brianusa Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 "A child's Christmas in Wales, very evocative, probably not for children though! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 If you have the means to stream Netflix and don't already, take advantage of their month's free trail. I was so appalled by the terrestrial TV fare on offer a couple of years ago I signed up and wouldn't be without it. Fargo is worth it alone. I also take advantage of other's cast offs, here's the to watch pile from charity and trade in shops: C6T. (special thank you to Fenman Paul for the Akenfield heads-up, been after it for years. Buh!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdr Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Man on fire Wild things A quiet place 10 cloverfield lane One flew over the cuckoos nest Peters friends here's a few to get on with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 And if you like Man on Fire, Sicario is a good watch. And to see Robin Williams in a serious role - Awakenings Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood Everything must go - Will Ferrell is a more touching role Man on the Moon - Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 We had a Gran Torino back in the seventies. Great car but all go if you like that sort of thing, biggest V8 you ever saw with an equally big carb that sucked petrol with about 8-10 MPG. Then came the gas crisis, it was traded in on a Mustang 2 which turned out to be the antithesis of the Torino, 2litre four banger with a four speed box, slow as molasses but 30MPG! I wasn't thrilled with the movie either! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2019 12 hours ago, woodenhead said: And if you like Man on Fire, Sicario is a good watch. And to see Robin Williams in a serious role - Awakenings Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood Everything must go - Will Ferrell is a more touching role Man on the Moon - Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman I quite liked Gran Torino 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fenman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Classsix T said: If you have the means to stream Netflix and don't already, take advantage of their month's free trail. I was so appalled by the terrestrial TV fare on offer a couple of years ago I signed up and wouldn't be without it. Fargo is worth it alone. I also take advantage of other's cast offs, here's the to watch pile from charity and trade in shops: C6T. ... From that pile, can I just point out Galaxy Quest? Absolutely genius film-making. Justin Long has a tiny role in that but went on to star in Dodgeball, a film which won’t provide the smallest mental challenge but which set out to prove there is no sight funnier than a man being hit in the balls (it succeeds). The dvd is worth it just for the short extra film (2 minutes) highlighting Long’s gift for physical comedy. He’s like a modern Buster Keaton. Both films are ideal after-lunch viewing when you are just too full to move or think. And I completely agree with your praise for Fargo. Sheriff Margie is one of the great movie characters of recent years. Paul Edited December 2, 2019 by Fenman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2019 How did Dinner for One escape British audiences for so long? Brilliant... Would happily go with some of the above recommendations and would add - if you like the genre - the following, you can see the evolution of the storylines if watched in this order: The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw Carry on Cowboy Blazing Saddles And we cant have a carry on without Carry On Screaming - British comedy at its best For something a bit darker and perhaps Sean Connerys most overacted role - but still a brilliant film - The Untouchables Am sure SWMBO would add some chick flicks but cant remember them... but a recent cinema visit we both enjoyed was to watch a Good Lie Hope that helps - enjoy whatever you choose! Pass the sherry and mince pies.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-A-T Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Sleuth - Olivier and Caine. At the top of their game and both look to be having tremendous fun. Das Boot - In the original German. Arguably the best war film ever made. Don’t let the subtitles put you off. La Cage aux Folles - The original is hilariously funny and nothing like the insipid sanitised American remake. Again don’t let the subtitles put you off. The Long Arm - Classic 50s B&W crime drama that broke the mould. Hawkins at his best (maybe a double bill with The League Of Gentleman?). Casino Royale - The first Bond of the reboot and arguably the best Bond film ever. Craig is excellent and it has it all; cars, locations, tension and plot twists. Blade Runner - A classic and not just of the Sci-Fi genre. Get the Director’s Cut version if you can. And if you’ve not seen it binge watch Derry Girls on 4OD. The best modern UK comedy of recent years. The Big Bang Theory being the best modern US comedy of recent years. Edited December 2, 2019 by D-A-T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Fenman said: From that pile, can I just point out Galaxy Quest? Absolutely genius film-making. Paul "I see you managed to lose your shirt." A fondness and knowledge of Sci-fi helps of course. Sorry Phil, it was the Carry On's that made Netflix so attractive to me. Khyber (the only good one - Screaming at a push) aside, they haven't aged well. C6T. Edited December 2, 2019 by Classsix T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Classsix T said: "I see you managed to loose your shirt." A fondness and knowledge of Sci-fi helps of course. Sorry Phil, it was the Carry On's that made Netflix so attractive to me. Khyber (the only good one - Screaming at a push) aside, they haven't aged well. C6T. I am of a certain age you understand.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Fenman said: ...From that pile, can I just point out Galaxy Quest? Absolutely genius film-making... Wonderful fun, (years after first seeing it we still confirm route decisions with 'On Teb, on', while regretting we don't have the tentacles to do it justice) and it reminds me of another TV series derived film I forgot to mention. That's Joss Whedon's 'Serenity', the summary epilogue to the cancelled 'Firefly' TV series. There wasn't a hint in the frankly boring TV series (which was full on 'hole-in-the-wall' outlaw gang in space, complete with six shooter) of the surprise attack on hubris found in the film. I certainly didn't anticipate this, and do wonder if Whedon and his collaborators did either. It fully overcomes the limitations of a relatively small budget, and supplies a great role for Chiwetel Ejiofor: "However, I am not stupid!". (You can highlight the missing text or just watch, and be blown away by a plot twist in the PK Dick class.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Classsix T said: "I see you managed to lose your shirt." A fondness and knowledge of Sci-fi helps of course. ... Agreed. But even if you're not a sci-fi buff, there's something about the way that Sigourney Weaver takes the stereotypical dumb blonde and works with it that transcends genre ("The Computer says "yes" ..."). Alan Rickman also showed his genius for comic timing and self-mockery ("By Grabthar's hammer..."). Just recalling those now is making me smile. :) Paul 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, D-A-T said: Das Boot - In the original German. Arguably the best war film ever made. Don’t let the subtitles put you off. Too bloody right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would add, for drama, if like me you are a (giant breed) dog lover. A 2007 made for tv film starring Rutger Hauer, 'Call Of The Wild'. Edited December 2, 2019 by bike2steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Green Book or Selma Both doubtful choices for this community JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: That's Joss Whedon's 'Serenity', the summary epilogue to the cancelled 'Firefly' TV series. There wasn't a hint in the frankly boring TV series (which was full on 'hole-in-the-wall' outlaw gang in space, complete with six shooter) of the surprise attack on hubris found in the film. I certainly didn't anticipate this, and do wonder if Whedon and his collaborators did either. It fully overcomes the limitations of a relatively small budget, and supplies a great role for Chiwetel Ejiofor: "However, I am not stupid!". (You can highlight the missing text or just watch, and be blown away by a plot twist in the PK Dick class.) I rather liked the TV series and really wish it hadn't been cancelled. My cousin was really freaked out by River when he watched Serenity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Phil Bullock said: And we cant have a carry on without Carry On Screaming - British comedy at its best For something a bit darker and perhaps Sean Connerys most overacted role - but still a brilliant film - The Untouchables Agree on Carry On Screaming, it never fails to titivate! From the same period, how about the 'Doctor In Trouble' series of films with Dirk Bogarde and James Robertson Justice, or more of the Ealing stuff like 'Passport To Pimlico' and 'Kind Hearts & Coronets'...? Regarding 'The Untouchables', the opposite to that one would be Connery's early '70s foray into sci-fi with 'Zardoz', it's utterly bizarre, and made the same year that he did 'The Offence', a grim British crime flic if ever there was one. These two are like chalk and cheese and were made as part of his contract in order to tempt him to come back as 007 in 'Diamonds Are Forever'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 The Iron Maiden, available on DVD for the traction engine lover. Zulu, " don't thro britney spears at me" The Cruel Sea, Jack Hawkins at his finest Layercake, a pre Bond Daniel Craig Bond, Daniel Craig era Dr Zhavago, beautifully shot. Lawrence of Arabia The Battle of Britain The Longest Day Dunkirk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Second (third?) "Oh Mr Porter" (Will Hay) - got to be about the funniest film ever made. Ditto "Galaxy Quest" - perfect comedy too but no trains in it..... But one that has not been mentioned "Train of Events" - a superb 1949 film, with Jack Warner as an engine driver, and loads of railway shots and atmosphere, but with a decent set of plots enough to interest a non-railway buff. Also, after several glasses (bottles) "La Bete Humaine" - the best film ever made showing the daily routine of an engine crew, but also a very decent plot, largely about (probably) schizophrenia, or at least some kind of mental illness. Not a comedy...... PS - I should also mention, given my location, "Chez les Ch'tis" - an abnormally funny French comedy about a postal worker who tries to feign disability to get a posting to the Riviera, but who gets found out, and, as punishment, gets posted to "The North" (i.e. Les Ch'tis), in this case somewhere in the Pas de Calais (although it seems to have been filmed mostly in Rouen). Very, VERY funny (sub-titled version DVD available in the UK). Dany Boon is the star, and many of his films are worth watching. Edited December 2, 2019 by Mike Storey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mike Storey said: Second (third?) "Oh Mr Porter" (Will Hay) - got to be about the funniest film ever made. Ditto "Galaxy Quest" - perfect comedy too but no trains in it..... But one that has not been mentioned "Train of Events" - a superb 1949 film, with Jack Warner as an engine driver, and loads of railway shots and atmosphere, but with a decent set of plots enough to interest a non-railway buff. Also, after several glasses (bottles) "La Bete Humaine" - the best film ever made showing the daily routine of an engine crew, but also a very decent plot, largely about (probably) schizophrenia, or at least some kind of mental illness. Not a comedy...... PS - I should also mention, given my location, "Chez les Ch'tis" - an abnormally funny French comedy about a postal worker who tries to feign disability to get a posting to the Riviera, but who gets found out, and, as punishment, gets posted to "The North" (i.e. Les Ch'tis), in this case somewhere in the Pas de Calais (although it seems to have been filmed mostly in Rouen). Very, VERY funny (sub-titled version DVD available in the UK). Dany Boon is the star, and many of his films are worth watching. Sack Rey Blur Mike, what about Delicatessen garckon? C6T. (tee hee, it auto corrected "garçon", BUT I TOOK BACK CONTROL!) sigh, to think some people actually think that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted December 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2019 Das Boot is great, I have a Superbit DVD, excellent for SD. Definately give up on Hollywood (except The Martian) Give British films, European films (German and French, got a few, look at work by Luc Besson, also Run Lola Run was good) a go Japanese animation, excellent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 "Malcolm" 1986 comedy set in Melbourne about a tram enthusiast - contains a model tram layout amongst other things (available on youtube movies) Keeping the Antipodean light comedy theme going - The Castle Muriels Wedding 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 30/11/2019 at 04:54, Fenman said: A couple from me: - The Ladykillers (the original Ealing, not the awful Tom Hanks remake) - wickedly dark, and lovely King’s Cross steam action. Any of the Ealing comedies for that matter. Whisky Galore is a particular favourite as it's based on a real event. Fun fact: When T.E.B Clarke wrote Titfield Thunderbolt he was a neighbour of the then Deputy Chief Engineer of ICI, Dr Richard Beeching. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 +1 for Muriels Wedding, Toni Colette before The Sixth Sense made her. Sexy Beast is the best Brit flick I've seen in years. Outstanding performance by Ben Kingsley, if you don't mind strong language. Mix it up with various by talented directors. Kubrick, Kurosawa & Cronenberg. C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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