Films you've watched recently.

[MK Shrimper]

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves - odd but not unenjoyable kids animation from Korea. 6/10

 

[RHB]

I am legend - WTF were we thinking watching this again. Great performance by Will Smith and the dog though. 7/10

 

[Mad Cyril]

I am legend - WTF were we thinking watching this again. Great performance by Will Smith and the dog though. 7/10

A remake of the Omega Man - yes?

 

[Napster]

The Dead Zone. Walken at his most Walken

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw Another Country again last night .Wonderful British film. Remember seeing it in the WE in 82 with Kenneth Branagh in the role played by Colin Firth.Rupert Everett was,of course in both.

 

[BedfordShrimper]

Just watched Hotel Mumbai about the terrorist attacks in India in 2008. Very good. Obviously not leisurely viewing but nailbiting and tense..

 

[teabee1]

Always tell people my favorite film of all time is Angel Heart with Mickey Rourke. Haven't seen it for at least 20 years, but just remember it being really moody and atmospheric and very watchable..

 

[MK Shrimper]

Always tell people my favorite film of all time is Angel Heart with Mickey Rourke. Haven't seen it for at least 20 years, but just remember it being really moody and atmospheric and very watchable..

It's a good 'un without a doubt. Lisa Bonet is one hot tamale

 

[RHB]

A remake of the Omega Man - yes?

So it's said, I haven't seen it as I'm not a big Heston fan.

 

[kaymac]

Always tell people my favorite film of all time is Angel Heart with Mickey Rourke. Haven't seen it for at least 20 years, but just remember it being really moody and atmospheric and very watchable..

Good film though have no regard for Mickey Rourke as a person.

 

[united we stand]

So it's said, I haven't seen it as I'm not a big Heston fan.

It is, interestingly “legend” was shot with two totally different endings. Not sure if I have the dvd but I know I have seen both endings.

Wham I was a kid Omega man was one of my favourite films

 

[united we stand]

Just watched “ Jungle” on amazon prime with daniel Radcliffe.
I had never heard of it but it sounded interesting.
It’s a true story of a guy(s) who gets lost in the Amazon

Really impressed, well worth a watch, better than I expected. Make sure you watch the titles at the end.

Uplifting and sad at the same time

Has made me want to now go and google more about the main characters.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

whoever recccomended KAJAKI ..

Thank you very much. Not easy but a proper watch ...

And dear Shrimpers a bit of a day for me as my book is coming out .. indie press etc
but if you are interested here it is ...

I am not sensitive so rip the **** or post a slagging onn Amazon ;-)

but enjoy .. it might make you think ..

CLEAR eBook : Leigh, Ray: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

CLEAR eBook : Leigh, Ray: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Got a copy in my Amazon basket.Will order soon when I come across something else that also looks well worth a read.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw Citizen Kane again for the upteenth time last night.Still my favourite ever American film.An absolute classic.Some Billy Wilder next I think.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Always tell people my favorite film of all time is Angel Heart with Mickey Rourke. Haven't seen it for at least 20 years, but just remember it being really moody and atmospheric and very watchable..

Wonderful film.I always maintain that Alan Parker was chosen to direct Mississippi Burning, a few years later,on the strength of the deep South scenes in AH.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Pachamama - Animation set in the Andes at the time of the Spanish invasion. Very enjoyable - on Netflix. 7/10

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw Some Like it Hot again last night.Billy Wilder's timeless comedy.Interestingly Catalan TV (TV3 ) came up with a poll,a few years ago, to rename it "Noboy's Perfect" (after the famous last line of the film).Certainly that was an improvement on the original Spanish title: "Con faldas y a lo loco."
which is/was fairly meaningless).Literally :-With skirts and being crazy" :-)

 

[RHB]

A Winter's tale -A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her. Features Colin Farrell as the burglar, Jessica Brown Findlay as the heiress, Russell Crowe as a demon that raises him and Will Smith as Lucifer. It's not going to be every one's cup of tea, but after a slow start it developed into a captivating film full of charm and fantasy. Available on Netflix 8/10

 

[Ricey]

I am legend - WTF were we thinking watching this again. Great performance by Will Smith and the dog though. 7/10

I love the story about the dog. Will Smith fell in love with the dog and asked the owners how much it would take to buy the dog. Basically giving them a blank cheque and they said No amount of money would ever make them part with their dog.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw Billy Wilder's The Apartment again last night.Another timeless,bitter-sweet comey with wonderful dialogue.Can't quite work out how this picked up 5 oscars in 1960 and Some like it Hot 1959 (although nominated) didn't pick up a single gong.I suppose SLIH's themes of transvestism and the mafia had something to do with it.