jv1972iu Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 47 minutes ago, Maedhros said: For me, I knew him from 10 Things I Hate About You. My first thought seeing him was, uncharitably, that he's gotten fat, but that happens to more than a few of us in our 40s. Lots of "hey, it's that guy!" reactions for me during Oppenheimer, like Tim DeKay as a senator, or even Josh Hartnett, who I don't think I've seen in anything since Penny Dreadful. It even took me a few scenes to realize I was looking at Robert Downey Jr. Good movie, but perhaps half an hour too long. Lots of exposition in the second half, when the film has to resort to monologue as a device to tell you what's happened. There's an aide who doesn't even get a name in the credits who has to stand in as the audience surrogate to basically get the story dumped on him. The film wants to be about two things, the witch hunt against suspected communists, and the morality of researching and developing the bomb. I found the latter more interesting, as the former has been done in any number of previous movies. Would have been a tighter movie if Nolan had focused on one or the other, instead of wanting to have his twist. You make a valid point regarding the length of the movie. While I didn't have a problem with it, that three hour length is/will be a criticism for many, I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just got back from catching the new Indiana Jones movie. I'm not really a movie person any longer. Used to be but not any longer. I prefer watching a 10-episode mini-series on Netflix, Hulu, or Prime, that I can watch in chunks over spending 2 and a half hour in a theater. That said, I was pleasantly surprised and happy with what I assume to be the final installment in the series. I loved raiders of the Lost Ark. One of my top 3 favorites of all time. I enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd installments as well. But, I did not like the 4th movie at all. Wasn't expecting much with this one, but it pushed all the right buttons for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 If you haven't seen it Hardball is a really good movie. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0180734/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Facing Nolan. Great documentary! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrflynn03 Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 19 hours ago, Naturalhoosier said: Facing Nolan. Great documentary! I'll check it out. Nolan Ryan was my favorite pitcher. The fight between him and Robin Ventura was unforgettable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Highly recommend Gran Turismo. Phenomenal movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Naturalhoosier said: Highly recommend Gran Turismo. Phenomenal movie! Isn't actually based on a true story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 11 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Isn't actually based on a true story? Yeah. I expected it to be super hokie. There was some of that in the script but the story itself and the cinematography/CGI really made up for it. I’d watch it again. In a theater environment was great as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 It's Halloween weekend! Give my your recommendations for the best scary movies to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Battlefield Earth😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 The original Exorcist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Last House On The Left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Napoleon looks good. Just rewatched Gladiator the other day. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 (edited) Watched a couple good ones today. The Covenant about a soldier who goes back to Afghanistan to save his interpreter and family. Only the Brave about The Granite Mountain Hotshot wildfire fighters. There is a crying warning. I'm going to play PS4 now and kick some ass in the octagon, then maybe run some guns and drugs and chase ladies of the night in GTA5. I don't recommend watching both in the same day. Edited December 27, 2023 by mrflynn03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted December 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 Christmas night I went to the theater and saw The Iron Claw. An absolutely devastating film with amazing performances. Zac Efron is jacked! and he totally nails his role. The Von Erichs were slightly before my time, so I didn't know anything about them... all I can say is damn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, MoyeCowbell said: Christmas night I went to the theater and saw The Iron Claw. An absolutely devastating film with amazing performances. Zac Efron is jacked! and he totally nails his role. The Von Erichs were slightly before my time, so I didn't know anything about them... all I can say is damn. I hadn't even heard of the movie...But now I gotta see it...Remember the Von Erichs well... And I love the movie "The Wrestler" with Micky Rourke... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: I hadn't even heard of the movie...But now I gotta see it...Remember the Von Erichs well... And I love the movie "The Wrestler" with Micky Rourke... I've had a thing for Marissa Tomei since My Cousin Vinny. Even with that Jersey accent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted December 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 5 hours ago, IUFLA said: I hadn't even heard of the movie...But now I gotta see it...Remember the Von Erichs well... And I love the movie "The Wrestler" with Micky Rourke... The Wrestler is great! Loved it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 1:05 PM, mrflynn03 said: I've had a thing for Marissa Tomei since My Cousin Vinny. Even with that Jersey accent. That Seinfeld episode was great where George meets her. I got on a baseball kick the last couple days and watched the nolan Ryan and yogi Berra documentaries on Netflix. I forgot what a douche Steinbrenner was in sending his assistant to fire yogi as manager. I don’t blame him for holding a grudge and not going back to yankee stadium for all those years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach1K Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Maestro with Bradley Cooper playing Leonard Bernstein is really good. It is on Netflix right now it was better than what I thought it was going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 No clue if this is true but if you start watching Forrest Gump at 10:38 and 57 seconds on New Years Eve you'll be celebrating NYE with Forrest and Lt Dan as the ball drops. Carry on with your day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 On 12/29/2023 at 10:48 AM, Seeking6 said: No clue if this is true but if you start watching Forrest Gump at 10:38 and 57 seconds on New Years Eve you'll be celebrating NYE with Forrest and Lt Dan as the ball drops. Carry on with your day! I had to look it up because Forrest Gump is probably my favorite movie. Seems to be true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Rewatched Warrior with Nick Nolte and Tom Hardy for the first time since it came out in 2011. It's a pretty dang good movie. Been rewatching some I've only seen once or twice because it seems you miss and forget a lot of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 (edited) Watched a Netflix movie called Society in the Snow. It's about the rugby team that was in the Andes plane crash in 1972. Same story as the 90's movie Alive but a much a different approach. Edited January 8 by mrflynn03 Best ever movie I've seen in my li Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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