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Offline buddy

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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #45 on: June 12, 2008, 08:29:25 AM »
Quote from: Handyman-B on June 11, 2008, 07:45:59 PM
You left out Better Off Dead.

... and everyone has left out (or not seen) The Boondock Saints.   :rockon:

Never heard of The Boondock Saints.  Looked it up on imdb and STILL never heard of it! 
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #46 on: June 13, 2008, 06:40:19 PM »
After having it sit next to my TV for almost two weeks, I finally sat down to watch The Third Man.  In my opinion, this movie is a classic example of film noir at its best.  It has all the timeless elements of the genre including a story full of mystery and intrigue, shady characters, dark alleys and creepy shadows, in addition to outstanding performances by lead actors Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard, Alida Valli and of course, Orson Welles.  The camera work and lighting effects are exceptional, as is the catchy Zither tune that is played throughout.   If you like Citizen Kane, this movie is a must see.

Set in postwar Vienna, the story focuses on the character, Holly Martins, a down-on-his-luck American that decides to take his friend up on an offer to work with him in Vienna.  Upon his arrival in Vienna, Martins discovers that his friend has died a mysterious death.  This is where all the sleauthing and mystery begin, as Martins sets out to find out what really happened to his friend Harry Lime.  I loved this movie!   :)
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #47 on: June 14, 2008, 05:48:18 PM »
Quote from: buddy on June 12, 2008, 08:29:25 AM
Never heard of The Boondock Saints.  Looked it up on imdb and STILL never heard of it! 

It's a moral imperative that you see this film.

Which reminds me...  as cheesy as it was, "Real Genius" had some pretty funny parts to it.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #48 on: June 15, 2008, 11:13:03 PM »
Quote from: Handyman-B on June 14, 2008, 05:48:18 PM
It's a moral imperative that you see this film.

Which reminds me...  as cheesy as it was, "Real Genius" had some pretty funny parts to it.

Val Kilmer?  You want me to watch a movie with Val Kilmer in it???? Fat chance.  No way.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #49 on: June 16, 2008, 12:06:01 AM »
Aw, c'mon.  Don't diss Val!  Top Secret is a teen classic!
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #50 on: June 16, 2008, 12:17:00 AM »
Other than his performance in the movie Tombstone, I can't seem to recall if I've seen Val Kilmer in any role that I've said to myself, "wow".  He just hasn't had that break-out role as an actor, in my opinion.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #51 on: June 16, 2008, 12:19:29 AM »
Quote from: Chuckster on June 16, 2008, 12:17:00 AM
Other than his performance in the movie Tombstone, I can't seem to recall if I've seen Val Kilmer in any role that I've said to myself, "wow".  He just hasn't had that break-out role as an actor, in my opinion.

THE DOORS was pretty good, actually.  But I've never been a fan of his.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #52 on: June 16, 2008, 12:20:51 AM »
I've never seen The Doors.  Did he play Jim Morrison?
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #53 on: June 16, 2008, 12:22:19 AM »
Quote from: Chuckster on June 16, 2008, 12:20:51 AM
I've never seen The Doors.  Did he play Jim Morrison?

Yes, and he was great.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #54 on: June 16, 2008, 12:27:03 AM »
don't forget...

He was Batman. 
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #55 on: June 16, 2008, 12:31:30 AM »
Quote from: Handyman-B on June 16, 2008, 12:27:03 AM
don't forget...

He was Batman. 

See now I liked the other Batman better..... Michael Keaton.  I never saw Christian Bale's version.  Adam West never did anything for me either.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #56 on: June 16, 2008, 12:44:31 AM »
Michael Keaton and Christian Bale were the best Batmans.  The version starring Christian Bale was the best of the bunch in my opinion.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #57 on: June 16, 2008, 01:10:03 AM »
Didn't say he was good...  just that he was Batman.

Batman is hardcore, so he should get some props for being him.

Yes, I agree, Christian Bale is doing the best job so far as the Dark Knight.

On the topic of Batman, has anyone seen this?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiZuvJ48MZ0
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #58 on: June 16, 2008, 02:34:49 AM »
Quote from: Handyman-B on June 16, 2008, 01:10:03 AM
Didn't say he was good...  just that he was Batman.

Batman is hardcore, so he should get some props for being him.

Yes, I agree, Christian Bale is doing the best job so far as the Dark Knight.

On the topic of Batman, has anyone seen this?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiZuvJ48MZ0

pretty good.  i love youtube.
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Re: Movie fans and film recommendations -- old or new?
« Reply #59 on: June 18, 2008, 12:42:57 PM »
The American Film Institute has created a list of America's 10 greatest films within 10 classic genres.  Below is the list of genres along with the names of the movies listed at the #1 spot:

  • Animation:  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Romantic Comedies:  City Lights
  • Westerns:  The Searchers
  • Sports:  Raging Bull
  • Mystery:  Vertigo
  • Fantasy:  The Wizard of Oz
  • Sci-Fi:  2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Gangster:  The Godfather
  • Courtroom Drama:  To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Epic:  Lawrence of Arabia

Check-out AFI's website to see the entire listings.

AFI's 10 Top 10
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