Last Movie You Watched

[Rivers]

Watched "The Last Temptation of Christ". I don't know what the big deal is.

I actually like that movie. It definitely doesn't depict Jesus as I envision him, but it tells an intriguing story in its own right.

[toujours]

Last film we watched was Bernie about a funeral director in Carthage Texas. It's a true story filmed in a documentary/mockumentary style and it is a good time. we really enjoyed it.

[Tacenda]

Rented "Whiplash", thought it to be intense.  Drummers might enjoy it, I don't know if it's very real life.  But makes you wonder how much abuse should occur to make some individuals live up to their fullest potential.  And if the phrase "good job" to our children and youth is a no-no.  Did I leave enough holes in my review for the curiosity to set in?  If you like Jazz or the Rocky style movie, this might be a good one. 

[Stargazer]

Watched "The Last Temptation of Christ". I don't know what the big deal is.

 

You know, I wrote out an entire response to this based on my mistake that you were talking about Mel Gibson's movie, The Passion of the Christ.  Fortunately, just before I posted it I re-read your post and realized that I was completely off-base.

 

I think that the big deal with The Last Temptation... is the idea it conveys that Christ could have human sexual feelings.  I've not seen this movie, but that's the impression I got about the reactions to it.  It made Christ seem too human and in ways that doesn't square with some denominations' view of Him.

[Calm]

I haven't seen it either, probably won't for a variety of reasons, but it would appear to me it wasn't just that if the wiki is accurate:

"The film begins with a man whispering in despair, "The feeling begins. Very tender, very loving. Then the pain starts. Claws slip underneath the skin and tear their way up. Just before they reach my eyes, they dig in. And I remember. First I fasted for three months. I even whipped myself before I went to sleep. At first it worked. Then the pain came back. And the voices. They call me by the name: Jesus." Jesus of Nazareth is a carpenter in Roman-occupied Judea, torn between his own desires and his knowledge that God has a plan for him. This conflict results in self-loathing, and he collaborates with the Romans to crucify Jewish rebels."

For some reason wiki isn't allowing me to copy link, but you can find it easily enough.

[Rivers]

I finally watched Meet the Mormons when I saw that Netflix had it. I feel bad that I didn't pay to see it in the theater so my money would be donated to charity. But it was good even though it was like watching I'm A Mormon videos.

[Stargazer]

I finally watched Meet the Mormons when I saw that Netflix had it. I feel bad that I didn't pay to see it in the theater so my money would be donated to charity. But it was good even though it was like watching I'm A Mormon videos.

 

Don't feel bad.  Just put a little more in the Fast Offering coffer next time.

[Grudunza]

Ex Machina is the best sci-fi thriller in years.  Great story with some intriguing ideas about AI and consciousness.

[Stargazer]

Ex Machina is the best sci-fi thriller in years.  Great story with some intriguing ideas about AI and consciousness.

Well, I'm glad you liked it. The trailer scares me! I am such a wuss.

[Rivers]

Over the weekend I watched the original 1933 King Kong, Selma, and the first Pitch Perfect.

It was a lazy weekend.

[Tacenda]

Over the weekend I watched the original 1933 King Kong, Selma, and the first Pitch Perfect.

It was a lazy weekend.

I liked Pitch Perfect 2, better than the first. Really liked this movie, despite it's sometimes tasteless humor.

[Sp0ckrates]

Last movie at the theater: Mad Max, Fury Road. It was good, but I still like the classic Mad Max, the Road Warrior, which I first saw on HBO years ago.

 

Last movie on Netflix: Eva. It's a science fiction film with a touching father-daughter theme and a surprise ending. The girl is the most talented child actor I've ever seen. Excellent film if you don't mind the subtitles (it's in Italian).

[Sp0ckrates]

FYI: Both Mad Max movies have language and violence. Eva must be g-rated.

[Sp0ckrates]

Correction: Eva might be PG-13. Don't let young children see it.

[Guest]

Two...Lone Suvivor and America. Sniper. I love war movies...and a really great move for last weekend "Thaking Chance". Do yourself a favor, find it and watch it, you will not regret it....bring so e tissues.

[Calm]

Excellent film if you don't mind the subtitles (it's in Italian).

Spanish I think.

[3DOP]

Last movie at the theater: Mad Max, Fury Road. It was good, but I still like the classic Mad Max, the Road Warrior, which I first saw on HBO years ago.

 

Last movie on Netflix: Eva. It's a science fiction film with a touching father-daughter theme and a surprise ending. The girl is the most talented child actor I've ever seen. Excellent film if you don't mind the subtitles (it's in Italian).

 

Subtitles are necessary. So much is lost when actors are dubbed. What one can discern from the inflection of the voice, is as important as the understanding of the words. Reading and hearing a good foreign film is much better than hearing some voice in your own tongue that wasn't involved with the movie repeat a translation audibly.

Edited May 30, 2015 by 3DOP

[Calm]

I hate dubbing.  A good subtitler that works to get the timing and the idiomas right makes it so much more enjoyable than being distracted by what is usually the wrong sound of a voice for that culture anyway and the disconnected lip movement.  I do get ansty though when the voice goes on for what must be a few sentences and all we get is a phrase and I've got to wonder what I've missed.  Not a big deal in an action film, but when it is something that is well written and has a lot of nuances...man, it makes me wish I was good at languages.  Not though unfortunately, never have been.

 

Eva is on Netflix, I've bookmarked it.  Looks interesting, thanks.

 

I've been watching Asian dramas off and on.  Best one so far is Tree with Deeper Roots.  For one thing, it has older actors so isn't just about cuteness and when are they going to kiss and the writing and plot are very intelligent, but nice touches of humor.  One character is kind of a weird touch...as if they wanted to add something really supernatural for some reason and the fight scenes are over the top with the wire work, but the rest of it is well worth enduring what small annoyance that is.  First Kdrama that kept me hooked from beginning to end, most have enough slow episodes towards the end that I start skimming.  Good historical drama though with some nice references to actual history and beautiful if you like costumes and great sets.  Reading the recaps, it looks like the subtitler missed a few things, but overall worked quite well.

Edited May 30, 2015 by calmoriah

[Sp0ckrates]

Spanish I think.

Yes, you might be right. Thanks.

[Sp0ckrates]

Subtitles are necessary. So much is lost when actors are dubbed. What one can discern from the inflection of the voice, is as important as the understanding of the words. Reading and hearing a good foreign film is much better than hearing some voice in your own tongue that wasn't involved with the movie repeat a translation audibly.

Agreed. Still, I do sometimes get a kick out of laughing at old Japanese films where the actors' lips keep moving when the dialogue stops!

[Sp0ckrates]

I hate dubbing. A good subtitler that works to get the timing and the idiomas right makes it so much more enjoyable than being distracted by what is usually the wrong sound of a voice for that culture anyway and the disconnected lip movement. I do get ansty though when the voice goes on for what must be a few sentences and all we get is a phrase and I've got to wonder what I've missed. Not a big deal in an action film, but when it is something that is well written and has a lot of nuances...man, it makes me wish I was good at languages. Not though unfortunately, never have been.

Eva is on Netflix, I've bookmarked it. Looks interesting, thanks.

I've been watching Asian dramas off and on. Best one so far is Tree with Deeper Roots. For one thing, it has older actors so isn't just about cuteness and when are they going to kiss and the writing and plot are very intelligent, but nice touches of humor. One character is kind of a weird touch...as if they wanted to add something really supernatural for some reason and the fight scenes are over the top with the wire work, but the rest of it is well worth enduring what small annoyance that is. First Kdrama that kept me hooked from beginning to end, most have enough slow episodes towards the end that I start skimming. Good historical drama though with some nice references to actual history and beautiful if you like costumes and great sets. Reading the recaps, it looks like the subtitler missed a few things, but overall worked quite well.

Yeah, let me know what you think after you watch it. It deals with the subject of artificial intelligence and whether a robot should be considered a person. Edited May 30, 2015 by Sp0ckrates

[3DOP]

Agreed. Still, I do sometimes get a kick out of laughing at old Japanese films where the actors' lips keep moving when the dialogue stops!

 

Oh yeah...it certainly can be amusing. I remember an old Saturday Night Live skit where as I recollect, Bill Murray, played Hercules like it was some foreign movie and they dubbed him in English with some deep, gravelly voice, and always out of sequence with his lips. I smile as I write this. Of course, some films are compatible with laughs, and dubbing can sometimes add to a campy atmosphere.

[Sp0ckrates]

Oh yeah...it certainly can be amusing. I remember an old Saturday Night Live skit where as I recollect, Bill Murray, played Hercules like it was some foreign movie and they dubbed him in English with some deep, gravelly voice, and always out of sequence with his lips. I smile as I write this. Of course, some films are compatible with laughs, and dubbing can sometimes add to a campy atmosphere.

Yeah! LOL!

[Okrahomer]

I haven't been following this thread, so if it has already been mentioned, let this be another ringing endorsement of the Danish film "Babette's Feast." It's based on the novel written by Karen Blixen (a.k.a., Isak Denesen.)

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/babettes_feast/

I love the film (which is mostly in Danish wirh a little French) and English subtitles. Each time I watch it, I find myself enthralled with the over-arching story, amused at the surprising elements of humor, and completely uplifted by the message--which has everything to do with love and friendship and even forgiveness.

If you take a chance on it, I think you will be rewarded.

[Garden Girl]

I haven't been following this thread, so if it has already been mentioned, let this be another ringing endorsement of the Danish film "Babette's Feast." It's based on the novel written by Karen Blixen (a.k.a., Isak Denesen.)

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/babettes_feast/

I love the film (which is mostly in Danish wirh a little French) and English subtitles. Each time I watch it, I find myself enthralled with the over-arching story, amused at the surprising elements of humor, and completely uplifted by the message--which has everything to do with love and friendship and even forgiveness.

If you take a chance on it, I think you will be rewarded.

I saw this many years ago, and it was very good... IIRC the cook, Babette?, made a sumptous dinner for a group of people who had treated her with disdain... but as she made each dinner course the people just savored the flavors and how very delicious and creative Babette was... they tried not to show their emotions as they were so very pleasantly surprised at each dish... Is this the one?

 

GG