tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post5032755755124138119..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Viewing recap SeptemberChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55733860476089227552015-10-12T02:28:00.134-07:002015-10-12T02:28:00.134-07:00@Josh: I watched In The Heat of The Night about 5 ...@Josh: I watched In The Heat of The Night about 5 years ago. Wasn’t until the recent rewatch the greatness of the film revealed itself to me. I’m fine with it winning Best Picture and I think it’s a better movie than 12 Years a Slave.<br />Jack O’Connell is a good actor, he has a bright future.<br />I listened to Dr. Dre’s 2015 Compton album yesterday, which similar to the movie is entertaining yet sanitized. <br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-82067816384296445172015-10-08T06:30:25.808-07:002015-10-08T06:30:25.808-07:00In the Heat of the Night is SO good. It's not ...In the Heat of the Night is SO good. It's not a popular Best Picture-winner, but I think it's a fine choice, especially for that time period. Glad you liked '71. Based on his recent performances, Jack O'Connell is becoming one of my favorite young actors. Yeah, Straight Outta Compton is sanitized, but it's a very watchable biopic, which isn't always the case these days.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-42947022656286007172015-10-07T01:59:03.774-07:002015-10-07T01:59:03.774-07:00@Andina: I should probably watch Saving Mr Banks s...@Andina: I should probably watch Saving Mr Banks soon. Think you’d like the charm of Mary Poppins. It’s a classic for a reason.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-9861250676143608992015-10-05T08:16:48.509-07:002015-10-05T08:16:48.509-07:00I haven't seen any of your movies except Cloud...I haven't seen any of your movies except Clouds of Sils Maria. I haven't seen Mary Poppins eventhough I already saw Saving Mr. Banks, I probably should alreadyAndinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-5394423524666300252015-10-05T01:23:28.039-07:002015-10-05T01:23:28.039-07:00Eric @ The Warning Sign: It was a good month! Whit...Eric @ The Warning Sign: It was a good month! White God is a hidden gem with a remarkable use of dogs in key scenes. Won a big award at Cannes but got overlooked for the Oscar foreign film category.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79016556709873750612015-10-04T14:36:32.624-07:002015-10-04T14:36:32.624-07:00Looks like you saw some great films last month. I ...Looks like you saw some great films last month. I actually haven't seen any of them except for Mary Poppins, and that was many, many years ago. White God caught my eye when I saw the trailer a while back. Hopefully I can catch that soon.Eric @ The Warning Signhttp://www.thewarningsign.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79352387302987118712015-10-04T09:22:40.638-07:002015-10-04T09:22:40.638-07:00@Wendell: The sequel is not a high priority for m...@Wendell: The sequel is not a high priority for me, I might watch it if it comes up on TV. Thanks for the link.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-64247258550125068182015-10-04T08:00:59.170-07:002015-10-04T08:00:59.170-07:00Watched the sequel earlier this year for my Blind ...Watched the sequel earlier this year for my Blind Spot series. It's a much lesser movie that has nothing to do with the original except for the protagonist. And even he's a much different person than he is in the first film.<br /><br />http://dellonmovies.blogspot.com/2015/02/2015-blind-spot-series-they-call-me.htmlDellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-56924031489651219132015-10-02T13:45:53.520-07:002015-10-02T13:45:53.520-07:00Thanks Ruth! Most of these films were good, althou...Thanks Ruth! Most of these films were good, although a couple of the documentaries I wouldn’t recommend. <br />Straight Out of Compton sure did hit a nerve and a good piece of marketing releasing it now. I just ordered Compton which is Dr Dre’s soundtrack inspired by the movie. <br />I also liked Clouds of Sils Maria, I was confused by her disappearance, but had a better appreciation after reading a bit afterwards. Have fun with TCFF. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-85071265039407934462015-10-02T13:43:01.930-07:002015-10-02T13:43:01.930-07:00@msmariah: Thank you! Agree In The Heat of The Nig...@msmariah: Thank you! Agree In The Heat of The Night is a great film, and hope you get to 1-2 of the discoveries at some point.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-73061800343136750882015-10-02T09:33:21.651-07:002015-10-02T09:33:21.651-07:00Great recap Chris! I skip doing one from Sept but ...Great recap Chris! I skip doing one from Sept but I didn't see a lot of movies, maybe about 10-15, can't remember. But October will be a busy one w/ TCFF back. Straight Outta Compton is one I'm most curious to see from your list, no wonder that was a box office hit, it certainly hit the nerve w/ the American community given all the police brutality. I also love Clouds of Sils Maria, one of my fave from the MSPIFF last Spring.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55682752902136154392015-10-02T09:13:01.279-07:002015-10-02T09:13:01.279-07:00You had a great month Chris! I love 'In the He...You had a great month Chris! I love 'In the Heat of the Night.' What a wonderful film. Some of these I hadn't heard of before. I always love new discoveries. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-91437123638461634992015-10-02T06:12:23.729-07:002015-10-02T06:12:23.729-07:00@Wendell: Indeed, Chip made a good point about rac...@Wendell: Indeed, Chip made a good point about racism both ways. Whether Mr Tibbs should or should not have slapped him back is debatable. Let’s just say I find any form of violence unnecessary. In the heat of the moment of course anyone is capable of anger. With that amount of racism directed towards Mr Tibbs, I’m not surprised he would be a little racist towards whites. Agree it’s a great movie, and I’m tempted to watch the sequel They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970).Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-68461306942423364592015-10-02T05:00:58.835-07:002015-10-02T05:00:58.835-07:00In the Heat of the Night is fantastic. Chip makes ...In the Heat of the Night is fantastic. Chip makes a great point about the racism working in both directions. It's great that Mr. Tibbs isn't perfect, though within the context of the film...and the era in which it was made, I'd hardly call the slap a flaw.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-5687190597695027132015-10-01T12:41:53.860-07:002015-10-01T12:41:53.860-07:00@Fisti: Most of these are worth adding to your wat...@Fisti: Most of these are worth adding to your watchlist!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-33224686238133999072015-10-01T11:52:01.937-07:002015-10-01T11:52:01.937-07:00Looks like a great month of film watching! I'...Looks like a great month of film watching! I'll have to add a few of these to my watchlist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-9744659431668343502015-10-01T11:31:23.662-07:002015-10-01T11:31:23.662-07:00@Chip: Yes, on face value the film looks a bit one...@Chip: Yes, on face value the film looks a bit one-dimensional, but there are subtleties to the characters. Poitier’s character is not a a flawless angel. he slaps someone for example.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-91768312899676063162015-10-01T11:09:19.110-07:002015-10-01T11:09:19.110-07:00Another good thing about In the Heat of the Night ...Another good thing about In the Heat of the Night is the racism isn't just in one direction, either. Poitier's character isn't exactly walking around looking to become lifelong pals with the white people he meets.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.com