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    Finished up the Netflix series , The Gentlemen ,...

    Finished up the Netflix series , The Gentlemen , based on the Guy Richie film of the same name. Not as satisfying as the movie , but close. Worth the time. Ends with a lead in to a second season ....
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    I would watch the movie first.

    I would watch the movie first.
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    Another thumbs up for The Gentlemen on Netflix....

    Another thumbs up for The Gentlemen on Netflix. Watched the movie for the first time a few days ago , started the series last night. I think the series is excellent. Retains some of the quirks of the...
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    Late to the party as usual.... The Gentlemen ,...

    Late to the party as usual.... The Gentlemen , Guy Richie effort. So I watched a little of this when it came out some years ago but for whatever reason didn't finish. After watching previews for the...
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    Im agreeing somewhat. Season 1 was the strongest....

    Im agreeing somewhat. Season 1 was the strongest. But it had a hurried finale , like it needed one more episode to wind itself up. IMO theres a steady erosion of writing quality in the s2 and 3. Im...
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    Watched the Prime remake of Roadhouse with Jake...

    Watched the Prime remake of Roadhouse with Jake Gydwhatever. Passable. Not as good as the original , but not a disaster. Ben Gazzara was a so much better villain. Jake Whosis was decent in lead....
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    Winters Bone , good one. IIRC yes it was...

    Winters Bone , good one. IIRC yes it was Lawrence's breakout move.
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    Neither lead is appealing to me. The dialog...

    Neither lead is appealing to me. The dialog becomes annoying. And worst of all it is boring to me. There are frenetic movies I enjoy , this not being one.
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    IIRC in the past you revealed you hadn't seen...

    IIRC in the past you revealed you hadn't seen some classic movies so ubiquitous as to raise eyebrows. I made no calls for expungement from Classic Cinephile . I call illegal harassment . I refuse to...
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    Despite His Girl Friday having the rep of being...

    Despite His Girl Friday having the rep of being one of the greats I never really cared for it. Passed last night.
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    Cameron hasn't ever had an original thought in...

    Cameron hasn't ever had an original thought in his life. What he does have is a talent for making things go BOOM really loud.
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    me to.

    me to.
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    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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    You should. Especially the first 3 seasons.

    You should. Especially the first 3 seasons.
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    I grew up in Ridgewood and Glendale in NYC....

    I grew up in Ridgewood and Glendale in NYC. Glendale ,at least , was still old school German. The wives would be scrubbing the stoops , vestibules and sidewalks once a week on hands and knees. Many...
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    Agreed , I liked Loudermilk. Another Netflix...

    Agreed , I liked Loudermilk. Another Netflix series in a similar vein , that is using the recovery community as a back drop , is Flaked. I found Flaked more engaging than Loudermilk. But Loudermilk...
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    On another note , late to the party as usual , I...

    On another note , late to the party as usual , I reentered Resident Alien. I watched 1 or 2 episodes when it came out but for some reason dropped it. But this time I'm halfway through the first...
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    The younger me devoured all things WWII . It was...

    The younger me devoured all things WWII . It was on a huge almost fictional scale , the conflict for all the marbles. I was fascinated by the breakdowns of the war strategies , that major turning...
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    I loved World At War as a kid. Victory At Sea was...

    I loved World At War as a kid. Victory At Sea was another good one. Theres a few colorized WW2 series on Netflix at the moment. Some excellent footage , really heightens the impact in color.
    IMO ,...
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    Where is this available?

    Where is this available?
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    I think it looks pretty good

    I think it looks pretty good
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    The Retirement Plan , Nick Cage and Ron Pearlman...

    The Retirement Plan , Nick Cage and Ron Pearlman , 2023 . Very watchable Cage vehicle having to do with a retired hitman killing stupid mob guys. Fun.
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    Even though The Great South Bay Festival is 10...

    Even though The Great South Bay Festival is 10 minutes from home I have never attended. Anyone know if this a multiple stage affair or will I be able to see all 4 bands?
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    Mister Prostitute

    Mister Prostitute
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    2023 romcom , Anyone But You. Fun and...

    2023 romcom , Anyone But You. Fun and boobalicious.
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    Bad news. Just checkedf the Great South Bay...

    Bad news. Just checkedf the Great South Bay Festival site for tickets. Anderson and the Geeks are now replaced by a TBA. Bummer. Barre is an interesting addition but not a stand alone draw for me.
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    Cool. Patchogue is the next town over. I'm so in.

    Cool. Patchogue is the next town over. I'm so in.
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    Good one. Ryan goes bonkers.

    Good one. Ryan goes bonkers.
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    Anyone watching Mr and Mrs Smith? Into the first...

    Anyone watching Mr and Mrs Smith? Into the first episode , a slow start but has potential, IMO. Is it worth a further time investment?

    On Edit Just realized this is totally new with only 1...
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    Romcom on Netflix , Plus One. Likeable flic with...

    Romcom on Netflix , Plus One. Likeable flic with who appears to be the son of Dennis Quade in the male lead. Decent.
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    Even though I'm not a fan of Happy Birthday , a...

    Even though I'm not a fan of Happy Birthday , a I've heard it so many times , I'm not looking forward to the time I'll never hear it again.
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    The Bee Keeper. Jason Stathem. Watchable despite...

    The Bee Keeper. Jason Stathem. Watchable despite a somewhat silly premise. Things go BOOM!!
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    I could do with some new Frost*

    I could do with some new Frost*
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    Finished up the 2cnd season of Reacher on Prime....

    Finished up the 2cnd season of Reacher on Prime. Better than #1 IMO.
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    Jean Arthur had that certain something.

    Jean Arthur had that certain something.
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    Ford can be one dimensional to. But he can also...

    Ford can be one dimensional to. But he can also loosen up. Star Wars , Indiana Jones.
    Alot of Costner also.
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    The Old Way , a tidy little western. Nick Cage is...

    The Old Way , a tidy little western. Nick Cage is excellent in this revege western with a twist. Reminisent of The Unforgiven in a way , but not really derivitive. I liked it.
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    Again , agreed.

    Again , agreed.
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    I agree. Tarantino wasn't trying to make a...

    I agree. Tarantino wasn't trying to make a documentary he was making entertainment. This was a slowish burn of a movie with a great end payoff. Hollywood is the land of happy endings , this was Once...
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    Knock it off. Before the thread gets knocked off...

    Knock it off. Before the thread gets knocked off , again.
    This never happens on the BW thread. Because all BW movies are 100% wholesome entertainment , exuding goodness like syrup from a Waffle...
  41. So many. I'll go with Sleepy Time Gorrilla Museum...

    So many. I'll go with Sleepy Time Gorrilla Museum at Nearfest in , I believe , Trenton. Totally unexpected , fun , and wild. Nearfest repeatedly surprised me with bands unknown to me. Frost at...
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    I saw this available on Prime to. I passed ,...

    I saw this available on Prime to. I passed , looked to be a distressing watch.
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    Its 5 bucks plus tax a month.

    Its 5 bucks plus tax a month.
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    He did the 3rd XMAN movie. And is developing a...

    He did the 3rd XMAN movie. And is developing a spinoff wherein Cue Ball from Dick Tracy enters the marvel universe. Working title , Balls He's Bald.
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    Invisible armies of Invisible men!!!!!!!!

    Invisible armies of Invisible men!!!!!!!!
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    Primal , 2019 Netflix Another good Nick Cage...

    Primal , 2019 Netflix
    Another good Nick Cage film. Has to do with a man eating big cat and a psycho assassin loose on a freighter munching and killing their way through the crew and military gaurd....
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    Enjoying Reacher S2 so far

    Enjoying Reacher S2 so far
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    Miricle On 34th Street causes a rush of...

    Miricle On 34th Street causes a rush of endorphines that only Its A Wonderful Life can hope to equal. The Alister Sim and Scrooged are my favorite versions.
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    Absolutly stand by my statement

    Absolutly stand by my statement
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    Miricle on 34th Street is the winner IMO

    Miricle on 34th Street is the winner IMO
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    Fast Charlie, 2023 . Stars Pierce Brosnan as a...

    Fast Charlie, 2023 . Stars Pierce Brosnan as a hit man now a target of a mob takeover. Also a very old James Caan. Well acted and paced action flic. Great supporting cast , shot on location in New...
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    Im pretty sure alot of these are older than 2023....

    Im pretty sure alot of these are older than 2023. The Lobster , Killer JoeUnhinged. Didn't check though.
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    Somewhat superficial when compared to previous...

    Somewhat superficial when compared to previous WWII docs such as World At War and Victory At Sea. I recognize some of the footage , used previously in mentione series. But the colorization and...
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    Movie

    Movie
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    On Netflix , recent addition. The Silencing ....

    On Netflix , recent addition. The Silencing . Having to do with the serial murders of young girls in a rural area. This one was pretty good with actual edge of seat suspense in parts . Some of the...
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    I agree with your assessments. The FX are...

    I agree with your assessments. The FX are incredible .But this is a perfect film for the BW Movie thread. The thread deserves life , its aliive!!
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    Wow. Lucky you!

    Wow. Lucky you!
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    You still have a DVD rental store near you??

    You still have a DVD rental store near you??
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    Watched a new movie , The Holdovers , based on...

    Watched a new movie , The Holdovers , based on very positive critic reviews. It is a very well done comedic drama headed by Paul Giamatti and an excellent supporting cast. Funny where it wants to be...
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    In the mood for a Nicholis Cage villian at his...

    In the mood for a Nicholis Cage villian at his most unhinged over the top level? Then , Sympathy For The Devil is just the ticket. Cage hijacks a man trying to get to his wifes hospital child birth...
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