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PrintableJune7 said: I like this new Blockbuster set up, cuz I've been watching more movies for a set price. I've seen movies that I'd normally skip over, simply due to cost... so it's pretty cool!
 
And I agree about "House Of Sand And Fog"  | |
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I have become a Netflix whore in the past few months. I love not having to leave the house to get my movies.
Last night I watched: Spirited Away. It was a very smart cartoon. I'll admit I'm a Disney fan. Well, I was until the recent years of schlocka. Still, this reminded me how good animated films can be. It's so nice to not have animals singing songs every 10 minutes  I recommend this film to those who haven't seen it yet. | |
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Byron said: And I agree about "House Of Sand And Fog"
omg, this movie WRECKED ME! I didn't think I was ever gonna stop crying. A very painful film, but soooo worth the pain | |
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endorphin74 said: Byron said: And I agree about "House Of Sand And Fog"
omg, this movie WRECKED ME! I didn't think I was ever gonna stop crying. A very painful film, but soooo worth the pain this movie completely rocked my world, too. it wasn't anything like what i thought it was going to be, and it just ripped me apart from one end to the other. and jennifer connelly freakin RAWKS.  | |
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endorphin74 said: I have become a Netflix whore in the past few months. I love not having to leave the house to get my movies.
ooh, i'm a netflix ho too...i rent a lotta TV series through them. i'm working my way through "freaks and geeks" and "SCTV" right now. | |
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I have "Capturing The Friedmans" but, I'm afraid to watch it...is it disturbing? | |
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applekisses said: I have "Capturing The Friedmans" but, I'm afraid to watch it...is it disturbing?
VERY! Saw it in theaters and it was an EXTREMELY disturbing--yet thought-provoking--film. | |
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Anxiety said: endorphin74 said: omg, this movie WRECKED ME! I didn't think I was ever gonna stop crying. A very painful film, but soooo worth the pain this movie completely rocked my world, too. it wasn't anything like what i thought it was going to be, and it just ripped me apart from one end to the other. and jennifer connelly freakin RAWKS. Goodness, doesn't she, though??... ...And her legs deserved co-star billing...  (not that you'd notice, I know..lol)
When Sweeny was out here, I put the movie in for her to watch while I did some design work on my computer...she at first said "Isn't this that movie about people wanting to buy a house??", and said it in this "gawd, how boring" tone of voice...lol. By the time the movie was almost over, I came out to the kitchen to get something to drink, and saw her standing up in front of the T.V., almost chewing on her fingernails...  | |
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Byron said: And her legs deserved co-star billing... (not that you'd notice, I know..lol)i noticed when she stepped on that rusty-ass nail!!!  | |
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Anxiety said: endorphin74 said: I have become a Netflix whore in the past few months. I love not having to leave the house to get my movies.
ooh, i'm a netflix ho too...i rent a lotta TV series through them. i'm working my way through "freaks and geeks" and "SCTV" right now. i've got 24 in my queue cos I've never watched it, but I keep bumping it down...I need to add Freaks and Geeks right now though! | |
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Case said: applekisses said: I have "Capturing The Friedmans" but, I'm afraid to watch it...is it disturbing?
VERY! Saw it in theaters and it was an EXTREMELY disturbing--yet thought-provoking--film. ....endo adds this to his netflix queue as well.... | |
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Anxiety said: endorphin74 said: omg, this movie WRECKED ME! I didn't think I was ever gonna stop crying. A very painful film, but soooo worth the pain this movie completely rocked my world, too. it wasn't anything like what i thought it was going to be, and it just ripped me apart from one end to the other. and jennifer connelly freakin RAWKS. I'm not usually a fan of Jennifer Connelly, but she was very good in this. The cast as a whole actually was very good, particularly Shohreh Aghdashloo. Hers was my favorite supporting performance of last year. So subtle, moving and heartbreaking, and it angers me that Sneezy-Face Zellweger won for her sore-thumb performance in Cold Mountain (I liked the movie, thought she was out of place in it). Some day, I'll stop letting the Oscars bug me! | |
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Great to see other fans of "House of Sand and Fog"!!.
That movie blew me away and Ben Kingsley deserved all the awards in the world for that fierce and amazing performance | |
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2the9s said: I saw Cold Mountain recently and LOVED it!
Watched it this past weekend... I loved it as well.. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect, it means you've decided to look beyond the imperfections... unknown | |
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Byron said: I've been on a DVD rental tear lately...it's the whole Blockbuster "rent all the movies you want for only $24.99 a month" thing, I guess... 
Anyhoo...in case some of you are either looking for something worthwhile to rent or something to avoid at any costs...here are my suggestions: Capturing The Friedmans... *** 1/2 (out of 4) Great documentary...very well done. Touching The Void... *** Another very good documentary...extraordinary what these two mountain climbers went thru.
Gangs Of New York... ** Found myself a bit too bored too often...Daniel Day-Lewis almost made it worthwhile...almost. Winged Migration... *** 1/2 There are some simply stunning scenes and visuals in this documentary...just amazing. City Of God... **** Great, great movie...ridiculously watchable. Monster... *** Ms. Theron did a superb job... Mona Lisa Smile... ** 1/2 Eh...decent enough, though predictable enough as well. The ending was a bit too hokey, tho... Miracle... *** I'm not a sports nut by any stretch, and I can't stand hockey..lol...but this was a good watch (and Kurt Russell was great!) Mystic River... *** Should have been devastating, instead of merely very good...and Sean Penn deserved that Oscar. House Of Sand And Fog... ***1/2 Great acting, still riviting even though I'd read the book. Shattered Glass... **** Amazing, amazing movie...and based on a true story. Texas Chainsaw Massacre... * 1/2 Ok, so I was bored senseless...sue me. Anyone wanna add some choices of their own??... The Station Agent is wonderful!!! rent it! . [This message was edited Thu Jul 15 19:13:01 2004 by Byron] | |
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Sorry for the dicked up post! THE STATION AGENT IS GREAT!~ | |
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sag10 said: 2the9s said: I saw Cold Mountain recently and LOVED it!
Watched it this past weekend... I loved it as well.. Don't try your reverse psychological tricks with me, sag!! I still liked it!! | |
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Also, Spartan was really good! | |
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Byron said: Anxiety said: this movie completely rocked my world, too. it wasn't anything like what i thought it was going to be, and it just ripped me apart from one end to the other. and jennifer connelly freakin RAWKS. Goodness, doesn't she, though??... ...And her legs deserved co-star billing... (not that you'd notice, I know..lol)
When Sweeny was out here, I put the movie in for her to watch while I did some design work on my computer...she at first said "Isn't this that movie about people wanting to buy a house??", and said it in this "gawd, how boring" tone of voice...lol. By the time the movie was almost over, I came out to the kitchen to get something to drink, and saw her standing up in front of the T.V., almost chewing on her fingernails... Shit yeah that was one intense movie! It WAS about people who wanted to buy ahouse though  In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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JAMIESTARR said: Sorry for the dicked up post! THE STATION AGENT IS GREAT!~
I just bought that today  It looks good In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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applekisses said: I have "Capturing The Friedmans" but, I'm afraid to watch it...is it disturbing?
It's fucked up but it's really good. watch it In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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2the9s said: Also, Spartan was really good!
I said: SPARTAN WAS REALLY GOOD!!!!  | |
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2the9s said: 2the9s said: Also, Spartan was really good!
I said: SPARTAN WAS REALLY GOOD!!!! I have never seen it what it it about 9s? In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Sweeny79 said: 2the9s said: I said: SPARTAN WAS REALLY GOOD!!!! I have never seen it what it it about 9s? Thank you Sweenster...
It's a movie by David Mamet (cool points immediately) about a CIA guy who recovers the president's daughter who has been abducted by bad guys, and all the silly hijinks that occurs along the way. | |
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2the9s said: Sweeny79 said: I have never seen it what it it about 9s? Thank you Sweenster...
It's a movie by David Mamet (cool points immediately) about a CIA guy who recovers the president's daughter who has been abducted by bad guys, and all the silly hijinks that occurs along the way. That actually sounds like something I would watch! In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Okay. based on the recommendations I read on this thread, I just rented The House of Sand and Fog. I am about to watch it.
It better be good!! | |
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2the9s said: Okay. based on the recommendations I read on this thread, I just rented The House of Sand and Fog. I am about to watch it.
It better be good!! I thought it would suck but it's really good.
As for Pill and I (yes we watch movies on the phone, it adds a bit of normalcy to an unusual relationship) it's Gothika tonight! I heard it sucked but I still want to see it anyway. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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has anyone seen the short Dottie Gets Spanked??
man oh man it's amazing! I mean, like, where is the sun? | |
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2the9s said: Okay. based on the recommendations I read on this thread, I just rented The House of Sand and Fog. I am about to watch it.
It better be good!! Okay that surprised me.  | |
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2the9s said: 2the9s said: Okay. based on the recommendations I read on this thread, I just rented The House of Sand and Fog. I am about to watch it.
It better be good!! Okay that surprised me. I think it does that to a lot of people... | |
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