"Tinker" a fascinating underlying story line decent acting but needs more depth of character to make us care This is a problem with a lot of movies these days
1963 My family came back to the USA from Constantina Spain where my father had been assigned to the 872nd AC&W squadron for 4 years. When we left the USA, I had never seen color TV.
We were at my Aunt Milicent's (pop's sister) and they told me there was going to be a special movie that night.
I about freaked out when it changed from B&W to color in the land of OZ.
Great movie.
I know the feeling. We didn't have a color TV in our family until ~1977. At one point in my life - at around 5 or 6 years old - I actually believed that color was a relatively recent phenomenon. 😕
My wife and I each watched two on the plane back from Maui last week; Star is Born, Bradley sleep walked his way through (perhaps it took all his skill to steal Sam Elliot’s speaking voice?) but I totally believed the chemistry with Ms Gaga, and Andrew Dice Clay, of whom I’ve never been a fan was a big surprise as her dad.
The second was some totally forgettable dystopian fantasy, so maybe only the first one counts. My wife followed Star with a second go of Bohemian Rhapsody, which I’d have to agree with her was a far more rousing romp.
FWIW, I must say I scratched my head over this year’s Oscar choice for best film. I didn’t quite fall asleep, but I couldn’t find anything engaging about the main characters. Felt the same about Moonlight for that matter, but who really gives a rip?
The second was some totally forgettable dystopian fantasy, so maybe only the first one counts. My wife followed Star with a second go of Bohemian Rhapsody, which I’d have to agree with her was a far more rousing romp.
FWIW, I must say I scratched my head over this year’s Oscar choice for best film. I didn’t quite fall asleep, but I couldn’t find anything engaging about the main characters. Felt the same about Moonlight for that matter, but who really gives a rip?
"Saving Mrs. Banks" on Netflix. Good movie, bring handkerchief.
Last week, a spaghetti western which I had never seen: "Duck you sucker" with Rod Steiger, James Coburn 1971 -- pretty good of this genre. Directed by Sergio Leone.
Last week, a spaghetti western which I had never seen: "Duck you sucker" with Rod Steiger, James Coburn 1971 -- pretty good of this genre. Directed by Sergio Leone.
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I saw it a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was nothing special, a balance of good and bad elements.
The biggest surprise was the reboot of Nick Fury's backstory. In the MCU, he starts out as a plain jane FBI beat cop in the 70's. I was so surprised that for quite a while I assumed the plot was that he was undercover as FBI. My jaw dropped a bit when I saw that wasn't the case.
For me that raises the question- whence the Avatar sequels, James? With over 11 yrs between 1 and the currently scheduled release of 2 next December, will they be able to draw the same box office?
Personnally, i'm more concerned with the material than the total money shareholders and lenders will raise. 😀
The first one had a good idea and directing, but was too mainstream for my tastes. give me at least a robot gone mad or something.... 🙂
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How about a time/dimension travelling Terminator - if Sam Jackson can be digitally de-aged 25yrs, why not Arnie?
Watched ‘Upgrade’ a few days ago........not bad if you’ve an hour and a half to kill. Must be a follow up on its way.
Cold War 2008 (Black & White) Polish with subtitles of your choice. Funded by several European sponsors. No car chases, no shootings (that I can remember), sensual scenes, interesting music.
Not sure if I liked it but just couldn't pull away.
Not sure if I liked it but just couldn't pull away.
Talk to the folks at Weta, I’d guess - but it’d only work for your camera captured performances. In the real world, just find a good cosmetic surgeon, and a spare $100,000 or so.
"Pandora's Box" -- 1929 w Louise Brooks -- directed by Georg Pabst. Probably should be in the top rank of silent films.
Did brave a full theatre and went to see Avengers Endgame tonight. I did enjoy it very much. A couple of plot groaners, but nothing major. The climactic battle scene is quite something to behold if you're a comic fan.
