Ha, no definitely not a 5 out of 5 for me.Originally Posted by mozo-pg
Ha, no definitely not a 5 out of 5 for me.
Zappa on YT. I have a couple of the Zappa dvds, and seen many of the others. I hadn't seen this one though and enjoyed it quite a bit although there's overlap info from all the other Zappa/Mothers vids. You probably aren't going learn anything new, but I found it entertaining enough.
D.A.R.Y.L. ('85)
I have a soft spot for these old 80's sci-fi, kids adventure type flicks as they always take me back to more innocent times. An abandoned boy (Daryl) is found in the woods and fostered by a couple. He makes friends, adjusts to new life until it becomes clear he's not normal with his intellect and ability to do everything. Turns out he's not a child, but a lifeform created in a lab as a military experiment. Then the chase is on!This was a fun one to revisit and I feel still holds up well despite the typical 80's corn.
6.7 out of 10 Turtles
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse. I was in the mood for something silly and this fit the bill. It's not particularly great but it was enjoyable.
It's about three high school scouts who get caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse with a cocktail waitress from a strip bar.
Most of the humor I didn't particularly find humorous but there were some real LOL moments, usually in the form of dialogue from one of the main characters (Carter) or some of the particularly gruesome deaths, of which there are plenty. One of the funnier moments involves Carter and the old lady next door, played by the incomparable Cloris Leachman.
6 of 10 explosions of blood.
Klonk, I think you might like this one.
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
Ferrari.
I am biased towards Michael Manns movies, and am the first to admit he does not always hit the mark.
But I liked this more than I expected. It had a very minimal cinema release, and seemed to take ages to hit blu ray.
I liked Driver as Ferrari. I have always found him slightly awkward and gawky in other roles, but here he seemed more at ease with his character. Penelope Cruz was excellent as his wife.
And Mann uses that beautiful Italian scenery extremely well during the race sequences.
Some people bemoaned the lack of driving sequences, but it is a film about the man...its not a race movie. And yet I thought there were a decent number of driving scenes anyway, and Mann knows how to make those beautiful cars pop on screen.
And that crash sequence...even with the obvious CGI it was still horrific.
I love Noir films. This list was sent to me:
The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time
Frog in boiling water
Maxxxine: This is the third movie in the trilogy of “X” and “Pearl” written and directed by Ti West and staring Mia Goth. Of the 3 I think I may have liked this one the least, but it is still worth seeing if you are a fan of the other two films. This one takes place a few years after the events in “X” in the mid 1980’s. Maxxine is now a well-known adult film actress living in L.A. and trying to make it as a legit movie star, but her past comes back to haunt her. Mia Goth is once again amazing in her role. I honestly think she is one of the best young actresses out there today. The whole cast is good. The story is intriguing although I have to say that it kind of got a bit out there towards the end. Of the 3 films I liked “Pearl” the best with “X” a close second and this one 3rd, but it is still worth seeing. Apparently West has an idea for a 4th film in the series, but at this time it has not been greenlit.
3.5 out of 5 Stars.
Last edited by SteveSly; 3 Days Ago at 02:05 PM.
I wanted to see that when it was in the theater, but it came and went so fast I did not make it.
Good to know. I like the series, but so far have only seen X and Pearl, and only own X. Every copy of X I have seen just has the one "X" and not three. But I'm not particular about it; I know the trilogy of which you speak. I do want to see Maxxxine because I am a Mia Goth fan. She was on Kimmel's show last night.
Frog in boiling water
I had the title of the first movie wrong. It is just "X" and not "XXX". Thanks for posting that interview. I had no idea Mia had a British accent. That makes her portrayal of Maxxine / Pearl even more remarkable.
Pearl
Having loved X and with Maxxxine out now, I finally got around to this one last night. Beautiful to look at and a good 'decent into madness' flick, but it really dragged in parts. A necessary prequel I'd say. Definitely prefer X. Still pretty cool though and Mia Goth was so good in it. Her monologue with the sister in law was tremendous!
6.3 out of 10 pet alligators
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
The Prestige - Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johanson, and Chrisopher Bail (and David Bowie). Very cool story that keep my interest throughout. 8/10
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
Fifty Two Pickup (1986)
Gritty & sleazy neo noir adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel starring Roy Scheider, Ann Margaret, John Glover, Clrence Williams III, Vanity and a big batch of 80s porn stars.
Would make a great double feature with Freidkins To LIve Or Die In LA (1985)
An underappreciated gem with an outstanding cast and direction by John Frankenheimer
no tunes, no dynamics, no nosebone
Agreed, one of Cannon's better movies.
I love the portrayal of the villains, and the back and forth double crossing and negotiation between Glover and Scheider. And a decent score too.
I saw MaXXXine at my local rep cinema last night (love, love, love that place as I always say, ha). Mia Goth is excellent again, and there were some interesting parts and characters. Kevin Bacon is amazing and hardly recognizable in his role. The fact that some of it takes place on a studio back lot (presumably Universal, with the Psycho house and motel on display) is a nice bonus. It's also very well shot, with a nice grimy 80s LA feel and looks great.
I'd have to agree with Steve though, in that in may drag in a few places and it also just wasn't as disturbing as the previous entry X, which was really creepy and filled with dread. Still, well worth a watch.
Neil
Watched the last third of Trading Places, the other day, and who do I see as the stationmaster? Stephen Stucker, best known for playing "Johnny" in Airplane!
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
This one definitely had a different feel to the other two films.
Saw the horror movie Long Legs (2024) last night starring Maika Monroe,Nicolas Cage and directed by Osgood Perkins, son of the late Anthony Perkins.
A serial murder mystery set in the 90s with flashbacks to the 70s.
The look and tone of this dread laden movie is fantastic.
I don't want to say anything else as I might spoil it.
If you saw Perkins The Blackcoats Daughter (2015), then you'll know somewhat what to expect
no tunes, no dynamics, no nosebone
Thanks for the review. I saw the trailer for Longlegs last week and was curious about it.
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