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Parrot Head · 10-25-2005, 06:33 PM

... or so. My wife and I ended up watching four movies over the past week -- rentals and one on TV, not in the theater -- and they were all over the place.

First, "The Untouchables" was on AMC and I had never seen it. Well, I had this impression going in that it was one of those great movies like Scarface, Braveheart or Gladiator. Don't ask me where I got that from. Coming out, I think if they remade it today, it could be really cool. Was it just the mid-80s or was it Brian DePalma or what, because it had a cheese factor many times. Between the music and the bad stage scenery and the lines, at times we were laughing. Again, it could be good. It also answered a question for us. We had wondered whether "Waterworld" was the start of the end for Kevin Costner and if he wasn't able to act after that. The Answer: Kevin Costner has never been able to act. Stiff, emotionless. Maybe he was blessed with skills momentarily for "Field of Dreams" or maybe my memory is jaded, but I might not watch FoD again for a long time just so that good memory isn't harmed.

Finally saw "Batman Begins" and enjoyed that quite a bit even though the newborn woke up every 15 minutes. I really liked the dark feel of it, but the whole Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise thing kinda ruined that aspect. Good movie though.

Also watched "Bride and Prejudice." It was my first Bollywood experience and it was entertaining. My wife and her family are big fans of Pride and Prejudice so we had to watch this Indian take on the story. It also has Sayid from Lost as one of the main guys. If you know the P&P story and don't feel too emasculated for watching and understanding it, this might be worth a shot. Lots of singing and some funny characters. It's a nice delve into Indian cinema.

The last movie on the list was "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Mike referenced this in another thread yesterday. It's Jim Carrey and Kate Winslett in an indie flick about a procedure to permanently erase specific memories. ie, the lovers are trying to forget each other. If you like indie stuff, this is right up your alley. It's kind of "Being John Malkovich."

We don't normally rent this often but we've got a free Netflix trial right now. If you want it all you have to do is sign up and enter a code. It's either Friend63 or Friends63. I'll update this tomorrow when we get a new movie.

bluegoose · 10-25-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Parrot Head

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We don't normally rent this often but we've got a free Netflix trial right now. If you want it all you have to do is sign up and enter a code. It's either Friend63 or Friends63. I'll update this tomorrow when we get a new movie.

We do the Blockbuster version of Netflix.

I find myself watching way more movies than I used to and probably ought to. Its my way of justifying the expensive for the convenience.

Added bonus - now I don't have to show my face in public when I want to rent an old show tune or musical.

mpfunk · 10-25-2005, 07:33 PM

Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind is one of my favorite movies. Great story line in the movie and very well made as well. It also helps that Kate Winslet is incredibly good looking in that movie even with blue hair.

As for Batman Begins that is also a great movie. I have had Katie Holmes ruined by the whole Tom Cruise thing. It is a taint on her that I cannot ignore. Of course even worse than the Tom Cruise taint though is the Scientology taint.

ute4ever · 10-25-2005, 08:11 PM

Hmm....so I just signed up for Netflix. Looks like a reasonable rate. I put Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind at the top of my queue.

10-25-2005, 06:33 PM	#1
Parrot Head Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 763	My potpourri of movies during the past week ... or so. My wife and I ended up watching four movies over the past week -- rentals and one on TV, not in the theater -- and they were all over the place. First, "The Untouchables" was on AMC and I had never seen it. Well, I had this impression going in that it was one of those great movies like Scarface, Braveheart or Gladiator. Don't ask me where I got that from. Coming out, I think if they remade it today, it could be really cool. Was it just the mid-80s or was it Brian DePalma or what, because it had a cheese factor many times. Between the music and the bad stage scenery and the lines, at times we were laughing. Again, it could be good. It also answered a question for us. We had wondered whether "Waterworld" was the start of the end for Kevin Costner and if he wasn't able to act after that. The Answer: Kevin Costner has never been able to act. Stiff, emotionless. Maybe he was blessed with skills momentarily for "Field of Dreams" or maybe my memory is jaded, but I might not watch FoD again for a long time just so that good memory isn't harmed. Finally saw "Batman Begins" and enjoyed that quite a bit even though the newborn woke up every 15 minutes. I really liked the dark feel of it, but the whole Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise thing kinda ruined that aspect. Good movie though. Also watched "Bride and Prejudice." It was my first Bollywood experience and it was entertaining. My wife and her family are big fans of Pride and Prejudice so we had to watch this Indian take on the story. It also has Sayid from Lost as one of the main guys. If you know the P&P story and don't feel too emasculated for watching and understanding it, this might be worth a shot. Lots of singing and some funny characters. It's a nice delve into Indian cinema. The last movie on the list was "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Mike referenced this in another thread yesterday. It's Jim Carrey and Kate Winslett in an indie flick about a procedure to permanently erase specific memories. ie, the lovers are trying to forget each other. If you like indie stuff, this is right up your alley. It's kind of "Being John Malkovich." We don't normally rent this often but we've got a free Netflix trial right now. If you want it all you have to do is sign up and enter a code. It's either Friend63 or Friends63. I'll update this tomorrow when we get a new movie.

10-25-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
mpfunk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,619	Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind is one of my favorite movies. Great story line in the movie and very well made as well. It also helps that Kate Winslet is incredibly good looking in that movie even with blue hair. As for Batman Begins that is also a great movie. I have had Katie Holmes ruined by the whole Tom Cruise thing. It is a taint on her that I cannot ignore. Of course even worse than the Tom Cruise taint though is the Scientology taint.

10-25-2005, 08:11 PM	#4
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Hmm....so I just signed up for Netflix. Looks like a reasonable rate. I put Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind at the top of my queue.