So, just finished watching every last Bond movie over a 5 day period.
Daniel Craig is THE best bond. For the longest I had Sean Connery as the undisputed champ. But the way Craig portrays bond, as well as the writing showing his maturity from casino royale Til sky fall, nevermind Spectre, Makes it the best era of bond films.
The bond films featuring pierce brosnan were kinda cheesy. Weren’t really feeling those too much.
Looking forward to the new one and which direction it goes, but for right now, Daniel Craig just fits the bond mold completely.
Thoughts?
Also, please post any critiques of movies/tv shows/franchises that you’re catching up on during quarantine.
I’ll be rewatching the lord of the rings movies in a bit.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Nice topic. It reminds me of the movie I watched two nights ago: Hoosiers. It’s always been one of my favorites, but I hadn’t seen it in a bit.
It was on HBO, I’m bored, so I watched it.
What a movie. It’s got a great script, plot, acting, etc. Gene Hackman is superb, as is Dennis Hopper. The movie gives me chills and tears.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Great idea for a thread! Our theaters are closed. I have watched some other stuff, or re-watched them. I have finished this week: Draft Day, which is spooky looking back now at "deja vu all over again." I also was delighted to watch the Tribe send-up Major League. I like Shhen and the manager especially. Wife and I also watched The Replacements twice. Love the Cheerleaders!. Another favorite was Forbidden Planet. (I am craving SPORTS!!) We also watched parts of Rocky Horror because we love the toonz and campy B-movie ridiculousness. These are some favorites of mine. Others?
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I'm watching Boardwalk Empire again. I loved it the first time I watched it.
I have Netflix, thinking about trying out Hulu. As a side note to your post, I'd love to hear folks' thoughts on the various streaming services and whether or not their worth the coin. What is good to watch on them?
I want to watch Picard but I'm not sure CBS All Access being a good "investment"
I haven't watched a really good show/movie in awhile. Most of what I have seen is been kinda, "meh" so I'd love to hear what folks are watching.
Along these lines, I'm getting ready to one trial HBO again and binge a few shows... Need to catch up on Westworld and Curb, was thinking about Boardwalk as well.
I've been watching Dexter on Netflix, I'm on Season 6 and its becoming a bit tiresome and predictable, but overall its pretty good. The stories are well written, and there's quite a few well-drawn, interesting supporting characters. They managed to make a serial killer a sympathetic character because he only kills really bad guys.
I'm also re-watching The Sopranos even though I already know how much I hate the ending. For comic relief, I'm toggling between Seinfeld, The Office, and Parks and Recreation. Parks and Rec's' Ron Swanson might be my favorite sitcom character since Kramer.
Along these lines, I'm getting ready to one trial HBO again and binge a few shows... Need to catch up on Westworld and Curb, was thinking about Boardwalk as well.
Anything else binge-worth on HBO?
The Outsider was pretty good, ending kinda sucked.
Seasons 1 and 3 of True Detective. Didn't care for season 2.
McMillions is a great story/documentary.
You mentioned Westworld, we are half way though the second season.
Ok, decided not to do lord of the rings, and did the matrix trilogy instead.
Yes, there’s certainly story lines and questions that could be answered with the upcoming 4th installment, but anybody else notice that typically the sequel (2nd movie) of any franchise is the most cheesiest?
Clearly the goal in reloaded was for the graphic designers to unload all of their talent, because the 2nd one felt rushed in its story line.
Neo having to plug into the matrix in order to save Zion is something I brought up in other threads, but the messaging is Pretty good when you give the series a thorough rewatch.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
I watched Rocket Man on Sunday night. I really enjoyed it. I’m not a huge Elton John fan but have enjoyed many of his songs over the years. Madman across the Water is a really good album. The only of his I’ve owned. The movie did a great job of using Elton’s music to drive the narrative of his life story. Taron Egerton did an incredible job playing Elton. Even if you’re not a big Elton fan I’d think you’d enjoy the movie. It’s just a well told story. It’s visually dynamic.
I watched ‘The 24 Hour War’ last night. A documentary on the Ford v Ferrari battles at LeMans. Fords’ pursuit to build a car that could win the race. What came out of the efforts was the GT40. (The 40 stands for 40”. The height of the car’s roofline.) Really well made. Great story that Hollywood portrayed in the Ford v Ferrari movie. Which I’ve also heard is really well done. I may check it out now too.
This evening I’m going to watch the documentary ‘Uppity’. The story of Willie T Ribbs the first African American to race the Indy 500. The Jackie Robinson of motorsports. I’ve heard really good reviews.
I’m not a motorsports guy but I like a good documentary and a well told story. These are both produced by Chassis. A production company that Adam Carolla heads. His team does good work from what I’ve seen.
wifey decided that we should all watch The Notebook together as a family.
remember: other than the dog, i'm the only male in the house. needless to say i was the only one NOT crying during the movie.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
I tried watching Mad Max Fury Road last night, went to bed about a half hour into it. I'll try again since apparently it has good reviews. I'm doubtful.
My wife an I enjoy a good play and usually went to a few a year on Brodaway.
One of our favorites, that Clint Eastwood turned in to a movie was Jersey Boys. It's a great movie.
We saw it on Broadway and a traveling production here in town maybe 2 years ago.
It's the story of the Four Seasons. Italian Jersey Boy's who ended up in the Rock Hall.
I don't care if you are my age or 50 years younger, black, red, olive, white, or green, you have heard the music, be it because you lived it or your parents/grandparents lived it. Good songs are good songs. On a side bar, what ever happened to radio stations that played everything? You know, pop, rock, country, and soul? Even some Gospel now and then. I like a mix of music. Now it is all or nothing., so I tend to gravitate to classic country. It seems to have the broadest boundaries.
Anyway, Jersey Boys is a good view. I give it A. Very entertaining. You will like it.
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I love Daniel Craig as Bond. I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, and he was my favorite by a mile for a long time. I also liked Connery, but he was in 2nd.
Timothy Dalton and Pierce Bronson were horrible, IMHO. I didn't enjoy the Bond films they were in at all.
Craig came along, and he immediately vaulted to the top. I think that I have seen every Bond film there is. (I am 99% sure, but maybe I missed one) To me, Craig takes everything that make previous Bonds great, whether it was the bulk of their performances, or just an aspect here or there, and puts it all together as the best Bond of all time. He is a more human Bond. He relies more on his skills than on having incredible tricks at his disposal. His Bond can be hurt. He knows what it is to suffer loss. He is human. He has flaws. He gets the job done anyway. He's serious about his job, as opposed to the tongue in cheek version played by previous actors. It's like watching the Batman TV show, which was enjoyable in its own way ....and then bringing on the "The Dark Knight".
He plays Bond as a man who could actually do what Bond does. Bond is a killer. He actually has a "license to kill". He looks like he could actually pull the trigger, but would never abuse that power. He just looks like a badass. He's not a Bond who is cracking wise all the time. He takes what he does seriously. I agree with you. I think he is the best Bond.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Just finished watching “The Boys” on Amazon prime.
Lol, I can’t wait for season 2. What a fresh look at superhero’s and villains.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
I don't like the whole, uh, action adventure "suspense" genre of movies, for me, I don't get it.
If something is about to happen, that ee'rbody know woulda in a , I mean like everyone has seen the ole re done scene like a monkey in a diaper is ... or anyone is about to be cut in half by the lumber yard circular saw and it's a race against the clock to free them from being tied up...
and they always play it out, where, oh the saw woulda cut that log in half 3 times over by the time they keep going back and forth to revist the scene, "this is """suspense""" movies,
I don't get it. I don't get em, why make those movies. Somebody likes them. Somebody out there likes them for them to make so many of this lousy type of movie, cause there are tons of em.
For me, that's not art. I tried to watch a terminater movie, maybe 4, 5 6 doesn't matter. I just don't get it, I watched the whole thing, but sure bout 15 minutes in, was like Why do I, why didn't I learn last time.
COMEDY, takes work, it's art, If a good movie can tell a story, I mean anybody can have a car chase, anybody can blow up a building, THAT'S NOT STORYTELLING. That's phoning it in.
I mean.
There's been a couple movies, I got done watching them, I was mad, mad because they were so good they made me rethink how I felt about the world.
Or at least were interesting to see how the end plays out. but if someone makes a movie and I've seen it before, I just don't feel very good about those.
Agree Daniel Craig is/was outstanding. I have yet to see the latest. Sean was "The" Bond for me for 30+ years, different era and different type of movie making then. The new Bond is much grittier and Craig is a perfect fit. Shout out to Dame Judy Dench who is magnificent in anything she ever appears in.
It's been a while - and I don't know what platform - but "The Night Manager" was one of the best short series I've seen in a while.
SaintDawg - Fury Road is sort of Meh. It doesn't stand up to an association with the original - it's too 'hollywood' for my taste.
Plan on watching Green Book after watching that trailer ... thanks!
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The more things change the more they stay the same.
My wife and I just watched Green Book tonight and we both agreed what a fantastic movie! We both loved it. Thank you for the recommendation as I never would have heard of it.
Picard was pretty good, although the final episode epilogue left me a little cold .......
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
I love Daniel Craig as Bond. I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, and he was my favorite by a mile for a long time. I also liked Connery, but he was in 2nd.
Timothy Dalton and Pierce Bronson were horrible, IMHO. I didn't enjoy the Bond films they were in at all.
Craig came along, and he immediately vaulted to the top. I think that I have seen every Bond film there is. (I am 99% sure, but maybe I missed one) To me, Craig takes everything that make previous Bonds great, whether it was the bulk of their performances, or just an aspect here or there, and puts it all together as the best Bond of all time. He is a more human Bond. He relies more on his skills than on having incredible tricks at his disposal. His Bond can be hurt. He knows what it is to suffer loss. He is human. He has flaws. He gets the job done anyway. He's serious about his job, as opposed to the tongue in cheek version played by previous actors. It's like watching the Batman TV show, which was enjoyable in its own way ....and then bringing on the "The Dark Knight".
He plays Bond as a man who could actually do what Bond does. Bond is a killer. He actually has a "license to kill". He looks like he could actually pull the trigger, but would never abuse that power. He just looks like a badass. He's not a Bond who is cracking wise all the time. He takes what he does seriously. I agree with you. I think he is the best Bond.
I completely agree. Craig is so much more believable as a super secret spy guy than Brosnan. I thought he was the worst.
There is no level of sucking we haven't seen; in fact, I'm pretty sure we hold the patents on a few levels of sucking NOBODY had seen until the past few years.
I've been totally engrossing myself in everything 80's for the past week or so. I'm kind of an old soul but whatever. I'm on a Michael Mann, flashy, bold, crime drama kick and its been very good. To Live and Die in LA, Manhunter, and more, can't get enough.
I just started Miami Vice yesterday and I'm loving it!
Finished all of the lord of the rings, plus the hobbit.
Honestly, if the whole crew would’ve just went with Frodo and made sure he destroy the ring, would’ve been a lot shorter and a lot less fights.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
They should’ve whacked him first chance they got. All that crap and Frodo missing a finger for no reason.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
OMG Its so good! There's just something really stylish about all his movies. Just from the music, the character behaviors, and how everything is shot. The movie Thief with James Caan is also one of my favorites. The diner scene in that movie is like nothing I've ever seen in any other movie, its really heartfelt.
Similar to Mann's work, Friedkin directed To Live and Die in LA in 1985 with William Peterson in it. Willem Dafoe really shines in it has villian Rick Masters. It has such a Miami Vice type feel to it that there was a rumor Mann sued Friedkin because of it, although I thought they were friends.
Tom cruise does a good job yelling ‘SAKE’ over and over again.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Had to go back and watch both Scarface and Taxi Driver again. I hadn't see either of them in several years and I must say, I think they both still stand the test of time.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
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