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It doesn't have the best reviews but I found the whole thing to be ultra cool and ridiculously engaging from start to finish.
I used to think so as well, but then I discovered this. I didn't know it at first, because it's easy to miss on his IMDb page. At least he was willing to poke a bit of fun at himself.
Unless he beats the crap out of Billy Crystal in the next scene, I don't know.
I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but while I haven't seen Red Sun, I will at some point, because I'm getting into Delon's filmography. Four movies since last year, and more to come. I'll also watch Adieu l'ami which also features Bronson and Delon.
A nice modern thriller, with good performances from leads Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weiz, undercut by overly impressionistic directing and a sluggish pace for the first 3rd. Once the plot stabilises in the present, things improve, and it does have a solid ending. The best parts are when it gets to flirt more with spy stuff.
6/10
All I can remember is that I liked it well enough. Watched it with a friend on a rented VHS. Should give it another go if I get the chance.
I bet he did, and the kid too. Probably walked off talking to himself in the 3rd person. "No one insults Steven Seagal over the telephone, and not expect to smacked around."
Seagal is watching, wherever you go, whatever you do, 24/7.
One of the better ones, and that sea captain is quite a character.
1949, dir: Jules Dassin
Screenplay: A. I. Bezzerides
w/ Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence, Millard Mitchell)
Well…you’ll never look at the produce aisle in the supermarket the same way again!
A soldier comes back from his tour of duty in World War II only to discover that his father was beaten by a mobster controlling the produce trucking business and vows revenge. Being noir, this turn out to be more complicated than he first thought.
Not the best classic noir, but it does have a couple of really memorable performances. First of all, Lee J. Cobb (as mobster Mike Figlia) is very enjoyable. This film is essentially a warm-up act for this more celebrated role as ON THE WATERFRONT’s Johnny Friendly just a few years later. Next, we have Richard Conte (Nick Garcos) as the soldier seeking revenge. Conte had a really long career, but even I was shocked to read about just how many films he was in – especially noir, everything from WHRILPOOL (1950) to THE BIG COMBO (1955). I suspect, however, that most folks here know him from roles in OCEAN’S ELEVEN (1960) and THE GODFATHER (1972). Here I found his performance surprisingly balanced as he gets into a situation a bit over his head and is frequently unsure about his next move.
The real head turner (in more ways than one) for me was Valentina Cortese as the prostitute initially sent by Figlia to distract Nick while his men take his truck haul. Needless to say, they gradually fall for each other, and she switches sides. There’s a scene where she plays “tix-tack-toe” with her hands on Nick’s bare chest, that – given the production code of the era – was surprising sexy even by today’s definition.
According to Eddie Muller’s intro/outro on TCM, Ms. Cortese spoke no English and had to learn and speak her lines phonetically. If so, it only added to her performance (IMO) as a woman unsure of herself and somewhat lost. Cortese moved back to her native Italy just a few years after completion of this film and became a major star – eventually being nominated for an Academy Ward for DAY FOR NIGHT (1973). She passed away just a few years ago.
And as I stated over on the noir thread, if the Bond series had started in 1952 instead of 1962…..
I've got one more movie in the pipeline --Shaolin Soccer-- before embarking on my first Bond film marathon in years.
And on the side, the novel Dracula.
Memory: The origins of Alien (2019) this film series has some of the very best documentary''s.
I Am Chris Farley (2015). A sad documentary with a few laughs from his colleagues.
Both recommended!
(B. Haskin, 1950)
I like this better than the novel and other adaptations I have seen. I have seen it before but didn t realize until now that Israel Hands is played by Geoffrey Keen. As always, it s Long John Silver who steals the show.
Fun catching up on Herbie.
A review of this popped up on my google page. Its 50 years this month since it was released! A blackly comic thriiller, It pops up in T.V. rarely, and it took me a while to obtain this dvd. It has Lee Marvins Chicago enforcer facing off against Gene Hackmans mob boss, who reneges on paying his dues to his superiors . Marvins Nick Devlin character is sent to Mary Anns ( Hackman) farm in Kansas and finds him not just having cows as livestock, but trading in white slavery! Director Michael Ritchie does a slick job in helming, with some terrific action scenes, with a neat score by the great Lalo Schifrin! An oddity, its humour may not be for everyone, and its full of nasty sleazy characters, but if you want to see Marvin and Hackman face off, its worth the short 86 mins trip!
It was my birthday a few weeks ago, and my younger brother always gets me a dvd I may not be able to find. Sure enough, he came up trumps, 'Monte Walsh' a western also starring Marvin ( and Jack Palance) I have been trying to purchase for a while! Will watch it in the next couple of days and post a review!
Good drama, with stellar performances all around.
6/10
Not sure how close it is to the facts, but this was a highly entertaining movie with a marvellous performance by Christian Bale as Ken Miles who helped build and drive a car for the Ford company in the famous LeMans race, to challenge Ferraris dominance! Thrilling race scenes and nice support from the likes of Matt Damon and Caitriona Balfe! This bodes well for director James Mangold who is helming the next Indiana Jones! Recommended
I loved it!, It's long but it's worth it. The story was great, and the performance of the cast too. The film had an Arab tone to it, the voices in the background, and the score was haunting. I'm a former Star Wars Fan (though lost my interest in them after the Sequels), but this one, I liked it, it's a Star Wars film turned serious, without all of the bombastic action sequences and lasers. I'm just wishing that this (or the Part 2) would not disappoint me like Star Wars, I'm keeping my hope on Denis Villeneuve for this. There's also this thing called the Spice, which it took me so long before I've realized it's a drug!
It's not without it's flaws:
I'm expecting Zendaya (Chani) to have a big role here, but her part was small, wish she'd been there for long, she's like Paloma in NTTD, small part but left a great impact.
The rushed killing of some of the characters like the killing of a Dr. Kynes, I thought she could have make it at least, but she's also killed.
Also I felt sorry for Jason Momoa's role here, Duncan, I'm expecting him to live too, and fight alongside Paul Atreides and his mother.
But anyways, it's good. The Killing of Leto Atreides reminds me of Mufasa's death from Lion King, then here was Paul Atreides (who like Simba was exiled from his own Kingdom), and he needs to get it back.
Villeneuve's direction was great (though still not sure if his style would work for Bond?), But it's great here, the visuals were excellent!
Hoping that I could rewatch this again, because there are some things in this movie that confuses me, particularly the Atreides' intentions regarding the Spice.
Shang Chi And The Legend of The Ten Rings (2021)
I Liked It!
I kinda liked the story a bit, especially those parts concerning Shang Chi's family (his father and her sister, and some of the flashbacks regarding his mother). It's action driven, full of Martial Arts.
It's quite touching particularly towards the end.
It's probably one of the better Marvel films because of the story, though the first act of the film didn't felt like a Marvel movie, more like a Chinese Drama Film, but when the bus scene began and Shang Chi fought the bad guys in the bus, that's when the Marvel Superhero feeling made it's entrance, and I also liked the cameo of some of the Avenger characters (Wong who's the assistant of Doctor Strange, Bruce/Hulk, and even Captain Marvel).
I liked this one, it's a breathe of fresh air after Venom: Let there be Carnage (it's nonsense, one of the weaker Marvel films, though the last act was good). I kinda liked this one, but I have still yet to watch other new Marvel Films.
Nothing to add here, it's entertaining and quite touching and emotional, the family aspect of this film is what I liked most, It's a good film.
I'm lucky that I've watched two good films.
And yesterday, Roberta. Not the best of the Astaire/Rodgers movies, but still enjoyable. Plus, of course, that song :
Or to give it 'MAD magazines' moniker for it 'COMMANDOPE!' Arnies tight 80 mins of carnage was on T.V the other night! A total blast, from the opener with Arnie carrying half a tree over his shoulder, to scenery chewing bad guy Vernon Wells ( from Mad Max2) to outrageous stunts ( hanging off the fuselage of a plane, swinging Tarzan like, on decorations in a shopping mall) through ultra violence ( gardening fans avert your eyes!) to a punchy James Horner score. Our Arnie is out to rescue his daughter, Jenny ( or "Chenny" as he calls her!) from nasty types who want him to assassinate a foreign President! This was a massive hit in its day ( surprising it never got a sequel!) And Arnold was on a roll with these movies "Lets portty!"
Classic! I have both versions of the film 'I eat green berets for breakfastt' :))
The Incredible Hulk : Mainly a popcorn movie, with quite a lot to say beneath the surface. It certainly must suck being the Hulk. Plus, Tim Roth is a great villain.
Village of the Damned : The 1960 version, not the John Carpenter one. A classic of science-fiction and horror. Makes me want to read the book, if I can find it, and if I have enough time to read it (I'm way behind on my reading !).
Lucky Luke : Daisy Town : The first animated movie about the "Poor Lonesome Cowboy". I had seen it once in the seventies, and there were a lot of it I had forgotten. A perfect adaptation of the graphic novel series. And, of course, that song :
Considered for the 'Dirty Harry' role, Big John Wayne took on a couple of similar parts in the 70's in this and 'McQ', this is lighter in tone than John Sturges cop thriller, and more the better for it ( though it doesn't have a set piece to rival 'McQ's fantastic car chase finale!) Waynes Jim Brannigan is sent to England to extradite a prisoner ( the great John Vernon!) the prisoner is subsequently "kidnapped" and Brannigan, goes after him aided by Richard Attenboroughs Commissioner! Entertaining enough, with a jaunty score by Dominic Frontiere!
That was... something, for sure 😅
Very good film, but it was overlong. A good few scenes ramble unnecessarily. Could've lost 30+ minutes with pretty much everything it wanted to say intact as far as I can tell.
Having said that, I'd still recommend it. But only if you're familiar with more classic gangster films like Goodfellas first since this is built on that, especially the finale.
The de-aging is certainly questionable, but the people who zone in on one 20 second scene are missing the forest for the trees.
8/10