The Movie Topic (films recently watched, general discussion, etc)

[ben]

That's a pretty good weekend of movies, Chick.

I really like Kubrick films, but sometimes the absence of a heart kinda wears on me.  All of his films are expertly crafted and make you think, but I wish he had sometimes instilled his characters with an emotional dimension.

[one weak]

...like in the shining, right?

[ben]

Exactly.

[one weak]

haha

[chick de la lynch]

That's a pretty good weekend of movies, Chick.

I really like Kubrick films, but sometimes the absence of a heart kinda wears on me.  All of his films are expertly crafted and make you think, but I wish he had sometimes instilled his characters with an emotional dimension.

You hit the nail on the head. He was great at what he did, but he had a tendency to over think his work. I think it was Stephen King who said that he thinks a lot but feels too little. Of course he was referring to The Shining when he said that. It sounds harsh but there is definitely truth behind the statement.

[blixa]

i watched to kill a mockingbird this morning. the court case scene make me cry all the time. HE NEVER GOT A CHANCE!

[one weak]

you guys are crazy about kubrick, haha.

watched to catch and thief again. awesome, not my favorite hitchcock by any means, but still good.

[bright lights, big city]

i watched to kill a mockingbird this morning. the court case scene make me cry all the time. HE NEVER GOT A CHANCE!

i loooooove that movie. and i seriously just got it for my dad for christmas. it's actually his favorite movie of all time.

[lukas989]

Skipped along to watch Mammoth tonight - a good watch, and features Michelle Williams, fast becoming a staple of a good movie.  Has left Dawsons Crack well behind her thankfully - also check out Wendy and Lucy, directed by Kelly Reichardt, who also did Old Joy (mentioned cos its also, you know, good), which featured the same dog (her dog) as in Wendy and Lucy.  Link-tastic.

[blixa]

michelle williams has been taking on exceptional film roles. she was also awesome on dawson's creek. it was a good show.

have you seen blue valentine yet?

[lukas989]

Not yet - its on in the Glasgow Film Theatre (herein referred to as GFT) towards the end of the month.  Shall be skipping along to that fer sure.

[Hidalgo]

just started on the HBO series "six feet under". it's really cool, i've only seen the first 3 episodes so far. i'm gonna watch all 5 seasons, in order obviously. should hold me over until dexter season 6 begins

[lukas989]

Excellent choice - six feet under remains my all time favourite show.  Im kinda envious of you watching it for the first time - its the sort of show that will have you investigating the work of pretty much all the characters in it...still waiting for something with a lead performance from Lauren Ambrose - shes killer.

[bright lights, big city]

good choice with six feet under. was definitely one of the best shows out there.

she was also awesome on dawson's creek. it was a good show.

[Hidalgo]

yes i'm lovin the show. it's all new to me. not quite as good as dexter, but what is. it's the next best thing. really cool show

[one weak]

my thoughts exactly

[ben]

watched Kwaidan, amazing use of color.

[blixa]

brilliant!

[black coffee]

Watched the ghost writer last night. Pretty good political thriller, though it is not my favorite genre in movies.

[theis]

127 Hours - 4/5 (Great movie. James Franco was excellent)

Red - 3/5 (Good, stupid fun. John Malcovich was the highlight.)