What DVD's are we Watching? - Page 52

Shawnee123 · 11-18-2008, 07:28 AM

Over the weekend:

Gone Baby Gone. I have never been a fan of Ben Affleck, and this was his directorial debut. His brother Casey, who I do like, stars.

I thought it was really good. The acting was incredible, especially by the crack-ho mom.

Also saw The Gift. Eh...

And The Manchurian Candidate (the new one)...eh, too. It wasn't bad, I guess.

jinx · 11-20-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Gone Baby Gone. I have never been a fan of Ben Affleck, and this was his directorial debut. His brother Casey, who I do like, stars.

I thought it was really good. The acting was incredible, especially by the crack-ho mom.

I thought so too, on both counts. Memorable. I watched that the same weekend as No Country... and couldn't decide which one I liked better.

The kids watched Hoodwinked in the car the other day and I listened in. Pretty funny..

tooshaggy · 11-20-2008, 07:07 PM

Last night was screener copy of Tropic Thunder......

uhhhhhhhhh.............
was that really Robert Downey????? WoW!!!!

Clodfobble · 11-30-2008, 12:01 PM

The Prestige - It was excellent! It reminded me a lot of Memento, with the nonlinear story providing repeated twists to the plot--the kind of thing where you watch a scene, and later realize something entirely different was actually going on there. I can't recommend it highly enough. Right now I'm trying to decide who I know that needs it for Christmas.

wolf · 11-30-2008, 01:19 PM

That's one of my favorite movies. After I saw it I was heartily recommending it to everyone who would listen to me, usually more than once.

glatt · 11-30-2008, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the tip. I just added it to our cue.

Watched "Rocket Science" last night and recommend it. It was a high school movie with a quirky feel a bit like Juno, but less Hollywood formula. About a stuttering kid who joins the debate team.

wolf · 12-28-2008, 01:43 AM

Journey to 10,000 B.C.
History channel documentary. Small thing, but the History Channel should darn well know how to properly use B.C. vs. A.D. tags. They don't. At least they don't on this documentary.

The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Gonzo, we hardly knew ye. Very cool.

The Golden Compass
Bad movie adaptation of a not terribly good first book in a three book series, made worse by revealing too many plot details in the opening voiceover, which was completely unnecessary. What gives with the happy ending? Almost expected sad little Roger to pipe up with "The Authority Bless us, everyone ..."

rockerreds · 01-01-2009, 09:31 AM

Interiors

Shawnee123 · 01-02-2009, 11:52 AM

Yesterday I watched Transsiberian...it wasn't bad. I like Emily Mortimer, having first seen her in Lovely & Amazing.

Then started watching Thank You For Smoking, and I was loving it...laughing a lot. Then the DVD froze and even when I could get past the freeze it kept freezing until I gave up. Damn 5 dollar pre-viewed videos from Wally World.

dar512 · 01-05-2009, 09:03 AM

My kids got me "Tremors" for Christmas. Lots of good hokey sci-fi fun.

"Yeah. See, we plan ahead, that way we don't do anything right now. Earl explained it to me."

Sundae · 01-05-2009, 09:49 AM

I have lots just to watch.
Torchwood series 2
Blackpool (I got it Dana! Just watched the first episode so far)
And the last two episodes of the second series of Benidorm

I love Christmas DVD prizes.

Shawnee123 · 01-05-2009, 09:57 AM

Little Miss Sunshine

Notes on a Scandal

Pooka · 01-05-2009, 11:18 AM

Finally watched WALL-E

Very sweet... excellent message. This is one the kids and I agree on for sure.

wolf · 01-09-2009, 01:21 AM

My friend's kids want me to see WALL-E ASAP.

They say WALL-E's girlfriend is a lot like me ... "Aunt wolf! Her name is Eva and she likes guns too!"

I'm watching Ice Age Columbus.

skysidhe · 01-10-2009, 09:25 AM

well I have On demand but it is the same as renting a dvd.

I watched the X Files movie of which I loved the series but I hated, HATED the theme of the movie.

random thought:
also I couldn't stop thinking of the fact that what's his name became a sex pervert or rather had to publically announce his pervishness or something like that.

Maybe dealing with dead peoples parts led him to his conversion. Maybe the images the movie invokes messed with the satisfaction pervs feel when perving over a breast or whatever.Maybe all sexual pervs should be strapped down and made to watch this movie.

I suggest no loving couples watch this movie right before bed time.

11-18-2008, 07:28 AM	#1
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Over the weekend: Gone Baby Gone. I have never been a fan of Ben Affleck, and this was his directorial debut. His brother Casey, who I do like, stars. I thought it was really good. The acting was incredible, especially by the crack-ho mom. Also saw The Gift. Eh... And The Manchurian Candidate (the new one)...eh, too. It wasn't bad, I guess. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-30-2008, 12:01 PM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The Prestige - It was excellent! It reminded me a lot of Memento, with the nonlinear story providing repeated twists to the plot--the kind of thing where you watch a scene, and later realize something entirely different was actually going on there. I can't recommend it highly enough. Right now I'm trying to decide who I know that needs it for Christmas. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-30-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	That's one of my favorite movies. After I saw it I was heartily recommending it to everyone who would listen to me, usually more than once. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-28-2008, 01:43 AM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Journey to 10,000 B.C. History channel documentary. Small thing, but the History Channel should darn well know how to properly use B.C. vs. A.D. tags. They don't. At least they don't on this documentary. The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Gonzo, we hardly knew ye. Very cool. The Golden Compass Bad movie adaptation of a not terribly good first book in a three book series, made worse by revealing too many plot details in the opening voiceover, which was completely unnecessary. What gives with the happy ending? Almost expected sad little Roger to pipe up with "The Authority Bless us, everyone ..." __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-02-2009, 11:52 AM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yesterday I watched Transsiberian...it wasn't bad. I like Emily Mortimer, having first seen her in Lovely & Amazing. Then started watching Thank You For Smoking, and I was loving it...laughing a lot. Then the DVD froze and even when I could get past the freeze it kept freezing until I gave up. Damn 5 dollar pre-viewed videos from Wally World. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-20-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
tooshaggy I keep confusing my password with my mantra! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles area, CA Posts: 7	Last night was screener copy of Tropic Thunder...... uhhhhhhhhh............. was that really Robert Downey????? WoW!!!!

11-30-2008, 02:04 PM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Thanks for the tip. I just added it to our cue. Watched "Rocket Science" last night and recommend it. It was a high school movie with a quirky feel a bit like Juno, but less Hollywood formula. About a stuttering kid who joins the debate team.

01-01-2009, 09:31 AM	#8
rockerreds Infamous Defamer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 50	Interiors

01-05-2009, 09:03 AM	#10
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	My kids got me "Tremors" for Christmas. Lots of good hokey sci-fi fun. "Yeah. See, we plan ahead, that way we don't do anything right now. Earl explained it to me." __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

01-05-2009, 09:49 AM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I have lots just to watch. Torchwood series 2 Blackpool (I got it Dana! Just watched the first episode so far) And the last two episodes of the second series of Benidorm I love Christmas DVD prizes.

01-05-2009, 09:57 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Little Miss Sunshine Notes on a Scandal

01-05-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	Finally watched WALL-E Very sweet... excellent message. This is one the kids and I agree on for sure.

01-09-2009, 01:21 AM	#14
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	My friend's kids want me to see WALL-E ASAP. They say WALL-E's girlfriend is a lot like me ... "Aunt wolf! Her name is Eva and she likes guns too!" I'm watching Ice Age Columbus. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-10-2009, 09:25 AM	#15
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	well I have On demand but it is the same as renting a dvd. I watched the X Files movie of which I loved the series but I hated, HATED the theme of the movie. random thought: also I couldn't stop thinking of the fact that what's his name became a sex pervert or rather had to publically announce his pervishness or something like that. Maybe dealing with dead peoples parts led him to his conversion. Maybe the images the movie invokes messed with the satisfaction pervs feel when perving over a breast or whatever.Maybe all sexual pervs should be strapped down and made to watch this movie. I suggest no loving couples watch this movie right before bed time. Last edited by skysidhe; 01-10-2009 at 09:31 AM.

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