Daddyjt 5,457 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Do you ever find yourself tired of the seemingly constant flow regurgitated movie offerings at the box office? Avengers End, End, End game (and this time we mean it), Spider-Man 17, the latest Disney butchery of the Star Wars franchise, Fast and Furious 15, and on and on.... Well then you’ve come to the right place. I watch a lot of movies - some good, some bad, many “ok”, and a few great. My focus in this thread will be to primarily spotlight some great movies, with an emphasis on “off the beaten path” films that you may not have heard of. Commentary is welcome (and encouraged), just be respectful and remember - we all have our own tastes. Here’s to hoping that my own may align with some of yours. My maiden offering is the 1999 Mel Gibson film Payback. This film is a delightful mix of crime, drama, sardonic humor and suspense. Aside from the masterful story, the most intriguing feature of this film is it’s cinematography. It is shot in a muted, almost sepia style that reinforces the mood of the film. Outstanding supporting performances from William Devane (Interstellar, Dark Knight Rises), Kris Kristofferson (Blade) and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill) round out this gem of a film, that has a nice twist. 3 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadvw 2,053 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 One of my favorites is The Count of Monte Cristo. If you like a real good vengeance movie that is not violent in nature, this is your movie.....grin 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danowood 1,673 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) This is one of them on the list of my fav's. It was actually filmed on the Gettysburg battle sight, which only a select few have been done. Has some great actors in this movie. Edited July 23, 2019 by danowood spelling correction 2 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffs 1,615 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Not a big Tom Cruise fan but this is a good one. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyjt 5,457 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Dadvw said: One of my favorites is The Count of Monte Cristo. If you like a real good vengeance movie that is not violent in nature, this is your movie.....grin My favorite line in this film: Vampa - “Jacopo is the best knife fighter I’ve ever seen”. Dantes - “Perhaps you should get out more...”. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 15,435 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Good selections so far; my favorite(s) are the first 4 James Bond movies.... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
69Chevelle 166 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Although " The Count of Monte Cristo" is my favorite, my #2 and #3 are " The Hunt for Red October-Sean Connery" and "Shooter- Mark Wahlberg" respectively. 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffs 1,615 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, 69Chevelle said: "Shooter- Mark Wahlberg" respectively For me "Shooter" is one of those movies that I stop to watch if I happen across it while scrolling thru the stations. Stop every time and watch whatever is left. I'd guess others do this as well (with different movies). Shooter is somehow on this list for me. Not sure why? 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
compwaco 947 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 One of my favorite movies... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyjt 5,457 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 47 minutes ago, jeffs said: ...Stop every time and watch whatever is left. I'd guess others do this as well (with different movies)... I have a long list of these - (I’m probably going to embarrass myself here!) Road House Aliens Lethal Weapon (1 and 2) Kill Bill (1 and 2) Smokey and the Bandit (1 only) Cannonball Run Predator Commando 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kve777 5,318 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Incredible silent movie! Giorgio Moroder provides a superb soundtrack. Inspiration for C-3PO. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewJohn 3,933 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Daddyjt said: [...] My maiden offering is the 1999 Mel Gibson film Payback. This film is a delightful mix of crime, drama, sardonic humor and suspense. Aside from the masterful story, the most intriguing feature of this film is it’s cinematography. It is shot in a muted, almost sepia style that reinforces the mood of the film. Outstanding supporting performances from William Devane (Interstellar, Dark Knight Rises), Kris Kristofferson (Blade) and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill) round out this gem of a film, that has a nice twist. This is one of my favorites, too. It also has another great supporting actor: James Coburn who plays Justin Fairfax in the movie, and so many other great performances. Best line, after Gibson shoots a hole in his luggage being held iron-cross style by Lee's henchmen…, "That's just Mean". Edited July 24, 2019 by AndrewJohn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewJohn 3,933 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) OK, one that I find intriguing and watch often is The American (2010). George Clooney is a gunsmith and hitman, and in the movie is paired with some excellent European acting talent. The people he works for decide to end his career, but he's too clever. You learn a lot in that movie..., it is set in Italy. Some violence, sex, drama and thought-provoking dialog and believable (McGyver-esque) resourcefulness and hand-made gunsmithing. Also significant periods of director Anton Corbijn's expressive cinematography with "no-dialog". Lots of twists and turns, moral struggles and ethical dilemmas are presented, and have some surprising outcomes. IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440728/ Trailer: Edited July 24, 2019 by AndrewJohn 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyjt 5,457 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, AndrewJohn said: This is one of my favorites, too. It also has another great supporting actor: James Coburn who plays Justin Fairfax in the movie, and so many other great performances. Best line, after Gibson shoots a hole in his luggage being held iron-cross style by Lee's henchmen…, "That's just Mean". “$70,000?? Hell, my suits cost more than that!” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadvw 2,053 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 hours ago, 69Chevelle said: Although " The Count of Monte Cristo" is my favorite, my #2 and #3 are " The Hunt for Red October-Sean Connery" and "Shooter- Mark Wahlberg" respectively. My favorite is Hunt for Red October! I have it in every format, VHS, Beta, 8mm, Laserdisc, DVD, BluRay. And of course, the movie poster is on my theater wall......grin 1 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mbskeam 640 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) heavy metal...... used to collect the magazine also. drew this in HS. I wonder where I got my influence from. can hardly draw a stick figure now.....LOL Edited July 24, 2019 by mbskeam 2 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyjt 5,457 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Charlie said: Good selections so far; my favorite(s) are the first 4 James Bond movies.... What do you think of the recasting of 007 as a female? Personally, I think it’s a horrible idea... https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/22/a-female-007-leaves-bond-fans-shaken-not-stirred-and-for-good-reason/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby1970 1,063 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Some of the movies I keep watching back..I like the attitude.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrummerJuice 1,110 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Two of my favourites! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blues Pwr 758 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Daddyjt said: Do you ever find yourself tired of the seemingly constant flow regurgitated movie offerings at the box office? Avengers End, End, End game (and this time we mean it), Spider-Man 17, the latest Disney butchery of the Star Wars franchise, Fast and Furious 15, and on and on.... Well then you’ve come to the right place. I watch a lot of movies - some good, some bad, many “ok”, and a few great. My focus in this thread will be to primarily spotlight some great movies, with an emphasis on “off the beaten path” films that you may not have heard of. Commentary is welcome (and encouraged), just be respectful and remember - we all have our own tastes. Here’s to hoping that my own may align with some of yours. My maiden offering is the 1999 Mel Gibson film Payback. This film is a delightful mix of crime, drama, sardonic humor and suspense. Aside from the masterful story, the most intriguing feature of this film is it’s cinematography. It is shot in a muted, almost sepia style that reinforces the mood of the film. Outstanding supporting performances from William Devane (Interstellar, Dark Knight Rises), Kris Kristofferson (Blade) and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill) round out this gem of a film, that has a nice twist. Great pick Mark one of my favorites, a bad guy with a code. Yes I agree a young Lucy Liu looks pretty hot in the black dominatrix outfit, pretty funny she kept on working even while Mel came in, nice touch. Also lets not forget the unforgettable Maria Bello, and the always sultry, Deborah Kara Unger (from Highlander: Final Dimension) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Community Admin Sk1Bum 7,867 Posted July 24, 2019 Community Admin Share Posted July 24, 2019 When I have 3½ hours to kill: and what a cast: Elizabeth Taylor ... Leslie Benedict Rock Hudson ... Jordan 'Bick' Benedict Jr. James Dean ... Jett Rink Carroll Baker ... Luz Benedict II Jane Withers ... Vashti Snythe Chill Wills ... Uncle Bawley Mercedes McCambridge ... Luz Benedict Dennis Hopper ... Jordan Benedict III Sal Mineo ... Angel Obregón II Rod Taylor ... Sir David Karfrey (as Rodney Taylor) Judith Evelyn ... Mrs. Nancy Lynnton Earl Holliman ... 'Bob' Dace Robert Nichols ... Mort 'Pinky' Snythe Paul Fix ... Dr. Horace Lynnton Alexander Scourby ... Old Polo Fran Bennett ... Judy Benedict Charles Watts ... Judge Oliver Whiteside Elsa Cárdenas ... Juana Guerra Benedict (as Elsa Cardenas) Carolyn Craig ... Lacey Lynnton Monte Hale ... Bale Clinch Sheb Wooley ... Gabe Target Mary Ann Edwards ... Adarene Clinch Victor Millan ... Angel Obregón Sr. Mickey Simpson ... Sarge Pilar Del Rey ... Mrs. Obregón Maurice Jara ... Dr. Guerra Noreen Nash ... Lona Lane Ray Whitley ... Watts Napoleon Whiting ... Jefferson Swazey 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewJohn 3,933 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) I'm not a Huge Tom Cruise fan, but I did like Collateral, as noted above. And, with the new sequel coming out, I have to say I have watched the original more than a few times..., that is Top Gun. The audio effects through surround sound continue to be my go-to DVD for running my HD AV system through its paces. The list of actors in this movie back then..., wow. Cruise, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis, Meg Ryan, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb, Rick Rossovich, Tim Robbins..., (What a list of Bad Ass Attitudes) - and many more really made this movie. Top Gun. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/ I can't tell yet if the sequel is going to be as good..., we'll have to wait. I imagine, however, the flight scenes, and sounds, will be awesome. Edited July 24, 2019 by AndrewJohn 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danowood 1,673 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I enjoy history related movies, especially ones that shows our past and rights that have been restored. And not to be negligent in respect this one's on my list too. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffs 1,615 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Doubt this is off the beaten path? I know there was a recent remake, but I just don't think it could possibly compare. No desire to see it. I bought this movie on DVD about 12 years ago. I'd seen it several times over the years, but wanted to see it again. I used to watch a lot of movies with my kids, mostly Disney and the like. Youngest was probably about 10 at the time. They wanted to watch it so .... OK. They sat thru the entire movie - loved it .... it's 2.5 hours long. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_at_HHH 1,785 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 5:09 PM, Daddyjt said: I have a long list of these - (I’m probably going to embarrass myself here!) Nothing on that list that isn't, at least, good fun. No embarassment there! 23 hours ago, kve777 said: Incredible silent movie! Giorgio Moroder provides a superb soundtrack. Inspiration for C-3PO. Totally cool! I had not seen it until fairly recently (within the last couple of years), so I looked it up. I watched the B&W version, first. It is still incredibly relevant and very well done! 20 hours ago, mbskeam said: heavy metal...... I still collapse into a fit of literal hysteria when I think about this one - something to do with the "toaster" in it. Took me ages to recover when it first came out. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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