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Then Encore follows up Big Trouble with Platoon... That network just took a couple of hours from the New Years Day...
Oh I'm sorry, Did I Break Your Conversation........Well Allow Me A Movie Thread by S&T
Then Encore follows up Big Trouble with Platoon... That network just took a couple of hours from the New Years Day...
- Jul 30, 2011
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Just got floated a copy of this at my in laws today... Will be watching later this week... I love a good doc, especially about history that doesn't get told accurately.
Clip from the doc...
Clip from the doc...
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FINALLY got around to seeing Fruitvale.
Just like Llewyn Davis, it totally held up under the weight of my lofty expectations.
Octavia Spencer and Michael were incredible. That kid has charisma exuding from his ******* pores, man. It was my takeaway from his supporting role in Chronicle, and that was when I knew what was coming for him. He is going to take over every scene he is ever in with that kind of ability. If he isn't the next big thing, there are only two reasons why: choosing poor roles, or because he's black. Plain and simple.
Everything felt organic in that kind of raw, realistic sense that most of you guys know I live for when it comes to movies. It could have done without the dog scene that Ryan Coogler admittedly creatively included, but even that felt plausible as his personality began to unfold. It all played so well, emotionally, and flowed just as nicely. Really, it was an excellent character study. The tragic injustice was almost secondary behind that, but once you get to those last 15 minutes, there's almost no way that you won't start to see red.
I thought the inclusion of the actual footage right out of the gate was paramount. I read after that Coogler was originally dead set against not using anything from the viral videos, but he ultimately felt like it was his responsibility to present to the world who may not be familiar with the case. I loved that he used it first, rather than at the end. Very powerful.
I still have a ton to see, but as of right now, Fruitvale and Llewyn Davis are the two best films I have seen from 2013.
Speaking of Michael, how about this? He, Christoph Waltz, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Casey Affleck in a movie called Triple Nine slated for 2015.
Really excited for that.
Just like Llewyn Davis, it totally held up under the weight of my lofty expectations.
Octavia Spencer and Michael were incredible. That kid has charisma exuding from his ******* pores, man. It was my takeaway from his supporting role in Chronicle, and that was when I knew what was coming for him. He is going to take over every scene he is ever in with that kind of ability. If he isn't the next big thing, there are only two reasons why: choosing poor roles, or because he's black. Plain and simple.
Everything felt organic in that kind of raw, realistic sense that most of you guys know I live for when it comes to movies. It could have done without the dog scene that Ryan Coogler admittedly creatively included, but even that felt plausible as his personality began to unfold. It all played so well, emotionally, and flowed just as nicely. Really, it was an excellent character study. The tragic injustice was almost secondary behind that, but once you get to those last 15 minutes, there's almost no way that you won't start to see red.
I thought the inclusion of the actual footage right out of the gate was paramount. I read after that Coogler was originally dead set against not using anything from the viral videos, but he ultimately felt like it was his responsibility to present to the world who may not be familiar with the case. I loved that he used it first, rather than at the end. Very powerful.
I still have a ton to see, but as of right now, Fruitvale and Llewyn Davis are the two best films I have seen from 2013.
Speaking of Michael, how about this? He, Christoph Waltz, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Casey Affleck in a movie called Triple Nine slated for 2015.
The writer (Matt Cook) has essentially nothing to his name, but the director is Lawless' John Hillcoat. If there's one thing everyone can agree on about Lawless, it is that it was one beautifully-shot film.
Really excited for that.
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Watched Lone Survivor last night. Really enjoyed it; thought there were some amazing shots/scenes (a job well done by Peter Berg and the involvement of the real Marcus Luttrell).
However, my girl read the book (which I plan on doing as well), and she said it's better and that the movie left out/changed up some happenings. I kind of expected that, but was hoping the film would be all-the-way true to the book.
Still a recommended watch, solid film and makes you realize that because that all actually went down, that vet appreciation might be just underwhelming even at the high rate that we show it.
However, my girl read the book (which I plan on doing as well), and she said it's better and that the movie left out/changed up some happenings. I kind of expected that, but was hoping the film would be all-the-way true to the book.
Still a recommended watch, solid film and makes you realize that because that all actually went down, that vet appreciation might be just underwhelming even at the high rate that we show it.
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Going to see Anchorman 2 tomorrow and Lone Survivor next week. Almost done with the book which is highly recommended.
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Kevin, I couldn't have described Fruitvale any better.
And I am just as excited for MBJ's promising career. I knew he was good in the Wire, but to be honest the moment it hit me that this kid is special was seeing his performance in Friday Night Lights the show. He played Vince so incredible charismatic and passionate I thought it would be the biggest injustice if that kind of talent didn't get a shot at bigger roles.
So happy to see him get recognition.
So happy to hear about that Triple Nine role, wow what a cast
Is that confirmed? Or just rumored?
And I am just as excited for MBJ's promising career. I knew he was good in the Wire, but to be honest the moment it hit me that this kid is special was seeing his performance in Friday Night Lights the show. He played Vince so incredible charismatic and passionate I thought it would be the biggest injustice if that kind of talent didn't get a shot at bigger roles.
So happy to see him get recognition.
So happy to hear about that Triple Nine role, wow what a cast
Is that confirmed? Or just rumored?
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saw lone survivor last night and really enjoyed it.
whenever i finish a movie i usually scour the internet for discussion or reviews on it.
then i ran into the following post from reddit...
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whenever i finish a movie i usually scour the internet for discussion or reviews on it.
then i ran into the following post from reddit...
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Waiting for the August Osage County and Inside Llewyn Davis screeners
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Likewise. Mainly August Osage County
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Can't bring myself to watch fast 6 
Can't bring myself to watch fast 6
It hurts dude, but ya gotta do it. Five and Six are the only two we have with all the main players involved. 7 will be "incomplete" now no matter what movie magic they pull.
I watched it a couple weeks back, and tho it was hard, it was good to see the finished product they had put together after Fast Five.
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International trailer for Anton Corbijn's A Most Wanted Man starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright, Willem Dafoe, & Daniel Bruhl. Corbijn;s movies have been "meh" but this is John Le Carre novel (The Russia House, The Tailor of Panama, The Constant Gardener, & Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) so I'm intrigued by this & the fact that Hoffman is in it. Not sure I'm feeling his German accent though (definitely not feeling Dafoe's).
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Speaking of Michael, how about this? He, Christoph Waltz, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Casey Affleck in a movie called Triple Nine slated for 2015.
The writer (Matt Cook) has essentially nothing to his name, but the director is Lawless' John Hillcoat. If there's one thing everyone can agree on about Lawless, it is that it was one beautifully-shot film.
Really excited for that.
there has been some behind the scenes production/script/typical hollywood issue with the film but glad it's finally being made with a great cast. Definitely one of the films to remember amongst all the superhero films for 2015
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So happy to hear about that Triple Nine role, wow what a cast
Is that confirmed? Or just rumored?
confirmed
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Did anyone post this before? The Hollywood Reporter's roundtable with directors Steve McQueen, Paul Greengrass, David Russell, Ben Stiller, Alfonso Cuaron, & Lee Daniels.
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Have any of you see the Pope of Greenwich Village? One of my favorite movies that doesn't get spoken about much anymore. Love this scene with Eric Roberts mostly because of the random American Dad episode that Roger quotes this movie in.
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That looks very good but I'd rather have it be a total foreign movie. Don't like when they speak English in movies like this
Alien will always be better than aliens. ALWAYS
Johnny I been wanting to see pope for so long. Will watch when I get a moment
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the way way back was terrible... completely let down...
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I was about to reply and start talking about The Way Back thinking either I misremembered the title or you got it wrong and not even mention it as I go in about why I liked the movie
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12 Years a Slave is a tough film to stomach, poignantly directed by Steve McQueen with a triumphant performance from Chiwetel Ejiofor. The cinematography in the film is some of the best of the year. That being said, it doesn't crack my top 10 list, and I enjoyed Hanks, Bale, DiCaprio and Phoenix's leading performances over Ejiofor's. I think Ejiofor deserves and will get nominated for an Oscar, but in my eyes he should not win over DiCaprio or Hanks.
Michael Fassbender plays a great villain and I really enjoyed the small roles from Paul Dano and Chris Chalk.
It's not easy playing these roles, with the language necessary to depict the proper time and setting, no matter how good of an "actor" you are. It's simply not easy and everyone should be commended, especially McQueen who continues to churn out great film after great film, tackling tough subject matters and pushing cinema to new heights.
Michael Fassbender plays a great villain and I really enjoyed the small roles from Paul Dano and Chris Chalk.
It's not easy playing these roles, with the language necessary to depict the proper time and setting, no matter how good of an "actor" you are. It's simply not easy and everyone should be commended, especially McQueen who continues to churn out great film after great film, tackling tough subject matters and pushing cinema to new heights.
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Finally saw Fast 6 and Olympus Has Fallen...I liked both of them
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Lone Survivor was great! I see there's a documentary on Michael Murphy too, going to have to check that out
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Good stuff wes, thanks for that heads up on that doc. Definitely interested in it.
