Rate The Last Movie You Saw

Glad you enjoyed JC. Crazy mash-up but enjoyable

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Our Little Sister (2015) -
Mistress America (2015) -
The War Game (1966) -
What Did Jack Do ?(2017) -
Doctor Sleep (2019) -
Frantz (2016) -
Jane Got A Gun (2015) -

(1982)
This still holds up really well today and is by far the best by a mile in the trilogy. The remake was shockingly bad, and there seems to be rumour that it’s being remade yet again. I’ll give it a miss.

Giovanna d'Arco al rogo (1954)
D: Roberto Rossellini

Operetta concerning the final moments of Jeanne d'Arc. Everything I'd hoped for and more. I've waited 13 years to see this film. Ingrid, you absolute actress and star.

8/10

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(1987)
Some slick camera work and gore filled action makes this Argento movie worth checking out. Probably his last film worthy of any hype. There’s some cheesy acting to be seen and not much explanation on the killers motive, but that all comes with the giallo territory.

I love Hitchcock's films for the most part. I hated Marnie. And I know that "hate" is a strong word, but it is entirely accurate in my case. Everything from the broader theme (of, you know, a man treating a woman like an animal who needs to be trained) to the number of times I had to listen to Connery's smarmy pronunciation of "jaguarini".

You're saying it wouldn't be your huckleberry?

I am really excited for this movie. I really liked Seimetz's last film (Sun Don't Shine), and the plot sounds like it's my thing.

Re-watch of a good movie. Carey Mulligan so cute.

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Was watching Departed on HBO for the nth time, and as it ended I couldn't find my remote. By that time Teen Titans Go to the Movies started on the channel, and am I glad I lost the remote for few minutes.


The first 5 mins got me hooked and I ended up watching or rather laughing throughout the entire movie.


This was like PG-13 Deadpool for kids and even adults to enjoy. And to add to that it had so many references to so many movies (Back to the Future, Lion King, etc) and even the Marvel movies and characters, despite this being a DC movie.


This reminded me of the hilarious Justice Friends that aired alongwith Dexter's laboratory.


It's amazing that I hadn't heard of this flick until tonight.

Yes teen titans go to movie is realy funny. I saw it with my kids and i loved it as much as them...

Disobedience (2017)

Have you ever watched the show?

This is my "go-to" film. When I want to watch something but can't figure out exactly, I watch "The Mummy". By far it's not a great film, but it's a fun film. I love Egyptology and especially Mummies, anything with death rites. It is no way accurate but just a good time. I love how funny Rick (Brendan Fraser)) and Evy (Rachel Weiss) play off each other. Even Jonathan (John Hannah), Evy's no-good brother, is funny with Evy. I have seen this so many time, I can quote lines along with the film. Its an action film, a romance film and a fantasy film. Arnold Vosloo is great as Impotep and Kevin J O'Conner as Beni is hilarious. Its as if the cast was allowed to play off each other's comedy. Yeah, I do dislike American comedies but this is great. It doesn't degrade women or make fun of inappropriate things. There are some quotes that are rememberable. "You're wondering what is a place like me doing in a girl like this?", "You better think of something fast, because, if he turns me into a mummy you're the first one I'm coming after." and "You probably could've got 'em for free. All we had to do was give him your sister". There are many more. So when I want to watch something a bit silly, I know I can watch this and enjoy.

The Leopard (1963)

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Always Be My Maybe, 2019

You know how sometimes a movie is a total cliche and completely predictable, and yet it does everything so well that you just don't care?

Marcus and Sasha are friends as children--Sasha's parents are never around and she practically grows up at Marcus's house and is especially close with Marcus's mother, Judy. After Judy dies suddenly and unexpectedly, Sasha and Marcus finally tip into a sudden sexual relationship which ends in an equally hurtful breakup hours later. Fast forward 16 years and Sasha is a successful celebrity chef while Marcus works with his father installing air conditioners. The two reconnect and stumble through their complicated feelings.

Gosh, will they end up together? Gee whiz, will Sasha learn to reconnect to her "authentic" cuisine roots? Hmm, will Marcus shake off his past trauma to pursue his ambitions?

As they say, it isn't the destination--it's the journey. To begin with, Randall Park and Ali Wong in the lead roles have excellent chemistry and comedic timing. They are supported by an excellent roster of secondary characters, like Michelle Buteau as Sash's assistant, or Charlene Yi as a passive-aggressive member of Marcus's band. (Sidenote: Marcus's band, Hello Peril, is also a highlight).

One of the only things I really knew about this film going in was the notorious extended cameo from Keanu Reeves. And . . . wow. There are plenty of actors who have spoofed themselves in film, but this is up there. It's a fearless self-parody and his scenes are a real highlight.

While it might not be the most original concept, the execution is totally solid. I read a few criticisms online that the writing was weak, but I thought that there were several laugh out loud moments and the cast elevates the material and keeps things fun all the way through. Maybe more of a 3.5, but it really cheered me up and thus a generous 4.

A King in New York (1957)

10/10 cause its one of my favorite childhood movies during in the 90s

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Pushover (1954)

Starring the inestimable Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak in her first lead role, and likeable Philip Carey, this is a fascinating noir/suspense film that IMO is one of the best of the 1950s style noirs.

Director Richard Quine, who was freshly off the capable noir Drive a Crooked Road, not only directed several future Novak films, but he also married her. His direction here was first rate, although the plotting --from the screenplay by Roy Huggins (Maverick, Rockford Files)-- was a little uneven.

10 years after the great Double Indemnity MacMurray was featured in this similar role: good guy tempted by a femme fatale gets involved in a crime, and is punished for it. But the dialogue was not quite as snappy, despite some quotable lines, and the forbidden but lustful attraction between MacMurray and Novak was not as powerful as the earlier film. OTOH the film did not have the benefit of Raymond Chandler's wonderful dialogue.

Still this is a fine film and a must-see for noir fans. It's available on YouTube.

Doc's rating: 7/10

I hope they didn't ask you 'The question' in the end.
I thought that was hilarious, but then again I am not a parent.