Yes, that's the reason I got confused. It's been a while since I watched it!

No, unfortunately I've not and I don't think I'd be able to find the book around here. Yes, I'm very much interested to hear about the ending in the book. I appreciate if send me a PM about it!

Not to mention a remake of the magnificent Manhunter.

Mick

Not to mention a remake of the magnificent Manhunter.

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I've only seen part of Manhunter. Who played Lecter and was that actor good in the role? I know it came out b/f all the others, but I just imagine Lecter played by anyone other than Anthony Hopkins.

Lecter was played by Brian Cox in Manhunter. Not a patch on Hopkins, who made the role his own with lip-smacking relish, but Manhunter is a fine film indeed. I haven't seen Red Dragon.

Mick

City of God

I thought this movie was great. The story was smart and original and the acting was good. It was very violent at points but nothing to make you vomit.
10/10

Inherit the Wind *** (1st Time)
1960, Kramer, US
In 1925 southern America, two brilliant lawyers go head-to-head in a case arising from the teaching of Evolutionism over Creationism.
Standard courtoom theatrics which maintains its engrossing power through some outstanding performances.

Mick

Following - (Nolan;1998;UK) - ***
An anti-social aspiring writer who shadows random people is taken under a burglar's wing.
A very good thriller from Nolan, although nowhere near Memento. The film's messy narrative is an obvious experimentation, although the the rest of the aspects come together nicely and make a very solid, very good film. All Memento fans should see this. The score is great.
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Very bad things



Alot better than i excepted,funny and gruesome at the same time

You should see it. Edward Norton is very good as Will Graham, plus Harvey Keitel plays his boss (character name is escaping me). The beginning of the film is excellent - I need to see Manhunter in its entirety for a comparison. The beginning of the film is, by far, the best opener in the triology.

Bringing Up Baby #97 on the AFI Top 100 List

Last night I watched this movie and usually I right a review immediately following the movie, but I was tired & had to be up early and I knew I'd have time at work to do it. Anyway, this was probably the first movie of the list that I wasn't too crazy about. I mean, I understand the movie was made in 1938 but that's just not my kind of comedy. It's too predictable and sometimes childish. I will say though that Katharine Hepburn did look fine back in her day and Cary Grant did a good job as the "bumbling fool doctor" but it just wasn't my taste I guess. Not horrible but not that great either.

That's why it's called 'screwball' comedy.

One of the best (if not the best) comedies is on tonight at 9:15, Duck Soup. I'll definitely be seeing it again.

Groucho owns.

What channel Don Vercetti? I have heard good things about that from you & thug and it's obviously on the AFI list but if I can see it tonight I'll do that. Is that "screwball" humor as well?

TCM, the best film channel on TV, period.

You probably won't like it. I thought it would be dated humor but I loved it. It's whole manner is screwball but Groucho's wiseass remarks rule. The scenes with the silent Harpo Marx are also a treat.

You have to look at a movie from its time. You may not find Duck Soup funny but that's no reason to consider it good, but not great. Different types of humor existed then, such as Chaplin, Keaton, and then the sound era with new, but similar comedy. Much of it is very Vaudevillian. All I can say is there is nothing wrong with Duck Soup, at all.
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Rufus T. Firefly: Not that I care, but where is your husband?
Mrs. Teasdale: Why, he's dead.
Rufus T. Firefly: I bet he's just using that as an excuse.
Mrs. Teasdale: I was with him to the very end.
Rufus T. Firefly: No wonder he passed away.
Mrs. Teasdale: I held him in my arms and kissed him.
Rufus T. Firefly: Oh, I see, then it was murder. Will you marry me? Did he leave you any money? Answer the second question first.

Thug wrote a MFA Top 100 review for it.

Alright, I'll try to see it tonight because it's impossible to find on DVD. Thanks for the heads up Don Vercetti

I'll tell you the truth: I can't understand what was so predictable about the film. Besides the fact that we know they'll be together, I really found nothing predictable in this unbelivably great screwball comedy. Hepburn delivers a great role as the mad-cap heiress as does the amazing Cary Grant who is very reminescent of Harold Lloyd in "Saftey Last" (1923). Her antics bringing him alaive is not only humorous but it is acctually an asspect of love that is expored here (Though of course, not in all seriousness).

In fact, this film psawned a sub-genre of romance that we see alot in sit-coms today.

Actually it's VERY easy to find.

Well that box set came out in November. Before then I really couldn't even find it

Duck Soup - (McCarey;1933;USA) - ****
Rufus T. Firefly becomes dictator of Freedonia and his antics leads to a conflict with a neighboring country, which has two spies on Firefly.
Not only one of the most influential comedies which has had it's classic moments homaged and spoofed countless times, but also one of the greatest comedies ever. Everything screwball should be. Groucho Marx is excellent in his wiseass remarks. Even if some jokes are dated, anyone will laugh in this. The best I've seen from the Marx Bros. A wonderful satire on war and politics.
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Duck Soup #85 on the AFI Top 100 List

I did somewhat enjoy this movie. It was funnier than Bringing Up Baby and I'm glad that I can finally say that I've seen it. When I told my mother it was on she decided to stay up and watch it with me. She laughed at it more than I did, but she's also seen it before. It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be

I was watching "The Bank Dick" on, some channel, with W. C. Fields. There has never been anyone funnier that I can think of, he was a true comedic genius. If any of you have never seen his movies you are really missing something.

"I'm very fond of children. Girl children, around eighteen and twenty."

Duck SOup is simply the most witty, urbane and funny film ever made. It is as fresh today as the day it came out. Groucho, Harpo and Chico, when together are pure TNT. Their madcap comedy and humor might seem silly but it's all in order to make fun of an establishment or or someone who deserves it.

Hi there Sully!!

I love Duck Soup. The Marx Brothers really make me laugh. I don't like a lot of corny comedy, but theirs is great. My favorite is still Groucho, although they are all good.


TIS

Raising Arizona

If you like the Coen brothers, you will love this movie. If you dont, you will despise this movie. Basically thats what it comes down to. I personally love the Coens and cherish this movie. The cast is great and the movie is hillarious. One of the few perfect comedies.

10/10

Raising Arizona: another film in my 130+ (and growing) unseen mountain of films.

Limelight ** (1st Time)
1952, Chaplin, US
An aging, former comedian takes in a suicidal ballerina and is inspired to perform again.
Deeply personal Chaplin drama (not comedy); the songs are brilliant, but it is overlong.

Mick

I saw Monster in Law last weekend. It was great! I would give it 3 stars or more. I love how they humanized the mother-in-law and didn't just make her a *****. It made you see why mothers tend to be like that, even if they shouldn't. Just a great movie. Cute & funny parts too.

I rented Boogeyman last night. It wasn't great, but it kept us entertained.

Man that movie sucked I thought. The only redeeming quality of it was the hot Tory Mussett

Just saw Mystic River. It was amazing and disturbing. Sean Penn and Tim Robbins certainly earned their statuettes! Don't understand why Kevin Bacon was nominated. I didn't think his role was nearly as challenging as the other two, but the cast as a whole was very good.

I just watched Strapless and surprisingly enjoyed it. I had seen some of it on TV during the holidays I believe, and got it through Blockbuster online and I'm pretty glad that I got it. I thought it would be a chick flick and that I wouldn't enjoy it but again, I surprisingly did

I'm pissed. I missed Scorsese's The Age of Innocence on TCM last night. Tonight The Big Sleep is playing, which I can hopefully see. This week will be good though, Monday Night Of The Hunter is playing as well as one of my favorites, Citizen Kane on Wed, which I know several here wanna see. In a Lonely Place (great movie) and 12 Angry Men (even greater) are also playing late in the week.

Looks like my exam studying will be conflicted. :p