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Mr. Marshmallow · 12-13-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridureyu

Every time you say "first," you should say "second." Remember the one with Dolph Lundgren?

Unfortunately I do recall of its existence, I was trying to block it out of my mind since I've heard nothing but AWFUL things about it.

Last movie I just saw was...

Prince Caspian: Chronicles of Narnia

Ridureyu · 12-14-2008, 12:07 AM

I saw the end of it. It didn't look "bad," just not very memorable.

Anyway, Hogfather for me. My avatar!

jekylljuice · 12-14-2008, 03:37 AM

The Savages

This was a very poignant and well-acted drama about an estranged family which reunites when the elderly father begins suffering from dementia. I'd actually been meaning to see it a lot earlier this year when my downtown cinema was showing it, only unlucky me, I had an essay to write at the time, and they'd had their very last screening the day before I handed it in. So I've had to wait a while for Lovefilm to get it to me on rental DVD. It was definitely worth it though. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys understated character studies - the performances are uniformly strong (Laura Linney is particularly excellent, but then she's great in anything), Tamara Jenkins' direction is haunting and engaging, and the characters are well-rounded and interesting; all quite distinctly flawed, but the film refrains from judging them. This is particularly true of Philip Bosco's characater...though the film hints at several points that he has not been an especially pleasant person throughout life, it does not prevent him from becoming sympathetic in his vulnerability - indeed, this is the basis for the film's arguably most revealing and emotionally unsettling moment.

As is appropriate, the film reaches no easy solutions, but it does close on a very beautiful, highly uplifting and entirely unspoken note.

Invader Bloo · 12-14-2008, 01:49 PM

The Dark Knight
After a second viewing, it has replaced Indy as my favorite movie of 2008 & it is my third favorite movie of all-time. It is simply a masterpiece of film.

Subzeroace · 12-14-2008, 03:34 PM

BuddyTheElf,WhatsYourFavoriteColour?!?

Yeah, I watched Elf =)

Partymember · 12-15-2008, 04:07 AM

Conan the Barbarian and 13th Warrior back-to-back

while drinking from a Viking drinking horn and eating chinese food. It was a barbarous feast

Carlaz · 12-15-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Subzeroace

BuddyTheElf,WhatsYourFavoriteColour?!?

Yeah, I watched Elf =)

We just watched "Elf" this weekend, too.

Ccook50 · 12-18-2008, 02:17 PM

M*A*S*H on Hallmark. The episode "The Trial Of Henry Blake."

Invader Bloo · 12-21-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlaz

We just watched "Elf" this weekend, too.

Elf = Best Christmas movie.

emperor26 · 12-23-2008, 12:04 PM

Dick Tracy

I caught this movie on the Sci-Fi Channel yesterday. This movie is a blast from the past, and Warren Beatty did a great job bringing the late Chester Gould's comic strip to life, from the environment, the tough detective to its colorful, monstrous villains.

The actors, including Al Pacino, did well for their roles, making those characters enjoyable throughout the films.

12-14-2008, 12:07 AM	#1732
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	I saw the end of it. It didn't look "bad," just not very memorable. Anyway, Hogfather for me. My avatar! __________________

12-14-2008, 03:37 AM	#1733
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	The Savages This was a very poignant and well-acted drama about an estranged family which reunites when the elderly father begins suffering from dementia. I'd actually been meaning to see it a lot earlier this year when my downtown cinema was showing it, only unlucky me, I had an essay to write at the time, and they'd had their very last screening the day before I handed it in. So I've had to wait a while for Lovefilm to get it to me on rental DVD. It was definitely worth it though. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys understated character studies - the performances are uniformly strong (Laura Linney is particularly excellent, but then she's great in anything), Tamara Jenkins' direction is haunting and engaging, and the characters are well-rounded and interesting; all quite distinctly flawed, but the film refrains from judging them. This is particularly true of Philip Bosco's characater...though the film hints at several points that he has not been an especially pleasant person throughout life, it does not prevent him from becoming sympathetic in his vulnerability - indeed, this is the basis for the film's arguably most revealing and emotionally unsettling moment. As is appropriate, the film reaches no easy solutions, but it does close on a very beautiful, highly uplifting and entirely unspoken note. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 12-14-2008 at 03:39 AM.

12-14-2008, 01:49 PM	#1734
Invader Bloo Elder Spam Teh Merc with teh Mouth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Weapon X Posts: 1,268	The Dark Knight After a second viewing, it has replaced Indy as my favorite movie of 2008 & it is my third favorite movie of all-time. It is simply a masterpiece of film. __________________ JOIN THE CAUSE! Become a Spam Role-Player!

12-14-2008, 03:34 PM	#1735
Subzeroace Has a PhD in Horribleness Burning things is fun and useful! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place to live, a place to grow, Ontari-ari-ari-O Posts: 500	BuddyTheElf,WhatsYourFavoriteColour?!? Yeah, I watched Elf =) __________________

12-15-2008, 04:07 AM	#1736
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	Conan the Barbarian and 13th Warrior back-to-back while drinking from a Viking drinking horn and eating chinese food. It was a barbarous feast __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

12-18-2008, 02:17 PM	#1738
Ccook50 Foster's Legend Don't forget to turn left at Greenland Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 510	MASH* on Hallmark. The episode "The Trial Of Henry Blake." __________________ "God forgot to make stupidity painful." --Ivan Stang (Church of the SubGenius)

12-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#1740
emperor26 Foster's Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 748	Dick Tracy I caught this movie on the Sci-Fi Channel yesterday. This movie is a blast from the past, and Warren Beatty did a great job bringing the late Chester Gould's comic strip to life, from the environment, the tough detective to its colorful, monstrous villains. The actors, including Al Pacino, did well for their roles, making those characters enjoyable throughout the films. __________________ See ya!