I saw a movie the other day that I just had to rent. It's a new Tommy Chong movie called Evil Bong. It's so stupid it's funny.
"The bong, man, it's EVIL!"
I tend to like stupid funny films.:hammer:
I saw a movie the other day that I just had to rent. It's a new Tommy Chong movie called Evil Bong. It's so stupid it's funny.
"The bong, man, it's EVIL!"
I tend to like stupid funny films.:hammer:
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"There is nothing patriotic about hating your government or pretending you can hate your government but love your country."
I just saw Amazing Grace last night. It's the story of William Wilburforce who spearheaded the abolishment of slavery in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Some liberties were taken in the interest of plot, the essential truths were portrayed and it was an enjoyable lesson in history.Not a bad take at all.
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Saw Amazing Grace in the theater. I loved it. It's a beautiful and moving film. Albert Finney was incredible in it too.
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Went to see it last night. Was not looking forward to as I thought it would be preaching guns. But it did not. Great commentary on the laziness of privileged and semi-privileged kids today, and how they feel they are entitled to everything, and then the comparison to the Hmong males who either make the choice to join a gang or get killed by it.
I agree...Eastwood movie was great. Brought back memories of John Wayne's last movie, the Shootist.
We saw THE WRESTLER with Mickey Rourke on Thursday night. This was also a great movie....certainly an Oscar worthy performance. I am disappointed the Bruce Springstein song from this movie was not nominated.
-The Pianist
-The Notebook
-The Devil Wears Prada
-The Green Mile
-Radio
-Men of Honor
-Cast Away
-The Terminal
-Erin Brockovich
-Pretty Woman
-The Secret
:)
best: Shadrack
worst: Don't mess with the Zohan
Shadrack is about a Southern family that apparently declined in the wake of emancipation, and in several generations become "white trash" during the depression. (no, not this one, the last one.) They still own the original plantation, and eke out a living brewin' moonshine at the badly delapitated plantation. Along comes a very elderly African American who was a slave at the plantation as a young boy, and wants to die there, and be buried with his family on the property.
An excellent movie.
Wanted to add Defiance. Great little story about Jewish Belorussians from World War II who hid in the forest to escape the holocaust.
Recently in the viewing rotation...
Bar Fly
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092618/
The Three Lives of Thomasina
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057579/
Naked Lunch
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102511/
Mystery Train
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097940/
The Last Detail
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070290/
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Experience is the hardest teacher. She gives the test before the lesson.
Funny, when we talked about the book and movie "Rocket Boys" you mentioned you had been a lifeguard around the same time and place.
I actually grew up at the same time in the same neighborhood as Tommy Chong, in East Vancouver.
I didn't know him, but we do have a couple of mutual aquaintences.
I saw an interesting documentary about him on Showtime last week. Seems the Federal Prosecutor gave Tommy the option of pleading guilty or they would also throw his wife and son in the slammer. Also, of all the people arrested in that case, Tommy got by far the most severe penalty. One argument the prosecutor used was in reference to his films being poor examples for children. Imagine that, he got extra time for exercising his First Amendment rights. As if children should be watching those films. Why don't they monitor everybody and arrest the parents for showing a movie like that to their kids.
Oh, wait - that would be totalitarian and now they're out of office.
I also saw a Roast of Cheech And Chong lately. It was rather lame, but it was good to see them together again. Best part was Penn Gillette knocking the top off the bong-shaped podium accidentally.
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"There is nothing patriotic about hating your government or pretending you can hate your government but love your country."
slumdog millionaire
So I thought I'd have a go.
My favorite movie hands down is Bent. This is the only movie I've ever cried watching. It has Ian Mckellen, Clive Owen, Jude Law, and a memorable appearance from Mick Jagger. Link to movie info is:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118698/
My other favorites are:
What's eating Gilbert Grape. Leonardo DiCaprio is just amazing in this film.
The Queen
I am Legend. I was never a fan of Will Smith until I saw this one.
Juno
Sweeney Todd. Not for everyone, but gotta love Johnny Depp
Crash. Besides being a great movie, such a great ensemble of actors.
Something's gotta give.
Love Actually. Great Cast.
Who Killed the Electric Car? *** Want to know how the US Automotive Industry did their undoing, then this is a must to rent.***
My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Such a great honest film, I never tire of watching it.
Boys don't cry.
The Shawshank Redemption.
A League of their Own.
Pride & Prejudice.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. 1969. Love Maggie Smith in this role.
Momento.
The Holiday. Definitely a "Chick Flick" but I loved it ;-)
All of the "Bourne" Movies. Love Matt Damon.
Notes on a Scandal. Judy Dench & Cate Blanchett are amazing in this film.
Million Dollar Baby.
*Thats all I can think of off the top of my head. Will post more if any come to mind.
Let me know what you think.
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Yesterday, I bought:
- The ORIGINAL Italian Job
- The Rocky Box Set
- Pulp Fiction
Of course, I recommend them all
Bump!
- The Wrestler - Grainy view of the industry that so many of us know nothing about
- Gangs of New York - A brutal fight to establish territory in new America.
The new Star Trek movie was outstanding. You don't need to know anything about Star Trek to enjoy it, either.
Ditto! My bf and I saw it for the second time tonight, this time in IMAX. I'd been jonesing to see it again alll this past week. I might be able to go 2 or 3 days before having to see in the theater again, lol. Is the DVD out yet?
I love it when McCoy keeps giving Jim injections! "You have numb-tongue?" "Nun-tunn?" *Sssst* <hypo "Dammit!"
1st one on top o my head is; Coming to America!!! Then Back to The Future, I like funny movies.
Slingblade
Little Big Man
The Edge
Slumdog Millionaire is excellent.
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