Films I watched this week (Vol 2)

[glazbagun]

Ali2202 said:

Andy Murray - Resurfacing

A fascinating insight of a truly great Athlete. Good bloke too despite any preconceptions.

I watch and hope with absolute fascination how it all goes from here...

Without reserve.....GO ANDY!

Is this the thing on Amazon Prime? Am tempted to subscribe just for the show, TBH

[Halb]

Wild Bill 1995. Mediocre western, one or two good bits but a befuddled boring drawl for most of it.

[scottydoesntknow]

Election (it’s on iplayer at the moment). Comedy with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. Enjoyable 8/10

[Patch1875]

Sahara 1995

Just started on Sony Action a very decent effort with James Bulushi.

[Halb]

scottydoesntknow said:

Election (it’s on iplayer at the moment). Comedy with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. Enjoyable 8/10

I watched it when it was on the box a few weeks ago.
Brilliant and I had genuinely forgotten how it ended.

[cuprabob]

"Local Hero" is on Film 4 today at 2.30pm.

A young Jenny Seagrove and a soundtrack by Mark Knoffler, what's not to like

[Mothersruin]

cuprabob said:

"Local Hero" is on Film 4 today at 2.30pm.

A young Jenny Seagrove and a soundtrack by Mark Knoffler, what's not to like

Great film.

[Halb]

Also, on TCM today; Treasure of Sierra Madre, A Christmas Carol (Sim) and Rio Bravo.

[Ali2202]

glazbagun said:

Ali2202 said:

Andy Murray - Resurfacing

A fascinating insight of a truly great Athlete. Good bloke too despite any preconceptions.

I watch and hope with absolute fascination how it all goes from here...

Without reserve.....GO ANDY!

Is this the thing on Amazon Prime? Am tempted to subscribe just for the show, TBH

It is!

[Halb]

In the Heat of the Night
wow
never seen this slice of americana before. All I knew is that a black cop works with a racist white cop in the american deep south. I had guessed what the story might be and it was nothing like what I expected, it's a damn good cop story, with some excellent acting (some not so good) but a great look into a type of thinking at a point in time, and probably, still exists in some parts.

[fathomfive]

The King.

Netflix release of the life of Henry V up to and just after Agincourt.

Quite a good jaunt through those years, though a little slow at times. I can't attest to the historic accuracy of the Battle of Agincourt, but it's a decent scene.

7/10.

[anonymous-user]

Ali2202 said:

glazbagun said:

Ali2202 said:

Andy Murray - Resurfacing

A fascinating insight of a truly great Athlete. Good bloke too despite any preconceptions.

I watch and hope with absolute fascination how it all goes from here...

Without reserve.....GO ANDY!

Is this the thing on Amazon Prime? Am tempted to subscribe just for the show, TBH

It is!

Excellent insight into what it takes to be a top sportsman.

Andy, his team and family come out of it very well, a good bunch of people.

[nonsequitur]

Halb said:

In the Heat of the Night
wow
never seen this slice of americana before. All I knew is that a black cop works with a racist white cop in the american deep south. I had guessed what the story might be and it was nothing like what I expected, it's a damn good cop story, with some excellent acting (some not so good) but a great look into a type of thinking at a point in time, and probably, still exists in some parts.

Oscars for best film and best actor for Rod Steiger.

[phazed]

Halb said:

In the Heat of the Night
wow
never seen this slice of americana before. All I knew is that a black cop works with a racist white cop in the american deep south. I had guessed what the story might be and it was nothing like what I expected, it's a damn good cop story, with some excellent acting (some not so good) but a great look into a type of thinking at a point in time, and probably, still exists in some parts.

Another good film of the era which is well worth watching is, American Graffiti.

I absolutely love this film. Recommended. Just noticed it was directed by George Lucas, who would've thought!

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_graffiti

[cuprabob]

phazed said:

Another good film of the era which is well worth watching is, American Graffiti.

I absolutely love this film. Recommended. Just noticed it was directed by George Lucas, who would've thought!

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_graffiti

Love American Graffiti too and stars a young Harrison Ford.

[smithyithy]

rasto said:

Lordbenny said:

No one watched the Irishman yet? I’ve got Netflix but I’m waiting a week or two.

Watched it last night. Good, but not in the same league as Goodfellas/Casino. A very interesting story, well told and acted (as you would expect) but just seemed to be lacking the extra bit of 'special' that the aforementioned films have. Maybe it will get better over time?

Ditto. I think in and of itself, a very good film and very interesting story, but maybe just missing that certain spark that Scorcese's past fillms have had.

Still, great to see some of the guys back on together, I think the cast was fantastic.

[phazed]

Watched it last night.

As said above, an enjoyable film and a long story which progressed through his life.

Very good but not exceptional.

7.7 38s/10 45s

[Halb]

phazed said:

Another good film of the era which is well worth watching is, American Graffiti.

I absolutely love this film. Recommended. Just noticed it was directed by George Lucas, who would've thought!

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_graffiti

Yes I am (was?) a fan og GL, so I've watched AG...may need to give it a review. I've also watched both versions of THX 1138, I used to be a real nerdy film buff...I don't have the patience these days.
Another early role for Ford was the COnversation, before he gave up acting.

[Centurion07]

Halb said:

Another early role for Ford was the COnversation, before he gave up acting.

[Halb]

Centurion07 said:

YOu know he did, right?