What did you watch today? v 16.0

Tell everyone what you watched, what you thought, and what's up next.

The first post in this thread is # 4053

Friendly reminder to do your best to link your films so folks can add them to their queues.

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Permalink Reply by The Professor on October 22, 2008 at 2:55pm: I'm in the middle of watching Under the Volcano, but was a bit peeved to read the top review on NF, which is an unflagged spoiler. (It gives the ending away!) I flagged it, maybe interested others can as well.

Under the Volcano

Permalink Reply by Professional Bum on October 22, 2008 at 4:09pm: Done!

Permalink Reply by The Professor on October 22, 2008 at 10:56pm: At any rate, just finished this, and didn't end up enjoying it enough to care too much about the spoiler......

Permalink Reply by SEA on November 9, 2008 at 10:22pm: Ooh, I have Under the Volcano sitting on top of my DVD player. Haven't watched it yet. Will avoid the spoilers.

Permalink Reply by 2McAbre on October 22, 2008 at 4:13pm: 360° :-)

Saw two movies last night...

1st Movie: The Incredible Hulk... One Word.... AWESOME! So much better... There were even shout outs to Bill Bixby and a cameo by Lou Ferrigno (who also provides the voice for the Hulk) and who is much hotter looking now, age has been good for him. Best part without any spoilers... I cant wait to see what the next installment is going to be.

Oh, but Edward Norton really needs to eat something for crying out loud! He looks like he's 90 pounds dripping wet in this film, I mean sure maybe Banner is supposed to be a wimpy scientist, but come on! Plus film is supposed to add a good 20 pounds to your image, so he's way past anorexic. His butt cheeks were sharp enough to cut cheddar in the shower scene!

Rent it... Watch it... Its even worth a long wait in your queue! A solid 4 stars!

2nd Movie: The Strangers... Eh, I don't know... It really didn't do anything for me. I think I have been way over desensitized by todays modern horror. There were just too many things that made me go Huh? What? Why? It was OK, a firm 3 stars by my standard, but I wouldn't watch it a second time.

Knock Knock Knock... Is Bob there? Bob doesn't live here... POUND POUND POUND... Is Bob there? No! Bob doesn't live here... KICK BANG BOOM... I'm calling the cops, locking all the doors and windows and getting the baseball bat out of the closet!

Permalink Reply by Professional Bum on October 22, 2008 at 4:19pm: Yep I got passed over my Hulk copy(I think I'm going to make a post about how angry I am-NOT!). hehe

Permalink Reply by 2McAbre on October 22, 2008 at 4:26pm: Well I put mine in the mail today, so someone somewhere will get it by Thursday!

It definitely opened quite a few doors for sequels... And perhaps a few more big films for Robert Downey Jr.

Permalink Reply by Professional Bum on October 22, 2008 at 4:17pm: This is what I've seen since Tuesday:

Kid Galahad - A classic sports drama about a fight promoter who finds a diamond in the rough in the boxing world. Predictable & melodramatic, but enjoyable. TONS of extras on this dvd too-trailers, shorts, and three cartoons aka a good evening of entertainment.
Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be an England - A recent concert of the punk classic band Sex Pistols(5 sold out nights in London); and it's just ok(only 70 minutes long). There is about 90 minutes of bonus features though; do check out the "Johnny Rotten tour of London".
Sisters of the Gion - Supposedly a classic Japanese tale(I didnt see it one bit) about two sisters-one living the modern times & moving up and the other one staying with traditions & suffer. Really dull IMO. Maybe a year or two down the road I'll give it a second look.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane - One of Jodie Foster's earliest roles, she plays an intelligent teenager with a dark secret; yet the townspeople want to know all about her. Really good thriller and great actors too(especially Martin Sheen as the local creep).

BTW Prof, I see your avatar changed.

Permalink Reply by The Professor on October 22, 2008 at 4:24pm: Thanks for flagging that review.

Yep, I found a different version of the poster for "This Gun For Hire." It appeared to be by the same artist, so I cut Alan Ladd out again and thought I'd try this look for a while. I don't think I like it as much, so I'll likely change back soon.

Permalink Reply by pihkal020 on October 23, 2008 at 5:39am: I advise you to go to an avatar doctor and have some liver tests done stat!!

Permalink Reply by spiderpig on October 23, 2008 at 5:43am: Aw Prof, I kinda like your avatar's little face lift. :)

Permalink Reply by photo heathen on October 23, 2008 at 4:42am: Read your review for Sisters of the Gion. I haven't seen it yet, but what you describe is pretty much what I was expecting. I love older Japanese films, but I've yet to see a pre-war film that I really loved.

Having said that, PB, don't give up on Mizoguchi. If nothing else, please give Ugetsu a try.