What Movie Are You Watching?

[Huntn]

If you want a clear understanding of just how different the same story can be told watch The Long Hot Summer 1958 vs 1985. No competition imo.

 

[Huntn]

The Eiger Sanction (1975)- I really liked this book and thought I liked the movie, and it was ok this time, but I think I was spoiled by Dr Jones over Dr, Hemlock.

 

[Huntn]

Forrest Gump (1994)- Epic!

 

[Edd]

The Eiger Sanction (1975)- I really liked this book and thought I liked the movie, and it was ok this time, but I think I was spoiled by Dr Jones over Dr, Hemlock.

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That film is a strange little gem. I think I watched it in 1990 under the influence of heavy drugs. Someone else had it on; I was transfixed by it and it burned a hole in my brain. Goofy plot with some great lines. Cool climbing footage for the time.

 

[Huntn]

That film is a strange little gem. I think I watched it in 1990 under the influence of heavy drugs. Someone else had it on; I was transfixed by it and it burned a hole in my brain. Goofy plot with some great lines. Cool climbing footage for the time.

It’s been called the best depiction of mountain climbing ever filmed. I suggest if you like this story, read Shibumi by the same author.

 

[Huntn]

Eagle Eye (2008)- I saw this when it came out, but had forgotten what it was about, and this time had a difficult time going with the premise until it was evident this is a near future science fiction story. Then I was ok with it.

 

[Edd]

Godzilla Minus One. It lived up to the hype for me. As Godzilla films go, this is the most “realistic and serious” one I can remember. I’m thinking it’s the best one ever made.

 

[Huntn]

Hombre (1967)- One of the best Westerns on my list of good Westerns. All star cast, tough and gritty, Paul Newman is great. John Russell, white boy kidnapped by the Apache, learned important life lessons he uses in this story among some thieving white folk.

 

[Alli]

Just finished Deadpool and Wolverine. I mostly enjoyed it. But I just adore Ryan Reynolds.

 

[Huntn]

Operation Petticoat (1959)- Loved this as a kid, watched it this afternoon, and the image on our large screen TV was horrid. It’s possible they are streaming a VHS version, definitely not remastered. WWII story semi-comedic about the adventures of sub crew and a pink submarine, well before The Beatles Yellow Submarine.

 

[Herdfan]

Must not have been because some of those old films look great when converted to HD.

We got our first HDTV in 2001 and HDNet played a lot of Hogan’s Heroes reruns and they were stunning.

 

[Herdfan]

Just finished Deadpool and Wolverine. I mostly enjoyed it. But I just adore Ryan Reynolds.

Have you watched Welcome to Wrexham? You get to see a completely different side to him and he is great.

 

[Alli]

Have you watched Welcome to Wrexham? You get to see a completely different side to him and he is great.

Like I said. I just adore him.