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Saw Key Largo with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. eh. Atleast Lauren was looking beautiful.

Saw Mambo Kings as well this weekend. It was pretty good. Maybe the best acting job I've seen Antonio Banderas do. The movie is based on a pulitzer prize winning novel. I am guessing the book is better. It wasn't bad. I was hoping for more. It tells the story of two cuban brothers who move to NYC in the 1950s (golden age of big bands & mambo, etc). They have good times and bad times. Great soundtrack though.

Jorg, for the best of the Bogey/Becall movies, I reccomend "The Big Sleep". Bogey is my favorite actor of all time, and I love Becall too (absolutely stunning).

Cobalt, cool. I'm a fan of film noir especially the Maltest Falcon. Though I admit...I haven't seen many noir films. I've heard The Big Sleep is good and will check it out. thanks.

Tonight on CBS at 10pm I believe...CANE! Try to check it out! It's not great but it's pretty good.

I'd agree with The Big Sleep as the best of Bogey/Bacall movies (despite the byzantine plot). I actually like Key Largo quite a bit, except for the whole boat scene at the end (which feels way too "Hollywood"). But Lionel Barrymore facing off with Edward G. Robinson is pretty awesome.

On a related note, I watched Murder, My Sweet the other day. It's an adaptation of Chandler's Farewell My Lovely, only with a much less convincing Phillip Marlowe than Bogey is in The Big Sleep.

I kind of like Key Largo too, though I have to agree that there are some parts that you have to take with a grain of salt. You're right on Eryk about Lionel Barrymore vs. Edward G. Robinson. Barrymore's performance ages like fine wine for me, as I've gotten older.

The Big Sleep is probably my favorite noir movie of all time besides the Maltese Falcon. Bogey's performance and the dialogue itself are worth watching and rewatching over and over again. Its not as tight or perfect as the Maltese Falcon but its one of those great Bogey films where you find yourself kind of acting like him during the rest of the night afterwards.

I first became obssessed with Bogey and film noir when I was about 12 years old after Casablanca changed everything about the way I watch movies and then my Mom rented me the Maltese Falcon. I've never seen Murder, My Sweet however...I may have to soon...

I became a fan of film noir when I saw the Maltese Falcon about 10 years ago. I saw Casablanca recently (3 years ago?) and was impressed. Always thought it was a chick flick.

Anybody read the detective stories with Sam Spade or Phillip Marlowe?

I also saw The Third Man recently. I thought it was pretty good. Is that considered noir? I do atleast.

Have you guys seen Kiss Me Deadly? (Mike Hammer)

I've heard really good things about The Third Man, but I've never actually watched it. Casablanca is pretty close to the top of my favorite movies ever.

I've come close several times to binge reading Chandler and Hammett's books, but haven't taken the plunge.

I watched the movie version of A Picture of Dorian Gray (with Donna Reed)yesterday!

EDE, I've always wanted to see that.

I saw Babel yesterday. I expected more. Never came together for me. It was a bit long as well.

I have The Trial with Orsen Welles on deck. It's based on the Kafka story. Is it considered noir?

I also got some of the old italian films on deck. Blow Up is in my house right now and then I plan Dolce Vita.

Blow Up? Um, well, hmmm.

I guess it's one of those that at the time it was revolutionary? Atleast the style, nudity, and drugs were. But besides the style it had little substance. It certainy captures mod swinging London of the 1960's in a very cool way. Probably the first time it was captured (good and bad).

There is a great murder mystery subplot that needed to be the main plot.

I was thrown off my rocker btw. I didn't know this film was in London. I thought it was in Italy. Not that I didn't mind the english beauties such as a very young Vanessa Redgrave and Jane Birkin.

The best thing I watched this weekend was Hitchcock's Rope. Given that it was Hitch, I knew it would be good, but I was kind of surprised at just how good it was. It's moved up near the top of my favorite Hitchcock films now.

I'm watching everything on my new TV! (Instead of studying like I need to.) Actually, it's mostly just movies on ABC Family and TBS.

Venture Bros. !!!

I actually just saw this about two months ago for the first time ever.

I agree completely--totally engrossing and I was blown away by how good it was. Its a variety of things. First is the splendid acting by not only Jimmy Stewart but the entire cast. The two brothers are done very well, especially the sneakier of the two (the actors names esacape me at the moment).

The scene where they get into an arguement about murdering someone (the entire party) is so well done that I was almost cringing by the aura of uncomfortability. You can genuinely get the feeling that if you were in the room, you'd want to get up and leave at any moment.

And Jimmy Stewart is masterful. Its amazing how good he had gotten that late in his career where each and every look he gives speaks volumes about how clever he is--and the two brothers pick up on this at every step.

Its probably one of my fave Hithcock films too. It seems like it would make a masterful play to see live.

This weekend, I watched:

(1) American History X - I've seen this before, (even own it), but despite a Sunday packed with football games, I couldn't help but watch this instead. Its probably what I'd call the best film about racism ever made. Edward Norton's performance ranks up there with the absolute best in film history. Its an incredible film. I'd forgotten just how good it was and how heart-wrenching it is throughout.

Funny enough, Crash came on aftewards and I couldn't watch that one again. Its too much of a 'feel bad movie', whereas American History X gives me a completely different feel.

(2) The Zodiac - you know what? This was a great movie! I didn't expect much and was surprised at how much I liked it. I've become a quasi-expert on seriel killers ever since I was a teen because of a fascination wtih them and a minor in criminal justice (at one point not *that* long ago, I considered the 'FBI Profiler' career that I'm sure tons of comic fans have thought about). I know a good deal about the Zodiac, but was shocked at how well it was portrayed and surprised by some of the detail. Its an almost 100% accurate film and really gives you the facts and the questions surrounding them. But it was good because it wasn't the typical 'seriel killer thriller' but gave you the 'step by step' look at how the police and media responded to the Zodiac over three decades. Great film. What really made it though was the phenominal cast. Gyllenhal, Downey Jr. and Ruffalo are the stars, buts there's at least a dozen other recognizable actors that do a great job. A very creepy few scenes too.

(3) Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia - this show might be the funniest show on television. I'm th kind of person who hates the Simpsons, finds South Park has gotten way too preachy over the years and am probably a little unfair when I rate someone's comedy routine. But holy crap! This show is freakin' funny!

(4) Heroes Season One - I finally got around to watching this (I missed everything from the 'Save the Cheerleader' episode onwards in season one). I thought it was great. Some really great scenes and it was a great ride. Definately deserves the hype it gets and while I wouldn't say its one of the best shows on TV (there's just too many better ones), its a solid, great show that was a lot of fun. Definately Peter Petrelli is my favorite character (Ando is probably my second), but I couldn't help but root for Sylar a little because he steals every scene he's in.

Never seen this! How was it?

You know I share your crush on Donna Reed! Perhaps one of the prettiest women who have ever lived.

I could never get into the Simpsons, Family Guy or South Park. I don't know why I just think it's stupid. Sure they make really funny witty comments but I could never get into it.

Philadelphia on the other hand is the right kind of stupid! Love that show.

The funniest show currently? 30 Rock just makes me laugh out loud. "Johnny Carlos is ethnic." lol.

I've never really caught 30 Rock, but really love Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin (especially when he's funny). You're tastes in TV are usually pretty damn close to mine Jorg, so if I ever can catch 30 Rock, I'll give it a try!

I just finished Damages. WOW!!!!!!!!!

Holy cow that was good!

Cobie, I just 30 Rock highly!

Guys, is there a topic about Smallville? I can't find one and the search function doesn't get any results.
I've started watching the 4th season (haven't watched the first 3 yet, just the pilot) and would like to talk with others about it.

There's a Smallville thread here , Dain.

I'm watching Orson Welle's The Trial. Since my wife refuses most experimental films with me I watch this with a buddy of mine when we get a chance.

We've had 3 viewings and are probably an hour into it. My time is strapped! Can't even sit down for two hours to watch a film with a buddy. Conflicting schedules and all of that.

The Trial is strange. I've never read a Kafka book and I'm not sure if I want to. I heard Welles took many liberties though.

I've tried watching The Trial before, but I don't think I've ever made it all the way through. All I've read by Kafka is The Metamorphosis, which is pretty cool, but I've never been all that inspired to check out the rest of his work.

(Side note: I was at a party one time where we did the "Party Quirks" game from Whose Line is it Anyway? and I drew the guy from the Metamorphosis as what I had to act out.)

EDE, so it isn't just me who has a problem finishing that film. Good.

You drew a roach huh?!