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  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭
    edited January 30, 2021 9:19PM

    Due to this very thread, I am presently again watching "Miller's Crossing" (another Coen brothers film). I haven't watched this film in 10 years but it really is worth the rewatch. Great thread DD! And, for the record, I love both of the movies I suggested earlier at least in part because I read the books prior to watching them. The movies are spot on and terrific!

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bobbybakeriv, Thanks buddy, I've always been a huge movie fan, and with the offseason approaching I am getting prepared for a long summer. There's nothing like a good movie!

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2021 3:53AM

    I watched this movie recently. It stars Clint Eastwood's son Scott Eastwood. Pretty interesting plot twist in this one. They have you fooled halfway through the movie, and then a huge plot twist that is very shocking.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2021 3:54AM

    A little something for stevek.

  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bobbybakeriv said:

    @doubledragon said:
    Platoon is another classic. Tom Berenger plays an awesome villian as Sgt. Barnes, an out of control Sgt. with a nasty scar on his face, one of the all time great movie villains.

    Another all time great villain....


    Awesome movie but I hated the ending!

  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭

    The ending was weird for sure...

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I watched this movie recently, it's called "Shotgun stories". It's about two families that have a violent feud. It was very entertaining.

  • BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 5,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really enjoyed this one.

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  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Quentin Tarantino movies are always very entertaining. This one is a good one too.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You want to see what happens when you screw with a huge whale, watch this movie.

  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @doubledragon said:
    You want to see what happens when you screw with a huge whale, watch this movie.

    Saw that, great movie

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Watched this one recently. It was pretty entertaining, great special effects.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2021 11:40AM
  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭

    DD, I am definitely going to have to watch a few of those for sure.

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Bullsitter said:
    I really enjoyed this one.

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    Awesome movie!

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just in time for the Super Bowl and off season movies. Complete upgrade for our viewing pleasure.


    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is a classic movie, I think this might be where the idea for Terminator came from. If you've seen it, you'll know what I mean.

  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭

    Westworld was great! Yul Brynner was another great villain in that one for sure.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2021 4:16PM

    @bobbybakeriv said:
    Westworld was great! Yul Brynner was another great villain in that one for sure.

    Yes, and I loved the end of it, when he stalked him like the Terminator!

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another Quentin Tarantino classic.

  • LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭✭✭

    On the lighter side I enjoy Dazed And Confused. Matt McConaugheys breakout movie.

  • bobbybakerivbobbybakeriv Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2021 9:50PM

    These are some super recommendations! Here's a sleeper film that I've always really liked. Christian Bale is really good in it. All of the acting is really.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you @bobbybakeriv, I'll check Out of the furnace out!

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 1, 2021 2:29AM

    If you haven't seen Gladiator, you should. Joaquin Phoenix plays one of the all time great movie villains. You also get to see what it really looked like in the ancient Roman times. Ancient Rome was one of the most powerful and biggest empires in history, and you get to see what it would have looked like doing battle in the colisseum. I have always wanted to visit the ancient ruins of the colisseum in Rome.

  • thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:
    Just in time for the Super Bowl and off season movies. Complete upgrade for our viewing pleasure.


    Hope you and Mrs Dueces enjoy!

    I'm not much of an audio tech, and I have a question for the forum.....

    I have heard anecdotally that a lot of people have the same problem I have when watching tv, particularly movies, more specifically newer movies. That is, the way they are recorded has me constantly adjusting the volume from high to low and back. I also read that this might be solved using a proper sound bar setup. Any info is appreciate!

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 1, 2021 7:33AM

    @thisistheshow said:

    @2dueces said:
    Just in time for the Super Bowl and off season movies. Complete upgrade for our viewing pleasure.


    Hope you and Mrs Dueces enjoy!

    I'm not much of an audio tech, and I have a question for the forum.....

    I have heard anecdotally that a lot of people have the same problem I have when watching tv, particularly movies, more specifically newer movies. That is, the way they are recorded has me constantly adjusting the volume from high to low and back. I also read that this might be solved using a proper sound bar setup. Any info is appreciate!

    It has to do with the surround or Dolby Atmos going from front to back and side to side. Your TV can’t distinguish the difference and tried to adjust on the two little speakers. A decent sound bar will allow you to adjust the voices so you can understand the conversation better and auto adjust for everything else. Now a sound bar with woofer and back speakers allows you to hear theater sounds like a helicopter coming in from off screen from the back. Or a rap on the back door. But be warned, once you go there there’s no coming back.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • DarinDarin Posts: 7,077 ✭✭✭✭✭

    DoubleD - Since you brought up Gladiator, this is Patrick Mahomes after dismantling
    the Bucs defense in the Super Bowl............ >:)

  • DarinDarin Posts: 7,077 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In my opinion Gladiator has one of the best lines in cinematic history,
    delivered by Russell Crowe after being ordered to face the Emperor
    and tell him who he is...........................

    “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true Emperor Marcus Aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife – and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” – Maximus

  • thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Darin said:
    DoubleD - Since you brought up Gladiator, this is Patrick Mahomes after dismantling
    the Bucs defense in the Super Bowl............ >:)

    @Darin I'm just glad you are here this time around.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Darin said:
    In my opinion Gladiator has one of the best lines in cinematic history,
    delivered by Russell Crowe after being ordered to face the Emperor
    and tell him who he is...........................

    “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true Emperor Marcus Aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife – and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” – Maximus

    Yes, when Russell Crowe said those lines in Gladiator, that was one of the most awesome moments in movie history. It sends chills up your spine to watch that scene. Meridius coming face to face with the man who killed his family and presumably him, and letting him know, hey, I'm still alive, and I'm coming for you. Brilliant cinema.

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2, 2021 10:22AM

    Point Break was a non stop action packed movie about an undercover FBI Agent penatrating a gang of adrenaline junkie, thrill seeking, big wave surfing, bank robbers. It will take you on one heck of a ride. If you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend it. Patrick Swayze was great as the villain in this movie.

  • craig44craig44 Posts: 11,251 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2, 2021 10:27AM

    Part 1 Download Free Braveheart

    always loved this one. I loved his speech before the battle of Stirling Bridge.

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • craig44craig44 Posts: 11,251 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Silence of the Lambs archive review: Jodie Foster in America's  underworld of desire | Sight & Sound | BFI

    "Hello Clarice"

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • hammer1hammer1 Posts: 3,874 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not a movie, but the best thing on TV right now:

    https://youtu.be/ZJPOla_1Px0

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you’re looking forward to seeing Wonder Woman 84 I can save you a lot of trouble. Don’t! Watch reruns of Gilligans Island. Much more entertaining and believable. Especially when professor makes a radio out of coconuts but can’t figure out how to patch the boat.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A classic.

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 5,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 3, 2021 3:16PM

    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • purduepetepurduepete Posts: 791 ✭✭✭

    If you haven't seen this yet, it's probably one of my top five favorite movies:

    Tom

    Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
  • purduepetepurduepete Posts: 791 ✭✭✭

    Here's a couple more of my favorites that you might like:

    Tom

    Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 3, 2021 9:28PM

    @purduepete said:
    If you haven't seen this yet, it's probably one of my top five favorite movies:

    Spacey's Keyser Söze character will never be forgotten

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    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 3, 2021 9:27PM

    And who could forget this classic and heartfelt scene from The Big Lebowski
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    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @doubledragon said:
    Point Break was a non stop action packed movie about an undercover FBI Agent penatrating a gang of adrenaline junkie, thrill seeking, big wave surfing, bank robbers. It will take you on one heck of a ride. If you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend it. Patrick Swayze was great as the villain in this movie.

    Keanu Reeves played Johnny Utah my favorite Ohio State QB ever

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    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:

    Saw both the Jack Reacher movies, both were great.

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Kyser Soza!

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,009 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Spoiler alert - Dorothy made it home safely.

  • galaxy27galaxy27 Posts: 7,850 ✭✭✭✭✭

    in real life i think Cruise is, shall we say, a tad eccentric

    on screen he's my fav actor, oddly enough

    this was a very good sci-fi flick

    you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet

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