Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[urgeok]

Originally posted by bwind22
Yeah, War of the Worlds did suck. I'm with ya there.

it was actually a vast improvement on the george pal version ... a film i have no nostalgic love for whatsoever (turned a fine british novel into american christian propoganda)

the only problems with the film i had were :

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- the bullshit ending (the brother should have died - that was incredibly family friendly)

- dakota fannings screams were getting on my nerves

- tom cruise cast as a dock worker ? he's unable to pull that off.

- dakota fannings screams .. i'd have tossed her out of the car .. or at least threatened to if she didnt shut up

- 5' tom cruise getting the better of 6'5 tim robbins ... sure ...

- the deviation from the novel (its not present day america !!!! fuck !!!)




other than those minor details (well, the bullshit ending was pretty major as was the americnization of the novel)

it did have some extremely suspensefull moments, and terrific effects..

[AnnieMiller]

not really a horror film but watched Mystic River last night - 8 out of 10

[urgeok]

Originally posted by AnnieMiller
not really a horror film but watched Mystic River last night - 8 out of 10

i'd say that is as much of a horror film as anything else ..

it affected me for days after i saw it..

[AnnieMiller]

Probably a cliche considering he got an oscar for it but Sean Penn's performance in it was amazing - though Kevin Bacon equally fantastic.

Right suggestions one and all - have a movie marathon this weekend and want a mix of classic and contemporary - nothing less than an 8 out of 10 score.

One of them is a given - Nosferatu ('22)

[urgeok]

Originally posted by AnnieMiller
Probably a cliche considering he got an oscar for it but Sean Penn's performance in it was amazing - though Kevin Bacon equally fantastic.

penn was strong - so was Robbins in a restrained but effective performance.
I didnt think Bacon had a very strong or pivotal role in the film but he's always solid.

the female roles in this film were also extremely good.


as far as what to watch ?

hmm

for laughs : My Favorite Year (peter otoole)
raising ariizona (nicholas cage)
jay and silent bob strike back

for action and laughs : grosse pointe blank

for sci-fi action : equilibrium Time after Time

for horror : The Hunger, Cemetary Man, The Relic

for Drama : The Apostle, Slingblade

[AnnieMiller]

Good suggestions - Raising Arizona - had completely forgotten about but Cage is superb.

Grosse Pointe Blank - an all time favourite along with The Relic.

Have to say haven't seen My favourite Year, Time after time or The Hunger so they could well be included.

Cos I'm supplying the films I get to avoid sorting out the "refreshments":D

[urgeok]

Originally posted by AnnieMiller
Have to say haven't seen My favourite Year, Time after time or The Hunger so they could well be included.

might be hard to find in a rental place unless it's older.
but worth it..

[AnnieMiller]

DRAT!!!!

I'll do a hunt for them on Sendit.com they're usually very good at finding older ones.

[newb]

Another great one from Peter O'Toole would be The Stunt Man.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by newb
Another great one from Peter O'Toole would be The Stunt Man.

its a good one too ... cant beat My Favorite Year though ...
what a great movie on so many levels ..

there is another comedy if you can find it called "Noises Off"
its a gut buster if you can find it ..