Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 192

Alex · 03-25-2007, 09:02 PM

Saw Shooter today just to get out of the house for a while. Felt like it was 1986 with Stallone and Arnie at their crappy action movie peaks. Except you get to fantasize it is

Spoiler:

being dealt with in the end.

Complete crap. Save your money.

Tomorrow is the first day since I started the new job where it would probably be best for me to stay a few extra hours at the end of the day but my Meet the Robinsons screening is tomorrow night so I'll be doing that instead.

Not Afraid · 03-25-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

Were these movies on your own personal video screen, or were they of the "crane your neck to see a tiny monitor at the end of the cabin" type?

They were on my own, personal, crappy, back of the seat, square video screen.

innerSpaceman · 03-25-2007, 10:44 PM

Shortbus is the absolutely sweetest movie with wall-to-wall hardcore sex, like ever!

JWBear · 03-26-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Shortbus is the absolutely sweetest movie with wall-to-wall hardcore sex, like ever!

I've been wanting to see that.

innerSpaceman · 03-26-2007, 06:49 PM

Well, you probably won't find it at Wal*Mart, but Netflix stocks it.

innerSpaceman · 03-28-2007, 10:33 PM

Children of Men is out on DVD now.

If you missed it in theaters, you've no excuse anymore.

Snowflake · 04-03-2007, 01:54 PM

Continuing with my, "I did not see it in the theater, so I'm catching up on Netflix" rentals of 2006 films, I just rented and saw Casino Royale. This was my first bond film in years. I missed Timothy Dalton, I missed Pierce Brosnan, alas, I think my last Bond film was a Roger Moore. And I love Sean Connery's Bond. I knew this was going to be a different James Bond film, it was. This Bond was dark, this Bond was a killer, this Bond was absolutely riveting. Of course, I'm talking Daniel Craig. I thought as I was watching, I can see this man grow and evolve into Bond, I actually welcomed the franchise going back to the original Fleming novels, all of them, and remaking them with Craig.

Of course, did I have any caveats? Yeah, I never expect a Bond film to be 100% realistic and allow me to suspend my disbelief, but I did think the opening action sequence, while exciting, it was over the top and over long. And the defibrilator in the glove box, then going back into the Casino and having a drink (after very nearly being believably dead), this was a bit much. And then there was the thing in Venice. Okay, these are minor points and only my little complaints, Bond films do need a lot of splash and action and this one had it, in spades (pun intended). I found the film to be well worth waiting for and am now sorry I did not see it on the big screen. the final moments were, for me, note perfect.

Yes, Daniel Craig is hot, hot HOT. I know I'm last in line in this queue, but just had to say it.

Now, does anyone know what is next in the franchise?

innerSpaceman · 04-03-2007, 02:24 PM

Nope, but it won't be Fleming novel. Casino Royale was the last of 'em not adapted by EON Productions ... so I think it's back to the made-up stuff, with titles garnered from Fleming's names for his houses or cars or canaries.

Snowflake · 04-03-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Nope, but it won't be Fleming novel. Casino Royale was the last of 'em not adapted by EON Productions ... so I think it's back to the made-up stuff, with titles garnered from Fleming's names for his houses or cars or canaries.

Too bad, I think they deserve to be revisted.

Anyway, count me a convert to the Daniel Craig camp. I will look forward to the next installment.

And, I have to say, I thought he was also riveting in Infamous and in Munich, but for different reasons. he has certainly made some interesting choices.

katiesue · 04-03-2007, 02:42 PM

I've been catching up as well.

Loved Casino Royale. Like Snowflake I haven't seen many of the more recent ones but this one was great. I may even have to buy it. Daniel Craig is hot.

Children of Men. I liked this one very much as well. I read the book years ago, I'm a huge PD James fan but I can't remember much of what happened in the book, although I'm thinking there are some major differences. I got it out last night so now I can re-read.

Tonight I've got Stranger than Fiction to watch. Maddy watched it last week and liked it.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Saw Shooter today just to get out of the house for a while. Felt like it was 1986 with Stallone and Arnie at their crappy action movie peaks. Except you get to fantasize it is Spoiler: Dick Cheney being dealt with in the end. Complete crap. Save your money. Tomorrow is the first day since I started the new job where it would probably be best for me to stay a few extra hours at the end of the day but my Meet the Robinsons screening is tomorrow night so I'll be doing that instead.
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03-25-2007, 10:44 PM	#1913
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Shortbus is the absolutely sweetest movie with wall-to-wall hardcore sex, like ever!
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03-26-2007, 06:49 PM	#1915
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, you probably won't find it at Wal*Mart, but Netflix stocks it.
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03-28-2007, 10:33 PM	#1916
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Children of Men is out on DVD now. If you missed it in theaters, you've no excuse anymore.
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04-03-2007, 01:54 PM	#1917
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Casino Royale Continuing with my, "I did not see it in the theater, so I'm catching up on Netflix" rentals of 2006 films, I just rented and saw Casino Royale. This was my first bond film in years. I missed Timothy Dalton, I missed Pierce Brosnan, alas, I think my last Bond film was a Roger Moore. And I love Sean Connery's Bond. I knew this was going to be a different James Bond film, it was. This Bond was dark, this Bond was a killer, this Bond was absolutely riveting. Of course, I'm talking Daniel Craig. I thought as I was watching, I can see this man grow and evolve into Bond, I actually welcomed the franchise going back to the original Fleming novels, all of them, and remaking them with Craig. Of course, did I have any caveats? Yeah, I never expect a Bond film to be 100% realistic and allow me to suspend my disbelief, but I did think the opening action sequence, while exciting, it was over the top and over long. And the defibrilator in the glove box, then going back into the Casino and having a drink (after very nearly being believably dead), this was a bit much. And then there was the thing in Venice. Okay, these are minor points and only my little complaints, Bond films do need a lot of splash and action and this one had it, in spades (pun intended). I found the film to be well worth waiting for and am now sorry I did not see it on the big screen. the final moments were, for me, note perfect. Yes, Daniel Craig is hot, hot HOT. I know I'm last in line in this queue, but just had to say it. Now, does anyone know what is next in the franchise?
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04-03-2007, 02:24 PM	#1918
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Nope, but it won't be Fleming novel. Casino Royale was the last of 'em not adapted by EON Productions ... so I think it's back to the made-up stuff, with titles garnered from Fleming's names for his houses or cars or canaries.
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04-03-2007, 02:42 PM	#1920
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I've been catching up as well. Loved Casino Royale. Like Snowflake I haven't seen many of the more recent ones but this one was great. I may even have to buy it. Daniel Craig is hot. Children of Men. I liked this one very much as well. I read the book years ago, I'm a huge PD James fan but I can't remember much of what happened in the book, although I'm thinking there are some major differences. I got it out last night so now I can re-read. Tonight I've got Stranger than Fiction to watch. Maddy watched it last week and liked it. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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