Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted November 24, 2006 I figured as there's a "Read any Good books Lately?" thread, and I can't read, that I'd start a movie version for those of us with the attention span of a goldfish. On a recent trip to the US I thoroughly enjoyed Superman Returns and (gulp) The Devil Wears Prada, and was astonished at how bewilderingly unfunny I found Borat. All the great reviews, massive box office, people (Americans even) in the cinema falling around laughing, while I sat there in stunned silence. Must be the curmudgeon thing..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 24, 2006 I watched 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King' on 4 last Sunday. I thought it would be crap but it was not too bad. Mind you, it was watch the film or do an essay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted November 24, 2006 Give me an Ealing comedy every time. I was recently sent a load of dvds, the sort given away free in the Daily Mail. There, hidden amongst the utter rubbish was the film, 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'. A brilliant film. In fact, I'm going to watch it again now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 24, 2006 'Yesterday was Thanks Giving and I was skipping through channels and came across 'You only live twice' '1967' starring Sean Connery. I was very jealous of Bond because he was tied to a chair on some Japenese boat, and this very attractive woman directly threatened to torture him with a surgical tool. But then they started smoochin and this chick was a five star kisser. I mean '5 star' and she untied him and before I knew it this red headed heel was zipped undressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted November 24, 2006 Give me an Ealing comedy every time. I was recently sent a load of dvds, the sort given away free in the Daily Mail. There, hidden amongst the utter rubbish was the film, 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'. A brilliant film. In fact, I'm going to watch it again now. Is that the one with Alec Guiness playing all the main parts whilst he murders his way to the throne? I haven't seen it in years, it was very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca de Winter 8 Posted November 25, 2006 Pride and Prejudice (2005) Pride and Prejudice (1940) and not forgetting Rebecca, of course.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted November 25, 2006 V for Vendetta. Not a lizard or alien mothership in sight, but pretty good notwithstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 25, 2006 Rated Borat when I saw it weeks back. Thought Pierrepoint excellent on DVD tonight, Timothy Spall at his very best. Currently listening to an interview with Pierrepoint himself, available as a link from the page on the Wikipedia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 26, 2006 Rated Borat when I saw it weeks back. Thought Pierrepoint excellent on DVD tonight, Timothy Spall at his very best. Currently listening to an interview with Pierrepoint himself, available as a link from the page on the Wikipedia. Hear hear, I watched Pierrepoint a few weeks ago, hardly ever watch films, I thought it was very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted November 26, 2006 Is that the one with Alec Guiness playing all the main parts whilst he murders his way to the throne? I haven't seen it in years, it was very good. That's the one Josco. Although it was a coronet he was after not a crown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pooka 26 Posted November 26, 2006 Sunset Boulevard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted November 26, 2006 Duck Soup (the repeat) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca de Winter 8 Posted November 27, 2006 Empire...not strictly "a film", but an excellent min-series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted November 27, 2006 Hitchcock's 'Rebecca' isn't too bad either. I wonder if anyone else on this thread has an opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 27, 2006 Watched "Bad Santa" on Sky Movies last night ... highly recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca de Winter 8 Posted November 27, 2006 Hitchcock's 'Rebecca' isn't too bad either. I wonder if anyone else on this thread has an opinion. Yeah, I er mentioned it a couple of posts ago.....sort of my "raison d'etre", so to speak...and a truly great film! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted November 27, 2006 If you like French films I can recommend: Potage du canard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 27, 2006 I don't know much about french films, but I love french women. The ones that are very mysterious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted November 27, 2006 If you like French films I can recommend: Potage du canard. On the subject of French films, I saw 'The return of Martin Guerre' a couple of weeks ago. A really excellent film starring a young Gerard Depardieu before the debauchery had caught up with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca de Winter 8 Posted November 27, 2006 "Plots With a View"...quite funny, if you like films about death and morticians and sex.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted November 28, 2006 The End. Quite a funny film about someone (Burt Reynolds) who believes he's dying and hires a hit man to bump him off so his death will be quick............ I wont go on as it might spoil the movie should you ever feel the urge to watch a 1970's movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted November 30, 2006 If you like your humour German style you're bound to enjoy this classic: Ente-Suppe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca de Winter 8 Posted December 3, 2006 "Hostage" - one of Bruce Willis's best, I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
