The Ledge

Go Back   The Ledge > Main Forums > Chit Chat
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read


Make the Ads Go Away! Click here.
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #91  
Old 05-23-2009, 11:43 AM
rubytuesday's Avatar
rubytuesday rubytuesday is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 322
Default

I got out The Party by Blake Edwards (with Peter Sellers) cause I hadn't seen it in ages. I'd forgotten how great the first 2 thirds were and how bad the last third was.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #92  
Old 05-23-2009, 06:09 PM
David's Avatar
David David is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: California
Posts: 14,905
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rubytuesday View Post
I got out The Party by Blake Edwards (with Peter Sellers) cause I hadn't seen it in ages. I'd forgotten how great the first 2 thirds were and how bad the last third was.
I own that DVD. I feel about it exactly as you do.

Blake Edwards puts a bum carbuncle on many of his movies, like "The Party" & "The Great Race," by stretching the gimmick out well beyond what feels initially very funny, & continually coming back to motifs until all else has been crowded out from your mind. He's the Wagner of film farceurs.
__________________

moviekinks.blogspot.com
Reply With Quote
  #93  
Old 05-24-2009, 09:51 AM
rubytuesday's Avatar
rubytuesday rubytuesday is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 322
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by David View Post
I own that DVD. I feel about it exactly as you do.

Blake Edwards puts a bum carbuncle on many of his movies, like "The Party" & "The Great Race," by stretching the gimmick out well beyond what feels initially very funny, & continually coming back to motifs until all else has been crowded out from your mind. He's the Wagner of film farceurs.
Yeah I mean Sellers is at his best and you're thinking that this was a great laugh and wondering how they're going to finish it off and then...wtf it just keeps going, elephants, hippies, bubbles invading the house....way way too far and Sellers isn't even necessary, had absolutely no continuity with the first part. Just like some kiddies film tacked on to the end that happens to have Peter Sellers in it but could be anyone.

I just returned The Party and got out the australin film Chopper with Eric Bana and that was so good. He was beyond great but geez Melbourne doesn't seem as great anymore!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #94  
Old 06-24-2009, 07:49 PM
iamnotafraid iamnotafraid is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,850
Default

Haven't had as much time to watch movies lately, but one I did see
was very, very disturbing. An American Crime, has anyone
else seen that? I had to turn my head away several times during that
movie. Supposed to be based on a true story. Sometimes people can
be animals. You'll know what I mean if you dare to watch it.
Reply With Quote
  #95  
Old 06-24-2009, 08:33 PM
desertangel's Avatar
desertangel desertangel is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: The Rain Forest
Posts: 1,297
Default

I am so behind on my Movie thread...

First, I bought and watched Breakfast at Tiffany's, because I just love that movie and always will.

Next, just to temporarily break my nostalgia binge, I rented The Reader. Had to watch it twice because I got too hung up on the love scenes the first time around. After watching the interviews and director's comments and then viewing the movie for a second time, I caught a better drift of the story and it was truly poignant. Winslet was stunning with her German accent. Quite the heartbreaking ending.

The other night I downloaded Streetcar Named Desire. I'd never seen that movie before and it had fabulous acting also. Looked a little low-budget, but who cares. I can almost see Blanche's influence on several actresses and celebrities. Has that movie ever been colorized? It was great in black and white. I didn't think I'd like it in black and white, but I really did.

Next up: Wait Until Dark.

... and the binge continues.

PS: I didn't care for What's Up Doc. Too much slapstick.
Reply With Quote
  #96  
Old 06-25-2009, 01:22 PM
wheart's Avatar
wheart wheart is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: South Philadelphia
Posts: 2,377
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by iamnotafraid View Post
Haven't had as much time to watch movies lately, but one I did see
was very, very disturbing. An American Crime, has anyone
else seen that? I had to turn my head away several times during that
movie. Supposed to be based on a true story. Sometimes people can
be animals. You'll know what I mean if you dare to watch it.
I did see that one. Very disturbing indeed!
__________________

I remember it all...you just had to fall...
Reply With Quote
  #97  
Old 06-25-2009, 01:24 PM
wheart's Avatar
wheart wheart is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: South Philadelphia
Posts: 2,377
Default

I finally got around to renting 'Finding Neverland". Definitely a feel good movie and very well done. Plus I adore Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet!
__________________

I remember it all...you just had to fall...
Reply With Quote
  #98  
Old 06-25-2009, 03:24 PM
GODDESS6's Avatar
GODDESS6 GODDESS6 is offline
Addicted Ledgie
Supporting Ledgie
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Somewhere out on that horizon~
Posts: 5,721
Default

the new friday the 13th, it reeked
gran torino, loved it
play misty for me, i adore this film~
__________________
Image and video hosting by TinyPic
Reply With Quote
  #99  
Old 06-25-2009, 03:27 PM
kak125's Avatar
kak125 kak125 is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,944
Default

7 Pounds - Great movie, kinda sad at the end.
The Wrestler - another good movie - also kinda sad.
Bride Wars - typical chick flick - ok movie
Yes Man - funny movie!!
Reply With Quote
  #100  
Old 06-28-2009, 11:50 PM
iamnotafraid iamnotafraid is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,850
Default

There Will Be Blood

The first time I watched this, I didn't like it so much.
But now it's grown on me. I think I'll have to buy this
on DVD.

BTW, I think Daniel Plainview is a lot like me. Especially
when he's sitting in the dark with his supposed brother and
says the line about "people".
Reply With Quote
  #101  
Old 06-29-2009, 11:11 AM
David's Avatar
David David is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: California
Posts: 14,905
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by desertangel View Post
The other night I downloaded Streetcar Named Desire. I'd never seen that movie before and it had fabulous acting also. Looked a little low-budget, but who cares.
You mean in the set or production design? The movie was one of the major Warner Bros. productions of that year: highly anticipated & heavily advertised. Took three Academy Awards for acting at the Oscars. The low-budget look you sense was possibly the deliberately tawdry set design for the Old Quarter? The crumbling facade -- the Old South vs. the New South -- is one of the big themes in the play.

Quote:
I can almost see Blanche's influence on several actresses and celebrities. Has that movie ever been colorized?
I've never seen it colorized. I don't think TBS or TNT ever bothered.

I've been watching the British series YES, MINISTER all week. What a hoot this firebomb in the lap of bureaucracy is!
__________________

moviekinks.blogspot.com
Reply With Quote
  #102  
Old 06-29-2009, 07:10 PM
Cornflake Girl's Avatar
Cornflake Girl Cornflake Girl is offline
Senior Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 235
Default

Sex, Lies, Videotape - one of the best movies of the 80s IMO.
__________________
"I did shoot all the guns I shot sober. That's true. Unless it's not, 'cause I can't remember."
-Carrie Frances Fisher
Reply With Quote
  #103  
Old 07-17-2009, 11:31 PM
iamnotafraid iamnotafraid is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,850
Default

Just got through watching Fanboys.

I thought it was very funny.
Reply With Quote
  #104  
Old 07-18-2009, 01:44 AM
desertangel's Avatar
desertangel desertangel is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: The Rain Forest
Posts: 1,297
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by David View Post
You mean in the set or production design? The movie was one of the major Warner Bros. productions of that year: highly anticipated & heavily advertised. Took three Academy Awards for acting at the Oscars. The low-budget look you sense was possibly the deliberately tawdry set design for the Old Quarter? The crumbling facade -- the Old South vs. the New South -- is one of the big themes in the play.

I've never seen it colorized. I don't think TBS or TNT ever bothered.

I've been watching the British series YES, MINISTER all week. What a hoot this firebomb in the lap of bureaucracy is!
I understood the tawdry set design was purposeful to create a certain look for the old quarter. Whenever I see a movie that consists of only a handful of sets, I call it low-budget because I imagine they didn't spend a lot of money on a several different set designs or for location travel. Street Car basically had the apartment, outside the apartment and the streetcar for scenes. Granted, you didn't need any more to tell the tale, but I still call them low-budget. I have Old Man in the Sea in my queue too. If I remember correctly, that one didn't have a lot of different sets or locations, but a wonderfuly told and acted story nonetheless. It's what I love about those old movies... leaves more to the imagination.


I watched Wait Until Dark and enjoyed it quite a bit. There was more time spent setting up the story about the drug dealers than I remembered, but the scary apartment scene was every bit of frightening as it was last time I saw it years ago. Not to mention, I just love Audrey Hepburn's acting anyway.

Next up is Splendor in the Grass with Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty and/or On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando.
Reply With Quote
  #105  
Old 07-18-2009, 01:58 AM
daniellaaarisen's Avatar
daniellaaarisen daniellaaarisen is offline
Addicted Ledgie
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Monte Sereno, CA
Posts: 4,028
Default

Love this thread! Recently, I have seen lots of new movies. Including...

four of my favorite films (Stardust Memories, Dead Poets' Society, Stealing Beauty, and Something's Gotta Give)

a few old films (8 1/2, Some Like It Hot, Fight Club)

some newer comedies (The Hangover, Wedding Crashers)

and some newer dramas (Kill Bill Vo. 1 and 2, The Virgin Suicides)

It's been a good movie week!

OH and how can I forget.... HARRY POTTER.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me / One More Big Time Rock And Roll Star 45 picture

Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me / One More Big Time Rock And Roll Star 45

$7.49



Stevie Nicks - Rooms On Fire / (Same) 45 picture

Stevie Nicks - Rooms On Fire / (Same) 45

$7.99



2 CDG KARAOKE LEGENDS FLEETWOOD MAC & STEVIE NICKS DISCS ROCK OLDIES CD+G picture

2 CDG KARAOKE LEGENDS FLEETWOOD MAC & STEVIE NICKS DISCS ROCK OLDIES CD+G

$18.35



Lot of (10) 7

Lot of (10) 7" Picture Sleeves - (NO RECORDS) Sleeves Only , Stevie Nicks +++

$13.99



STEVIE NICKS - CRYSTAL VISIONS: THE VERY BEST OF STEVIE NICKS NEW CD picture

STEVIE NICKS - CRYSTAL VISIONS: THE VERY BEST OF STEVIE NICKS NEW CD

$12.93




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:54 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
© 1995-2003 Martin and Lisa Adelson, All Rights Reserved