stuckincincy Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) As the leaves continue to change color and the weather keeps getting cooler, the month of October rolls in... Wife 'n me are going to see this tomorrow. I'll report back. http://www.esquiretheatre.com/film2.htm It's sad that school children no longer are tasked to memorize poetry - that deepest soul of, and vitality of our language... I'm not being a snob here, btw. EDIT: We did not go. Edited October 15, 2009 by stuckincincy
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 I'm not sure we disagree. I don't find the book creepy--seeing those things frolicing around on screen is scary. I know what you mean... Wasn't Max causing a royal rumpus and acting out for his mother... She sent him to bed with no supper... My bleeding heart always thought tha was harsh, holding out food... Max does wake up to find his supper waitng for him though! That story alone was enough that I towed the line most of the time... I think children are more sophisticated now... Then again... Max had to tame the wildest of the wildest and look into their beaty eyes! IMO, kinda like landing on an island full of cannibals and head hunters! You know what creeps me out too and always did... Willy Wonka... Anyway, I can't wait to see how it translates to the screen!
Mark Vader Posted October 15, 2009 Author Posted October 15, 2009 Here are this month's independent films, and there are plenty. In "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee", Pippa Lee moves with her much older husband from New York City to a suburban retirement community. Cracks in her facade reveal past experiences, while she steers herself toward a quiet nervous breakdown. Starring Robin Wright Penn, Alan Arkin, Mike Binder, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Maria Bello, Julianne Moore and Monica Bellucci. In "Motherhood",blogger/parent Eliza Welsh desperately tries to manage to significant events: preparations for her daughter's sixth birthday party and the completion of an essay that might land for her a lucrative new job. Starring Uma Thurman, Anthony Edwards and Minnie Driver. In "Antichrist", A grieving couple retreats to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse. Starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. "New York, I Love You" is an anthology of love stories set in New York City. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Blake Lively, Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Robin Wright Penn, Christina Ricci, Drea de Matteo, Ethan Hawke, John Hurt, James Caan, Chris Cooper, Andy Garcia, Maggie Q, Julie Christie, Cloris Leachman & Eli Wallach. "An Education" is a coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age. Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina and Olivia Williams. In "Trucker", A truck driver looks to turn her carefree life around after she takes in her estranged 11-year-old son. Starring Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Fillion and Benjamin Bratt. In "More Than a Game", Go back in time and follow LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James's journey to fame in the NBA. Starring LeBron James, Dru Joyce and Romeo Travis. In "Bronson", In 1974, Michael Peterson earns 7 years in jail for attempted robbery, though his actions behind bars earn him a longer stay -- most of it spent in solitary confinement, where his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson. Starring Tom Hardy. Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles, in "Good Hair". In "Black Dynamite", A hero by the name of Black Dynamite sets out on a mission to avenge the murder of his brother and to right the wrongs in his neighborhood. Starring Michael Jai White, Arsenio Hall and Tommy Davidson. In "St. Trinian's", The students at St. Trinian's, a rundown private school whose headmistress celebrates freedom and anarchy, plan a heist in order to save their financially troubled institution from bankruptcy. Starring Talulah Riley, Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Lena Headey, Russell Brand, Mischa Barton and Gemma Arterton. In "Free Style", A determined young motocross athlete (Bleu) looks to to win a spot on the Grand National racing team. Starring Corbin Bleu and Sandra Echeverria. Finally, Tony Jaa stars in "Ong Bak 2". Equipped with a unique set of skills, an orphan who has been raised by a band of thieves sets out to exact his revenge on the warlord who murdered his family. Calendar with trailers. Note that dates are for exclusive or limited release. Movies may open in your area at a later date. 10/2 "More Than a Game": http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikebasketball/en_US/mtag_ms 10/9 "Good Hair": http://www.goodhairmovie.net/site/ "An Education": http://www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation/ "Bronson": http://www.bronsonthemovie.com/bronson.html "St. Trinian's": http://www.sttriniansmovie.co.uk/ "Trucker": http://truckermovie.net/about "Free Style": http://www.freestylemovie.com/ 10/16 "New York, I Love You": http://newyorkiloveyouthemovie.com/#/home "Black Dynamite": http://www.blackdynamitemovie.com/ 10/23 "Ong Bak 2": http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809869619/info "Antichrist": http://www.antichristthemovie.com/?language=en "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee": http://pippalee.co.uk/site/ "Motherhood": http://www.motherhoodthefilm.com/ That's all for now. See ya in November for the Holiday Season.
stuckincincy Posted October 15, 2009 Posted October 15, 2009 Here are this month's independent films, and there are plenty. Thanks! BTW, I saw "The Brothers Bloom" on PPV this past weekend. Good flick.
Mark Vader Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks! BTW, I saw "The Brothers Bloom" on PPV this past weekend. Good flick. Glad to be of help stuck. Do any of these Indies look good to you? "Antichrist" looks very weird. I'll check out "New York, I Love You", since I liked "Paris JeTaime". I've also heard very good things about "An Education". "Where the Wild Things Are" opens tomorrow. Can't wait.
WellDressed Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 F. Gary Gray of "Negotiator, Friday and The Italian Job (2003)" fame, has me leading to believe that "Law Abiding Citizen" might be another quality effort. Plus, it was shot here in Philadelphia and that's a plus for me anyways. Just like "Shooter" with Mark Wahlberg & Kate Mara a few years back. Now, I love Ricky Gervais; 'Ghost Town' was hugely entertaining and his older stuff 'The Office and "Extras" were tops as well. I saw about ten minutes of "...Lying" earlier today, and like I've said before, I can't see paying for a ticket to see a comedy in the theater. I can wait two months to watch it in the privacy of my own HT on blu-ray. "Basterds" is already due out in the UK this December. I'm not a big horror fan, but I picked up "Drag Me to Hell" (Sam Raimi) on Tuesday. It features Alison Lohman, so I had to buy it. Man, was that good, and it was PG 13. He pushed the rating scale to the limit. It was excellent, with many cringing scenes. Much better than all those damn zombie pictures. The video quality and audio mix are tight as well; gave my system a full workout. The surrounds were in full force for at least 65% of the film. Best mix I've ever heard from a DTS HD audio track on blu-ray, definite demo material.
WellDressed Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks! BTW, I saw "The Brothers Bloom" on PPV this past weekend. Good flick. Hey Brother, did you see "Coco avant Chanel??"
stuckincincy Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Hey Brother, did you see "Coco avant Chanel??" Has it opened yet? I didn't see in tn the listings here yet.
stuckincincy Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) Glad to be of help stuck. Do any of these Indies look good to you? "Antichrist" looks very weird. I'll check out "New York, I Love You", since I liked "Paris JeTaime". I've also heard very good things about "An Education". "Where the Wild Things Are" opens tomorrow. Can't wait. "New York, I Love You - that looks like it might be good. Seems to be along the lines of 1971's "Plaza Suite", and more recently, "Love, Actually". "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" is one I'd like to see, too. I like the cast, especially Arkin. "Where the Wild Things Are" - report back!!!! Oh - click on this. Trust me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUMwu_gXK7Q Edited October 16, 2009 by stuckincincy
WellDressed Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Has it opened yet? I didn't see in tn the listings here yet. It's limited, opened on 9/25. If you choose to drive your car to Philly to get a flat fixed, check it out at the Ritz Five on 2nd & Walnut.
stuckincincy Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 It's limited, opened on 9/25. If you choose to drive your car to Philly to get a flat fixed, check it out at the Ritz Five on 2nd & Walnut. Thanks - I'll look for it to show up. I haven't visited The City of Brotherly Shove for about 25 years. Is it still so charming?
WellDressed Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks - I'll look for it to show up. I haven't visited The City of Brotherly Shove for about 25 years. Is it still so charming? Nah Rendell cleaned it up. It's actually a very nice city. Growing up in the 80's the subways were really dirty and reeked, CC was a toxic waste dump. Trash, cards, drugs, dice. You want it, you could have found it within a two block radius. But all those independently owned electronic and record stores were simply the best.
Just Jack Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Former "Swingers" Vince Vaughn & Jon Favreau reunite in the comedy "Couples Retreat". Four couples settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort's therapy sessions is not optional. The ensemble cast includes, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Jean Reno, Kali Hawk & Temuera Morrison. Saw it this weekend. Theater was packed for a movie that's been out a couple weeks now. Okay movie overall, not great.
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