Legion World Forums LEGION COMPANION The Anywhere Machine So what are you WATCHING?

I saw "A Life Less Ordinary" this weekend, which was actually better than I thought it was going to be.

EDE, I've always wanted to see that story. I'm a big Stanley Tucci fan though I know he has a small part. That was a strip in 2000AD I just read on Wiki. Strange.

(subliminal msg) WATCH CANE TONIGHT ON CBS!!!!!

I watched the 1970 Italian murder mystery The Bird With the Crystal Plumage -- Dario Argento's directorial debut after paying his dues as both a screenwriter and a film critic -- for the first time in nine years. It was better than I remembered; in the past I had kinda dismissed it because it wasn't as flamboyant as his later films (Suspiria, Deep Red, Tenebrae) but it's a perfectly good straightforward thriller. Strange how film criticism in Europe produces talented directors, but generally not in America.

I've also been watching that DVD set of Mission: Impossible Season Three that I mentioned earlier in this thread. It really was the best season of that show, despite being the most turbulent season behind-the-scenes. Before Season Three was halfway through, M:I changed showrunners three times, until finally settling on producer Stan Kallis and head writer Paul Playdon (the latter was only in his twenties at the time.) Despite being produced under great stress, this team's episodes were stylish, sophisticated, and used a variety of approaches to avoiding the formulas that were getting stale. But it was too good to last. By the time Season Four started, Kallis had one foot out the door, Playdon was burned out, and cast members Martin Landau & Barbara Bain were gone. The show was never as good again.

Stealth, you had me at 1970 Italian murder mystery! That film is on the list!

btw, CANE is Tuesday night not tonight. duh.

Oh I REWATCHED Victoria's Secret Fashion Show again. I think that's three times now since it aired last Tuesday.

Cool. I look forward to your thoughts on it. And there's another good one from only a year later that I'd recommend: Lucio Fulci's A Lizard In a Woman's Skin.

Ah. Thank you, Caliente!

I finished The Trial. Eh. I understand what he is trying to say about bureaucracy, red tape, the system. You can become a number, etc. I imagine a critique of communism was at work here as well. THe film? WTF? Actually I'm not all that suprised. I've seen many art house off the wall films that while I get "it" there isn't much more to get. It's a dream.

I also watched one of my all time favorite films Quiz Show. Directed by Redford and starring Ray Finnes and John Turtorro. Great film! Watch it if you get a chance.

More on Quiz Show. It's a true story but ofcourse they stray a bit from the truth to make it more exciting, etc.

Something else else else I've noticed is that I'm a big fan of this small time NY actors. John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Hank Azaria (all in the film), Stanly Tucci, Campbell Scott, Oliver Platt (not sure if he's from NY), and Andy Garcia (also not a NYer but plays a good one!).

Films like Big Night (Tucci/Campbell), The Spanish Prisoner (Campbell), and Quiz Show are among some of my faves I always forget.

And by "small time" I mean they are not these huge celebrities that make blockbuster films. Andy has been in a few blockbusters but has made many smaller films. Michael Keaton is also a guy I'd add to the list.

Cane rocked last night!

Anyways I don't go to the theater that much anymore. Too many movies out there. I usually wait till award season to see what gets nominated to narrow the field down.

Recent movies I am looking foward to seeing on DVD?

The Bourne Ultimatum, Michael Clayton, 3:10 to Yuma, No Country for Old Men, Atonement, Into the Wild, Eastern Promises, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, La Vie En Rose, American Gangster.

Charlie Wilson's War looks great! But how could I forget BALLS OF FURY!!!

Also, Chaz Palminteri, usually cast as a mobster. He's always fun to see.

If you haven't seen Oscar (yes, Sylvester Stallone, in a comedy, as a 20's era mobster), then go, run, see it!

It's the season for me to watch the funnies. Clue, Soapdish, Oscar, A Fish Called Wanda. All my faves.

Picked up from the library, the second season of Justice League.

It's really good, not kiddy stuff. Real, meaningful stories and characcter development, great humor and solid art.

Set, I responded to you a couple of days ago but it didn't seem to take.

I like Chaz. He was in my favorite movie...The Usual Suspects! I haven't seen those other films you mentioned but I put them on my rent list.

BB, I love the Justice League cartoon. It was really good.

I saw Best In Show over the weekend. It was pretty funny.

I saw two movies last night.

Thomas Crown Affair was the first one. That one is just plain fun.

Miller's Crossing! I HIGHLY SUGGEST this one. It's an Irish (some italian) mob film by the Coen bros. Stars Gabriel Byrnes with a host of good actors including John Turturro and Marcia Gay Harden.

It's not your typical gangster film. The visuals/cinematography was amazing. Imagine Sin City but not filmed with green screens or any CGI. The colors just pop even when they are dull.

The story was very good. It never got too complicated yet it was intricate.

This film is a gem and I am suprised it is not better known. Cobie rent this if you haven't seen it already!

Actually watched Thomas Crown Affair again! (my wife hadn't seen it) I love this movie. I should watch the original.

3:10 to Yuma. Pretty good. Not what I expected especially the end. Anyone see this? I don't want to talk about it cause I feel like I might give something away.

Little Miss Sunshine. LOL. That was good. I actually just accidently walked into a little girl beauty paegent. My family and I were disgusted how the parents pimp these girls. (i was at brunch at a nice hotel and we decided to walk around after and ran into the paegent...left quickly). Really good acting here. It's About a Boy meets Napolean Dynamite.

I also saw Superbad. Heh, I thought that was funny. The fat kid got annoying though. McLovin and Michael Cera were hilarious! And hot teenage girls. Can't go wrong.

I just finished watching Lost Season 1. I am starting Season 2 tonight. I've become an addict of that show.

I just saw "Sunshine" (Not "Little Miss..."), a sci-fi movie about a mission to revitalize a dying Sun. It's from Danny Boyle, the guy who gave us "28 days Later". I enjoyed "Sunshine" a lot, even though it's not exactly thrill-a-minute. it's kinda artsy like "2001" and has a bit of an "Alien" vibe to it as well at points. A very unusual sci-fi movie that's diiferent from a lot of the usual stuff out there.

I'd recommend it fairly enthusiastically. I think it got overlooked. Not saying it's a classic but definitely interesting stylistically. Some beautiful effects and sets.

"Superbad"...well, based on enthusiastic reviews and word of mouth, I thought it would be a lot funnier. It was certainly pretty funny at points, but maybe I'm just not its target audience at 37. The bit about the fat kid's peculiar drawing obsession wasthe biggest LOL moment for me, though--knew a guy who did the exact same thing!

Sunshine? I gotta check it out. Sounds like Solaris with Clooney. That was very slow.

Superbad was very juvenile. I felt old (32) and a bit embarrassed for my wife with some of the language. It got down right crude. I'm a Michael Cera fan though because of Arressted Development.

Never saw "Solaris". But "Sunshine" was not as badly-reviewed as that one. I think the pacing was pretty decent in "Sunshine" personally.

Don't feel bad guys. My brother (he's 25) wasn't really into Superbad either and he's not that old. My little bro (19) absolutely loved it however and so did all his friends. Its definately a movie aimed at high school and college kids. I thought it had some pretty funny parts. The cops were great but my experience with the police (and there have been many) make me realize its all wishful thinking.

I thought "Superbad" was meant as a description for the film in general, just from the commercials. And we all know the commercials are usually made from the best bits of the movie... :rolleyes:

I didn't even bother watching the $3.99 Video On Demand broadcast.

Saw another "juvenile" movie this last weekend Transformers. And I thought it rocked.

I was never a huge fan of the cartoon. Sure I watched it but I was a much bigger fan of G.I. Joe. I did watch some Beast Wars and while I thought changing into animals was silly I did like the overall story.

This movie was a bit long but I just loved the action, the funny lines, Megan Fox's body, etc. Good old action & fun...the robots looked great!

I highly reccomend 'No Country for Old Men'. Its not what you'd expect unless you know the Coen Bros. going into it. Amazing acting, beautiful cinamtography and some really intense seens that had my blood pumping.

All this you're hearing about Javier Bardeem (sp?)? Its not just media talk. The man does a phenominal job.

I loved it. Jorg, its right up your alley.

Cobalt, speaking of the Coen Bros watch Miller's Crossing if you haven't already! Just saw it last month and it rocked!

I've heard really good things about No Country for Old Men. I love the Coen Bros and been a fan of Bardeem for a while now.

Bardeem has the best bad guy performance since the millenium began. To be honest, I can't remember the last bad guy to nail it so well (Longshanks in Braveheart?). Its one of those scary ones that only comes every so often.

Man I hated Longshanks in Braveheart. I loved when the French hot princess whispered in his ear that his son isn't the baby's father.