What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

DavidJones · May 17, 2014

Watched the Japanese movie "The Loyal 47 Ronin". Long but I enjoyed it. Now i'm interested in seeing the "47 Ronin." and see what it is like.

cw3pa · May 17, 2014

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1934) with Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce as the Prince of Wales.

"The Blue Max" The book had a better ending.

Horace Debussy Jones · May 17, 2014

"The Fisher King" starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges. Very good Terry Gilliam movie that I missed somehow.

Stray Cat · May 17, 2014

I saw a pre-code film from 1931 last night, called "Morals for women"
Here's the IMDB's link.

I found out I rather like the pre-code era. The humor is much cleaner and the lines are quite better. Is there massive amount of cliché moments? Sure, especially if it's a "B" rated film... but I found out I liked them, too.. just the way they are (were?) :wink:

Fading Fast · May 17, 2014

Stray Cat said:
I saw a pre-code film from 1931 last night, called "Morals for women"
Here's the IMDB's link.

I found out I rather like the pre-code era. The humor is much cleaner and the lines are quite better. Is there massive amount of cliché moments? Sure, especially if it's a "B" rated film... but I found out I liked them, too.. just the way they are (were?) :wink:

I enjoy the pre-code movies greatly because they address real-life issues like sex, abortion, extra-marital affairs, marrying for money, crime, alcoholism, etc., but (normally) don't do it in a salacious or meretricious manner.

Movies after 1934, avoided these real-life subjects or gave facile answer to these complex human struggles; whereas in today's movies, the topics are covered (most of the time) in a gratuitous manner where the sex, cheating, stealing, etc. are thrown in your face and the subject matter itself isn't always addressed seriously.

Thus, the pre-code movies, for me, strike the best balance by directly and thoughtfully addressing life's struggles, not having pat answers and not being aggressively lewd or unnecessarily vulgar.

cw3pa · May 17, 2014

I like Pre-code movies too. They're fun to watch. I enjoyed "Jewel Robbery" 1932 with William Powell and Kay Francis. Touches all the bases. Even has marijuana usage. The scene is quite funny. It's too bad there aren't more good copies available on DVD or streaming.

Gregg Axley · May 17, 2014

I like them too.
So far I have all the TCM Pre-Code collections.

Nobert · May 17, 2014

Matt Crunk said:
I read an article about her and the discovery of her photographs some time ago. I'd live to see the documentary. Is it available on any streaming service?

I don't know, but I have no idea how streaming services work. It's in first-run general release right now, if there's a theater in your area that shows "art-house" films, they might be playing it.

DNO · May 18, 2014

The Haunting, on TCM right now. One of the best horror films ever made.

Stearmen · May 18, 2014

In the code days, it is fun to see, that the writers were constantly trying to sneak one by the censors!

Stray Cat · May 18, 2014

cw3pa said:
It's too bad there aren't more good copies available on DVD or streaming.

You are correct.
There are lots of films that are lost.

Gregg Axley said:
I like them too.
So far I have all the TCM Pre-Code collections.

Great!
I haven't got the way to build up a collection, since there are no ways for us to shop for those kind of DVD's over here. [huh] So, I'm primarily oriented on trying to find them online, on sites like Archive.org..

Stearmen said:
In the code days, it is fun to see, that the writers were constantly trying to sneak one by the censors!

Oh, yes. lol

...

I've seen "Curtain at eight" from 1933.
Synopsis: An elderly detective sets out to find who murdered a stage actor.
This film features lovely Dorothy Mackaill.
It was an evidently low budget "B" production, but I still liked it.

Gregg Axley · May 18, 2014

I sent you a PM Stray Cat.

Last night the wife and I watched Super Mario Bros, the Rifftrax version.
Even more confusing than Brazil, this movie was hard to follow, and excruciating even with the Rifftrax guys commenting.
Tonight it's the movie 300, with the Rifftrax guys again.
I'm still trying to get ahold of a good copy of Black Caesar with Fred Williamson.
Maybe Amazon has a copy...

Horace Debussy Jones · May 18, 2014

Star Trek: Into Darkness
Quite good. :eusa_clap

DesertDan · May 19, 2014

Heavy Metal

dh66 · May 19, 2014

DesertDan said:
Heavy Metal

Wow. Haven't seen that in a few years. Not even in a few decades.

Last night I watched "The Deadly Mantis" from 1957.

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Horace Debussy Jones · May 19, 2014

I just watched Heavy Metal again too. Not as cool as it was when it was first released, but still mildly entertaining.

Touchofevil · May 19, 2014

DesertDan said:
Heavy Metal

It has been playing on the El Rey Network as of late. And like HDJ, I did not find it to be as entertaining as I did way back when.

Stearmen · May 19, 2014

Return of the Seven. Not as good as the original, that's for sure! Every time I see Yul Brynner, I can't help but wonder if John Wayne could have pulled of that look in the 40s, and ditched the rug?

Miss Golightly · May 19, 2014

The Dark Mirror
Frost/Nixon

Fading Fast · May 19, 2014

Miss Golightly said:
The Dark Mirror
Frost/Nixon

I didn't want to see it, only happen to catch it on cable one day and thoroughly enjoyed "Frost/Nixon." I don't know how accurate it was, but as a story, they told it well and kept you interested in the two main characters throughout. I am still surprised I liked it, but there it is.

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