For a minute there I thought you said "Pacino is not too long nor too short."

Anyway, I'll be seeing Revenge of the Sith tonight.

Since I'm 5' tall that statement is true for me as well!

Since you used the word 'long' I got a much filthier idea!

I really enoyed Pirates. I wanted to see it in the theaters but for one reason or another I never made it. I'm looking forward to 2 & 3. Johnny Depp was awesome as Captain Jack Sparrow

Oh, man. Isn't too early in the day for you to have those dirty thoughts? :p

I just watched Dirty Harry for the first time. And after reading all the great reviews Im a bit disappointed. Eastwood gives a good performance but the movie lacks something. The screenplay isnt that great (some great quotes though) and the movie is boring at times. The direction wasnt all that either.
But I'll give it another try...

Unforgiven #98 on the AFI Top 100 List

This was my first time watching this movie and I have to admit it was very good. A very good cast and an interesting story. My favorite scene was when Hackman disarmed Richard Harris aka "English Bob." The movie seemed to sometimes get a little slow but I did surprisingly enjoy it fairly well

I also forgot to mention that a couple of days ago I watched the Star Wars Clone Wars Volume 1 DVD. I was disappointed in it because I thought it would continue the story between Anakin and Obi-Won and it didn't really. There was way too much fighting and not enough story (how often do you hear me saying that!?). I was very disappointed with it

I saw Anchors Aweigh last week. If you've never seen it, or if it's been a while since the last time you saw it, it's definitely time to see it again!! Totally a great movie. Before this film, I always loved Gene Kelly, but I never thought of him as being sexy. However, in one of the beginning scenes, the first time he's calling Lola on the phone, his voice and the way he talks are just enough to make any girl melt!

And Frank Sinatra plays a shy, innocent guy from Brooklyn who doesn't know anything about girls... I know, pretty unlikely, huh? But he does a great job.

Also, the little boy in this movie is one of the cutest kids I've ever seen in my life, on screen or off. Every time he came on screen, every time he said anything, my sister and I were like, "Omigod, he's SOOOO cute!!!" :p

It's funny, I always mixed up Anchors Aweigh with On The Town, which is why I hadn't seen it yet... I always thought I had already seen it, but I'd only seen the latter. I like Anchors a LOT better than On The Town, by the way.

I'm surprised about Dirty Harry, but oh well. I know many don't like it as much as some. I rate it as a classic and masterpiece of the (sub)genre, pre-cliche days for those cop flicks. As for Unforgiven, the scene where 'the kid' reflects on his first kill while crying and drinking is one that's burned into my mind.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - (Lucas;2005;USA) - ***1/2
Anakin's growing ambition and cynicism causes him to be seduced by the dark side as Palpatine begins to form the Empire, and begin Order 66, The Jedi Purge.
The most fascinating of the prequels, as well as the best. Although not as good as the original trilogy it's a solid and tense film. The beginning does offer little hope, but it is soon redeemed by great progression towards the end. CGI is overused again, which is one of the reasons I didn't think this matched any of the originals along with some of its horrid writing such as "I am so in love with you." The final battles are great.

Yeah that was really good too. I think that whole scene was especially when we find out that SPOILER Ned has died and Will decides to hunt them down by himself and 'The Kid' gives us killing for good. END OF SPOILER I was expecting more of a fight towards the end of the movie but it was pretty cool nonetheless

Unforgiven is one of Clint's best movies. It always cracks me up when they keep saying 'Duck' instead of 'Duke'.

Indecent Proposal (93/Adrian Lyne/US) 6/10

A couple in need for $50,000 in a short time agree that the wife spends a night with a billionaire for a million dollars.
Nothing more than a cliché and there is no surprises but still an enjoyable chick flick! I think casting was great.

I started Fear and Loathing, FINALLY, but I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to finish it. I read several reviews and summaries of the movie to be sure I went into the viewing with the right perspective, so I hope that helps. Many people said it really isn't supposed to make sense, and it more so degrades drugs than glorifies them. Some people also said that they were laughing at some parts. I have, so far...is that okay? Seriously though, if anyone could give me some info or advice on how to "take" this movie, that might help.

The film is based on Hunter S. Thompson's drugged up true story. It's a funny movie, but the narration should be listened to, as when he discusses the time period are the best parts. It's a strange movie, yes, but if you pay attention it's easy to follow the plot and know what's a hallucination.

Thanks, DV. I knew I could count on a movie buff like you!

What I really love about this movie so far is the setting, or set design, and camera effects, I guess you'd call it. (I'm sure there's a more appropriate name, right?) I like how everything looks so dreamlike to portray how things appear when you're under the influence of drugs, I'm assuming.

I remember this movie was on TV late one night, months ago, and I happened to come across it. It was a scene where Duke/Thompson and Gonzo/Acosta were in a casino (I assume?), but there was this huge merry-go-round, and Depp was walking around and on it. I haven't reached this scene yet in my official and complete viewing, but I remember it distinctly, because it was my first impression of the movie. It was late, and I was already sleepy, and watching this scene had me feeling even dizzy from the crazy effects. It's truly a unique movie just for that.

One more question: From what I heard about Hunter S. Thompson (I don't know much about him), I was under the impression that he was referred to as Gonzo or Dr. Gonzo, yet IMDB tells me that Benicio Del Toro played Dr. Gonzo/Oscar Z. Acosta, as I referred to above.

I finally watched Dr. Strangelove or how...
OH MY GOD, what an event This movie has sooo many memorable lines. The only problem with it is that its too short but I guess thats always the case with good movies
Everybody gave a great performance but to me its a tie between Peter Sellers and George C. Scott. I guess I will go with the second. "I smell a big fat commie rat"

9/10 after first viewing

I don't know what precise "effects" you mean. Lighting?

As for names. Acosta was having some political trouble that Ferro could explain for you. Thompson did not want to use his name in the book so he would've get him in trouble.

Dr. Gonzo = Acosta
Raoul Duke = Hunter S. Thompson (Raoul is his alias)

Um, maybe all of it. Lighting, costume, set design.

Thanks for the name info. That clarifies things a lot.

I'm sure Ferro will have input, as well, or maybe I'll look up some old posts.

@ginaitaliangirl: Where's your signature from?

Jerry: "Kramer!?"
Kramer: "What?"
Jerry: "You killed Fredo!"
Kramer: "Fredo was weak and stupid. He shouldn't've eaten that key."

A Seinfeld episode: Fredo was the pet parrot of Jerry's neighbors, and he swallowed a key for Kramer's safe that he had been hiding in various places. I thought it was a good combination of my favorite TV show and favorite movie...

Sounds good Not a Seinfeld fan but I hope to catch that episode...

Not a Seinfeld fan?

It's a good one.

hey you just don't know what you're missing! I highly recommend you to watch as fast as you can

Just watched Collateral...UNREAL.

Pulp Fiction #95 on the AFI Top 100 List

I haven't watched this movie in a while and I'm glad I watched it before I went to bed. I really enjoyed it more so than previous views. Tim Roth was excellent as was Samuel L. Jackson. Considered by most Tarantino's masterpiece and I saw a lot of that tonight, however not my personal favorite. Still a great movie however!

They used to show Seinfeld 1 year ago but they dont anymore, but even back then I didnt see it Ill give it another chance next time
But nothing can beat "The King Of Queens" anyways :p

Just watched the Apoclaypse Now Documentary.
It was like another one and a half hours of a journey through the Vietnam war and the movie. A really great and interesting documentary, schocking at times, fascinating and I gained more respect for FFC. Im glad that he finished this movie though he had so many difficulties thoughout the shooting. The long shooting time, the financial problems, problems with the plot/screenplay and and with Marlon Brando, who didnt want to show up and shoot for 3 weeks and STILL wanted to keep his 1 million. And when he finally arrived he didnt read "Heart of Darkness"

I recommend this Documentary to everybody. The version I have is not of the best quality. But I hope they release a DVD soon covering more Informarion and footage about the movie...

No excuses about Seinfeld, Aziatic!

You'll just have to order one of the DVD sets, then.

Glad you liked it. Michael Mann films have become an event for me.