Re: Movies
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:39 pm
Watched he Florida project. Pretty excellent. Gut wrenching at times. And he performance by the little girl in the last five minutes was out of this world.
It's the sixth version of The Swamp. What could possibly go wrong?
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And when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pmIncluding a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:18 pmOh, to be childless... I've been to two movies this decade, both children's movies.brian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:12 pm So I set a loose goal of trying to see one movie a week in a theater, have only gotten to two this year and I'm figuring out why. There's a lot of dreck out there. Gonna go see Darkest Hour (which I legit do want to see) and hopefully there's something decent coming out next week because that's the only choice this week.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
ETA: It's more like Goodfellas if Henry Hill were torn between being a gangster or not.
Didn't Palmentieri write it? And that it's autobiographical?brian wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:36 amETA: It's more like Goodfellas if Henry Hill were torn between being a gangster or not.
I haven't heard anything about the musical, but it's been out for awhile so it must not be too bad. It really is a hell of a story. The movie only really pales in comparison to the play (in my opinion) because it's told so powerfully by Palmenteri.
There is that too.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm
Including a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
My 82 year-old father is somewhat angry and hostile about technology. I think It frustrates him that he can't keep up with it. So, he refuses to acknowledge most of it, even if it is easy and useful for him. I was at his home over the holidays and we were watching a football game. I grabbed the remote and re-wound a bit so my brother and I could re-watch a play, and I confused/pissed him off a bit. Then, I offered to pause it when he went to the bathroom, and he wasn't having any of that, either. It's hell to get old.Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:17 pmThere is that too.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm
Including a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
Also, other people are assholes at movies. Either they're talking or eating as loudly as possible.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pmIncluding a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:18 pmOh, to be childless... I've been to two movies this decade, both children's movies.brian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:12 pm So I set a loose goal of trying to see one movie a week in a theater, have only gotten to two this year and I'm figuring out why. There's a lot of dreck out there. Gonna go see Darkest Hour (which I legit do want to see) and hopefully there's something decent coming out next week because that's the only choice this week.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
Watching anything at home while teenagers are in the house has the same issue.brian wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:40 pmAlso, other people are assholes at movies. Either they're talking or eating as loudly as possible.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pmIncluding a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:18 pmOh, to be childless... I've been to two movies this decade, both children's movies.brian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:12 pm So I set a loose goal of trying to see one movie a week in a theater, have only gotten to two this year and I'm figuring out why. There's a lot of dreck out there. Gonna go see Darkest Hour (which I legit do want to see) and hopefully there's something decent coming out next week because that's the only choice this week.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
I wonder if I'll ever get to that point. I mean... I'm *kinda* like that with Siri and the Amazon Echo (I think that's what it's called) and talking to devices to have it do something. I either forget that it's an option or when I do use it, it can be frustrating.sancarlos wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:39 pmMy 82 year-old father is somewhat angry and hostile about technology. I think It frustrates him that he can't keep up with it. So, he refuses to acknowledge most of it, even if it is easy and useful for him. I was at his home over the holidays and we were watching a football game. I grabbed the remote and re-wound a bit so my brother and I could re-watch a play, and I confused/pissed him off a bit. Then, I offered to pause it when he went to the bathroom, and he wasn't having any of that, either. It's hell to get old.Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:17 pmThere is that too.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm
Including a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
We have a few of these places too, and the original one around here pisses me off because they don't fully dim the theater lights until 10 or so minutes into the movie. Counterpoint, they are 21 & up, so no fucking kids running around.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:52 pmI wonder if I'll ever get to that point. I mean... I'm *kinda* like that with Siri and the Amazon Echo (I think that's what it's called) and talking to devices to have it do something. I either forget that it's an option or when I do use it, it can be frustrating.sancarlos wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:39 pmMy 82 year-old father is somewhat angry and hostile about technology. I think It frustrates him that he can't keep up with it. So, he refuses to acknowledge most of it, even if it is easy and useful for him. I was at his home over the holidays and we were watching a football game. I grabbed the remote and re-wound a bit so my brother and I could re-watch a play, and I confused/pissed him off a bit. Then, I offered to pause it when he went to the bathroom, and he wasn't having any of that, either. It's hell to get old.Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:17 pmThere is that too.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm
Including a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
But with most stuff... Bring it. I love ALL of the advancements with regards to TV and fully embrace moving towards an a la carte approach to my channels (apps). And I'm cool if the car wants to park itself, have at it hoss.
And you want to keep making my smartphone smarter, cool with me.
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In terms of going to the movie theater, we have one of those fancy ass places with reclining chairs, waiters and amazing food and drink options very close to our neighborhood. It's expensive as fuck, but since we only go see things like Star Wars or other special effect-type films, it kind of evens out in terms of entertainment dollars. (we used to go to a lot of movies.)
We have a Flix Brewhouse and it is the only place we will see movies other than the Arts theater here. Good beer. reasonably priced. very adult forward.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:13 pmWe have a few of these places too, and the original one around here pisses me off because they don't fully dim the theater lights until 10 or so minutes into the movie. Counterpoint, they are 21 & up, so no fucking kids running around.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:52 pmI wonder if I'll ever get to that point. I mean... I'm *kinda* like that with Siri and the Amazon Echo (I think that's what it's called) and talking to devices to have it do something. I either forget that it's an option or when I do use it, it can be frustrating.sancarlos wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:39 pmMy 82 year-old father is somewhat angry and hostile about technology. I think It frustrates him that he can't keep up with it. So, he refuses to acknowledge most of it, even if it is easy and useful for him. I was at his home over the holidays and we were watching a football game. I grabbed the remote and re-wound a bit so my brother and I could re-watch a play, and I confused/pissed him off a bit. Then, I offered to pause it when he went to the bathroom, and he wasn't having any of that, either. It's hell to get old.Pruitt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:17 pmThere is that too.Avram wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:54 amAnd when you get older it is nice to be able to pause the movie for a bathroom breakPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:17 pm
Including a couple of premieres that my wife got passes for at work, we have been to 4 movies in the theatre in a decade.
But you know what - unless it's a special effects movie, who cares? We've got the big TVs, and once you pass a certain age, it doesn't matter if you see the movie when it opens. You reach a certain age, the thrill of seeing a new movie fades away once you realize that with parking and popcorn and a drink, you're dropping over $50 to see a movie.
(Yes, I sound like my Grandfather.)
But with most stuff... Bring it. I love ALL of the advancements with regards to TV and fully embrace moving towards an a la carte approach to my channels (apps). And I'm cool if the car wants to park itself, have at it hoss.
And you want to keep making my smartphone smarter, cool with me.
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In terms of going to the movie theater, we have one of those fancy ass places with reclining chairs, waiters and amazing food and drink options very close to our neighborhood. It's expensive as fuck, but since we only go see things like Star Wars or other special effect-type films, it kind of evens out in terms of entertainment dollars. (we used to go to a lot of movies.)
A female friend claims to have had sex in one of those.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:18 pmThe only thing about that place is that because you're basically sitting on your dad's lazy boy, people can get WAY too comfortable.
Well, 100 percent you could get hand favors. They give you blankets for cripes sake.P.D.X. wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:38 pmA female friend claims to have had sex in one of those.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:18 pmThe only thing about that place is that because you're basically sitting on your dad's lazy boy, people can get WAY too comfortable.
Yeah, I liked the Tide running gag, and the Old Spice was the one that tricked me. I thought the Crocodile Dundee one was hilarious. I was yelling at the TV, saying I can't believe they are making this movie, then burst out laughing. It took some explaining to my son, and ended with, "how is that funny?"
Rules (her accent is almost as pretty as she is):DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:19 pm We went to see Lady Bird yesterday. Thought it was great.
I'm always amazed at actors that can totally lose their normal speaking voice. Saoirse Ronan, when you hear her in interviews, has a thick Irish lilt. But in the movie, she totally sounds like a high school girl from Sacramento.
I thought Blade Runner was good....but SLOOOOOOOOOOW. How many scenes did we need of Gosling walking slowly into a space, and looking around in amazement?
I haven't seen the new one yet, but the original is exceptionally slow as well. It surprised me when I watched it again a couple of years ago after not seeing it in forever.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:31 amI thought Blade Runner was good....but SLOOOOOOOOOOW. How many scenes did we need of Gosling walking slowly into a space, and looking around in amazement?
Saw it last night, and really enjoyed it. Allison Janney is a national treasure.tennbengal wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2018 5:48 am Saw I, Tonya last night. Went to it expecTing to not like it but damn, it was tremendous.