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What was the last DVD you bought and why?
Posted By Tortuga
Fantastic! That movie has haunted me for years;...

Fantastic! That movie has haunted me for years; it's one of the films that made me love Australian cinema.
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-27-09
Replies: 22
The Time Traveler's Wife
Posted By Tortuga
Yeah, it's been too long!! I think this...

Yeah, it's been too long!!

I think this will be a movie that plays very well on DVD, but if you can swing it, try seeing it in a theater, just for the fun of listening to all the sniffling....
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-26-09
Replies: 22
The Time Traveler's Wife
Posted By Tortuga
Yeah, he sure doesn't seem to have any modesty...

Yeah, he sure doesn't seem to have any modesty issues. Then again, we're talking about a big, strapping guy like Bana, so why would he?

And that's fine by me... :D
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-25-09
Replies: 22
The Time Traveler's Wife
Posted By Tortuga
I haven't read the book, but I did see the movie...

I haven't read the book, but I did see the movie - and I really liked it.

Maybe I was just in the mood for a schmoopy romance, but I thought the chemistry between Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-25-09
Replies: 428
Film that made you cry
Posted By Tortuga
I don't cry too easily at movies - although I did...

I don't cry too easily at movies - although I did just have a nice sob at THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE - but some of the movies that have gotten to me include BIG FISH, GLADIATOR, SCHINDLER'S LIST, and -...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-21-09
Replies: 266
Movie everyone loved but YOU hated?
Posted By Tortuga
Not a big fan of SLUMDOG, but the movie I really...

Not a big fan of SLUMDOG, but the movie I really hated that everyone loved? THERE WILL BE BLOOD. Two hours and forty-seven minutes of my life I'll never get back.

And I love Daniel Day Lewis. But...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 05-30-09
Replies: 94
Underrated Actors?
Posted By Tortuga
Great choices all. My choice is Bruce...

Great choices all.

My choice is Bruce Greenwood. Terrific actor who segues easily from slimy villian, to doting dad, to heroic starship captain, to President of the United States.

He was...
Forum: Birthdays and Introductions 10-26-08
Replies: 12
Happy Birthday, Tortuga
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Happy Birthday, Tortuga

Wow! Thanks everybody! Been a little out of touch lately, but it's so great to see all the nice wishes!

Thanks especially to Tramp - a belated back at ya for your birthday, my dearest buddy.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 09-02-08
Replies: 9
Don LaFontaine, Mr. "movie trailer voice" guy, dies at 68
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Don LaFontaine, Mr. "movie trailer voice" guy, dies at 68

Bummer. How cool was that guy? I'm in advertising, and he was practically the voice of my industry.

RIP, Don. In a world of advertising, your mellifluous voice will be sorely missed.
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The 2008 Election
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Who Are You Voting For?

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the Palin choice. If I wanted to be totally cynical - and as a New Yorker, it's practically a requirement! - I'd say that the GOP wouldn't allow McCain to...
Forum: Games and Tabs 09-01-08
Replies: 27,332
Important: Movie Tab II
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Movie Tab II

:laugh:

Always enjoyed his work, but never wanted to get too attached, because he always seemed to be circling the drain. I spent most of my time saying, "Oh, that poor thing..."

But now? ...
Forum: Games and Tabs 09-01-08
Replies: 27,332
Important: Movie Tab II
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Movie Tab II

No, I didn't see Snow Cake. It was on IFC On Demand, and I just never got around to it. I'll check for it on IFC soon, though!

As for the other "Cake," I saw that, and really enjoyed it. I love...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-01-08
Replies: 3,158
What was the last movie you saw at the theaters?
Posted By Tortuga
Re: What was the last movie you saw at the theaters?

Saw Bottle Shock and Tropic Thunder a day apart. Loved 'em both!
Forum: Games and Tabs 09-01-08
Replies: 27,332
Important: Movie Tab II
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Movie Tab II

LOVE Rickman. I know you do, too, Tramp - have you seen BOTTLE SHOCK? Terrific little movie, and vintage Rickman!!!

I agree about The Dark. It kind of fell apart at the end, and took the easy...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 09-01-08
Replies: 120
Sherlock Holmes
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Sherlock Holmes (Guy Ritchie?)

If Russell doesn't lose a few pounds? Yup, he's second banana material. I worship the guy, but have always said he's a character actor in a leading man's body, and the body is rapidly becoming a...
Forum: Games and Tabs 09-01-08
Replies: 27,332
Important: Movie Tab II
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Movie Tab II

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (Montiel, 2006) - 4

I was channel surfing, and came across this film on the Sundance Channel. Based on the memoirs of Dito Montiel, and directed by the author,...
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Iron Man on Blu-Ray and DVD September 30th
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Iron Man on Blu-Ray and DVD September 30th

YAY! I need a Blu-Ray player, stat! IRON MAN is my favorite movie of the summer so far - DARK KNIGHT is more compelling, but for sheer summer fun, and the sheer joy of watching Robert Downey get...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 08-04-08
Replies: 19
Morgan Freeman in car accident
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Morgan Freeman in car accident

One of my all-time favorite actors; I freaked out when I saw the story online, and wish him the speediest recovery ever.

Get well soon, Easy Reader. :)
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-04-08
Replies: 7
Bottle Shock
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Bottle Shock

Can't wait to see this! I saw Bill Pullman on MSNBC's Morning Joe today, and have always liked him. So, Bill Pullman + Wine? Yup, I'm there.

I never understood the big love for SIDEWAYS, so...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-08
Replies: 446
10 worst films ever created
Posted By Tortuga
Re: 10 worst films ever created

Still working on a full Top 10, but the worst piece of dreck I ever saw was something I came across on cable last week - 1974's BLOOD FOR DRACULA (aka ANDY WARHOL'S DRACULA). With Udo Kier, and...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-29-08
Replies: 31
Tropic Thunder
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Tropic Thunder

Have fun, Holden - can't wait to hear what you think.

Downey, Jr. can do wrong in my book, so I can't wait to see this. I usually don't rush to see Stiller films - last one I paid to see was...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-08
Replies: 79
Your Favourite...?
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Your Favourite...?

Godfather - Brando
Living Actor - Johnny Depp
Dead Actor - Cary Grant
Comedy Actor - Jack Lemmon
Robert De Niro Performance - Godfather II
John Turturro Performance - Big Lebowski
Jack...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-08
Replies: 29
Why do we watch movies more than once?
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Why do we watch movies more than once?

I tend to watch older movies more than once - don't even ask me how many times I've watched SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, NOTORIOUS, or CASABLANCA - but I think that sometimes we watch movies more than once...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-29-08
Replies: 22
Christian Bale arrested on assault charges
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Christian Bale arrested on assault charges

Nah, he'll be fine. Here's my take on it: Mom, the circus performer, encourages her youngest child to become an actor. He does pretty well - Spielberg, Shakespeare, etc. - and they can probably live...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-30-08
Replies: 18
Particular scenes that raise a film from 'good' to 'great'
Posted By Tortuga
Re: Particular scenes that raise a film from 'good' to 'great'

My choice is the scene early in GLADIATOR where Russell Crowe's Maximus tells the Emperor (Richard Harris) about his home in Spain. The audience has just watched a bloody battle scene, and is...

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