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[struth]

Agreed - but then it does have Emily Blunt in it.

it does.lol .. im not sure what it is she has but she seems to have it in spades... have to say i find here strangely sensual too.

mind you i found elaine may sensual too but in a completely different way.

[Macca]

'The Fog Of War' (2004)

Former Defence Secretary Robert McNamara talks about his early career in WW2, his time at the Ford Motor Company, and his role in the Vietnam War.

Seen it before but it's fascinating stuff and lots of interesting and sometimes amusing anecdotes: ''Curtis LeMay spoke in monosyllables. The only words I ever heard him say were 'Yes', 'No' and 'Okay.'''

[struth]

'The Fog Of War' (2004)

Former Defence Secretary Robert McNamara talks about his early career in WW2, his time at the Ford Motor Company, and his role in the Vietnam War.

Seen it before but it's fascinating stuff and lots of interesting and sometimes amusing anecdotes: ''Curtis LeMay spoke in monosyllables. The only words I ever heard him say were 'Yes', 'No' and 'Okay.'''

not seen it yet, but you can buy it; ive been waiting til its free...lol

[struth]

Throw Momma from the Train, 1987...




good comedy film this. well worked and good actors.

[Barry]

'The Fog Of War' (2004)

Former Defence Secretary Robert McNamara talks about his early career in WW2, his time at the Ford Motor Company, and his role in the Vietnam War.

Seen it before but it's fascinating stuff and lots of interesting and sometimes amusing anecdotes: ''Curtis LeMay spoke in monosyllables. The only words I ever heard him say were 'Yes', 'No' and 'Okay.'''

Saw it years ago (probably when it was released). An interesting film as you say, but not one I would want to add to my collection.

[Barry]

it does.lol .. im not sure what it is she has but she seems to have it in spades... have to say i find here strangely sensual too.

mind you i found elaine may sensual too but in a completely different way.

Yes, what is it about Emily Blunt that I find so attractive? She's not a conventional beauty, but I find her damned sexy!

[struth]

A classic life of crime now with... Goodfellas, 1990..



Ranked number two on the American Film Institute's list of the ten greatest films in the genre "Gangster" in June 2008.

According to Henry Hill, whose life was the basis for the book and film, Joe Pesci's portrayal of Tommy DeSimone was 90-99% accurate, with one notable exception; the real Tommy DeSimone was massively built. The "How am I funny?" scene is based on something that actually happened to Joe Pesci. While working in a restaurant, a young Pesci apparently told a mobster that he was funny, a compliment that was met with a less-than-enthusiastic response. Pesci relayed the anecdote to Martin Scorsese, who decided to include it in the film. Scorsese didn't include the scene in the shooting script, so that Pesci and Ray Liotta's interactions would elicit genuinely surprised reactions from the supporting cast.

According to Nicholas Pileggi, some mobsters were hired as extras to lend authenticity to scenes. The mobsters gave Warner Bros. fake Social Security numbers, and no one knows how they received their paychecks.


Martin Scorsese first got wind of Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy" when he was handed the galley proofs. Although Scorsese had sworn off making another gangster movie, he immediately cold-called the writer and told him; "I've been waiting for this book my entire life." Pileggi replied; "I've been waiting for this phone call my entire life."

Al Pacino was offered the role of Jimmy Conway. He turned it down due to fears of typecasting. The same year, Pacino ended up playing an even more stereotyped gangster, Big Boy Caprice, in Dick Tracy (1990). He admits regretting the decision.

Paul Sorvino wanted to drop out of the role of Paul "Paulie" Cicero three days before filming began, because he felt that he lacked the cold personality to play the character. He called his agent and asked to be released from the film. Sorvino's agent told him to think about it for one day before making a final decision. That night, Sorvino looked in the mirror and was frightened by the look on his face. He realized that that look was the look he needed to play Paulie.

[struth]

From one classic to another now and....Pulp Fiction, 1994..



The movie cost only $8 million to make. The initial budget was reportedly even lower until Bruce Willis was added to the cast (he had a recent string of domestic flops but was still a box-office draw overseas). $5 million went to pay the actors' and actresses' salaries. The film was already profitable when its worldwide rights were sold for $11 million (again, mainly on the strength of Willis' presence). It went on to gross over $200 million at the box office.

[Barry]

From one classic to another now and....Pulp Fiction, 1994..



The movie cost only $8 million to make. The initial budget was reportedly even lower until Bruce Willis was added to the cast (he had a recent string of domestic flops but was still a box-office draw overseas). $5 million went to pay the actors' and actresses' salaries. The film was already profitable when its worldwide rights were sold for $11 million (again, mainly on the strength of Willis' presence). It went on to gross over $200 million at the box office.

Initially I disliked the film as I thought it made violence 'chique'. But on repeated viewing, I realise it is a pastiche and a 'send up' of the genre; enough to make me obtain a copy.

[walpurgis]

Amazing movie. Not many films leave me thinking "WOW!!. but that did. As did 'The Matrix' and 'No Country for Old Men'.

All three need seeing a few times as there is so much that didn't really sink in first time.