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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Camarel]
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12/19/13 05:34 PM
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Moe_Tilden
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I am watching a lot of bad movies these days because my girlfriend refuses to watch horror movies and any movies with violence; the latest being Mr and Mrs Smith. Terrible movie. All style, no substance. Vacuous crap. Brad Pitt is a pretty shit actor. I know it's obvious but when you are watching De Niro/Keitel/Bale or Norton, you get lost in their characters. With Pitt, you are just watching Brad Pitt look cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1giVzxyoclELOL at Brad Pitt trying to emote. In what movie has Harvey Kietel been that special? The only movie i liked him in was Mean Streets, he really annoyed me in Reservoir Dogs and The Last Temptation of Christ. Same goes for Bale. I loved him in American Psycho, but imo he was an average Bruce Wayne the trilogies success had little to do with Bale imo. I haven't seen The Fighter though so maybe he was great as Micky Ward? Harvey Keitel's character annoyed me in Reservoir Dogs because he couldn't see that Mr. Orange was undercover; but his acting was great. Bad Lieutenant is an acting masterclass and he was very good in Cop Land and From Dusk Till Dawn. His scenes with De Niro in Cop Land always crack me up. Two legends of the game!
I invoke my right under the 5th amendment of the United States constitution and decline to answer the question.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Moe_Tilden]
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12/19/13 06:01 PM
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Camarel
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I am watching a lot of bad movies these days because my girlfriend refuses to watch horror movies and any movies with violence; the latest being Mr and Mrs Smith. Terrible movie. All style, no substance. Vacuous crap. Brad Pitt is a pretty shit actor. I know it's obvious but when you are watching De Niro/Keitel/Bale or Norton, you get lost in their characters. With Pitt, you are just watching Brad Pitt look cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1giVzxyoclELOL at Brad Pitt trying to emote. In what movie has Harvey Kietel been that special? The only movie i liked him in was Mean Streets, he really annoyed me in Reservoir Dogs and The Last Temptation of Christ. Same goes for Bale. I loved him in American Psycho, but imo he was an average Bruce Wayne the trilogies success had little to do with Bale imo. I haven't seen The Fighter though so maybe he was great as Micky Ward? Harvey Keitel's character annoyed me in Reservoir Dogs because he couldn't see that Mr. Orange was undercover; but his acting was great. Bad Lieutenant is an acting masterclass and he was very good in Cop Land and From Dusk Till Dawn. His scenes with De Niro in Cop Land always crack me up. Two legends of the game! It's just opposing opinions then  . In Reservoir Dogs, he annoyed me because he didn't fit in with the cast at all imo and i'm one of the few that thinks RD is QT best movie. I thought Cop Land was a really bad film, i'd say it was the Expendables of actors i like and it didn't work imo. I agree that Kietel and Deniro were the only decent things about that film though.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: J Geoff]
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12/24/13 12:30 PM
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Franzese
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I've seen "Cape Fear" last night, and I need to admit that it's an excellent movie. De Niro had given amazing performance as usual, but this is how any (criminal) movie should be kept. Scorsese? I don't have to talk much about him - top notch director.
Few scenes are obviously from "typical Hollywood," but overall it's I'd give it 8.5/10. If you like "heavy-topic" movies, this is definitely for you.
Merry Christmas!
- Franzese.
"Is it better to be loved, or feared?"
"Mafia executions are never “just business”. That phrase is a complete lie. They are always personal; there is always emotion involved, which explains the irony and symbolism they use. You’re a snitch? Then they’ll cut off your tongue, or stick a canary in your mouth. You flipped off the wrong guy? You might not die, but you’ll get both your middle fingers severed off with a dull knife and have them mailed to your family residence."
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Camarel]
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12/28/13 11:31 AM
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Franzese
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I've seen "Cape Fear" last night, and I need to admit that it's an excellent movie. De Niro had given amazing performance as usual, but this is how any (criminal) movie should be kept. Scorsese? I don't have to talk much about him - top notch director.
Few scenes are obviously from "typical Hollywood," but overall it's I'd give it 8.5/10. If you like "heavy-topic" movies, this is definitely for you.
Merry Christmas!
- Franzese. The thing i love about Scorecese is that along with his well known movies like Goodfellas,Casino and Taxi Driver he's made amazing movies like The King of Comedy and After Hours that you barely hear about. That's right. Scorsese is by far the best director in Hollywood, right now. Not reducing the skill of directing craft of other famous directors, but I think Scorsese's movies have the in-depth meaning. I can even compare him to Da Vinci of cinematography On a side-note, I'm waiting patiently for his upcoming movie with Di Caprio -- Wolf of the Wall Street. Trailer of this film, is one of the best I've seen. Definitely a must-watch film.
"Is it better to be loved, or feared?"
"Mafia executions are never “just business”. That phrase is a complete lie. They are always personal; there is always emotion involved, which explains the irony and symbolism they use. You’re a snitch? Then they’ll cut off your tongue, or stick a canary in your mouth. You flipped off the wrong guy? You might not die, but you’ll get both your middle fingers severed off with a dull knife and have them mailed to your family residence."
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: J Geoff]
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12/29/13 05:21 PM
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 "American Hustle" was a pretty good movie and not just because as the joke goes, Amy Adams, was in the running for "least supported actress" because of her character's usually braless attire.   It's a fictionalized retelling of the ABSCAM scandal. It's an ensemble film where everyone gets a chance to shine. In tone and style it was kinda reminiscent of Goodfellas. Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bradley Cooper also star. Jeremy Renner has a very strong supporting role.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Winter is Coming
Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: olivant]
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01/14/14 06:27 PM
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Have any of you seen Oblivion with Tom Cruise? I watched most of it, but how was he able to come back from the dead at the end of the movie? And now I don't ever have to see it! Did we ever hear of a spoiler alert, Oli???
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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01/14/14 06:55 PM
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A couple months ago Bill Maher slipped up giving what I perceive to be the ending (or a surprise within the movie) of the movie "Gravity". He put his hand to his mouth as though to say "oops." I haven't seen the movie and now not sure if I want to. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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01/15/14 01:36 PM
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Have any of you seen Oblivion with Tom Cruise? I watched most of it, but how was he able to come back from the dead at the end of the movie? And now I don't ever have to see it! Did we ever hear of a spoiler alert, Oli??? Mi dispiace!
"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: olivant]
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01/16/14 01:21 PM
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Have any of you seen Oblivion with Tom Cruise? I watched most of it, but how was he able to come back from the dead at the end of the movie? And now I don't ever have to see it! Did we ever hear of a spoiler alert, Oli??? Mi dispiace! No sweat. Anything to avoid a Tom Cruise movie works for me!
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."
"I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: dontomasso]
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01/22/14 05:07 AM
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J Geoff
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Anything to avoid a Tom Cruise movie works for me! +1 Can't stand the smirking a-hole! ...but I still like some of his movies (and not because he's in them!)..
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Yogi Barrabbas]
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01/24/14 12:03 PM
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Full of eager anticipation I went to the cinema this week to watch American Hustle. Came away very disappointed. I was not impressed one bit. Full of over indulgent acting and mind numbing character interplay.
Amy Adams nearly saved the day just by being in it, but even she could not do it. You know that was one I was thinking about seeing. I don't know much as to what it's about but I get a kick out of (and can relate to) some of the hair/clothes styles. I do find tho, most of the time, IF a movie wins many awards, there's a good chance I won't like it. Many times IMHO, critics love it and I don't.  Wolf Of Wall Street kind of appeals to me but I am wondering if I'll like it. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion, Part III
[Re: Dellacroce]
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02/20/14 04:38 PM
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afriendofours
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the fighter was a pretty good movie, but the guy who played micky ward was mark whalbarg, Bale played the part of the washed up brother, bale was a pretty convincing crack addict. I really enjoyed Christian Bales performance in The Fighter, he played the part well. Last movie i watched was Misery, with James Caan and Kathy Bates who plays the nut obsessed fan well lol.
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