The "I'm watching/just watched *movie title* thread....

[Camazotz Automat]

A flying silver ball with two blades and a corkscrew drill that wants to burrow through your insides and is controlled by the brain stem of a victim that was killed by another flying sphere

Are we still talking about Phantasm or did we switch to the economy?

I often picked up on a Tall Man presence during Alan Greenspan press conferences.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Joe Don Baker IS Mittens.

And Molly. Just don't make fun of him for that or he'll mess up Andrew Robinson worse than Clint Eastwood did.

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[HorrorRetro]

Went and saw "Alan Partridge" tonight. It was hilarious. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWBBXPKVMlk&list=PLjvzWrHhsBXV20a6UUkYf2ZeGIIBXYCKU

[Camazotz Automat]

And Molly. Just don't make fun of him for that or he'll mess up Andrew Robinson worse than Clint Eastwood did.

As an exception, and to be honest, Joe Don Baker's relatively recent appearance in MUD, starring Matthew McConaughey, was easily believable and the part fit him like a ranch hand glove. It was a small part, but pivotal. When Joe Don was praying with his boys, that's when it crossed into hyper-realism.

Then again, I believe the entire movie was firing on all cylinders from beginning to end.

It was easily as good as Dallas Buyers Club; personally, I viewed it as being far superior in story, cinematography, and anything "artistic" that goes along with making a film.

And yet, MUD seemed to fade away, while DBC went full blown radioactive.

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Andrew Robinson was disturbing as Scorpio. Something about that medical tape on his nose, if I recall correctly.  Later in life, I would encounter Q in Star Trek : TNG and think... "Hell, Q reminds me of Scorpio.  I better strap a switchblade to my calf while watching this in case anything goes sour."

[paladin1991]

And Molly. Just don't make fun of him for that or he'll mess up Andrew Robinson worse than Clint Eastwood did.

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I remember at the age of 8, my dad taking me with him to see 'Dirty Harry.'  The scene in the park where Scorpio Killer/Robinson disarms Harry and remarks on the size of Harry's gun, 'My.  That's a BIG one.'   I laughed hysterically. 
I use that line several times a week at work.  In Long Beach, Ca, that line takes on a special significance.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Andrew Robinson was disturbing as Scorpio. Something about that medical tape on his nose, if I recall correctly.  Later in life, I would encounter Q in Star Trek : TNG and think... "Hell, Q reminds me of Scorpio.  I better strap a switchblade to my calf while watching this in case anything goes sour."

I can see the resemblance between him and Q.  And did you know he had a recurring role in Deep Space Nine?  I wasn't a big fan, but I remember the character and was absolutely stunned when I found out it was Robinson. 

I remember going to see "Dirty Harry" when I was about thirteen and wondering why the hell Scorpio paid the guy to beat the living crap out of him, and why anyone would pay for that when they could just get it for free by picking a fight with some real badass.  It was years before I finally figured it out.

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[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

As an exception, and to be honest, Joe Don Baker's relatively recent appearance in MUD, starring Matthew McConaughey, was easily believable and the part fit him like a ranch hand glove. It was a small part, but pivotal. When Joe Don was praying with his boys, that's when it crossed into hyper-realism.

I haven't seen that, but he is a very good actor and deserves way more credit for that than he gets.  As far as I'm concerned, he was about the only saving grace in that dreadful remake of "Cape Fear."  Robert Mitchum expressed more honest to God blood chilling psycho menace with a single narrow-eyed glance than De Niro managed with his crazy fundamentalist histrionics and garish tattoos (although I blame Scorsese for that--De Niro is a superb actor; changing the Max Cady character was all wrong and that movie, like so many others, never should have been remade).

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[Camazotz Automat]

Deep Space Nine was one of those series I never watched. No judgment. Just timing in the lifeline. I had no idea Robinson was in it. I wonder if they ever slipped any Dirty Harry references into his lines?

Perhaps the best thing about the Cape Fear remake was the cameos of Peck and Mitchum.

I'm a huge fan of John D. McDonald's work, but have to say I've never read Cape Fear. I probably should, or cease calling myself a huge fan.  (shades of paladin1991's post could apply here.)

An associate of mine owns one of JDM's neckties, and a rock paperweight that JDM kept on his desk. The rock has a flower painted on it and the word SHIT.  He also, incredibly, has a flag from JDM's boat.

It is simply mind blowing.

(Well, if you're a huge JDM fan, it is. Trust me.)

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I can see the resemblance between him and Q.  And did you know he had a recurring role in Deep Space Nine?  I wasn't a big fan, but I remember the character and was absolutely stunned when I found out it was Robinson. 

I remember going to see "Dirty Harry" when I was about thirteen and wondering why the hell Scorpio paid the guy to beat the living crap out of him, and why anyone would pay for that when they could just get it for free by picking a fight with some real badass.  It was years before I finally figured it out.

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Andrew Robinson was also in Hellraiser!


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Re: Phantasm - Don C. says he *may* one day release the original 3 hour cut of the 1979 classic...

...We did shoot a lot of film on the original Phantasm. So much that I was able to find ten minutes worth to included in Phantasm: Oblivion. The cut does not exist, but the negative certainly does. One day, if I could find the time, it might be fun to create and epic-length Phantasm.

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Also one of the many reasons cited by cult actor Michael Berryman  for his regular work with low budget horror is that the cast and crew are often much nicer to work with

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Finally to drag this back onto topic
I've just bought the 2008 documentary Blood and Oil

[Jackstar]

Those of you who thought Andrew Robinson was Q: Nevermore.


QMx Presents: The Raven read by John De Lancie

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Deep Space Nine was one of those series I never watched. No judgment. Just timing in the lifeline. I had no idea Robinson was in it. I wonder if they ever slipped any Dirty Harry references into his lines?

Perhaps the best thing about the Cape Fear remake was the cameos of Peck and Mitchum.

I'm a huge fan of John D. McDonald's work, but have to say I've never read Cape Fear. I probably should, or cease calling myself a huge fan.  (shades of paladin1991's post could apply here.)

An associate of mine owns one of JDM's neckties, and a rock paperweight that JDM kept on his desk. The rock has a flower painted on it and the word SHIT.  He also, incredibly, has a flag from JDM's boat.

It is simply mind blowing.

(Well, if you're a huge JDM fan, it is. Trust me.)

I don't mind being judgmental (hmmm, "Judge Mental" might some real possibilities as a daytime reality court show--all the defendants plead insanity, and Judge Mental has to decide if they're faking or not). I didn't watch much DS9, because I didn't care much for it.  When it came to space station series, I was a hardcore Bab 5 fan, sort of like favoring the Stones over The Beatles.

I haven't read any McDonald, but I will check him out, because I've pretty much blown through my early summer reading list.  Speaking of which, I'm still waiting for you to get back to me about the Tim Robbins memoir.  Have you finished it yet?

[Camazotz Automat]

Re: Phantasm - Don C. says he *may* one day release the original 3 hour cut of the 1979 classic... Source

A three hour version of Phantasm cut by Don would be the logical next step after part V. 

An appropriate way to crown the mythos.

As seen by the small 1979 bits used in Oblivion, those negatives are in excellent condition.

Detractors say it's all just cutting room floor fodder. I strongly disagree. There's a lot of evidence of substance being present and the potential for much more.

I believe Don will do it.  I wouldn't be surprised if it were shown in a few theaters. I am positive Stephen Romano would be on top of the chance for an Austin blood red carpet event to hail a three hour version. If so, I will be driving my ass down to Austin.  Maybe even sooner, if Part 5 opens there for limited release.

Back on topic, I'm re-watching "Under the Dome" Season 1.  It seems slightly better the second time around. I won't go into all the pros and cons.

[Tarbaby]

 Just watched:
DEAD RECKONING 1947 *** Humphrey Bogart. if you like 40's noir highly recommended. Classic Bogart.

[coaster]

I watched Hud again last night. What a brilliant movie.

[albrecht]

Sorcerer (1977) I'm not sure how/why I missed this movie but it is really good and gritty and tense atmosphere. Recommend, especially if you like Friedkin or Scheider. It is a remake but since the original is French it is ok!

Synopsis: Four unfortunate men from different parts of the globe agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of nitroglycerin across dangerous South American jungle.

Director:
William Friedkin
Stars:
Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal

[ItsOver]

 

Just watched:
DEAD RECKONING 1947 *** Humphrey Bogart. if you like 40's noir highly recommended. Classic Bogart.

Yes, yes!  I'm so glad I've discovered the OTA digital stations that are broadcasting the classic old movies, when they knew what acting, directing, and a plot were all about.  Yes, a good movie is more than just showing a video game with cartoonish special effects on a big screen.

I've never seen a lot of these older gems from the '30s through the early '60s so it's a real treat for me.  Break out the popcorn and watch a Bogie, Gable, Stewart classic on the big-screen TV.  Thank you GetTV, Movies!, etc.  "Classics for nothing and hot chics for free." 

Have you caught Bogart's "In a Lonely Place?"  What a great movie and performance by Bogart.  I wonder if Bogart would have ever made it in today's Hollywood of hollow pretty boys and CGI crapola.

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Sorcerer (1977) I'm not sure how/why I missed this movie but it is really good and gritty and tense atmosphere. Recommend, especially if you like Friedkin or Scheider. It is a remake but since the original is French it is ok!

Synopsis: Four unfortunate men from different parts of the globe agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of nitroglycerin across dangerous South American jungle.

A great movie and an even better soundtrack...


Tangerine Dream - Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme)

[albrecht]

8)Yes, yes!  I'm so glad I've discovered the OTA digital stations that are broadcasting the classic old movies, when they knew what acting, directing, and a plot were all about.  Yes, a good movie is more than just showing a video game with cartoonish special effects on a big screen.

I've never seen a lot of these older gems from the '30s through the early '60s so it's a real treat for me.  Break out the popcorn and watch a Bogie, Gable, Stewart classic on the big-screen TV.  Thank you GetTV, Movies!, etc.  "Classics for nothing and hot chics for free." 

Have you caught Bogart's "In a Lonely Place?"  What a great movie and performance by Bogart.  I wonder if Bogart would have ever made it in today's Hollywood of hollow pretty boys and CGI crapola.

A good movie. TCM is about the only cable station I watch except sports. And a new station I just got called GetTV that also shows good movies. A lot of the good actors of the older days would not make in today's Hollywood. Especially the ones who weren't good looking. But even the beautiful actresses wouldn't make it because they are too tall for the male stars of today. Big difference acting with, say, a Gary Cooper and a Tom Cruise.

[albrecht]

A great movie and an even better soundtrack...


Tangerine Dream - Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme)

Thanks for that. I forgot to comment on soundtrack. Yeah, very good. Was John Carpenter in Tangerine Dream? Ha. Because it is very reminiscent of his scores.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

A good movie. TCM is about the only cable station I watch except sports. And a new station I just got called GetTV that also shows good movies. A lot of the good actors of the older days would not make in today's Hollywood. Especially the ones who weren't good looking. But even the beautiful actresses wouldn't make it because they are too tall for the male stars of today. Big difference acting with, say, a Gary Cooper and a Tom Cruise.

I watch a lot of TCM.  We also get MeTV, which shows TV series from the fifties through the seventies, maybe into the early eighties.  Some are better than I remembered, and others much worse. 

The appearance standards for have definitely changed since the old days of Hollywood.  Bogart probably would have been a star today just because of his screen presence and charisma, but somebody would have made him fix his teeth.  I've noticed a lot of old actors had crooked or snaggly teeth, so it must not have been a big deal back then.  There were also a lot of short actors back then.  For every Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart, there was an Alan Ladd, who supposedly often stood on a raised section of floor to make him appear taller than his leading ladies, and James Cagney, who was fairly short by today's standards.  Hollywood has always been about creating illusion, the illusions just change with the times.

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Thanks for that. I forgot to comment on soundtrack. Yeah, very good. Was John Carpenter in Tangerine Dream? Ha. Because it is very reminiscent of his scores.

JC was more likely influenced by TD and also a need for economy! Long drawn out analogue synth passages sounded great then and now and were a lot cheaper than hiring a composer and then an Orchestra.

BTW if you like that style look out for Zombi (who tour with Goblin!) and the more obscure
Mild Peril

And I would also recommend Beyond The Black Rainbow


Beyond the Black Rainbow WFF10

[Mind Flayer Monk]

Sorcerer (1977) I'm not sure how/why I missed this movie but it is really good and gritty and tense atmosphere. Recommend, especially if you like Friedkin or Scheider. It is a remake but since the original is French it is ok!

Synopsis: Four unfortunate men from different parts of the globe agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of nitroglycerin across dangerous South American jungle.

I like this movie alot too. I like everything Friedkin has made. I think this is a better movie than Wages of Fear* as well but many people feel differently than me.
Not sure I agree about the soundtrack, the Sorcerer CD used to be $100 back in the 90s but to me it just sounds like a mashup of Phaedra and Rubycon.

*Why I like better = Sorcerer has better shots, better camera work, I like the actors more, less political and more focused on danger, better location scouting,  less repressing the natives (I've got no problems with movies about repressing the natives, but they are usually better when thats all the movie is about and not a subplot).

I watch a lot of TCM. 

Recommend, especially if you like Friedkin or Scheider.

Speaking of TCM and Scheider, TCM had a bunch of 70s crime movies on about 2 months ago. One of them I enjoyed starred Roy Scheider:
The Seven-Ups
Storyline
New York City cops wage a war against assorted hoods and criminals after one of their own is brutally killed by a hoodlum. Seven-Ups refers to the minimum jail time each of the crooks will have to spend if they are caught. From imdb link here

[Camazotz Automat]

Sorcerer (1977) I'm not sure how/why I missed this movie but it is really good and gritty and tense atmosphere. Recommend....

I've never heard of this, but I like everyone's endorsement and it sounds interesting. On the Netflix queue it goes.

[albrecht]

I like this movie alot too. I like everything Friedkin has made. I think this is a better movie than Wages of Fear* as well but many people feel differently than me.
Not sure I agree about the soundtrack, the Sorcerer CD used to be $100 back in the 90s but to me it just sounds like a mashup of Phaedra and Rubycon.

*Why I like better = Sorcerer has better shots, better camera work, I like the actors more, less political and more focused on danger, better location scouting,  less repressing the natives (I've got no problems with movies about repressing the natives, but they are usually better when thats all the movie is about and not a subplot).



Speaking of TCM and Scheider, TCM had a bunch of 70s crime movies on about 2 months ago. One of them I enjoyed starred Roy Scheider:
The Seven-Ups
Storyline
New York City cops wage a war against assorted hoods and criminals after one of their own is brutally killed by a hoodlum. Seven-Ups refers to the minimum jail time each of the crooks will have to spend if they are caught. From imdb link here

Yes, I definitely like "The Seven-Ups". Great movie also; nice plot, awesome chases, grittiness of NY, and good acting.

[West of the Rockies]

Just watched Hanna (no 'h' on the end) with Cate Blanchett -- good stuff!  A Bourne-like "asset" raises a genetically engineered girl to be a stone-cold killer.  Excellent settings, acting, action!

[b_dubb]

And I would also recommend Beyond The Black Rainbow


Beyond the Black Rainbow WFF10

I really like the visuals here but wonder if the movie is people staring at each. 

[yumyumtree]

Jigsaw 1949

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Presently watching "Blackbeard, the Pirate," from 1952 on TCM, starring Robert Newton, who set the standard for how people think pirates talked by being the first to say,"Yarrrrr" in Disney's 1950 production of "Treasure Island."  His Blackbeard is just a much darker version of the same character.  So, "Talk Like a Pirate Day" is really "Talk Like Robert Newton Day," because we really don't know how pirates talked. 

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I really like the visuals here but wonder if the movie is people staring at each.

The film tends to divide people... if you like the following films then Beyond the Black Rainbow is for you...

THX-1138 - the style not the plot
2001  - long periods of no dialogue and/or extended takes

otherwise you'll probably hate it  :

[Tarbaby]

8)Yes, yes!  I'm so glad I've discovered the OTA digital stations that are broadcasting the classic old movies, when they knew what acting, directing, and a plot were all about.  Yes, a good movie is more than just showing a video game with cartoonish special effects on a big screen.

I've never seen a lot of these older gems from the '30s through the early '60s so it's a real treat for me.  Break out the popcorn and watch a Bogie, Gable, Stewart classic on the big-screen TV.  Thank you GetTV, Movies!, etc.  "Classics for nothing and hot chics for free." 

Have you caught Bogart's "In a Lonely Place?"  What a great movie and performance by Bogart.  I wonder if Bogart would have ever made it in today's Hollywood of hollow pretty boys and CGI crapola.

oh yes, I've seen "in a lonely place". And I've seen all of Bogarts movies, more than once. I love your enthusiasm for the old classics. I especially like the 40s noir stuff. Also classics are the Maltese falcon of course, Casablanca, Key Largo, passage to Marseilles and many many more.

I find it too complicated for me to speculate on how he would be received today. Times are different, values are certainly different.