tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post6593533496968102613..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Netflix This Movie! Vol. 118Patrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-44412550182884126762015-03-02T15:53:37.534-06:002015-03-02T15:53:37.534-06:00I think you're mistaken, J. Housebound was 35...I think you're mistaken, J. Housebound was 350,000 NZD. Maybe your thinking of The House of Him which was about $2000.00 to make? Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-35391612740115613742015-03-02T15:50:32.511-06:002015-03-02T15:50:32.511-06:00Loved Housebound...but i am completely blown away ...Loved Housebound...but i am completely blown away by the fact that it cost less than $300 to make. (300NZD) It is ALL on the screen, and the creep factor is very high. and i found then ending to be quite satisfying. Between what's coming out of NZ and what's coming out of Scandinavia, I almost don't care that hollywood has just run out of ideas. JGodseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599896177675311222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-55287673682707952822015-03-01T14:56:44.819-06:002015-03-01T14:56:44.819-06:00I took the opportunity to watch Leaving Las Vegas ...I took the opportunity to watch Leaving Las Vegas and Glengarry Glen Ross. The former, which I was watching for the first time, was incredibly depressing, but I guess one of the best things that Nic Cage has ever done. Glengarry Glen Ross is still great, and a tour de force of acting. Jack Lemmon has slowly but surely become one of my favorite actors from days of old.John Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810774557887719483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-22766059091960025702015-03-01T09:42:01.890-06:002015-03-01T09:42:01.890-06:00I watched the whole thing. It gets better after th...I watched the whole thing. It gets better after those show-off, disorienting 20 minutes, to the point you stop noticing it. Great flick but it hits way too close to home for me and made me cringe and look away from the screen a few times, which I assume is what Demme wants you to feel. Definitely worth catching whenever it gets back to streaming or they show it on TV, the cast and multi-cultural aspects of the non-denominational wedding are compelling.J.M. Vargashttps://plus.google.com/u/0/114656828393049850554/postsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-1837003737316860542015-03-01T09:34:23.574-06:002015-03-01T09:34:23.574-06:00Thanks for the heads-up about the movies that were...Thanks for the heads-up about the movies that were leaving Netflix Instant on March 1st, JB. I did an unplanned binge and wound up seeing the following (all new to me except for the first one):<br /><br /><b>-Honey, I Shrunk the Kids ('89):</b> still OK though practical SFX are dated, a reminder of how much Rick Moranis is missed. Too bad there's no "Lost Soul"-type documentary here about how Stuart Gordon left and Joe Johnston was brought in.<br /><b>-Grosse Pointe Blanke ('97):</b> excellent. The scene in the high school with Nena's "99 Luftballons" in the background automatically shoots to my pantheon of greatest movie scenes evah! :-)<br /><b>-Rachel Getting Married ('08):</b> engrossing, a combination of old Demme storytelling and latter Demme's obsession with music documentaries. How did Patrick and his inability to watch uncomfortable scenes ever get through this movie?<br /><b>-Emma ('96):</b> Cute and harmless dress-rehearsal for "Shakespeare in Love," a mid-90's time capsule of a bygone era when the Weinsteins' Oscar bait movies were classy.<br /><b>-Glengarry Glen Ross ('92):</b> A little talky and stage-bound but compelling film version of the Mamet play. Early calling card for Kevin Spacey dominating a movie he's 6th billed in.<br /><br />I almost watched "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," but since I haven't seen Costner's "Robin Hood" I decided to wait until I watch the real deal before the parody. Watched "The Running Man" with a fan commentary track instead. :-)<br />J.M. Vargashttps://plus.google.com/u/0/114656828393049850554/postsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-70795047780583133392015-02-28T14:41:40.114-06:002015-02-28T14:41:40.114-06:00Shameful. I guess the studio has no love for the ...Shameful. I guess the studio has no love for the film. Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-39120883258326833612015-02-27T20:37:30.853-06:002015-02-27T20:37:30.853-06:00And the DVD isn't even proper ratio. It's...And the DVD isn't even proper ratio. It's just the TV copy with black bars added.<br />When they would show "Shadow" on pay cable you could see night sky above Shreck's head during the "I read Dracula" scene - on the DVD the "letterboxing" cuts off just above his head.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-898324557965319062015-02-27T20:33:49.989-06:002015-02-27T20:33:49.989-06:00MeTV is doing a tribute this weekend - starting to...MeTV is doing a tribute this weekend - starting tonight with "Perry Mason"<br /><br />http://metvnetwork.com/leonard-nimoyKathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-44219013259930373872015-02-27T18:43:29.814-06:002015-02-27T18:43:29.814-06:00The idea of Weird Al playing the Super Bowl halfti...The idea of Weird Al playing the Super Bowl halftime show has me intrigued...<br /><br />I tried watching <i>Rachel Getting Married</i> a couple times and couldn't get past twenty minutes. Not sure if it's the acting or shaky camera, but there is an undertone of, "We're making a mooovieee."Ivannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-52526579662628199072015-02-27T15:47:10.779-06:002015-02-27T15:47:10.779-06:00"Three Men and a Baby" or play "Sea..."Three Men and a Baby" or play "Seaman" on Dreamcast :)Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-6556301566786396852015-02-27T15:45:55.737-06:002015-02-27T15:45:55.737-06:00JB - Shadow of the Vampire is amazing. Why oh why...JB - Shadow of the Vampire is amazing. Why oh why has this never gotten a proper Blu Ray release?! Even the DVD, which is overpriced, looks below quality. That and "Begotten" overrated but an important cult film in my opinion, need a proper treatment. Also - although "Suspect Zero has it's merits, it's not a very good film, but Merhige has shown that he can make a good film. I wonder why he doesn't really work too often. Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-28033378586779200722015-02-27T15:37:30.608-06:002015-02-27T15:37:30.608-06:00"The Naked Time.""The Naked Time."Patrick Bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-13162730405998573902015-02-27T15:33:02.743-06:002015-02-27T15:33:02.743-06:00I cried in class when I heard the news.
Does any...I cried in class when I heard the news. <br /><br />Does anybody know which episode is the one where Spock cries because of his feelings for Nurse Chapel?Kino Notabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852233217962741446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11642698986503422732015-02-27T14:36:43.874-06:002015-02-27T14:36:43.874-06:00I recommend, in particular, "The Galileo Seve...I recommend, in particular, "The Galileo Seven" (S1, E16).Ryan Whitneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11006127130337624002015-02-27T13:44:04.256-06:002015-02-27T13:44:04.256-06:00I'm sure these were written before the news of...I'm sure these were written before the news of Nimoy's passing, but I agree. I'll definitely at least be watching at The Wrath of Khan tonight, too.John Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810774557887719483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-47934222629936356772015-02-27T13:34:40.669-06:002015-02-27T13:34:40.669-06:00May I also recommend throwing on an original serie...May I also recommend throwing on an original series Star Trek this weekend in honor of the passing of Leonard Nimoy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475027751253870681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11607121289658810942015-02-27T12:39:03.750-06:002015-02-27T12:39:03.750-06:00Housebound was pretty terrific. Housebound was pretty terrific. adamarmourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361116900351762285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-87895470392300355242015-02-27T12:24:15.097-06:002015-02-27T12:24:15.097-06:00Just a tip: You don't have to be a big fan of ...Just a tip: You don't have to be a big fan of Rush (I'm not - don't tell - it could cost me my citizenship) to enjoy <i>Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage</i> - awesome doc.<br /><br />I started watching <i>Housebound</i> last night but fell asleep - nothing to do with the movie, just my exhaustion - love what I've seen so far (the lead really is amazing) and looking forward to finishing!<br /><br />JB: I appreciate that list but oh the anxiety! A lot there I didn't even realize was there that I want to see - this is why physical media can't die folks!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.com