What was the last movie you saw?

[Hilarious Joke]

The Shape of Water. Beautiful film.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Latest offering from the American Film Theatre:

The Maids (1975)

Glenda Jackson and Susannah York play sisters who work as maids for Madame (Vivien Merchant.) They play a sort of sadomasochistic game where one dresses up in Madame's fine clothes while they alternately debase and insult each other. Meanwhile, one of them has written anonymous letters that lead Monsieur (Mark Burns, who has no lines) to be arrested. They also try to poison Madame. Based on the play by Jean Genet, which was in turn very loosely inspired by a notorious case of the 1930's in which two sisters working as maids murdered their employer, which has also inspired other books, plays, and films. In this version, it's never quite clear if the sisters really do murder Madame (she doesn't drink the poisoned tea) or just go into long, elaborate fantasies of being marched to the hangman and so on. Pretty much a two and one-half woman show. (Madame has one long scene, the sisters take up the rest of the film.) Intense emotion, if not much plot. To a great extent, an indictment of the class system.

 

[Jeffbert]

Just watched Frankenstein's Army last night. It was o.k., except for the camera work, which in the story, was done by the character filming the events to bring evidence to his superiors. As such, the monsters were somewhat difficult to see.

 

[J Riff]

Right. Apparently Frank's Army features stuck-together-from-deceased-Nazi-soldiers style monsters. I couldn't find it, so tried to watch The Killings at Outpost Zeta instead. It is stuck-together too, and was probably not so bad, if I could but remember it. At the end, they leave the planet, and something is still moving around, under a tarpaulin, as scary music plays. Green Slime was mucher better, and had vastly superior theme music.

 

[Overread]

I saw Frankenstein's Army a while back (one of those random things I found on the TV). I though the idea and the work on the monsters/creations was very neat. The camera work did let it down though - like many I hate the whole "shaky cam" thing though it was at least well done in this film and they didn't cut it out for huge chunks or have you staring at a blank wall half the time.

It's a trick you can oft see in lower budget films, so its odd when it appears in the mid or upper range of films where its clear that they've got a good budget to actually show stuff

 

[Jeffbert]

I saw the results for this film on Amazon; they include a blu-ray with figurines!

 

[X Equestris]

Got around to watching Bright last night. I really enjoyed the creative worldbuilding.

 

[J Riff]

Cloverfield Paradox - this streamed on netflax immediately after the Stuper Bowl, and in it we learn that, when dimensions crash together, because of a giant particle accelerator in space.. things can happen, lots of things. It has a lot of action, some sappy nonsnse, but not too too much, and manages to overcome the ludicrousness of the premise to be a surprise, a watchable movie, from outa nowhere, on TV free. The giant monster guy is not in this one, but a blatant sequel is set up where yet another dimension, the giant monster dimension? may cause trouble yet. I barely stayed awake cos it was on late, but it was okay as best I can recall.

 

[Jeffbert]

Man on (or is it 'in') the Moon. I recall watching Taxi long ago, & had heard about the guy wresting women, but that is all I knew about him. A bit surprised to see the dispatcher guy in the role of an agent, but, I guess he had become too big a star to play himself. Sorry, I am really bad remembering names.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Journey to the Center of Time (1967)

Ultra-low budget time travel flick. People stand around and talk for half an hour, then they get zapped to the far future. A blue alien talks to them. They get zapped back in time and watch a bunch of stock footage, finally going back to the dinosaur days. Full of stock characters: The Scientist, the Hero, the Villain, the Girl. Pretty dull stuff.

 

[Starbeast]

@Jeffbert - I'm one of the fortunate to see ANDY KAUFMAN's career from start to finish. Mr Kaufman was a one-of-a-kind guy who enjoyed getting people to react to his funny or outrageous displays, and fooling his audience. Either you disliked him, or understood his brand of edgy theatrics. Comedian/actor JIM CARREY, did a perfect impersonation of Mr Kaufman, in the dramatic film Man on the Moon (1999). Mr Carrey was awesome at recreating moments that stunned TV audiences (unless you knew Andy, like me, that he was only having fun pretending), Jim did it so well, for me, it seemed like Andy was alive again.

And.........I just watched...

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) - A thought provoking documentary about how comedian/actor Jim Carrey, was affected by his portrayal of the late Andy Kaufman, in the movie, Man on the Moon (1999). For me, a fan of both men, I enjoyed this in-depth interview. Wonderful.

Rango (2011) - I finally got the chance to re-watch this animated western film in it's entirety, and I have to say, it was pretty good. Nice animation, and a satisfying ending that changed my mind that this movie isn't so bad. Spirit of the West, eh? Very cool.

Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell (2016) - The incredible Hulk and the mystic Doctor Strange fight together against the evil being known as Nightmare, on Halloween night. A nice little treat.

Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United (2013) - A good story about two of Marvel Comics greatest champions battling against a monstrous creature, created by HYDRA scientists.

Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United (2014) - A fantastic story which is highlighted by the super villain, the Red Skull. Nuff said.



Re-Watched:

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - Oh man, the movie got me emotional again. Astonishing sci-fi film.

Dr Who: Destiny of the Daleks (1979) - One of my favorite Dr Who adventures, featuring actor TOM BAKER. I was inspired to see this four part episode, because of one of my 75 Word Challenge tales. Fans of the time and space traveler, know this story quite well. But, if you haven't seen this one, I won't give away any spoilers.

3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) - With Elvis's birthday still in mind, I thought, "Why not watch this violent flick again". Actors Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner are the big guns is this action/drama about a casino heist gone sour. A fast-paced tale with a great soundtrack.

 

[J Riff]

It was okay, Rango was, wunnit SB. Nothing to get all worked up about, or anything, but definitely better than Journey To The Centre of Time, which sounds like a barnburner but truly isn't. Dinosarus (1960) is not so great either, except for the caveman and perhaps that plastic dino grappling with the toy tractor at the end.

 

[Starbeast]

It was okay, Rango was, wunnit SB. Nothing to get all worked up about, or anything, but definitely better than Journey To The Centre of Time, which sounds like a barnburner but truly isn't. Dinosarus (1960) is not so great either, except for the caveman and perhaps that plastic dino grappling with the toy tractor at the end.

Hi Riff. I guess I was in a moody mood, when I first tried to see RANGO. And it was packed with commercials on TV. But I saw the uncut movie on Youtube, later.

DINOSAURUS, was a favorite film of mine, when I was a kid. I enjoyed the mild comedy in it too. Did you know that movie inspired a cartoon series? It's true.

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[J Riff]

Brilliant. I swear... the stuff you learn in here... my, my... Dino Boy, I will guess, is not so great as Dinosaurus? I am not gonna look for it...
not with Evil Toons sitting here waiting to be watched.

 

[Rodders]

Thor: Ragnorok.

I really, really enjoyed this. A genuinely fun film with quite a few laugh out loud moments. Great design, great effects and a really goo cast. Cate Blanchett was superb as Hela. Totally recommended.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

It was okay, if a little cliche. Julienne Moore is good.

 

[Mouse]

Alien Autopsy. Starring Ant & Dec. Yes, I actually own this one on DVD. I like it anyway.

 

[Jeffbert]

@Jeffbert - I'm one of the fortunate to see ANDY KAUFMAN's career from start to finish. Mr Kaufman was a one-of-a-kind guy who enjoyed getting people to react to his funny or outrageous displays, and fooling his audience. Either you disliked him, or understood his brand of edgy theatrics. Comedian/actor JIM CARREY, did a perfect impersonation of Mr Kaufman, in the dramatic film Man on the Moon (1999). Mr Carrey was awesome at recreating moments that stunned TV audiences (unless you knew Andy, like me, that he was only having fun pretending), Jim did it so well, for me, it seemed like Andy was alive again.

I did not say anything about disliking AK, or even not understanding him. Sorry you got that impression, Starbeast. But, I do appreciate your input here. I spent the last 20 years of the 20th century not watching TV, so I missed a lot.

I will say that I think AK may have misunderstood what audiences find amusing, just as DD's character said something about him amusing himself at the audience's expense. In Monty PFC, they sometimes no, frequently have a weird skit, only the be followed by a really funny one. But in this film, they showed AK thoroughly enjoying his joke, while the audience was scratching their heads, & the MC was trying his best to make AK do something to entertain them. I did enjoy the film, though.

DinoBoy -- Just love Hanna Barbera!

Journey to the Center of Time (1967) I am certain I saw this one!

DINOSAURUS -- this one also.

 

[Starbeast]

I did not say anything about disliking AK, or even not understanding him. Sorry you got that impression, Starbeast. But, I do appreciate your input here. I spent the last 20 years of the 20th century not watching TV, so I missed a lot.

DinoBoy -- Just love Hanna Barbera!

Howdy-hey-there, Jeffbert. I was just giving my experience with AK (from stand-up to grave). Unfortunately, I thought he was kidding that he had cancer. Also, just about anyone who was aware of Andy, thought he was pulling another prank. No one believed he was dying, or that he died, until his obituary appeared in the media. Not many attended his funeral, because no one knew if he was really dead.

And, like you, I rarely watch TV as well. I couldn't find much I liked, since the mid 1990's.

 

[Rodders]

Blade Runner 2049.

I’m still digesting this movie. Personally, I thought it was really good but I want to watch it one or two more times as I think there was a lot that I missed.

Big Hero Six.

Another very god movie.

Logan Lucky.

A fun heist movie with a great cast.

 

[Jeffbert]

He brought obscurity upon himself, Starbeast. The boy who cried 'wolf'. Nobody took him seriously, he died for his art.

Corpse Bride. Strange, but entertaining. Reminds me of the Mad Monster Party.