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ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:20 pm

The Prince Of Egypt-And I thought The Lion King had power!

Very Good!

And, oddly, the Queen is voiced by Helen Mirren.

Margos · Post by **Margos** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:05 pm

The Reluctant Dragon - Better than I expected! I had seen the title short before, and it was delightful. But everything was excellent! Even my 5-year-old brother paid enough attention to be really rooting for Mr. Benchley to get away from boring old Humphrey!

Very nice film, especially for the hardcore Disney fanatic. Entertaining in its own right, as well as a delightful little sneak peek behind the scenes.

SmartAleck25 · Post by **SmartAleck25** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:24 pm

Fantasia 2000- This movie was breathtaking. Haven't seen it for 7 years, and I was amazed by how much more I liked it. My favorites were Pines of Rome, Pomp and Circumstance, and Firebird. The animation is spectacular. The best Disney Sequel I've ever seen.

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:12 pm

New Moon- I laughed. I cried. I loved it. A++++

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:37 pm

16 blocks (2006)

Not too spectacular thriller/action movie with Bruce Willis. Some nice twists, but no real surprises. Although it was a surprise to see Mr Willis in this kind of role. He did well.

BelleGirl · Post by **BelleGirl** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:02 pm

Coraline Typical spooky Henry Selic! The 'other mother' was a total creep. Great story.

Cordy_Biddle · Post by **Cordy_Biddle** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:42 pm

Eloise at the Plaza: Decided to watch it again after getting "Eloise at Christmastime" in the mail yesterday. Completely charming...Julie Andrews is hilarious as Nanny.

DaveWadding · Post by **DaveWadding** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:38 pm

I Love You, Beth Cooper - 5/10 - Well, I didn't like it that much, but I didn't really want to kill myself at the end either. Would have been better probably if I were watching it with someone else to make fun of it with. Also, Hayden Panettiere is hot.

Margos · Post by **Margos** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:25 pm

DaveWadding wrote:Also, Hayden Panettiere is hot.

I will always think of her as Dot.

Cordy_Biddle · Post by **Cordy_Biddle** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:42 pm

Ed Wood. A fantastic movie...Martin Landau is perfect as Bela Lugosi. Though I can understand why the real Dolores Fuller hated it so much; she doesn't come across in a very flattering light.

Barbossa · Post by **Barbossa** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:46 pm

Watched Polar Express yesterday. Can't believe the movie is 5 years old already. And comparing it to Christmas Carol, the motion-capture animation has come a long way.

BelleGirl · Post by **BelleGirl** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:16 am

Watched The Reader yesterday. Good drama. Just imagine you're so ashamed that you cannot read that you rather risk a life imprisonment than admit this.

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:57 pm

BelleGirl wrote:Watched The Reader yesterday. Good drama. Just imagine you're so ashamed that you cannot read that you rather risk a life imprisonment than admit this.

I'm sorry, but that is just dumb. I couldn't feel any sympathy for anyone who's that stupid. Thanks for warning me, I'll skip that film.

I've watched Die Hard 2: Die Harder last night. Still my favorite Christmas movie --next to Die Hard of course.

Cordy_Biddle · Post by **Cordy_Biddle** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:07 am

Where the Boys Are. The original 1960s spring break comedy starring Dolores Hart (now a real-life Mother Superior!), Paula Prentiss and Connie Francis in her film debut. Lovely.

PeterPanfan · Post by **PeterPanfan** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:49 pm

Everybody's Fine - I don't understand all the negative reviews. Perhaps it's because it was advertised as a cheesy Christmas comedy? It was definitely a drama, though, and I liked it. Especially Kate Beckensale's character.

Kossage · Post by **Kossage** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:52 pm

I just saw two films back to back.

The Red Canvas is a martial arts drama about a man and his strained relationship as well as a big tournament on the titular red canvas.

The story turned out to be surprisingly compelling by juggling the two storylines about family and the tournament and mixing them together in the end, and the actors did a decent job. The fight choreography and cinematography are amazing; the fight scenes are mind-blowingly epic in a good way with enough lingering shots mixed with frenetic pacing to really get your blood bumping. The final battle alone is a highlight as the hero has to go through not only a physical but psychological battle as well.

What really elevates this film, however, is the score by James Peterson. I never expected to hear a powerful orchestral score for a martial arts film, and Peterson really delivered a beautiful yet brutal score that really complements the story on screen. The final, 11-minute cue titled "Ballet for Brawlers" is a highlight and it really makes the final battle epic as it goes through all the leitmotifs that the score had presented earlier in the film. All in all this film is worth watching if you enjoy a compelling mix of brutal fights and an emotional family drama.

Another film I saw was Gilda. The story's about a small-time gambler who ends up in a casino at Buenos Aires and his relationship with the casino's owner and Gilda, the owner's wife.

The first thing I have to praise about it is the sparkling chemistry between the leads: Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth really steal the show with their amazing acting and how they really elevate the love-hate relationship between their characters to an epic level. Cinematography is wonderful as well with slick camera moves, use of perspective and manipulation of shadows and light to set the right mood.

The music is really memorable as well with tango rhythms being played in the background, but the most memorable scenes are the musical bits with Gilda singing. The song that I really liked was "Amado Mio" which is definitely one of the most stunning moments in film history. The film as a whole is definitely worth watching if you enjoy good music, a surprisingly complex plot and film noir elements.

Cordy_Biddle · Post by **Cordy_Biddle** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:04 pm

Baby Doll. One of the most unusual stories from the pen of Tennessee Williams. It stars Carroll Baker (pre-"Giant") as Baby Doll, the child bride of cotton-gin owner Karl Malden. Baby Doll sleeps in a crib and won't "officially" become a wife until her 20th birthday, and Malden is simply champing at the bit for that day to arrive...

It sounds quite sordid but Williams fashioned the piece as a bizarre romantic comedy. Eli Wallach co-stars with Mildred Dunnock. If you ever get the chance to see it, please do.

BelleGirl · Post by **BelleGirl** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:28 am

Goliath wrote:
BelleGirl wrote:Watched The Reader yesterday. Good drama. Just imagine you're so ashamed that you cannot read that you rather risk a life imprisonment than admit this.
I'm sorry, but that is just dumb. I couldn't feel any sympathy for anyone who's that stupid. Thanks for warning me, I'll skip that film.

Well, aren't you a bit quick to judge? the story is a little bit more complicated than just that. And the acting is good. I don't know why the Hanna Smit's character in the film makes this choice, it certainly wouldn't be mine, but even a 'dumb character' can be fascinating to watch sometimes. She had kept a big secret all her life and wanted to keep that at any cost. You think a movie is only worth watching if the protagonist acts smart and sensible?

Margos · Post by **Margos** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:18 pm

The Reluctant Dragon - This time with my mother and grandma. They both thought it was boring and stupid. Well, I don't care what they think, I thought it was fabulous!

Cordy_Biddle · Post by **Cordy_Biddle** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:58 pm

Margos wrote:The Reluctant Dragon - This time with my mother and grandma. They both thought it was boring and stupid. Well, I don't care what they think, I thought it was fabulous!

I learned a long time ago never to try foisting my movie tastes on family members - you just end up being disappointed. They have to make the effort to ask you.

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