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NOW WATCHING THE HISTORY OF MR POLLY starring John Mills and one of my favourite actresses Megs Jenkins. Originally a novel by HG Wells and made in 1949. A delightful tale with Finlay Curie stealing the show as Uncle jim. This film was nearly mad earlier with Charles Laughton but was cancelled due the the outbreak of the 2nd ww.
Ice Age 3 blu ray. age of the dinosaurs....Enter the mad mad world of Buck:eyebrows:
I can remember reading the book at school. Though the film adaptaion decent enough, but didn't think it brought out the subleties of Polly's character.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
It can be difficult in a short film, but it is still one of my favourites of type.
...gonna watch a couple of carry ons now to keep up my good mood :)
I've just reclaimed my copy of 'Two Days in The Valley' from a friend. Nice quirky and sometimes humorous, crime thriller with a mean edge. James Spader is in fine form here. May watch it again this weekend. Not seen it for ages.
Not heard of that one .....
just reclaimed my copy of 'Two Days in The Valley'
Get it. Read the reviews, it's good!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
This sums it up:
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/2-...he-valley-1996
Just about to watch the 2014 hit and 8th venture of Ape movies...."Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (my sons copy) on Blu ray. Heavily applauded by the critics and public so must have something going for it and having already read the plot synopsis :doh: I have a good idea where its going.
Directed by Matt Reeves who also wrote it and is booked to do the next sequel in 2016. Starring Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis and Toby Kebbell, it has already grossed over 700 mil dollars. Filming began in April 2013 around the town of Campbell River, British Columbia. The location of Vancouver Island was chosen for its similarity to the locations depicted in the film, the forests, and the variety of landscapes. Filming in New Orleans started in May 2013 and continued in July 2013 at various locations such as the former Six Flags park Six Flags New Orleans.
Was quite good, although started a bit slowly, and lacked something.
.....now starting to watch the mini series "The Winds Of War" with Bob Mitcham.
I watched that first time round and recalled it being quite good but they repeated it a couple of years ago and I tried watching it again and it hasn't aged well. Bob's always good, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Just been watching The Bridge At Remagen, another one I've not seen in years.
inclined to agree. it has aged and although Mitchum is a class act he was physically well past his prime. Still well done though but not a patch on the book.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Remagan was on yesterday i think. meant to record it. doh!
took delivery of a copy of this so will watch it soon. got it on amazonQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
just starting on film 4...THE CRUEL SEA. with jack hawkins and donald sindon...and a short nasty role for stanley baker who was awesome ain such parts
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Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth and Helena Bonham-Carter. Say no more - superb!
Not my sort of movie. But Geoffrey Rush was great in 'The Tailor of Panama'.
It's a bit different and rather good. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Agreed! I also have it on DVD.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Tonight just put on the restored Blu Ray version of Powell & Pressburger's The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp starring Roger Livesey as Blimp
Just turned the telly back on and Friday the 13th is on...never seen it...was confronted with a guy giving a rather attractive gal one doggy in a tent then all hell broke loose :lolsign:
Not really my style tbh, but she was rather nice :)
Think I will watch "Appointment in London"
Going to watch Jerimiah Johnston again....great film and this time I have the Blu Ray version.
Great watch and deffo better in high rez..... one of the all time great films and Redford's best imo.
...what to watch now though :scratch:
Decided as am in western mode, It will be "The Outlaw Josey Wales" starring Chief Dan George :lol:
A to Zeppelin, Sky Arts 1 HD
Working my way through Breaking Bad. Fantastic!
Unfortunately it's american & a bit crapQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
I'm loving it. Especially the casting scenes
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I watched the film Network for the first time yesterday and couldn't help but marvel at how contemporary the plot premise is. An excellent film :)
Just watched Predestination with Ethan Hawke.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2397535/
First time since The Sixth Sense I've sat at the end of a film with my jaw hanging open...wow.
Liked Inception? You'll love this.
TONIGHT I'M GETTING ROUND TO WATCHING "2 DAYS IN THE VALLEY" with Danny Aiello ......a recommendation from Geoff I think.....
I'm not watching anything much at the moment. Went to see 'Gone Girl' in Dublin at the cinema a week or so back. What's it about? It's about an hour too long.
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Good recommendation... enjoyed that:DQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
The Cruel Sea (1953) - Film 4 +1
One of the finest maritime war films ever made, moving, haunting and a pretty accurate portrayal of life on the convoys in a Flower Class corvette. Based on Nicholas Monsarrat's book of the same title, with a screen play written by Eric Ambler (literary thriller writer) the film tells the story of the Compass Rose during her convoy runs and ultimate destruction by a torpedo. The film pulls no punches, though Amblers screen play omits some of the most horrible aspects of the original book. The fight for survival on the raft after the Compass Rose is sunk is particularly harrowing as one by one the survivors die, from exposure, and fatigue.as is the sound of men screaming from somewhere deep within the ship as she begins to sink.
During the filming, Jack Hawkins saved Donald Sinden life from drowning.
I have met men who served in the Merchant Navy and Navy, on the Atlantic and Russian convoys and my respect and admiration for what they did grows every time I watch films like this. On a personal note this was one of my Dads favourite films, so watching it is a reminder of his no longer being around.
More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cru...281953_film%29
Regards Neil
yes Neil a superb film. an old friend of mine long dead was on the russian convoys and said it was much worse than you could imagine at times. he liked this one too.
Going to watch the next part of David Attenbourgh's Life Story next then maybe my new blu ray purchase of A Night to Remember(digitally remastered)
A Night to Remember(digitally remastered)....it is very well done; contrasts are superb as is clarity. Another success from the ITV restoraton studios.
Ice Age 2.......never fails to make me smile.
Keeping up the spirits...in more than one way, on to ice age 3.:eyebrows:
Just finished Life Story (Attenbourgh) which was very good, and now some real action with Mark Wahlberg as "SHOOTER". A rather god film this and very well portrayed by an underrated actor.
Alien 3
Not seen this in a decade and I don't have the DVD so I taped it the other night.
I know it got panned when it came out since everyone was hoping for more marines vs aliens shoot-outs and so forth but in this iteration the humans have no weapons, not even a jury-rigged flame-thrower. But the first film was a thriller, the second an action movie and this one is a gothic horror. And it does work since there are a lot of clever little touches in the way this film is directed and in the performances. The lack of any weapons or technology makes it one of the least 'sci-fi' science fiction films ever. And Brian Glover and Pete Poselthwaite are in it.
I agree, good film. The unedited version is very good too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Regards Neil
Moon (BBC2)
Sad, disturbing, horrible story about a man, working on the moon that discovers a terrible truth, that changes everything about his life and its meaning.
Quality acting, quality story, fantastic film and all for relatively modest money.
Regards Neil
Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L
Loved the retro look to the set design, reminded me of Silent Running in a lot of ways.
Look out for his next picture after Moon "Source Code" which is also great.
His latest is in post production, a World of Warcraft movie.
He sure does Gary..probably why he likes odd space programs etc:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Indiana Jones?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Really no idea who you mean?
i gave you a big hint;)
He used to go under the name "Zowie" when he was a kid... :)
Got you now. Spandex and Nazi salutes....
currently watching first wives club....sad i know but i always liked this bit of fun....and the delicious Goldie is in it too