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Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-19-17
Replies: 107
Is Hollywood Jewish?
Posted By HAL9000
Your refuse to acknowledge that the original...

Your refuse to acknowledge that the original thread question alludes to very old and very common bigoted stereotypes of Jews? And you refuse to acknowledge what I wrote in my previous post - that...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-16-17
Replies: 107
Is Hollywood Jewish?
Posted By HAL9000
I'm sure you mean well, but if the administrator...

I'm sure you mean well, but if the administrator of this forum doesn't understand how the original post, and subsequent posts including the one I quoted, are rooted in bigotry and animus, and...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-15-17
Replies: 107
Is Hollywood Jewish?
Posted By HAL9000
This is typical of the bigoted propaganda against...

This is typical of the bigoted propaganda against Jewish people that seems to crop up on every movie forum first in the guise of an honest question (see first post in thread), posed out of innocent...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-09-17
Replies: 25
True Historical Events You Think Would Make a Great Movie
Posted By HAL9000
Re: True Historical Events You Think Would Make a Great Movie

The harrowing and inspiring real life adventures of Jacob Marateck. See the book The Accidental Anarchist.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-08-17
Replies: 25
True Historical Events You Think Would Make a Great Movie
Posted By HAL9000
Re: True Historical Events You Think Would Make a Great Movie

The story of Thomas Paine - how he wrote pamphlets that made the American revolution successful by changing public opinion about the movement, fought in some battles, then was forgotten after the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-05-17
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-05-17
Replies: 81,281
Rate The Last Movie You Saw
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Rate The Last Movie You Saw

The Founder 8/10

Excellent performances from Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch power this understated yet ultimately powerful tale based on the true story of Ray Kroc's...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-28-17
Replies: 24
Movie Influence on Society
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Movie Influence on Society

Yes. When the cost of making movies greatly escalated in the 1970's, and especially when the advertising costs escalated with Jaws, profitability became a much more important factor in determining...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-27-17
Replies: 15
Heard of these ?
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Heard of these ?

I've heard of House of Sand and Fog and The Edge, and I've seen The Edge. Mildly liked The Edge - a bit contrived for me, but OK on the strength of Anthony Hopkins' performance.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-26-17
Replies: 30
I'm directing a movie and want some people's opinions.
Posted By HAL9000
Re: I'm directing a movie and want some people's opinions.

I don't know that movie audiences would make a big deal out of the gun in the "wrong" hand, given that many people in real life use different hands for holding different objects. Many people are...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-26-17
Replies: 66
Best and worst biography movies
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Best and worst biography movies

Oh damn, that's a good one. Fantastic movie.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it's an amazing movie, but every time I've watched it I've felt exhausted at the end.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-26-17
Replies: 66
Best and worst biography movies
Posted By HAL9000
Good one, Camo. I can't believe I forgot to add...

Good one, Camo. I can't believe I forgot to add that one, and "Jackie" to my list.

Of course, there are many more that can be mentioned, like Bonny and Clyde, The Gene Krupa Story, Dillinger, etc.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-26-17
Replies: 66
Best and worst biography movies
Posted By HAL9000
Raging Bull The Assasination of Jesse James ...

Raging Bull
The Assasination of Jesse James
Goodfellas
The Libertine
Bang the Drum Slowly
The Last Emperor
The Miracle Worker
Papillon
All That Jazz
Serpico
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-25-17
Replies: 18
Mikey and Nicky
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Mikey and Nicky

That's a film I've been intending to see and have not yet seen - I appreciate the reminder. Cassavetes and Elaine May - that's a great combination!


I had never heard of "A New Leaf" - I'll look...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-24-17
Replies: 81,281
Rate The Last Movie You Saw
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Rate The Last Movie You Saw

I've always preferred this version of the movie to the later version. Matthau and Shaw are both wonderful in this movie, as is the dry, dark wit in the script.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-24-17
Replies: 81,281
Rate The Last Movie You Saw
Posted By HAL9000
Hidden Figures 8/10

Hidden Figures 8/10
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-23-17
Replies: 215
Your Favorite Thrillers?
Posted By HAL9000
Sorcerer (1977) is a remake of Wages of Fear...

Sorcerer (1977) is a remake of Wages of Fear (1953). It was directed and produced by William Friedkin. Several men from various backgrounds and countries are working in an oil field in an unnamed...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-21-17
Replies: 63
Movie scenes that brought tears to your eyes?
Posted By HAL9000
Yes, The Incredible Shrinking Man is an...

Yes, The Incredible Shrinking Man is an underrated movie. And the ending monologue, which is among the most poignant and unusual of all time, was written by the director Jack Arnold - not the writer...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-20-17
Replies: 63
Movie scenes that brought tears to your eyes?
Posted By HAL9000
The last scenes in: Au Hasard Balthazar ...

The last scenes in:

Au Hasard Balthazar
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Paths of Glory
2001: A Space Odyssey
The Age of Innocence
Tomorrow
The Leopard
Bicycle Thieves
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-20-17
Replies: 215
Your Favorite Thrillers?
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Your Favorite Thrillers?

M
The Third Man
Z
The French Connection
Sorcerer
Ronin
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-19-17
Replies: 41
Fast and Furious series
Posted By HAL9000
Tugg: I was initially going to comment that your...

Tugg: I was initially going to comment that your post quoting me is without a doubt the most rude and nonsensical post I've yet seen on the Forums, but then I remembered that we all voted to elect...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-18-17
Replies: 77
How many times have you walked out of theatre out of disgust for movie
Posted By HAL9000
Re: How many times have you walked out of theatre out of disgust for m

I've never walked out of any movie in disgust. I thought briefly about walking out of "Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down," but all of the people I drove to the movie theater were staying, so I stayed.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-18-17
Replies: 41
Fast and Furious series
Posted By HAL9000
Re: Fast and Furious series

I believe they're supposed to be an over-the-top thrill-ride. Not my thing, but to each their own.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-18-17
Replies: 34
What are your favorite pre-code films?
Posted By HAL9000
I wasn't unsure of what the Hayes Code was, I was...

I wasn't unsure of what the Hayes Code was, I was unsure of what you were asking for in your original post. Thanks for clarifying your original post. Yes, I agree, M is a great movie and way ahead...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 04-18-17
Replies: 34
What are your favorite pre-code films?
Posted By HAL9000
While I always appreciate and value constructive...

While I always appreciate and value constructive criticism, I interpreted the word "Hollywood" in the original post to mean films released by Hollywood - not just films made in Hollywood. If I was...