The Sting holds up pretty well in retrospect. That plot was wound fairly well.
The Sting holds up pretty well in retrospect. That plot was wound fairly well.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
The Road Within
Vincent is a young man with Tourettes. When his mother dies, his politician father takes him to a behavior treatment facility.
He is befriended by a young black girl who is suffering from anorexia. His roommate at the facility is a British Indian who
among his phobias is a severe aversion to dirt and germs. The three steal the directors car and set out to California to spread
Vincents' mothers ashes. This is brilliantly acted. The three main characters own their roles. Uncomfortable at times, extremely funny
a lot of the time, and quite touching at moments. I definitely recommend this Netflix beauty.
A Comfort Zone is not a Life Sentence
i bought the same box last year. Ain't it great? I think the relationship between Herzog and Klaus Kinski was one of those for-life film collaborations you rarely see anymore.
If you like Fitzcarraldo, there's a great film-length documentary about Herzog's fanaticism in making that film that is only equaled by Coppolla and Apocalypse Now. Can't recall the title, but was disappointed it was not included as an extra in the Herzog box...seemed like an obvious choice.
I only clicked on it because I thought it was going to be something more interesting...
A Good Man
Caught this on Netflix last night. Stars Steven Seagal doing what he does best, Unapologetically kicking major ass!
This was made last year, and Seagal looks a little bit leaner than in other recent films. He is a special ops agent who
has a double target to take out. The operation goes astray, and the second target escapes. 2 Years later, Seagal is in
Eastern Europe, apparently settled down. He befriends his apartment neighbor and her little sister, who happen to be
in debt with the local Russian mobsters. Much carnage ensues. This is more like earlier Seagal movies. Pretty darn
entertaining with a high body count.
A Comfort Zone is not a Life Sentence
Took the two youngest to see Batman v Superman today. We liked it, agree with the assessment earlier here that the warehouse scene kicked ass.
Also watched most of the Henry Rollins vampire/immortal/cannibal flick on Netflix last night, will have to finish up tonight, these old bones can't pull off the all-night viewing habits of olde, particularly after getting home from the 2.25-hour Hackett concert last night Lou has yet to steer me wrong with his recommendations here I Know What I Like!
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I want to see B v S, but after all of the negative reviews, not sure. there's a new one that just opened called "Midnight Special" that looks really interesting. smaller independant type flic with a good cast.
Yep...anything you guys recommend I write down immediately. Same goes for my man, Paulie. The list keeps getting longer I can't find the time!
Dead Snow 2 Red vs. Dead
So ridiculous yet so enjoyable and so hilariously politically incorrect. Great effects! If you have any interest in cursed nazi zombies and aren't easily offended give this and even the first one a whirl!
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
Why don't you watch it and find out?
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
Yeah, this one was fun!
As to The Road Within, It is probably a love or hate movie. Obviously, I loved it. Yeah, the three at times use their afflictions to the group advantage. I just think
that the individual performances are so good, and that they play off each other so well. I also think that it is Lenny Kravitz's daughter who plays the anorexic girl.
A Comfort Zone is not a Life Sentence
At your recommendation I watched this last night. It was quite interesting -- oddball premise for a buddy movie. You didn't tell us Kyra Sedgwick played the therapist, or Dev Patel played the Indian, or Zoe Kravitz (daughter of Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet) played the girl, or Robert Patrick the dad.
Some of the tics were pretty extreme, and I suspect drugs could've helped these folks. But for the story throwing them together in full bloom was a brilliant move, and it made for a fascinating (flawed) character study.
Thanks.
Speaking of flawed characters, has anyone mentioned Horace and Pete (2016) yet?
It's a ten-episode long TV series available exclusively from comedian Louis C.K. at https://louisck.net/show/horace-and-pete. The premise is, Horace (played by Louis) inherits a bar in Brooklyn that has been in the family for a hundred years, since 1916, run by a succession of brothers and sons and cousins, all named "Horace" or "Pete."
Pete (Jr.) is played by Steve Buscemi. Also appearing are Jessica Lange, Steven Wright, Alan Alda (Pete Sr.), Edie Falco, Kurt Metzger, Amy Sedaris, Colin Quinn and others. With this many comedians in the cast you could be excused for expected a comedy. It is most definitely not.
Every character has flaws, and they play off of (and irritate) each other with their flaws. Over the course of the 7-1/4 hours running time everybody's backstory is slowly revealed, and we learn why each character carries the baggage they do.
It is humane, and empathetic, and always surprising. It's not funny, or light-hearted -- although there are moments of sublime grace. Some of the most intelligent writing I've seen in a long time.
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I just watched the Road Within as well and thoroughly enjoyed it. You are right about the three main characters owning their roles, particularly the Touretts. Very well acted! Thanks for the rec.
Added to this weekend's Netflix list: The Road Within and Horace and Pete
And for those of you who liked "Bone Tomahawk" there's an adaptation of Clive Barker's "The Midnight Meat Train" - I watched it on Amazon Prime, no idea as of writing if it is available on Netflix. Features Bradley Cooper and Brooke Shields amongst others (no she's not one of the victims). Strains credulity even for a horror flick w/so many plot holes/"DON'T DO THAT YOU IDIOT" moments you could drive a subway car thru it...*cough* - I understand Barker's original short story was much better - which you could state for pretty much any Stephen King adaptation for that matter.
And viewed earlier this week - "Vacancy" with Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsdale on STARZ in Black.
Anyone else see these?
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I noticed Criterion is releasing DVD and BD of Fantastic Planet in June - I LOVED that movie back in the 70s, can't wait to see it again, with the Criterion treatment. Great, possibly-prog soundtrack too.
https://www.criterion.com/films/28636-fantastic-planet
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