What was the last movie you saw?

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:43 pm

Shnicky-Poo wrote: Road to Perdition. Great flick.

yes. agreed.

justine · Post by **justine** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:25 pm

If i get up in time tomorrow morning, and still feel like it, i'm going to go see Up in 3D.

sturner · Post by **sturner** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:31 pm

Watched Ghost Town last night. Really funny, and fun film.

justine · Post by **justine** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:11 pm

I saw Up in 3D this morning. It was cute, but Finding Nemo is still my fav Pixar.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:08 pm

"Hearts and Minds."

Always heard it was an incredible doc, but it was never available ... finally got my hands on it and was blown away. Really shows the power of a doc. I can see why it won the Oscar.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:31 pm

Just came back from Land of the Lost.

Please ... don't go see it.

user · Post by **user** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:58 am

Saw Up?

Is that the one where a guy wakes up with his privates tied to a bunch of balloons and has to make a difficult decision?

justine · Post by **justine** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:10 am

user wrote: Saw Up?

Is that the one where a guy wakes up with his privates tied to a bunch of balloons and has to make a difficult decision?

Now, that would be an interesting twist.

juice · Post by **juice** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:15 pm

Shnicky-Poo wrote: Just came back from Land of the Lost.

Please ... don't go see it.

You had to go to it to figure that one out? :der:

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:01 pm

agedgruel wrote:
Shnicky-Poo wrote: Just came back from Land of the Lost.

Please ... don't go see it.

You had to go to it to figure that one out?

As a kid my brother and I loved the TV show, and I hoped against hope that it would appeal to me. Hope unfulfilled.

safari · Post by **safari** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:13 pm

I just saw Frost/Nixon

As someone who didn't grow up with Watergate (although I lived nearby it for a period of my life), It was a very interesting movie. Sort of compels me to go watch the actual tapes.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:43 pm

Listen. Listen to the actual tapes.

The audio quality is often really iffy; the transcripts are easier.

Alexander Supertramp · Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:22 am

The Hangover.

I laughed.

ukimalefu · Post by **ukimalefu** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:35 am

Talladega Nights

It was ok. Even if NASCAR still sucks.

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:21 pm

Casino Royale (on tv)
It was better than I remember, even if some notable scenes were cut.
Makes me want to go out and buy it and Quantum of Solace, and watch them back-to-back.
I think the "reboots" of James Bond, Batman, and Star Trek have been great successes.
Are there any that are failures?

Conner · Post by **Conner** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:53 pm

Superman.

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:46 pm

Conner wrote: Superman.

Ok, there's one ...

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:31 am

Taxi Driver.

God, such an amazing movie. I now realize the music was crucial in setting the mood. And it helped that Bernard Hermann was God.

[spoiler]Oh, and I'm now a member of the school of thought that says Travis died in the shootout, with the "happy ending" being his end-of-life fantasy.[/spoiler]

Random User · Post by **Random User** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:33 am

Fanboys.

It was ok.

I wouldn't really recommend it.

user · Post by **user** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:24 am

Hancock.

Really, really liked that flick.

safari · Post by **safari** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:19 pm

user wrote: Hancock.

Really, really liked that flick.

I liked it too, but I hated the random plot twist and though that it could have been a lot better.

safari · Post by **safari** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:22 pm

In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:56 pm

safari wrote: In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

A library?
Perhaps the Library of Congress?

justine · Post by **justine** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:21 am

LOTR:FOTR

safari · Post by **safari** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:11 am

DukeofNuke wrote:
safari wrote: In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

Perhaps the Library of Congress?

Urgg... If I'm remembering correctly, to actually get into the reading/research room of the LoC, one would need a Researches Permit/Pass, which is a PITA to get.

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:14 am

safari wrote:
DukeofNuke wrote:
safari wrote: In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

Perhaps the Library of Congress?

Urgg... If I'm remembering correctly, to actually get into the reading/research room of the LoC, one would need a Researches Permit/Pass, which is a PITA to get.

I was being facetious. :shrug:

Anyway, I wouldn't think it would be too hard to find.
Let me know how it goes, ok?

ukimalefu · Post by **ukimalefu** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:26 am

The Last King of Scotland

Alexander Supertramp · Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:30 am

Away We Go.

Loved it, go see it now.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:12 pm

safari wrote: In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

They couldn't change the ending, it was based on actual history.

Some transcripts

More

Some tapes

Tons of amazing stuff here

Own the home version!

DukeofNuke · Post by **DukeofNuke** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:28 pm

WOW! Thanks, Schnick, for helping me understand the Marijuana policy of the United States. The whole thing is built on the unconsidered ramblings of a madman.

Post by **FutureDreamz** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:28 pm

Angels and Demons.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:32 pm

DukeofNuke wrote: WOW! Thanks, Schnick, for helping me understand the Marijuana policy of the United States. The whole thing is built on the unconsidered ramblings of a madman.

Oh human waste, that's nothing. You really want to know about the War on Drugs, read this. It'll blow your mind.

Picture a top government official in charge of fighting drugs, alcoholic, insane, pioneering the use of LSD by slipping it into the drinks of his dinner guests -- often his subordinates and their wives -- before molesting said wives. Oh, and taking photos.

Great author, great book.

safari · Post by **safari** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:07 pm

Shnicky-Poo wrote:
safari wrote: In keeping with last "Friday Movie Night's" theme, I watched All the President's Men tonight. Really interesting movie, especially since I live in the DC area and have come to know many of the buildings and people featured in the movie (Bob Woodward, anyone?). I though the ending could have been better though...

Also, any thoughts on where I could go to find the transcripts/audio of the actual tapes?

They couldn't change the ending, it was based on actual history.

Some transcripts

More

Some tapes

Tons of amazing stuff here

Own the home version!

No, I mean the way they handled the end of the movie: just having news wires print across the screen. Sort of rushed feeling.

And thanks for the links!

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:12 pm

Oh, I see. Well, when they made the movie the actual scandal was known to everyone. Less well known was how the story was broken.

My irritation stems from the way they made it seem like Woodward and Bernstein were the only reporters chasing the story. That is not the way it was. Seymour Hersh was at least as important in that role.

user · Post by **user** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:56 pm

The Dark Knight.

Holy human waste.

Orion · Post by **Orion** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:04 am

Just saw Star Trek last night. I liked it.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:42 pm

Heavy Metal. Classic.

Shnicky-Poo · Post by **Shnicky-Poo** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:13 am

Just came back from Terminator: Salvation.

Actually it was a lot better than I'd expected. Maybe I benefited from keeping my expectations mighty low.

I must say I was surprised that Christian Bale practically had a supporting role ... that cyber-dude totally stole the show.

And I loved that little surprise appearance at the end by you-know-who.

Alexander Supertramp · Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:20 am

VOLDEMORT?

Random User · Post by **Random User** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:22 am

Alexander Supertramp wrote: VOLDEMORT?