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struth
12-09-2020, 13:24
The Hunting Party. 1971. Stars Oliver Reed, Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Simon Oakland and Ronald Howard.

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a fairly badly scripted western this considering the cast... lots of blood tho, and always nice to see Candice

struth
12-09-2020, 16:46
Broken Journey. 1948. Stars Phyllis Calvert and James Donald.

Not seen this for years. Its a story reused many times since of survivors of a plane crash https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200912/a0784ee9718901e2c79c1b6753391814.jpg

struth
13-09-2020, 11:07
Sunday's offering is the film noir classic, Kiss Me Deadly 1955. It was directed by Robert Aldrich, and starred Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez, and Wesley Addy.


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The Kefauver Commission(This unique Los Angeles crime story suffered a troubled release in 1955 due to the Kefauver Congressional Commission, led by Senator Estes Kefauver, who issued a special condemnation of KISS ME DEADLY as immoral entertainment responsible for juvenile delinquency. Kefauver became the running mate of Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson in the 1956 presidential election and suffered a landslide defeat against Eisenhower and Nixon.) called it a film "designed to ruin young viewers" :eek:

The film has been cited as a major influence on a number of filmmakers, including Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Alex Cox, and Quentin Tarantino.

This is the remastered bluray release

struth
13-09-2020, 16:19
Endgame (Star Trek: Voyager) 2001.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cjONAz-EL._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

struth
14-09-2020, 13:12
Eric the Viking, 1989.. Thought i'd watch this again.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYArTs-9FcnPdwaZslSiHTn55xHsDzbgcHpZqPU-7HuKsXdu6H

Directed by the Late Terry Jones.. stars Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt.

struth
14-09-2020, 14:36
Part of universal's 100 anniversary collection, this is the 50th anniversary edition of to kill a mockingbird.
on bluray this is a treat to the eye and ear.

Directed by: Robert Mulligan in 1962 and stars Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall.

https://cdn.hmv.com/r/w-1280/p-webp/hmv/files/77/77827d6d-17d6-4743-8357-e45e1e1e86b9.jpg

Macca
14-09-2020, 14:51
Good film, watched that a couple of months back. Perfect casting and child actors who can actually act.

struth
14-09-2020, 16:43
Good film, watched that a couple of months back. Perfect casting and child actors who can actually act.

one of the greats. book is best but this comes very close.
always leaves this old dad tearful:o

struth
15-09-2020, 15:11
Forever Young, 1992. Directed by Steve Miner and starring Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Critics didnt like it much hence it did very well at the box office... what do critics know eh?

Gazjam
15-09-2020, 17:56
The Wages of Fear (1953)

https://i.imgur.com/glskXF2.jpg

In my top 5 favourite films, down at luck guys driving a truck hauling dynamite over very treacherous terrain.
Doesn’t sound much but as always, devils in the detail.

Nailbiting stuff, not seen this in at least ten years.

William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) did an English language remake called “The Sorceror” with Roy Sheider in 1977, but doesn’t come close to the original.
If you like this, top tip also check out “Les Diaboliques” by the same Director.

Swann36
15-09-2020, 18:32
Zodiac a movie with Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr .... it might be good or ? ....i've never seen it before so i'll post after ..

Gazjam
15-09-2020, 20:21
It’s great! :eek:

Ruffalo’s top notch in it.

struth
16-09-2020, 12:51
David Copperfield. 1999.. stars Bob Hoskins, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith and Pauline Quirke. 2 Part tv film/series, from I think the bbc.

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/73lKcw5bFmSD8lL0XuMbfYO29rO.jpg


some nice locations and sets as well as a great story

struth
16-09-2020, 16:53
was quite a good redition of copperfield.. excellent cast

struth
16-09-2020, 18:01
The Wrong Arm of the Law 1963.Peter Sellers and a great support cast.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/a58cc2b1692076f6c33e0e7e7b225887.jpg

struth
17-09-2020, 11:48
70's scarefest, Carrie, 1976. directed by Brian De Palma and stars Sissy Spacek, Nancy Allen and John Travolta. Original story by Steven King.

if this teaches us anything it is not to take the piss out of a Sissy ;)

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tip a bucket of pig's blood all over prom night and you get the idea.:eyebrows:

struth
17-09-2020, 15:27
Scarlet Street. 1945. Classic Film Noir.. In fact this may well be the first real film Noir. Well actually it was the woman in the window but it had the same players etc and was the year before.
Not sure which of the 2 I prefer tbh.


Edward G Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea star. Directed by Fritz Lang. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200917/334e2d856647cbae0129a54635bda777.jpg

struth
17-09-2020, 17:19
Think I prefer that one but to be sure..
The Woman in the Window 1944.

Same three primary stars.

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Barry
17-09-2020, 17:27
How mant films do you watch in a day Grant?

struth
18-09-2020, 08:51
How mant films do you watch in a day Grant?Depends on the day and how mobile I am. Quite a few recently. Fortunately I've a good selection

struth
18-09-2020, 14:12
Rio Grande, 1950. Stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara plus Director John Ford's 'Stock Company' actors troupe

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quality as you'd expect

struth
19-09-2020, 10:22
WW2 Drama today for matinee.. The Way To The Stars, 1945.. directed by, Anthony Asquith, and stars Michael Redgrave, John Mills, Rosamund John, Douglas Montgomery and Stanley Holloway.

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struth
19-09-2020, 12:24
on to The Boys From Brazil 1978. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, and stars Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier, and features James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Uta Hagen, Anne Meara, Denholm Elliott, and Steve Guttenberg.


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Although set is S America it was mostly filmed in Lisbon, Portugal. It was nominated for 3 academy awards

struth
20-09-2020, 11:54
From Time To Time, 2009. directed by Julian Fellowes starring Maggie Smith and Timothy Spall.

touching and well acted ghost story, although the story is slightly flawed.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mdu7OVpqkbo/hqdefault.jpg

struth
20-09-2020, 13:53
A New Leaf,1971. Directed by Elaine May and stars Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose, James Coco, and Doris Roberts.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516riL%2B392L._AC_SY445_.jpg

One of the films that although highly regarded, is rarely seen... Superb film.

Barry
20-09-2020, 21:22
The Wages of Fear (1953)

https://i.imgur.com/glskXF2.jpg

In my top 5 favourite films, down at luck guys driving a truck hauling dynamite over very treacherous terrain.
Doesn’t sound much but as always, devils in the detail.

Nailbiting stuff, not seen this in at least ten years.

William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) did an English language remake called “The Sorceror” with Roy Sheider in 1977, but doesn’t come close to the original.
If you like this, top tip also check out “Les Diaboliques” by the same Director.

One of my favourite films - as you say a real "nailbiter".

BTW they are carrying nitroglycerine; a far more unstable explosive than dynamite. In fact it was Alfred Nobel's idea of mixing nitrogylcerine with a clay (called kieselguhr) that made it mechanically stable. He called the new explosive 'dynamite' and it made Nobel his fortune.

The ending of the film is a shocking surprise.

struth
21-09-2020, 12:04
Dressed to Kill, 1980. Directed by Brian De Palma. Starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, and Keith Gordon.

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Barry
21-09-2020, 13:50
Not a bad film - but De Palma is not my favourite director.

struth
21-09-2020, 14:31
Throw Momma From The Train, 1987. Directed by and starring Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kate Mulgrew and Anne Ramsey(who stole the pic) oh and one Branford Marsalis .


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a comedic Strangers on a Train....

walpurgis
21-09-2020, 15:10
Throw Momma From The Train, 1987. Directed by and starring Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kate Mulgrew and Anne Ramsey(who stole the pic) oh and one Branford Marsalis .

Great fun!

struth
21-09-2020, 17:37
It was Geoff..

Now a golden oldie classic from 1936. Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur in Frank Capra's Mr Deeds goes to Town.

Capra got best director for it at Oscars. It was nominated for 5.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200921/400220fe4f2bb84d82b73ca8cd9ebdeb.jpg

I had a crush on Jean when I was younger lol

struth
22-09-2020, 17:17
Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell's 1942 One of Our Aircraft is Missing.

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Lawrence001
22-09-2020, 17:40
Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell's 1942 One of Our Aircraft is Missing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/99eb407fe8aa7629bdee492d0d7bad3d.jpgWas that the one where the kids from the local village (and his British girlfriend) were waiting for a US airman to come to their party and his 'plane didn't make it back?

Sent from my HRY-LX1 using Tapatalk

struth
22-09-2020, 18:03
Was that the one where the kids from the local village (and his British girlfriend) were waiting for a US airman to come to their party and his 'plane didn't make it back?

Sent from my HRY-LX1 using TapatalkNo, but I think I watched that one 3 days ago. The way to the stars. Yank refuses to bale out and plane explodes on landing. All the kids were waiting for his party tricks

Gazjam
22-09-2020, 19:31
Settling in for Lonesome Dove, been years since I’ve seen it.

https://i.imgur.com/6gMu0qz.jpg

4 Part 1989 TV mini-series based on the book of the same name.
A stellar cast, Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones stand out.
One of the Finest Westerns ever made in this man’s opinion.

Basil Poledouris’ score is wonderful, big fan of his, this is amongst his best.

Barry
22-09-2020, 20:48
Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell's 1942 One of Our Aircraft is Missing.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/99eb407fe8aa7629bdee492d0d7bad3d.jpg

I watched 'A Matter of Life and Death' a few days ago.

struth
22-09-2020, 23:24
Settling in for Lonesome Dove, been years since I’ve seen it.

https://i.imgur.com/6gMu0qz.jpg

4 Part 1989 TV mini-series based on the book of the same name.
A stellar cast, Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones stand out.
One of the Finest Westerns ever made in this man’s opinion.

Basil Poledouris’ score is wonderful, big fan of his, this is amongst his best.Got some of this. It's very good

struth
22-09-2020, 23:25
I watched 'A Matter of Life and Death' a few days ago.Saw that recently too. Another great film. Possibly their most ambitious at time

struth
23-09-2020, 11:47
The Eagle has Landed, 1976. Directed by John Sturges and starring Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, Donald Sutherland, and Robert Duvall. Based on the 1975 novel The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins.


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Filmed in Cornwall, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Michael Caine had initially been excited at the prospect of working with Sturges. During shooting, Sturges told Caine that he only worked to earn enough money to go fishing. Caine wrote later in his autobiography: "The moment the picture finished he took the money and went. [Producer] Jack Wiener later told me [Sturges] never came back for the editing nor for any of the other good post-production sessions that are where a director does some of his most important work. The picture wasn't bad, but I still get angry when I think of what it could have been with the right director. We had committed the old European sin of being impressed by someone just because he came from Hollywood".
Michael Caine was originally offered the part of Devlin but did not want to play a member of the IRA, so asked if he could have the role of Steiner. Richard Harris was in line to play Devlin but ongoing comments he had made in support of the IRA drew threats to the film's producers, so he was forced to withdraw and Donald Sutherland was given the role.

This is the ITV Studios bluray edition

Macca
23-09-2020, 12:00
Great film that. Shame Devlin does not get his just desserts but I suppose the film is better for that.

Don't know what Michael Caine is complaining about as there's nothing wrong with it as far as I can see. Donald Pleasance isn't in it enough, that's about it.

struth
23-09-2020, 13:34
forgot jr ewing(larry hagman) was in this.. he did very well as the idiot commander:D

Roy S
24-09-2020, 01:52
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A cracker, Irene Handl in fine form (Sony classics)

struth
24-09-2020, 10:20
Point Blank, 1967. Directed by John Boorman and stars Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn and Carroll O'Connor.

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walpurgis
24-09-2020, 11:18
Point Blank, 1967. Directed by John Boorman and stars Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn and Carroll O'Connor.

Classic movie, nice and mean too. Marvin is brilliant in it!

struth
24-09-2020, 11:58
Classic movie, nice and mean too. Marvin is brilliant in it!

yes a sublime thriller; almost dreamlike at times.


Sticking with Marvin, will switch to my Apple box and watch the rediculous... Paint Your Wagon from 1969. one of the last musicals, although less musical than a normal one thankfully...

The lovely Jean Seberg and A strange role for Clint Eastwood too, who sang his own songs, as did Marvin.

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great comedy and one of my dads favs ..

Macca
24-09-2020, 12:22
One of the last musicals? If only.

What about those awful ABBA films?

struth
24-09-2020, 12:38
One of the last musicals? If only.

What about those awful ABBA films?

well from the golden age as they say... never heard of abba musicals tbh :lol:

Macca
24-09-2020, 12:48
well from the golden age as they say... never heard of abba musicals tbh :lol:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)

I actually have a copy as I bought a DVD player and it was in the tray. Never watched it but seen some clips from it and it's terrible. There's a sequel too.

I quite like 'Paint Your Wagon' - best musical ever even if that's not saying anything. I suppose there's Singin' In The Rain too.

struth
24-09-2020, 13:28
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)

I actually have a copy as I bought a DVD player and it was in the tray. Never watched it but seen some clips from it and it's terrible. There's a sequel too.

I quite like 'Paint Your Wagon' - best musical ever even if that's not saying anything. I suppose there's Singin' In The Rain too.

heard the name mama mia.. didnt connect it with abba tho. guessing its pretty god awful unless your a big abba freak

struth
24-09-2020, 14:52
The Fourth Protocol, 1987. Directed by John Mackenzie and stars Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. from the book by Fredrick Forsyth, and featuring Ned Beatty and Ian Richardson.

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Another quality film this

Barry
24-09-2020, 22:52
Classic movie, nice and mean too. Marvin is brilliant in it!

+1

Barry
24-09-2020, 22:54
The Fourth Protocol, 1987. Directed by John Mackenzie and stars Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. from the book by Fredrick Forsyth, and featuring Ned Beatty and Ian Richardson.

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Another quality film this

Yes - another of my favourites.

struth
25-09-2020, 13:28
Psycho 1960... A Hitchcock masterpiece. Stars Anthony Perkins, Matrin Balsam, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles.

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a work of genius.. acting was also top notch.. one of his very best and he has had a few

struth
26-09-2020, 12:19
Saturday Matinee... On Masters of Cinema BluRay.. Double Indemnity, 1944 film noir starring Fred MacMurray, Edward G Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck.
Directed by Billy Wilder, who also co wrote with Raymond Chandler.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Double_Indemnity_%281944_poster%29.jpg

It was nominated for seven Academy Awards although won none. It was based on a novella from James M Cain, who praised Wilders work.

struth
26-09-2020, 14:24
a great film; supremely structured and good acting as well. Stanwyck always played the bad bitch well.

now Charley Varrick, 1973. Walter Mattau, Joe Don Baker and Felicia Farr star. Directed by Don Siegal.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81YQ%2B2VdjuL._SL1500_.jpg

walpurgis
26-09-2020, 14:30
now Charley Varrick, 1973. Walter Mattau, Joe Don Baker and Felicia Farr star. Directed by Don Siegal

That's a classic and an old favourite of mine.

struth
26-09-2020, 16:24
Heaven Can Wait, 1978. Co-directed by Warren Beatty and Buck Henry, and stars aformentioned Beatty along with Julie Christie and Jack Warden.


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struth
27-09-2020, 11:10
Sunday Matinee.. Terminator Genisys, 2015.. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as all terminator films should.

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It grossed over $400mil worldwide, but did best overseas oddly.. I like this film, and it is second only to T2 in takings

struth
27-09-2020, 17:31
Got my plex working up stairs now.
So the glorious Blue Murder at St Trinian's , 1957.
Directed by*Frank Launder*and written by him and*Sidney Gilliat.

Fab British cast, it stars Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, Lionel Jeffries and Richard Wattis.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200927/37e03bc8ba65ea8ef8a854119dcd8299.jpg

Barry
28-09-2020, 11:24
George Cole is brilliant as 'Flash Harry'.

struth
29-09-2020, 11:26
The League Of Gentlemen, Apocalypse, 2005

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walpurgis
29-09-2020, 11:44
The League Of Gentlemen, Apocalypse, 2005

Marvellous stuff. Is it really fifteen years old? Seems much less. Tubbs and Herr Lipp were brilliant!

struth
29-09-2020, 15:45
Whisky Galore. 1949.. classic film this... one of the all time best on any sane man's list.


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/67/Whisky_Galore_film_poster.jpg/330px-Whisky_Galore_film_poster.jpg

a great line from Captain waggot.... " what would my commanding officer say if i told him my second in command has been locked in his bedroom by his mother":lol::D

Barry
29-09-2020, 21:11
Excellent film. :)

struth
30-09-2020, 15:12
Red Dwarf: Series 4, from about 91...

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515NVR4GPBL._AC_.jpg

struth
01-10-2020, 11:41
The Day of the Jackal, 1973. Directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Edward Fox, Tony Britton, Eric Porter, Anton Rogers and Michael Lonsdale.

https://alchetron.com/cdn/The-Day-of-the-Jackal-film-images-08eab23c-15da-45c9-b9fd-0b7e391fe86.jpg

During the massive annual 14 July parade down the Champs-Élysées, the company was allowed to film inside the police lines, capturing extraordinary closeup footage of the massing of troops, tanks, and artillery during the final Liberation Day sequence.

Fox is superb in this.

Macca
01-10-2020, 11:55
Zinnemann wrote that Adrien Cayla-Legrand, the actor who played de Gaulle, was mistaken by several Parisians for the real de Gaulle during filming—though de Gaulle had been dead for two years prior to the film's release. The sequence was filmed during a real parade, leading to confusion; the crowd (many of whom were unaware that a film was being shot) mistook the actors portraying police officers for real officers, and many tried to help them arrest the "suspects" they were apprehending in the crowd.

struth
01-10-2020, 14:17
The Bourne Identity. 2002. Matt Damon Stars.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/19/74/be/1974be8267693551dea3286647329cdb.jpg

struth
02-10-2020, 11:13
Friday film.. Pirates of the Carribean, On stranger tides, 2011..

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Barry
02-10-2020, 12:48
The Day of the Jackal, 1973. Directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Edward Fox, Tony Britton, Eric Porter, Anton Rogers and Michael Lonsdale.

https://alchetron.com/cdn/The-Day-of-the-Jackal-film-images-08eab23c-15da-45c9-b9fd-0b7e391fe86.jpg

During the massive annual 14 July parade down the Champs-Élysées, the company was allowed to film inside the police lines, capturing extraordinary closeup footage of the massing of troops, tanks, and artillery during the final Liberation Day sequence.

Fox is superb in this.

Another favourite film of mine. :)

struth
02-10-2020, 13:47
The Lone Ranger, 2013. Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star... great fun

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0d/TheLoneRanger2013Poster.jpg

Roy S
03-10-2020, 00:36
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Macca
03-10-2020, 08:23
Ah yes - The replacement for The Professionals that was not fit to tie its shoelaces.

Thought it was crap at the time, watched a couple of episodes and then left it. Seen them all since though and compared to modern telly it's absolutely brilliant.

walpurgis
03-10-2020, 08:29
It was definitely a bit naff in my opinion. My wife has been watching the re-runs, but she has no discernment. Lets face it, nobody who finds 'Murder She Wrote' entertaining does! :rolleyes:

walpurgis
03-10-2020, 08:33
Yes, I do know the word 'naff' is naff. Not as bad as 'pants' though. :D

struth
03-10-2020, 09:34
Glynis is still a very nice bit of gear.. Think she's 64 now

Roy S
03-10-2020, 10:05
D&M's comedy gold! So bad it's brilliant. The way Dempsey strong arms blokes twice his size always tickles me and as Grant said Glynis is very easy on the eye (nearly as attractive as Martin Shaw).

struth
03-10-2020, 10:39
Saturday Matinee.....

Pirates of the Caribbean; Salazar's Revenge. 2017..Johnny Depp stars again...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXhEeDOpouHNg3A75Ngkgl-pQdWrr8ErxSuYCbb8-Tn7KcuD79

Macca
03-10-2020, 10:50
D&M's comedy gold! So bad it's brilliant. The way Dempsey strong arms blokes twice his size always tickles me and as Grant said Glynis is very easy on the eye (nearly as attractive as Martin Shaw).

She was typical 80s bird, very pretty face but not much else to write home about.

The best episode has to be the bank robbery one where they try to escape on a bus at the end.

struth
03-10-2020, 12:58
Clue, 1985. Stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/18/Clue_Poster.jpg

Marco
03-10-2020, 13:02
Right now, this:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/Rdo210.jpg

Description:

Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son -- a fearless astronaut -- must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe.



https://youtu.be/P6AaSMfXHbA

Marco.

Roy S
03-10-2020, 15:25
https://beloitfilmfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/North-By-Northwest-movie-poster.jpg

(currently available on BBC iplayer)

struth
04-10-2020, 11:04
Sunday Matinee...(probably a double bill) first up, Rambo, First Blood. 1982. first and best of the Rambo films.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/First_blood_poster.jpg

Directed by Ted Kotcheff, and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. Made 10 times its cost but was slated initially by the critics(what do they know eh?)

Macca
04-10-2020, 11:32
Watched that last night. Great film. I think it was the first film I ever saw on video - my mate's wealthy dad had just bought a VCR so we went down the offy and rented First Blood and Hawk The Slayer. Would have been 1983 I think.

struth
04-10-2020, 12:41
Watched that last night. Great film. I think it was the first film I ever saw on video - my mate's wealthy dad had just bought a VCR so we went down the offy and rented First Blood and Hawk The Slayer. Would have been 1983 I think.

yeah a top performance from sly.. his best by far.


now an oldie, from 1954, Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window.. Its based on Cornell Woolrich's 1942 short story "It Had to Be Murder".

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Rear_Window_film_poster.jpg

Stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr. Highly rated and from a $1m outlay it took back close to $40m

walpurgis
04-10-2020, 12:46
yeah a top performance from sly.. his best by far.

Did you see Cop Land? He was superb in that, as good or better than the top cast he was with.

Macca
04-10-2020, 13:49
He's good in the first Rocky film too.

His problem was always that he mainly opted to star in crap films.

Interestingly he reckoned that Copland killed his career despite all the good reviews he got for it.

walpurgis
04-10-2020, 14:20
Interestingly he reckoned that Copland killed his career despite all the good reviews he got for it.

I'd not heard that. Maybe he disappointed fans that have difficulty separating films from reality.

struth
04-10-2020, 14:24
Did you see Cop Land? He was superb in that, as good or better than the top cast he was with.Yes I've got that one too. He was good in it.

struth
04-10-2020, 14:36
Bill Murray is The Man Who Knew Too Little..1997..

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaz-ObOQmjZWr4EF97HXWGeAcoYr5OqIfcKdmX9c8qOVJpTe-P

Great fun Parody this... murray is superb as usual.

struth
04-10-2020, 16:10
Memoirs of an Invisible Man, 1992. Directed by John Carpenter and starring Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah and Sam Neill. The film is loosely based on Memoirs of an Invisible Man, a 1987 novel by H.F. Saint.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/20/Memoirs_of_an_invisible_man.jpg

might only see a bit of this as im tired.

some of the stunts are excellent

struth
05-10-2020, 09:20
The Life Of Brian, 1979.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsjmpoTU3IO7P2F9APAZPCkpgHIANGU SXr6owJuHVAurMKTjnK

sadly reviled by so called christians and shunned by both the bbc and itv for fear of upsetting christians, it still manahed to become one of the most revered of British films.

struth
05-10-2020, 12:31
Blue Planet 2... this is the 4k Bluray set. even downscaled to my hd tv its better than the standard bluray imo

https://cdn.hmv.com/r/w-1280/p-webp/hmv/files/a2/a2633d12-844f-4883-aed9-a275409d67eb.jpg

edit. i have to say the pic on this old lg tv is amazing with this disc and the panasonic 4k downscale.. absolutely belting..who needs a 4k tv:)

struth
05-10-2020, 16:16
Star Trek Fan Collective.. Time Travel.... episode .Time's Arrow pts 1 and 2.. next generation crew return to 19th c america

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/5/51/Fan_Collective_-_Time_Travel_cover.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20060314210457&path-prefix=en

struth
06-10-2020, 14:06
Film Time... The Bourne Supremacy, 2004. Matt Damon, Brian Cox and Joan Allen star in the second of Ludlum's films of Jason Bourne.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRx3aZ3WuKKfNHME6IS9lQqAv5X4_SVp amGnKLQaz_pHVDa_WxX

Barry
06-10-2020, 14:10
Despite being complete hokkum, I do like the Bourne trilogy (tetrology?). Good escapism entertainment. :)

Swann36
06-10-2020, 14:19
Not sure if i should be posting in what are you listening to ? but i'm watching and listening to Diana Krall Live in Rio ....its a great film ...on amazon prime so what's not to like

struth
06-10-2020, 18:21
Been watching Colditz 2005. This was a 2 part tv ministries version.
Not bad but kinda missed the style of the brill cream public schoolboy attitude.
Also a fair bit darker, but also very watchable re good performances.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201006/7f6f8b2b2a2070b0f1cb0637f86c9915.jpg

struth
07-10-2020, 15:02
Kind Hearts And Coronets. 1949https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/f6db962d85551aca220aff2cecc6082a.jpg

inclined to agree the the "Utter Perfection" quote

Pigmy Pony
07-10-2020, 18:11
edit. i have to say the pic on this old lg tv is amazing with this disc and the panasonic 4k downscale.. absolutely belting..who needs a 4k tv:)

Probably no one really. I like my new 4K telly, but really I might have had just as good an improvement by wearing glasses :)

Barry
07-10-2020, 20:51
Kind Hearts And Coronets. 1949https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/f6db962d85551aca220aff2cecc6082a.jpg

inclined to agree the the "Utter Perfection" quote

I agree - there is not a wasted word, and the sting at the end is indeed perfect. :)

struth
08-10-2020, 12:09
The First Wives Club, 1996. Stars Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, and Bette Midler as the wives....

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzAwZTA3Y2UtMWVlMi00ZmNiLTkzZjAtYjA2YzBhMGMyYz Q2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_.jpg

another that got fairly poor critical reviews but was stellar at the box office etc... Kinda makes you wonder why critics have a job; worse than politicians

struth
08-10-2020, 14:00
School for Scoundrels, 1960. stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott and Alastair Sim.

https://filmforum.org/do-not-enter-or-modify-or-erase/client-uploads/school-for-scoundrels-slide-1.jpg

Great fun film. interesting that Janette Scott was only 22, and much younger than her 2 suiters(40 and 49). It would have been a no no in real life in 1960..

walpurgis
08-10-2020, 14:11
Did you know that Janette Scott's mother was Thora Hird. Not exactly alike were they?

struth
08-10-2020, 14:16
Did you know that Janette Scott's mother was Thora Hird. Not exactly alike were they?

i didnt actually..lol i know she was married to Mel Torme for a while, which i was surprised about.

walpurgis
08-10-2020, 14:40
i didnt actually..lol i know she was married to Mel Torme for a while, which i was surprised about.

He said Thora was the mother-in-law from Hell! :lol:

struth
08-10-2020, 14:44
He said Thora was the mother-in-law from Hell! :lol:

i could imagine :D

struth
08-10-2020, 15:37
The Fugitive, 1993. Stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.

https://www.historyforsale.com/productimages/jpeg/261871.jpg

Macca
08-10-2020, 17:12
School for Scoundrels, 1960. stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott and Alastair Sim.



Great fun film. interesting that Janette Scott was only 22, and much younger than her 2 suiters(40 and 49). It would have been a no no in real life in 1960..

One of my favourites that. Alaistair Simm, you can't fault him.

Never really noticed the age difference before, but back then as soon as they hit 16 or so both men and women would start dressing like they were fifty. Hairstyles too.

There was a photo on the wall at my university of the first ever intake from about 1950 and even though they are all 18 not one of them looks a day under 40. Some are even smoking pipes.

Roy S
08-10-2020, 22:26
School for Scoundrels, 1960. stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott and Alastair Sim.


Brilliant! Always wanted a 'Swiftmobile'

Just started on 4 movies, looks interesting

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a4/65/69/a465697732d0c4c4893147bf7bc32a11.jpg

Macca
09-10-2020, 07:46
Good cast. Not seen Sam Rockwell in anything for ages.

Roy S
09-10-2020, 09:07
Good cast. Not seen Sam Rockwell in anything for ages.

Wasn't bad, Tarantinoesque. Tom Waits was in it, thankfully they didn't let him 'sing'.

struth
09-10-2020, 15:18
Been watching this most of day.

Michael Palin's Full Circle.

Quality stuff and easy watching.
It's a nice way to visit the world [emoji23] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201009/8c430a5dad842ce29e7d490cda239e3b.jpg

struth
10-10-2020, 09:36
Total Recall, 1990. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, and Michael Ironside.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSN_LBpwZNLpr-vWOVZ-23aq5u8FT5ZWX9QMLi1XZEF5p6RRKR9

At time it was one of the highest budget films ever, if not the highest.. the needn't have worried as it made about 4/5 times that back.

struth
10-10-2020, 15:29
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzg2NzU1ODMtOWY5NC00YjdkLWJmZjMtZDgzMzhiNzhjNW E3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_UY1200_CR93,0,6 30,1200_AL_.jpg

Marco
10-10-2020, 15:36
Right now on 4K Bluray, on my new Panasonic player, through the home-cinema system:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/G1XF4k.jpg

Freakin' awesome sound and special effects!!:eek::D

Marco.

Pigmy Pony
11-10-2020, 06:31
Right now on 4K Bluray, on my new Panasonic player, through the home-cinema system:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/G1XF4k.jpg

Freakin' awesome sound and special effects!!:eek::D

Marco.

I bet it can't hold a candle to "Blake's 7" though :D

I prefer films to be led by characters, which is what I've always liked about Tarantino and Coen brothers films.

I recently found myself thinking about "The Executioner's Song", with Tommy Lee Jones and Rosanna Arquette putting in sterling performances. It came on telly in about 1990, and was done in two parts, as it is about 5 hours long.

I looked for it on DVD or Blu Ray, but apparently it had been messed about with - for instance, the song playing on the bus's radio when taking Gary Gilmore to his execution: originally it was "Una Paloma Blanca" (or whatever it was called) it was changed to something else :doh: Surely that was an important part of the (true) story? So I didn't bother.

struth
11-10-2020, 11:19
Where Eagles Dare, 1968. Stars Richard Burton, Mary Ure and Clint Eastwood. Directed by Brian Hutton and music by Ron Goodwin. What more can you ask?

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTX8oKm6U920qe4aAVa4m-l-H-3BqNSGF_wvPoRmx_CTmNYy8w

Eastwood and Burton reportedly dubbed the film 'Where Doubles Dare' due to the amount of screen time in which stand-ins doubled for the cast during action sequences..

Macca
11-10-2020, 13:40
Burton was as drunk as a lord throughout the whole exercise too. Four bottles of vodka a day!

struth
11-10-2020, 13:50
lol..


now, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2003. Directed by Gore Verbinski starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRKTcTqELNNPpy-c6orc876-Yxo-_QKENBdIufLEZNlSjHQBj_i

First in The Series, and cost $140m, but turned a tidy profit, making over $650m.

excellent stuff aand Depp sounds like Tommy Cooper a lot:D

Marco
11-10-2020, 19:32
Right now, streamed in HD, via the Amazon Prime app on the Panny:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/3ZFtS9.jpg

The opening scene is a killer!!:lol:

Marco.

struth
12-10-2020, 10:29
Porterhouse Blue, 1987.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JQJKANMNL._AC_SY445_.jpg

classic stuff this..

struth
12-10-2020, 13:45
Porterhouse Blue, 1987.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JQJKANMNL._AC_SY445_.jpg

classic stuff this..

great performance from David Jason(having a Blue like a master should), and of course super material from Tom Sharpe.. His books are hilarious.

struth
12-10-2020, 13:56
We're No Angels, 1955. Bogart, Ustinov and Ray... Quality film This.. Shows Bogey could do humour too.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81hWGjLQHdL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Barry
12-10-2020, 14:37
Good performances from Ian Richardson (as the Master) and John Sessions (as Zipser). :)

I love the Tom Sharpe books, and probably have read them all at some time.



Have you seen 'Blott on the Landscape'? John Suchet was excellent as Blott, as were George Cole and Geraldine James.

struth
12-10-2020, 14:57
Good performances from Ian Richardson (as the Master) and John Sessions (as Zipser). :)

I love the Tom Sharpe books, and probably have read them all at some time.



Have you seen 'Blott on the Landscape'? John Suchet was excellent as Blott, as were George Cole and Geraldine James.

yeah, paula jacobs as mrs biggs too.. blott was very good too.

Barry
12-10-2020, 15:32
yeah, paula jacobs as mrs biggs too.. blott was very good too.

Was she the 'dominatrix' who the George Cole character would visit to spend time being a baby, replete with nappy and dummy?

struth
12-10-2020, 15:40
was she the 'dominatrix' who the george cole character would visit to spend time being a baby, replete with nappy and dummy?

she was zipser's bedder. Was also in the remains of the day

struth
12-10-2020, 16:51
The Captain's Paradise, 1953. It stars Alec Guinness, Celia Johnson and Yvonne De Carlo.. Classis film this..nicely told too

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JKRPWEHXL._AC_.jpg

Marco
12-10-2020, 18:20
Good performances from Ian Richardson (as the Master) and John Sessions (as Zipser). :)

I love the Tom Sharpe books, and probably have read them all at some time.



Have you seen 'Blott on the Landscape'? John Suchet was excellent as Blott, as were George Cole and Geraldine James.

I thought you said you'd like to see Le Mans 66, even though you weren't a 'petrolhead'? So I'm surprised you haven't commented on my watching of it yesterday!:ner:

It's certainly packed with action and more interesting to watch than any of the ancient pish [as usual] being discussed here:ner::D;)

Marco.

Macca
12-10-2020, 18:24
I bet it's nothing like as good as Where Eagles Dare. :D

Marco
12-10-2020, 19:15
Lol - different type of film, mate. And I'm also a fan of classic war films (and westerns)!:)

Granty doesn't post enough about those, and concentrates too much instead on boring rom-coms or dodgy American comedies instead!:ner:;)

Marco.

Pigmy Pony
12-10-2020, 19:32
Good performances from Ian Richardson (as the Master) and John Sessions (as Zipser). :)

I love the Tom Sharpe books, and probably have read them all at some time.



Have you seen 'Blott on the Landscape'? John Suchet was excellent as Blott, as were George Cole and Geraldine James.

Blott on the Landscape was great. I used to watch it with my mum, early 80's I think, she laughed all through it. She had a bit of a 'thing' for Suchet though, strange woman. I've read quite a few Tom Sharpe novels, wicked humour.

Barry
12-10-2020, 19:36
I thought you said you'd like to see Le Mans 66, even though you weren't a 'petrolhead'? So I'm surprised you haven't commented on my watching of it yesterday!:ner:

It's certainly packed with action and more interesting to watch than any of the ancient pish [as usual] being discussed here :ner::D;)

Marco.

Yes I did say I would like to see it - and I will when either I find a video disc of it, or it's shown on TV.

(Apropos "ancient pish", some of us are more interested in a good story or plotline and acting, than on action, CGI and special effects.)

Marco
12-10-2020, 20:46
Yes I did say I would like to see it - and I will when either I find a video disc of it, or it's shown on TV.


Video disc - wossat when it's at home?;)

If you like the film then why not buy the Bluray and have your own copy of it? And don't you subscribe to Netflix, Sky movies, or some such? Don't tell me you're too much of a tightwad!:ner:

Yes, I like a good story too, but I also like being entertained by 'action'. Films that have too much 'talking' in them, without much action, just bore me to tears. And as for comedies, I only really 'do' the black variety. 'Family friendly' stuff just turns me off, as it's almost always too much of a cheese fest!:doh:

Marco.

Barry
12-10-2020, 21:43
DVD = Digital Video Disc.

Don't know why I didn't just type "DVD": it would have taken fewer key strokes. :doh:

Marco
12-10-2020, 22:22
Indeed, lol... DVDs are rather old hat now, mate. You really want Blurays - and if you don't have a bluray player, then get one. Blurays, especially the 4k variety, make DVDs look nearly as soft and fuzzy as tape!;)

Marco.

Barry
12-10-2020, 22:34
Indeed, lol... DVDs are rather old hat now, mate. You really want Blurays - and if you don't have a bluray player, then get one. Blurays, especially the 4k variety, make DVDs look nearly as soft and fuzzy as tape!;)

Marco.

I do have a Blu ray player Marco - it's a Sony machine. Had it for years. :ner:

Marco
12-10-2020, 23:08
Excellent, so why would you bother buying inferior DVDs? Get the bloody Blurays instead!:ner::ner:

Any decent film now is released on Bluray - and the 4K versions are the cream of the crop.

Marco.

Roy S
12-10-2020, 23:21
DVD = Digital Video Disc.



It's Digital Versatile Disc.

Macca
13-10-2020, 07:18
Indeed, lol... DVDs are rather old hat now, mate. You really want Blurays - and if you don't have a bluray player, then get one. Blurays, especially the 4k variety, make DVDs look nearly as soft and fuzzy as tape!;)

Marco.

ah come on, they're slightly better. Not like VHS to DVD which was a big jump up in quality.

struth
13-10-2020, 07:47
think bluray done well is very much better than dvd, not that a good dvd isin any way bad.. that said 4k downscaled to hd can be almost as good as 4k on a 4k tv unless your using a huge tv or are sitting 2 feet away from the screen. Ive been revisiting the content of my old dvds and tbh many are pretty decent, even older films.

struth
13-10-2020, 11:08
My Darling Clementine, 1946. Directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda, Victor Mature, Linda Darnell, Walter Brennan and Ward Bond.

One of the highest regarded westerns ever.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/films/382b3bdf34ee6057403e947817456b38/I8Z5Bln46SVpTSdqJB4E1ChE1CutI2_large.jpg

struth
13-10-2020, 12:47
Stick with the 40's and Sullivan's Travels, 1941. Preston Sturges directs Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake.


https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/2/Open/AMG_Video_504/Program/1215563/_derived_jpg_q90_500x500_m0/Sullivan'sTravels_Poster.jpg

Obviously a reference to Gulliver's Travels, satirist Jonathan Swift's book on a journey of self-discovery as well. This journey shows comedy is most important when folk are struggling.
Lake was 6 months pregnant when making the film so a body doub;le was used for much of it... Sturges was furious she didnt disclose it.. Lake may have been goergous but was apparently very difficult person.something that seems common with excessive beauty.

also the us censors refused it to be exported due to it being wartime and the scenes of the chain gang could have been used as propaganda against the country, so its overseas release was delayed... not sure by how long tho

struth
13-10-2020, 14:24
up to nearer now with,

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. 2006. Directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKp5KKVpoYkHVFoFCD0xC-FWBN1ZA2TTe20MNswXlzJ8I06QCM

the second film in the series, and the highest grossing at over a billion in takings.

Beobloke
13-10-2020, 16:06
Mrs. B made me sit through Gone With The Wind last weekend.

Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

struth
13-10-2020, 16:07
Mrs. B made me sit through Gone With The Wind last weekend.

Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

its a very good film, although quite long.

Macca
13-10-2020, 16:54
Did you nip out for a quick half whilst Atlanta was burning?

struth
13-10-2020, 17:04
Lol... Carry on Cleo now I'm esconsed in my bed. Us old yins need our rest

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201013/81ad4ebbc40dc953c8ca95bcdd7b3b87.jpg

Barry
13-10-2020, 20:01
It's Digital Versatile Disc.

It might be now - it wasn't when DVDs were first introduced.

Barry
13-10-2020, 20:11
Excellent, so why would you bother buying inferior DVDs? Get the bloody Blurays instead!:ner::ner:

Any decent film now is released on Bluray - and the 4K versions are the cream of the crop.

Marco.

Who's to say I haven't? :ner:

When I was using an old CRT telly, there was little point in buying Blu-ray discs, but now I have a new telly my Blu-ray collection has increased. But not all Blu-ray editions are that much better than plain old vanilla DVDs; much like so-called "supercuts" are sometimes little better than the original vinyl.

struth
14-10-2020, 10:33
Jackie Brown, 1997. Quentin Tarantino directs..

https://theatre.acehotel.com/static/uploads/images/ACE170826_600x600.original_2FYUa9T.jpg

Macca
14-10-2020, 11:19
His best. Although they're all really good.

walpurgis
14-10-2020, 11:38
Jackie Brown, 1997

Robert Forster was a fine actor. Never got enough recognition really.

struth
14-10-2020, 12:44
his best. Although they're all really good.

yes its probably his best


robert forster was a fine actor. Never got enough recognition really.

he is/was. Didnt see him in much . Mulholland drive comes to mind//

struth
14-10-2020, 12:48
Southern Comfort, 1981. Walter Hill's fabulous revenge of the Cajuns that the public of the time hated for some reason. maybe because it was "foreigners" killing "their soldiers" it was the 80's and America was to be seen as great and guilt free I guess.

Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, T. K. Carter and Franklyn Seales all star. Music by Ry Cooder.

Fabulous film imho.

https://resizing.flixster.com/knM7DYE9of3jwxSYkoK0ISmy-tM=/206x305/v1.bTsxMTM3MjYxNDtqOzE4NjcxOzEyMDA7ODIwOzExMTM

struth
14-10-2020, 17:22
When the boat comes in. 1976. Series 1

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201014/1d8f4b5e78a5b56c90dd344645ddb2b3.jpg

struth
15-10-2020, 13:26
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OlgNKOD922TrSJ-ee2yVm7yCnQ5HOSCKk6zzPQJiCgntIqBRpk0-OEN3vonO6e_Vr767QQ



The Bourne Ultimatum, 2007.. tried to watch this a few days ago and fell asleep after 5 mins lol.. will try again

struth
15-10-2020, 15:10
Wonders of the Solar System..Brian Cox.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61mk4jOOimL._AC_UL600_SR462,600_.jpg

Barry
15-10-2020, 15:25
Southern Comfort, 1981. Walter Hill's fabulous revenge of the Cajuns that the public of the time hated for some reason. maybe because it was "foreigners" killing "their soldiers" it was the 80's and America was to be seen as great and guilt free I guess.

Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, T. K. Carter and Franklyn Seales all star. Music by Ry Cooder.

Fabulous film imho.

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Good film. :)

What did the American public think of 'Deliverance'?

struth
15-10-2020, 15:29
good film. :)

what did the american public think of 'deliverance'?

public loved it and still do i think. It made 25 times its budget. Critics were not so keen but they rarely like a good film coz they are dicks.. It was early seventies tho and america was in its hatred of itself

Macca
15-10-2020, 19:13
Wheeler Dealers - 1982 Toyota Supra.

walpurgis
15-10-2020, 19:17
Wheeler Dealers - 1982 Toyota Supra.

That's a later one. Not keen on that Ant character with the forced grin and every move looks rehearsed.

Macca
15-10-2020, 19:26
That's a later one. Not keen on that Ant character with the forced grin and every move looks rehearsed.

Yeah it's not the same is it? That Toyota one is one of the better new episodes though, they keep it all original.

Roy S
15-10-2020, 19:28
Antiques Road Trip on Really, mainly for Christina Trevanion

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struth
16-10-2020, 09:34
Private Benjamin, 1980. Stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber and Sam Wanamaker.

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Directed by Howard Zeiff.

Did very well at the box office this and was nominated for 3 oscars too.

struth
16-10-2020, 11:39
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The Devil and Miss Jones, 1941. classic comedy drama from the early part of the war years about a nasty rich man and his attempts to find the trouble makers in one of his stores.

The scenes in his mansion are actually Xanadu from Citizen Cane. Charles Coburn, Jean Arthur and Robert Cummings Star... Edmund Gwenn and Spring Byington give great performances too.

struth
16-10-2020, 14:25
after a lie down, i saw end of that...

now going to rewatch On Stranger Tides, 2011.

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grossed over a billion so we can say the public liked it well enough, although it did much better outwith the USA.

struth
16-10-2020, 16:17
blackadder 2... bells...

Kate's Father : I'm sad because, my darling, our poverty has reached such extremes that I can no longer afford to keep us and must look to my own dear tiny darling to sustain me in my frail dotage.

Kate : But father surely...

Kate's Father : Yes, Kate. I want you to become a prostitute.

Kate : Never! Father.

Kate's Father : Do you defy me?

Kate : Indeed I do for tis better to die poor than to live in shame and ignominy.

Kate's Father : No it isn't.

Kate : I'm young and strong, clever, my nose is pretty. I shall find another way to earn a living.

Kate's Father : Oh please go on the game. It's a steady job and you'd be working from home.

struth
16-10-2020, 16:30
Ive stopped going to the doc, i now go to the "wise woman" first she is a woman.... And second she is wise...


WHEN I FANCY SOMEONE I SLEEP WITH THEM... I HAVE TO DRUG THEM FIRST OF COURSE, AS IM SO OLD AND WARTY:eyebrows:

struth
17-10-2020, 13:15
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison, 1957.. Stars Robert Mitcham and Deborah Kerr. Directed by John Huston.

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It was filmed in Trinidad and Tobago

Gazjam
17-10-2020, 13:36
Ridley Scott’s new 10 part series, “Raised By Wolves”.
Epic Conceptual SciFi from HBO.
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struth
18-10-2020, 10:52
Jamaica Inn, 1939. From the Daphne du Maurier novel, directed by Hitchcock and stars Charles Laughton, Robert Newton and rising star, Maureen O'Hara.

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4K digital restoration by the Cohen Film Collection and the BFI.

nice sharp well contrasted pic on this. a huge improvement. not great all the way but considering what they had to work with....

Was lambasted by both critics and Hitch himself, but the public loved it and made a huge profit in the day of $4m

struth
18-10-2020, 12:37
Comedy now and Stir Crazy, 1980. Directed by Sidney Poitier, and stars dynamic duo of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor.


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81PnN%2BoQX0L._AC_SX522_.jpg

Very successful too this making over $100m from a $10m outlay.

walpurgis
18-10-2020, 16:00
On Horror Channel shortly at 5.20, 'The Creature From The Black Lagoon' 1954. Really corny old swamp horror but a proper classic and brilliant in its own way!

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struth
18-10-2020, 16:28
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/9_to_5_moviep.jpg 9 to 5, 1980.

the ever likeable Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly P are the gals having to deal with the boss

struth
19-10-2020, 10:41
Nature's Great Events, 2009.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/912lQ77FFML._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Roy S
19-10-2020, 13:17
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/9_to_5_moviep.jpg 9 to 5, 1980.

the ever likeable Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly P are the gals having to deal with the boss

The musical was very good.

jasonC
19-10-2020, 21:32
i watched 1917 the other night, good film.

struth
20-10-2020, 10:45
Forbidden Planet, 1956. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox, and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. This was the first mainstream film to have the music performed entirely with Electronic instruments.
Gene Roddenberry said that this film was a major inspiration for the series Star Trek.. This was filmed on the Wizard of Oz set, and Altaira's garden was the Munchkin's village.

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walpurgis
20-10-2020, 11:00
Absolute classic! Great movie.

struth
20-10-2020, 12:19
Absolute classic! Great movie.

yeah top class..

struth
20-10-2020, 12:24
Romancing the Stone, 1984. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Stars Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.

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Studio insiders expected Romancing the Stone to flop (to the point that, after viewing a rough cut of the film, the producers of the then-under-development Cocoon fired Zemeckis as director of that film), but the film became a surprise hit. It became 20th Century Fox's only big hit of 1984. Zemeckis later stated that the success of Romancing the Stone allowed him to make Back to the Future.

struth
20-10-2020, 14:29
Scrooge, 1951. Stars Alistair Sim and George Cole. B&W version.(restored)

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struth
20-10-2020, 17:52
The Lady Vanishes 1979,stars Cybill Shepherd, Elliot Gould and Angela Lansbury among others.
Quite a good version but doesn't quite hit heights of original.

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Pigmy Pony
20-10-2020, 18:32
Forbidden Planet, 1956. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox, and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. This was the first mainstream film to have the music performed entirely with Electronic instruments.
Gene Roddenberry said that this film was a major inspiration for the series Star Trek.. This was filmed on the Wizard of Oz set, and Altaira's garden was the Munchkin's village.

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Robby the Robot went on to enjoy a successful career keeping Doctor Smith in check in "Lost in Space". As a kid I found it more scary than Doctor Who. Not sure about that film poster though - i don't remember Robby having walking legs.

struth
20-10-2020, 18:50
Robby the Robot went on to enjoy a successful career keeping Doctor Smith in check in "Lost in Space". As a kid I found it more scary than Doctor Who. Not sure about that film poster though - i don't remember Robby having walking legs.Think that was Rodney. Danger Will Robinson

Macca
20-10-2020, 20:08
Robby the Robot went on to enjoy a successful career keeping Doctor Smith in check in "Lost in Space". As a kid I found it more scary than Doctor Who. Not sure about that film poster though - i don't remember Robby having walking legs.

I think he does, you just don't see him move much.

Roy S
20-10-2020, 20:19
Robby the Robot went on to enjoy a successful career keeping Doctor Smith in check in "Lost in Space". As a kid I found it more scary than Doctor Who. Not sure about that film poster though - i don't remember Robby having walking legs.

Different robot

https://www.denofgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lost-in-space-robot.jpg

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Macca
20-10-2020, 20:59
Metal Mickey had his own record label.

But Robbie could make whisky, that's probably more useful long term.

All the Lost In Space one could do was alert you to danger. I mean you can get a dog to do that.

struth
21-10-2020, 03:12
Metal Mickey had his own record label.

But Robbie could make whisky, that's probably more useful long term.

All the Lost In Space one could do was alert you to danger. I mean you can get a dog to do that.Yeah it knew the bad Dr for all his perverse habits. [emoji23] Wildly flailing arms I seem to remember too

Macca
21-10-2020, 17:46
The Sweeny - 'Big Spender'

There's no poor episodes of The Sweeny but this one has Catherine Schell at the height of her powers playing 'A high class scrubber with no form.' Proper telly.

struth
22-10-2020, 10:17
The Asphalt Jungle, 1950. Directed by John Huston and stars Sterling Hayden, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe and in one of her early roles, Marilyn Monroe.


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/9164YWtwToL._SL1500_.jpg

The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and was and still is highly regarded as one of the director's best.

struth
22-10-2020, 14:14
follow that up with the 49Th Parallel, 1941. Powell & Pressburger.

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Stars Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey and Anton Walbrook.

Film did very well in Britain, and was a major money spinner making over £1m... Interestingly Pressburger, who had fled Germany in the 20's for France and the Britain from about mid 30's, was arrested and was going to be deported when he returned from Canada from making the film.. He was eventually released.. Typical bureaucracy eh.

struth
23-10-2020, 09:13
The First Great Train Robbery, 1978. Directed by Michael Crichton and stars Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland and Lesley Anne Down.

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A good crime caper from Crichton's own novel.

Barry
23-10-2020, 09:24
Not a bad little film. :)

struth
23-10-2020, 14:11
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 1988. Stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne and Anton Rodgers. Directed by Frank Oz.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81RDtwAv4pL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

struth
24-10-2020, 14:35
The Ballad of Cable Hogue, 1970. Stars Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Strother Martin and David Warner. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.

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Imo one of Peckinpah's best .Although not his usual violence here, a spot of humour is evident, especially from Robards. It went over budget but still made a small profit.

The lovely Stella Stevens helps it along too

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Macca
24-10-2020, 16:07
Very watchable film that, not just for Stella Stevens. Lots of twists and turns.

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:24
The Ballad of Cable Hogue, 1970. Stars Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, Strother Martin and David Warner. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.

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Imo one of Peckinpah's best .Although not his usual violence here, a spot of humour is evident, especially from Robards. It went over budget but still made a small profit.

The lovely Stella Stevens helps it along too

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PfeoPMUjPrM/TSpw8MpUeQI/AAAAAAAACto/9APrKxpUzhg/s1600/CableHogue_himintub.png

Hey, she must've borrowed that basque and knickers from Del, as it's her colours!:D

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 16:26
yeah she spills a bit and is a sight that pleases the eye:eyebrows: i aint that old!!

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:33
Spills a bit... Wossat mean, dude?:hmm:

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 16:33
Dad's Army, the movie, 1971. T he original cast in a movie version.. not great but has its charm.

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A number of changes to series were enforced by Columbia pictures, including mrs pike and sets, but overall it gets pass marks.
imo the 2016 verion is much better, but i agree im in the minority as it was slated(imo due to people identifying with original cast)

struth
24-10-2020, 16:35
Spills a bit... Wossat mean, dude?:hmm:

Marco.

well , the chest's lid fails to close for a start :eyebrows:

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:37
Aye, she needs a bigger bra!:D

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 16:40
Aye, she needs a bigger bra!:D

Marco.

well i for one disagree :D god she was sexy

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:45
Lol - well either that, or just take it off, and let those pappies hang free!:lol:

Marco.

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:48
It's a bit of a 'thing' though that many women wear the incorrect size of bra, which is why Del generally buys her undies from proper lingerie retailers, who offer a professional fitting service.

Sounds like a job you might volunteer for!:D

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 16:53
Lol - well either that, or just take it off, and let those pappies hang free!:lol:

Marco.

yeah but imo its sexier in that form and of course it was 1970.. full nudity etc was still not really accepted on film. think in usa it was an 18 as was; aa here if memory serves.. the sixties may have been free love in life(although its mostly bull) but the film industry always lagged 10 yrs behind in those days:lol:
but standards had their uses

struth
24-10-2020, 16:55
It's a bit of a 'thing' though that many women wear the incorrect size of bra, which is why Del generally buys her undies from proper lingerie retailers, who offer a professional fitting service.

Sounds like a job you might volunteer for!:D

Marco.

was always keen to check for a good fit...still am :D

Marco
24-10-2020, 16:58
Lol... Last time I tried that I was promptly 'asked' to leave the shop (can you guess by whom?) and to go and do some 'man stuff'!

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 16:59
del is a wise woman:ner: i would divorce you and marry me :lol:

Barry
24-10-2020, 17:03
It's a bit of a 'thing' though that many women wear the incorrect size of bra, which is why Del generally buys her undies from proper lingerie retailers, who offer a professional fitting service.

Sounds like a job you might volunteer for!:D

Marco.

Most decent lingerie retailers offer a profesional fitting service for an "over the shoulder bolder holster".

Marco
24-10-2020, 17:09
del is a wise woman:ner: i would divorce you and marry me :lol:

Haha, you guessed right then! TBH, for some unknown reason, she's not that keen on me hanging around when she's buying undies and prefers being on her own or with her girlfriends.

Is that unusual? I do get to 'inspect' it later, though:eyebrows:

Marco.

Marco
24-10-2020, 17:10
Most decent lingerie retailers offer a profesional fitting service for an "over the shoulder bolder holster".

:lolsign:

Are you a connoisseur of the brassiere then, Barry?

I agree though, but some women still by lingerie from supermarkets!:doh: No class...

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 17:12
Haha, you guessed right then! TBH, for some unknown reason, she's not that keen on me hanging around when she's buying undies and prefers being on her own or with her girlfriends.

Is that unusual? I do get to 'inspect' it later, though:eyebrows:

Marco.

certainly not unusual. some things are woman only, and that is one of them. dont get me wrong ive bought underwear and basques etc for women before successfully but if the lady wants to do it herself, then the decent thing is to make yourself scarce.
they will show you them in their own good time and way; or your not the apple lol

Marco
24-10-2020, 17:19
certainly not unusual. some things are woman only, and that is one of them. dont get me wrong ive bought underwear and basques etc for women before successfully but if the lady wants to do it herself, then the decent thing is to make yourself scarce.
they will show you them in their own good time and way; or your not the apple lol

Lol, indeed. No problem with the latter, just not so much the former, which appears to be a bit of a 'girly thing'. However, I can understand and of course respect her wishes. I don't think the female assistants are keen on men 'loitering' either, lol...

I buy Del nice undies quite often as a surprise The key is in knowing what SHE likes (and crucially choosing the right size), not what I want to see her in - a classic error made by most men, especially on Valentine's day. who seem to think that their wives enjoy looking like hookers!:doh:

Fortunately, I like her tastes in underwear, so there are no issues;)

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 17:24
Lol, indeed. No problem with the latter, just not so much the former, which appears to be a bit of a 'girly thing'. However, I can understand and of course respect her wishes. I don't think the lingerie assistants are keen on men 'loitering' either, lol...

I buy Del nice undies quite often as a surprise The key is in knowing what SHE likes (and crucially choosing the right size), not what I want to see her in - a classic error made by most men, especially on Valentine's day. who seem to think that their wives enjoy looking like hookers!:doh:

Fortunately, I like her tastes in underwear, so there are no issues;)

Marco.

that is an area you need to work on mate. they do appreciate it:)

Marco
24-10-2020, 17:30
that is an area you need to work on mate. they do appreciate it:)

Yups... I know they appreciate it, so give me some tips then to work on. As ever, all advice greatly appreciated!:cool:

Marco.

Barry
24-10-2020, 17:57
I know the sort of undies Happy like to wear. I would be reluctant to buy 'blind'; much preferring to be with her to choose, although it is me who will take them up to cash desk and pay. Fortunately neither of us are at all interested in basques, cami-knickers or any exotica as might be sold in Ann Summers or other emporia.

struth
24-10-2020, 18:29
Yups... I know they appreciate it, so give me some tips then to work on. As ever, all advice greatly appreciated!:cool:

Marco.


yeah, they get feisty as they get older, so us superiors need to adapt :ner::lolsign::lolsign::lolsign:

Marco
24-10-2020, 18:47
Hahaha... Well, Del's never been shy in throwing a 'princess strop'!:D

I was thinking more in terms of advice on the part you'd highlighted earlier.

Marco.

struth
24-10-2020, 18:59
You live and let live tbh. Just coz she is wife doesn't give you rights over her, or her you. You both trust each other so leave well alone and appreciate what you've got. Your a lucky bastard [emoji106]

Marco
24-10-2020, 19:04
Lol, yesh I know... And so is she!;)

Marco.

Pigmy Pony
24-10-2020, 19:20
Lol... Last time I tried that I was promptly 'asked' to leave the shop (can you guess by whom?) and to go and do some 'man stuff'!

Marco.

My advice: Del does seem to like doing girlie stuff (girlie get togethers, girlie nights out), so when she suggests you go and do blokey stuff, do it! I'm not talking about watching 'the match' down the pub with yer mates, or going for a game of pool, but you could go and look at some power tools, or find a record shop. Works for me :)

Marco
24-10-2020, 19:34
Lol, indeed - and I often do! So is Anita the same?

Yes, Del's defo like that. We do loads of stuff together, as you know and enjoy each other's company, but she's always been a 'girly-girl', and has lots of mates and some close female friends.

I'm totally cool with that, but just laugh sometimes at her 'antics'!:D

Marco.

Marco
25-10-2020, 07:54
[Lol, indeed - and I often do! So is Anita the same?


:popcorn::popcorn:

Marco.

Pigmy Pony
25-10-2020, 10:43
Lol, indeed - and I often do! So is Anita the same?

Yes, Del's defo like that. We do loads of stuff together, as you know and enjoy each other's company, but she's always been a 'girly-girl', and has lots of mates and some close female friends.

I'm totally cool with that, but just laugh sometimes at her 'antics'!:D

Marco.

Well I suppose she's similar, although not what you would call a 'girlie girl'. Her interests leaned more towards anything using an internal combustion engine. Cars, motorbikes, even learned to drive buses, and did that for a while. HGVs would have been next, but health issues got in the way.

But if we're out and about in a strange town, or indeed a familiar town, she knows it will only be a matter of minutes before I start to lose the will to live. So first off we would find a record shop or something that would interest me and she would leave me there while she went off and did her own thing. I would normally still be there when she was done.

Marco
25-10-2020, 11:47
Yeah I get that. I don't mind going round certain types of shops, as long as what's sold holds my interest, and fortunately, in that respect, out with of outright girly stuff, Del and I have similar interests. For example, we both love antique shops and anywhere that sells nice (unusual) things/bric-a-brac, for the house or garden.

I also enjoy treating her and buying her nice clothes, and watching her wee face light up when she gets stuff she really likes, especially dresses and shoes (from the designer boutiques she enjoys frequenting), so I don't mind taking her shopping for things like that, and often do, although as I've said she prefers to shop on her own for underwear or with her girlfriends.

Whilst Del's a 'girly girl', in the sense of some of the things she likes [her 'girly fun', as you've mentioned with other females] and how she looks/dresses, as well as sometimes behaving like a 'princess', she's also not afraid to get her hands dirty, as it were, working in the garden, making/fixing things, and has always been very active, with a strong work ethic.

Just thought I'd make that clear, in case you thought she was some demanding, high-maintenance, superficial 'air head', who only cares about herself. Nothing could be *further* from the truth!:)

Marco.

struth
25-10-2020, 12:02
Poirot Series 5... from 1993 i think.. David Suchet and Hugh Fraser star.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51y27zVy%2BiL._AC_.jpg

struth
25-10-2020, 12:57
L.A. Story, 1991. Stars Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Richard E Grant, Marilu Henner and Sarah Jessica Parker. Directed by Mick Jackson.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTwIOgXd7Nd4ZMvvxxB7LwuK6kO6GWhj 2u4DB3M9N-1L-ahSAqF

Was well enough received and a hit at box office too. Victoria was a treat for the eyes, and Martin has his moments.

"Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

Macca
25-10-2020, 13:49
Marilu Henner puts Victoria Tennant well in the shade mate.

struth
25-10-2020, 14:00
Marilu Henner puts Victoria Tennant well in the shade mate.

she's nice too, but in different way, as was sjp in hers.. guessing you wouldnt refuse any;)

Pigmy Pony
25-10-2020, 14:02
Marilu Henner puts Victoria Tennant well in the shade mate.

Marilu Henner - wasn't she the red head from "Taxi"? She was very very fit :)

struth
25-10-2020, 14:04
https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/tvdatabase/images/3/38/Marilu_Henner.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/340?cb=20180722153507

Pigmy Pony
25-10-2020, 14:05
And Sarah Jessica Parker, I once heard her described as having a face like a shoe. Not my cup of tea.

struth
25-10-2020, 14:08
And Sarah Jessica Parker, I once heard her described as having a face like a shoe. Not my cup of tea.

yeah but what a body

Marco
25-10-2020, 14:14
Marilu Henner puts Victoria Tennant well in the shade mate.

Just looked at MH... Gawd no, not my type at all. Way too hard-faced, and VT is even worse! What are you guys like?:doh::D

I like a softer, cute/sweet and less 'chiseled' look. TBH, most of the women I find attractive are 'girl next-door types', who are attractive. but not necessarily 'beautiful'. Plus I prefer small and petite. If a women is as tall (or taller) than me, without heels, and even more 'butch', then it's a total turn-off!:nono:

The girl with the elephant hat Gaz posted on the hat thread in Blank Canvas is much more my type. Here: https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?71138-Hi-Fi-Hats&p=1230276#post1230276

She's very pretty:thumbsup: Or Rachel Riley.

Marco.

struth
25-10-2020, 14:19
Just looked at MH... Gawd no, not my type at all. Way too hard-faced, and VT is even worse! What are you guys like?:doh::D

I like a softer, cute/sweet and less 'chiseled' look. TBH, most of the women I find attractive are 'girl next-door types', who are attractive. but not necessarily 'beautiful'. Plus I prefer small and petite. If a women is as tall (or taller) than me, without heels, and even more 'butch', then it's a total turn-off!:nono:

Marco.

wasnt talking marriage ffs, just a nice screwdriver:D

Marco
25-10-2020, 14:20
Yes, but you've got to fancy them first, or at least I do!:ner:

I guess I could just use a bag on the two mentioned, though!

Marco.

struth
25-10-2020, 14:23
Yes, but you've got to fancy them first, or at least I do!:ner:

I guess I could use a bag on those two, though!

Marco.

There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Marco, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy :eyebrows:

Marco
25-10-2020, 14:29
Fair enough, mate. Each to his or her own. I'm just saying what does it for me:)

Marco.

walpurgis
25-10-2020, 14:34
And Sarah Jessica Parker, I once heard her described as having a face like a shoe. Not my cup of tea.

Unlike her sister.

struth
25-10-2020, 14:36
Now, My Fellow Americans, 1996. Stars Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd and Lauren Bacall. Directed by Peter Segal.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSwSyaR0dVTSgK4Vbt-o4CHePCfssHj46ij3RIRmG-L76CHGZ3u

Didnt get much approval from critics, but broke even at box office at about $22m. I like this; script is ok and the quality cast move it along well enough.

Marco
25-10-2020, 14:40
Unlike her sister.

What's your view on oriental women, Geoff?

I find many Chinese or Japanese women really pretty (small and petite with dark hair), and what also makes them attractive (for me) is that they're almost always very feminine and dress that way, too. You rarely see them slobbing about in leggings or behaving like men!:doh:

They like to embrace their femininity. In that respect, Rachel Khoo is really cute: https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/articles/what-my-mother-taught-me-rachel-khoos-food-memories

And she can cook, too!:D

Marco.

walpurgis
25-10-2020, 14:49
What's your view on oriental women, Geoff?

Marco.

My first serious girlfriend was Anglo Chinese and really gorgeous. Couldn't cook though :).

(she became a model if I recall)

struth
25-10-2020, 14:59
in general i prefer a face with character, and presentable across board. beauty is only skin deep.

Marco
25-10-2020, 15:05
I agree, but it's not beauty I'm talking about though [why I find most 'supermodels'/Miss World types distinctly unattractive], but rather 'girly cuteness'/femininity.

I love women who not only look like women, but BEHAVE/dress like women, and also have an air of delicateness and 'vulnerability' [as in like to be looked after and protected], as well as sophistication.

Chinese and Japanese women tend to be like that, but of course there are plenty of girls like that of all nationalities!

Del's exactly like that, which is one of the things that attracted me to her in the first place, but she's also strong-willed and stroppy lol, which is also something else I like:D I like confident, intelligent, feisty women with 'attitude', who know what they want from life. That in itself is very attractive.

Geoff, she sounds nice, so you get what I mean?:)

Marco.

Macca
25-10-2020, 15:45
: Or Rachel Riley.

.

Now there we agree. I'd crawl over broken glass to get to Rachel Riley.

Barry
25-10-2020, 15:54
Now there we agree. I'd crawl over broken glass to get to Rachel Riley.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Rachel_Riley_2011.JPG/220px-Rachel_Riley_2011.JPG

Agreed she does look cute (and is not without brains as well). The image is from 2011, so 9 years on she probably has kept her looks.