I saw The Descendants. I hated that movie with every fiber of my being.

Over the weekend:

Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) - Harmonica playing gunman confronts a railroad tycoon's enforcer in the American Old West. This is the best western I have ever seen.

Night Watch (2004) - Two clans of Russian supernaturals race to recruit a boy that is prophesized to tip the balance of power. Convoluted with excessive special effects.

Day Watch (2006) - Night Watch agent tries to change his past before the battle between competing supernatural clans destroy Moscow.

Lammastide said:

sextonseven said:

Melancholia (2011) - Typical Lars von Trier downer about a pair of sisters facing the end of the world. There is a lot to like about this film in terms of imagery, mood and overall sense of style, but ultimately, it left me a little cold. 1/2 (out of five)

Interesting. Any mutilated women in this one?

Haha, no, thankfully.

retina said:

sextonseven said:

Melancholia (2011) - Typical Lars von Trier downer about a pair of sisters facing the end of the world. There is a lot to like about this film in terms of imagery, mood and overall sense of style, but ultimately, it left me a little cold. 1/2 (out of five)

I just watched it yesterday and I thought it was fantastic. The first half is in many ways a retread of "Festen" but I thought those kinds of awkward family dynamics during a festive celebration worked even better in this framework. Overall I'd say it's a totally spellbinding study of inner and outer armageddon with great little touches here and there, wonderful performances and an absolutely pitch-perfect tone. If I have to give it a rating it's five out of five.

I know most people who have seen it love it, but one dissenting opinion by critic Owen Gleiberman put my reservations best in his review:

sextonseven said:

retina said:

I know most people who have seen it love it, but one dissenting opinion by critic Owen Gleiberman put my reservations best in his review:

The problem I have with Melancholia is that before you reach that artsy-poetic armageddon punchline, you have to sit through a whole lot of not-very-convincing family psychodrama. The film's entire first hour is set at a wedding that takes place in a ludicrously extravagant lakeside chalet, and everything that happens feels false and slightly hysterical.

Kirsten Dunst is the bride, who before her marriage to True Blood's Alexander Skaarsgard has even gotten under way, has already plunged into a stultifying depression. But why don't any of her family members look upon her with a trace of compassion? Von Trier hasn't staged a convincing wedding, or, for that matter, a compelling version of depression. He's concocted a misanthropic cartoon centered on a dysfunctional bride who, despite Dunst's bristly and intriguing performance, walls off all identification with her.

Full review (spoilers): http://www.ny1.com/conten...lancholia-

Like Crazy (2011) - Young couple's relationship comes undone because of visa laws. 1/2

a prophet - 8-10

Against my better judgment, I watched I Hate Valentine's Day over the weekend. (There was nothing on, so I got it from the free movies in OnDemand.)

What a steaming pile of

Genesia said:

Against my better judgment, I watched I Hate Valentine's Day over the weekend. (There was nothing on, so I got it from the free movies in OnDemand.)

What a steaming pile of

Oh my goodness!! I just saw this movie recently too and it sucked hot sweaty donkey balls.

Vendetta1 said:

This is the last movie I saw in the theater, and I loved it. It stayed with me for a very long time. I still think about it and ponder it. I thought it was fantastic.

Very dark satire on the life of an upwardly mobile black American family in the early 70's; and about becoming all the things which you thought you despise. Whoopi and Danny work easy and well together in this onscreen reuinion as a husband and wife. Spike Lee had his hand in this production so you can see bits and pices of his influence throughout.

3/

drag me to hell - 7/10

cheesy, charming, affectionate and funny

1.5/5 I like Jason a lot, that hasn't changed, but this movie was missing a whole lotta stuff. I ended having to watch the Scorpion King, at least I find it's cheesiness amusing.

XxAxX said:

morningsong said:

Hey, a Sam Axe fan. I love Burn Notice too, just for a different reason. But Sam is cool, I'm rent his movie or whatever it is about him, soon.

i'm glad he's full time on the show. i'm watching season four and hoping the new Jesse character doesn't take Bruce's screentime....

Nah, Sam is Michael's professional moral compass, especially when there is someone like Larry fluttering about.

I just watched "Nothing to Lose" with Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence last night and OMG I forgot how funny that Film is, I gotta get it on DVD

10/10 all round

i've been on a 1980s horror movie kick lately. waxwork is a classic example of the sweet spot of 80s horror movie classics, the years from 1985 to 1990.

waxwork is shamelessly campy, tongue in cheek humor combined with cheesy special effects. it would be a bit over the top but the plot is creative. i loved it when the villagers showed up, pitchforks and rakes in hands, to do battle with the monsters.

Waxwork

morningsong said:

XxAxX said:

i'm glad he's full time on the show. i'm watching season four and hoping the new Jesse character doesn't take Bruce's screentime....

Nah, Sam is Michael's professional moral compass, especially when there is someone like Larry fluttering about.

jesse grew on me. he balances the crew, providing that crucial backup for the odd man out.

My Week With Marilyn (2011) - Young production assistant becomes friends with Marilyn Monroe while she is in England filming a movie with Laurence Olivier. 1/2

sextonseven said:

My Week With Marilyn (2011) - Young production assistant becomes friends with Marilyn Monroe while she is in England filming a movie with Laurence Olivier. 1/2

Marilyn must be a near-impossible role to do, but at least Michelle Williams has the effortless femininity going for her. Do you think she did a good job?

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There were a couple of dry moments here and there but otherwise an enjoyable movie. I give it 3 out of 5

Larenz Tate is sexy as hell!

retina said:

sextonseven said:

My Week With Marilyn (2011) - Young production assistant becomes friends with Marilyn Monroe while she is in England filming a movie with Laurence Olivier. 1/2

Marilyn must be a near-impossible role to do, but at least Michelle Williams has the effortless femininity going for her. Do you think she did a good job?

I think she did a great job. Not that I really know what Marilyn was like outside of her films, but it seemed very genuine with a lot of depth to me. Kenneth Branagh as Laurence Olivier was excellent as well.

sextonseven said:

retina said:

Marilyn must be a near-impossible role to do, but at least Michelle Williams has the effortless femininity going for her. Do you think she did a good job?

I think she did a great job. Not that I really know what Marilyn was like outside of her films, but it seemed very genuine with a lot of depth to me. Kenneth Branagh as Laurence Olivier was excellent as well.

Cool. I guess I might check it out.

both were terrible!

3/5 not too bad, some parts were better than others. Now I feel I'm ready for the Avengers.

The Ides of March (2011) - Presidential candidate's campaign manager considers playing dirty to salvage his career. A little predictable, but I very much enjoyed it.

The Descendants (2011) - Father and daughters become closer while mother is in a coma. Too saccharine for me.

sextonseven said:

The Descendants (2011) - Father and daughters become closer while mother is in a coma. Too saccharine for me.

And you still gave it 3 stars?

I saw 3 pretty sucky movies over the weekend.

In Time

Columbiana

Tower Heist

What a waste of six hours.

Hugo ~ was okay ... the person I went with made it fun

Our idiot Brother - good god man