What was the last film you saw?

Must put in a recommendation for John Boorman's 'The General'.

It's the story of Martin Cahill, head of the Dublin underground, brilliantly played by Brendan Gleeson. Two wives (simultaneously, in same house), stole Caravaggios from under the noses of the Gardai, stuck two fingers up at the IRA, and was generally a very naughty boy indeed (he used to sleep in the foyers of police stations on the night of his gang's capers to provide himself with an alibi). One of those rare films that I really didn't want to end.

Don't know why this was so low-key -- I'd never heard of it until I saw it in the video shop. Some of you may recognize plot elements from the sugar-coated bastardization of the story that was 'Ordinary Decent Criminal', starring Kevin Spacey.

Saw 'Donnie Brasco' again this weekend, taped from the telly. I'd forgotten what a great movie it is, and for me one of Pacino's most interesting performances. I think I prefer this to 'Goodfelles' and 'Casino', although each has different qualities.


Bruce

The Gift with Kate Blanket & Kyano Reeves, pretty spooky stuff innit.

I've just seen "The Amityville Horror".

Bloody hell. It scared the living shit out of me! I really wasn't expecting that! I know the story is bollocks but if you approach it as just another scary film, it works a treat (head-up-its-arse ending, though).

The director really has a knack for the shockers and an eye for the disturbing images. Probably worked even better because I was completely alone in the dark in the cinema watching it.

Boo !

Wimbeldon - my beloved wife and love romantic comedies.

I've just taken delivery of 'Vera Drake' on DVD, but haven't seen it yet. Mike Leigh's stuff is always wonderfully gritty and real.

My other recently acquired gem on DVD is 'Dead Man's Shoes' starring the wonderful (and little known) Paddy Considine.

It's a great tale of retribution and revenge that manages to be shocking and funny.

Details here.

John.

Just seen HHGTTG. 8.5 /10 keeps pretty much to the book(s). Not sure about the Zaphod actor, the others seem OK to me.Some really good cameos(no spoilers though).Loads of scope for at least 2 more movies.

Steve I agree the Darth Vader Orange ad is great.

Howard

That brilliant imaginative humerous Austin 'Rover' Powers (4th time), the quality of which is so often found on this forum, innit.


Fritz Von Love the Elvis & Burt scen in Soho to bits, it's Sooooooo Gwooooovy Baby ³

Just watched Yanks for the first time GB 79, about troops stationed in Yorshire durin der War wunnit, lot's of Brit mentality doesn't seem to have changed that much towards strangers, innit.


Fritz Von Bleedin Chewing Gum

Saw 'Birth' with Nicole Kidman etc yesterday.

Left us totally cold, and we'd been looking forward to it as the reviews suggested something unusual and interesting. Completely failed as either a 'Sixth Sense' style modern spook story, or as an essay on bereavement. Sterile, lifeless and unbelievable main characters meant we really did not care a fig!

Bah!
Bruce

Last night we watched "The right stuff"
Very good
Martin

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Saw 'Birth' with Nicole Kidman etc yesterday.

Left us totally cold, and we'd been looking forward to it as the reviews suggested something unusual and interesting. Completely failed as either a 'Sixth Sense' style modern spook story, or as an essay on bereavement. Sterile, lifeless and unbelievable main characters meant we really did not care a fig!

Yeah - "Birth" was a real disappointment. Nicole Kidman just seems to be getting colder and colder.

We went to the big (huge, really) theater in Corte Madera last week (the one where George Lucas likes to have his Star Wars pictures shown locally) and saw "Sin City". It was far better than I expected. Mickey Rourke, almost unrecognizable, was great, as were the rest of the cast. A total hoot.

I also liked "Vera Drake" quite a bit, and have gotten through the first half of "All or Nothing". Not an easy movie to like (although very well done), but I'm a big fan of Mike Leigh, so I'm hoping it gets better.

We watch about 5 films a week, so I could go on, but would need encouragement. I don't want to get carried away. I do love movies, though!!!

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Originally posted by Martin D:
Last night we watched "The right stuff"
Very good
Martin

Last night I ate "the wrong stuff" very bad


Fritz Von Wrathing Grapes

I've just finished watching "Liberty Stand Still" Canada 2002 with Wesley Snipes etc, quite a nail biter, and covers Mr Moores Columbine subject matter, but in a very different way, dunnit.


Fritz Von Check it out Sometime

Saw Hitch hikers guide last night and enjoyed it, but not a superb film. I'll probably go and see it again, but I think there was just too much to cram into one film.

I also saw a film on tv last night called young adam with Ewan Mcgregor. It's about 4 people living on a barge (mother, father, son and helper man) living on a barge (not sure of era, but post WW1 or 2, set on the clyde). The two men pull a dead woman out of the canal and the story follows the helper man (McGregor) and how it reminds him of his past.

For a long time I could have just turned it off, but towards the end I was more hooked and overall enjoyed the film.

Fired up "The Usual Suspects" on my home cinema last night. I hand't watched it in ages and really enjoyed it.

I saw '9 Songs' on Sunday and I was disgusted...

..By the paucity of the 6th form level 'love story' plot.

...By the dreadful state of most modern bands - most of it sounded like bad '70s out-takes.

...By the fact that one of Britains finest directors (Winterbottom) could produce something so weak.

The lead guy had a *huge* PowerBook though.....



Regards

Stephen

PS Didn't mind the sex though it would have been better if it was acted rather than real and there's been less of it. A large penis can't carry 90 minutes of film.

Went to town, ten minutes away when lights are green, no thats not the name of the movie, and saw " In Good Company"
Could have been a good film if everyone didn't have to be so nice and it have a happy ending . American films either go overboard with violence or be far too cute. Still it was entertaining and I am looking forward to young Scarlett Johannson growing up and getting some meatier roles.
According to early reviews films to watch are
"The Upside of Anger' in which Kevin Costner actually produces a performance and "Three Dollars" an Aussie film starring David Wenham.
Both are family dramas and it will be interesting to see how believable the storylines are.
Afterwards to the local Gardens for coffee and waffles laden with strawberries and icecream.

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Originally posted by Lomo:
"The Upside of Anger' in which Kevin Costner actually produces a performance

I think Costner is one of the great film actors - Perfect World, Field of Dreams and even Dances with Wolves - unexaggerated and believable.

I greatly enjoyed watching "The Stranger" very late last night accompanyed by some rather tasty bordeaux, starring Edward G Robinson (no relation) Loretta Young, and a brilliant Orson Wells, who also directed it, and all in 1946, quite outstanding stuff, wunnit.

Fritz Von Friday Night At the Müwies

Saw 'Kingdom of Heaven' at the local flicks last night, typical Ridley Scott film but good viewing and not too taxing on the mind. Saw the Orange Darth Vader ad which is really funny, and saw the trailer for 'war of the worlds' which is a Cruise/Spielberg flick, which looks really good too in a hyped up way...

andy c!

Originally posted by Adam Meredith:
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I think Costner is one of the great film actors
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Sorry Adam, you've got to be joking. He has had a couple of good roles, but for some reason doesn't repeat them. Maybe he doesn't demand enough of himself or is he just too one dimensional?

I've just finished watching 'Jackie Brown' from Tarrantino, for the first time, pretty clever movie, and some great music to-boot, innit.


Fritz Von I wonder how many people are elligible to vote in the U.S. ?