Close. He was called a bastid. Then he replied yes, but that was an accident at birth, but that Grant was a self made man.
A bit of a classic, I hadn’t seen it for years.
Tonight I watched the 80’s version Little shop of Horrors.
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A bit of a classic, I hadn’t seen it for years.
Tonight I watched the 80’s version Little shop of Horrors.
The Cheap Detective - Movie is a funny spoof of Casablanca and film noir in general. It also has a great caste in some minor roles.
TBH, I'll watch about anything with Madeline Kahn, she really makes me laugh!
TBH, I'll watch about anything with Madeline Kahn, she really makes me laugh!
Casablanca
Wife wanted to go see "Jungle Cruise" in the theater so we did. The Mrs. and I both like both of the leads, so, it made sense. I'd give it a 7 out of 10 - with Emily Blunt getting most of that 7! 
John Carpenter's The Thing
Quite possibly my favorite movie of all time.
Quite possibly my favorite movie of all time.
Over the weekend watched:
Respect--overall a silly biopic of Aretha Franklin, but Jennifer Hudson is beyond amazing and is reason enough to watch this otherwise dull movie.
Beckett--is it just me, or is this a straight rip-off of The 39 Steps? I enjoyed it, but there was a scene about halfway through that made me think, "wait a minute, that wasn't Robert Donat."
Respect--overall a silly biopic of Aretha Franklin, but Jennifer Hudson is beyond amazing and is reason enough to watch this otherwise dull movie.
Beckett--is it just me, or is this a straight rip-off of The 39 Steps? I enjoyed it, but there was a scene about halfway through that made me think, "wait a minute, that wasn't Robert Donat."
"Aliens," extended cut. The restored footage makes for a much better motion picture than the theatrical cut. (Sure do miss Bill "game over" Paxton. RIP.)
Prometheus Workprint Edition
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. I've seen it several times, but there's always something new to find in it. This time looking up the IMDB trivia file as I watch. I loved the tidbit about Jack Benny and his derby hat. Apparently Kramer had wanted Stan Laurel for that cameo and had already filmed the long shot with a stand-in wearing Laurel's trademark hat. Laurel had refused to work after Oliver Hardy died and stuck to his commitment. Jack Benny was recruited, but had to wear the derby in order to match the shot.
Clueless - We (re)watched it with my 17 year old and 20 year sons.
Good fun
They had only known Paul Rudd from Marvel movies.
(I may be in a minority of guys but I Iike Jane Austen novels
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Good fun
They had only known Paul Rudd from Marvel movies.
(I may be in a minority of guys but I Iike Jane Austen novels
)
Remi Nobody’s Boy. A French film with subtitles. I enjoyed it.
This weekend we watched two darlings of the Cannes film festival. First up was Pig. I was really impressed with Cage and where the story went. Then Annette. I had never heard of the Sparks until this year. A very Shakespearean musical.
Started The Human Condition, the Criterion BD of a 9.5 hour Japanese film from 1956. It might take me a bit to finish as I have to wait until my wife isn't within earshot. I managed to finish part 1 of 6 yesterday when she was out. I hope she has things to do or places to go this week.
The Straight Story yet again.
Dial M for Middleburgh (The third made for UK tv film in this series with Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson (and a host of UK TV staples in support, plus Jason Donavon). Another good watch, looking forward to starting the TV show that it spawned as well.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As is often the case with Tim Burton films, an off but very enjoyable film. I think with Tim Burton you either love or hate his style, and both my wife and I love it.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As is often the case with Tim Burton films, an off but very enjoyable film. I think with Tim Burton you either love or hate his style, and both my wife and I love it.
Across 110th Street. A blaxploitation noir with an incredible cast.
The Suicided Squad. Eh. There was one part where I laughed out loud, but the rest was just okay. I'm not sure why DC keeps missing the mark where Marvel excels, but it is what it is.
Star power for one. Ok, Idris Elba is good, but not good enough to carry the whole film. John Cena? Hardly a Hollywood brand name. The only other star they really had was Michael Rooker, and the part he played was a throw-away.
The entire opening sequence of throw-away characters was very disappointing.
Good motion picture, oft overlooked because of its "blaxploitation" roots. Seems to physically engender the "gritty" feel of NYC in the '70s. Today it stands as a look at what the city is again becoming.
You're right about the cast: Anthony Quinn, Tony Franciosa and Yaphet Kotto. Now all gone.
