Author Topic: Movie Recommendations/Want To See List (Read 177519 times)

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2700:** September 03, 2018, 05:15:47 PM »

I watched Crazy Rich Asians this afternoon and enjoyed it a lot more than I anticipated.

mitlen · « **Reply #2701:** September 07, 2018, 09:40:14 PM »

Missus got me a copy of "Dogma". I was tellin' her about it and she decided I needed my own copy.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2702:** September 15, 2018, 11:18:11 PM »

2/5

A Detroit teenager becomes the FBI's youngest informant. By 17, he becomes one of the biggest cocaine kingpins in Detroit.

Right off the bat, I can say Matthew McConaughey was the best thing about the movie. The rest took a back seat. The plot was thin and the supporting roles were OK. Interesting cameos from Brian Tyree Henry, Paper Boi in "Atlanta," and Danny Brown, a Detroit-based rapper.

If you're a McConaughey fan, you will enjoy it. Otherwise, this is a solid pass.

imref · « **Reply #2703:** September 17, 2018, 01:20:55 PM »

The trailer for Mary Poppins Returns was just released:

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2704:** September 17, 2018, 04:55:18 PM »

Quote from: imref on September 17, 2018, 01:20:55 PM

The trailer for Mary Poppins Returns was just released:

Oh, freak yes.

NatNasty · « **Reply #2705:** September 19, 2018, 10:21:29 PM »

Just watched "Mandy" upon a friend's recommendation. It was damn awful and a complete waste of two hours.

imref · « **Reply #2706:** October 20, 2018, 10:35:39 PM »

Saw First Man tonight at the Udvar-Hazy center on the giant IMAX screen. I can't recommend this movie strongly enough, especially in that theater, easily in my top ten of greatest films I've ever seen, and the closest I'll ever get to actually walking on the moon.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2707:** October 21, 2018, 02:19:03 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 20, 2018, 10:35:39 PM

Saw First Man tonight at the Udvar-Hazy center on the giant IMAX screen. I can't recommend this movie strongly enough, especially in that theater, easily in my top ten of greatest films I've ever seen, and the closest I'll ever get to actually walking on the moon.

I'm seeing First Man at the Air and Space museum tonight. Your post has me even more excited.

imref · « **Reply #2708:** October 21, 2018, 03:26:21 PM »

Quote from: Panther Modern on October 21, 2018, 02:19:03 PM

I'm seeing First Man at the Air and Space museum tonight. Your post has me even more excited.

I’m jealous. Would love to see it again. Enjoy!

imref · « **Reply #2709:** October 22, 2018, 02:46:20 PM »

so how'd you like it Panther?

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2710:** October 22, 2018, 09:44:58 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 22, 2018, 02:46:20 PM

so how'd you like it Panther?

I really liked it: 4/5.

The use of sound to enhance the stressful scenes reminded me of "Dunkirk." My heart raced more times than I can count. I loved "The Right Stuff," and this was a good companion movie.

Everyone should see this in IMAX. The Air and Space Museum is playing this for a little bit longer. Don't sleep on it.

imref · « **Reply #2711:** October 22, 2018, 09:50:29 PM »

Quote from: Panther Modern on October 22, 2018, 09:44:58 PM

I really liked it: 4/5.

The use of sound to enhance the stressful scenes reminded me of "Dunkirk." My heart raced more times than I can count. I loved "The Right Stuff," and this was a good companion movie.

Everyone should see this in IMAX. The Air and Space Museum is playing this for a little bit longer. Don't sleep on it.

agreed. we've seen Dunkirk and Interstellar in that theater, I'm not sure anything will ever top Interstellar.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2712:** October 23, 2018, 10:48:11 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 22, 2018, 09:50:29 PM

I'm not sure anything will ever top Interstellar.

In terms of space movies, First Man gets sort of close.

Interstellar trumps First Man on story and visuals, but First Man delivers that same sense of galatic stress and wonder.

imref · « **Reply #2713:** October 23, 2018, 11:18:14 PM »

Quote from: Panther Modern on October 23, 2018, 10:48:11 PM

In terms of space movies, First Man gets sort of close.

Interstellar trumps First Man on story and visuals, but First Man delivers that same sense of galatic stress and wonder.

True, the scene after the moon landing is just absolutely spectacular, it's difficult to find words to describe it.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2714:** October 24, 2018, 12:42:23 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 23, 2018, 11:18:14 PM

True, the scene after the moon landing is just absolutely spectacular, it's difficult to find words to describe it.

How about when Neil and another astronaut tried to dock with the Agena target vehicle during the Gemini 8 mission but ended up spinning and spinning and spinning. What a remarkable scene.

imref · « **Reply #2715:** October 24, 2018, 08:00:58 AM »

one more spoiler

I read that Armstrong didn't actually ride in the simulator shown in the movie (the one that turned every which way) and that NASA abandoned the test judging the scenario to not be realistic. It ended up that Armstrong was the only astronaut to actually experience the scenario in real-life aboard Gemini 8. The portrayal of him barely surviving was completely accurate

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #2716:** October 24, 2018, 08:22:24 AM »

How can you guys watch a movie about an event that was a total hoax?

imref · « **Reply #2717:** October 24, 2018, 09:22:39 AM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on October 24, 2018, 08:22:24 AM

How can you guys watch a movie about an event that was a total hoax?

it was indeed a hoax, but they filmed it on location.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #2718:** October 24, 2018, 09:44:01 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 24, 2018, 09:22:39 AM

it was indeed a hoax, but they filmed it on location.

As long as you know it was a work of fiction.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2719:** October 24, 2018, 08:15:27 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 24, 2018, 08:00:58 AM

one more spoiler

I read that Armstrong didn't actually ride in the simulator shown in the movie (the one that turned every which way) and that NASA abandoned the test judging the scenario to not be realistic. It ended up that Armstrong was the only astronaut to actually experience the scenario in real-life aboard Gemini 8. The portrayal of him barely surviving was completely accurate

That's interesting! I can't imagine how difficult staying focused was for Armstrong as Gemini kept spinning and spinning. I'm sure the ordeal was absolutely terrifying.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2720:** October 24, 2018, 08:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on October 24, 2018, 08:22:24 AM

How can you guys watch a movie about an event that was a total hoax?

Did you know Stanley Kubrick was the brains behind the real moon landing movie? He shot, directed and edited it.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #2721:** November 03, 2018, 12:00:34 AM »

Free Solo is a really good movie with the last 15 minutes being just absolutely astounding, amazing, gasp inducing just crazy crazy good.

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2722:** November 05, 2018, 02:33:30 AM »

I finally watched Hereditary last week.

Holy crap...

skippy1999 · « **Reply #2723:** November 07, 2018, 12:25:09 AM »

Bohemian Rhapsody was AMAZING!! Go see it, all of you!

Panther Modern · « **Reply #2724:** November 07, 2018, 04:15:23 AM »

Quote from: skippy1999 on November 07, 2018, 12:25:09 AM

Bohemian Rhapsody was AMAZING!! Go see it, all of you!

I see an Oscar nomination in Rami Malek's future. The boy's hitting his stride, especially after nabbing an Emmy for Mr. Robot.