Movies, movies, movies

d_kendal · #16 05-01-2002, 10:32 PM

I like quite a variety of movies. some of my faves are;

Sci fi: things like Star Wars and Lord of the rings (can't wait for the sequels to both of those)

there's a lot of great old comedies like "Paint your wagon", the Pink Panther series (Peter Sellers was great), "I love lucy" shows, "the three stooges" etc. etc.

Other: Magnolia, Forrest Gump, there's lots more that I really really enjoyed but I can't remember the names right now.

- David

jeaniesa · #17 05-02-2002, 12:48 AM

I have lots of movies that I've liked over the years, but one that I can watch over and over is "Three Seasons." It was filmed in Viet Nam and it is as close to "real life" as a film can get. When I need a "fix" of VN and can't travel, that movie is the next best thing.

Everyone that I've told about the film has told me that they really enjoyed it, so I don't think it's just my connection the VN that makes is so special (though it certainly doesn't hurt!

)

Jeanie

paulette conlan · #18 05-06-2002, 07:44 AM

Hi
Been away recently and had alot of catching up to do on this site. A heck of alot more interesting conversations going on here then some of the relatives I've been with lately.....relatives-we could start a new thread on that one alone sometime.

Relatives...what an unintentional? segueway to my question -was that "Living with the Dead" show based on that guy named ? Prague( or something like that who is on TV from time to time.Will have to catch it on the reruns.By the way is anyone watching " Alien"? That's become one of my favorite shows now although I will tape it next week so that I can watch the concluding episode of the X-Files.Maybe the happy reunited family will all go off somewhere on a UFO into another galaxy or something.

Saw in the paper that " SpiderMan" did a big boxoffice this weekend. Don't really remember what his speciality was and how he differed from Superman and Batman. I'd ask my husband but all he watches are old westerns. Will go to see Lord of the Rings now. Nice to hear that it's getting good reviews on this site.

By the way, we are really into our summer pattern early this year here in Florida.Ocean temperature was 78 the other day. In a way I don't mind it because it's a great excuse to stay in and work on my computer more.

Paulette

DJ Dubovsky · #19 05-06-2002, 08:18 AM

Hi Paulette,
Nice to see you back. We've missed you.

Know what you mean about relatives. I got the same ones I think.

Yes, living with the dead is based on that guy. Can't remember his name exactly either but that's the one.

Spiderman is a superhero with spider capabilities. He can spin and throw webs as a way of getting around town (similar to Tarzan and his vines) and he scales buildings. There use to be a cartoon about it on tv years ago based on the Marvel comics.

If you liked Lord of the Rings in book form then I think you will be impressed with how they did the movie. I loved it. So much of it was just like I envisioned it when I read the book.
DJ

fury · #20 05-10-2002, 04:15 PM

here we go - THE PRINCESS BRIDE:I must have see this show 50
Times or more. I never get tired of it.
- DUNE: A great epic movie. I know almost everyone will tell you that "the book is better". I respectfully disagree. ( I'm talking about the version with patrick stuart in it)
- HELL RAISER: My favorate scare flick by Clive Barker
- FIGHT CLUB & RESEVIOR DOGS: I put these movies togeather becouse they're equally as good as each other. If you havn't seen one of these...run, don't walk to the video store right now!!!
- And finally I'll say lord of the rings. It's as exciting and captivating as the books are. They did a bang-up job on this one!!

Jakaleena · #21 05-10-2002, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by fury
here we go - THE PRINCESS BRIDE:I must have see this show 50
Times or more. I never get tired of it.

Oh I LOVE that movie - the part where he's only MOSTLY dead just cracks me up!!!

chris h · #22 05-16-2002, 10:36 AM

Did 'Shakespeare in Love' make it across the pond ?

Doug Nelson · #23 05-16-2002, 10:42 AM

Shakespeare in Love was an excellent film. But, in spite of the great humor and romance, etc., my favorite part is still Dame Judi coming in at the end.

G. Couch · #24 05-16-2002, 10:57 AM

I saw two movies over the weekend... AI

and How to Kill Your Neigbor's Dog, which was good but not great.

Anyone stand in line to see Star Wars last night?

d_kendal · #25 05-16-2002, 11:03 AM

Star Wars episode II hasn't opened here yet, but it's coming on saturday. I would be standing in line to get in but I have to go to work

- David

Sam · #26 05-16-2002, 11:07 AM

Being a sucker for exotic romances with gorgeous soundtracks & scenery: The English Patient & Out of Africa

Favourite silly ones: Some Like It Hot (a classic), As Good As It Gets + just about anything by Monty Python (they used to film a lot in Scotland and I went along to watch them filming The Meaning of Life - a scene where the British soldiers were being slaughtered by Zulus - except the "Zulus" were in reality unemployed Glaswegians covered in boot polish!!!)

Hmm, let me see - what else? Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, Titanic, Shakespeare in Love, Local Hero.

And, just to annoy chris h - BRAVEHEART!!!!!!

LOTR hasn't hit Zim yet ...

G. Couch · #27 05-16-2002, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by d_kendal
I would be standing in line to get in but I have to go to work

- David

You sound like you are getting a cold to me....cough, cough...might have to call in sick David....

d_kendal · #28 05-16-2002, 11:19 AM

Greg -

heheh sounds like a good plan

Sam, that must've been great fun watching the filming of Monty Python. For some reason, my local library system has lots of the Monty Python's Flying Circus series, so I've rented most of them by now, they're hilarious! I love Monty Python movies

- David

Doug Nelson · #29 05-16-2002, 11:22 AM

Star Wars flu:

from IMDB.com
On Tuesday, Chicago-based outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas forecast that U.S. companies could lose more than $319 million in productivity as a result of employees calling in sick -- but actually heading for the multiplex.

G. Couch · #30 05-16-2002, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by Doug Nelson
Star Wars flu:

from IMDB.com
On Tuesday, Chicago-based outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas forecast that U.S. companies could lose more than $319 million in productivity as a result of employees calling in sick -- but actually heading for the multiplex.

The money is just being transferred to Lucas Films and ILM!