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Post by erik on Oct 3, 2009 15:56:23 GMT -8
PSYCHO[/color] The single most influential horror film of the second half of the 20th century. There's nothing like an annual meeting with "Mother"--so long, of course, as you don't take a shower alone (LOL). Props to this portly British figure for having directed what remains a masterpiece of shock and suspense even unto this day: 10/10
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Post by hilb126 on Oct 3, 2009 19:21:17 GMT -8
"All About Steve" - 1 Even Sandra Bullock couldn't pull it off. It's only a one because it has Bob Schneider and Dan Wilson on the soundtrack.
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Post by b@@b on Oct 3, 2009 23:53:32 GMT -8
I actually just watched this a few days ago, and for the first time in a couple years. This time, I shivered throughout again. I actually remember when I first ever seen it and how I was so drawn in till the end, and when the tape stopped and I thought about what I just saw, that was when I teared up uncontrollably. This is the most intense character study I have seen on film, imo, but maybe because I am also a (concerned) parent of a... soon-to-be...13 yr old daughter (whom was 10 when I first ever saw this film), ....with already her own slew of random friends, boisterous spunk and wit, and an indulgence in the atmosphere and materialisms of her peers. All in less than a year's time. So quick. Thirteen portrays the realistic, brisk transformation and potent unravelling of a once conformed preteen girl revolved around a wild new friendship(s) and an estranged relationship with her mom, and dad. Holly Hunter gives a stellar role as the loving yet ignorant and flawed mother. This is a MUST SEE for any mutual parent. The film is very real, as it is very extreme, but in no way far-fetched. Yet, it is not as threatening as how it might come off, but is seriously thought-provoking and a mere awareness alert at best. Some topics in the story might be taken very personally though. One, sadly, I actually can relate to with a friend's daughter. It is no popcorn movie, at all. 10+/10 :::Spoiler alert::: There is a happy ending btw. Mostly.
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Post by duncan175 on Oct 4, 2009 1:33:55 GMT -8
i love thirteen saving private ryan 9/10
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Post by thinwhitechick on Oct 4, 2009 8:30:57 GMT -8
Nice little review on Thirteen, boob. I read favorable comments on another forum as well. I'll have to put this on my 'movies to watch' list.
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Post by b@@b on Oct 4, 2009 9:27:10 GMT -8
You won't shouldn't be disappointed. It....just....could....make your....'movies to keep' list. eta: I forgot to mention it's mostly autobiography written by the supporting actress, Nikki Reed.
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Post by duncan175 on Oct 4, 2009 13:28:05 GMT -8
a good year 8.5/10
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Post by erik on Oct 4, 2009 16:49:06 GMT -8
DELIVERANCE[/color] Four Atlanta businessmen decide to go on a whitewater trip down the wild Cahulawassee River before it is dammed up into a big, dead lake. They should have played golf, instead. Easily one of the creepiest and most unsettling horror films of all times, and not just for the "Dueling Banjos" and the "Squeal!" sequences. 9.5/10
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Post by thinwhitechick on Oct 7, 2009 5:52:19 GMT -8
The Astronaut Farmer 8.5/10 “If we don't have our dreams, we have nothing.” The relationship Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) has with his family, and those precious little girls, is enough to make your eyes water throughout the movie. This is a good family movie. A good movie about the human spirit. About dreams. Too bad the critics couldn’t see that.
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Post by drizzletown on Oct 7, 2009 6:36:04 GMT -8
Loved the Astronaut Farmer!!
Sunshine Cleaning 6/10 Alan Arkin's role, reminiscent of his "Slums of Beverly Hills" role (never knew he was a singer, composer & writer - according to imdb).
Gran Torino 8-9/10 ?? May have already rated this one, watched again on dvd, since hubby had never seen it.
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Post by erik on Oct 7, 2009 9:56:52 GMT -8
Because I'm counting down to Halloween, I am making it an entire month of classic horror films. And this time around, it's JAWS[/color]. "You're gonna need a bigger boat." Enough said. 10/10.
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Post by duncan175 on Oct 11, 2009 10:53:55 GMT -8
American Beauty 8/10
Sweet & Lowdown 7.5/10
Clerks 8/10
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Buffy
Baby Chick
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Post by Buffy on Oct 11, 2009 12:02:41 GMT -8
I watched Hocus Pocus again yesterday.... it was great 9/10
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Post by b@@b on Oct 11, 2009 12:06:45 GMT -8
Because I'm counting down to Halloween, I am making it an entire month of classic horror films. Heh...A friend of mine has acquired the Faces of Death series, with Banned! In America. I will soon be (re)viewing those. (biting nails) ;D ****** Rocky (1976) 9/10 The classic great and sweet boxing tale about being and not being "a bum".
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Post by james on Oct 11, 2009 22:58:06 GMT -8
The Departed rocks.
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Post by erik on Oct 13, 2009 9:49:28 GMT -8
HALLOWEEN[/color] The original fright-fest from '78. None of the thousands of imitators comes remotely close. 10/10.
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Post by b@@b on Oct 13, 2009 13:41:13 GMT -8
The old mask is better too.
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Post by thinwhitechick on Oct 14, 2009 6:56:16 GMT -8
Amazing Grace 7/10 “Sleep is more exhausting than being awake.”
“If there’s a bad taste in your mouth, you don’t constantly swallow it back.”
“I’m a great sinner and Christ is a great savior.”
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Post by erik on Oct 14, 2009 9:31:07 GMT -8
THE BIRDS[/color] The Master's most enigmatic, inexplicable film is this cold, clinical study of a massive attack on the Northern California town of Bodega Bay by practically every member of the avian family. The acting and the special effects may seem very outdated by 21st century CGI standards, but not the coda--it is as disturbing as it is ambiguous: 9.5/10.
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shafgirl
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Have you ever thrown a fistful of glitter in the air?
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Post by shafgirl on Oct 14, 2009 16:47:44 GMT -8
That movie is so unrealistic, but it freaks me out everytime I watch it.
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Post by BILLI on Oct 14, 2009 16:52:46 GMT -8
we just watched a movie called Dear Frankie 10 out of 10 loved it.
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Post by b@@b on Oct 14, 2009 19:07:36 GMT -8
[/color] 9.5/10.[/quote] Remake to come.
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Post by chicksfan on Oct 14, 2009 19:32:47 GMT -8
Uncle Buck. 7.5/10
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Post by b@@b on Oct 14, 2009 19:34:41 GMT -8
^ I've always wanted to own a hooptie that backfires. ;D
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Post by erik on Oct 15, 2009 6:50:58 GMT -8
Quote by b@@b: re. THE BIRDS:
God help us!
Horror filmmakers have so run out of original ideas that they need to remake so perfectly enigmatic a film like this! Embarrassing is the only word I can use to describe that notion!
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