kimmy Posted August 19, 2016 Report Posted August 19, 2016 The less-than-stellar Avengers: Age of Ultron movie kind of dampened my enthusiasm for the Marvel movies, but I decided to give Ant-Man a look when I noticed it's on Netflix. I actually quite enjoyed it, in large measure because of Paul Rudd as Scott Lang. His dorky, good-natured charm makes him easy to cheer for. It was also nice to see Michael Douglas back on screen, playing Mr Miyagi to Rudd's Danny. Douglas portrays Dr Henry Pym, the original and long-retired Ant-Man, who needs an apprentice for an important mission... and he's convinced that Scott Lang is the man for the job. Evangeline Lilly co-stars as Dr Pym's skeptical daughter Hope. The premise of the movie-- Ant-Man can shrink to tiny size and control legions of highly-enthusiastic ants-- is used to great effect in creating a number of inventive action sequences and hilarious sight-gags. While other super-hero movies are leveling entire cities, Ant-Man has a train-wreck... involving a model train-set. I think what makes Ant-Man work is the same elements that made Guardians Of The Galaxy such a huge hit-- inventiveness, a brisk pace, a good mix of action and comedy, and characters that audiences connect with. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
overthere Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 Just saw Hell or High Water, a modern Western set in poor rural Texas.This is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Great soundtrack, great cinematography and a well written script that is acted well. It features screen bros Ben Foster and Chris Pine(Star Trek link) as real bros who make some bad decisions in pursuit of a noble end. Jeff Daniels is great in this flick and will get some Oscar buzz. It is somehting of a replay of his previous duster Oscar nomination in True Grit. Also saw Sausage Party. If you thought Team America was funny but too highbrow, check it out. It is very crude and pretty funny- the first animated R rated movie. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Michael Hardner Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 Concur on Hell or High Water. Very watchable. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Guest Posted August 30, 2016 Report Posted August 30, 2016 Just saw Hell or High Water, a modern Western set in poor rural Texas.This is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Great soundtrack, great cinematography and a well written script that is acted well. It features screen bros Ben Foster and Chris Pine(Star Trek link) as real bros who make some bad decisions in pursuit of a noble end. Jeff Daniels is great in this flick and will get some Oscar buzz. It is somehting of a replay of his previous duster Oscar nomination in True Grit. Also saw Sausage Party. If you thought Team America was funny but too highbrow, check it out. It is very crude and pretty funny- the first animated R rated movie. Wasn't Fritz the Cat R rated? Quote
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Posted August 30, 2016 I just watched Watermelon Man again - a timeless classic from 1970. If anyone hasn't seen it, I recommend they do. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
Guest Posted August 30, 2016 Report Posted August 30, 2016 I just watched the 2013 Robert Reich doc, Inequality For All. The full movie is available on YouTube and is something everyone should watch at some point. In just 1.5 hours it quickly explains the relationship between fiscal policies on our economy and standard of living and does a good job of dispelling some economic myths. I also watched Creed; fight movies are a guilty pleasure. This flick is as predictable and formulaic as the other Rocky movies, but it was still alright. Quote
Guest Posted September 2, 2016 Report Posted September 2, 2016 Twelve Angry Men is on some local cable channel at the moment. I can't resist. Quote
Altai Posted September 2, 2016 Report Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Suicide Squat and I dont recommend. Edited September 2, 2016 by Altai Quote "You cant ask people about their belief, its none of your business, its between them and their God but you have to ask them whether or not they need something or they have a problem to be solved." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror"We are not intended to conquer someone's lands but we want to conquer hearts." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror
TimG Posted September 3, 2016 Report Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I just watched the 2013 Robert Reich doc, Inequality For All. The full movie is available on YouTube and is something everyone should watch at some point.A good video, if slanted. I recommend it too. It focuses mainly on diagnosis and does not delve too much into solutions (many of the solutions from the left can only exacerbate the problems identified in the film). May be worth setting up a thread to discuss. Edited September 3, 2016 by TimG Quote
dialamah Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 Requiem for the American Dream, Noam Chomsky. Got me thinking that Trump merely wants to fast-track the "Masters" plan; Hillary is just the slower version toward the same end-point. Quote
Guest Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 Requiem for the American Dream, Noam Chomsky. Got me thinking that Trump merely wants to fast-track the "Masters" plan; Hillary is just the slower version toward the same end-point. What are you saying? Might as well get it over with? Like removing a band-aid? Just kidding. Quote
dialamah Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 What are you saying? Might as well get it over with? Like removing a band-aid? Just kidding. Have you seen it? Don't worry, I don't take you too seriously. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Posted September 5, 2016 A good video, if slanted. I recommend it too. It focuses mainly on diagnosis and does not delve too much into solutions (many of the solutions from the left can only exacerbate the problems identified in the film). May be worth setting up a thread to discuss. I've seen it pop up on Netflix many times, I should check it out. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Guest Posted September 6, 2016 Report Posted September 6, 2016 I've seen it pop up on Netflix many times, I should check it out. It's available on Netflix and YouTube. It's worth your time. Quote
Guest Posted September 6, 2016 Report Posted September 6, 2016 I am really looking forward to Author: The JT LeRoy Story. Was anybody aware of this phenomenon in the late 90's and early 00's? I didn't care about pop lit at the time and wasn't aware of the story. However, I recently learned about it and find the whole fake persona becoming a real celebrity thing quite interesting. I'm planning on watching the doc and reading some of Laura Albert's work. I'm told I should start with The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things. Quote
Altai Posted September 9, 2016 Report Posted September 9, 2016 Sully - recommended Quote "You cant ask people about their belief, its none of your business, its between them and their God but you have to ask them whether or not they need something or they have a problem to be solved." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror"We are not intended to conquer someone's lands but we want to conquer hearts." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror
Hal 9000 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Posted September 10, 2016 Just watched "13 Hours", it wasn't nearly as political as I thought - or as it could've been. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Posted September 10, 2016 Watched The Queen again this morning on cable. Splendid cinema...makes me want to learn how to courtsy. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
DogOnPorch Posted September 10, 2016 Report Posted September 10, 2016 You might enjoy this BC. Sort of Third Reich in Ruins stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n63u-iHggSA Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
sharkman Posted September 11, 2016 Report Posted September 11, 2016 Just watched "13 Hours", it wasn't nearly as political as I thought - or as it could've been. Yep, I saw that in the theater, and it just told the story from the ground level mostly. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted September 12, 2016 Report Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Speaking of Machiavellian... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BhsbCEzxcY Edited September 12, 2016 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Moonlight Graham Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Batman vs Superman - 7/10 - I really liked the 1st half of the movie, was thought-provoking, but the 2nd half was pretty terrible, turns into some crappy ad for the upcoming Wonder Woman and JLA movies. Also, Jesse Eisenberg is the most annoying and possibly worst young actor in hollywood. X-Men Apocalypse - 7.5/10 - Fun X-men flick. Still not as good as First Class. But there were tons of X-men from the comic who made appearances, the most ever in an X-men flick I think, so that was fun. Apocalypse was decent as a villain but i think they could have done better with him, including making the actor who played him taller and more muscular, he looks like a bit of a wiener. Edited September 19, 2016 by Moonlight Graham Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Michael Hardner Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Force Majure If you don't like slow, painful pacing then pass it by. Otherwise, a delight. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Altai Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Ben-Hur and I dont recommend. Quote "You cant ask people about their belief, its none of your business, its between them and their God but you have to ask them whether or not they need something or they have a problem to be solved." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror"We are not intended to conquer someone's lands but we want to conquer hearts." Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed The Conqueror
Benz Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Misconduct It looked like any other generic film at first, but I finally get into it after a while. I like the way that movie leaves you totally uncertain of your own moral. You have to watch it until the end to figure out why I say that. ---------------------------- Horrible Bosses 2 I was expecting it to be as bad as most of number twos. I thought I would quit before the end. I suprised myself to laugh several times. ---------------------------- Unfriended Not a big movie but, there was asomething about it that made me watch it until the end. Quote
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