Movies You've Seen Recently

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WKRP In Cincinatti Season 1 (3 disc Series)
DVD/ Color/ 561 Mins./ NR/ 1978
When ambitious program director Andy Travis (Gary Sandy) arrives at WKRP, he shakes things up at the sleepy radio station by changing to a rock format, in spite of opposition from the station owner and the Lawrence Welk fan base. Hip DJs Dr. Johnny Fever (Howard Hesseman) and Venus Flytrap (Tim Reid) keep things hopping, while levelheaded blonde bombshell receptionist Jennifer Marlowe (Loni Anderson) always manages to smooth over problems.

 

[nutshell]

"See This Movie"

Interesting concept, but I didn't think they pulled it off. It was close.

 

[Nanda]

I wasn't expecting to like it, but a friend dragged me to it and I'm really glad she did. Adorable.

 

[Captain Civic]

Rush Hour 1 + 2. I still have trouble believing Chris Tucker's high pitched voice actually comes from a man.

 

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Gimme A Break Season 1 (3 disc series)
DVD/ Color/ 468 Mins./ NR/ 1981
After the untimely death of his wife, grieving police chief Carl Kanisky (Dolph Sweet) asks her friend, the sassy, headstrong Nellie Ruth "Nell" Harper (Nell Carter), to serve as a surrogate, live-in den mother to his three daughters, Katie (Kari Michaelson), Julie (Lauri Hendler) and Samantha (Lara Jill Miller). The first season of this Emmy-nominated sitcom features guest appearances by Danny Glover, Rue McClanahan and Helen Hunt.

 

[Nanda]

In Bruges - it was a LOT more serious than the previews would have you believe! Pretty graphic, too.

 

[Azakel]

Ghost of Mars. I like this movie, it's been awhile since I've seen it too.

 

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American Gangster
DVD/ Color/ 158 Mins./ UR/ 2007
From director Ridley Scott comes this tense crime thriller starring Denzel Washington as true-life Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. Russell Crowe co-stars as the dogged outcast NYPD cop charged with bringing Lucas down. Ruby Dee (in an Oscar-nominated role), Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead the supporting cast in this powerhouse tale penned by Steven Zaillian (Schindler's List). Both the theatrical and unrated, extended versions are included.

 

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After a night of drunken decadence, self-absorbed fashion model Jennifer (Elisha Cuthbert) awakens to find herself locked in a cellar, along with fellow prisoner Gary (Daniel Gillies). As the two try to escape, their invisible, voyeuristic captor -- who has a penchant for sadistic mind games -- is watching every move they make. But all may not what it seems in this tense chiller directed by Roland Joffé.

 

[Captain Civic]

After a night of drunken decadence, self-absorbed fashion model Jennifer (Elisha Cuthbert) awakens to find herself locked in a cellar, along with fellow prisoner Gary (Daniel Gillies). As the two try to escape, their invisible, voyeuristic captor -- who has a penchant for sadistic mind games -- is watching every move they make. But all may not what it seems in this tense chiller directed by Roland Joffé.

Saw rip-off?

 

[Yes Man]

The Boondock Saints.

 

[Azakel]

Hauru no ugoku shiro(Howl's moving Castle)



I'm a Big Hayao Miyazaki fan and this one of his movies I hadn't seen yet. So I had to.

 

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TRUE GRIT
DVD/ Color/ 127 Mins./ G/ 1969
John Wayne landed one of his last great screen roles as crusty lawman Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn, who reluctantly helps teenager Mattie Ross (Kim Darby) pursue her father's killer. True Grit is more a character study than many of Wayne's formulaic Westerns. The rousing final showdown between Wayne and the villains adds to the Duke's long list of outstanding movie moments.

This is not a Rated G movie.

 

[Smoke]

Outing Riley.

From 2004, but I'm rarely in a hurry about movies.

Here's part of a review (lifted from IMDB):

Bobby Riley (Pete Jones) is an Irish Catholic closeted gay man living in Chicago with his partner Andy (Michael McDonald). Bobby is being pressured by Andy and by his informed sister Maggie (Julie Pearl) to come out to his family - a good Irish Catholic family of four brothers, a sister, and a dying father (Bob Riley). His facade with his brothers is a mime of voyeurism of 'chicks' and a beer drinking butch life. Each family member has a secret: Maggie can't hold a relationship and is unable to keep secrets; Connor (Stoney Westmoreland) is addicted to internet porn; Jack (Dev Kennedy) is a priest who has problems with the conflicts the church places on his own beliefs; Luke (the always outstanding Nathan Fillion) is a pothead. Once Maggie decides she must out Bobby, the brothers are conflicted: homophobia raises its ugly head despite the bonds of close family ties. How the family comes to grips with Bobby's being gay, individually and as a family, is the crux of the tale.
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This is sweet, funny movie. I often dislike "gay" movies, but this is one I'll be showing at movie night one night soon.

 

[Melancholy]

Horton hears a Who.
Brilliant

For the kids of course:angel2:

 

[little owl]

This weekend I had a holiday, so I watched No Country for Old Men (loved it), Enchanted (very cute), No Reservations (Eh. Romantic comedy) and I Am Legend (heartwrenching).

 

[Jeremy Mason]

The Insider, Al Pacino(sp?) and Russell Crow were great.

 

[kadzbiz]

Numb starring Matthew Perry. Enjoyable.

The Curse of the Golden Flower. Amazing number of extras.

 

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Deathstalker and The Warriors From Hell (MST3K version)
DVD/ Color/ 92 Mins./ NR/ 1988
The third thrilling saga of Deathstalker pits him against the evil wizard and ruler of the Southland, Troxartes, and his band of undead warriors. Dashing Deathstalker is entrusted by the beautiful Princess Carissa to protect an enchanted Jewel one of three which together hold the key to the lost city of treasure, Erendor. The missing pair of gems are stashed all too safely in the heavily guarded castle of the wicked Troxartes.

 

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John Waters: The Filthy World
DVD/ Color/ 86 Mins./ NR/ 2006
Philosopher of filth and reigning king of bad taste, John Waters presents an outstanding live one-man show that celebrates his origins of trash with his signature brand of irreverent humor. Filmed live in New York, this devilishly delectable monologue focuses on Waters's early introductions to the grotesque that influenced the groundbreaking filmmaker and author, continually magnifying his twisted contributions of creativity.

One of the most interesting and entertaining men I have ever had the privilege of experiencing.