. i was right there with this girl...trying to save her friend from a monster. oh and yes netflix has it :) http://www.netflix.com/Movie/High_Tension/70033368


for you horror/suspense buffs..it reminded me very much of wolf creek...not in plot but in tone and scariness.

[justaguy]

Hi all.:w00t: Have any of you rented any good movies, lately? In recenet weeks, I have rented-

"The International"
"Gran Torino"*
"Taken"
"Mall Cop"
"Twiglight"
"Revoltutionary Road"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"*
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"The Reader"
"Valkyrie"
"Passengers"
"Body of Lies"
"Doubt"
"Changeling"*

* Are movies that I would give an "A."

This weekend is "What Goes Up." "Fired Up," and "Horsemen.":thumbup:

thank u for the list...will check them out.

[TealMermaid]

I rented "Revolutionary Road". WOW! Great acting and interesting, but disturbing story. I enjoyed it. :thumbsup:

[NatalieB]

What about Identity? In my top 10. Love Cusack.

Or, 1408. I too love Cusack. We also can't forget Con Air when mentioning his great works.

It was the movies 1408 and Awake (Jessica Alba Hayden Christensen - which I loved and see that most hated it), that lead me to Netflix. In my rinky dink town, I had to buy both of these films to watch them. That was enough for me, I was then hooked on Netflix since that point. We had no red box at the time (now have 2), but I can't imagine canceling my subscription. Especially with the instant watch feature.

[NatalieB]

is Haute Tension or High Tension. now..it has been dubbed over in english..but i (who usually dont watch many subtitled films) recommend u get the french version with english subtitles. there is actually little dialogue..and it allows the raw emotion to come thru.

the basic premise: Students Marie (Cecile de France) and Alex (Maiwenn Le Besco) head off to a remote country home to study for their upcoming exams. When night falls, a psychopathic stranger attacks, tying up Alex and taking her away. It's up to Marie to save her friend -- but first, she must figure out what is really going on.


i cant say much more as there is an amazing twist...but the acting from the lead girl is phenominal..and its pace is relentless..once the action starts it doesnt stop till 5 minutes before the ending. i think for me, it was the acting that made it so..believable. i was right there with this girl...trying to save her friend from a monster. oh and yes netflix has it :) http://www.netflix.com/Movie/High_Tension/70033368


for you horror/suspense buffs..it reminded me very much of wolf creek...not in plot but in tone and scariness.

I loved this movie. It has all the elements of a true horror, IMO.

EDIT: BTW, this is one that you should NOT read any reviews on before watching. You never know what tiny detail might be revealed in them.

[CHITCHAT]

I like getting ideas about movies..I hate spending money and being disapointed...And theres a lot of stinker movies out there. Its like they have run out of ideas.
I saw the movie (burned cd from a friend) of "orphan". Oh my, dont spend a penny seeing this one. just close your eyes and emagin a semi scarey movie about an orphan...ya thats just what this movie is about.
Look close at her face and personality and youll get the surprise ending, my huseband, guessed it in the first 15 min after the adoption...

[Mr. Moto2]

Pumping Iron is on Youtube. It's an interesting documentary about bodybuilding, made in 1977, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno among others.

[Noahs ARK]

We just saw 88 Minutes with Al Pacino - excellent movie!

[MoonHarvest]

I want to see Julie&Julia. I loved Julia Childs and her love of butter :w00t:

It was wonderful. I went with my best friend to see it, we both loved it. Go as soon as you can ! Every minute, every scene, is fabulous.

[NatalieB]

snip
for you horror/suspense buffs..it reminded me very much of wolf creek...not in plot but in tone and scariness.

I never saw Wolf Creek and added it after reading your post. We just watched it a few hours ago and it was a good one. Thanks for the recommendation.

I always thought Wolf Creek was Cold Creek Manor whenever I saw it mentioned. When I initially read your post, I knew you were either crazy (and since your review of High Tension was inline with my own I kinda ruled that out), or I was thinking of the wrong movie.

Don't get me wrong though, I liked Cold Creek Manor too. I just didn't find it as high in the tension department as the movie High Tension was.

[Mr. Moto2]

An oldie but goodie, Stalag 17. It's a tale of a group of American soldiers in a German POW camp. One of them is a mole. The tension builds as the plot and mystery thickens. On a bad note, the movie contains some silly "humorous" scenes that should have been toned down or removed completely. All and all though, Stalag 17 delivers a nice intriguing story. You can catch it on Youtube if you want.

[February]

I rented Obsessed and then decided to buy it.

I have AT&T cable so I usually record movies on the DVR and just store them, but I couldn't wait for this one! It was Beyonce's first non singing role, the movie was very suspenseful and action packed.
3 thumbs up :thumbsup::thumbup:

[daniel green]

I rented "Revolutionary Road". WOW! Great acting and interesting, but disturbing story. I enjoyed it. :thumbsup:

Absolutely terrific movie.

[Justice4all]

Hi all.:w00t: Have any of you rented any good movies, lately? In recenet weeks, I have rented-

"The International"
"Gran Torino"*
"Taken"
"Mall Cop"
"Twiglight"
"Revoltutionary Road"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"*
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"The Reader"
"Valkyrie"
"Passengers"
"Body of Lies"
"Doubt"
"Changeling"*

* Are movies that I would give an "A."

This weekend is "What Goes Up." "Fired Up," and "Horsemen.":thumbup:

Gran Torino i give an A+++++
I'm shocked it didn't win best picture.
The ending made me cry like a baby.

[CHITCHAT]

Rented "Obsession" It was okay. pretty much what youd think it was gona be about...no surprised
Also rented " Julia" it was weard...shes a drunk big time...she gets mixed up with kid napping. and other stuff...a little ruff but differant..Worth seeing once at least.

[Debb]

Did anyone see the movie VAlkyrie with Tom Cruise? I tried to watch it this past weekend. I think it got pretty good reviews. The problem is that it was sooooo hard to buy into this movie. Tom Cruise plays a German officer with an American accent. Sorry, but I just can't get into it. Did anyone else have difficulty with it. They should have gotten an actor who could at least do a German accent. Liam Neison perhaps. I think Tom is a great actor but I just couldn't get through this movie.

[Mr. Moto2]

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

This is pretty good. It is about the friendship formed between two young boys, one German and one Jewish, during the holocaust. It starts out slow, so stick with it.

[Lidia]

I watched the movie "Vantage Point" , it was really good. I was impressed and deeply interested throughout the whole movie. Includes actors Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker and William Hurt to name a few. I recommend this highly especially if you like political thriller/action films. A+ :thumbsup:

[Debb]

I watched the movie "Vantage Point" , it was really good. I was impressed and deeply interested throughout the whole movie. Includes actors Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker and William Hurt to name a few. I recommend this highly especially if you like political thriller/action films. A+ :thumbsup:


Thanks for that tip. I think I may enjoy it. I like William Hurt a lot and especially enjoyed him in The Good Shepard with Matt Damon. That movie was slow moving in places but definitely worth watching. I have seen it numerous times. LOL. Is Vantage Point anything like that?

[CHITCHAT]

Rented "Sunshine Cleaning" It was very good. It was a sweet movie, with people I liked and a good story.

I also rented "Last house on the left" if your into violence you'll like it. I was exciting but like I say violent. Good remake.

also " Horseman( or horse something or other) with Dennis Quad...my goodness. dennis looked like he was sucking on a sour ball through the hold thing. I did not understand the hole thing.

[TealMermaid]

I rented "Marley and Me". I really like Owen Wilson and LOVE dogs.:wub: It was a very cute, sweet movie, but be prepared-the end made me bawl my eyes out!

[CHITCHAT]

when Marley and Me came out a lot of people were pretty upset that the previews made it look like a nice kids movie and the end was so heart breaking everyone was leaving the threators in tears, and kids were very upset. I dont think I could handle that movie sence the mear thought of loosing my dog brings tears to my eyes.

Well another weeking end is quickly approaching. any new movies out or any thing stand out in your minds? There is a new one I want to see. the one about the north or south pole...somewhere where it is cold. that one looks good...but I wont go to the threator. I'll wait to rent it.

[ABC]

I rented "Marley and Me". I really like Owen Wilson and LOVE dogs.:wub: It was a very cute, sweet movie, but be prepared-the end made me bawl my eyes out!

I enjoy Owen Wilson a lot. The Wedding Crashers is one of the funnies ever. Did see a charming film called "Train Of Life" which is Jews excaping the Nazi's by "deporting" themselves.

[CHITCHAT]

I will have to look for "the train of life" Who stars in it? is it very old? A friend was telling me about a movie last week...I went to rent it and the guy at the video st said it was to old...only two yrs...well it was on tv the next day...that was a weard co-wink-kie dink....

[RootBeer]

when Marley and Me came out a lot of people were pretty upset that the previews made it look like a nice kids movie and the end was so heart breaking everyone was leaving the threators in tears, and kids were very upset. I dont think I could handle that movie sence the mear thought of loosing my dog brings tears to my eyes.

Well another weeking end is quickly approaching. any new movies out or any thing stand out in your minds? There is a new one I want to see. the one about the north or south pole...somewhere where it is cold. that one looks good...but I wont go to the threator. I'll wait to rent it.

The book was real good, box of kleenex needed. jmo

[CHITCHAT]

I liked that girl Zhang Ziyi...what an unusual name..I realy didnt know who she was. I had to google her. shes was a pretty good actress. Has she ever played in anything else? is she a pop singer over here in the states?
I didnt rent movies this last weekend..I thought there was going to be a lot of 9/11 specials or at least a repeat of what has been out there. they only showed a docum. on friday nite and only on the history channel..I think it's a shame...it wont be long and and it will be forgotten. There was a number of good movies and documentries I would like to have seen.

[daniel green]

We've watched State of Play and Duplicity recently. Both are excellent. Duplicity is a fun romp and S of P is really good.

[ABC]

I will have to look for "the train of life" Who stars in it? is it very old? A friend was telling me about a movie last week...I went to rent it and the guy at the video st said it was to old...only two yrs...well it was on tv the next day...that was a weard co-wink-kie dink....
"Train of Life" is about eight years old. Amazon still advertises it and it is a Keeper.

[Mr. Moto2]

Here are two underrated, but classic movies that you might enjoy:

"A Face in the Crowd" starring Andy Griffith, 1957

"King Rat" starring George Segal, 1965

Look them up on IMDb. They are gems. You may be able to rent them through Blockbuster special order.

[Debb]

Thanks Mr. Moto2. I am a big fan of movies from the 1950's and 60's. There is something about the way they were filmed that appeals to me. I'll see if the one you mentioned are available through Netflix. I have really enjoyed the varied Netflix offers.

[Mr. Moto2]

Thanks Mr. Moto2. I am a big fan of movies from the 1950's and 60's. There is something about the way they were filmed that appeals to me. I'll see if the one you mentioned are available through Netflix. I have really enjoyed the varied Netflix offers.

I like old movies too. The way they were filmed is very appealing. And I don't know why, but B&W films can really put you in the mood of the story.

BTW, I checked Netflix and they have the movies I mentioned.

[CHITCHAT]

"A face in the crowd" was on one of the cable channels yesterday...caught the last bit of it...I just love these oldie movies...I also saw "The day the earth stood still" oh my how intertaining was that. It had Patricia O'neal and Aunt Bee from Andy Griffith was in it. I loved the Phones and the way they dressed, and acted...ha It was great fun from start to finish...

[Debb]

I saw an independent movie from Netflix this past weekend. The name is Survellience. It is a very strange movie. It was quite difficult to watch and I had to ff through some of it.

It's about a series of murders in a rural midwestern town. (It was filmed in Canada, but set in US). It is VERY VIOLENT and I found it disturbing. It is a rather clever who done it, but too cruel for my taste. (The director is female). The entire movie takes place over one 24 hour period.

If you do watch it, check out the alternate ending on the Special Features section of the DVD. I liked it much better than the one that was chosen.

[Mr. Moto2]

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

I just watched this oldie but goodie classic for the first time. What an impressive movie! It was made 70 years ago, but it's as timely as ever. Corruption will never change. James Stewart was so excellent as the lead character. This movie should be required viewing for all political buffs out there.

[Citygirl]

We got Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil the other night..son had never seen it..and I re-watched it again yesterday..I love that movie and loved that many people played themselves..and I love Kevin Spacey in everything he has ever done..great movie..

[justaguy]

they are gettin TOO scary! well i have always loved monster movies, halloween and friday the 13th type. but in all of those, in the back of my mind is the...implausibility..it aint real life so its fun.

in the last few years...starting with "Hostel"...the focus has been on real people suffering- bein sadistically tortured both physically and emotionally and realistically at the hands of other real people.

anyone seen "the strangers"? i found the death scenes so disturbing..was like a weight on me.

its not cuz these movies are gorier than the older ones...but they are better acted, more plausible.

o well there is always Halloween 2!!

[Debb]

I just saw the movie "Knowing." I'm curious as to what others think about it. It had exciting parts, but was rather depressing in the end. I also don't think I really understand the meaning of the end.

WARNING SPOILER BELOW:







Why did they only take 2 children? Why couldn't the father go? Was it because he was not a believer? Where were the children running at the end? Was it heaven and if so where were all the other people? If the aliens gave the magic stone to the people who were destined to go away with them, then why didn't Lucinda (the little girl who wrote the predictions in 1959) get to go instead of dying. She had an entire room of the stones.)

I just didn't get a lot of things about it.

[BorderCollieMom]

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

This is pretty good. It is about the friendship formed between two young boys, one German and one Jewish, during the holocaust. It starts out slow, so stick with it.


My family LOVED this movie !!!!!

[CHITCHAT]

I love this time of yr....cooler weather, we had our first rain sence june the other day...NOW, it is time for some Holloween scarey movies and a good saturday home.
I see "drag me to Hell" is out this week. I might try to get that one. Also the "The Proposal". Not scarey but looked good...I will go scouting for some good movies this weekend...

[CHITCHAT]

Rented "Drag me to Hell" and It was goooood. I jumped a few times. It was more gross than bloody. (more vomit than blood) but it was good and scarey.
also rented "the Proposal" with Sandra Bullock..very cute movie. I liked it a lot and this is not my normal kind of movie...Im not fond of sticky sweet movied. but Sandra Bullock does a great job. she sure has come a long way since "Speed". And that guy who was in " the Proposal" was a real cutie too...

[NatalieB]

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

I just watched this oldie but goodie classic for the first time. What an impressive movie! It was made 70 years ago, but it's as timely as ever. Corruption will never change. James Stewart was so excellent as the lead character. This movie should be required viewing for all political buffs out there.

I am a HUGE Jimmy Stewart fan. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It's a Wonderful Life are my absolute favorite movies of all time. My mother wasn't even born when they were made, but God are they both fantastic movies.

[juliekan]

haven't rented any lately, but just noticed that there's a new movie on the lifetime movie channel at 7pm CST tonight, Ann Rule's "Too late to Say Goodbye", from one of her books.

[NatalieB]

We just watched:
Orphan - Everyone else loved it. I thought it was a bit too long. I guess it was ok, but there were so many people here watching it that I had to sit so far from the TV (have a 46" HD Samsung) that it was hard for me to see. I really need to get glasses, but I keep putting if off. The length of over 2 hours was very noticeable to me because of this and may have effected my opinion.

The Burning Bed - I'm sure everyone has seen this movie. My daughter and her BF recently broke up and he's the super jealous type. I wanted her to see why it might be important to stay away with someone like that in the future. She really liked the movie (well, as much as anyone could love the story of domestic abuse) and it was nice watching Farrah Fawcett again.


We also have Drag me to Hell here. My daughter watched it and hated it, but I see it got a good review here. I was going to just send it back, but I think I'm going to watch it for myself. I almost missed The Skeleton Key because she said it was horrible. I loved that movie and would put it up there as a not to be missed film if you like the genre.

[Hanalei]

I saw Inglorious Bastards and it was awesome! It was a funny and violent typical Quentin Tarantino movie:laugh:

Natalie,

I loved Pushing Tin.

Guess I just like Cusack, because I also loved Grosse Point Blank, Runaway Jury, Serendipity, etc.

Looking forward to Inglorious Bastards with Brad Pitt; watched a trailer tonight and that definantly peaked my interest.

[Hanalei]

I cried like baby watching the end of Marley and Me I was watching it by myself while my husband was a sleep next to me it would have been funny for him to wake up and see me bawling at 1am in the morning. I have had to put a pet down and it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do :(


when Marley and Me came out a lot of people were pretty upset that the previews made it look like a nice kids movie and the end was so heart breaking everyone was leaving the threators in tears, and kids were very upset. I dont think I could handle that movie sence the mear thought of loosing my dog brings tears to my eyes.

Well another weeking end is quickly approaching. any new movies out or any thing stand out in your minds? There is a new one I want to see. the one about the north or south pole...somewhere where it is cold. that one looks good...but I wont go to the threator. I'll wait to rent it.

[Hanalei]

I also liked the Skeleton Key and loved the surprise ending:laugh:


We just watched:
Orphan - Everyone else loved it. I thought it was a bit too long. I guess it was ok, but there were so many people here watching it that I had to sit so far from the TV (have a 46" HD Samsung) that it was hard for me to see. I really need to get glasses, but I keep putting if off. The length of over 2 hours was very noticeable to me because of this and may have effected my opinion.

The Burning Bed - I'm sure everyone has seen this movie. My daughter and her BF recently broke up and he's the super jealous type. I wanted her to see why it might be important to stay away with someone like that in the future. She really liked the movie (well, as much as anyone could love the story of domestic abuse) and it was nice watching Farrah Fawcett again.


We also have Drag me to Hell here. My daughter watched it and hated it, but I see it got a good review here. I was going to just send it back, but I think I'm going to watch it for myself. I almost missed The Skeleton Key because she said it was horrible. I loved that movie and would put it up there as a not to be missed film if you like the genre.

[NatalieB]

Another movie that I recently watched was, The Secret. I don't even know what made me watch it because I really didn't think it would amount to much of anything, but I really liked it. It's on instant watch at Netflix if anyone wants to give it a shot.

[summit]

We saw The taking of Pelham 123 last night and it was quite good.

[Mr. Moto2]

I am a HUGE Jimmy Stewart fan. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It's a Wonderful Life are my absolute favorite movies of all time. My mother wasn't even born when they were made, but God are they both fantastic movies.

Yes, Jimmy Stewart was so awesome. I was astonished when I read about his military service - you may already know about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Stewart#Military_service

[Mr. Moto2]

"A Few Good Men" is really quite good. Tom Cruise has never been better IMO. Jack Nicholson is also great, especially at the end.. "You can't handle the truth!"


"Meet the Parents" gets better every time I watch it. I can't believe I didn't like this movie at first! Ben Stiller's scenes with the flight attendant are classic.

[tiptop]

My fav holiday movie is Christmas Vacation. I can watch it over and over and never tire of it!

[NatalieB]

Yes, Jimmy Stewart was so awesome. I was astonished when I read about his military service - you may already know about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Stewart#Military_service

While far from an expert on classic film and/or classic stars, there are few that measure up to Jimmy Stewart where morality is concerned, IMO. 2 that come to mind are, Paul Newman, and Perry Como. Alan Alda is up there too I guess.

Off topic as it pertains to WWII, Clark Gable was Adolph Hitler's favorite actor and he offered a pretty nice reward to any German soldier who could capture him unharmed and alive.

Jimmy Stewart was a true American hero during the war. There is no question about that.

[juliekan]

haven't rented any lately, but just noticed that there's a new movie on the lifetime movie channel at 7pm CST tonight, Ann Rule's "Too late to Say Goodbye", from one of her books.

I NEVER watch lifetime movies, but thought this would be good because it was Ann Rule, true crime writer. But ya just don't get all the info you get in a good book! I should've known better. I bet the book is terrific.

[NatalieB]

"A Few Good Men" is really quite good. Tom Cruise has never been better IMO. Jack Nicholson is also great, especially at the end.. "You can't handle the truth!"


"Meet the Parents" gets better every time I watch it. I can't believe I didn't like this movie at first! Ben Stiller's scenes with the flight attendant are classic.

OMG, that's so funny that you mention that flight attendant scene. I'm referring to the scene where he's about to board the plane and the flight attendant says that row hasn't been called yet (not the one aboard the plane). That's my favorite comedy scene of all time. Of course Robert De Niro reading the poem he wrote for his mother is hilarious too.

My daughter and I often joke about how many takes it probably took them to get many of those scenes shot. My daughter also has the scene of, why don't you like dogs Focker? Dogs are shallow animals, etc.. etc... down pat too. If anyone mentions dogs being better than cats, she ALWAYS recites that scene (and it's fairly long and I can't remember it all) and we both laugh our butts off. The person who liked the dogs better is usually left standing there clueless, but we don't care.

[NatalieB]

I'm not sure if you're aware of it either, but the girl who played Pam's sister (the girl getting married), she died in '05 of complications from viral pneumonia. She'd made several trips to emergency rooms, but they kept sending her home saying it was no big deal. She then collapsed at home and was rushed to the hospital, but it was too advanced by that point to treat her. She was so young and beautiful. :(

Nicole DeHuff
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215015/

[Mr. Moto2]

While far from an expert on classic film and/or classic stars, there are few that measure up to Jimmy Stewart where morality is concerned, IMO. 2 that come to mind are, Paul Newman, and Perry Como. Alan Alda is up there too I guess.

Off topic as it pertains to WWII, Clark Gable was Adolph Hitler's favorite actor and he offered a pretty nice reward to any German soldier who could capture him unharmed and alive.

Jimmy Stewart was a true American hero during the war. There is no question about that.

The thing about it, he never grandstanded his military service. I've also read that he gave a lot to charity, but he did so quietly, and didn't use it as a self-serving PR stunt. Stewart was an all around good guy who happened to be a bomber pilot, brigadier general, and oh yeah, an excellent actor too!

I didn't know that about Clark Gable. Could you imagine if he was captured? He might have talked Hitler into surrendering!

[Mr. Moto2]

OMG, that's so funny that you mention that flight attendant scene. I'm referring to the scene where he's about to board the plane and the flight attendant says that row hasn't been called yet (not the one aboard the plane). That's my favorite comedy scene of all time. Of course Robert De Niro reading the poem he wrote for his mother is hilarious too.

My daughter and I often joke about how many takes it probably took them to get many of those scenes shot. My daughter also has the scene of, why don't you like dogs Focker? Dogs are shallow animals, etc.. etc... down pat too. If anyone mentions dogs being better than cats, she ALWAYS recites that scene (and it's fairly long and I can't remember it all) and we both laugh our butts off. The person who liked the dogs better is usually left standing there clueless, but we don't care.

The actress who played the flight attendant was so ON. She had just the right amount of "polite prissiness" that we're all so familiar with.. urrgh.

Robert De Niro was so good in this. Underrated, I think. I liked his cat speech too. Well, cats are underrated.

[Mr. Moto2]

I'm not sure if you're aware of it either, but the girl who played Pam's sister (the girl getting married), she died in '05 of complications from viral pneumonia. She'd made several trips to emergency rooms, but they kept sending her home saying it was no big deal. She then collapsed at home and was rushed to the hospital, but it was too advanced by that point to treat her. She was so young and beautiful. :(

Nicole DeHuff
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215015/

Damn.. I'm shocked.

[CHITCHAT]

I saw Ann Rules movie this last weekend. I was a little disapointed. it wasnt nearly as good as I thought it would be...I think thats what happens when you read the book first. but I am still looking forward to next week I thought it was a much better story anyways.

The movie "Meet the parents". that flight attendant was sooo funny. I have meet people just like her...I went to buy cigs for my hubby at a drug store and the girl (who looks just like this girl) insisted on seeing ID. I was 60 at the time...I thought she was kidding...I still laugh everytime I see her. This is a great movie that does get funnier each time I see it.

[ALL RISE]

with the high price of going to the movies or even renting we need to give our opinions of latest flicks to go see or to rent.
I rented "Coraline" I was really looking forward to seeing it...I was very disapointed...it was so ugly hubby and I had nightmares and were old..emagine what a child would have? It was very disturbing...from old fat lady in bakini to the bug chairs...very ugly.

How many starz it got...and thanks for the heads up....won't be 'buying' it.....we're on a roll......'Taken' thrills and chills....'State of Play' action doesn't stop....'The Soloist' maybe have to be geared toward the impaired...wow....just a tear jerker...would like to remain on that roll....so zip to Coraline...

[NatalieB]

I just watched the new release of, The Taking of Pelham 123 and I really liked it. In post #2 I gave my opinion of the 1974 version with Walter Matthau. I really didn't enjoy that film at all really (not horrible, just nothing spectacular). After seeing the new release, I just can't comprehend how anyone could say that the new one didn't measure up to the old one.

[BorderCollieMom]

We rented & watched a movie I had never heard of and it was AWESOME !

"God Grew Tired of Us"

Its kinda of of a docu. type movie that follows a few "lost boys" to America. These boys/men see things for the first time EVER.
Like electricity, a shower, a toilet, FOOD !

Can you imagine ? I couldnt, until I saw this movie !

It was a GREAT movie and even held the attention of my kiddos.
We rented it from Netflix.

[CHITCHAT]

so many new movies comming out at the movies...I cant wait till we can rent them...2012, area 51, oh I cant think of the names right now...at work, using all brain power for that..ha ha....anyways
I'm going to be renting "Phellam 123" maybe this weekend...it looks good...I still love John Travolta...hes so handsome..

[airportwoman]

We rented & watched a movie I had never heard of and it was AWESOME !

"God Grew Tired of Us"

Its kinda of of a docu. type movie that follows a few "lost boys" to America. These boys/men see things for the first time EVER.
Like electricity, a shower, a toilet, FOOD !

Can you imagine ? I couldnt, until I saw this movie !

It was a GREAT movie and even held the attention of my kiddos.
We rented it from Netflix.

It's in my Netflix queue, and is indeed a documentary.

Last night, I watched "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" which is a documentary about a Canadian heavy metal band that made a minor splash in the early 1980s, and never totally went away. They're all in their 50s, have day jobs and families, but still perform. It was produced by VH-1 and could be shown uncensored on that channel except for a lot of bleeping, and a few fuzzy moments when they show old footage of the lead singer, who uses an object to play his guitar that is NOT a pick! :laugh:

[NatalieB]

We rented & watched a movie I had never heard of and it was AWESOME !

"God Grew Tired of Us"

Its kinda of of a docu. type movie that follows a few "lost boys" to America. These boys/men see things for the first time EVER.
Like electricity, a shower, a toilet, FOOD !

Can you imagine ? I couldnt, until I saw this movie !

It was a GREAT movie and even held the attention of my kiddos.
We rented it from Netflix.

I'm definitely adding, "God Grew Tired of Us," to my Netflix queue. I often think about how interesting (and frankly, entertaining) it would be if we could go back and time and bring someone say from the early 1900s to this year and watch their reaction to EVERYTHING. This is probably as close as I will ever come to realizing that fantasy. Thanks for the recommendation.

[NatalieB]

I also wanted to say that I watched, Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (instant watch title on Netflix). I was absolutely blown away by the miscarriage of justice Polanski suffered. I honestly think it's the best documentary that I've seen. I know the fact that I was blown away by it is what probably makes it hit such status for me, but truly, all I can say is, WOW.

[Hedda Lettis]

Here are two underrated, but classic movies that you might enjoy:

"A Face in the Crowd" starring Andy Griffith, 1957

"King Rat" starring George Segal, 1965

Look them up on IMDb. They are gems. You may be able to rent them through Blockbuster special order.

I have "A Face in the Crowd" ... it is a very good movie, hard to believe sweet Andy Griffith acted like that! I tend to like the older movies, for the most part, and have learned that if a movie says it is "unrated" that it's not for me!

I buy movies on eBay, and have had very good luck for the most part.

Just watched "jumanji" with Robin Williams, and loved it. I'm not above being entertained by children's fantasy movies, they are a lot of fun. Loved the Narnia movies.

Next week I'm going to order "Moment to Moment" with Jean Seberg and Honor Blackman on DVD. It's probably a copy from VHS because it's not commercially available on DVD. We have this movie on VHS, but DVDs are so much easier to use. "Moment to Moment" has one moment of pure shock in it that should make the hair stand up on the back of your neck (the first time you see it) and makes it a very memorable movie.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of very good movies that never made it to DVD. A real shame. Some good creepy movies, too. Great for popcorn and a hershey bar!

Also ... any movie with Johnny Depp in it! :rolleyes:

[February]

Anyone remember ' Seems Like Old Times?" It's a Neil Simon classic.
Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, Robert Guilliame it's hilarious.
Another favorite is 'Tremors' starring Kevin Bacon. It's corny but entertaining.
We have a lot of the movie channels so I just DVR the movies when they come on and save them in my library.

[CHITCHAT]

I saw a made for tv movie yesterday. "Everything she wanted" with something Gershon. wow. what a good movie...done very well for a made for tv movie. It's from a book writen by Ann Rule. I did read the book yrs ago. It was a very interesting story and I think the movie may have been a little better than the book. It moved faster and not so much court mumbo jumbo..Im sure it will be shown many times as LMN repeats.....a lot....

[NatalieB]

I don't know if someone recommended it or if I decided to watch it while combing thru Farrah Fawcett's filmography, but a few nights ago I watched, Small Sacrifices. It too was a made for TV movie and based on a book by Ann Rule. I really liked it (though true crime content is hard to watch).

It's on you tube in 20 parts if anyone is interested. Here is part 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTd9op9Je9c

[Mandysmom]

I watched "Milk" recently and loved it. Sean Penn is absolutely wonderful!

Marley and Me had me bawling like an idiot. For those fans of John Travolta, I watched a movie called "Lonely Hearts" with him and James Gandolfine sp? over the weekend. It's good, a story about 2 detectives trying to catch two killers who prey on women through the want ads.

Another horror film I enjoyed was "The Uninvited" with David Straitharn sp? again. I thought I had seen it before but it must have been the title to another movie. lol

[Debb]

I saw a made for tv movie yesterday. "Everything she wanted" with something Gershon. wow. what a good movie...done very well for a made for tv movie. It's from a book writen by Ann Rule. I did read the book yrs ago. It was a very interesting story and I think the movie may have been a little better than the book. It moved faster and not so much court mumbo jumbo..Im sure it will be shown many times as LMN repeats.....a lot....

I recorded it to watch later. I did see a portion of it. Maybe I'm too nit picky, but I thought the main actress' southern accent was waaaaay too fake. I'm from the south and can pick up a fake one easily. Not just anyone can do one. Most overdo it. If you can't do it, better to just not try. It is very distracting to me and often ruins the otherwise good movie. LOL.

I will try to enjoy the movie when I watch it and ignore the bad accent.

Actors with good southern accents:Sally Field, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Taylor.
Actors with bad southern accents: Al Pacino, ? Sedgewick from The Closer, Julia Roberts and many others.

[CHITCHAT]

The accent was way to thick, but remember thats how she got her men...that old southern belle type of thing....playing the honey suckle, magnoila blossom "Gone with the Wind" type of woman and she was all into that. There wedding was bassed on gone with the wind...
She was so evil it goes with her part...I hope you like the movie...

I have read and seen "Small Sacrafices" several times...excelent movie...Farrah was perfect in it....

[Debb]

The accent was way to thick, but remember thats how she got her men...that old southern belle type of thing....playing the honey suckle, magnoila blossom "Gone with the Wind" type of woman and she was all into that. There wedding was bassed on gone with the wind...
She was so evil it goes with her part...I hope you like the movie...

I have read and seen "Small Sacrafices" several times...excelent movie...Farrah was perfect in it....


OH yes!!! I love that movie. Sick content but Farrah and Ryan are great in it. Farrah was a very underrated actress IMO.

Did you see the one she was in with Holly Hunter? It was set in the old west. Holly, a housewife and mother thought she was dying and picked Farrah, a rough saloon (prostitute) to replace her when she dies. Women were in shortage! It was a wonderful tv movie. It's called the Substitute Wife.

[hinman]

I got My sisters Keeper in today from netflix so hopefully it is good.

[bugout]

September Dawn is really still sticking in my head, excellent but horrific movie. The True 911 of the 1800s.

:rose:

Bug

[juliekan]

Once again, I'm not a big renter.

Have been watching WWII in HD on the History Channel. Excellent. Mostly live footage (a lot from families, never published before), with voice overs by actors, and then they also talk with survivors from specific episodes. There are several on tv tomorrow, starting at 9am (central). Excellent for anyone that is a WWII enthusiast.

[Mr. Moto2]

Once again, I'm not a big renter.

Have been watching WWII in HD on the History Channel. Excellent. Mostly live footage (a lot from families, never published before), with voice overs by actors, and then they also talk with survivors from specific episodes. There are several on tv tomorrow, starting at 9am (central). Excellent for anyone that is a WWII enthusiast.

I like the WWII stuff too. Unfortunately, I don't have cable. I'm not a fan of cable, but the History Channel is an exception!