tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post7906011004498350936..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Viewing recap for MarchChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-29287638432472829112014-04-29T13:21:01.576-07:002014-04-29T13:21:01.576-07:00@Josh: Thanks! Hunt For Red October is probably my...@Josh: Thanks! Hunt For Red October is probably my second fav submarine film, with Das Boot in first spot. Hope you get to see those other films.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-9079316771136455772014-04-28T08:12:23.174-07:002014-04-28T08:12:23.174-07:00Great group of films here. I love The Hunt for Red...Great group of films here. I love The Hunt for Red October and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, but I really need to watch Nikita, Stop Making Sense, The Hill, Meet John Doe and Night on Earth.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-32437908583976011672014-04-06T03:57:42.043-07:002014-04-06T03:57:42.043-07:00Thank you, I hope everything works out well! Thank you, I hope everything works out well! Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-75080310287138389452014-04-06T01:05:03.388-07:002014-04-06T01:05:03.388-07:00@Dan: Night of Earth is enjoyable, and not as slow...@Dan: Night of Earth is enjoyable, and not as slow as other Jarmusch films. The first 2 segments set in America are my favorites.<br />I can watch Star Wars over and over, but not Indiana Jones. I’m glad it works for you on rewatch! <br />You haven’t seen Stop Making Sense? I thought you’d seen practically everything from the 80s :) <br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-18848399171896193352014-04-06T01:04:28.369-07:002014-04-06T01:04:28.369-07:00@Jaina: Last Samurai is not my favorite Cruise fil...@Jaina: Last Samurai is not my favorite Cruise film(that probably would be Magnolia, Rain Man, or Collateral), but it’s pretty good. <br />That’s a sign of a movie done right, when someone who doesn’t care for F1 can still be entertained by Rush. The Lauda/Hunt rivalry was interesting to follow, both on and off the track.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-58341162127959227112014-04-05T05:44:06.055-07:002014-04-05T05:44:06.055-07:00I enjoyed Night on Earth although some of its segm...I enjoyed Night on Earth although some of its segments were better than others. The Roberto Benigni section was perhaps my favourite but I do enjoy the first two set in America too. <br /><br />I haven't seen Stop Making Sense but I must check it out. <br /><br />Indy Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favourites - a film I've returned to so many times! :)Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-6575888285182248762014-04-04T06:20:06.100-07:002014-04-04T06:20:06.100-07:00Think The Last Samurai is my favourite Tom Cruise ...Think The Last Samurai is my favourite Tom Cruise film. Maybe. Definitely up there. <br /><br />Rush is a solid film too - I knew about the Lauda/Hunt rivalry. But not the details of it. Was much more acquainted with F1 years later. But it's great that you can watch that film and not have to be an F1 fan.Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-38983623417528741242014-04-03T08:36:07.065-07:002014-04-03T08:36:07.065-07:00@Andina: I liked Rachel McAdams, but it wasn’t a c...@Andina: I liked Rachel McAdams, but it wasn’t a challenging role she had to work with. Happy you enjoyed About Time. My reaction was not as enthusiastic as you, but I guess it’s a movie for a female audience anyway :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-72609364055796220462014-04-03T08:27:06.484-07:002014-04-03T08:27:06.484-07:00Well, repetitive is another word for About Time, I...Well, repetitive is another word for About Time, I get it. Don't you think Rachel McAdams was playing safe by playing the role?Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-34530530920171332592014-04-02T08:35:11.171-07:002014-04-02T08:35:11.171-07:00@TheVern: Stop Making Sense is worth the time, esp...@TheVern: Stop Making Sense is worth the time, especially if you like concerts and Talking Heads. <br />I haven’t seen Innocent Blood, the poster looks familar. Shame her career didn’t take off, but she still got job offers, so not too bad.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-10568770554372182612014-04-02T05:50:54.426-07:002014-04-02T05:50:54.426-07:00Great list of movies you have on here. I do need...Great list of movies you have on here. I do need to watch 'Stop Making Sense'. One of my friends says that its a good one. Anne Parilund I belive did follow up 'Nikita' with 'Innocent Blood' which was suppose to be her big American film, but it just didn't pull in that big of a box office. TheVernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712756384665520547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-42845538482695690672014-04-02T01:58:22.581-07:002014-04-02T01:58:22.581-07:00@thevoid99: Kind of by accident I saw 3 Connery fi...@thevoid99: Kind of by accident I saw 3 Connery films, because they were on TV. I’ve heard of Zardoz, I saw it mentioned as a cult movie, and I see it’s on letterboxd’s ”strangest films in existence” list.<br />Stop Making Sense is great, and it helps reading the wikipedia page afterwards to understanding what’s going on up on stage.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-69894122593852212622014-04-01T14:54:20.569-07:002014-04-01T14:54:20.569-07:00You're definitely going into a Sean Connery ph...You're definitely going into a Sean Connery phase, have you seen <i>Zardoz</i>? I haven't seen it though that costume he's in might make it worth it.<br /><br />I haven't seen some of the recent films in that list though I am thinking of seeing <i>Stop Making Sense</i> for this month's Blind Spot.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-87433589202276961842014-04-01T03:03:21.883-07:002014-04-01T03:03:21.883-07:00@Pete Turner: I suppose I’m not the only one then,...@Pete Turner: I suppose I’m not the only one then, who think Indiana Jones is better when you are younger! My favorite when I was a kid was Temple of Doom.<br />Last Samurai is surprisingly emotional, especially the first half had me. That making of was quite enlightening.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-16022932183101514042014-04-01T01:33:58.004-07:002014-04-01T01:33:58.004-07:00@SDG: haha :) You’re right, I'm not going to a...@SDG: haha :) You’re right, I'm not going to argue with you! I agree The Hill is a great film from the 1960s, that doesn’t get enough attention, even with Connery and Lumet. I probably wouldn’t have seen it, unless I found it on your top 100 list, so thanks again! Glad we agree it’s a great film :) <br />Last Crusade is entertaining, but it doesn’t have anything to do with reality, I agree it’s just a fun blockbuster, that doesn't take itself too seriously.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-45612120433391580592014-04-01T01:25:12.483-07:002014-04-01T01:25:12.483-07:00Interesting bunch as always! I feel exactly the sa...Interesting bunch as always! I feel exactly the same about the Indy films being much, much better when you were a kid. Still, Last Crusade is my favourite of the lot. I found The Lat Samurai very emotional... interesting to hear the real history behind it. Might need to re-watch it some day.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-12985772135228746782014-03-31T20:34:10.418-07:002014-03-31T20:34:10.418-07:00You saw The Hill! You saw The Hill! You saw The Hi...You saw The Hill! You saw The Hill! You saw The Hill! and what's more important is you loved it. You have no idea how much that makes me happy, Chris. I have been recommending this film to everyone. It's a criminally under seen masterpiece even though it's directed by Lumet and stars Connery. More people need to see that film.<br /><br />As Cristi mentioned I also saw The Last Crusade this month. I enjoyed it but I wouldn't go on calling it great or anything. It's a fun movie and that's that! Also agree about Rush and About Time.<br /><br />SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-87060945047180221752014-03-31T17:42:24.301-07:002014-03-31T17:42:24.301-07:00@Cristi B: Thank you! Stop Making Sense and The Hi...@Cristi B: Thank you! Stop Making Sense and The Hill were my favorites here, on reflection I might give them 4.5/5 on letterboxd.<br />Jim Jarmusch is not for everyone, I’m slowly warming to his style. Agree about Broken Flowers and Night on Earth. Only Lovers Left Alive I loved the ideas presented, and it might grow on me with a rewatch, but on first viewing I disliked how slow and storyless it was-more on that film late in Oct for Halloween. <br /><br />Last Crusade, yep, the father-son aspect is a fresh idea, and it works well. Connery and Ford have most of the best scenes in the movie(on the beach, in the castle tied up, the plane scene, the tank scene, the ending). Yet for me, the constant use of “Dad!” and “Junior” every time they opened their mouth annoyed me. Probably it’s nitpicking from my side, because they are entertaining and iconic movies.<br />About Time was cute in some moments, but I found it too repetitive. Rush was a fun movie.<br />“Call me“ is a brilliant tune by Blondie, used in a great way in American Gigolo when he's driving, and the movie also included instrumental versions of that song too.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-26047554251992222402014-03-31T17:39:16.033-07:002014-03-31T17:39:16.033-07:00@Ruth: Thank you! I guess I’m different to you, b...@Ruth: Thank you! I guess I’m different to you, because the more I watch Indiana Jones, the less I like that series. I like the trilogy, but I can't really rank them. Indy films worked a treat when I was young, I like to remember them with nostalgia.<br />I loved Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Meet John Joe is very good too, I hope you get to see it soon. Frank Capra rarely disappoints it would seem.<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-68692127757849087482014-03-31T17:36:35.988-07:002014-03-31T17:36:35.988-07:00@Mette: Well you’re welcome, I’m happy I reminded ...@Mette: Well you’re welcome, I’m happy I reminded you of Night of Earth :) Roberto Benigni is hit or miss with me, but he’s memorable in that role for sure.<br />I’ve seen many of the famous 80s films, Officer & A Gentleman and American Gigolo I never got round to before. I guess Officer & A Gentleman is our parent’s favorite, because it was released when they were young. I tend to like films my parents enjoy, such as Sophie’s Choice and Bridge on the River Kwai, depends on the movie, though. By the way, I heard you on Film Pasture podcast, and wish you well for your gap year and Au Pair trip!<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44382135854623530432014-03-31T15:02:02.400-07:002014-03-31T15:02:02.400-07:00Great list of films. I see that you gave bigger ra...Great list of films. I see that you gave bigger ratings than usual. I guess you had a pretty good month film wise. From your list I have seen Night on Earth which I loved a lot, a great mix of stories, from funny to incredibly depressing. I guess I like Jarmusch since I loved the three movies that I watched from him, Broken Flowers, Only Lovers Left Alive and this one<br /><br />I watched the Indiana Jones original trilogy this week. Last Crusade is popular this week, I saw it also on U, Me and Films. It's pretty similar to Raiders which kills the fun but it has its moments like the father-son relationship, a fresh aspect in my opinion and also the tank scene which was great. It<br />s still not the weakest of the series.<br /><br />Glad to see you enjoyed Rush, I liked it too. Can't say the same for About Time which was too quirky for my taste. Also it didn't make sense after some time.<br />By the way, I love Call Me by Blondie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-36500187166810233902014-03-31T12:49:54.984-07:002014-03-31T12:49:54.984-07:00Nice mini reviews here Chris! You're on a Conn...Nice mini reviews here Chris! You're on a Connery binge it seems like. Oh I LOVE Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, I saw it a couple of times recently and I loved it even more. It's probably my fave of the trilogy (not counting the abomination of the 4th one). Oh someone just mentioned about Meet John Doe in my review of Mr Smith Goes to Washington. That's one of Capra I definitely will be watching, he seems to always cast strong women in his films.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-89427711893624173652014-03-31T11:42:32.510-07:002014-03-31T11:42:32.510-07:00This hasn't happened to me in a long time; I r...This hasn't happened to me in a long time; I read about a movie and immediately recognized the plot and realized I had watched it a long time ago. It's Night on Earth, and now I finally know which the only Benigni film I have seen is - his performance in that one impressed me a lot, I remember. My mom is a big fan of An Officer and Gentleman so she once bought me the DVD but I never re-watched it. I also still need to see Rush, it's on my 2013 watchlist, mainly for Daniel Brühl. Also, I know next to nothing about 70s Formula 1 too, so that seems to be good.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.com