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Yeah it's well done for it's day. Ie pre cgi
Sherlock Holmes in the case of the noble bachelor.
my daytime blueray rotation has arrived at South Pacific
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Super Soundtrack too from David Mitcham
Sherlock Holmes and the naval treaty. Jeremy Brett stars
Michael Winner's 1972 classic Western starring Chuck Bronson and Jack Palance....
Chatos Land
Typical Winner violence here but very honest portrait of westhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181231/c441517863492f96a399df000a8edb93.jpg
One of my Dads favorite films Grant :)
It's very high up on my list too. You can sum up pretty much the whole of mankind from the people's behaviour.
To Kill A Mockingbird (1963) starring Gregory Peck, and narrated by Kim Stanley. From the novel by Harper Lee.
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One of those great books that made a great film. 50th anniversary edition from my Amazon library.Got interrupted last time to just finished.
One of the greatest films of our time Imo
Now something lighter. Throw momma from the train 1987
Stars Billy Crystal and Danny Devitohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190101/dac98a9f48cac1fe308e2ee75eedf767.jpg
Now to start new year with first carry on... carry on cleo
Spectral Morn
02-01-2019, 12:54
Well I finished the Star trek Discovery Season one box set yesterday, and I liked it. Surprised myself by doing so. Role on season two :)
Well I finished the Star trek Discovery Season one box set yesterday, and I liked it. Surprised myself by doing so. Role on season two :)
not seen it all yet but it was not bad
Is that the new one? When is it coming on normal telly?
Spectral Morn
02-01-2019, 19:38
Is that the new one? When is it coming on normal telly?
Yes. Sadly I doubt it will, NetFlixs have it and I have heard nothing re any other platform getting it.
Yes. Sadly I doubt it will, NetFlixs have it and I have heard nothing re any other platform getting it.
Right. Everything seems to be on Netflix now and it's the only one I don't have. And I'm not getting more.
New season of 'The Orville' on Fox starts the week after next I think. That's watchable and occasionally quite funny.
Right. Everything seems to be on Netflix now and it's the only one I don't have. And I'm not getting more.
New season of 'The Orville' on Fox starts the week after next I think. That's watchable and occasionally quite funny.
I get it from my daughter.. Quite good and you get quite a few places with a family ticket.
now, Michael Mann's 1995 "Heat" starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
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Carry on up the jungle.
.. Umpah, and Umpah, and Stick it up your jumpa'
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now, Michael Mann's 1995 "Heat" starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
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Great film Grant.
Right now, this:
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Pure unadulterated EVIL.....
Marco.
Yellowstone...blueray.
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Sand Dancin Donkey Walker
06-01-2019, 13:44
Bought this over Christmas, just got round to playing.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Bvc4bZr27K8/TYUQ8n70muI/AAAAAAAAC8I/PAR7B0oc1wk/s1600/Martian_03.jpg (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjw_qnPpNnfAhULx4UKHXGZA28QjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspace1970.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F0 3%2Fmartian-chronicles-1980-posters.html&psig=AOvVaw3VLoCc76JBgKA2wNwOqpUs&ust=1546868561413359)
The Four Feathers (1939)
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In 1898 John Clements is an army officer who resigns the day before his regiment is due to be sent to the Sudan to fight Islamic extremists. Stung by accusations of cowardice he resolves to make amends.
Classic film I've not seen in years. Set in the days when there was no problem that couldn't be solved by a few rounds of volley fire followed up with a bayonet charge. There have been a few remakes since but they are all rubbish especially the most recent one that couldn't even get the uniforms right.
The Four Feathers (1939)
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In 1898 John Clements is an army officer who resigns the day before his regiment is due to be sent to the Sudan to fight Islamic extremists. Stung by accusations of cowardice he resolves to make amends.
Classic film I've not seen in years. Set in the days when there was no problem that couldn't be solved by a few rounds of volley fire followed up with a bayonet charge. There have been a few remakes since but they are all rubbish especially the most recent one that couldn't even get the uniforms right.
yup, this is the best version. got it on my hd. a lot of the large set to's and expensive shots were used in the remakes
The Lady Vanishes 1979 stars Elliott Gould as Robert, Cybill Shepherd as Amanda (Iris), Angela Lansbury as Miss Froy, Herbert Lom, and Arthur Lowe and Ian Carmichael as Charters and Caldicot.
Not as good as original but we do get Cybill.
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How to murder your wife stars Jack Lemmon, Virna Lisi and Terry-Thomas. .....
From 1965
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Wheeler Dealers brand new episode - 1976 Ford Capri.
walpurgis
07-01-2019, 21:52
Wheeler Dealers brand new episode - 1976 Ford Capri.
I had a '76 Capri. Top one, 3.0 Ghia V6 auto in Roman Bronze with beige vinyl roof and gold alloys. Looked a treat!
Wheeler Dealers brand new episode - 1976 Ford Capri.
Thanks Martin, will catch that on +1
(Mike don't get any less irritating)
Wheeler Dealers
Mike was wrong when he said towards the end of the programme that they'd never done a Capri before
https://www.imcdb.org/v086647.html
Mike was wrong when he said towards the end of the programme that they'd never done a Capri before
https://www.imcdb.org/v086647.html
I thought that too and then decided I must have mis-heard him and he said they had done one before, a Laser 1.6 in the first series I think. Ed couldn't get the paint to look right.
walpurgis
08-01-2019, 09:42
I thought that too and then decided I must have mis-heard him and he said they had done one before, a Laser 1.6 in the first series I think. Ed couldn't get the paint to look right.
About the same time they did that Merc 230 that didn't look so good either.
About the same time they did that Merc 230 that didn't look so good either.
They only had a 2 grand budget back in those days, including the cost of the vehicle. So doing a proper re-spray was never an option.
I was surprised to learn that Ford sold the Capri in America when they already had the Mustang over there.
Pigmy Pony
08-01-2019, 14:07
They only had a 2 grand budget back in those days, including the cost of the vehicle. So doing a proper re-spray was never an option.
I was surprised to learn that Ford sold the Capri in America when they already had the Mustang over there.
Yeah it would look a bit puny sat next to a Mustang.
Mrs. P used to have a 2.8 injection many years ago, she'd have another in a heart beat.
They're collectible now. Bought one at auction once I about 1992 or 3; the 3 litre version, I think it cost me 80 quid. Had a hell of a time selling it and never touched another one.
Would be worth a load now that they are collectible. And they look so much cooler than modern cars it's not funny.
Pigmy Pony
09-01-2019, 19:27
Back in the early eighties, on my commute to work on my Suzuki GSX 750, my supervisor pulled up beside me at the lights in his 3 litre S Capri. When the lights changed he went for it, but I made it look like he was going backwards. He gave me so much shit about dangerous riding, then sulked all day.
Capris are now a valuable classic, whereas my Suzuki isn't. Don't have to be quick to be cool.
walpurgis
09-01-2019, 19:46
I had a very tidy GSX-750ES, didn't rate the performance that much though. The following GSX-600F blew it away and my tiny Honda CB-1 400 could leave either for acceleration. Funny things bikes :).
Pigmy Pony
09-01-2019, 20:49
Mine was a GSX 750 ET, which was even slower, although it seemed fast enough after my X7. And had at the time about 3 second advantage over the Capri going to 60. My mate's GSX was the 1100 version which was a brute in its day.
Starsky & Hutch
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'Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club' on MTV
What a rip-off this is. I thought it was going to be about Lindsay doing stuff but she's not even in it. Just a big advert for her beach bar. Was looking forward to this anorl :(
Next up Buck Rogers right tit
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Pigmy Pony
10-01-2019, 07:59
With his mate, the silver bell end head.
The old black and white ones were better except they didn't have Erin Gray.
I used to love the ridiculous cliff hangers. There's one where Buddy is trapped in a room by Killer Kane. He rushes to the window to escape and Kane shoots him and he drops dead on the floor. At the start of the next episode they replay the same sequence except this time he rushes to the window, jumps out and escapes. I suppose the scam worked better when there was a week between episodes.
Buck Rogers
Probably because we've got bigger better tellys now but the stunt doubles look absolutely nothing like the actors they're supposed to be & the staged fights are laughable & as for the set..
probably the best British gangster film, Get Carter (1971) stars Michael Caine... top soundtrack too.
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My Apple Library
Spectral Morn
11-01-2019, 12:44
Right. Everything seems to be on Netflix now and it's the only one I don't have. And I'm not getting more.
New season of 'The Orville' on Fox starts the week after next I think. That's watchable and occasionally quite funny.
I like the Orville, Season Two kicked off last night on Fox.
Spectral Morn
11-01-2019, 12:50
The old black and white ones were better except they didn't have Erin Gray.
I used to love the ridiculous cliff hangers. There's one where Buddy is trapped in a room by Killer Kane. He rushes to the window to escape and Kane shoots him and he drops dead on the floor. At the start of the next episode they replay the same sequence except this time he rushes to the window, jumps out and escapes. I suppose the scam worked better when there was a week between episodes.
More a Princess Ardala admirer (Pamela Hensley)
I like the Orville, Season Two kicked off last night on Fox.
Yes, I've got it taped will watch it tonight.
More a Princess Ardala admirer (Pamela Hensley)
Yes, nowt wrong with that either but if forced to make a choice it would be Erin every time.
Pigmy Pony
11-01-2019, 19:35
probably the best British gangster film, Get Carter (1971) stars Michael Caine... top soundtrack too.
https://prowlerneedsajump.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/get-carter-1971-movie-poster.jpg
My Apple Library
"You're a big man, but you're out of shape, and I do this for a living". Was that "Get Carter"? And did it start in a pub in the north east, with that bloke in the pub with six fingers? Years since I saw it.
I think it's
'You're a big man but you're out of shape, and with me it's a full time job. So sit down and shut up.'
Doesn't start in that pub but that scene is quite early on. Worth getting the DVD for the director's commentary, it's excellent. Also has the full performance of the theme tune on it too.
Pigmy Pony
11-01-2019, 23:22
Yeah that sounds more like it, haven't seen it for maybe 20 years. I'll look out for the DVD too. As long as it's cheap, I don't normally buy DVD's these days
Von Ryan's Express
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Shane. 1953.
Classic Western starring Allan Ladd
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Pigmy Pony
15-01-2019, 21:45
Didn't Alan Ladd used to stand on a box for close ups to make him seem taller? His daughter Cheryl used to be one of Charlies Angels, a really nice looking girl.
Pigmy Pony
15-01-2019, 21:48
That last bit isn't true. Turns Out Alan was father in-law.
Didn't Alan Ladd used to stand on a box for close ups to make him seem taller? .
I read that on 'Shane' they would dig a hole for Jean Arthur to stand in during their scenes together so that she would not tower over him.
Yup. Both true re his height. Was quite a "big" actor in his day tho
Pigmy Pony
17-01-2019, 21:43
Just watched first two episodes of "True Detective" season 3. Shaping up well, but I don't expect it to surpass 1st season, which imv was one of the best things on TV in recent years. It's on sky box sets, so I'm gonna give it another watch :)
^^^
My, you're looking fetching today, dahling:eyebrows:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
18-01-2019, 06:56
^^^
My, you're looking fetching today, dahling:eyebrows:
Marco.
:lol: Another quality shot! Does Del know you're raiding the family album?
Hahaha... You can keep that one for a while!:eyebrows:
Marco.
The Producers 1967
A Classichttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190118/f4da68dbd2adff0b90c235dce31b4e93.jpg
Classic golden oldie gangster movie now
The Public Enemy 1931 stars James Cagney
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The song remains the same on TCM (just got around to plumbing in the V6 box with an optical out so audio is via the bedroom hifi)
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Dynasties
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Life.
Father Goose 1964, stars Cary Grant and Lesley Caron
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Some like it hot 1959. Curtis and Lemmon at their best. Fling in Monroe and you have to get a hit
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Spectral Morn
24-01-2019, 11:32
The Bird Box (Netflix)
Read about this awhile ago and watched it today. The film is based on the book of the same title by Josh Malerman.
Blurb about it
'When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the trip blindfolded.'
Got to say this is Sandra Bullock's finest performance, one she did blind folded.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Box_(film)
9 out of 10
Spectral Morn
25-01-2019, 11:49
Lost in Space (Netflix)
Season 1 - Episode 1
Very good, no Dr Smith (so far), or Robot, serious SciFi nicely done, so far.
The Day The Earth Stood Still 1951
The real deal. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/ecb2b63a88457e8344ed2c82bb7bdaa3.jpg
Where Eagles Dare, on Amazon Prime. Goes on a bit. Could have done with some serious editing. (The young Clint Eastwood looks like he's a member of Depeche Mode. He'd never have gotten away with that haircut in any army in WWII).
Mark Robson blow-dry every time
The Day The Earth Stood Still 1951
The real deal. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/ecb2b63a88457e8344ed2c82bb7bdaa3.jpgKwality. None of that Keanu shite!!!;)
Don't Lose Your Head. From 1967. The black fingernail gives it to the French revolutionaries
three billboards outside ebbing missouri.
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very good film.
Interesting, not seen that one...
You ok today, mate? Not seen much of you around:)
Marco.
Interesting, not seen that one...
You ok today, mate? Not seen much of you around:)
Marco.In bed, again. Was up for a while though
mightymonoped
29-01-2019, 18:33
three billboards outside ebbing missouri.
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very good film.
Fantastic film! [emoji106]
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Hypnotist
29-01-2019, 21:21
three billboards outside ebbing missouri.
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very good film.
Brilliant film
Spectral Morn
30-01-2019, 14:21
Salvation (Netflix) Season 1 and 2
Nice series that got axed before the full story was resolved (no Season 3), however still worth watching.
Support your local gunfighter 1971 stars Jim garner in follow up to the sheriff one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190130/b821c63c0ee439480d445872d24bffb4.jpg
Spectral Morn
31-01-2019, 21:20
The Kingdom (Netflix) Season 1
Walking dead, well running dead, in ancient Korea. Fabulous stuff :D
Spectral Morn
01-02-2019, 18:41
NightFlyers (Netflix) Season 1
SciFi Horror with a strong Event Horizon vibe, very good so far.
Dunkirk. 2017 directed by Chris Nolanhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/0fc4494c7dcced30211ddbfefdc43b21.jpg
Dunkirk. 2017 directed by Chris Nolanhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/0fc4494c7dcced30211ddbfefdc43b21.jpgNot a bad film. Prefer the original overall but at least they didn't try to copy it. Worth a watch for anyone interested in the period
My goodness, you've actually watched something from *this century* - I'm totally shocked!!:eek::eek:
:D:eyebrows:;)
Dunkirk's great - and sounds FAB on a good home-cinema system!
Marco.
The final problem. Sherlock Holmes. Stars Jeromy Brett
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My goodness, you've actually watched something from *this century* - I'm totally shocked!!:eek::eek:
:D:eyebrows:;)
Dunkirk's great - and sounds FAB on a good home-cinema system!
Marco.Imagine it would sound good. I have lots of post 2000 films. We'll a few lol
Spectral Morn
06-02-2019, 17:08
The Cured (Netflix)
Zombie action in Dublin, very good.
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South Pacific series.. Top notch this, and a good soundtrack t'boot
Carry on up the kyber 1968https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190209/ce79398062d0636a98edbc8d4915ba05.jpg
Pigmy Pony
09-02-2019, 18:03
I remember as a kid my dad taking me to see this. Not really a children's film - the humour largely went over the head of this nineteen sixties 10 year old. In those days you got two films, and the B-movie in this instance was a comedy about working on a building site, with no dialogue at all. Can't remember the name.
I remember as a kid my dad taking me to see this. Not really a children's film - the humour largely went over the head of this nineteen sixties 10 year old. In those days you got two films, and the B-movie in this instance was a comedy about working on a building site, with no dialogue at all. Can't remember the name.Yup I imagine it would. Oft rated as their best one.
Fire at Will.. Poor old Will, why does everyone fire at him
walpurgis
09-02-2019, 18:46
Fire at Will.. Poor old Will, why does everyone fire at him
Yeah. And his mate Bill Stickers, they keep wanting to prosecute him poor sod.
Dunkirk stars John mills. Original and still best.
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walpurgis
10-02-2019, 13:08
Great movie on BBC 2 soon at 1.55 pm. 'The Man Who Would Be King', with Michael Caine and Sean Connery. Terrific film!
Great movie on BBC 2 soon at 1.55 pm. 'The Man Who Would Be King', with Michael Caine and Sean Connery. Terrific film!
indeed, a classic.. got it on dvd, and never tire of it. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling
Just settling down with a few beers to watch this on Virgin Movies:
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Marco.
Good, entertaining wee film, that!:thumbsup:
Did what it said on the tin.
Marco.
Bitchin’ Rides. They built this tonight, ‘67 Dodge Coronet. 835 bhp apparently. Like a real life ‘Hot Wheels’
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Porridge the film. 1979
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Blue Murder at St Trinians
1957
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'A lot of holes in the desert, and a lot of problems are buried in those holes. But you gotta do it right. I mean, you gotta have the hole already dug before you show up with a package in the trunk. Otherwise, you're talking about a half-hour to forty-five minutes worth of digging. And who knows who's gonna come along in that time Pretty soon, you gotta dig a few more holes. You could be there all f***in' night.'
Great line from a great film. And oh so true
Pigmy Pony
17-02-2019, 11:02
Great line from a great film. And oh so true
One of my favourites, but then I am a sucker for narrated films. And a brilliant performance by Sharon Stone, proper acting!
Might dig out 'Goodfellas' tonight, the one where Joe Pesci plays the same part 'funny how?' (and again gets his comeuppance).
walpurgis
17-02-2019, 11:13
Might dig out 'Goodfellas' tonight, the one where Joe Pesci plays the same part 'funny how?' (and again gets his comeuppance).
Casino is great, but Goodfellas is my favourite of the two.
Pigmy Pony
17-02-2019, 15:33
Blue Murder at St Trinians
1957
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My mum used to love Terry Thomas, one of her favourite films was "School for Scoundrels". The tennis match with Ian Carmichael always cracked her up. "Hard cheese!"
My mum used to love Terry Thomas, one of her favourite films was "School for Scoundrels". The tennis match with Ian Carmichael always cracked her up. "Hard cheese!"
Great film, and a really top cast.
Pimpernel Smith 1941
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The Martian 2015 stars Matt Damonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/1613f97e64a92e149222c9e056d96925.jpg
The Martian 2015 stars Matt Damonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/1613f97e64a92e149222c9e056d96925.jpgVery good film. Second viewing. The science is pretty close to possible in him using his own excrement to use as manure to grow crops. Only one error but not insurmountable. In fact easy.
A poop film Marco would be proud of [emoji23]
'Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready'
On National Geographic. Top show this is.
Carry on Spying 1964, the team are up against a dastardly organisation STENCH (Society for the Total Extinction of Non-Conforming Humans)*often known as the Tory Party. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190219/e6740dcad78f03cf90c0c73ec355f59b.jpg
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Casino Royale 1967. All star cast for a bond spoof. David Niven leads, but only just. Quality cast
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walpurgis
23-02-2019, 16:13
Watching 'Julie & Julia' 2009 again on Drama channel.
Meryl Streep is wonderful in this and Amy Adams is very sweet. Not at all the sort of thing I'd look for normally, I came across it by chance when nothing else worth watching was on. The story revolves around a cookery blog of all things, but it works. Lovely movie with great charm!
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Goodfellas. Restored version.. From my apple libraryhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190223/6acef2adbe6c66f3368cba0f35708ae1.jpg
Lots of great dialogue in this.
Ice Age.. Made way back in 2002 amazingly. Original and probably best story of the series.
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Carry on Cabby tonight.. Dated now and B&W from 1963 but one of the better stories.
Glam cabs and their most glam cabby Amanda Barrie
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Caught up with this last night, quite a dark series made in Canada
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The 2017 remake of Papillon. O idea if it's any good
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It's a great book, the original film was a bit disappointing by comparison I thought but improves on repeated watching. Not seen this new one but was aware that it was out.
It's a great book, the original film was a bit disappointing by comparison I thought but improves on repeated watching. Not seen this new one but was aware that it was out.Yup a great book.
It's a great book, the original film was a bit disappointing by comparison I thought but improves on repeated watching. Not seen this new one but was aware that it was out.
I thought the film was good - it's in my collection of DVDs.
Not bad. A sight faster moving than original, or just shorter. Not as good tho
Missed a lot of the heart [emoji813] of the basis of papi tho
You know he probably made a lot of it up? Not that it really matters.
You know he probably made a lot of it up? Not that it really matters.Yup there was a bit of this and that happened but it wasn't to him I think.
He was probably never shagging two indian birds at once. That's a bit disappointing.
He was probably never shagging two indian birds at once. That's a bit disappointing.Think that was more likely true
You would!No I think he did have the gals. It would fit better to true. But it might just be the romatic in me lol
Pigmy Pony
02-03-2019, 17:13
Haven't seen the film in years, and now it's in my head I'll have to seek it out. I thought it was great with some brilliant acting from Mr. McQueen. Not seen the remake.
Back to the Future 3
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Spectral Morn
03-03-2019, 14:43
The Haunting of Hill House (NetFlix)
Well the spirit of the 60s Robert Wise film The Haunting is strong in this TV series, plenty of creepy atmosphere and scares. Well worth a watch :eek:
Carry on again doctor 1969
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Fun With Dick and Jane. 1977.
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My Amazon Library
Great film that.. Great script and chemistry between stars.
Now, the Frank Capra classic starring Gable and Colbert.
It Happened One Night.
One of the great movies, and from way back in 1934.
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Hard Rain
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Implausible thriller, yet it’s quite gripping with a constantly changing ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’ dynamic. Worth watching if you have a couple of hours to spare.
“A heavy rainstorm and severe flooding cause the sheriff and residents of a local town to evacuate and abandon it. However, an armoured vehicle carrying $3 million gets caught in the storm, making it a sitting duck for a gang of bandits, led by Jim (Morgan Freeman), who attempts to steal the cash. To prevent the bandits from getting their hands on the money, the van's driver, Tom (Christian Slater), runs off with it, but escape is not going to be easy with the water rising to life-threatening levels.”
Satisfactory ‘focus group’ ending?
walpurgis
08-03-2019, 22:00
I have seen it, but didn't think it all that great.
I have seen it, but didn't think it all that great.
I enjoyed it, but it's certainly not one to remain in my collection. It didn't cost me anything so I will loose nothing when I pass it on to the charity shop.
Now for something much better:
The Lives of Others
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Saw this at my cinema club a few years ago and was very impressed. It will remain in my collection.
I enjoyed it, but it's certainly not one to remain in my collection. It didn't cost me anything so I will loose nothing when I pass it on to the charity shop.
Now for something much better:
The Lives of Others
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Saw this at my cinema club a few years ago and was very impressed. It will remain in my collection.Ah yes, Ive got that. E German secret police.
Pigmy Pony
12-03-2019, 20:48
"12 Monkeys", recorded off SyFy channel. In my top ten favourite films, although NO ONE I know likes it, so I always see it on my Bill. :(
Cat Balou. Jane Fonda as Cat. Great fun this
I enjoyed it, but it's certainly not one to remain in my collection. It didn't cost me anything so I will loose nothing when I pass it on to the charity shop.
Now for something much better:
The Lives of Others
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Saw this at my cinema club a few years ago and was very impressed. It will remain in my collection.
Looks interesting, Barry. I might download that and watch it later:)
Marco.
Cat Balou. Jane Fonda as Cat. Great fun this
You lurves yer oldies, dontcha?:D
Can't really get down with that stuff, unless it's a western or war film.
Marco.
You lurves yer oldies, dontcha?:D
Can't really get down with that stuff, unless it's a western or war film.
Marco.
tis a western, but a comic one. you may like it. Lee Marvin is superb in it.
edit, you even get Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole as strolling minstrels popping up all over the place:eyebrows:
Possibly, as I like Lee Marvin. Don't get me wrong, all the actors in these old movies are top notch and mostly far better than today's bunch. It's just that, despite that [and the fact that the storylines are generally good], I find that the films themselves come across as rather 'dated', when viewed in a modern home-cinema system, especially if they're in B&W...
I guess it's just one area where I prefer modern over vintage!:)
Marco.
walpurgis
13-03-2019, 11:42
tis a western, but a comic one. you may like it. Lee Marvin is superb in it.
edit, you even get Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole as strolling minstrels popping up all over the place:eyebrows:
Yeah. It's a really great film. And that's coming from somebody who hates musicals!! Lee Marvin was fantastic.
Possibly, as I like Lee Marvin. Don't get me wrong, all the actors in these old movies are top notch and mostly far better than today's bunch. It's just that, despite that [and the fact that the storylines are generally good], I find that the films themselves come across as rather 'dated', when viewed in a modern home-cinema system, especially if they're in B&W...
I guess it's just one area where I prefer modern over vintage!:)
Marco.
Its a good print.. Not that old but survived well. Ok its not going to blow you away, visually or soniclly but the quality shines through. Was a very sucessful film. Marvin won an Oscar, when they meant something and the film was nominated for quite a few too. 1965 I think, Jane Fonda was gorgeous too
Completely agree with all of that, especially female movie stars or that era looking very attractive. It was a time when men were men, and women were women - and embraced their femininity. Unlike today's scruffy, dishevelled 'she-males', walking the streets, posing as 'women'...:rolleyes:
It was also a time when film stars behaved like film stars, and unlike today, you had to earn the title of being a 'celebrity'!
However, you're right, generally when I sit down to watch a film I like to have some visual and sonic 'fireworks', so a good action movie, which shows off the effects of the home-cinema system hits the spot. In that sense, I've always been somewhat of a superficial bastard!:eyebrows:
Marco.
You want a sexy Jane Fonda? Then check out 'Barbarella'. A very French take on sci-fi. Maybe a bit dated now, but IMO Anita Pallenberg is even sexier.
You want a sexy Jane Fonda? Then check out 'Barbarella'. A very French take on sci-fi. Maybe a bit dated now, but IMO Anita Pallenberg is even sexier.She was in Cheri
Its a good print.. Not that old but survived well. Ok its not going to blow you away, visually or soniclly but the quality shines through. Was a very sucessful film. Marvin won an Oscar, when they meant something and the film was nominated for quite a few too. 1965 I think, Jane Fonda was gorgeous too
You want a sexy Jane Fonda? Then check out Roger Vadim's film: 'Barbarella'. Typically stylish French take on sci-fi; maybe a bit dated now, but has some interesting concepts - and IMO, Anita Pallenberg as the Black Queen is even sexier. :)
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Oops - double post.
Jane Fonda was good in 'Klute', as she was in 'Coming Home'. :)
Diva
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A superb film: part fairy tale, love story, and stylish thriller all rolled into one beautifully made film.
But for the audio enthusiast it's more than that. One can try to identify how much of the Nagra, Revox and Nakamichi equipment that is featured in the film (product placement gone wild!).
That's another one I'll be checking out, Barry. Nice one:thumbsup:
Next time you visit, I'll let you see/hear what it's supposed to look and sound like:eyebrows:;)
Marco.
I think you will enjoy it Marco. It's one of my favourite films. :)
Hotel Transylvania 2012.
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I think you will enjoy it Marco. It's one of my favourite films. :)
Had to get it on Amazon, as I didn't realise it was that old!:D
Anyway, just about to watch this:
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Marco.
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Dynasties..BluRay.. Fab programme this. A great insight into families, egos and strength.
Classic rom com before they were called that.
Barefoot in the Park 1967 stars Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
Directed by Gene Saks who gave us the odd couple the next year.
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On to this bearable Billy Connelly film now from 2001
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Porridge the movie. Class acts all round. Maybe not to level of series but good all the same. Fulton Mckay and Ronnie Barker stand out
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blue planet 2... Attenborough
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The Grand Budapest Hotel
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The Grand Budapest Hotel is a British-German comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Anderson and tells the story of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between WW1 and WW2 and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his most trusted protégé… An all-star cast including Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton and Owen Wilson.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
My choice has better music & cars :D
My choice has better music & cars :D
It's not a competition. Anyway mine has better fashion and 'style', despite being a 'so-so' film (as are, IMO, all Wes Anderson's films)
It's not a competition. Anyway mine has better fashion and 'style'
Well you appear to be competing :eyebrows:
Crocodile Dundee 1986
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Oscar nominated in the 'how shite can a film be?' category
Audio Al
24-03-2019, 01:11
James Morrison
Pigmy Pony
24-03-2019, 14:36
I always avoid any film with Van Damme, Chuck Norris or Steven Segal. Over the years I reckon I've saved myself enough hours to enjoy a nice holiday somewhere.
Audio Al
24-03-2019, 14:49
I always avoid any film with Van Damme, Chuck Norris or Steven Segal. Over the years I reckon I've saved myself enough hours to enjoy a nice holiday somewhere.
Steve did you get my pm about that frock ?
Pigmy Pony
24-03-2019, 20:40
Sorry Al, I've had a look but can't see anything about frocks, but then I'm crap at finding anything. Like the time I went into town to buy some camouflage pants but couldn't find any :D
I saw something pm'd about doing next year's WW thing, and although I hadn't considered it before, it's now been stuck in my head all day! But then I got to thinking, Why not? If finances are up to it nearer the time, and my back (speakers weigh eighty pounds each). :) If I did do it I'd have to wear my "going to church" frock, as my Saturday night outfit is a bit short, and I wouldn't want folk copping an eyeful every time I change a record.
Now you will probably tell me I've misunderstood the message, and I've been fretting all day for nowt...
Frocks? You biatches better not be arranging a sleepover without me!:nono:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
25-03-2019, 07:18
Frocks? You biatches better not be arranging a sleepover without me!:nono:
Marco.
As if! But do you realise how long it is since our last sleepover? When we rented "Sleepless in Seattle" on VHS? I've gone up a few dress sizes since then :( That pillow fight we had was the stuff of legend, but you really shouldn't have put those Lego bricks in yours - that doctor in A&E was giving Al some right funny looks, and I imagine Welsh doctors have pretty much seen it all.
Audio Al
25-03-2019, 11:24
Sorry Al, I've had a look but can't see anything about frocks, but then I'm crap at finding anything. Like the time I went into town to buy some camouflage pants but couldn't find any :D
I saw something pm'd about doing next year's WW thing, and although I hadn't considered it before, it's now been stuck in my head all day! But then I got to thinking, Why not? If finances are up to it nearer the time, and my back (speakers weigh eighty pounds each). :) If I did do it I'd have to wear my "going to church" frock, as my Saturday night outfit is a bit short, and I wouldn't want folk copping an eyeful every time I change a record.
Now you will probably tell me I've misunderstood the message, and I've been fretting all day for nowt...
Marco has added " about that frock ? " he does thing like that :mental:
Spectral Morn
25-03-2019, 16:24
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A Cure for Wellness. (Netflix)
Creepy horror set in a spa clinic.
Pigmy Pony
25-03-2019, 19:43
Marco has added " about that frock ? " he does thing like that :mental:
Mischievous little scamp! I didn't know he could do that - funny though...
Wot - would I do such a thing?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Jac Hawk
27-03-2019, 10:23
Just watched the Motley crew biopic “The Dirt” it’s on Netflix and well worth a watch
Dont lose your head. Sid james as the black fingernail
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The Likely lads film and 2 lost episodes on bluray for first time.
Howards End
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Blast from the past..
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Remember this fondly from back in the day, some episodes have appeared on YouTube, not repeated often, if at all?
70th anniversary remaster of Casablanca.
Superb print this.
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70th anniversary remaster of Casablanca.
Superb print this.
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An absolute classic - should be in everyone's collection. :)
Agree, they caught lightning in a bottle with that one. Even though it was a budget film and they were mostly writing it as they went along.
Only thing that gets me is that Bergman's character, aside from her being quite cute, demonstrates nothing that might make me believe a bloke like Rick would fall so hard for her.
Agree, they caught lightning in a bottle with that one. Even though it was a budget film and they were mostly writing it as they went along.
Only thing that gets me is that Bergman's character, aside from her being quite cute, demonstrates nothing that might make me believe a bloke like Rick would fall so hard for her.Dunno think she's just his sort. French national anthem sung by ordinary punters is still the best around. Makes ours sound positively crapola
Dunno think she's just his sort. French national anthem sung by ordinary punters is still the best around. Makes ours sound positively crapola
It is a bit of a 'dreary durge' isn't it?
Lol yup.
Now with a great soundtrack
Peggy sue got Married
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Lol yup.
Now with a great soundtrack
Peggy sue got Married
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Not a bad film - but then I used to be a big fan of Kathleen Turner. :)
The Joy Luck Club
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Wayne Wang's screen adaptation of Amy Tan's novel, which interweaves sixteen stories about four Chinese women and their Chinese-American daughters. The mothers all arrived in San Francisco after the Second World War and have gathered weekly to play mah-jongg ever since. When one of the women dies, Suyuan, they invite her daughter June (Ming-Na Wen) to fill her place. June is a young Chinese-American woman about to visit China to meet her long-lost half-sisters. At a farewell party held in her honour, the story of June's relationship with her mother is gradually revealed in flashback, along with the histories of three other mothers and their daughters.
Hobsons Choice
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Last night - 'Mirror' dir. Andrei Tarkovsky
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'Mirror' is the celebrated Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky's most autobiographical work in which he reflects upon his own childhood and the destiny of the Russian people. The film's many layers intertwine real life and family relationships - Tarkovsky's father, the poet Arseny Tarkovsky, reads his own poems on the soundtrack and Tarkovsky's mother appears as herself - with memories of childhood, dreams and nightmares. From the opening sequence of a boy being cured of a stammer by hypnotism, to scene in a printing works which encapsulates the Stalinist era, "Mirror" has an extraordinary resonance and repays countless viewings.
Tonight - 'Rabbit-Proof Fence'
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During the most part of the early to mid 20th century, Australia's government policy was that mixed race Aboriginal children would be better off being brought up as white and so forcefully removed them from their homes to be trained as domestic servants. This film follows the true story of 3 such children; cousins Molly, Gracie and Daisy, who in 1931 found themselves being taken from their parents, sent to an institution and forced to forget their family and culture. However, Molly leads her 2 cousins in a daring escape across 1,500 miles of outback with no water and only the fence erected across the country to stop the epidemic of rabbits as a guide. Kenneth Branagh plays the government official charged with the return of the girls and the story is based on the book by Doris Pilkington, the neice of Daisy.
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Blackadder 3. amazon library
Body Heat
The divine Kathleen Turner at her sultry/sexy best.
(Was reminded to watch this by Grant previous posting.)
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The Death of Stalin 2017
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Blackadder 4
walpurgis
12-04-2019, 14:50
Just watching Jesse Stone 'Night Passage' with Tom Selleck once again. Beautifully made movie, quite dark and atmospheric with some crafty plot twists. Great stuff!
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blackadder 2
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Thunderball (1964)
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Not my favourite Bond by a long way although until Skyfall it was the highest grossing Bond film ever (adjusted for inflation). Does have some great moments, especially the fight scene in the teaser before the opening credits. This was back when Bond didn't have martial arts skills to rival Bruce Lee so he had to work hard if he wanted to kill a man with his bare hands. Much more realistic.
One thing I always find funny is the sequence in the health spa where the baddie catches Bond strapped to the stretching machine and turns it up full to try to kill him. Why would a health spa have a stretching machine that can be set to 'kill' speed? There's even a red 'danger zone' on the dial!
They do the same in Moonraker when he is in the G force machine. Why would it have a setting that is so fast that it would kill the man being tested?
On the other hand it's nonsense like this that is one of the reasons I love Bond films.
Sunday Matinee is The Running Man 1987, stars big Arnie....
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my amazon library
Watched that the other week. It's entertaining enough.
Also watched a recent one with Arnie where he is the sheriff in a small town, think it was called Last Stand or something similar. Not a bad film. He's not done many bad ones really. Except True Lies and Terminator 2. They sucked.
Pigmy Pony
14-04-2019, 15:16
You're kidding! I thought T2 was the daddy :)
t1 was best, but he had to change his image to the good guy after it
Thunderball (1964)
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Not my favourite Bond by a long way although until Skyfall it was the highest grossing Bond film ever (adjusted for inflation). Does have some great moments, especially the fight scene in the teaser before the opening credits. This was back when Bond didn't have martial arts skills to rival Bruce Lee so he had to work hard if he wanted to kill a man with his bare hands. Much more realistic.
One thing I always find funny is the sequence in the health spa where the baddie catches Bond strapped to the stretching machine and turns it up full to try to kill him. Why would a health spa have a stretching machine that can be set to 'kill' speed? There's even a red 'danger zone' on the dial!
They do the same in Moonraker when he is in the G force machine. Why would it have a setting that is so fast that it would kill the man being tested?
On the other hand it's nonsense like this that is one of the reasons I love Bond films.
Would agree with all of that, but Thunderball does have the lovely Claudine Auger as a 'Bond girl'.
Talking of nonsense - if Dr No can crush a solid cast metal ornament with his metal prosthetic hands, why can't he grip the vertical reactor control rods and climb out?
walpurgis
14-04-2019, 18:58
Would agree with all of that, but Thunderball does have the lovely Claudine Auger as a 'Bond girl'.
Talking of Bond girls, the lovely Nadja Regin of 'From Russia With Love' died the other day. She was 87.
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Talking of Bond girls, the lovely Nadja Regin of 'From Russia With Love' died the other day. She was 87.
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I think 'From Russia With Love' is my favourite Bond film; I have a copy but can't remember which character Najia Regin plays.
Anyway, here are a couple of photos of the lovely Claudine Auger
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Just checked - Nadjia Regin plays the Turkish spymaster Karim Beg's mistress.
Both pretty lassies. Woof woof..
Now another, Kim Hunter in A Matter Of Life And Death, or as it was known in the US, Stairway to Heaven.
Co stars Roger Livesey, David Niven and good old hard core, Raymond Massey
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Forgot Marius Goring too as the angel
Yes, I have that DVD. I love the depiction of Heaven as a massive civil service-like administration. The set design in 'Black Narcissus' was equally imaginative.
Powell and Pressburger were, IMO, ahead of their time, but Powell's reputation took a massive hit with the release of 'Peeping Tom' in 1960, which was deemed so offensive by the critics of the day, it effectively ended Powell's directing career.
(And since this is an audio forum, I ought to add that it is the only film I know of in which Wright and Weaire tape decks and Quad 57 electrostatic speakers make a fleeting appearance.)
Pigmy Pony
14-04-2019, 21:09
I'm sure I've seen that, but it would have been many years ago. Was it shot partly in colour and partly in b&w? Something about deciding whether he should be dead or go back to earth?
walpurgis
14-04-2019, 21:22
Powell and Pressburger were, IMO, ahead of their time, but Powell's reputation took a massive hit with the release of 'Peeping Tom' in 1960, which was deemed so offensive by the critics of the day, it effectively ended Powell's directing career
I saw that when it first came out. It may not be nice, but it's superbly done, in much the same way that Repulsion was.
Yes, I have that DVD. I love the depiction of Heaven as a massive civil service-like administration. The set design in 'Black Narcissus' was equally imaginative.
Powell and Pressburger were, IMO, ahead of their time, but Powell's reputation took a massive hit with the release of 'Peeping Tom' in 1960, which was deemed so offensive by the critics of the day, it effectively ended Powell's directing career.
(And since this is an audio forum, I ought to add that it is the only film I know of in which Wright and Weaire tape decks and Quad 57 electrostatic speakers make a fleeting appearance.)Here is a article on this. It may not have been the reason... Although it didn't help
http://www.powell-pressburger.org/Reviews/60_PT/TheMyths.html
Yup top film from the masters.. The British critics never like them
I saw that when it first came out. It may not be nice, but it's superbly done, in much the same way that Repulsion was.
I have a copy. I'm not sure if it is now available on DVD, but if it is I'll replace my VHS copy.
Yes, you are right. Polanski's 'Repulsion' is a remarkable study of a young woman's descent into madness. And it stars the lovely Catherine Deneuve.
Now The Way Ahead 1944 directed by the more acceptable Carol Reed.
Various top British stars of future and at time, led again by Niven. Doing their national war service..
Great propaganda film also known as the Immortal Battalion
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walpurgis
14-04-2019, 21:55
I have a copy. I'm not sure if it is now available on DVD, but if it is I'll replace my VHS copy.
Yes, you are right. Polanski's 'Repulsion' is a remarkable study of a young woman's descent into madness. And it stars the lovely Catherine Deneuve.
I like movies that some might find disturbing. A film does not have to be 'fun' or crammed with slam bang action and effects. Another dark and odd movie that left its mark with me was 'Wise Blood', a masterpiece in my opinion!
The Cruel Sea 1953. Adapted from the book by Nicholas Monsarrat. Directed by Charles Frend.
Top stuff this..
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Wild China... an amazing place and people
walpurgis
17-04-2019, 16:15
Just watched 'The Repair Shop' on BBC1. Wonderful stuff! I identify with what's done a lot, as much of it is the kind of restoration I do.
Carry on jack tonight.. Bernard Cribbins and Julliet Mills join the cast. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190417/5bdfda698a1fd0e684364756963ed27f.jpg
Red 2.
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walpurgis
18-04-2019, 15:00
'The Repair Shop' is on BBC1 in half an hour. Well worth a look. There's some great skill on show.
'The Repair Shop' is on BBC1 in half an hour. Well worth a look. There's some great skill on show.
Damn - I missed that! Like you, I greatly admire the skill and ability of the restorers.
Spectral Morn
19-04-2019, 14:38
Titans Season 1 - episodes 10 and 11 on Netflix
Black 47 on Netflix
Red dwarf 11. Probably the best of all. Certainly the best of the modern oneshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190421/37bc4ec23b4e472d58e3e2221dcd1fbb.jpg
Red dwarf 11. Probably the best of all. Certainly the best of the modern oneshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190421/37bc4ec23b4e472d58e3e2221dcd1fbb.jpg
I used to be a big Red Dwarf fan; loved it, though I started to loose interest when the crew were imprisoned. Not sure which series that was, but afterwards it improved and the final episode had the perfect denouement and provided a neat ending. :)
I used to be a big Red Dwarf fan; loved it, though I started to loose interest when the crew were imprisoned. Not sure which series that was, but afterwards it improved and the final episode had the perfect denouement and provided a neat ending. :)Think that was 8. My least liked series bar the last (12) Writing was weak in 8 but 12 was abysmal.
First series was as usual hairshirt due to no money but it was good enough to give us a generation of fun. Surprising gly clever ideas In it.
walpurgis
26-04-2019, 11:50
If anybody feels like watching something silly, 'The Reptile' 1966 is on Horror Channel at 1.10pm.
Spectral Morn
26-04-2019, 16:43
Stranger Things - Season 1 (Netflix)
twickers
26-04-2019, 20:15
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man BBC4.
Lawrence001
26-04-2019, 22:12
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man BBC4.Saw a bit, very good.
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Daleks invasion earth 2150.
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Exterminate.. Exterminate..
Top fun with Peter Cushing and Andrew Keir.
Maybe a carry on next.
My Dinner with Andre (1981). Basically two blokes talking over a restaurant meal. More interesting than it sounds.
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