I recommend IMDB.com for any questions about films. My favorite part is shooting locations apart from the normal info of actors, date released, number of series if any, etc.
What are You Watching? [2024] Please Rate 1-5
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One of my fave YT channels, two blokes in Kent UK who buy damaged vehicles and make them like new again, with huge skills and experience. I'll never need to buy one, but if I did, I'd take whatever they sell over most used vehicles on any dealer's forecourt.
Last night I finally got around to watching Prometheus on BD.
Not my usual style of film but it was quite a hoot with some great special effects and audio that made me jump more than a couple of times.
It's got to be worth 5/5 just for that.
Jay.
Not my usual style of film but it was quite a hoot with some great special effects and audio that made me jump more than a couple of times.
It's got to be worth 5/5 just for that.
Jay.
Last night's viewing pleasure (?) was a film called 'Battle: Los Angeles.
After reading the bumf on the caseback I guessed it to be a 'War Of The Worlds' for the 21st century where a square jawed all American hero Marine saves the world [yawn] and I wasn't far wrong. He ticked all my boxes bar one, he didn't have a cigar stub hanging out his mouth
Very predictable but mildly entertaining with some great looking aliens & spacecraft.....but whoever had control over the explosions FX button must have had a sore finger at the end of editing.
A booming 3/5.
Jay.
After reading the bumf on the caseback I guessed it to be a 'War Of The Worlds' for the 21st century where a square jawed all American hero Marine saves the world [yawn] and I wasn't far wrong. He ticked all my boxes bar one, he didn't have a cigar stub hanging out his mouth
Very predictable but mildly entertaining with some great looking aliens & spacecraft.....but whoever had control over the explosions FX button must have had a sore finger at the end of editing.
A booming 3/5.
Jay.
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I am watching "The Illusionist" which the Oscar nominated for Best Animated feature in 2010. It is a movie that you can learn a lot about life without realizing it. It is based on a story that story written by Jacques Tati.
5/5
5/5
Voting has opened up for the EMMY's and I'm doing my due diligence.
Watchng a terrific series from AMC entitled Monsieur Spade, about Sam Spade handling one last task for Brigit O'Shaughnessy. After she dies in an accident, Spade brings O'Shaughnessy's daughter to France to be with her father, who turns out to be a mysterious ne'er do well. Things go very wrong in this autumnal mystery, leading to violent deaths, betrayals, revenge, and plot twists. The pacing is thoughtful, which allows for the characters to be very layered and well realized.
This is a Sam Spade unlike any that you have seen, world weary, looking for some peace in his life. The production is beautifully realized and the performances are spot on. Well worth your time but you have to pay attention as there is a lot of material here.
5 out of 5
Watchng a terrific series from AMC entitled Monsieur Spade, about Sam Spade handling one last task for Brigit O'Shaughnessy. After she dies in an accident, Spade brings O'Shaughnessy's daughter to France to be with her father, who turns out to be a mysterious ne'er do well. Things go very wrong in this autumnal mystery, leading to violent deaths, betrayals, revenge, and plot twists. The pacing is thoughtful, which allows for the characters to be very layered and well realized.
This is a Sam Spade unlike any that you have seen, world weary, looking for some peace in his life. The production is beautifully realized and the performances are spot on. Well worth your time but you have to pay attention as there is a lot of material here.
5 out of 5
The lovely "A Cat in Paris" is a nicely drawn piece of animation from France that was Oscar nominated the year it was released. Dino is a cat that leads a double life. He leads a typical cat's life in the daytime but at night he sneaks out with Nico who is a slinky cat with a big heart.
4/5
4/5
"Trigger Warning" on Netflix. I'm a sucker for Jessica Alba. She's a fine looking young lady. But, her as a specops operator? As far as I know no female has yet to complete any specops courses. There are army rangers, but no special forces or SEAL. And her size and built just doesn't really convince me of the part she's playing. 1 out of 5.
Out of boredom, and the heat 
, I started to watch the Mayor of Kingstown (series). With little to no expectations, I was pleasantly surprised but the lack of stereotypical TV minutiae. It’s about a power broker family serving as liaison between the local prison, law enforcement and community. Only 5 episodes in, but it has kept my ADD at bay so far- 4/5.
, I started to watch the Mayor of Kingstown (series). With little to no expectations, I was pleasantly surprised but the lack of stereotypical TV minutiae. It’s about a power broker family serving as liaison between the local prison, law enforcement and community. Only 5 episodes in, but it has kept my ADD at bay so far- 4/5.
Are you rating this mainly on your not being convinced Alba's character could perform the actions needed? Or was the rest horrible?
Maybe it's a bridge too far- suspension of disbelief does have limits.
Made by Sylvain Chomet?I am watching "The Illusionist" which the Oscar nominated for Best Animated feature in 2010. It is a movie that you can learn a lot about life without realizing it. It is based on a story that story written by Jacques Tati.
5/5
The Triplets Of Belleville is also recommendable. Very creative, very... french. 5/5.
I really appreciate the heads up. Thanks!