Mine was 'Die Another Day' - Just fancied a bit of a Bond fix this afternoon before work! :heart:

Yesterday I purchased and watched "Dazed & Confused" on DVD. Brilliant film! Makes me wish I was an American teenager growing up in the 70s :D

I watched 'The Brotherhood of Justice' last night with much younger versions of Keanu Reeves, Keifer Sutherland and Billy Zane.

It was ok but I think Keanu kept forgetting which film he was in and thinking it was Bill and Ted!!

Saw Kevin Bacon's new film at the London Film Festival on Saturday which the man himself (and life Kyra Sedgwick) turned up to - highly recommended. Not an easy subject (paedophilia, and life after incarceration) but beautifully acted and shot.

On DVD - Moonlight Mile: starring Jake Gyllenhaal (reason I watched it!) and Susan Sarandon and Dustin Hoffman. Superb acting, great dialogue and really touching, without any of the obvious maudling and emotional manipulation so often used.

Went to the cinema twice this week to see:

'Finding Neverland' - staring Jonny Depp and Kate Winslet

I have fallen in love with this film. It took me back to my childhood. I have always loved the story of 'Peter Pan' and have seen it portrayed in many forms (some good some bad) and this was the most wonderful film ever for telling the true story as to how J M Barry came up with the concept and executed the story. The visual imagery just sucked me in and if you're at all that way inclined I suggest you take a box of tissues with you as even I had a tear in my eye by the end. A truely wonderful tale and one you must go and see. :heart:

The Grudge.

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

It's really very frightening.

cheerio!

The Grudge.

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

It's really very frightening.

cheerio!

I hid behind my hands at the trailer Scoobs so I think I'll be giving this a miss....I am that big a wuss!

I watched Acopolypse Now on Saturday night. I've seen this epic about five times, I never tire of it. It is one of the most perfect films IMHO!

...and Martin Sheen is SO damn sexy!

I saw The Grudge this weekend! It was very good, made me jump a few times but I quite like Horror films in general, I'd actually go as far as to say though, that it was the scariest horror I've seen but I think it could have been because it was at the cinema, I usually watch them on DVD's!

I went to see Bridget Jones: The edge of reason, on Saturday Night, great film, even better than the first one :laugh:

Oh good as I am hoping to see it tomorrow! :)

I went to see Bridget Jones: The edge of reason, on Saturday Night, great film, even better than the first one :laugh:My dad watched the first one on tv on Saturday night and he thought it was really funny. I'm sure a lot of blokes would like it if they went to see it, it's not necessarily a "chick flick", it's just a very very funny film! ...didn't like the book at all though.

The last one I watched was Bridget Jones part uno [on telly] - I had forgotten how delish Colin Firth was!!

I cannot wait to see part deux!!

And being a useless movie goer I watched the first Sister Act on tv on Firday [I think] what a splendid film that was!!

The last one I watched was Bridget Jones part uno [on telly] - I had forgotten how delish Colin Firth was!!

I watched this too, and got all sloppy.


Just lately i have been glued to the telly watching films, but i cant tell you what most of them were :unsure:

I saw LoveActually (again) the other day, and Hackers with Angelina Jolie. On sunday we watched Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock which was funny.

I think on Sunday i watched 5 films, mostly unheard of ones on Sky - and then yesterday i watched 3 weepies on the Hallmark channel and sobbed my little heart out :blush:

we were watching channel 5 last night, I don't normally watch alot of this channel, but there were loads of adverts for films showing next week. And they seem to be quite good ones. I was quite impressed.

In cinema: "7 Zwerge"
On tv: "Tatort"
and DVD: "Dude, where is my car?"

Tonight - Bridget Jones - the Edge of Reason.....

This was very funny and I loved it :wub: I think the 1st one was better tho!

My last films
in cinema: Alien vs. Predator
on dvd: Goodbye Lenin
on tv: Predator

...And I'm waiting for Ocean's Twelve....

I quite fancy seeing "The Manchurian Candidate". I won't have this weekend, but I may go and see it one evening with my friend when it's released (next week I think).

Karen, I saw a trailer for The Manchurian Candidate the other night when I was at the cinema - it looks good.

Anyway, my gf dragged me to see the new Bridget Jones movie - I actually thought it was quite funny :ninja:

I enjoyed Bridget Jones 2 more than the first one...I know I am strange!

Anyway went and watched 'After The Sunset' staring Pierce Brosnan....basically it's a cross between....The Thomas Crown Affair and Bond with a touch of Entrapment and Indiana Jones.....fantastic fun and well.....lots of Pierce with his top off...PHWOOOOAR :wub: .....and for the guys Salma Hyack (or whatever her name is) wears a bikini/sassy underwear several times during the film so hey it's one for the boys too!

Saw the 2nd bridget jones last nite it was soo much better than the first and i my fav bit was the ski-ing bit i was crackin up!!

Tonight - Bridget Jones - the Edge of Reason.....

This was very funny and I loved it :wub: I think the 1st one was better tho!

I saw this last night at the cinema, maybe I wasn't in the right mood but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first, maybe because they copied the formula from the first so it wasn't as fresh. Also it is very different from the book. Its sad as I love Bridget, Hugh Grant stole the show though along with Renee [sp?].

Saw ladies in lavender tonight it was really good. You could almost imagine the written words that were being acted out in the non dialogue scenes where a look speaks a thousand works. It was uncluttered and thoughtful.
miriam margoles is the real star.

I want to see this Sheoque as one of my favourite actresses is in it (Dame Judi Dench)....


You have made up my mind, I am off to see it at the weekend ....

I went to see "Bridget Jones the edge of reason" last night,it was so funny i almost peed my pants!

P.S. if you go see it i would take an extra pair of knickers!

I just watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind last night. I loved it...it's very strange...but amazingly good.

Planning to go see Alexander this weekend sometime.

I just watched Dirty dancing for the millionth time - classic!
'nobody puts baby in the corner'!!
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I just watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind last night. I loved it...it's very strange...but amazingly good.

Planning to go see Alexander this weekend sometime.


When me and my hubby went to see "Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" we were the only two people in the cineama!!! But we really enjoyed it, have you read the book well it's actually the script of the film, it's great! :)

Firefly. They're making the film - it'll be out next spring, I think - but I recently watched all the episodes of the DVD box set. Ten and a half hours of it over a single weekend. And it's the most wonderful thing I've seen in years.

It's a space opera based 500 years in the future, about a bunch of misfits who form the crew of a space freighter trying to stay one step ahead of the law while they crash around the galaxy from one dodgy job to the next. The characters are wonderful - so real you can smell them. The humour is dry and clever. And the references aren't hammered home. They just expect you to pick up on them. Oh, joy!

Warning - this is seriously addictive viewing.

Monday:
The Incredibles - Great fun...had a guy with an infectious laugh two rows behind as well so the whole cinema (about 20 of us) were in fits of giggles from start to finish! :laugh:

Saturday:
Beyond the Sea - came away wanting to burst into song and dance...everyone who left the screening had an extra spring in their step...wonderful; movie...wonderful songs and an incredible performance by Mr. Spacey! :)

I watched the Green Mile last Sunday, and also Four Weddings and a Funeral.

I cried during both of them, so i had permanently soggy eyes.

I tell you, that funeral scene in Four Weddings gets me every time :sad:

ooh i LOVE green mile - it is one of only a few films guarenteed to make me cry!

Kill Bill volumes 1 and 2; don't see one without the other. Squishy yet satisfying.

The last film i went to see was Bridgit Jones diary! It was such a laugh! Me and my friends were in hysterics! even at the "wobbly bits"! hehe! :cool:

I watched 3 Xmas movies on Sunday and totally enjoyed them. 2 were low budget ones on Sky, but good non-the-less.

The other was on channel 5. Miracle on 64th Street (or something like that). It was wonderful, and i was all soppy by the end of it :huh:

Miracle on 64th Street (or something like that)

It's Miracle on 34th Street Bonnie :) It is a lovely film and it never fails to make me cry http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ilovesurvivor/smilies/sad-smiley-021.gif

It's Miracle on 34th Street Bonnie :) It is a lovely film and it never fails to make me cry http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ilovesurvivor/smilies/sad-smiley-021.gif

Thats the one :ninja:

I watched 'The Running Man' last night with Arnold Swarnlkhalihflger.

I loved it. I hope that reality TV never gets as bad as that though :blink:

I saw some of '8 legged freaks' last night about mutant spiders. It was classed as a horror, but i laughed by socks off :laugh: :laugh:

The Land Before Time......I'm still working my way through my taped of the TV video collection and well this was next....I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the tale of Little Foot and Peetwee, Sarah, Spike and the big mouth one.....wonderful! :laugh:

Wimbledon. I liked it. The director of the movie is one of my faves, so I'm not surprised I liked it. And I found the way they sort of mock some of the current tennis stars to be quite funny. I may just watch it again today.

The Land Before Time......I'm still working my way through my taped of the TV video collection and well this was next....I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the tale of Little Foot and Peetwee, Sarah, Spike and the big mouth one.....wonderful! :laugh:

I love this too! But they ruined it by making about 5 million sequels.
Btw - I heard that the wee girl who does the voice for Ducky was murdered by her father not long after this movie :(

Bridget Jones's Diary

OKish

BJD - Preferred it to first outing, less girly this time round
Stage Beauty - Fantastic, erotic, go get it on vid when it's out
Wimbledon - Awful toss, made on a budget of £4.65 and it showed!
Phantom of the Opera - Saw this yesterday, superb, breath taking, sexy and sad, go see it immediately

Saw "Phantom" with high hopes as I adore the musical. Visual effects were good and I always enjoy watching Miranda Richardson, but the lead actors very wooden I thought, with some horribly twee script added in for no apparent reason.

Saw "Phantom" with high hopes as I adore the musical. Visual effects were good and I always enjoy watching Miranda Richardson, but the lead actors very wooden I thought, with some horribly twee script added in for no apparent reason.

I will still probably go and see this during the hols. To be honest it just couldn't be as good as the musical. I wonder what will be the next musical to hit the big screens.............Les Miserables, Miss Saigon........it will start-kick a new theme for the movies!

It has been ages since I have watched a film - will probably hire a DVD out this weekend, any ideas or recommendations?

Dumbo...... :laugh: I enjoyed it too!

Well, the other night I watched "The Omen", in bed, by myself, in the dark - and yes it scared me! I don't easily get scared but I thought the movie was very spooky. And isn't Mrs Baylock one of the creepiest characters in a movie ever? :ninja:

You are a far...far...braver man than I Peej....I don't watch films like Omen and Rebecca and all that stuff as I have to much imagination and scare myself silly! :wacko:

I've just watched the talented Mr Ripley. I didn't know what it was about really andI must say I found it totally stunning and I couldn't stop watching it. I had no idea what direction it was going to go in and whilst it sounded like a twee film it was actually very very good!


I'm now watching The Godfather for about the millionth time - it's my fave film - a true masterpiece as it improves on every viewing.

I stayed up late last night and watched Chinatown. I knew it was good but I'd forgotton just how good... a lovely, lovely, lovely, classy film noir. Dreamed of Fay Dunaway's cheekbones as she lit her cigarette. Mmmm.

I watched Troy on DVD yesterday, not sure about it, Shrek II in the week very funny.
We got them free with the new Blockbuster on line service.

As many movies as you like for £13.99 a month.
You pick them on line then they post them to you, you return them (freepost) when you have watched them.

My daughter signed up for a free months trial, it's worth a look

http://www.blockbuster.co.uk

I've just watched the talented Mr Ripley. I didn't know what it was about really andI must say I found it totally stunning and I couldn't stop watching it. I had no idea what direction it was going to go in and whilst it sounded like a twee film it was actually very very good!

I watched this last night too and agree - it is a very good film.

I watched 8mm with Nicholas Cage which was a shockingly good film. Unfortunately the t!t who set up the video missed the end off. :oops:

I've just watched the talented Mr Ripley. I didn't know what it was about really andI must say I found it totally stunning and I couldn't stop watching it. I had no idea what direction it was going to go in and whilst it sounded like a twee film it was actually very very good! from Dolores




I watched this last night too and agree - it is a very good film.

Watched it too, this is my 2nd time seeing it and it is still a fab film! There is a sort of follow up to it called Ripley's Game with John Malkovich playing Tom Ripley. Haven't seen that yet, is it out to rent yet?

We also got Mystic River out on DVD on Fridayn - another fab movie. Sean Penn & Tim Robbins are brilliant in it. Definitely one to see.

And Katie went with one of her wee friends to see The Incredibles and absolutely loved it!

Well as I put on a different thread cos I lost my way - lol - I went to see Phantom of the Opera. First time I had been to the cinema since I took my grandson to see Godzilla (and I went and asked them to turn it down cos it was hurting my ears - lol).

I watched Rosemary's Baby on TV last night for about the 100th time. I think I know the script off by heart but I still can't resist watching it :laugh:

There is a sort of follow up to it called Ripley's Game with John Malkovich playing Tom Ripley. Haven't seen that yet, is it out to rent yet?


I saw this on Sky about a month ago, and it is very good - although not as good as The Talented Mr. Ripley. It also stars Dougrey Scott (the guy who was tipped to take over the James Bond role) and he is brilliant in it.

Im sure it must be out to rent if Sky are showing it.

Secret Window, a Steven King movie - didnt realise what it was about in the shop, and Mr Q asked if I picked it just for a lust fest over Jonny Depp - well I couldnt lie could I?!?!?!?

Brilliant movie though - NOT just cos the gorge Jonny is in it!!!!

I watched Raymond Briggs' "The Snowman" the other day.

Good film but the snowman part would have been better played by my good self, imo:wink2:

Watched Cool Runnings yesterday afternoon, what a fab wee movie that was. It was another sort of feel-good movie made all the better by it being based on what actually happened. John Candy - god rest his soul - was really good as the coach. Really enjoyed this!

brilliant movie Bella - mind you, I dont think John Candy ever did a bad one, I love all of his films....another tragic waste!

I saw National Treasure on Sunday. It was better than I'd thought it would be. It had just the right amount of comedy to keep it from seeming too hokey. And I was in the process of reading the Da Vinci Code at the time, and the similar theme made it all the more interesting. Can't wait 'til Da Vinci Code comes out as a movie...

Phantom of the Opera - Monday - fantastic!

Kindergaten Cop - Tuesday - Still enjoyable!

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Thursday - Didn't really do it for me although I doid enjoy Kate Winslett and Tom Wilkinsons performances :cool2: ....I still find it hard not to punch the screen every time Jim Carrey appears! :sick:

A Series of Unfortunate Events - yesterday. Not too bad, a bit wierd but then so are the books the boys enjoyed it, but i think it may have been a little confusing for the 6 year old, but he still enjoyed it.


will be watching Shrek again tonight for the six hundreth time

A Series of Unfortunate Events - yesterday. Not too bad, a bit wierd but then so are the books the boys enjoyed it, but i think it may have been a little confusing for the 6 year old, but he still enjoyed it.




I saw this yesterday too, Buzz! I thought it was great. My 13 year old found it a bit boring but the rest of us loved it. The effects were great and the whole atmosphere of the film added to the darkness of it. I particularly loved little Sonny. Awwww!

I've seen the trailer several times and I have to say the baby really gives me the creeps! :unsure: Also I detest Jim Carrey...it is for both these reasons that I shall be avoiding this film! :sick:

I've seen the trailer several times and I have to say the baby really gives me the creeps! :unsure: Also I detest Jim Carrey...it is for both these reasons that I shall be avoiding this film! :sick:

Must admit Jim Carey did spoil it a bit for me because, as usual, he completely over acts. Does anyone actually like him? :blink:

Lets put it to the vote Maxine......

Coastie picks up large base ball bat......

Right...does anyone actually like Jim Carrey?

:unsure: Yes. :unsure:

Well, to qualify that, I wouldn't want to go for a pint with the lunatic - but I think he's a clever and versatile comic overactor. Makes me laugh, anyway.

Dab...if you would kindly like to step outside...yes that's right...no this bat isn't to beat you with....honest....yes come on a little bit further.... :bye:

Right now let me beat some sense into you! :mad2:

:laugh: He is infuriating, I know. But no matter how many times I watch his antics in, say, Liar Liar - I can't help but laugh. And I think he came close to genius as the Mask. (Stop tickling me, now. You'll break your bat if you're not careful :wink2: )

In light of the fact I was soooo bored and peed off yesterday at having to work when nothing was happening I decided to watch

'Resevoir Dogs' - Grrr....slice that ear....

last night.......

This morning in a slightly happier mood I went and nicked my mums copy of:

'Ice Age' - Ahhhh...t-he...t-he

from her house and watched that........since she had taken Shrek 2 to Newquay I was unable to borrow that and well me and my mate decided to rent a video.....we watched

'The Football Factory' - Oooo hectic!

Put in a slightly more aggressive mood once more my DVD of

'Romper Stomper' - Ooo Rusty you naughty boy!

Leapt of the shelf and well I am now at work feeling totally chilled having vented my 'Grrraaaaaah' through film!

watched Ladykillers which was ok, mildly amusing........

followed by Open Water.......yaaaaaaawn!

I Robot last night. It's okay, but Will Smith's done better stuff.

Have just finished watcing "The English Patient".

I know its a couple of years old, but as its a girlie kinda film I had to wait until I had a few hours free without Mr H being around! This was the first chance I got..... :sad:

Twas worth the wait though! :laugh: Ralph Fiennes is a sexy GOD! Phwoarrrr! The film is sex on legs, with weepy overtones thrown in! Brilliant!

I blubbed till I thought my eyes would drop out! It was devastating! My mate called halfway through viewing and thought I was getting a divorce!!!!!

Moving, romantic, weepy, epic....everyting that a good film should be. Bluddy brilliant!

Must go and blow my nose now....

In the last week or so, I've watched Bad Santa (excellent), Team America (very funny) and Resident Evil 2 (pure trash, but I loved it none the less).

Started watching "The Italian Job" the other night on tv (the original), it's one of those films that I have seen the ending to but never watched the whole film through.

I fell asleep:rolleyes: Not cause the film was boring, I was just shattered. I am determined to watch it all the way through one day

We had Pete's Dragon on yesterday, which brought back load of memories, the kids used to love it when they were young. I even remembered all the words of the songs, so I could sing along :blush:

aww pete's dragon i remember that i loved that film havent seen it for years!!

Last film i saw was phantom of the opera, didnt think i would like it but found myself in tears at the end was really good!

West Side Story for the umpteenth time and it never fails to move me to tears!

Watched the epic 'Zulu' this afternoon.

I did the West Side Story thing too....fantastic...I then watched the 100 greatest Movie Songs of all time..... 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' was number 1! :huh:

I did the West Side Story thing too....fantastic...I then watched the 100 greatest Movie Songs of all time..... 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' was number 1! :huh:

I watched that too Coastie, I was surprised at some of the entries! :blink:

Watched Top Gun on telly last night. I'd forgotton how wonderful it is. Kelly and a Kwaka 900 in the same movie! Mmm...

While I've been poorly over the last week I've watched King Arthur (don't listen to what the cool kids are saying - it's great), Troy (likewise), The Last Samurai (third time - still sad at the end but I didn't weep this time), Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (a most triumphant film, dudes!) Casablanca, The African Queen, and everything from a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. :bye:

Gotta love those oldies Dab! :cool2:

Top Gun is fab.....still Toms sexiest role...you boys get Kelly and the Bike we girls get Tom in his flight suit! :wub:

Bit of a Humphrey Bogart fan eh.....fantastic!

I watched Lost in Translation again for about the 10th time. LOVE that film.
And Motorcycle Diaries - makes me want to hand in my notice and take to the road.

Lost in Translation is fab....esspecially iof you have travelled as you can relate soooo much! :laugh:

I want to see the Motorcycle Diaries.....missed it at the cinema! :unsure:

Motorcycle diaries is understated, I loved it, out on DVD now

Another film I saw again on tv is You Can Count on Me. I made my cousin in Vancouver watch this movie and we sealed our bond of friendship forever. I know the people in this film.

The end of Pretty Woman! I love this film :)

The end of Pretty Woman! I love this film :)

I watched the begining of this until the News and then had to go to bed as I was really tired. I watched the rest of it this morning, and I agree it is a fab film. Hard to believe it is about 12/13 years ago when it first came out!

I watched Bend it like Beckham for the first time the other time when it was on BBC 1. Mr B never fancied this film so it was always a no-no everytime we were at the DVD rental shop. I really enjoyed it though and good to see that some of the stars in it have furthered their careers.

I watched Bend it like Beckham the other night to, have been meaning to see it for a while and quite enjoyed it.

I've seen Bend it like Beckham before but watched it again the other night and I found it just as entertaining second time around. I forgot that Adi (from EE) was in it!

Just watched what women want on the beeb tonight, great film, seen it before but made me laugh all over again.

I've just bought Shawshank redemption DVD, I've seen this before but it is such a great film that I had to see it again, I also just finished reading the book, one of them rarities when the film is as good as the book.
I taped Westside story off the TV at the weekend ad I'm saving it for an afternoon free of interruptions so that I can settle down with the choccies and the kleenex. The music makes me cry buckets.

Oh Damn!! I meant to tape What Women What! And agreed Bob, Shawshank Redemption is just a wonderful film, even though you know the ending it is a film that I can watch again and again! It was voted as the top film never to have received an oscar. I think it was the same year when Forest Gump got best film and Tom Hanks got best actor - Coastie help me out here?! :unsure:

Doctor Doolittle - Last evening! :unsure:

I clocked up 247 films last year.......I was obviously pacing myself....... :unsure:

I just saw the Stepford Wives. Strange movie. Glenn Close though is fab, particularly the exercise scene! liked the eerieness of the original much better though.

I watched Back to the Future II on tv tonight. watched the first one last week.

I don't know what it is about these films but whenever they come on tv I always watch them, I think they are brilliant.

Swimming Pool....very bizarre, and can't say I really understood everything about it....but still an interesting movie, I guess.

The last movie we saw was "National Treasure".
A very good movie, but would someone please tell Hollywood to stop trying to pass Nicholas Cage off as a serious actor?!?

The last movie we saw was "National Treasure".
A very good movie, but would someone please tell Hollywood to stop trying to pass Nicholas Cage off as a serious actor?!?

I saw this movie too. Quite entertaining but a take off from the Da Vinci Code. Can't wait to see that ruined by Tom Hanks.

I watched Chocolat yesterday and, as I knew it would be, it was inferior to the book.

It does annoy me when film makers change insignifcant things that were in the book. Like changing the imaginary animal from a squirrel to a kangaroo. And the age of the old woman from 81 to 70. And also the main male character was a priest in the book and a mayor in the film.

Plus Johnny Depp was underused and I didn't like Juliet Binoche in the lead role.

So, all in all, a bit of a disappointment.

I watched 50 First Dates again last night. Still lovely.

I watched Chocolat yesterday and, as I knew it would be, it was inferior to the book.

It does annoy me when film makers change insignifcant things that were in the book. Like changing the imaginary animal from a squirrel to a kangaroo. And the age of the old woman from 81 to 70. And also the main male character was a priest in the book and a mayor in the film.

Plus Johnny Depp was underused and I didn't like Juliet Binoche in the lead role.

So, all in all, a bit of a disappointment.

I agree Max, I really enjoyed the book, but I was left a bit confused with the mayor/priest part, there were just too many changes!! I adore Johnny Depp, but wasn't too keen on him in this role. Yes, so for me on the whole I was a tad disappointed too.

I have read another of Jo-anne Harris's books Five Quarters of Orange - have you read that? If you enjoyed Chocolat (the book that is), you'll enjoy this one!

I bought Napoleon Dynamite from the US the other day and I've got to say it's DEFINATELY in my top 3 films EVER! (I've already watched it six times!)
It's the story of a real geeky kid, who tries to impress the cool kids at school by talking about "hunting wolverines in Alaska with his Uncle", drawing pictures of "ligers" (a cross between a lion and a tiger) and practising his swingball skills.
It's not a laugh out loud comedy, most of the laughs are from the subtle actions and mannerisms of the cast, but I would definately recommend it if you like slightly random, off the wall films!

Oooo I want to see that Skelly! :cool2:

I watched:
Awakenings
Born on the Forth of July
Anatomy of a Crime

today....yes I basically did naff all, all day! :laugh:

It's really good Coastie! It appears to be a real love it or hate it film, but those that don't like it tend to be the people who were expecting it to be a "teen-comedy" like American Pie or Scary Movie (both of which I can't stand!)
Definately 10 out of 10!

It looks like something I might actually like (I don't like American Pie etc) as it has a certain quirkiness to it..... :blink:

I watched Patriot Games and Police Academy today! :cool2:

At the flicks it was Polar Express (loved it as much as my rugrats did).

On DVD, I watched Mighty Joe Young and cried when he fell off the ferris wheel. :sad:
My 4 year old rolled his eyes and shook his head pityingly at me..."Mummy, it's not real, it's only MADE-UP!"

:blush:

watched "The others" with Nicole Kidman, on tv last night.

Thought it was ok. Nothing brilliant though.

watched "The others" with Nicole Kidman, on tv last night.

Thought it was ok. Nothing brilliant though.

Andrea, I watched this film a wee while ago, we got it out on DVD. I really enjoyed it and have to confess I was a bit spooked when watching, but then I felt really sad at the end. I did watch it again last night and still enjoyed it, although wasn't spooked as I knew the ending. I do like Nicole Kidman though.

Andrea, I watched this film a wee while ago, we got it out on DVD. I really enjoyed it and have to confess I was a bit spooked when watching, but then I felt really sad at the end. I did watch it again last night and still enjoyed it, although wasn't spooked as I knew the ending. I do like Nicole Kidman though.

I watched this last night - 1st time, and I was spooked!!!! on more than one occassion I was covered in goosebumps, the last film I recall doing that to me was Sixth Sense........ I did guess that the staff were ghosts based on their clothing, but the rest of it was a bit of a shocker - i didnt see THAT coming!!!! I wont go in to anymore details as I dont want to spoil it if you havent seen it!

I really enjoyed the movie - it spooked and chilled me without scaring the beejeeebers out of me like most scary films do - gawd im such a girlie wimp sometimes.....

I watched Chocolat yesterday and, as I knew it would be, it was inferior to the book.

It does annoy me when film makers change insignifcant things that were in the book. Like changing the imaginary animal from a squirrel to a kangaroo. And the age of the old woman from 81 to 70. And also the main male character was a priest in the book and a mayor in the film.

Plus Johnny Depp was underused and I didn't like Juliet Binoche in the lead role.
Noooooo! Juliette Binoche is yummy!

I watched "Bend It Like Beckham" over the hols and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We went to see "The House Of Flying Daggers" yesterday. The characterisation was weak and the plot got wildly implausible at times. But it was absolutely beautiful to look at - great costumes, great landscapes, interesting colour themes and the most beautifully choreographed fight sequences.

Apart from that, I got the "Star Wars" DVD set for Xmas. Total nostalgia bliss :) The only downside is that the kids watched it too have been bombarding me with questions these last two weeks since :D

Apart from that, I got the "Star Wars" DVD set for Xmas. Total nostalgia bliss :) The only downside is that the kids watched it too have been bombarding me with questions these last two weeks since :D

LOL Mik! I still love the old Star Wars films! I have them in video form, but my youngest ruined The Empire Strikes Back (my fav one of the 3), so DVD format is my list for my birthday! :) I watched them when they were on TV during Christmas and I didn't get bored with them at all. I have still to see Attack of the Clones and then I will go along with most of the GBP to see Revenge of the Sith in May, but as you say there is nothing like the originals, total nostalgia bliss!

I watched "Bend It Like Beckham" over the hols and thoroughly enjoyed it.




I watched it Bend it Like Beckham too over the hols and thought it was great too. A really nice little movie, the asian girl now in ER was fantiastic.

I have to say tho god kiera knightly what a crap over rated actress and that irish bloke jonathan ryhs myers god he was awful too!!

Watched 'Something to Talk About' an older movie with Julia Roberts, Kyra Segewick, Robert Duvall, Gena Rowlands and the ultra dishy Denis Quaid (he is the reason for watching it). I enjoyed it.

An early Clint Eastwood filme"Play Misty for Me" it was great to see again. Psycho on the loose.

Just started watching series 7 of " Buffy" the complete last series.
Someone kindly sent me the boxed dvd set from the US for christmas, she says it is great so it's the least i can do.:)

last film I watched was "The Ghost Train" starring Arthur Askey (an oldie but goodie) I stick it in the VCR whenever I struggle to sleep and even though I adore the film it still makes me drop off half way through. I don't know what it is about B&W movies but they all seem to have this effect on me....

"Empire Records" - enjoyed it. Not a 5 star plot but a perfect fun movie to while away the hours.

"Dreamcatcher" - had potential but turned into a complete farce halfway through.

"Empire Records" - enjoyed it. Not a 5 star plot but a perfect fun movie to while away the hours.

"Dreamcatcher" - had potential but turned into a complete farce halfway through.

what a weird film Dreamcatcher is. It made me feel quite nauseous. And it looked so good judging from the cover.....what's that popular expression again??

I have a big problem with most films based on Stephen King books. They all seem, like you said, to end up quite farcical. Which is a shame 'cos his work deserves much better representation.

what a weird film Dreamcatcher is. It made me feel quite nauseous. And it looked so good judging from the cover.....what's that popular expression again??

I have a big problem with most films based on Stephen King books. They all seem, like you said, to end up quite farcical. Which is a shame 'cos his work deserves much better representation.
Totally agree.
The worst one that springs to mind is the movie adaptation of "It" - a brilliant movie until the end with the "spider" - the movie didn't quite capture this like the book did, which is a shame.
The best movie adaptation of a Stephen King book is "Misery" IMO.

Shark's Tale - 3/5 While the plot was ok and some of the voice acting was excellent, I simply didn't care about the Will Smith (Oscar) character. Like Will's portrayal in I, Robot, I think he was chosen for his box office pull, rather than his suitability for the role.

*Million Dollar Baby - Fantastic boxing drama :cool2:
*Ladder 49 - Backdraft of today with added feeling..very good! :cool2:
*The Aviator - knew I shouldn't have bothered...good story but Leonado Decaprio cannot act and he annoys me! :angry:

I saw 'A series of Unfortunate events' at the cinema a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't impressed.

Have been wanting to see 'The Magdalen Sisters' for ages but not got around to renting it, anyway, I bought it for £3.99 in Smiths yesterday and watched it last night. Excellent film.

In this last week we have watched -

Meet the fockers
White Noise
Then last night we watched The Rock

Watched "Cellular" last night...it was surprisingly very good.

Watched "The day after tommorrow" the other night and quite enjoyed it. The story line was a bit farfetched but enjoyed all the weather related stuff.

And just watched "Harry Potter, the prisoner of Azkaban" this morning (I've not been feeling well so no housework today) and enjoyed that too. although I don't think it was as good as the first two films, but the eerieness was better in this one.
I'd forgot that Voldemort wasn't actually in this one. I am looking forward to the next book coming out in the summer.

I watched 'The Green Mile' with Tom Hanks last night. I really enjoyed it, so much so insteed of taping the end, I foolishly stayed up until it finished at 1.30am

Fahrenheit 9/11 got my temperature soaring.......sorry, bad one.:unsure:

......and they voted him in for a 2nd term......

Once fooled shame on you......

Twice fooled shame on me.

:wacko:

Well, I'm halfway through 'Dodgeball'.

Got distracted so I'll finish watching it tonight. :D

Well, I'm halfway through 'Dodgeball'.

Got distracted so I'll finish watching it tonight. :D
Dodgeball?? - you mean Rollerball?? or am I just way behind....? (told you I was stuck in that 80's timewarp.....)

No, I mean 'Dodgeball'
You know, the Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughan one.

Speaking of distractions...:wink2:

On sunday afternoon Mr.B and I watched Collateral with Tom Cruise, and The Bourne Supremacy (sp) with Matt Damon.

They were very good, but the Matt Damon film was the best. The Tom Cruise one got a bit boring at times.

I watched Moulin Rouge on Sunday. it was a fabulous film. Ewan McGregor was delish :wub: :heart: and Nicole Kidman was divine :cool:

I finally saw Troy. It was very..um...anticlimactic. It had potential to be a great movie, given the great story it was based off of, but it just didn't build the story very well. I felt it lacked any real emotion. I think what happens with these "epic" movies is that they try to put so much into it that it affects the telling of the story and doesn't allow you to get attached to many of the characters. And I must say, Brad Pitt's acting was not the greatest, some of the scenes appeared so robotic and methodical. bleh.

It was sort of exciting to watch tho, as I played Hector in a play once a while back, so knew the basic story, and so found that character particularly interesting.

I watched Moulin Rouge on Sunday. it was a fabulous film. Ewan McGregor was delish :wub: :heart: and Nicole Kidman was divine :cool:

I really like this film too! Miss ils bought the DVD for me for Christmas :)

Fahrenheit 9/11 got my temperature soaring.......sorry, bad one.:unsure:

......and they voted him in for a 2nd term......

Once fooled shame on you......

Twice fooled shame on me.

:wacko:

I watched this last night.
Brilliant stuff.
A lot of the first half of the film I had read in his book, but can't believe he got in for a second term.
Have to watch all the extra bits of the DVD yet.

Fahrenheit 9/11 got my temperature soaring.......sorry, bad one.:unsure:

......and they voted him in for a 2nd term......

Once fooled shame on you......

Twice fooled shame on me.

:wacko:

Hmmmmm I hear what you are saying here Woody, did you know that there has been a website set up by the Americans apologising to the rest of the world for him getting in again, and that the majority of peeeps that post on it say they didnt vote Bush, which begs the question was it rigged??? The American public are pretty much saying it was!

The last film I watched was To Catch a Thief on Sunday afternoon - all snug and warm cuddled up on the sofa - PERFECT sunday movie.......

Hmmmmm I hear what you are saying here Woody, did you know that there has been a website set up by the Americans apologising to the rest of the world for him getting in again, and that the majority of peeeps that post on it say they didnt vote Bush, which begs the question was it rigged??? The American public are pretty much saying it was!

The last film I watched was To Catch a Thief on Sunday afternoon - all snug and warm cuddled up on the sofa - PERFECT sunday movie.......

I really do not believe it was rigged. I have suspicions about the first time he was elected, but am pretty sure he won fair and square the second time around...unfortunately. I feel the reason Bush won was because of the religious issues brought up in this election...which brought out more Republicans to vote for Bush....and the fact that the war of sorts in Iraq is going on usually means the current president will return again as happens during most times of war. I liked Farenheit 9/11...but think some of it was a bit far-fetched...which I hate to say because I can't stand Bush in the least.

Watched 'Assault on Precinct 13' (remake) the other day.....very predictable...naff acting (bar Gabriel Byrne and Laurence Fishbourne)......not as good as the original! :mellow:

Finally got around to watching 'The Big Blue' - a film for all divers and those who love the ocean! :wink2:

I watched Mutiny on the Bounty with Marlon Brando last night, and I enjoyed every second of it.....again!!! brilliant movie!

"The Hours" - the gf loved it but I thought it was garbage. maybe I just didn't "get it"... :huh:

I watched Mutiny on the Bounty with Marlon Brando last night,
What did Marlon think though?

I spent the afternoon watching "Open Range" - class western. I really enjoyed this, in the same league as "The Searchers". Films are great!

OCEANS 12!

Okay so it's not as slick as Oceans 11 and lacks a bit in the plot and story department but its fun.....I laughed out loud and simply enjoyed the ride along with the others in the cinema....

basically go and see this film for a bit of simple relaxation and escapism.... :cool2:

Oh and the very sexy George...and Brad for those who like Brad!

Yesterday I purchased and watched "Dazed & Confused" on DVD. Brilliant film! Makes me wish I was an American teenager growing up in the 70s :D
It's a great movie isn't it? - The same director came up with another similar movie but it was based around the lives of a group of suburbanite teens who've lost their way somewhat. It's called Suburbia (you may already have seen it) and it stars two of the cast members of D&C. Those being the actor who plays "Clint", and also Parker Posey who played the chief hazer - "wipe that face off your head b**ch!...." (that one) And the brother of the fluffy red-haired girl also stars as the leading character. Not as good as D&C but well worth a watch.

What did Marlon think though?
He loved it Floopy......said its one of his better movies!!!

I watched Pitch Black last night - pwoooooooooar at Vin Diesel - dont know HOW I managed to miss him before, fit as ****!!!!

Vin is totty from the neck down Q.....lovely tats! :) It was the world premier of 'A Man Apart' staring him that me and my mate blagged our way into during our trip to L.A...great blag...naff film! :blush:

OCEANS 12!

Okay so it's not as slick as Oceans 11 and lacks a bit in the plot and story department but its fun.....I laughed out loud and simply enjoyed the ride along with the others in the cinema....

basically go and see this film for a bit of simple relaxation and escapism.... :cool2:

Oh and the very sexy George...and Brad for those who like Brad!
I'm off to see this later today Coastie ... will I need to take a spare pair of knickers?! :blush:

I watched "Garfield - The Movie" last night on dvd - it was excruitiatingly awful. Completely charmless with no raison d'etre.


What is it with these lazy animated features such as Garfield and the Incredibles ----- just two that come to mind? How can they get it so wrong whilst Shrek, Toy Story etc get it so right!

Vin is totty from the neck down Q.....lovely tats! :) It was the world premier of 'A Man Apart' staring him that me and my mate blagged our way into during our trip to L.A...great blag...naff film! :blush:
Isnt he just......mmmmmmmmm!!! I think I may have to investigate The Cronicles of Riddick now......for a bit of a lust fest :wink2:

Last night I watched The Devils Own (pwooooar the lovely Brad!) and then Aliens.......we watched Alien on Friday night.......all thanks to FREE Film 4 for a month......bonus!!!!

Just got back from Ocean's 12 and quite frankly I would only give it a 3 at best. It was boring, convoluted, artsy fartsy camera work and just silly! Only good thing in it was the beautiful people. Catherine ZJ was very good, I do really like her and think she is a good actress, George was so so so sexy :wub: and bits of it were funny, but overall it was a waste of money and two hours.

Untamed Heart.
My favourite romcom weepie.

Marisa is heartbreaking in it, and Christian Slater is just so loveable. :)

Just got back from Ocean's 12 and quite frankly I would only give it a 3 at best. It was boring, convoluted, artsy fartsy camera work and just silly! Only good thing in it was the beautiful people. Catherine ZJ was very good, I do really like her and think she is a good actress, George was so so so sexy :wub: and bits of it were funny, but overall it was a waste of money and two hours.

I saw it in Brussels a few weeks ago and agree it wasn't up to much.

But..ahh..Monsieur Vincent Cassel... :wub:

OCEANS 12!

Okay so it's not as slick as Oceans 11 and lacks a bit in the plot and story department but its fun.....I laughed out loud and simply enjoyed the ride along with the others in the cinema....

basically go and see this film for a bit of simple relaxation and escapism.... :cool2:

Oh and the very sexy George...and Brad for those who like Brad!

Saw this on Friday, really enjoyed it, don't know if it was anything to do with Brad, George & Co but it was fun, however it was slightly tarred at the begining as there were about six 12 year olds behind us, who were just h*ll bent on causing trouble. They shreiked and laughed, and were rude when we asked them to be quiet. They even had to cheek to start texting each other!! The manager came and threw them out and the cheeky mares demanded their money back!!! What is the point eh?

I agree it wasn't as good as Ocean's 11 and like Dol said some of the camera work was extremely shaky, but hey it was fun and some bits were really funny and the boys were just d*mn hot!!! :wub:

who was the other one (besides Bradley) with cropped hair that was blonde? he was REALLY hot!

who was the other one (besides Bradley) with cropped hair that was blonde? he was REALLY hot!

Do you mean Matt Damon...?

Lasst night,I watched the Green Mile. Fabulous film - if you haven't wathed it already, go out and hire it tomorrow. If you have seen it, you'll know wjhat I mean.

I was glued. And I have relived scenes from it several times ever since. And no - for those of you with a dirty mind, it is NOT kinky - but it IS beautiful and thought provoking and wonderful.

Can't reaally recommend it high enough. In fact, there must be a post about it on the film thread already really.....

I watched Lord of the Rings, Return of the King last night.

We've had the dvd for ages but never got round to it, cause it is so long.
But last night got the kids in bed early and settled down to a brilliant film.
Really enjoyed it.
I can't remember the story finishing with them going of in the boat though, although it was a few years ago when I read the book.

Do you mean Matt Damon...?
No, it's the one who wore a stripey shirt sometimes and was with that bloke who said Geroge clooney looked liek he was 52! ... very funny ... I do think Gorge has good comedic timing!

I've just watched All The President's Men, 1973 with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford.

What a blooming good film it was too! Great acting, great script, great story. great camera work ...... so different from Ocean's 12 viewed earlier today!
I loved all the old fashioned stuff in the film. Such as: Dustin Hoffman smoking all the time even in lifts and strangers' houses! No mobile phones. Taking down notes verbatim with pens and paper! Typing up their notes on typewriters.

Sometimes we forget how recent all the stuff we take for granted is such as mobile phones, palm tops, computers etc. it's nice to remember simpler times every so often!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/doloresredd/oceans12.jpg

Who's the bloke on the left from Ocean's 12 and what else has he been in? I thought he was a nice bit of totty!

scott caan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004790/)


Dol, he is Scott Caan - can't say I have ever heard of him before.

I had "Wayne's World" dvd playing last night after the Superbowl. So many great moments in that movie that I had forgotton about. Nice to watch it again.

Wayne's World 2 on dvd is later tonight.......

Lasst night,I watched the Green Mile. Fabulous film - if you haven't wathed it already, go out and hire it tomorrow. If you have seen it, you'll know wjhat I mean.

I was glued. And I have relived scenes from it several times ever since. And no - for those of you with a dirty mind, it is NOT kinky - but it IS beautiful and thought provoking and wonderful.

Can't reaally recommend it high enough. In fact, there must be a post about it on the film thread already really.....

Karen, totally agree. I loved this film, it was very beautifully presented and even though it was about Death Row, it was such a gentle film. I agree with your comments in "Films that made an impact". I thought about this film for days afterwards.

....watching Convoy right now......then have Wayne's World 2 lined up followed by the Breakfast Club - I need my movie fix.....

If someone would be so kind as to list all the decent movies that came after Gremlins, then I can set about catching up with the latest.......:)

Anchorman:The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Very silly. Very childish. And very very funny.

Anyone else seen it yet?

Watched " Wicker Park" which I hated, ****e.....

scott caan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004790/)


Dol, he is Scott Caan - can't say I have ever heard of him before.
gosh thanks for that Bella! :)

do you know in the film he reminded me of James Caan - honestly he did, I'm not just saying it cos I now know it's his dad!

Well I thought he was very vey sexy! :heart: :naughty:

I watched "Closer" at the Cinema on Saturday night. Julia Roberts, Jude Law ...



It was alright, quite different actually. There was quite a lot of explicit Sex talk and nudity so Im surprised it was only a 15. They even said the C...t word! :ohmy:

RAY - went and watched it yesterday....loved it....Jamie Foxx was brilliant as Ray Charles and the portrayal of his life was incredibly well done. :thumbsup:

"The Village" - I really liked this movie. Big fan of William Hurt among others.

Dog Soldiers last night - well funny :D

My eldest & his g/f rented out 'Open Water' last night, and I watched it with them we all thought it was a load of old rubbish!

My eldest & his g/f rented out 'Open Water' last night, and I watched it with them we all thought it was a load of old rubbish!
I am glad you shared that because I was thinking of watching it but had reservations so I am going to give it a miss now. Thanks!

My eldest & his g/f rented out 'Open Water' last night, and I watched it with them we all thought it was a load of old rubbish!
its :pooh: isnt it........i was soooooooooooooo disappointed with it!

My eldest & his g/f rented out 'Open Water' last night, and I watched it with them we all thought it was a load of old rubbish!
Is that the independently-made film about the couple and some sharks?

Is that the independently-made film about the couple and some sharks?

Yes - I think that's the one!

Is that the independently-made film about the couple and some sharks? yeah thats the one Woody.....its cack!

I watched Howard's End yesterday and it was magnificent! i really enjoyed it.


Isn't Helena Bonham Carter an extraordinarily beautiful woman? I'm always surprised when the press are rude about her, calling her Helena Moustache Carter - she's an excellent actress too.

Dog Soldiers last night - well funny :D

Sean Pertwee super gluing his intestines back in is funny to you Queeenie :ohmy:


Yeah me too! :w00t:

I watched Troy on Sunday (for the 2nd time). I mean, Brad in a skirt .... phroar :wub:

And last night i watched an old video of Blind Fury starring Rutger Hauger (although that spelling isnt correct). Its a good film, although very dated now.

It is my painful and embarassing duty to tell you that I went to the cinema and actully handed overreal money to watch....

Spongebob Squarepants the Movie

Oh my god....such drivel I hav never seen the like of before.........I feel robbed.....not only of my money but of the hours and twenty minutes I wasted. :ranting:











But the kids enjoyed it. :thumbsup:

I feel robbed.....not only of my money but of the hours and twenty minutes I wasted. :ranting:


I thought you were snogging in the backrow with Mr Buzz :laugh:

I thought you were snogging in the backrow with Mr Buzz :laugh:



Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I am trying to portray an image of a sensitive, caring mother who puts herself out to do things for her children at great emotional expense to herself, who sacrifices her own time and money to keep her children happy and contented so they grow up fullfilled and with happy memories of their childhood. (and consequently forget the image of their mother with a hangover on a sunday morning)

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I am trying to portray an image of a sensitive, caring mother who puts herself out to do things for her children at great emotional expense to herself, who sacrifices her own time and money to keep her children happy and contented so they grow up fullfilled and with happy memories of their childhood. (and consequently forget the image of their mother with a hangover on a sunday morning)


:oops: Sorry Buzz :blush: :laugh:

:oops: Sorry Buzz :blush: :laugh:


s okay ils...you weren't to know....... :angel_not

My son went to see Spongebob on Saturday - fortunately i didn't have to go with him as it was a friend's birthday treat!


I used to post on another forum and one of the users used to call him self Spongebobsquarepants - I had know idea who Spongebob was then- but had a lot of fun making up different variations on his name - behind his back of course!

I watched Ocean's 11 on Sunday (it was on TV) and it was so much better than Ocean's 12 which was utter crap, they really should have left well alone!

Wayne's World 2 (three times this week) - I've fallen asleep on all three occasions and have not yet managed to get beyond....I would guess, the first 20 minutes.....(I'm one of those who has to start from scratch each time....):mellow:

I'm sure this is no reflection on the quality of the film itself.....

I watched 'The Grudge' last night ... the one with Buffy in it being ...well, not Buffy :mellow:

It was good, but not as brilliant as i was expecting. My mind wandered rather a lot. But i would recommend it if you like being freaked out a bit.

Watched Dog Soilders and a film that was so bad I can't remember the name. Dog solidiers was wierd about an exercise where some soiliers do a patrol in a wood and it turns out they are bait for a team trying to catch the werewolfs that are roaming about scotland.

The other film was based on a true story in minissota, usa about a kidnap and several murders, with a pregnant copper and everyone kept saying Yar instead of yes which really got on my t*ts. But apparently its because they originally came from denmark in that area. The film was terrible.

It was my bossy's choice of films and we've politely told him that next time we will choose.

Watched Dog Soilders and a film that was so bad I can't remember the name. Dog solidiers was wierd about an exercise where some soiliers do a patrol in a wood and it turns out they are bait for a team trying to catch the werewolfs that are roaming about scotland.

The other film was based on a true story in minissota, usa about a kidnap and several murders, with a pregnant copper and everyone kept saying Yar instead of yes which really got on my t*ts. But apparently its because they originally came from denmark in that area. The film was terrible.

It was my bossy's choice of films and we've politely told him that next time we will choose.

The other film you refer to is called "Fargo" by the Coen brothers. I first saw it along with the rest of my design group at Uni - it was being shown as part of a repertory season at the cinema (independent films) I didn't think much of it myself either, but I later discovered it was intended as a tongue-in-cheek dark comedy. (maybe that was lost on me as I had been holding my then g/f's hand for the very first time in there, throughout the length of the film - so probably my mind was on other things...) I'd like another chance to view it properly so I can take in all the "supposedly" comic elements.

Minnesota took in a lot of Swedish immigrants - hence the constant "ja'ing", you was close enough - still Scandinavia.

Your spelling is atrocious.

wierd = weird
soiliers = soldiers
werewolfs = werewolves
scotland = Scotland
minissota = Minnesota
denmark = Denmark
bossy's = bosses
.......now repeat after me.....(i'm beginning to think you ARE actually David Beckham.....):)

I found FARGO one of the most boring films ever....Can'r believe the hype it received! :mellow:

Dog Soldiers is great fun! Love the super glue and intestines! :wink2:

Oh and my spellings pants to Becks! :)

I watched Jet Li's 'The One' again the other day (watched it on a flight to Uganda a few years back)...and well it was as naff the second time round! :mellow:

I found FARGO one of the most boring films ever....Can'r believe the hype it received! :mellow:

Dog Soldiers is great fun! Love the super glue and intestines! :wink2:

Oh and my spellings pants to Becks! :)

I watched Jet Li's 'The One' again the other day (watched it on a flight to Uganda a few years back)...and well it was as naff the second time round! :mellow:

Fargo is one of my favourite films. If you watch the accompanying background info it sets the scene. William H Macy is just wonderful. For me a very, very funny movie.Other Coen films like the Big Liebowski - too much laughter from one movie.

Watched Ocean's Eleven last night. I seen it at the cinema before but really enjoyed it again.

We are going to get a DVD tonight either The Bourne Supremecy or Collateral. My sister gave The Day After Tomorrow but it isn't high on my list to watch!

Took the kids to see The Magic Roundabout, I wasn't that impressed. Robbie Williams as Dougal really annoyed me, he has the most irratating voice!! Katie loved Dylan the Rabbit as he kept saying "man" all the time and she thought he was really coooool! We were at two art galleries this afternoon and at every painting Katie kept saying cool and Abbie copied soon after. So every gallery we went into the two girls kept saying cool, can't imagine what the other art lovers thought of them! :ohmy:

Ooo go for Collateral...def better than the Bourne Supremacy...in fact one of my 3 films of 2004!

Collateral
Finding Neverland
Beyond the Sea

Ooo go for Collateral...def better than the Bourne Supremacy...in fact one of my 3 films of 2004!

Collateral
Finding Neverland
Beyond the Sea

Ooooh, Mr B brought home The Bourne Supremecy! Never mind we can get Collateral next time! :)

The other film you refer to is called "Fargo" by the Coen brothers. I first saw it along with the rest of my design group at Uni - it was being shown as part of a repertory season at the cinema (independent films) I didn't think much of it myself either, but I later discovered it was intended as a tongue-in-cheek dark comedy. (maybe that was lost on me as I had been holding my then g/f's hand for the very first time in there, throughout the length of the film - so probably my mind was on other things...) I'd like another chance to view it properly so I can take in all the "supposedly" comic elements.

Minnesota took in a lot of Swedish immigrants - hence the constant "ja'ing", you was close enough - still Scandinavia.

Your spelling is atrocious.

wierd = weird
soiliers = soldiers
werewolfs = werewolves
scotland = Scotland
minissota = Minnesota
denmark = Denmark
bossy's = bosses
.......now repeat after me.....(i'm beginning to think you ARE actually David Beckham.....):)


Am sorry about my spelling - am actually dsylexic. When I am writing essays I take a lot more care, but when writing on here am relaxed and don't check, sorry.

I am glad someone else found Fargo difficult. I think its one of those films you need to be told about first. It was late at night and I had drank a good part of a bottle of wine, so it did'nt really have much of a chance. However I did find the bit where she finds the murderer while hes putting the foot in the tree shredder quite funny.

Am sorry about my spelling - am actually dsylexic. When I am writing essays I take a lot more care, but when writing on here am relaxed and don't check, sorry.

I am glad someone else found Fargo difficult. I think its one of those films you need to be told about first. It was late at night and I had drank a good part of a bottle of wine, so it did'nt really have much of a chance. However I did find the bit where she finds the murderer while hes putting the foot in the tree shredder quite funny.

I dont think Woodstock would have said anything about your spelling if he had known you were dyslexic. I can vouch for him there.

If you rent fargo again, watch the accompanying doc, it is full of black humour, very amusing. I have to say again, one of my fav films but we all have different tastes.

I dont think Woodstock would have said anything about your spelling if he had known you were dyslexic. I can vouch for him there.

If you rent fargo again, watch the accompanying doc, it is full of black humour, very amusing. I have to say again, one of my fav films but we all have different tastes.

Am quite confident within my dsylexia, so if anyone says anything I tell them why. I'm a great beleiver about being completely open about it because when we are not that is when stigma is attached to it. It does'nt bother me.

Don't think I will rent Fargo again. My sis and I were discussing it and she reckons that it just was'nt my kind of film. She is the manager at a small independent picture house so she gets a great variety of films in. I love the independent cinemas, they seem to have far more character.

As for Fargo - my boss says he thought the main theme was love, I thought it was greed, what do you think?

I'm very sorry Beck's. Tonee is quite correct, I wouldn't have been so tactless had I had that particular slice of knowledge. So really, I wasn't being tactless, as much as I was just being unknowing.

Anyway dyslexics have more nuf....:) (I'm sure you have a good sense of humour intact...)

I'm very sorry Beck's. Tonee is quite correct, I wouldn't have been so tactless had I had that particular slice of knowledge. So really, I wasn't being tactless, as much as I was just being unknowing.

Anyway dyslexics have more nuf....:) (I'm sure you have a good sense of humour intact...)


We also have a strong tendence to be in the average to above average catagory for intelligence. Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Albert Einstein and Tom Cruise are all said to have been Dsylexic. Quite a privilage to be in that club!!!!!!!!!

I watched Gladiator last night for about the 5th time!


I have to say that it doesn't improve with each viewing though, in fact, it gets a little bit less riveting each time I watch, but each time I hope I can recapture that first time I watched it when I was totally enthralled.

Not something that has every happened with for example: The Godfather I and II, Jaws or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

.... a true sign of a masterpiece is something that can be viewed, listened to or read time and time again and each time you get a little bit more out of it.

watched the first 20 minutes or so of The Conversation - screened last night on Beeb One. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and a strong-looking cast, the film looked very good. I recorded it anyway, so I imagine I'll watch it sometime within the next five years.......(....it's likely to be screened a further 2-3 times between now and then so I'll probably end up with 4 recordings, as is noramally the case....)

Spiderman 2..... I thought it was great, but then I do love a superhero :wub:

Watched the first half hour of Bowling for Columbine last night.

Looks good.
It was on channel 4 and it was on late so I've taped it.

'Legally Blonde'.

I was just in the mood for something light and fluffy. :)

I see that Man on Fire is out on dvd. I saw that in the cinema and thought it was superb.

Leaving Las Vegas - with Nick Cage and the rather lusty-looking Elizabeth Shue (I'll polish that Shue anyday...)

Very moody film, and when they're done well, moody films are okay. Reminded me a little of Less Than Zero (...little of Less?? - it' don't sound right!) with Robert Downey Jr. (never to be confused with Harry Connick Jr. - a mistake i always make.....)

....and i just loved the "chopstick's and ice cube" scene.....very classy...very classy indeed....

Well, i havent watched them, but i will be this weekend.

I have just bought Bridget Jones, The Edge of Reason .... and Mr.B wanted 'Hero' which is the japanese fighting film thingy (sounds boring to me !!!).

The last film I saw (in fact, it's on BBC1 right now) is Road Trip. I don't even know WHY I'm watching it, as I have it on DVD, and can watch it anytime I want.

'Shall We Dance' with Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and some other woman....

Went with my mum and we loved it.....very funny in parts and we just had to dance most of the way home.....admittedly my mum used to be a dancer and I just enjoy a bit of a boogie but I think if you want to tune out for a couple of hours and simply enjoy this is the film for you.

Oh and very sexy scene with Richard Gere in a tux with a red rose (reminiscent of Officer and a Gentleman and Pretty Woman....such classic moments in film!)

I've just seen 'Are we there yet?' It's hilarous. Step-parenting is hard work and I identified with the kids, the future step-dad, and the mom. Been there.

Blood Simple.
Returned to the Ice Storm.
It is a serious weekend!

'Revenge of the Nerds.'

Yes really.

I hadn't seen it before and now I wish I had. :laugh:

I just watched this Norwegian film I got for christmas...It's called Elling. It's a comedy about these two folks who get out of a mental ward of sorts and get their own apartment. At first they are afraid to even answer the phone or leave the apartment, but they slowly learn to go out and function in the world. I'd definitely recommend it.

I've heard a bit about this film Islandman but have yet to find a copy at the rental store......it seems like one I would like......shall open my eyes wider in my search!

I started watching Bridget Jones Edge of Reason last night and only managed 45 minutes of it before I'd had enough :bored:

What a total pile of stereotypical and insulting pants this film is! Far from feeling sympathy for the dozy mare I found I just wanted to behave in a very unreasonable way and slap her in her silly grinning face :ranting:

Total waste of £4 and 45 minutes!

I started watching Bridget Jones Edge of Reason last night and only managed 45 minutes of it before I'd had enough :bored:

What a total pile of stereotypical and insulting pants this film is! Far from feeling sympathy for the dozy mare I found I just wanted to behave in a very unreasonable way and slap her in her silly grinning face :ranting:

Total waste of £4 and 45 minutes!
I absolutely hated this film too. The , first one was great but the 2nd was just not funny at all.

Ooh, I watched this at the weekend and I loved it, me and my sis larfed and larfed.


Not nearly enough Daniel Cleaver in it for my liking, but all in all I loved it.

Ooh, I watched this at the weekend and I loved it, me and my sis larfed and larfed.


Not nearly enough Daniel Cleaver in it for my liking, but all in all I loved it.

I enjoyed it too floops although I did prefer the 1st one......

yup, for some reason Renee's cheeks were annoying me a lot second time around

I watched 'The Clearing' with Rob Redford and Helen Mirren. I really wanted it to be good but it was ****e. There we go.

I've just plucked up courage to put Bambi on....:sad:

i watched "secret window" then "taking lives" not a good combination if you ask me :(

'School Of Rock'.

"I pledge allegiance, to the band....." :laugh:

I love it, Jack Black is one of the funniest actors around and the kids are refreshingly non-cute.

I've just plucked up courage to put Bambi on....:sad:
Hope you had enough tissues to get you through that experience.

I watched Money Train again last night, I had forgotten that old J-Lo was in it....a very YOUNG J-Lo I have to say! I didnt watch it all though, I was a bit bored so went to bed with my latest Wilbur Smith novel!

Hotel Rwanda.....Good solid performances all round in this eyeopener based on a true story......basically Paul runs a posh hotel in Rwanda...he is Hutu at a time when the UN is trying to dissolve tension between the Hutu and the Tutsies.....they fail and all hell breaks loose...death by machette becomes a common sight and fear...over a million are killed but Paul saves over 1000 lives by sheltering them in the hotel and calling in favours that he has earned over the years.....Very good! :cool2:

Really want to see hotel rwanda.

Have just spent this afternoon rather lazy in front of tv watching much a do about nothing, great soundtrack, story line and hot italian sun.

Myself and Mr Buzz watched SAW last night...it was actually rather good. I was expecting a lot more blood and gore but it wasn't that at all. just scary and with the most fantastic twist at the end. Very good.

Myself and Mr Buzz watched SAW last night...it was actually rather good. I was expecting a lot more blood and gore but it wasn't that at all. just scary and with the most fantastic twist at the end. Very good.

I admired the fact that it was done on such a miniscule budget!

Thought it was a great film.....even though I did suss it early on....didn't ruin it for me though....very good! :cool2:

Hotel Rwanda.....Good solid performances all round in this eyeopener based on a true story......basically Paul runs a posh hotel in Rwanda...he is Hutu at a time when the UN is trying to dissolve tension between the Hutu and the Tutsies.....they fail and all hell breaks loose...death by machette becomes a common sight and fear...over a million are killed but Paul saves over 1000 lives by sheltering them in the hotel and calling in favours that he has earned over the years.....Very good! :cool2:

I realllllly want to see this one....but by the time I had a free weekend it was already out of the theater in my town. Glad to hear it was as good as everyone is saying...can't wait til it comes out on dvd.

And the last film I watched was Chocolat last night when I couldn't fall asleep.

Im entering this early but I am going to put my feet up and watch The Prince of Tides. I just love this movie.

I've been wading through the extended LOTR DVDs. Fabulous entertainment.

I'm in love with Aragorn (whattaman!)
I want a hobbit as a pet
Eowyn kicks butt.
Legolas, no matter what the girlies say, still looks like a big girl.

I've been wading through the extended LOTR DVDs. Fabulous entertainment.

I'm in love with Aragorn (whattaman!)
Phwoooar yeah!

Legolas, no matter what the girlies say, still looks like a big girl.
Absobloominglutley!

We watched Ripleys Game last night, a sequel to Talented Mr Ripley...

It was a bit sick but also incredibly well written. Recommended to all.

Watched Conpirasy Theory on Saturday, thought the plot-line was good but was a bit miscast. Mel Gibson & Julia Roberts just weren't good together and didn't think Mel Gibson played his part all that well. Can't think who would have been more suited but Mel just didn't look comfortable IMO in that part. Good story-line though.......................why is that assassians have 3 names, I wonder?!

Really fancy seeing Ripley's Game Claire, must enquire about it next time I am at the DVD rental shop.

I watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - yesterday afternoon. It is a fabulous film, not least for Jack Nicholson but also for the supporting actors who are totally believable as "nuts". An excellent film and the book surpasses it by 10, imo.


I also watched the Full Monty yesterday, a funny film and Robert Carlyle is so :wub:

We watched Ripleys Game last night, a sequel to Talented Mr Ripley...

It was a bit sick but also incredibly well written. Recommended to all.

We watched this ages ago, great movie!!

Watched Proof of Life last night with Russell Cowe looking fit and sexy as usual :naughty: and Meg Ryan playing the "ditzy blonde".........as usual :rolleyes: ive gone right off her since seeing her on Parky :glare:

I watched Cliffhanger again last night, a good action movie.

I watched Cliffhanger again last night, a good action movie. God almighty, that bit at the beginning made my hands go all sweaty.
I have a huge fear of heights and my hands were damp and clammy throughout that film.
:mellow:

We watched this ages ago, great movie!!

Watched Proof of Life last night with Russell Cowe looking fit and sexy as usual :naughty: and Meg Ryan playing the "ditzy blonde".........as usual :rolleyes: ive gone right off her since seeing her on Parky :glare: Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Russell looked luscious didnt he? Never even noticed Meg .... :wink2:

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Russell looked luscious didnt he?

...........................no..........:unsure: (http://www.survivor-online.co.uk/forums/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=0&forumid=8#)

God almighty, that bit at the beginning made my hands go all sweaty.
I have a huge fear of heights and my hands were damp and clammy throughout that film.
:mellow:

I have a fear of heights as well Pandora, I normally watch it from behind a cushion! :laugh:

Watched Conpirasy Theory on Saturday.

Ah I've heard of this one......is it better than the first one - Conspiracy Theory??

HITCH!

Great fun...Will Smith at his comical best...loved it...felt great after it....a real switch off and escape from reality film!