"Jaali Note (1960)
4/10 Stars
A not very well made Bollywood film about a police inspector going undercover to infiltrate a counterfeiting gang. Whereas I've gotten somewhat accustomed to the musical interludes in Bollywood films they are…"
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Best Films of the Year
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In my quest to see every significant film from 1890 to the present I began adding films to my queue from the beginning of each decade: 1890, 1900, 1910. etc. (I know some will say that 1960, for…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nerves Mar 1.
Patton (1970)
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I was reluctant to put this in my queue because I thought I'd seen it too recently but I really enjoyed it. Scott was born to play this role and every other aspect of the production was top notch. I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mr. Bad Sep 30, 2011.
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Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"The Capture (1950)
6/10 Stars
Low budget John Sturges noirish Western set in Mexico concerning an oilman who feels guilty about shooting a man suspected of robbing his company's payroll. Has its moments but some major plot…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"June Night (1940)
6/10 Stars
Ingrid Bergman's final Swedish film. Ingrid never looked lovelier. Nice cinematography too but the plot about a troubled young woman from a small town who changes her identity and moves to Stockholm…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"13 Assassins (2010)
6/10 Stars
Technically well done but with a rather simplistic bad guys vs. good guys plot. The first half establishes the despicability of the shogun's half brother and the coming together of the samurai whose mission…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"Pollock (2000)
8/10 Stars
This was a nine year project for Ed Harris who stars as American artist Jackson Pollack. It is also Harris' directorial debut. Harris doesn't just play Pollock - he virtually becomes him. Besides his physical…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"Could you watch it in a house?
Sorry - I couldn't resist."
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"Strangers in Good Company (1990)
8/10 Stars
Canadian film about a group of elderly women and a younger black woman who get stranded in the wilderness. None of the actors are professional and the dialogue is mostly improvised. It is…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"Breaking Glass (1980)
5/10 Stars
British film about punk-inspired singer who sacrifices her idealism for stardom. Her attitude and demeanor are punk but her music is watered down New Wave. She seems concerned about social issues especially with…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"I have seen those but it's been a while. Let's not forget Robert Downey's films: Putney Swope, Pound, Chafed Elbows, Greaser's Palace,..."
Nerves replied to Ando's discussion 'Richard III' in the group Shake & Stir"An interesting essay presented by a foundation established to "challenge the popular view of King Richard III by demonstrating through rigorous scholarship that the facts of Richard’s life and reign are in stark contrast to the…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"End of the Road (1970)
6/10 Stars
I haven't read John Barth's novel on which the screenplay by Terry Southern (Dr. Strangelove, Easy Rider) is based but I understand that great liberties have been taken. Barth's novel was written…"
Nerves replied to Ando's discussion 'Titus Andronicus' in the group Shake & Stir"I saw the Taymor film about five years ago and thought it was very good. I'm reading the play for the first time now. There's also this BBC production form the 80's:
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Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"El Cochecito (1960)
7/10 Stars
Italian director Marco Ferreri helms this Spanish black comedy that bears some resemblance to De Sica's Umberto D. An elderly man who has been reduced to a position of helplessness in his own home…"
Nerves replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"Perfect Strangers (1950)
7/10 Stars
A well made film with good performances but the story lacks punch. Ginger Rogers and Dennis Morgan play two members of a sequestered jury for the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife. Though…"
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Ando said… No, I didn't delete the CC group, Nerves, but thanks for resurrecting its memory.
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marcie said… Nerves, I so enjoyed the sweet little movie "Aftershock." I would have never seen it without your Rec. I so admire your steadfastness in presenting your opinions and Recs. consistently in the midst of so many other comments by other Characters! Ha I enjoy all you guys so much! All together you give me so much pleasure and great information!!! Marcie
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Knaldskalle replied to The Professor's discussion 'What did you watch today? v 34.0'"I heard he shares it with Keanu Reeves, so technically he has only half an expression."
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26 different directors, 26 surprisingly similar short films. There are a handful of good ones, but only the chosen one who desires to suffer through an eternity…"
Peppyflame replied to Peppyflame's discussion 'What is the name of this movie.' in the group What's The Name of That Movie?"Thanks Ann. That is the Adam Sandler film. Now if you could just come up with the title of the one where the man can`t remember. Thanks so much. Jim"
MissAnnThrope replied to Peppyflame's discussion 'What is the name of this movie.' in the group What's The Name of That Movie?"50 First Dates, maybe?"
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Can't remember the name of a movie you saw or wanted to see? Start a new Discussion Topic here with your description & we can try to help each other!See More
Dig-Me-Up replied to Dig-Me-Up's discussion 'FULL MOVIE "Spider Baby" or "The Maddest Story Ever Told" (1968)"' in the group creepy movies!"You're Welcome. I was surprised that I was able to add it in a larger sized movie viewer. You ever wonder how many oddball families and little groups there are out there. Maybe it's better that we never find out."
Wednesday'sChild replied to Dig-Me-Up's discussion 'FULL MOVIE "Spider Baby" or "The Maddest Story Ever Told" (1968)"' in the group creepy movies!"Oh wow, I love this movie. Thanks for sharing!"
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