Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Russell looked luscious didnt he? Never even noticed Meg .... :wink2:


Meg...who's Meg??????? :unsure:

The last film I watched was cellular...it was C**P :cool2:

HITCH -Go see it. Great, light entertainment. That Will Smith is one cool, timely actor. And Eva, beautiful on screen. Superb entertainment.

I watched "Euro Trip" on DVD - quite funny :D

Watched Garden State last night. I love it. It is rather odd, but in a good way. It was one of those movies where I was thinking both "WTF?!?" and "This is great!" at the same moment. lol.

just back from the pics went to see constantine, it was not bad but a little weird.

I watched The Incredibles last night - it was fantastic! Missed it in the cinema so grabbed the DVD yesterday - well worth it.:thumbsup:

We watched Around the World In 80 Days last night, very funny.

just back from the pics went to see constantine, it was not bad but a little weird. Ive just been to see Constantine, too. I enjoyed it. Weird yes. Good though.

HITCH -Go see it. Great, light entertainment. That Will Smith is one cool, timely actor. And Eva, beautiful on screen. Superb entertainment. What a fantastic film ! So funny. Will Smith is charming in it. Terrific actor.

Meg...who's Meg??????? :unsure: Meg Ryan. Trout lipped, moody ol bag that reckons she and Russell had a "relationship".

Lies - all lies.

Watched "What lies beneath" last night on the TV. The tv magazine gave it 3 ticks, although I have no idea why, load of tosh if you ask me.

Tomb Raider three .................on sky movies last night



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Meg Ryan. Trout lipped, moody ol bag that reckons she and Russell had a "relationship".

Lies - all lies.

Nope don't know her...all I saw was Russell Crowe rolling around in Combats and at one point he had a boo boo on his head...awwww :wub:

There was some blond woman in the back ground somewhere.....I'm guessing that was Meg!

Watched Cold Mountain at the weekend. It was a lot better than I thought it was going to be, but still a bit long.

I watched Jeepers Creepers 2 on Sky last night. What i watched was good ... but then i fell asleep :huh:

HITCH -Go see it. Great, light entertainment. That Will Smith is one cool, timely actor. And Eva, beautiful on screen. Superb entertainment.

I thought it was awful tonee.

A very thin plot line based around one, rather dull idea.

I saw Closer on the plane last week. Good film for the small screen
Quite intense, intimate and slightly discomforting. :unsure:

Excellent swearing as well. :pimp:

I thought it was awful tonee.

A very thin plot line based around one, rather dull idea.
Im easily pleased Groucho. I like to watch drivel...

Im easily pleased Groucho. I like to watch drivel...

never mind the plot........does Will look as fit as ever in it :naughty: :wub:

never mind the plot........does Will look as fit as ever in it :naughty: :wub: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes, its worth a watch Queeenie. Like Toneee, I enjoyed it .

Tomb Raider three .................on sky movies last night



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Is there a Tomb Raider 3 ??? :ohmy: Is it any good? Is it available on DVD yet do you know? ....

The Outlaw Josie Wells - Superb Clint Classic! :thumbsup:

A Knight's Tale, last night round at the neighbours.

We got bladdered, and had a curry.

A Knight's Tale, last night round at the neighbours.

We got bladdered, and had a curry.

Gotta love the 'We Will Rock you' opener! :laugh:

saw Hostage at the cinema. It was ok.predictable.

saw that the other week...clever concept poorly executed but an okay bit of escapism!

Watched the Railway Children today.... :wub:

Going to see Maria Full of Grace today so I will write a review (if it can be trusted after Hitch) later.

I watched Layer Cake last night.

I thought it was very, very good!

I saw 'Clocklwork Orange' the other night . Sick Sick sick! Dunno what anyone elswe thought but I thoutght ist was sick.

I saw About a boy the other night it was good, lots of laughs and the young lad who played Marcus was excellent. One for the family.
I watched shrek 2 yesterday, loads of laughs, far far away idol with Simon Cowell is hilarious .
Today (in about 15 mins) I'm watching Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind will let you know if it is any good

I watched Layer Cake last night.

I thought it was very, very good!

I've seen this, I thought it was ok, but it is not really my type of film....

I saw About a boy the other night it was good, lots of laughs and the young lad who played Marcus was excellent. One for the family.
I watched shrek 2 yesterday, loads of laughs, far far away idol with Simon Cowell is hilarious .
Today (in about 15 mins) I'm watching Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind will let you know if it is any good

I loooove About a Boy....it's one of my faves. I agree...Marcus was excellent...as well as the woman who played his mom.

So the last three movies I watched were Maria Full of Grace, Man on Fire, and The Motorcycle Diaries. All brilliant movies. I most liked the Motorcycle Diaries...and have decided I must read the books, as well as the other books by the same guy.

I loooove About a Boy....it's one of my faves. I agree...Marcus was excellent...as well as the woman who played his mom.

So the last three movies I watched were Maria Full of Grace, Man on Fire, and The Motorcycle Diaries. All brilliant movies. I most liked the Motorcycle Diaries...and have decided I must read the books, as well as the other books by the same guy.
I LOVED the Motorcycle Diaries and Man on Fire. Going to see Maria tonight.
That girl and Denzil were great together in that movie.

We went to watch "Mee the Fockers" today. I thought it was brilliant and laughed long and loud and embarrassed my son! He heard someone say - "Who keeps laughing" .... I told him not to be embarrassed about laughing too loud ... it's not the "Focker way".


I thought they were all superb. Barbara Streisand looked really great, like Sarah Jessica Parker with a bit of flesh and maturity. Dustin and Robert of course were brilliant and Ben, was as usual very very funny!

Great film ... now I'm gonna rent Meet the Parents - cos I haven't seen that yet!

I watched Boogeyman recently...

DON'T!!!

It was awful, in fact I felt as though I had the right to ask for my money back!

Rescheduled seeing Maria Full of Grace. On a lighter note saw Miss Congeniality 2. I love Sandra Bullock and liked her subtle message in a light and frothy film about female friendship and non conformity.

Watched Enigma on the telly last night and really enjoyed it. It's a few years since I read the book, but even so you always wonder if the film is going to spoil the memory of the book, don't you? Well, this one doesn't spoil anything. :thumbsup:

We went to watch "Mee the Fockers" today. I thought it was brilliant and laughed long and loud and embarrassed my son! He heard someone say - "Who keeps laughing" .... I told him not to be embarrassed about laughing too loud ... it's not the "Focker way".


I thought they were all superb. Barbara Streisand looked really great, like Sarah Jessica Parker with a bit of flesh and maturity. Dustin and Robert of course were brilliant and Ben, was as usual very very funny!

Great film ... now I'm gonna rent Meet the Parents - cos I haven't seen that yet! This was a superb film wasnt it Dol. Id seen Meet The Parents already, but The Fockers...... oh mi god, it was so funny. Good to see Barbara Streisand so obviously enjoying herself and Dustin Hoffman was a revelation !!

Rented "Shattered Glass" on DVD about fabricated journalism in a respected Amercian journal. Great viewing.

I watched Miss Congeniality 2 and I have to say I was diappointed. I loved the first one so much, but this just didn't seem as good. I think it only made me laugh once.

It'll be interesting to see what everyone else thinks.

The Assasination of Richard Nixon - starring Sean Penn - boring...I shall say no more! :bored:

We watched Enemy at the Gate last night..........Im still wondering what all the fuss is about Jude Law :unsure: perhaps in 10 years time I will see it - he is too baby faced for me :laugh:

We watched Enemy at the Gate last night..........Im still wondering what all the fuss is about Jude Law :unsure: perhaps in 10 years time I will see it - he is too baby faced for me :laugh:

I am sorry but that is just soooooooooo shallow

What about the suffering of the Russian people the injustice of war the desperation?

How touching that they found love in the misted of hell

I am sorry but that is just soooooooooo shallow

What about the suffering of the Russian people the injustice of war the desperation?

How touching that they found love in the misted of hell


Actually Cockers, I WAS shocked at how the "Red Army" sent the lads in with a gun between 2 of them :shocking: and shot their own - I have never been that bothered about the History of the 2 World Wars, but as I get older I have taken more notice and I appreciate what my grandparents generation actually did to save us from being ruled by an EVIL DICTATOR!

back to the shallow Isis now.....Ed Harris :naughty: :wub:

Actually Cockers, I WAS shocked at how the "Red Army" sent the lads in with a gun between 2 of them :shocking: and shot their own - I have never been that bothered about the History of the 2 World Wars, but as I get older I have taken more notice and I appreciate what my grandparents generation actually did to save us from being ruled by an EVIL DICTATOR!

back to the shallow Isis now.....Ed Harris :naughty: :wub:


They where desperate

Thirty years before they had revolted against an oppressive ruler and would rather die than go back to that way of life

Little did they know that the guy in charge was as bad as Hitler or they may have let him win?



Did you know they where neutral at the start of the war and if Germany had not invaded them they would have one

More Russians died in the ww2 than the other allies put together

The Americans did not win ww2 the Russians did

Little did they know that the guy in charge was as bad as Hitler or they may have let him win? [/color]



And I'll tell you what Cockers, there was an oil painting of him in this movie, and I was AMAZED at the resemblance between him and Saddam Hussain!!!!!

We watched Band of Brothers recently, back to back, and yeah, I get you about the yanks, but jaysus this was an eye opener for me - I sobbed a few times when Mr Q wasnt looking..........

We watched Band of Brothers recently, back to back, and yeah, I get you about the yanks, but jaysus this was an eye opener for me - I sobbed a few times when Mr Q wasnt looking..........

Read Adolph Hitler and my part in his down fall by Spike Milligan



A different account of the war

We watched Enemy at the Gate last night..........Im still wondering what all the fuss is about Jude Law :unsure: perhaps in 10 years time I will see it - he is too baby faced for me :laugh:

Ditto.....

And

Cockney....READ...READ...this is a film thread darling...you want to make references to books you go to the book thread...tsk-tsk! :angry:

Ditto.....

And

Cockney....READ...READ...this is a film thread darling...you want to make references to books you go to the book thread...tsk-tsk! :angry:

My goodness you so right what was I thinking


Dirty Dancing

What a load of tosh

I almost nored my own arm off

I love Dirty Dancing, but mostly for the pleasure I get out of mocking the characters, "no one puts baby in a corner" blah blah :sick:

I watched Super size me today, its a documentary more than a film, but it's on DVD so I thought I'd sneak it in. The guy ate only McDonalds for a month and basically put on weight (gasp!) but I found it quite interesting :D

I watched Traffic the other day. I thought it seemed very complicated but actually it wasn't at all. The acting was superb, especially the ever lovely and talented Catherine Zeta Jones and Benico Del Torro - never seen him in anything before and thought he was outstanding in this film. Somebody tell me something else he's been in I want to watch it!

Dol - Benicio Del Toro is a huge fave of mine...he was nominated for an Oscar in 'The Usual Suspects'...won it for Traffic and was also pretty darn good in 'Hunted' alongside Tommy Lee Jones (I have both Usual Suspects and Hunted on DVD...shall lend them to you)...also he is particularly yummy in 'The Way of The Gun'..... :laugh:

Just been to see the Interpreter...rather good it has to be said...well I enjoyed it anyway even if it was a little predictable...Nicole Kidman was fabby and I even liked Sean Penn in it!

Just been to see the Interpreter...rather good it has to be said...well I enjoyed it anyway even if it was a little predictable...Nicole Kidman was fabby and I even liked Sean Penn in it!

I'm off to see this next Tuesday - I can't wait. I saw excerpts on the Johnathon Ross Show and it looked great!

I just saw Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke. I liked it. Parts were predictable but I didn't see the very end coming which was a good twist.

Keifer Sutherland was also in it, but very under-utilised IMO

I just saw Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke. I liked it. Parts were predictable but I didn't see the very end coming which was a good twist.

I thought Taking Lives was a bit predictable too. Ending was interesting but for the most part I just felt that the movie could have been done a bit better...i dunno, it just seemed like it was lacking something...altho i don't really know what. lol.


On Friday I finally saw Hotel Rwanda, which I have wanted to see since I first heard about it. It was an amazing movie. Incredibly depressing. I was satisfied in the way it sort of interpreted the events of the genocide and essentially attacked the West for not taking action in Rwanda the way they should have. And I think the movie was effective in getting that point across.

Saturday I watched "The Five People you Meet in Heaven." Another good and slightly depressing movie. Not as good as the book of course, but still a quality made-for-tv movie.

Watched 'Raiders of the lost ark' on TV yesterday eve....I have it on video anyway but it just had to be done.....love those films! :cool2:

Oh...and have seen 'Taking Lives' a while ago.....yes it is predictable but okay for a bit of vegitative entertainment!

Watched 'Raiders of the lost ark' on TV yesterday eve....I have it on video anyway but it just had to be done.....love those films! :cool2:

lol. I do this all the time it seems. I buy some movies thinking I will watch them all the time, but only ever seem to watch them when they are on tv. Weird how that works.

Thursday night, Channel 4, Supersize me is on.:thumbsup:
I really want to watch this, sounds very interesting.
I'm going to have to set the video though, I'm out thursday night.

I want to watch that too Andrea, but Ihave a feeling it's going to be pretty disugsting veiwing.

What do you lot recommend I watch first out of this lot. I have all these DVD's and not watched any of them through lack of time. thought I might watch one tonight as it's normally a night I'm out.

Day after tomorrow
Passion of the Christ
Runaway Jury
Stepford Wives
Lost in Translation
King Arthur
Bridget Jones 2
Lord of the rings 1, 2 and 3
Vera Drake
The Hours
A beautiful Mind

I also have a whole series of spoks nad 3 series of 24 to get through!
thought I'd tackle the films first as the series' are addictive

Out of that lot Bob...A Beautiful Mind is my fave...but then I am biased (Big Russell Crowe fan!) :wub:

Out of that lot Bob...A Beautiful Mind is my fave...but then I am biased (Big Russell Crowe fan!) :wub:

I don't think you have to be a Russell Crowe fan to enjoy this one Bob, just a fan of class acting. He is absolutely sensational in it, so are his wife and other co-stars esp Paul Bettany. I remember thinking when I watched it that was one of the most compelling films I had seen in a long time. I was surprised he didn't win an oscar for it, he was simply stunning. And yet he won an oscar for Gladiator and I thought his acting wasn't a patch on what he did in A Beautiful Mind.

I was totally suckered in by the film. It's A Beautiful Film! - watch it Bob!!

Thanks girls, I'll give it a whirl!

I watched 'Hamburger Hill' again this afternoon (Vietnam film)....I'd forgotten what a totty fest it was...aswell as being a very good war movie! :blush:

Just been to see the Interpreter...rather good it has to be said...well I enjoyed it anyway even if it was a little predictable...Nicole Kidman was fabby and I even liked Sean Penn in it!

I have just got back from seening this. I enjoyed it very much, although I did think Nicole Kidman was looking far to thin!

I have just got back from seening this. I enjoyed it very much, although I did think Nicole Kidman was looking far to thin!

She's even skinnier in real life...I was amazed that she had any organs inside her.....I thought surely they can't fit in such a thin body! :mellow: She is a lovely though...spends a lot of time on the red carpet... :)

She is a lovely though...spends a lot of time on the red carpet... :)


I have always liked her, from the time I saw her in Bangkok Hilton with Denham Elliot!

Me too, I loved Bangkok Hilton, and was very tempted to buy it when they released it on DVD... in fact now I'm tempted all over again!

Me too, I loved Bangkok Hilton, and was very tempted to buy it when they released it on DVD... in fact now I'm tempted all over again!


Oooo is it on DVD - I didn't know I am very tempted too!

Yes, and for the bargain price of £8.97, if it's still there when I get back from hliday, I'm so getting it. I blame you entirely ILS, there goes my no spending policy :DBangkok Hilton at amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004CZVD/qid=1114643901/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/026-8257171-5634851)

Yesterday I Watched:

Virtuosity - to see Russell Crowes bum again!

&

The Caine Mutiny - classic

The Jerk.....

Again.... havent seen it for years but it still made me laugh, especially the songs.

M

It had to be done.......

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!

Yay!

The Godfather on Channel 5 last night! Absolutely brilliant everytime I see it!

Wonderland - Val Kilmer - very good...based on a true story about John Holmes the first real Porn King (infact the called him the King) anyway after his fame he took a turn for the worse into drugs n stuff and well this film is about his life after porn! Excellent performance by Val Kilmer and an all round good bit of compulsary viewing! :cool:

Wonderland - Val Kilmer - very good...based on a true story about John Holmes the first real Porn King (infact the called him the King) anyway after his fame he took a turn for the worse into drugs n stuff and well this film is about his life after porn! Excellent performance by Val Kilmer and an all round good bit of compulsary viewing! :cool:


GREAT movie Coastie!!!

We watched Churchill Hollywood Years - disappointing, could have been far funnier!

Also, Alien v Predator - I LOVED it - wanst too scarey for me :rolleyes: and there was a story too it, which I was worried there wouldnt be!

Watched 'Ali G in Da House' last night and have to say I laughed like a drain.

'Kingdom of Heaven'

Restrained by the need to be a little more PC than one would like for a more truthful reflection of the times of the Crusades but enjoyable all the same. The special effects we incredible as you would imagine and the general presentation was as solid as you would expect from a Ridley Scott epic!

Biggest weak spot however was Orlando Bloom...sorry but he just doesn't cut the mustard when it comes to delivering inspiration speeches and doesn't have the screen presence yet to stand apart from the likes of Jeremy Irons and others to look like a true leader......the role would have suited a certain Gerrard Butler rather well IMHO.....but hey!

Just watched Johnny Depp :wub: in Secret Window, really enjoyed it. He was really scruffy in the movie but he still looked shaggable! Watched Gosford Park last night, what a fab cast in that film. Took a wee while to get who was who and what not but again really enjoyed it!

The Hurricane is on later tonight, is it worth taping?

Biggest weak spot however was Orlando Bloom...sorry but he just doesn't cut the mustard


noooooo! never let it be said. I am, of late, a big Orlando Bloom fan, he is just so gorgeous .... oooh 'e's gorgeous! My friend reminds me of him, except my friend is older, wiser and even sexier!

back o/t:

I've just watched The Last Samurai - and you were right Dab, it was well worth it! What a fabulous film - it must have been absolutely marvellous on the big screen cos it was breathtaking on my little tv! Tom Cruise of course was just amazing (I always think he starts of "self-conscious" as an actor, almost by "numbers" if you see what I mean, but he ends up completely consumed by the role he's playing). Never before in the world of motion pictures have so many hot and horny Japanese men graced the screen! Syonara baby!

The battle scenes were the best I've ever seen.

Saw two films over the weekend - Firstly Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, which I found to be a real hit and miss affair. To me, it seemed to comprise of a series of set pieces clumsily edited together. There were also parts that just didn't seem to fit very well; for instance Steven Fry just sounded bored as the narrator/book and Martin Freeman looked perminately perplexed, more from the questionable directing and script as opposed to his acting skills, I suspect.

The second was Master and Commander, which I wasn't overkeen before since it a) was a naval story (yawn - sorry Coastie), b) Starred Russell Crowe - not my favorite actor by any stretch of the imagination and c) I mean...come on....Russell Crowe for fecks sake! He an arrogant aussie arsewipe who couldn't act his way out of a paper bag, if his bbq'd voice depended on it! Huff, pant, grumble...But as is sometimes the case, when someone bleats on about a film long enough (in this case, my dad), it simply easier to give in. So after drinking 15 cups of coffe and with matchsticks at the ready, I decided to give it a go.

Don't you just hate it when you're parents are right! I mean, they're 66, isn't it law I put them in a old people's home by now? I wonder if I can get one with high walls, guard towers and more drugs onhand that a Boots Chemist?

During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, HMS Surprise, and a much larger French warship, the Acheron, with greater fire power, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Russell Crowe takes the lead role of Captain Jack Aubrey. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captain. While the naval battle sequences are quite fantastic, the film is successful because director Weir chose to build the story to get to know the men who are locked aboard the tight quarters of a small ship and how they interact everyday. The officers and the mates are well-known by the time the final battle comes. Paul Bettany offers a strong performance as the surgeon and naturalist who balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together. The horrors of the injuries from the war are frequently implied, but vividly depicted in the reactions of the characters.

Anyhoo, as I'm sure you've guess, I absolutely loved it! It had a good story, wonderful acting (although Crowe was the weakest link) from a mainly british cast. I enjoyed the film so much, as soon as I finish watching the *cough* downloaded *cough* copy of the film, I went out and bought the 2-disk Special Edition DVD.

now you see i didn't really like Master and Commander - it was like a soap opera set at sea in the olden days. i'm sure there was more action in the Onedin Line (ah ... bet that takes the oldies back a few years!!) There was no point to it. ... except ... and we will have to disagree on this one Hush ... except for Russell Crowe!

Watched Collateral last night, the one with Tom Cruise as a hitman. I usually like his films but although this one is edgy and pacy, I can't say I enjoyed it much. It's thrills by numbers, and the ending is telegraphed from early on.

Disappointed of Devon.

Patch Adams on telly last night. Delightful. I had no idea. Actually laughed out loud twice.

Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith

Saw it today. Marvellous. Really enjoyed it (apart from usual noisey children and kicking of seats).

My fidgety 9 year old didn't fidget for the whole 2 hours and 20 minutes and even understood most of it!

Thought it all fitted together beautifully. Looking forward to the next one. :laugh:

Oh, and Dab, you, your family and friends were magnificent. :wub:

oooh, I really want to see this one but it would be a waste of time to go and see it with Mr B as he doesn't really get the "Star Wars" thing - he asked me last night if the character that Ewan McGregor played (Obi-Wan-Kenobi) was Darth Vader's Dad!!! What kind of scariledge question is that?

Watched Rules of Engagement last night, thoroughly enjoyed it. I do like Samuel L Jackson, he is one of my fav actors but the end told the outcome of his action and the Defense Secretary was sacked and the American Ambassodar was found guilty of perjury - was this based on a true story?

Watched Rules of Engagement last night, thoroughly enjoyed it. I do like Samuel L Jackson, he is one of my fav actors but the end told the outcome of his action and the Defense Secretary was sacked and the American Ambassodar was found guilty of perjury - was this based on a true story?

We watched this too Bella - I really enjoyed it and yes, it was based on a true story! I LOVE Samuel L Jackson too!

We have got The Hillside Strangler to watch tonight.....

We watched Saw last week - bluddy brilliant, I thought I had sussed it and I was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wrong! AND - The Chronicals of Riddick - I just :wub: Vin Diesel..........hes one sexy mutha :naughty: Oh and Blade III (the latest one).....wicked!

Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith

Saw it today. Marvellous. Really enjoyed it (apart from usual noisey children and kicking of seats).

Thought it all fitted together beautifully. Looking forward to the next one. :laugh:

Oh, and Dab, you, your family and friends were magnificent. :wub:

Snap, but without the noisy children. Loved it.

Next one? Are you being facetious?

oooh, I really want to see this one but it would be a waste of time to go and see it with Mr B as he doesn't really get the "Star Wars" thing - he asked me last night if the character that Ewan McGregor played (Obi-Wan-Kenobi) was Darth Vader's Dad!!! What kind of scariledge question is that?



well I'm with Mr B on this one Bella - cos it's exactly the short of thing I would ask! I mean who do Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor turn about to become? Alec Guiness and Luke Skywalker? and wtf is Anakin? I usually take two when I've got a headache! ... which I fully expect to have next Thursday after I've taken my son to see it! I'm afraid he's turning into a sci fi fan ... why can't he just be gay (much easier to understand!)?

Snap, but without the noisy children. Loved it.

Next one? Are you being facetious?


Maybe a tad.

I just saw "What the Bleep is going on?" a kind of cross between New Age, Quantam Physics, consciousness and cognitive therapy. It's quite funny.

well I'm with Mr B on this one Bella - cos it's exactly the short of thing I would ask! I mean who do Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor turn about to become? Alec Guiness and Luke Skywalker? and wtf is Anakin? I usually take two when I've got a headache! ... which I fully expect to have next Thursday after I've taken my son to see it! I'm afraid he's turning into a sci fi fan ... why can't he just be gay (much easier to understand!)?

LOL Dol, Mr B feels exactly the same about Lord of the Rings, he couldn't keep up the weird names as he put it and said that if Frodo and friends had been called Bob, John and Tom he would have understood it a bit more!

For the record Liam Nesson got killed off in The Phantom Menance so he became........well, no-one really but lived on in spirit - Ewan McGregor becomes Alec Guiness and Luke Skywalker is Anakin becomes Darth Vader whose son is Luke Skywalker.........oh, and Princess Leah is his daughter........don't worry about it too much Dol, The Force Will Be With You! :w00t:

Isis, thanks for the info re Rules of Engagement, I know the actual history of it was probably changed as the American film-makers do have a habit of doing that but I found it an extremely emotional film especially at the end when Samuel L Jackson saluted the Vietnamese Officer.

Luke Skywalker is Anakin becomes Darth Vader whose son is Luke Skywalker.........oh, and Princess Leah is his daughter........don't worry about it too much Dol, The Force Will Be With You! :w00t:


But I am worried Bella! even more so now that it seems that Luke Skywalker becomes Darth Vader ... I thought Darth Vader was Luke's dad? and who is anakin? is it Luke Skywalker before he becomes Luke Skywalker?

I don't know why I care so much ... but I do!!

But I am worried Bella! even more so now that it seems that Luke Skywalker becomes Darth Vader ... I thought Darth Vader was Luke's dad? and who is anakin? is it Luke Skywalker before he becomes Luke Skywalker?

I don't know why I care so much ... but I do!!

Arrrgh.........Sorry I have even confused myself there Dol, thanks for pointing out my mistake!

Forget the bit about Anakin becoming Luke Skywalker what I mean is Anakin is Luke Skywalker's dad.......think I have it right now......... :shutup:

We watched 'The Recruit' last night. It was really good, but lost me a tad at the end.

I watched Criminal last night. It's supposedly like Matchstick Men with Nicholas Cage (I haven't seen that, just read the book).

Anyway I found it really dull, was glad when it ended (I try to always watch the whole film even if I'm bored)

Watched 28 days again with Sandra Bullock in drug rehab. I get really entertained by this film. And Im a bit of a Sandra Bullock groupie, she can do no wrong (maybe forces of nature was a bit yuk).

Star Wars 3 - watched enjoyed most of it and then went and had lunch. :kid:

Started to watch A Life Aquatic with Bill Murray arlier, but decided to leave it until I'm in the right mood because although I was enjoying it, my attention kept wandering.

It's directed and written by the same bloke who did The Royal Tenenbaums which is one of my fave films.

An American in Paris - Gene Kelly - get's better every time I watch it...:thumbsup:

Watched "Millions" today, with the boys. Saving my comments until someone else has seen it.

Stayed up until 2am the night before last to watch A Fistful of Dynamite on the telly, mostly for James Coburn's wonderful smirk and Ennio Morriconne's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Ooh, swimming in nostaglia I was.

Watched Castaway on BBC last night. I've seen it before, but still thought it was a fabulous film. All that unrequited love between Tom Hanks and Helen Hunter at the end had me in full sobbing mode!


Watched Last Orders today, it was a DVD my mum and dad got free with a newspaper, but I thought I'd give it a go. It wasn't an exciting film but it was very well written and very well acted - definitely worth watching. It was about four Londoners in their 60s, one of 'em had died (Michael Caine) and it was about the journey the other three and Michael Caine's Character's son (Ray Winstone) took to take his ashes to Margate Pier. it was full of flashbacks but not too confusing!

Stayed up until 2am the night before last to watch A Fistful of Dynamite on the telly, mostly for James Coburn's wonderful smirk and Ennio Morriconne's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Ooh, swimming in nostaglia I was.

I tried to watch this Dab, but fell asleep. I love those spaghetti type westerns and I love James Coburn - I always thought he was a very charismatic actor (is he dead?!?)

Watched Castaway on BBC last night. I've seen it before, but still thought it was a fabulous film. All that unrequited love between Tom Hanks and Helen Hunter at the end had me in full sobbing mode!




I watched this last night for the first time and loved it and I also had a sob at the unrequited love at the end :cry:

I watched Calamity Jane and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves today, I have seen them both loads of times but I never fail to enjoy them.

I just blew in from the windy city
the windy city is mighty pretty!!!

I watched Calimity Jane to! :laugh:

Great film...we used to have a guy who worked here who's name rhymed with 'Whip Crackerway' so when ever he came in to start work we would sing him through the door...he would give a galant twirl and bow before takling up his duties for the day...cracking guy! :laugh:

Did he drive the Deadwood Train?

Did he drive the Deadwood Train?

Unfortunately...no! But he had a crappy old Capri! :unsure:

Just watched the last of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy which I thoroughly enjoyed especially the big, scary spider.

Watched Shaun of the Dead on Sky last night. Very funny and tongue in cheek. Very gorey too, though.

Gladiator ... AGAIN!

The Peacemaker, last night on telly. George Clooney and Nicole Kidman saved the world. Complete nonsense, of course - but very enjoyable, well acted nonsense.

Watched Shaun of the Dead on Sky last night. Very funny and tongue in cheek. Very gorey too, though.

I've seen this on dvd Patsy, as miss ils likes it! Not really my cup of tea but a couple of bits made me laugh! It was much to gory for me!

The Peacemaker, last night on telly. George Clooney and Nicole Kidman saved the world. Complete nonsense, of course - but very enjoyable, well acted nonsense.


This is a film I watch purely when in need of a lust fest...George is yummy in it! :wink_kiss

This is a film I watch purely when in need of a lust fest...George is yummy in it! :wink_kiss

Just seen in my local Morrisons they have another George Clooney life size cut out advertising martini.:wub: Unfortunately I couldn't sneak it out:sad:

Andrea - why don't you ask them if you could have it when they have finished with it :laugh:


You never know they might say yes, not sure what Mr A would have to say about you taking that home with you though! :laugh:

Just seen in my local Morrisons they have another George Clooney life size cut out advertising martini.:wub: Unfortunately I couldn't sneak it out:sad:
Speak to the staff...ask them to put it by for you once the promotion is over with! They only bin them otherwise and you wouldn't want Gorge Swooney to end up in the skip now would you! :naughty:

Definately ask the staff about it Andrea. My sis got a Harrison Ford as Han Solo life-size cut out cos she asked the staff in tesco what they were doing with it when they were finished with it.

Andrea - why don't you ask them if you could have it when they have finished with it :laugh:


You never know they might say yes, not sure what Mr A would have to say about you taking that home with you though! :laugh:

They had one in about 6 months ago and raffled it off, the money going to the Tsunami appeal.

I may ask them though, although as you say ils, don't really know what hubby would say with a full life size George Clooney in the bedroom.
Although I could put it here next to my computer and drool while I'm talking to you lot:w00t:

I could put it here next to my computer and drool while I'm talking to you lot:w00t:


Sounds like a good idea to me! :thumbsup:

I watched White Chicks today. It's an awful film. Truly the most awful undercover cop film I've seen in ages, and I loved it! Laughed out loud on two or three occasions. Don't expect a clever plot or good acting from this load of nonsense, but if you want a good slapstick laugh it's just that. :)

I know it's not a new film, but last week, for the first time I watched "The Butterfly Effect", and it really is an amazing film.

Tells of a young boy who suffers blackout periods - usually during a traumatic experience in his childhood, of which there are many. When he gets older he finds a way of travelling backwards in time, so he decides to revisit these traumatic experiences where he originally blacked out to see what happened. It is a compelling plot, challenging, at times disturbing, hardly straightforward, but a great thought provoking experience.

The Witness with Harrison Ford.... I found this very slow but enjoyable all the same!

haven't been to the cinema in YONKS to my shame - just don't seem to have the time to dedicate and entire evening to it. miss it though....

last dvd I saw was The Bourne Supremecy. Pretty darn good it was too....

This afternoon I watched The Missing, a frontier era western starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett. Wonderful. I always enjoy watching anything Tommy Lee Jones is in.

This afternoon I watched The Missing, a frontier era western starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett. Wonderful. I always enjoy watching anything Tommy Lee Jones is in.

Oo I saw this at the flicks...it was okay but for me it was Tommy that kept me watching....like you I think he is fab!

I watched 4 weddings and a funeral last night for the millionth time. It was on channel 4 after BB.

I love the film hugely - but i always cry when the guy dies :blush: I was blubbing like a right blubbery thing.

I watched 4 Weddings as well Bonnie and I also watched Angels with Dirty Faces (with the one and only James Cagney) over the weekend :thumbsup:

War of the Worlds.....12A

You can pick holes in this adaptation of a classic but you can't deny it's bloomin entertaining...excellent special effects and some good suspenseful moments....younger kids may find it a little to scarey!

I watched Life of Brian for about the zillionth time ... still fab and still LOVE the beginning in the stable!


....he's Jesus, King of the Jews, Saviour of the world ....
....oh so that's capricorn then is it! lol!

Cold Mountain...



absolutely stunning! It took my breath away. I was totally consumed for over two hours ...it's gone straight into my top ten!

stunning!

I'm watching The Life Aquatic right now - not sure about the fillum yet, but it has Owen Wilson and the most fantastic soundtrack which I might have to buy tomorrow.

Cold Mountain...



absolutely stunning! It took my breath away. I was totally consumed for over two hours ...it's gone straight into my top ten!

stunning!

Loved this film too! It was a wonderful, wonderful film! Renee Zellwegger (sp?) definitely deserved her Oscar but I thought Nicole Kidman was just brilliant and although I thought Jude Law was a slightly miscast, he was still pretty good. Loved it!

I saw 'War of the Worlds' last night.I thought it was excellent.
I was expecting an over the top action type film, but it was really very human.
Stunning effects, and a great story well told.

i saw War of the Worlds too last week, and it was soooooo good! i really enjoyed it! i thought it would be quite boring or summin, but it was actually v v exciting and kept me alert!

I watched Waterworld again last night. I know it got a serious slagging when it came out, but I love it to bits.

War of the worlds on wednesday. Urk is a real cinema cynic, and I'm always slightly aprehensive that he'll rubbish this, that or the other about a film, but he was quiet as a mouse about this one, and enjoyed the ride......


I thought it was pretty good too - about a 8/10.

i saw War of the Worlds too last week, and it was soooooo good! i really enjoyed it! i thought it would be quite boring or summin, but it was actually v v exciting and kept me alert!


I really want to go see that, glad you enjoyed it.

I watched Waterworld again last night. I know it got a serious slagging when it came out, but I love it to bits.

I am not surprised you got a slagging, Dab! ;) Kevin Costner is the most over-rated "actor" ( I use this term very loosely ) in Hollywood! How on earth he ever got an oscar for Dances With Wolves, which again (IMO) was a rather over-rated film. I fell asleep within about half an hour. I can't stand Kevin Costner..............you would never know would you?! :unsure:

However, glad you enjoyed it Dab, there has to be one I suppose! :wink_kiss

Watched "The Descent" - enjoyed the scary jumps in the dark and let out a few whelps. If you like horror...

I can't stand kevin Costner, but he was superb in The Big Chill.

It was one of his first major roles and his acting skills hinted at what was to come in his career.

:laugh:

I can't stand kevin Costner, but he was superb in The Big Chill.

It was one of his first major roles and his acting skills hinted at what was to come in his career.

:laugh:
He was deleted in the Big Chill, wasnt he???

No - he was the corpse at the beginning!

:smartie:

No - he was the corpse at the beginning!

:smartie:
Sorry you were being sarcastic! I happen to have had a big dislike of this guy until I saw the movie "Dragonfly" which I loved him in then "Open Range" he was cool. So there is hope.

I watched The Remains of the Day recently, only 12 years after its release! What a lovely, gentle, poignant and superbly acted film.

I really want to see War of the Worlds. Is it suitable for 12 and 10 year olds?

I watched The Remains of the Day recently, only 12 years after its release! What a lovely, gentle, poignant and superbly acted film.

I saw this for the 1st time too - and it was wonderful. I think it was on on a Sunday, and it was a perfect weekend film.

Stuck a random tape into the machine yesterday and ended up watching Speed!

Fee for All got me watching Open Range again - great movie. Great moments.

I watched "Door in the Floor" on DVD with Kim Basinger (she is gorgeous) and Jeff Bridges. Funny little tale based on a John Irving (who I like) novel "Widow of one year". Interesting film. Getting more and more into the directors commentaries on what they were thinking while they were shooting. Some really creative people out there.

Just been watching Band of Brothers by spielberg and Hanks,

Saw remains of the day a couple of weeks ago an agree that it's a well thought out and well acted film. Another film where you think "what a thing to happen to a man like Christopher Reeve".

I watched The Remains of the Day recently, only 12 years after its release! What a lovely, gentle, poignant and superbly acted film.

I really want to see War of the Worlds. Is it suitable for 12 and 10 year olds?

Patsy, its a certificate 12 anyway I think. I went to see it the other night and thought it was superb. There is a little bit of gore in it (a tiny bit), but nothing to scare a 10 year old.

I think they will love it.

The special effects and sound alone should win an Oscar, in my opinion.

Dakota Fanning (who plays Tom Cruise's daughter) is superb.

Tom Cruise (though I loathe him), is pretty good too; for once he is something of an anti-hero. A real slob and not a very reliable father.

Prepare to vomit into your popcorn though, when he "sings" a lullaby. Honestly, I wish Spielberg would quit with the trademark mawkish two minutes of oversentimentality, it really jarrs in this film.

Take them to see it Pats, unless you have already - its fab.

I'm going on Tuesday and can't wait :thumbsup:

I saw Kill Bill last night :wacko:

I saw War of the Worlds. Have to say, didnt really take to it but good effects. Point to note: did anyone else notice Tim Robbins breasts? Ha!

I watched 'The Talented Mr Ripley' on telly last nite.I hated it the first time I saw it but last night I loved it.I was only going to watch it for all the 'Italy' type scenes...but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
oooh he was a bad lot..thar mr ripley!

Rocky Horror Picture Show... again!

I love it!

Me too, Flyo. One of my favourites.

i saw wedding crashers, not as good as its made out to be :(

Rocky Horror Picture Show... again!

I love it!


A really great film i adore it and what a soundtrack :thumbsup:

I saw War of the Worlds tonight and thought it was great. The special effects were fantastic! :thumbsup:

I watched The Remains of the Day recently, only 12 years after its release! What a lovely, gentle, poignant and superbly acted film.



I really must watch this film again, I went to see it at the cinema 12 years ago (was it really that long ago?), but it was a really small cinema and it was really warm and I fell asleep! :ohmy:

Took the girls to see Madagascar yesterday as it was cold up here, it was quite good. A few funny moments and it kept them quiet for an hour and half!

I just watched the Will Smith romantic comedy Hitch. Absolutely delightful film! It's warm-hearted, sharp, clever and witty - with two wonderful laugh-out-loud sequences. 10 out of 10. :thumbsup:

I just watched the Will Smith romantic comedy Hitch. Absolutely delightful film! It's warm-hearted, sharp, clever and witty - with two wonderful laugh-out-loud sequences. 10 out of 10. :thumbsup:

I loved it too Dab, just plain feel good!

The Good Girl. I keep being surprised by how fine an actress Jennifer Aniston is.

I just watched the Will Smith romantic comedy Hitch. Absolutely delightful film! It's warm-hearted, sharp, clever and witty - with two wonderful laugh-out-loud sequences. 10 out of 10. :thumbsup:

Its great isnt it, we watched it last weekend, along with the remake of Salems Lot, which gave me goosebumps but I didnt "get" the ending and then we watched Cube (??) but it didnt hold my attention!

We watched 'Titanic' last night

Just watched Bogart and Bacall in To Have and Have Not. :wub:

Sideways - pretty funny film

Watched Runaway Jury last night. Gene Hackman was great, as usual. Dustin Hoffman good. John Cusack was :naughty: (not enough sex scenes, though). Story was ok, ending was weak. All in all, I think that if the leads were played by other actors, it would have gone straight to DVD (or video in my case).

I'm debating whether to go and watch Forest Gump now. Depends on the Meister really.

Run, Cat. Run!...............

Run, Cat. Run!...............

Is it good?

It's great and, coincidentally, also a line from the film (replace "Cat" with "Forrest").

It's great and, coincidentally, also a line from the film (replace "Cat" with "Forrest").


I know, I know....started to watch it (its a bit rude isn't it) but was distracted by Freddie bringing me books one of which is called When a Child Kills based on true facts and I started to read that at the same time.

Gave up when Brian came and had the audacity to come a sit with me and start talking to me.

Never mind...will hopefully pick it up again when have a lot of ironing to do.

Watched Runaway Jury last night. Gene Hackman was great, as usual. Dustin Hoffman good. John Cusack was :naughty: (not enough sex scenes, though). Story was ok, ending was weak. All in all, I think that if the leads were played by other actors, it would have gone straight to DVD (or video in my case).

I have read most of the John Grisham court case books and loved them but have always been disappointed with the films. I think in the case of the Runaway Jury the storyline was different as in the book it was about the tobacco industry wheras the film was about guns, wasn't it?

Watched Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory yesterday and realised that even that was different from the book! Can't wait to see Johnny Depp :wub: in the new updated version!

Watched Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory yesterday and realised that even that was different from the book!

Yeh me too Bella, watched it with the kids as they've not seen it before.
Actually I'd forgotten how one bit of the film gets a bit like they've taken some acid or something.
When they were going through that tunnel and all the background was super-imposed shots of some very strange things, even saw a chickens head being chopped off:shocking: Although I think the kids missed that as it was a bit fast.

But great film.:thumbsup:

"Holy Smoke" you know that film with Kate Winslet in it, it was quite good, hubbys eyes were popping out of his head when Kate appeared naked of course. :glare:

Willie Wonka - surreal, social comment (MJackson sprang to mind), funny, creative, intriguing.

Willie Wonka - surreal, social comment (MJackson sprang to mind), funny, creative, intriguing.

Going to see this tomorrow! I was out last night and my cousin mentioned that Johnny Depp when interviewed in the USA stated that he based his character on Michael Jackson but when over here he said that he based it on children's TV presenters from when he was a kid.

Looking forward to it!

Saw Charlie & The Chocolate Factory! It was just brilliant, I maybe being biased here but Johnny Depp was absolutey fantastic as Willie Wonka, the facial expressions, mannerisms were just superbly acted out. The little boy who played Charlie was also very, very good as normally British kid actors are usually pretty dire. I came home singing the Willie Wonka song and now it is implanted in my head again, I will be singing it all day!

I LOVED it!!

Wasn't it Johnny Depp who played Edward Scissor Hands - he was brilliant in that too...think it was with Winnona Ryder.

Yesterday, out of desperation, I watched Four Weddings and a Funeral again...I had forgotten what a funny film this is and what a crap actress Andie McDowel is. John Hannah (O'hannah?), was the best though...I could ride that accent for a living.

Wasn't it Johnny Depp who played Edward Scissor Hands - he was brilliant in that too...think it was with Winnona Ryder.

Yesterday, out of desperation, I watched Four Weddings and a Funeral again...I had forgotten what a funny film this is and what a crap actress Andie McDowel is. John Hannah (O'hannah?), was the best though...I could ride that accent for a living.

Yes, it was Winona Ryder who he was dating at the time. He had a tattoo on his arm with Winona Forver and when they split he got rid of the N and the A and it now says "Wino Forever"!

John Hannah........oooh, I so agree about his voice. Cat, if you are ever in Edinburgh you must visit Dynamic Earth as it is John Hannah that does all the voice-overs in each section! I just go for that, it so worth it!! Andie McDowall...........who? Can't think of another film she has been in and it was rumoured that she is a bit of a Diva! It was a great film though! :thumbsup:

Ooh - one of my all time favourites is on ITV2 tonight after the footie: Angel Heart with Robert de Niro and Mickey Rourke.

I will be watching that! Voodoo and strange goings on in New Orleans. :ohmy:

we went to see Madagascar today. I fell asleep for the middle bit (hope I didn't snore and dribble!). Last film I fell asleep in was The Incredibles.


I wanted to see either War of the Worlds or Charlie & the Chocolate Family, but my son assured me that Madagascar was funny... it was in places but not enough to keep me amused I'm afraid.

Andie McDowall...........who? Can't think of another film she has been in

How about - Groundhog Day - an all time classic!

Green Card. I agree, she's cra@p.

Or the Legend of Greystoke where. her. de.liv.ery. of. her. lines. was. so.woo.den they had to have it all overdubbed by Glenn Close...

How about - Groundhog Day - an all time classic!

Yeah but she spoiled it! And she spoilt Green Card! She seems to have disappeared though..........not surprised really, she is as Patsy says Cr@p!

I was desperate to watch 'School of Rock' which premiered on Sky over the weekend - and me being a silly bint i forgot to record it !!!

Hopefully it will be shown on Sky again soon.

This is a fab film Bonnie! Well worth taping. Have to say I didn't really fancy it but it was great! :thumbsup:

I watched Alexander on Saturday night.

3 hours of crap! :pooh:

I've just watched Donnie Darko. Eerie film with beautiful, mesmeric music, brilliantly acted and I'm sure it's brilliant - but I don't fully understand it!

I've just watched Donnie Darko. Eerie film with beautiful, mesmeric music, brilliantly acted and I'm sure it's brilliant - but I don't fully understand it!

Max, we have this on DVD borrowed from my nephew's weird and wonderful collection. We haven't had time to watch it yet.

from Grouch: I watched Alexander on Saturday night.

3 hours of crap!

Could have pretty much told you that beforehand, Groucho. It was panned by the critics and Colin Farrell does absolutely nothing for me! :sick:

Colin Farrell does absolutely nothing for me! :sick:

Me neither, Bella. He was good in Phone Booth though. And Keiffer Sutherland as the sinister voice was great. I didn't realise it was him until he made his brief appearance right at the end.

Colin Farrell does absolutely nothing for me! :sick:

He doesnt do anything for me either with his blonde mullet :ninja: Looked terrible didnt he.

But i lurve Colin Farrell .... i like mean, moody, dirty mouthed blokes :thumbsup:

I've just watched Donnie Darko. Eerie film with beautiful, mesmeric music, brilliantly acted and I'm sure it's brilliant - but I don't fully understand it!
Snap! If anyone (Coastie??) can explain it please let us know!!!

I watched a horror movie last night .... all on my own. I was scared sh*tless. I kept the dog as close to me as possible (as they can detect ghosts) and he got up and started barking at one point :ohmy: I nearly had a nasty accident in my smalls !!!

I cant remember the name of the film though. Its quite old, made in the 70's i think. It the one where blood comes out of the walls.

I watched a horror movie last night .... all on my own. I was scared sh*tless. I kept the dog as close to me as possible (as they can detect ghosts) and he got up and started barking at one point :ohmy: I nearly had a nasty accident in my smalls !!!

I cant remember the name of the film though. Its quite old, made in the 70's i think. It the one where blood comes out of the walls.

Ooh, Bonnie is that not the Hammer House of Horror classic - The House That Bled to Death?!

Ooh, Bonnie is that not the Hammer House of Horror classic - The House That Bled to Death?!

Hmmmm, no - that doesnt ring a bell. It had in Lois Lane from superman .... it wasnt Amityville was it :mellow: Lol, why am i asking you guys, im the one who watched it :laugh:

Just looked on google, it was Amityville :thumbsup:

I watched Alexander on Saturday night.

3 hours of crap! :pooh:


we were with you all the way Saturday night Groucho..... I was soooooooooo disappointed - Mr I slightly less because of the gorgeous Angelina :naughty: but I couldnt find a single thing to perv over :sad:

followed by Constantine - which I really enjoyed, as it wasnt too scarey, followed by a Wesley Snipes one that isnt Blade and didnt quite cut it like Blade 1, 2 and 3 did!

The Mask Of Zorro ... I couldn't decide who was more gorgeous Catherine Zeta Jones or Antonio Banderas! Tony had the edge cos his cheeky little beard reminded me of an old paramour of mine!

I went to see Crash today....rather good if I do say so myself. It looks at the subject of racism in L.A. and the different perspectives of a varity of people who come across it or are trying to make sense of it. Numerous small story lines blend into one.

Matt Dillon is a cop who is trying hard to do the right thing but has become disallusioned over the years.

Ryan Phillipe is a young cop who is all things good.

Don Cheadle (fantastic as always) is a detective caught in the middle of a few misunderstandings and an awkward family situation.

A black TV guy and his wife have a run in with the law which triggers a few events.....a couple of gang bangers get it wrong.....an imigrant from the eastern bloke has to go through a few things to learn a huge lesson....and a few other people make this a fascinating film.

I saw Crash the other day too.I thought it was very good.
Uncomfortable of course, but good.
It's unusual to see Sandra Bullock playing such a charachter...isn't it?
A bit out of the norm for her.........

It has to be said Sandra Bullock surprised me...I thought she was very good as the 'bitch' :thumbsup: and yes it was rather disturbing in places....

I watched Riding in Cars with Boys the other night. I didn't mean to,I've never fancied seeing it before it was on but my remote control didn't work so i sat in bed reading my book and looking over the top at this film.

It's one of those films that pulls you in and before you know where you are you are engorssed!

It was a fabulous film: funny, heartwarming, scandalous, emotional ... it had it all.

I was very impressed with Drew Barrymore who played her part really well.

Has anyone else seen this and what did they think of it?

I may well get the book it was based on.

Sean Bean fans beware the Island...he wears lots of black and even though he is still far to blond for my tastes he was rather tottyish! :wink2:

Good film for a bit of pure escapism...you just getv taken along for the ride and it's an enjoyable one to!

Sean Bean fans beware the Island...he wears lots of black and even though he is still far to blond for my tastes he was rather tottyish! :wink2:

Good film for a bit of pure escapism...you just getv taken along for the ride and it's an enjoyable one to!

I saw Sean Bean once (walked onto the ward I used to work on, to visit someone) and didn't realise who he was:bag:

Although it was in the days just before he bacame famous.

I watched As Good as It Gets last night for the first time. I really enjoyed it, and loved the little pug dog!

I watched As Good as It Gets last night for the first time. I really enjoyed it, and loved the little pug dog!

I watched it too ILS ... I htink it's the third time I've seen it. I thought the script was brilliant and Jack Nicholson was sublime! Although I couldn't quite buy it that Helen Hunter's character would be attracted to someone as old, odd and selfish as Jack's character, no matter how much they enjoyed their company!

Each time I've seen it I've cried ... it's just such a touching film with lots of witty funny bits in too.

I watched it too ILS ... I htink it's the third time I've seen it. I thought the script was brilliant and Jack Nicholson was sublime! Although I couldn't quite buy it that Helen Hunter's character would be attracted to someone as old, odd and selfish as Jack's character, no matter how much they enjoyed their company!

Each time I've seen it I've cried ... it's just such a touching film with lots of witty funny bits in too.

I agree... very touching but at the same time it has some laugh out loud scenes.

I watched 'Secret Window' with Johnny Depp on Sunday evening. It was brilliant with a great twist at the end.

Then last night i saw 'Road Kill' which was a bit like 'The Hitcher' but a tad more exciting.

I watched the Ring 2 last night. I was rather disappointed with it. It had some good parts...but some parts just seemed to not even fit the storyline at all and were rather off the wall. Unfortunate...as I liked the first Ring so much.

I watched 'Secret Window' with Johnny Depp on Sunday evening. It was brilliant with a great twist at the end.

Then last night i saw 'Road Kill' which was a bit like 'The Hitcher' but a tad more exciting.

Loved Secret Window, Bonnie. :thumbsup:

We got The Interpretator out at the weekend. It was really good, Sean Penn is a great actor. I never really thought that much of him before but he's been in some great films recently. Once it was finished we switched onto the TV and lo & behold he was on again in Carlitto's Way as the corrupt lawyer. Forgot how brilliant he was in that too. He has taken his time getting the acclaim he so rightly deserves.

Katie chose Freaky Friday as we were out on Friday night and her uncle was baby-sitting. I watched it with her again on Saturday morning and I quite enjoyed that one too. Jamie Lee Curtis was good but wasn't too keen on Lindsay Lohan, a bit over-rated if you ask me but still enjoyed it.

One for the oldies here! Georgy Girl has just started on Sky Cinema. I don't believe I've ever seen this, but the theme tune took me right back to the summer holidays before I went to secondary school and my first boyfriend :wub:

OMG Fee! I just absolutely love Gregory's Girl - I used to be able to recite whole lines from it! How sad is that? I have lost count to the number of times I have watched it. It is a brilliant, brilliant film! Ooh, you have given me goosebumps, I am going to have to dig it from my video archive! You know what I am feeling so excited I think I might just go and order it on DVD!

Thanks Fee!

Eeek, you know after all that - what was the theme tune? :wacko:

The Aviator

OMG Fee! I just absolutely love Gregory's Girl - I used to be able to recite whole lines from it! How sad is that? I have lost count to the number of times I have watched it. It is a brilliant, brilliant film! Ooh, you have given me goosebumps, I am going to have to dig it from my video archive! You know what I am feeling so excited I think I might just go and order it on DVD!

Thanks Fee!

Eeek, you know after all that - what was the theme tune? :wacko:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

It's 'Hey There Georgy Girl' by The Seekers I think.

Haven't a clue what the theme to Gregory's Girl was though!!

We watched "Cursed" over the weekend. Mr H's choice.

It wasn't that bad actually. Its a "teen movie" about Werewolfs, and as I soon as I realised that, I was prepared to diss it. But actually, it kept me till the end.......

OMG Fee! I just absolutely love Gregory's Girl - :wacko:

oh me too! I really WAS Gregory's Girl! My boyfriend at the time was called Gregory (Greg). We went to the pictures to see something else and the film had been changed to this one ... we honestly had no idea ... we got the pee taken out of us for weeks after for being so "cute" going to see that film!

But it really was very good wasn't it! I love the bit where they were lying on the grass and he says "join in if you feel confident" ... that's become one of my catchphrases but people usually just look at the blankly!

I've also read in different articles that Gordon St Sinclair (or whatever his name is!) is one of the nicest people in show business!

But it really was very good wasn't it! I love the bit where they were lying on the grass and he says "join in if you feel confident" ... that's become one of my catchphrases but people usually just look at the blankly!


Ooh love that bit too.
And little Clare Grogan, how tiny is she next to John Gordon Sinclair.

Absolutely love this film. :thumbsup:

I've been watching over and over during these holiday, "SpongeBob SquarePants":rolleyes:

I never used to "get" this program and wasn't really that bothered about watching the film.
But the more I see it the funnier it gets.

And as for David Hasselhoff at the end - hilarious:laugh:

I watched "The Way We Were" the other night. It struck me I had never seen it and I absolutely love Barbra Streisand and early Robert Redford films (before he started directing his own).

It was far more serious than I expected it to be and I loved it.

I've watched 3 recently.

'Master and Commander' which was pants.

'Rabbit Proof Fence' which was quite boring but fascinating because it's true.

And 'Holes' which was a really good family film.

Saw the movie "crash" about how many people are interconnected following some events, racial tensions, and how people are not fixed ie. the possibility of change both positive and negative etc

Anyway, I thought it was a really good film.

Watched Moulin Rouge for the first time - I can understand that this is a film you either love or hate and I absolutely LOVED it! I laughed, sang along and cried my heart out when Satine died. Loved it so much, I think I will buy the DVD! :)

Watched Moulin Rouge for the first time - I can understand that this is a film you either love or hate and I absolutely LOVED it! I laughed, sang along and cried my heart out when Satine died. Loved it so much, I think I will buy the DVD! :)

Save your money, I have a copy I will happily give to you. I am in the other camp!! Roll on Dublin!

Wow, thanks Tonee! That would be great! I'll buy a drink in Dublin! :thumbsup:

I can totally understand why people who hate this film as it is a bit wacky, it reminded me a bit of David Lynch's work!

Watched Moulin Rouge for the first time - I can understand that this is a film you either love or hate and I absolutely LOVED it! I laughed, sang along and cried my heart out when Satine died. Loved it so much, I think I will buy the DVD! :)

I thought it was a fabulous film too Bella. Another one that I had no desire to see but when it came on tv there was nothing else to watch so I watched it and I was transfixed the whole time... brilliant!

I am very much looking forward to A Beautiful Mind which is on BBC1 at 9pm tonight. I've seen it once before and found it absolutely riveting ... now I know what the ending is I'm wondering if its the type of film that you could enjoy more than once.

I would say that Moulin Rouge is DEFINITELY the type of film you could see more than once, even if you do know the ending.

The Grudge.

It has Sarah Michelle Gellar in it! And Japanese ghosts!

It's really very frightening.

cheerio!


I couldn't sleep for 2 weeks after a saw that one.

The last movie I saw as, um either Wedding Crashers or Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen :laugh:

I thought it was a fabulous film too Bella. Another one that I had no desire to see but when it came on tv there was nothing else to watch so I watched it and I was transfixed the whole time... brilliant!

I am very much looking forward to A Beautiful Mind which is on BBC1 at 9pm tonight. I've seen it once before and found it absolutely riveting ... now I know what the ending is I'm wondering if its the type of film that you could enjoy more than once.

I would say that Moulin Rouge is DEFINITELY the type of film you could see more than once, even if you do know the ending.

Agree about A Beautiful Mind, this was a DVD that Mr B brought back from the DVD rental shop and I have to say I raised my eyes upwards and thought "oh no". It was a brilliant film, very moving, very touching and Russell Crowe was just fantastic. I am going to watch it again or at least tape it to watch again! Abbie is at nursery tomorrow and I can watch it while doing my rather large pile of ironing!

Sorry to keep going on about Moulin Rouge but I still feel all tingly after watching it, I thought Ewan MvGregor and Nicole Kidman worked very well together and their voices were amazing. James Broadbent was great as Zidler too.

I'm going to watch A Beautiful Mind tonight, looking forward to it.

I've not seen it before and like Bella, I have a huge pile of ironing to do whilst watching it.

It's a fantastic film, Andrea. I don't like what I know of Russell Crowe as a person, but he can act his blummin socks off. He is beyond superb in this film.

Your right Patsy, it was a brilliant film and Russell Crowe played his role superbly.

It wasn't at all what I was expecting.

Even my husband thought it was good, he commented on how it showed how real the delusions of the schizophenic person are.

I watched 'Pirates of the Carrabian' at the weekend. Carrabian doesnt look right does it :unsure: Blummin good film. I hadnt seen it before !!

I also saw Muriels Wedding, and Castaway with Amanda Donahoe.

I watched 'Pirates of the Carrabian' at the weekend. Carrabian doesnt look right does it :unsure: Blummin good film. I hadnt seen it before !!

I also saw Muriels Wedding, and Castaway with Amanda Donahoe.

Pirates of the Caribean is a brilliant film, Johnny Depp steals the show in this film and he was robbed of the Oscar IMO! I had heard that there was supposed to be a follow-up, but I don't know how true this is. I had also heard that Keith Richards was to play his dad, but maybe it's just one of those silly Hollywood rumours!

Pirates of the Caribean is a brilliant film, Johnny Depp steals the show in this film and he was robbed of the Oscar IMO! I had heard that there was supposed to be a follow-up, but I don't know how true this is. I had also heard that Keith Richards was to play his dad, but maybe it's just one of those silly Hollywood rumours!

I read that there was two follow ups Bella! and that Johnny really liked the character of Captain Jack Sparrow ... so fingers crossed that I got that right!

Keith Richards as his dad! more like his great great grand-dad ... how that man is still alive is a miracle!

I read that there was two follow ups Bella! and that Johnny really liked the character of Captain Jack Sparrow ... so fingers crossed that I got that right!

Keith Richards as his dad! more like his great great grand-dad ... how that man is still alive is a miracle!

He is pickled Dol, not alive, has been stuffed and then they wheel him out on a skateboard when he has to make a public appearance............. :laugh:

He is pickled Dol, not alive, has been stuffed and then they wheel him out on a skateboard when he has to make a public appearance............. :laugh:

A bloke I work with has got a fabulous picture of Keith Richad looking all wrinkled. KR is one of my rock and roll heroes, much more so than Mick Jagger could ever be ...I do love a rebel with a guitar and a drug habit! lol!


http://www.rotten.com/today/images/dec/rh-keith-richards-th.jpg


Don't do drugs kids!!

A bloke I work with has got a fabulous picture of Keith Richad looking all wrinkled. KR is one of my rock and roll heroes, much more so than Mick Jagger could ever be ...I do love a rebel with a guitar and a drug habit! lol!


Don't do drugs kids!!

Mmmm know where you are coming from Dol, when I think about it, all of my crushes as a teen were on rebels with drug habits :wacko: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Ozzy Osbourne - you get the picture Im sure.... :wacko: :laugh:

Back OT, the last movie I saw (translates to read my book through) was Kellys Heroes at the weekend..............again.............. :sleepy: :sleepy:

I watched Sleeping with the Enemy with Julia Roberts, last night for the umpteenth time and even though I know what is going to happen I always enjoy it.

I just watched "Finding Neverland". It was so good!!! Johnny Depp is a well-rounded actor, playing all the characters he has over the years. I love 'Peter Pan' and was very moved by this story of how it came to be. I know they are doing "P. O. the C. 2". Haven't heard about 3. I must re-read 'Peter Pan'. :book:

Playing catch up with some of my large pile of 'to watch' dvd's at the moment.

I watched Gangs of New York last night - i started watching it at around 11.30 pm, not realising it was nearly three hours long!
Then i had to Google the characters to see how much was based on fact - i didn't want to get up for work this morning.:sad:

On a scale of 1-10, secrets, how gorey was that film? I'd say 9.

It was indeed a nine - did you slow it down and watch it frame by frame too?

Incidentally there is some interesting history of some of the characters on which the film was based.

The Legend of Old Smoke Morrissey

By John William Tuohy



We'll never see the like's of him again. At three hundred and fifty pounds, with broken fists and scarred face, mangled grammar and base ways, John Morrissey was probably Tammany Halls most outrageous experiment in political control and mismanagement.

Born in Tipperary, Morrissey was brought to the United States as an infant by his father, a hapless day laborer. By age 12, Morrissey was already an experienced hand in a wall paper factory, where, if he was paid at all, earned less than a dollar a day. It was a typical childhood for New York's exploited and poverty-stricken Irish and Italian children then.

By age 17, Morrissey, who now stood well over six feet and weighed, was working as a bar room bouncer and cargo handler. He was also known as a top notch cargo thief who worked for the highest bidder. Eventually, the Irish crime bosses who ruled over the cities docks promoted the oversized Irishman to enforcer for local gamblers and then made him a "land shark," the name given to the extortionist who specialized in terrorizing Irish immigrants. Between all this, Morrissey taught himself to read and write.

At age 19, Morrissey graduated from dockside brawls to professional prize fighting where earned his nick name "Old Smoke" after he entered a prize fight held in up state New York. During one of the round's Morrissey was knocked into stove and the hot coals caught Morrissey shirt tails afire. Undaunted and on fire, Morrissey kept swinging and knocked out his opponent.

In 1853, at age 22, Morrissey won what was commonly recognized as the world heavyweight championship from "Yankee" Sullivan, a liverpool-born Irishman. But Morrissey paid a price for the tittle. Yankee Sullivan was a mean, experienced pugilist who took 37 rounds to hit the canvass but before going down, he cut Morrissey into a bloody mess, leaving him with facial scares and a broken nose that would alter his appearance for the rest of his life.

For all the hype Morrissey was given as a world class Pugilist, he was really little more then Bowery drunk and a derelict (be it a deadly one) who leaped at the every command of his boss, Tammany crony John Kennedy, a thief on a massive scale who was appointed the cities Police Commissioner. In a strange twist of fate, Kennedy was accidently murdered in the New York City draft riots by the Irish workmen he commanded. A year after Morrissey won the tittle, his reputation as the toughest fighter in the world was seriously questioned when he allowed himself be to be chased out of barroom by a one hundred and a twenty- pound thug named Billy Mulligan, who was sponsored by the anti-Immigrant, anti-Catholic Know Nothing party. A year after chasing Morrissey out of bar, Mulligan ventured West to San Francisco and became a deputy sheriff under David Scannel, a former member of the enormous Bowery Boy gang and saloon keeper. Under Scannel's control, Mulligans chief duty was to control the towns voting polls and run a massive prostitution racket.

Now in 1855, Commissioner Kennedy had his orders from the Bosses at Tammany. Laws Lone Oak Club, with membership in the hundreds, was growing too powerful. The bosses wanted it busted up and closed down.


For the most part, Kennedy left the operation in the hands of the none-to-bright Morrissey who rounded up a gang of several hundred sluggers and then called a press conference and announced to the world what it was he and his boys intended to do.

Law quickly countered by hiring a group of thugs from Issac Rynder's Park Street Club, who joined forces with a deadly Know Nothing gang called the Plug Uglies.

Heading the Plug Uglies was a young psychopath named "Big" Bill Poole who was considered the deadliest man in all of the very deadly Bowery. Poole, who ran his own gang of killers called the Atlantic Guards, could throw a butcher's knife through an inch thick pine plank at 20 feet, although he preferred in close knife fights where he was noted for biting off his opponents ears and nose's, cutting out their eyes or testicles with kicks from his hob nailed boots. He was also a specialist in burning ballot boxes and terrorizing Tammany candidates.

It so happened that one day, right after Morrissey's press conference, Poole and several members of his goon squads caught up with Morrissey at the Park street club where Morrissey's band was beaten and forced to run away, leaving Morrissey trapped in the club alone. Poole and his boys beat Morrissey nearly to death. In fact, that he wasn't killed at all was probably a professional oversight, and a mistake that would eventually cost Poole his own life.

Three months later, when Morrissey could walk again, Kennedy ordered him to guard the voting booths in his own district. Arriving with his gang to the polls several hours early, Morrissey built up a stockade fence around the voting booth and stored up piles of rocks, sticks and broken glass to shower down on Poole Know Nothing when, and, if they arrived. Within a few hours they did arrive, led by Big Bill Poole himself. However, this time, Poole was caught completely off guard and was forced to retreat. Pleased with the actions of field general Morrissey, the Tammany bosses gave him his own gambling den franchise and the start to a very long career.

By now, the newspaper, New York had dozens of them back then, turned the battle into a personnel fight between two of the most deadly killers in the city, Old Smoke Morrissey and Big Bill Poole. Believing his own press clipping, and blessed with more guts then brains, Morrissey, in early January of 1855, challenged Poole to a fight to the death to be held within heart of Poole's own stronghold, the Christopher street wharf. Morrissey even provided the time and date that he would there...alone.

Poole was no fool, but he did know a fool's offer when he saw one. He accepted Morrissey's proposal and when the Irishmen showed up for the fight, Poole and an army of thugs beat him for a full 15 minutes before Morrissey life was saved by a stroke of questionable Irish luck; a squad of Tammany reinforcements showed up and saved the day.

Remarkably, Morrissey was up on his feet within a month. On February 24th, 1855, as Morrissey sat in Stanwix pool halls with Mack "King of the newsboys" McGuire and in walked Big Bill Poole, alone. Astounded by his stroke of incredible luck, Morrissey stood up from his chair, strolled over to Poole, pulled his colt revolver and pointed it to Poole's temple and squeezed the trigger three times. Nothing happened. The gun jammed or it was empty.

Delighted, Poole pulled out his own revolver and pointed it at Morrissey, who did what anyone would do in that same situation, he fell to his knees, screamed and begged for his life. As Poole was about to shoot Mack McGuire called out to Poole "You can't shoot an unarmed man"

Poole considered that the Tammany boys controlled the Police and Courts and most of the juries as well, and decided that "self -protection" would make a better defense then murder and put his gun away. Poole strolled over to the free lunch bar and picked up two butchers knifes, his favorite weapons, and handed one to Morrissey.

As Morrissey stood to his feet, and faced what was certain death at Poole's hand, several Tammany regulars entered the pool hall and jumped Poole and beat him. At that moment, two policemen happened into the pool hall, and remarkably, ordered Poole to go home.

Poole left the billiards pallor, but returned within a few minutes, armed to the teeth. As the gangster stood in the middle of the room, gun drawn, one of Morrissey men, a young man named Lew Baker, walked up to Poole, spit in his face and then pulled a Colt, stepped back and then accidently shot himself in the arm. However as Baker fell to the floor, he let off one shot into Poole's leg, dropping him to the floor. Both men picked themselves up off the floor. Baker, gun in hand, stood first and pistol-whipped Poole back down onto his knees and then fired a shot into his stomach and his upper chest.

A fighter till the end, Poole hung onto life for two full weeks before he finally died, at home, surrounded by his boys and John Law. However, Poole would be more of problem in death then he was in life. Supposedly his last word s were "Goodbye boys. I die an American!" Those words became a rallying cry for Know Nothings every where.

Sexy Beast is on C4 NOW! watch it!


It is a stunning film. Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone and Amanda Redman are brilliant in it.

I love the beginning of this film with the stranglers playing Peaches and Ray Winstone sunning his fat bloated body in his little orange speedos by the pool.

Magnficent film.

Absolutely brilliant film. Loved it too, Dol. Saw it years ago. Ben Kingsley was so shockingly nasty, I was transfixed. The language is extreeeeeeeeeemely colourful, but is essential for Kingsley's character. Ray Winstone is also excellent, in his meek, bloated, ex-con role. A real juxtaposition ( :shocking: ) for the two of them.

Fantastic.

I'm watching Chicago at the moment - again! Got the kids watching it too. :thumbsup: